Ep 43 – Spy in Space

Jack and Ben are sitting down to review the classic Fireball XL5 adventure SPY IN SPACE. Steve Zodiac, Dr. Venus, and Professor Mattic board a deserted space station only to find a familiar foe waiting for them inside! What will your hosts make of this episode’s eerie atmosphere and comedy villains?

Ep 42 – Stingray’s Love Triangle

In readiness for Valentine’s Day, Jack and Ben are taking you on a journey through the turbulent romantic endeavours of Stingray’s Captain Troy Tempest. Will Troy end up with the commander’s daughter, Atlanta Shore, or be drawn to the silent charms of Marina, the girl from under the sea?

Ep 41 – Derren Nesbitt

The UFO episode THE MAN WHO CAME BACK goes head to head with DISAPPEARING TRICK from The Protectors in a War of Nerves because they share a guest star – the dynamic Derren Nesbitt (Where Eagles Dare, The Prisoner, Doctor Who).

Ep 40 – Operation Zero

It’s Terrahawks time on the podcast as Jack and Ben sit down to review the series finale, OPERATION ZERO. Have Zelda’s family finally infiltrated the lair of the Terrahawks?! Plus, Jack is in for a surprise when Big Ben Strikes Again…

Ep 38 – The Gerry Anderson Song Contest

Jack and Ben are showcasing the best musical talent in the Gerry Anderson fan community! Paying homage to the work of Barry Gray and Richard Harvey we present our favourite homemade covers of themes from Captain Scarlet, UFO, Terrahawks, Stingray, Joe 90, and Thunderbirds.

Ep 36 – New Adam New Eve

It’s New Year’s Eve, so Jack and Ben are reviewing the Space: 1999 episode New Adam New Eve. Get it? Yes, it’s a tenuous link but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun! What will Jack and Ben make of this Year 2 episode featuring Koening, Helena, Maya, and Tony all pairing up in theContinue reading “Ep 36 – New Adam New Eve”

Police Cruiser Hot Dogs. A Look Back on 2025

We’re in that liminal space between Christmas and New Year. It’s a period akin to Crossroads to Crime or the second season of Space: 1999 – it’s definitely there but we generally prefer to sleep through it. During this Thunderbird-2-sized time-void, we often reflect on the year that’s gone by and look ahead to what’s coming up in our next solar orbit. So join me for a nibble on some Security Hazard leftovers and enjoy a second helping of the tasty bits.

Ep 35 – The Perfect Gerry Anderson Christmas

Celebrate the festive season with Jack and Ben! We’re talking about the incredible toys that would top our Gerry Anderson Christmas wishlist. Will we be asking Santa for a Tracy Island or an Eagle Transporter? And what is lurking inside the boys’ Christmas stockings?