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When Wagon Wheels Were Bigger

When 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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May 6, 2015

More 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.jam - why not indeed?

W4B theme composed by John Croudy.

Apr 29, 2015

The 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.

Apr 22, 2015

Mark 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.

Apr 15, 2015

"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.

Apr 8, 2015
"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 mark@ifyoulikepodcast.com or martyn@ifyoulikepodcast.com
 
W4B theme composed by John Croudy.
Apr 1, 2015

"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 episodes, our shared Twitter feed is @spreadthewhimsy or you can email mark@ifyoulikepodcast.com or martyn@ifyoulikepodcast.com
 
W4B theme composed by John Croudy.
Mar 25, 2015

"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 mark@ifyoulikepodcast.com or martyn@ifyoulikepodcast.com.

W4B theme composed by John Croudy.

Mar 18, 2015
"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 mark@ifyoulikepodcast.com or martyn@ifyoulikepodcast.com
 
W4B theme composed by John Croudy.
Mar 11, 2015
"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 mark@ifyoulikepodcast.com or martyn@ifyoulikepodcast.com
 
W4B theme composed by John Croudy.
Mar 4, 2015
Episode 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 mark@ifyoulikepodcast.com or martyn@ifyoulikepodcast.com
 
W4B theme composed by John Croudy.
Feb 25, 2015
Episode 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 mark@ifyoulikepodcast.com or martyn@ifyoulikepodcast.com
 
W4B theme composed by John Croudy.
Feb 17, 2015
Episode 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@ifyoulikepodcast.com or martyn@ifyoulikepodcast.com

 

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