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The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow

The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow

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The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow is your one-stop nostalgia fix, now hosted solo by the irrepressible Dangerous Dave! From the funky 70s through to the chaotic 00s, Dave dives headfirst into the wild world of retro pop culture—movies, music, TV, games, and everything in between. Expect deep dives, personal takes, outrageous trivia, and unfiltered opinions. Whether you’re reliving your childhood or discovering old-school gems for the first time, this is where retro lives loud, proud, and dangerously. New episodes every week—tune in and turn back time!




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  • Season 8 Episode 7 - Defenders of the Earth

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Defenders of the Earth
    Feb 18 2026
    Season 8 goes full pulp-hero mode as Dangerous Dave dives into one of the boldest and most ambitious animated crossovers of the 1980s — Defenders of the Earth.
    We rewind to 1986 in What Happened Way Back When, uncovering cult movies, era-defining songs, and forgotten TV gems from a year where cartoons weren’t just entertainment — they were mythology in motion. Retro Headlines from the UK and US set the scene for peak 80s pop culture excess.
    In a huge Dangerous Deep Dive, Dave explores the history of Defenders of the Earth, from its King Features pulp roots to its daring attempt to unite Flash Gordon, The Phantom, Mandrake the Magician, and Lothar into one shared animated universe. The episode breaks down the cast, characters, and the Top 20 episodes, exploring the darker tone, epic stakes, and the larger-than-life villainy of Ming the Merciless.
    Elsewhere in the episode:
    🥊 Retro Rumble compares Defenders to other 80s boys’ cartoons
    📺 Back in the Ads revisits 1986 toy commercials, VHS rental culture, and Saturday morning TV promos
    💎 Dangerously Underrated shines a spotlight on Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors
    📺 One Season Wonder revisits The Pirates of Dark Water
    🥇 Better Than / Worse Than pits Defenders against other iconic 80s animated heavyweights
    🧸 Toybox Time Machine explores why action figures, vehicles, and massive playsets peaked in the mid-80s
    ⚠️ The Danger Zone asks the big question: Was Defenders of the Earth the most ambitious crossover cartoon of the decade?
    The episode closes by reflecting on how Defenders of the Earth quietly paved the way for the shared universes we now take for granted — before teasing a tonal shift next week.
    Because next time, Season 8 trades pulp heroes and laser blasts for late-90s emotion and teen introspection as we head to Capeside with Dawson's Creek.
    From space tyrants to small-town heartbreak — only on TIDRP.
    🎧 Keep it retro. Keep it dangerous.
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    38 Min.
  • Season 8 Episode 6 – The Shoe People

    Season 8 Episode 6 – The Shoe People
    Feb 11 2026
    Season 8 takes a gentle but surprisingly powerful turn as Dangerous Dave dives into one of the most quietly memorable British children’s shows of the 1980s — The Shoe People.
    We rewind to 1987 in What Happened Way Back When, uncovering obscure movies, cult songs, and forgotten TV shows from a year dominated by loud pop culture on the surface, but thoughtful, emotionally rich storytelling just beneath it. Retro Headlines from the UK and the US help set the scene for a decade in full swing.
    In a deeply affectionate Dangerous Deep Dive, Dave explores the full history of The Shoe People — from its origins as illustrated children’s books to its calm, distinctive animated style. The episode breaks down the world of Shoe Town, its characters, and a detailed look at the 20 most memorable episodes, revealing how the show tackled loneliness, inclusion, empathy, and community in ways few children’s programmes dared to.
    Elsewhere in the episode:
    📺 Back in the Ads revisits classic 1987 UK advertising, including Fairy Liquid, Kellogg’s Cornflakes, Toys “R” Us, Milk Tray, and CBBC idents
    💎 Dangerously Underrated shines a spotlight on The Raccoons
    📺 One Season Wonder celebrates the cult stop-motion oddity The Trap Door
    🥇 Better Than / Worse Than compares The Shoe People to louder, toy-driven 80s cartoons
    🧸 Toybox Time Machine revisits major 1987 toy lines that defined a generation
    ⚠️ The Danger Zone asks the big question: Was The Shoe People secretly one of the most emotionally intelligent kids’ shows ever made?
    The episode closes by reflecting on the show’s lasting legacy — not as a loud, action-packed cartoon, but as a series that trusted children to understand feelings, conflict, and kindness — before teasing next week’s episode, where Season 8 heads into full pulp-hero mode with Defenders of the Earth.
    If you grew up with British children’s TV — or you’re curious about why quieter shows can leave the biggest impact — this episode is a nostalgic, thoughtful, and unexpectedly moving listen.
    🎧 Keep it retro. Keep it dangerous.
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    35 Min.
  • Season 8 Episode 5 - Land of the Giants (1968)

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Land of the Giants (1968)
    Feb 4 2026
    Season 8 takes a huge step back into classic science fiction as Dangerous Dave dives into one of the boldest, strangest, and darkest TV shows of the late 1960s — Land of the Giants.
    We rewind to 1968 in What Happened Way Back When, exploring obscure movies, songs, and television from a year defined by upheaval, paranoia, and ambition, before setting the scene with Retro Headlines from both the UK and the US during one of the most turbulent years of the decade.
    In a massive Dangerous Deep Dive, Dave breaks down the full history of Land of the Giants — from Irwin Allen’s ambitious concept and Cold War undertones to the cast, characters, and the show’s survival-driven tone. A detailed countdown of the Top 20 episodes explores why the series leaned more into tension and fear than its sci-fi contemporaries, highlighting themes of power, surveillance, dehumanisation, and life at the mercy of a hostile world.
    Elsewhere in the episode:
    🥊 Retro Rumble compares Land of the Giants with other Irwin Allen sci-fi classics
    📺 Back in the Ads revisits iconic 1968 advertising, from Oxo and PG Tips chimps to British Rail posters
    💎 Dangerously Underrated shines a spotlight on The Invaders
    📺 One Season Wonder celebrates The Prisoner
    🥇 Better Than / Worse Than pits Land of the Giants against other cult 60s TV shows
    🧸 Toybox Time Machine explores 1968 toys including Action Man, Scalextric, space toys, die-cast cars, and board games
    ⚠️ The Danger Zone delivers a detailed debate: Land of the Giants vs The Time Tunnel — which show was truly better?
    The episode wraps by looking at the legacy of Land of the Giants and how fans came to appreciate its ambition long after its original run, before teasing next week’s episode, where Season 8 takes a sharp turn into animated British nostalgia with The Shoe People.
    If you love classic sci-fi, big ideas, and television that wasn’t afraid to be dark and strange, this is a must-listen.
    🎧 Keep it retro. Keep it dangerous.
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    43 Min.
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