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Mildly Informed

Mildly Informed

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 InformedHelp the show to continue to rewrite

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37:18

Space Flight & Male Compliments, reviewed!

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2026/04/06

🎙️Mildly Informedreturns, withAbsolute Radio’s Richie FirthandThe Bugle’s Chris Skinneronce 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

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24:31

Campaign: Let's Knight Duncan Goodhew!

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2026/03/30

🎙️ 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

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44:13

We Review Listed Buildings, Press Releases and Dolly...

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2026/03/21

🎙️Mildly Informedis back: This week’s episode takes in architecture, PR nonsense and attempts at self-improvement…Absolute Radio’s Richie FirthandThe Bugle’s Chris Skinneronce 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

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38:01

We review the latest Noir TV, dog treadmills and...

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2026/03/14

🎙️Mildly Informedreturns withAbsolute Radio’s Richie FirthandThe 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, includingSay Nothing,Blue Lights,

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40:14

Hot Cross Buns: Adults Only?!

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2026/03/07

🎙️Mildly Informedreturns withAbsolute Radio’s Richie FirthandThe 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

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40:20

We review A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and Cookies

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2026/02/28

🎙️ Mildly Informed returns, with Absolute Radio’s Richie Firth and The Bugle’s Chris Skinner settling in for another episode of enthusiastic chat, snack analysis and completely unqualified television criticism.This week’s conversation swings comfortably between food nostalgia and prestige TV — exactly the sort of topics that deserve strong opinions formed almost instantly.On the agenda (loosely):🍪 Cookies & Cola CaoA surprisingly passionate discussion about chocolate milk, international snacks

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33:22

Deep Fried Everything

Mildly Informed ·

2026/02/14

🎙️ This week onMildly Informed,Absolute Radio star Richie FirthandThe Bugle’s Chris Skinnerare back doing what they do best — chatting absolute nonsense and accidentally forming opinions along the way.The conversation drifts (as it always does) from mildly awkward social situations to full cultural breakdowns, with several unexpected snack-based diversions.Expect chat about:🍽️Solo DiningIs it peaceful self-care or does it feel like you’ve been stood up by society?🍫American ChocolateWhy does it

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38:59

Mini Eggs, Museum Trips & Mild Chaos

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2026/01/31

🎙️Welcome to Mildly Informed– the podcast that won’t train your dog, reduce the price of chocolate, or curate a museum… but will absolutely review all threeJoinRichie FirthandChris Skinneras they stumble through another week of domestic drama, cultural excursions and confectionery outrage. From canine chaos to Easter economics, nothing is safe from mild scrutinyThis week’s episode features:🐕More Dog Trouble– lessons not learned, mistakes repeated🚨Blue Lights– reviewed, discussed, and gently

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37:15

Autograph hunters, embarrassing moments and the...

Mildly Informed ·

2026/01/24

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t get you an autograph, save you from gym class humiliation, or explain the meaning of life… but will absolutely talk about all three.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they move seamlessly from low-stakes cringe to genuinely big questions. It’s an episode that starts with professional idiots and ends somewhere uncomfortably reflective. John O'Leary 1955-2025. RIP.This week’s episode features:✍️ Autograph Hunters – harmless fans or

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38:15

White Gladys & Glory Days

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2026/01/17

🎙️Welcome to Mildly Informed– the podcast that won’t get you into a lido, identify an orca, or bring back proper football… but will happily reminisce about all three.JoinRichie FirthandChris Skinneras they wade through another week of nostalgia, niche wildlife knowledge and the creeping sense that things were somehow better “back then”. Mild insight only, as ever.This week’s episode features:🏊Lidos– bracing, brilliant, or completely unhinged?🐋White Gladys the Orca– internet icon or misunderstood

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37:16

The Puppy Episode

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2026/01/10

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t train your puppy, shut down dodgy pranks, or rename a storm… but will absolutely have opinions on all three.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they tackle another week of modern nonsense, canine temptation and meteorological branding. Expect mild insights, strong feelings, and no practical advice.This week’s episode features:🐶 New Puppies – unbearably cute, wildly disruptive🏪 Pet Shops – helpful or hellscape?😈 Pranks – poor Thomas

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36:17

The Complete, very sensible review of 2025

Mildly Informed ·

2025/12/20

🎙️Welcome to Mildly Informed– the podcast that can’t predict the future, fix modern technology, or improve the sporting calendar… but will happily review the year anyway.In this episode,Richie FirthandChris Skinnertake stock of2025 so far, casting their mildly informed eye over the things that have defined the year — from what we’re eating at lunchtime to the gadgets we’re apparently meant to care about.This week’s episode features:🥪Lunch in 2025– what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what we’re

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37:52

The Loft Discovery

Mildly Informed ·

2025/12/13

🎙️Welcome to Mildly Informed– the podcast that won’t fix your loft, improve your tram network, or hit the right note at karaoke… but will absolutely overanalyse all of them.JoinRichie FirthandChris Skinneras they tumble through another week of questionable decisions, domestic chaos and surprisingly strong feelings about dried fruit. Mild insight only. Let’s not pretend otherwise.This week’s episode features:🥭Top 5 Dried Fruits– raisins? apricots? a place for a prune?🪜Richie’s Loft Discovery–

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38:01

Pluribus, Peepholes & Period Drama

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2025/12/06

🎙️Welcome to Mildly Informed– the podcast that won’t secure your home, restore Victorian Christmas traditions, or finish your loft conversion… but will absolutely talk about all of them.JoinRichie FirthandChris Skinnerfor another week of vague investigations into modern life, festive nostalgia and one man’s ongoing battle with his roof space. Expect mild confusion, gentle opinions and no real answers.This week’s episode features:📱Pluribus– the best new TV show?🔔Ring Doorbells– surveillance for

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35:52

Our Official, detailed review of Quality Street

Mildly Informed ·

2025/11/29

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t cure a hangover, shorten an inset day or tell you which Quality Street is best… but will absolutely debate it at length.This week, Chris Skinner arrives noticeably hungover and Richie Firth does what any good co-host would do — prods him with questions and refuses to let him off the hook. From school schedules to seasonal chocolate, it’s a week of highs, lows and mild regret.This week’s episode features:📅 School Inset Days – educational for

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35:20

Weapons Experts

Mildly Informed ·

2025/11/22

You want a double entrendre? We'll give you one! JoinRichie FirthandChris Skinneras they wander through another week of niche observations, life admin dilemmas and wildly unnecessary analysis. Mild insight: guaranteed. Expertise: not so much.This week’s episode features:🗡️Weapons– why are we talking about them? good question🏏Cricket– sport is happening 🧀Cheeseballs– elite snack or Christmas novelty?🧍Queues– the British art form no one asked for🌭Vegan Hotdogs– progress? punishment? who can

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37:28

A Shoe Box of Chow Mein (and Other Signs Britain Is...

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2025/11/15

🎙️Welcome to Mildly Informed– the podcast that can’t bring back train tickets, fix the football schedule or tidy up your driveway… but will absolutely moan about all three.JoinRichie FirthandChris Skinneras they dissect another week of questionable decisions, crumbling institutions and overly crunchy pavements. Mild insights guaranteed. Solutions very much not included.This week’s episode features:🎟️The Death of Physical Tickets– trains, football, flights… everything’s on your phone now⚽The

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37:24

Football Manager Ruined My Life

Mildly Informed ·

2025/11/08

🎙️Welcome to Mildly Informed– the podcast that won’t win you a football trophy, make your sandwiches, or help you serve in padel… but will definitely have a go at analysing all of it.JoinRichie FirthandChris Skinneras they once again pick apart life’s obsessions, awkward moments and unnecessary new hobbies. From computer screens to court surfaces, nothing is too small to overthink. And WHO DID CHRIS MEET??This week’s episode features:⚽The New Football Manager– addictive, life-consuming, and somehow

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38:18

Halloween V Guy Fawkes: The Official Showdown

Mildly Informed ·

2025/11/01

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t carve your pumpkin, light your bonfire, or manage your payday spending… but will absolutely have a chat about all three.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dive into another week of overthinking seasonal chaos and confectionery greatness. From spooky nights to spark-filled skies, it’s all up for debate — with only mild insight guaranteed.This week’s episode features:🎃 Halloween vs. Guy Fawkes – sweets or sparks? masks or matches? the

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35:05

We Review Heists, Hearing & Hand Washes

Mildly Informed ·

2025/10/25

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t recover stolen masterpieces, clean your ears, or find your lost keys… but will definitely talk about all three.Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner for another week of unnecessary analysis and deeply average insight. From fine art to fine foam, nothing escapes their mildly curious minds.This week’s episode features:🎨 The Louvre Heist – daring theft or just a very French misunderstanding?👂 Microsuction of the Ear – oddly satisfying or

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