Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Middle Raged
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| Ep. 29 - The Graveyard of Godawful Gadgets (Part 1) | 20 juil. 2025 | 01:36:28 | |
In this episode, Adam and Keith root around the back of the cupboard to unearth pointless or poorly thought-out gadgets. From the steam mop to the Sony Discman, there's an awful lot of rage-worthy tat to cover. 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. | |||
| Ep. 28 - Opinions Are Like Ar*eholes... | 06 juil. 2025 | 01:37:32 | |
A wise man once said, “Opinions are like arseholes, in that everyone has one." In this episode, Adam and Keith give their opinion on... opinions. From the petty or plain-stupid one-star reviewers to co-workers who feel compelled to share their unsolicited, and usually unconstructive, thoughts. 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. | |||
| Ep. 27 - A Design For Strife (Part 1) | 22 juin 2025 | 01:24:39 | |
From the medieval design of cheese graters to the multiple failings of the toilet, Adam and Keith discuss just a handful of the everyday items that aren't fit for purpose. If you'd like to sample Adam's new solo podcast, you can find it here... https://adamecclesbooks.com/podcasts/need-a-little-podcast/ 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. | |||
| Ep. 26 - USA Special - Stars, Stripes & Marmite | 11 juin 2025 | 01:31:19 | |
This week, Keith is reporting live from across the pond — making this the very first transatlantic episode of Middle Raged! 🇺🇸✈️🇬🇧🇮🇪 Join Adam and Keith as they dive into the quirks, chaos, and contradictions of American life, comparing it (grumpily, of course) with the UK and Ireland. From monster-sized trucks and relentless air conditioning to the shocking cost of Marmite in the States, no topic is safe from the withering glare of the middle-aged, mildly furious duo. Links: https://ko-fi.com/adameccles - if you would like to join Adam's Short Story VIP Club https://adameccles.craft.me/blog - if you want to read Adam's fancy new blog! http://middleraged.uk/listener-feedback/ - and please do fill in the listener survey if you have a few spare seconds. https://buymeacoffee.com/middleraged - to donate to the podcast and keep us up and running. 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. | |||
| Ep. 25 - The Age of Incompetence | 19 mai 2025 | 01:17:23 | |
Human societies have evolved over millennia, passing significant milestones such as the Classical Age, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Age. gKKf89X8Tckn1V5WZ7Y7 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. | |||
| Ep. 24 - Your Call is (Not) Important to us... | 05 mai 2025 | 01:23:29 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Ep. 23 - Please Rage Responsibly | 21 avr. 2025 | 01:15:39 | |
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 Wetherspoons? Maybe. 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. | |||
| Ep. 22 - The Uncivil List (Part 1) | 06 avr. 2025 | 01:17:49 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Ep. 21 - The Blight of The Time Thieves | 17 mars 2025 | 01:14:06 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Ep. 20 - The Over-Complication of Everything (Part 1) | 23 févr. 2025 | 01:11:52 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Ep. 19 - Write, Edit, Scream, Repeat | 10 févr. 2025 | 01:38:24 | |
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'. 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. | |||
| Ep. 18 - Reasons to be Un-appy | 30 janv. 2025 | 01:21:43 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Ep. 17 - The Nonsense of New Year | 10 janv. 2025 | 01:11:57 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Ep. 16 - Super-Riled at The Supermarket | 29 déc. 2024 | 01:07:43 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Ep. 15 - The Reboot Episode | Anti-Social Media | 08 déc. 2024 | 01:13:24 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Ep. 14 - Interrupter Intrusion, Black Friday Disillusion | 22 nov. 2024 | 01:16:58 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Ep. 13 - Frugal Failings, Airport Wailings | 09 nov. 2024 | 01:36:26 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Ep. 12 - Stormy Obsession, Transport Regression | 25 oct. 2024 | 01:25:07 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Ep. 11 - Appliance Hump, Biscuity Grump | 12 oct. 2024 | 01:29:13 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Ep. 10 - Inbox Beset, Festival Regret | 28 juil. 2024 | 01:09:52 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Ep. 9 - Nannying Pain, BBQ Strain | 23 juin 2024 | 01:16:59 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Ep. 8 - Only Morning Fools and Courses | 12 mai 2024 | 01:12:58 | |
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." 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. | |||
| Ep. 7 - Sock Sizing Strain, Recycling Pain | 21 avr. 2024 | 01:10:00 | |
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? 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. | |||
| Ep. 6 - Algorithmic Gripe, Valentine Tripe | 18 févr. 2024 | 01:03:00 | |
"We thought you'd be interested in tartan dungarees." 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. | |||
| Ep. 5 - Bottling Blues, Spammy News | 28 janv. 2024 | 00:58:10 | |
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? 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. | |||
| Ep. 4 - Feigning Delight, Gigging Blight | 24 déc. 2023 | 00:55:26 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Ep. 3 - Terms Unread, Marketplace Dread | 10 déc. 2023 | 00:52:31 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Ep. 2 - Feedback Stress, Grammatical Mess | 26 nov. 2023 | 00:54:25 | |
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? 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. | |||
| Ep. 1 - Pharmacy Waiting, Garage Door Hating | 19 nov. 2023 | 00:49:34 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Intro Trailer - Let's Get Ready to Rage | 13 nov. 2023 | 00:06:00 | |
Welcome to this brief, and ultimately unrewarding intro to The Middle Raged Podcast. 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. | |||