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Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk Or follow Middle Raged on... Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/MiddleRaged Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRaged/ If you’d like to buy us a coffee to show your appreciation for our efforts/rage, every contribution is massively appreciated – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MiddleRaged What ...
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As they've yet to invent a functioning time-travel device, authors Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson did the next best thing — they created The Retrolists Podcast to discuss the best and worst features of life in pre-internet Britain. Covering such high-brow subjects as hedge porn and the demise of MFI, this is the podcast for those seeking an irreverent, sometimes sweary trip back in time. Critical Praise for The Retrolists Podcast... "It's alright, I suppose." — Adrian Norcott "My wife calle ...
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Ep. 24 - Your Call is (Not) Important to us...
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In this episode, Adam and Keith delve into the world of Help & Support - a misnomer if ever there was one. The chaps cover every frustrating element from waiting on hold to companies delegating support to their own customers via forums. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of mi…
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In this episode, Adam and Keith tackle the subject of disclaimers and consumer advice - almost all of it completely absurd. Why are we told to drink responsibly by companies peddling alcoholic beverages, and who gets to decide what constitutes 'responsible'? Are we heading towards a world where the Alcohol Police patrol the tables in every Wethersp…
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In this episode, Adam and Keith focus on the fact that social etiquette is on the wane. With many, many examples, the chaps begin by listing their specific gripes about society's selfishness when it comes to using mobile phones and driving. Somehow, they forgot to mention people who use a mobile phone while driving. Send us a text Support the show …
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Ep. 21 - The Blight of The Time Thieves
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In this episode, Adam initially gets hot under the collar about his recent travel woes before the chaps get down to discussing the serious subject of time. It's such a valuable and, indeed, finite resource but it's stolen from us every single day by time thieves. This makes Adam and Keith very angry indeed. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam…
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Ep. 20 - The Over-Complication of Everything (Part 1)
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In this episode, Adam and Keith question why so many aspects of modern life are immeasurably more complicated than they need to be. A simple trip to the toilet, for example, should never require an instruction manual. Nor should parking a bloody car. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial …
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Ep. 19 - Write, Edit, Scream, Repeat
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In this (extended) episode, Adam and Keith discuss a subject they're vaguely qualified to rant about - books. If you've ever considered writing a book, or you're an avid reader with a passing interest in how a book ends up on your Kindle, you might learn something interesting ... emphasis on the word 'might'. Send us a text Support the show Join Ad…
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In this (late) episode, Adam and Keith share their respective gripes with mobile phone apps. Once a revolutionary use of technology, many apps now cause as many problems as they solve and are a regular source of rage. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contai…
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In the episode, Adam and Keith discuss their irritations with the New Year. From fake workplace enthusiasm to the ridiculousness of 'Dry January', the chaps have entered 2025 with plenty of rage to vent. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional …
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Ep. 16 - Super-Riled at The Supermarket
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In the episode, Adam and Keith share their personal annoyances whenever they visit a supermarket. From incompetent parking to morons who stop for a natter in the middle of an aisle, there's no shortage of retail rants to be raked over. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of mid…
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Ep. 15 - The Reboot Episode | Anti-Social Media
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Adam and Keith mark the fifteenth episode with a slight format change... which they subsequently fail to administer. Still, they do manage to discuss their various issues with social media or, more specifically, the kind of people who blight our lives via social media. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they hig…
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Ep. 14 - Interrupter Intrusion, Black Friday Disillusion
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In this episode, Adam questions why so many random people feel they have a God-given right to interrupt his day. Keith, on the other hand, aims his rage at the hugely irritating American export that is Black Friday. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains…
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Ep. 13 - Frugal Failings, Airport Wailings
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In this episode, Adam gets hot under the collar about his deep-seated loathing of all things airport-related, whilst Keith wants to know why we've become such a wasteful nation when it comes to both personal and state-controlled money. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of mid…
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Ep. 12 - Stormy Obsession, Transport Regression
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In this episode, Adam shares his angst about weather warnings and why every storm now requires a (stupid) name. Keith, however, has his rage trained on the sorry state of modern transportation, and if we're any better off than our medieval ancestors. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial …
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Ep. 11 - Appliance Hump, Biscuity Grump
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In this first episode of a shiny new season, Adam shares his frustration over a deceitful washing machine. Meanwhile, Keith explores the shameful brand exploitation blighting the biscuit industry. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour,…
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Ep. 10 - Inbox Beset, Festival Regret
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How many work-related emails are too many in a calendar year? 1,000? 5,000? How about 17,000? That's the number that triggered Adam's rage in this episode. Keith then shares his woes after attending a festival for the first time ... and the reasons why he won't be booking tickets to another one. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and …
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Everyone loves being invited to a BBQ - there's nothing better than sipping a cold beer in the sunshine whilst someone serves you food. However, hosting a BBQ is no one's idea of fun. In fact, every element of hosting a BBQ is a valid reason to rage. And once Adam and Keith are suitably enraged by BBQ hosting, they get on to the subject of age veri…
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Ep. 8 - Only Morning Fools and Courses
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Philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre once argued that “Hell is other people.” but we reckon Satra was misquoted - it's more likely he said, "Hell is morning people." Adam and Keith's rage is also aimed at the proliferation of online courses, particularly those claiming you can achieve great things without any God-given talent. Send us a text Support the sh…
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Ep. 7 - Sock Sizing Strain, Recycling Pain
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Feet come in all shapes and sizes, so why do sock manufacturers only give us two sizes to choose from - too bloody big or too bloody small? And, with Ireland launching one of the most convoluted recycling schemes in Europe, are some ideas on saving the planet more likely to make us red with rage, rather than green? Send us a text Support the show J…
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Ep. 6 - Algorithmic Gripe, Valentine Tripe
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"We thought you'd be interested in tartan dungarees." No. Just no. Why are the algorithms that dictate the adverts and content we see online so utterly flawed? And how has the commercial creep of Valentine's Day culminated in heart-shaped quiches? Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial tri…
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Whether it's shower gel, shampoo, or anti-bac spray, why are modern bottles designed to prevent you from extracting every ounce of the product you've paid for? And why are local news websites littered with clickbait junk, relentless pop-ups, and news that isn't actually news? Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as t…
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They say there's no 'I' in 'Team' but there's definitely an 'I' in 'Take your fake workplace enthusiasm and p*ss off!' Also in this episode, Adam and Keith discuss remortgaging your home in order to cover the eye-watering cost of seeing a gig at a major music venue. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highli…
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No, we haven't read your 'Terms & Conditions' because we don't have the time or legal expertise to decipher a ninety-page contract - stop asking! And, if you've ever tried to sell an item on Facebook Marketplace, you'll understand why it's boiled Adam and Keith's blood this week. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson …
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Ep. 2 - Feedback Stress, Grammatical Mess
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Every interaction with every company now results in a request for feedback. Why? And, is it really too much for some people to use the occasional period or comma when posting on social media? Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, mode…
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Ep. 1 - Pharmacy Waiting, Garage Door Hating
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If you've ever lost the will to live while waiting in a pharmacy or seethed over the ridiculous design of the up-and-over garage door, you're not alone. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For…
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NOTE: Apologies for the terrible sound in this (mercifully short) episode. One of the co-hosts forgot to switch off his webcam mic and promptly recorded the whole episode. We don't believe in publicly shaming said co-host, but it wasn't Adam.By Adam Eccles & Keith A Pearson
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Welcome to this brief, and ultimately unrewarding intro to The Middle Raged Podcast. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderate rage, and the odd sweary word. For more info, visit www.MiddleRaged.uk Or follow Middle Raged on... Tw…
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In this episode, Adam and Keith seek to list the most irritating TV adverts of the 1980s. For more information and tickets to their live event in Birmingham (14th Oct 23), just follow the following link - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/inchgate-publishing/meet-the-time-travellers/2023-10-14/19:00/t-mozavyn…
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In this episode, Adam and Keith aim to list the quirkiest items found on the traditional chip shop menu. Listener discretion is advised, particularly if you enjoy the occasional saveloy.By Adam Eccles & Keith A Pearson
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In this episode, Adam and Keith aim to list the big retail names of the past that crashed and burned.By Adam Eccles & Keith A Pearson
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In this episode, Adam and Keith list once-common features of 70s/80s life that have quietly faded away.By Adam Eccles & Keith A Pearson
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In this episode, Adam and Keith list tech items that were once considered revolutionary but are now obsolete.By Adam Eccles & Keith A Pearson
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In this episode, Adam and Keith each list their three answers on the following topic: Name a seminal moment you experienced as a teenager that Gen-Z (born 1995-2012) never will.
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