420 - Dollar Days

421 - From Orson With Love (w/ Robin Shorr)

We're joined today by none other than Robin Shorr (Diary of a Future President, The Carmichael Show) as we break down her episode 421, "From Orson With Love!" She's got her notebook with her thoughts on the episode, how she'd adjust the storyline today, and a hilarious story about Jerry Van Dyke and his on-set nudist tendencies. It's a riot - and we're so lucky to have her on! Our bonus episode - “The Heck Report” - drops every Friday, exclusively on Patreon. Each week, we dive deeper into that week’s episode, focusing on specific 'headlines' we want to explore from a viewer’s perspective. Think of it as a water cooler chat. We also do a rapid-fire rundown and wrap things up by rating the episode out of 10. It's our unfiltered opinions as viewers, and we want YOU to be part of the conversation! Best of all, it’s available to every Patreon member, at every tier! That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod [http://patreon.com/MiddlingPod]. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes! WE HAVE MERCH! Order your very own Blue Bag or Cross Country Sweatshirt at Bonfire.com/Store/MiddlingPod [https://www.bonfire.com/store/middlingpod/] ! The blue bag is perfect for any occasion - including road trips or visits to the Frugal Hoosier. And the sweatshirt comes in the classic yellow or a variety of other colors. There's hoodies, crew neck sweatshirts, and t-shirts. We're wearing them, and we hope you will too! All that and much more, so let's get to Middling! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

420 - Dollar Days

If you're looking for episode 419, "The Bachelor" - head our archives! We originally recapped it in September 2025 with Galadriel Stineman! Today, we're recapping episode 420, "Dollar Days!" Before we dive in, we're reading some listener comments - including one about a pair of adoptable dogs with the greatest names of all time. Then it's on to the episode as we talk all things Dr. Goodwin and Jack McBrayer, Mike and Brick's incredible storyline, and even demonstrate a little Hollywood magic by reenacting an on-screen punch. Our bonus episode - “The Heck Report” - drops every Friday, exclusively on Patreon. Each week, we dive deeper into that week’s episode, focusing on specific 'headlines' we want to explore from a viewer’s perspective. Think of it as a water cooler chat. We also do a rapid-fire rundown and wrap things up by rating the episode out of 10. It's our unfiltered opinions as viewers, and we want YOU to be part of the conversation! Best of all, it’s available to every Patreon member, at every tier! That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod [http://patreon.com/MiddlingPod]. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes! WE HAVE MERCH! Order your very own Blue Bag or Cross Country Sweatshirt at Bonfire.com/Store/MiddlingPod [https://www.bonfire.com/store/middlingpod/] ! The blue bag is perfect for any occasion - including road trips or visits to the Frugal Hoosier. And the sweatshirt comes in the classic yellow or a variety of other colors. There's hoodies, crew neck sweatshirts, and t-shirts. We're wearing them, and we hope you will too! All that and much more, so let's get to Middling! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

418 - The Name

Just us today as we recap episode 418, "The Name!" We're discussing all things Molly Shannon, a reference to a classic cinematic moment in Axl's storyline, and - of course - Sue Sue Heck's almost-name-change. Plus, we answer a fun question from a listener who called in! Our bonus episode - “The Heck Report” - drops every Friday, exclusively on Patreon. Each week, we dive deeper into that week’s episode, focusing on specific 'headlines' we want to explore from a viewer’s perspective. Think of it as a water cooler chat. We also do a rapid-fire rundown and wrap things up by rating the episode out of 10. It's our unfiltered opinions as viewers, and we want YOU to be part of the conversation! Best of all, it’s available to every Patreon member, at every tier! That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod [http://patreon.com/MiddlingPod]. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes! WE HAVE MERCH! Order your very own Blue Bag or Cross Country Sweatshirt at Bonfire.com/Store/MiddlingPod [https://www.bonfire.com/store/middlingpod/] ! The blue bag is perfect for any occasion - including road trips or visits to the Frugal Hoosier. And the sweatshirt comes in the classic yellow or a variety of other colors. There's hoodies, crew neck sweatshirts, and t-shirts. We're wearing them, and we hope you will too! All that and much more, so let's get to Middling! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

417 - Wheel of Pain (w/ Jessica Marie Garcia)

Today we're joined by Jessica Marie Garcia (On My Block, Liv and Maddie, How to Get Away With Murder) as she helps us breakdown episode 417, "Wheel of Pain!" She's telling us about her audition, what she learned from The Middle that she takes with her to every job, and gives us her hot takes on this episode! Our bonus episode - “The Heck Report” - drops every Friday, exclusively on Patreon. Each week, we dive deeper into that week’s episode, focusing on specific 'headlines' we want to explore from a viewer’s perspective. Think of it as a water cooler chat. We also do a rapid-fire rundown and wrap things up by rating the episode out of 10. It's our unfiltered opinions as viewers, and we want YOU to be part of the conversation! Best of all, it’s available to every Patreon member, at every tier! That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod [http://patreon.com/MiddlingPod]. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes! WE HAVE MERCH! Order your very own Blue Bag or Cross Country Sweatshirt at Bonfire.com/Store/MiddlingPod [https://www.bonfire.com/store/middlingpod/] ! The blue bag is perfect for any occasion - including road trips or visits to the Frugal Hoosier. And the sweatshirt comes in the classic yellow or a variety of other colors. There's hoodies, crew neck sweatshirts, and t-shirts. We're wearing them, and we hope you will too! All that and much more, so let's get to Middling! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

416 - Winners and Losers (w/ Carolyn Hennesy)

We've got quite the guest for today's episode! Carolyn Hennesy (General Hospital, Cougar Town) helps us breakdown episode 416, "Winners and Losers!" Carolyn played room parent on steroids - Connie - and we've created an entire backstory for her that may or may not include a loveless marriage and a tennis teacher. Plus, we answer a fan voicemail about the use of wigs in sitcoms! Our bonus episode - “The Heck Report” - drops every Friday, exclusively on Patreon. Each week, we dive deeper into that week’s episode, focusing on specific 'headlines' we want to explore from a viewer’s perspective. Think of it as a water cooler chat. We also do a rapid-fire rundown and wrap things up by rating the episode out of 10. It's our unfiltered opinions as viewers, and we want YOU to be part of the conversation! Best of all, it’s available to every Patreon member, at every tier! That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod [http://patreon.com/MiddlingPod]. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes! WE HAVE MERCH! Order your very own Blue Bag or Cross Country Sweatshirt at Bonfire.com/Store/MiddlingPod [https://www.bonfire.com/store/middlingpod/] ! The blue bag is perfect for any occasion - including road trips or visits to the Frugal Hoosier. And the sweatshirt comes in the classic yellow or a variety of other colors. There's hoodies, crew neck sweatshirts, and t-shirts. We're wearing them, and we hope you will too! All that and much more, so let's get to Middling! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.