Heath Ledger, Chocolate & 90s Nostalgia | Aussie Comedy Podcast

Heath Ledger, Chocolate & 90s Nostalgia | Aussie Comedy Podcast

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 tangents As 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 [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/ [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 [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***

Ikea, Oprah & a Farting Coffin I Midlife Nostalgia & Comedy Podcast

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 moments If 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 [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***

Excuses, Excuses + Iconic Red Carpet Fashion I Midlife Nostalgia & Comedy Podcast

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’ on If 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-honey [https://www.inkdfoodco.com.au/products/hells-honey] Recommended by great friends of the show and fellow podcast, Good Movie Monday (obvs), check them out here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GoGRlGLSYAZqtk6wpyTwg?si=d1ec5771aff14df3 [https://open.spotify.com/show/2GoGRlGLSYAZqtk6wpyTwg?si=d1ec5771aff14df3] Also, 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 [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 [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***

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***