Best Keith A Pearson Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 10 - Inbox Beset, Festival Regret 1:09:52

16d ago1:09:52

1:09:52

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 highligh…

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Ep. 9 - Nannying Pain, BBQ Strain 1:16:59

2M ago1:16:59

1:16:59

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. And once we're suitably enraged by BBQ hosting, we get on to the subject of age verification. The n…

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Ep. 8 - Only Morning Fools and Courses 1:12:58

3M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

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." Our rage is also aimed at the proliferation of online courses, particularly those that claim you can achieve great things without any God-given talent. Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as …

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Ep. 7 - Sock Sizing Strain, Recycling Pain 1:10:00

4M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

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? And, with Ireland launching one of the most convoluted recycling schemes in Europe, are some ideas on saving the planet more likely to make us red with rage, rather than green? Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pear…

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Ep. 6 - Algorithmic Gripe, Valentine Tripe 1:03:00

6M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

"We thought you'd be interested in tartan dungarees." No. Just no. Why are the algorithms that dictate the adverts and content we see online so utterly flawed? And how has the commercial creep of Valentine's Day culminated in heart-shaped quiches? Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains…

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Ep. 5 - Bottling Blues, Spammy News 58:10

7M ago58:10

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 trigge…

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Ep. 4 - Feigning Delight, Gigging Blight 55:26

8M ago55:26

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, we 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. C…

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Ep. 3 - Terms Unread, Marketplace Dread 52:31

8M ago52:31

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 our blood this week. Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of mid…

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Ep. 2 - Feedback Stress, Grammatical Mess 54:25

9M ago54:25

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 wo…

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Ep. 1 - Pharmacy Waiting, Garage Door Hating 49:34

9M ago49:34

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. For more info, visit www.MiddleRage…

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Ep. 7 - From Retro to Rage 14:48

9M ago14:48

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NOTE: Apologies for the terrible sound in this (mercifully short) episode. One of the co-hosts forgot to switch off his webcam mic and promptly recorded the whole episode. We don't believe in publicly shaming said co-host, but it wasn't Adam.By Adam Eccles & Keith A Pearson

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Intro Trailer - Let's Get Ready to Rage 6:00

9M ago6:00

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Welcome to this brief, and ultimately unrewarding intro to The Middle Raged Podcast.By Adam Eccles & Keith A Pearson

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Ep. 6 - '80s Ad Nauseam 2:01:54

11M ago2:01:54

2:01:54

In this episode, Adam and Keith seek to list the most irritating TV adverts of the 1980s. For more information and tickets to their live event in Birmingham (14th Oct 23), just follow the following link - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/inchgate-publishing/meet-the-time-travellers/2023-10-14/19:00/t-mozavyn…

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Ep. 5 - Salt & Vinegar on That? 1:46:23

12M ago1:46:23

1:46:23

In this episode, Adam and Keith aim to list the quirkiest items found on the traditional chip shop menu. Listener discretion is advised, particularly if you enjoy the occasional saveloy.By Adam Eccles & Keith A Pearson

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Ep. 4 - Retail Fail 2:00:42

1y ago2:00:42

2:00:42

In this episode, Adam and Keith aim to list the big retail names of the past that crashed and burned.By Adam Eccles & Keith A Pearson

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Ep. 3 - Whatever Happened To… 1:37:45

1y ago1:37:45

1:37:45

In this episode, Adam and Keith list once-common features of 70s/80s life that have quietly faded away.By Adam Eccles & Keith A Pearson

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Ep. 2 - Obsolete Tech 1:29:18

1y ago1:29:18

1:29:18

In this episode, Adam and Keith list tech items that were once considered revolutionary but are now obsolete.By Adam Eccles & Keith A Pearson

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Ep. 1 - Seminal Teenage Moments 1:33:56

1y ago1:33:56

1:33:56

In this episode, Adam and Keith each list their three answers on the following topic: Name a seminal moment you experienced as a teenager that Gen-Z (born 1995-2012) never will.

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#15: Secrets of the Stones - with Laura-Jayne Brown 37:24

2y ago37:24

37:24

In the last in the present series, I am joined by the singer and artist, Laura-Jayne Brown, known professionally as Elle-Jay. Laura and I begin by recounting memories of how we first met when music brought us together. She then recounts two huge moments in her teenage life: leaving home at the tender age of 15, and then becoming a mother at the age…

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#14: The Parnell Dynasty - with Gemma Parnell 48:46

2y ago48:46

48:46

This week's episode was a first for the podcast as my guest, Gemma Parnell, joined me in the 'studio' to record the episode face-to-face. Despite enjoying many chats with Gemma in the past, I had no idea about her illustrious ancestors of the nineteenth century. This formed a major part of the podcast as I learnt about former MP, Charles Parnell, a…

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#13: Back to the Eighties - with Keith A Pearson 39:02

2y ago39:02

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There's definitely a 1980s nostalgia flavour to this week's episode, which is understandable, given the age of both myself and the guest. It's Keith A Pearson, a fellow time travel author who writes in the same genre as myself. Among the many topics discussed are the joy of the early days of home computing and also of supporting possibly the most u…

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#12: Life in the Wild West - with Seb Abecasis 38:55

2y ago38:55

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My guest this week, Seb Abecasis, begins by recalling his final day at Eton College, one of those watershed moments when we move from one stage of life to the next. We then progress to talk about more landmark moments of the subsequent years, from University to early forays into the ultra-competitive 21st-century job market. Taking the Time Bubble …

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#11: Unwelcome Pink Gravy - with Danny Doran 48:26

2y ago48:26

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This week's episode, with Danny Doran, begins with a tale of how a trip to Mcdonald's took an embarrassing turn before the first day ends on a tragic note. A discussion on schooldays then ensues, with reflections on how difficult it is to choose the right subjects, and how easy it is to miss opportunities by following the wrong path. Fast forward t…

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#10: Being Victoria - with Natalie Midgley 37:13

2y ago37:13

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This week, it was an absolute delight to welcome my old friend, Natalie Midgley, onto the podcast. After reminiscing about the time we first met when we lived in Bicester, we travel back a little further to Natalie's wedding day. Although it's a day she would like to revisit, the method she chooses to do so is slightly different to the norm, but on…

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#09: Beer, Barracudas & Bond - with Duncan Elliott 38:07

2y ago38:07

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Duncan Elliott, HR Consultant, travels into The Time Bubble this week, bringing us tales from five different decades. We begin with the story of how a chance encounter on holiday in Mexico led to an interesting day out on a boat - with a further invitation to follow, but did Duncan take it up? There is a sombre tone to the second story, where a que…

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#08: Big Yellow Taxi - with Carbon Mike 58:03

2y ago58:03

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Joining me this week, from New York City, is software engineer, social commentator and podcast host, Carbon Mike. There is a musical flavour to the first part of the show, as Mike talks about the thrill of first picking up a guitar, followed some years later by an ambitious project to build an entire recording studio at home. Next, we talk about a …

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#07: Life's a Picnic - with Flora Bee 38:38

2y ago38:38

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We begin this week with Flora Bee's reminiscences of a carefree family picnic by the river, back in the 1970s. This sparks a discussion on those simpler times when life was closer to an Enid Blyton novel than the modern world. Next, Flora and I discuss the vibrant music and social scene of early 1990s Oxford, of which we were both a part. From busk…

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#06: Le Soldat Français - with Dick Delingpole 37:37

2y ago37:37

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My guest this week is Dick Delingpole, renowned artist, occasional French soldier, and the founder of the #Third Wednesday and #ThursdayCircle movements. In his opening salvo, he heads back in time to his Malvern schooldays to give a wedgie to a famous, or perhaps we should say infamous, fellow pupil. Next, we talk about what it was like to visit E…

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#05: Slippers on a First Date - with Joanna Warrington 35:47

2y ago35:47

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This week I'm joined by author Joanna Warrington who begins her adventures with a trip back to a memorable Viking festival in York in the mid-1980s. Next, we discuss how difficult it is to recreate the essence of a perfect day, or indeed any experience, when you return - even if it is only a day later. For Jo's third day, we revisit the year 1988, …

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#04: Chips, Peas and Curry - with Michael Livesley 1:10:07

2y ago1:10:07

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This week, in a specially extended episode, we meet singer, actor, and comedian, Michael Livesley. We begin with a trip back to his ninth birthday, a special day in 1981 when he discovered a certain time-travelling television series (you know the one!) Fast forward a decade, and we hear of Michael's adventures after acquiring his first car, a secon…

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#03: Life on the High Seas - with Sam Lowry 38:32

2y ago38:32

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We begin this week by talking about a couple of missed opportunities - one amorous, one financial. This leads to a discussion on the perils of the stock market and how we both came undone thanks to the demise of Northern Rock. Later, we hear all about life at sea as Sam describes his life as a sailor, circumnavigating the globe. The exploration the…

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#02: California Dreamin' - with Dave (London Raider) from Somerset 38:53

2y ago38:53

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This week, I'm joined by Dave (not his real name ), who reveals some uncomfortable truths about the nature of corporal punishment in schools in the 1980s. We move on to discuss how bullying and intimidation don't stop at the school gates and remain very much alive in the workplace. Later we hear about a crucial gig in Croatia when Dave was on the c…

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#01: African Adventures - with Lucinda E Clarke 34:13

2y ago34:13

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Broadcaster and writer, Lucinda Clarke, travels into the Time Bubble in this, the very first episode of The Time Bubble podcast. Each guest gets to choose three days they would like to live over again. During this part of the show, we hear about Lucinda's many years of working and living in Africa. These range from her experiences of broadcasting o…

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