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The 40’s Project

Welcome to The 40’s Project. Join Abbie and Melissa, two self proclaimed middle-aged country chicks and their microphone “Phallic Phil”, for some real and raw banter about life after 40.

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Update frequency
every 21 days
Average duration
31 minutes
Episodes
42
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Maverick, Melbourne and Bali in a sandwich shop

Maverick, Melbourne and Bali in a sandwich shop

Abbie steps into a coolroom in a Melbourne sandwich shop, only to find herself transported to a Balinese jungle bar.

We get giddy over dirty moes and "the greatest action sequel of all time".

Plus, we …

00:27:34  |   Mon 13 Jun 2022
Fabulous Bitches

Fabulous Bitches

Are you a fabulous bitch? If you have found yourself here, and your  finger is on the play button, then you’re DEFINITELY a fabulous bitch.

Not for little ears, or  blokes called Dave.


We love mail… …

00:24:19  |   Mon 30 May 2022
We’re pro choice - Depp and Heard court case needs to be aborted.

We’re pro choice - Depp and Heard court case needs to be aborted.

It’s official.. America has gone mad and we throw in our two cents worth.

We also share some happy Aussie news and bring back “what we’ve been reading, watching and listening”.

If you’re keen to jump…

00:28:04  |   Sun 08 May 2022
Talking Menopause with Dr Vivian Clark

Talking Menopause with Dr Vivian Clark

We sat down for an insightful chat with Dr Vivian Clark, our local women’s health specialist, about all things MENOPAUSE.

We learnt a lot and one thing’s for sure….it’s coming for us ladies.

Peri-men…

00:43:44  |   Mon 25 Apr 2022
The Easter Edition

The Easter Edition

We cover lots of things in this episode… ethical shopping, the domestic violence emergency unfolding in Australia, girls weekends, Snapchat wanking videos… we’ve got it all! Plus a freebie offer for …

00:24:47  |   Wed 13 Apr 2022
The Ying and Yang of life in your 40’s.

The Ying and Yang of life in your 40’s.

We talk about the ups and downs of life when you enter your 40’s and share what our listeners had to say about this too! Abbie gets an abrupt initiation into her middle years with some unplanned gyno…

00:28:59  |   Sun 27 Mar 2022
Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy Theories

Say what?

We delve into conspiracy theories this episode and I’ll tell ya what isn’t a conspiracy, and that’s Covid. It has hit the Smith’s and Spicy Throat has messed up an action packed Mad March!

00:27:53  |   Mon 14 Mar 2022
Russia, Dick Pics and Mad March

Russia, Dick Pics and Mad March

This week on the podcast we talk about the Russian invasion and try to figure out why the hell Putin is such a dick.

Speaking of dicks… what’s with the urge to get them out and take happy snaps? Unso…

00:25:31  |   Sun 27 Feb 2022
The question on everyone’s lips

The question on everyone’s lips

We’re back with Season Two!

We had a little hiatus from podcasting over the holidays but it’s been fabulous to drag out our microphone Phallic Phil and whisper sweet nothings into his gerthy head.

Th…

00:32:13  |   Sun 06 Feb 2022
Merry Xmas - We’re back bitches!

Merry Xmas - We’re back bitches!

We’re back! It’s been a long time between drinks, with a much needed hiatus because TERM 4 SUCKS BALLS.

We share some Christmas tips and swear like sailors for lucky ep 13. Not for small ear consumpt…

00:28:23  |   Wed 22 Dec 2021
Parenting Fails and the Motherload

Parenting Fails and the Motherload

Parenting… far out…it’s not for the faint hearted. No one tells you when you hold that adorable baby in your arms that one day they’ll be eye rolling and flipping you the bird.

Parenting fails are a …

00:26:38  |   Mon 22 Nov 2021
Unpopular Opinions

Unpopular Opinions

Unpopular opinions- we all have them, and on this episode we share some of ours. 

Also, amongst other things, we share what we really think about the controversial piece of art adorning Glenelg and th…

00:32:51  |   Sun 07 Nov 2021
Tracy Starr - Breast Cancer Warrior

Tracy Starr - Breast Cancer Warrior

Tracy Starr describes herself as a fairly reserved person- that was until she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 38.

Now she feels it’s her job to spread the message and ensure people are body aware…

00:35:09  |   Tue 26 Oct 2021
Abbie’s road to 40 and confessions of a Yemini.

Abbie’s road to 40 and confessions of a Yemini.

Abbie spills the beans on her Births Deaths and Marriages, plus there’s some interesting confessionals from your two favourite rural 40’s chicks.

Kinda presumptuous to think we’re your favourites, bu…

00:38:13  |   Sun 10 Oct 2021
The births, the deaths and that one shitty marriage.

The births, the deaths and that one shitty marriage.

This week Abbie puts her journalist hat on and asks Melissa one of her most hated questions.

For those interested in the “5 questions to find your purpose”, check out this link…
https://youtu.be/vVsX…

00:36:49  |   Tue 28 Sep 2021
Simply Put By Peta - Professional Organising Service (and our first sponsor!)

Simply Put By Peta - Professional Organising Service (and our first sponsor!)

We are very excited to introduce our first sponsor!

The fabulous Peta from “Simply Put By Peta” joins us to talk all things decluttering.

She is an absolute wiz and worked her magic helping Abbie dec…

00:26:28  |   Wed 15 Sep 2021
The Shit List

The Shit List

We release our inner “Karen’s” and get our grump on.  

CONTACT US:

We love mail… you can contact us at a multitude of places….

Via email
[email protected]

OR….

Via Facebook
https://www.facebook.co…

00:31:11  |   Sun 05 Sep 2021
The Real Farmer’s Wives

The Real Farmer’s Wives

We give you the low-down about what it’s REALLY like being married to a farmer. There’s some myths we debunk. 

Abbie made up a new segment and she even sings!! 🎶 

Also, if you like shopping from your l…

00:34:04  |   Fri 20 Aug 2021
A Trip Down Memory Lane

A Trip Down Memory Lane

We launch ourselves back in time when making mixed tapes was TOTALLY RAD and made even better when we were munching on Toobs. 
Plus we share a Netflix “must see” which is not for the faint hearted. 
An…

00:35:20  |   Fri 06 Aug 2021
Raising avo’s and getting the jab.

Raising avo’s and getting the jab.

We squeezed in an episode by the skin of our teeth, just before a 7 day lockdown here in SA.

This week we talk about getting the JAB - the Covid Jab, not the other kind.

We also continue our chat abo…

00:29:21  |   Wed 21 Jul 2021
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