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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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Episodes

Season 7 Episode 3 - Iron Maiden in the 1990's

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 3: Iron Maiden in the 1990s 🦇🎸 This week, Dangerous Dave is cranking up the distortion and diving headfirst into the denim-clad, leather-wrapped world of Iron Maiden in the 1990s – a decade of change, challenge, and Blaze Bayley. 🗓️ In What Happened Way Back When (WHWBW), we take a look at the shifting metal landscape of the 90s, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. 🎧 Then it’s time for a Dangerous Deep Dive into four Ir...

Jul 09, 202551 minSeason 7Ep. 3

Season 7 Episode 2 - Superman The Movie (1978)

🎙️ Episode 2 – Superman: The Movie (1978) Up, up, and away! Dangerous Dave soars into the second episode of the all-new solo era of The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow with a deep dive into the 1978 superhero classic, Superman: The Movie. From its jaw-dropping opening credits to John Williams’ iconic score and Christopher Reeve’s unforgettable performance, this is a love letter to the film that made us believe a man could fly. 💥 In this episode: 🕰 What Happened Way Back When – A blast throug...

Jul 02, 202527 minSeason 7Ep. 2

Season 7 Episode 1 - Metallica - Master of Puppets

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 1 🎸 Metallica: Master of Puppets (1986) 🔥 Dange Goes Solo! It’s a new era! Dangerous Dave returns for the first-ever solo episode of The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow—and he’s kicking things off loud and heavy with Metallica’s legendary 1986 album, Master of Puppets. Expect a full-throttle journey through: 🎧 What Happened Way Back When – setting the scene in 1986 🔥 Dangerous Deep Dive – an in-depth track-by-track breakdown ⚔️ Re...

Jun 25, 202536 minSeason 7Ep. 1

Season 6 Episode 17 - Star Wars A New Hope

In the final three epsidoes as a duo - Gaz and Dange dive into the the original Star Wars triogly with the 1977 Star Wars a new hope - what are their memories of the movie as kids? how big Star Wars was back then and how it holds up about the the prequels. Tune in and find out.

Jun 11, 20252 hr 23 minSeason 6Ep. 17

Season 6 Episode 16 - The Crow (1994)

In this show, the boys go back to 1994 to discuss the last ever movie Brandon Lee was to shoot, after a freak accident on set that took his life. We discuss the move the Crow and how it holds up today. Tune in and find out.

Jun 04, 20252 hr 5 minSeason 6Ep. 16

Season 6 Episode 15 - Madonna in the 80s and 90s

This this show, Gaz and Dange discuss Madonna's career in the 80s and 90s - where they fans? what do they remember? what were their favourite songs and their least favourite? tune in and find out.

May 28, 20252 hr 43 minSeason 6Ep. 15

Season 6 Episode 14 - Back To The Future

The boys are back after a month off with Gaz being ill, They are back with a banger of a subject the amazing movie Back to the Future.....what do they remember and why is this film so loved? its the first of 4 speical episodes before Gaz steps down from the show....there is also a mega AD...where we are going we dont need roads.

May 21, 20252 hr 4 minSeason 6Ep. 13

TotallyTIDRP Bonus Episode 6 - MANTA Force

In the late 80s and early 90s, little Dange was given Christmas presents and the main present was Manta Force ships, these were unique and massive. A whole collection ensured and it's mostly forgotten today, Dange brings it back to life.

May 07, 20257 minSeason 6Ep. 6

TotallyTIDRP - Bonus Episode 4 - 90s Britpop

In this bonus show, Dange goes back to the 90s where Britpop took over the country from music, to tv to the PM quoting bands. The 90s were epic and the music was the soundtrack to our lives.

Apr 30, 20257 minSeason 6Ep. 4

TotallyTIDRP - Bonus Episode 3 - Iron Maiden in the 90s

In this bonus episode Dange goes back to the 90s and discuss the career of the UK Metal band Iron Maiden. Bruce to Blaze and back to Bruce... this was an interesting decade for Maiden.... Up the Irons!!

Apr 30, 20257 minSeason 6Ep. 3

TotallyTIDRP - Bonus Episode 1 - Metallica in the 80s

With the show on hitaus for about a month - TotallyTIDRP is back with the 1st bonus show about Metallica in the 80s, from the 1st album, to the tragedy to the release of and justice for all. its all here in bytesize chuck form.... Rock on

Apr 23, 20257 minSeason 6Ep. 1

Season 6 Episode 13 - London's Burning

In this show the lads go back to the 80s and 90s and one the UKs most favourite TV shows - London's Burning - Gaz talks about his memories and when he stopped watching it....Dange well didnt watch it in the height of its fame but his mum did..... To be fair he is finally watching it and enjoying it - so tune in and find out what they have to say...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 51 minSeason 6Ep. 11

Season 6 Episode 12 - Loaded, FHM, Maxim

In this show the boys go back to the 90s to discuss their teenage years of growing up and reading mens magazines, Loaded, FHM and Maxim, they were part of the lad culture in the 90s where men read about beer, women and Football, along with celebrity interviews, the world was a freer place in the 90s and the culture was so different... tune in and find out what Gaz and Dange thought about it.

Apr 02, 20251 hr 47 minSeason 6Ep. 12

Season 6 Episode 11 - Madness

In this show, the boys talk about the hits of Madness, their songs that were released to the public and because they arent superfans they stick to what they know. The would love to hear from fans of Madness back in the day as to what it meant to them at the time. So if you were a massive Madness fan, get in touch with the show via socal media or email Gaz at [email protected]

Mar 26, 20251 hr 38 minSeason 6Ep. 11

Season 6 Episode 10 - Ducktales

In this episdoe Gaz and Dange go back to 1987 and the Disney classic cartoon series Ducktales - what are they memories of it? Tune in and find our some very different opinions on this cartoon

Mar 19, 20251 hr 52 minSeason 6Ep. 10

Season 6 - Episode 9 - 80s One Hit Wonders

In this epsidoe the boys discuss their favourite one hit wonders from the 80s as well as ones they didnt include in their top 5 picks. If you want to listen to picks and if you have your own feel free to add them to the TIDRP One Hit Wonders playlist below https://open.spotify.com/playlist/16d8cOKYCwKgs4Jc3ulzhi?si=5082b4bfd96a440d&pt=33cd76586b07a5becb6c897d2ebe8d48

Mar 12, 20251 hr 31 min

Season 6 Episode 8 - Lethal Weapon 3 & 4

In this episode the boys go back to the third and forth installments of the Lethal Weapon franchise, what do they remember of the movies? how different are they from the first 2 movies? are they as bad as people think they are? Gaz isnt a big fan and neither is Dave so settle back and listen to the why....

Mar 05, 20251 hr 46 minSeason 6Ep. 8

Season 6 Episode 7 - Lethal Weapon 2

This week the boys go back to 1989 and the sequel starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover and the movie Lethal Weapon 2. Gaz tries to remember the first time he watched and if he actually enjoyed the movie, he also tells us the actors he like to see in a reboot.

Feb 26, 20251 hr 48 minSeason 6Ep. 7

Season 6 Episode 6 - Lethal Weapon

In this show the boys start their Lethal Weapon franchise and they go back to the 1987 movie, the first one, what do they remember about the first time they watched it? does it still hold up today? tune in a find out. Im too old for this shit.

Feb 19, 20251 hr 40 minSeason 6Ep. 5

Season 6 Episode 5 - Galaxy High

In this show the boys go back to the 80s and the short lived cartoon Galaxy High School. It only lasted for 13 episodes and was a creation of Chris Columbus - what do they boys remember about the show and if it holds up today? tune in and find out

Feb 12, 20251 hr 19 minSeason 6Ep. 5

Season 6 Episode 4 - Gazzetta Football Italia

In 1992 Channel gambled and accuried the rights to Serie A - originally to help the English see Gazzas Lazio games but it evolved into something much bigger, the UK have their eyes on the Italian league after Sky had the rights the the English Premier League. Along with the game of the day being shown on Sunday the Saturday mornings were taken up by a magazine/highlights show Gazzetta Football Italia, hosted by the little known James Richardson, find out what the guys remember and they also pick...

Feb 05, 20252 hr 33 minSeason 6Ep. 4

Season 6 Episode 3 - Dire Straits

In this show Gaz and Dange discuss the 80s albums for UK rock band Dire Straits, from there hits of Money for Nothing to Romeo and Juliet, this band who redinfined there own musical genre disappeared in the late 90s and have never reformed - we discuss why and what are memories are of the band.

Jan 29, 20252 hr 4 minSeason 6Ep. 3

Season 6 Episode 2 - Count Duckula

This is episode, Gaz and Dange go back to 1988 to dicuss the UKs childrens cartoon Count Duckula, starring David Jason, with charactors like Igor and Nanny, what do they remember about the show, this was one of Dange's favourite cartoons ever!

Jan 22, 20251 hr 28 minSeason 6Ep. 2
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