Author: T. A. Shelano

We’re back in the studio this week with plenty to catch up on. T.A. & Mrs. Shelano went to see The Battle, the story of Blur vs Oasis. Then, they were in London to see Bryan Cranston, star of Breaking Bad, live on stage in a special one night only talk hosted by Romesh Ranganathan.…

This week we’re joined by Brian Hall for a really honest chat about men’s mental health, tech overload, and what happens when you try to switch off from it all. We talk about Brian’s journey from working in tech to stepping away from the constant noise and learning to better understand his own emotions. It…

In this episode we’re back with another weigh-in update, although Rich may have slightly undone his progress with a weekend away in York. Rich talks about his trip to the historic city, including great food, the Jorvik Viking Centre, and surprisingly enjoying an ABBA tribute show, having not been that big of a fan previously.…

Nicola Bardon joins us to talk turning 40, independence, and building an award-winning podcast from scratch. Nicola is the host of Tis Yourself, a popular Irish interview podcast known for relaxed, honest conversations with actors, musicians and public figures. In 2022, she won Best New Podcast at the Irish Podcast Awards and she’s been growing…

Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano are back on the scales as the weigh-in makes a much requested return to the Middle-aged Bodcast. We talk honestly about emotional eating, winter indulgence and getting real about accountability. Rich talks a recent comedy gig he attended, with a random William Shakespeare reference. We also talk about why pubs,…

In the first episode of Season 6, we sit down to look back at what 2025 taught us and how we’re feeling heading into a new year. We talk honestly about winter blues, trying to stay motivated when it’s cold and dark on the commute to and from work, and why reflecting on the good…