<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/middleraged/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Middle Raged: Middle Aged Mutterings for The Mildly Furious]]></title><podcast:guid>6a62860c-2b99-56ad-971b-b3721ae3725f</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:21:19 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[© 2025 Middle Raged - The Home of Middle Aged Humour/Rants]]></copyright><managingEditor>Adam Eccles &amp; Keith A Pearson</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The UK’s sharpest <b>middle aged humour</b> podcast. Two older-but-not-wiser authors (Adam Eccles & Keith A Pearson) rant about the trivial triggers of midlife angst,  and the daily grind of middle age.

Expect <b>dry British humour</b>, zero-filter ranting, and plenty of <i>“That’s exactly* how I feel!”</i> moments. If this sounds like your cup of tea, come join Adam and Keith for a fortnightly dose of middle aged humour/therapy. 

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Laugh (and swear) your way through middle age with the growing tribe of mid-lifers.  

Learn more about the host at <a href="https://www.middleraged.uk">The Middle Raged Website - The Home of Middle Aged Humour/Rage</a>
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Expect dry British humour, zero-filter ranting, and plenty of “That’s exactly* how I feel!” moments. If this sounds like your cup of tea, come join Adam and Keith for a fortnightly dose of middle aged humour/therapy. 

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Laugh (and swear) your way through middle age with the growing tribe of mid-lifers.  

Learn more about the host at https://www.middleraged.uk (The Middle Raged Website - The Home of Middle Aged Humour/Rage)
</description><link>https://middleraged.uk/</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Middle Raged - Middle Aged Mutterings]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Comedy"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Personal Journals"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Documentary"/></itunes:category><itunes:new-feed-url>https://feeds.captivate.fm/middleraged/</itunes:new-feed-url><podcast:txt purpose="applepodcastsverify">29671100-ae81-11f0-a6fc-bde7114ee824</podcast:txt><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><podcast:funding url="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support this Podcast</podcast:funding><item><title>Ep. 42 - The Middle Raged Reality Check</title><itunes:title>Ep. 42 - The Middle Raged Reality Check</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Adam and Keith get a bit ranty about the reality of creating a podcast... the ultimtate love/hate relationship.</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ol><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Adam and Keith get a bit ranty about the reality of creating a podcast... the ultimtate love/hate relationship.</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ol><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b9e3a0b7-daad-4a29-a5a7-4ac3f62eb67b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:43:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b9e3a0b7-daad-4a29-a5a7-4ac3f62eb67b.mp3" length="139371136" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>42</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ep. 41 - The Devolution of Language</title><itunes:title>Ep. 41 - The Devolution of Language</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Adam and Keith take a blunt look at the slow death of language, where <em>love</em> now means “I quite like this app update”, and <em>hate</em> means “this mildly inconvenienced me for eight seconds." The chaps also get triggered by... being triggered.</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ol><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Adam and Keith take a blunt look at the slow death of language, where <em>love</em> now means “I quite like this app update”, and <em>hate</em> means “this mildly inconvenienced me for eight seconds." The chaps also get triggered by... being triggered.</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ol><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">54335259-e84d-4771-ab78-44a0641007f7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/54335259-e84d-4771-ab78-44a0641007f7.mp3" length="252456256" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:45:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>41</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ep. 40 - Testy Guests: Jason Ayres</title><itunes:title>Ep. 40 - Testy Guests: Jason Ayres</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In our very first guest episode, Keith talks to author and self-appointed grumpy bugger, Jason Ayres. As part of a new series of episodes, where guests get to propose bills for the Middle Raged Manifesto, Jason enters the chamber to discuss his petty gripes.</p><p>For more information on Jason and his novels, head over to his website: https://www.jasonayres.co.uk/</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ol><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In our very first guest episode, Keith talks to author and self-appointed grumpy bugger, Jason Ayres. As part of a new series of episodes, where guests get to propose bills for the Middle Raged Manifesto, Jason enters the chamber to discuss his petty gripes.</p><p>For more information on Jason and his novels, head over to his website: https://www.jasonayres.co.uk/</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ol><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c12f9f7a-f7e0-4119-8025-54d24226ff26</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c12f9f7a-f7e0-4119-8025-54d24226ff26.mp3" length="157156096" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:05:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>40</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ep. 39 - Bring on The Lady Rage!</title><itunes:title>Ep. 39 - Bring on The Lady Rage!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Adam and Keith unleash the Lady Rage, tackling the lack of pockets in women’s clothing, perimenopausal brain fog, and men’s (alleged) gift-buying inadequacies. It also serves as a reminder that sometimes in life, the smartest move is to shut up and offer chocolate.</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ol><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Adam and Keith unleash the Lady Rage, tackling the lack of pockets in women’s clothing, perimenopausal brain fog, and men’s (alleged) gift-buying inadequacies. It also serves as a reminder that sometimes in life, the smartest move is to shut up and offer chocolate.</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ol><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">311a31e3-802e-41d5-8ffc-3340b1c2df87</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:29:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/311a31e3-802e-41d5-8ffc-3340b1c2df87.mp3" length="242809216" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:41:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>39</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ep. 38 - The Middle Raged Budget: 10 Policies to Fix Britain (Badly)</title><itunes:title>Ep. 38 - The Middle Raged Budget: 10 Policies to Fix Britain (Badly)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The less-than-dynamic, middle-aged duo return with their very own <strong>Middle Raged Budget</strong> — a 10-point plan to “fix” Britain. From outrageous taxes to questionable public services and the kind of reforms only midlife frustration can inspire, Adam and Keith unveil a set of policies nobody asked for… yet somehow make sense.</p><p>Expect midlife humour, righteous rage, and a manifesto that would terrify any Chancellor with a functioning calculator.</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The less-than-dynamic, middle-aged duo return with their very own <strong>Middle Raged Budget</strong> — a 10-point plan to “fix” Britain. From outrageous taxes to questionable public services and the kind of reforms only midlife frustration can inspire, Adam and Keith unveil a set of policies nobody asked for… yet somehow make sense.</p><p>Expect midlife humour, righteous rage, and a manifesto that would terrify any Chancellor with a functioning calculator.</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">294656ac-e3db-4b66-85ec-6bfdffc4e6a7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/294656ac-e3db-4b66-85ec-6bfdffc4e6a7.mp3" length="270552256" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:52:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>38</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ep. 37 - The Middle Raged Gift Guide</title><itunes:title>Ep. 37 - The Middle Raged Gift Guide</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week, Adam and Keith unwrap the very finest crap nobody asked for: the ultimate Middle Raged Gift Guide. From overpriced pasties the size of a canoe to incontinence pants, the chaps trawl through the most spectacularly awful gifts aimed squarely at folk of a certain age. Expect sarcasm, despair, and an unhealthy amount of middle aged humour as they decide which gifts deserve a place under the tree — and which should be launched into the sun.</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, Adam and Keith unwrap the very finest crap nobody asked for: the ultimate Middle Raged Gift Guide. From overpriced pasties the size of a canoe to incontinence pants, the chaps trawl through the most spectacularly awful gifts aimed squarely at folk of a certain age. Expect sarcasm, despair, and an unhealthy amount of middle aged humour as they decide which gifts deserve a place under the tree — and which should be launched into the sun.</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d8b67ac8-9369-4b0f-afbe-d80e7efdbe30</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 22:50:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d8b67ac8-9369-4b0f-afbe-d80e7efdbe30.mp3" length="286535296" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:59:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>37</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ep. 36 - The Great British Rip-Off</title><itunes:title>Ep. 36 - The Great British Rip-Off</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p><p>SpIRUjkQEpju6hCdzeRE</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p><p>SpIRUjkQEpju6hCdzeRE</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">57db77ce-d4fb-42ed-bc83-e4be51da8462</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:41:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/57db77ce-d4fb-42ed-bc83-e4be51da8462.mp3" length="249397696" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:43:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>36</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ep. 35 - Pay Forever, Own Nothing</title><itunes:title>Ep. 35 - Pay Forever, Own Nothing</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>A dose of middle-aged humour about a world where we no longer own anything — we just rent, subscribe, and renew forever.</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>Now we lease or subscribe to everything: music, software, cars, and even bloody doorbells.</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>A dose of middle-aged humour about a world where we no longer own anything — we just rent, subscribe, and renew forever.</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>Now we lease or subscribe to everything: music, software, cars, and even bloody doorbells.</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">eedd9761-e4cd-4bbc-aae3-1ac2c4899dd5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:41:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/eedd9761-e4cd-4bbc-aae3-1ac2c4899dd5.mp3" length="262614016" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:49:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>35</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ep. 34 - The Gym Gear Graveyard</title><itunes:title>Ep. 34 - The Gym Gear Graveyard</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>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.</strong></p><p>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 promised results of each product. </p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>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.</strong></p><p>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 promised results of each product. </p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">88068994-ad43-4c35-93db-219da9f7e661</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:09:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/88068994-ad43-4c35-93db-219da9f7e661.mp3" length="281565376" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:57:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>34</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ep. 33 - The Dodgy Diet Debate</title><itunes:title>Ep. 33 - The Dodgy Diet Debate</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A slice of <strong>middle-aged comedy</strong> about the bizarre world of weight loss — where logic goes hungry and common sense starves to death.</p><p>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 will go to in order to shed a few pounds.</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A slice of <strong>middle-aged comedy</strong> about the bizarre world of weight loss — where logic goes hungry and common sense starves to death.</p><p>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 will go to in order to shed a few pounds.</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">65fd62d2-3776-4f48-b913-a6d6c5ef294e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:22:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/65fd62d2-3776-4f48-b913-a6d6c5ef294e.mp3" length="261467776" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:48:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>33</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ep. 32 - The Bare Minimum Economy</title><itunes:title>Ep. 32 - The Bare Minimum Economy</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>A dose of dry British humour about the disappearing art of simply doing your bloody job.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>When did doing the bare minimum become standard practice?</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>A dose of dry British humour about the disappearing art of simply doing your bloody job.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>When did doing the bare minimum become standard practice?</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ea4657a2-534b-4ce3-b584-1aa5b69b4a52</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:21:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ea4657a2-534b-4ce3-b584-1aa5b69b4a52.mp3" length="189596416" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:19:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>32</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ep. 31 - The Great Nostalgia Lie</title><itunes:title>Ep. 31 - The Great Nostalgia Lie</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>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.</strong></p><p>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 that good — or just a bit shit?</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>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.</strong></p><p>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 that good — or just a bit shit?</p><p><strong>About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cf1c66d2-01d8-47aa-b287-891a9f842482</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 20:57:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cf1c66d2-01d8-47aa-b287-891a9f842482.mp3" length="230441536" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:36:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>31</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ep. 30 - The Middle Raged Manifesto</title><itunes:title>Ep. 30 - The Middle Raged Manifesto</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>A round of middle-aged banter as Adam and Keith unveil their tongue-in-cheek manifesto for a saner, sweary-but-sensible Britain.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>﻿About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>A round of middle-aged banter as Adam and Keith unveil their tongue-in-cheek manifesto for a saner, sweary-but-sensible Britain.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>﻿About This Podcast</strong></p><p>Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://www.MiddleRaged.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MiddleRaged.uk</a></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p>Twitter/X - <a href="https://x.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Help Keep The Rage Rolling</strong></p><p>If you’d like to support this podcast (and help keep it advert-free), you can buy a one-off coffee for £5, or join our band of regular supporters by paying just £2 a month. All donations help to cover the cost of producing Middle Raged, and are massively appreciated – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</a></p><p><strong>Other Ways to Support Middle Raged</strong></p><p>Times are hard, so if you're not in a position to make a financial contribution, you can still help, and it won't cost you a penny. You can...</p><ul><li>Share our pinned post on both X and Facebook</li><li>Subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform</li><li>Leave us a positive rating or review on your preferred podcast platform</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you, and keep raging!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0dbc6eb8-8955-4928-922f-d9d5c5645c1e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0dbc6eb8-8955-4928-922f-d9d5c5645c1e.mp3" length="232899136" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:37:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>30</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ep. 29 - The Graveyard of Godawful Gadgets (Part 1)</title><itunes:title>Ep. 29 - The Graveyard of Godawful Gadgets (Part 1)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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&apos;s an awful lot of rage-worthy tat to cover.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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&apos;s an awful lot of rage-worthy tat to cover.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17532712</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fa224a2e-386f-48f0-bf02-687551c2e62b.mp3" length="69510335" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:36:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>29</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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&apos;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 occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk  Or follow Middle Raged on...  Twitter/X - https:/...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 28 - Opinions Are Like Ar*eholes...</title><itunes:title>Ep. 28 - Opinions Are Like Ar*eholes...</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A wise man once said, “Opinions are like arseholes, in that everyone has one.&quot;</p><p>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.</p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A wise man once said, “Opinions are like arseholes, in that everyone has one.&quot;</p><p>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.</p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17454871</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0ce951ae-b3e2-48d3-84d1-9a1fb326fcc3.mp3" length="70280505" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:37:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>28</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>A wise man once said, “Opinions are like arseholes, in that everyone has one.&quot; 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 Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For ...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 27 - A Design For Strife (Part 1)</title><itunes:title>Ep. 27 - A Design For Strife (Part 1)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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&apos;t fit for purpose.</p><p>If you&apos;d like to sample Adam&apos;s new solo podcast, you can find it here... </p><p>https://adamecclesbooks.com/podcasts/need-a-little-podcast/</p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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&apos;t fit for purpose.</p><p>If you&apos;d like to sample Adam&apos;s new solo podcast, you can find it here... </p><p>https://adamecclesbooks.com/podcasts/need-a-little-podcast/</p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17375731</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/209899f4-de79-412e-93d5-90146dba4002.mp3" length="61010655" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:24:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>27</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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&apos;t fit for purpose. If you&apos;d like to sample Adam&apos;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 Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd swe...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 26 - USA Special - Stars, Stripes &amp; Marmite</title><itunes:title>Ep. 26 - USA Special - Stars, Stripes &amp; Marmite</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week, Keith is reporting live from across the pond — making this the very first <em>transatlantic</em> episode of <em>Middle Raged</em>! 🇺🇸✈️🇬🇧🇮🇪</p><p>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.</p><p>From monster-sized trucks and relentless air conditioning to the shocking cost of Marmite in the States, no topic is safe from the withering glare of the middle-aged, mildly furious duo.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Links:</b></p><p><a href='https://ko-fi.com/adameccles'>https://ko-fi.com/adameccles</a> - if you would like to join Adam&apos;s Short Story VIP Club </p><p><a href='https://adameccles.craft.me/blog'>https://adameccles.craft.me/blog</a> - if you want to read Adam&apos;s fancy new blog!</p><p><a href='http://middleraged.uk/listener-feedback/'>http://middleraged.uk/listener-feedback/</a> - and please do fill in the listener survey if you have a few spare seconds.</p><p><a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged'>https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged</a> - to donate to the podcast and keep us up and running.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, Keith is reporting live from across the pond — making this the very first <em>transatlantic</em> episode of <em>Middle Raged</em>! 🇺🇸✈️🇬🇧🇮🇪</p><p>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.</p><p>From monster-sized trucks and relentless air conditioning to the shocking cost of Marmite in the States, no topic is safe from the withering glare of the middle-aged, mildly furious duo.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Links:</b></p><p><a href='https://ko-fi.com/adameccles'>https://ko-fi.com/adameccles</a> - if you would like to join Adam&apos;s Short Story VIP Club </p><p><a href='https://adameccles.craft.me/blog'>https://adameccles.craft.me/blog</a> - if you want to read Adam&apos;s fancy new blog!</p><p><a href='http://middleraged.uk/listener-feedback/'>http://middleraged.uk/listener-feedback/</a> - and please do fill in the listener survey if you have a few spare seconds.</p><p><a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged'>https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged</a> - to donate to the podcast and keep us up and running.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17320914</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e10bf239-3073-4851-ba56-b8e94a639713.mp3" length="65810519" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:31:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>26</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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 the shocking cost of Marmite in the States, no topic is safe from the withering glare of the middle-aged, mildly furious duo.   Links: https://ko-fi....</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 25 - The Age of Incompetence</title><itunes:title>Ep. 25 - The Age of Incompetence</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Human societies have evolved over millennia, passing significant milestones such as the Classical Age, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Age.<br/><br/>Alas, those centuries of progress have come to a screeching halt. <br/><br/>Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Age of Incompetence.<br/><br/></p><p>gKKf89X8Tckn1V5WZ7Y7<br/>_________________________<br/><br/><b>SHOWNOTE: </b>As discussed in this episode, we&apos;d really appreciate it if you could spare one minute to complete our listener survey - https://middleraged.uk/listener-feedback/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Human societies have evolved over millennia, passing significant milestones such as the Classical Age, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Age.<br/><br/>Alas, those centuries of progress have come to a screeching halt. <br/><br/>Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Age of Incompetence.<br/><br/></p><p>gKKf89X8Tckn1V5WZ7Y7<br/>_________________________<br/><br/><b>SHOWNOTE: </b>As discussed in this episode, we&apos;d really appreciate it if you could spare one minute to complete our listener survey - https://middleraged.uk/listener-feedback/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17186589</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6dd7b33f-2a4d-4b3c-b2ab-1d9bc27ef0d7.mp3" length="55778528" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:17:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>25</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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 _________________________  SHOWNOTE: As discussed in this episode, we&apos;d really appreciate it if you could spare one minute to complete our listener survey - https://midd...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 24 - Your Call is (Not) Important to us...</title><itunes:title>Ep. 24 - Your Call is (Not) Important to us...</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Adam and Keith delve into the world of Help &amp; 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. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Adam and Keith delve into the world of Help &amp; 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. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17095685</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/29320e7a-c3a9-44c7-8103-1ac4a0e21d01.mp3" length="60164549" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:23:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>24</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In this episode, Adam and Keith delve into the world of Help &amp;amp; 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 midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk  Or follow Mid...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 23 - Please Rage Responsibly</title><itunes:title>Ep. 23 - Please Rage Responsibly</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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 &apos;responsible&apos;? Are we heading towards a world where the Alcohol Police patrol the tables in every Wetherspoons? Maybe.<br/><br/>Warning: This episode may contain rage. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 &apos;responsible&apos;? Are we heading towards a world where the Alcohol Police patrol the tables in every Wetherspoons? Maybe.<br/><br/>Warning: This episode may contain rage. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17012693</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0707db83-6644-42fb-996c-98f041980f3a.mp3" length="54525904" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:15:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>23</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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 &apos;responsible&apos;? Are we heading towards a world where the Alcohol Police patrol the tables in every Wetherspoons? Maybe.  Warning: This episode may contain rage.  Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight ...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 22 - The Uncivil List (Part 1)</title><itunes:title>Ep. 22 - The Uncivil List (Part 1)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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&apos;s selfishness when it comes to using mobile phones and driving. Somehow, they forgot to mention people who use a mobile phone while driving. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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&apos;s selfishness when it comes to using mobile phones and driving. Somehow, they forgot to mention people who use a mobile phone while driving. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-16924722</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8c510994-bdb0-49e1-9500-e16ea325b52f.mp3" length="56090363" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:17:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>22</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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&apos;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 Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and ...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 21 - The Blight of The Time Thieves</title><itunes:title>Ep. 21 - The Blight of The Time Thieves</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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&apos;s such a valuable and, indeed, finite resource but it&apos;s stolen from us every single day by time thieves. This makes Adam and Keith very angry indeed. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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&apos;s such a valuable and, indeed, finite resource but it&apos;s stolen from us every single day by time thieves. This makes Adam and Keith very angry indeed. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-16807309</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3e3adb85-2958-497d-bc34-2169049431e0.mp3" length="53414598" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:14:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>21</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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&apos;s such a valuable and, indeed, finite resource but it&apos;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 Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd s...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 20 - The Over-Complication of Everything (Part 1)</title><itunes:title>Ep. 20 - The Over-Complication of Everything (Part 1)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-16676008</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/61fd63e4-2597-4ca2-987a-3f0160295438.mp3" length="51806599" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:53</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>20</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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 triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk  Or ...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 19 - Write, Edit, Scream, Repeat</title><itunes:title>Ep. 19 - Write, Edit, Scream, Repeat</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this (extended) episode, Adam and Keith discuss a subject they&apos;re vaguely qualified to rant about - books. </p><p>If you&apos;ve ever considered writing a book, or you&apos;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 &apos;might&apos;. <br/><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this (extended) episode, Adam and Keith discuss a subject they&apos;re vaguely qualified to rant about - books. </p><p>If you&apos;ve ever considered writing a book, or you&apos;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 &apos;might&apos;. <br/><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-16593404</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/24903a52-a19c-42fa-9e48-8549c723751f.mp3" length="70910644" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:38:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>19</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In this (extended) episode, Adam and Keith discuss a subject they&apos;re vaguely qualified to rant about - books.  If you&apos;ve ever considered writing a book, or you&apos;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 &apos;might&apos;.     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 humour, moderate rage, an...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 18 - Reasons to be Un-appy</title><itunes:title>Ep. 18 - Reasons to be Un-appy</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-16531470</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b7ecd100-c462-4ee9-8504-dbaf849b5692.mp3" length="58888454" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:21:43</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>18</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk  Or follow Middle Raged on...  Twitte...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 17 - The Nonsense of New Year</title><itunes:title>Ep. 17 - The Nonsense of New Year</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In the episode, Adam and Keith discuss their irritations with the New Year. From fake workplace enthusiasm to the ridiculousness of &apos;Dry January&apos;, the chaps have entered 2025 with plenty of rage to vent.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the episode, Adam and Keith discuss their irritations with the New Year. From fake workplace enthusiasm to the ridiculousness of &apos;Dry January&apos;, the chaps have entered 2025 with plenty of rage to vent.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-16412871</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3b3f7de4-c1e1-43a5-8952-a850bae2c430.mp3" length="51866745" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In the episode, Adam and Keith discuss their irritations with the New Year. From fake workplace enthusiasm to the ridiculousness of &apos;Dry January&apos;, 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 humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk  Or follow Middle Raged on...  Twitter/X - https://twitte...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 16 - Super-Riled at The Supermarket </title><itunes:title>Ep. 16 - Super-Riled at The Supermarket </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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&apos;s no shortage of retail rants to be raked over. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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&apos;s no shortage of retail rants to be raked over. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-16348580</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d71ab33c-dc0a-4034-876d-57a968001e52.mp3" length="48814508" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:07:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>16</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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&apos;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 midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk  Or follow Middle R...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 15 - The Reboot Episode | Anti-Social Media</title><itunes:title>Ep. 15 - The Reboot Episode | Anti-Social Media</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-16222576</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4c528e3f-dbd8-412c-bfd7-09d2b3bebca0.mp3" length="52902092" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:13:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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 highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, visit www....</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 14 - Interrupter Intrusion, Black Friday Disillusion</title><itunes:title>Ep. 14 - Interrupter Intrusion, Black Friday Disillusion</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-16153031</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1ff1e36d-8317-4176-890d-88b0362f66ad.mp3" length="55474511" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:16:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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 occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk  Or follow Middle Raged on...  Twitter/...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 13 - Frugal Failings, Airport Wailings</title><itunes:title>Ep. 13 - Frugal Failings, Airport Wailings</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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&apos;ve become such a wasteful nation when it comes to both personal and state-controlled money. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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&apos;ve become such a wasteful nation when it comes to both personal and state-controlled money. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-16070506</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/45f201d5-069d-4ebb-ba58-1263c11281e7.mp3" length="69493390" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:36:27</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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&apos;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 midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk  Or follow Middle R...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 12 - Stormy Obsession, Transport Regression</title><itunes:title>Ep. 12 - Stormy Obsession, Transport Regression</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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&apos;re any better off than our medieval ancestors.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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&apos;re any better off than our medieval ancestors.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-15989164</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ca1b2ba2-d9a3-4259-978b-1a6f58fa4233.mp3" length="61345147" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:25:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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&apos;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 triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk  Or follow...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 11 - Appliance Hump, Biscuity Grump</title><itunes:title>Ep. 11 - Appliance Hump, Biscuity Grump</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this first episode of a shiny new season, Adam shares his frustration over a deceitful washing machine. Meanwhile, Keith explores the shameful brand exploitation blighting the biscuit industry. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this first episode of a shiny new season, Adam shares his frustration over a deceitful washing machine. Meanwhile, Keith explores the shameful brand exploitation blighting the biscuit industry. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-15912679</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/20947865-5293-481d-95ff-91812568402e.mp3" length="64292057" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:29:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In this first episode of a shiny new season, Adam shares his frustration over a deceitful washing machine. Meanwhile, Keith explores the shameful brand exploitation blighting the biscuit industry.  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 humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk  Or follow Middle Raged on...  Twitter/X - https://twitter...</itunes:summary></item><item><title> Ep. 10 - Inbox Beset, Festival Regret</title><itunes:title> Ep. 10 - Inbox Beset, Festival Regret</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How many work-related emails are too many in a calendar year? 1,000? 5,000? How about 17,000? That&apos;s the number that triggered Adam&apos;s rage in this episode. Keith then shares his woes after attending a festival for the first time ... and the reasons why he won&apos;t be booking tickets to another one.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How many work-related emails are too many in a calendar year? 1,000? 5,000? How about 17,000? That&apos;s the number that triggered Adam&apos;s rage in this episode. Keith then shares his woes after attending a festival for the first time ... and the reasons why he won&apos;t be booking tickets to another one.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-15487111</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f0c3d620-46dc-4742-b5ae-2c304bbb6265.mp3" length="50358654" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:09:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>How many work-related emails are too many in a calendar year? 1,000? 5,000? How about 17,000? That&apos;s the number that triggered Adam&apos;s rage in this episode. Keith then shares his woes after attending a festival for the first time ... and the reasons why he won&apos;t be booking tickets to another one. 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 humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For ...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 9 - Nannying Pain, BBQ Strain</title><itunes:title>Ep. 9 - Nannying Pain, BBQ Strain</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Everyone loves being invited to a BBQ - there&apos;s nothing better than sipping a cold beer in the sunshine whilst someone serves you food. However, hosting a BBQ is no one&apos;s idea of fun. In fact, every element of hosting a BBQ is a valid reason to rage.<br/><br/>And once Adam and Keith are suitably enraged by BBQ hosting, they get on to the subject of age verification. The nanny state now demands that even middle-aged men have to show ID to buy alcohol-free beer. What is the world coming to? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone loves being invited to a BBQ - there&apos;s nothing better than sipping a cold beer in the sunshine whilst someone serves you food. However, hosting a BBQ is no one&apos;s idea of fun. In fact, every element of hosting a BBQ is a valid reason to rage.<br/><br/>And once Adam and Keith are suitably enraged by BBQ hosting, they get on to the subject of age verification. The nanny state now demands that even middle-aged men have to show ID to buy alcohol-free beer. What is the world coming to? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-15295703</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/959b2185-eca4-4ab6-925e-86256238073b.mp3" length="55479794" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:16:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Everyone loves being invited to a BBQ - there&apos;s nothing better than sipping a cold beer in the sunshine whilst someone serves you food. However, hosting a BBQ is no one&apos;s idea of fun. In fact, every element of hosting a BBQ is a valid reason to rage.  And once Adam and Keith are suitably enraged by BBQ hosting, they get on to the subject of age verification. The nanny state now demands that even middle-aged men have to show ID to buy alcohol-free beer. What is the world coming to?  Send ...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 8 - Only Morning Fools and Courses</title><itunes:title>Ep. 8 - Only Morning Fools and Courses</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre once argued that “Hell is other people.” but we reckon Satra was misquoted - it&apos;s more likely he said, &quot;Hell is morning people.&quot; <br/><br/>Adam and Keith&apos;s rage is also aimed at the proliferation of online courses, particularly those claiming you can achieve great things without any God-given talent.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre once argued that “Hell is other people.” but we reckon Satra was misquoted - it&apos;s more likely he said, &quot;Hell is morning people.&quot; <br/><br/>Adam and Keith&apos;s rage is also aimed at the proliferation of online courses, particularly those claiming you can achieve great things without any God-given talent.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-15052420</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ddc7df8f-cfbc-458e-ac6f-260f246cd0cb.mp3" length="52593691" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:12:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre once argued that “Hell is other people.” but we reckon Satra was misquoted - it&apos;s more likely he said, &quot;Hell is morning people.&quot;   Adam and Keith&apos;s rage is also aimed at the proliferation of online courses, particularly those claiming you can achieve great things without any God-given talent. 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 humour, moderate rage, ...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 7 - Sock Sizing Strain, Recycling Pain</title><itunes:title>Ep. 7 - Sock Sizing Strain, Recycling Pain</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Feet come in all shapes and sizes, so why do sock manufacturers only give us two sizes to choose from - too bloody big or too bloody small?<br/><br/>And, with Ireland launching one of the most convoluted recycling schemes in Europe, are some ideas on saving the planet more likely to make us red with rage, rather than green? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Feet come in all shapes and sizes, so why do sock manufacturers only give us two sizes to choose from - too bloody big or too bloody small?<br/><br/>And, with Ireland launching one of the most convoluted recycling schemes in Europe, are some ideas on saving the planet more likely to make us red with rage, rather than green? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-14925684</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/86150fd0-387e-447c-822e-c795fd173588.mp3" length="50457719" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:10:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Feet come in all shapes and sizes, so why do sock manufacturers only give us two sizes to choose from - too bloody big or too bloody small?  And, with Ireland launching one of the most convoluted recycling schemes in Europe, are some ideas on saving the planet more likely to make us red with rage, rather than green?  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 humour, moderate rage, and ...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 6 - Algorithmic Gripe, Valentine Tripe</title><itunes:title>Ep. 6 - Algorithmic Gripe, Valentine Tripe</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>&quot;We thought you&apos;d be interested in tartan dungarees.&quot;<br/><br/>No. Just no.<br/><br/>Why are the algorithms that dictate the adverts and content we see online so utterly flawed? And how has the commercial creep of Valentine&apos;s Day culminated in heart-shaped quiches? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&quot;We thought you&apos;d be interested in tartan dungarees.&quot;<br/><br/>No. Just no.<br/><br/>Why are the algorithms that dictate the adverts and content we see online so utterly flawed? And how has the commercial creep of Valentine&apos;s Day culminated in heart-shaped quiches? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-14523990</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/22f0ef4f-437a-47bb-a9fc-f21ce4e32abb.mp3" length="45431986" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>&quot;We thought you&apos;d be interested in tartan dungarees.&quot;  No. Just no.  Why are the algorithms that dictate the adverts and content we see online so utterly flawed? And how has the commercial creep of Valentine&apos;s Day culminated in heart-shaped quiches?  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 humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk  Or f...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 5 - Bottling Blues, Spammy News</title><itunes:title>Ep. 5 - Bottling Blues, Spammy News</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Whether it&apos;s shower gel, shampoo, or anti-bac spray, why are modern bottles designed to prevent you from extracting every ounce of the product you&apos;ve paid for? And why are local news websites littered with clickbait junk, relentless pop-ups, and news that isn&apos;t actually news?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether it&apos;s shower gel, shampoo, or anti-bac spray, why are modern bottles designed to prevent you from extracting every ounce of the product you&apos;ve paid for? And why are local news websites littered with clickbait junk, relentless pop-ups, and news that isn&apos;t actually news?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-14390557</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c6e77fca-3288-4179-8d9b-ce644dfef3c2.mp3" length="41946506" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Whether it&apos;s shower gel, shampoo, or anti-bac spray, why are modern bottles designed to prevent you from extracting every ounce of the product you&apos;ve paid for? And why are local news websites littered with clickbait junk, relentless pop-ups, and news that isn&apos;t actually news? 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 humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, visit www...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 4 - Feigning Delight, Gigging Blight</title><itunes:title>Ep. 4 - Feigning Delight, Gigging Blight</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>They say there&apos;s no &apos;I&apos; in &apos;Team&apos; but there&apos;s definitely an &apos;I&apos; in &apos;Take your fake workplace enthusiasm and p*ss off!&apos;  Also in this episode, Adam and Keith discuss remortgaging your home in order to cover the eye-watering cost of seeing a gig at a major music venue.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>They say there&apos;s no &apos;I&apos; in &apos;Team&apos; but there&apos;s definitely an &apos;I&apos; in &apos;Take your fake workplace enthusiasm and p*ss off!&apos;  Also in this episode, Adam and Keith discuss remortgaging your home in order to cover the eye-watering cost of seeing a gig at a major music venue.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-14198715</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/23ce2cea-631b-4cff-953b-71170158221f.mp3" length="39983884" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>55:27</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>They say there&apos;s no &apos;I&apos; in &apos;Team&apos; but there&apos;s definitely an &apos;I&apos; in &apos;Take your fake workplace enthusiasm and p*ss off!&apos;  Also in this episode, Adam and Keith discuss remortgaging your home in order to cover the eye-watering cost of seeing a gig at a major music venue.   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 humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, visit ...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 3 - Terms Unread, Marketplace Dread</title><itunes:title>Ep. 3 - Terms Unread, Marketplace Dread</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>No, we haven&apos;t read your &apos;Terms &amp; Conditions&apos; because we don&apos;t have the time or legal expertise to decipher a ninety-page contract - stop asking! And, if you&apos;ve ever tried to sell an item on Facebook Marketplace, you&apos;ll understand why it&apos;s boiled Adam and Keith&apos;s blood this week.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No, we haven&apos;t read your &apos;Terms &amp; Conditions&apos; because we don&apos;t have the time or legal expertise to decipher a ninety-page contract - stop asking! And, if you&apos;ve ever tried to sell an item on Facebook Marketplace, you&apos;ll understand why it&apos;s boiled Adam and Keith&apos;s blood this week.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-14119026</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6188e7a4-a29a-4c22-b408-4c83f1276d39.mp3" length="37882383" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>52:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>No, we haven&apos;t read your &apos;Terms &amp;amp; Conditions&apos; because we don&apos;t have the time or legal expertise to decipher a ninety-page contract - stop asking! And, if you&apos;ve ever tried to sell an item on Facebook Marketplace, you&apos;ll understand why it&apos;s boiled Adam and Keith&apos;s blood this week. 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 humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, v...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 2 - Feedback Stress, Grammatical Mess</title><itunes:title>Ep. 2 - Feedback Stress, Grammatical Mess</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Every interaction with every company now results in a request for feedback. Why? And, is it really too much for some people to use the occasional period or comma when posting on social media?</p><p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p><p><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. </p><p>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk</p><p><br></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged</p><p>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</p><p><br></p><p>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p><p><br></p><p>iXtvu3PC8UjZ5WY1S6za</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every interaction with every company now results in a request for feedback. Why? And, is it really too much for some people to use the occasional period or comma when posting on social media?</p><p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p><p><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. </p><p>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk</p><p><br></p><p>Or follow Middle Raged on...</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged</p><p>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged</p><p><br></p><p>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p><p><br></p><p>iXtvu3PC8UjZ5WY1S6za</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-14017345</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4117fa55-2b30-47ac-8f81-2f0a7fdcd2b1.mp3" length="39240266" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>54:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Every interaction with every company now results in a request for feedback. Why? And, is it really too much for some people to use the occasional period or comma when posting on social media? 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 humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk  Or follow Middle Raged on...  Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/Middle...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep. 1 - Pharmacy Waiting, Garage Door Hating</title><itunes:title>Ep. 1 - Pharmacy Waiting, Garage Door Hating</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you&apos;ve ever lost the will to live while waiting in a pharmacy or seethed over the ridiculous design of the up-and-over garage door, you&apos;re not alone. <br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&apos;ve ever lost the will to live while waiting in a pharmacy or seethed over the ridiculous design of the up-and-over garage door, you&apos;re not alone. <br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-13997063</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 19 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/eb5f1f87-8a5f-4868-84e2-5b66030c949d.mp3" length="35749548" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>49:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>If you&apos;ve ever lost the will to live while waiting in a pharmacy or seethed over the ridiculous design of the up-and-over garage door, you&apos;re not alone.    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 humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk  Or follow Middle Raged on...  Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged Facebook - https://www.fa...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Intro Trailer - Let&apos;s Get Ready to Rage</title><itunes:title>Intro Trailer - Let&apos;s Get Ready to Rage</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to this brief, and ultimately unrewarding intro to The Middle Raged Podcast.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to this brief, and ultimately unrewarding intro to The Middle Raged Podcast.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265480/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged">Support the show</a></p><p>Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. <br/><br/>For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk<br/><br/>Or follow Middle Raged on...<br/><br/>Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged<br/><br/>If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://middleraged.uk/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-13959762</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f7b1b908-1d0c-4745-8685-e1269d83d19a/ec5aj5hhkjvalf35wacex3u3otr4.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/89655cb8-bedb-4978-b211-945ac3aa1dfa.mp3" length="4389433" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Welcome to this brief, and ultimately unrewarding intro to The Middle Raged Podcast. 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 humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word.   For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk  Or follow Middle Raged on...  Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged  If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your apprec...</itunes:summary></item></channel></rss>