Top Flight Time Machine

Red-hot geopolitical coverage, a Jacko reassessment, hair woes, and cake excess.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 29/7/20) Roald Dahl touches down in his helicopter and unveils his self-loathing-fuelled hatred of hairy men.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 6/8/24) The lunar ark, sleep sync worries, feet on grass, job boss demands, and kidney career woes.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cancelled shows, more curling love, weird helicopter plans, the Queen’s shoebox, and Sam’s Turkey triple.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscriber options, Winter Olympics excitement, over-trifling, an Hungarian bobsleigher, and eating pet food.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 1/8/24) The Rothmans, a one-man comeback, Jan Race, moustache confiscation, some truly shocking developments, and a helicopter.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 1/1/21) The top ten… a classic spiking, a killer year, a sausage, the birth of Lamparding, a pair of Harveys and the winner is declared.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To coincide with the recent reissue of their excellent ‘Café Bleu’ album, here’s a reissue of our 2020 interrogation of 50% of The Style Council, Mick Talbot.    Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nestling in the weekend, football dismay, different driving times, and lots of ghost talk.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weekend plans, Beatles films, persuading Hitler, a boyband night out, and a litter detective.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 27/12/20) 20-11… Vardy fuel, road rage, equalising stuff, the best selfie, a bald kid, an escaped bear, and more.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 24/7/24) Wars cold and hot, an attack on Ant & Dec, a TFTM discount, live texting, and problematic celeb encounters.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quiz, Greggs flirtation, non-stop Smiley, the football, slippers update, emoti-pop, and Phil Collins.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A pod stand-off, dog worries, parental conflict, and OnlyDads.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 25/12/20) 30-21… dominos, corpse-boozing, stadium-soiling, the Clough clump, a dead sheep, and more.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 18/7/24) A traitor, ice cream delivery, penmanship, witchplay, and the big hoof upfield.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Zodiac, backstage illusionists, another dog escape, Impulse sniffing, front door changing, and a car egging.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeanspodding, paps and papping, conscription fears, key loss, and Marty Supreme gets a kicking.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 21/12/20) 40-31… Blankety Blank, Mark E. Smith, swearing, pencil-smuggling, digging, and more.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 9/7/24) Wasp nests, a horrifying film ending, manager etiquette, and the changes in TV studio debating behaviour.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caring, kindness, toughness, FA Cup possibilities, a lovely party, poshness, ads, and film recommendations.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Extra-curricular media activities, cheap hotel fun, an awful tribute, Super K, Capes, and franchising.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 18/12/20) 50-41, including a horse, Alan Titchmarsh, apartheid, fancy dress, a goalkeeper, and more.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 3/7/2024) Ratings on Radio 4, statue hunting, Rooney love, alt-swearing with Joan, and terrible ads.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ghosts, teenagers, sonic warfare, scrapyards, repetition, Willy Roper, a huge mouth, Capes, and darts.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cigarette ads, spy recruitment holidays, the Saga life, gas info restriction, and Bellamy’s knowledge books. Follow along at https://archive.org/details/1985-12-21-1986-01-03-central/mode/2up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 22/7/20) The odyssey comes to an end as Jean has her say and Kev threatens to brandish his sword as he reveals his post-football ambitions.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 25/6/24) Just the chart rundown really.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holiday ads, spy recruitment, New Year’s Day 1986, and some Brigette Bardot stuff we recorded before she died.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The festive perineum, Terry’s Christmas, Spinnolio, the Smurfs, Talksport sextuplets, and a coffee slogan contest.Follow along at https://archive.org/details/1985-12-21-1986-01-03-central/mode/2up   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas! Here’s a look at what was on the telly 40 years ago today…Follow along at https://archive.org/details/1985-12-21-1986-01-03-central/mode/2up   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 15/7/20) Is Kev’s England place in doubt or is he a national hero? Also, dog husbandry and baby football.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 18/6/24) One of the greatest moments in cinema history is assessed.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sofa turf war, Brandreth, Mr McKay, surly news, Toad, saucy holiday mood, and Bowie’s Christmas.Follow along at https://archive.org/details/1985-12-21-1986-01-03-central/mode/2up  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 8/7/20) Kev leaves his football will, clocks in at a boot factory, kisses some hands, and doesn’t trust people.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 13/6/24) Mouth-burn, existing in Italy, stickers, penalty drama, alternate lyrics, a pact, and childhood boys.    Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comfortwear, nuts, and the Saturday before Christmas 1985 assessed via the TV Times.Follow along at https://archive.org/details/1985-12-21-1986-01-03-central/mode/2up   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lesbian invasions, jazz influencing, a post-funeral box set, a Hercules documentary, and a sniper teacher.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec:1/7/20) The Kemps, jugglers, stray-playing, bad magicians, Kev’s business manager arrives, and the perils of meeting Prime Ministers.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 5/6/24) Ted Rogers, the cat spoon, Ruislip, Brian Kilcline, app plans, Obi Wan’s millions, and cocaine.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phases of play, the curse of Wenger, the World Cup draw, books, and a rushed Beatles pod.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entering the belly of the beast, a parking risk, crisps, Beatles and other stuff.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 24/6/20) Kev signs autographs, turns Taxi Driver, and slates his teammates – all part of his five-year plan. Plus Benny Hill.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 28/5/24) Laundry chat, chicken by-product payment, drink talk, air frying, and mentoring teens.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The right side of history, 2026 mystery, household bells, school head stuff, and a dairy crimewave.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas ads, the death of gags, an unwanted tummy comeback, abnormal stars, and Sam’s Corrie tour. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 17/6/20) Kev slouches and talks frankly about money again, and his good friend opens the wine. Meanwhile, Gunter Netzer launches the official Hamburg magazine...  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Rec: 21/5/24) Idol sneers, Rotten misbehaves, Collins moves us, imperial phase A-ha, a Quo reminiscence, and an invention.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lazy weekend, more Live Aid thoughts, a murky Pope fact, natural grinding, and sad news.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bobble season, talk of assorted gigs, jungle chat, Bob Dylan Chinese agent, and a planned perverted pod.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.