Tag: Middle-aged Bodcast


  • From Takeaways to Real Cooking: Trying Poppy Cooks Air Fryer & Slow Cooker Recipes

    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)…

  • Flixwatcher with Rich & T.A. from the Middle-aged Bodcast

    We were honoured to join the Flixwatcher Podcast to talk all about one of Rich’s favourite films: The Matrix Episode description from Flixwatcher Rich and T.A Shelano from The Middle-aged Bodcast join Flixwatcher to review Rich’s choice The Matrix. The Matrix (1999) is the genre blending sci-fi action film written and directed by Lilly and…

  • Flat Lager, Fitness Gains & Slow Cooker Wins

    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…

  • Oxford Prisons, Liverpool Legends & Slow Cooker Wins

    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…

  • Rage, Remakes and Real Talk – with Griffin from Reboot Deboot

    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…

  • Back to the Future at 40 – A Middle-aged Rewatch with Fresh Eyes

    It’s been 40 years since Back to the Future first hit cinemas – and this week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. revisit the beloved time-travel classic with middle-aged minds and modern perspectives. It’s Back To The Future through a Bodcast lens as we chat about: It’s a nostalgic deep dive into a cult…

  • Bonus Bodcast: Rich & T.A. at UniPodFest 2025

    In this episode, we reflect on our experiences at UniPodFest 2025, discussing the importance of networking, the diversity of voices in podcasting, and innovative storytelling techniques. There are insights from various panels, including a keynote by Kelechi Okafor, and exploring the future of podcasting with AI. The conversation emphasizes continuous improvement and the community aspect…

  • The Season 3 Round-Up: Cooking Discoveries, Writing Wins & Real Talk

    In the Season 3 finale of the Middle-aged Bodcast, Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano reflect on a season of small wins, big lessons, and the odd unexpected detour. From weigh-ins and writing struggles to culinary experiments and customer service faff, they wrap things up with humour, honesty, and a glimpse of what’s in store for…

  • Navigating Prostate Cancer with Dave: A Personal Journey

    In this episode, The Middle-aged Bodcast hosts a conversation with Dave, who shares his personal journey with prostate cancer. The discussion highlights the importance of awareness, early detection, and the need for regular health check-ups, especially for men over 40. Dave recounts his experience from diagnosis to treatment, emphasising the significance of recognising symptoms and…

  • Back in the studio, and T.A. Shelano is Batman?

    In this episode of the Middle-aged Bodcast, hosts Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano discuss their return to the studio after a period of remote recordings. They share updates on their weight loss journeys, with Rich focusing on cooking as a newfound passion. T.A. provides an update on his 100-day writing challenge and announces that his…