Episodes
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Season 8 Begins: Weigh-Ins, Workouts & Getting Back on Track
Hiya Bodcasters, we're back! Season 8 of The Middle-aged Bodcast is officially underway, and Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano are back for another round of middle-aged adventures, questionable decisions and attempts at getting healthier. We kick things off with our first weigh-in of the season, and...
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The Middle-aged Bodcast: Season 8 Trailer
As the days are getting colder and the nights are getting longer, Season 8 of the Middle-aged Bodcast is here to warm up your winter. The Middle-aged Bodcast, getting older but having some laughs! New episodes from 27th October 2026.
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Repost: From Takeaways to real cooking
Hiya Bodcasters, weve got a couple more weeks before Season 8, Episode 1. So for this repost we're bringing you an episode where TA and I cooked using recipes from the Poppy O'Tool "Poppy Cooks" range. We'll be dropping the trailer for Season 8 next week. So please enjoy the repost and get ready...
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Repost: Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour
Hiya Bodcasters, we're still getting Season 8 ready for you. So this week we're bringing you another repost where we interviewed Stacey from Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour and talked podcasting, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a lot more. Cowabunga! Original episode description 🐢 It's Turtle…
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The Office at 25: Reopening the doors to Wernham Hogg
Twenty-five years ago, the doors of Wernham Hogg opened for the first time and introduced us to David Brent, Tim, Dawn, Gareth and one of the most painfully awkward workplaces in British television history. In this Bonus Bodcast, we're headed back to Slough to celebrate 25 years of The Office. We...
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Repost: Dan H from Gaming Views
Hi Bodcasters, we're still preparing to bring you Season 8, so this week we're taking you back to Season 5 when we were joined by Dan H from Gaming Views to talk about his weight loss journey. Original episode description Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano connect with Dan H from the Gaming Views…
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Transformers: The Movie at 40
Transformers: The Movie turns 40, which means Rich finally has the perfect excuse to dedicate an entire Bodcast to his favourite animated film of all time. For Rich, this is pure nostalgia. He first saw the film at the cinema with his dad back in 1986 and, 40 years later, they're heading back to...
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Repost: Griffin from Reboot Deboot
Hi Bodcasters, we're taking a break before Season 8 eight and so this week we're again taking you back to Season 4 where we were joined by Griffin from the Reboot Deboot podcast. Original episode description In this episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano welcome Griffin…
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Repost: Suzanne Casamento
Hi Bodcasters, we're taking a break before Season 8, so this week we're taking you back to Season 4 when we were joined by author Suzanne Casamento. Original episode description In this insightful guest episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. speak with author and energy healing...
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Paul Farmer, Age UK Chief Executive: Physical health, mental health & how to age better
This week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, we're joined by Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, for the Season 7 finale and the final chapter of our support for Age UK's Act Now, Age Better campaign. Paul joins us to talk about how the choices we make in midlife can help us stay healthier, more...
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Back on track: No-fly travel, Parkrun and pop culture
This week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, we're getting Back on Track and talking no-fly travel, Parkrun, pop culture and a general catch-up on what we've both been up to. The Shelanos have been travelling by train again, this time heading from Birmingham to Paris, down to the South of France and…
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Two Years of The Middle-aged Bodcast
This week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, we celebrate two years of the show. So, we're taking a look back at some of the highlights, favourite moments and most listened-to episodes from the past two years. We go season by season, from the early days of Bliss Revisited and working out how to actually...
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Shrinking Simmo: Losing 12 stone, finding running and starting again after 40
This week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. are joined by Mark, AKA Shrinking Simmo. At the start of 2025, Mark was around 25 stone and knew something had to change. Eighteen months later, he has lost 12 stone, rediscovered running, completed a half marathon and is preparing for the Great...
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Chris from Progress One Coaching: Fitness after 40, sustainable weight loss & keeping moving
The Bodcast is back with brand-new episodes as we kick off the second half of Season 7. This week, we're joined by Chris from Progress One Coaching. Chris is an online fitness coach, personal trainer and nutritionist who is refreshingly honest about fitness, food and the nonsense people often see...
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Repost: Radio, ring announcing & running: Cultaholic's Tom Campbell on getting fit at 40!
As our short mid-season break continues, we’re bringing back another episode from the Bodcast archives. This week, it’s our Season 4 chat with the brilliant Tom Campbell. You may know Tom from breakfast radio, Cultaholic Wrestling, or his work as a ring announcer, but this episode is really about...
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Repost: T.A. Shelano reads chapter one of "The Doctor's Hidden Patients"
Hi, Bodcasters, as we mentioned on social media this week, we're taking a short mid-season break. For the next couple of weeks we'll be bringing back some previous episodes before returning with brand-new episodes on 28 July. This episode features our very own T.A. Shelano reading the first…
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"Act Now, Age Better" with Age UK
The Middle-aged Bodcast is proud to support Age UK's "Act Now, Age Better" campaign. Age UK’s research found that nearly half of mid-lifers used to dread school PE lessons, with millions still feeling traumatised by PE or put off exercise and sport for life. So in this episode, we're looking back...
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Terminator 2 at 35: Judgment Day, Arnie impressions & AI anxiety
It's our 75th episode, and we're going back to 1991 for a look at one of the greatest sequels ever made, Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Rich and T.A. revisit the James Cameron classic 35 years on, from Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic T-800 to Robert Patrick's terrifying T-1000. The groundbreaking…
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Chris DT Gordon: Surviving Flesh-Eating Bacteria and choosing gratitude
In this episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, we are joined by inspirational speaker, author and survivor Chris DT Gordon. Chris shares the incredible story of how a small scratch on his hand led to sepsis, necrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating bacteria. Chris went through 15 surgeries,...
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Keeping Active in Midlife: Parkrun, Cooking and Summer Plans
In this episode of Season 7, we catch up on what we've been up to since completing our 12-mile charity walk in aid of Andy’s Man Club. T.A. talks about taking on his first Parkrun as we continue trying to stay active in midlife, while Rich gets back into cooking with a slow cooker spaghetti...
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Walking for Men's Mental Health: Our 12 mile challenge
In the first episode of Season 7, we look back on our 12-mile charity walk from Merry Hill to Birmingham city centre in aid of Andy's Man Club. From bacon sandwich temptations in the opening stages and unexpected roadside encouragement to aching feet, Whisper Gold-fuelled determination and a…
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The Middle-aged Bodcast - Season 7 Trailer
Season 7 is here and fresh off the back of our 12 mile charity walk for Andy's Man Club, we're backing Age UK's "Act Now, Age Better" campaign. This season will focus on ways of keeping active in mid-life, interspersed with the usual banter, laughs and special episodes. Season 7 promises to be a...
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Battersea, Bumblebee & Blisters Incoming
With our 12-mile charity walk now just days away, we're back for a bonus Bodcast full of nostalgia, chaos and middle-aged adventure. Rich shares the story of his trip to Battersea Power Station from the incredible lift experience and fascinating history tour to finally stepping inside the...
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Best Of The Bodcast: No Fly Travel
We're bringing you a 'Best Of' featuring clips from something we never expected to cover so in-depth on the Bodcast: No Fly Travel. It all started with a random article Rich read about Atomic Kitten's Liz McClarnon setting up an Instagram page, which ended up with Liz herself appearing on the...
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Repost: Caralyn Dreyer on Mental Health, Identity & Finding Strength in Recovery
Hi Bodcasters, we're still gearing up for the charity walk at the end of May and Season 7 starting in June. So, we're bringing you a couple of reposts before some bonus content. This week, we're revisiting our Season 4 chat with Caralyn Dreyer, talking mental health and rediscovering yourself....
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Repost: Fantasy, Wellness & Fairy Realms – with Joel & Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann
Hi Bodcasters, while we gear up for the charity walk and get everything lined up for Season 7 in June, we're keeping things ticking over with a few reposts and bonus Bodcasts. First up, we're going back to our chat with Joel and Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann. This episode covers independent...
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We've hit our target - Now it's time to walk the walk
It's the Season 6 finale and the 12 mile charity walk is just around the corner. We get into where we're at with training, including our first proper walk out to our starting point, testing out some routes and getting a feel for what the day is going to look like. We also talk a change to the...
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The 12 charity mile walk is getting real
With our 12 mile charity walk getting closer, we're back on the scales and properly getting into our walk training. It's been a bit up and down if we're honest, but we're starting to build some momentum and figure out what it’s actually going to take to get through it. We talk weight loss…
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Stephanie Waring: Hollyoaks, mental health & Breaking the Script
This week we're joined by Stephanie Waring, best known as Cindy Cunningham from Hollyoaks. We start off where you'd expect with a bit of Hollyoaks chat and Rich questioning his memory of the show: Cindy really did marry Tony twice! From there it turns into a much deeper conversation as Steph…
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Charity walk training & DIY disasters
We're back this week with a proper Rich and T.A. catch-up. Rich finally gets out for his first proper walk as we build towards our 12 mile charity fund raiser, while T.A. takes on some DIY, which ended up taking funnier twists and turns than a Carry On film. We're also back on the scales with...
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Breaking Bad, injury struggles & walk progress
We're back in the studio this week with plenty to catch up on. T.A. & Mrs. Shelano went to see The Battle, the story of Blur vs Oasis. Then, they were in London to see Bryan Cranston, star of Breaking Bad, live on stage in a special one night only talk hosted by Romesh Ranganathan. We're talking...
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Repost: Dave's story to mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
To mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in March, we are reposting our Season 3 chat with Dave, who shares his story. Original Episode Description In this episode, The Middle-aged Bodcast hosts a conversation with Dave, who shares his personal journey with prostate cancer. The discussion…
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Brian Hall: Men's Mental Health, Tech Addiction & Living Offline
This week we're joined by Brian Hall for a really honest chat about men's mental health, tech overload, and what happens when you try to switch off from it all. We talk about Brian's journey from working in tech to stepping away from the constant noise and learning to better understand his own...
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ABBA, Vikings & The Sopranos
In this episode we're back with another weigh-in update, although Rich may have slightly undone his progress with a weekend away in York. Rich talks about his trip to the historic city, including great food, the Jorvik Viking Centre, and surprisingly enjoying an ABBA tribute show, having not been...
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Nicola Bardon: Tis Yourself host on turning 40 & podcasting success
Nicola Bardon joins us to talk turning 40, independence, and building an award-winning podcast from scratch. Nicola is the host of Tis Yourself, a popular Irish interview podcast known for relaxed, honest conversations with actors, musicians and public figures. In 2022, she won Best New Podcast…
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Back on the Scales
Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano are back on the scales as the weigh-in makes a much requested return to the Middle-aged Bodcast. We talk honestly about emotional eating, winter indulgence and getting real about accountability. Rich talks a recent comedy gig he attended, with a random William...
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Twelve Miles, One Mission
In the first episode of Season 6, we sit down to look back at what 2025 taught us and how we're feeling heading into a new year. We talk honestly about winter blues, trying to stay motivated when it's cold and dark on the commute to and from work, and why reflecting on the good stuff matters more...
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The Middle-aged Bodcast: 2026 Trailer
It’s The Middle-aged Bodcast with Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano. It’s 2026 and the Bodcast is back: 3 seasons 10 episodes per season With extra bonus Bodcasts in between Honest discussions with great guests on a range of topics And all the usual Bodcast Banter The Middle-aged Bodcast Getting…
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Best Of The Bodcast: Mental Health
We're heading into the Bodcast archives once more to bring you a series of clips from previous guests who have spoken openly about mental health, vulnerability, and the realities of midlife. Featuring: Laura (Season 1, our first ever guest!) Mel from Men Against Mountains (Season 2) Alan Rose...
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Best Of The Bodcast: Physical Health
We're heading into the Bodcast archives to bring you a series of clips from previous guests who have spoken openly about physical health, lifestyle changes, and the realities of midlife. Featuring: Aimee P (Season 2) Dan H (Season 5) Joel & Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann (Season 4) Tom Campbell...
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Repost - Coffee Shop Frustrations and Real World Connections
Hi Bodcasters, we're still putting the finishing touches on Season 6 and so we're bringing you one more repost episode. In this episode, T.A. Shelano tells Rich about a trip to a well known coffee shop and the chaos that ensued when trying to order via an app when there is limited internet...
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Repost: Alan Rose - Independent author & men's mental health advocate
Hi Bodcasters, we're still working on Season 6 and so this week we have another repost for you, our chat with independent author Alan Rose about his writing and being a facilitator for Andy's Man Club. Original Episode Description: In this episode of The Middle-Aged Bodcast, hosts Raging Rich and...
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Repost: Tammy Lee - 7 Time Kickboxing World Champion
Hey Bodcasters, we're still busy preparing for Season 6, so we're bringing you another repost. Here's another chance to hear our interview with seven time Kickboxing World Champion, Tammy Lee. Original Episode Description: In this episode of the Middle-aged Bodcast, hosts Rage and Rich interview...
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Repost: Physical Media vs. Streaming
Hey Bodcasters, we're taking a short break to prepare for Season 6 and so we're bringing you some reposts of some of our favourite episodes. First up, Raging Rich's deep dive into Streaming vs Physical Media. Original Episode Description: In this episode, Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano discuss the...
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No Fly, No Regrets: A 2,500-Mile Train Journey (Season 5 Finale)
It's our Season 5 Finale, and we've gone full circle. In Season 4 Episode 1, we were joined by Liz McClarnon from Atomic Kitten, who opened our eyes to the idea of no-fly travel: slowing down, seeing more, and treating the journey as part of the holiday. This episode is the payoff. Inspired by…
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Home Alone at 35: Nostalgia, Chaos & Christmas Laughs - with Dan from Casting Views | The Middle-aged Bodcast Christmas Special
It's Christmas here at The Middle-aged Bodcast, and Raging Rich & T.A. Shelano are joined by returning favourite Dan P from Casting Views and Gaming Views for a festive deep-dive into one of the greatest Christmas films of all time: Home Alone. We unpack why Home Alone still hits 35 years later:...
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Sarah R. New: The Kangaroo Girl Who Broke the Internet
Author and horror writer Sarah R. New joins Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano for the final guest interview episode of Season 5 and her stories are unbelievable in the best possible way. From being confronted by a giant kangaroo named Graham, to being accidentally banned from the internet for...
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Repost: Is Die Hard a Christmas film? 2024 Christmas Special
We're off to see a showing of Die Hard at the cinema this evening, so in honour of this we're reposting our 2024 Christmas Special. Season 6 of the Middle-aged Bodcast continues to release new episodes every Tuesday throughout December! Get ready for tinsel, trivia, and the ultimate holiday…
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From Takeaways to Triumphs: Our Midlife Cooking Reset
In this warm, funny, and surprisingly practical cookery episode, Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano look back on a full year of cooking disasters, breakthroughs, and midlife kitchen confidence. Whether you're a midlife beginner cook, terrified of chopping veg or someone who still panics when the…
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Hypnosis, Calm & Common Sense: With Cindy from Hypno Wellness
In this calming and thought provoking conversation, Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano sit down with Cindy from Hypno Wellness to explore what hypnosis actually is, and what it definitely isn't. From soothing the inner critic to helping people quit smoking, Cindy breaks down the science, the...
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