Let’s Talk… 50+

Let’s Talk… 50+

By Phil HoylesEducationSelf-Improvement
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Let’s Talk… 50+ episodes

  • Let’s Talk Festive Cheers!

    We all have festive traditions, with one in four of us admitting we enjoy the same Christmas traditions we did as a child, with that sense of love and comfort when bringing family together.

    Whether playing board games around the fire, opening presents around the tree or that special twist on a meal.

    Phil is joined this week by Helen McGinn from TVs ‘Saturday Kitchen’, as she offers some tasty ideas to add sparkle to your Christmas table.

    Who wouldn’t want a snow globe in a glass on Christmas Eve?! 🎄

    16 min
  • Let’s Talk Tech After 50.. with Toyah

    Is it really a time of keep up or get left behind? Can we all embrace dive level of tech to make our lives that little bit easier?

    From Smart Meters to wearable tech. Tablets to personal studios in your pocket.

    Phil chats to 80s pop and fashion icon, and Strictly Come Dancing 2025 competitor #ToyahWilcox who lifts the lid on her take on the state of play in the tech world of today.

    20 min
  • Let’s Talk Testosterone

    More than half of men over 50 are unaware of the impact of testosterone deficiency. It’s time for men to talk more openly about the condition, as 80% of those diagnosed said it has impacted their mental health.

    Phil talks to Dr Ben from Numan about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

    16 min
  • Let’s Talk Cruising

    The cruising industry is driving a rise in UK tourism. The next generation of cruise ship stops in Southampton this weekend; the #SunPrincess.

    Eithne Williamson Vice President Princess Cruises UK and Europe joins Phil to discuss its newest ship.

    16 min
  • Let’s Talk NEW iPhone

    Big night at Apple HQ last night, as Tim Cook and his team unveiled the latest tech hardware. It included a newly updated Apple Watch, a next generation of the EarPods. Plus, the eagerly awaited new iPhone 16.

    With the headlines from the event, Gadget Show’s Jason Bradbury talks to Phil on what we have learned from the IOS18 launch night.

    16 min
  • Let’s Talk… Prostate Cancer

    The charity ‘Prostate Cancer Research’ has launched a new national campaign, PROACTIVE FOR YOUR PROSTATE, to address inequities in prostate cancer diagnosis across the UK.

    Professor Mike Kirby editor of trends in urology and men’s health joins Phil, to discuss how men can proactively take their health into their own hands, and test for the biggest killer in men over 50.

    19 min
  • Let’s Talk… Gambling
    With the ‘Summer Of Sport’ in full swing, gambling charity GamCare is calling on anyone struggling with gambling harms to reach out for help, with its helpline seeing a steady rise in call volumes. Phil chats to Matt Burgiss who knows all about the impact gambling can have on your mental health – his gambling started betting on football and other sport, at a young age. Now at GamCare Matt shares his story, and advice.
    25 min
  • Let’s Talk… French
    Phil chats to GBBO star Manon Lagrève from the 2018 series. It turns out that 76% of us would like to experience a taste of French living, with our European neighbour’s good taste in food (30%), traditions of eating together as a family (25%), and al fresco dining culture (26%) being what we admire most. Ahead of the Olympics in France…. Parlons traduit!
    15 min
  • Let’s Talk…. Space Flight
    Mike Mongo is a trained astronaut, and is sharing his knowledge and passion for space as new research shows 57% of children between 4-7 years old say they will travel to space in their lifetime, with 19% believing that humans will be able to live on another planet within ten years while 35% of kids say they would like to set up home on Mars. What’s the reality?? Phil chats to Mike, and Educational Technologist Mel Parker on the reality of what is science fiction… and what is science fact.
    23 min
  • Let’s Talk… ‘The Big Lunch’
    It’s that time of year. We don’t need a Royal celebration to have a street party. Lowri Jenkins is here to tell us why we all need to embrace The Big Lunch to check in with neighbours. Get the bunting ready… Summer Street parties are back!
    27 min

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Let's Talk 50+, the podcast that brings you insightful and engaging conversations about life after 50. Hosted by radio and TV host Phil Hoyles. He chats to experts in the field, featuring a diverse…