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The Funky Death Productions channel is here as after a long hiatus we finally get our acts together and make our voices heard from our little hidey hole in the Cotswolds.Some oldies return along with some brand new ideas, all in the name of entertainment.So what have you got to lose? We wont take up…

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Middle Aged Musings Season III Episode 11 - Covid-19 Part 48

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 11:30


The Army is on the way and they're bringing the vaccine with them.Not that this matters as theres a shortage of glass vials to carry it in!!Mind you, as bad as it is here in the UK, theres a Civil War brewing in America and the outgoing President seems to be all for it.2021 was supposed to be a fresh start and yet it feels more like a continuation of our spiral into the darkness.Here are my latest thoughts from my little corner of the UK.

Middle Aged Musings Season III Episode 10 - Covid-19 Part 47

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 11:41


Another week, another few steps of descent into the apparent abyss.The UK is still divided as the devolved nations continue to furrow their own paths but the harshest restrictions are being laid down in England, although not without the typical governmental delay.Hear my thoughts in the latest entry of the series that I never thought would run this long!!

Middle Aged Musings Season III Episode 9 - 2020 Year in Review

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 72:33


Well what a year it's been.From pandemics, to Whitehouse lunacy, murder hornets to unexpected death, royal rumbles to racist policing 2020 has been one hell of a ride.Here we cover all of this and much more as we look back at the last 12 months and wonder what the year 2021 will bring us.Grab yourself a seat and a drink and join us as we cover all the high and lows of the last year of our lives.

Grant Family Show Episode 24 - Tis the Season

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 16:03


It's been a while but we figured it was time to get the team back together and record another episode of the show that shares our family madness with the rest of the world.This go around we talk all things Christmas in the year that Covid destroyed and touch upon what we hope will come down the pipe in the next 12 months.

Middle Aged Musings Season III Episode 7 - Covid - 19 Part 46

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 9:03


It's lockdown but not as we know it.Just days after making confounding decisions regarding the tiering system here in England the Government made yet another u-turn and moved many regions of the country into a higher tier with tighter restrictions.If that wasn't bad enough the new mutant strain is running rampant and is seemingly the gift that we are determined to share with the world.All of this and finally a brexit deal has been finalised, what does this mean? I'm not sure I know but lets try and figure this out together.

Middle Aged Musings Season III Episode 7 - Covid-19 Part 45

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 13:02


Things are changing on a daily if not hourly basis here in the UK right now and it's hard to keep track of everything thats happening.Christmas is cancelled, we as a nation are being shut off from the rest of the world and a new mutant strain of Covid is kicking our ass.What does the future hold and am I keeping it together? Find out here in my latest journal entry.

Middle Aged Musings Season III Episode 6 - Covid-19 Part 44

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 16:45


Has Covid finally broken my spirit?Find out whats happening here in the UK and how things are going to pan out in the next couple of weeks and months, all here in my latest journal entry.

Middle Aged Musings Season III Episode 5 - Covid-19 Part 43

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 11:53


Back once again for another update on my covid-19 life here in good old England.This time out I discuss mutant strains, schooling madness, christmas chaos and the changing of tiers that are all upcoming on this glorious shores.Oh and as usual we have to talk Trump and his never-ending campaign to remain employed.

Middle Aged Musings Season III Episode 4 - Covid-19 Part 42

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 12:15


The Vaccine has finally arrived but as with everything else Covid-19 it isn't the plain sailing solution we all hoped it might be.The conspiracy nuts are out in force and Trump is still refusing to concede. In this episode I cover all of the above and the devastating effect the Tier system is having on the hospitality industry here in England.

Middle Aged Musings Season III Episode 3 - Covid-19 Part 41

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 14:22


Vaccines issues, the madness of Tier 2, the continuing saga of Trump squatting in the Whitehouse and everything in-between, it's all here in the latest instalment of my Covid-19 journal.

Middle Aged Musings Season III Episode 2 - Covid-19 Part 40

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 13:05


Lockdown is ending once more and the tiers are making a return though not as we remember them.The righteous few are losing their minds and pubs across the land are being hamstrung by the madness of the rules as they're being dictated.It's all just another day in Covid paradise here in the UK.

Middle Aged Musings Season III Episode 1 - Covid-19 Part 39

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 13:17


It's Christmas Jim but not as we know it.Lockdown is about to end in England and as a nation we will be returning to the tiered system although in a more restrictive format.What they give with one hand however the Government take with the other so here is my take on our current situation here in the UK.I also take a sly little look at how former President Trump still has not given up the fight to remain in office.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 25 - Gold Not So Golden

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 64:02


After a break of almost 4 months (stupid Skype) I finally get back together with my co-host Dave and we finally get the chance to shoot the breeze once again.This go around we touch upon the carnage of the current global climate before getting to the meat and bones of this shows topic which is TV shows and in particular those show that we remember fondly but have not aged well upon further inspection.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 24 - Covid-19 Part 38

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 11:52


Well here we go again, Lockdown is back with a vengeance and the masses may not be so willing to comply the 2nd time of asking.Not only that but the so called resistance has finally made its way to my own home town and I have a few things I'd like to say about that.Here are my thoughts on all the latest Covid 19 happenings here in the UK.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 23 - Covid - 19 Part 37

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 9:13


Lockdown II is upon us.......or is it?A big day ahead here in England, and heres my thoughts on whats to come.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 22 - Covid-19 Part 36

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 16:15


What a rollercoaster we continue to ride on as Covid-19 continues to dominate our lives with seemingly no end in sight.This time out we confirm the final status of President Trump as well as trying to dissect the new rules and regulations that are in place across the whole of the United Kingdom.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 21 - Covid-19 Part 35

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 16:36


More Trump madness, yet another change in the rules in England and still a seemingly neverending climb in the Covid numbers in the UK.Like a horrifying version of Back to the Future we seem to be heading back towards the depths of March and April rather than the brightness of a potential Covid free future.Here are my latest thoughts on the crazy world we live in.

Grant Family Show Episode 23 - Covid Schooling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 19:56


After an unintentional extended absence we are back with another collection of Grant family thoughts to share with the rest of you.The kids and Emma have been back at school for a month but it's not the same old schooling that we all remember.Covid-19 has changed many parts of society and schools are very much at the forefront of those changes. So how different is the school experience and is it still an enjoyable part of life.Pull up a pew and let us share our own personal take on how things are with you all.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 20 - Covid-19 Part 34

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 18:46


An update on Trump and his Covid-19 encounter.Tightening of restrictions in Scotland.A seemingly never-ending increase in the rate of new cases across the whole UK.There is still so much happening and so much for us to discuss in this the latest entry in my Covid-19 journal.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 19 - Covid-19 Part 33

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 15:07


The world keeps turning and the ongoing saga of Covid-19 continues to plague us all.Just when it seems like it can't throw anything new in our direction it serves us a big steaming plate of surprise to knock us back on our heels.From more leaders breaking the rules to the most powerful man in the world falling foul of the disease, its all becoming one big ball of craziness.Here are my latest thoughts on the world we live in.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 18 - Covid - 19 Part 32

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 14:55


New restrictions on freedom, and the hospitality trade having to amend the way they do business, all a result of the second wave that is making it's way across the UK.The brave new world continues to throw up surprises and I continue to share my thoughts on the craziness with all you lovely people.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 17 - Covid-19 Part 31

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 14:05


As time goes by you would hope that things would improve but it seems to only get worse here in England.Infections are on the rise and the Government seem to be losing control of all the important aspects of our potential recovery.Here is part 31 of my thoughts as we continue to head through the pandemic quagmire we are in.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 16 - Covid -19 Part 30

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 12:07


It's only been a couple of days since my last podcast regarding this but big changes are afoot here in England and I think I finally reached my breaking point with the actions of others.Find out why in this, the latest entry in my Covid-19 journal.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 15 - Covid - 19 Part 29

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 13:32


Another week begins and we still live under the constant threat of the global pandemic.With schools reopening, travel corridor chaos and a second wave apparently rearing it's ugly head there is still so much going on despite those who claim that the issue is dead and buried.Here are my latest thoughts.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 14 - Covid - 19 Part 28

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 13:56


Another week, another collection of rambloings regarding the Covid 19 situation here in England.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 13 - Covid-19 Part 27

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 11:59


Things seem to have been put on hold here in England as the media have moved on and seemingly so has much of society.So where do we stand considering the fact that the virus is still among us and the threat is still very real?

Grant Family Show Episode 22 - Friendship

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 14:05


After more than three weeks in the wilderness the Grants are all back together to share our own brand of madness with you all.It's episode 22 and this go around we are discussing friendship and what it means to us as well as sharing who our best friends are and why.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 12 - Covid-19 Part 26

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 16:23


It's been a while since I last posted my thoughts on the current situation here in England but there has been plenty going on.From the continual rise in case numbers to the governments mixed messaging and grandious schemes, it's all covered here in my latest entry in my journal series.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 11 - Covid - 19 Part 25

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 11:17


Things are changing at a rapid pace here in the UK.Regional lockdowns, expansion of the mandatory use of masks, halting the reopening of society, England has been ignoring the threat and now we are on the verge of paying the price.Where are we going? Will there be another national lockdown? Is this a 2nd wave or still part of the 1st?So many questions to which we don't have the answers.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 10 - Covid - 19 Part 24

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 16:09


The latest update on my own personal journey through the global covid-19 situation.This time out I discuss air bridges, quarantines and how things are starting to get a little too close to home for comfort.

Grant Family Show Episode 21 - Theme Parks

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 20:48


Time again for another collection of thoughts from our family to yours.This time around Jessica takes her turn to bring a topic to the table and so we sit and discuss the pros and cons of UK theme parks.From our favourite rides to those that fill us with terror and everything inbetween. From Drayton Manor to Alton Towers by way of both Thorpe and Paultons Parks we leave no stone unturned as we decide where is the best place to go and which is the best ride to queue for.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 9 - Covid -19 Part 23

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 18:44


It's the first day of mandatory masks within the retail sector here in England and despite originally being announced 11 days ago the rules are still not clear as to where they are needed and where they are not.I also discuss the vaccine conspiracy theory and go on a bit of a rant over the rise of the Karen or as I'm calling them here in the UK the Sharon.

Grant Family Show Episode 20 - Baking

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 18:00


After a two week hiatus we are back once again to share our family madness with the rest of you lovely people.In our 20th episode Megan takes her turn to bring a topic to the table and this time around she decides that we should discuss baking.From our favourite baking shows to our attempts at the fine art of cake creation we talk about it all in the style to which you've become accustomed.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 8 - Covid-19 Part 22

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 19:29


More mask madness, confusing messaging and policies that not only make little sense but also fall apart under scrutiny, yes it's another wonderful few days here in the UK.Where can you go and under what conditions? Who can you see and what's on the verge of being reopened?Are the government and scientists working together or at odds?There's never been a time of more conflicting information than there is right now, so here in my latest journal entry I try to pick my way through the carnage.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 7 - Covid - 19 Part 21

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 13:51


All change once again here in the UK as the roll out of mandatory mask wearing is about to come into effect.There's also more of the usual mixed messaging from the Government and I confess that I have not necessarily been playing ball in quite the same way that others have.

Grant Family Show Episode 19 - Dinosaurs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 14:02


It's been Conner's obsession this week as he continually made a beeline for the Dinosaur learning experience on BBC Bitesize.So it seems only fitting that we discuss those wonderful beasties that roamed the earth many many moons ago and find out what Conner has learnt from the experience.We also discuss our favourite dinosaurs ranging from old faithful T-Rex all the way through to Godzilla and everything inbetween.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 6 - Covid-19 Part 20

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 14:14


What a busy few days it's been here in England as relates to the ongoing pandemic.Local lockdowns have begun and July 4th saw the grand reopening of parts of the hospitality sector.Foremost of the businesses that reopened was of course pubs which saw me return to work after 108 days of employment inactivity.How was the experience? Let me share with you my thoughts from behind the bar as what should have been a reason to celebrate in some cases became anything but.

Grant Family Show Episode 18- Memories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 14:56


It's the 75th Funky Death Productions show and once again the Grant Family have gotten together to share our lives and madness with you all.This time out Emma wants us to discuss our favourite memories and as per usual it doesn't take long to break down into carnage.

Spoiler Movie Review Episode 14 - Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 12:24


It's been almost four months since I reviewed a film as my time has been taken up by the madness of the global pandemic.However I have just watched a film that brought such emotion out in me that I had to return to the spoiler movie review format to share my feelings on this cinematic offering.Is it good, or is it bad? Sit back and let me share my opinion with you for better or worse.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 5 - Covid-19 Part 19

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 12:04


A lot has happened here in the the UK over the last few days and I think that after 100 days of lockdown I may finally have snapped!!

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 4 - Paranormal Activities

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 50:22


It's time to take a break from all things Coronavirus as Dave takes his turn to bring a topic to the table.This time around we discuss Dave's top 5 paranormal reality shows and whats both right and wrong with not only the shows themselves but with the concept of the paranormal in general.There are several deviations from the topic at hand so why not grab a drink, sit back and join us for another conversation slightly outside of the norm.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 3 - Covid-19 Part 18

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 13:13


Another big day in the Covid-19 journey that the UK has been taking as even more restrictions are being lifted.This is despite the virus seemingly spiking in countries that had thought they had it well under control.There are mitigations to consider but even so the country is split as many believe that things are happening too soon whilst just as many people are eager for life to return to some sort of normality.Where do I stand? To be honest I'm not sure but this podcast brings you my thoughts and feelings on all matters coraonvirus.

Grant Family Show Episode 17 - Cartoons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 17:25


The family are together again to share their views on the topic at hand.That topic? This time out it's cartoons both new and old as we discuss the best of the old school as well as the best animated shows of more recent times.If ever there was a topic that is going to cause a difference of generational opinion then this is surely it.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 2 - Covid-19 Part 17

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 13:37


Every day seems to be a gift from the government of the UK as they lurch from one bad decision to the next.In this episode I talk about the disaster that has been our testing programme as well as what the new normal may look like.

Middle Aged Musings Season II Episode 1 - Covid - 19 Part 16

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 18:00


Another week has gone by and yet more madness continues to rear it's ugly head here in the UK.From the Far Right hitting back at BLM to the schools struggling with the governments flipflop messaging and everything inbetween, it truly is a staggering time to be alive.Shops have reopened and people are doing whatever they like without any concern for the consequences. What does this mean for the future? Find out my feelings here in the season premiere of Middle Aged Musings.

Grant Family Show Episode 16 - Celebrities

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 19:53


In the latest episode of our family madness we take a look at the world of celebrity as we discuss those famous people we have had the opportunity to meet and those we would love the chance to be in the presence of.We also touch upon DID and Jessica drops a bombshell of a new outro.

Middle Aged Musings Episode 25 - Covid - 19 Part 15

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 21:16


It's the final episode of season 1 of Middle Aged Musings and it's a chance to reflect on the current global events that are impacting my life here in the UK.This go around I touch upon the Black Lives Matter protests that are shining a light on racial inequality not only here but around the world, and ask how far reaching the changes should be, especially when it comes to the removal of tv shows and movies.Then I turn my attention to the UK governments handling thus far of the Covid - 19 pandemic and my frustrations finally find their way to the forefront of the conversation.

Middle Aged Musings Episode 24 - Rage Against The Machine

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 64:21


Its been another 2 weeks of Covid-19 madness in the UK and there are many things for us to discuss. From the masses losing faith and going to the beach, to outright lies from our leaders all the way through to the roll out of the controversial test and trace system that may or may not be 'world beating'.We also digest what is happening in the United States following the murder of George Floyd, what it means for the future of the nation and what ramifications it will have on a global scale, including the fears that protests could lead to a resurgence in the virus that has already caused havoc around the world.

Grant Family Show Episode 15 - CeeBeeBies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 15:08


It's a very specific topic of conversation this go around as Conner takes his turn to bring a topic to the table and decides that we should all talk about CeeBeeBies and take a brief trip through the history of childrens television on the BBC.Here in the UK we have been entertained as children by the BBC for over 70 years but we have come a long way from the days of sitting together around the TV after school as in the digital age our kids can get their fix on a multitude of platforms.So sit back and let us fill your lives with our insanity for the next 15 minutes, go on, you know you want to.

Middle Aged Musings Episode 23 - Covid-19 Part 14

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 12:08


The changes keep coming thick and fast here in the UK and the world as a whole feels like a huge change is happening.Here is the latest part of my personal Covid-19 journal as I share my thoughts on easing lockdown and protest marches.

Grant Family Show Episode 14 - Sleepovers

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 13:02


With the current lockdown situation we find ourselves in here in the UK the Grant children have had to adapt and find ways of filling the void that they feel as they are not seeing their friends.With this in mind they've started having sleepovers within our own household, bringing the whole experience together with sweets, films and sleeping bags.And this is where the discussion begins, but it is not necessarily where it ends!!

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