Middle Raged: Middle Aged Mutterings for The Mildly Furious

In this episode, Adam and Keith get a bit ranty about the reality of creating a podcast... the ultimtate love/hate relationship.About This PodcastTwo middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://x.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedHelp Keep The Rage RollingIf you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRagedOther Ways to Support Middle RagedTimes are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...Share our pinned post on both X and FacebookSubscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platformLeave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platformThank you, and keep raging!

In this episode, Adam and Keith take a blunt look at the slow death of language, where love now means “I quite like this app update”, and hate means “this mildly inconvenienced me for eight seconds." The chaps also get triggered by... being triggered.About This PodcastTwo middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://x.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedHelp Keep The Rage RollingIf you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRagedOther Ways to Support Middle RagedTimes are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...Share our pinned post on both X and FacebookSubscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platformLeave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platformThank you, and keep raging!

In our very first guest episode, Keith talks to author and self-appointed grumpy bugger, Jason Ayres. As part of a new series of episodes, where guests get to propose bills for the Middle Raged Manifesto, Jason enters the chamber to discuss his petty gripes.For more information on Jason and his novels, head over to his website: https://www.jasonayres.co.uk/About This PodcastTwo middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://x.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedHelp Keep The Rage RollingIf you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRagedOther Ways to Support Middle RagedTimes are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...Share our pinned post on both X and FacebookSubscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platformLeave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platformThank you, and keep raging!

In this episode, Adam and Keith unleash the Lady Rage, tackling the lack of pockets in women’s clothing, perimenopausal brain fog, and men’s (alleged) gift-buying inadequacies. It also serves as a reminder that sometimes in life, the smartest move is to shut up and offer chocolate.About This PodcastTwo middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://x.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedHelp Keep The Rage RollingIf you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRagedOther Ways to Support Middle RagedTimes are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...Share our pinned post on both X and FacebookSubscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platformLeave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platformThank you, and keep raging!

The less-than-dynamic, middle-aged duo return with their very own Middle Raged Budget — a 10-point plan to “fix” Britain. From outrageous taxes to questionable public services and the kind of reforms only midlife frustration can inspire, Adam and Keith unveil a set of policies nobody asked for… yet somehow make sense.Expect midlife humour, righteous rage, and a manifesto that would terrify any Chancellor with a functioning calculator.About This PodcastTwo middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://x.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedHelp Keep The Rage RollingIf you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRagedOther Ways to Support Middle RagedTimes are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...Share our pinned post on both X and FacebookSubscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platformLeave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platformThank you, and keep raging!

This week, Adam and Keith unwrap the very finest crap nobody asked for: the ultimate Middle Raged Gift Guide. From overpriced pasties the size of a canoe to incontinence pants, the chaps trawl through the most spectacularly awful gifts aimed squarely at folk of a certain age. Expect sarcasm, despair, and an unhealthy amount of middle aged humour as they decide which gifts deserve a place under the tree — and which should be launched into the sun.About This PodcastTwo middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://x.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedHelp Keep The Rage RollingIf you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRagedOther Ways to Support Middle RagedTimes are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...Share our pinned post on both X and FacebookSubscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platformLeave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platformThank you, and keep raging!

The less-than-dynamic, middle-aged duo are back with another dose of midlife humour and righteous rage. In this episode, Adam and Keith shine a light on the great British rip-off. From the price of a pint to the cost of parking, the chaps delve into some of the most egregious examples of rip-off pricing.About This PodcastTwo middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://x.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedHelp Keep The Rage RollingIf you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRagedOther Ways to Support Middle RagedTimes are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...Share our pinned post on both X and FacebookSubscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platformLeave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platformThank you, and keep raging!SpIRUjkQEpju6hCdzeRE

A dose of middle-aged humour about a world where we no longer own anything — we just rent, subscribe, and renew forever.In this episode, Adam and Keith hark back to the days when we bought music on cassettes and CDs, doorbells just chimed, and software came on a disc... usually in a nice box with a weighty manual. Now we lease or subscribe to everything: music, software, cars, and even bloody doorbells.About This PodcastTwo middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://x.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedHelp Keep The Rage RollingIf you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRagedOther Ways to Support Middle RagedTimes are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...Share our pinned post on both X and FacebookSubscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platformLeave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platformThank you, and keep raging!

A burst of midlife humour as Adam and Keith explore the absurd world of exercise gadgets that promise six-packs but deliver buyer’s remorse.In this episode, Adam and Keith discuss ten exercise gadgets that promise beach body results but inevitably end up in the garage or on Facebook Marketplace. Unsurprisingly, they get a little ranty about the promised results of each product. About This PodcastTwo middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://x.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedHelp Keep The Rage RollingIf you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRagedOther Ways to Support Middle RagedTimes are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...Share our pinned post on both X and FacebookSubscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platformLeave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platformThank you, and keep raging!

A slice of middle-aged comedy about the bizarre world of weight loss — where logic goes hungry and common sense starves to death.In this episode, Adam and Keith tackle weight loss and the ridiculous diets designed to hack our basic biology... badly. From tapeworm pills to cabbage soup, the chaps rage, rant, and despair at the lengths some people will go to in order to shed a few pounds.About This PodcastTwo middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://x.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedHelp Keep The Rage RollingIf you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRagedOther Ways to Support Middle RagedTimes are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...Share our pinned post on both X and FacebookSubscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platformLeave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platformThank you, and keep raging!

A dose of dry British humour about the disappearing art of simply doing your bloody job.From dishwasher installers who don’t install dishwashers to conveyancers who treat deadlines as vague suggestions, it feels like nobody actually does the job they’re paid for anymore.When did doing the bare minimum become standard practice?About This PodcastTwo middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://x.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedHelp Keep The Rage RollingIf you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRagedOther Ways to Support Middle RagedTimes are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...Share our pinned post on both X and FacebookSubscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platformLeave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platformThank you, and keep raging!

A sprinkling of rage and middle-aged humour as Adam and Keith question whether our cherished memories of the past are genuine — or just the byproduct of selective amnesia.In this episode, Adam and Keith dismantle The Great Nostalgia Lie. From cassette-loaded video games to caravan holidays and the Argos catalogue, were the “good old days” really that good — or just a bit shit?About This PodcastTwo middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://x.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedHelp Keep The Rage RollingIf you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRagedOther Ways to Support Middle RagedTimes are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...Share our pinned post on both X and FacebookSubscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platformLeave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platformThank you, and keep raging!

A round of middle-aged banter as Adam and Keith unveil their tongue-in-cheek manifesto for a saner, sweary-but-sensible Britain.To mark the thirtieth episode, Keith and Adam are launching The Middle Raged Manifesto - their no-nonsense list of laws they'd pass if anyone were stupid enough to vote them into power.About This PodcastTwo middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://x.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedHelp Keep The Rage RollingIf you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRagedOther Ways to Support Middle RagedTimes are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...Share our pinned post on both X and FacebookSubscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platformLeave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platformThank you, and keep raging!

In this episode, Adam and Keith root around the back of the cupboard to unearth pointless or poorly thought-out gadgets. From the steam mop to the Sony Discman, there's an awful lot of rage-worthy tat to cover.Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

A wise man once said, “Opinions are like arseholes, in that everyone has one."In this episode, Adam and Keith give their opinion on... opinions. From the petty or plain-stupid one-star reviewers to co-workers who feel compelled to share their unsolicited, and usually unconstructive, thoughts.Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

From the medieval design of cheese graters to the multiple failings of the toilet, Adam and Keith discuss just a handful of the everyday items that aren't fit for purpose.If you'd like to sample Adam's new solo podcast, you can find it here... https://adamecclesbooks.com/podcasts/need-a-little-podcast/Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

This week, Keith is reporting live from across the pond — making this the very first transatlantic episode of Middle Raged! 🇺🇸✈️🇬🇧🇮🇪Join Adam and Keith as they dive into the quirks, chaos, and contradictions of American life, comparing it (grumpily, of course) with the UK and Ireland.From monster-sized trucks and relentless air conditioning to the shocking cost of Marmite in the States, no topic is safe from the withering glare of the middle-aged, mildly furious duo.Links:https://ko-fi.com/adameccles - if you would like to join Adam's Short Story VIP Club https://adameccles.craft.me/blog - if you want to read Adam's fancy new blog!http://middleraged.uk/listener-feedback/ - and please do fill in the listener survey if you have a few spare seconds.https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged - to donate to the podcast and keep us up and running.Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

Human societies have evolved over millennia, passing significant milestones such as the Classical Age, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Age.Alas, those centuries of progress have come to a screeching halt. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Age of Incompetence.gKKf89X8Tckn1V5WZ7Y7_________________________SHOWNOTE: As discussed in this episode, we'd really appreciate it if you could spare one minute to complete our listener survey - https://middleraged.uk/listener-feedback/Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

In this episode, Adam and Keith delve into the world of Help & Support - a misnomer if ever there was one. The chaps cover every frustrating element from waiting on hold to companies delegating support to their own customers via forums. Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

In this episode, Adam and Keith tackle the subject of disclaimers and consumer advice - almost all of it completely absurd. Why are we told to drink responsibly by companies peddling alcoholic beverages, and who gets to decide what constitutes 'responsible'? Are we heading towards a world where the Alcohol Police patrol the tables in every Wetherspoons? Maybe.Warning: This episode may contain rage. Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

In this episode, Adam and Keith focus on the fact that social etiquette is on the wane. With many, many examples, the chaps begin by listing their specific gripes about society's selfishness when it comes to using mobile phones and driving. Somehow, they forgot to mention people who use a mobile phone while driving. Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

In this episode, Adam initially gets hot under the collar about his recent travel woes before the chaps get down to discussing the serious subject of time. It's such a valuable and, indeed, finite resource but it's stolen from us every single day by time thieves. This makes Adam and Keith very angry indeed. Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

In this episode, Adam and Keith question why so many aspects of modern life are immeasurably more complicated than they need to be. A simple trip to the toilet, for example, should never require an instruction manual. Nor should parking a bloody car. Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

In this (extended) episode, Adam and Keith discuss a subject they're vaguely qualified to rant about - books. If you've ever considered writing a book, or you're an avid reader with a passing interest in how a book ends up on your Kindle, you might learn something interesting ... emphasis on the word 'might'. Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

In this (late) episode, Adam and Keith share their respective gripes with mobile phone apps. Once a revolutionary use of technology, many apps now cause as many problems as they solve and are a regular source of rage. Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

In the episode, Adam and Keith discuss their irritations with the New Year. From fake workplace enthusiasm to the ridiculousness of 'Dry January', the chaps have entered 2025 with plenty of rage to vent.Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

In the episode, Adam and Keith share their personal annoyances whenever they visit a supermarket. From incompetent parking to morons who stop for a natter in the middle of an aisle, there's no shortage of retail rants to be raked over. Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

Adam and Keith mark the fifteenth episode with a slight format change... which they subsequently fail to administer. Still, they do manage to discuss their various issues with social media or, more specifically, the kind of people who blight our lives via social media. Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

In this episode, Adam questions why so many random people feel they have a God-given right to interrupt his day. Keith, on the other hand, aims his rage at the hugely irritating American export that is Black Friday. Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

In this episode, Adam gets hot under the collar about his deep-seated loathing of all things airport-related, whilst Keith wants to know why we've become such a wasteful nation when it comes to both personal and state-controlled money. Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

In this episode, Adam shares his angst about weather warnings and why every storm now requires a (stupid) name. Keith, however, has his rage trained on the sorry state of modern transportation, and if we're any better off than our medieval ancestors.Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

In this first episode of a shiny new season, Adam shares his frustration over a deceitful washing machine. Meanwhile, Keith explores the shameful brand exploitation blighting the biscuit industry. Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

How many work-related emails are too many in a calendar year? 1,000? 5,000? How about 17,000? That's the number that triggered Adam's rage in this episode. Keith then shares his woes after attending a festival for the first time ... and the reasons why he won't be booking tickets to another one.Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

Everyone loves being invited to a BBQ - there's nothing better than sipping a cold beer in the sunshine whilst someone serves you food. However, hosting a BBQ is no one's idea of fun. In fact, every element of hosting a BBQ is a valid reason to rage.And once Adam and Keith are suitably enraged by BBQ hosting, they get on to the subject of age verification. The nanny state now demands that even middle-aged men have to show ID to buy alcohol-free beer. What is the world coming to? Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

Philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre once argued that “Hell is other people.” but we reckon Satra was misquoted - it's more likely he said, "Hell is morning people." Adam and Keith's rage is also aimed at the proliferation of online courses, particularly those claiming you can achieve great things without any God-given talent.Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

Feet come in all shapes and sizes, so why do sock manufacturers only give us two sizes to choose from - too bloody big or too bloody small?And, with Ireland launching one of the most convoluted recycling schemes in Europe, are some ideas on saving the planet more likely to make us red with rage, rather than green? Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

"We thought you'd be interested in tartan dungarees."No. Just no.Why are the algorithms that dictate the adverts and content we see online so utterly flawed? And how has the commercial creep of Valentine's Day culminated in heart-shaped quiches? Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

Whether it's shower gel, shampoo, or anti-bac spray, why are modern bottles designed to prevent you from extracting every ounce of the product you've paid for? And why are local news websites littered with clickbait junk, relentless pop-ups, and news that isn't actually news?Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

They say there's no 'I' in 'Team' but there's definitely an 'I' in 'Take your fake workplace enthusiasm and p*ss off!'  Also in this episode, Adam and Keith discuss remortgaging your home in order to cover the eye-watering cost of seeing a gig at a major music venue.  Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

No, we haven't read your 'Terms & Conditions' because we don't have the time or legal expertise to decipher a ninety-page contract - stop asking! And, if you've ever tried to sell an item on Facebook Marketplace, you'll understand why it's boiled Adam and Keith's blood this week.Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

Every interaction with every company now results in a request for feedback. Why? And, is it really too much for some people to use the occasional period or comma when posting on social media?Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRagediXtvu3PC8UjZ5WY1S6za

If you've ever lost the will to live while waiting in a pharmacy or seethed over the ridiculous design of the up-and-over garage door, you're not alone. Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged

Welcome to this brief, and ultimately unrewarding intro to The Middle Raged Podcast.Send us a textSupport the showJoin Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.ukOr follow Middle Raged on...Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRagedFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRagedIf you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged