Midlifing
Two friends Lee and Simon have serious conversations about silly things, and silly conversations about serious things. Together they dig into the pleasures, absurdities and imperfections of being human.
Midlifing
209: Nobody has ever died from an infection before
Simon meets up with an old academic friend and it sparks a conversation between Lee and Simon about having a plan B (which might involve collaborating with TikTok).
Things covered: Lee's Apple Watch, meeting a proper academic, having a Plan B, going to the cinema, doxing, a letter from TikTok, content moderation, PTSD from content moderation, generating dance content, Lee's grant winning capabilities, Bob and Lee's Plan B (involves houses), Lee's Mum's hospital visit, real midlifing content, Lee's Mum's health, the Silent Generation, clown face emoji, silly cows (gendered), passing out in the bathroom, "my knickers my knickers" (and having a cold butt on the floor), stories from Lee's parents being necessary for Midlifing, memories (and things) from our parents (including from a distance), the 'fixing' and solidity of parents, grief.
Get in touch with Lee and Simon at info@midlifing.net.
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