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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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Our Season 5 finale dropped this week.

A conversation about no-fly travel, patience, perspective, and what happens when you choose experience over convenience, especially in midlife.

Oh and @tashelano.bsky.social got called Tony Soprano! 😂

Listen 🎧 pod.fo/e/36f58a
The Middle-aged Bodcast: No Fly, No Regrets: A 2,500-Mile Train Journey (Season 5 Finale)
It's our Season 5 Finale, and we've gone full circle.In Season 4 Episode 1, we were joined by Liz McClarnon from Atomic Kitten, who opened our eyes to the idea of no-fly travel: slowing down, seein...
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We've got another repost for you this week as we are still getting Season 6 ready.

Catch-up on our chat with independent author Alan Ross as we talk writing and his advocacy for men's mental health.

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The Middle-aged Bodcast: Repost: Alan Rose - Independent author & men's mental health advocate
Hi Bodcasters, we're still working on Season 6 and so this week we have another repost for you, our chat with independent author Alan Rose about his writing and being a facilitator for Andy's Man C...
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January 20, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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From Mother of Exiles.
Baby Aurora shows her effect on the Elenites (half-Fairies) who hold her.
January 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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It seems there's quite a bit of interest in FREE copies of my dystopian thriller novel, ESCAPE FROM BATECHU ISLAND, this weekend. Even FREE, I'm staggered by these numbers! #booksky #freebook
January 18, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Can misfits written off by society overcome adversity to defeat powerful enemies and escape a terrifying fate?
Ebooks of my dystopian thriller novel are FREE this weekend on Amazon Kindle. #booksky #thrillerreaders

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January 17, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Repost: 7 time kickboxing world champion Tammy Lee.

A story of motivation, supporting family and training the next generation of champions.

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The Middle-aged Bodcast: Repost: Tammy Lee - 7 Time Kickboxing World Champion
Hey Bodcasters, we're still busy preparing for Season 6, so we're bringing you another repost. Here's another chance to hear our interview with seven time Kickboxing World Champion, Tammy Lee.Origi...
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January 13, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Our Season 5 finale dropped this week.

A conversation about no-fly travel, patience, perspective, and what happens when you choose experience over convenience, especially in midlife.

Oh and @tashelano.bsky.social got called Tony Soprano! 😂

Listen 🎧 pod.fo/e/36f58a
The Middle-aged Bodcast: No Fly, No Regrets: A 2,500-Mile Train Journey (Season 5 Finale)
It's our Season 5 Finale, and we've gone full circle.In Season 4 Episode 1, we were joined by Liz McClarnon from Atomic Kitten, who opened our eyes to the idea of no-fly travel: slowing down, seein...
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January 4, 2026 at 12:46 PM
🎄 New episode is out!

Our Christmas Special sees us joined by Dan P from Casting Views & Gaming Views to revisit Home Alone: the laughs, the heart, the madness, and a few details we definitely didn't notice as kids 👀

🎧 Listen here:
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Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals 🎅
The Middle-aged Bodcast: Home Alone at 35: Nostalgia, Chaos & Christmas Laughs - with Dan from Casting Views | The Middle-aged Bodcast Christmas Special
It's Christmas here at The Middle-aged Bodcast, and Raging Rich & T.A. Shelano are joined by returning favourite Dan P from Casting Views and Gaming Views for a festive deep-dive into one of the gr...
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December 23, 2025 at 7:55 AM
On the day Raging Rich & @tashelano.bsky.social go to see it on the big screen, we're reposting our episode on the never ending debate: "Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?" 🎄💥

Where do you stand?

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The Middle-aged Bodcast: Repost: Is Die Hard a Christmas film? 2024 Christmas Special
We're off to see a showing of Die Hard at the cinema this evening, so in honour of this we're reposting our 2024 Christmas Special. Season 6 of the Middle-aged Bodcast continues to release new epis...
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December 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📢 New episode is here!

We're back in the kitchen, looking at how our cooking has actually changed this year: from takeaways and microwave meals to finally making decent dinners from scratch. 🍳

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The Middle-aged Bodcast: From Takeaways to Triumphs: Our Midlife Cooking Reset
In this warm, funny, and surprisingly practical cookery episode, Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano look back on a full year of cooking disasters, breakthroughs, and midlife kitchen confidence.Whether yo...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Our latest Bodcast episode is now live!

We chatted with Cindy from Hypno Wellness about how hypnosis works, why it's more science than showbiz, and how it can help with the stress and noise of modern midlife.

A thoughtful, relaxing one this week.
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The Middle-aged Bodcast: Hypnosis, Calm & Common Sense: With Cindy from Hypno Wellness
In this calming and thought provoking conversation, Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano sit down with Cindy from Hypno Wellness to explore what hypnosis actually is, and what it definitely isn't. From soo...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🚨 New Episode: From Woolies to WiFi

Raging Rich & @tashelano.bsky.social dive into:
- Lost iconic stores from the British high street
- VHS → streaming → subscription life
- Wolverhampton's surprise new Pokémon card shop

And so much more!

🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/35947b
The Middle-aged Bodcast: From Woolies to Wi-Fi: How the High Street Vanished & Shopping Went Digital
As Woolworths, Wilko, Debenhams and now even high-street restaurants disappear, Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano explore how life in the UK has shifted from Woolies to Wi-Fi. In this nostalgic midlife ...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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My new thriller novel is now available on #kindleunlimited. #booksky
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November 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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E176: Thomas, Do It Properly feat. @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social is out now! We chat about podcasting, men's mental health, writing, Frankenstein, Merry Little Ex-Mas, Pluribus, The Chair Company, and... shepherd's pie?! Grab a nice hot drink and enjoy
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November 25, 2025 at 8:37 AM
🎙️ New episode drop!

We're joined by Dan H from @gamingviewspod.bsky.social to talk indie games, AAA pricing, microtransactions, interviewing TV Presenter Iain Lee and an honest discussion about Mounjaro and midlife health. 🎮✨

Listen here 👉 pod.fo/e/354be9

#podcast #UKPodcast #BritishPodcast
The Middle-aged Bodcast: Gaming Views' Dan H on Indie Games, Microtransactions, Interviewing Iain Lee & Midlife Weight Loss
Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano connect with Dan H from the Gaming Views podcast for an honest, wide-ranging interview about the modern gaming landscape and health in midlife. Dan shares how Gaming Vi...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🎧 New episode! 🏋️

This week we're talking fitness goals, and a surprising early wake up and work out by Rich... We know, @tashelano.bsky.social couldn't believe it either!

Oh, and the return of the weigh-in, who has lost weight and did either of us gain?

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The Middle-aged Bodcast: Fit for Midlife: Getting Back on Track with Health & Exercise
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...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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Kudos to whoever edited this around my tech issues to make this seamless episode! Have a listen; it's good stuff x
November 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Brummies in a Half Shell, Turtle Power! 🐢

In our latest episode, Rich & @tashelano.bsky.social talk to @staceysparlour.bsky.social about TMNT fandom, AEW, podcasting & chat self discovery & kindness.

🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/34a288
The Middle-aged Bodcast: Turtle Power & Pop Culture Passion | Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour x The Middle-aged Bodcast
🐢 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...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Ebooks of my debut crime thriller novel, The Doctor's Hidden Patients, are FREE throughout November courtesy of Draft2digital. This includes: Apple, Rakuten Kobo, Everand and Smashwords. books2read.com/u/38qMl6
If you like action and suspense this might just be the book for you!
#freebook #booksky
November 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM
New episode drop! 🎙️

Raging Rich and @tashelano.bsky.social open up about mental health, midlife pressures & the importance of checking in with ourselves and each other.

🎧 Listen: pod.fo/e/345801

#MentalHealth #Podcast #MiddleAgedBodcast
The Middle-aged Bodcast: Mental Health Check-in: Real Talk, Resilience & Finding Support
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 perspecti...
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October 29, 2025 at 10:49 AM
It’s our Soap Special! 🎬

Gemma Bissix — EastEnders’ Clare Bates and Hollyoaks’ ultimate villain Clare Devine — joins The Middle-aged Bodcast to chat nostalgia, storylines, and the power of soaps.

🎧 Listen: pod.fo/e/34134f

#GemmaBissix #Hollyoaks #EastEnders #Podcast
The Middle-aged Bodcast: Gemma Bissix: From EastEnders to Hollyoaks Villainy | Middle-aged Bodcast Soap Special
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 l...
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October 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Never fear because Friday is here,
Time for a glass of wine or maybe a beer,
And if you're looking for a read in a day near,
Why not check out an indie author and bring them some cheer. #shelanospeaks
October 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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The @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social reaches episode 50 next week and what an episode we have coming your way! #soapoperas
October 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
We are so close to getting 500 followers on Instagram. Can you help us reach our goal Bodcasters? If we hit 500 before the weekend, we'll drop our first teaser for our Soap Special which is our 50th episode a bit earlier than scheduled!

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October 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
🚨 Season 5 is here! 🚨

Raging Rich & @tashelano.bsky.social are back with reflections on the summer, the return of the weigh-in & T.A. reveals his plans for a no fly travel trip with Mrs. Shelano!

#podcast #ukpodcast #independendentpodcast

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The Middle-aged Bodcast: Summertime Reflections - Season 5 Premiere
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 ...
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October 14, 2025 at 6:37 AM
🗓️ Coming up in October on The Middle-aged Bodcast with Raging Rich & @tashelano.bsky.social

🎬 Oct 7 - Season 5 Trailer
🚀 Oct 14 - Season 5 Premiere
🎭 Oct 21 - Soap Special (50th episode with a very special guest)
🧠 Oct 28 - Mental Health check-in

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September 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM