The Midlifers I Midlife Australian Comedy and Nostalgia Podcast

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  Hot Pants, Heart-throbs & Iconic Music Videos: The 2000s Were Something Else 14.09.2026 38mnt

  The 2000s gave us some seriously unforgettable music videos - and we're going back to revisit the best of them!This week on The Midlifers Podcast, we're talking about the music videos that defined the 2000s in our Besties segment, from Britney Spears' iconic red leather jumpsuit in Oops!... I Did It Again to Beyoncé's legendary Single Ladies, Kylie Minogue's tiny gold hot pants in Spinning Around and Justin Timberlake’s What Goes Around…Comes Around.And because it's The Midlifers, we're not just talking about the songs - we're talking about the fashion, the choreography, the ridiculous outfits, the memories and what it was actually like to experience these clips when they were released.Plus, it's time for another Where Are They Now?We find out what happened to Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump, whose career has gone well beyond the band and into composing and writing music for kids shows. And then there's Freddie Prinze Jr. - the 90s/2000s heartthrob from She's All That, I Know What You Did Last Summer and Scooby-Doo. But what happened after Hollywood heartthrob status? So dust off your CDs, get ready to dance like nobody's watching and prepare for some serious 2000s nostalgia.And yes... we will absolutely be discussing the Beyoncé dance.Listen, follow and tell us: What's the one 2000s music video you could watch over and over again?❗Wanna be a part of the action with our goings on and subscribe to our weekly newsletter? Find it here: https://themidlifers.substack.com/‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  The Craft vs Practical Magic: Which 90s Witchy Classic Did It Better? 07.09.2026 40mnt

  It's time to grab your broomsticks, Midlifers! 🧙‍♀️This week we're getting seriously witchy as we put two iconic 90s movies head-to-head in our latest Who Did It Better Battle: The Craft vs Practical Magic.We're taking a nostalgic trip back to the 90s to revisit the fashion, friendships, witches, magic and unforgettable moments that made both movies cult classics. From Neve Campbell, Fairuza Balk and the teenage coven of The Craft to Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman's sisterly magic in Practical Magic, we're asking the ultimate question: which movie did it better?And there's a twist… because the movie we would have chosen in our teens isn't necessarily the one we'd choose now! As two women firmly in midlife, our perspective on these movies has definitely changed.We're also talking burgers — from Macca's childhood memories and the legendary "two all-beef patties" jingle to sliders, pulled brisket, fancy $29 cheeseburgers and the question: how the hell are burgers so expensive now?!Plus, we chat about growing up with your best friend's family, older-brother crushes, Gen X makeup habits and the things that somehow make more sense when you're in your 40s and 50s.And with the highly anticipated Practical Magic sequel on the horizon, there's never been a better time to revisit the original and decide whether the magic still holds up.It's nostalgia, friendship, 90s movies, food and plenty of laughs - basically everything you'd expect from The Midlifers.Listen, follow and let us know: Team The Craft or Team Practical Magic?⏱️CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to our show00:52 Growing up with your bestie’s family05:26 Changing your makeup style08:29 Talking hamburgers20:51 The Craft vs Practical Magic40:09 Wrap up and see you next week❗Wanna be a part of the action with our goings on and subscribe to our weekly newsletter? Find it here: https://themidlifers.substack.com/‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  Then & Now: Whatever Happened to Family Get-Togethers? 31.08.2026 31mnt

  Remember when family visits were basically a weekly event?In this episode of The Midlifers, we're taking a nostalgic trip back to the 80s and 90s and asking: whatever happened to extended family get-togethers?We reminisce about weekends spent visiting cousins, Sunday dinners at Grandma and Nonna's, random knocks on the door, sleeping over at grandparents' houses, making up dances for the adults, playing games with cousins and being sent off to the park with absolutely ZERO adult supervision.We also have a LOT to say about gift giving etiquette in our Don’t be a D!ck segment.Should you open presents in front of the person who gave them to you? Do you have to pretend to like a terrible gift? Is regifting acceptable? What about homemade presents? And what happens when someone gives their teacher lingerie?! 😳Plus, we're talking grocery shopping, the chores we absolutely hate, gift registries, Macca's memories and the things that make us realise we're officially Midlifers.It's another big nostalgic trip down memory lane -  with plenty of laughs, questionable childhood supervision and a reminder that sometimes the "good old days" really were pretty bloody good.Listen, follow and let us know: What did you get away with when you were hanging out with your cousins?❗Wanna be a part of the action with our goings on and subscribe to our weekly newsletter? Find it here: https://themidlifers.substack.com/‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  Soap Opera Chaos, Group Chat Drama & Victor Newman 🔥 | The Midlifers Podcast 24.08.2026 39mnt

  Remember when daytime TV was basically the most dramatic thing in our lives? Before streaming, before social media and before we had a million group chats pinging our phones, we had Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful!This week on The Midlifers Podcast, Mez and Fonz take a nostalgic trip back to the daytime soap operas we watched growing up - complete with amnesia (so much amnesia!), secret identities, love triangles and evil villains we love to hate.We revisit some of the most unforgettable characters and storylines, including Stefano DiMera, Marlena Evans, Victor Newman, Cricket, Brooke, Ridge, Stephanie and the unforgettable Sally Spectra. We also uncover some of the absolutely bonkers plots that somehow made it onto daytime television - and yes, we do talk about THAT demonic possession!And before we dive into the soap opera chaos, we have a very midlife Rant or Rave about group chats. Are WhatsApp, Instagram DMs and endless family, school and sporting chats keeping us connected… or completely exhausting us?Plus: the joys of voice notes, GIFs, accidentally sending messages to the wrong chat, being left out of a group chat and why Mez takes approximately three business days to respond.If you grew up watching 80s and 90s TV, stayed home from school and ended up watching daytime soaps with your mum or grandma, this episode is going to unlock some serious memories.Welcome to The Midlifers - a weekly nostalgia podcast for Gen X and millennial women, filled with 80s and 90s nostalgia, funny stories, midlife chaos, pop culture and plenty of laughs.What daytime soap opera did you watch growing up? And which character do you still remember? Tell us in the DMs!⏱️CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to our show00:54 The beauty in silence + our challenge to you!05:11 Mez’s yearning for Rob Thomas07:34 Rant or Rave group chats18:02 Do You Remember these daytime TV soapies?38:53 Wrap up and see you next week❗Wanna be a part of the action with our goings on and subscribe to our weekly newsletter? Find it here: https://themidlifers.substack.com/‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***#TheMidlifers #NostalgiaPodcast #80sNostalgia #90sNostalgia #DaytimeTV #SoapOperas #GenX
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  Tom Hanks, Midlife Invisibility & 80's Nostalgia I The Midlifers Podcast 17.08.2026 37mnt

  This week on The Midlifers Podcast, we're diving into one of Hollywood's most beloved actors - Tom Hanks.From Big, Forrest Gump, Philadelphia and Turner & Hooch, we look back at the movies that shaped our childhoods and ask what makes Tom Hanks such an enduring star.Before that, we tackle a topic that hits close to home - does midlife make you feel invisible? We chat about ageing, confidence, motherhood, changing relationships, social media, and why perhaps we're not becoming invisible at all... we're simply becoming ourselves.Plus:• The return of The Babysitters Club (40th Anniversary Edition!)• Funny midlife moments• Travelling while pretending you're fitter than you are• Parenting teenagers who mumble• Why Gen X & millennial women refuse to fade into the backgroundIf you're a fan of nostalgia, 80s & 90s movies, funny conversations and honest chats about midlife, you're in the right place.Follow, rate and share the podcast - it really helps us grow!⏱️CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to our show00:55 Feedback on ‘Don’t Tell Mom’ sexual awakenings!01:53 Baby Sitter’s Club 40th anniversary03:35 Teenage sons who mumble06:35 Faking fitness08:15 Midlife cloak of invisibility18:30 Tom Hanks Deep Dive36:44 Wrap up and see you next week📺Check out Tom Hanks on Family Ties as Uncle Ned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlLvS1vH9Tk❗Wanna be a part of the action with our goings on and subscribe to our weekly newsletter? Find it here: https://themidlifers.substack.com/‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  Friends: Behind the Scenes, Hidden Facts & Our Favourite Moments | The Midlifers Podcast 10.08.2026 38mnt

  💛 Could this BE any more nostalgic?This week, The Midlifers is bringing you a special episode dedicated entirely to one of the biggest sitcoms of all time... Friends.Join Mez and Fonz as they revisit the TV show that defined the 90s, sharing fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, casting secrets, unforgettable episodes, iconic quotes and the moments that made millions of us laugh for a decade.We chat about:How Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry and the rest of the cast landed their roles.Behind-the-scenes trivia and little-known production secrets.The best Friends episodes, funniest scenes and most quotable moments.Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe - which character still comes out on top?Celebrity guest stars including Brad Pitt, Bruce Willis, Paul Rudd, Reese Witherspoon, Christina Applegate and more.How the cast negotiated the biggest TV salaries in history - and why they're still earning millions today.Whether you watched Friends every Thursday night, owned the VHS box sets, or have only just discovered it on streaming, this episode is a love letter to one of television's greatest sitcoms.If you love 90s nostalgia, classic TV, pop culture and comedy, you've found your people.⏱️CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to our Friends Special01:12 The origins of Friends06:12 Casting secrets & behind-the-scenes stories10:27 Meet the six iconic characters19:20 Celebrity guest stars you forgot appeared24:50 Favourite episodes, scenes & quotes33:20 Friends' incredible legacyWe hope you enjoy this nostalgic trip back to Central Perk ☕📺❗Wanna be a part of the action with our goings on and subscribe to our weekly newsletter? Find it here: https://themidlifers.substack.com/‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  Workplace Confessions, Joey Lawrence & Webster: Where Are They Now? | The Midlifers Podcast 03.08.2026 30mnt

  Have you ever gotten away with something at work... or worked with someone who definitely shouldn't have?This week on The Midlifers, Mez and Fonz share funny workplace confessions - from stolen stationery and office pranks to photocopier mishaps, awkward mistakes and unbelievable stories about twenty foot testicles…We also revisit two unforgettable TV stars from the 80s and 90s in our Where Are They Now? segment, catching up with Joey Lawrence from Blossom and Emmanuel Lewis from Webster. Find out what happened to their acting careers, surprising music ventures and where life has taken them today.Along the way, we chat about Pokémon cards worth hundreds of dollars, broken dishwashers, childhood memories, and the random conversations only two midlifers could have.If you love 80s and 90s nostalgia, pop culture, comedy, classic TV, movies and relatable midlife conversations, you've found your people.⏱️CHAPTERS00:00  Intro00:58  Pokemon cards mishaps05:09  Broken dishwasher & recommendation07:36 Confessions: Workplace Shenanigans19:05  Where Are They Now? Joey Lawrence & Emmanuel Lewis30:22  Wrap up Don’t forget to grab a cuppa, take a seat, forget about your troubles for the next half hour and enjoy the show 🍵😊❗Wanna be a part of the action with our goings on and subscribe to our weekly newsletter? Find it here: https://themidlifers.substack.com/‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  Old Wives' Tales, Superstitions & the Best Vampire Movies | The Midlifers Podcast 27.07.2026 35mnt

  Did your family have weird superstitions growing up? Were you told not to whistle at night, sleep with wet hair or put shoes on the table?This week on The Midlifers Podcast, Mez and Fonz dive into the old wives' tales, cultural traditions and superstitions that shaped our childhoods—from Greek, Croatian and Italian family beliefs to lucky clovers, black cats, broken mirrors and more.We also count down some of our favourite vampire movies and TV shows, including The Lost Boys, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Interview with the Vampire and Queen of the Damned, with plenty of listener recommendations.Along the way we chat about incredible real-life coincidences, fairy bread, Katherine Sabbath's favourite cake, Lionel Messi's unbelievable World Cup connection and the random conversations that always seem to happen when two midlifers get together.If you love 80s and 90s nostalgia, pop culture, movies, music and a good laugh, you've found your people.⏱️CHAPTERS00:00  Intro01:05  Katherine Sabbath’s favourite cake03:45 Incredible real-life coincidences07:45 Do You Remember: old wives’ tales & superstitions20:00  Besties: best vampire movies & TV shows35:24  Wrap up Don’t forget to grab a cuppa, take a seat, forget about your troubles for the next 35 mins and enjoy the show 🍵😊❗Wanna be a part of the action with our goings on and subscribe to our weekly newsletter? Find it here: https://themidlifers.substack.com/‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/On this week's ep we had to glorious cake goddess Katherine Sabbath write in - to check out some of her amazing cakes, check out her page 🤤https://www.instagram.com/katherine_sabbath/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  Adventures in Babysitting vs Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead I Funny Midlife Podcast 20.07.2026 40mnt

  This week on The Midlifers Podcast, we're taking a nostalgic trip back to the ultimate babysitting movie battle: Adventures in Babysitting vs Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. Which classic 80s and 90s comedy still holds up today? Which scenes have us laughing more than 30 years later? And is there one clear winner? We settle the debate.Before we dive into the nostalgia, Mez shares what happened when she escaped the kids for a sneaky getaway to Brisbane. With hours completely to herself, why do we put so much pressure on ourselves to make every minute productive instead of simply enjoying the peace?And remember the infamous vulva mask Fonz discovered on her travels? Mez finally put it to the test... and, well, you’ll find out when you listen 😜In Food, Glorious Food, we're talking all things cake. From rich chocolate favourites to divisive continental cake and the ever-controversial fruit cake, we're sharing the cakes every Aussie family grew up with—including those unforgettable recipes from The Australian Women's Weekly Cake Book.If you love 80s and 90s nostalgia, classic movies, funny conversations about midlife, and two Australian friends who aren't afraid to laugh at themselves, this episode is for you.In this episode:Adventures in Babysitting vs Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's DeadClassic 80s & 90s moviesFunny midlife storiesBrisbane solo getawayThe viral vulva mask reviewThe best and worst cakes from our childhoodAustralian Women's Weekly birthday cakes⏱️CHAPTERS00:00  Intro01:05  Mez’s Brisbane escape04:58 The vulva mask experiment08:27  Food, Glorious Food: Cake debate21:44  Adventures in Babysitting vs Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead39:15  The final verdict39:48  Wrap up It’s a long one but a great one, so grab a cuppa, take a seat, forget about your troubles for the next 40 mins and enjoy the show 🍵😊❗Wanna be a part of the action with our goings on and subscribe to our weekly newsletter? Find it here: https://themidlifers.substack.com/‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/On this week's ep we had a call in from Middie Bianca, who runs a fantabulous online cookie store - check out her Insta and try some of her amazing cookies 🤤https://www.instagram.com/mylittlebake.co/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  Cameron Diaz, The Bachelor & Reality TV Nostalgia | Funny Aussie Midlife Podcast 13.07.2026 35mnt

  What on earth is Blue Dot Fever? 🤔 Fonz explains what’s been happening to Aussie theatre and concerts in the US, which quickly leads Mez into a nostalgic chat about the surprising comeback of DVDs and CDs. Are we finally moving away from streaming, or are we just missing the good old days?In this week's Rant or Rave, we're talking reality TV competition shows. From MasterChef Australia and The Voice to The Bachelor, why do elimination shows still keep us hooked? We revisit the early days of reality television, unforgettable contestants, guilty pleasures and whether these shows are past their use by date.Then it's time for our Deep Dive, where we celebrate one of Hollywood's most likeable stars: Cameron Diaz. From breaking onto the scene in The Mask to unforgettable roles in There's Something About Mary, Charlie's Angels and Shrek, we look back at her incredible career, her decision to step away from Hollywood to focus on family, and why she's remained one of the most relatable stars of her generation.In this episode: 👉 Blue Dot Fever explained (yes, it's happening) 👉 Why DVDs and CDs are making a comeback 👉 MasterChef Australia, The Voice & reality TV nostalgia 👉 Cameron Diaz's biggest movies and Hollywood career 👉 Plenty of laughs, memories and relatable midlife conversationsIf you're a fan of 80s and 90s nostalgia, pop culture, reality TV, classic movies and funny conversations about midlife, grab yourself a cuppa ☕ and join Mez and Fonz for another laugh-filled episode of The Midlifers Podcast.❗Wanna be a part of the action with our goings on and subscribe to our weekly newsletter? Find it here: https://themidlifers.substack.com/‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  Airport Etiquette, Internet Nostalgia & Catching up on Movies I Aussie Nostalgia Podcast 06.07.2026 30mnt

  This week on The Midlifers Podcast, Mez and Fonz take a hilarious trip down memory lane while tackling all the weird and wonderful parts of modern midlife. First up, it's all about  revisiting their Cabbage Patch Kids episode as Mez and Fonz reunite with their own childhood dolls and relive the toy craze that defined a generation. The conversation then shifts to movies that have stood the test of time. Mez finally watches Whiplash starring Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons, sparking a chat about how raising kids creates huge pop culture blind spots. Is it ever too late to discover a brilliant film? And if you still haven't watched Saltburn, what are you waiting for? The girls discuss the movies that don't just entertain but they stay with you long after the credits roll. Fonz surprises Mez with a unique souvenir from Singapore, leading to an unexpected conversation about beauty treatments, self-care, pedicures, manicures, and even the latest trends in intimate wellness. In this week's Don't Be a Dick segment, the ladies tackle airport etiquette. From queue jumpers and line cutters to seat hoggers and the dreaded "gate lice," they share the airport behaviours that drive everyone mad and whether it's okay to admit we've all been guilty of a travel faux pas. Plus, take a nostalgic trip back to the early days of the internet as Mez and Fonz remember chat rooms, dial-up connections, pixelated websites, and the excitement of discovering the World Wide Web for the very first time. If you're navigating your  midlife years, love 80s nostalgia, enjoy hilarious conversations about parenting, pop culture, travel, movies, and all the chaos of midlife, this episode is for you.In this episode:👉 Revisiting our Cabbage Patch Doll episode👉 Watching movies for the first time ten years later👉 Midlife, parenting and catching up on movies 👉 Intimate wellness souveniers👉 Airport etiquette and travel pet peeves👉Internet nostalgia, chat rooms and dial-up memories 👉 Plenty of laughs, relatable stories and memories from growing up in the 80s and 90sIf you love nostalgia, classic toys, growing up in Australia, airport etiquette, midlife humour and comedy podcasts, grab a cuppa and join us for another episode of The Midlifers.🍵 Sit back, relax and escape the chaos of everyday life with us.❗Wanna be a part of the action with our goings on and subscribe to our weekly newsletter? Find it here: https://themidlifers.substack.com/‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  Cabbage Patch Dolls, Walkie Talkies & Midlife Reality I Aussie Nostalgia Podcast 29.06.2026 32mnt

  This week on The Midlifers Podcast, we’re asking a question many parents face: should teenagers take a gap year after high school? We share our own experiences, whether we’d recommend it to our kids, and how our opinions have changed over the years.Then is time for our ‘Midlifer Moment’, where we tackle one unavoidable fact of life…getting older.  Are we officially middle aged? Absolutely.  Are we ready to admit it?  Not so fast there buddy.    From bursitis to groaning from simple movements, aging is happening, so let’s get real and have a laugh about it along the way.Next up is ‘Do you Remember?,’  where we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to the toys that made our childhood.  From Cabbage Patch Dolls and McDonald’s Happy Meal toys to walkie talkies,green army men and other classic 80’s and 90’s toys, we’re reliving the gifts we loved, begged our parents for, and probably wish we’d kept.Plus another doozy of a revelation from Fonz that you just gotta hear.👉 Should kids take a gap year after high school?👉 Admitting we’re middle-aged👉 Midlife aches, pains and ageing realities👉 Cabbage Patch Dolls and iconic 80s toys👉 McDonald's Happy Meal toys we couldn't wait to collect👉 Walkie talkies, army men and childhood nostalgia👉 Plenty of laughs, relatable stories and memories from growing up in the 80s and 90sIf you love nostalgia, classic toys, growing up in Australia, parenting, midlife humour and comedy podcasts, grab a cuppa and join us for another episode of The Midlifers.🍵 Sit back, relax and escape the chaos of everyday life with us.‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://linktr.ee/themidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  Shania Twain, Melrose Place & Real Estate Rants | Nostalgic Aussie Podcast 22.06.2026 31mnt

  This week on The Midlifers, Mez is feeling all the emotions as her daughter seems to have gone from five years old to fifteen overnight. Meanwhile, Fonz has her eye on some fab new clothes, but it raises an age-old midlife question: do you buy for the body you have now, or the one you're hoping to have later?In our 'Where Are They Now?' segment, we're revisiting two familiar faces from the 80s and 90s. Mez takes a look at Andrew Shue, the heartthrob best known for his role as Billy Campbell on Melrose Place, while Fonz dives into the life and career of country music superstar Shania Twain. What are they doing now, and where has life taken them since their glory days?Then it's time for 'Don't Be a 🍆: Real Estate Edition'. From smarmy real estate agents and frustrating property inspections to some truly bizarre tenant behaviour, we're unpacking everything that drives us mad about the world of real estate.Here's what to expect:👉 The bittersweet reality of watching your kids grow up👉 Shopping for your current size versus your goal size👉 What happened to Melrose Place star Andrew Shue👉 Shania Twain's swapsies👉 Real estate agent stereotypes (you know the ones)👉 Rental inspections, tenant tales and property frustrations👉 Plenty of laughs, nostalgia and relatable midlife momentsIf you love 80s and 90s nostalgia, pop culture, parenting, Australian humour and conversations that go off on unexpected tangents, grab a cuppa and join us for another episode.🍵 Sit back, relax and escape the chaos of everyday life for a little while.‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://linktr.ee/themidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  U2 vs Coldplay: Who Did It Better? + Pimple Remedies Then & Now | Nostalgia Podcast 15.06.2026 35mnt

  Welcome Middies!This week starts with two important questions: Why is Fonz staying up until 1am playing slime games, and how has Mez managed to injure herself after just five minutes of whipper snippering?In our "Then & Now" segment, we're taking a nostalgic look at pimple treatments through the decades. From the thick orange Clearasil paste many of us wore proudly in the 80s and 90s, to the pimple patches and skincare routines today's teens swear by, we're comparing how acne remedies have evolved over the years.Then it's time for another "Who Did It Better?" battle, and this one is huge: U2 vs Coldplay.Both bands have delivered iconic songs, unforgettable albums and soundtracks to different stages of our lives. But which band wins when nostalgia, influence, longevity and personal memories are all taken into account?In this episode:👉 Staying up too late playing video games👉 Midlife injuries and whipper snipper disasters👉 80s and 90s acne treatments👉 Clearasil, pimple patches and teenage skincare👉 U2's biggest hits and cultural impact👉 Coldplay's rise from the 2000s to today👉 Music memories that defined a generation👉 Plenty of laughs and nostalgic tangentsIf you love nostalgia, music debates, growing up in Australia, 80s and 90s memories, and comedy podcasts that feel like chatting with friends, grab a cuppa and join us for another episode.‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://linktr.ee/themidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials tooInsta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  Heath Ledger, Chocolate & 90s Nostalgia | Aussie Comedy Podcast 08.06.2026 39mnt

  One thing leads to another on this week's episode of The Midlifers!We begin with a chat about home renovations finally coming to an end, which somehow leads us into a discussion about bidets, colonoscopies and all the glamorous realities of midlife.In our Food, Glorious Food segment, we're talking all things chocolate. Why do we crave it so much? Has Cadbury changed over the years? And why doesn't chocolate taste quite the same as it did in the 80s, 90s and 2000s?Then we take a deep dive into the life and career of Australian actor Heath Ledger. From his early days growing up in Perth and appearing in Australian TV shows, through to his unforgettable Oscar-winning performance as the Joker in The Dark Knight, we celebrate the incredible legacy he left behind.In this episode:🍫 Why we're obsessed with chocolate 🍫 Has Cadbury changed over the years? 🚽 Bidets, renovations and midlife problems 🎬 Heath Ledger's early career in Australia 🃏 His iconic performance as The Joker 😂 Plenty of laughs, nostalgia and random tangentsAs always, we recommend grabbing a cuppa and taking a seat as you listen to our ep and enjoy some time out from the chaos of every day 🍵SOME LINKS WE MENTIONED ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW:🎧Wonderful friend of the pod, Elle Savage, co-hosts a fantastic pod, Besties, That’s Iconic, together with comedian Laurence Driscol - check out their episode all about Rock Eisteddfods here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/56pcGsrd7eanbiCpG0cUoz?si=9vNUV2W5QAuWlEJdyaAETQ🍎Do you want to try the hand dipped caramel and chocolate apples we talked about on the pod? We sure do!  Here is a link to their site: https://www.chocolateapplefactory.com.au/‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://linktr.ee/themidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  Ikea, Oprah & a Farting Coffin I Midlife Nostalgia & Comedy Podcast 01.06.2026 35mnt

  Here’s a great tidbit: Leslie Nielsen had a coffin that made farting noises.  Yep, you read the right, and we must say, what a way to send yourself off from this world 💨 That’s how we start the show off this week!We then have our first segment, ‘Rant or Rave,’ where we explore the wonderful world that is Ikea.  From Swedish meatballs to the never ending labyrinth that has you panicking and wondering ‘will I ever get out of here?!’ Yep, Ikea has it all, and we unpack this flatpack behemoth.In our ‘Do You Remember’ segment, we’re looking back at the daytime TV talkshows of the 80s, 90s and 2000s.  It wasn’t always shock TV back in Phil Donahue’s day, but sure was once Jerry Springer came along.  What do we recall about these shows we loved to watch when we had a day off school?Here’s what to expect:👉The funny funerals we’ve heard about👉Millennial ‘cringe’ fashion - do we really care?👉The good, the bad, and the Scandi-ness of Ikea 👉Ricky Lake, Oprah, and TV talk show nostalgic momentsIf you want an escape from the chaos of everyday life, then this half hour show is just what the doctor ordered.🍵Grab yourself a cuppa, sit back, and enjoy the show…SOME LINKS WE MENTIONED ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW:‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://linktr.ee/themidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  Excuses, Excuses + Iconic Red Carpet Fashion I Midlife Nostalgia & Comedy Podcast 25.05.2026 33mnt

  We start off this week’s ep with a bit of feedback from our BBQ chat a few weeks back, which then leads to a chat about Chinotto: the ultimate Coke foolery.  We also talk about how a business lunch at what was supposed to be a fancy cafe, ended up being at a cafeteria in a golf course.  Yep, Fonz and Mez, keeping it real like always.Our first segment is ‘Confessions.’  We’re talking excuses - what excuses we have given, what are some gold standards to always have up your sleeve, and which ones haven’t worked.Then we get on to our nostalgic portion of the show, ‘Besties’.  Which, this week, is actually more ‘Iconic’, as we’re talking about red carpet fashion moments we cannot forget.  Some of them were the best on the night.  Some are just unforgettable because they were made out of meat 🥩Here’s what to expect:👉Drinks we unwittingly drank as kids (& hated)👉Cafes inside businesses - they fool us!👉How kids are the perfect excuse to get out of things👉Red carpet fashion: J Lo, Bec Judd, Jeanie Little, Demi Moore + more👉Belly laughs with two middle aged women barely hangin’ onIf you want an escape from the chaos of everyday life, then this half hour show is just what the doctor ordered.🍵Grab yourself a cuppa, sit back, and enjoy the show…SOME LINKS WE MENTIONED ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW:🔗For some hot honey goodness, check out this bad boy and use code GOODMOVIEMONDAY for 15% off: https://www.inkdfoodco.com.au/products/hells-honeyRecommended by great friends of the show and fellow podcast, Good Movie Monday (obvs), check them out here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GoGRlGLSYAZqtk6wpyTwg?si=d1ec5771aff14df3Also, check out another Midlifer podcaster Kristy, with her podcast where she, and avid crime novel reader, co-hosts with crime novel author, Rachel Lynch: https://open.spotify.com/show/49ctM2mZA44LeWbdYPGAvh?si=7e9eb25601aa489e‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://linktr.ee/themidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  Silent Ball, Kiss Chasey & Healthy Harold: Ultimate Aussie School Nostalgia Ft Josh Parto 18.05.2026 43mnt

  This week on The Midlifers Podcast, we’re joined by special guest co-host Josh Parto-— the social media creator behind the hilarious teacher, school and family skits taking over TikTok and Instagram.Josh shares how his viral content started, what it’s like being recognised as “the TikTok guy”, and why school nostalgia resonates across generations.Then we get into our first segment, ‘Don’t be a D!ck - at School.’  There was always that one kid who reminded the teacher about homework, or those terrible teachers who were just jerks.  Why??!!Next we deep dive Aussie school nostalgia with, ‘Do You Remember - these School Yard Shenanigans?’ From Silent Ball, tunnel ball and Book Club… to teacher lanyards, lunch orders & Healthy Harold.  If you grew up in Australia during the 80s, 90s or early 2000s, this episode will unlock memories you completely forgot existed.Things we chat about:Australian school nostalgiaFunny teacher storiesSilent Ball & schoolyard gamesHealthy Harold & Life EducationBook Club memoriesSchool camp chaos80s, 90s & 2000s Aussie childhood memoriesViral TikTok school skitsParenting & teaching nostalgiaIt’s such a fun chat that will take you out of the seriousness of today’s chaos - so sit back, grab a cuppa and have a laugh with us ✨If you’re not already following Josh, YOU MUST DO SO NOW! Yes, we command it, as his content is just so funny and so accurate 👇You can follow him here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshparto/Or here on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepingitjosh❗We are on Substack! Bringing you weekly newsletters with some behind the scenes stuff and a bit more insight into what makes us tick. Find us on Substack here: ⁠https://themidlifers.substack.com/⁠‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://linktr.ee/themidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  Cruise Ship Chaos, Menopause Chats & Best Aussie Kids TV Shows | Funny Midlife Podcast 11.05.2026 34mnt

  This week on The Midlifers, we kick things off with an honest and heartfelt chat inspired by author Wendy Naumovski and her new book Wendy Talks Menopause - exploring grief, identity shifts, motherhood, perimenopause and why women still aren’t properly supported through this massive life transition.Then things take a sharp turn into cruise ship chaos.From luxury Mediterranean cruises to “poo ships,” upside-down pineapple swingers, seasickness, gastro horror stories and drunken dance floors rocking side to side… we deep dive into the weird and wonderful world of cruising. Fonz shares cruise memories, Mez remains deeply suspicious, and somehow the captain gets involved.Then in Besties, we relive the greatest Aussie kids TV shows of the 80s and 90s: ✨ Play School ✨ Agro’s Cartoon Connection ✨ Mr Squiggle ✨ Come On Kids ✨ The Curiosity Show ✨ Marty Monster & more.If you grew up in Australia in the 80s or 90s, this episode is basically a nostalgia time machine.As always, expect: ✨ Funny midlife conversations & relatable chaos ✨ 80s & 90s nostalgia ✨ Parenting, perimenopause & pop culture ✨ Aussie humour, friendship & lots of laughsPerfect for women over 40, Gen X listeners, elder millennials and anyone navigating midlife with a sense of humour.You can find more about Wendy, including links to her book and more about here here:https://www.wendythebrand.com/product-page/wendy-talks-menopause?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn6--tHR1SGgxo6wrb9Wlc1PjVeEs_pLaE05nTwQ8cHV7q88zkdd_ZR5M5ZxA_aem_mBi_pLPYezI4WfpbjX3RnQSome other eps mentioned on the pod:Our Midlifer Moment ‘Then & Now’ peri chat: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uUZ9dnfeyQaahVZCk2nFy?si=nbjnj7KEQ_-lcVgtEkMFPAOur Romper Room Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lkxpZjhehlCklKbSLqe3m?si=62c942e936e04047❗We are on Substack! Bringing you weekly newsletters with some behind the scenes stuff and a bit more insight into what makes us tick. Find us on Substack here: ⁠https://themidlifers.substack.com/⁠‼️ If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, we’d love to hear from you! You can now leave a recorded message for us using Speakpipe, by following the link below 👇https://linktr.ee/themidlifers🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***
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  Where Are They Now? + Aussie BBQ Talk & 90s Nostalgia | Funny Midlife Podcast 04.05.2026 32mnt

  90s nostalgia, random deep dives & a very serious BBQ debate - this week’s episode has a bit of everything 😅We kick things off with our ‘Where Are They Now?’ segment, diving into familiar faces from back in the day - including 10 Things I Hate About You’s Andrew Keegan and 4 Non Blondes frontwoman Linda Perry.From cult rumours to chart-topping songwriting careers (and everything in between), it’s the kind of nostalgic deep dive we live for.Then we switch gears into ‘Food, Glorious Food’ - and this week it’s all about the great Aussie BBQ 🍖We’re talking: 👉 Sausages vs kranskys 👉 The must-have sides (or are salads overrated?) 👉 Marinades, char, and smoky flavours 👉 And the real question… who actually does the work at a BBQ? 😏As always, expect: ✨ Funny midlife conversations & relatable moments ✨ 80s & 90s nostalgia ✨ Aussie humour & real-life chats ✨ Female friendship & lots of laughsIf you’re a Gen X or millennial woman navigating midlife, this will feel like a chat with your funniest friends.👉 Tell us - what’s ESSENTIAL at your BBQ? 🍖❗We are on Substack! Bringing you weekly newsletters with some behind the scenes stuff and a bit more insight into what makes us tick. Find us on Substack here: ⁠https://themidlifers.substack.com/⁠🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theofficialmidlifersFB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifersFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/👉Make sure to hit the 'follow' button to automatically keep up to date with new episodes - released every Tuesday.Please feel free to comment on our page, or head over to our socials to DM us.***Thanks for listening***