The Midlifers I Midlife Australian Comedy and Nostalgia Podcast

🎙️ The Midlifers Podcast is a weekly Australian podcast for midlife women and mums over 40, where two Gen X / millennial women have a laugh about what it really means to be in your middle years.We dive into 80s, 90s and 2000s nostalgia, pop culture, parenting, ageing, relationships, menopause & perimenopause, and the everyday chaos of midlife - with humour, honesty and zero judgement.If you’re a woman over 35, a mum navigating midlife, or someone who loves nostalgic throwbacks and real conversation, this podcast is for you.🎧 New eps every week🤳 Follow us on Insta, Facebook or Tiktok

The Midlifers I Midlife Australian Comedy and Nostalgia Podcast is a comedy podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 124 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #30

  Tom Hanks, Midlife Invisibility & 80's Nostalgia I The Midlifers Podcast

  Aug 17, 202637 minS3

  This week on The Midlifers Podcast , we're diving into one of Hollywood's most beloved actors - Tom Hanks . From Big , Forrest Gump , Philadelphia and Turner & Hooch , we look back at the movies that shaped our childhoods and ask what makes Tom Hanks such an enduring star. Before that, we tackle a topic that hits close to home - does midlife make you feel invisible? We chat about ageing, confidence, motherhood, changing relationships, social media, and why perhaps we're not becoming invisible at all... we're simply becoming ourselves. Plus:• The return of The Babysitters Club (40th Anniversary Edition!)• Funny midlife moments• Travelling while pretending you're fitter than you are• Parenting teenagers who mumble• Why Gen X & millennial women refuse to fade into the background If you're a fan of nostalgia, 80s & 90s movies, funny conversations and honest chats about midlife, you're in the right place. Follow, rate and share the podcast - it really helps us grow! ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to our show 00:55 Feedback on ‘Don’t Tell Mom’ sexual awakenings! 01:53 Baby Sitter’s Club 40th anniversary 03:35 Teenage sons who mumble 06:35 Faking fitness 08:15 Midlife cloak of invisibility 18:30 Tom Hanks Deep Dive 36:44 Wrap up and see you next week Check out Tom Hanks on Family Ties as Uncle Ned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlLvS1vH9Tk ❗Wanna be a part of the action with our goings on and subscribe to our weekly newsletter? Find it here: 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://www.speakpipe.com/TheMidlifers Don't forget to check out our socials too: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the officialmidlifers FB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers FB Group: 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***

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  Episode #29

  Friends: Behind the Scenes, Hidden Facts & Our Favourite Moments | The Midlifers Podcast

  Aug 10, 202638 minS3

  Could this BE any more nostalgic? This week, The Midlifers is bringing you a special episode dedicated entirely to one of the biggest sitcoms of all time... Friends . Join Mez and Fonz as they revisit the TV show that defined the 90s, sharing fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, casting secrets, unforgettable episodes, iconic quotes and the moments that made millions of us laugh for a decade. We chat about: How Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry and the rest of the cast landed their roles. Behind-the-scenes trivia and little-known production secrets. The best Friends episodes, funniest scenes and most quotable moments. Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe - which character still comes out on top? Celebrity guest stars including Brad Pitt, Bruce Willis, Paul Rudd, Reese Witherspoon, Christina Applegate and more. How the cast negotiated the biggest TV salaries in history - and why they're still earning millions today. Whether you watched Friends every Thursday night, owned the VHS box sets, or have only just discovered it on streaming, this episode is a love letter to one of television's greatest sitcoms. If you love 90s nostalgia, classic TV, pop culture and comedy , you've found your people. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to our Friends Special 01:12 The origins of Friends 06:12 Casting secrets & behind-the-scenes stories 10:27 Meet the six iconic characters 19:20 Celebrity guest stars you forgot appeared 24:50 Favourite episodes, scenes & quotes 33:20 Friends' incredible legacy We hope you enjoy this nostalgic trip back to Central Perk ☕ ❗Wanna be a part of the action with our goings on and subscribe to our weekly newsletter? Find it here: 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://www.speakpipe.com/TheMidlifers Don't forget to check out our socials too: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the officialmidlifers FB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers FB Group: 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***

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  Episode #28

  Workplace Confessions, Joey Lawrence & Webster: Where Are They Now? | The Midlifers Podcast

  Aug 3, 202631 minS3

  Have you ever gotten away with something at work... or worked with someone who definitely shouldn't have? This week on The Midlifers , Mez and Fonz share funny workplace confessions - from stolen stationery and office pranks to photocopier mishaps, awkward mistakes and unbelievable stories about twenty foot testicles… We also revisit two unforgettable TV stars from the 80s and 90s in our Where Are They Now? segment, catching up with Joey Lawrence from Blossom and Emmanuel Lewis from Webster . Find out what happened to their acting careers, surprising music ventures and where life has taken them today. Along the way, we chat about Pokémon cards worth hundreds of dollars, broken dishwashers, childhood memories, and the random conversations only two midlifers could have. If you love 80s and 90s nostalgia, pop culture, comedy, classic TV, movies and relatable midlife conversations , you've found your people. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:58 Pokemon cards mishaps 05:09 Broken dishwasher & recommendation 07:36 Confessions: Workplace Shenanigans 19:05 Where Are They Now? Joey Lawrence & Emmanuel Lewis 30:22 Wrap up Don’t forget to grab a cuppa, take a seat, forget about your troubles for the next half hour and enjoy the show ❗Wanna be a part of the action with our goings on and subscribe to our weekly newsletter? Find it here: 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://www.speakpipe.com/TheMidlifers Don't forget to check out our socials too: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the officialmidlifers FB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers FB Group: 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***

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  Episode #27

  Old Wives' Tales, Superstitions & the Best Vampire Movies | The Midlifers Podcast

  Jul 27, 202636 minS3

  Did your family have weird superstitions growing up? Were you told not to whistle at night, sleep with wet hair or put shoes on the table? This week on The Midlifers Podcast , Mez and Fonz dive into the old wives' tales, cultural traditions and superstitions that shaped our childhoods—from Greek, Croatian and Italian family beliefs to lucky clovers, black cats, broken mirrors and more. We also count down some of our favourite vampire movies and TV shows, including The Lost Boys, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Interview with the Vampire and Queen of the Damned, with plenty of listener recommendations. Along the way we chat about incredible real-life coincidences, fairy bread, Katherine Sabbath's favourite cake, Lionel Messi's unbelievable World Cup connection and the random conversations that always seem to happen when two midlifers get together. If you love 80s and 90s nostalgia, pop culture, movies, music and a good laugh, you've found your people. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:05 Katherine Sabbath’s favourite cake 03:45 Incredible real-life coincidences 07:45 Do You Remember: old wives’ tales & superstitions 20:00 Besties: best vampire movies & TV shows 35:24 Wrap up Don’t forget to grab a cuppa, take a seat, forget about your troubles for the next 35 mins and enjoy the show ❗Wanna be a part of the action with our goings on and subscribe to our weekly newsletter? Find it here: 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://www.speakpipe.com/TheMidlifers Don't forget to check out our socials too: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the officialmidlifers FB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/ On this week's ep we had to glorious cake goddess Katherine Sabbath write in - to check out some of her amazing cakes, check out her page https://www.instagram.com/katherine_sabbath/ 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***

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  Episode #26

  Adventures in Babysitting vs Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead I Funny Midlife Podcast

  Jul 20, 202640 minS3

  This week on The Midlifers Podcast , we're taking a nostalgic trip back to the ultimate babysitting movie battle: Adventures in Babysitting vs Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead . Which classic 80s and 90s comedy still holds up today? Which scenes have us laughing more than 30 years later? And is there one clear winner? We settle the debate. Before we dive into the nostalgia, Mez shares what happened when she escaped the kids for a sneaky getaway to Brisbane. With hours completely to herself, why do we put so much pressure on ourselves to make every minute productive instead of simply enjoying the peace? And remember the infamous vulva mask Fonz discovered on her travels? Mez finally put it to the test... and, well, you’ll find out when you listen In Food, Glorious Food , we're talking all things cake. From rich chocolate favourites to divisive continental cake and the ever-controversial fruit cake, we're sharing the cakes every Aussie family grew up with—including those unforgettable recipes from The Australian Women's Weekly Cake Book . If you love 80s and 90s nostalgia , classic movies, funny conversations about midlife, and two Australian friends who aren't afraid to laugh at themselves, this episode is for you. In this episode: Adventures in Babysitting vs Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead Classic 80s & 90s movies Funny midlife stories Brisbane solo getaway The viral vulva mask review The best and worst cakes from our childhood Australian Women's Weekly birthday cakes ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:05 Mez’s Brisbane escape 04:58 The vulva mask experiment 08:27 Food, Glorious Food: Cake debate 21:44 Adventures in Babysitting vs Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead 39:15 The final verdict 39:48 Wrap up It’s a long one but a great one, so grab a cuppa, take a seat, forget about your troubles for the next 40 mins and enjoy the show ❗Wanna be a part of the action with our goings on and subscribe to our weekly newsletter? Find it here: 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://www.speakpipe.com/TheMidlifers Don't forget to check out our socials too: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalmidlifers/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the officialmidlifers FB: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifers.laugh/ On this week's ep we had a call in from Middie Bianca, who runs a fantabulous online cookie store - check out her Insta and try some of her amazing cookies https://www.instagram.com/mylittlebake.co/ 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***

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