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• Cameron Diaz, The Bachelor & Reality TV Nostalgia | Funny Aussie Midlife Podcast 13.07.2026 35мин

  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***
• Airport Etiquette, Internet Nostalgia & Catching up on Movies I Aussie Nostalgia Podcast 06.07.2026 30мин

  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***
• Cabbage Patch Dolls, Walkie Talkies & Midlife Reality I Aussie Nostalgia Podcast 29.06.2026 32мин

  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***
• Shania Twain, Melrose Place & Real Estate Rants | Nostalgic Aussie Podcast 22.06.2026 31мин

  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***
• U2 vs Coldplay: Who Did It Better? + Pimple Remedies Then & Now | Nostalgia Podcast 15.06.2026 35мин

  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***
• Heath Ledger, Chocolate & 90s Nostalgia | Aussie Comedy Podcast 08.06.2026 39мин

  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***
• Ikea, Oprah & a Farting Coffin I Midlife Nostalgia & Comedy Podcast 01.06.2026 35мин

  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***
• Excuses, Excuses + Iconic Red Carpet Fashion I Midlife Nostalgia & Comedy Podcast 25.05.2026 33мин

  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***
• Silent Ball, Kiss Chasey & Healthy Harold: Ultimate Aussie School Nostalgia Ft Josh Parto 18.05.2026 43мин

  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***
• Cruise Ship Chaos, Menopause Chats & Best Aussie Kids TV Shows | Funny Midlife Podcast 11.05.2026 34мин

  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***
• Where Are They Now? + Aussie BBQ Talk & 90s Nostalgia | Funny Midlife Podcast 04.05.2026 32мин

  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***
• Devil Wears Prada Is Back 😍 + 80s/90s Makeup Then vs Now | Funny Midlife Podcast 27.04.2026 43мин

  Midlife brains, 90s makeup and a very timely movie throwback - this week’s ep has a bit of everything 📽️We kick things off with a debrief from our live show… where we finally got to get up to sing and then immediately forgot the words. Midlifer brain at its finest!Plus, Fonz finally had her colonoscopy - and yes, her anaesthesiologist gets a glowing review. Most importantly, how were the sandwiches??Then we jump into our ‘Then & Now’ segment, looking back at 80s and 90s makeup… and wow.From blue eyeshadow to overplucked eyebrows, plus an interesting behind the scenes moment from when Fronz worked makeup at Melbourne Fashion Festival…And with The Devil Wears Prada 2 on the way, we couldn’t resist a deep dive into the original - the characters, the fashion, the quotes, and why it’s still so iconic.As always, expect: ✨ Funny midlife conversations & relatable moments ✨ 80s & 90s nostalgia ✨ Mum life, married life & everything in between ✨ 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 was your most questionable 90s makeup look?? 😅❗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***
• Don’t Do This at the Hairdresser + Best Movie Karaoke Scenes | Funny Midlife Podcast 20.04.2026 33мин

  Hairdresser chats, a gifting dilemma & movie nostalgia - it’s your favourite Aussie comedy podcast for the over 35 year old crowd!We kick things off with a question that divided us instantly:👉 if someone you know goes overseas, are they expected to bring you back a gift??Fonz & Mez are on completely different sides on this one, and we need to know - where do you sit?  To gift, or not?Next up, one of our fave segments, ‘Don’t be a D!ck’.  This week, we’re heading to the hairdresser and calling out all the unspoken rules - from dye on the forehead to very public client chats to comments about post-partum hair loss.  Just, no.Then it’s time for ‘Besties’ - and we’re diving into the best karaoke movie scenes of all time.  Think Ferris Bueller, Top Gun, My Best Friend’s Wedding…so fun, so nostalgic, and yes - we absolutely can’t help but sing along.As always, expect: ✨ Funny midlife conversations & relatable rants ✨ 80s & 90s nostalgia ✨ Mum life, Married life, Midlife - we got it covered. ✨ Female friendship & lots of laughsIf you’re a GenX or millennial woman navigating midlife, this one will feel like a chat with your funniest friends.❗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***
• Movies: Rant or Rave? + 80s Home Nostalgia | Funny Midlife Podcast 13.04.2026 33мин

  Cinema nostalgia, midlife rants, and a trip back to the brownest homes of the 80s - welcome back to your favourite funny midlife podcast for GenXers and Millenials!This week, we’re asking the important question: do you rant or rave going to the movies?From overpriced popcorn and choc tops to people talking during the film (WHY 😤), we dive into the highs and lows of the cinema experience: is the movie-going experience dying… or are we just getting older?Plus, thanks to one of our Midlifers, we take a hilarious deep dive into 80s and 90s home nostalgia—think:Mission brown EVERYTHINGCork walls, shag carpets & doiliesWallpaper, display cabinets & those iconic glass doorsAnd the big question… 👉 is millennial grey the new Mission Brown?As always, expect: ✨ Funny midlife conversations & relatable rants ✨ 80s & 90s nostalgia ✨ Mum life, aging & “when did this happen?” moments ✨ Female friendship & lots of laughsIf you’re over 40, navigating midlife and into nostalgia, this one will feel like a chat with your funniest friends.Thanks for listening…and let us know if you played brides in your parent’s sheer curtains!🎟️ Don’t forget—our LIVE SHOW is coming up!! 👇****🎟️HERE IS THE LINK TO OUR LIVE! https://tr.ee/Q2HFaViSGt ***Come meet us on April 19th at Trainscendence in Collingwood, Melbourne at 4pm 🎤❗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.
• Bonus Ep: Marc Abrahams from Erstwilder - Joy, Wearable Art & The Flintstones 09.04.2026 32мин

  Nostalgia, wearable art, and a feel-good convo you didn’t know you needed - welcome to this BONUS EP of The Midlifers - your weekly funny midlife podcast.Today, The Midlifers sit down with Marc Abrahams, creative director of Erstwilder - the iconic brand famous for creating joyful, nostalgic pieces that spark connection across generations.Marc fills us in on how Erstwilder came to be, the heart behind their incredible online community,  and the inspiration behind their much-loved collabs, including their latest collection with Hanah-Barbera.  (Fred and Wilma? Still iconic. Always will be).We dive into:✨ The power of nostalgia, and why it resonates so deeply✨Building a brand that genuinely cares about its community✨The emotional connection between wearable art and self-expression✨80’s nostalgia - cartoons, and the characters we grew up with.And of course we bring some of our Midlifer vibe to the interview, and may even rope Marc into having a little singalong to an old school TV theme song - thanks Marc for being such a good sport with this! If you love feel-good conversations that leave you feeling lighter, you’re in the right place.  This episode is a beautiful reminder to find joy in the little things - something the whole world could use more of.🎁 BONUS: We’re also announcing our exciting competition! One lucky winner will score an Erstwilder x Hanna-Barbera gift pack - head to our Instagram to enter: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/It’s honest, it’s fresh, and it’s full of heart - just how we like it.Thanks again to Marc and Erstwilder for sharing your joy with The Midlifers ✨!! Don’t forget—our LIVE SHOW is coming up!! 👇****🎟️HERE IS THE LINK TO OUR LIVE! https://tr.ee/Q2HFaViSGt ***Come meet us on April 19th at Trainscendence in Collingwood, Melbourne at 4pm 🎤❗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***
• Seth Green, 80’s Stars & Sourdough Starters 🍞 | Funny Midlife Women Podcast 06.04.2026 34мин

  From a Family Ties star to funny midlife observations, and a very passionate chat (drool fest) about bread - welcome back to your fave funny Aussie women podcast!We get a little woo-woo as we talk dream interpretation, midlife intuition, and the strange things you start noticing as you get older - including those moments that make you realise… yep, we’re officially in our midlife era. PS if you want your dreams interpreted - shoot us a DM!We’re then into our first segment this week, “Where are they now?”.  We unpack what happened to familiar faces like Seth Green and Tina Yothers - stars from iconic 80s and 90s shows. If you love a good throwback, this one is full of Gen X & millennial nostalgia.And then, in our yummiest segment (that really doesn’t help with our over 40s bloat), “Food, Glorious Food”.  It’s a bread nostalgia deep dive. From school lunchbox classics to bakery favourites, sourdough starters, and the great poppy seed disappearance - it’s delicious, it’s funny, and it begs the question - do you consider crumpet to be bread? 🤔Expect:Where are they now? (80s & 90s celebrities)Funny midlife conversations & realisationsDream reading & woo-woo momentsFood nostalgia (bread lovers, this one’s for you)Female friendship, mum life & Aussie humourIf you’re a millennial or Gen X woman navigating midlife, this episode will feel like a chat with your funniest friends.!! Don’t forget—our LIVE SHOW is coming up!! 👇****🎟️HERE IS THE LINK TO OUR LIVE! https://tr.ee/Q2HFaViSGt ***Come meet us on April 19th at Trainscendence in Collingwood, Melbourne at 4pm 🎤❗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***
• Jowls, Jiggly Bits & THE Best Kylie Mole Impersonation 30.03.2026 35мин

  As Jimmy Eat World once sang, ‘It just takes some time, little girl you’re in the middle of the ride.’  Well, we’re not little girls, we’re middle aged mummas, but we’re sure in the middle of it, as Fonz can attest to at the start of the show.  Also, Mez is fully feeling like the bank of mum and dad right now, along with being the designated driver - when did life get so hectic?Midlifer Moment: Wrinkles, Love Handles & Jiggly Bits is our first segment on the show this week.  They say your body changes at 40, and they were right.  But it’s a weird mix of accepting our bodies ain’t what they used to be, and screeching when you unexpectedly catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror.  Either way, we’re having a chat and a laugh about it, and our jiggly jowls this week.If you grew up in Australia in the 80’s and 90’s, you would remember these two great shows, which battle it out in our Who Did it Better Battle this week: The Comedy Company vs Fast Forward/Full Frontal.  So many great characters and catchphrases, from Uncle Arthur to Milo Kerrigan - oh, and we gotta say, Fonz does THE BEST Kylie Mole impersonation 👌It’s real, it’s nostalgic, it’s half an hour of nodding your head and having a laugh with two besties.We hope you enjoy the show!!****🎟️HERE IS THE LINK TO OUR LIVE! https://tr.ee/Q2HFaViSGt ****Come meet us on April 19th at Trainscendence in Collingwood, Melbourne at 4pm 🎤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***
• Online Trolls & Buffy the Vampire Slayer Deep Dive 23.03.2026 36мин

  Mercury in Retrograde - is it a thing that really affects us?  Fonz says yes, Mez says…hmmm…well she’s too busy getting annoyed at her teen son who is costing her money and her marbles.  That’s how we start this week’s show.Our first segment, Don’t be a D!ck, is all about online etiquette.  Don’t be a troll - you’d think that would go without saying, wouldn’t you?  Don’t write in all caps, and if we make a spelling error, expect us to be like, ‘der’ - yes we suggest ‘der’ should make a comeback at the response of any trolling from now on.Then it’s on to our Deep Dive, where we get into the best vampire show that ever was, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.  From the casting, to the characters, to the episodes that live rent free in our heads, some 25 years later.  We were shocked to hear about the unexpected passing of one of its main stars over the weekend, Nicholas Brendon, RIP.  We hope this episode, recorded a few weeks back, gives you some smiles as you come along the nostalgic Buffy journey with us.As always, thanks for listening or watching, and don’t forget to follow!****🎟️HERE IS THE LINK TO OUR LIVE! https://tr.ee/Q2HFaViSGt****Come meet us on April 19th at Trainscendence in Collingwood, Melbourne at 4pm 🎤❗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***
• Bonus Ep: Amy Clarke from Confetti Rebels - Fashion, Colour & Midlife Reinvention 19.03.2026 43мин

  Welcome to a special bonus episode of The Midlifers, and this one is all about shaking things up in midlife with fun in fashion. We chat with the incredible woman behind Confetti Rebels, Amy Clarke, who gives us a behind-the-scenes look at building a business, a brand, and backing yourself along the way.We also chat to Amy about how she feels being the front and centre of her social media, the realities of producing clothing from size S to 5XL, and how dopamine dressing is taking Confetti Rebels to places she never thought imaginable.And of course, it wouldn’t be The Midlifers without a little nostalgia; in our ‘Do You Remember?’ segment, we take a trip back to 90s fashion. The trends, the moments, and the looks we absolutely thought were it at the time… and those we should never bring back.It’s inspiring, relatable, and exactly the kind of convo we love having here at The Midlifers - real women, real stories, real fun, and a reminder that it’s never too late to do things your way.✨ This is a bonus episode - don’t forget to check out Tuesday’s episode about cocktails and hangover cures 🍹Be sure to check out the most awesome, colourful clothes from Confetti Rebels www.confettirebels.com.auAnd check out Amy spreading the joy on her socials HERE❗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***
• 90s & 00’s Party Drinks + Our Hangover Food Fixes 16.03.2026 31мин

  This week on The Midlifers Podcast, Mez and Fonz kick things off with some classic midlife chat. Mez has been deep in renovation mode and declares there’s no time you look worse than when you’re renovating - covered in paint, dust and wearing the same old clothes for days. Mez also offers a competing theory: the true peak of unattractive moments might actually be the dreaded passport photo. We swap stories about their worst passport snaps and why those photos seem determined to capture the absolute worst version of your face (i.e resting bitch face).In our nostalgic “Do You Remember?” segment, we head straight back to the 90s & 2000’s party scene, reminiscing about the colourful drinks that fuelled so many questionable decisions back in the day. This week we’re also trying some flavoured vodkas from Bunsters, and let’s just say they were an absolute hit on the show. Whoever had the bright idea to make the Snickers inspired flavour called Chockers - we salute you 🫡Then it’s time for Food, Glorious Food, where we tackle one of life’s great recovery questions: what is the best hangover food? From greasy classics to carb-heavy comfort food, we debate the ultimate cures after a big night out. Whether you were a bacon-and-eggs person, a Macca’s drive-through survivor or someone who swore by something a little more unusual, this segment will bring back plenty of memories.Expect laughs, nostalgia, and a few questionable beverage choices along the way.🎧 Subscribe to The Midlifers Podcast and join us every week for nostalgic chats, midlife humour and pop culture throwbacks.🍹Our ‘Do You Remember’ segment was brought to you by the awesome ‘Bunsters’, and their delicious flavoured vodkas.Get yours here (if you’re over 18, of course)  https://www.bunstersworldwide.com.au, and use MIDLIFERS for 10% off your order! Check out their socials too, very funny https://www.instagram.com/bunstershotsauce/And don’t forget, drink responsibly! ❗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***