T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Are you 35-60 and have a good topic(s) to discuss on a podcast? If so, the @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social wants to hear from you! 000
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 02/09/2026These are my first two novels but what will be the third? #booksky 260
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 01/09/2026While we prepare for Season 8, we're bringing you selected reposts & a couple of Bonus Bodcasts. Our first repost revisits our Season 4 chat with author @suzannecasamento.bsky.social who talks about her challenging journey with chronic Lyme disease. pod.fo/e/5a77a7pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Repost: Suzanne CasamentoHi Bodcasters, we're taking a break before Season 8, so this week we're taking you back to Season 4 when we were joined by author Suzanne Casamento.Original episode descriptionIn this insightful gu... 021
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Mark Judgement Day by listening to Rich & @tashelano.bsky.social discuss Terminator 2 for the film's 35th anniversary. youtu.be/EsGxTQF-KaU?...youtu.beTerminator 2: Judgment Day 35 years later - Still the greatest sequel ever?YouTube video by The Middle-aged Bodcast 032
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Our Season 7 finale is out now! We're joined by Age UK Chief Executive Paul Farmer to talk about staying active in midlife, mental health, our relationship with exercise and how we can act now to age better. Listen: pod.fo/e/571c84pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Paul Farmer, Age UK Chief Executive: Physical health, mental health & how to age betterThis week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, we're joined by Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, for the Season 7 finale and the final chapter of our support for Age UK's Act Now, Age Better campaign.... 011
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 18/08/2026New Episode out now! @tashelano.bsky.social has been getting into Parkrun & Rich has agreed to join him next time around! We also talk the Shelano's second no-fly travel holiday through Europe & Rich's trip to the National Film & Sci-Fi Museum. Listen now: pod.fo/e/554ab8pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Back on track: No-fly travel, Parkrun and pop cultureThis week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, we're getting Back on Track and talking no-fly travel, Parkrun, pop culture and a general catch-up on what we've both been up to.The Shelanos have been travell... 022
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 14/08/2026My dystopian thriller is FREE on Kindle this weekend (14-16 August). Can misfits written off by society overcome adversity to defeat powerful enemies? Grab yourself a great late summer read! #freebooksky www.amazon.co.uk/ESCAPE-BATEC...amazon.co.ukESCAPE FROM BATECHU ISLANDESCAPE FROM BATECHU ISLAND eBook : SHELANO, T.A., Shelano, T.A., D, Kieran: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store 000
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 12/08/2026It's 2 years of the @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social. How did that happen? #podsky youtu.be/DYn7M0q6T0c?...youtu.beTwo Years of The Middle-aged BodcastYouTube video by The Middle-aged Bodcast 000
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 09/08/2026A great turn out and top day at the @writershq.bsky.social retreat in Birmingham today. #Writersky 040
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 07/08/2026This week's episode of the @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social is an inspiring one! Check it out! youtu.be/PnOXDkeoKzA?...youtu.beHe lost 12 stone and ran a half marathon: Shrinking Simmo's storyYouTube video by The Middle-aged Bodcast 000
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 04/08/2026New episode out now! This week, we're joined by Mark, AKA Shrinking Simmo. At the start of 2025, Mark was around 25 stone. Eighteen months later, he's lost 12 stone, found running, completed a half marathon and is preparing for the Great North Run. pod.fo/e/4efdc9pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Shrinking Simmo: Losing 12 stone, finding running and starting again after 40This week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. are joined by Mark, AKA Shrinking Simmo.At the start of 2025, Mark was around 25 stone and knew something had to change. Eighteen months later, h... 011
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 13/07/2026My thrillers enjoying a recent trip to Paris. Ebook copies of The Doctor's Hidden Patients are FREE throughout July as part of the Smashwords Summer Sale. www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... Ebook copies of ESCAPE FROM BATECHU ISLAND are FREE tomorrow and Wednesday. www.amazon.co.uk/ESCAPE-BATEC... 000
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Rich's favourite scene from Terminator 2 isn't because of any of the groundbreaking CGI in the film. It's entirely down to Linda Hamilton's performance as she encounters the T-800 again. youtube.com/shorts/zNjD5...youtube.comThe best moment in Terminator 2 isn't the groundbreaking CGI! #Terminator2 #Podcastclip #SarahConnorYouTube video by The Middle-aged Bodcast 111
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 02/07/2026The 75th episode of the @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social looks back at Terminator 2 for its 35th anniversary. Have a listen. Make sure you do it, do it now. Get to the podcast! #podcast #Terminator2 youtu.be/EsGxTQF-KaU?...youtu.beTerminator 2: Judgment Day 35 years later - Still the greatest sequel ever?YouTube video by The Middle-aged Bodcast 021
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 30/06/2026New episode: Terminator 2: Judgment Day - 35th anniversary. Raging Rich and @tashelano.bsky.social chat about the iconic sequel that changed special effects forever, favourite scenes and deliver some terrible Arnie impressions! pod.fo/e/43cfbbpod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Terminator 2 at 35: Judgment Day, Arnie impressions & AI anxietyIt's our 75th episode, and we're going back to 1991 for a look at one of the greatest sequels ever made, Terminator 2: Judgment Day.Rich and T.A. revisit the James Cameron classic 35 years on, from... 011
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Ebook copies of The Doctor's Hidden Patients will be FREE throughout July as part of the @smashwords.bsky.social summer sale. #smashwords www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...smashwords.comThe Doctor's Hidden PatientsWhat happens when you cross Terminator with Frankenstein and add organised crime and political corruption? You get the high stakes cat and mouse chase that is The Doctor's Hidden Patients. Teenage si... 000
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 23/06/2026New episode, out now. This week we're joined by Chris DT Gordon. After a tiny scratch led to sepsis and flesh-eating bacteria, Chris faced 15 surgeries & a life-changing recovery. An inspirational chat about survival, gratitude, resilience & kindness. pod.fo/e/4372bdpod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Chris DT Gordon: Surviving Flesh-Eating Bacteria and choosing gratitudeIn this episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, we are joined by inspirational speaker, author and survivor Chris DT Gordon.Chris shares the incredible story of how a small scratch on his hand led to s... 031
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 16/06/2026New episode, out now! This week, we're continuing our support of Age UK's "Act Now, Age Better" campaign as @tashelano.bsky.social takes on his first parkrun. Plus: Rich is back in the kitchen, and we catch up on what we've been doing recently to entertain ourselves. pod.fo/e/431aa0pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Keeping Active in Midlife: Parkrun, Cooking and Summer PlansIn this episode of Season 7, we catch up on what we've been up to since completing our 12-mile charity walk in aid of Andy’s Man Club.T.A. talks about taking on his first Parkrun as we continue t... 022
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Season 7 of the @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social is back on Tuesday 9th June! Check it out wherever you get your podcasts! #podcastsky 000
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 27/05/2026My first two thriller novels had a lot of characters and was in the third person. My third novel has fewer characters and is in the first person! #booksky 020
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 19/05/2026It's a new Best of the Bodcast as we talk No Fly Travel. Who would have thought a random comment by Rich would lead to Liz McClarnon becoming a guest on our show? Her no fly travel story then inspired @tashelano.bsky.social to book a train only trip across Europe! pod.fo/e/419008pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Best Of The Bodcast: No Fly TravelWe're bringing you a 'Best Of' featuring clips from something we never expected to cover so in-depth on the Bodcast: No Fly Travel.It all started with a random article Rich read about Atomic Kitten... 143
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Can misfits written off by society overcome adversity to defeat powerful enemies and escape a terrifying fate as detainees of Batechu Island? FREE on Kindle until 18th May! #booksky amzn.eu/d/0aEGdZGj 020
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Grab yourself a great summer read! Ebooks of my fast-paced dystopian thriller novel are FREE on Kindle for 5 days from tomorrow until Monday! #booksky 051
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Season 6 finale is here! We talk the walk and announce a change in route for our charity walk and the reasons for it. Plus, @tashelano.bsky.social compares Rich to a sitcom legend! pod.fo/e/408334pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: We've hit our target - Now it's time to walk the walkIt's the Season 6 finale and the 12 mile charity walk is just around the corner. We get into where we're at with training, including our first proper walk out to our starting point, testing out som... 011
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 30/04/2026One month to go until the @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social 12 mile charity walk! www.justgiving.com/page/bodcast...justgiving.comMiddle-aged Bodcast's fundraiser for ANDYSMANCLUBHelp Richard H raise money to support ANDYSMANCLUB 011
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 26/04/2026New episode out now as our 12 mile charity walk starts to get real! We chat training progress, attending the TMNT 2 Shellebration in our home city of Birmingham & @tashelano.bsky.social reveals that he and Mrs. Shelano have been to even more shows! pod.fo/e/402e1dpod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: The 12 charity mile walk is getting realWith our 12 mile charity walk getting closer, we're back on the scales and properly getting into our walk training. It's been a bit up and down if we're honest, but we're starting to build some mom... 022
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 19/04/2026A good day at the @writershq.bsky.social in Birmingham today! I made a snap decision to change my third book project and managed to put 1500 words together on that! #writingcommunity 000
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Our final guest for Season 6 is Stephanie Waring. We begin the episode talking Hollyoaks & Steph's journey into acting, before the chat opens up around life experiences & mental health. By the end of this one, we all felt a bit clearer of the mental clutter we were carrying. pod.fo/e/3fd6e7pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Stephanie Waring: From Hollyoaks to real life - Confidence, struggles & starting againThis week we're joined by Stephanie Waring, best known as Cindy Cunningham from Hollyoaks.We start off where you'd expect with a bit of Hollyoaks chat and Rich questioning his memory of the show: C... 022
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Readers in USA and Sweden have recently picked up copies of my first novel, The Doctor's Hidden Patients. I hope you enjoy the rollercoaster ride that is my action-packed debut! #booksky 110
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Raging Rich and I from @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social will be walking from the Merry Hill Shopping Centre to Villa Park on Saturday 30th May raising funds for Andysmanclub. Follow our journey and help us hit our target! www.justgiving.com/page/bodcast... 011
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 01/04/2026New episode! This week we talk about Rich picking up an injury out of nowhere - setting back his training for our charity walk. Also, @tashelano.bsky.social headed to London to see Bryan Cranston live for a one night only chat on stage. pod.fo/e/3dcd59pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Breaking Bad, injury struggles & walk progressWe're back in the studio this week with plenty to catch up on.T.A. & Mrs. Shelano went to see The Battle, the story of Blur vs Oasis. Then, they were in London to see Bryan Cranston, star of Breaki... 022
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 31/03/2026I've been quiet here in March with little time for books/writing. Hoping I can put that right in April. #authorsky 010
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 24/03/2026New episode out now! This week we're joined by Brian Hall for a really honest chat about men's mental health, tech overload and relocating from the busy city to the calm and tranquility of the US countryside. pod.fo/e/3bbba4pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Brian Hall: Men's Mental Health, Tech Addiction & Living OfflineThis week we're joined by Brian Hall for a really honest chat about men's mental health, tech overload, and what happens when you try to switch off from it all.We talk about Brian's journey from wo... 011
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 16/03/2026This book is now beach holiday but could be your next beach holiday read. If you're looking for a fast-paced dystopian thriller then look no further! #booksky amzn.eu/d/08T1eIEj 021
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Season 6, Episode 2 is here and it's the much requested return of the weigh-in! Rich talks about a recent comedy gig featuring some big names at a local venue and we discuss how supporting these venues is important to the community. pod.fo/e/39b8bbpod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Back on the ScalesRaging Rich and T.A. Shelano are back on the scales as the weigh-in makes a much requested return to the Middle-aged Bodcast.We talk honestly about emotional eating, winter indulgence and getting r... 011
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 01/03/2026Happy Read an Ebook Week! You can find my book, The Doctor's Hidden Patients, available at @smashwords.bsky.social at a promotional price to help you celebrate. Find my book and many more at www.smashwords.com/sale from March 1 - March 7! #ebookweek26 #Smashwords www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... 071
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Two episodes being recorded today, one guest episode and one Rich & @tashelano.bsky.social chat. 011
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 27/02/2026I'm excited to announce my book, The Doctor's Hidden Patients, will be promoted as part of a special sale on @Smashwords to celebrate Read an Ebook Week from March 1 - March 7. Be sure to follow me for more updates and links to the promotion for my books and many more! #ebookweek26 #Smashwords 071
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 26/02/2026I'm delighted my dystopian thriller has reached 5,000 page reads on #kindleunlimited #booksky amzn.eu/d/02RDgYV2amzn.euESCAPE FROM BATECHU ISLANDESCAPE FROM BATECHU ISLAND eBook : SHELANO, T.A., Shelano, T.A., D, Kieran: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store 030
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Season 6 is here! Episode one: Twelve Miles, One Mission We're announcing our most ambitious challenge yet, a 12 mile walk to raise funds for Andy's Man Club. pod.fo/e/39575fpod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Twelve Miles, One MissionIn the first episode of Season 6, we sit down to look back at what 2025 taught us and how we're feeling heading into a new year.We talk honestly about winter blues, trying to stay motivated when it... 111
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 22/02/2026I managed 2,111 words at the @writershq.bsky.social retreat in Birmingham today on the third book. It was Mara's one year anniversary of having taken over as the facilitator. Happy anniversary Mara! Keep on bringing in those digestive biscuits! 😀 011
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Can misfits written off by society overcome adversity to defeat powerful enemies and escape a terrifying fate as detainees of Batechu Island. In this fast-paced dystopian thriller novel we find out what we are truly capable of when pushed beyond our limits. FREE on Kindle today! amzn.eu/d/02RDgYV2amzn.euAmazon.co.uk 010
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 15/02/2026This is a scene in Chapter 13 of my dystopian thriller novel, ESCAPE FROM BATECHU ISLAND, where a big plot twist unravels for the reader and many of the characters. #booksky #kindleunlimited amzn.eu/d/08julKFe 140
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Lies, corruption and family secrets dominate these two fast-paced pure escapism thrillers! And you thought your family were difficult! Great reads at great prices! amzn.eu/d/4ILC61Z amzn.eu/d/eP1Nyqn 000
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 05/02/2026My dystopian thriller novel is proving popular on #kindleunlimited (particularly in the USA) with more than 1,000 page reads already this month! A group of missing teenagers. A remote island. A deadly conspiracy. What are you waiting for? #booksky amzn.eu/d/eP1Nyqnamzn.euESCAPE FROM BATECHU ISLAND: Amazon.co.uk: SHELANO, T.A., Shelano, T.A., D, Kieran: 9781068727542: BooksBuy ESCAPE FROM BATECHU ISLAND by SHELANO, T.A., Shelano, T.A., D, Kieran from Amazon's Fiction Books Store. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. 010
Reposted by T.A.ShelanoThe Middle-aged Bodcast @middleagedbodcast.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Today, we're heading into the Bodcast archives with a "Best of The Bodcast: Physical Health" episode. Featuring clips from some wonderful former guests: • Aimee P • @gamingviewspod.bsky.social • @servantand.bsky.social • @thetomcampbell.bsky.social pod.fo/e/3869c3 Season 6 starts 24th Feb!pod.foThe Middle-aged Bodcast: Best Of The Bodcast: Physical HealthWe're heading into the Bodcast archives to bring you a series of clips from previous guests who have spoken openly about physical health, lifestyle changes, and the realities of midlife.Featuring:A... 133
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 31/01/20262 paperbacks for 20 quid! Perfect for #thrillerreaders #booksky 220
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 25/01/2026A good day at the @writershq.bsky.social retreat in Birmingham today. Just over 2,000 words added to the third book. 110
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 24/01/2026The number of positive ratings for my dystopian thriller are increasing! It's great that people are enjoying it! #booksky #thrillersky 152
T.A.Shelano @tashelano.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Two thrillers available for just £0.99 each on Amazon Kindle. #booksky #thrillerbooks 252