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Retroquizzical

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

The new podcast dissecting, discussing and doting on 80s and 90s TV game shows

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Episodes

#18 The Krypton Factor

November 16, 2019 00:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

In this episode, Les and Paul deconstruct The Krypton Factor across five rounds to see where it places on the Throb-o-Meter. Les tests Paul's mental agility. Will his response be like a Sea Harrier Jump Jet landing deftly on the runway, or that of an oaf falling from the top of the net on the assault course and breaking an arm?

#17 Supermarket Sweep

November 01, 2019 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

In this episode, Les and Paul deconstruct Supermarket Sweep across five rounds to see where it checks out on the Throb-o-Meter. Will our dashing duo go wild in the aisles over Dale's show or will they go off their trollies at the thought of going home with just a pink jumper?

#16 Big Break

October 18, 2019 00:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MB

In this episode, Les and Paul deconstruct Big Break across five rounds to see if it can position nicely on the Throb-o-Meter. This week, Paul baulks at The Feedback Sack while Les smugly chalks his cue from the host's chair again.

#15 Wheel Of Fortune

October 04, 2019 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

In this episode, Les and Paul deconstruct Wheel Of Fortune across five rounds to see if it can drive to the tip of the Throb-o-Meter. This week, Paul takes a funny turn, Les signals his dismay and the audience indicate that Nicky Campbell isn't funny...

#14 The Price Is Right

September 20, 2019 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

In this episode, Les and Paul deconstruct The Price Is Right across five rounds to see if it can wobble the Throb-o-Meter. This week, Paul misses the music, Les misses the point and we all miss the injured feedback sack. Come on down!

#13 The Crystal Maze

September 06, 2019 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

In this episode, Les and Paul deconstruct The Crystal Maze across five rounds to establish if it can peak at the very dome of their Throb-o-Meter. This week, Paul receives death threats so Les sings him all the way to Casualty. Let me out!

#12 Countdown

August 02, 2019 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

In this episode, Les and Paul deconstruct Countdown across five rounds to establish where it sits on their evergreen Throb-o-Meter. This week the rambling duo talk their usual sloblocks while Les treats us to some musical masterpieces. Consonantly.

#11 Bob's Full House

July 20, 2019 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Eyes down! In this episode, Les and Paul deconstruct Bob's Full House across five rounds to establish where it sits on their stunning Throb-o-Meter. This week the boys discuss beatboxing, laxatives and climbing the clocktower (steady!). Will it end up top of the shop? Best tune in and find out. House!

#10 Blankety Blank

July 05, 2019 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

In this episode, Les and Paul deconstruct Blankety Blank across five rounds to establish where it sits on their stunning Throb-o-Meter. This week, in an anniversary episode, the boys discuss morse code, fake bosoms and maybe the most famous prize in gameshow history. Plus, a couple of very special surprises...

#09 Family Fortunes

June 22, 2019 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

In this episode, Les and Mavis deconstruct Family Fortunes across five rounds to establish where it charts on their stunning Throb-o-Meter. This week, they discuss turkey, turkey and turkey. Plus, what would Mr Babbage make of it all? Uhh-uhhhh

#08 Strike It Lucky

June 07, 2019 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Awight! In this episode Paul and Les deconstruct Strike It Lucky across five rounds to establish where it charts on their stunning Throb-o-Meter. This week they discuss Ethiopan Jazz (who knew?), Ping Pong and everyone's favourite pastime: llama trekking! Now...what's a Hot Spot not?

#07 Blockbusters

May 24, 2019 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

In this episode, Les and Paul deconstruct Blockbusters across five rounds to establish where it charts on their stunning Throb-o-Meter. THis week they discuss Young Conservatives, mini gangster rappers, and...basements. What 'R' is essential listening when it comes to old gameshows? Let's hand jive...

#06 3-2-1

May 10, 2019 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

In this episode, Les and glamorous assistant, Paul, deconstruct 3-2-1 across five rounds to establish where it charts on the Throb-o-meter. This show had it all - The Gentle Sects, Dusty Bin and impenetrable cryptic questions. Join Ted and his fellow Recoats from Butlins on this nostalgic tour de wotsit...

#05 Going For Gold

April 25, 2019 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Guten Tag! In this episode, Les and glamorous assistant, Paul, deconstruct Going For Gold across five rounds to establish where it charts on the Throb-o-meter. Why did the show say goodbye to the German's before it even began? What are the little baby cheeses? And why travel to Golders Green?

#04 Treasure Hunt

April 12, 2019 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Stop the Clock! In this episode, Les and glamorous assistant, Paul, deconstruct Treasure Hunt across five rounds to establish where it charts on the scientifically-proven Throb-o-meter. They discuss the Rear of the Year, an excitable sheep and the Feedback Sack makes its first appearance....

#03 Every Second Counts

March 29, 2019 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

In this episode, host Les and glamorous assistant, Paul, deconstruct Every Second Counts across five categories and find out where it sits on the all new Throb-o-Meter. Shall we get Retroquizzical? Yes, Paul!

#02 Bullseye

March 15, 2019 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

In this episode, host Les and glamorous assistant, Paul, deconstruct Bullseye across five categories and find out where it sits on the all new Throb-o-Meter. This week they discuss Charlie Chaplin, high end fashion and those infamous speedboats.

#01 Play Your Cards Right (Pilot)

March 03, 2019 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

In this pilot episode, host Les and glamorous assistant, Paul, deconstruct Play Your Cards Right across five categories and find out where it sits on the all new Throb-o-Meter. This week, Miss World, magic eye pictures and the theory of probability are all discussed.

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