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The MidlifersBoard Game Battles & Our World Record Mankiest BraThis week on The Midlifers Podcast, Mez and Fonz kick things off with classic midlife banter, including Fonz casually admitting to eating a log (yes, really), and Mez firmly defending herself against any suggestion she’s turning into a Karen. We get into the laughs quickly this week, and it doesn’t stop there.Our first segment is Do You Remember: Board Games; the games that dominated living room floors growing up, and we still play to this day. From the competitiveness that brought out our worst traits, to the arguments and inevitable flipped boar...
2026-02-1634 minThe MidlifersMovie Villains We Love to Hate & Our Love Affair with PizzaThis week on The Midlifers Podcast, Mez and Fonz kick things off with Besties: Movie Villains We Love to Hate - celebrating the iconic bad guys who terrified us, entertained us and, somehow, became characters we couldn’t look away from. From over-the-top performances to villains with just the right amount of charm, we unpack why some on-screen baddies stick with us long after the credits roll. Bonus mention to the fantabulous 88 Miles Per Hour Podcast, who called in with their fave villain.Then it’s time for Food, Glorious Food, as we t...
2026-02-0934 min
The Iconic Midlife with Roxy ManningFeral After 40 | Finish the Sentence with Suzette & Lisa of The MidlifersMidlife doesn’t make women quieter.It makes us feral.In this bonus game episode, Suzette and Lisa of The Midlifers play “Finish the Sentence: Feral After 40 Edition” — and the answers go exactly where you think they will.No overthinking. No soft answers. No editing.From the most overrated midlife “shoulds” to the social rules we’ve quietly burned to the ground, this rapid-fire round proves one thing: the older we get, the less interested we are in pretending.If you like your midlife smart, unfiltered, and slightly unhinged — this one’s for y...
2026-02-0510 min
The Iconic Midlife with Roxy ManningWhy Women Get Dangerous After 40 | Suzette & Lisa of The MidlifersMidlife isn’t a crisis. It’s a power shift.In this episode, Roxy sits down with Suzette and Lisa of The Midlifers — the sharp, hilarious duo redefining what it means to be a woman over 40.Together, they unpack why women don’t get quieter in midlife — we get more honest. More selective. More unavailable for nonsense.This conversation explores the cultural myth of “aging gracefully,” the exhaustion of emotional labor, the liberation of stronger boundaries, and what really happens when women stop performing for approval.If you’ve ever been called “too much...
2026-02-031h 10The MidlifersMelbourne Rants, Café Raves & Old-School Summer HolidaysThis week on The Midlifers Podcast, Mez and Fonz dive headfirst into nostalgia, midlife laughs and a very honest Rant or Rave on Melbourne. From unpredictable weather and terrifying hook turns to unbeatable coffee, food culture and world-class events, we ask the big question: is Melbourne still the most liveable city?Then it’s time for Then & Now: Kids’ Summer Fun, as we reminisce about growing up in the 80s and 90s. Think sprinklers on dry lawns, slip ’n slides, water balloons, beach days with vinyl seats and no air con, Sunny Boys, Barney Banana...
2026-02-0232 minThe MidlifersBill & Ted vs Encino Man | Don’t Be a D!ck: Tradie EditionWelcome to Season 3 of The Midlifers Podcast - two midlife women serving nostalgia, laughs and zero self-help, just help yourself.First a quick catch up chat about chaotic summer holidays, food poisoning, jellyfish stings, accidentally attending the Australian Open qualifying rounds (oops). Also, a huge podcast company is doing their very own Midlifers version and it's really given us the sh!ts. Luckily, we know our beautiful loyal listeners have our backs 💕. Our first segment is Don’t Be a D!ck: Tradie Edition, where we cover etiquette from both sides...
2026-01-2633 minThe MidlifersDo You Remember Summer Music Festivals? 🎶☀️ | Summer Series Ep 3Welcome to Summer Series Episode 3 of The Midlifers Podcast — and the final episode of our summer specials before we return with a brand-new season.This week, we’re asking: Do you remember summer music festivals?From Big Day Out to Splendour in the Grass and Day on the Green, we’re reminiscing about festival culture in Australia and how our tolerance for crowds, heat and overnight tents has definitely changed now that we're a tad older.We chat about:🎶 Big Day Out in its absolute heyday🍟 Mum-packed s...
2026-01-1912 minThe MidlifersDo You Remember TV Music Shows? 📺🎶 | Summer Series Ep 2Welcome to Summer Series Episode 2 of The Midlifers Podcast - our shorter, nostalgic summer episodes while we take a break from regular programming.This week, we’re asking: Do you remember TV music shows?From Video Hits and Rage to Recovery, Saturday Morning Live and Video Smash Hits, we’re reminiscing about growing up with music television before streaming, Spotify and TikTok took over. *Editor's Note: we may have missed on one of THE biggest music TV shows...can you guess which one?!We chat about:📺 Saturday and Sun...
2026-01-1211 minThe MidlifersDo You Remember School Dances? 💃 | Summer Series Ep 1Welcome to Summer Series Episode 1 of The Midlifers Podcast - a shorter, nostalgic summer special where we deep dive into just one topic while we’re on our break.This week, we’re asking: Do you remember school dances?From primary school bush dancing and heel-and-toe routines, to Grade 6 graduation dances, awkward high school formals, Blue Light Discos and underage club nights — we’re reliving all the cringe, laughs and memories.We chat about:💃 Aussie school bush dances and ballroom dancing📀 Grade 6 dances and first crush heartbreaks
2026-01-0513 minThe MidlifersGoodbye 2025: Trends, Chaos & Midlife ReflectionsThis week on The Midlifers Podcast, we’re wrapping up 2025 with our final episode of the year - looking back at the moments, trends and pop culture chaos that defined the year, and sharing what we’re hoping for in 2026.We chat about: ✨ The words of the year (hello 6–7 and parasocial) 🤖 The rise of ChatGPT and AI in everyday life 💉 Celebrity plastic surgery, facelifts and ageing in midlife 👜 Labubus, viral moments, space travel and so much more…We also share some exciting updates fr...
2025-12-2932 minThe MidlifersA Midlifers Christmas Special with Sharnee FenwickThis week on The Midlifers Podcast, we’re bringing you a very special Christmas episode - and we’re joined by award-winning Australian singer, celebrant and all-round Christmas lover, Sharnee Fenwick.In this festive midlife chat, we talk about music, creativity, motherhood, Christmas traditions and the moments that truly fill your cup. Sharnee shares her journey through the music industry, stepping away to become a mum, and finding her way back to her creative spark - alongside her meaningful work as a wedding and funeral celebrant.We also dive into...
2025-12-2235 minThe MidlifersDo You Remember Hey Hey It's Saturday? 📺✨This week on The Midlifers Podcast, we’re doing a full nostalgic deep dive into one of the most iconic Australian TV shows of all time - Hey Hey It’s Saturday.From Plucka Duck and Red Faces to Daryl Summers, Dickie Knee, Ozzie Ostrich, and the unforgettable chaos of live TV, this episode is a love letter to Saturday nights when the whole family gathered around the television.We reminisce about: 📺 Growing up with Hey Hey It’s Saturday in the 70s, 80s and 90s 🦆 The p...
2025-12-1529 minThe MidlifersMonte Carlos, Mint Slices & The Best 90's Music VideosThis week on The Midlifers, we’re diving into two of our great joys in midlife: biscuits (or should we say bikkies?) and 90s nostalgia. If you're a woman over 35 who grew up dunking a Scotch Finger into a cuppa or watching music video clips on Rage, this episode is a delicious trip down memory lane.We kick things off with your calls and comments about Aussie Arnott's biscuits - from Kingston vs Monte Carlo debates to the shock of learning Iced Vovo never had marshmallow (the Mandela Effect is real, Midlifers). We’re talk...
2025-12-0835 minThe MidlifersAussie Author Rachael Johns on Writing, Woo-Woo Magic & The Babysitter’s ClubThis week on The Midlifers Podcast, we’re thrilled to bring you a special guest episode with one of Australia’s most loved authors, and fellow Midlifer, Rachael Johns.In this warm, funny and wonderfully nostalgic chat, we dive into writing, midlife creativity, books that shaped us, intuition, friendship, and her brand-new novel The Lucky Sisters.Rachael shares: ✨ How she writes without planning (and trusts the magic) ✨ Why midlife has made her more woo-woo ✨ The truth about balancing creativity, motherhood and social media ✨ The moments that surprise even her whil...
2025-12-0141 minThe MidlifersBonus Ep: Tina Coleman: 50, Fabulous & F*ckableThis very special bonus episode of The Midlifers Podcast features an inspiring conversation with Tina Coleman, self-published author of 50, Fabulous and Fckable* - a bold, empowering book for women entering their 40s, 50s and beyond.Tina joins us from Mexico to share her journey of turning fear about ageing into a powerful second act. We talk about midlife confidence, perimenopause, menopause self-care, body changes, intuition, reinvention, and how hitting 50 can become the start of something incredible, not the end.She opens up about: ✨ Being terrified of turning 50 an...
2025-11-2728 minThe MidlifersChristmas Chaos & Winona Ryder: GenX's Go To ActressWe’re two midlife mums keeping it real with humour, nostalgia, and a weekly dose of relatable chaos - because midlife doesn’t have to be serious!This week on The Midlifers Podcast, Mez opens up about her mysterious front-fringe wispy bits that are suddenly making her look like a mad scientist. Is it peri-menopause? Stress? Hormones? Or are all of us midlifers sprouting a few “surprise hairs” these days?Then in our festive edition of “Don’t Be a D!ck”, we talk about what to avoid leading up to Christma...
2025-11-2434 min
WSAYT - Who's Sitting At Your TableEpisode 35- Midlifers —Not a Crisis, Just a Damn Good story!WSAYT pulls up a chair for two fabulous women who are rewriting the midlife narrative — The Midlifers. Society calls it a “midlife crisis,” but these ladies know it’s really just a bold, hilarious, and deeply human new chapter.From career pivots and parenting adult kids to rediscovering identity, adventure, friendship, and purpose, this conversation reminds us that midlife isn’t something to survive — it’s something to celebrate. With sass, honesty, and plenty of laughter, The Midlifers share what they’ve learned about embracing change, honoring your voice, and building a life that feels good from the inside out.
2025-11-1847 minThe MidlifersTuppaware, Only Fans & Ben StillerGeez this week’s episode is a doozy, with our regular nostalgia and fun, and a story from Fonz that will have you crying with laughter.First we wanted to start with a thank you to some of our Midlifers who have put some pep in our step by supporting us, and reaching out to us when we were a bit down with the struggles of being a small, independent podcast. You Midlifers came to the rescue with your kind words and support - thanks so much 💖Fonz went to see...
2025-11-1735 minThe MidlifersCrush Confessions & CatchphrasesThis week on The Midlifers Podcast we/re diving into embarrassing celebrity crushes we've had over the years - from Walter Matthau (wtf?!) to Adam Driver, Steve Buscemi, and even a few from Jersey Shore. We confess it all and want to know - who was your cringe crush growing up?Then, in Rant or Rave, we're talking catchphrases and slang. From 80's classics like 'Rad' and 'Cowabunga' to the current '6-7', we debate which ones deserve to stay and which should be retired forever.Expect a...
2025-11-1030 min
Girlish GurusThe Midlifers: Celebrating the Privilege of Aging (One Laugh at a Time)Laughter really is the best midlife medicine! This week, the Girlish Gurus, Lorraine & Joy, sit down with the hilarious duo behind The Midlifers — Suzette and Lisa — two women on a mission to celebrate aging with humor, heart, and a healthy dose of real talk.
Calling themselves the “tweens of adulthood,” The Midlifers are sharing the ups, downs, and sideways moments of life in the middle. From extinct names to scout badges for midlife milestones (first colonoscopy badge, anyone?), these two are flipping the script on aging and inviting us all to laugh along the way.
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2025-11-0757 minThe MidlifersRace Day Do’s & Dont’s & The TV Chefs We Love 🧑🍳We’re two midlife mums keeping it real - serving up laughs, nostalgia, and a healthy dose of Aussie humour every week on The Midlifers Podcast.In this episode, Fonz and Mez are celebrating a huge shout-out from bestselling author Rachael Johns, who called The Midlifers “worth listening to” in her blog. Indeed we are! We chat about what it’s like building a podcast as “Z-grade celebs,” the highs and lows of chasing your creative dreams, and why we still do it (hint: we love it!).Mez also talks about...
2025-11-0332 minThe MidlifersSealed Sections & The Ultimate Girl Band BattleWe’re two midlife mums sharing laughs, nostalgia and a bit of everyday chaos, because life doesn’t have to be serious. Together, Mez and Fonz embrace it all!This week on The Midlifer’s Podcast, Fonz discovers she’s today years old when she realises the classic children’s book Spot was actually named after trying to spot the dog. Mind blown! Meanwhile, Mez is ready to break free and sing wherever she wants, family approval or not. Let the woman sing!In our nostalgic, ‘Do You Remember?’ segment, we fl...
2025-10-2733 minThe Midlifers80s Kids vs Today + The Great Milo ChatWe’re two midlife mums sharing laughs, nostalgia and a bit of everyday chaos - because midlife doesn’t have to be serious!This week on The Midlifers Podcast, Fonz ponders a very important question - what actually happens in the back of a police divvy van? Do the crims just roll around back there? Meanwhile, Mez has started a new health plan before Christmas, getting a head start on feeling good for the silly season. (And great news, we’ll be joined later in the year by a special guest from Body Be Well f...
2025-10-2031 minThe MidlifersTheme Park Rants & Drew Barrymore CoolnessThis week on The Midlifers Podcast, Fonz shares a brilliant tip straight from her hairdresser - what to do when you’ve strayed and need to make that awkward return (we’ve all been there). Meanwhile, Mez is feeling the TikTok tut-tuts after last week’s episode on book-to-screen adaptations - the internet had some thoughts!Our first segment is Rant or Rave: Theme Parks 🎢 Are they worth the price? Do you buy the rollercoaster photo? We dive into the chaos, fun, and questionable snacks that come with family theme park trips....
2025-10-1334 minThe MidlifersMidlife Mums, Moo Moos & 90s SitcomsThis week on The Midlifers Podcast, we kick things off by chatting about how our style and energy have changed over the years (because midlife ain’t what it used to be). Let’s be real - we’re two middle aged mums who give off a dorky vibe, and people have noticed! Our first segment is a mix of Confessions and Then & Now, where we dive into maternity wear — from the embarrassing truth about still hanging onto old maternity underwear, to how styles have shifted from moomoos to bare-belly confidence.Next...
2025-10-0629 min
The MidlifersFrom Westco Change Rooms to Bridget JonesSo the big thing around fashion these days is that tight gym wear is out, and floppy jalopy gym clothes are in. But listen up Gen Z, Mez had been there and done that in the early 00’s and can tell you that lycra might not be cool anymore, but it’s a helluva lot more practical on a treadmill than baggy pants.Fonz has us questioning how much our generation has seen with changes in tech - from the introduction of the internet and mobile phones, to A.I taking over the world. We’ve...
2025-09-2929 min
The MidlifersRemember These 80’s Fashion Trends?In our chin-hair wag, Fonz tells us about a car she saw that suggested the driver was a cheater. What was the story? Why were his windows wound down? And why must a situation like this be honked at?Meanwhile Mez’s teen has somehow accumulated hundreds of false eyelashes - where the f did they all come from? Beauty for teens changed from back in our day when Maybelline Matte Mousse was the go-to.Next we have our first segment, ‘Do You Remember…these 80’s fashion trends’? When it came to fa...
2025-09-2230 min
The MidlifersMidlife Magic & Miss Congeniality vs Legally BlondeBefore we dive into our main segments, Fonz regales us with a recent happening involving a mum and a car park. Fonz was flustered, and it made us think about what it takes to confront people - whatever it is, Fonz and Mez don’t have it.Mez also came across a TikTok from @upspiral.life which totally changed the narrative about how we look at women going through (peri)menopause. Hint: we’re not just going batsh!t crazy, our body is rewiring to deal with less b.s. Yes!Ou...
2025-09-1534 min
The MidlifersThe Midlifers Meet Tom Gerrard & Wayne Lim - Pt 2Today we continue our convo with this month’s special guests, artists and podcasters, Wayne Lim & Tom Gerrard.We start with one of our regular segments, ‘Then & Now’, and we talk about how the accessibility of art has changed, especially in the digital age. Plus, how does AI fit into this all??We then end the show with some more arty questions we had for Tom and Wayne. From having the guts to make a career out of it, and taping a banana to a wall and calling it art....
2025-09-0229 min
The MidlifersThe Midlifers Meet Tom Gerrard & Wayne Lim - Pt 1This month’s special guests are Wayne Lim & Tom Gerrard - artists, podcasters, and just all round great guys!We get to pick their brains about everything art. Things we’ve always been curious about, like, what if we don’t feel anything when we see an infamous work of art? (ahem, Mona Lisa, we’re looking at you girl). Wayne & Tom grace us with their insights and experience and really help open up the everyday person (a.k.a Fonz & Mez) into how art can rock your world if you’re curious enough.
2025-09-0130 min
The MidlifersHotel Hot Takes & The SimpsonsChrissy Amphlett once sang, ‘There’s a fine line between pleasure and pain.’ Turns out, there is also a fine line between standing up for yourself and being a Karen. Fonz ponders this as she fears she may have had a Karen moment, and as we discuss this, we see there are some murky lines between the two.Mez’s daughter played Pac Man over the weekend. Now it looks like she knows more about this classic 80’s arcade game than Mez. This led us to a conversation about possibly having a Midlifer game of laser tag. ...
2025-08-2532 min
The MidlifersBook Crazes & Roast DinnersBefore we get into our main segments, we had some feedback on our previous episode about ‘Romper Room’. Nicole messaged us, after having actually been on the show in the 70’s. Yes!! She gave us a bit of inside goss into how this wonderful old school kid’s show was filmed.We also had a Midlifer Moment come in through our Speakpipe from Kristy, asking, ‘how do you break up with your hairdresser?’ This got us talking about all things hairdresser, and we realised, we must dedicate a whole segment to this! If you have thoughts...
2025-08-1830 min
The MidlifersA Young Talent Time Deep Dive ⭐Fonz hurt herself this week and gave herself a wee bit of a concussion. The takeaway from this? Take note of people’s reactions.If you hurt yourself or take a tumble and people laugh, it means you’re still kinda young. If there’s an ‘ooooh’ and then silence, you’re getting old and, well, welcome to the club!Our first segment this week is ‘Besties’. We’re listing our most fave one hit wonders. Some might be controversial, and some might get stuck in your head for the next few days. Ei...
2025-08-1131 min
The MidlifersThe Midlifers Meet Sammy PetersenThis week we have our very first (& hopefully not last) guest on the show.Aussie comedian and podcast host, Mr. Sammy Petersen.Currently touring with his stand up show, ‘Why the Long Face,’ as well as hosting his successful podcast, ‘Confessions the Podcast’, not to mention co-hosting two other hit podcasts, ‘Your Two Drunk Aunties’ with Bron Lewis, and ‘Not Another Crime Podcast’ with Georgia Love. Busy fella!!We get to ask him all sorts of things: have you ever been heckled? How did you get into com...
2025-08-0452 minThe 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 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 min
The 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 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 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 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 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!
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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 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 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!
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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:
❌️Don't be a D🍆ck: Mobile Phone Etiquette
🎭 Rant or Rave: Food Truck Parks
🏆Besties: Mez & Fonz's best holidays🌴
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2024-07-0825 minThe MidlifersI Don't Want to be MirandaLaugh and reminisce with The Midlifers. This episode features:
🎧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
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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.
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