The Midlifers I Midlife Australian Comedy and Nostalgia Podcast

This week on The Midlifers Podcast , Mez and Fonz dive headfirst into nostalgia, midlife laughs and a very honest Rant or Rave on Melbourne. From unpredictable weather and terrifying hook turns to unbeatable coffee, food culture and world-class events, we ask the big question: is Melbourne still the most liveable city ? Then it’s time for Then & Now: Kids’ Summer Fun , as we reminisce about gr...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Midlifers Podcast - two midlife women serving nostalgia, laughs and zero self-help, just help yourself . First a quick catch up chat about chaotic summer holidays, food poisoning, jellyfish stings, accidentally attending the Australian Open qualifying rounds (oops). Also, a huge podcast company is doing their very own Midlifers version and it's really given us the sh...

Welcome to Summer Series Episode 3 of The Midlifers Podcast — and the final episode of our summer specials before we return with a brand-new season. This week, we’re asking: Do you remember summer music festivals? From Big Day Out to Splendour in the Grass and Day on the Green , we’re reminiscing about festival culture in Australia and how our tolerance for crowds, heat and overnight tents has def...

Welcome to Summer Series Episode 2 of The Midlifers Podcast - our shorter, nostalgic summer episodes while we take a break from regular programming. This week, we’re asking: Do you remember TV music shows? From Video Hits and Rage to Recovery , Saturday Morning Live and Video Smash Hits , we’re reminiscing about growing up with music television before streaming, Spotify and TikTok took over. *Edit...

Welcome to Summer Series Episode 1 of The Midlifers Podcast - a shorter, nostalgic summer special where we deep dive into just one topic while we’re on our break. This week, we’re asking: Do you remember school dances? From primary school bush dancing and heel-and-toe routines, to Grade 6 graduation dances, awkward high school formals, Blue Light Discos and underage club nights — we’re reliving al...

This week on The Midlifers Podcast , we’re wrapping up 2025 with our final episode of the year - looking back at the moments, trends and pop culture chaos that defined the year, and sharing what we’re hoping for in 2026. We chat about: ✨ The words of the year (hello 6–7 and parasocial ) 🤖 The rise of ChatGPT and AI in everyday life 💉 Celebrity plastic surgery, facelifts and ageing in midlife 👜...

This week on The Midlifers Podcast , we’re bringing you a very special Christmas episode - and we’re joined by award-winning Australian singer, celebrant and all-round Christmas lover, Sharnee Fenwick. In this festive midlife chat, we talk about music, creativity, motherhood, Christmas traditions and the moments that truly fill your cup. Sharnee shares her journey through the music industry, stepp...

This week on The Midlifers Podcast , we’re doing a full nostalgic deep dive into one of the most iconic Australian TV shows of all time - Hey Hey It’s Saturday . From Plucka Duck and Red Faces to Daryl Summers, Dickie Knee, Ozzie Ostrich, and the unforgettable chaos of live TV, this episode is a love letter to Saturday nights when the whole family gathered around the television. We reminisce about...

This week on The Midlifers , we’re diving into two of our great joys in midlife: biscuits (or should we say bikkies?) and 90s nostalgia . If you're a woman over 35 who grew up dunking a Scotch Finger into a cuppa or watching music video clips on Rage , this episode is a delicious trip down memory lane. We kick things off with your calls and comments about Aussie Arnott's biscuits - from Ki...

This week on The Midlifers Podcast , we’re thrilled to bring you a special guest episode with one of Australia’s most loved authors, and fellow Midlifer, Rachael Johns. In this warm, funny and wonderfully nostalgic chat, we dive into writing, midlife creativity, books that shaped us, intuition, friendship, and her brand-new novel The Lucky Sisters. Rachael shares:  ✨ How she writes without planni...

This very special bonus episode of The Midlifers Podcast features an inspiring conversation with Tina Coleman, self-published author of 50, Fabulous and F ckable* - a bold, empowering book for women entering their 40s, 50s and beyond. Tina joins us from Mexico to share her journey of turning fear about ageing into a powerful second act. We talk about midlife confidence, perimenopause, menopause se...

We’re two midlife mums keeping it real with humour, nostalgia, and a weekly dose of relatable chaos - because midlife doesn’t have to be serious! This week on The Midlifers Podcast , Mez opens up about her mysterious front-fringe wispy bits that are suddenly making her look like a mad scientist . Is it peri-menopause? Stress? Hormones? Or are all of us midlifers sprouting a few “surprise hairs” th...

Geez this week’s episode is a doozy, with our regular nostalgia and fun, and a story from Fonz that will have you crying with laughter. First we wanted to start with a thank you to some of our Midlifers who have put some pep in our step by supporting us, and reaching out to us when we were a bit down with the struggles of being a small, independent podcast.  You Midlifers came to the rescue with y...

This week on The Midlifers Podcast we/re diving into embarrassing celebrity crushes we've had over the years - from Walter Matthau (wtf?!) to Adam Driver, Steve Buscemi, and even a few from Jersey Shore . We confess it all and want to know - who was your cringe crush growing up? Then, in Rant or Rave , we're talking catchphrases and slang. From 80's classics like 'Rad' and &#39...

We’re two midlife mums keeping it real - serving up laughs, nostalgia, and a healthy dose of Aussie humour every week on The Midlifers Podcast . In this episode, Fonz and Mez are celebrating a huge shout-out from bestselling author Rachael Johns , who called The Midlifers “worth listening to” in her blog. Indeed we are! We chat about what it’s like building a podcast as “Z-grade celebs,” the highs...

We’re two midlife mums sharing laughs, nostalgia and a bit of everyday chaos, because life doesn’t have to be serious. Together, Mez and Fonz embrace it all! This week on The Midlifer’s Podcast, Fonz discovers she’s today years old when she realises the classic children’s book Spot was actually named after trying to spot the dog. Mind blown! Meanwhile, Mez is ready to break free and sing wherever...

We’re two midlife mums sharing laughs, nostalgia and a bit of everyday chaos - because midlife doesn’t have to be serious! This week on The Midlifers Podcast , Fonz ponders a very important question - what actually happens in the back of a police divvy van? Do the crims just roll around back there? Meanwhile, Mez has started a new health plan before Christmas, getting a head start on feeling good...

This week on The Midlifers Podcast , Fonz shares a brilliant tip straight from her hairdresser - what to do when you’ve strayed and need to make that awkward return (we’ve all been there). Meanwhile, Mez is feeling the TikTok tut-tuts after last week’s episode on book-to-screen adaptations - the internet had some thoughts! Our first segment is Rant or Rave: Theme Parks 🎢 Are they worth the price?...

This week on The Midlifers Podcast , we kick things off by chatting about how our style and energy have changed over the years (because midlife ain’t what it used to be). Let’s be real - we’re two middle aged mums who give off a dorky vibe, and people have noticed!  Our first segment is a mix of Confessions and Then & Now , where we dive into maternity wear — from the embarrassing truth about...

So the big thing around fashion these days is that tight gym wear is out, and floppy jalopy gym clothes are in.  But listen up Gen Z, Mez had been there and done that in the early 00’s and can tell you that lycra might not be cool anymore, but it’s a helluva lot more practical on a treadmill than baggy pants. Fonz has us questioning how much our generation has seen with changes in tech - from the...

In our chin-hair wag, Fonz tells us about a car she saw that suggested the driver was a cheater.  What was the story? Why were his windows wound down? And why must a situation like this be honked at? Meanwhile Mez’s teen has somehow accumulated hundreds of false eyelashes - where the f did they all come from?  Beauty for teens changed from back in our day when Maybelline Matte Mousse was the go-to...

Before we dive into our main segments, Fonz regales us with a recent happening involving a mum and a car park.  Fonz was flustered, and it made us think about what it takes to confront people - whatever it is, Fonz and Mez don’t have it. Mez also came across a TikTok from @upspiral.life which totally changed the narrative about how we look at women going through (peri)menopause.  Hint: we’re not j...

Recently Mez took her teens to a concert - her first time as a mum chaperone.  There were rappers, there were excited teens, and there was Mez sitting back thinking, ‘you call that a mosh pit?!’ We’ve also had author Tania Weatherley call in to share some of her top book to movie adaptations.  We’ll be recording this segment soon, and so you if you have any you’d like to add, please leave a commen...

Today we continue our convo with this month’s special guests, artists and podcasters, Wayne Lim & Tom Gerrard. We start with one of our regular segments, ‘Then & Now’, and we talk about how the accessibility of art has changed, especially in the digital age.  Plus, how does AI fit into this all?? We then end the show with some more arty questions we had for Tom and Wayne.  From having the...

This month’s special guests are Wayne Lim & Tom Gerrard - artists, podcasters, and just all round great guys! We get to pick their brains about everything art.  Things we’ve always been curious about, like, what if we don’t feel anything when we see an infamous work of art? (ahem, Mona Lisa, we’re looking at you girl).  Wayne & Tom grace us with their insights and experience and really hel...