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Mark Hibbett and John Dredge discuss funny comics, one at a time! ”A bumper-size summer special of a show” - The List ”.If villains disguising themselves as babies, fist fights with dentists and ’Steptoe and Son for kids’ pique your interest, this is for you” - The Guardian, Best Podcasts Of The Week ”A nostalgic delve into those pocket-money purchases that made us chortle” - Radio Times, Pick Of The Week ”A fun trip down memory lane” - The Sunday Times ”A glorious nostalgia fest for humour comics of the past” - Down The Tubes

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0031: Giggle

2026/02/01

In our Fun-filled Thirty First issue Mark and John read a copy of Giggle from 1967, featuring either a daring experiment in European comics or a policy of cheap reprints, crumbling cake crumbs and howling sputniks. Only 5 old pence! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

030: School Fun

2026/01/18

In our Thrilling thirtieth issue Mark and John read a copy of School Fun from 1984, featuring aliens, nazis, Hilda Ogden and a whole lot of school. Only eighteen pence! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

029: Monster Fun

2026/01/04

In our Terrifying twenty ninth issue Mark and John read a copy of Monster Fun from 1976, featuring monsters, robots, robot monsters and also fun. Only seven pence! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

028: The Beano Book 1979

2025/12/21

In our Tinsel-tastic Twenty eighth issue Mark and John read the 1979 Beano Book, featuring Dennis The Menace, Minnie The Minx, The Bash Street Kids and almost no Biffo The Bear. Only one pound fifteen pence! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

027: Film Fun

2025/12/07

In our Twenty Seventh issue Mark and John read a 1959 issue of Film Fun, featuring Tommy Cooper, Jerry Lewis, Peter Sellers and your favourite local cinema star, Ronald Shiner. Only four old pence! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

026: Cor

2025/11/23

In our Twenty Sixth issue Mark and John read a 1972 issue of Cor, featuring Chalky, Rat Trap, Jelly Baby and the ethics of strike-breaking. This episode is sponsored by Jam Sandwiches. Only three and a half pence! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

025: The Beezer

2025/11/09

In our Super Special Silver Jubilee issue Mark and John read a 1971 issue of The Beezer. Featuring The Numskulls, The Jellymen, lots of kids and an absence of Super Skimmers. Only two and a half new pence! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

024: Wham

2025/10/26

In our Tumultuous Twenty Fourth issue Mark and John read a 1965 issue of Wham. Featuring Grimley Feendish, The Tiddlers, Billy Binns and several glimpses into a very different world. Only 7d! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

023: Cracker

2025/10/12

Our thrilling third series starts with the cracking Cracker from 1975, featuring some dodgy scientific practice, a range of eerily familiar characters, and an awful lot of Sammy. Only 6p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

022: The Beano Summer Special

2025/07/27

It's the summer holidays, which means it's time for The Beano Summer Special from 1979, featuring Dennis The Menace, Minnie The Minx, The Fix-It Twins and, unfortunately, Biffo The Bear. Only 25p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

021: Best Of Seasons 1-2

2025/06/15

It's time to enjoy all your old favourites in a fun-filled wander down memory lane in this super best of episode. Featuring The Leopard From Lime Street, Luncheon Vulture, Popeye and lots lots more. Free! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

020: The Phoenix

2025/05/18

In our sensational second season finale Mark and John read a recent issue of The Phoenix. Featuring Evil Emperor Penguin, Bunny VS Monkey, Thingamajigs, Donut Squad, and a heated discussion about educational content. Only 349p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

019: Oink

2025/05/04

In our Naughty Nineteenth issue Mark and John read a 1988 issue of Oink. Featuring Frank Sidebottom, Pete and his Pimple, Charlie Brooker, and a lot of pig puns. Only 30p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

018: Sparky

2025/04/20

In our Exciting Eighteenth issue Mark and John read a 1972 issue of Sparky. Featuring Klanky, Mr Bubbles, Captain Cutler & His Butler, Keyhole Kate, Terry Bave's creative process, a reader's letter and the ancient art of trouser-measuring. Only 2.5p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

017:Wow!

2025/04/06

In our Scene-stealing Seventeenth issue Mark and John read a 1983 issue of Wow. Featuring synchronised turtles, sports personalities, jumble wagons, grundle cakes and the inspiration behind Barney's Badges. Only 16p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.