In this episode, Karl and Laurence reunite at the Walrus pub for a deep dive into their lifelong love affair with music - from their earliest influences to how they're discovering new sounds in their 50s.
- How our older siblings shaped their musical DNA (hint: one went full goth overnight)
- The Manchester bands that became instant common ground when they first met
- Their journey through the indie-dance crossover era of the early 90s
- Unforgettable gig experiences that still give them goosebumps
- Hilarious disaster stories involving abandoned friends and onstage meltdowns
- A particularly emotional moment involving Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide"
- Laurence's failed attempt at stardom
- Creative ways they're staying connected to new music as they get older
- Why cassette mixtapes still hold a special place in their hearts
Whether you're reminiscing about your own gig-going glory days or curious about the evolution of music formats from vinyl to streaming, this e captures the magic of what live music and great bands can mean across the decades.
We hope you enjoy it.
We'd love to know your favourite bands and gigs. Let us know in the comments.
What is 50 WTF?!?
We are two men in midlife. We have a lot in common but live very different lives.
Laurence is happily married with 2.4 kids and a white picket fence. Karl followed a different path and didn't get married, have kids or put down roots (but he gets to go snowboarding when he wants).
Together we explore what life on the other side of the fence is really like. What can we learn from each other? What advice can we give each other?
We'll invite guests to reflect on their life to date and consider what they want the second half of their life to look like.
We’ll touch on some big topics but with lots of LOLs, a few beers and who knows, maybe even some tears.