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 Informed Help the show to continue to rewrite history via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mildlyinformed A Bugle Podcasts Production. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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April 25, 2025 39 mins

🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that promises absolutely no life-changing advice… but just enough insight to help you make slightly better decisions.


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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… o...

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April 8, 2025 29 mins

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.

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April 1, 2025 34 mins

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.


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July 9, 2024 29 mins

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.


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July 2, 2024 23 mins

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!


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Rich and Chris learn more about their train service, explore what future transport vision our politicians have, and tease the next IRL hack!


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Richie and Chris are getting closer to running their own train service, and are joined by rail charter expert David. But where does this leave the barista coffee and fried chicken?


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June 10, 2024 30 mins

Rich and Chris start working on promotion for their new rail line - AND - amazing news! Has a sponsor come on board?


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Richie and Chris dig deep into the idea of running their own rail franchise. SPOILER: we need funds. Lots of funds.


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May 27, 2024 18 mins

Richie shares a little more of his plans for a new rail franchise, and listeners - we really need your feedback! What is happening? And where is the clothes store Burtons from?


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May 20, 2024 29 mins

Rich and Chris look at introducing Jet Ski travel to UK waterways, and hatch a plan to form their own railway business. Listeners - can you help?


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May 13, 2024 33 mins


Rich and Chris follow up on their rickets conversations, and discuss cycling, missing flights and who is the best.


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Richie and Chris look at the problems of island living, ponder if you should never change your car and contemplate a new route on the London Underground.


Plus, what does Chris drive?


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April 29, 2024 30 mins

Richie and Chris plot out a new animal based transport system, return to the Liberties of London, and discuss train etiquette.


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April 24, 2024 32 mins

It's a new studio-based season of Travel Hacker where Richie and Chris discuss big travel things on their minds. This week: Lime Bikes, Tesla and the newly named overground lines. 


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January 28, 2024 32 mins

Here it is! You have given your feedback on the latest season, and we have responded. Oh my! Contains embryonic plans for the next season...


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December 22, 2023 25 mins

We are in bed. There is poetry. We learn about empathy.


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December 15, 2023 18 mins

It's time to try some local produce, at high speed. Richie Firth learns some Gaeli


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December 8, 2023 26 mins

Richie and Chris consider getting knocked up by a guard, and listeners share their views on salopettes/dungarees.


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