The Middle-aged Bodcast

The Middle-aged Bodcast is proud to support Age UK's "Act Now, Age Better" campaign. Age UK’s research found that nearly half of mid-lifers used to dread school PE lessons, with millions still feeling traumatised by PE or put off exercise and sport for life. So in this episode, we're looking back at our own less-than-glorious memories of rugby, football and cricket among other sports and ask how p...

It's our 75th episode, and we're going back to 1991 for a look at one of the greatest sequels ever made, Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Rich and T.A. revisit the James Cameron classic 35 years on, from Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic T-800 to Robert Patrick's terrifying T-1000. The groundbreaking CGI, old-school practical effects and some truly terrible Arnie impressions. We also talk about whether Te...

In this episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, we are joined by inspirational speaker, author and survivor Chris DT Gordon. Chris shares the incredible story of how a small scratch on his hand led to sepsis, necrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating bacteria. Chris went through 15 surgeries, an induced coma, and the possibility of losing his arm, but his story isn't just about survival. It is...

In this episode of Season 7, we catch up on what we've been up to since completing our 12-mile charity walk in aid of Andy’s Man Club. T.A. talks about taking on his first Parkrun as we continue trying to stay active in midlife, while Rich gets back into cooking with a slow cooker spaghetti bolognese and starts thinking about what else he can try in the kitchen. We also chat about days out, comedy...

In the first episode of Season 7, we look back on our 12-mile charity walk from Merry Hill to Birmingham city centre in aid of Andy's Man Club. From bacon sandwich temptations in the opening stages and unexpected roadside encouragement to aching feet, Whisper Gold-fuelled determination and a finish line complete with medals, banners and cheering supporters, we relive every step of the challenge. W...

Season 7 is here and fresh off the back of our 12 mile charity walk for Andy's Man Club, we're backing Age UK's "Act Now, Age Better" campaign. This season will focus on ways of keeping active in mid-life, interspersed with the usual banter, laughs and special episodes. Season 7 promises to be a summer sizzler. The Middle-aged Bodcast, getting older but having some laughs! 📱 Follow The Middle-age...

With our 12-mile charity walk now just days away, we're back for a bonus Bodcast full of nostalgia, chaos and middle-aged adventure. Rich shares the story of his trip to Battersea Power Station from the incredible lift experience and fascinating history tour to finally stepping inside the Transformers store he'd been dreaming about visiting. There's talk of Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen and somehow...

We're bringing you a 'Best Of' featuring clips from something we never expected to cover so in-depth on the Bodcast: No Fly Travel. It all started with a random article Rich read about Atomic Kitten's Liz McClarnon setting up an Instagram page, which ended up with Liz herself appearing on the Bodcast! To top it all off, T.A. was so inspired by Liz's no fly travel story, that he and Mrs. Shelano bo...

Hi Bodcasters, we're still gearing up for the charity walk at the end of May and Season 7 starting in June. So, we're bringing you a couple of reposts before some bonus content. This week, we're revisiting our Season 4 chat with Caralyn Dreyer, talking mental health and rediscovering yourself. Original episode description In this powerful and honest episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A...

Hi Bodcasters, while we gear up for the charity walk and get everything lined up for Season 7 in June, we're keeping things ticking over with a few reposts and bonus Bodcasts. First up, we're going back to our chat with Joel and Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann. This episode covers independent publishing, fantasy worlds, and some seriously real talk about changing your lifestyle to benefit your long te...

It's the Season 6 finale and the 12 mile charity walk is just around the corner. We get into where we're at with training, including our first proper walk out to our starting point, testing out some routes and getting a feel for what the day is going to look like. We also talk a change to the finish location, why we've made it, and how we're planning to approach the walk itself. A big thank you as...

With our 12 mile charity walk getting closer, we're back on the scales and properly getting into our walk training. It's been a bit up and down if we're honest, but we're starting to build some momentum and figure out what it’s actually going to take to get through it. We talk weight loss, walking for fitness and how easy it is to fall in and out of routine, especially when life gets in the way. T...

This week we're joined by Stephanie Waring, best known as Cindy Cunningham from Hollyoaks. We start off where you'd expect with a bit of Hollyoaks chat and Rich questioning his memory of the show: Cindy really did marry Tony twice! From there it turns into a much deeper conversation as Steph talks about taking the gamble at 17 to go all in on acting, and what it's actually been like building a car...

We're back this week with a proper Rich and T.A. catch-up. Rich finally gets out for his first proper walk as we build towards our 12 mile charity fund raiser , while T.A. takes on some DIY, which ended up taking funnier twists and turns than a Carry On film. We're also back on the scales with another weigh-in, and Rich talks about a post work meet up at the Desi Yew Tree in Wolverhampton, and it'...

We're back in the studio this week with plenty to catch up on. T.A. & Mrs. Shelano went to see The Battle, the story of Blur vs Oasis. Then, they were in London to see Bryan Cranston, star of Breaking Bad, live on stage in a special one night only talk hosted by Romesh Ranganathan. We're talking the walk and Rich's random injury out of nowhere, leaving T.A. to walk our first training session o...

To mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in March, we are reposting our Season 3 chat with Dave, who shares his story. Original Episode Description 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...

This week we're joined by Brian Hall for a really honest chat about men's mental health, tech overload, and what happens when you try to switch off from it all. We talk about Brian's journey from working in tech to stepping away from the constant noise and learning to better understand his own emotions. It turns into a proper conversation about why men find it hard to open up, how different things...

In this episode we're back with another weigh-in update, although Rich may have slightly undone his progress with a weekend away in York. Rich talks about his trip to the historic city, including great food, the Jorvik Viking Centre, and surprisingly enjoying an ABBA tribute show, having not been that big of a fan previously. Meanwhile, T.A. shares what it was like finally seeing two Sopranos acto...

Nicola Bardon joins us to talk turning 40, independence, and building an award-winning podcast from scratch. Nicola is the host of Tis Yourself, a popular Irish interview podcast known for relaxed, honest conversations with actors, musicians and public figures. In 2022, she won Best New Podcast at the Irish Podcast Awards and she's been growing the show ever since. In this honest and funny convers...

Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano are back on the scales as the weigh-in makes a much requested return to the Middle-aged Bodcast. We talk honestly about emotional eating, winter indulgence and getting real about accountability. Rich talks a recent comedy gig he attended, with a random William Shakespeare reference. We also talk about why pubs, town halls and shared spaces in the community still matter...

In the first episode of Season 6, we sit down to look back at what 2025 taught us and how we're feeling heading into a new year. We talk honestly about winter blues, trying to stay motivated when it's cold and dark on the commute to and from work, and why reflecting on the good stuff matters more than we often realise. There's chat about cooking experiments, holding ourselves accountable, and our...

It’s The Middle-aged Bodcast with Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano. It’s 2026 and the Bodcast is back: 3 seasons 10 episodes per season With extra bonus Bodcasts in between Honest discussions with great guests on a range of topics And all the usual Bodcast Banter The Middle-aged Bodcast Getting older, but having some laughs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're heading into the Bodcast archives once more to bring you a series of clips from previous guests who have spoken openly about mental health, vulnerability, and the realities of midlife. Featuring: Laura (Season 1, our first ever guest!) Mel from Men Against Mountains (Season 2) Alan Rose (Season 3) Caralyn Dreyer (Season 4) Click the names to listen to the full episodes. 📱 Follow The Middle-...

We're heading into the Bodcast archives to bring you a series of clips from previous guests who have spoken openly about physical health, lifestyle changes, and the realities of midlife. Featuring: Aimee P (Season 2) Dan H (Season 5) Joel & Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann (Season 4) Tom Campbell (Season 4) Click the names to listen to the full episodes. 📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online! 📸...

Hi Bodcasters, we're still putting the finishing touches on Season 6 and so we're bringing you one more repost episode. In this episode, T.A. Shelano tells Rich about a trip to a well known coffee shop and the chaos that ensued when trying to order via an app when there is limited internet available. We never could have imagined what one of the conversations in this episode would lead to, and we a...