This week, we're joined by husband-and-wife duo Joel and Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann for a double helping of inspiration.

Joel is the indie author behind the Servants of the Moon and Sun fantasy series - an epic reimagining of Sleeping Beauty with rich world-building, powerful women, and a surprising amount of heart. Alongside Jay-Jay (his editor, audiobook narrator, and wife), they share how they've built a creative life together - one book, chapter and cover at a time.

They also open up about their incredible wellness journey, sparked by a life-changing health scare. Jay-Jay has lost over 100 pounds, Joel over 35 – all through sustainable lifestyle changes. From cutting sugar to cooking from scratch, their story is honest, motivating, and seriously inspiring.

It's a warm, funny, and deeply personal chat about books, balance, blood pressure... and why sometimes love means saying goodbye to the ice cream.

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In this insightful guest episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. speak with author and energy healing practitioner Suzanne Casamento about her long and challenging journey with chronic Lyme disease.

Suzanne shares:

• How a tick bite in 2003 led to years of unexplained symptoms
• The role mould exposure may have played in triggering chronic illness
• Her frustrations with the limitations of conventional treatment
• The financial toll of managing a chronic condition in the US healthcare system
• Her discovery of PEMF therapy (pulsed electromagnetic field therapy) and how it became central to her recovery
• How she's since used PEMF to support others with stress, pain, and fatigue
• Her work as a writer – from teen magazines to novels and a memoir in progress

Suzanne also reflects on the emotional toll of feeling dismissed or misunderstood during her illness and the search for answers that eventually changed the course of her life.

This episode offers a candid look at living with a 'mystery illness', exploring holistic approaches to health, and the power of sharing your story.

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This week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. catch up on cooking experiments, travel tales and garden woes. T.A. shares his first-ever visit to Oxford - complete with a night in a converted prison, a tour of the castle, and a literary pilgrimage linked to his novel The Doctor's Hidden Patients. Rich takes us through his nostalgia-fuelled Liverpool trip, visiting the British Music Experience, The Beatles Story, and Anfield - plus a cheeky trip on the Mersey Ferry.

There's chat about sausage casseroles, Greek restaurant overindulgence, and T.A. daring Rich to sort out his garden! The pair also reflect on their podcasting journey so far, including museum exhibits that position podcasters like them in the legacy of British broadcasting.

Warm, daft, and quietly insightful – it’s a classic catch-up with your favourite middle-aged mates.

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In this episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano welcome Griffin - host of the "Reboot Deboot" podcast, author, and Twitch streamer - for a lively and honest conversation about creativity, remakes, and turning frustration into fuel.

Griffin shares how he channels anger and irritation into something productive, whether that's podcasting without a safety net (no edits!), writing fiction, or streaming live to his audience. They explore the origins of Reboot Deboot, the craft behind reviewing remakes, and what makes a reimagined film truly worthwhile.

Also in this episode:

• Using rage as a creative tool (instead of bottling it up)
• The realities of writing and the messy road to finding your voice
• Why some remakes work - and others miss the mark
• How modern reboots can reframe old themes for new audiences
• The myth of sacred source material in Hollywood

It's an episode about honesty, hustle, and holding a mirror up to pop culture - with plenty of laughs (and a bit of righteous shouting) along the way.

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It's been 40 years since Back to the Future first hit cinemas – and this week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. revisit the beloved time-travel classic with middle-aged minds and modern perspectives.

We chat about:

• Whether George McFly shows signs of neurodivergence
• The film’s gender roles, toxic masculinity and problematic tropes
• That infamous scene between Lorraine and Marty – and how it would never fly today
• Biff's redemption (or lack of it)
• The deeper societal messages hiding in the background
• And what Crispin Glover's absence from the sequels changed in Hollywood forever

It’s a nostalgic deep dive into a cult classic – fun, thoughtful, and packed with insight from two blokes in their 40s who love films but aren’t afraid to question them.

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In the Season 4 premiere of the Middle-aged Bodcast, we're joined by Liz McClarnon - singer, songwriter, Atomic Kitten star, Celebrity MasterChef champion, and creator of the inspiring travel community No Fly Traveller.

In this podcast interview, Liz opens up about:

• Her biggest career highlights - from chart-topping success with Atomic Kitten to winning Celebrity MasterChef
• Why she stopped flying - and how she's travelled flight-free across Europe for over 17 years
• What inspired her to launch No Fly Traveller, an eco-friendly travel community
• Tips for train travel in Europe, including sleeper trains and money-saving hacks
• Advice for nervous flyers and those looking to reduce their environmental impact
• How slowing down travel can actually make holidays more meaningful
• And what she thinks Rich should cook next!

We also chat about anxiety, climate choices, and turning personal challenges into community inspiration.

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For more information on Sleeper Trains, you can follow Patrick, who Liz mentions in this episode: Nights on Tracks

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In this bonus episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. revisit their original idea for Bliss Revisited – a fictional girl band reunion story full of drama, nostalgia and festive chaos. What began as a short film years ago is now reimagined as a six-part sitcom packed with pop comebacks, viral fame and a race for Christmas number one.

You'll hear how they'd cast the show today (Jason Manford? Tulisa?), how social media would fuel the comeback, and why one ex-member becomes their biggest rival. Expect heart, humour and hilarity – plus original songs like the uplifting Spread Some Christmas Cheer and the gloriously awful Santa's Sack.

It’s Girls5eva meets Gavin & Stacey – with a little Office-style awkwardness thrown in. If you love fictional bands, festive showdowns and the magic of a great comeback, this one's for you.

Next week, Season 4 begins and we have a very special guest joining us!

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