A weekly podcast where Tommy Boyd, Duncan Barkes and Hayley Hayes unpack (sometimes) hilarious, ridiculous, and surprising memories—one story at a time. Filled with laughs, nostalgia, and great conversation, Rambling Retro Rambles offers a light-hearted trip down memory lane - or cycle lane - for anyone who loves to revisit the past with humour and heart.
Get ready for another hilarious and chaotic trip down memory lane on Rambling Retro Nonsense with Tommy and Hayley! This week, the duo dives deep into the timeless, slightly shady world of historical scams, chain letters, bogus betting systems, and classic playground hustles.
Highlights from this episode include:
The Five-Pound Promise: Remembering the mysterious psychic or chain letters of the past that promised life-changing fortunes if you just mailed off a fiver to a stranger.
Playground Hustlers: Recalling the enterprising schoolyard kids selling out-of-date magazines, sweets, and questionable goods at a profit during lunch break.
The Art of the Scam: Exploring legendary historic cons, from the time guards tried to sell the Roman Empire to the ultimate multi-artist betting and lottery ruses.
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12 Oct 2026
Star Signs and Secret Horoscopes
Get ready for another thoroughly chaotic trip down memory lane on Rambling Retro Nonsense with Tommy and Hayley! This week, Duncan is out of action, leaving Tommy and Hayley to balance the dynamic and dive deep into the mystical, clandestine world of newspaper horoscopes and teenage angst.
Highlights from this episode include:
Secret Horoscopes: Why reading your horoscope in secret was the ultimate low-stakes rebellion, and the eternal debate over whether men and women approach astrology differently.
Newspaper Agony Aunts: Reliving the horror, confusion, and accidental education provided by the "Dear Deirdre" columns in the back of the papers.
Feng Shui & Horoscopes Gone Wild: From esoteric 1970s sex education guides and Swedish adult catalogs to a very special visit from Feng Shui expert Bob Sacks.
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We love hearing your nostalgic rants and retro memories! Drop us a line or check us out online:
WhatsApp: Send us a voice note at 07405 341500 to feature on the next episode.
Email: ramblingretrononsense@gmail.com
YouTube: Don't forget to catch us on YouTube, leave a comment, and hit that subscribe button!
4 Oct 2026
Paper Dreams and Catalogue Queens
This week, the gang dives deep into the high-stakes, cellophane-covered world of mail-order catalogues, debating whether Littlewoods or Freeman's ruled the roost.
Highlights from this episode include:
The Catalogue Ritual: Reliving the breathless excitement of the Littlewoods and Argos catalogs arriving, complete with payment plan gymnastics and circling items with tiny, useless pencils.
Escapism & Excess: Why holding a free paper catalog against your chest felt like getting a gift, and how browsing through a dream world of toys and fashion could keep a kid busy for hours.
Vintage Advertising Absurdity: A look at eccentric self-published book ads, questionable eyesight-saving lamp discounts, and the eternal mystery of Sunday newspaper supplements.
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We love hearing your nostalgic rants and retro memories! Drop us a line or check us out online:
YouTube: Don't forget to catch us on YouTube, leave a comment, and hit that subscribe button to let us know your favorite catalog memories!
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