Music and interviews with bands from across the global punk scene, all coming at you from Spondon in Derby, UK. Join us every week and get rad with the fat lads.
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An overweight, 61-year-old retiree, with zero hiking experience, decided to hike the entire 2,185.3 mile length of the Appalachian Trail in 2014. What could possibly go wrong? As his brother, Mike, commented, "It's a bit like taking up boxing and fighting Mike Tyson in your first bout." Join Steve and his guests as they discuss all aspects of the trail, from gear to Lyme Disease, then back to trail magic and injury.
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Have you ever felt like you’ve become lost in your own life? Many men struggle to talk about their problems and mental health and grew up believing that to do can be perceived as a sign of weakness or failure. There is also a lack of open discussion in society around men’s mental health, especially aimed at mid-life men. As a result, at times many men can feel alone and lost in their own lives. In this podcast series, I talk to mid-life men about their stories; the challenges, the turning po ...
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Two good friends who talk about mental health, life, random thoughts, and funny situations Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifeconversations/support
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Myers-Briggs® for Mid-Life Career Changers explores the 16 personality types and how they fit in with finding the ideal job . Written by Edythe Richards - MBTI® Master Practitioner and founder of A Top Career.
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This podcast is for middle aged people dealing with real life with retirement no where in sight. Cover art photo provided by Efe Kurnaz on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@efekurnaz
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Searching for the cures to the curses we procure and sharing them with you. Mid Life Virus is a variety show touching on and exploring as many topics as we can take. Why? Discussions create Discovery and Discovery is Discussion worthy.
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We all go through something like this at different points in our lives, mine is just around the corner. Join me while I have conversations with interesting and creative people, about what they might be going through and how they deal with it.
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If you're Middle-Aged, you can relate! MLCS Hosts Peter Applebaum & Elliot Kleiner join "The Good Life's" Jono Coleman every Tuesday night at 9 for relatable mayhem and middle-aged fun. Callers welcome - and needed!
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The Mid Life Gamers Podcast is all about VIDEO GAMES! Hosted by Corey Beasley and Ashton Strong, the show takes a look at the gaming world from the perspective of two guys in their 30's who just haven't put down the controllers. The guys cover the latest gaming news and reviews. Provide tips and tricks for every type of game and also take a look at whats happening in movies, tv, comics and anime! themidlifegamers.com
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A single 41 year old childless women, desperately trying to find some meaning to her life. How to more forward and find happiness emotionally and mentally in this harsh world !!!!
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Hey there, welcome to Mid Life Love! I'm over 40 and have a lot to say. I talk dating, love, sex, divorce, breakups, relationships, friendships all things in between! I'll bring in some friends to add their perspective and tell some pretty great stories! There will be laughs, tears and real honest raw perspective from all points of view. We hope you enjoy and jump in on the conversation. Send questions you want answered to hellomidlifelove@gmail.com . Support this podcast: https://podcasters ...
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Hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain, oh my! During our mid-life evolution, our bodies are constantly changing in more ways than we would like. Grab a tea and listen as we talk about our hormones, nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, relationships, and much more. Episodes will include stories with me, Stephanie, as well as conversations with my teachers, experts, friends, and colleagues. Together, let's celebrate who we are, share what we are going through, reclaim control, and own the conf ...
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Many more of us are challenging ourselves and performing at a high level in sport, particularly endurance sports, well into our middle age. This podcast explores everything you want to know as a mid-life athlete, from how age affects our performance; how our bodies react to training; how should we train as a mid-life athlete; how can we prevent injury; what’s the best recovery process; tips on nutrition and how can we improve our mental health & psychology. We’ll interview experts in their f ...
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Mid-Life Opportunity is a show about men in their mid-life who have been successful in business, health, performance, or any other area of life, but who have also had challenges too. Men throughout this stage of life will be interviewed on the show, so that the viewers & listeners can learn about how these men finally saw opportunity from their mid-life instead of crisis. The show will also welcome viewers to appear on the show if they are struggling in seeing a mid-life opportunity in their ...
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This podcast addresses issues of aging, spirituality, and the potential for the aging process to be a time of rediscovering life’s meaning, one’s purpose, and coming to peace with ourselves and others. The aging experience is a unique space for the regeneration of our spiritual, emotional and even physical selves that leads to an integration and wholeness undiscovered earlier in the life course. Conrad L. Kanagy, Ph.D., is Professor of Sociology at Elizabethtown College (PA) where he has bee ...
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Punks On Film - Shannon Matthews: The Musical: The Movie
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The infamous musical about the true crime that shocked the nation in the late noughties, Shannon Matthews: The Musical was released back in 2010 as an audio only effort. Now, Shannon Matthews: The Musical: The Movie is about to be released on the silver screen. The creator and composer of the piece is Kunt, off Kunt and the Gang, and he's graciousl…
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Episode #457 - George Eshleman (Keeper)
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It’s a slightly shorter show than usual this week, but it is about as powerful as any of my interviews have ever been. Our guest is George Eshleman, or Keeper, who hiked the Appalachian Trail with 363 nametags of military personnel who have committed suicide. George chose to do this in honor of his own friend and hiking partner, who had committed s…
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Living Between Extremes: The Realities of Bipolar's Highs and Lows, with David Westgate
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In this episode, David Westgate shares his deeply personal journey with bipolar 1, reflecting on how the disorder manifested in his life and the impact it had on his relationships, career, and daily routines. He describes the struggle of living with undiagnosed bipolar disorder, where periods of extreme highs felt like "true happiness," only to be …
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No matter how your year's been, Glasgow's Bad Year will certainly improve it. Chris, the band's singing bass player, joins us to discuss their latest release "Moancore". As well as this, we discuss terrible jobs, terrible celtic punk bands, terrible diets and terrible commutes. We have a WORLD EXCLUSIVE track from Sprainer, Tom's got a gig report a…
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Episode #456 - Hunter and John Rud (Hunter & JR)
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Another former guest returns to the show today, this time with his hiking partner, and Dad. Hunter and John Rud completed the CDT this year. For Hunter, it was the second leg of his own Triple Crown, but for John, it was his completed Triple Crown. They share their awesome experience. There is a lot of wisdom, both in hiking and in life, from these…
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Hard Hats & Hidden Struggles: The Problem with Mental Health in the Trades, with Russ Payne
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In this episode, I’m joined by Russ, a third-generation tradesman, business owner, and host of The Talking Tradesman podcast. Russ has spent a lifetime in construction, a sector known for its tough culture and silent battles, especially around mental health. He shares his powerful journey, starting with his childhood, where he was raised by his fat…
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MLPP176 - P-Rock Documentary
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Cast your mind back to 2002. Any British punk worth their salt at that time would've whiled away hours of their young lives watching music videos by their favourite punk artists, both British and otherwise, on the only TV channel dedicated to punk rock: P-Rock TV. Such was it's impact, 22 years later, Alex Shipman from Silver Knight Entertainment h…
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Episode #455 - Don Robinson - 900 Miler Award
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We’re going to talk about the Great Smoky Mountains today, with Don Robinson sharing his love of the park, and his recent induction into the 900 Miler Club, having hiked all the trails in the Smokies. It’s a pretty exclusive club, with fewer than a thousand members, yet the logistics required to get this done would fry my brain! Don has provided me…
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This week, we're joined by Pete and Josh from off Warrington's very own Snakes Among Us are in MLPP Towers. These hardcore, thrashy buggers are a relatively new addition to the UK scene, so we are hoping to give you the low down before anyone else. We discuss the two main topics of their songs, going down with audiences better far from home, record…
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Episode #454 - Rob & Gavin Duncan (Waffle and Hawkeye)
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We have a couple of returning guests today. Rob and Gavin Duncan attempted a thru-hike in 2019 and were forced off the trail due to injury. It was a bitter blow for a couple of guys who’d put in over 1300 miles. Gavin is now an 18-year-old, and both father and son wanted a do-over, starting again from Georgia. I’ve observed several father-son relat…
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Author Chris MacDonald has joined us this week to discuss his new tome "Days & Days: A Story About Sunderland's Leatherface and the ties that bind". The book is available as of the 8th October from Little Rocket Records. Chris' book is part memoir, part travel diary and part Leatherface documentary (including talking heads!). Chris takes us through…
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Episode #453 - Paula Martin (Windeagle)
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We have a very different show this week, with Paula Martin, or Windeagle, sharing her dramatic survival from a bad accident that may well have killed her. Several years later, Paula had recovered and decided that an Appalachian Trail thru-hike was something she could achieve. She ultimately summited Katahdin two years later, but her story is one of…
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Skanking and spitting bars from the arse-end of nowhere, DeadBeat At Dawn are Yorkshire's punk/ska/hiphop crossover beasts and they've lent us one of their vocalists. Aaron, to give us the lowdown. We discuss surviving the doldrum years of Ska, the international Ska scene, touring with some legends and borrowing lyrics. Post apocalyptic movies, old…
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Episode #452 - John Pearson (Magellan)
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We have another recent Appalachian Trail successful thru-hiker as our guest today. For many, the AT is a years-long dream, but for John Pearson, or Magellan, he had no idea he’d be hiking the trail until Christmas last year. Through a bit of trial and error, allied to a fierce determination, John made it to Katahdin in less than five and a half mon…
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The Last Supper. That's the name of Pizzatramp's third, and supposedly final, album. Jim is in to discuss the meticulous recording and writing processes, where he draws lyrical inspirational from and we get all the info on Pizzatramp's famous gimmick. Get ready for racist dogs, hot takes on the Brothers Gallagher, life after being a postie and ropi…
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Episode #451 - Kim Shoop (Gator)
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We have a really accomplished young woman on the podcast today, with Kim Shoop, or Gator, sharing her story about section hiking the entire Triple Crown in just eight years. She has a very self-deprecating way about her, yet she is clearly a determined person to be able to achieve multiple long hikes, having to start again and again to fulfill her …
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Battling Depression: Everybody Needs a Big, Hairy-Ass, Audacious Goal, with Jeff Moore
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In this episode, I'm joined by Jeff to discuss his long battle with mental health challenges. Jeff shares how his depression stems from childhood, living in a chaotic home environment, and how it revisited him regularly throughout his life. He describes how, after many years of struggle, he found solace in both medication and exercise, specifically…
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Episode #450 - Larry Ripari (Bird)
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Larry Ripari, fresh from his recent completion of not only an Appalachian Trail thru-hike, but also the hiking Triple Crown, shares his story with us this week. Larry became Bird on trail, a persona he was happy to assume, yet one he is now leaving behind. He is full of insights on all three trails, sharing his knowledge and even his budget as he s…
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Shhh. Enjoy the Great Silence. Will and Dec have popped into MLPP Towers this week to discuss their pop group. This quartet were born from the ashes of bands like Hummer, Only Strangers and more, so their punk pedigree is the only thing that matches up to their sheer musical skill. We chat about films, curries, Stoke on Trent, classic rock bands an…
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Psychedelics and Nature: A Path to Better Mental Health with Shawn Bergeth
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In this compelling episode, we sit down with Shawn Bergeth, a former corporate executive who radically transformed his life after 17 years in supply chain management. Shawn opens up about his unexpected job loss, which he saw as a gift, and how it catalysed his journey toward mental health advocacy. From battling anxiety and depression to becoming …
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Episode #449 - Mighty Blue Class of 2024
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We’re catching up with all five members of our Mighty Blue Class of 2014 this week, so each of them will update us on where they are and their coming plans. There are no real notes this week for the class, just their latest pictures of them all having a blast!! Anita (Moxie) Bobby (Sloggy) David (Professor Milkshake) Sondra (Lemonade) Michael (No R…
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Steve and Matt off Vanilla Pod have navigated out of the fens this week to come in and have a chat with your overweight punk rock Parkinsons. The Pod are a mainstay of the modern (30 years, rather than 50 years) uk scene and it's great to finally have them in the hot seat. Which band has the butteriest members? Would you like to learn a new game fo…
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Episode #448 - Sarah Zettler (Cricket)
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Sarah Zettler is our guest today. Sarah is a teacher, and has had to fit her six-year section hike of the Appalachian Trail into her summer vacation as a teacher. She even incorporates the trail into her school lesson plans to further engage her students. She felt called to do this hike and, once it was in her heart, she worked out a plan to get it…
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Cincinatti's very own pop-punk legends The Dopamines join Tom & Niall for some late night love. Some being later than others. Jon Lewis gives us a potted history of the band and an insight into their upcoming album (available from Brassneck Records in October), a trying touring time, personal injury, near amputations and the great D4 debate. Music …
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Dealing with depression: My dark passenger, with Brian Murphy
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In this episode of the Midlife Men Podcast, host Philip Briscoe sits down with Brian Murphy, a 52-year-old father, husband, and former sports journalist, to discuss his deeply personal battle with depression. Brian opens up about how his career in journalism, particularly his passion for covering hockey, began to lose its luster around 2017, leadin…
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Episode #447 - Georgetta Frederick (Trail Mama)
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Georgetta Frederick finished her Appalachian Trail thru-hike just a few weeks ago, at the beginning of August. You can hear that she still has the joy of the trail in her voice as she shares her journey with us all. You can follow Georgetta on social media, on Facebook at Trail Mama Hikes | Johnstown PA, and on YouTube at Trail Mama Hikes. We also …
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MLPP Special: Twat Music for Twat People
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30 years ago Obese Mick had a vision: a showcase of bands on his label, Fat Wreck Chords. Join Tom and Niallism for a flippant and playful discussion about that very compiliation: Fat Music for Fat People. Ably assisted by guest contributors Dave Shackleford and Danny Barrett off The Crash Mats, we discuss whether time has altered our perceptions o…
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Episode #446 - Dr Daniel Warren on Lyme Disease
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Dr Daniel Warren is our guest this week, with a subject very close to the heart of a hiker; Lyme Disease. I try my best to pick his brain and learn a little bit more about this pernicious disease, which is on the rise throughout the country. He sent me several papers to inform my questions, so I believe that you’ll gain a lot from our conversation.…
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Niall's back this week. And he's fast. But he aint in The Fastbacks. Kim from that particular pop group is in to have a chat about Seattle's beloved power pop punkers' past, present and hopefully future. We're on the cusp of the release of the first Fastbacks record in 25 years and ALL of Kim's choices are from that album. We talk Duff, Eddie, lame…
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Episode #445 - Nick Kindred (Sgt Pepper)
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We have a NASA guy on the show today. Nick Kindred worked on the Artemis Program, and when he was able to retire, he set his sights on completing his Appalachian Trail adventure of a number of years by finishing the rest of it in a 1200 mile LASH from Harpers Ferry to Katahdin. Nick’s thoughtful observations, and his conversations with his wife abo…
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Dad La Soul: Tackling Social Isolation for Dads with Dan Flanagan
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Dan Flanagan is a father and founder of Dad La Soul, an award-winning social impact organisation that focuses on tackling social isolation for dads. He shares his experience of struggling with being a dad and feeling like an outsider at mother and baby classes. He also reflects on his struggles with juggling his career, his father's illness, and ho…
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Episode #444 - Heidi Nisbett (Sketch)
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Today, we’re looking at the Allegheny Trail, with Heidi Nisbett talking about her contribution to the trail’s 50th anniversary. Heidi is an accomplished artist who captures the trail in all its glory, sharing her hiking (and drawing) journey with us. I saw several of Heidi’s drawings some months ago, and was struck by how evocative they were. When …
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We're 'avvin' it with Avem this week, Canada's top bird based punk band. There's a lot going on this week so listen up: Niall is absent, so there's a special guest host. Avem challenge us to to a bird-based quiz, The Current Mrs Sidwell makes a rare appearance and we all learn a little somethin'. Avem are in ahead of their European Tour (with a UK …
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Episode #443 - Glenn Van Peski (G Squared)
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Our guest today is Glen Van Peski, a man who made a significant contribution to the ultralight backpacking movement when he founded Gossamer Gear. It takes an engineer to work out the problems of heavy gear, and Glen’s engineering skills and natural curiosity made backpacking easier for all of us. He’s written a book about the many life lessons he …
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Meow. It's back up to Manchester this week, where one dynamic duo meets another, namely: The Sewer Cats. Cass and Josh are in to talk about their upcoming album "Obnoxious" (TNS, Sept 20th), from which they've gifted us a WORLD EXCLUSIVE! We chat about the trials and tribulations of being a woman in punk, pet care, grind culture, rude German barmen…
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