The Mid Life Crisis Show (on Talking Lifestyle)

This episode we throw it all back on YOU! The listeners got their chance to vent their Mid Life Crisis on a variety of topics, and boy did they use it! From manscaping to reality TV, from bad drivers to worse diets. You gave us the best calls and the best banter yet. We took it to the streets of Waikiki Hawaii to find out what's on the Mid Life minds of the locals - and we got more than we bargained for. Special thanks to our awesome co-host and totally sane anchor Clinton Maynard for dropping in to stare into the Mid Life Abyss along with the rest of us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Call the Guy!" Are these the words of the defeated weekend warrior or the nagging partner watching handywork turn into a dog's breakfast? In this episode we challenge the male ego. Does having the male anatomy equate to technical ability with all things powery, buildy and fixy? How many nags does it take to get a household job done and how much does it cost to have it re-done after being botched? We talk to Lewie, a registered sparky (the actual guy you call), and Leon (the guy who helps those who refuse to place that guy call). We take tons of your calls to find out the mood of the populus and we compare the size and flexibility of our slide-rules in this journey through household functionality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know what you’re thinkin (thank you, Dirty Harry): Why on earth do all the young people get those ridiculous tattoos? Well, as the outraged voice of those of us in our middle years we’re going to ask the same question. Sure, the answers we come up with may not be particularly satisfying or insightful but we have fun along the way. We speak to Tim who tells us why he’d prefer to take a bullet than get a tatt, and a host of interesting live callers who all have valid(?!?) opinions. So listen, learn and then you can get inked!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know you hate it. Your body knows that you hate it. Heck, anyone watching you puff, sweat and curse your way through any type of exercise knows that you hate it. So why do you do it? We have NO idea. Which is exactly why we're going to speak to a range of experts - doctor, fitness instructor - and some who are not quite as expert at this ridiculous thing called exercise. You'll be informed, engaged, alarmed and amused. But whatever you do, DON'T strain yourself reaching for your phone to listen, laugh and learn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you find yourself in a flummoxed panic if you... A/ Can't find your Smartphone? B/ Have less than 5% charge left? C/ Have no wireless coverage? Chiropractors are making a fortune because people's heads are always down and the EPIDEMIC of people literally bumping into one another in the street is disturbing if not comical to watch. In this episode Peter & Elliot explore the illness that is the over-reliance on smartphone technology. Of course your smartphone is the best device for listening to this show, and we support that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we ponder the connection between the exponentially large Millennial generation, otherwise known as Gen Y, and the slow, torturous murder of the English language. Coincidence? We think not. It seems that every year new words are added to the vernacular. The trouble is, are we beginning to forget or mistakenly retire older words because our generation is not passing them on? Tune in to hear our thoughts on “wordiness” and “verberage”, our literacy pet hates, and those “totes lame” millennials. With the addition of two special callers and their own personal pet peeves, do we have a show for you! Hit it! Essential Learning Points from this Episode: Irregardless is not a word, no matter what those youz say Plethora is a great word and should be used more often Teach your kids the distinction between a hyphen and ‘the dash’ on your keyboard; this may save their lives one day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is random hair growth just another mystery of the universe? We’re asking all the tough questions in this episode: Should I colour my chest hair? How much hair is too much? When is it time to get a back wax? Is no hair sexy? It’s a problem of the ages and as we lurch through our middle years, it continues to be a daily struggle. So, we’ve taken it head (and hair) on today. Get to the root of the problem now by clicking play! Essential Learning Points from this Episode: There’s nothing wrong with being follicle-y challenged – better a bald head than a comb over, we say. No one can run from the threat of hair loss If you’re wearing a toupee, and you think nobody knows, let us assure you; everybody knows Important Links & Mentions from This Episode: Maria’s hair loss product range, evolis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re middle aged, you can relate! Jonathon Coleman is joined by Elliot Kleiner and Peter Applebaum with the next episode of The Mid-Life Crisis Show on Talking Lifestyle. The show airs every Tuesday from 9pm and is sponsored by évolis Professional. This week we drilled into what's good, bad and stupid on our roads. You know what? nobody admitted they were below average in the driving stakes. Funny that!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re middle aged, you can relate! Jonathon Coleman is joined by Elliot Kleiner and Peter Applebaum with the second episode of The Mid-Life Crisis Show on Talking Lifestyle. The show airs every Tuesday from 9pm and is sponsored by évolis Professional. If you could get in a time machine, go back to any moment in your youth and change one crucial decision, what would that be? In this episode we explore regret, the sliding doors of our lives and the baggage we carry around in our mid-life. Special guest - the Greek Finance Minister Harry Diculous (Comedian Rodney Marks) Elliot & Peter drag you (willing or not) into the past, into the future and into your baggage head-first. No - the upcoming lotto numbers are NOT revealed this time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re middle aged, you can relate. Jonathon Coleman is joined by Elliot Kleiner and Peter Applebaum with the first radio episode of The Mid Life Crisis Show on Talking Lifestyle. The show airs every Tuesday from 9pm and is sponsored by évolis Professional. In this first "Live" national radio broadcast of MLCS Elliot & Peter introduce the listeners to some of our regular guests, relatable topics and zany contests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Had a little work done? Think nobody can tell? Chances are - everyone knows. So how much is too much and where is the line between corrective and vanity? We have no idea (but some strong opinions) so we're asking experts, YES people who know more than we do, hard as that may be to imagine. From Cosmetic Doctors to Psychologists and even a devotee of the knife (so to speak). We examine ALL sides of this phenomenon and challenge YOU to decide where the lines between normal and crazy are drawn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know you hate it. Your body knows that you hate it. Heck, anyone watching you puff, sweat and curse your way through any type of exercise knows that you hate it. So why do you do it? We have NO idea. Which is exactly why we're going to speak to a range of experts - doctor, fitness instructor - and some who are not quite as expert at this ridiculous thing called exercise. You'll be informed, engaged, alarmed and amused. But whatever you do, DON'T strain yourself reaching for your phone to listen, laugh and learn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know what you’re thinkin (thank you, Dirty Harry): Why on earth do all the young people get those ridiculous tattoos? Well, as the outraged voice of those of us in our middle years we’re going to ask the same question. Sure, the answers we come up with may not be particularly satisfying or insightful but we have fun along the way. As usual, we speak to a range of enlightened guests including: Tim who tells us why he’d prefer to take a bullet than get a tatt Maya, a tattoo artist from tattoora on the artistry and the emotion of getting a tattoo Kelly, a professional psychologist who is still recovering after attempting to analyse your humble hosts And then there’s David, the Show’s resident engineer and part-time philosopher. He covers all things tattoo related including Donald and Melania Trump, Eurovision fashions and how Ginger from Gilligan’s Island was a seminal influence on his life. So listen, learn and then you can get inked!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Call the Guy!" Are these the words of the defeated weekend warrior or the nagging partner watching handywork turn into a dog's breakfast? In this episode we challenge the male ego. Does having the male anatomy equate to technical ability with all things powery, buildy and fixy? How many nags does it take to get a household job done and how much does it cost to have it re-done after being botched? We talk to Lewie, a registered sparky (the actual guy you call), and Leon (the guy who helps those who refuse to place that guy call). We take it to the streets to find out the mood of the populus and we compare the size and flexibility of our slide-rules in this journey through household functionality. 00:27 Intro with Pete & Elliot 06:44 Leon from Bunnings tells it like it is about weekend warriors 19:06 Lewie the Sparky explains how not to die by calling the guy 30:52 Taking it to the streets 37:43 Summary and wrap up with Pete & ElliotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you find yourself in a flummoxed panic if you... A/ Can't find your Smartphone? B/ Have less than 5% charge left? C/ Have no wireless coverage? Chiropractors are making a fortune because people's heads are always down and the EPIDEMIC of people literally bumping into one another in the street is disturbing if not comical to watch. In this episode Peter & Elliot explore the illness that is the over-reliance on smartphone technology. Of course your smartphone is the best device for listening to this show, and we support that. So join us, and our special guests... Intro with Peter & Elliot 4:55 We take it to the streets 10:40 Regular contributing guest Ron Gottlieb via Facetime 22:40 An in-depth conversation with Siri 23:55 Regular contributing philosopher and resident paranoid Yogi 32:42 Conclusions and wrap up with Peter & ElliotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a place in modern society for the Bum Crack? Is it a fashion statement or merely a wardrobe malfunction? These and other pressing questions are addressed during this week’s episode about the state of the nation’s Buttock-Cleavage. Hear opinions from regular respected contributors and total strangers alike. Special guests in this week’s episode include a wide range of opinions. Wayne regales us with his introduction to bum cracks as part of the footy scrum. Michael points us towards the acceptable measure of crack on the female bum and we hit the streets of Sydney to gauge ordinary members of the public in our very first “Outside Broadcast”. Tune in now. Intro – 0.56 Wayne – 5.40 Taking it to the streets – 13.55 Michael – 23.50 Wind up – 30.00 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is every other driver on the road such a bad driver? Apart from us, of course; we’re wonderful drivers! Are millennial P-Plate females automatically guilty? Should Nanna be taken out from behind the wheel and put on the bus before she kills someone? These and other pressing questions are addressed during this week’s episode about the state of play on our roads. Hear the stories of the outrageous things seen happening behind the wheel by Highway Patrol Cops and take a ride in Uncle Leon’s Taxi. Special guests in this week’s episode include a wide range of opinions. Recognised driver-training expert and TV media personality Ian Luff probes the stats about how many collisions are attributed to the nut holding the wheel. Gen Y P-Plater Joanna gets in our face about the importance of minute by minute Facebook updates while driving. Uncle Leon takes us for a ride in his Sydney Taxi and Ex Highway Patrol Policeman turned Lawyer, Senior Constable Michael joins us with an arresting tale or two from the other side of the radar gun. Tune in now. Essential Learning Points from this Episode: Chihuahua’s on your lap in front of an air bag can vanish in a puff of pink dust if the air bag deploys. Parents who can’t drive probably shouldn’t be the ones teaching their learner kids how to drive just as poorly. Speeding down the freeway in 2 lanes at once while drinking latte, applying makeup, eating cereal from a bowl, checking emails on an open laptop, watching Kardashians on Foxtel Go – ALL AT THE SAME TIME is not only POSSIBLE but it’s a daily occurrence on our peak-hour roads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing on from Part 1, which by the way was our most EXPLOSIVE episode ever, we continue to probe the nooks and cranny’s of Middle Aged Sex. Special return guests in this week’s episode are Bettina Arndt – Celebrity Sex Therapist and Author, Lawrence Jay from “Our Secret Spot” and expert on the current Swinger Lifestyle Scene. Both of these expert guests were amazing last week but we only had time to cover a tiny piece of this amazing range of topics with each of them so we’ve brought them both back to cover off the extra bits. Of course we’ll also hear from our regular, friend and genius comedian George Smilovici. Do NOT miss this one (either) people. For those interested in the web sites of our expert guests, you can see Bettina Arndt at http://www.bettinaarndt.com.au/ Aaaannnnd – Lawrence from Our Secret Spot at http://www.oursecretspot.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From erectile dysfunction, what surprises lurk under a Scotsman’s kilt, right through to the escapades happening weekly at Swinger’s Clubs, we uncover and probe the nooks and cranny’s of Middle Aged Sex. The plethora of exciting and fascinating (in fact quite COMPELLING) material has made this a 2-part episode. This is Part 1. Special guests in this week’s episode include Bettina Arndt – Celebrity Sex Therapist and Author, Lawrence Jay from “Our Secret Spot” and expert on the current Swinger Lifestyle Scene, Celebrity Comedian and Social Commentator George Smilovici and Resident Scotsman Del drops in for a laugh about Haggis. Do NOT miss this one people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us are growing old disgracefully; much to the embarrassment of our children. So, what are you doing that you probably shouldn’t be doing at your age? Would the list be easier to create if perhaps we ask what is NOT appropriate for the middle aged? Note: see skinny jeans. This episode we’re all about age appropriateness. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of disapproving glares from the kids and shameful head shakes from your wife (or husband), we’re here for you. Special guests in this week’s episode include a mix of our regular commentators, Yogi and Anne (covering the female perspective), and an age appropriateness expert, Dr. Jo Thomas, to discuss age appropriate activities, older men jogging, age appropriate social media activity, and the strict, unspoken rules of wearing jeans. Tune in now. Essential Learning Points from this Episode: Getting on a bicycle (Lycra optional) and jogging without prep is definitely age inappropriate (as dictated by our resident expert Yogi) By the time you hit your late 40s to early 60s, you’ll need to catch up on your health with some regular rhythm of exercise and a check up with your local doctor We cannot stress enough the social repercussions that come with wearing skinny jeans – wearer beware! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re discussing the love hate relationship with reality TV this week and why you hate reality TV, except for the reality TV you secretly love. You may start off thinking it’s a waste of time, but then addiction hits and it becomes like visual nicotine. Even though we all know reality TV does not indeed imitate reality, do we really? Shows like Teen Mom, Sister Wives, and basically anything from MTV nowadays rates so well. But as we scratch our heads wondering what these names mean, we also ask our selves ‘WHY’? With the help of a Kardashian fan, Lisa Hilton (no known relation to the Hilton sisters), blog queen of reality TV, Emma Ashton, one of our regular commentators, Susan Werkner, and our special caller, Michael, we uncover this particular mystery of the universe with our usual flair for irreverence and entertainment. Tune in now. Essential Learning Points from this Episode: Sister Wives is not a show about wives who also happen to be sisters – for more information, click here. Reality TV is entertaining and voyeuristic, which is why we hate to love it so darned much Important Links & Mentions from This Episode: Emma Ashton’s blog Reality Ravings Susan Werkner’s Interactive Investor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pokestop? Pokegym? Lures? If you’re scratching your head at these alien terms, fear not! We young, hip, and edgy broadcasters are here, getting down and jiggy with the 411 of all things Pokemon Go. No-one can accuse us of being out of touch. Well, they can and they do but that has never stopped us! In today’s episode, we round up two actual teenagers Daniel and Jonathan, schooling us on their experience, the basic rules and their personal brush with death for the sake of Pokemon Go. In addition, we have gaming, code-writing expert Gavin Conway and his opinion on the Pokemon/alien conspiracy, and marketing and communications manager of Pancake Parlour, Nicole and the commercial side of this gaming app. So, tune in as we bring together the best of the best special guests to answer the pressing questions: Can you pick up women with Pokemon Go? Is it raising a generation of juvenile delinquents, prone to breaking and entering? When are the aliens going to abduct our young? Tune in now! Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: The Pancake Parlour in Melbourne, Australia Pokemon Go Pokematch – the Pokemon Go matching app See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you suffering from the battle of the bulge? Have you been called fat, ‘healthy’ or overweight by family and friends? Fear not, friend – this is a non-judging space. We personally prefer the terms fat, fabulous and funny. We’re sharing with you our personal weight stories and stories from our callers who share the ‘weight’ of this week’s issue on their shoulders and other parts further south. Between a weight-loss guru, an official card carrying skinny person, and two self proclaimed ‘porkers’, you could say we’re professionals in the field of gastric sleeves, shrinking clothing, eating disorders and the futile battle with our very unkind shrinking clothes. We have special guests Wayne Black, comedic magician speaking on his past struggles with weight; Lisa Potok, professional nutritionist who shares her thoughts on the perfect eating to exercise balance; and our special caller, Alex who bares all about his own weight insecurities. Key Learning Points from this Week: How you look and how you feel are usually related A healthy diet (no Krispy Kreme!) and an active lifestyle is better than any quick fix in the gym You don’t have to be anti-eating, but be anti-irresponsible eating See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is random hair growth just another mystery of the universe? We’re asking all the tough questions in this episode: Should I colour my chest hair? How much hair is too much? When is it time to get a back wax? Is no hair sexy? We try answering these questions (and more) with the help of an experienced man-scaping expert, a legendary comedian, a past sufferer of hair loss and one possessor of a fine mane of long blonde locks. Our special guests this episode include legendary comedian, George Smilovici and his personal relationship with ear hair; Maria Halasz, CEO of Cellmid and all round expert on hair loss treatment; Michael, self proclaimed man-scaping visionary; and regular guest Susan who regales us with her vast personal experience with blonde hair. It’s a problem of the ages and as we lurch through our middle years, it continues to be a daily struggle. So, we’ve taken it head (and hair) on today. Get to the root of the problem now by clicking play! Essential Learning Points from this Episode: There’s nothing wrong with being follicle-y challenged – better a bald head than a comb over, we say. No one can run from the threat of hair loss If you’re wearing a toupee, and you think nobody knows, let us assure you; everybody knows Important Links & Mentions from This Episode: Maria’s hair loss product range, evolis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our sophomore episode, we ponder the connection between the exponentially large Millennial generation, otherwise known as Gen Y, and the slow, torturous murder of the English language. Coincidence? We think not. It seems that every year new words are added to the vernacular. The trouble is, are we beginning to forget or mistakenly retire older words because our generation is not passing them on? Tune in to hear our thoughts on “wordiness” and “verberage”, our literacy pet hates, and those “totes lame” millennials. With the addition of two special callers and their own personal pet peeves, do we have a show for you! Hit it! Essential Learning Points from this Episode: Irregardless is not a word, no matter what those youz say Plethora is a great word and should be used more often Teach your kids the distinction between a hyphen and ‘the dash’ on your keyboard; this may save their lives one day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.