When Wagon Wheels Were Bigger
464 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhen Wagon Wheels Were Bigger is a weekly podcast that watches kids' TV from the eighties and casts a more cynical eye on the shows we used to love. Sometimes funny, usually disappointing, join your hosts Mark and Martyn and ruin a small part of your childhood week by week.
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Episodes
Episode 14 - Supergran
May 20, 2015 05:00 - 42 minutes - 48.1 MB"Stand back Superman, Iceman, Spider-Man, Batman and Robin too..." Mark and Martyn witness the incredible powers of Supergran, which mostly involve jumping, moving at the speed of a normal person and extra sensory perception... Or something...? The Scunner Campbell had better watch out. He is in Newcastle after all. Questions, comments or recommendations for future episodes? Why not tweet us using our shared Twitter feed @spreadthewhimsy, or reach us at facebook.com/toomuch.jam - why not i...
Episode 13 - Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends
May 13, 2015 05:00 - 40 minutes - 46 MBMark and Martyn examine the difficult second album of Spider-Man's animated career. It doesn't have the iconic theme song, it doesn't have good animation, but it does have Iceman. And Firestar. So there's that... Questions, comments or recommendations for future episodes? Why not tweet us using our shared Twitter feed @spreadthewhimsy, or reach us at facebook.com/toomuch.jam - why not indeed? W4B theme composed by John Croudy.
Episode 12 - Chocky
May 06, 2015 05:00 - 37 minutes - 42.7 MBMore childhood fears are put to rest as Mark and Martyn settle down to watch the gentle middle-class sci-fi "classic" Chocky. Remembered not-so-fondly for being a bit scary, will our intrepid podcasters make it through an entire episode? Why do we have Men and Women? Why do cows just stop? One of these questions will be answered... Questions, comments or recommendations for future episodes? Why not tweet us using our shared Twitter feed @spreadthewhimsy, or reach us at facebook.com/toomuch....
Episode 11 - Terrahawks
April 29, 2015 05:00 - 59 minutes - 67.9 MBThe therapy continues as Mark and Martyn face a childhood fear - Zelda, the most frightening puppet ever conceived. 30 years later, will she still have the power to scare? Spoiler alert - yes, of course, she's terrifying. Questions, comments or recommendations for future episodes? Why not tweet us using our shared Twitter feed @spreadthewhimsy, or reach us at facebook.com/toomuch.jam - why not indeed? W4B theme composed by John Croudy.
Episode 10 - Inspector Gadget
April 22, 2015 05:00 - 36 minutes - 42.2 MBMark and Martyn fail to co-ordinate as they watch slightly different versions of the pilot episode of Inspector Gadget, which itself features a slightly different version of the character we all know and love. Know and like...? Just know. Questions, comments or recommendations for future episodes? Why not tweet us using our shared Twitter feed @spreadthewhimsy, or reach us at facebook.com/toomuch.jam - why not indeed? W4B theme composed by John Croudy.
Episode 9 - M.A.S.K.
April 15, 2015 05:00 - 37 minutes - 43.2 MB"Working Overtime, Fighting Crime... Fighting Crime!" The adventures of the Mobile Armoured Strike Kommand get scrutinised by Mark and Martyn, as they realise that sometimes toy commercials can be entertaining.... Questions, comments or recommendations for future episodes? Why not tweet us using our shared Twitter feed @spreadthewhimsy, or reach us at facebook.com/toomuch.jam - why not indeed? W4B theme composed by John Croudy.
Episode 8 - Jayce & The Wheeled Warriors
April 08, 2015 05:00 - 41 minutes - 47.2 MB"Lightning Strikes!" Classic 80s rock theme song, confusing mismatched motifs, Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors has it all. Mark and Martyn continue the podcast that's basically becoming an extended therapy session. If you have any questions, comments or recommendations for future episodes, our shared Twitter feed is @spreadthewhimsy or you can email [email protected] or [email protected]. W4B theme composed by John Croudy.
Episode 7 - Greenclaws
April 01, 2015 05:00 - 37 minutes - 43.4 MB"In the greenhouse, Greenclaws' greenhouse, Greenclaws grows them amazing plants..." and Iris might be smoking whatever is being grown... Mark and Martyn revisit an apparently obscure British kids show about a horrifying Northern monster and his mentally ill human companion, and learn a little about cricket along the way... (Please note, this is not the first episode - for anyone watching along at home it's episode 10) If you have any questions, comments or recommendations for future e...
Episode 6 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
March 25, 2015 05:00 - 48 minutes - 55.6 MB"Heroes in a half-shell. Turtle power!" The merchandising phenomenon and surprisingly enduring franchise makes its way onto our list, as Mark and Martyn discuss one of the biggest cartoons of their childhoods and wonder if it was worthy of its lofty position. If you have any questions, comments or recommendations for future episodes, our shared Twitter feed is @spreadthewhimsy or you can email [email protected] or [email protected]. W4B theme composed by John Croudy.
Episode 5 - Fraggle Rock
March 18, 2015 04:00 - 35 minutes - 40.7 MB"Dance your cares away, worries for another day..." Fraggle Rock is on the agenda this week as Mark and Martyn quickly work out there are some things that are above mockery. Fraggle Mockery. If you have any questions, comments or recommendations for future episodes, our shared Twitter feed is @spreadthewhimsy or you can email [email protected] or [email protected]. W4B theme composed by John Croudy.
Episode 4: Knightmare
March 11, 2015 04:00 - 41 minutes - 47.5 MB"Enter... Stranger..." Mark and Martyn become watchers of illusion in the castle of confusion, as they take another look at the children's gameshow Knightmare. As it turns out, children are not good at gameshows. If you have any questions, comments or recommendations for future episodes, our shared Twitter feed is @spreadthewhimsy or you can email [email protected] or [email protected]. W4B theme composed by John Croudy.
Episode 3: Dogtanian
March 04, 2015 05:00 - 36 minutes - 41.7 MBEpisode 3 - Dogtanian "One for all and all for one, Muskehounds are always ready..." to disappoint you. Mark and Martyn sit through the long slow introduction to the world of Dogtanian and try to make the best of it. If you have any questions, comments or recommendations for future episodes, our shared Twitter feed is @spreadthewhimsy or you can email [email protected] or [email protected]. W4B theme composed by John Croudy.
Episode 2: Thundercats
February 25, 2015 17:00 - 35 minutes - 40.3 MBEpisode 2 - Thundercats "Thunder... Thunder... Thundercats... HOOOOO!" This week Mark and Martyn revisit the refugees of Thundera, discover an unsettling fashion trend and ponder on all the stuff in the show that doesn't make sense. Spoiler: it's most of it. If you have any questions, comments or recommendations for future episodes, our shared Twitter feed is @spreadthewhimsy or you can email [email protected] or [email protected]. W4B theme composed by John ...
Episode 1: Dungeons & Dragons
February 17, 2015 02:14 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBEpisode 1 - Dungeons and Dragons "Ranger... Barbarian... Magician... Thief... Cavalier... and Acrobat!" Mark and Martyn watch the first episode of Dungeons and Dragons, reliving all the fun and adventure of a group of abandoned teenagers hampered in their quest to get home by a small mewling unicorn. It's just as good as it sounds. If you have any questions, comments or recommendations for future episodes, our shared Twitter feed is @spreadthewhimsy or you can email mark@ifyoulikepo...