The Midlifers I Midlife Australian Comedy and Nostalgia Podcast

Silent Ball, Kiss Chasey & Healthy Harold: Ultimate Aussie School Nostalgia Ft Josh Parto

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 nostalgia * Funny teacher stories * Silent Ball & schoolyard games * Healthy Harold & Life Education * Book Club memories * School camp chaos * 80s, 90s & 2000s Aussie childhood memories * Viral TikTok school skits * Parenting & teaching nostalgia It’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/ [https://www.instagram.com/joshparto/] Or here on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepingitjosh [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/⁠ [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 [https://linktr.ee/themidlifers] 🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/ [https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the [https://www.tiktok.com/@themidlifersofficial]officialmidlifers FB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers [https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers] FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/ [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

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 laughs Perfect 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_pLPYezI4WfpbjX3RnQ [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_pLPYezI4WfpbjX3RnQ] Some other eps mentioned on the pod: Our Midlifer Moment ‘Then & Now’ peri chat: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uUZ9dnfeyQaahVZCk2nFy?si=nbjnj7KEQ_-lcVgtEkMFPA [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uUZ9dnfeyQaahVZCk2nFy?si=nbjnj7KEQ_-lcVgtEkMFPA] Our Romper Room Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lkxpZjhehlCklKbSLqe3m?si=62c942e936e04047 [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/⁠ [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 [https://linktr.ee/themidlifers] 🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/ [https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the [https://www.tiktok.com/@themidlifersofficial]officialmidlifers FB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers [https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers] FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/ [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

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 laughs If 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/⁠ [https://themidlifers.substack.com/] 🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/ [https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the [https://www.tiktok.com/@themidlifersofficial]officialmidlifers FB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers [https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers] FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/ [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

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 laughs If 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/⁠ [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 [https://linktr.ee/themidlifers] 🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/ [https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the [https://www.tiktok.com/@themidlifersofficial]officialmidlifers FB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers [https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers] FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/ [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

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 laughs If 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/⁠ [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 [https://linktr.ee/themidlifers] 🧐Don't forget to check out our socials too: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/ [https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the [https://www.tiktok.com/@themidlifersofficial]officialmidlifers FB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers [https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers] FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/ [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***