The Middle-aged Bodcast

The Middle-aged Bodcast

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Two best mates from Birmingham, England launch a podcast to track their health and wellbeing journey as well as chatting about self improvement and creative endeavours. https://linktr.ee/middleagedbodcast #podcast

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We're back, Bodcasters! Season 8 kicks off with a weigh-in, T.A.'s fitness updates, Rich's cooking adventures and a catch-up on what we've been up to. We also look back at a fantastic Season 7 and what's coming up next. Listen here: pod.fo/e/6fa08d

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Season 8 Begins: Weigh-Ins, Workouts & Getting Back on TrackHiya Bodcasters, we're back!Season 8 of The Middle-aged Bodcast is officially underway, and Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano are back for another round of middle-aged adventures, questionable decisions...
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It's our last repost before the Season 8 trailer drops next week! We're revisiting our Season 4 cooking special where we each cooked different recipes using either the slow cooker or air fryer. Rich's has ended up being one of his go-to dishes! pod.fo/e/6af473

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Repost: From Takeaways to real cookingHiya Bodcasters, weve got a couple more weeks before Season 8, Episode 1. So for this repost we're bringing you an episode where TA and I cooked using recipes from the Poppy O'Tool "Poppy Cooks" ra...
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For this week's repost we're heading back to Season 5 and our chat with Stacey from Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour. We talked podcasting, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, wrestling, pop culture and plenty more. Cowabunga! Listen: pod.fo/e/68ad6f

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Repost: Stacey's Pop Culture ParlourHiya Bodcasters, we're still getting Season 8 ready for you. So this week we're bringing you another repost where we interviewed Stacey from Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour and talked podcasting, Teen...
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🚨 New episode! 🚨 25 years ago, the doors to Wernham Hogg opened. Our latest Bonus Bodcast looks back at The Office UK: Brent, Gareth, Tim & Dawn, the Christmas specials and whether it could even be made the same way today. Listen here: pod.fo/e/665c4d

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: The Office at 25: Reopening the doors to Wernham HoggTwenty-five years ago, the doors of Wernham Hogg opened for the first time and introduced us to David Brent, Tim, Dawn, Gareth and one of the most painfully awkward workplaces in British television...
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While we get Season 8 ready, this week's repost takes us back to Season 5 and our chat with Dan H from @gamingviewspod.bsky.social We talked gaming in midlife, the changing video game industry and Dan's inspiring weight loss journey. pod.fo/e/63ea80

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Repost: Dan H from Gaming ViewsHi Bodcasters, we're still preparing to bring you Season 8, so this week we're taking you back to Season 5 when we were joined by Dan H from Gaming Views to talk about his weight loss journey.Origi...
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New episode! Our Transformers: The Movie 40th anniversary Bonus Bodcast is out now, just ahead of the film's return to cinemas this week. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Peter Cullen. Listen here: pod.fo/e/6130b5 #TransformersTheMovie #OptimusPrime

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Bonus Bodcast: Transformers: The Movie at 40Transformers: The Movie turns 40, which means Rich finally has the perfect excuse to dedicate an entire Bodcast to his favourite animated film of all time.For Rich, this is pure nostalgia. He first...
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Our second repost before Season 8 starts is our conversation with Griffin from the Reboot Deboot podcast from Season 4! Available on your favourite podcast platforms right now: pod.fo/e/5e70b5

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Repost: Griffin from Reboot DebootHi Bodcasters, we're taking a break before Season 8 eight and so this week we're again taking you back to Season 4 where we were joined by Griffin from the Reboot Deboot podcast.Original episode de...

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While we prepare for Season 8, we're bringing you selected reposts & a couple of Bonus Bodcasts. Our first repost revisits our Season 4 chat with author @suzannecasamento.bsky.social who talks about her challenging journey with chronic Lyme disease. pod.fo/e/5a77a7

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Repost: Suzanne CasamentoHi Bodcasters, we're taking a break before Season 8, so this week we're taking you back to Season 4 when we were joined by author Suzanne Casamento.Original episode descriptionIn this insightful gu...
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While we prepare for Season 8, we're bringing you selected reposts & a couple of Bonus Bodcasts. Our first repost revisits our Season 4 chat with author @suzannecasamento.bsky.social who talks about her challenging journey with chronic Lyme disease. pod.fo/e/5a77a7

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Repost: Suzanne CasamentoHi Bodcasters, we're taking a break before Season 8, so this week we're taking you back to Season 4 when we were joined by author Suzanne Casamento.Original episode descriptionIn this insightful gu...
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Our Season 7 finale is out now! We're joined by Age UK Chief Executive Paul Farmer to talk about staying active in midlife, mental health, our relationship with exercise and how we can act now to age better. Listen: pod.fo/e/571c84

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Paul Farmer, Age UK Chief Executive: Physical health, mental health & how to age betterThis week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, we're joined by Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, for the Season 7 finale and the final chapter of our support for Age UK's Act Now, Age Better campaign....
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Our Season 7 finale is released on Tuesday 25th August. After that, we'll be bringing you a couple of Bonus Bodcasts, along with some specially curated reposts, before Season 8 launches. Who wants some teasers about those bonus episodes?

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New Episode out now! @tashelano.bsky.social has been getting into Parkrun & Rich has agreed to join him next time around! We also talk the Shelano's second no-fly travel holiday through Europe & Rich's trip to the National Film & Sci-Fi Museum. Listen now: pod.fo/e/554ab8

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Back on track: No-fly travel, Parkrun and pop cultureThis week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, we're getting Back on Track and talking no-fly travel, Parkrun, pop culture and a general catch-up on what we've both been up to.The Shelanos have been travell...
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🎉 New episode out now! This Thursday marks 2 years since we released the very first episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast. We're looking back at our favourite moments, most listened-to episodes & some behind-the-scenes stories from seven seasons! Listen: pod.fo/e/52f76a

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Two Years of The Middle-aged BodcastThis week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, we celebrate two years of the show. So, we're taking a look back at some of the highlights, favourite moments and most listened-to episodes from the past two y...
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New episode out now! This week, we're joined by Mark, AKA Shrinking Simmo. At the start of 2025, Mark was around 25 stone. Eighteen months later, he's lost 12 stone, found running, completed a half marathon and is preparing for the Great North Run. pod.fo/e/4efdc9

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Shrinking Simmo: Losing 12 stone, finding running and starting again after 40This week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. are joined by Mark, AKA Shrinking Simmo.At the start of 2025, Mark was around 25 stone and knew something had to change. Eighteen months later, h...

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E189: Rife With Chairs feat. Rich Taylor is out now! Hear our thoughts on The Furious, The Odyssey, In The Mouth Of Madness, The Bear S5, and Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie. Grab a lovely iced tea and enjoy! popcultureparlour.podbean.com/e/e189-rife-...

popcultureparlour.podbean.comE189: Rife With Chairs | Stacey’s Pop Culture ParlourOi oi saveloys, welcome to another tip-top episode of Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour! This month I am joined my rather spiffing husband Rich, as we dive into all the films we've seen of late as we chase...
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As our short mid-season break continues, this week's repost is our chat with the brilliant Tom Campbell. Couch to 5K, running after 40, fitness, motivation and a bit of wrestling chat too. Listen here: pod.fo/e/450310 New episodes return next week. Stay safe, and love you bye!

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Repost: Radio, ring announcing & running: Cultaholic's Tom Campbell on getting fit at 40!As our short mid-season break continues, we’re bringing back another episode from the Bodcast archives.This week, it’s our Season 4 chat with the brilliant Tom Campbell.You may know Tom from br...
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Between the heatwave & a lot of general life admin, we are taking a short mid-season break to give us a chance to clear our editing backlog as well as get new episodes recorded. Expect reposts over the next two weeks & we'll be back on July 28th with the rest of Season 7.

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New episode out now! This week we're talking about Age UK's "Act Now, Age Better" campaign. We chat school PE memories and finding a way back into getting moving without pressure, judgement or embarrassment. pod.fo/e/4434e0 #ActNowAgeBetter

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: "Act Now, Age Better" with Age UKThe Middle-aged Bodcast is proud to support Age UK's "Act Now, Age Better" campaign.Age UK’s research found that nearly half of mid-lifers used to dread school PE lessons, with millions still fee...
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New episode: Terminator 2: Judgment Day - 35th anniversary. Raging Rich and @tashelano.bsky.social chat about the iconic sequel that changed special effects forever, favourite scenes and deliver some terrible Arnie impressions! pod.fo/e/43cfbb

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Terminator 2 at 35: Judgment Day, Arnie impressions & AI anxietyIt's our 75th episode, and we're going back to 1991 for a look at one of the greatest sequels ever made, Terminator 2: Judgment Day.Rich and T.A. revisit the James Cameron classic 35 years on, from...
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New episode, out now. This week we're joined by Chris DT Gordon. After a tiny scratch led to sepsis and flesh-eating bacteria, Chris faced 15 surgeries & a life-changing recovery. An inspirational chat about survival, gratitude, resilience & kindness. pod.fo/e/4372bd

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Chris DT Gordon: Surviving Flesh-Eating Bacteria and choosing gratitudeIn this episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, we are joined by inspirational speaker, author and survivor Chris DT Gordon.Chris shares the incredible story of how a small scratch on his hand led to s...
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New episode, out now! This week, we're continuing our support of Age UK's "Act Now, Age Better" campaign as @tashelano.bsky.social takes on his first parkrun. Plus: Rich is back in the kitchen, and we catch up on what we've been doing recently to entertain ourselves. pod.fo/e/431aa0

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Keeping Active in Midlife: Parkrun, Cooking and Summer PlansIn this episode of Season 7, we catch up on what we've been up to since completing our 12-mile charity walk in aid of Andy’s Man Club.T.A. talks about taking on his first Parkrun as we continue t...
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Season 7 is here! Our 12-mile charity walk for Andy's Man Club is complete. In our season premiere, we look back on the challenge, the highs & lows & discuss why fitness & wellbeing will be a bigger focus this season. 🎧 Listen: pod.fo/e/42b79f #MensMentalHealth

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Walking for Men's Mental Health: Our 12 mile challengeIn the first episode of Season 7, we look back on our 12-mile charity walk from Merry Hill to Birmingham city centre in aid of Andy's Man Club.From bacon sandwich temptations in the opening stages ...
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It's a new Best of the Bodcast as we talk No Fly Travel. Who would have thought a random comment by Rich would lead to Liz McClarnon becoming a guest on our show? Her no fly travel story then inspired @tashelano.bsky.social to book a train only trip across Europe! pod.fo/e/419008

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Best Of The Bodcast: No Fly TravelWe're bringing you a 'Best Of' featuring clips from something we never expected to cover so in-depth on the Bodcast: No Fly Travel.It all started with a random article Rich read about Atomic Kitten...
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Full episodes featured in this "Best of": Coffee Shop Frustrations from (Season 3) pod.fo/e/2b6f12 No Fly Traveller with Liz McClarnon (Season 4) pod.fo/e/2dac66 No Fly, No Regrets (Season 5) pod.fo/e/36f58a

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Liz McClarnon: Atomic Kitten, Celebrity MasterChef & No Fly Traveller - Season 4 PremiereIn the Season 4 premiere of the Middle-aged Bodcast, we're joined by Liz McClarnon - singer, songwriter, Atomic Kitten star, Celebrity MasterChef champion, and creator of the inspiring travel commu...
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We're bringing you a repost of our chat with @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social this week. We talk about mental health, identity, parenting, and finding your voice through difficult times in a really open and honest conversation. pod.fo/e/413394

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Repost: Caralyn Dreyer on Mental Health, Identity & Finding Strength in RecoveryHi Bodcasters, we're still gearing up for the charity walk at the end of May and Season 7 starting in June. So, we're bringing you a couple of reposts before some bonus content.This week, we're rev...
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While we gear up for the charity walk & Season 7, we're bringing you some reposts and bonus Bodcasts. First up, we go back to our Season 4 chat with @servantand.bsky.social to talk independent publishing & making simple lifestyle changes that benefit your health.

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Repost: Fantasy, Wellness & Fairy Realms – with Joel & Jay-Jay Flanagan-GrannemannHi Bodcasters, while we gear up for the charity walk and get everything lined up for Season 7 in June, we're keeping things ticking over with a few reposts and bonus Bodcasts.First up, we're going ...
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Here's what is coming up on the Bodcast in May: 📖 5th May - Repost: @servantand.bsky.social 🫶 12th May - Repost: @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social 🚆 19th May - Best of the Bodcast: The No Fly Trilogy 🚶‍♂️ 26th May - Bonus: Charity Walk progress update Season 7 starts in June!

podfollow.comThe Middle-aged BodcastCo-hosts Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano navigate middle-age and the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, while still enjoying the odd takeaway!Find our socials on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/m...
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Season 6 finale is here! We talk the walk and announce a change in route for our charity walk and the reasons for it. Plus, @tashelano.bsky.social compares Rich to a sitcom legend! pod.fo/e/408334

pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: We've hit our target - Now it's time to walk the walkIt's the Season 6 finale and the 12 mile charity walk is just around the corner. We get into where we're at with training, including our first proper walk out to our starting point, testing out som...