176. The Big O

In this Halloween special Jay is tormented by his largest fear. A whole hour with Paul. But during that time they'll be scaring the hell out of Fright Night (1985). Along the way Paul gives Jay some fatherly advice, Jay has spooky issues with Evil Ed and they both discuss the world of horror hosts.  

While Colin is away Paul roundhouses a change of pace, He's joined by Adam and they give a running commentary on the action flick, The King of the Kickboxers from 1990. 

In this episode we're mixing a Martini and taking a bubble bath as we reload our pistols on The Silencers from 1966, the first of the Matt Helm films starring Dean Martin. Along the way Paul wonders if he's ever been hip (answers on a postcard),  Colin gets down with The Return of Bruno, and we both wonder what the soundtrack of our lives would be.

There’s more than the usual two muppets this time as we venture out with the Henson created, Farscape (1999-2003). Along the way Paul becomes obsessed with probes, Colin considers his life choices and they both talk beards and being an evil genius.

We’re taking the law into our own hands as we creep up on The Boys in Blue from 1983. The only cinematic outing for the UK comedy duo Cannon and Ball.  Along the way paul reveals his car wash fantasy, Colin goes on an 80s holiday, and we both about British double acts.

This time we’re grabbing our chamois leathers and getting all sudsy with the British comedy box office hit, Confessions of a Window Cleaner (1974). Along the way Paul gets flexible with Yoga, Colin smutometer goes crazy, and we both get fashionable with that 70s look 

While Colin is busy reprising his Liberace tribute act, Paul is joined by Jay and Beth to take a critical blade to the world of Xena (1995-2001). Along the way Beth questions the bravery of a small child (not Paul),  Jay demands a small ransom for his work, and Paul reveals where he hides his bananas.

In this episode we’re spacing out with the Italian scifi adventure of, The Humanoid (1979). Along the way, Paul develops a new drinking game, Colin plays the 70s Rock band name game, and we both go crazy for dusty bin.

It’s a short episode, but feels like forever because time has no meaning as we look at the cult UK show, Sapphire and Steel (1979-82). Along the way Paul gets impressed by sounds, Colin has a Lumley epiphany, and we both discuss the exciting prospect of underpants merchandise.

In this episode we’re dropping some kicks and not pulling our punches as we do battle with, Enter the Ninja (1981). Along the way, Paul reveals his special cream, Colin workshops some new catchphrases, and they both get lost in mime.