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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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🎧 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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🎧 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?

pod.fo/e/3505f8
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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#podcast
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
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2 workouts, back to back over 4 months with a week's break in between. Feeling much fitter and stronger and ready for Season 5 of @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social.
September 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Repost Episode: What happened when a colleague of @tashelano.bsky.social had never heard of Alanis Morissette, leading to Rich listing off as many Canadian singers as he could?

For the record Avril Lavigne is Rich's favourite, Sk8er Boi is still a regular play! 🛹🎸

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The Middle-aged Bodcast: Repost: Isn't it Ironic... Don't you think?
We're going back into our Season 2 archives with another reposted episode. This time we look back at T.A. Shelano's conversation with a colleague who doesn't know who Alanis Morissette is!Original ...
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September 23, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Happy #BatmanDay! 🦇
From campy classics to gritty trilogies, we revisit the Dark Knight's journey across screens big & small.
Rich also makes the case for @tashelano.bsky.social to watch Justice League... Both versions!

🎧 Listen: pod.fo/e/32b45f
The Middle-aged Bodcast: Bonus Bodcast: Batman Day Special
To celebrate Batman Day, The Middle-aged Bodcast brings you a special bonus episode dedicated to Gotham's Dark Knight. From Adam West's campy 60s TV series and Tim Burton's gothic classics, through...
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September 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM
🦇 NEW EPISODE! 🦇
Saturday 20th September is #BatmanDay so this week we celebrate all things Caped Crusader! Rich even tries to convince @tashelano.bsky.social to watch Justice League: both cuts 👀

#podcast #Batman

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The Middle-aged Bodcast: Bonus Bodcast: Batman Day Special
To celebrate Batman Day, The Middle-aged Bodcast brings you a special bonus episode dedicated to Gotham's Dark Knight. From Adam West's campy 60s TV series and Tim Burton's gothic classics, through...
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September 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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This week's episode of the @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social is a repost of our interview with the inspirational Mel from Men Against Mountains Movement. Check it out!
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Repost: Mel from Men Against Mountains - The woman advocating for men's mental health
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September 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September, we're resharing our chat with Mel from Men Against Mountains - a powerful voice for men's mental health. 💛

If you're struggling, please know you're not alone.
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September 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Happy 74th Birthday to Michael Keaton!
What's your take on his portrayal of Batman?

We're big fans and we'll be talking all things Batman movies when our "Bonus Bodcast - Batman Day" episode releases on 16th September.

#Batman #BatmanDay #MichaelKeaton
September 5, 2025 at 8:58 AM
🚨 We're back with a brand new Bonus Bodcast as @tashelano.bsky.social reveals details of his second novel. Have a listen and find out all about "Escape from Batechu Island"!

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#podcast #podcasts #independentpodcasts #independentauthors
The Middle-aged Bodcast: Bonus Bodcast: Escape from Batechu Island
In this special bonus episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich chats with co-host and author T.A. Shelano about his upcoming second novel, Escape from Batechu Island.Described as The Hunger Games ...
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September 2, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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The work behind the scenes on creative projects continues. Editing the second book, planning an audiobook for The Doctor's Hidden Patients, early preparations for the third book. And planning for Season 5 of @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social.
August 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
As we prepare for Season 5, we're reposting some old favourites from our second season. Our first repost is our chat with Aimee P as she spoke to us about balancing being a mother with her passion for running to keep fit.

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The Middle-aged Bodcast: Repost - Run, Mum, Run: Aimee's Inspiring Fitness Journey
Hi Bodcasters, we're taking a short break while we prepare for Season 5 so over the next few weeks we'll be reposting selected episodes as well as sprinkling in a couple of Bonus Bodcasts to keep t...
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August 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
It's the weekend & if you're looking for a podcast to listen to then check out the Middle-aged Bodcast with our Season 4 finale that's also our 1 year anniversary episode! 🎉

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#podcast #independentpodcast #ukpodcast #midlife #middleagedbodcast #Podcasts
The Middle-aged Bodcast: One Year of The Middle-aged Bodcast: Milestones, Memories & Midlife Lessons
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...
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August 16, 2025 at 8:28 AM
It's been a year since we launched The Middle-aged Bodcast 🎉

Our Season 4 finale looks back at 46 episodes, 20 guests, our funniest moments, the biggest lessons, and your listener questions.

Listen here: pod.fo/e/310659

#MiddleagedBodcast #PodcastAnniversary #PodcastCommunity #MidlifePodcast
The Middle-aged Bodcast: One Year of The Middle-aged Bodcast: Milestones, Memories & Midlife Lessons
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...
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August 12, 2025 at 7:55 AM
New Bodcast episode out now!

@thetomcampbell.bsky.social joins us for a chat on:
🏃‍♂️ Couch to 5K & Great North Run
🍺 Weight loss accountability & skipped pints
📻 From Midlands radio to Cultaholic
🎤 And why saying "Let’s Get Ready To Rumble" might bankrupt you...

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The Middle-aged Bodcast: Radio, Ring Announcing & Running: Cultaholic's Tom Campbell on Midlife Motivation
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 th...
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August 5, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Weekend = podcast time 🎧

This one's got:
🚂 Murder on a 1940s steam train
🎤 Ozzy Osbourne's homecoming final gig
🧲 @tashelano.bsky.social in a Transformers shop asking, "Which one's Optimus Prime?"

Listen to Murder on the Churnet Valley Express:
▶️ pod.fo/e/304868

#Podcast #BrummieVoices
The Middle-aged Bodcast: Murder on the Churnet Valley Express
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 h...
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August 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM