The Midlifers I Midlife Australian Comedy and Nostalgia Podcast

The Midlifers - Midlife Comedy and Nostalgia
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🎙️ 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

  1. 1d ago

    Adult Tantrums & Sarah Jessica Parker: Sex and the City Nostalgia | The Midlifers

    Have you ever thrown a tantrum as a fully grown adult? We have… and some of these stories are genuinely embarrassing. Welcome back to The Midlifers, where we’re not self-help, but more help yourself to a smorgasbord of nostalgia, laughter and a deep dive into the past. This week, we’re confessing our most spectacular adult meltdowns - from rage cleaning and throwing things at our husbands to smashing a vase at work, storming out of a bar and getting irrationally angry over a fork in our lunch. We chat about why we lose our cool, the shame of having a public tanty, and whether our family homes are the safest places to let it all out. Plus, celebrity tantrums, including Will Smith’s infamous Oscars slap. Then it’s time for our Deep Dive on Sarah Jessica Parker! From Footloose and Girls Just Want to Have Fun to Hocus Pocus and Sex and the City, we revisit her career, Carrie Bradshaw’s fashion legacy, her childhood on Broadway, the Kim Cattrall feud, and why the internet needs to give women a break when it comes to ageing. We also chat about a spooky ballet date night, the addictive nature of our phones, and the importance of actually being present in the moment. Join us for another episode of midlife memories, questionable behaviour and a whole lot of laughs. Follow The Midlifers so you never miss an episode. New episodes every Tuesday! ‼️ 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/@theofficialmidlifers 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***

  2. Oct 26

    Halloween Special 🎃 Best Scary Movie Villains & 90s Horror Nostalgia | The Midlifers

    🎃 It’s our Halloween Special, Midlifers! And we’ve got creepy childhood memories, iconic horror villains and enough nostalgia to make you want to sleep with the light on. This week, Mez and Fonz kick things off with Fonz’s real-life Final Destination moment, chat Halloween decorations and trick-or-treating, and revisit two familiar faces in Where Are They Now? - Devon Sawa, the 90s heartthrob who became a horror regular, and Fairuza Balk, the unforgettable Nancy from The Craft. From creepy childhood films like Return to Oz to her unexpected life beyond Hollywood, Fairuza’s story has a few surprises. Then it’s time for Besties: Best Scary Movie Villains! Think Ghostface, Pennywise, Hannibal Lecter, Norman Bates, Jigsaw and Pinhead - alongside a few questionable choices from Fonz that may have completely missed the brief. We also revisit the villains that haunted our childhoods, debate what actually makes something creepy, and discover that paper mâché faces might be the stuff of nightmares. It's a Halloween horror show with a few plot twists, plenty of laughs and the usual midlife brain fog. 👻 Follow The Midlifers so you never miss an episode. New episodes drop every Tuesday, with bonus guest episodes throughout the month. Happy Halloween, Midlifers! And if you have any spare chocolates, you know where to send them. EXTRA BITS WE MENTION ON TODAY’S SHOW: Check out Fairuza Balk’s musical stylings with her band ‘Armed Love Militia’ here on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuwhaYev2Tc ❗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/@theofficialmidlifers 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***

  3. Oct 22 ·  Bonus

    Behind the Guest List: Helen Reizer on Events, Celebrities & The Red Carpet | Bonus Episode

    Middies, It's time for a bonus episode of The Midlifers!  ✨This week, Mez and Fonz are catching up with Helen Reizer, Melbourne's very own Red Carpet Queen and the powerhouse behind HRPR & Event Management. With decades of experience in public relations, celebrity events, fashion, entertainment and Melbourne's social scene, Helen has worked behind the scenes on some seriously memorable events - and teaches us a thing or two about owning the red carpet and curating the best guest list. From red carpets and celebrity appearances to event management, PR and the ever-changing world of entertainment, we're getting to know the woman behind the events, with plenty of opportunity to revisit the good old days and have a few laughs along the way. Helen is also the recipient of the 2025 Women Changing the World Global Award for Small Business of the Year, and has been involved in so many wonderful charities. What a star.  What a Melbourne treasure.  And what a GREAT CHAT. Warning, you might not want to look in her freezer…🥶 So settle in Middies - grab a cuppa, get cosy, and join us Midlifers. 🎧This is a bonus episode, so settle in for an extra catch-up with us! Our regular episodes of The Midlifers drop every Tuesday, bringing you nostalgia, pop culture, movies, music and the wonderfully ridiculous realities of midlife. Follow The Midlifers so you never miss an episode! 🔗Find out more about Helen’s business, HRPR Event Management here http://www.hrpr.com.au/ OR find Helen on Insta here https://www.instagram.com/hellreizer/ ❗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/@theofficialmidlifers 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***

  4. Oct 19

    Grease vs Footloose: Which Old School Dance Movie Did It Better? | The Midlifers

    Were you Team Grease or Team Footloose? 🎬  This week on The Midlifers Podcast, we're settling the ultimate 80s movie debate: Grease vs Footloose! From John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John's iconic performances to Kevin Bacon's legendary dance moves, we're revisiting the songs, scenes, questionable fashion and storylines that made these classic movies unforgettable. Which soundtrack wins? Which dance scenes still give us goosebumps? And why on earth does a car fly into the sky at the end of Grease?! Before the movie battle, we're talking about something that's making us feel very old: baby names that have fallen out of fashion. Would you call your newborn Gary, Barry, Joan or Ethel? We reminisce about the Rebeccas and Michelles who filled our school classrooms in the 80’s, debate which names belong to naughty kids, and wonder whether some of these old-school names will make a comeback.  Plus, Fonz shares the surprising story of her 45-year-old baby tooth! We also chat about teenagers discovering the joy of being offline and why a little boredom might be exactly what we all need. Join Mez and Fonz for another episode full of 80s nostalgia, Gen X memories, classic movie trivia, ridiculous debates and plenty of midlife laughs. If you grew up watching Grease and Footloose, remember the names that were everywhere at school, or simply love a funny Australian podcast about getting older, this one's for you. 🎧 Follow The Midlifers Podcast so you never miss a weekly dose of nostalgia and laughter. And tell us: which movie did it better — Grease or Footloose? 🕒CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to our show 01:02 Mez’s teens without phones 03:47 Fonz’s dental woes 06:06 Midlifer Moment - old school names 16:58 Who Did it Better Battle intro 17:23 Grease is the word 27:18 Everybody cut Footloose 37:11 See ya next week EXTRA BITS WE MENTION ON TODAY’S SHOW: Check out Stockard Channing (Rizzo’s) cartoon makeover https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1377139267322815 Here’s Kevin Bacon talking about visiting the high school where they filmed Footloose https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10093454954022082 ❗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/@theofficialmidlifers 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***

  5. Oct 12

    From “Slip, Slop, Slap” to the Local Bakery | Aussie Nostalgia & Midlife Laughs

    Remember when Aussie TV jingles lived rent-free in your head? 🎶  This week on The Midlifers Podcast, we're taking a trip back to the 80s and 90s to revisit the classic Australian advertising jingles we still can't forget. From “13 13 32” and “Slip, Slop, Slap” to “Oh, what a feeling, Toyota!”, we're singing our way through the ads that defined our childhoods. We also uncover the surprising story behind Dumb Ways to Die and discuss one of history's more unusual deaths. And yes, there will be singing. You've been warned. Then it's time for Food, Glorious Food, as we head to the local bakery to debate our favourite Australian bakery treats. From vanilla slices and jam doughnuts to Boston buns, pasties, sausage rolls and meat pies, we're revisiting the delicious comfort food that brings back memories of childhood trips to the bakery.  Plus, we discover some regional favourites, debate the humble hedgehog slice and explore why there's something for everyone behind that bakery counter. As always, expect plenty of laughs, questionable singing, nostalgic memories and the kind of ridiculous conversations that happen when two lifelong friends get together.  If you love 80s and 90s nostalgia, classic Aussie ads, childhood food memories and funny conversations about life, join Mez and Fonz for another episode of The Midlifers.  Follow the show so you never miss a weekly dose of nostalgia and midlife laughs! ❗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/@theofficialmidlifers 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***

  6. Oct 5

    Nicole Kidman & When Good Neighbors Become Good Friends I Aussie Midlife Podcast

    This week on The Midlifers, we're talking about the unspoken rules of being a good neighbour - and, more importantly, how NOT to be a dick to the people living next door! From noisy parties and late-night vacuuming to borrowing your neighbor's bin, passive-aggressive notes, and the neighbourhood ‘Mrs. Mangle’ who somehow knows EVERYTHING… we're asking: what actually makes a good neighbour? And when does being neighbourly cross the line into being a total dick? Then we're taking a deep dive into one of Australia's biggest stars - the incredibly talented and endlessly fascinating Nicole Kidman. From BMX Bandits and Days of Thunder to Moulin Rouge! and her more recent television success, we look back at the career, relationships and reinventions of this Australian icon. Plus, we chat about international travel anxiety, airport arrival times and the ongoing battle between the person who wants to be three hours early and the person who thinks everything will "be right." It's another episode packed with nostalgia, laughs, 90s memories and plenty of midlife observations. 🎧 Listen, follow and join the conversation with The Midlifers - your weekly dose of nostalgia, laughter and a deep dive into the past. ❗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/@theofficialmidlifers 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***

  7. Sep 28

    We Thought Viennetta Was for Rich People I Nostalgic Comedy Podcast

    Remember when having a Viennetta in the freezer basically meant your family had made it? Or when someone having the full set of encyclopaedias  or an ice dispenser in the fridge was the height of luxury? This week on The Midlifers Podcast, Mez and Fonz take a hilarious trip down memory lane as they revisit all the things we thought were incredibly fancy as kids in our ‘Do You Remember’ segment.  What did you think was fancy as a kid of the 80s? Before that, it’s time for ‘Rant or Rave’, where we tackle the news. From growing up with Peter Hitchener and Sandra Sully delivering the nightly headlines, to breaking news alerts, doom scrolling, sensationalism, biased reporting and why the weather report still feels strangely comforting. Plus, we chat about YouTube creators being recognised by the National Film and Sound Archive, our very late discovery that using laptops for podcast notes is much easier than handwriting everything, and Mez’s slightly concerning obsession with hoof-cleaning videos. If you love 90s nostalgia, 80s and 90s childhood memories, Australian pop culture, funny podcasts and talking midlife shenanigans with your mate, this episode is for you. ❗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/@theofficialmidlifers 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***

  8. Sep 21

    CFMs, Crocs & Career Changes: Welcome to Midlife 😂

    What do Samuel L. Jackson, Julia Child, Colonel Sanders and Vera Wang have in common? They all found major success after the age of 40! This week on The Midlifers, we're talking about why turning 40 doesn't mean your best years are behind you. In fact, for many famous people, it was only the beginning. We share the stories of people including Eric Yuan, who founded Zoom at 41, Colonel Sanders, whose KFC success came after 60, Kris Jenner, who helped launch Keeping Up With the Kardashians in her 50s - but did she also help set up the infamous Kim K tape?? We ponder this possibility. And it gets us thinking: is midlife actually a crisis… or is it a midlife awakening? Then we take a very different trip down memory lane with our Then & Now: Shoes segment. We're revisiting the iconic shoes we wore in the 80s, 90s and early 2000s — jelly sandals, Converse, Doc Martens, Mary Janes, knee-high boots and those ridiculously pointy shoes that made our feet look like they'd been trapped in a Roald Dahl movie. We talk about the return of 90s fashion, why our feet seem to have changed shape, the joy of comfortable shoes, our teenage shoe obsessions, and the very important question: Are Crocs ever going away? Mez really, really hopes they will!! Plus, scary clowns, terrified children, Mr Bean nightmares, Halloween displays and plenty of the usual midlife chaos. It's nostalgia, fashion, career inspiration and a reminder that it's never too late to reinvent yourself. Listen, follow and tell us: What shoes did you wear in the 80s and 90s that you would NEVER wear now? ❗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/@theofficialmidlifers 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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🎙️ 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

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