Episodes

  • 025: The Beezer
    Nov 9 2025

    In our Super Special Silver Jubilee issue Mark and John read a 1971 issue of The Beezer. Featuring The Numskulls, The Jellymen, lots of kids and an absence of Super Skimmers. Only two and a half new pence!

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    35 mins
  • 024: Wham
    Oct 26 2025

    In our Tumultuous Twenty Fourth issue Mark and John read a 1965 issue of Wham. Featuring Grimley Feendish, The Tiddlers, Billy Binns and several glimpses into a very different world. Only 7d!

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    40 mins
  • 023: Cracker
    Oct 12 2025

    Our thrilling third series starts with the cracking Cracker from 1975, featuring some dodgy scientific practice, a range of eerily familiar characters, and an awful lot of Sammy. Only 6p!

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    36 mins
  • 022: The Beano Summer Special
    Jul 27 2025

    It's the summer holidays, which means it's time for The Beano Summer Special from 1979, featuring Dennis The Menace, Minnie The Minx, The Fix-It Twins and, unfortunately, Biffo The Bear. Only 25p!

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    41 mins
  • 021: Best Of Seasons 1-2
    Jun 15 2025

    It's time to enjoy all your old favourites in a fun-filled wander down memory lane in this super best of episode. Featuring The Leopard From Lime Street, Luncheon Vulture, Popeye and lots lots more. Free!

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    43 mins
  • 020: The Phoenix
    May 18 2025

    In our sensational second season finale Mark and John read a recent issue of The Phoenix. Featuring Evil Emperor Penguin, Bunny VS Monkey, Thingamajigs, Donut Squad, and a heated discussion about educational content. Only 349p!

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    39 mins
  • 019: Oink
    May 4 2025

    In our Naughty Nineteenth issue Mark and John read a 1988 issue of Oink. Featuring Frank Sidebottom, Pete and his Pimple, Charlie Brooker, and a lot of pig puns. Only 30p!

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    40 mins
  • 018: Sparky
    Apr 20 2025

    In our Exciting Eighteenth issue Mark and John read a 1972 issue of Sparky. Featuring Klanky, Mr Bubbles, Captain Cutler & His Butler, Keyhole Kate, Terry Bave's creative process, a reader's letter and the ancient art of trouser-measuring. Only 2.5p!

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    42 mins