Paul & Scott's Midlife Point

Paul is confused by an endlessly repeating public announcement in WH Smiths; Scott has proven that you actually can slip on a banana skin Plus: walking to help with mental well-being; accidentally going to the wrong toilet; and being burgled after seeing Gerry & The Pacemakers Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepointInstagram: @midlifepointEmail: [email protected]: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is boycotting several radio stations because of a particular advert; Scott doesn’t have his scraper to remove ice from his car’s windscreen, but luckily he does have his driving licence Plus: what does it take to become an award-winning podcast? Will Paul ever find a cap that fits his head? And why is removing ear hair so much fun? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepointInstagram: @midlifepointEmail: [email protected]: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint Music by The Garage Related linksJohn Barnes on Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Barnes Paul’s annoying adverts: We Buy Any Carhttps://youtu.be/Bme3e-fOn9U?si=3NvxbYVDNK-WpO3S Compare the Meerkathttps://youtu.be/WqFvxqufiJA?si=X3tcowShNrJ7JMRt Go Comparehttps://youtu.be/_Ykdtga3sxk?si=-6WzykNHJLJPvO5T Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul and Scott have just ordered a Burger King delivery from Just Eat and are aiming to have the podcast recorded before it arrives. Like supermarket shopping while hungry, this probably isn’t the ideal time to record a podcast, as all they can think about is food. Plus: Scott is planning vengeance on a seagull; pillows are turning yellow; and Paul hasn’t seen any Alfred Hitchcock films. Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepointInstagram: @midlifepointEmail: [email protected]: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is happy to just eat meat at a barbecue; Scott isn’t happy unless potato salad is also there as an option Plus: will the cinema slowly die out? Could buying reduced price food from a supermarket be considered a hobby? And how do you avoid stray cats in Thailand? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepointInstagram: @midlifepointEmail: [email protected]: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint Music by The Garage Related linksAlan Partridge’s World Cup 94 report from The Day Todayhttps://youtu.be/m7OxXKn70GM?si=eREYacCbMmker02C Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott is haunted by teenage memories of his mother constantly listening to the song ‘You’re Gorgeous’ by Babybird; Paul finds out something about his childhood that he probably would’ve preferred not to know at all Plus: how many versions of ourselves do we become throughout life? Why is Paul convinced he has someone else’s GCSE results? And is there a link between Scott being run over and someone trying to assassinate Donald Trump? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepointInstagram: @midlifepointEmail: [email protected]: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is turning passive aggressive to anyone who doesn’t say “thank you” when he holds a door open for them; Scott is hanging out in LA and Vegas and hoping to buy a hotdog at a baseball game Plus: hiccups…why?(Please note that while Scott has hiccups at the start of this episode, they go away within the first couple of minutes, and this particular episode is saved from being an absolute editing nightmare...) Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepointInstagram: @midlifepointEmail: [email protected]: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As always, Paul expects the worst from his next haematology appointment; Scott is at Heathrow Airport, ready to fly to America, but he's forgotten to do one very important thing… Plus: Scott’s eyesight has improved, but can it ever really match Paul’s? And when is the best time to call on Bob Marley? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepointInstagram:@midlifepointEmail:[email protected]: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul can’t work out the connection between his chronic leukaemia and reigniting an interest in wrestling; Scott needs to stop living vicariously through other people on YouTube Plus: how do we combat Sunday anxiety? Why are accents so fascinating? And should we complain if the hand dryer in a pub toilet is blowing out cold air? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepointInstagram: @midlifepointEmail: [email protected]: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint Music by The Garage Related linksA clip from Paul and Scott's old radio show, The Paul & Scott Experiencehttps://youtu.be/Yu_grprxmGw?si=4HPqTwQLxvn_iNZC The trailer for The Reckoning starring Steve Cooganhttps://youtu.be/Wud_ofC2rAI?si=rulJz_qv-fLNenbS 'Scary Interesting' channel on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ScaryInteresting/videosScott's YouTube channel 'Wandering Around', dedicated to his various travelshttps://youtube.com/@wanderingaround5299?si=sSS_BYEPt_YkmK2zPaul and Scott’s old band, Penny Racer's Last Journeywww.youtube.com/@prljuk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul thinks getting cosy of an evening might be better than a good night out these days; Scott is looking forward to Sunday when he can have a nice bubble bath and change the bed sheets Plus: can we recondition ourselves in the way we approach work? Are crowds of people more difficult to deal with since lockdown? And just where do ducks go at nighttime? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepointInstagram: @midlifepointEmail: [email protected]: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul would like to be at his own funeral before he dies; Scott has received his wife’s plans for her funeral way too far in advancePlus: are we too impatient with our microwaves? How many stamp collectors like to jump out of aeroplanes? And how good was your Channel 5 reception back in 1997? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepointInstagram: @midlifepointEmail: [email protected]: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is confident he won’t be drinking any alcopops again any time soon; Scott is nostalgic for buying out-of-date Battenburg from the market in Dunstable  Plus: at what point in the new year should we stop saying, “Happy New Year”? Why is Charlie Brooker’s ignorance something to be happy about? And what exactly is ‘Gooch Week’? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepointInstagram: @midlifepointEmail: [email protected]: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint Music by The GarageRelated linksCharlie Brooker on Would I Lie to You?https://youtu.be/Da8wQOCITw4?si=Asc-2xRRvqcwuFTl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To quote Noddy Holder: "It's Christmas!" Paul is at the stage of life where he's looking forward to watching Call the Midwife on Christmas Day; Scott's only Christmas joy seems to be a fleeting festive feeling in GreggsPlus: can you feel Christmassy in a hot country when you're used to the UK's cold weather during the festive period? Is a crap, thoughtless gift better than no gift at all? And how much should we be sharing on social media?Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepointInstagram: @midlifepointEmail: [email protected]: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint Music by The GarageRelated linksPaul's Christmas mixtapehttps://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnag7VyYT07Irxx1uFgexblK_ceRJYs5A&si=qAlYGG-1NMScdtvjA selection of Oliver Reed's greatest TV appearanceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo1OwY7de58&list=PLJvGnl-M6LH0TIjkGdQtuUtc4JP3L82kF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott is concerned about his health and goes to Devon to get away from it all. He takes a walk to a lovely rustic pub. It doesn’t go well.Plus: what does it mean when a rabbit turns vicious? And just how should we answer when someone we don’t know asks how we are?  Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepointInstagram: @midlifepoint To contact the show, email [email protected] To support the show and help us make more, visit buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott is forming spiritual connections with Uber drivers; Paul is happy to give them a 5-star rating even when they drive off with his dad only halfway in the car Plus: can Paul visit a Turkish barber even though he’s bald? And has Scott found out the real reason for daylight saving?    Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepointInstagram: @midlifepoint To contact the show, email [email protected] To support the show and help us make more, visit buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another taster of what's to come over the next few weeksFirst episode is out Friday 24th NovemberFacebookfacebook.com/midlifepointInstagram@[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A taster of our first episode to wet your appetiteFull episode coming 24th NovemberFacebookfacebook.com/midlifepointInstagram@[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First episode coming to you on 24th November… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.