Middle Raged is the funny British podcast about midlife—modern madness, male frustration, and everything that winds you up after forty. Two middle-aged men, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, rant their way through nostalgia lies, ridiculous diets, midlife crises, work, tech, and the daily irritations of middle age. Expect dry UK humour, sharp midlife rants, and the kind of relatable chat that makes you mutter “exactly.” New episodes bi-weekly. Hit Follow on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to join t ...
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As they've yet to invent a functioning time-travel device, authors Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson did the next best thing — they created The Retrolists Podcast to discuss the best and worst features of life in pre-internet Britain. Covering such high-brow subjects as hedge porn and the demise of MFI, this is the podcast for those seeking an irreverent, sometimes sweary trip back in time. Critical Praise for The Retrolists Podcast... "It's alright, I suppose." — Adrian Norcott "My wife calle ...
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The less-than-dynamic, middle-aged duo are back with another dose of midlife humour and righteous rage. In this episode, Adam and Keith shine a light on the great British rip-off. From the price of a pint to the cost of parking, the chaps delve into some of the most egregious examples of rip-off pricing. About This Podcast Two middle-aged British a…
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A dose of middle-aged humour about a world where we no longer own anything — we just rent, subscribe, and renew forever. In this episode, Adam and Keith hark back to the days when we bought music on cassettes and CDs, doorbells just chimed, and software came on a disc... usually in a nice box with a weighty manual. Now we lease or subscribe to ever…
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A burst of midlife humour as Adam and Keith explore the absurd world of exercise gadgets that promise six-packs but deliver buyer’s remorse. In this episode, Adam and Keith discuss ten exercise gadgets that promise beach body results but inevitably end up in the garage or on Facebook Marketplace. Unsurprisingly, they get a little ranty about the pr…
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A slice of middle-aged comedy about the bizarre world of weight loss — where logic goes hungry and common sense starves to death. In this episode, Adam and Keith tackle weight loss and the ridiculous diets designed to hack our basic biology... badly. From tapeworm pills to cabbage soup, the chaps rage, rant, and despair at the lengths some people w…
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A dose of dry British humour about the disappearing art of simply doing your bloody job. From dishwasher installers who don’t install dishwashers to conveyancers who treat deadlines as vague suggestions, it feels like nobody actually does the job they’re paid for anymore. When did doing the bare minimum become standard practice? About This Podcast …
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A sprinkling of rage and middle-aged humour as Adam and Keith question whether our cherished memories of the past are genuine — or just the byproduct of selective amnesia. In this episode, Adam and Keith dismantle The Great Nostalgia Lie. From cassette-loaded video games to caravan holidays and the Argos catalogue, were the “good old days” really t…
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Ep. 30 - The Middle Raged Manifesto
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A round of middle-aged banter as Adam and Keith unveil their tongue-in-cheek manifesto for a saner, sweary-but-sensible Britain. To mark the thirtieth episode, Keith and Adam are launching The Middle Raged Manifesto - their no-nonsense list of laws they'd pass if anyone were stupid enough to vote them into power. About This Podcast Two middle-aged …
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Ep. 29 - The Graveyard of Godawful Gadgets (Part 1)
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In this episode, Adam and Keith root around the back of the cupboard to unearth pointless or poorly thought-out gadgets. From the steam mop to the Sony Discman, there's an awful lot of rage-worthy tat to cover. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occa…
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Ep. 28 - Opinions Are Like Ar*eholes...
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A wise man once said, “Opinions are like arseholes, in that everyone has one." In this episode, Adam and Keith give their opinion on... opinions. From the petty or plain-stupid one-star reviewers to co-workers who feel compelled to share their unsolicited, and usually unconstructive, thoughts. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Ke…
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Ep. 27 - A Design For Strife (Part 1)
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From the medieval design of cheese graters to the multiple failings of the toilet, Adam and Keith discuss just a handful of the everyday items that aren't fit for purpose. If you'd like to sample Adam's new solo podcast, you can find it here... https://adamecclesbooks.com/podcasts/need-a-little-podcast/ Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Ecc…
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Ep. 26 - USA Special - Stars, Stripes & Marmite
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This week, Keith is reporting live from across the pond — making this the very first transatlantic episode of Middle Raged! 🇺🇸✈️🇬🇧🇮🇪 Join Adam and Keith as they dive into the quirks, chaos, and contradictions of American life, comparing it (grumpily, of course) with the UK and Ireland. From monster-sized trucks and relentless air conditioning to th…
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Human societies have evolved over millennia, passing significant milestones such as the Classical Age, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Age. Alas, those centuries of progress have come to a screeching halt. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Age of Incompetence. gKKf89X8Tckn1V5WZ7Y7 _________________________ SHOWNO…
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Ep. 24 - Your Call is (Not) Important to us...
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In this episode, Adam and Keith delve into the world of Help & Support - a misnomer if ever there was one. The chaps cover every frustrating element from waiting on hold to companies delegating support to their own customers via forums. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of mi…
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In this episode, Adam and Keith tackle the subject of disclaimers and consumer advice - almost all of it completely absurd. Why are we told to drink responsibly by companies peddling alcoholic beverages, and who gets to decide what constitutes 'responsible'? Are we heading towards a world where the Alcohol Police patrol the tables in every Wethersp…
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In this episode, Adam and Keith focus on the fact that social etiquette is on the wane. With many, many examples, the chaps begin by listing their specific gripes about society's selfishness when it comes to using mobile phones and driving. Somehow, they forgot to mention people who use a mobile phone while driving. Send us a text Support the show …
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Ep. 21 - The Blight of The Time Thieves
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In this episode, Adam initially gets hot under the collar about his recent travel woes before the chaps get down to discussing the serious subject of time. It's such a valuable and, indeed, finite resource but it's stolen from us every single day by time thieves. This makes Adam and Keith very angry indeed. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam…
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Ep. 20 - The Over-Complication of Everything (Part 1)
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In this episode, Adam and Keith question why so many aspects of modern life are immeasurably more complicated than they need to be. A simple trip to the toilet, for example, should never require an instruction manual. Nor should parking a bloody car. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial …
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Ep. 19 - Write, Edit, Scream, Repeat
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In this (extended) episode, Adam and Keith discuss a subject they're vaguely qualified to rant about - books. If you've ever considered writing a book, or you're an avid reader with a passing interest in how a book ends up on your Kindle, you might learn something interesting ... emphasis on the word 'might'. Send us a text Support the show Join Ad…
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In this (late) episode, Adam and Keith share their respective gripes with mobile phone apps. Once a revolutionary use of technology, many apps now cause as many problems as they solve and are a regular source of rage. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contai…
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In the episode, Adam and Keith discuss their irritations with the New Year. From fake workplace enthusiasm to the ridiculousness of 'Dry January', the chaps have entered 2025 with plenty of rage to vent. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional …
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Ep. 16 - Super-Riled at The Supermarket
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In the episode, Adam and Keith share their personal annoyances whenever they visit a supermarket. From incompetent parking to morons who stop for a natter in the middle of an aisle, there's no shortage of retail rants to be raked over. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of mid…
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Ep. 15 - The Reboot Episode | Anti-Social Media
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Adam and Keith mark the fifteenth episode with a slight format change... which they subsequently fail to administer. Still, they do manage to discuss their various issues with social media or, more specifically, the kind of people who blight our lives via social media. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they hig…
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Ep. 14 - Interrupter Intrusion, Black Friday Disillusion
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In this episode, Adam questions why so many random people feel they have a God-given right to interrupt his day. Keith, on the other hand, aims his rage at the hugely irritating American export that is Black Friday. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains…
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Ep. 13 - Frugal Failings, Airport Wailings
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In this episode, Adam gets hot under the collar about his deep-seated loathing of all things airport-related, whilst Keith wants to know why we've become such a wasteful nation when it comes to both personal and state-controlled money. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of mid…
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Ep. 12 - Stormy Obsession, Transport Regression
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In this episode, Adam shares his angst about weather warnings and why every storm now requires a (stupid) name. Keith, however, has his rage trained on the sorry state of modern transportation, and if we're any better off than our medieval ancestors. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial …
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