Tag: podcast


  • 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…

  • Liz McClarnon talks Atomic Kitten, Celebrity Masterchef and No Fly Traveller – Season 4 Premiere

    In the Season 4 premiere of The Middle-aged Bodcast, we’re joined by Liz McClarnon for a podcast interview that goes far beyond Atomic Kitten nostalgia. The singer, songwriter and Celebrity MasterChef champion shares her career journey, life after pop stardom, and the creation of her inspiring travel community No Fly Traveller. She also talks about…

  • 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…

  • Alan Rose: Independent author & men’s mental health advocate

    In this episode of The Middle-Aged Bodcast, hosts Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano welcome author Alan Rose, who shares his journey as a writer and advocate for men’s mental health. Alan discusses his involvement with Andy’s Man Club, a support group promoting open conversations among men, and reflects on his personal experiences with group therapy,…

  • Coffee Shop Frustrations and Real World Connections

    This week, Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano reflect on their night out seeing Katherine Ryan live in Wolverhampton – did the comedy queen deliver? Meanwhile, T.A. shares his frustrations with a certain coffee shop chain, where poor signal and Mrs Shelano’s unwavering commitment to using their app turn a simple coffee run into an ordeal.…