Middle Aged Modern Life

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Sinopsis

Modern Aged Middle Life (MAML) is a podcast by comedy writers Emily Baum and Graham Jarvis dealing with the perplexing stuff that happens in modern life. The two MAML's try to explain the baffling and rationalise the irrational - like human tears in cocktails! Join us on our journey of laughing at life.

Episodios

  • Man Bits

    04/12/2020 Duración: 24min

    As a woman Emily has never wanted to be a man, but there are questions about men that need to be answered. In this episode we dig into the depths of being a man from growing a beard, to Mens Bits. A must listen for any trainee men or inquisitive females.

  • Thank You

    20/11/2020 Duración: 27min

    Thank you. A phrase not used as often as it should be. Gratitude. Are you good at showing it? Can you be too grateful? Can you hug a tradesperson that has gone above and beyond or would that be sexual harassment? Oh and a huge thank you to all our wonderful listeners for sticking with us and laughing along to our silliness. We are grateful to you, for being you!

  • Losing It!

    14/11/2020 Duración: 26min

    Are you losing it stuck at home with nothing to do but scooter round the living room? Do you find that simple tasks like walking the dog become a challenge? This Covid thing is making us all go a bit odd in the head - which is exactly what happened in this weeks episode. Emily and Graham lost it. No squids were harmed in the making of this nonsense. 

  • Magic Moments

    07/11/2020 Duración: 26min

    Do you believe in Magic? Have you been sawn in half? Or can you make items disappear?If you want time to disappear,  then join us to discuss the true spirit of Magic and the essence of illusion. Disappearing beliefs and disappearing wine bottles with a hint of optimism.

  • Rule Britannia

    23/10/2020 Duración: 26min

    What does it mean to be British? Do you consider yourself to be British? Is it English traditions of tea on the lawn, the royal family or is the different cultures that make up the melting pot of the UK? This week we investigate further and find out that Grahams mother would get rid of hawkers by saying "There's no one in" as she opened the door. 

  • Time Waster

    16/10/2020 Duración: 25min

    Time. Some days we have lots of it and other times it slips through our fingers. Surely time is the most precious thing we have, yet we are forever giving it away. In this episode we discuss wasting time, and how Auntie Sheila wished time had gone faster the day she spent with Emily. Or how Graham's grand parents took pity on him and gave him butterfly cards to collect to fill his time - and make sure he never got a friend again. 

  • Murder Plan

    09/10/2020 Duración: 27min

    What is our obsession with murder and serial killers? The most popular shows on Netflix are about serial killers so in this episode Emily and Graham explore the world of serial killers and the difficulties in getting rid of a corpse, subtly. We even get some statistics in order to avoid being murdered by a generically profiled murderer. 

  • Birthday Rubbish

    25/09/2020 Duración: 27min

    We all love a good birthday, but do you prefer giving or receiving? Are you frightened to get gifts from your friends in case they are gardening sets? As you get older birthdays become different, gone is the excitement of opening a My Little Pony stable (Graham's) and here comes hand cream. How can we get that childish fun back again - by drinking and pretending it's not happening.

  • Bragging Leg

    17/09/2020 Duración: 24min

    Don't you hate it when people brag about things? Is it intentional or just annoying? Don't miss this episode as Graham tells a story about "leggy the cockroach hunter" and Emily comes up with a unique way to save money by burying yourself in your expensive speakers. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. 

  • MAML Live at Top Gear Test Track

    11/09/2020 Duración: 26min

    In this special live episode the MAML team drive super cars at Dunsfold Aerodrome. Well Emily does, Graham mainly has a cup of coffee in a lay-by. Aston Martins, Mclarens and the Top Gear Test Track - what could possibly be more middle aged. 

  • Can't Remember

    04/09/2020 Duración: 25min

    Can you remember what you're doing here? You're going to listen to the latest episode of Modern Aged Middle Life - so you can laugh at the fact you forget things from time to time. Have you ever taken a memory walk or use tricks to remember things? Modern life encourages you not to remember as we have tools that do directions and facts for us, so we can be excused for missing your husbands birthday. 

  • No Surprise

    24/08/2020 Duración: 24min

    What is the difference between a surprise and a shock? Are surprises still exciting as you get older? Or do you associate surprises with something horrible? Good, bad or indifferent surprises are something we think we look forward to and actually don't really enjoy. Perhaps we just enjoy watching others receive them, from a safe distance. We will be launching World leader Wrestling on gaming systems soon. Copyright pending. 

  • Body Parts

    16/08/2020 Duración: 27min

    The human body is so clever in so many ways, but does do things that are rather annoying and unpleasant. In this episode we explore the parts of the body that upset us. Sweating, earwax, hair everywhere - and bodily functions. 

  • Fe Male

    24/07/2020 Duración: 26min

    Why do we need male and female pronouns? Anyone else confused by why we need different words for the male and female versions of things? Surely we should all be the same. In this episode we concatenate elements together and show we know words like concatenate. Doctor or Doctoress, Mam, Mrs or Mr. You decide. 

  • Duvet Drunk

    17/07/2020 Duración: 26min

    What type of drunk are you? Happy drunk, sleepy drunk, techie drunk, or a gremlin drunk. Do you come alive when you've had a drink or pass out? In this episode we investigate what type of drunks Graham and Emily are - including the student years! Warning - some of this is quite disgusting and rather embarrassing. 

  • Cheer Up!

    08/07/2020 Duración: 25min

    Lockdown is starting to get to us and making us fed up - so in this episode we try and cheer up the nation. Out of desperation Emily Googled "Cheer me up!" only to be faced with a list of nonsense. Enjoy the nonsense and embrace the madness of lock down with our cheer you up facts. 

  • Funny Money

    30/06/2020 Duración: 24min

    As the world economy falls to pieces we discuss the origins of money and whether or not you can still trade your wife. From swapping carrots to the invention of paper money, in this whistle stop tour we ask if we can return to the tally stick and trust system? Or perhaps using your card might be slightly less bulky. 

  • Gardening Ninjas

    19/06/2020 Duración: 24min

    Do you become a keen gardener because you become middle aged? Do you know your clematis from your chrysanthemums? Lockdown has given us more time to get into the garden, so what do we do when we are there? In this episode we investigate our gardening prowess and whether or not you should sweep your lawn. 

  • Glorious Food

    12/06/2020 Duración: 29min

    Food! It is our lifeblood, we over eat it and we enjoy it, especially during lockdown! What would your last meal on earth be? In this episode Emily and Graham explore their own personal last suppers and what would be their final meal on earth. All episodes are also available on Brooklands Radio. 

  • VE Lockdown

    05/06/2020 Duración: 26min

    Bad haircuts, competitive eating and generally letting standards slip - welcome to lockdown. Graham and Emily discuss the challenges of keeping busy during lockdown including taking up swing ball  and breaking fingers. Have you been entertaining yourself with Joe Wicks and Gary Barlow? Oooh Gary Barlow. 

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