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The Devil Wears PeladaEp 8 - Football Shirt Monopoly Board (Pt.1)There are so many different versions of Monopoly these days, you'd think they'd have made one where well-known football shirts appeared on each of the property spaces on the board. Anyone? Oh, just us then.Still, just imagine how great a Football Shirt Monopoly board would be, and spare a moment or two to consider which shirts would be on it. So many shirts to choose from, but so few spaces. Luckily, both you (our audience) and us have put our heads together to draw up a list of possible inclusions, and on this (part 1 of...2024-10-091h 12The Devil Wears PeladaEp 8 - Football Shirt Monopoly Board (Pt.1)There are so many different versions of Monopoly these days, you'd think they'd have made one where well-known football shirts appeared on each of the property spaces on the board. Anyone? Oh, just us then.Still, just imagine how great a Football Shirt Monopoly board would be, and spare a moment or two to consider which shirts would be on it. So many shirts to choose from, but so few spaces. Luckily, both you (our audience) and us have put our heads together to draw up a list of possible inclusions, and on this (part 1 of...2024-10-091h 12
Attic LifeFood and Drink Top 3sOur last episode might have been somewhat downbeat (for obvious reasons), but this time we're doing our best to put the smile back on your face. It's time for a subject that's deliberately lightweight and willfully nostalgic... You've guessed it: we're nominating our top 3 foods and drinks!Whether it's breakfast cereals, sandwich fillings, ice cream flavours or takeaways, we've gone on record to specify which are our favourites. As ever, there are more questions than answers... Exactly what is a default digestive? Does and omelette belong in a sandwich? And do you qualify for a state...2024-09-041h 52
The Devil Wears PeladaEp 7 - Premier League Kit Preview 2024-25Another domestic season is underway, so who better than us to give you a preview of what to expect of the new kits you'll be seeing in the Premier League? 'But wait,' we hear you cry - 'I haven't got time to hear about all those kits... Can't you cut the waffle and tell me only what I need to know?' Why sure! We're the masters of the micro review, so once again we're on hand to give you our thoughts about each kit in three words AND haiku!Yes, we'll be rattling through...2024-08-211h 21The Devil Wears PeladaEp 7 - Premier League Kit Preview 2024-25Another domestic season is underway, so who better than us to give you a preview of what to expect of the new kits you'll be seeing in the Premier League? 'But wait,' we hear you cry - 'I haven't got time to hear about all those kits... Can't you cut the waffle and tell me only what I need to know?' Why sure! We're the masters of the micro review, so once again we're on hand to give you our thoughts about each kit in three words AND haiku!Yes, we'll be rattling through...2024-08-211h 21
The Devil Wears PeladaEp 6 - Olympic KitsThe 2024 Paris Olympics are almost upon us (at least at time of recording), so what better than to look back at some of the most interesting kits from Olympic soccer tournament history?In this episode, Chris and Rich will be hand-picking some fine examples of kit design that deviated from the norm in the name of amateur excellence under those five interlocking rings. From unknown kit suppliers to questionable colouring, there's much to discuss - and that's after we briefly summarise our thoughts on the kits of Euro 2024.To get a visual cue...2024-07-241h 23The Devil Wears PeladaEp 6 - Olympic KitsThe 2024 Paris Olympics are almost upon us (at least at time of recording), so what better than to look back at some of the most interesting kits from Olympic soccer tournament history?In this episode, Chris and Rich will be hand-picking some fine examples of kit design that deviated from the norm in the name of amateur excellence under those five interlocking rings. From unknown kit suppliers to questionable colouring, there's much to discuss - and that's after we briefly summarise our thoughts on the kits of Euro 2024.To get a visual cue...2024-07-241h 23
Attic LifeDeathBenjamin Franklin once said "nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." Annoyingly, even after 235 years, he's just as right as he ever was, and this episode of Attic Life looks at the inevitable certainty of death.Specifically we're looking at the effect that the death of a loved one has on us, and the emotions we feel when that happens. Perhaps surprisingly, amidst the despair and confusion, a little humour can arise, and we allow ourselves the opportunity to smile at the improbability of black humour and why it happens.2024-06-281h 12
The Devil Wears PeladaEp 5 - FA Cup Final Kits of the 1990sIt's FA Cup Final week and we really should be getting excited about the greatest game in the English football calendar, but it's ANOTHER Manchester derby, so we're allowed not to be.Far better, we think, to consider the FA Cup Finals of the past, and particularly the kits that were worn in them. That's why we've plumped for the 1990s - a decade that provides us with plenty to talk about where the Wembley showpiece is concerned. So sit back, listen in and here what we've got to say about everything from...2024-05-221h 19The Devil Wears PeladaEp 5 - FA Cup Final Kits of the 1990sIt's FA Cup Final week and we really should be getting excited about the greatest game in the English football calendar, but it's ANOTHER Manchester derby, so we're allowed not to be.Far better, we think, to consider the FA Cup Finals of the past, and particularly the kits that were worn in them. That's why we've plumped for the 1990s - a decade that provides us with plenty to talk about where the Wembley showpiece is concerned. So sit back, listen in and here what we've got to say about everything from...2024-05-221h 19
The Devil Wears PeladaEp 4 - National Team Kit Reviews in Three WordsIn our attempt to review as many kits as possible in a single podcast episode, we've resorted to a plan that we think might work: using only three words to summarise each kit.Are we crazy? Foolish? Just plain desperate to innovate? The answer to all three is probably 'yes', but either way, we give you our snappy views of all the new national team kit releases from the past few weeks, along with some random haiku thrown in for free.There's also our take on the England kit controversy, and what the...2024-04-171h 19The Devil Wears PeladaEp 4 - National Team Kit Reviews in Three WordsIn our attempt to review as many kits as possible in a single podcast episode, we've resorted to a plan that we think might work: using only three words to summarise each kit.Are we crazy? Foolish? Just plain desperate to innovate? The answer to all three is probably 'yes', but either way, we give you our snappy views of all the new national team kit releases from the past few weeks, along with some random haiku thrown in for free.There's also our take on the England kit controversy, and what the...2024-04-171h 19
The Devil Wears PeladaEp 3 - Forgotten Mediocrity (1999-2000)As the years roll by, many football kits are forgotten about because they're just plain mediocre. Well not on this podcast! We're the sort of people that celebrate mediocrity because, you see, mediocrity doesn't necessarily mean 'terrible.' Usually it does, but not always...Anyway, to sharpen our focus, we've decided to go back to the 1999-2000 Premier League season to pick out our most forgotten examples of kit mediocrity, with an additional casual glance at Euro 2000. There's also kit news and feedback from our previous episode. What are you waiting for... Tuck in, kit lovers!2024-03-201h 25The Devil Wears PeladaEp 3 - Forgotten Mediocrity (1999-2000)As the years roll by, many football kits are forgotten about because they're just plain mediocre. Well not on this podcast! We're the sort of people that celebrate mediocrity because, you see, mediocrity doesn't necessarily mean 'terrible.' Usually it does, but not always...Anyway, to sharpen our focus, we've decided to go back to the 1999-2000 Premier League season to pick out our most forgotten examples of kit mediocrity, with an additional casual glance at Euro 2000. There's also kit news and feedback from our previous episode. What are you waiting for... Tuck in, kit lovers!2024-03-201h 25
The Devil Wears PeladaEp 2 - The Kits of World Cup '82We've reviewed the kits from many major tournaments and competitions down the years, but never the 1982 World Cup. In this episode, we aim to put that right as we pick out the best from FIFA's 12th quadrennial outing.There's also a big stack of news featuring teams wanting to change their kit, change their logo and, in one particular case, change the concept of a singular fourth kit. It all gets a bit meta, but luckily there's always the subject of childhood toys to fall back on. And crisps.We love reading out...2024-02-131h 18The Devil Wears PeladaEp 2 - The Kits of World Cup '82We've reviewed the kits from many major tournaments and competitions down the years, but never the 1982 World Cup. In this episode, we aim to put that right as we pick out the best from FIFA's 12th quadrennial outing.There's also a big stack of news featuring teams wanting to change their kit, change their logo and, in one particular case, change the concept of a singular fourth kit. It all gets a bit meta, but luckily there's always the subject of childhood toys to fall back on. And crisps.We love reading out...2024-02-131h 18
The Devil Wears PeladaEp 1 - The Ten(-ish) CommandmentsChris and Rich create an almost biblical set of commandments that every football kit fan should live by. Long socks? Too long. Fussy necklines? Never. Non-football logos on football shirts? No, thank you.These and other such ideals are presented for your consideration and delight in the first episode of the football kit podcast that speaks the TRUTH. *Give us your comments or feedback at twitter.com/devilkitpod, and we'll do our best to give you a name-check on a future episode.(* Most of the time.)Music...2024-01-171h 16The Devil Wears PeladaEp 1 - The Ten(-ish) CommandmentsChris and Rich create an almost biblical set of commandments that every football kit fan should live by. Long socks? Too long. Fussy necklines? Never. Non-football logos on football shirts? No, thank you.These and other such ideals are presented for your consideration and delight in the first episode of the football kit podcast that speaks the TRUTH. *Give us your comments or feedback at twitter.com/devilkitpod, and we'll do our best to give you a name-check on a future episode.(* Most of the time.)Music...2024-01-171h 16
The Kitbliss PodcastGoodbye to you all...After four years and fifty episodes of different kinds, The Kitbliss Podcast has finally reached the end of the line. We've almost run out of words on the subject of football design, but we're taking this one last opportunity to give you the benefit of our wisdom. You lucky people...
It's the return of the classic line-up with Chris Oakley being joined by Jay (from DesignFootball.com), John Devlin and Rich Johnson for the first time in two years! Together, they look at some of the topics that continue to get everyone talking and generally getting under everyone's s...2022-09-101h 37
Attic LifeAttic Life: Episode 15 - Easter and Recent TVWho said it would be another 18 months before the next episode?Yes, we're back again with more chat about life and stuff, and today sees us start off with a chat about Easter holidays... except we soon drift into the topic of Christmas TV schedules in the UK which is about as irrelevant as it gets.Never mind, it gives us a perfect segway into our main topic which is 'Things we've recently watched on TV.' Chris has three programmes to discuss that all have a nostalgic air about them, but very much in...2022-04-2100 min
Attic LifeEaster and Recent TVWho said it would be another 18 months before the next episode?Yes, we're back again with more chat about life and stuff, and today sees us start off with a chat about Easter holidays... except we soon drift into the topic of Christmas TV schedules in the UK which is about as irrelevant as it gets.Never mind, it gives us a perfect segway into our main topic which is 'Things we've recently watched on TV.' Chris has three programmes to discuss that all have a nostalgic air about them, but very...2022-04-211h 27
The Kitbliss PodcastStripes!It's often been noted on The Kitbliss Podcast that certain teams in England and Wales can't help but turn their backs on tradition. Take those clubs that usually wear striped home shirts. Why do some of them switch to a plain shirt every few years, or wear a diagonal sash or something completely different? In this episode, Rich Johnson joins Chris Oakley to look at those teams who can't resist an occasional change, looking at the best striped shirts and the most interesting 'break with tradition' shirts.
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Attic LifeBirthdays, Soup and Argos CataloguesWe're back! Again! Only 18 months since the last one and this time there's no mention of Coronavirus... OK, so there might be a mention of it, but only a little one.This time, as it was Rich's birthday when we recorded it, we talk about birthdays past and present, going out for dinner, Berni Inns, Chicken Kievs and all manner of 80s culinary delights.This causes an offshoot discussion on our favourite types of soup and just what is raw jelly?Finally, the whole pod is rounded off by about 20...2022-03-081h 27Attic LifeAttic Life: Episode 14 - Birthdays, Soup & Argos CataloguesWe're back! Again! Only 18 months since the last one and this time there's no mention of Coronavirus... OK, so there might be a mention of it, but only a little one.This time, as it was Rich's birthday when we recorded it, we talk about birthdays past and present, going out for dinner, Berni Inns, Chicken Kievs and all manner of 80s culinary delights.This causes an offshoot discussion on our favourite types of soup and just what is raw jelly?Finally, the whole pod is rounded off by about 20 minutes...2022-03-0800 min
The Kitbliss PodcastChange One Thing...How often have you ever thought a football shirt would be much better if one thing about it was different? Here on The Kitbliss Podcast, we're thinking that all the time (don't judge us). To see if our instincts are right, we decided to put our theory to the test...
We've taken some examples of great and not-so-great football shirt designs and tried to improve them by suggesting one simple change. It might sound easy, but it turns out some shirts are seemingly unimprovable - even those that are regularly voted among the worst ever made.
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Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 118 - Aaron Pauley (Of Mice & Men / Jamie's Elsewhere)Timeless. Of Mice & Men vocalist, bassist and now producer, Aaron Pauley, is our guest on Episode 118 of Sappenin' Podcast! Celebrate the release of their new EP, as we dive into tales from the bands storybook career and how they're changing the game from a music distribution standpoint. Experience insights into their evolution, using 2021 as a whole year of new music, signing to SharpTone Records, producing all this material, learning from the biggest rock producers, his side project Jamie's Elsewhere, dealing with friends who thinks he's rich, eating candy for breakfast, an amazing Dave Grohl story and a very deep...2021-02-261h 12
Attic LifeCoronavirus (again)Sorry... The previous episode of Attic Life returned after a four-month break, and this one's back after a five-month break. What can we say... we've been busy, we've been distracted by Covid-19 stuff and we've got a note from our Mum. Hope that's OK.Contrary to what you might think, we hadn't forgotten all about you and we hadn't gone for good. We're back in remarkably good health (considering) and ready once again to talk about the stuff that's been going on in our recent lives. The trouble is, we're talking about the Coronavirus once again.2020-08-201h 27Attic LifeAttic Life: Episode 13 - Coronavirus (again)Sorry... The previous episode of Attic Life returned after a four-month break, and this one's back after a five-month break. What can we say... we've been busy, we've been distracted by Covid-19 stuff and we've got a note from our Mum. Hope that's OK.Contrary to what you might think, we hadn't forgotten all about you and we hadn't gone for good. We're back in remarkably good health (considering) and ready once again to talk about the stuff that's been going on in our recent lives. The trouble is, we're talking about the Coronavirus once...2020-08-2000 min
The Kitbliss PodcastThe A-Z of Weird & Wonderful Football ShirtsAs previewed in Kitbliss Podcast Extra 3, we turn our attention towards Rich Johnson's new book, The A-Z of Weird & Wonderful Football Shirts and discover what it takes to turn a shirt collection of 700 or more into 200 pages of superb content.2020-04-202h 16
Attic LifeCoronavirusAfter a four-month break, we're back with our first podcast of 2020, and what a time to return. Predictably enough, we're talking about the coronavirus and giving you our take on how it's affecting our lives, our work and our minds.But it's not as depressing and arduous to listen to as you might think. During the course of this episode, we discover which emergency level requires all citizens to listen to Mark King-inspired popular jazz funk, what the police will do if they discover you having a barbecue during the lockdown, and what happens when the...2020-03-301h 50Attic LifeAttic Life: Episode 12 - Coronavirus
After a four-month break, we're back with our first podcast of 2020, and what a time to return. Predictably enough, we're talking about the coronavirus and giving you our take on how it's affecting our lives, our work and our minds.
But it's not as depressing and arduous to listen to as you might think. During the course of this episode, we discover which emergency level requires all citizens to listen to Mark King-inspired popular jazz funk, what the police will do if they discover you having a barbecue during the lockdown, and what happens when the fitness app...2020-03-3000 min
The Kitbliss PodcastArgentina Kit HistoryRich Johnson is the special guest for a look back at the best of Argentina's kits from the last 50 years or so. If you've ever heard Rich talking about football in the past, you'll know that he's a big fan of the 1986 World Cup, but will Argentina's kits from that momentous tournament rank among his favourites?2019-12-031h 12Attic LifeAttic Life: Episode 11 - You Had One Job...
Ever wondered how someone got the job they're currently doing? Ever wondered how they got their job when they're so inept at it? Ever wondered whether you'd be better at doing someone's job than they are? Ever wondered... sorry. We'll stop there, but you get the point.
On this episode, Chris and Jay stop to ponder why so many people around us are doing the job's they've got, but not doing them particularly well. Even more irksome than that, they're often getting paid more than we are, too.
So what can be done about it? Should...2019-11-2500 min
Attic LifeYou Had One Job...Ever wondered how someone got the job they're currently doing? Ever wondered how they got their job when they're so inept at it? Ever wondered whether you'd be better at doing someone's job than they are? Ever wondered... sorry. We'll stop there, but you get the point.On this episode, Chris and Jay stop to ponder why so many people around us are doing the job's they've got, but not doing them particularly well. Even more irksome than that, they're often getting paid more than we are, too.So what can be done...2019-11-251h 16Attic LifeAttic Life: Episode 10 - Nostalgia for Nostalgia's Sake
Rich Johnson returns to Attic Life with tales of new employment, brutalist architecture and intense dislike of gardening. Well no-one's perfect...
Luckily this is just a prelude to the main topic on this podcast which is 'nostalgia.' What is it that makes us nostalgic, can it always be refined to happy memories alone, and can you have too much nostalgia?
All these questions and more are answered, plus we discover the worst Kurt Cobain impersonator (on paper, at least), the hidden pleasures gained from watching The Professionals and the Proustian rush of seeking out some...2019-10-1400 min
Attic LifeNostalgia For Nostalgia's SakeRich Johnson returns to Attic Life with tales of new employment, brutalist architecture and intense dislike of gardening. Well no-one's perfect...Luckily this is just a prelude to the main topic on this podcast which is 'nostalgia.' What is it that makes us nostalgic, can it always be refined to happy memories alone, and can you have too much nostalgia?All these questions and more are answered, plus we discover the worst Kurt Cobain impersonator (on paper, at least), the hidden pleasures gained from watching The Professionals, and the Proustian rush of...2019-10-141h 23
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 46 - Stand Atlantic (Bonnie Fraser & Miki Rich)Coffee at Midnight. Australian pop-punk superstars Stand Atlantic are our guests on Episode 46 of Sappenin' Podcast! Bonnie and Miki take time out to provide us a hilarious conversation, ending is tears and laughing fits. Hear them open up on the bands international growth, debut album Skinny Dipping, pressure of a follow up, new single Hate Me (Sometimes), broken ribs, eating chocolate cake for breakfast, funny accents, wanting to start lo start a love rivalry with other bands, Taking Back Sunday reaction to their cover, working with Hannah Greenwood from Creeper, the constant struggles of living on the road, real...2019-10-1151 minAttic LifeAttic Life: Episode 9 - Dirt under the fingernails
Never let it be said that we never cover a wide range of topics on the Attic Life podcast. In this episode, Chris and Jay talk about stress, work, gardening, the onset of middle age, mortality and guitar building. Show us a podcast that can promise you an agenda like that, and we'll show you two men looking for a new audio project to embark upon.
During this parade of personal memories and innermost thoughts, Chris persuades Jay to get an allotment, Jay assures Chris that people aren't talking behind his back about his sickness record at work...2019-09-0800 min
Attic LifeDirt Under The FingernailsNever let it be said that we never cover a wide range of topics on the Attic Life podcast. In this episode, Chris and Jay talk about stress, work, gardening, the onset of middle age, mortality and guitar building. Show us a podcast that can promise you an agenda like that, and we'll show you two men looking for a new audio project to embark upon.During this parade of personal memories and innermost thoughts, Chris persuades Jay to get an allotment, Jay assures Chris that people aren't talking behind his back about his sickness record...2019-09-081h 11
The Kitbliss PodcastTrue Colours BaggsyYes, folks, it's the game that's sweeping the planet * and in this episode, we're playing it! The game in question is True Colours Baggsy and you're invited to play along at home, especially if you have a copy of John Devlin's acclaimed book, True Colours (volume 1). Joining Chris Oakley for this nostalgia-filled episode of fun and frivolity are Jay from DesignFootball.com and Rich Johnson. Together, they pick the kits they'd like to own from several randomly-chosen pages of John's book - and you're invited to do so too! (* Utterly unjustifiable statement)2019-08-241h 13
Attic LifeNew Tech WoesIn this episode, Chris and Rich consider the impact that new technology is having on our lives. Marvellous though it is to be able to pre-pay and pre-order your daily coffee, does it really matter when the shop assistant doesn't know what an app is?Not only that, but will new technology make us more reliant on automated efficiency, and should more testing be done on the tech systems we use before they're unleashed on an unprepared public?As if that wasn't enough, Rich provides an update on his job situation, Dion Dublin's...2019-08-141h 15Attic LifeAttic Life: Episode 8 - New Tech woes
In this episode, Chris and Rich consider the impact that new technology is having on our lives. Marvellous though it is to be able to pre-pay and pre-order your daily coffee, does it really matter when the shop assistant doesn't know what an app is?
Not only that, but will new technology make us more reliant on automated efficiency, and should more testing be done on the tech systems we use before they're unleashed on an unprepared public?
As if that wasn't enough, Rich provides an update on his job situation, Dion Dublin's ability to sell...2019-08-1400 minAttic LifeAttic Life: Episode 7 - Such is life
John Devlin joins the Attic Life gang for episode 7, but unfortunately for him we didn't end up talking about poor customer service and entering competitions again. This time around, things got a bit heavy as we talked about work - specifically what happens when you're suddenly out of work.
That's the fate that now awaits one of us, and the whole sorry affair is discussed in great detail in this episode. But if you're thinking this is going to be a relentlessly downbeat podcast, fear not as Rich has thought of a wonderful way to generate some personal...2019-07-1000 min
Attic LifeSuch Is LifeJohn Devlin joins the Attic Life gang for episode 7, but unfortunately for him we didn't end up talking about poor customer service and entering competitions again. This time around, things got a bit heavy as we talked about work - specifically what happens when you're suddenly out of work.That's the fate that now awaits one of us, and the whole sorry affair is discussed in great detail in this episode. But if you're thinking this is going to be a relentlessly downbeat podcast, fear not as Rich has thought of a wonderful way to generate so...2019-07-101h 18Attic LifeAttic Life: Episode 6 - Points of Ingress
Three years is quite long enough to have a break between podcast episodes, wouldn't you say?
Yes, Attic Life is back - rebooted, simplified and now with added guests! For episode 6, we've roped in our old friend Jay from DesignFootball.com, but if you're not into football, fear not. This is Attic Life, the podcast where football barely gets a look in.
That's because we have weightier matters to discuss. For instance, what makes a great musical cover version? Why does cluster fly terminology make for a great album title...2019-06-0300 min
Attic LifePoints of IngressThree years is quite long enough to have a break between podcast episodes, wouldn't you say?Yes, Attic Life is back - rebooted, simplified and now with added guests! For episode 6, we've roped in our old friend Jay from DesignFootball.com, but if you're not into football, fear not. This is Attic Life, the podcast where football barely gets a look in.That's because we have weightier matters to discuss. For instance, what makes a great musical cover version? Why does cluster fly terminology make for a great album title? And is it poss...2019-06-031h 05
Betamax Video ClubBlade RunnerLOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 2019
This is the final cut of Blade Runner, Betamax style. At the second attempt, here it is. I hadn't seen any version of Blade Runner until last year. We discuss the various cuts of the film and how wildly different they are, along with the recent sequel.
My guest is Richard Johnson of The Football Attic, returning for the first time since episode one, for another 80s film that's not set in the 80s.
Apologies if my voice gets a bit croaky, I was full of cold.
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The Kitbliss PodcastWorld Cup 2018 - Adidas v NikeChris Oakley and Rich Johnson look ahead to the 2018 World Cup and assess whose kits will be best out of Adidas or Nike. Will the nostalgia-based designs of Adidas win the hearts and minds of football fans, or will Nike grab the headlines with kits as eye-catching as those they've made for Nigeria?2018-04-1053 min
The Football AtticThe Football Attic Kit Podcast 12 - National League 2016-17Happy New Year, kit lovers everywhere!
Welcome to another 12-month period of adulation, criticism and analysis of the best kits the world has to offer, courtesy of your hosts, Chris Oakley and Rich Johnson.
To start the year off as we mean to go on, we bring you a new episode which this time features a Kit Collection discussion where we pick our favourite three home and away kits from the National League 2016-17. Yes, it's non-league fun all the way, not least because our Kit Off poll this week also takes its cue from tier 5 of football in England...2017-01-1500 minAttic LifeAttic Life: Episode 5 - Parenting and Swearing
Parenting and Swearing - two things that go together like... parenting and swearing.
These are the two subjects discussed in our latest Attic Life podcast which, you should be warned, contains one or two swear words. Apologies in advance for that, but, well... f**k you.
Just joking, of course. We begin by expressing our thoughts on what it's like to be a parent, whether it's better to have kids when you're older or younger, and whether there's really anything you can do to be a better parent before the reality of it all sets in.2016-05-1000 min
Attic LifeParenting and SwearingParenting and Swearing - two things that go together like... parenting and swearing.These are the two subjects discussed in our latest Attic Life podcast which, you should be warned, contains one or two swear words. Apologies in advance for that, but, well... f**k you.Just joking, of course. We begin by expressing our thoughts on what it's like to be a parent, whether it's better to have kids when you're older or younger, and whether there's really anything you can do to be a better parent before the reality of it...2016-05-101h 04
Attic LifeExtra 4: Children's TV ProgrammesOur fourth and last Extra episode sees us looking at Children's TV programmes... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-04-2639 min
Attic LifeGambling and BritainOn the latest Attic Life pod, Chris discusses gambling. Who among us doesn't buy the odd Lotto ticket or has a flutter on the Grand National every once in a while?Gambling is everywhere, but how much we're affected by it or are influenced by it depends on who you are and your personal circumstances. Attic Life looks at gambling and wonders whether more needs to be done to protect the vulnerable from the lure of enormous riches...And speaking of riches, Rich is on hand to talk about Britain. And England. Hell, le...2016-04-251h 01Attic LifeAttic Life: Episode 4 - Gambling and Britain
On the latest Attic Life pod, Chris discusses gambling. Who among us doesn't buy the odd Lotto ticket or has a flutter on the Grand National every once in a while?
Gambling is everywhere, but how much we're affected by it or are influenced by it depends on who you are and your personal circumstances. Attic Life looks at gambling and wonders whether more needs to be done to protect the vulnerable from the lure of enormous riches...
And speaking of riches, Rich is on hand to talk about Britain. And England. Hell, let's...2016-04-2500 min
Attic LifeExtra 3: Board GamesOur third Extra episodes sees us looking into the nostalgic world of board games... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-04-1343 minAttic LifeAttic Life: Episode 3 - Shopping and Getting Older
It was Benjamin Franklin who once said "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes" but to those you can also add 'shopping' and 'getting older.'
As luck would have it, those are the exact two subjects that are discussed on episode 3 of Attic Life ('death' and 'taxes' coming up on a future podcast, no doubt...)
During this edition, Chris talks about how our regular trips to the corner shop have transformed into a pilgrimage to the out-of-town meccas of Tesco, Sainsburys et al. But how much...2016-04-1200 min
Attic LifeShopping and Getting OlderIt was Benjamin Franklin who once said "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes" but to those you can also add 'shopping' and 'getting older.'As luck would have it, those are the exact two subjects that are discussed on episode 3 of Attic Life ('death' and 'taxes' coming up on a future podcast, no doubt...)During this edition, Chris talks about how our regular trips to the corner shop have transformed into a pilgrimage to the out-of-town meccas of Tesco, Sainsburys et al. But how mu...2016-04-121h 17
Attic LifeExtra 2: TV advertsTime for another bonus episode, and this time we're talking about TV adverts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-03-2833 minAttic LifeAttic Life: Episode 2 - Work and Pet Hates
Why do we work? Why do many of us do jobs that are boring and unfulfilling? And are we destined for a life of drudgery where the only incentive for working is a measly pay packet once a month?
These are some of the questions Chris puts forward during episode 2 of Attic Life.
Rich is also keen to share his views on some of his 'Pet Hates', and among them are people that bite their nails, people that fail to get the hang of simple punctuation and people that eat with their mouth open. Let's face...2016-03-2700 min
Attic LifeWork and Pet HatesWhy do we work? Why do many of us do jobs that are boring and unfulfilling? And are we destined for a life of drudgery where the only incentive for working is a measly pay packet once a month?These are some of the questions Chris puts forward during episode 2 of Attic Life.Rich is also keen to share his views on some of his 'Pet Hates', and among them are people that bite their nails, people that fail to get the hang of simple punctuation and people that eat with their mouth...2016-03-271h 06Attic LifeAttic Life EXTRA - Podcast 1We hope you liked our first podcast about Memorable Events and Social Media, and if you did, you're in luck.
We've also uploaded the first of our 'Extra' podcasts which focus on nostalgia topics of all kinds. The first one is all about crisps, and covers everything from potato pigs to Supa Crunchies. Enjoy!Download:Attic Life Extra - Episode 1: Crisps2016-03-1700 min
Attic LifeExtra 1: CrispsWe hope you liked our first podcast about Memorable Events and Social Media, and if you did, you're in luck.We've also uploaded the first of our 'Extra' podcasts which focus on nostalgia topics of all kinds. The first one is all about crisps, and covers everything from potato pigs to Supa Crunchies.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-03-1721 minAttic LifeAttic Life: Episode 1 - Memorable Events and Social Media
Yes, it's finally arrived - the first episode of the podcast that twenty years from now iTunes will refer to as 'No longer available for download'...
Fresh from their surprising semi-success with The Football Attic, Chris Oakley and Rich Johnson return to talk about life, and on this occasion specifically, 'Memorable Events' and 'Social Media'.
Remember those days when the word 'Newsflash' appeared on your TV screen, and the strange feeling in the pit of your stomach it caused? What were the events that stick out in your memory, and how was the news conveyed?
2016-03-1600 min
Attic LifeMemorable Events and Social MediaYes, it's finally arrived - the first episode of the podcast that twenty years from now iTunes will refer to as 'No longer available for download'...Fresh from their surprising semi-success with The Football Attic, Chris Oakley and Rich Johnson return to talk about life, and on this occasion specifically, 'Memorable Events' and 'Social Media'.Remember those days when the word 'Newsflash' appeared on your TV screen, and the strange feeling in the pit of your stomach it caused? What were the events that stick out in your memory, and how was the n...2016-03-161h 07The Football AtticThe Football Attic Podcast 1 - PaniniChris Oakley and Rich Johnson discuss Panini sticker collections.2013-02-2700 min