From the people who brought you The Columbo Podcast, this is a brand new show looking at Sledge Hammer!, the 80s police sitcom. Sledgecast: The Sledge Hammer! Podcast launches today with this introductory chat and next week we’ll be back to look at Under the Gun, the show’s Pilot episode. The post Welcome to Sledgecast! first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The first episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Under the Gun and was the pilot and opening episode of the show’s first season. Sledge returns from suspension and teams with a new partner to investigate the kidnap of the mayor’s daughter. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at Sledge Hammer’s debut and his first case. In the pilot we are introduced […] The post Under the Gun | Episode 1 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The second episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Hammer Gets Nailed and was the second episode of the show’s first season. Sledge and Dori are selected to participate in a TV ride-along with City Hall looking for any excuse to cut funding for the department. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at the developing relationship between Hammer and Doreau. Alongside […] The post Hammer Gets Nailed | Episode 2 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The third episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Witless and was the third episode of the show’s first season. A mafia godfather puts a price on Sledge’s head and Hammer is forced to go into hiding. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at an early change of pace for the show. Captain Trunk and Dori Doreau take a back seat […] The post Witless | Episode 3 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The fourth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled They Shoot Hammers, Don’t They? and was the fourth episode of the show’s first season. Sledge’s former partner escapes from prison and begins a violent rampage, demanding a showdown with Hammer. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at some character development for Sledge. Much of the drama returns to the police precinct […] The post They Shoot Hammers, Don’t They? | Episode 4 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The fifth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Dori Day Afternoon and was the fifth episode of the show’s first season. Dori and Sledge are held hostage during an armed bank robbery. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at how the show worked in a largely single-scene setup. There’s not much for Captain Trunk to do in this episode as […] The post Dori Day Afternoon | Episode 5 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The sixth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled To Sledge, With Love and was the sixth episode of the show’s first season. Sledge is assigned to a local high school when staff struggle to control a group of rowdy teenagers. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at more character development for Hammer. It’s another Trunk-lite episode this week as Hammer […] The post To Sledge, With Love | Episode 6 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The seventh episode of Sledge Hammer was titled All Shook Up and was the seventh episode of the show’s first season. Sledge acts as bait when a serial killer starts murdering Elvis impersonators. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at some stylish undercover work from Hammer. After his assignment in the local high school in the previous episode, Sledge is […] The post All Shook Up | Episode 7 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The eighth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Over My Dead Bodyguard and was the eighth episode of the show’s first season. Sledge steps up to protect Captain Trunk when his life is threatened. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at the developing respect between Hammer and Trunk. Sledge is handed another challenging assignment in this episode as Captain Trunk’s […] The post Over My Dead Bodyguard | Episode 8 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The ninth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Magnum Farce and was the ninth episode of the show’s first season. Sledge infiltrates a group of vigilante cops to put a stop to their killing spree. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at Sledge’s attempts to go undercover. Sledge faces trouble close to home in this episode as a group of […] The post Magnum Farce | Episode 9 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The tenth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled If I Had a Little Hammer and was the tenth episode of the show’s first season. Hammer and Doreau pose as prospective adoptive parents to smoke out a baby-stealing operation. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a unique challenge for Hammer. The theft of an entire nursery full of newborn babies […] The post If I Had a Little Hammer | Episode 10 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The eleventh episode of Sledge Hammer was titled To Live and Die on TV and was the eleventh episode of the show’s first season. When a gameshow contestant turns up dead before playing for $1m, Hammer puts his General Knowledge to the test. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at some great teamwork between Dori and Sledge. When Mel Jordan […] The post To Live and Die on TV | Episode 11 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twelfth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Miss of the Spider Woman and was the twelfth episode of the show’s first season. An unfortunate error sees Sledge poisoned with snake venom with just hours to live. In this podcast Gerry and Iain focus on the inspector’s race against time. The mysterious Juanita (Eileen Barnett) is looking for revenge on her […] The post Miss of the Spider Woman | Episode 12 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirteenth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled The Old Man and the Sledge and was the thirteenth episode of the show’s first season. Sledge meets one of his heroes, but the experience isn’t quite what he’d imagined. In this podcast Gerry and Iain focus on a personal connection between Hammer and his idol. The venerable Stephen Elliott took centre stage in […] The post The Old Man and the Sledge | Episode 13 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The fourteenth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled State of Sledge and was the fourteenth episode of the show’s first season. The precinct comes under siege after internal affairs force Sledge to give a Satanic cult leader his one phone call. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at the performance of Sledge, Dori and Captain Trunk under duress. When Tom Henschel‘s […] The post State of Sledge | Episode 14 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The fifteenth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Haven’t Gun, Will Travel and was the fifteenth episode of the show’s first season. Sledge starts to unravel as his amigo falls into the hands of a group of scumsuckers. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at Sledge’s sense of self-awareness. Full show notes to follow… The post Haven’t Gun, Will Travel | Episode 15 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The sixteenth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled The Color of Hammer and was the sixteenth episode of the show’s first season. Sledge tries to hustle a hustler after his favourite judge is murdered. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at Sledge and Trunk’s interplay. Full show notes to follow… The post The Color of Hammer | Episode 16 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The seventeenth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Brother, Can You Spare a Crime and was the seventeenth episode of the show’s first season. Hammer is rocked when a brother he never knew he had shows up at the precinct. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a family affair. Full show notes to follow… The post Brother, Can You Spare a Crime | Episode 17 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The eighteenth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Desperately Seeking Dori and was the eighteenth episode of the show’s first season. Dori takes a blow to the head and starts acting a lot like Sledge. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a little role reversal. Full show notes to follow… The post Desperately Seeking Dori | Episode 18 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The nineteenth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Sledgepoo and was the nineteenth episode of the show’s first season. Hammer and Doreau’s investigations lead them to the door of the police superintendant. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a chance for Sledge to try out an English accent. Full show notes to follow… The post Sledgepoo | Episode 19 first appeared on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.