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The MidlifersReady Please Mr MusicA bit of feedback from our earlier episode re TV Heartthrobs. One of our listeners, Tanya, mentioned Phelpsy. The curly haired cutie from Water Rats 😍 This reminded Mez of her discovery of Mitch from Baywatch cira 1992 - he was a bit of alright, she recently realised.Fonz has also made a discovery this week, about how a smile can go a long way. From an anxious checkout line at Costco, to a walk in the neighbourhood, it’s funny how a smile can change the whole mood of the situation.Our fir...2025-07-2830 minThe MidlifersFish & Chips & the elusive Chiko RollFonz is making new friends in Ubers. No, it’s not with the driver who farted, but with other adults who might become her friends. How weird is it making friends as grown ups?Mez’s son is growing up, and Mez is premenstrual. This means tears and reflection. We talk about the bitter-sweetness of motherhood and how it makes us feel.Our first segment this week is Besties - best home hacks. Think about those random old wives tales we heard growing up, pre Google days. Which ones worked? W...2025-07-2130 minThe MidlifersBeauty Confessions & TV HeartthrobsYou know how there are certain tasks that are a thing of the past? Like reading a newspaper. Handwashing dishes. Well, what about polishing your shoes? Do people still do this? Mez occasionally does, and was wondering if she was alone in this.Fonz’s blood is boiling, and it’s all thanks to some random dude collecting money for charity. What’s his problem? What’s Fonz’s problem? And will she crack one day and do a Karen rant to launch her to virality??In our first segment this...2025-07-1430 minThe MidlifersThe 90’s Grunge Era: Nirvana, Mosh Pits & Sweat 🎶💧Later this year, the Gen Xers and Millennials in Australia are going to have a field day, with Metallica, Oasis & ACDC all touring our shores at the same time. Yep, us oldies are going to rock it, and Mez chats about it to start off this week’s show.Meanwhile, Fonz is getting to know TikTok, or more like what it feels like to be (un)seen on TikTok. Is there shame involved? Yes! But hey, there’s laughter in that shame 🤣Our first segment this week is ‘Don’t be a D!ck...2025-07-0729 min
Ask Faleskini - The Clarity CompassWhat are the main reasons for midlifers to experience burnout? Interview Dr. Veronique Elefant-YanniDr. Veronique Elefant-Yanni is redefining how we approach mental health. With a Ph.D. in Affective Sciences and over 25 years of clinical practice, she created 3D Human Therapy®—a powerful, non-pathologizing framework that helps patients identify and regulate their affective state without being reduced to diagnostic labels. Whether working with individuals or couples in crisis, she focuses on what matters most: how you function now, and what you can do to move forward with clarity, confidence, and vitality.Free guide:https://sendfox.com/lp/3qjynlWebsite: https://psychologyexperts.online/You can join our mid...2025-07-0330 min
Ask Faleskini - The Clarity CompassHow should midlifers start Joy Succcess Cycle? Interview Kevin SuraceKevin Surace is a Silicon Valley innovator, serial entrepreneur, CEO, TV personality, and EDUTAINER. Kevin has been featured by Businessweek, Time, Fortune, Forbes, CNN, ABC, MSNBC, FOX News, and has keynoted hundreds of events, from INC5000 to TED to the US Congress. He was INC Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year, a CNBC top Innovator of the Decade, World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer, Chair of Silicon Valley Forum, PlanetForward Innovator of the Year nominee, featured for 5 years on TechTV’s Silicon Spin, and inducted into RIT’s Innovation Hall of Fame. While he has a technical background with 9...2025-07-0337 minThe MidlifersChucking a Sickie & 90's Teen Cult MoviesIt’s happened. Fonz has begun to dress like she lives in Costco and Aldi. Perhaps she should shop elsewhere for her wardrobe, but where’s the fun in that? Also Mez has unearthed the world’s most disgusting treasure trove from her son’s school bag. Behold, the dawn of the teenage boy 🤢This week, we have ‘Rant or Rave - the Sickie’. In Australia, we are lucky to have 2 weeks entitlement of sick leave - what do workers, employers, the self-employed think of it? Let’s dive in!We’re taking on 2 cu...2025-07-0129 minThe MidlifersChucking a Sickie & 90's Teen Cult MoviesIt’s happened. Fonz has begun to dress like she lives in Costco and Aldi. Perhaps she should shop elsewhere for her wardrobe, but where’s the fun in that? Also Mez has unearthed the world’s most disgusting treasure trove from her son’s school bag. Behold, the dawn of the teenage boy 🤢This week, we have ‘Rant or Rave - the Sickie’. In Australia, we are lucky to have 2 weeks entitlement of sick leave - what do workers, employers, the self-employed think of it? Let’s dive in!We’re taking on 2 cu...2025-06-3029 min
A Certain AgeMidlifers Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud with Dina Alvarez and Dina Aronson of Midlife Private PartsMidlifers are saying the quiet parts out loud—and we have stories that will make you laugh, cry, and feel like you've found your tribe. This week, writers, reinventors, and editors Dina Alvarez and Dina Aronson join host Katie Fogarty to explore their new essay collection "Midlife Private Parts"—a series of revealing essays that will change the way you think about age. Dina and Dina spent two years gathering 27 contributors (including many ACA podcast favorites like Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Sarah Milken, and Laura Belgray) to capture snapshots of midlife in all its magnificent, messy, comical glory. From horm...2025-06-3035 minThe MidlifersThe Perfect Match - Dating Shows & Plot TwistsIt’s cold in Melbourne right now, and Fonz has yeast. So, rather than go out and buy bread, she’s decided to pull out the old bread maker and bake some goodness. Meanwhile, Mez is feeling her age - the creaks and pains from random everyday activities have started - yep, middle age is well and truly here.We look back at dating shows this week, in our ‘Do You Remember?’ segment. From the 80’s Perfect Match, to the 90’s Man o Man, through to some random reality dating shows of the 00’s we had forgotten...2025-06-2329 minThe MidlifersFootloose, Flashdance & Chin Hairs That Won't DissolveMez has found the secret to keeping AI from taking over our jobs - it may involve pissing on carpets…you’ll understand once you listen.This week we bring you, ‘Then & Now’. We have a chat about hair removal. Yeah it’s all laser and threading now, but how messy, painful and annoying was it growing up in the 80’s? A lot has changed, and we break it down.After some feedback, we bring you Part 2 of our ‘Besties: Best Movie Dance Scenes’. As the title suggests, we really did miss out...2025-06-1628 minThe MidlifersA Banh Mi or a Schnitty Sandwich??The doors to Mez’s fridge fell off. Just like that. WTF? And Fonz is also having a bad week, and hanging in there by a thread. But things will get better…won’t they?Our first segment this week is ‘Don’t be a D!ck…at the Kid’s School’. Think playground mafia, kids with boogers, and uniforms that get destroyed in a day. Speaking of that, Mez recounts a doozy from her early high school days with Fonz…‘Food, Glorious Food’. This week we’re talking sandwiches. Yes, the humble...2025-06-0929 minThe MidlifersNo Paris, You Did Not Invent The Selfie 📸Last year Fonz & Mez had strong opposing views about air fryers. Team air fryer - Fonz. Team overhyped - Mez. BUT, a year on and Mez is hopping on the air fryer train, but only so her kitchen doesn’t burn down…Also, this week Fonz made a discovery about a family member which has kept her from making small talk for over 10 years. Is she a fool?? Most likely yes!Selfies. Yes they were indeed around in the good old days of disposable Kodak cameras, but nowadays everyone is taking...2025-06-0229 minThe MidlifersHome & Away vs NeighboursSomeone is stealing Fonz’s pumpkins. It’s a fact - she has it all on camera. Wtf? Tune in and Fonz will explain it all. Meanwhile, Mez is attending auctions and going to footy games in which she has no vested interests…and she’s loving it! Thus begins our weekly chin(hair) wag.Australis. Red Earth. The Body Shop. These were all the ‘it’ brands of Aussie beauty in the 90’s, and we thought we’d take a scented trip down memory lane this week with, ‘Do you remember these Aussie beauty classics?’ No Sephora...2025-05-2631 minThe MidlifersSoup's On!!Fonz keeps stuffing up. Yes, we know this happens often, but it’s infiltrated her school-parenting life, and she wants to explain her foibles! Mez has been forking out the cash on her kids clothes whilst feeling guilty about splashing minimal cash on herself. Why is this so common with mums?Our ‘Midlifer Moment’ this week is about those moments when our kids outdo us. When they work on something on the side, then all of a sudden, show us their skills…and are better than us! How does that make us feel? The torch must get...2025-05-1928 minThe MidlifersA Titanic Deep DiveIn this week’s ep, we start with a chat about our legitimacy. How starting off as a ‘nobody’ podcast made us feel a bit like imposters. Fast forward 1 year later (yes, it has been a year already!), and we’re finally starting to feel legit! What’s made us feel this way? Listen to find out.‘Don’t be a D!ck…at the Supermarket.’’ From the food squeezers, to the kids fruit eaters, to the Aldi workers on speed, what are some grievances we have with others at the grocery store? A new segment...2025-05-1228 minThe MidlifersSay CheeseWe start this week’s show with the segment Mez didn’t want, but Fonz and the listeners did: ‘Then & Now: Cheeseboards.’ We put it to the vote, and the cabana & brie were the winners clear winners - let’s dissect this lactose loving entertainer’s delight.‘Do You Remember’ these commercials from our childhood? We heard these jingles 30 years ago, but they still live rent free in our heads and we can recite them with ease. Are some of our besties some of your faves too?Who Did it Better Battle: J...2025-05-0531 min
Eavesdroppin'SPECIAL COLLAB: Eavesdroppin' X The Midlifers: Sexy hall passes, true crime, Se7en Vs Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, plus a new Charles Manson theory!On Eavesdroppin’ comedy podcast this week, it's Eavesdroppin' with a twist as Geordie and Michelle join Fonz and Mez from The Midlifers podcast for a special collab! Starting with the Eavesdroppin' duo jumping into The Midlifers format...Who is your sexy hall pass? As we all know, our sexy hall passes change as we get older and on this episode you get to hear four middle-aged ladies giggle about who their hall passes were when they were younger and who they'd like to 'have a cup of tea' with now. The answers might surprise you! And if...2025-04-301h 03
Season 618: SPECIAL COLLAB: Eavesdroppin’ X The Midlifers: Sexy hall passes, true crime, Se7en Vs Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, plus a new Charles Manson theory!On Eavesdroppin’ comedy podcast this week, it’s Eavesdroppin’ with a twist as Geordie and Michelle join Fonz and Mez from The Midlifers podcast for a special collab! Starting with the Eavesdroppin’ duo jumping into The Midlifer’s format… Who is your sexy hall pass? As we all know, our sexy hall passes change as we get...2025-04-301h 03The MidlifersHall Passes & Pitt Stops- Special Edition Collab Episode (explicit)This week on The Midlifers Podcast, we’re crossing continents for our very first collaboration, and it’s a spicy one! We’re joined by the brilliant (and hilarious) duo, Geordie and Michelle, hosts of the Eavesdroppin’ Podcast! In this episode, we hand out a hall pass – to each other AND to you, our awesome audience – to listen, laugh, and lean into the chaos of four passionate women.We dig into: 💋 Our celebrity hall passes from our 20s to now (spoiler: some have aged well... others, not so much)...2025-04-2841 minThe MidlifersWhy Costco is our DisneylandWhat does a Costco membership buy us Midlifers? Joy and a sh!tload of toilet paper. In this week’s Rant or Rave, we take on the bulk behemoth, Costco. Yes there’s great things about this magical place, but also some not so great things. Let’s dissect.In our Midlifer Moment this week, we talk about finding joy in the mundane. Think about all of those lame activities our parents did when we were kids which made us roll our eyes. Well, guess what, on this side of 40, those things aren’t so lame anymor...2025-04-2128 min
ThirtyFiveSixtyFourViral Middle Age Comedy Duo Hilariously Take on Aging
Ever wondered if your embarrassing midlife moments are actually universal? Lisa and Suzette from “Midlifers” join Karen Stones to laugh about the realities of aging gracefully (or not). Self-described as the “tweens of adulthood,” this hilarious duo shares “the good, the saggy, the hard, the funny, and everything else about life in the middle.” From brain fog moments like calling an ankle a “foot wrist,” to discovering the iPhone magnifier, they bring authentic humor to middle age struggles. These Instagram sensations started their platform when they noticed plenty of content on fashion and fitness, but not enough truth and fun. 2025-04-1752 minThe MidlifersBeyonce vs Adele: A Tale of Two IconsBefore we get into a great battle of the divas, we start with Rant or Rave: Modern Technology. What do we love about it, and what annoys us about it? Can smart devices really tell what we’re thinking??‘Do you remember…these viral moments?’ We take a look back at some moments that hit viral status, either rightly or wrongly. Either way, they were moments in time that took over the world, and we still remember vividly, years down the track.And here it is, a battle of two amazing...2025-04-1430 minThe MidlifersWTF Was With the Millennium Bug??This week, we start off with our etiquette guide, ‘Don’t be a D!ck: On a Zoom Call.’ Do you agree with Fonz that you should wear nice pants on a Teams meeting, or does anything go? Just please, for the love of God, don’t forget we can see you 👀In this week’s Midlifer Moment, we talk about stuffing up. Think wrong dates, missing appointments, and chasing your kids after watching the movie ‘Coco’. You’ll understand once you hear the whole story. In a nutshell, our plates are full, and we’re barely hanging on...2025-04-0725 minThe MidlifersDon't You Forget About Me 🎶Tiktok - or as Fonz called it in our first run, Tit Knock. How are us midlifers finding this app? Is it a Rant or Rave? And what’s with the lip syncing?? That’s how we kick off this week’s show.Puberty & Peri - two hormonally challenging times in our lives, which we have strong feelings about. We delve into the hot flashes & acne discussions in ‘Then & Now’. Hint: we’re not happy.In our final segment this week, two teen flicks which have really stood the test of time: Bre...2025-03-3129 minThe MidlifersLet Me Entertain You 🎶‘Don’t Be a 🍆on a Date.’ That’s our first segment this week, and we chat about how Mez’s date liked to lick his palms and how Fonz’s husband likes to take her to the food court. You know, the serious stuff.We follow with a ‘Midlifer Moment - Self Worth’. One of the benefits of aging is a bit of wisdom, and a little nugget we’ve gained is how much we have changed the way we value ourselves now as compared to when we were in our 20’s.Now, on to...2025-03-2430 minThe MidlifersBefore 🍆 Pics Were a ThingBefore we get into the good old d p’s, we start off the show with ‘Rant or Rave: Dad Jokes’. Yes they’re lame, and evoke eye rolls from most kids, but are they also just, as Robert Palmer once put it, ‘Simply Irresistible’?‘Then & Now: Dating’. Back in our day, we would meet at a club, have a pash & dash, and then meet up for a date. Nowadays, we know a WHOLE lot more about the person before we even meet - size & all! So let’s compare dating across the decades.We e...2025-03-1729 minThe MidlifersGym Sweats, Older Mums & Ms. Julia Roberts‘Don’t Be A 🍆At The Gym.’ Even though we haven’t been to the gym in a (long) while, we still remember all of the d!ckish moves people made there, and lay it all out, sweaty butt prints and all.Our ‘Midlifer Moment’ this week is all about older parenting. From geriatric pregnancies to being the older mum at school pick up - what’s it like, what we’ve noticed, and what we would change if we could.Who Did it Better Battle: Julia vs Julia. She is the world famou...2025-03-1029 minThe MidlifersPlease Don't Kill Us Mr RobotA.I. Artificial Intelligence. No doubt it’s changing our lives - but is it for the better? Will it be a Sarah Conner in Terminator 2 situation? Let’s discuss, in this week’s ‘Rant or Rave’From frumpy to fab. That’s the journey that Fonz has started, and we delve into it in our Midlifer Moment this week. Why does it feel so much harder now we’re perimenopausal and a bit unhinged?? Our nostalgic trip is a yummy one this week - Besties: best snacks and lollies of the 80’s. ...2025-03-0326 min
Personal Development Trailblazers PodcastWhy Midlifers Fear Change and How to Overcome It With Nicki MitchellWelcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today’s episode, we'll talk about helping midlifers through the tough transitions of life.Nicki is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who loves guiding others through major life transitions. She has been on her own healing journey and has picked up many tools and modalities that have eased her transitions and now share those with others. Known for authenticity, honesty and tough love, Nicki will help you face the things you avoid and get real about your situation. Con...2025-02-2814 minThe MidlifersCut. It. Out ✂️To begin this week’s show, it’s our regular segment which really helps us get grievances off of our chests - ‘Don’t be a D!ck’. We are talking big 🍆’s on the road this week, inspired by a recent road rage incident Mez encountered with an elderly fiery Italian man.We then move onto the nostalgia portion of our programming - ‘Do You Remember…90’s Family Sitcoms’. From Uncle Joey, to Mr. Sheffield, we take a look back at the shows that raised us back in the days when T.Vs were our babysitters....2025-02-2429 minThe MidlifersMAFS - The 'Reality' Show We Hate That We LoveMarried at First Sight Australia - MAFS. Is it reality? No. Is it ridiculous? Yes! Do we love watching this show about single wannabe’s find ‘love’ (ahem, celebrity)? Well, you’ll have to listen to find out, in our ‘Rant or Rave’ segment.Think back to the 80’s, when a petrol attendant filled up your car for you for $10, and you could cram as many people in your car as you could - forget about seatbelts. Were these the good old days? Or were we lucky to survive? Let’s take a look back at riding in ca...2025-02-1728 minThe MidlifersFrankly My Dear, I Don't Give a DamnTemu. It’s global. It’s cheap. It floods your inbox. So is it something we ‘Rant or Rave’? Have a listen to find out our verdicts on this online shopping behemoth.What do Oprah, AI & Jump Rope for Heart have in common? They’ve all played parts in the ‘wellness industry’ over the years, and we take a look back at how it’s changed in our ‘Then & Now’ segment. Besties: Best Movie Quotes. From Clarke Gable to Tom Hanks, a great line in a movie sticks in your head like glue, and is s...2025-02-1028 minThe MidlifersThe Case of the Frumpy Mum & her Lost MojoRemember your clubbing days, when the door bitch would revel in her superiority (complex) & you would shriek when the ‘ugly lights’ came on at the end of the night? We do, and we are setting the rules straight in the do’s & don’ts in our first segment, ‘Don’t be a D🍆ck: At a Nightclub.’
Upon recent holidays, we have realised we have entered the era of the ‘frumpy mum’...and we don’t like it one bit! When did we lose our mojo? How do we get it back? It’s what we laugh & almost cry a...2025-02-0328 minThe MidlifersWhen Boy Bands Were a ThingWe’re back baby! 🥳 It’s 2025 and time to dive into our first episode of the year, in all it’s Midlifer gloriousness.
What have we been up to? Why have we left Fonz’s kitchen for the outside world? And why did a post about the Hamburglar create such a kerfuffle?
Do you ‘Rant or Rave’ Merchandise at an event? Is the price too high to justify the buy? Do you agree with Fonz and Mez?
Fonz and Mez are also taking you back to the 80’s...2025-01-2728 minThe MidlifersSummer Series Finale: Cruel Intentions vs Romeo & JulietThe final episode of our Summer Series is here - new epsiodes of The Midlifers Podcast are coming next week!! Yee-haw!! So let’s take a look back at our last highlight from Season 1.
We're talking 90's hotties, great soundtracks, and two iconic movies that captured our horny imaginations like never before.
Who did it better: Romeo & Juliet or Cruel Intentions?
So much fun and frivolity - enjoy!
👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically get updates with...2025-01-2012 minThe MidlifersSummer Series Ep 4: Best Movie Food ScenesOur Summer Series continues while we continue to take a break with our families, so let’s take a look back at some another one of our favourite segments from the year.
If you mix food and movies, you’ll end up with some great watchable moments, which we cover this week with ‘Besties’ - best food scenes in movies.
There’s the fantastical ones like in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and then the gross ones like from Indiana Jones.
If you have any others...2025-01-1309 minThe MidlifersSummer Series Ep 3: Don't be a D!ck to an Aging PersonOur Summer Series continues while we continue to take a break with our families, so let’s take a look back at some another one of our favourite segments from the year.
‘Don’t be a Dick’ is where we get to get some grievances off our chests, and this week bring you have ‘Don’t be a Dick - to an Aging Person’.
Is it OK to call someone a Boomer? Are you guilty of dismissing someone just because they’re old?
This tidbit was from...2025-01-0608 minThe MidlifersSummer Series Ep 2: From Meatloaf to NipplegateWe’re bringing you some of our most memorable segments from the year in our Summer Series while we take a wee little break and try to find our marbles.
This week we have ‘Do You Remember: Sporting Entertainment’, where we go through some of the best and worst moments of entertainment during sporting events.
From the iconic Meatloaf disaster to Nipplegate, we have a laugh as we revisit these unforgettable moments.
This tidbit was from Episode 20, ‘Meatloaf, Rocky & Ted Lasso’ - if you like the s...2024-12-3009 minThe MidlifersSummer Series Ep 1: Dirty Dancing vs Magic MikeWe’re bringing you some of our most memorable segments from the year in our Summer Series while we take a wee little break and try to find our marbles.
Our first recap is one of our favourite ‘Who Did it Better Battles’ - Dirty Dancing vs Magic Mike.
There’s dancing, there’s muscles and there’s an impersonation of the Kellerman’s end of year song which is unforgettable 🤣
This tidbit was from Episode 15, ‘Swayze, Tatum, Van Damme & The Chicken Dance’ - if you like the short...2024-12-2310 minThe Midlifers2024 - How, Why & What??In the last full show for 2024, we will take you on a journey, a midlifer journey if you will, through some of the highs and lows in our podcast lives and in pop culture.
If you didn’t already know, this year was the year that two life-long friends in their 40’s said to each other, ‘let’s start a podcast!’ And we did, but, what has it been like? It’s not all roses and listeners, so let’s take a peek behind the curtain.
The year is almost over, bu...2024-12-1629 minThe MidlifersThe Midlifers 1st Christmas SpecialIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and Fonz and Mez are here for it in all their tinsle-y glory!
This week's episode starts off with 'Rant or Rave: The Elf on the Shelf'. This cheeky little elf has infiltrated households across the world in the past 10 years or so. The kids love it, but do the Midlifers feel the same way?
'Then & Now: Christmas'. Growing up in the 80's, it was all plastic trees, mis-matching ornaments and old school carol singers. What is so different about it...2024-12-0930 minThe MidlifersShe Works Hard for the MoneyWe have a bit of a theme this week - can you guess from the title?? Holidays!...Just kidding - it's work of course.
Starting off with 'Don't be a D!ck: At the Office'. What are some the annoying traits that happen around the old water cooler - speaking of which, Fonz's description of her water cooler will give you green nightmares.
'Do you Remember: Old Office Technology'? From dot matrix printers, to fax machines, what were the old clunky office bits and pieces that have been relegated...2024-12-0226 min
Beyond The QuoEp. 2 - Beyond Apologizing: Redefining Success and Security with Sandra SorianoHook: What if everything you’ve been told about success is actually keeping you stuck? In a world where 70% of midlifers feel trapped in roles that don’t align with their true selves, it’s time to rewrite the rules. In this inaugural guest episode of Beyond the Quo, host Stacey Luces sits down with Sandra Soriano, founder of the lifestyle brand Unapologetic, for an honest and powerful conversation about breaking free from societal expectations and redefining what success looks like in midlife. For too many midlifers, the stats speak volumes: over 70% of adults feel stuck in roles...2024-11-2752 minThe MidlifersThe Great Crocs DebateCrocs. You either love 'em, or hate 'em. And we delve into our feelings behind these boat shoes/fashion-must-have, in this week's 'Rant or Rave'.
Do you remember the first time you heard of Pearl Jam or Bananarama? We do, and we look at how it's different to the way kids these days are discovering music. It's all here in 'Then & Now'.
And to end the show, one of our favourite segments, 'Who Did It Better Battle'. Think alcohol, bars, and a storyline that Fonz has completely forgotten...2024-11-2529 minThe MidlifersThank You For Being a Friend'Don't be a D!ck - on the streets!' Think chewing gum, slow walkers, and e-scooters. That's how we're starting off this week's ep, all with our usual non-seriousness, of course.
'Do you remember...cassette tapes?' How 80's were cassettes?? And how odd that they are a distant memory, but a memory none the less, so we delve into these mysterious items of yesteryear.
'Besties - best T.V. show theme songs'. My oh my we could go on all day with this segment, and you're guaranteed...2024-11-1830 minThe MidlifersThe Wind Beneath My Wings...If you wanted to track someone down in the 80's, it was the white pages, yellow pages or your grandma's teledex that would get the job done. So much has changed compared to today's Facebook stalking. And we chat all about it in this week's 'Then & Now'.
Modern Medical Appointments - there's technology, and then there's Dr. Google. Do we 'Rant or Rave' the way we do doctor's visits these days?
As our title suggests, some reminiscing on Bette Midler is afoot, and yes, we go there in this...2024-11-1129 minThe MidlifersStrike a Pose!Ever go to the movie theatre and someone is just a d!ck by talking or loudly making out? Yes?! Well, we go over the don'ts in etiquette at the movies in this week's 'Don't be a D!ck' segment.
90's supermodels. Iconic. Beautiful. Amazonian. What do we remember about the top models of the 90's, and what secret does Fonz reveal to Mez in relation to one of these beauties? You'll find out in 'Do You Remember - 90's supermodels'.
Besties - Best Remakes. Think songs or movies...2024-11-0430 minThe MidlifersThe Midlifers do HalloweenIn our inaugural Halloween episode, we chat about how this spooky day was not a thing in Australia until the past 10 years or so, in our first segment, 'Then & Now'. It's getting bigger each year, so what do we think of it?
Of course, with Halloween, comes trick-or-treating, but do we 'Rant or Rave' it? We do agree to steer clear of those weird hamburger lollies - just, no.
A great 'Who did it better battle' this week, horror week. We have 'Nightmare on Elm St vs Scream'. Pizzaface...2024-10-2827 minThe MidlifersFood, Glorious Food!!We've realised that we really like talking about food, so why not dedicate a whole show to it?!
Starting off with 'Don't Be A 🍆 - When You Eat'. Think loud crunching & munching, and finger licking no-ness.
'Do You Remember - All You Can Eat Buffets?' Oh how we love a good buffet - bring out the stretchy pants and lets indulge in this gloriousness.
'Besties - Best Food Scenes in Movies'. From Charlie to Indie - we go over some iconic movie scenes tha...2024-10-2128 minThe MidlifersDon't Jingle Your Bells....YetWe're going on a deep dive into nostalgia-ville this week and taking look through gameshows of yesteryear vs today in 'Then & Now'. From Supermarket Sweep to Deal or No Deal -what are the gameshows we've loved over the years, and what did we love about them?
Speaking of bells, the Jingle Bells have started at the shops - earlier than ever. So, we thought we'd 'Rant or Rave: Premature Christmas Decorations'.
'Who Did it Better Battle: INXS vs Oasis'. We end the show with a banger - huge bands...2024-10-1429 minThe MidlifersHell's KitchenDo you remember being a new mum? Or perhaps you know one? Or maybe you will be one soon? Here's our guide on what not to do or say in this week's 'Don't be a D!ck - to a New Mum'.
As our title suggests, we're heading into the kitchen this week, with 'Rant or Rave - Cooking Dinner'. Spoiler: Fonz's kids are harsher critics than Gordon Ramsay.
Our 'Besties' this week covers our best appliances - what we couldn't live without & some of our recommendations.
Take a seat, grab a cuppa, and have a listen and laugh with...2024-10-0727 min
Life Fulfilled Podcast — Ever wonder? “Is this all there is?”Ep 203 Key Insights From the Thriving in Midlife Research ReportIn this 'On My Mind' episode, Bernie summarizes key insights from the newly released research report "Thriving in Midlife: Survey Results on Fulfillment Across Key Life Pillars." Bernie dives into some of the findings in this comprehensive research study conducted in partnership with Udemy. Curious to know how midlifers perceive their fulfillment across the five key life pillars? Here are three key points from the episode:1️⃣ Health and Fitness Fulfillment: A significant 65.7% of respondents reported high fulfillment in health, while fitness had a lower rate, with nearly 29% expressing low fulf...2024-10-0725 minThe MidlifersTV, Teenage Dreams & Mr Leonardo DiCaprioThink back to watching TV in the 80's. 5 channels, no skipping commercials & the family all gathered round to watch 'Hey Hey It's Saturday'. How has it changed? When did it change? That's what we chat about in this week's 'Then & Now'.
Fun and a bit of silliness with 'Rant or Rave' this week. Our subject - Leonardo DiCaprio (aka Mez's 1st husband).
An epic 'Who Did It Better Battle: Cruel Intentions vs Romeo & Juliet'. Iconic 90's films that fueled our hormones to the nth degree.
2024-09-3028 minThe MidlifersMeatloaf, Rocky & Ted LassoFonz and Mez are no athletes by any means, but that doesn't mean they're not up for talking sport. Oh, they are. And they do, in this week's ep.
'Don't Be a D!ck: At a Sporting Event.' From farting to throwing sausages at the linesman, we got you covered.
'Do You Remember: Sporting Entertainment.' We go through some of the worst and best moments that entertainers have given us over the years at sporting events (ahem, Meatloaf).
'Besties' covers best sporting...2024-09-2329 minThe MidlifersWhen Ciggies Were No BiggieRemember growing up how cigarette ads were everywhere, and everyone smoked? It seemed so cool, unlike us. So we thought we'd look back at how it's morphed over the years in this week's 'Then & Now'.
When it comes to the environment, it's all amount recycling - bags, bottles, straws...curtains? Is it something we 'Rant or Rave?'
We bring you Tom Cruise vs Keanu Reeves this week with 'Who Did It Better Battle: Days of Thunder or Speed?' Some iconic action movies from our youth - hot...2024-09-1629 minThe MidlifersWeddings, Bridezillas & I O UsWeddings: we love them! The fashion, the memories, the food: let's dive in and chat about holy matrimony this week.
Starting with 'Don't be a D!ck' - at a wedding', what are the dont's when it comes to the big day? From the bride, to the guests, to the emcee who heckles the best man.
A new segment this week is 'Do You Remember...' 80's wedding fashion. Think taffeta, bouffants and mullet rock dresses.
Ending the show is 'Besties' - what are...2024-09-0929 minThe MidlifersBritney, Paris & Fonz's Fake SisterStarting off this week's episode is 'Then and Now', where we look at how the paparazzi once ruled the celebrity world before social media came along.
Speaking of social media, do we 'Rant or Rave' it? It's part of our lives, but is is something we love, or love to hate?
And a great 'Who Did It Better Battle' between two pop princesses this week: Brittany Spears vs Katy Perry.
Come, have a listen, and have a laugh with us.2024-09-0229 minThe MidlifersFifty Shades of Grey HairWe're talking all things aging this week, starting with "Don't be a D!ck - to an Aging Person". Is it OK to call someone a Boomer? Are you guilty of dismissing someone just because they're old?
We "Rant or Rave" grey hair. Do you love 'a la naturale', or do grey locks turn you into a witch like Fonz?
In "Besties" we share some of our fave anti-aging skincare products, and ask you to share your besties as well - please help us!
...2024-08-2627 minThe MidlifersSwayze, Tatum, Van Damme & The Chicken Dance 🐔What do you get when a Jean-Claude Van Damme meme goes viral? A whole lotta jealous men & angry women defending the 80's action icon to the death. A lot to unpack here!
'Rant or Rave: Wedding Dances' No we're not talking first dances, more like the Macarena, the Nutbush, and the infamous Chicken Dance. Do you cringe at the Conga?
And a juicy 'Who Did It Better Battle' this week...Dirty Dancing vs Magic Mike. Phew, it's getting hot in here. Let the battle of the hip thrusters begin!!2024-08-1928 min
Midlife MaraudersMidlifers Making a Splash - Kamala, Eminem, Deadpool & SnoopWill & Max weigh in on the Harris/Walz Democratic ticket; review the Death of Slim Shady album and Deadpool & Wolverine flick (**spoilers**); and discuss how midlifers made waves at the Olympics without even competing. Thanks for listening--keep on marauding!2024-08-1632 minThe MidlifersThis Is Your Captain Speaking 🛬We're chatting all things travel this week, starting with 'Don't Be A 🍆 On An Airplane'. What are the do's and dont's of travelling? (Hint: reclining your chair evoked strong feelings).
We 'Rant or Rave' airplane food. Is it yummy, and are you as passionate about this as Fonz??
To cap it off, our 'Besties' segment looks at our fave travel destination movies....ahhh, the feels from this will leave you yearning for your next getaway.
Come, sit back and relax, and take a trip dow...2024-08-1226 minThe MidlifersTake Me Off Your Mailing List...Unless There's a DiscountRemember how our mail box used to be full of catalogues, but nowadays it's your inbox that's full of promos? Fonz & Mez chat about print advertising in this week's 'Then & Now'.
Nancy Ganz, Skims, urdles of girdles. We're taking on shapewear in 'Rant or Rave.' To cinch or not to cinch, that is the question.
'Who Did it Better Battle - Online vs In-Store Shopping'. What do you love about online shopping? Do you return items if they are the wrong size? Do you agree with our winners?2024-08-0526 min
The MidlifersOlympics Special Part DeuxThe spirit of the games are well and truly continuing this week with part 2 of The Midlifers Olympic Special.
So what's new in the Paris games? Which sports do Fonz and Mez most enjoy watching? And would Fonz even be watching if it weren't for the chiselled athletes??
Opening ceremonies - Rant or Rave? We're talking the ceremonies of old, and whether they deliver on their intention of welcoming the world to their hosting city.
Whilst sporting might not our forte, we sure have...2024-07-2917 min
The MidlifersOlympics Special - Part 1As the Paris Olympics are about to begin, what better way to get in the mood than to look back on some of the most iconic moments in Olympic history?!
Granted, Fonz and Mez ain't no sporting buffs (more like midlife armchair experts), but they do love the Olympics. So in this week's episode, these two midlifers reveal their favourite moments from past games, all with their usual laughter and lack of seriousness.
Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi!!!2024-07-2217 minThe MidlifersVampires & Sax(aphone) on the BeachEpisode 10 (yay!) brings you all the usual fun and nostalgia, and ends with a banger.
First we look at how McDonald's has changed in Then & Now - do we miss Ronald McDonald or was he just creepy?
In Rant or Rave we look at kids parties - are they worth the hassle?
And in the segment Mez has been dying to do since day dot - Who Did it Better Battle: Lost Boys vs Twilight.
Get our your 80's mullets and enjoy the ride down memory lane with us.
2024-07-1526 minThe MidlifersYou can ring my bell ☎️This week's episode requires you to get a snorkel and take a deep dive into:
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🎭 Rant or Rave: Food Truck Parks
🏆Besties: Mez & Fonz's best holidays🌴
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🎧Then & Now: Letters, postcards, and chatrooms
🎧Rant or Rave: Making phone calls
🎧Who did it better battle:
Sex and the City VS And Just Like That
So let's jump in!
2024-07-0119 minThe MidlifersUnexpected Item in the Bagging AreaWho loves self-serve checkouts? Who hates em? Fonz and Mez are on the fence in the week's 'Rant or Rave'.
'Don't Be a D!ck' in a Carpark - and don't you dare try and reserve a spot.
And in Besties, we chat about our best jobs (employment, just to be clear), and take a look at why they were so good.
Come along for the ride our middle aged friends, and enjoy this week's ep.2024-06-2418 minThe MidlifersWinter is Coming...With winter chills and fever comes two angry mid life women ranting (or raving?) about the season. Are you with us?
Also, Fonz and Mez take a look at coffee culture and how the simple cuppa has evolved over the years.
This week's 'Who Did it Better Battle' sees blast from the past Iain 'Huey' Hewetson vs Miguel Madman Maestre.
So grab yourself a cuppa, sit back and enjoy the show!2024-06-1719 minThe MidlifersPMS, Kmart & Concerts, Oh My!This week we bring you a community service announcement with our new segment, 'How Not to be a D!ck....'
Love Kmart? Get excited by Anko? We do too! We're delving into everything that's great about this cultural shopping icon.
In 'Besties', Fonz and Mez relive their best concert experiences, bound to remind you of your best band moments.
Come, sit, relax, and have a laugh with these two mid life mates.
2024-06-1016 minThe MidlifersSweep the Leg JohnnyFrom the lycra loving 80's, to bootcamps in front of Macca's, this week Fonz and Mez look at exercise fads over the decades.
Got feet? Want cash? Well, Fonz has a few tips for you in this week's Rant/Rave.
And a great 'Who Did it Better Battle?' which covers characters 30 years apart - Karate Kid vs Cobra Kai.2024-06-0319 minThe MidlifersOh I Just Can't Wait to be KingFrom a toe-sucking duchess to the prince who fled the palace; we cover all things royal from then to now.
We talk Air Fryers - so hot right now....but are they overrated?
And, we know you like podcasts (or you wouldn't be here), but are they better than radio?2024-05-2716 minThe MidlifersQuit Playing Games With My HeartWhat was gaming like in the 80's and 90's compared to today you might be wondering. Well, here you will find the answer to your lifelong question.
Fonz will also regale us with her thoughts on a particular term which gives her the feels...in all the wrong ways.
And an interesting 'Who Did It Better Battle' between the King of Pop and a 1 hit wonder.2024-05-2015 minThe MidlifersHow Did We Get Here (said the middle aged people)?What better way to launch our podcast than to discuss the moment we realised we were, indeed, Midlifers (a.k.a no longer young).
Fonz is also going to let us in on a little nugget of gold she came across on her socials, and, in our 'Who Did It Better Battle,' we're looking at a musical icon from our youth who still makes the headlines.
Hop on the Midlifers train - all aboard!! Toot Toot2024-05-1312 minThe MidlifersAn Intro to Fonz and MezBefore we get up and running on our first ep, we thought we'd give you a little background as to who we are, and why the hell we're creating a podcast.
The Midlifers journey begins here...2024-05-1301 minMidlife MaraudersLenny in leather, Rock Hall midlifers, dating red flags in midlifeThe Marauders chat about Lenny Kravitz's achievements, including working out in mesh and leather and getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame--and being nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame but unfortunately being snubbed (as did Mariah Carey). Celebrating midlifers who did get into the Rock Hall, including A Tribe Called Quest, Mary J. Blige and Dave Matthews Band. Chatting about whether being unmarried with no kids is a dating red flag, and whether it's okay to get work done or other enhancements. Thanks for listening--keep on marauding!2024-05-0526 min
Mindful Life Changes: Weekly Affirmations For Midlife51. How To Say No To People Without Feeling Guilty + Affirmation of Self-WorthWhy is it so difficult to say no to people? Why do we feel guilty, even though deep down we don’t want to agree to what’s being asked of us? In this episode of the Mindful Life Changes podcast, join your host Valerie Mekki as she delves into why we struggle to refuse others and how to say yes to ourselves without feeling guilty. Valerie provides insights into why midlifers particularly wrestle with people-pleasing tendencies and offers helpful prompts on how to gracefully decline requests. Learn practical strategies to give...2024-05-0512 minMindful Life Changes: Weekly Affirmations For Midlife50. ‘When’ the Four-Letter Word That’s Holding You Back + Affirmation of Self-EmpowermentAre you caught in a cycle of "When I... then I'll..." thinking? In today's episode of the Mindful Life Changes Podcast, we confront the "when" statements that are stealthily sabotaging your life's potential. Host Valerie Mekki empowers midlifers, especially women, to shed the procrastination and perfectionism often cloaked in these statements. From "When the kids are older, then I’ll..." to "When I have more money, then I’ll...", Valerie unpacks how these thoughts diminish our sense of self-worth and delay our dreams.Replacing "when" with "what" can revolutionize your approach to daily living. This...2024-04-2810 minMindful Life Changes: Weekly Affirmations For Midlife42. Gratitude Affirmation: “I Am Deeply Grateful for My Body”— Navigating Midlife Changes and StressesFeeling disconnected or falling out of love with your body? We explore the transformative power of body gratitude, especially as we navigate the complexities of midlife. Join host, Valerie Mekki, a career change guide and mindfulness enthusiast, and delve deep into how our relationships with our bodies may feel distant as we age, however, there are simple ways to appreciate and love your body again.Valerie discusses practical ways to cultivate body gratitude daily, from the first breath of the morning to the last thought at night, and how this practice can shift our...2024-03-0312 minMidlife MaraudersAre you too old to wear Vans, Jordans or bobby socks?Will & Max discuss the ample representation of midlifers during Usher's Super Bowl halftime show, including Jermaine Dupri in his designer toddler socks (plus midlifers in the Dunkin' Donuts commercial), which led to a discussion of what shoes and clothes are age-appropriate and whether either of us could pull off wearing an Apple Vision Pro around town. #usher#liljon#dunkings#applevisionpro#tpainThanks for listening--keep on marauding!2024-02-1927 min
Deep Track DesignsGen X: Life by DesignYO, everyone! Get yourself ready for another "gnarly" track from Deep Track Designs as Elizabeth Becken sets you up, once again, with a very special guest. Elizabeth admits she's a young Baby Boomer, but that doesn't derail the desire to share her vast knowledge of the 1980s, and she does just that alongside her homegirl, Jen. It just so happens these two have a ton in common as their businesses and personal lives have evolved simultaneously. Each of them are clearly taking the world by the tail and they explain how listeners can d...2023-08-3154 min