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- 2023
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About Paul & Scott's Midlife Point
They say, “Life begins at 40.” But just how differently do we view everything we experience when we’ve hit the dreaded middle age? Paul & Scott’s Midlife Point looks for the humour in everything, while at the same time exploring more serious topics like mental health and well-being. Join us for a lighthearted yet thoughtful look at life from the point of view of two men in their early 40s who find themselves treading a fine line between inevitable weariness and hopeful rejuvenation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
- Publisher
- Paul & Scott's Midlife Point
- Category
- comedy · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 4 Nov 2023
- Latest episode
- 8 Nov 2024
Latest episodes
17 episodes in the feed.
8 Nov 2024
I haven't got fists of thunder
Paul is confused by an endlessly repeating public announcement in WH Smiths; Scott has proven that you actually can slip on a banana skin Plus: walking to help with mental well-being; accidentally going to the wrong toilet; and being burgled after seeing Gerry & The Pacemakers Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/facebook.com/midlifepoint) Instagram: @midlifepoint Email: midlifepoint@gmail.com (mailto:midlifepoint@gmail.com) Support: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint) Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
24 Oct 2024
The National Beer Awards
Paul is boycotting several radio stations because of a particular advert; Scott doesn’t have his scraper to remove ice from his car’s windscreen, but luckily he does have his driving licence Plus: what does it take to become an award-winning podcast? Will Paul ever find a cap that fits his head? And why is removing ear hair so much fun? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/facebook.com/midlifepoint) Instagram: @midlifepoint Email: midlifepoint@gmail.com (mailto:midlifepoint@gmail.com) Support: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint) Music by The Garage Related links John Barnes on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Barnes (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Barnes) Paul’s annoying adverts: We Buy Any Car https://youtu.be/Bme3e-fOn9U?si=3NvxbYVDNK-WpO3S (https://youtu.be/Bme3e-fOn9U?si=3NvxbYVDNK-WpO3S) Compare the Meerkat https://youtu.be/WqFvxqufiJA?si=X3tcowShNrJ7JMRt (https://youtu.be/WqFvxqufiJA?si=X3tcowShNrJ7JMRt) Go Compare https://youtu.be/_Ykdtga3sxk?si=-6WzykNHJLJPvO5T (https://youtu.be/_Ykdtga3sxk?si=-6WzykNHJLJPvO5T) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
10 Oct 2024
The impending Burger King
Paul and Scott have just ordered a Burger King delivery from Just Eat and are aiming to have the podcast recorded before it arrives. Like supermarket shopping while hungry, this probably isn’t the ideal time to record a podcast, as all they can think about is food. Plus: Scott is planning vengeance on a seagull; pillows are turning yellow; and Paul hasn’t seen any Alfred Hitchcock films. Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/facebook.com/midlifepoint) Instagram: @midlifepoint Email: midlifepoint@gmail.com (mailto:midlifepoint@gmail.com) Support: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint) Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
29 Aug 2024
Represent the plate
Paul is happy to just eat meat at a barbecue; Scott isn’t happy unless potato salad is also there as an option Plus: will the cinema slowly die out? Could buying reduced price food from a supermarket be considered a hobby? And how do you avoid stray cats in Thailand? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/facebook.com/midlifepoint) Instagram: @midlifepoint Email: midlifepoint@gmail.com (mailto:midlifepoint@gmail.com) Support: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint) Music by The Garage Related links Alan Partridge’s World Cup 94 report from The Day Today https://youtu.be/m7OxXKn70GM?si=eREYacCbMmker02C (https://youtu.be/m7OxXKn70GM?si=eREYacCbMmker02C) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
15 Aug 2024
Stevie Wonder listens to all the podcasts
Scott is haunted by teenage memories of his mother constantly listening to the song ‘You’re Gorgeous’ by Babybird; Paul finds out something about his childhood that he probably would’ve preferred not to know at all Plus: how many versions of ourselves do we become throughout life? Why is Paul convinced he has someone else’s GCSE results? And is there a link between Scott being run over and someone trying to assassinate Donald Trump? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/facebook.com/midlifepoint) Instagram: @midlifepoint Email: midlifepoint@gmail.com (mailto:midlifepoint@gmail.com) Support: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint) Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
23 May 2024
Non-Player Character
Paul is turning passive aggressive to anyone who doesn’t say “thank you” when he holds a door open for them; Scott is hanging out in LA and Vegas and hoping to buy a hotdog at a baseball game Plus: hiccups…why? (Please note that while Scott has hiccups at the start of this episode, they go away within the first couple of minutes, and this particular episode is saved from being an absolute editing nightmare...) Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/facebook.com/midlifepoint) Instagram: @midlifepoint Email: midlifepoint@gmail.com (mailto:midlifepoint@gmail.com) Support: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint) Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
9 May 2024
Vector
As always, Paul expects the worst from his next haematology appointment; Scott is at Heathrow Airport, ready to fly to America, but he's forgotten to do one very important thing… Plus: Scott’s eyesight has improved, but can it ever really match Paul’s? And when is the best time to call on Bob Marley? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/facebook.com/midlifepoint) Instagram: @midlifepoint Email: midlifepoint@gmail.com (mailto:midlifepoint@gmail.com) Support: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint) Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
11 Apr 2024
Barry from Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Paul can’t work out the connection between his chronic leukaemia and reigniting an interest in wrestling; Scott needs to stop living vicariously through other people on YouTube Plus: how do we combat Sunday anxiety? Why are accents so fascinating? And should we complain if the hand dryer in a pub toilet is blowing out cold air? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/facebook.com/midlifepoint) Instagram: @midlifepoint Email: midlifepoint@gmail.com (mailto:midlifepoint@gmail.com) Support: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint) Music by The Garage Related links A clip from Paul and Scott's old radio show, The Paul & Scott Experience https://youtu.be/Yu_grprxmGw?si=4HPqTwQLxvn_iNZC (https://youtu.be/Yu_grprxmGw?si=4HPqTwQLxvn_iNZC) The trailer for The Reckoning starring Steve Coogan https://youtu.be/Wud_ofC2rAI?si=rulJz_qv-fLNenbS (https://youtu.be/Wud_ofC2rAI?si=rulJz_qv-fLNenbS) 'Scary Interesting' channel on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ScaryInteresting/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@ScaryInteresting/videos) Scott's YouTube channel 'Wandering Around', dedicated to his various travels https://youtube.com/@wanderingaround5299?si=sSS_BYEPt_YkmK2z (https://youtube.com/@wanderingaround5299?si=sSS_BYEPt_YkmK2z) Paul and Scott’s old band, Penny Racer's Last Journey www.youtube.com/@prljuk (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/www.youtube.com/@prljuk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
22 Mar 2024
The ankle of the tree
Paul thinks getting cosy of an evening might be better than a good night out these days; Scott is looking forward to Sunday when he can have a nice bubble bath and change the bed sheets Plus: can we recondition ourselves in the way we approach work? Are crowds of people more difficult to deal with since lockdown? And just where do ducks go at nighttime? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/facebook.com/midlifepoint) Instagram: @midlifepoint Email: midlifepoint@gmail.com (mailto:midlifepoint@gmail.com) Support: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint) Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
1 Mar 2024
A pint of beans
Paul would like to be at his own funeral before he dies; Scott has received his wife’s plans for her funeral way too far in advance Plus: are we too impatient with our microwaves? How many stamp collectors like to jump out of aeroplanes? And how good was your Channel 5 reception back in 1997? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/facebook.com/midlifepoint) Instagram: @midlifepoint Email: midlifepoint@gmail.com (mailto:midlifepoint@gmail.com) Support: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint) Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
16 Feb 2024
Temperamental radiator
Paul is confident he won’t be drinking any alcopops again any time soon; Scott is nostalgic for buying out-of-date Battenburg from the market in Dunstable Plus: at what point in the new year should we stop saying, “Happy New Year”? Why is Charlie Brooker’s ignorance something to be happy about? And what exactly is ‘Gooch Week’? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/facebook.com/midlifepoint) Instagram: @midlifepoint Email: midlifepoint@gmail.com (mailto:midlifepoint@gmail.com) Support: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint (https://open.acast.com/networks/651ecfbb0934650010ebbab3/shows/651ecfbb0934650010ebba9e/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint) Music by The Garage Related links Charlie Brooker on Would I Lie to You? https://youtu.be/Da8wQOCITw4?si=Asc-2xRRvqcwuFTl (https://youtu.be/Da8wQOCITw4?si=Asc-2xRRvqcwuFTl) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
22 Dec 2023
Back to the Future is not a Christmas movie
To quote Noddy Holder: "It's Christmas!" Paul is at the stage of life where he's looking forward to watching Call the Midwife on Christmas Day; Scott's only Christmas joy seems to be a fleeting festive feeling in Greggs Plus: can you feel Christmassy in a hot country when you're used to the UK's cold weather during the festive period? Is a crap, thoughtless gift better than no gift at all? And how much should we be sharing on social media? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepoint (facebook.com/midlifepoint) Instagram: @midlifepoint Email: midlifepoint@gmail.com (mailto:midlifepoint@gmail.com) Support: buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint (buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint) Music by The Garage Related links Paul's Spotify Christmas mixtape https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/paul-bs-christmas-mixtape/pl.u-xlyNqM3Tpaze6R (https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/paul-bs-christmas-mixtape/pl.u-xlyNqM3Tpaze6R) A selection of Oliver Reed's greatest TV appearances https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo1OwY7de58&list=PLJvGnl-M6LH0TIjkGdQtuUtc4JP3L82kF (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo1OwY7de58&list=PLJvGnl-M6LH0TIjkGdQtuUtc4JP3L82kF) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
8 Dec 2023
Man. Night. Woodland.
Scott is concerned about his health and goes to Devon to get away from it all. He takes a walk to a lovely rustic pub. It doesn’t go well. Plus: what does it mean when a rabbit turns vicious? And just how should we answer when someone we don’t know asks how we are? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepoint Instagram: @midlifepoint To contact the show, email midlifepoint@gmail.com To support the show and help us make more, visit buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
24 Nov 2023
I live by the oven clock
Scott is forming spiritual connections with Uber drivers; Paul is happy to give them a 5-star rating even when they drive off with his dad only halfway in the car Plus: can Paul visit a Turkish barber even though he’s bald? And has Scott found out the real reason for daylight saving? Facebook: facebook.com/midlifepoint Instagram: @midlifepoint To contact the show, email midlifepoint@gmail.com To support the show and help us make more, visit buymeacoffee.com/midlifepoint Music by The Garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
17 Nov 2023
Teaser #2
Another taster of what's to come over the next few weeks First episode is out Friday 24th November Facebook facebook.com/midlifepoint Instagram @midlifepoint Email midlifepoint@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
10 Nov 2023
Teaser #1
A taster of our first episode to wet your appetite Full episode coming 24th November Facebook facebook.com/midlifepoint Instagram @midlifepoint Email midlifepoint@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
4 Nov 2023
Trailer
First episode coming to you on 24th November… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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