Modern Aged Middle Life
Modern Aged Middle Life (MAML) is a podcast by comedy writers Emily Baum and Graham Jarvis dealing with the perplexing stuff that happens in modern life. The two MAML's try to explain the baffling and rationalise the irrational - like human tears in cocktails! Join us on our journey of laughing at life.
Episodes
64 episodes
Platinum Jubilee
Emily and Graham explore all things royal for this Platinum Jubilee episode. Who'd have thought that the royal carpets are swept? Whether it's the Queen's first email, or borrowing her elephant, no stone is unturned. Are you a shuff...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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26:02
Mouth Full
How do! How do you fancy a sugar sandwich? Or perhaps you're more a chip sandwich instead? Do people have dripping anymore? All those things you had as a child and the things your parents had that you thought was elegant, that in hindsight may ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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26:33
Erotic Pets
Exotic pets. Fancy a liger or an emu running round your house? Why do we want exotic pets and why in America do they keep losing them? Join us to discuss this hot topic and yes we do mention the Tiger King.
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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26:32
Retirement Pads
Does retirement exist? Will we ever retire? Why is there so much sex in retirement villages? Graham explores why he receives so many invitations to care homes and what the future holds. As always the MAML's come up with the best care home ever ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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26:30
DIY Do-Dos
Is today a doings day? Do it yourself! Do you? How about a tinker in the garage? Whether your boarding the loft or fixing up a bike - some are more capable than others. You don't want to feel incapable, but then you don't want to call a builder...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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26:37
Exercise Cake
Exercise fads - Jane Fonda, weighted hula hoops or shoes with springs on. Keep fit crazes.Is it that we just want a quick fix to fitness? Why can't I lose weight watching tv and eating Maltesers? In this episode we come up with a better way...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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26:38
First Jobs
Are there jobs such as wedding guest? Whose dream job is rodding drains? First jobs are always a bit ropey, so let's explore the job market today and see if there are other career options.
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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26:47
Crazy Collectibles
You know when you find suddenly your window sill is filled with pigs, or your cupboards have Care Bears in them? I know it happens to us all. This episode we realise how much rubbish we collect and have no idea if we are collecting rubbish or c...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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26:47
Leaders Lives
How would you run your country? As a world leader would you take your own bins out? Do world leaders pick up after their dogs? Welcome to the world of Incontinentia where you get free chips on Tuesday and we have secret service bin men. Join us...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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27:31
World Wonders
Wonders of the world. What are they? Do they change? Are there any original wonders left? Or have they been turned into an aaah rather than an oooh? In this episode we explore what a middle aged wonder would be, such as reading a menu in a rest...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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27:13
Fake News
How do we know if the news is actually telling us the truth? With technology and social media you can start a rumour and do some genuine damage before people find out. Covid has accelerated the rumours - I know I have grown a third arm after my...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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27:04
Teen Crushes
Who was up on your teenage bedroom wall? Did you have someone you aspired to be or fantasised about? Pamela Anderson, Roger Moore, Keanu Reeves, Maggie Thatcher. What ever floats your boat. In this episode we explore our crushes and how differe...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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27:02
Valentines Laugh
Valentines day. The day when if your with someone you dig out a plastic rose and serenade your loved one over candle light, or if your single you eat a family size dairy milk. Do you feel pressure over Valentines? Is it a cunning plan to sell c...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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26:31
Parent Trap
Are you the parent you thought you would be? Parenting is a big step, and what we thought it would be like and the reality involves a lot more vomit. What makes a good childhood and as we get older do we have idealised versions?
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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26:33
Snow Business
Don't you love glittery dusticals? Or you may know it as snow. Snow is magical as well as wet and cold. Do you still get excited by snow? or are you happy to spectate from inside? Adults and snow is a mix of fun and fear. Who owns snow and what...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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27:10
Acute Accent
Can you pull off an accent? The UK is such a small country but has some of the most amazing regional accents that are loved across the world. In this episode we explore the regions - not well I hasten to add. Apologise to any regions offended -...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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26:18
Great Expectations
Resolutions for 2021 - go out perhaps! Grahams resolutions for 2021 will help you feel - well, better about yourself. Let us give you some options that will open your eyes (blinking properly), and freshen your perspective. Close your eyes ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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25:57
Covid Christmas 2020
Merry Covid Christmas! Let's look at the positives of a Covid Christmas. No unwanted relatives, no hoovering and you don't have to share the quality street. Whatever happened to Round Robin's and glitter cards? You know the ones that c...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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37:33
Party Lines
As hope is in sight and we may eventually be able to meet up again in 2021, we want to remind ourselves of good dinner party etiquette. Are you prepared for a direct social interaction in the future? Let's remind ourselves of what it's like to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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26:27
Woman Bits
In the second part of our gender discovery session - code for just being nosey, we find out what it is like to be a woman? What is voting like? Why don't more women do Formula One? Is hair and make up essential? Sit back, put your lady feet up,...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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25:24
Man Bits
As a woman Emily has never wanted to be a man, but there are questions about men that need to be answered. In this episode we dig into the depths of being a man from growing a beard, to Mens Bits. A must listen for any trainee men or inquisitiv...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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24:13
Thank You
Thank you. A phrase not used as often as it should be. Gratitude. Are you good at showing it? Can you be too grateful? Can you hug a tradesperson that has gone above and beyond or would that be sexual harassment? Oh and a huge thank you to all ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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27:41
Losing It!
Are you losing it stuck at home with nothing to do but scooter round the living room? Do you find that simple tasks like walking the dog become a challenge? This Covid thing is making us all go a bit odd in the head - which is exactly what happ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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26:51