40+ ...and minuses
Do you straddle middle-age, with one foot in the past, one foot in the future and the present smacking you between the legs??
You do? Well, join the club!!
Each week, old mates; Jonathan Alden & Juan Miralles (and their Cats!) nostalgically cling on to their youth, reluctantly glimpse at old age, and banter their way through the irritations of their now middle-age life.
Introducing the hilarious and relatable comedy podcast that celebrates the trials and tribulations of being in that over 40 zone!
Welcome to 40+ ...and minuses!!
Episodes
29 episodes
S3 E08: Special Guest episode with West End Star - David Kristopher-Brown!
When the house lights dim and the curtain rises, magic happens on stage—and it's no different when West End star and all round lovely bloke - David Kristopher-Brown joins Jonathan & Juan for a good old chat. They discuss...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:00:03
S3 E07: Journals, Archives and Kinky Weather!
Jonathan and Juan are back for another episode where they discuss the pluses and minuses of keeping a journal and creating an archive of your life, have their usual Moan of the Week, plus two new features: Happy Birthday and Middle Age Rage, wh...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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48:53
S3 E06: Coughs, Cats and Catch-ups
Today's episode is a lively blend of nostalgia, humor, and the raw honesty of mid-life introspection. Juan & Jon crack open the memory vaults, catch up on how Xmas & panto actually went , discover the multi-functional uses for leaves an...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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52:13
S3 E05: Happy New Year!
As the last fireworks fade and the confetti settles on another year gone by, it's time for a heartfelt yet humorous trip down memory lane. Raise your glass for the New Year's resolutions - those ambitions we declare with a mixture ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:03:39
S3 E04: Xmas Special - Bumper Edition!
Merry Christmas One and All! Juan and Jon are back with their Xmas Special - Bumper Edition!Grab yourself a mince pie and a mulled wine and enjoy!Please rate and share this episode if you enjoyed it. This really helps us grow th...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:20:09
S3 E03: 2 Girls, 1 Cup!
Tune in as we navigate the awkwardness of a shared coffee and the oddly unpleasant feelings that can hijack your taste buds when someone takes a bite of your food. But that's not all; we also expose some disturbing video content we were misled ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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46:55
S3 E02: Confidence in your 40s, pluses and minuses
Have you ever woken up one morning, looked in the mirror, and thought, "When did I get old?" You're not alone. Join us, two 40-somethings, in a frank and hilarious discussion about the realities of aging and the trials and tribulations of adult...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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50:25
S3 E01: And we're back!!
Jonathan Alden and Juan Miralles (and the Cats) are back with a new season of the hilarious and relatable podcast that celebrates the trials and tribulations of being in that 40+ zone of life! As always the lads will be strad ling ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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50:50
S2 EP10: How friendships change as we age
Join us as we wrap up another cracking season of the usual features; Moan of the week, Has Juan won the lottery and the Pearl of wisdom!As we prepare for a summer break, we share our plans for season 3 and delve into how friendships cha...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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57:53
S2 EP09: Are we alone in the Universe?
Feeling old and nostalgic? We sure are! Join us as we take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing from 20 years ago and how our hometowns have changed. Listen in and have a laugh as we grapple with the idea of feeling old while still trying to st...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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52:04
S2 EP08: Becoming Parents after 40!
Weight loss bets can lead to unforgettable memories, like Jon's Mankini adventure during our holiday in Portugal. Imagine his embarrassment when a family walked in just as he was about to leave the indoor pool! But that's not all we're discussi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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55:44
S2 EP07: Are we too old for modern music?
Jonathan and Juan see if they can name a single artist from this week's top ten, then look back at the top tens from this week in 2003 & 1993! How out of touch can they be? No prizes for guessing: VERY!Plus, the usual features retur...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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45:43
S2 EP06: Am I too old to start Pokemon?
This week, Jonathan and Juan discuss having a midlife crisis! Are they having one, what is causing it and when will it end?Plus, the usual features return... 'Moan of the week', 'Has Juan won the lottery?' and the 'Pearl of Wisdom...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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44:46
S2 EP05: Do your life goals change?
This week, Jonathan and Juan discover if their childhood career, travel and marriage dreams have changed!Plus, the usual features return... 'Moan of the week', 'Has Juan won the lottery?' and the 'Pearl of Wisdom
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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50:06
S2 EP04: To bald or not to bald?
This week, Jonathan and Juan discuss but take a lighthearted look a very personal issue for them both - Balding after 40! Plus, the usual features return... 'Moan of the week', 'Has Juan won the lottery?' and the 'Pearl of Wisdom<...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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54:42
S2 EP03: Am I getting old in my 40s?
This week, Jonathan and Juan discuss aging after 40! Are they sipping from the font of eternal youth or are they sucking on the exhaust pipe of old age? Plus, the usual features return... 'Moan of the week', 'Has Juan won the...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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46:36
S2 Ep02: Keeping Fit in your 40s
The lads discuss fitness in your 40s from two very different vantage points and have a moan about cash handling and people who rob fun!Plus, the usual features return... 'Moan of the week', 'Has Juan won the lottery?', 40 minus & ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:09:31
S2 EP01: Social Media in your 40s
Season 2 is here!The lads are back with a bumper episode to kick off the new season, where they make sense of Social Media in your 40s! #IBetTheyCant!The usual favourite features return... 'Moan of the week' and 'Has Juan won ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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55:41
S1 EP10: Why do people sit too close!
The season finale!! This week, the lads discuss forgiving foes, writing a book and have a moan about small talk and personal space in public. We find out if Juan AND Jonathan have won the lottery and get a preview of features...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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39:17
S1 Ep09: How many languages do you speak?
This week the lads discuss learning a foreign language, have a moan about people being ready to pay at checkouts, ridiculous snack sizes and find out if Juan has won the lottery! Also Jonathan nearly gets a lawsuit slandering an MP for shop lif...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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42:42
S1 Ep08: "Kung-fu Panda shaped my life!"
Greggs and timekeeping feature in this week's 'Moan of the Week'. Juan has an inspiring quote from a profound source and the lads get back to judging themselves against the 40 things you 'should' have done by 40 list!
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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40:38
S1 EP07: What's it like on a cruise?
This episode kicks off with the 'Moans of the Week' - trying to get a doctor's appointment and youth customer service, before the lads get back to judging themselves against the 40 things you 'should' have done by 40 list - working on a cruise ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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40:32
S1 EP06: 7 wonders of the world!
This episode kicks off with the new 'Moan of the Week' feature before the lads get back to judging themselves against the 40 things you 'should' have done by 40 list! Do they love a good steak or a cauliflower bake? Can they even n...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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36:21
