The Padded Cell Part 1

Welcome to Episode 17! The midlife crisis podcast gets chaotic with guest host Russell Stilwell of The Padded Cell. We dive into tattoo addiction, a nightmare fence saga, and competitive skipping. Expect authentic conversations, sharp British humour, and relatable midlife issues!

Welcome to Episode 17 of Mum, Dad's Got Another Tattoo! This week, things get a bit… well, midlife chaotic. Mark and Richard are joined by special guest host Russell Stilwell, co-founder of The Padded Cell and a man who's seen it all from the construction site to conscious awareness. Prepare for some real talk and plenty of British humour as we hit Part 1!

• Getting to Grips with Guest Russell Stilwell: We introduce Russell, our midlife guest host and long-time mate, whose journey from apprentice to business owner to mental health coach is anything but straight. He jumps straight into the deep end with some hilariously raw insights into "remaining in society."
• Correspondence & The Great Texting Debate: Listener Bill I Am asks about kids' short text messaging vs. the glory days of Nokia phones and SMS limits. This triggers a wave of nostalgia, builder-proof Nokia tales, and a deeper dive into generational gaps in communication. Is abbreviated language a sign of efficiency or the death of grammar? You decide!
• Nando's: The Argos Conspiracy Continues! The Nando's debate rages on! Listener George brings a fresh, bizarre theory: Nando's isn't just a restaurant, it's the
• Competitive Dad: Beat the Keeper." Learn Marc's strict (and darkly funny) rules for letting kids score (or not)
• New Tattoo & Summer Regrets: Mark reveals his latest tattoo – a meta piece of art with a tattoo on it! But the tattoo addiction might be hitting a wall. He confesses to being "bored of tattoos now" and reveals the pain of getting summer ink. Plus, the questionable decision to get a new tattoo just weeks before a Dubai holiday. (Midlife problems never end!)
• The Fence Saga: Tradesmen, Deposits & Despair: Richard finally gets to tell his nightmare fence story! A local tradesman, a missing deposit, multiple no-shows, and five weeks of waiting. Russell, our construction veteran, steps in to offer a (somewhat defensive) perspective on overwhelmed small businesses and the realities of customer service fails.
• Skipping to the Top (or Just Sweating a Lot): Guest Russell introduces his latest midlife obsession: competitive skipping! Discover the bizarre world of SmartRopes, online leagues, and suspected "skipping doping." He shares his journey from casual exerciser to aspiring world champion, battling suspicious rivals and the embarrassing reality of topless skipping videos at the David Lloyd.

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