How To Be 60 with Kaye Adams

• Mark Steel: Cancer, Comedy & Calling Time on the Small Stuff

  On this week’s episode, we’re joined by comedian and broadcaster Mark Steel, who brings his signature wit to a chapter of life no one volunteers for: cancer. Diagnosed with throat cancer in 2023, Mark talks candidly — and hilariously — about mucus tsunamis, rebellious ward neighbours, and the dark comedy of the critical care unit.But this isn’t just about illness. It’s about what changes — your tolerance for whingeing about builders, your appreciation for a good view, and maybe even your relationship status. Because when the doctor says touch wood, you stop assuming there’ll always be time to fix things.Whether you’re laughing through fear, falling out over hair dye, or just wondering if you’ve become your town’s version of Wrexham… this one will hit you in the heart, then in the ribs.Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected] can catch Mark on tour throughout this year. Full details at https://marksteelinfo.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Midweek Catchup: Counting Springs, Snuggles, and Bowls of Porridge

  On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re deep in the joys (and jolts) of ageing as Kaye and Karen swap sun damage confessions, dream of cosy nights, and face the ticking clock of life after 60. Inspired by Jo Good’s honesty about turning 70, the conversation spirals from speckled décolletés to major life rethinkings — downsizing, new clothes, state pensions, and whether counting snuggles instead of springs makes the passing years feel a little sweeter.Whether you’re feeling fired up to carpe diem your sixties or still clinging to your thousands of bowls of porridge, there’s solidarity (and a few laughs) here.Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Refusing to Disappear: Age, Sex, Style & Staying Visible with Nadine Baggott & Jo Good

  This week on How to Be 60, Kaye and Karen are joined by two brilliantly unfiltered voices: beauty journalist Nadine Baggott and radio host/fashion YouTuber Jo Good. They dive into the raw realities of ageing -from solo living and post-menopause sex to bold fashion choices and why staying visible is an act of defiance. Expect sharp insights, irreverent laughs, and zero sugar-coating. It’s a no-holds-barred conversation about living unapologetically, embracing change, and throwing out the rules about what women “should” be after 60.Follow Jo Good: Instagram | YouTubeFollow Nadine Baggott: Instagram | YouTubeGot thoughts or stories to share?Email us at: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Midweek Catchup: Killer Gifts and Easter Fails

  On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we’re fresh from the Easter fog and diving into the glorious chaos of post-holiday reflections — from dodgy egg pouches to a Japanese knife so sharp it’s been deemed a danger to national security (or at least Kay’s fingers).We’re talking:Age-inappropriate presents (hello, 12-year-old egg cups)Men who try with gifts (rollerblades at 40, anyone?)Why some health presents just feel like a passive-aggressive diagnosisAnd the dark art of the last-minute Sainsbury’s Easter aisle scrambleBecause no one tells you that turning 60 means you might genuinely be delighted by a battery-powered de-bobbler — or that someone might gift you a toasty maker shaped like a cow.Whether you’re loving the dark chocolate diet loophole or quietly resenting your polar bear fleece, this one’s for you.Get in touch with your thoughts at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Susan Powter: The Uber-Driving, Rage-Fueled Rebel Who’s Still Stopping the Insanity at 67

  What happens when a woman who built a $276 million empire loses it all—and then starts over? Susan Powter, the fierce force behind Stop the Insanity, joins us to talk about fame, betrayal, Uber Eats, and unstoppable rage. Her story is a bold reminder that it's never too late to reinvent, rage, and rise.In this episode, Susan opens up about her raw journey—from 90s megastar to gig worker—and why she’s proud of where she is today. She shares the emotional toll, the power of rage, and what it means to age unapologetically in a world that often tries to silence women.She’s now reclaiming her story with a new memoir, And Then M Died: Stop the Insanity, a deeply personal account of loss, survival, and transformation. Plus, with a Jamie Lee Curtis-backed documentary in the works, the revolution will absolutely be televised.We’d love to hear what you think: email us at [email protected], and don’t forget to rate, review, and share. To follow Susan’s next chapter—including her upcoming live-streamed reality series—connect with her on Instagram @officialsusanpowter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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