Catalogue

Catalogue

Two grown men flick their way through an old Argos catalogue for kicks. Ladies and gentlemen, Tim and Simon. They bought the Spring/Summer No.26 Argos catalogue from 1999. Page by page, Tim and Simon make their way through it talking about the things you could buy in the 90s and memories that come with it.

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May 4, 2026 11 mins

Good news everybody! Tim and Simon are still alive! In this episode they reveal grand plans for Catalogue and answer the question you have been asking: where the hell have you been?

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Recorded in separate places and spliced together like Frankenstein's monster, this episode sees the boys shave their gardens and mow their pubes.

Yes, lawnmowers are the order of the day, so if your lawn is looking a bit tufty, get this in your ears.

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May 5, 2020 25 mins

If you're a fan of extention leads... you'll want to get plugged into this!

This episode was recorded a few months back, before the UK lockdown.

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April 19, 2020 25 mins

Recorded long before the UK went into lockdown, Tim and Simon talk torches and get far more mileage out of it than they should.

Enjoy.

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April 10, 2020 27 mins

Tim and Simon consider how many resources Kevin McAllister would have needed.

A few of those resources feature on these pages!

This was recorded before we weren't allowed to see anyone.

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April 2, 2020 34 mins

Tim and Simon find themselves in isolation at the same time due to the coronovirus outbreak.

Not a usual Catalogue, more of a chat over Skype, with added alcohol.

But don't worry, it's still very daft.

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March 26, 2020 29 mins

Tim and Simon recorded a bunch of Catalogues in preparation for now being allowed to get together again anytime soon...

This is the first and it's all about alarms. Have 29 minutes of escapism. Stay safe.

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March 15, 2020 22 mins

Get ready for Catalogue to climb to new heights as the men from Shropshire talk ladders.

Get serious gains and bulk out your ear muscles with 22 minutes of pure comedy bronze from your pocket... if you have one.

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March 6, 2020 30 mins

Tim and Simon would like to invite you into their shed of delights.

Feel free to poke the bike, but whatever you do, don't poke the wasp nest!

You can lose weight by listening to this. That's a lie.

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February 14, 2020 36 mins

Tim and Simon conclude The Tool Saga.

That's the description.

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February 9, 2020 28 mins

Tim and Simon race towards the end of the tools section, talking scars, steam and serial killers.

This'll spark your pants into action!

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January 30, 2020 33 mins

Planers, mitre saws and plunge routers.

Tim and Simon both rent and have never had to decorate. It really shows.

This episode has nothing to do with decorating.

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December 24, 2019 46 mins

Tim and Simon were a bit too late to the party with their Christmas. So please find enclosed a Christmas Special, which isn't that Christmassy!

They felt they had to talk toys on the run up to Christmas so picked up a Smyths Toys Superstore catalogue and went for it!

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December 12, 2019 32 mins

Tim and Simon talk tools, Tom Selleck and Robot Wars.

They also reference a ghost in the film Three Men and a Baby:

"Ghost" visible at 36 seconds: https://youtu.be/LPEvJrs-1yM

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November 29, 2019 33 mins

Tim and Simon discuss spanners, glue guns and multimeters.

Can they turn Tim into Batman with the help of the tools page of their Argos Catalogue from 1999?

No. No they can't.

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November 23, 2019 35 mins

The boys from Salop reach a quarter of century's worth of Catalogue and discover their favourite item of the catalogue so far!

Give it a listen and don't forget to tell a friend.

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November 14, 2019 37 mins

Tim and Simon find themselves exploring more things that go in your car. Along the way they discuss car mats, Bobby Charlton and blueberry Jaffa Cakes.

It'll all make sense when you listen!

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November 7, 2019 47 mins

You may have heard him on radio, you may have seen on the internet but now you can hear Tom Campbell doing something you've never heard before:.. Reading an Argos catalogue from 1999.

Expect road rage, broken kettles and eggs.

See videos that Tom does over at Cultaholic.com

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November 1, 2019 17 mins

As promised in Episode 21, Tim and Simon record this episode at Crewe Railway Station.

Expect trains, commuters and PA announcements… oh and they have the Catalogue with them!

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October 24, 2019 35 mins

Tim and Simon talk all things lights, combination locks and spokey dokeys.

By the way, your combination is 9683. They're on to you.

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