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Three northern blokes talk about midlife and growing old disgracefully: the kind of things you want to say, but rarely ever do.Hosts David Eccles, Phil Birchenall and Andy Hall explore how confronti... more
FAQs about Talking Cod: a survivor’s guide to middle age:How many episodes does Talking Cod: a survivor’s guide to middle age have?The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.
November 11, 2021Mike the headless chickenThe chaps return for series two of Talking Cod, promising more hard-earned, insightful meditations on dealing with the crap middle age throws at you. But this episode sees them instead fixating on a headless chicken. Go figure....more47minPlay
August 12, 2021Breaking and making habitsAs we make our way through our lives we pick up habits - good and bad - while looking to improve ourselves so we can be the person we’ve always wanted to be. But what’s the best way to embed new routines, whilst saying goodbye to the destructive behaviours our auto-pilot takes control of?...more42minPlay
July 22, 2021The one about friendshipWe often take our friends for granted, yet they become increasingly important in our lives as we grow older. We also tend to have fewer close friends as time goes by, which might be more about biology than the capacity in our diaries. But do we value friendship enough?...more45minPlay
July 08, 2021Enduring the Iron Man: a survivor’s taleThere’s not much we can say about this episode, other than if you’re interested in how far you can push your body, look no further than codmaster Andy Hall. After reaching the limits - physically and mentally - during the Iron Man triathlon he talks to Dave and Phil about the extremes of endurance he’s been building up to for a long time....more39minPlay
June 24, 2021Fatherhood, vulnerability and masculinity: finding our place in the world right nowWith Dave peddling his way across Scotland, the Cod party is gate-crashed by esteemed TV global exec and author of Wake Up! Rise and Shine, Bo Stehmeier. Reflecting on Father’s Day, Bo, Phil, and Andy explore what fatherhood means to them and how the function of men in society is evolving....more57minPlay
June 10, 2021Challenges, communities and Captain Caveman: the art of good vibrationsAfter Andy smashes the EpicMan triathlon, Dave and Phil sit back in awe pondering cake sales, and the positive effect of connecting with your community....more50minPlay
May 20, 2021Communication, connection and consumerism: Finding happiness withinPhil, Andy and Dave sip on mugwort tea while pondering non-verbal communication, lucid dreaming, astral projections and the perils of capitalism. Now there’s a sentence I never thought I’d write....more54minPlay
May 06, 2021Rediscovering the plot: lessons learnt from getting our emotions under controlAfter a ‘mixed bag’ Bank Holiday experience, Andy, Dave and Phil go deep on the worst and best ways to cope with the red mist....more48minPlay
April 22, 2021Acid House, Abba and Showaddywaddy: pressing play on life's soundtrackDave, Phil and Andy discuss how the sounds around them have defined essential moments in their lives, whilst conjuring up a new format with an 'interesting' title....more53minPlay
April 08, 2021Spirituality, Status and Supermarkets: Learning to love life in the moment. ...more42minPlay
FAQs about Talking Cod: a survivor’s guide to middle age:How many episodes does Talking Cod: a survivor’s guide to middle age have?The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.