🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t cook for your parents, end the tube strikes, or ink Richie’s arm… but will happily chat about all of it.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they once again dive headfirst into the everyday, the random, and the slightly overcooked. From browned meat to broadcast TV, no topic is safe from a mildly informed review.This week’s episode features:👨👩👦 Having Your Parents Over – stress, snacks, and what counts as tidy enough🥩 The Maillard Reaction – the science of browning, or just an excuse for crispy edges🚇 Tube Strikes in London – frustration, solidarity, or just an unexpected day off?📺 The Demise of Cooking TV Shows – why are they disappearing, and do we care?🎨 Richie’s Tattoo Debate – is it finally time for some ink?It’s parents, proteins, protests, programmes and (possible) permanent ink – all leaving you Mildly Informed.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t make your breakfast, slow your walk, or stop that stranger yelling in public… but might just help you laugh about all of it.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dig into life’s everyday rituals and occasional absurdities. Whether it’s the first meal of the day or the sound of someone bellowing across the street, no topic is too normal to get unnecessarily dissected.This week’s episode features:🥣 Breakfast – the most important meal, or the most overrated?🚶 Walking Speeds – slow walkers vs. speed demons, and why we all get it wrong👔 School Ties – pointless tradition or timeless symbol?🛋️ Solitude – underrated bliss or lonely nightmare?📢 Public Shouting – necessary volume or unnecessary drama?PLUS – over on Patreon, Richie & Chris get seriously (and suspiciously) deep on… vanilla ice cream.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t rescue you from a fire, fix your password, or dig up your old time capsule… but will at least chat about it for you.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformedJoin Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they once again overthink the things most people barely notice. From school runs to forgotten safewords (literally), if it can be reviewed, they’ll get mildly stuck into it.This week’s episode features:🚒 Fire Stations – heroic hubs or just places with surprisingly shiny floors?🎒 Back to School – excitement, dread, and the curse of new shoes📦 Time Capsules – charming nostalgia or buried rubbish?🔑 Passwords – why can’t we remember them, and why do we need so many?!📺 The TV Show Hostage – tense, dramatic, and definitely bingeableIt’s flames, forms, forgotten logins and questionable nostalgia – all adding up to another round of being just Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t get your word in the dictionary, weigh your pets accurately, or stop your kids from making up rules… but it will make you laugh about all of it.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they take another deep dive into life’s oddities — the everyday, the unnecessary, and the unexpectedly funny. From chocolate geometry to chaotic car games, they’ll review it all so you don’t have to.This week’s episode features:📖 New Words in the Dictionary – how do they get in there, and who decides what counts?🐕 Animal Weigh-Ins – vets, scales, and the chaos of wriggling pets🍫 Toblerones – peak chocolate or impractical triangle trap?🎲 Playing Name Games with Kids – wholesome fun or tactical nightmare?Chapters:00:00:01 Hi!00:04:59 Lawn review00:11:46 Toblerone review00:18:40 Break00:19:33 New Words reviewed00:26:09 Funny Names00:30:28 Animal weigh insIt’s words, weights, wedges and whingeing — all leaving you perfectly Mildly Informed.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t speed up your airport drop-off, shoo away pigeons, or stop you from making regrettable choices in public… but might help you laugh about them.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformedJoin Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they continue their mission to overanalyse life’s strangest, silliest and most uncomfortable moments. From awkward car parks to unexpected flapping, nothing is too trivial for a deep dive.This week’s episode features:🚗 Airport Drop-Offs – extortionate parking charges and the stress of goodbye honks🐦 Pigeons – pests, pets, or underappreciated urban survivors?🫣 Getting Naked in Public – liberating, horrifying, or just a logistical nightmare?It’s birds, barriers, and bare skin – with just enough insight to leave you Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t help you cook a steak perfectly, but might help you emotionally prepare for the Naked Gun reboot.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed - in the Patreon ep this week we review... HORSES!Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they once again dive headfirst into life’s strange mix of gadgets, gigs, and good (or questionable) intentions. Whether it’s a high-tech skewer or a low-strength pint, they’re here to give it far more attention than it probably deserves.This week’s episode features:🍖 Meat Probes – culinary precision or just an excuse to stab dinner?🎤 Ed Sheeran – talented everyman or musical monopoly?🍺 Alcohol-Free Beer – changing the world for lads-lads-lads?🎬 The New Naked Gun – a pre-review of a film that hasn’t come out yet. Bold.It’s lukewarm takes, meat thermometers and mid-strength opinions – all designed to keep you just Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t solve the cost of fuel or band reunions, but might help you complain about both more effectively.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformedJoin Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they continue their mission to overanalyse life’s smaller absurdities. Whether it's music nostalgia, fuel pump rage, or the slow death of football traditions, they’re here to discuss it — and mildly inform you in the process.This week’s episode features:🎤 The Oasis Tour – are we excited, emotional… or just a bit cynical?⛽ Inconsistent Petrol Prices – why is it £1.54 here and £1.89 over there?!📘 The Demise of Football Programmes – RIP glossy team sheets and dodgy manager introsIt’s music, moans and matchday memories — all just slightly more considered than necessary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t fix your bin day confusion, but might make you feel better about missing it.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they unpack life’s everyday nonsense — from confusing maps to breakfast nostalgia and the unstoppable chaos of school holidays. If it mildly annoys you, they’ll overthink it so you don’t have to.This week’s episode features:🗺️ The Flaws of Google Maps – why did they break it?🏫 School Holiday Scheduling – who decided six weeks of chaos was a good idea?🥣 Kellogg’s Selection Boxes – the breakfast buffet no one asked for but everyone secretly loves🗑️ The Bin Schedule – why is remembering when to put the bins out harder than your actual job?It’s mild rage, questionable cereal rankings and the sweet relief of knowing you’re not alone — all leaving you just the right amount of Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t fix your commute or your snack cravings, but might make you feel better about both.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they bravely wade through life’s small irritations, questionable food choices and disappointing sporting moments. If it can be reviewed, they’ll give it far too much thought – all so you can be just the right amount of informed.This week’s episode features:🚲 Lime Bikes – a good idea ruined by bad pedals, dead batteries and general chaos🥟 Coxinhas – the mighty Brazilian snack – crunchy? Comforting? Samba Snack?🎾 An Under Par Wimbledon – where’s the drama? Where’s the thrill? Where’s the strawberry budget going?It’s broken bikes, deep-fried joy (or not), and the world’s quietest tennis tantrums – all wrapped in conversation that keeps you Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t solve your problems, but might convince you not to jump the ticket barriers.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they pick apart life’s smallest dramas and biggest nonsense. From everyday crimes (sort of) to new gadgets nobody asked for, if it can be discussed, they’ll overthink it for your mild amusement.This week’s episode features:🚆 Fare Evasion – worth the thrill, or just asking for an awkward platform chase?🤖 Fighting Robots – metal mayhem or wholesome family fun?🎥 Documentaries – may contain poop.🃏 A New Card-Dealing Gadget – because shuffling by hand is so last centuryExpect half-truths, strong opinions and the occasional fact – just enough to keep you Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t fix your life, but might help you pick the best bits from a buffet.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dig into the gloriously random corners of everyday life – from the TV shows they binge, to the snacks they inhale, to the strange emails lurking in their inbox. No topic is too niche, no opinion too half-baked.This week’s episode features:🍢 Picky Bits – the ultimate meal or just snack chaos?🔍 Department Q – Scandi crime drama or reason to trust no one, ever?🎾 Wimbledon – tennis traditions, strawberries, and questionable grunting🚂 Post-Covid Train Journeys – the new etiquette of awkward eye contact🍇 Raspberries – delicious treat or tiny, expensive disappointments?It’s crime, courts and carriage seats – all wrapped up in just enough chat to keep you Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t change your life, but might make you question that third lunch course.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they enthusiastically overthink the unimportant, mildly analyse the ridiculous, and offer unsolicited opinions on whatever’s in their inbox, news feed, or fridge.This week’s episode features:🍳 Food Recipe Social Channels – soothing inspo or culinary insanity?🚁 Low Flying Helicopters – dramatic, suspicious, or just lost?🍽️ Big Lunches – a bold midday choice or an energy-zapping trap?🍫 Melted Chocolate – heaven, hell, or hand hazard?👻 Horror Movies – why does Richie now love watching them?It’s food, fear, and flying things – all covered with just enough insight to leave you Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t tell you how to live, but might gently suggest you rethink your legwear choices.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dissect life’s smaller dilemmas and overlooked moments with unearned confidence and questionable logic. From listener emails to daily chaos, no topic is too specific, or too silly, to escape their scrutiny.This week’s episode features:💒 Sunday Weddings – romantic, or just selfish scheduling?📺 Hotel TVs – why are they always weirdly loud and slightly sticky?🩳 Wearing Shorts to Work – brave, breezy, or a HR incident waiting to happen?It’s a half-hour-ish escape into the mildly useful, slightly ridiculous, and always conversational.Basically: be less clueless with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that offers no qualifications, just opinions. Often unrequested. Occasionally useful.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformedJoin Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they wade through the weird, the mundane, and the unexpectedly profound. Each week, they pick apart life’s smaller moments and bigger questions – usually without being asked.This week’s episode features:🎫 Ticket Inspectors – need some PR?💸 Banking in the Adult Entertainment Industry – the financial fine print of saucier professions🤖 Transformers One – robots in disguise... but are they any good?🧼 Dry Cleaning – does anyone actually understand how it works?This episode was supported by Proliffic.com - who have made us better writers!It’s thought-provoking chaos with a light dusting of insight – classic Mildly Informed. Also on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t blow your mind, but might make you think twice about pick’n’mix strategy.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dive into life’s deeply unimportant but strangely compelling topics. Whether it’s something from their week, the news, or your inbox, they’ll overthink it for your mild entertainment (and enlightenment?).This week’s episode features:🌺 Lilo & Stitch – Disney chaos, alien koalas, and... child services???🚜 Farm Shops – the best places to buy food in the UK?🏄 Paddleboarding – serene water sport or standing-up anxiety?🍬 Pick’n’Mix – sweet strategy, high prices, and fizzy regretsThis episode was supported by Proliffic.com - who have made us better writers!Expect debates, digressions, and definite nonsense – all wrapped in a podcast that keeps you just Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t change your life, but might help you avoid a scam or at least rethink your grooming routine.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they heroically overanalyse the random chaos of their lives, the world, and your suggestions. From what’s in the news to what’s in their inbox, no topic is too strange or too small. If it can be reviewed, it will be.This week’s episode features:💸 Scammers – how not to fall for them (or accidentally become one)👃 Nose Waxing – beauty or brutality?⚽ Tottenham – football, feelings, and inevitable disappointment🎤 Talent Shows – are they inspiring… or just weirdly intense?Expect strong opinions, unexpected tangents, and just enough facts to leave you Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that promises absolutely no life-changing advice… but just enough insight to help you make slightly better decisions.👉 Like what you hear? Support the chaos and comedy: patreon.com/mildlyinformed – there’s an exclusive extra review waiting for you there!Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner every week as they dive headfirst into life’s weirdest and most wonderfully mundane topics. They’ll review literally anything – from TV shows and snacks, to bizarre lived experiences, current news stories, and the random brilliance sent in by you, the listener.This week’s episode features:🏆 A breakdown of awards ceremonies – glamorous nonsense or meaningful milestones?👕 A battle with the eternal struggle of drying clothes – science, frustration, and mysterious damp patches.🌅 The case for and against getting up early – can anything truly good happen at 6am?🚿 And yes… seeing your colleagues in the nude – it’s not what you think, but also exactly what you think.Expect laughs, unexpected opinions, and just enough useful information to keep you... Mildly Informed.A show from The Bugle – watch the video version here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that promises absolutely no life-changing advice… but just enough insight to help you make slightly better decisions.👉 Like what you hear? Support the chaos and comedy: patreon.com/mildlyinformed – there’s an exclusive extra review waiting for you there!Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner every week as they dive headfirst into life’s weirdest and most wonderfully mundane topics. They’ll review literally anything – from TV shows and snacks, to bizarre lived experiences, current news stories, and the random brilliance sent in by you, the listener.This week’s episode features:👑 A curious look at Royal Warrants – how do baked beans become officially regal?🌶️ A fiery review of Laoganma chilli oil – cult condiment or tastebud terrorism?🎂 Richie shares why he’s just not that into birthdays – and Chris absolutely does not let it go.📺 And a take on The Studio – is it the most baffling show on TV right now?Expect laughs, unexpected opinions, and just enough useful information to keep you... Mildly Informed.A show from The Bugle – watch the video version here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that promises absolutely no life-changing advice… but just enough insight to help you make slightly better decisions.👉 Like what you hear? Support the chaos and comedy: patreon.com/mildlyinformed – there’s an exclusive extra review waiting for you there!Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner every week as they dive headfirst into life’s weirdest and most wonderfully mundane topics. They’ll review literally anything – from TV shows and snacks, to bizarre lived experiences, current news stories, and the random brilliance sent in by you, the listener.This week’s episode features:🕳️ A surprisingly heated discussion about tunnels – safe passage or subterranean anxiety trap?🔈 Is it ok to blast music out in public?🧴 Sunscreen: why is staying sun-safe so expensive? Richie and Chris investigate the price of protection.🍞 And yes, Malt Loaf gets its moment – sticky, divisive, and oddly comforting.Expect laughs, unexpected opinions, and just enough useful information to keep you... Mildly Informed.A show from The Bugle – watch the video version here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that promises absolutely no life-changing advice… but just enough insight to help you make slightly better decisions.👉 Like what you hear? Support the chaos and comedy: patreon.com/mildlyinformed - there is an exclusive extra review waiting for you there!Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner every week as they dive headfirst into life’s weirdest and most wonderfully mundane topics. They’ll review literally anything – from TV shows and snacks, to bizarre lived experiences, current news stories, and the random brilliance sent in by you, the listener.This week’s episode features:🎯 The strange art of Organised Fun (yes, we're talking about darts)🥧 A deep dive into Portuguese Custard Tarts – flaky? life-changing?⚽ And of course, Football – because it’s always relevant.Expect laughs, unexpected opinions, and just enough useful information to keep you... Mildly Informed.A show from The Bugle - watch the video version here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Rickard
Wow! left in total suspense. can't wait until next episode! fantastic journalism capturing the true authentic nature of the UKs travel sphincter. Great work Richie ... and who knew about those sheep?