Mildly Informed

Horses, Monoliths & Storage Problems

🐎 Horse PoloRichie and Chris investigate the sport where horses, mallets and questionable levels of athleticism combine. What could possibly go wrong?🗿 The Rudston MonolithOne of Britain's oldest and strangest landmarks gets the Mildly Informed treatment. Why is this enormous stone just... there?📦 Storage SolutionsThe eternal domestic question: where do you put all your stuff when you've already run out of places to put stuff?🎙️ Mildly Informed is the comedy podcast where Absolute Radio's Richie Firth and The Bugle's Chris Skinner review absolutely anything — from sport and history to everyday annoyances and the things that make you wonder why nobody has come up with a better solution.This week, they go from horses and mallets to ancient stones and the modern problem of having far too much stuff.It's sport, archaeology and domestic organisation — three subjects that have absolutely no business being in the same podcast, but here we are.👉 Support Richie & Chris and get bonus episodes every week: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caganers, Transfers & Spearmint

⚽ The Never-Ending Football Transfer WindowJust when you think the transfers are done, another player is somewhere having a medical. When will it actually end?🎄 What Is a Caganer?Richie and Chris discover one of the stranger traditions in Catalan Christmas culture. You probably won't forget it.🏊 Lido EtiquetteRichie learns the unwritten rules of the lido. What's wrong with the lanes? How much space is yours? And what exactly is acceptable pool behaviour?🌿 How Bad Is Spearmint?A deceptively simple question leads to a surprisingly strong debate. Fresh? Horrible? Somewhere in between?🎙️ Mildly Informed is the comedy podcast where Absolute Radio's Richie Firth and The Bugle's Chris Skinner review absolutely anything — from football and TV to food, everyday annoyances and the things that make you stop and think, "Hang on, why is that like that?"For Episode 60, the lads tackle football's seemingly eternal transfer window, discover the frankly baffling world of Caganers, attempt to establish some basic standards of lido behaviour, and finally confront the important question: is spearmint actually any good?👉 Support Richie & Chris and get bonus episodes every week: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We review Super Yachts and Supermarkets

🛥️ Superyacht FactsThe world's biggest floating status symbols are somehow even more ridiculous than you imagined. Richie and Chris dive into some genuinely baffling superyacht trivia.🔥 Love Island's Fire Pit LegacySome love from Richie for the fire pit. The lads investigate the surprising cultural influence of reality TV.🛒 Richie Reviews CostcoBulk buying, giant trolleys and enough free samples to count as lunch. Is Costco worth the hype?🎙️ Mildly Informed is the comedy podcast where Absolute Radio's Richie Firth and The Bugle's Chris Skinner review absolutely anything—from TV and food to everyday life and the strange observations that deserve far more discussion than they probably should.This week, they explore the absurd world of billionaire yachts, question why we're all sitting around fire pits these days, and hear Richie's verdict on one of the world's most beloved warehouses.It's another episode packed with unnecessary opinions, surprising facts and just enough insight to leave you... mildly informed.👉 Support Richie & Chris and get bonus episodes every week: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We review Richie's Favourite Lolly

🤕 Stupid InjuriesThe completely avoidable accidents that somehow hurt the most. From everyday mishaps to spectacular own goals, everyone has a story.🍦 Fab Ice LolliesRichie thinks they're an all-time classic. Chris... isn't quite as convinced. A frozen dessert review with surprisingly high stakes.📺 SiloThe Apple TV+ hit gets the Mildly Informed treatment. Is it worth descending into?🎙️ Mildly Informed is the comedy podcast where Absolute Radio's Richie Firth and The Bugle's Chris Skinner review absolutely anything—from TV and food to everyday life and the strange observations that deserve far more discussion than they probably should.This week, the lads swap stories of ridiculous injuries, settle a disagreement over one of Britain's best-known ice lollies, and head underground to review Silo.It's another hour of strong opinions, questionable expertise and the sort of conversations you'll probably end up having yourself.PLUS — over on Patreon, inspired by England's late-night World Cup exploits, Richie and Chris review the experience of pulling an all-nighter. Is it ever worth it once you're over 30?👉 Support Richie & Chris and get bonus episodes every week: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We review Pubs, Sea Forts & Strange Men

🌙 Late World Cup Pub OpeningsThe Women's World Cup means late-night kick-offs... but should pubs stay open for them? Richie and Chris weigh up pints versus bedtimes.🏰 The Maunsell FortsAbandoned sea forts sitting in the Thames Estuary. One of Britain's strangest landmarks—and quite possibly its coolest.🏏The Women's World CupChris went to the big game, it was exciting!🚇 Idiot Men on the TubeSome men are just total eejits. We discuss.🎙️ Mildly Informed is the comedy podcast where Absolute Radio's Richie Firth and The Bugle's Chris Skinner review absolutely anything—from current events and TV to food, everyday annoyances and the wonderfully random things they stumble across.This week, it's late-night football, bizarre wartime history, life on the London Underground and a reminder that Britain is full of places you really should visit.It's another episode packed with opinions, observations and just enough facts to leave you... mildly informed.👉 Support Richie & Chris and get bonus episodes every week: patreon.com/mildlyinformed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.