Mildly Informed

Space Flight & Male Compliments, reviewed!

🎙️ 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.

Campaign: Let's Knight Duncan Goodhew!

🎙️ 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.

We Review Listed Buildings, Press Releases and Dolly Mixture

🎙️ 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.

We review the latest Noir TV, dog treadmills and prison sentences

🎙️ 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.

Hot Cross Buns: Adults Only?!

🎙️ 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.