Mildly Informed

🎙️ Mildly Informed returns, with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner once again bouncing between big topics, great TV and oddly specific social observations.It’s one of those episodes where the conversation starts in space and ends in a very British emotional cul-de-sac.This week, the chat includes:🌕 The Moon LandingsA small step for man, a giant leap for podcast chat. Still impressive? Still unbelievable? Still worth discussing. And where do they poop?📺 The PittHigh praise where it’s due — finally, something everyone can agree is actually good.🚓 The Return of a Classic British Cop ShowComfort viewing, familiar faces and the joy of a proper case-of-the-week format.🤝 The Science of Men Praising Each OtherWhy is it so hard? Why does it sound sarcastic? And why does everyone feel slightly uncomfortable?It’s space, screen time and social awkwardness — all loosely connected and confidently analysed.PLUS — over on Patreon, Chris shares his hangover cure. Is it science? Is it nonsense? There’s only one way to find out.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Mildly Informed goes on the road (sort of), as Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner record this episode from a hotel room at a wedding - and launch our first ever campaign!On this week’s agenda:🏨 Podcasting from a Hotel RoomSee how elite podcasters do a weekend away🏊 Duncan GoodhewA genuine legend gets the Mildly Informed treatment. LET'S MAKE THIS MAN SIR DUNC!🎀 Bow TiesStylish statement or formalwear panic button?It’s loose, it’s slightly sleep-deprived, and it’s exactly what you’d expect from two people recording a podcast instead of fully committing to a wedding.PLUS — the episode continues on Patreon, where Richie has some serious backtracking to do. No spoilers, but it’s worth it.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Mildly Informed is back: This week’s episode takes in architecture, PR nonsense and attempts at self-improvement…Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner once again chatting their way through culture, chaos and confectionery — with absolutely no plan and just enough opinion.On the conversational menu:🎬 A Listed Cinema in Milton KeynesA cultural landmark? A horrible relic? Either way, it gets reviewed.📰 Bad Press ReleasesWho are they for? Who is writing them? And why do they all sound slightly unhinged?🍬 Dolly MixtureA chaotic sweet selection that raises more questions than answers.🏃 New Fitness GoalsAmbition is high. Execution… pending.It’s a free-flowing episode full of mild confusion, strong snack opinions and the usual level of completely unqualified analysis.PLUS — over on Patreon, Chris recounts being attacked on his bike (again). At this point, it’s becoming a series.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Mildly Informed returns with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner, once again drifting through the week’s cultural discoveries, strange internet finds and the sort of conversations that start serious and end somewhere completely different.This episode takes an unexpectedly dark turn — before quickly becoming ridiculous again.On the agenda this week:📺 Northern Irish TV NoirThe lads dive into the growing wave of brilliant Northern Irish drama, including Say Nothing, Blue Lights, and Trespasses. Gritty storytelling, serious themes… and two mildly informed reviewers.⚖️ Prison SentencesHow long is too long? And how do people actually wrap their heads around huge sentences?🐕 Dog TreadmillsYes, they exist. And yes, Richie and Chris have thoughts.It’s a classic Mildly Informed episode: big topics, strange detours and plenty of enthusiastic but entirely unqualified analysis.PLUS — over on Patreon, the tone softens dramatically as the lads discuss spring and seedlings. Gardening advice may or may not occur.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Mildly Informed returns with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner, once again solving life’s smaller mysteries through loosely structured conversation and questionable personal anecdotes.This week the chat wanders through dogs, seasonal food politics and one deeply questionable evening out. As ever, strong opinions are formed quickly and supported by almost no research.In this episode:🐕 CruftsThe world’s most prestigious dog show… and possibly the most intense dog-related event ever broadcast on television.🍞 Hot Cross BunsAre they an adult-only food? The lads investigate the strange cultural status of Britain’s most seasonal baked good.🍷 A Weird Date NightA story that starts weird and becomes increasingly uncomfortable.🛒 Chris’ Terrible Food ShopAn all-time bad supermarket run that raises serious questions about planning, hunger and impulse purchasing.It’s another wandering, snack-adjacent conversation packed with everyday observations, mild outrage and the usual level of highly questionable expertise.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Mildly Informed returns, with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner settling in for another episode of enthusiastic chat, snack analysis and completely unqualified television criticism.This week’s conversation swings comfortably between food nostalgia and prestige TV — exactly the sort of topics that deserve strong opinions formed almost instantly.On the agenda (loosely):🍪 Cookies & Cola CaoA surprisingly passionate discussion about chocolate milk, international snacks and the drinks that defined childhood holidays.⚔️ A Knight of the Seven KingdomsHope, hype and cautious optimism as the Game of Thrones universe expands again.🌊 Under Salt MarshDark drama, coastal mystery and the eternal question: are we actually paying attention or just vibing with good television?It’s relaxed, snack-heavy, and occasionally insightful — the classic Mildly Informed blend.PLUS — over on Patreon, Richie and Chris dive into the lost art of IRL comments books. Public feedback, passive aggression and handwritten complaints make an unexpected comeback.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ This week on Mildly Informed, Absolute Radio star Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner are back doing what they do best — chatting absolute nonsense and accidentally forming opinions along the way.The conversation drifts (as it always does) from mildly awkward social situations to full cultural breakdowns, with several unexpected snack-based diversions.Expect chat about:🍽️ Solo DiningIs it peaceful self-care or does it feel like you’ve been stood up by society?🍫 American ChocolateWhy does it taste… like that? Scientific? Emotional? Slightly alarming?🍗 Deep Fried FoodA culinary triumph or a cry for help? Possibly both.📱 Richie’s Ongoing Pluribus ReviewIs it useful? Is it confusing? Has anyone fully explained it? Not today.This episode is loose, silly and packed with the kind of chat that feels like overhearing two mates loudly debating snacks in a pub.PLUS — over on Patreon, things escalate dramatically as Chris enters Richie into The Hunger Games. Strategy, betrayal and surprisingly detailed survival planning all included.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t train your dog, reduce the price of chocolate, or curate a museum… but will absolutely review all threeJoin Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they stumble through another week of domestic drama, cultural excursions and confectionery outrage. From canine chaos to Easter economics, nothing is safe from mild scrutinyThis week’s episode features:🐕 More Dog Trouble – lessons not learned, mistakes repeated🚨 Blue Lights – reviewed, discussed, and gently overanalysed🥚 The Cost of Mini Eggs – who’s paying these prices?🏛️ The Hunterian Museum – culture, cabinets and mild awe👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t get you an autograph, save you from gym class humiliation, or explain the meaning of life… but will absolutely talk about all three.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they move seamlessly from low-stakes cringe to genuinely big questions. It’s an episode that starts with professional idiots and ends somewhere uncomfortably reflective. John O'Leary 1955-2025. RIP.This week’s episode features:✍️ Autograph Hunters – harmless fans or exploiters?🏃 Gym Class Embarrassment – memories that refuse to fade🌌 The Meaning of Life – lightly discussed, conclusively unansweredPLUS – over on Patreon, Chris unloads about supporting bad sports teams. Loyalty, suffering and the long-term emotional damage.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t get you into a lido, identify an orca, or bring back proper football… but will happily reminisce about all three.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they wade through another week of nostalgia, niche wildlife knowledge and the creeping sense that things were somehow better “back then”. Mild insight only, as ever.This week’s episode features:🏊 Lidos – bracing, brilliant, or completely unhinged?🐋 White Gladys the Orca – internet icon or misunderstood menace?⚽ Old Football – slower, muddier, and allegedly superiorPLUS – over on Patreon, the lads take on a true classic: Pickled Onion Monster Munch. A flavour, a feeling, a very strong opinion.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t train your puppy, shut down dodgy pranks, or rename a storm… but will absolutely have opinions on all three.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they tackle another week of modern nonsense, canine temptation and meteorological branding. Expect mild insights, strong feelings, and no practical advice.This week’s episode features:🐶 New Puppies – unbearably cute, wildly disruptive🏪 Pet Shops – helpful or hellscape?😈 Pranks – poor Thomas Frank🌪️ Storm Goretti – a name, a mood, and a nationwide controversyPLUS – over on Patreon, the lads moan about Christmas sales. Too early, too loud, and somehow unavoidable.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that can’t predict the future, fix modern technology, or improve the sporting calendar… but will happily review the year anyway.In this episode, Richie Firth and Chris Skinner take stock of 2025 so far, casting their mildly informed eye over the things that have defined the year — from what we’re eating at lunchtime to the gadgets we’re apparently meant to care about.This week’s episode features:🥪 Lunch in 2025 – what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what we’re weirdly proud of🌡️ Meat Probes – still essential, still slightly unsettling🚗 Electric Cars – progress, prices, or pure pleasure?🏟️ Sport in 2025 – what’s working, what’s broken, and what everyone’s arguing aboutIt’s a reflective episode packed with strong opinions, weak evidence, and just enough insight to leave you Mildly Informed.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t fix your loft, improve your tram network, or hit the right note at karaoke… but will absolutely overanalyse all of them.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they tumble through another week of questionable decisions, domestic chaos and surprisingly strong feelings about dried fruit. Mild insight only. Let’s not pretend otherwise.This week’s episode features:🥭 Top 5 Dried Fruits – raisins? apricots? a place for a prune?🪜 Richie’s Loft Discovery – genuinely unbelievable🚊 Trams – do we love them? do we trust them? do they exist everywhere?🎤 Karaoke – the songs, the shame, the power ballads that should never remain privatePLUS – on Patreon, the boys delve into school concerts. Chaos, camcorders and kids singing wildly out of key.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t secure your home, restore Victorian Christmas traditions, or finish your loft conversion… but will absolutely talk about all of them.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner for another week of vague investigations into modern life, festive nostalgia and one man’s ongoing battle with his roof space. Expect mild confusion, gentle opinions and no real answers.This week’s episode features:📱 Pluribus – the best new TV show?🔔 Ring Doorbells – surveillance for your postman and your soul🎄 Dickensian Christmas – charming tradition or cold, muddy nightmare?🏠 Richie’s Loft – now includes train setsPLUS – on Patreon, Chris reviews his work-from-home lunches. Expect limp sandwiches, rogue leftovers and one surprisingly elite discovery.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t cure a hangover, shorten an inset day or tell you which Quality Street is best… but will absolutely debate it at length.This week, Chris Skinner arrives noticeably hungover and Richie Firth does what any good co-host would do — prods him with questions and refuses to let him off the hook. From school schedules to seasonal chocolate, it’s a week of highs, lows and mild regret.This week’s episode features:📅 School Inset Days – educational for teachers, chaos for parents🍾 Free Booze – delightful on the way in, devastating on the way out🍬 Quality Street – what’s elite, what’s filler, what must go📆 Advent Calendars – chocolate, cheese, Lego, whisky… has it gone too far?PLUS – on Patreon, Chris opens up about getting his kit off for the doctor. A story equally vulnerable and very funny.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You want a double entrendre? We'll give you one! Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they wander through another week of niche observations, life admin dilemmas and wildly unnecessary analysis. Mild insight: guaranteed. Expertise: not so much.This week’s episode features:🗡️ Weapons – why are we talking about them? good question🏏 Cricket – sport is happening 🧀 Cheeseballs – elite snack or Christmas novelty?🧍 Queues – the British art form no one asked for🌭 Vegan Hotdogs – progress? punishment? who can sayPLUS – over on Patreon, Richie and Chris go full synth as they discuss Kraftwerk: robots, rhythms and German efficiency.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that can’t bring back train tickets, fix the football schedule or tidy up your driveway… but will absolutely moan about all three.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dissect another week of questionable decisions, crumbling institutions and overly crunchy pavements. Mild insights guaranteed. Solutions very much not included.This week’s episode features:🎟️ The Death of Physical Tickets – trains, football, flights… everything’s on your phone now⚽ The International Break – a farce? absolutely🍁 What Do We Do With Fallen Leaves? – are they toxic?🍲 Chris’ New Hot Lunch Spot – a discovery he’s far too excited about🇬🇧 “Britain Is Broken” – Richie presents his evidence (there’s not a lot)PLUS – over on Patreon, the boys go fully wholesome as they talk dogs. Yes, dogs. Bad dogs.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t win you a football trophy, make your sandwiches, or help you serve in padel… but will definitely have a go at analysing all of it.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they once again pick apart life’s obsessions, awkward moments and unnecessary new hobbies. From computer screens to court surfaces, nothing is too small to overthink. And WHO DID CHRIS MEET??This week’s episode features:⚽ The New Football Manager – addictive, life-consuming, and somehow “educational”⭐ Meeting Your Heroes – Chris has an encounter he didn’t see coming🥪 Triple-Decker Peanut Butter Sandwiches – genius snack or total overkill?🎾 Richie’s Padel Debut – a new sport, a new obsession, and possibly new injuriesPLUS – over on Patreon, Chris opens up about his kids’ party anxiety. There’s cake, chaos and emotional damage.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t carve your pumpkin, light your bonfire, or manage your payday spending… but will absolutely have a chat about all three.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dive into another week of overthinking seasonal chaos and confectionery greatness. From spooky nights to spark-filled skies, it’s all up for debate — with only mild insight guaranteed.This week’s episode features:🎃 Halloween vs. Guy Fawkes – sweets or sparks? masks or matches? the ultimate British autumn showdown🦌 The Malteser Reindeer – festive perfection or overrated lump of malted mystery?💸 Pay Day Decisions – big spender or cautious calculator? how do you play it?PLUS – over on Patreon, Chris reviews Richie’s complete lack of response to his messages. Spoiler: it’s personal.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t recover stolen masterpieces, clean your ears, or find your lost keys… but will definitely talk about all three.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner for another week of unnecessary analysis and deeply average insight. From fine art to fine foam, nothing escapes their mildly curious minds.This week’s episode features:🎨 The Louvre Heist – daring theft or just a very French misunderstanding?👂 Microsuction of the Ear – oddly satisfying or disturbingly intimate?🧤 Losing Things – keys, wallets, dignity… why does it keep happening?🚗 Hand Car Washes – the unspoken awkwardness of standing there while someone else cleans your car.PLUS – over on Patreon, it’s a Chocolate Biscuit Special: vindication and sadness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t book your flights, whisper soothingly in your ear, or expose any celebrity traitors… but will certainly try.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dig into another week of mild revelations and questionable logic. From tech reviews to tan lines, it’s chaos as usual – all in the name of being Mildly Informed.This week’s episode features:📱 Richie’s New Travel App – will it actually make life easier, and should we sponsor them?🕵️ Celebrity Traitors – who’s bluffing, who’s farting, and why do we love it?🎧 ASMR – relaxing or ridiculously weird?🏖️ Chris’s Trip to Corfu – sun, snacks, and...wickets?!😂 Chris’s New Joke – a debut that may or may not landPLUS – over on Patreon, the lads discuss the mysterious world of ‘Pundit Shoes’.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t fix your finances, finish your bike ride, or redesign your Kit Kat… but will happily have a go at all of them.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they yet again turn everyday chaos into light analysis. From politics to confectionery (and the disasters in between), it’s another week of strong opinions, weak evidence, and mild insight.This week’s episode features:🍫 The Latest Kit Kat Version – innovation or unnecessary tampering with perfection?🏛️ The Party Conferences – the week democracy took a coffee break🚴 An Awful Bike Ride – Chris suffers for content🏦 Dealing with Bankrupt Businesses – the grim admin of financial collapseIt’s chocolate, conferences, chain grease and corporate grief – all adding up to another serving of Mildly Informed.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t scrub your oven, mix your salad, or pedal your bike… but will gladly waffle on about them.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they continue their mission to overanalyse life’s everyday highs, lows, and baked-on stains. From TV tourism to new condiments, they’ll leave you with just enough insight to be Mildly Informed.This week’s episode features:🧽 Cleaning the Oven – Richie’s surprisingly joyful domestic obsession🥗 Chris’s New Favourite Dressing – the recipe that’s changing his mealtimes⚽ Ted Lasso Tourism – Richie’s trip to Richmond in search of fictional football magic🚴 Chris’s Next Big Bike Ride – lycra, logistics, and looming hillsIt’s ovens, outfits, outings and oil-based dressings – all adding up to another episode of Mildly Informed.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t mow your pitch, fix your tuna tins, or run your supermarket radio… but will absolutely chat nonsense about them.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they once again trawl through the week’s curiosities, from the serious to the seriously trivial. Whether it’s turf, tinned fish, or Trump, they’ll leave you with just enough to feel Mildly Informed.This week’s episode features:⚽ Richie the Football Groundsman – Stripes aplenty!🐟 Tuna Tins – Chris has beef (or rather, fish) with the new design📻 Asda Radio – the secret soundtrack of the nation?🇺🇸 Trump Gets Pranked – when politics meets practical jokesPLUS – over on Patreon, Richie & Chris weigh in on Barack Obama’s appearance at The O2.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t host your state visit, train a monkey, or bake you a flapjack… but will definitely have opinions on all of it.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they take their trademark sideways look at the important, the trivial, and the downright chewy. From political pomp to primates, if it can be overthought, it’s going in.This week’s episode features:👑 The State Visit – ceremony, tradition, and slightly awkward handshakes🐒 Monkeys – drunk absolute chaos machines?🍪 Flapjacks – wholesome snack or burger level bad?📺 Alien Earth – is it great?📺 The Girlfriend – is it even better?It’s crowns, creatures, chewy oats and cosmic telly – all leaving you perfectly Mildly Informed.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t cook for your parents, end the tube strikes, or ink Richie’s arm… but will happily chat about all of it.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they once again dive headfirst into the everyday, the random, and the slightly overcooked. From browned meat to broadcast TV, no topic is safe from a mildly informed review.This week’s episode features:👨‍👩‍👦 Having Your Parents Over – stress, snacks, and what counts as tidy enough🥩 The Maillard Reaction – the science of browning, or just an excuse for crispy edges🚇 Tube Strikes in London – frustration, solidarity, or just an unexpected day off?📺 The Demise of Cooking TV Shows – why are they disappearing, and do we care?🎨 Richie’s Tattoo Debate – is it finally time for some ink?It’s parents, proteins, protests, programmes and (possible) permanent ink – all leaving you Mildly Informed.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t make your breakfast, slow your walk, or stop that stranger yelling in public… but might just help you laugh about all of it.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dig into life’s everyday rituals and occasional absurdities. Whether it’s the first meal of the day or the sound of someone bellowing across the street, no topic is too normal to get unnecessarily dissected.This week’s episode features:🥣 Breakfast – the most important meal, or the most overrated?🚶 Walking Speeds – slow walkers vs. speed demons, and why we all get it wrong👔 School Ties – pointless tradition or timeless symbol?🛋️ Solitude – underrated bliss or lonely nightmare?📢 Public Shouting – necessary volume or unnecessary drama?PLUS – over on Patreon, Richie & Chris get seriously (and suspiciously) deep on… vanilla ice cream.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t rescue you from a fire, fix your password, or dig up your old time capsule… but will at least chat about it for you.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformedJoin Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they once again overthink the things most people barely notice. From school runs to forgotten safewords (literally), if it can be reviewed, they’ll get mildly stuck into it.This week’s episode features:🚒 Fire Stations – heroic hubs or just places with surprisingly shiny floors?🎒 Back to School – excitement, dread, and the curse of new shoes📦 Time Capsules – charming nostalgia or buried rubbish?🔑 Passwords – why can’t we remember them, and why do we need so many?!📺 The TV Show Hostage – tense, dramatic, and definitely bingeableIt’s flames, forms, forgotten logins and questionable nostalgia – all adding up to another round of being just Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t get your word in the dictionary, weigh your pets accurately, or stop your kids from making up rules… but it will make you laugh about all of it.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they take another deep dive into life’s oddities — the everyday, the unnecessary, and the unexpectedly funny. From chocolate geometry to chaotic car games, they’ll review it all so you don’t have to.This week’s episode features:📖 New Words in the Dictionary – how do they get in there, and who decides what counts?🐕 Animal Weigh-Ins – vets, scales, and the chaos of wriggling pets🍫 Toblerones – peak chocolate or impractical triangle trap?🎲 Playing Name Games with Kids – wholesome fun or tactical nightmare?Chapters:00:00:01 Hi!00:04:59 Lawn review00:11:46 Toblerone review00:18:40 Break00:19:33 New Words reviewed00:26:09 Funny Names00:30:28 Animal weigh insIt’s words, weights, wedges and whingeing — all leaving you perfectly Mildly Informed.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t speed up your airport drop-off, shoo away pigeons, or stop you from making regrettable choices in public… but might help you laugh about them.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformedJoin Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they continue their mission to overanalyse life’s strangest, silliest and most uncomfortable moments. From awkward car parks to unexpected flapping, nothing is too trivial for a deep dive.This week’s episode features:🚗 Airport Drop-Offs – extortionate parking charges and the stress of goodbye honks🐦 Pigeons – pests, pets, or underappreciated urban survivors?🫣 Getting Naked in Public – liberating, horrifying, or just a logistical nightmare?It’s birds, barriers, and bare skin – with just enough insight to leave you Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t help you cook a steak perfectly, but might help you emotionally prepare for the Naked Gun reboot.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed - in the Patreon ep this week we review... HORSES!Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they once again dive headfirst into life’s strange mix of gadgets, gigs, and good (or questionable) intentions. Whether it’s a high-tech skewer or a low-strength pint, they’re here to give it far more attention than it probably deserves.This week’s episode features:🍖 Meat Probes – culinary precision or just an excuse to stab dinner?🎤 Ed Sheeran – talented everyman or musical monopoly?🍺 Alcohol-Free Beer – changing the world for lads-lads-lads?🎬 The New Naked Gun – a pre-review of a film that hasn’t come out yet. Bold.It’s lukewarm takes, meat thermometers and mid-strength opinions – all designed to keep you just Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t solve the cost of fuel or band reunions, but might help you complain about both more effectively.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformedJoin Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they continue their mission to overanalyse life’s smaller absurdities. Whether it's music nostalgia, fuel pump rage, or the slow death of football traditions, they’re here to discuss it — and mildly inform you in the process.This week’s episode features:🎤 The Oasis Tour – are we excited, emotional… or just a bit cynical?⛽ Inconsistent Petrol Prices – why is it £1.54 here and £1.89 over there?!📘 The Demise of Football Programmes – RIP glossy team sheets and dodgy manager introsIt’s music, moans and matchday memories — all just slightly more considered than necessary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t fix your bin day confusion, but might make you feel better about missing it.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they unpack life’s everyday nonsense — from confusing maps to breakfast nostalgia and the unstoppable chaos of school holidays. If it mildly annoys you, they’ll overthink it so you don’t have to.This week’s episode features:🗺️ The Flaws of Google Maps – why did they break it?🏫 School Holiday Scheduling – who decided six weeks of chaos was a good idea?🥣 Kellogg’s Selection Boxes – the breakfast buffet no one asked for but everyone secretly loves🗑️ The Bin Schedule – why is remembering when to put the bins out harder than your actual job?It’s mild rage, questionable cereal rankings and the sweet relief of knowing you’re not alone — all leaving you just the right amount of Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t fix your commute or your snack cravings, but might make you feel better about both.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they bravely wade through life’s small irritations, questionable food choices and disappointing sporting moments. If it can be reviewed, they’ll give it far too much thought – all so you can be just the right amount of informed.This week’s episode features:🚲 Lime Bikes – a good idea ruined by bad pedals, dead batteries and general chaos🥟 Coxinhas – the mighty Brazilian snack – crunchy? Comforting? Samba Snack?🎾 An Under Par Wimbledon – where’s the drama? Where’s the thrill? Where’s the strawberry budget going?It’s broken bikes, deep-fried joy (or not), and the world’s quietest tennis tantrums – all wrapped in conversation that keeps you Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t solve your problems, but might convince you not to jump the ticket barriers.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they pick apart life’s smallest dramas and biggest nonsense. From everyday crimes (sort of) to new gadgets nobody asked for, if it can be discussed, they’ll overthink it for your mild amusement.This week’s episode features:🚆 Fare Evasion – worth the thrill, or just asking for an awkward platform chase?🤖 Fighting Robots – metal mayhem or wholesome family fun?🎥 Documentaries – may contain poop.🃏 A New Card-Dealing Gadget – because shuffling by hand is so last centuryExpect half-truths, strong opinions and the occasional fact – just enough to keep you Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t fix your life, but might help you pick the best bits from a buffet.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dig into the gloriously random corners of everyday life – from the TV shows they binge, to the snacks they inhale, to the strange emails lurking in their inbox. No topic is too niche, no opinion too half-baked.This week’s episode features:🍢 Picky Bits – the ultimate meal or just snack chaos?🔍 Department Q – Scandi crime drama or reason to trust no one, ever?🎾 Wimbledon – tennis traditions, strawberries, and questionable grunting🚂 Post-Covid Train Journeys – the new etiquette of awkward eye contact🍇 Raspberries – delicious treat or tiny, expensive disappointments?It’s crime, courts and carriage seats – all wrapped up in just enough chat to keep you Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t change your life, but might make you question that third lunch course.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they enthusiastically overthink the unimportant, mildly analyse the ridiculous, and offer unsolicited opinions on whatever’s in their inbox, news feed, or fridge.This week’s episode features:🍳 Food Recipe Social Channels – soothing inspo or culinary insanity?🚁 Low Flying Helicopters – dramatic, suspicious, or just lost?🍽️ Big Lunches – a bold midday choice or an energy-zapping trap?🍫 Melted Chocolate – heaven, hell, or hand hazard?👻 Horror Movies – why does Richie now love watching them?It’s food, fear, and flying things – all covered with just enough insight to leave you Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t tell you how to live, but might gently suggest you rethink your legwear choices.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dissect life’s smaller dilemmas and overlooked moments with unearned confidence and questionable logic. From listener emails to daily chaos, no topic is too specific, or too silly, to escape their scrutiny.This week’s episode features:💒 Sunday Weddings – romantic, or just selfish scheduling?📺 Hotel TVs – why are they always weirdly loud and slightly sticky?🩳 Wearing Shorts to Work – brave, breezy, or a HR incident waiting to happen?It’s a half-hour-ish escape into the mildly useful, slightly ridiculous, and always conversational.Basically: be less clueless with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that offers no qualifications, just opinions. Often unrequested. Occasionally useful.👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformedJoin Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they wade through the weird, the mundane, and the unexpectedly profound. Each week, they pick apart life’s smaller moments and bigger questions – usually without being asked.This week’s episode features:🎫 Ticket Inspectors – need some PR?💸 Banking in the Adult Entertainment Industry – the financial fine print of saucier professions🤖 Transformers One – robots in disguise... but are they any good?🧼 Dry Cleaning – does anyone actually understand how it works?This episode was supported by Proliffic.com - who have made us better writers!It’s thought-provoking chaos with a light dusting of insight – classic Mildly Informed. Also on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t blow your mind, but might make you think twice about pick’n’mix strategy.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dive into life’s deeply unimportant but strangely compelling topics. Whether it’s something from their week, the news, or your inbox, they’ll overthink it for your mild entertainment (and enlightenment?).This week’s episode features:🌺 Lilo & Stitch – Disney chaos, alien koalas, and... child services???🚜 Farm Shops – the best places to buy food in the UK?🏄 Paddleboarding – serene water sport or standing-up anxiety?🍬 Pick’n’Mix – sweet strategy, high prices, and fizzy regretsThis episode was supported by Proliffic.com - who have made us better writers!Expect debates, digressions, and definite nonsense – all wrapped in a podcast that keeps you just Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t change your life, but might help you avoid a scam or at least rethink your grooming routine.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they heroically overanalyse the random chaos of their lives, the world, and your suggestions. From what’s in the news to what’s in their inbox, no topic is too strange or too small. If it can be reviewed, it will be.This week’s episode features:💸 Scammers – how not to fall for them (or accidentally become one)👃 Nose Waxing – beauty or brutality?⚽ Tottenham – football, feelings, and inevitable disappointment🎤 Talent Shows – are they inspiring… or just weirdly intense?Expect strong opinions, unexpected tangents, and just enough facts to leave you Mildly Informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that promises absolutely no life-changing advice… but just enough insight to help you make slightly better decisions.👉 Like what you hear? Support the chaos and comedy: patreon.com/mildlyinformed – there’s an exclusive extra review waiting for you there!Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner every week as they dive headfirst into life’s weirdest and most wonderfully mundane topics. They’ll review literally anything – from TV shows and snacks, to bizarre lived experiences, current news stories, and the random brilliance sent in by you, the listener.This week’s episode features:🏆 A breakdown of awards ceremonies – glamorous nonsense or meaningful milestones?👕 A battle with the eternal struggle of drying clothes – science, frustration, and mysterious damp patches.🌅 The case for and against getting up early – can anything truly good happen at 6am?🚿 And yes… seeing your colleagues in the nude – it’s not what you think, but also exactly what you think.Expect laughs, unexpected opinions, and just enough useful information to keep you... Mildly Informed.A show from The Bugle – watch the video version here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that promises absolutely no life-changing advice… but just enough insight to help you make slightly better decisions.👉 Like what you hear? Support the chaos and comedy: patreon.com/mildlyinformed – there’s an exclusive extra review waiting for you there!Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner every week as they dive headfirst into life’s weirdest and most wonderfully mundane topics. They’ll review literally anything – from TV shows and snacks, to bizarre lived experiences, current news stories, and the random brilliance sent in by you, the listener.This week’s episode features:👑 A curious look at Royal Warrants – how do baked beans become officially regal?🌶️ A fiery review of Laoganma chilli oil – cult condiment or tastebud terrorism?🎂 Richie shares why he’s just not that into birthdays – and Chris absolutely does not let it go.📺 And a take on The Studio – is it the most baffling show on TV right now?Expect laughs, unexpected opinions, and just enough useful information to keep you... Mildly Informed.A show from The Bugle – watch the video version here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that promises absolutely no life-changing advice… but just enough insight to help you make slightly better decisions.👉 Like what you hear? Support the chaos and comedy: patreon.com/mildlyinformed – there’s an exclusive extra review waiting for you there!Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner every week as they dive headfirst into life’s weirdest and most wonderfully mundane topics. They’ll review literally anything – from TV shows and snacks, to bizarre lived experiences, current news stories, and the random brilliance sent in by you, the listener.This week’s episode features:🕳️ A surprisingly heated discussion about tunnels – safe passage or subterranean anxiety trap?🔈 Is it ok to blast music out in public?🧴 Sunscreen: why is staying sun-safe so expensive? Richie and Chris investigate the price of protection.🍞 And yes, Malt Loaf gets its moment – sticky, divisive, and oddly comforting.Expect laughs, unexpected opinions, and just enough useful information to keep you... Mildly Informed.A show from The Bugle – watch the video version here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that promises absolutely no life-changing advice… but just enough insight to help you make slightly better decisions.👉 Like what you hear? Support the chaos and comedy: patreon.com/mildlyinformed - there is an exclusive extra review waiting for you there!Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner every week as they dive headfirst into life’s weirdest and most wonderfully mundane topics. They’ll review literally anything – from TV shows and snacks, to bizarre lived experiences, current news stories, and the random brilliance sent in by you, the listener.This week’s episode features:🎯 The strange art of Organised Fun (yes, we're talking about darts)🥧 A deep dive into Portuguese Custard Tarts – flaky? life-changing?⚽ And of course, Football – because it’s always relevant.Expect laughs, unexpected opinions, and just enough useful information to keep you... Mildly Informed.A show from The Bugle - watch the video version here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.