Midlife Marauders
Join Midlife Marauders for some honest talk about the pros, cons, challenges and surprising benefits of getting older mixed with conversations about random topics and trends. We also interview experts and fellow midlifers to discuss how to navigate and make the most of this unique stage in life.
Sample Topics:
- Music
- Celebrity News
- Technology
- Sports
- Fashion
- Fitness
- Relationships
- Travel
About the Co-hosts:
Will & Max are long-lost college friends who met at the University of Virginia where they co-chaired Crosswinds, the college DJ-ing club. The two have taken divergent paths over the years with Will remaining on the East Coast and leading a charmed life as a bachelor, and Max living overseas for more than a decade and now spending way too much time arranging carpools for her kids and researching meal kit plans.
They started the Midlife Marauders podcast as a way to catch up with one another as well as to engage with, motivate and entertain their peers. The podcast title is a nod to A Tribe Called Quest’s 1993 album, “Midnight Marauders.”
Beats/theme music: Moyne Music
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Episodes
20 episodes
Swelce, Snoop & the Rizz Check
We’re back—and Will’s marauding with his new Dominion Road Podcast. Then it’s all on the table: has Travis lost his rizz, or is he marrying up with the Swelce engagement? We get into how Snoop’s old-school take on gay marriage has land...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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40:39
Roots Run-In, Diddy’s Fate, Charlize on Fire & Pitt in the Fast Lane
Will and Max are back with a jam-packed episode full of midlife reflections, hot takes, and pop culture detours. Will shares his mixed emotions about seeing The Roots live due to an unexpected sighting of a recent flame. They weigh in on the Di...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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28:33
Moving the Needle: A Conversation with Hip-Hop & R&B Producer Frank Moyne
Fellow UVA alum and CEO of Moyne Music, Frank Moyne, shares what keeps him motivated, how he is mentoring a new generation of artists, and how to embrace midlife.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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46:04
Suge Knight, Midlife Fame, and Tracee Ellis Ross' Diss on Middle-Aged Men
Diddy heads to court, with Suge Knight weighing in as an unexpected pundit. Marvel’s Thunderbolts are shaping up to be the midlife Avengers—while Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus) prov...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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24:07
Shay Shay Scandal, Will Smith’s Album Drop, Katy Perry in Space & Cena’s Hair Plugs
Will and Max dive into recent midlife celebrity mayhem — from Shannon Sharpe’s legal drama and Will Smith’s new album to John Cena’s hair loss and heel turn. They also unpack Lauren Sanchez and Katy Perry’s space crew, exploring what it all say...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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42:55
Kendrick, Cap & The Fate of Aaron Rodgers
Midlife Marauders is back with another lively episode as hosts Will and Max navigate the twists and turns of midlife—where breakfast with the boys sparks reflection, social drinking gets tricky, and the Super Bowl is more than just a gam...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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27:22
2024 Year in Review: Our Picks for Celebrity Marauders
Will & Max dive into their New Year's Eve plans (and anti-plans), review the Jamie Foxx and Celine Dion TV specials, reflect on the celebrities who dominated as top marauders this year, and discuss why they found inspiration in their bold a...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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54:55
Election Blues, Botox Boosts & Quincy’s Brilliance
In this episode, we dive into: why Halloween has become the ultimate extended celebration for midlifers, election reality bites (yes, even missing Dubya), a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Quincy Jones, and breaking the stigma around men emb...
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41:13
Will Turns 55; Menendez/Milli Mania; Shaboozey gig
Will celebrates his 55th birthday 🎉 and contemplates his boozey ways. We also share our thoughts on the Mendendez brothers Netflix series and Milli Vanilli's revival as part of the soundtrack. Will reminisces on the hot albums of 1994 and how t...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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40:38
Metallica Birthday & Fantasy Football Vegas Experience
Max celebrates her 55th bday banging her head at a Pantera/Metallica concert while Will shares tips on how to survive a Fantasy Football League Vegas party weekend. We also chat about Tom Brady, the newly-minted sports commentator; midlife acto...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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44:02
Midlifers Making a Splash - Kamala, Eminem, Deadpool & Snoop
Will & Max weigh in on the Harris/Walz Democratic ticket; review the Death of Slim Shady album and Deadpool & Wolverine flick (**spoilers**); and discuss how midlifers made waves at the Olympics without even competing.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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32:26
Moving forward while leaving your wild dance moves behind
Will & Max recap their Mother's Day road trips and their evolving relationships with aging parents; how to rally as a midlifer for your younger friend's wedding bash in Mexico; making the leap to transition to a new career in midlife. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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39:59
Lenny in leather, Rock Hall midlifers, dating red flags in midlife
The Marauders chat about Lenny Kravitz's achievements, including working out in mesh and leather and getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame--and being nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame but unfortunately being snubbed (as did ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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26:01
Living the Dream (Golf Bachelor Party; Luda in Vegas) vs Rise & Fall (Freaknik; Diddy)
Will & Max check in about their fitness progress and chat about:Will's "refined turnup" at his buddy's bachelor partyMax stanning for Ludacris in VegasBreaking down Hulu's "Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Tol...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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50:43
How to Work Out and Not Hate It feat. Ann Brennan, Midlife Fitness Professional
In our first guest interview, we learn from an expert how midlifers can build a sustainable workout practice even if we're short on time and if our bodies and minds are unwilling. Ann Brennan, a Fitness Practitioner and Personal Trainer a...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:55
Are you too old to wear Vans, Jordans or bobby socks?
Will & Max discuss the ample representation of midlifers during Usher's Super Bowl halftime show, including Jermaine Dupri in his designer toddler socks (plus midlifers in the Dunkin' Donuts commercial), which led to a discussion of what sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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27:41
Jay-Z at the Grammys, Super Bowl LVIII Predictions & A Giant Paper Clip
Max breaks down how midlifers Jay Z and Annie Lennox spoke their truths and marauded the GrammysIs the Super Bowl rigged?You know you're old when...your latest existential moment takes place sober while fixating on a supe...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:17
New Year, New/Old Habits & Katt Williams Dissing His Midlife Peers
Hip hop hooray - we made it to 2024! Midlifers unite and get your health screenings! Will crushes Dry January, Max owns up to her love of showtunes and our thoughts on Katt Williams airing his dirty laundry.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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32:05
McDreamy and Andre 3000 - Are They Marauding?
What do Patrick Dempsey and Andre 3000 have in common? Not much, but both are in the news and Will & Max are talking about it. We love that McDreamy (or is he McSteamy?) has been named People Mag's Sexiest Man Alive at age 57, and And...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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43:43
To Ren or Not to Ren Fest, Bro-Dates & Team Travis
Will asks Max whether pumpkin farms are a good date venue and they discuss why Renaissance Festivals may not be the best place for Black people if something bad goes down. They also chat about Will's dating life and bro-date dinners, Team Travi...
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41:53