Best Blown To Bits Podcasts (2025)

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132 - Mitch Benn - Argos Blade Runner 1:21:55

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6d ago1:21:55

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is musician, comedian and writer Mitch Benn, who's tuning in that mysterious extra button on his television in search of any trace of Channel 4's …

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The Golden Age Of Children's TV - "His Hair Represents Something Or Other" 1:36:48

24d ago1:36:48

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Tim Worthington has a new book out called The Golden Age Of Children's TV - all about the best, worst and most just plain baffling shows you grew up with in the sixties, seventies and eighties - and the lines are open now for an hour of fun, facts, laughs and thrills. If you're a fan of The Adventure Game, Martin Ruddock will be taking your calls a…

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The Looks Unfamiliar Bonfire Night Spooky Display Spectacular: Bob Fischer And Georgy Jamieson - Hashtag Wotsit Slurry 1:01:22

21d ago1:01:22

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. This time, in a special Halloween slash Bonfire Night edition, Tim, Bob Fischer and Georgy Jamieson are all crowding into a local radio studio with rubber spiders hangi…

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131 - Adam S. Leslie - Full Richard Harris Intensity 1:21:36

2M ago1:21:36

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is novelist and screenwriter Adam S. Leslie, who’s marching in step with his hazy recollections of Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instru…

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130 - Ste Brotherstone - A Third Person Video Game With Colin Bennett 1:33:15

2M ago1:33:15

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is writer and illustrator Ste Brotherstone, who's trying to collect a full set of picture cards for World Of The Vorgans, Rebecca's World by Terry…

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31. Thinning the Herd: which arcade games make the cut when collection space is at a premium? 2:09:57

3M ago2:09:57

2:09:57

Wait, Charlie actually got *rid* of some games?! Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption games, and more. If you've ever wanted to listen to a group of guys ramble on about…

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30. Canadian Arcade got cancelled?! 🇨🇦 We'll have to come up with another topic before showtime... 2:15:13

4M ago2:15:13

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Our co-host Chance will share a recap of how everything went down with the 8-bit Roundup at the 2025 Calgary Stampede. And I'm fairly confident we'll figure out other stuff to chat about too! Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade …

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29. LIVE from the 8-bit Roundup at the 2025 Calgary Stampede... with special guest Josh! 2:07:17

4M ago2:07:17

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Our co-host Chance (together with Josh from The Canadian Arcade) will be joining us this time live on location from the 8-bit Roundup at the 2025 Calgary Stampede. This pop-up classic video game & pinball arcade is turning back the clock with a collection of classic arcade games from the early ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s - featuring a mix of both modern …

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The Best Of Looks Unfamiliar: It Was Very Rare To See Something Like A Chocolate Biscuit Acknowledged By Children's Television 2:05:09

4M ago2:05:09

2:05:09

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. This is a collection of highlights from Looks Unfamiliar featuring Joanne Sheppard on Fax, Mitch Benn on The Deceivers, Mark Thompson on Your Party Needs You, Donna Ree…

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129 - Paul Whitelaw - It's Alright For A Bruce Willis Album Track 59:24

5M ago59:24

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is writer Paul Whitelaw, who's collecting items in the Balowski house to prove that he remembers Legal Man by Belle And Sebastian, Spider-Man Stri…

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The Amazing Spider-Man Extra 24:04

5M ago24:04

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As the late seventies live action television series The Amazing Spider-Man gets a web-slingingly hefty mention in the latest Looks Unfamiliar, here's the edition of It's Good, Except It Sucks where myself and Gary Bainbridge took a look at the disco-soundtracked adventures of the decidedly non-comics accurate Peter Parker and a procession of villai…

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128 - Ricardo Autobahn - His Airwolf Was Quite Good 1:12:20

6M ago1:12:20

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is musician Ricardo Autobahn, who's hurtling across America on speeded-up film in search of Ed Starink's budget synthesiser albums, The Big Bus, T…

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28. The Tier List Episode where we rank the Best and Worst of Everything Arcade & Pinball related! 2:19:41

6M ago2:19:41

2:19:41

Opinions are like belly-buttons... everybody's got one! And this is the episode where we share ours! We'll rank the best and worst of all different kinds of games: vector games, laserdisc games, conversion kits, unique experiments, EM pins, modern pins, and a whole lot more. I'm confident you'll all agree with every single one of our rankings and t…

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27. BAH GAWD it's a MECHA INVASION! He's tougher than a TWO-DOLLAR STEAK! 2:23:43

6M ago2:23:43

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In this episode, we welcome the infamous mecha onto the show as a special guest for a surefire slobberknocker! In addition to being an official "Well-Known Member" of the KLOV forums, mecha has spent his entire life in & around the coin-operated amusements industry. Expect mecha to share his expertise around repairing power supplies, monitors, Will…

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26. I Can Stop Anytime I Want (I Just Don’t Want To): The Dark Side of Arcade Collecting & Restoring 2:06:32

6M ago2:06:32

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Sometimes, you've just gotta make that tough call... You go a little overboard picking up a garage-full of projects that you swear you'll get around to restoring someday. But even with the best of intentions, it's easy to get overwhelmed, run out of space (or money!), or just to see your priorities shift when you get enamored with the *next* must-h…

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The Golden Age Of Children's TV - "Get Your Singing Ringing Tree Here!" 1:57:50

6M ago1:57:50

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Tim Worthington has a new book out called The Golden Age Of Children's TV - all about the best, worst and most just plain baffling shows you grew up with in the sixties, seventies and eighties - and the lines are open now for an hour of fun, facts, laughs and thrills. Juliet Brando will be getting out her binoculars for a look at some of Britain's …

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The Downfall of Soap, Water, and "Full-Blown" Washrags: S1, E4 24:53

7M ago24:53

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Will the invention of whole body deo be the downfall of soap, water, and "full-blown" washrags? Find out in this episode of "Be Real or Be Nothing"! **Disclaimer: explicit content, mild language. Listener discretion is advised (16+)**By PJ Coffee

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127 - Donna Rees - As Soon As The Ink Was Dry On The Script It Was Out Of Date 1:11:06

8M ago1:11:06

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is actor Donna Rees, who's cheering from the terraces at any mention of Cupid And Psyche '85 by Scritti Politti, Ripping Yarns: Golden Gordon, The…

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126 - Georgy Jamieson - Pot Noodle With A Top Hat And A Monocle 59:02

8M ago59:02

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is broadcaster Georgy Jamieson, who's adding hot oil to some alleged noodles in the hope that it transforms into something reminiscent of Wait Til…

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125 - Mark Thompson - I'm Almost Certain No Battle Elves Appeared In This 1:30:45

9M ago1:30:45

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is political commentator Mark Thompson, who’s off on the campaign trail in search of anyone who remembers Twiggy Twiggy (Twiggy Vs. James Bond) by…

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25. The Ones that Got Away... and The Grails that Were Duds... our Second Anniversary Episode! 2:20:30

9M ago2:20:30

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We've all been there... second in line to score the deal of a lifetime... for a game you've been hunting for YEARS... The crushing disappointment is enough to break your heart. Or, you finally DO score that holy grail... only to discover it's really not all that it's cracked up to be... and there's a very good reason why it's so rare (hint: the gam…

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The Golden Age Of Children's TV - "The Grasshopper That Barely Moved" 1:44:28

9M ago1:44:28

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Tim Worthington has a new book out called The Golden Age Of Children's TV - all about the best, worst and most just plain baffling shows you grew up with in the sixties, seventies and eighties - and the lines are open now for an hour of fun, facts, laughs and thrills. Joel Morris will be jumping in the Mystery Machine and dropping by to introduce t…

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24. EMOTIONAL DAMAGE! The gang opens up to talk feelings, sentimentality, & motivations in the hobby 2:20:19

10M ago2:20:19

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I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying! In this episode, we talk about the ups and downs of the hobby... remembering just how exciting those first few game pickups were, letting go of games you're sentimentally attached to, what happens when a particular machine becomes impossible to save, how to stay motivated, and more. I'm getting all choked up just thin…

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The Golden Age Of Children's TV - "It's A Bit Like The A-ha Video" 1:22:23

10M ago1:22:23

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Tim Worthington has a new book out called The Golden Age Of Children's TV - all about the best, worst and most just plain baffling shows you grew up with in the sixties, seventies and eighties - and the lines are open now for an hour of fun, facts, laughs and thrills. School's out but Emma Burnell is here to take the register for another term at Gr…

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23. You know what REALLY grinds our gears? The Best and WORST of 2024 in arcade, pinball, & beyond! 2:15:22

10M ago2:15:22

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So how was YOUR year?? Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption games, and more. If you've ever wanted to listen to a group of guys ramble on about multimeters, Molex connec…

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124 - Joanne Sheppard - A Billy Butler For Every Region 1:35:54

11M ago1:35:54

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is book reviewer Joanne Sheppard, who's writing in to an early evening BBC magazine show for confirmation that she's not just making up Fax, rival…

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The Golden Age Of Children's TV - "Every Owl She Traced, She'd Be Taking A Selfie" 1:15:41

10M ago1:15:41

1:15:41

Tim Worthington has a new book out called The Golden Age Of Children's TV - all about the best, worst and most just plain baffling shows you grew up with in the sixties, seventies and eighties - and the lines are open now for an hour of fun, facts, laughs and thrills. Bibi Lynch is waiting at the Why Bird Stop to join us on board the Playbus. Rose …

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22. Location, Location, Location! Operating games at a public location vs a private collection 2:23:56

11M ago2:23:56

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It's all fun and games at home all alone with your private collection... but what happens when COMPLETE STRANGERS start playing your arcade & pinball machines? Whether you're operating games on location in public or simply inviting "normal people" over to your house for an arcade party, we'll talk about how things change when the great unwashed mas…

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Looks Unfamiliar's Yuletide Binge - Ben Baker - The Fickleness Of The Long Distance Ratter 50:50

11M ago50:50

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is broadcaster Ben Baker, who's hoping that nothing will him dismay in a handful of overlooked Christmas Specials of otherwise well-known televisi…

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The Golden Age Of Children's TV - "A Bloke And A Monkey Filming On A Bus, That's A Usual Sort Of Thing" 1:33:32

12M ago1:33:32

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Tim Worthington has a new book out called The Golden Age Of Children's TV - all about the best, worst and most just plain baffling shows you grew up with in the sixties, seventies and eighties - and the lines are open now for an hour of fun, facts, laughs and thrills. Jane Hill will be joining us live from a Bring And Buy Sale and trying to keep Pe…

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The Golden Age Of Children's TV - Tim Worthington - Admittedly Some Are Wil Cwac Cwac 1:10:00

12M ago1:10:00

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Tim has got a new book out called The Golden Age Of Children's TV - an in-depth and occasionally irreverent look at the story of children's television from Pogle's Wood and Pipkins to Pob's Programme and Press Gang and everything in between. That really is 'everything' - well, everything there is actually something worth saying very much about; sor…

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MF Squared, Derogatory AND Sarcastic: S1,E3 23:43

1y ago23:43

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Welcome back, listeners! This week, tune in with us as we "yap" around the dinner table. Kick back and laugh as we try a new format for our show: 100%, pure improv. *no podcaster has been harmed in the production of this episode* It's all love here! <3 Disclaimer: any company, music, or product mentioned in this podcast does not belong to us. Liste…

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123 - Mitch Benn - A Perfect Storm Of Goth 51:29

1y ago51:29

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is musician, comedian and writer Mitch Benn, who's hoping to prove that he doesn't have no memory of No Memory by Scarlet Fantastic, The Flipside …

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DIB: Drunken, Inebriated Behaviors: S1, E2 22:31

1y ago22:31

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Welcome Back! In this episode we will be covering the topic of our absence and best of all ... Drunken, Inebriated, Behaviors. Join us as we share some fun stories following our personal and observational intoxicated adventures.By PJ Coffee

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The Golden Age Of Children's TV - "It's Always Also Very Important What Schools Everybody Are From" 1:18:57

1y ago1:18:57

1:18:57

Tim Worthington has a new book out called The Golden Age Of Children's TV - all about the best, worst and most just plain baffling shows you grew up with in the sixties, seventies and eighties - and the lines are open now for an hour of fun, facts, laughs and thrills. Donna Rees will be joining us live from Festive Road to see if there's anything i…

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122 - Mic Wright - This Is The Kind Of Thing You Do Not Get From Jane Fonda 38:37

1y ago38:37

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is journalist Mic Wright, who’s rummaging around in a crisp bag in search of Cargo by Men At Work, Rocko's Modern Life, Party Animals, Solitary Fi…

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21. Adventures in Restoring and Repainting Arcade & Pinball Machines, featuring Ben Avary! 2:41:52

1y ago2:41:52

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In this episode, we welcome special guest Ben Avary onto the show! Ben has an enormous amount of experience restoring and painting arcade & pinball machines. Charlie is currently neck-deep in re-stenciling his Ms. Pac-Man arcade cabinet artwork, so hopefully Ben will be able to lend some advice and suggestions, as well as sharing strategies on clea…

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The Golden Age Of Children's TV - "Too Much Information About The Krankies Elektronik Komik" 1:05:35

1y ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Tim Worthington has a new book out called The Golden Age Of Children's TV - all about the best, worst and most just plain baffling shows you grew up with in the sixties, seventies and eighties - and the lines are open now for an hour of fun, facts, laughs and thrills. Joanne Sheppard will be dropping in to follow some unreasonably cryptic - and unr…

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The Looks Unfamiliar Horror Bag - Steve Berry - Frankenstein's Monster Ice Lolly Face Disappears When Ice Lolly Removed From Packet 52:08

1y ago52:08

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time for a suitably spooky chat is writer Steve Berry, who’s hoping to dazzle the crowds at the village hall Halloween Disco with his knowledge of Word…

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20. Legend of the WV Abandoned Arcade Warehouse Raid! featuring Dillweed 2:16:03

1y ago2:16:03

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You've seen the SHOCKING video... now come listen to the behind-the-scenes inside story on how it all went down. The trials and tribulations... the emotional rollercoasters... the political machinations of small-town local government... ALL WILL BE REVEALED! With very special guest, Tayllor Lucas (aka Dillweed)! https://www.youtube.com/@thedillestw…

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The Golden Age Of Children's TV - "BBC Controlled Anarchy" 1:02:07

1y ago1:02:07

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Tim Worthington has a new book out called The Golden Age Of Children's TV - all about the best, worst and most just plain baffling shows you grew up with in the sixties, seventies and eighties - and the lines are open now for an hour of fun, facts, laughs and thrills. Estelle Hargraves will be getting into gear and hitting the street to tell us why…

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The Best Of Looks Unfamiliar: The Wheatmeal Man Came Round Every Thursday Week 1:23:38

1y ago1:23:38

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. This is a collection of highlights from Looks Unfamiliar featuring Suzy Robinson on Crown Court, Danny Kodicek on Fox Tales, Bob Fischer and Georgy Jamieson on Why Don'…

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A Little Bit Crass: S1, E1 8:23

1y ago8:23

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A little bit of crass, a little bit of sass! Topic: One-liners, flirting, and come-ons :pBy PJ Coffee

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121 - Donna Rees - Michael Palin Is Almost Like A Suit 53:55

1y ago53:55

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is actor Donna Rees, who's hoping that the double groove will land on eerie ITV children's serial King Of The Castle, The Monty Python Matching Ti…

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19. Safeguarding your Collection from Life's Little Surprises... and RAGE-inducing Frustrations... 2:16:56

1y ago2:16:56

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Sometimes all it takes is a post-tropical depression and a bit of shoddy work by a homebuilder to ruin your day... and you priceless collection of classic arcade games! Plus, projects that became so FRUSTRATING you had to just walk away... Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amuse…

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120 - Danny Kodicek - The Bergerac-Pullover Crossover 55:00

1y ago55:00

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is actor Danny Kodicek, who’s listening well to Grandpa Fox's stories of Fox Tales, Pullover, Simon Bates doing a live action version of Our Tune …

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The Looks Unfamiliar Summertime Special: Bob Fischer And Georgy Jamieson - Why Would Anyone Want To Eat A Foot-Shaped Ice Cream? 1:12:06

1+ y ago1:12:06

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. This time, in a special summer edition, Tim, Bob Fischer and Georgy Jamieson are all crowding into a sweltering local radio studio with only a lone copy of the Capital …

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119 - Justin Lewis - I Prolonged J.R. 1:09:31

1+ y ago1:09:31

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is writer Justin Lewis, who's hanging a sign on the back of his car to confirm that he remembers I Hate J.R. by The Wurzels, The Uncyclopedia Of R…

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18. The TRAUMA is Still Real... 2:12:30

1+ y ago2:12:30

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Pickups gone wrong... and somebody's got a milestone birthday... just a couple of reminders that all we are is dust in the wind... Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption g…

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118 - Paul Abbott - Don't Make A Puppy A Stage Manager 1:01:31

1+ y ago1:01:31

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is musician Paul Abbott, who's trying to line up the circular pencil mark fragments to form coherent images of Disneytime Rotadraw, What Shall We …