Modern Aged Middle Life

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 …

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 sexua…

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…

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. Disa…

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…

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 …

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 diffic…

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, gon…

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 uniqu…

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 …

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 take…

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 som…

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 everywh…

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 concatena…

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 Grah…

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. E…

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…

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 …

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 …

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  an…