Category: Episodes


  • 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, seeing more, and treating the journey as part of the holiday. This episode is the payoff. Inspired by that…

  • Home Alone at 35 | Our 2025 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 greatest Christmas films of all time: Home Alone. We unpack why Home Alone still hits 35 years later: the slapstick chaos,…

  • Sarah R. New: The Kangaroo Girl Who Broke the Internet

    Author and horror writer Sarah R. New joins Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano for the final guest interview episode of Season 5 and her stories are unbelievable in the best possible way. From being confronted by a giant kangaroo named Graham, to being accidentally banned from the internet for “radicalisation” during her university dissertation, Sarah…

  • 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 you’re a midlife beginner cook, terrified of chopping veg or someone who still panics when the cookbook says “season to taste”, this episode is for you.…

  • 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 soothing the inner critic to helping people quit smoking, Cindy breaks down the science, the misconceptions, and why so many of us struggle to…

  • From Woolies to Wi-Fi

    From Woolies to Wi-Fi

    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 catch-up, we dig into why our shopping habits have changed, how online culture has reshaped daily life, and what we lose when the high…

  • Dan H from Gaming Views on Modern Gaming & Midlife Wellbeing

    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 Views started, what it was like interviewing TV presenter Iain Lee on a recent episode, and why indie and AA titles are becoming…

  • 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 workout that left Rich gasping for breath! They open up about weight, motivation, and the small wins that make big changes possible. Plus:…

  • Turtle Power with Stacey’s Pop Culture Parlour

    🐢 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,…

  • 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 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…