Middle Aged Modern Life

Emily and Graham explore all things royal for this Platinum Jubilee episode. Who'd have thought that the royal carpets are swept? Whether it's the Queen's first email, or borrowing her elephant, no stone is unturned.  Are you  a shuffler? Do you like the same cake as HM? Find out in this episode!

How do! How do you fancy a sugar sandwich? Or perhaps you're more a chip sandwich instead? Do people have dripping anymore? All those things you had as a child and the things your parents had that you thought was elegant, that in hindsight may not have been. Pimm's on the lawn fabulous, Pimm's in a back alley, not so glam. Come on a flavour trip down memory lane. 

Exotic pets. Fancy a liger or an emu running round your house? Why do we want exotic pets and why in America do they keep losing them? Join us to discuss this hot topic and yes we do mention the Tiger King. 

Does retirement exist? Will we ever retire? Why is there so much sex in retirement villages? Graham explores why he receives so many invitations to care homes and what the future holds. As always the MAML's come up with the best care home ever and lets just say there is a human Scalextric for hospital beds. 

Is today a doings day? Do it yourself! Do you? How about a tinker in the garage? Whether your boarding the loft or fixing up a bike - some are more capable than others. You don't want to feel incapable, but then you don't want to call a builder in just to put up a shelf. You too could be DIY man. 

Exercise fads - Jane Fonda, weighted hula hoops or shoes with springs on. Keep fit crazes.Is it that we just want a quick fix to fitness? Why can't I lose weight watching tv and eating Maltesers? In this episode we come up with a better way to keep fit whilst enjoying a Victoria sponge. 

Are there jobs such as wedding guest? Whose dream job is rodding drains? First jobs are always a bit ropey, so let's explore the job market today and see if there are other career options. 

You know when you find suddenly your window sill is filled with pigs, or your cupboards have Care Bears in them? I know it happens to us all. This episode we realise how much rubbish we collect and have no idea if we are collecting rubbish or childhood trauma. Enjoy middle aged collectibles or just the rubbish you bring on the ride of life. 

How would you run your country? As a world leader would you take your own bins out? Do world leaders pick up after their dogs? Welcome to the world of Incontinentia where you get free chips on Tuesday and we have secret service bin men. Join us in our madness.

Wonders of the world. What are they? Do they change? Are there any original wonders left? Or have they been turned into an aaah rather than an oooh? In this episode we explore what a middle aged wonder would be, such as reading a menu in a restaurant. 

How do we know if the news is actually telling us the truth? With technology and social media you can start a rumour and do some genuine damage before people find out. Covid has accelerated the rumours - I know I have grown a third arm after my jab - honest. Is it true? Is it rubbish? Is it Covid or Cooooovid?

Who was up on your teenage bedroom wall? Did you have someone you aspired to be or fantasised about? Pamela Anderson, Roger Moore, Keanu Reeves, Maggie Thatcher. What ever floats your boat. In this episode we explore our crushes and how different they can be.

Valentines day. The day when if your with someone you dig out a plastic rose and serenade your loved one over candle light, or if your single you eat a family size dairy milk. Do you feel pressure over Valentines? Is it a cunning plan to sell cards or is their a genuine opportunity to make someone feel special? You'll always be special to us. 

Are you the parent you thought you would be? Parenting is a big step, and what we thought it would be like and the reality involves a lot more vomit. What makes a good childhood and as we get older do we have idealised versions? 

Don't you love glittery dusticals? Or you may know it as snow. Snow is magical as well as wet and cold. Do you still get excited by snow? or are you happy to spectate from inside? Adults and snow is a mix of fun and fear. Who owns snow and what are your legal rights if someone steals your snow from your car?

Can you pull off an accent? The UK is such a small country but has some of the most amazing regional accents that are loved across the world. In this episode we explore the regions - not well I hasten to add. Apologise to any regions offended - which is all.  

Resolutions for 2021 - go out perhaps! Grahams resolutions for 2021 will help you feel - well, better about yourself. Let us give you some options that will open your eyes (blinking properly), and freshen your perspective. Close your eyes and you could be on that holiday you've rescheduled twice with a couple of mates. Escape the kids.

Merry Covid Christmas! Let's look at the positives of a Covid Christmas. No unwanted relatives, no hoovering and you don't have to share the quality street. Whatever happened to Round Robin's and glitter cards? You know the ones that cover your carpet with mounds of glitter. Slightly extended Christmas edition - oh er Mrs. Originally played on Brooklands Radio on the 25th of December 2020.

As hope is in sight and we may eventually be able to meet up again in 2021, we want to remind ourselves of good dinner party etiquette. Are you prepared for a direct social interaction in the future? Let's remind ourselves of what it's like to chat to people face to face, and the do's and don'ts of dinner table chat. 

In the second part of our gender discovery session - code for just being nosey, we find out what it is like to be a woman? What is voting like? Why don't more women do Formula One? Is hair and make up essential? Sit back, put your lady feet up, and enjoy.