Mildly Informed

🤕 Stupid InjuriesThe completely avoidable accidents that somehow hurt the most. From everyday mishaps to spectacular own goals, everyone has a story.🍦 Fab Ice LolliesRichie thinks they're an all-time classic. Chris... isn't quite as convinced. A frozen dessert review with surprisingly high stakes.📺 SiloThe Apple TV+ hit gets the Mildly Informed treatment. Is it worth descending into?🎙️ Mildly Informed is the comedy podcast where Absolute Radio's Richie Firth and The Bugle's Chris Skinner review absolutely anything—from TV and food to everyday life and the strange observations that deserve far more discussion than they probably should.This week, the lads swap stories of ridiculous injuries, settle a disagreement over one of Britain's best-known ice lollies, and head underground to review Silo.It's another hour of strong opinions, questionable expertise and the sort of conversations you'll probably end up having yourself.PLUS — over on Patreon, inspired by England's late-night World Cup exploits, Richie and Chris review the experience of pulling an all-nighter. Is it ever worth it once you're over 30?👉 Support Richie & Chris and get bonus episodes every week: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌙 Late World Cup Pub OpeningsThe Women's World Cup means late-night kick-offs... but should pubs stay open for them? Richie and Chris weigh up pints versus bedtimes.🏰 The Maunsell FortsAbandoned sea forts sitting in the Thames Estuary. One of Britain's strangest landmarks—and quite possibly its coolest.🏏The Women's World CupChris went to the big game, it was exciting!🚇 Idiot Men on the TubeSome men are just total eejits. We discuss.🎙️ Mildly Informed is the comedy podcast where Absolute Radio's Richie Firth and The Bugle's Chris Skinner review absolutely anything—from current events and TV to food, everyday annoyances and the wonderfully random things they stumble across.This week, it's late-night football, bizarre wartime history, life on the London Underground and a reminder that Britain is full of places you really should visit.It's another episode packed with opinions, observations and just enough facts to leave you... mildly informed.👉 Support Richie & Chris and get bonus episodes every week: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🚆 Melting Train TracksEvery summer, Britain seems to discover that heat exists. Why do our railways struggle the moment the temperature creeps into the twenties?🍫 Melting ChocolateA minor inconvenience or the best thing ever? Richie and Chris investigate the science—and etiquette—of chocolate in hot weather.✈️ Ryanair's Wild Approach to PRSome companies hire expensive PR agencies. Ryanair simply opens Twitter and starts swinging.🖼️ Richie's Contempt for ArtCan you appreciate culture without actually liking it? Richie has... thoughts.🎙️ Mildly Informed is the comedy podcast where Absolute Radio's Richie Firth and The Bugle's Chris Skinner review absolutely anything—from current events and TV to food, everyday annoyances and life's bigger questions—so you can leave... mildly informed.This week it's heatwaves, transport chaos, corporate social media and cultural criticism. A perfectly normal combination.Think of it as the conversations you'd have after a couple of pints—except someone's remembered to press record.👉 Support Richie & Chris and get bonus episodes every week: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

📺 ITV vs BBC: The World Cup Studio DebateWho does tournament coverage better? Better pundits, better presenters, better theme music? The lads enter one of British sport's most important arguments.📈 Jevons ParadoxA surprisingly fascinating economic theory that somehow finds its way into a comedy podcast. Efficiency goes up... so why do we end up using more of something?🐦 Richie Is Not Much of a Bird SpotterA revelation that shocks absolutely nobody. Binoculars remain firmly unused.🚲 The Arsenal PunctureChris discovers a cycling phenomenon affecting riders in Islington. Is it real? Is it coincidence? Is it somehow Arsenal's fault?🎙️ Mildly Informed returns, with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner once again combining niche knowledge, local observations and wildly varying levels of expertise.This week's episode jumps from World Cup broadcasting politics to economic theory, before detouring through birdwatching and ending up in North London's cycling community.It's one of those episodes where you learn something, immediately forget it, and then remember a completely unrelated story about a bicycle puncture.PLUS — over on Patreon, the lads continue the conversation with even less structure and even stronger opinions.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👓 Meta AI SunglassesThe future is here. Apparently it involves talking to your glasses and hoping nobody notices. Can you do it without being creepy?🎥 Ref CamFootball from the referee’s perspective. Revolutionary broadcasting innovation or a guaranteed route to motion sickness?🚗 SunroofsA luxury feature, a forgotten relic, or the quickest way to create unexpected wind noise?🫐 BoysenberriesWhat are they? Where did they come from? And why do they sound like they were invented in a children’s book?🎙️ Mildly Informed returns, with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner once again investigating technology, sport, motoring and fruit with equal levels of expertise.This week’s episode is a journey through modern innovation and old-fashioned curiosity, as the lads debate AI-powered eyewear, football broadcasting, car design and one of the lesser-known berries.It’s exactly the sort of conversation that starts with wearable tech and somehow ends in a discussion about fruit.PLUS — over on Patreon, Richie and Chris discuss their World Cup Sweepstakes. Who gets the favourites? Who gets the no-hopers? And who immediately regrets the draw?👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🚽 The Life of Thomas CrapperInventor of the toilet? Not quite. Legend of British plumbing? Absolutely. Richie and Chris separate fact from flushable fiction.🗣️ Words Unique to Your FamilyEvery family has them — strange phrases, made-up words and expressions that make perfect sense until you say them in public.🚗 People Who Park BadlyA topic guaranteed to generate strong opinions. Crooked bays, abandoned trolleys and the quiet fury of a badly positioned car.🎙️ Mildly Informed returns, with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner once again taking everyday observations far more seriously than they deserve.This week’s episode covers Victorian plumbing history, family linguistics and one of Britain's favourite hobbies: judging strangers in car parks.It's part social anthropology, part public service announcement and part excuse for Richie and Chris to get mildly annoyed.PLUS — over on Patreon, the lads embark on a local council rant. How many emails can we send them in a week?👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Mildly Informed returns, with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner once again moving effortlessly between childhood trauma, emotional hardship and chocolate-based analysis.This week’s episode is oddly nostalgic — covering everything from lost possessions to caravan holidays — before descending into a very serious debate about elite-tier chocolate bars.It’s emotional growth, holiday memories and snack rankings… all held together with mild confusion.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🧸 Lost ToysThe emotional devastation of losing your favourite toy as a child… and why some people genuinely never recover from it.💔 Being DumpedA light-hearted stroll through rejection, awkward conversations and the increasingly bleak world of modern breakups.🚐 Caravan HolidaysRain on the roof, suspicious heating systems and the unique magic of a holiday park bar.🍫 The Biggest, Baddest Chocolate BarThe lads attempt to crown the heavyweight champion of confectionery. Big claims. Bigger sugar content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Mildly Informed returns, with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner once again diving headfirst into the topics that matter most — overpriced football merch, questionable holiday etiquette and increasingly absurd band names.This week’s episode is part game show, part political analysis and part travel rant, which is a fairly accurate description of the podcast at this point.⚽ Expensive Football KitsWhen did buying a shirt start costing as much as a season ticket? Nostalgia, polyester and financial pain.🏖️ Sunbed HoggingThe unofficial sport of every holiday. Towels down before breakfast and dignity left behind.🎸 Mad Band NamesRichie and Chris play a high-stakes game of Real or Fake? Some of these groups cannot possibly exist. And yet…🏛️ The British Battle to Be Prime MinisterA leadership contest, a media circus, and a job nobody sensible should want.PLUS — over on Patreon, the lads tackle the modern obsession with self-care… and conclude that they’re not entirely convinced.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ It’s Episode 50 of Mildly Informed — somehow.To celebrate the milestone, Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner bring together everything the podcast does best: strange observations, everyday frustrations, TV chat and conversations that spiral almost immediately.From futuristic drones to old-school civic duty, this episode covers an alarming amount of ground while remaining only mildly informative throughout.Fifty episodes in, and remarkably little personal growth.🚁 Drone DeliveriesConvenient future technology or deeply unsettling flying takeaway system? The lads investigate.🍻 Expensive Pub HireWhen did booking a room above a pub start requiring a small business loan?📺 LegendsA new TV obsession enters the chat — reviewed with the usual level of highly questionable authority.🕵️ Richie’s Secret MissionDetails are limited. Speculation is not.🗳️ The Honour of VotingA surprisingly sincere discussion arrives… briefly… before things drift off course again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🚫 Richie’s Broken iPhoneA modern crisis. Panic, denial, and a new iOS🛒 Supermarket Delivery EtiquetteWhere do you stand? What do you do? And how loud can someone knock?🧱 Tiling CompaniesAre they all doomed?🏫 Parents’ EveningShort slots, big stakes, and have they got better?🎙️ Mildly Informed returns, with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner once again navigating everyday chaos with confidence and very little expertise.This week’s episode leans into modern inconveniences, awkward social interactions and the strange systems we all just accept.It’s relatable, mildly stressful, and exactly the kind of chat you didn’t know you needed.PLUS — over on Patreon, Chris unveils a major summer life hack. Potentially life-changing. Potentially nonsense.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week...🚗 Blackwall Tunnel FinesHow bad can it really be? Turns out… quite bad. Admin, confusion and accusations of immorality🍻 Outdoor DrinkingA national pastime the second the sun appears. Glorious!💅 Why Do Humans Have Fingernails?Useful tool or weird evolutionary leftover? The kind of question that probably didn’t need answering… but gets it anyway.🚇 Tube StrikesDisruption, debate and everyone suddenly becoming a transport expert.🎙️ Mildly Informed returns, with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner once again tackling life’s most important questions… and answering almost none of them.This week’s episode drifts from infrastructure frustration to pub garden philosophy, with a brief but committed detour into human biology.It’s another episode that goes exactly where it wants — and nowhere particularly useful.PLUS — over on Patreon, the lads get stuck into the football concept of “must win”. What does it actually mean? Is every game “must win”? And why does it always feel slightly dramatic?👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🍺 Why is Lidl Building a Pub?A sentence that raises more questions than it answers. Is this genius or has everyone lost the plot?👓 Why Do New Glasses Take So Long?You’ve already chosen them. You’ve paid. What’s actually happening behind the scenes?😂 The Best Kids’ JokesSimple, terrible, and somehow impossible not to laugh at.⛳ The Green Jacket at The MastersGolf tradition, quiet prestige, and a garment doing a lot of heavy lifting.🎙️ Mildly Informed returns, with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner once again tackling life’s most important questions… and answering almost none of them.This week’s episode is a proper mixed bag — retail confusion, everyday frustrations and a surprising amount of golf knowledge.It’s one of those episodes that jumps from topic to topic with zero warning — exactly how it should be.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Mildly Informed returns, with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner once again throwing around ideas, observations and inventions that probably shouldn’t exist.This week feels particularly experimental — both in terms of food and general life philosophy.Here’s where the chat goes:🍽️ British Tapas (Invented Live)What if tapas… but British? Small plates, big confusion, and at least one terrible idea.📊 Football NerdsA man has visited every football ground. Respect? Concern? A bit of both.📍 TractiveTracking your pet sounds sensible… until you actually think about it.💷 Tip WorkersWho deserves a tip, who doesn’t, and why does it always feel slightly awkward?It’s inventive, loosely structured and full of the kind of ideas that sound better the longer you talk about them.PLUS — over on Patreon, it’s a full-on Easter Egg review special. Rankings, revelations and at least one controversial take.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Mildly Informed returns, with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner once again bouncing between big topics, great TV and oddly specific social observations.It’s one of those episodes where the conversation starts in space and ends in a very British emotional cul-de-sac.This week, the chat includes:🌕 The Moon LandingsA small step for man, a giant leap for podcast chat. Still impressive? Still unbelievable? Still worth discussing. And where do they poop?📺 The PittHigh praise where it’s due — finally, something everyone can agree is actually good.🚓 The Return of a Classic British Cop ShowComfort viewing, familiar faces and the joy of a proper case-of-the-week format.🤝 The Science of Men Praising Each OtherWhy is it so hard? Why does it sound sarcastic? And why does everyone feel slightly uncomfortable?It’s space, screen time and social awkwardness — all loosely connected and confidently analysed.PLUS — over on Patreon, Chris shares his hangover cure. Is it science? Is it nonsense? There’s only one way to find out.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Mildly Informed goes on the road (sort of), as Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner record this episode from a hotel room at a wedding - and launch our first ever campaign!On this week’s agenda:🏨 Podcasting from a Hotel RoomSee how elite podcasters do a weekend away🏊 Duncan GoodhewA genuine legend gets the Mildly Informed treatment. LET'S MAKE THIS MAN SIR DUNC!🎀 Bow TiesStylish statement or formalwear panic button?It’s loose, it’s slightly sleep-deprived, and it’s exactly what you’d expect from two people recording a podcast instead of fully committing to a wedding.PLUS — the episode continues on Patreon, where Richie has some serious backtracking to do. No spoilers, but it’s worth it.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Mildly Informed is back: This week’s episode takes in architecture, PR nonsense and attempts at self-improvement…Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner once again chatting their way through culture, chaos and confectionery — with absolutely no plan and just enough opinion.On the conversational menu:🎬 A Listed Cinema in Milton KeynesA cultural landmark? A horrible relic? Either way, it gets reviewed.📰 Bad Press ReleasesWho are they for? Who is writing them? And why do they all sound slightly unhinged?🍬 Dolly MixtureA chaotic sweet selection that raises more questions than answers.🏃 New Fitness GoalsAmbition is high. Execution… pending.It’s a free-flowing episode full of mild confusion, strong snack opinions and the usual level of completely unqualified analysis.PLUS — over on Patreon, Chris recounts being attacked on his bike (again). At this point, it’s becoming a series.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Mildly Informed returns with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner, once again drifting through the week’s cultural discoveries, strange internet finds and the sort of conversations that start serious and end somewhere completely different.This episode takes an unexpectedly dark turn — before quickly becoming ridiculous again.On the agenda this week:📺 Northern Irish TV NoirThe lads dive into the growing wave of brilliant Northern Irish drama, including Say Nothing, Blue Lights, and Trespasses. Gritty storytelling, serious themes… and two mildly informed reviewers.⚖️ Prison SentencesHow long is too long? And how do people actually wrap their heads around huge sentences?🐕 Dog TreadmillsYes, they exist. And yes, Richie and Chris have thoughts.It’s a classic Mildly Informed episode: big topics, strange detours and plenty of enthusiastic but entirely unqualified analysis.PLUS — over on Patreon, the tone softens dramatically as the lads discuss spring and seedlings. Gardening advice may or may not occur.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Mildly Informed returns with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner, once again solving life’s smaller mysteries through loosely structured conversation and questionable personal anecdotes.This week the chat wanders through dogs, seasonal food politics and one deeply questionable evening out. As ever, strong opinions are formed quickly and supported by almost no research.In this episode:🐕 CruftsThe world’s most prestigious dog show… and possibly the most intense dog-related event ever broadcast on television.🍞 Hot Cross BunsAre they an adult-only food? The lads investigate the strange cultural status of Britain’s most seasonal baked good.🍷 A Weird Date NightA story that starts weird and becomes increasingly uncomfortable.🛒 Chris’ Terrible Food ShopAn all-time bad supermarket run that raises serious questions about planning, hunger and impulse purchasing.It’s another wandering, snack-adjacent conversation packed with everyday observations, mild outrage and the usual level of highly questionable expertise.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Mildly Informed returns, with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner settling in for another episode of enthusiastic chat, snack analysis and completely unqualified television criticism.This week’s conversation swings comfortably between food nostalgia and prestige TV — exactly the sort of topics that deserve strong opinions formed almost instantly.On the agenda (loosely):🍪 Cookies & Cola CaoA surprisingly passionate discussion about chocolate milk, international snacks and the drinks that defined childhood holidays.⚔️ A Knight of the Seven KingdomsHope, hype and cautious optimism as the Game of Thrones universe expands again.🌊 Under Salt MarshDark drama, coastal mystery and the eternal question: are we actually paying attention or just vibing with good television?It’s relaxed, snack-heavy, and occasionally insightful — the classic Mildly Informed blend.PLUS — over on Patreon, Richie and Chris dive into the lost art of IRL comments books. Public feedback, passive aggression and handwritten complaints make an unexpected comeback.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ This week on Mildly Informed, Absolute Radio star Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner are back doing what they do best — chatting absolute nonsense and accidentally forming opinions along the way.The conversation drifts (as it always does) from mildly awkward social situations to full cultural breakdowns, with several unexpected snack-based diversions.Expect chat about:🍽️ Solo DiningIs it peaceful self-care or does it feel like you’ve been stood up by society?🍫 American ChocolateWhy does it taste… like that? Scientific? Emotional? Slightly alarming?🍗 Deep Fried FoodA culinary triumph or a cry for help? Possibly both.📱 Richie’s Ongoing Pluribus ReviewIs it useful? Is it confusing? Has anyone fully explained it? Not today.This episode is loose, silly and packed with the kind of chat that feels like overhearing two mates loudly debating snacks in a pub.PLUS — over on Patreon, things escalate dramatically as Chris enters Richie into The Hunger Games. Strategy, betrayal and surprisingly detailed survival planning all included.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t train your dog, reduce the price of chocolate, or curate a museum… but will absolutely review all threeJoin Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they stumble through another week of domestic drama, cultural excursions and confectionery outrage. From canine chaos to Easter economics, nothing is safe from mild scrutinyThis week’s episode features:🐕 More Dog Trouble – lessons not learned, mistakes repeated🚨 Blue Lights – reviewed, discussed, and gently overanalysed🥚 The Cost of Mini Eggs – who’s paying these prices?🏛️ The Hunterian Museum – culture, cabinets and mild awe👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t get you an autograph, save you from gym class humiliation, or explain the meaning of life… but will absolutely talk about all three.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they move seamlessly from low-stakes cringe to genuinely big questions. It’s an episode that starts with professional idiots and ends somewhere uncomfortably reflective. John O'Leary 1955-2025. RIP.This week’s episode features:✍️ Autograph Hunters – harmless fans or exploiters?🏃 Gym Class Embarrassment – memories that refuse to fade🌌 The Meaning of Life – lightly discussed, conclusively unansweredPLUS – over on Patreon, Chris unloads about supporting bad sports teams. Loyalty, suffering and the long-term emotional damage.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t get you into a lido, identify an orca, or bring back proper football… but will happily reminisce about all three.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they wade through another week of nostalgia, niche wildlife knowledge and the creeping sense that things were somehow better “back then”. Mild insight only, as ever.This week’s episode features:🏊 Lidos – bracing, brilliant, or completely unhinged?🐋 White Gladys the Orca – internet icon or misunderstood menace?⚽ Old Football – slower, muddier, and allegedly superiorPLUS – over on Patreon, the lads take on a true classic: Pickled Onion Monster Munch. A flavour, a feeling, a very strong opinion.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t train your puppy, shut down dodgy pranks, or rename a storm… but will absolutely have opinions on all three.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they tackle another week of modern nonsense, canine temptation and meteorological branding. Expect mild insights, strong feelings, and no practical advice.This week’s episode features:🐶 New Puppies – unbearably cute, wildly disruptive🏪 Pet Shops – helpful or hellscape?😈 Pranks – poor Thomas Frank🌪️ Storm Goretti – a name, a mood, and a nationwide controversyPLUS – over on Patreon, the lads moan about Christmas sales. Too early, too loud, and somehow unavoidable.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that can’t predict the future, fix modern technology, or improve the sporting calendar… but will happily review the year anyway.In this episode, Richie Firth and Chris Skinner take stock of 2025 so far, casting their mildly informed eye over the things that have defined the year — from what we’re eating at lunchtime to the gadgets we’re apparently meant to care about.This week’s episode features:🥪 Lunch in 2025 – what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what we’re weirdly proud of🌡️ Meat Probes – still essential, still slightly unsettling🚗 Electric Cars – progress, prices, or pure pleasure?🏟️ Sport in 2025 – what’s working, what’s broken, and what everyone’s arguing aboutIt’s a reflective episode packed with strong opinions, weak evidence, and just enough insight to leave you Mildly Informed.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t fix your loft, improve your tram network, or hit the right note at karaoke… but will absolutely overanalyse all of them.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they tumble through another week of questionable decisions, domestic chaos and surprisingly strong feelings about dried fruit. Mild insight only. Let’s not pretend otherwise.This week’s episode features:🥭 Top 5 Dried Fruits – raisins? apricots? a place for a prune?🪜 Richie’s Loft Discovery – genuinely unbelievable🚊 Trams – do we love them? do we trust them? do they exist everywhere?🎤 Karaoke – the songs, the shame, the power ballads that should never remain privatePLUS – on Patreon, the boys delve into school concerts. Chaos, camcorders and kids singing wildly out of key.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t secure your home, restore Victorian Christmas traditions, or finish your loft conversion… but will absolutely talk about all of them.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner for another week of vague investigations into modern life, festive nostalgia and one man’s ongoing battle with his roof space. Expect mild confusion, gentle opinions and no real answers.This week’s episode features:📱 Pluribus – the best new TV show?🔔 Ring Doorbells – surveillance for your postman and your soul🎄 Dickensian Christmas – charming tradition or cold, muddy nightmare?🏠 Richie’s Loft – now includes train setsPLUS – on Patreon, Chris reviews his work-from-home lunches. Expect limp sandwiches, rogue leftovers and one surprisingly elite discovery.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t cure a hangover, shorten an inset day or tell you which Quality Street is best… but will absolutely debate it at length.This week, Chris Skinner arrives noticeably hungover and Richie Firth does what any good co-host would do — prods him with questions and refuses to let him off the hook. From school schedules to seasonal chocolate, it’s a week of highs, lows and mild regret.This week’s episode features:📅 School Inset Days – educational for teachers, chaos for parents🍾 Free Booze – delightful on the way in, devastating on the way out🍬 Quality Street – what’s elite, what’s filler, what must go📆 Advent Calendars – chocolate, cheese, Lego, whisky… has it gone too far?PLUS – on Patreon, Chris opens up about getting his kit off for the doctor. A story equally vulnerable and very funny.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You want a double entrendre? We'll give you one! Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they wander through another week of niche observations, life admin dilemmas and wildly unnecessary analysis. Mild insight: guaranteed. Expertise: not so much.This week’s episode features:🗡️ Weapons – why are we talking about them? good question🏏 Cricket – sport is happening 🧀 Cheeseballs – elite snack or Christmas novelty?🧍 Queues – the British art form no one asked for🌭 Vegan Hotdogs – progress? punishment? who can sayPLUS – over on Patreon, Richie and Chris go full synth as they discuss Kraftwerk: robots, rhythms and German efficiency.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that can’t bring back train tickets, fix the football schedule or tidy up your driveway… but will absolutely moan about all three.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dissect another week of questionable decisions, crumbling institutions and overly crunchy pavements. Mild insights guaranteed. Solutions very much not included.This week’s episode features:🎟️ The Death of Physical Tickets – trains, football, flights… everything’s on your phone now⚽ The International Break – a farce? absolutely🍁 What Do We Do With Fallen Leaves? – are they toxic?🍲 Chris’ New Hot Lunch Spot – a discovery he’s far too excited about🇬🇧 “Britain Is Broken” – Richie presents his evidence (there’s not a lot)PLUS – over on Patreon, the boys go fully wholesome as they talk dogs. Yes, dogs. Bad dogs.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t win you a football trophy, make your sandwiches, or help you serve in padel… but will definitely have a go at analysing all of it.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they once again pick apart life’s obsessions, awkward moments and unnecessary new hobbies. From computer screens to court surfaces, nothing is too small to overthink. And WHO DID CHRIS MEET??This week’s episode features:⚽ The New Football Manager – addictive, life-consuming, and somehow “educational”⭐ Meeting Your Heroes – Chris has an encounter he didn’t see coming🥪 Triple-Decker Peanut Butter Sandwiches – genius snack or total overkill?🎾 Richie’s Padel Debut – a new sport, a new obsession, and possibly new injuriesPLUS – over on Patreon, Chris opens up about his kids’ party anxiety. There’s cake, chaos and emotional damage.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t carve your pumpkin, light your bonfire, or manage your payday spending… but will absolutely have a chat about all three.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dive into another week of overthinking seasonal chaos and confectionery greatness. From spooky nights to spark-filled skies, it’s all up for debate — with only mild insight guaranteed.This week’s episode features:🎃 Halloween vs. Guy Fawkes – sweets or sparks? masks or matches? the ultimate British autumn showdown🦌 The Malteser Reindeer – festive perfection or overrated lump of malted mystery?💸 Pay Day Decisions – big spender or cautious calculator? how do you play it?PLUS – over on Patreon, Chris reviews Richie’s complete lack of response to his messages. Spoiler: it’s personal.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t recover stolen masterpieces, clean your ears, or find your lost keys… but will definitely talk about all three.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner for another week of unnecessary analysis and deeply average insight. From fine art to fine foam, nothing escapes their mildly curious minds.This week’s episode features:🎨 The Louvre Heist – daring theft or just a very French misunderstanding?👂 Microsuction of the Ear – oddly satisfying or disturbingly intimate?🧤 Losing Things – keys, wallets, dignity… why does it keep happening?🚗 Hand Car Washes – the unspoken awkwardness of standing there while someone else cleans your car.PLUS – over on Patreon, it’s a Chocolate Biscuit Special: vindication and sadness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t book your flights, whisper soothingly in your ear, or expose any celebrity traitors… but will certainly try.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dig into another week of mild revelations and questionable logic. From tech reviews to tan lines, it’s chaos as usual – all in the name of being Mildly Informed.This week’s episode features:📱 Richie’s New Travel App – will it actually make life easier, and should we sponsor them?🕵️ Celebrity Traitors – who’s bluffing, who’s farting, and why do we love it?🎧 ASMR – relaxing or ridiculously weird?🏖️ Chris’s Trip to Corfu – sun, snacks, and...wickets?!😂 Chris’s New Joke – a debut that may or may not landPLUS – over on Patreon, the lads discuss the mysterious world of ‘Pundit Shoes’.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t fix your finances, finish your bike ride, or redesign your Kit Kat… but will happily have a go at all of them.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they yet again turn everyday chaos into light analysis. From politics to confectionery (and the disasters in between), it’s another week of strong opinions, weak evidence, and mild insight.This week’s episode features:🍫 The Latest Kit Kat Version – innovation or unnecessary tampering with perfection?🏛️ The Party Conferences – the week democracy took a coffee break🚴 An Awful Bike Ride – Chris suffers for content🏦 Dealing with Bankrupt Businesses – the grim admin of financial collapseIt’s chocolate, conferences, chain grease and corporate grief – all adding up to another serving of Mildly Informed.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t scrub your oven, mix your salad, or pedal your bike… but will gladly waffle on about them.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they continue their mission to overanalyse life’s everyday highs, lows, and baked-on stains. From TV tourism to new condiments, they’ll leave you with just enough insight to be Mildly Informed.This week’s episode features:🧽 Cleaning the Oven – Richie’s surprisingly joyful domestic obsession🥗 Chris’s New Favourite Dressing – the recipe that’s changing his mealtimes⚽ Ted Lasso Tourism – Richie’s trip to Richmond in search of fictional football magic🚴 Chris’s Next Big Bike Ride – lycra, logistics, and looming hillsIt’s ovens, outfits, outings and oil-based dressings – all adding up to another episode of Mildly Informed.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t mow your pitch, fix your tuna tins, or run your supermarket radio… but will absolutely chat nonsense about them.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they once again trawl through the week’s curiosities, from the serious to the seriously trivial. Whether it’s turf, tinned fish, or Trump, they’ll leave you with just enough to feel Mildly Informed.This week’s episode features:⚽ Richie the Football Groundsman – Stripes aplenty!🐟 Tuna Tins – Chris has beef (or rather, fish) with the new design📻 Asda Radio – the secret soundtrack of the nation?🇺🇸 Trump Gets Pranked – when politics meets practical jokesPLUS – over on Patreon, Richie & Chris weigh in on Barack Obama’s appearance at The O2.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t host your state visit, train a monkey, or bake you a flapjack… but will definitely have opinions on all of it.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they take their trademark sideways look at the important, the trivial, and the downright chewy. From political pomp to primates, if it can be overthought, it’s going in.This week’s episode features:👑 The State Visit – ceremony, tradition, and slightly awkward handshakes🐒 Monkeys – drunk absolute chaos machines?🍪 Flapjacks – wholesome snack or burger level bad?📺 Alien Earth – is it great?📺 The Girlfriend – is it even better?It’s crowns, creatures, chewy oats and cosmic telly – all leaving you perfectly Mildly Informed.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t cook for your parents, end the tube strikes, or ink Richie’s arm… but will happily chat about all of it.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they once again dive headfirst into the everyday, the random, and the slightly overcooked. From browned meat to broadcast TV, no topic is safe from a mildly informed review.This week’s episode features:👨‍👩‍👦 Having Your Parents Over – stress, snacks, and what counts as tidy enough🥩 The Maillard Reaction – the science of browning, or just an excuse for crispy edges🚇 Tube Strikes in London – frustration, solidarity, or just an unexpected day off?📺 The Demise of Cooking TV Shows – why are they disappearing, and do we care?🎨 Richie’s Tattoo Debate – is it finally time for some ink?It’s parents, proteins, protests, programmes and (possible) permanent ink – all leaving you Mildly Informed.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t make your breakfast, slow your walk, or stop that stranger yelling in public… but might just help you laugh about all of it.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dig into life’s everyday rituals and occasional absurdities. Whether it’s the first meal of the day or the sound of someone bellowing across the street, no topic is too normal to get unnecessarily dissected.This week’s episode features:🥣 Breakfast – the most important meal, or the most overrated?🚶 Walking Speeds – slow walkers vs. speed demons, and why we all get it wrong👔 School Ties – pointless tradition or timeless symbol?🛋️ Solitude – underrated bliss or lonely nightmare?📢 Public Shouting – necessary volume or unnecessary drama?PLUS – over on Patreon, Richie & Chris get seriously (and suspiciously) deep on… vanilla ice cream.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t rescue you from a fire, fix your password, or dig up your old time capsule… but will at least chat about it for you.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformedJoin Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they once again overthink the things most people barely notice. From school runs to forgotten safewords (literally), if it can be reviewed, they’ll get mildly stuck into it.This week’s episode features:🚒 Fire Stations – heroic hubs or just places with surprisingly shiny floors?🎒 Back to School – excitement, dread, and the curse of new shoes📦 Time Capsules – charming nostalgia or buried rubbish?🔑 Passwords – why can’t we remember them, and why do we need so many?!📺 The TV Show Hostage – tense, dramatic, and definitely bingeableIt’s flames, forms, forgotten logins and questionable nostalgia – all adding up to another round of being just Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t get your word in the dictionary, weigh your pets accurately, or stop your kids from making up rules… but it will make you laugh about all of it.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they take another deep dive into life’s oddities — the everyday, the unnecessary, and the unexpectedly funny. From chocolate geometry to chaotic car games, they’ll review it all so you don’t have to.This week’s episode features:📖 New Words in the Dictionary – how do they get in there, and who decides what counts?🐕 Animal Weigh-Ins – vets, scales, and the chaos of wriggling pets🍫 Toblerones – peak chocolate or impractical triangle trap?🎲 Playing Name Games with Kids – wholesome fun or tactical nightmare?Chapters:00:00:01 Hi!00:04:59 Lawn review00:11:46 Toblerone review00:18:40 Break00:19:33 New Words reviewed00:26:09 Funny Names00:30:28 Animal weigh insIt’s words, weights, wedges and whingeing — all leaving you perfectly Mildly Informed.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t speed up your airport drop-off, shoo away pigeons, or stop you from making regrettable choices in public… but might help you laugh about them.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformedJoin Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they continue their mission to overanalyse life’s strangest, silliest and most uncomfortable moments. From awkward car parks to unexpected flapping, nothing is too trivial for a deep dive.This week’s episode features:🚗 Airport Drop-Offs – extortionate parking charges and the stress of goodbye honks🐦 Pigeons – pests, pets, or underappreciated urban survivors?🫣 Getting Naked in Public – liberating, horrifying, or just a logistical nightmare?It’s birds, barriers, and bare skin – with just enough insight to leave you Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t help you cook a steak perfectly, but might help you emotionally prepare for the Naked Gun reboot.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed - in the Patreon ep this week we review... HORSES!Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they once again dive headfirst into life’s strange mix of gadgets, gigs, and good (or questionable) intentions. Whether it’s a high-tech skewer or a low-strength pint, they’re here to give it far more attention than it probably deserves.This week’s episode features:🍖 Meat Probes – culinary precision or just an excuse to stab dinner?🎤 Ed Sheeran – talented everyman or musical monopoly?🍺 Alcohol-Free Beer – changing the world for lads-lads-lads?🎬 The New Naked Gun – a pre-review of a film that hasn’t come out yet. Bold.It’s lukewarm takes, meat thermometers and mid-strength opinions – all designed to keep you just Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t solve the cost of fuel or band reunions, but might help you complain about both more effectively.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformedJoin Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they continue their mission to overanalyse life’s smaller absurdities. Whether it's music nostalgia, fuel pump rage, or the slow death of football traditions, they’re here to discuss it — and mildly inform you in the process.This week’s episode features:🎤 The Oasis Tour – are we excited, emotional… or just a bit cynical?⛽ Inconsistent Petrol Prices – why is it £1.54 here and £1.89 over there?!📘 The Demise of Football Programmes – RIP glossy team sheets and dodgy manager introsIt’s music, moans and matchday memories — all just slightly more considered than necessary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t fix your bin day confusion, but might make you feel better about missing it.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they unpack life’s everyday nonsense — from confusing maps to breakfast nostalgia and the unstoppable chaos of school holidays. If it mildly annoys you, they’ll overthink it so you don’t have to.This week’s episode features:🗺️ The Flaws of Google Maps – why did they break it?🏫 School Holiday Scheduling – who decided six weeks of chaos was a good idea?🥣 Kellogg’s Selection Boxes – the breakfast buffet no one asked for but everyone secretly loves🗑️ The Bin Schedule – why is remembering when to put the bins out harder than your actual job?It’s mild rage, questionable cereal rankings and the sweet relief of knowing you’re not alone — all leaving you just the right amount of Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t fix your commute or your snack cravings, but might make you feel better about both.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they bravely wade through life’s small irritations, questionable food choices and disappointing sporting moments. If it can be reviewed, they’ll give it far too much thought – all so you can be just the right amount of informed.This week’s episode features:🚲 Lime Bikes – a good idea ruined by bad pedals, dead batteries and general chaos🥟 Coxinhas – the mighty Brazilian snack – crunchy? Comforting? Samba Snack?🎾 An Under Par Wimbledon – where’s the drama? Where’s the thrill? Where’s the strawberry budget going?It’s broken bikes, deep-fried joy (or not), and the world’s quietest tennis tantrums – all wrapped in conversation that keeps you Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t solve your problems, but might convince you not to jump the ticket barriers.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they pick apart life’s smallest dramas and biggest nonsense. From everyday crimes (sort of) to new gadgets nobody asked for, if it can be discussed, they’ll overthink it for your mild amusement.This week’s episode features:🚆 Fare Evasion – worth the thrill, or just asking for an awkward platform chase?🤖 Fighting Robots – metal mayhem or wholesome family fun?🎥 Documentaries – may contain poop.🃏 A New Card-Dealing Gadget – because shuffling by hand is so last centuryExpect half-truths, strong opinions and the occasional fact – just enough to keep you Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t fix your life, but might help you pick the best bits from a buffet.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dig into the gloriously random corners of everyday life – from the TV shows they binge, to the snacks they inhale, to the strange emails lurking in their inbox. No topic is too niche, no opinion too half-baked.This week’s episode features:🍢 Picky Bits – the ultimate meal or just snack chaos?🔍 Department Q – Scandi crime drama or reason to trust no one, ever?🎾 Wimbledon – tennis traditions, strawberries, and questionable grunting🚂 Post-Covid Train Journeys – the new etiquette of awkward eye contact🍇 Raspberries – delicious treat or tiny, expensive disappointments?It’s crime, courts and carriage seats – all wrapped up in just enough chat to keep you Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t change your life, but might make you question that third lunch course.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they enthusiastically overthink the unimportant, mildly analyse the ridiculous, and offer unsolicited opinions on whatever’s in their inbox, news feed, or fridge.This week’s episode features:🍳 Food Recipe Social Channels – soothing inspo or culinary insanity?🚁 Low Flying Helicopters – dramatic, suspicious, or just lost?🍽️ Big Lunches – a bold midday choice or an energy-zapping trap?🍫 Melted Chocolate – heaven, hell, or hand hazard?👻 Horror Movies – why does Richie now love watching them?It’s food, fear, and flying things – all covered with just enough insight to leave you Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.