The Middle-aged Bodcast

After tackling mental health earlier this season, Rich and T.A. turn their attention to the physical side of midlife wellbeing: From Shaun T's Insanity to DDP Yoga and even a surprise early-morning workout that left Rich gasping for breath!They open up about weight, motivation, and the small wins that make big changes possible. Plus: How fitness, food and mental health all connect when you hit your forties and fifties.🎙️ Expect laughs, honesty, and the odd Arnie impression as The Middle-aged Bodcast prove it's never too late to get moving.📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk🧘‍♂️ From yoga mats to dad bod chats - we've got you covered! Follow, rate, and share The Middle-aged Bodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🐢 It's Turtle Power time on The Middle-aged Bodcast!This week, Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano welcome Stacey from Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour: a lifelong geek, wrestling fan and proud voice in UK podcasting.From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fandom and AEW adventures to behind-the-mic stories and celebrating 13 years of podcasting, Stacey brings humour, honesty and heart. She also speaks openly and respectfully about her experience as an asexual woman, offering an important reminder that being yourself, without apology is a superpower of its own.🎧 A funny, thoughtful and totally turtley episode packed with nostalgia, kindness and plenty of pop-culture love.Stacey is host of the following podcasts:🎙️ Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour🎬 Never Seen...☀️ Stace and Barry in the Morning📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk👉 Follow, review and share The Middle-aged Bodcast - the heroes in a half shell of midlife pop culture, fitness and fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this heartfelt episode, Raging Rich opens up about his recent mental-health challenges - including time off work and how attending Andy's Man Club has helped him rebuild confidence and perspective.Alongside T.A. Shelano, the pair take inspiration from the club’s "check-in" format to talk openly about the ups and downs of everyday life, the importance of conversation, and why support systems like Mind, Samaritans, and local men's groups can make a huge difference.Expect honesty, humour, and genuine midlife reflection as Rich and T.A. discuss stress, friendship, routines that help (from cooking to fitness), and how talking really can save lives.👉 If you're struggling, please reach out.You're not alone - help is out there:Andy's Man ClubCALM - Campaign Against Living MiserablyMen Walking and TalkingMindSamaritans👉 Take a moment to check in with yourself - and with someone else.A simple conversation could make all the difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by a very special guest and a true icon of British soap land! She's appeared in not one, but two soaps celebrating major milestones this year. It's EastEnders and Hollyoaks legend Gemma Bissix.As EastEnders and Neighbours celebrate 40 years, Hollyoaks turns 30, and Coronation Street reaches an incredible 65 - we're talking all about the soaps! Gemma shares stories from across her iconic career, from her early days as EastEnders' Clare Bates to becoming Hollyoaks' ultimate villain Clare Devine. She opens up about fame at nine years old, wild fan encounters, and the joy (and chaos) of playing one of TV's most notorious characters.We also discuss why soaps still matter after all these years - from tackling taboo storylines and sparking national conversations to surviving in the streaming era.Plus: Gemma’s time on Celebrity MasterChef, her Doctor Who audio adventures, and heartfelt advice on self-acceptance and living in the moment.Make sure to tune into Hollyoaks this week as the show celebrates its 30th anniversary!UK viewers can watch online via the Channel 4 website and international fans are able to catch up a little bit later via the official Hollyoaks YouTube channel.📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk🎬 Clare Devine causes chaos in Hollyoaks - we're just here to cause laughs! Follow, rate, and share The Middle-aged Bodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Middle-aged Bodcast is back for Season 5! Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano kick off the new season with some summer reflections - from midlife fitness goals and healthy cooking wins to slow-cooker favourites, travel ideas, and holiday hotel entertainment.We compare weigh-ins, talk mental health progress, and share how podcasting has genuinely changed our habits: from DDP Yoga to slow-cooker Sundays. T.A. also reveals he's booked a no-fly rail adventure from Birmingham to Krakow inspired by our Season 4 chat with Atomic Kitten's Liz McClarnon!Expect laughs, nostalgia, and honest midlife chat as we head into another season of relatable stories and good-natured chaos.📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk👉 Follow, review, and share The Middle-aged Bodcast - your home for midlife humour, fitness, food, travel, and pop-culture talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Middle-aged Bodcast celebrates its one-year anniversary with the Season 4 finale - a packed episode of reflections, listener questions, and behind-the-scenes stories.We look back on 46 episodes, 20 brilliant guests, and the funniest, most inspiring moments of our first year. Hear how the podcast started, the changes we've made to improve audio and content, and the surprising ways it's transformed our lives - from midlife health and cooking confidence to fitness challenges and guest interviews.Listener questions take us into our favourite episodes, podcasting tips, dream guests and more. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to the show, this is the perfect place to discover what The Middle-aged Bodcast is all about.Our guest appearances on other podcasts:🎬 Talking The Matrix on Flixwatcher🧠🎧 Raging Rich on Casting Views🧠🎤 T.A. Shelano on Casting Views📖🎧 T.A. Shelano on BOOKED📖🎙️ Middle-aged Bodcast on BOOKED📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk👍 Like what you heard? Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast wherever you get your pods - and tell a mate who's started a podcast midlife, once gave tech support to a popstar, or thinks steak and ale is the only proper pie filling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From early mornings on breakfast radio to the bright lights of wrestling ring announcing - and now the pavement - Tom Campbell has lived a life full of big energy and even bigger reinventions.In this episode, Tom joins Rich and T.A. to talk about his midlife transformation: how Couch to 5K got him off the sofa, why Slimming World finally worked, and what it's really like running a half marathon after 40.We also dive into Tom's broadcasting beginnings, life at Cultaholic Wrestling, emotional eating, weight loss wins, and the daily battle to stay motivated - even when you'd rather stay in bed.It's honest, funny, and full of motivation for anyone who thinks they've left it too late to change. Spoiler: you haven't.📍 Support Tom’s Great North Run fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/page/tomcampbellgnr📸 Follow Tom on Instagram: @mrtomcampbell🐦 Find him on X (Twitter): @TomCampbell🎵 Tom's TikTok: @thetomcampbell📺 Cultaholic Wrestling on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Cultaholic📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk👍 Like what you heard? Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast wherever you get your pods and tell a mate who runs for their mental health, still remembers old-school BRMB, or once thought they were the next Intercontinental Champion!Stay safe – and love you, bye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AnnouncementThis episode was recorded shortly before the passing of Ozzy Osbourne and contains discussion about the recent gig at Villa Park on 5th July.We'd like to pay tribute to an icon of our home city of Birmingham and dedicate this episode to his memory.  Episode DescriptionAll aboard! This week, Rich recounts his brilliant night aboard a 1940s-themed murder mystery on the Churnet Valley Railway - complete with pottery puns, surprise twists, and a delicious three-course meal served in motion.T.A. reflects on the Jericho Writers Festival, and the lads chat about their guest appearance on Flixwatcher (where they revisited The Matrix), the new Superman film, and the challenge of finding a fitness routine that actually sticks.From summer stretching to Brummie accents, it's a lively catch-up with plenty of laughs.Also featuring Mrs. Shelano's now-iconic verdict: “You two sound so Brummie!”Topics include:🔎 Kintsugi Gold at the Churnet Valley Railway🎬 Guesting on Flixwatcher to talk The Matrix✍️ Writers, wrestlers and fridge magnets🧘‍♂️ Stretching into fitness (gently!)🏊‍♂️ Swimming, yoga, and knees that say no🦸 Superman, crowd-surfing Aquaman, and retro TV tangents🎤 Ozzy Osbourne’s all-star Brum farewell📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk👍 Like what you heard? Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast wherever you get your pods - and tell a mate who loves a good whodunnit, knows Superman's dog is called Krypto, or wishes they'd been at Ozzy’s final gig. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful and honest episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. chat with Caralyn Dreyer: mental health blogger, single mum, and advocate - about her journey through depression, anxiety, adoption, eating disorders, and rebuilding her identity.Caralyn opens up about growing up as a biracial adoptee in a predominantly white community, surviving abusive relationships, and what finally led her to speak publicly about her struggles. She shares how launching her blog Darkness to Dialogue helped her connect with others and reclaim her voice - despite her social anxiety and years of self-doubt.Expect open discussion on:Breaking stigma around mental healthLiving well with depression and anxietyThe complexities of identity and belongingPostpartum depression and parenting through painHow sharing your story can help others feel less aloneCaralyn’s warmth, humour, and resilience shine through in this heartfelt conversation that reminds us why honesty and empathy matter – especially in midlife.📌 Find Caralyn's blog: caralyndreyer.blogspot.com📱 Follow Caralyn on Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok and more - just search her name!📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk🎧 Listen, share, and join the conversation. You are not alone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano swap takeaways for tongs and tackle a home-cooked meal each - one from a slow cooker, the other in the air fryer. Inspired by Poppy O’Toole's cookbooks, the lads step out of their culinary comfort zones and share their experiences (and mishaps) with buffalo chicken and lemon-honey skewers.They chat about learning to cook in midlife, building confidence in the kitchen, and how these small changes tie into bigger goals around health, wellbeing, and saving money. There's humour, honesty, and a few unexpected revelations along the way (yes, Rich has a spice cupboard now).If you're curious about simple meals, midlife motivation, or just want to hear two blokes navigate the world of home cooking, this one's for you.The cookbooks we used!🍟 Poppy Cooks: The Actually Delicious Air Fryer Cookbook🥘 Poppy Cooks: The Actually Delicious Slow Cooker Cookbook📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk🍳 Like, Comment & Subscribe for tasty chats, kitchen wins, and midlife recipes for life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're joined by husband-and-wife duo Joel and Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann for a double helping of inspiration.Joel is the indie author behind the Servants of the Moon and Sun fantasy series - an epic reimagining of Sleeping Beauty with rich world-building, powerful women, and a surprising amount of heart. Alongside Jay-Jay (his editor, audiobook narrator, and wife), they share how they've built a creative life together - one book, chapter and cover at a time.They also open up about their incredible wellness journey, sparked by a life-changing health scare. Jay-Jay has lost over 100 pounds, Joel over 35 – all through sustainable lifestyle changes. From cutting sugar to cooking from scratch, their story is honest, motivating, and seriously inspiring.It's a warm, funny, and deeply personal chat about books, balance, blood pressure... and why sometimes love means saying goodbye to the ice cream.📚 Learn more about Joel's books: https://servantsofthemoonandsun.com🔗 Follow Joel on Social Media: Twitter/X | Bluesky📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for inspiring stories, honest midlife chats, and creative journeys! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the 40th episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast - and Rich and T.A. are celebrating the milestone in typically chaotic style.In this episode:📱 Rich joins the long list of phone-buying casualties, facing upselling madness and baffling shop tactics🍺 A simple trip to the pub turns sour with flat beer, poor service, and a baffling early closing time🍳 Rich continues his slow cooker adventures while T.A. gets back on the fitness train with Shaun T🎤 The pair share their experience of seeing Ellie Taylor live - and how live comedy compares to panel show appearances📚 Book updates, merch sightings, and reflections on how much can happen in 40 episodesPlus: coasters, customer service grumbles, and the promise of a cooking special later in the season.📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk👍 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast - and send it to anyone who's ever paid full price for half a pint of effort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this insightful guest episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. speak with author and energy healing practitioner Suzanne Casamento about her long and challenging journey with chronic Lyme disease.Suzanne shares:How a tick bite in 2003 led to years of unexplained symptomsThe role mould exposure may have played in triggering chronic illnessHer frustrations with the limitations of conventional treatmentThe financial toll of managing a chronic condition in the US healthcare systemHer discovery of PEMF therapy (pulsed electromagnetic field therapy) and how it became central to her recoveryHow she's since used PEMF to support others with stress, pain, and fatigueHer work as a writer – from teen magazines to novels and a memoir in progressSuzanne also reflects on the emotional toll of feeling dismissed or misunderstood during her illness and the search for answers that eventually changed the course of her life.This episode offers a candid look at living with a 'mystery illness', exploring holistic approaches to health, and the power of sharing your story.For more about Suzanne visit: suzannecasamento.com📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk👍 Like what you heard? Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast wherever you get your pods – and share it with someone who's into alternative wellness, inspiring recovery stories, or writing their own next chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. catch up on cooking experiments, travel tales and garden woes. T.A. shares his first-ever visit to Oxford - complete with a night in a converted prison, a tour of the castle, and a literary pilgrimage linked to his novel The Doctor's Hidden Patients. Rich takes us through his nostalgia-fuelled Liverpool trip, visiting the British Music Experience, The Beatles Story, and Anfield - plus a cheeky trip on the Mersey Ferry.There's chat about sausage casseroles, Greek restaurant overindulgence, and T.A. daring Rich to sort out his garden! The pair also reflect on their podcasting journey so far, including museum exhibits that position podcasters like them in the legacy of British broadcasting.Warm, daft, and quietly insightful – it’s a classic catch-up with your favourite middle-aged mates.📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk📖 Buy The Doctor's Hidden Patients by Bodcast co-host T.A. Shelano👉 Enjoyed our travel tales, literary links, and Mersey-side misadventures? Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast wherever you get your pods – and share it with a mate who loves a nostalgic wander down memory lane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano welcome Griffin - host of the "Reboot Deboot" podcast, author, and Twitch streamer - for a lively and honest conversation about creativity, remakes, and turning frustration into fuel.Griffin shares how he channels anger and irritation into something productive, whether that's podcasting without a safety net (no edits!), writing fiction, or streaming live to his audience. They explore the origins of Reboot Deboot, the craft behind reviewing remakes, and what makes a reimagined film truly worthwhile.Also in this episode:Using rage as a creative tool (instead of bottling it up)The realities of writing and the messy road to finding your voiceWhy some remakes work - and others miss the markHow modern reboots can reframe old themes for new audiencesThe myth of sacred source material in HollywoodIt's an episode about honesty, hustle, and holding a mirror up to pop culture - with plenty of laughs (and a bit of righteous shouting) along the way.Check out Reboot Deboot on Spotify and Apple PodcastsGive Reboot Deboot a follow on Twitter/X📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk👍 Like what you heard? Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast wherever you get your pods – and tell a mate who's got strong opinions about reboots (and maybe a better casting idea or two). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.