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.

Attic Life EXTRA - Podcast 2

 Time for another bonus episode, and this time we're talking about TV adverts...

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• 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!

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• 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.