Attic Life: Episode 5 - Parenting and Swearing

Parenting and Swearing - two things that go together like... parenting and swearing.

These are the two subjects discussed in our latest Attic Life podcast which, you should be warned, contains one or two swear words. Apologies in advance for that, but, well... f**k you.

Just joking, of course. We begin by expressing our thoughts on what it's like to be a parent, whether it's better to have kids when you're older or younger, and whether there's really anything you can do to be a better parent before the reality of it all sets in.

After that, it's onto swearing - an activity many of us engage in, but can you have too much of a good thing? When does swearing stop being funny and turn into monotonous, inane rubbish? We look at the words we say, the way we say them and the situations when swearing simply isn't the done thing...

Download and listen in to Attic Life Episode 5 using this link, or by visiting iTunes. Having done that, why not leave us a comment below?  We warmly welcome your comments on the subjects discussed and we look forward to hearing from you.

Attic Life: Episode 4 - Gambling and Britain

On the latest Attic Life pod, Chris discusses gambling. Who among us doesn't buy the odd Lotto ticket or has a flutter on the Grand National every once in a while?

Gambling is everywhere, but how much we're affected by it or are influenced by it depends on who you are and your personal circumstances. Attic Life looks at gambling and wonders whether more needs to be done to protect the vulnerable from the lure of enormous riches...

And speaking of riches, Rich is on hand to talk about Britain. And England. Hell, let's just call it Brengland! What does it mean to be British these days, and is it possible to feel pride at being British? Does the whole world hate Britain, or are the Brits suffering from a persecution complex based on centuries of brutal global colonisation?

As ever, you can count on Attic Life to get to the bottom of this and other matters, so why not listen in and form your own opinions? Attic Life Episode 4 can be downloaded via this link, or via iTunes. As ever, we warmly welcome your comments on the subjects discussed and we look forward to hearing from you.

Attic Life: Episode 3 - Shopping and Getting Older

It was Benjamin Franklin who once said "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes" but to those you can also add 'shopping' and 'getting older.'

As luck would have it, those are the exact two subjects that are discussed on episode 3 of Attic Life ('death' and 'taxes' coming up on a future podcast, no doubt...)

During this edition, Chris talks about how our regular trips to the corner shop have transformed into a pilgrimage to the out-of-town meccas of Tesco, Sainsburys et al. But how much have we changed as people, along with the supermarkets themselves? Chris checks out life at the checkouts...

As for Rich, he's content just to note the passing of time - and the derogatory effect it's had on his body. Fortunately his mind remains intact and willing to believe he's still 22. Is it a common phenomenon for people aged 40 or over, or are your co-hosts just desperate to retain their coolness?

These and other questions are answered in Attic Life Episode 3 which you can download via this link, or via iTunes. As ever, we invite you to let us know what you think about the subjects discussed on this podcast and we look forward to hearing from you.

Download Attic Life Extra 1 and 2 FREE!

Feel like you're missing out on some Attic nostalgia chat? Not sure whether you're ready to support us on Patreon in order to hear our Attic Life Extra podcasts?

Then fear not!

We've just made the first two episodes of Attic Life Extra free to download - no fee, no questions asked!

Simply click on the links below and listen in to Chris and Rich talking about crisps and classic TV ads... go on, you know you want to!

And if you like what you hear, why not support us on our Patreon page? For as little as $1 per month, you'll get access to all our nostalgia podcasts, plus other bonus material in addition to our regular Attic Life pods. You'll also get your name mentioned in our closing credits... what's not to like?!

Your support will help us improve our future podcasts by enabling us to buy better recording equipment and software, so please support us at Patreon.com/atticlifepod and be our friend forever... :)

Download:

• Attic Life Extra - Episode 1: Crisps
• Attic Life Extra - Episode 2: TV adverts

Attic Life: Episode 2 - Work and Pet Hates

Why do we work? Why do many of us do jobs that are boring and unfulfilling? And are we destined for a life of drudgery where the only incentive for working is a measly pay packet once a month?

These are some of the questions Chris puts forward during episode 2 of Attic Life.

Rich is also keen to share his views on some of his 'Pet Hates', and among them are people that bite their nails, people that fail to get the hang of simple punctuation and people that eat with their mouth open. Let's face it, one of Rich's pet hates is Chris.

To hear what conclusions were made from the aforementioned dialogue, download episode 2 of Attic Life here, or find us on iTunes.

Attic Life EXTRA - Podcast 1

We hope you liked our first podcast about Memorable Events and Social Media, and if you did, you're in luck.

We've also uploaded the first of our 'Extra' podcasts which focus on nostalgia topics of all kinds. The first one is all about crisps, and covers everything from potato pigs to Supa Crunchies.

Enjoy!

Download:

• Attic Life Extra - Episode 1: Crisps

Attic Life: Episode 1 - Memorable Events and Social Media

Yes, it's finally arrived - the first episode of the podcast that twenty years from now iTunes will refer to as 'No longer available for download'...

Fresh from their surprising semi-success with The Football Attic, Chris Oakley and Rich Johnson return to talk about life, and on this occasion specifically, 'Memorable Events' and 'Social Media'.

Remember those days when the word 'Newsflash' appeared on your TV screen, and the strange feeling in the pit of your stomach it caused? What were the events that stick out in your memory, and how was the news conveyed?

And social media: is it really all it's cracked up to be? Does it frustrate and infuriate more than it gratifies? Can technology really make our lives better through improved communications tools, when human imperfection is at the heart of it all?

These matters and more are all discussed on Episode 1 of Attic Life. Download it here or find the Attic Life podcast on iTunes.

Welcome

From the people that brought you 'The Football Attic' comes this new podcast in which anything but football is discussed...

Chris Oakley and Rich Johnson are back to talk about life - the four-letter word that encapsulates joy, sorrow, pain and pleasure. On every episode, your co-hosts will provide an hour of dialogue on two separate subjects, both of which are relevant to their own lives and perhaps your own. On that basis, you're cordially invited to listen in, think, and perhaps form an opinion of those subjects that you can send back to us. We look forward to hearing from you.