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Mildly Informed

The show formerly known as Richie Firth: Travel Hacker

Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dive headfirst into the art of decision-making—whether it’s rating the latest TV shows, dissecting bizarre life choices, or tackling the dilemmas their listeners throw their wa

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  • 2. Is it ok to play your music in public? We decide

    34:04||Season 1, Ep. 2
    🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that promises absolutely no life-changing advice… but just enough insight to help you make slightly better decisions.👉 Like what you hear? Support the chaos and comedy: patreon.com/mildlyinformed – there’s an exclusive extra review waiting for you there!Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner every week as they dive headfirst into life’s weirdest and most wonderfully mundane topics. They’ll review literally anything – from TV shows and snacks, to bizarre lived experiences, current news stories, and the random brilliance sent in by you, the listener.This week’s episode features:🕳️ A surprisingly heated discussion about tunnels – safe passage or subterranean anxiety trap?🔈 Is it ok to blast music out in public?🧴 Sunscreen: why is staying sun-safe so expensive? Richie and Chris investigate the price of protection.🍞 And yes, Malt Loaf gets its moment – sticky, divisive, and oddly comforting.Expect laughs, unexpected opinions, and just enough useful information to keep you... Mildly Informed.A show from The Bugle – watch the video version here

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  • 1. We review Organised Fun, Portuguese Custard Tarts and Football

    39:22||Season 1, Ep. 1
    🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that promises absolutely no life-changing advice… but just enough insight to help you make slightly better decisions.👉 Like what you hear? Support the chaos and comedy: patreon.com/mildlyinformed - there is an exclusive extra review waiting for you there!Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner every week as they dive headfirst into life’s weirdest and most wonderfully mundane topics. They’ll review literally anything – from TV shows and snacks, to bizarre lived experiences, current news stories, and the random brilliance sent in by you, the listener.This week’s episode features:🎯 The strange art of Organised Fun (yes, we're talking about darts)🥧 A deep dive into Portuguese Custard Tarts – flaky? life-changing?⚽ And of course, Football – because it’s always relevant.Expect laughs, unexpected opinions, and just enough useful information to keep you... Mildly Informed.A show from The Bugle - watch the video version here
  • Travel Hacker is now Mildly Informed

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    Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dive headfirst into the art of decision-making—whether it’s rating the latest TV shows, dissecting bizarre life choices, or tackling the dilemmas their listeners throw their way. No topic is too big, too small, or too ridiculous. Armed with personal experiences, the news of the week, and an inbox full of questionable queries, Richie and Chris promise to leave you ever-so-slightly wiser… or at least Mildly Informed.You can also. find us on YouTube and Patreon
  • The Grand Moratorium - Part Two!

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    Part Two of this mini series starts pretty mundane, and then oh! Whoa!? Really?!?This episode was hosted by Richie Firth and Chris Skinner and is a Bugle Podcasts production.
  • The Grand Moratorium - Part One!

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    It’s a special mini-series and Richie has plans. Has he told Chris what they are? Obviously not. Is something odd happening? Feels like it.This episode was hosted by Richie Firth and Chris Skinner and is a Bugle Podcasts production.
  • DLR versus car, Part Two

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    Rich and Chris attempt to back-seat drive their way to glory? Can they really beat the mighty DLR?Thanks for the fish! Back after a summer break.You can help us to hack by becoming a Patreon. You also get this show ad-free. https://www.patreon.com/TravelHackerThis episode was hosted by Richie Firth and Chris Skinner and is a Bugle Podcasts production.
  • DLR versus Car, Part One

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    It's a race! From the city of London to City Airport - but which is quicker? Car or the Docklands Light Railway? Also, this is a mission that takes place with will Transport for London approval - vindication!The next mini-series of real world hacks hits your podfeed next week!Support our adventures on Patreon and get this episode in video form... http://patreon.com/TravelHackerThis episode was hosted by Richie Firth and Chris Skinner and is a Bugle Podcasts production.