Mildly Informed

🇭 A Tribute to HelchA moment to remember a true street art icon. Helch may be gone, but the Mildly Informed lads aren't letting the legacy disappear without a proper send-off.🎂 Are 21st Birthdays Actually Meaningful?Richie isn't convinced. Is turning 21 really a milestone, or just another birthday that we've collectively decided is a big deal?🗳️ The By-Election Trend: Naughty But FunWe take a look at the increasingly entertaining world of by-elections. What makes them so unpredictable — and why do they always seem to get a little bit naughty?🎙️ Mildly Informed is the comedy podcast where Absolute Radio's Richie Firth and The Bugle's Chris Skinner tackle life's big questions, small annoyances and whatever they've become weirdly interested in that week.This time, they pay tribute to Helch, question the entire concept of the 21st birthday and take a look at the current trend for by-elections — which, frankly, seems to be getting rather entertaining.It's birthdays, politics and Helch. Somehow, it all makes sense.👉 Support Richie & Chris and get bonus episodes every week: patreon.com/mildlyinformed

⚽ Trying to Buy the TV Rights to a Football LeagueRichie and Chris decide they could probably run a football broadcasting operation. What could possibly go wrong? Apart from the money, the logistics and the complete lack of experience.🤖 Peter Cullen: A Voice Acting LegendA tribute to the legendary voice actor behind one of the most recognisable voices in pop culture. Optimus Prime gets the Mildly Informed treatment.🎙️ Mildly Informed is the comedy podcast where Absolute Radio's Richie Firth and The Bugle's Chris Skinner tackle life's big questions, small annoyances and whatever else they've become obsessed with that week.This time, the lads get ambitious and attempt to work out how you'd actually go about buying the TV rights to a football league — before paying tribute to the legendary Peter Cullen.Football broadcasting, voice acting and absolutely no sensible business plan. What more could you want?👉 Support Richie & Chris and get bonus episodes every week: patreon.com/mildlyinformed

🇧🇪 Amazing News Stories from BelgiumBelgium delivers some absolutely brilliant news stories, and Richie and Chris are here to share.⚽ The Football Season Is BackThe fixtures are underway, the optimism is fresh, and the football chat is already getting out of hand.📚 Chris's Audience Book GiveawayChris has books to give away! Who wants one? This is your chance to acquire some literature without having to do the difficult bit of buying it.👨‍👩‍👧 Richie Thinks His Family Is Out to Get HimA family conspiracy? A series of innocent coincidences? Or has Richie finally uncovered the truth?🎙️ Mildly Informed is the comedy podcast where Absolute Radio's Richie Firth and The Bugle's Chris Skinnerreview absolutely anything — from football and current affairs to everyday annoyances, bizarre news stories and whatever else ends up in the conversation.This week, they uncover some remarkable Belgian news, welcome back the football season, offer Chris's books to the listening public and investigate Richie's increasingly suspicious relationship with his own family.It's football, freebies, foreign news and domestic intrigue — with absolutely no guarantee that anyone comes out looking good.👉 Support Richie & Chris and get bonus episodes every week: patreon.com/mildlyinformed

🐎 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

⚽ 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

🛥️ 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

🤕 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

🌙 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

🚆 Melting Train TracksEvery summer, Britain seems to discover that heat exists. Why do our railways struggle the moment the temperature creeps into the twenties?🍫 Melting ChocolateA minor inconvenience or the best thing ever? Richie and Chris investigate the science—and etiquette—of chocolate in hot weather.✈️ Ryanair's Wild Approach to PRSome companies hire expensive PR agencies. Ryanair simply opens Twitter and starts swinging.🖼️ Richie's Contempt for ArtCan you appreciate culture without actually liking it? Richie has... thoughts.🎙️ 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 life's bigger questions—so you can leave... mildly informed.This week it's heatwaves, transport chaos, corporate social media and cultural criticism. A perfectly normal combination.Think of it as the conversations you'd have after a couple of pints—except someone's remembered to press record.👉 Support Richie & Chris and get bonus episodes every week: patreon.com/mildlyinformed