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101 - Pilot (w/ Patricia Heaton)
Brock and Eden review the pilot of The Middle. After a catch up between friends, they dive into The Middle Minutes, AKA fast facts about the pilot. And when breaking down the episode where Eden reflects on the genesis of the Sue squeal and Brock notices stylistic choices that didn't keep. Plus, Eden and Brock interview the star of The Middle and America's favorite mom... Frankie Heck herself, Patricia Heaton! Patty tells all about her first day working on The Middle, the giant shift from multi-camera comedy to single-camera comedy, and how she used to look into people's windows in NYC. And to wrap things up, our two friends answer a question from a loyal fan.
All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!
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210 - A Simple Christmas (w/ Marsha Mason)
57:48|We still can’t believe it - Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl, Chapter Two) is on the podcast! With 4 Oscar nominations and 2 Golden Globe wins, she's a true icon. Middle-fans will know her as Frankie's mom, Pat Spence, and in this episode, Marsha helps us break down episode 210, “A Simple Christmas.” She shares her thoughts on Pat’s unforgettable frosting cap debut, stories from her life with Neil Simon, and even reveals where she keeps her Golden Globes.WE HAVE MERCH! Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/middling! Whether you want the famed yellow Cross-Country hoodie, a crew-neck sweatshirt, or a t-shirt... we got you! They also come in a variety of colors and are so, so comfy. This merch a symbol of our shared love for the show and our podcast community. And we hope you love it as much as we do.Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!Wanna chat with us?! Click HERE to leave us a voicemail with your questions or comments. You could just hear it on the podcast...All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!522 - Heck on a Hard Body (w/ Josh Brener)
57:48|It's the last Wednesday of the month, which means we're jumping ahead! Today's episode is all about competition: spelling bees, hands on a hard body, and beer pong to win back a desk. Of course we're talking about episode 522, "Heck on a Hard Body." We're joined by Josh Brener (Silicon Valley, The Last of Us) as he helps us recap the episode and acts out an entire deleted story line (3 scenes!) that got cut from the episode involving Dr. Goodwin (Jack McBrayer) and Dr. Fulton (Dave Foley).WE HAVE MERCH! Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/middling! Whether you want the famed yellow Cross-Country hoodie, a crew-neck sweatshirt, or a t-shirt... we got you! They also come in a variety of colors and are so, so comfy. This merch a symbol of our shared love for the show and our podcast community. And we hope you love it as much as we do.Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!Wanna chat with us?! Click HERE to leave us a voicemail with your questions or comments. You could just hear it on the podcast...All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!209 - Thanksgiving II (w/ G. Charles Wright)
01:01:44|WE HAVE MERCH! Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/middling! Whether you want the famed yellow Cross-Country hoodie, a crew-neck sweatshirt, or a t-shirt... we got you! They also come in a variety of colors and are so, so comfy. This merch a symbol of our shared love for the show and our podcast community. And we hope you love it as much as we do.Plus, if you order by Friday, April 25th, you will get a special handwritten thank you and autograph from us. But in order to receive that, you must click "share my full name and contact information with the seller" at check out.Today, we have a repeat customer and fan favorite amongst Middling fans. It's our casting director, G. Charles Wright! He's funny, he's beloved, and he's got a TON of stories from The Middle. We recap episode 209, "Thanksgiving II" with G., and we talk all about Norm Macdonald, deleted scenes that never got shot, and the time Eden got concussed while filming.Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!Wanna chat with us?! Click HERE to leave us a voicemail with your questions or comments. You could just hear it on the podcast...All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!208 - Errand Boy (w/ Tim Hobert)
53:16|WE HAVE MERCH! Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/middling! Whether you want the famed yellow Cross-Country hoodie, a crew-neck sweatshirt, or a t-shirt... we got you! They also come in a variety of colors and are so, so comfy. This merch a symbol of our shared love for the show and our podcast community. And we hope you love it as much as we do.Plus, if you order by Friday, April 25th, you will get a special handwritten thank you and autograph from us. But in order to receive that, you must click "share my full name and contact information with the seller" at check out.Hope you got all your errands—grocery shopping, bank, dry cleaning—out of the way, because we've got a great episode for you! Writer Tim Hobert (Scrubs, Community) joins us to break down his first episode of The Middle, ep 208 "Errand Boy." Tim brings the laughs (and maybe a few tears) with his sharp memory, including a touching story about Eden and Neil Flynn.Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!Wanna chat with us?! Click HERE to leave us a voicemail with your questions or comments. You could just hear it on the podcast...All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!207 - A Birthday Story
50:58|WE HAVE MERCH! Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/middling! Whether you want the famed yellow Cross-Country hoodie, a crew-neck sweatshirt, or a t-shirt... we got you! They also come in a variety of colors and are so, so comfy. This merch a symbol of our shared love for the show and our podcast community. And we hope you love it as much as we do.Plus, if you order by Friday, April 25th, you will get a special handwritten thank you and autograph from us. But in order to receive that, you must click "share my full name and contact information with the seller" at check out.Today, it's just us as we recap episode 207, "A Birthday Story." The genesis of the Blake Ferguson saga! First, we demonstrate our best QVC skills as we tell you all about our new merch - that's available now! - and then we break it all down. Deleted lines, scarf rehearsals, and Atticus' wonderful performance.Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!Wanna chat with us?! Click HERE to leave us a voicemail with your questions or comments. You could just hear it on the podcast...All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!205 - Foreign Exchange (w/ Matthew Moy)
54:10|Today, we're joined by the hilarious and cute-as-a-button Matthew Moy, who played Takayuki in one of The Middle's best episodes, 205, "Foreign Exchange." After sharing his jaw-dropping story of having a stroke during his time on 2 Broke Girls, Matthew breaks down the episode with us, recalling being stranded on a boat with Neil Flynn, trying not to laugh during Eden's lines, and the story behind unwrapping the burger.Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!Wanna chat with us?! Click HERE to leave us a voicemail with your questions or comments. You could just hear it on the podcast...All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!602 - The Loneliest Locker
55:05|You asked for a detour from our usual chronological order, and here it is! We'll return to our Season 2 recaps next week, but today we're diving into a TENTPOLE Sue and Brad episode - 602, "The Loneliest Locker." It’s a personal favorite, and we’re sharing all the details of creating the performance, from the signature walk to the shaky choreography. Plus, we’ll read some great comments and answer a fan question.Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!Wanna chat with us?! Click HERE to leave us a voicemail with your questions or comments. You could just hear it on the podcast...All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!204 - The Quarry (w/ Greg Cipes)
55:58|We can honestly say: today's guest is one for the books! Greg Cipes (AKA Chuck from the quarry) is with us as we talk about 204, "The Quarry." His free spirit nature is palpable in every minute of this recap. We ask him about his illustrious voice acting career, he tells us about his childhood pet snake, and leaves us with a mantra. All while being seated on the floor, criss-cross apple sauce.Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!Wanna chat with us?! Click HERE to leave us a voicemail with your questions or comments. You could just hear it on the podcast...All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!203 - The Diaper Incident (w/ Wendey Stanzler)
52:23|Lace up your tap shoes, we're recapping ep 203, "The Diaper Incident!" After a VERY important question from a listener who asked our Traitors and Survivor hot takes, we break down the episode with our director, Wendey Stanzler (Sex and the City, Glee, This is Us). Brock shares how he prepared a full tap routine and Wendey makes us belly laugh with her sharp, quick humor.Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!Wanna chat with us?! Click HERE to leave us a voicemail with your questions or comments. You could just hear it on the podcast...All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!