Thursday 31 December 2020

The Nerva Beacon Podcast - Episode 42: Mysterio Chrimblemas


Our last episode of 2020 concerns one of the Christmas specials that seems to get short shrift, and we don't really know why here at the Nerva Beacon - all the way back from 2016 it's The Return of Doctor Mysterio! Steven Moffat's take on superheroes, this was where we learned that Nardole was now the Doctor's companion, AND that the Doctor himself was partly responsible for the creation of the world's premier superhero, the Ghost!

Thanks as always for listening, and have a safe and Happy New Year if you can, right?

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Tuesday 29 December 2020

Episode 435 - Christmas and Hogmanay 1988 with the Bordersdude!


It's the odd period of time between Christmas and New Year, so what better time to spend it listening about Christmases past, especially 1988, with John the Bordersdude! As he's from Scotland, why don't we throw in a bit of Hogmanay whilst we're at it?

Have a very happy and safe New Year gang, and here's hoping 2021 is a way better year than 2020. The bar is astonishingly low.

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Sunday 20 December 2020

Episode 434 - Christmas Ramblin'!


Merry Christmas, 80's Gang! Things are a little different this year, but let us try and bring a bit of cheer and tinsel to proceedings! Joining us is Wil Hodgson, to take on a nostalgic ramble through Christmasses gone by, and we also take a look at what was on the telly Christmas night of 1985!

Again, Merry Christmas to you all, have a safe one, and thank you for all of your support this year!

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Monday 14 December 2020

Episode 433 - Christmas 1987 with Adam Martyn!


This week we're joined by YouTube creator, actor, podcaster and all round good guy Adam Martyn to talk about his love of idents and presentation, especially around Christmastime! And to ensure that he has a totally unbiased view of the Eighties, he did us the favour of being born 20 years after they finished!

We also take a look at the TV listings from 1987, so please join us, and get excited for Christmasses past!

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Friday 11 December 2020

Justice For All: Episode 16 - Our Favourite Heroes!


This week, Amy, Dave and Glenn choose some of their favourite DC Heroes from the long, long list of available ones - who will be their best super guys and gals?

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Tuesday 8 December 2020

Episode 432 - It Begins... with Christmas 1989!


Christmas is coming! And our first guest during the festive period is Duncan from Stacebob and the Dweebs, who's here to talk about his memories of a late Eighties Christmas! We also take a look at the TV listings from 1989 and see what we would have been watching that Christmas season!

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Thursday 3 December 2020

Justice For All: Episode 15 - SuperChat with Peter Spellos!


It's time for a chat with a very special guest to Justice For All - actor, teacher, raconteur and Superman Superfan himself, Peter Spellos!

Join us as we talk all about the Man of Tomorrow, all the different versions of him we've loved, and some of other DC's heroes to boot!

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Monday 30 November 2020

Episode 431 - Good Old-Fashioned Wrasslin'


TimmusTSET joins us again to talk about some more wrestling from the Eighties, including picking some of our favourite wrestlers from the era, as well as talking about some great nostalgia from the time that neon definitely did NOT forget about!

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Friday 27 November 2020

The Nerva Beacon Podcast - Episode 41: Lazarus Rising


It's a happy birthday to Doctor Who this week, as it's 57 years old - it's even older than Glenn!

Leigh and Glenn are also taking a gander at the season 3 story guest starring Mark Gatiss (Chinnery wig and all), talking about the Who Seasonal Special 2020, and Jenny is back with another WHOpinon!

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Monday 23 November 2020

Episode 430 - Autumnal Ramblin' with Wil Hodgson!


It's time again for the comedian, barber and raconteur that is Wil Hodgson to again grace your earholes and go with me on a nostalgic ramble across the moors of time back to the 1980s.

Let's say this, if you're a fan of the Batman '66 series, you're going to be VERY satisfied.

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Tuesday 10 November 2020

Episode 429 - Sight Beyond Sight


John the Bordersdude is back with us, and this time it's all about those interlopers on Third Earth, the Thundercats!

Join us as we ask ourselves why they remain one of the most popular properties of the 80s, why they seem incapable of sustaining a toyline or cartoon, and why is Mumm-Ra the bad guy when they're the ones who took over his planet?

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Friday 6 November 2020

Justice For All: Episode 14 - Super Catch-Up!


What with EVERYTHING going on in the world right now, it's time for a bit of a relaxed natter. So join Glenn, Amy and Dave as they catch up with each other's DC goings on, along with some TV and movie talk!

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Monday 2 November 2020

Episode 428 - Transformers: Marvel UK October 1984!


It's time to go back 36 years to October 1984 and catch up on the two issues of the Transformers comic by Marvel UK that came out then!

Joining me as always is the Smorgaspod's very own Andy, so let's dig in, shall we?

If you want to follow along with us, scans can be found here: https://britishcomics.wordpress.com/2016/10/03/transformers/

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Thursday 29 October 2020

Episode 427: Hallowe'en Special 2020 - Nightmare Planet!


Happy Hallowe'en! Even though 2020 is plenty scary enough for everyone, let's celebrate the spooky season with one of the scarier epsiodes of Transformers - Nightmare Planet!

Joining us is animator extraordinary and all round good guy Harry Partridge, so let's make our way into dreamland and wonder just *how* did Springer and Razorclaw escape that dungeon?

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Wednesday 21 October 2020

Justice For All: Episode 13 - Man of Steel


We have Tasmin joining us again for this episode, this time to talk about the 2013 reboot of the Superman franchise, Man of Steel! And because it's JFA, there's also talk of the Snyderverse AND DC Universe in general, because why not, right?

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Sunday 18 October 2020

Episode 426: Stand By For ACTION!


Pete from the Smorgasbored podcast joins us this week, and we're off to Marineville for a nice little holiday filled with sea invaders, love triangles, descending buildings and awesome submarines as we take a look at a Gerry Anderson programme from the Sixties that was all over Eighties (and Nineties) kid's programming - Stingray!

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Sunday 11 October 2020

Episode 425: It's So Bad.


We have Chris Vint joining us this week, and it's a bit of a videogamey one, considering we're talking about the 1989 movie that Nintendo filled to the brim with product placement - The Wizard!

But is this version of Tommy for Gen X any good? Or is it like the Power Glove itself, "So Bad?" Join us to find out!

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Saturday 3 October 2020

Episode 424 - Claws of Doom!


We're welcoming a special guest today who hasn't been of for a while - it's author, podcaster and all round great guy George Daniel Lea!

He's here to talk about the Decepticon Leader from 1987 who's making a resurgence thanks to his Earthrise toy - the evil and cruel Scorponok! From his comic appearences in Marvel UK all the way to the present day, it's all about the eight legged Headmaster menace!

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Monday 28 September 2020

Episode 423 - Transformers: Marvel UK, September 1984!


As promised last time he was on, Andy from the Smorgaspod and myself start going through the whole of Marvel UK, issue by issue! This time: it's issue #1, and it's all shiny and new, and frankly doesn't know what to do with itself. there's a chunk of TF US #1, as well as Machine Man and lots of ads and competitions galore!

If you want to follow along with us, scans can be found here: https://britishcomics.wordpress.com/2016/10/03/transformers/

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Monday 21 September 2020

The Nerva Beacon Podcast - Episode 40: Scarlet Traces


This episode was recorded just after we lost the incomparable Dame Diana Rigg, and as such, Leigh and Glenn decided it was only right to take a look at an episode that was written especially for her: The Crimson Horror, from 2013.

There's also the lastest WHOpinion from Jenny, and some Time Lord Victorious rumblings as well!

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Monday 14 September 2020

Episode 422 - RoboCop: PG!


As there's recently been announced a new RoboCop show (set before Robo - surely this will be called "Cop"?), Duncan joins us to talk about the 1994 Canadian version of RoboCop that was family friendly, where criminals only shot to maim, and were only a little bit naughty. 

But, as Glenn argues, shouldn't there be a version of Robo for the kiddywinks? Let's find out!

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Monday 7 September 2020

Episode 421 - Stay On This Channel


THIS IS AN EMERGENCY!

Seeing as BritBox has all things Gerry Anderson on it right now, Dan Hadley from the Type 40 Podcast joins me to discuss his major puppet series from the Eighties - Terrahawks!

It's weird, it's odd, it's deeper than you think. And Zelda is STILL bloody scary. Ten-Ten!

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Tuesday 1 September 2020

Episode 420 - Ever Continuing Rambles with Wil Hodgson


Comedian, barber and raconteur Wil Hodgson is back to go on another fun and nostalgic ramble! Join us for more japery and fun as we explore the mystical world of Britain in the 1980s and especially in this episode, the universe of light entertainment!

JOIN USSSSSSSS

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Friday 28 August 2020

The Nerva Beacon Podcast - Episode 39: For the Love of Bill


Today's episode is all about the Bill Potts appreciation! One of the gang of "One and Done" companions, Bill nevertheless has made a big impact on Doctor Who fandom, and Leigh and Glenn want to recognise that. There's also all the usual gubbins, as well as another WHOpinion from Jenny. 

Please join us!

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Monday 24 August 2020

Episode 419 - A Flock of Seagals


Amy and Kirsty visit the Nostalgia TARDIS once more, this time to talk about the 1992 Steven Seagal action flick Under Siege - but we also talk about the evolution of the big, brassy 80's action movies to the slightly more cerebral and slicker 90's take on them. 

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Monday 17 August 2020

Episode 418 - Head ON to Awesomeness!


It's the week after TFNation, and to stave off those post-con blues, Andy from the Smorgaspod joins us to talk about one of our favourite Transformers eras here at BTTE - the 1987 "Masters" era! Be they Targets or Heads, the Masters get a good airing this week!

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Monday 10 August 2020

TFNation Special - The Big Broadcast of 2020!


What with the You-Know-What still going on, TFNation have blazed a trail and changed their plans for this year; instead of a physical 'con, it's going DIGITAL!

To tell us all about the amazing guests and exciting schedule (and why you should TOTALLY get involved), Dave from TFNation is here - it's officially time to get excited gang!

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Sunday 9 August 2020

Episode 417 - The Musc-les from Brusc-les


John the Bordersdude joins us again this week, to talk about Belgium's premier export (aside from Stella Artois, that is) - Jean-Claude Van Damme!

From his early days as a legitimate martial artist right through to erm, Street Fighter, it's all here! Please join us!

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Tuesday 28 July 2020

Episode 416 - Almost At The STATION!


We're off for a quick jaunt to the 90s in this episode, as Duncan returns to take a look at 1991's sequel to Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, as a threat from the future sends them on a Bogus Journey!

And as it's Duncan, rest assured there'll be tangents. So. Many. Tangents.

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Saturday 25 July 2020

The Nerva Beacon Podcast - Episode 38: Doctors in the House


It's all about the multi-Doctor episodes and stories this time around, as Leigh and Glenn take a look at The Three, Five and Days of the Doctors!

Also, Leigh tells us which one of those she's in.

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Sunday 12 July 2020

Justice For All: Episode 12 - The Aspiring Kryptonian


It's special guest time on JFA, and it's our pleasure to welcome a Superman superfan on in the shape of Tasmin, otherwise known as the Aspiring Kryptonian! 

Please join Glenn and Dave as they talk to Tasmin all about the Big Blue Boy Scout and why she loves him so much!

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Tuesday 7 July 2020

Episode 415 - Would You Like To Play A Game?


Andy from the Smorgaspod is back with us to talk about 80's and 90's video games, including what microcomputers and consoles we had as kids growing up! 

It's all Sega vs Nintendo, Atari vs the ZX Spectrum, tape players, disks and carts, oh my!

To be this good really does take ages.

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Monday 29 June 2020

Episode 414 - The Continuing Rambles of Wil Hodgson


He's back! Comedian, barber, raconteur Wil Hodsgon returns to take us on another nostalgic journey through the BTTE Era, touching on subjects like 80s UK comics, music, TV programmes we loved and even adverts get a look in. We actually talk about Look-In, too.

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Monday 22 June 2020

Episode 413 - Cats And Dogs, Living Together


Ghostbusters Day was a couple of weeks ago, and in honour of that John "Bordersdude" Grieve  and I sat down and had a bit of a natter about Ghostbusters and all it's spin offs, including the cartoons, the toys, the 2016 version, the 2021 movie, and a whole slew of other things all related to the busting of ghosts.

Please join us as we ask - Who Ya Gonna Call?

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Monday 15 June 2020

Episode 412 - Welcome to Our World


Jer Bear's back! And this time, he's brought the lovely Miss Rebecca with him, as they've recently gotten into collecting together!

This episode is all about what happens when a mummy and a daddy love each other very much and decide to start collecting toys, which toys they like to get, what properties are good to get into, and how many times you can buy that Black Widow Funko Pop before it just gets very silly indeed.

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Saturday 13 June 2020

The Nerva Beacon Podcast - Episode 37: The Vampire Diaries


We're off back to 1980 for this episode, and the Terrance Dicks drama that Bidmead didn't want. Like, at all. However, it does happen to be one of the best stories of a season that's only just now starting to be appreciated.

Join Leigh and Glenn as they take a look at Season 18's State of Decay, as well as take a look at Jenny's WHOpinions, and remember - don't have nightmares!

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Monday 8 June 2020

Episode 411 - Wil Hodgson's Big Nostalgia Ramble


It's been a few years, but he's back with us, comedian, barber, friend to the podcast and all round good guy Wil Hodgson's back with us to talk about...well everything nostalgic, weird and wonderful, really. 

Please join us as we talk about subjects as diverse as Diana Dors, the Green Cross Code Man, Littledean Jail and much more!

Also, just to be clear without going round the houses: Black Lives Matter. 

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Monday 1 June 2020

Episode 410 - Return of Brad and Glenn Love Stars - The Returnening


Brad's back to talk about Star Wars again - and yet again, we completely forget to talk about Transformers. One of these days, we'll do that. But this is not that day. This is the day we talk about the latest developments in the Galaxy far, far away, and how much we love it.

Please, join us!

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Friday 29 May 2020

The Nerva Beacon Podcast - Episode 36: Smile...Or Else


Leigh and Glenn return, this time to look at a story that may have some significance in the UK right now, as an oppressive regime wants to move on from tragedy and look only towards false happiness...

There's also an article from our good friend Jenny, we also check out the latest Who news, including a lockdown drama, and Four and Ten teaming up against the Daleks!

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Monday 25 May 2020

Episode 409 - Let The Light Shine Expensively


Andy from The Smorgaspod joins us again, and this time he's here to talk about those Knights of the Magical Light - 1987's Visionaries!

From the toys, to the cartoons, to the short-lived comic and all the way back to today - should Hasbro take a risk on them again, especially as their eBay prices suggest there's a demand for them? Or has their time in the light passed?

Please, join us to find out what we think!

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Friday 22 May 2020

Justice For All: Episode 11 - Smarter Than You Think


Amy and Glenn take a look at 1995's Batman Forever in this episode, and discover that at it's beating heart, Joel Schumacher created a film that's far closer to Batman Begins than any of the first run of Batman films Warner produced.

I know. We were surprised, too.

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Monday 18 May 2020

Episode 408 - The Kings of San Dimas


Party on, dudes! Duncan joins us this week, to talk all about the not-heinous movie from 1988 that introduced us to two radical dudes by the names of Bill S. Preston Esquire, and Ted "Theodore" Logan, also known as Wild Stallyns; Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure!

Please pull up a seat and join us, and most importantly, be excellent to each other!

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Friday 15 May 2020

The Nerva Beacon Podcast - Episode 35: Masque of Change


Leigh and Glenn take a look at the first story of the 14th season of Doctor Who, the penultimate Sarah Jane story, the introduction of a new TARDIS set and the beginning of great change for the Doctor - the Masque of Mandragora!

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Monday 11 May 2020

Episode 407 - Tickets To Shite


Jenny from World of Crap is back, and this time she's all about the arcade ticket-spewing machines that gave so much joy (and plushie toys, rubbers and giant pencils) throughout the 80s and beyond. 

From Donkey Derbys to Whack-A-Mole, to that Addams Family one where it pretends to electrocute you, they're all here. JOIN US.

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Monday 4 May 2020

Episode 406 - When WWF Meant Wrestling


We're joined by a new friend to the podcast this week - Timmus TSET is here, and they're all ready to talk some WRASSLIN'!

If it's 80s, and it's about the squared circle, you can bet we'll be reminiscing about it this week, in the way that only we can at BTTE Towers. Now, say your prayers, drink your milk, and take your ster-I mean, vitamins, and RING THAT DAMN BELL!

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Friday 1 May 2020

The Nerva Beacon Podcast - Episode 34: ...And The Smorgasboard of Doom


Join Leigh and Glenn as they navigate the murky time eddies of the Coronavirus Era, and wonder why a certain former Doctor Who writer has decided to block everyone who disagrees with him on Twitter, before asking each other all manner of Doctor Who questions in order to stave off the forces of the world on perpetual pause...

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Monday 27 April 2020

Episode 405 - Masters of the Toy Aisles


Chris Vint joins us this week, he of the Masters of the Universe Chronicles and a million other worthy ventures, to talk all about He-Man and his mates on Eternia - but this time we're mainly focusing on the toys and print media - we're saving Filmation for another episode!

So, if it was a toy, a comic, mini-comic and something else entirely, we'll try and talk about it here! Please, join us!

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Friday 24 April 2020

Justice For All: Episode 10 - The Replacements


Amy, David and Glenn assemble once more to talk all about DC Comics, and this time, it's all about those people who have replaced established heroes, albeit on a temporary basis (sometimes, more than once!)

What do you think of our picks? Who would you choose? Let us know, and we'll discuss them on the next episode!

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Monday 20 April 2020

Episode 404 - Full Joe: The Action Force


Andy from the Smorgaspod is back once again, and this time we're chatting all about GI Joe! Or Action Force, as we would have known it in the UK up until 1990. We talk about it's early beginnings as an offshoot of the Action Man line, all through the various Hasbro influenced changes, the comics, the cartoons, and beyond!

Please join us, or Baron Ironblood might get you!

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Friday 17 April 2020

The Nerva Beacon Podcast - Episode 33: The Noble Vervoids


Leigh and Glenn are back with more Doctor Who ramblings, this time with a double whammy of the gloriousness of Donna Noble from Modern Who - and with the sad news of the passing of Pip Baker, we take a look at one of their most famous stories, from the Trial of a Time Lord cycle, it's murder on the Galactic Express as we confront the Terror of the Vervoids!

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Monday 13 April 2020

Episode 403: Batman in the Eighties and Beyond


Duncan's back again, this time to talk about Batman, and how he was transformed in the Eighties from a Caped Crusader who wasn't all that popular anymore, into a global icon whose popularity hasn't waned since. And as it's Duncan, we also talk about stuff like Batman Beyond and the Justice League cartoons, because why not. Please join us, and give us a listen!

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Friday 10 April 2020

Justice For All: Episode 9 - The B-Team


David, Amy and Glenn come together again, this time to talk about their favourite heroes and villains who aren't part of the "top tier", the second stringers, shall we say. This in no way means we don't think they're not brilliant, as you'll find. But they're also not the ones who continually make it into the top 5 lists, and we think that's not fair, so please, give us a listen!

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Monday 6 April 2020

Episode 402 - Stay Tuned to this Station


Kirsty and Amy join us once more, this time to talk some Trek! Star Trek: Deep Space Nine from 1993 to be exact (it's within the remit, honest!), which also happens to be Glenn's favourite Trek series.

Please join us to see why Sisko is the best captain, Worf was better here than on TNG, and believe that Garak really IS just a humble tailor. Honest.

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Friday 3 April 2020

The Nerva Beacon Podcast - Episode 32: The Invisible Veil


Leigh and Glenn take a look at two Doctor Who stories this week - from 1977, it's The Invisible Enemy (otherwise known as that story where K-9 first appears) and Heaven Sent (otherwise known as one of the best Who outings EVER).

We also do our usual reminiscing about everything Who, so please join us and forget the world just for a little while!

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Monday 30 March 2020

Episode 401 - Best Bungle Bears


Jenny from World of Crap is back with us, this time to talk all about one of her favourite subjects, that of Rainbow's very own Bungle Bear, and this time, it's all about those brave souls who have portrayed him over the years (and one who definitely didn't, but had to announce that fact).

We also mention Jenny's Kickstarter to produce a shiny new World of Crap Annual, so keep your eyes peeled for that - coming soon!

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Friday 27 March 2020

Justice For All: Episode 8 - The Triumphant Return


We're back - yes it's been a while, but Justice For All is back with you. In this first episode back it's all about catching up, with DC comics, movies, TV shows, and various other media!

Yes, we also talk about Marvel's New Warriors. How could we not?

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Monday 23 March 2020

Episode 400 - Man AND Machine!


It's episode 400! And I wish that the circumstances of that were better than they are right now, because it's weird out there right now. But Back to the Eighties will be going for the duration, so stay tuned!

This week sees myself and John "Bordersdude" Grieve take on a subject often neglected here, that of the Centurions, those men and machines that, when combined, become power EXTREME!

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Friday 20 March 2020

The Nerva Beacon Podcast - Episode 31: Doctor Who And The Dinopeoples


Leigh and Glenn are taking a look at the Third Doctor's second ever story in this episode, "Doctor Who And The Silurians" - so get ready for action, adventure, reptile people with limited peripheral vision, and the Doctor trolling petty bureaucrats!

The blueprint for his whole era, you might say. We love it.

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Monday 16 March 2020

Episode 399 - Sanic Panic


Rejoice all, as Jenny from World of Crap is back to grace our lugholes, but wait - there'a a twist! She brings with her fanfiction of the Sonic the Hedgehog kind, to warp our brains and confuse our souls.

Needless to say, we're only poking gentle fun at the efforts of these would-be writers, at least they're being creative, right? Also, this episode is most definitely NSFW. Like you wouldn't BELIEVE.

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Monday 9 March 2020

Episode 398 - Horrorific 80s!


We have a brand new guest joining us this week, all the way from that there Canada! Mandy from Little Geek Lost drops in to talk all about one of her specialist subjects, that of 80's horror.

There's also some UK/Canada crossover, with some inevitable Degrassi talk, and also that weird Huckleberry Finn series...

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Friday 6 March 2020

The Nerva Beacon Podcast - Episode 30: You Gotta Have Faith


It's Nerva Beacon time tonight, and to mark the passing of the late, great Nicholas Parsons, Leigh and Glenn take a look at a piece of JNT's stunt casting that backfired in a rather lovely way, as we brave the Curse of Fenric.

We also have a quick look at how season 12 was going at time of recording, of course, and set ourselves up for the season finale - which now we all know about, and we'll take a look at that next time...

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Monday 2 March 2020

Episode 397: 10th Anniversary Episode Part 2


Well, that's it - we're 10 years old! For a decade we've been telling you all how great the Eighties were, and sharing all our memories of the Best Decade Ever.

And joining us on this very special show is  the guy whose idea it was in the first place: The Mighty Jer Bear is back!

Join us please, as two middle-aged men who should know better discuss just how much better it is now for us nostalgia geeks in 2020, than it was in 2010...

Thanks for listening, and here's to the next 10 years!

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Monday 24 February 2020

Episode 396: 10th Anniversary Episode Part 1


Well, that went by quickly. It's been almost 10 years since the very first Back to the Eighties episode, and that's something we should definitely celebrate!

In this first Very Special Episode, Phil comes back to co-host! We'll talk about nerdy 80's stuff, and also how the nerd landscape has changed over the last ten years - basically, we've never had it so good!

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Monday 17 February 2020

Episode 395: The Candyman Can


Amy and Kirsty are back to tell us all about a creepy urban legend of a man who, if you say his name five times in a mirror, comes back and kills you dead! It's Tony Todd - well, a the character he plays ate least in the 1992 horror classic, Candyman!

Joins us...if you dare.

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Monday 10 February 2020

Episode 394: Duncan in a Half Shell


It's time to check in on an eighties franchise we do sometimes neglect - the Teenage Mutant Ninja (Hero) Turtles! And joining us for the first time in a little while, it's the co-host with the co-most from Podcast in a Half Shell, Duncan Sparrow!

Join us for some Turtle talk about everything to do with the Green Machine, along with some choice Turtley Tangents!

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Sunday 2 February 2020

Episode 393: Brad And Glenn Love The Rise Of Skywalker


It's been out a while now, so it's probably safe to start talking about the latest Star Wars movie and the climax (for now) of the whole Skywalker Saga! Needless to say, if you HAVEN'T watched the movie yet, here be spoilers.

Marvel as Brad and Glenn stay true to form and be the most uncritical Star Wars fans EVER.

Also, we talk some about The Mandalorian, and how much we want a Mayfield spin-off series. And also one about Babu Frik.

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Saturday 25 January 2020

The Nerva Beacon Podcast - Episode 29: Don't Go Up In The Attic!


It's off to the Roaring Twenties in this episode, as Leigh and Glenn take a look at one of the historicals of the JNT era, as the Doctor and his companions take part in a mystery involving intrigue, danger, mistaken identity and...cricket. It's Black Orchid, everybody!

They also review the first two episodes of season 12 - are they any good?

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Wednesday 15 January 2020

Episode 392: A New Hope Appears!


It's our first episode proper of 2020, and we start off with a movie that wasn't out in the Eighties, but it certainly shaped the decade to come. We called it Star Wars, but now it's Episode IV: A New Hope!

So please join Andy from the Smorgaspod and myself, as we try to explain just why this (and the Star Wars franchise as a whole) was so important to us when we were growing up.

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