In The Middle

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be Taylor Swift? Why DO people want and crave fame? In a world where kids are growing up seeking fame it poses the question... is fame really worth wanting and what happens when you get there? This week we explore our thoughts on fame, would we want it for ourselves and WHY? Off the back of Taylor Swift and her new lover... we wonder what fame and li...

On this week's episodes, Renee reveals something shocking she's done that made Josiah look at her very differently...Ever wondered what the WORST thing someone could steal? What's the most stolen item in shops? We find out everything in today's episode! Joining us in this episode is Australia's number 1 shop lift catcher and loss prevention officer - Shane Windred - who has spent his whole career...

Ever wondered what women do in the bathroom together? Do guys pee standing up? In this episode Josiah and Renee have curated a list of all the things they and their friends do and read it out to one another to see whether the knew that these #girl or #guy habits existed. ALWAYS REMEMBER... Please know these podcast episodes are a reflection of our own personal lived experiences and we are not here...

Do you believe in aliens? Why or Why Not? Plus Josiah reveals the world's "hidden agenda" he believes is really behind what is happening. Lets just say we don't agree on this one but we may or may not meet in the middle on this one. This story comes off the back of this weeks article - https://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/mediabites/mediabites-2023-ep62/102885970What are your thoughts? Let us know! A...

Josiah is getting married in the coming year and Renee wants to know if in 2023 it’s still expected that women take their partner's surname? In this episode we explore questions like: Where did this tradition come from? Do you want to keep your own last name? What happens if you’re in a queer relationship? Why do men want women to take their surname? And Josiah’s shocking message for those people...

Concerned over the impact AI is having on sport and social interaction? Us too. If you're like us, you could be sceptical about the impact it's going to have on us as sports fans and the community. In this conversation we speak about HOW on earth an AI football club, stadium and fanbase works and what are the limits? Where are the boundaries and would you invest? Joining us today for this discussi...

Ever wondered why and how people either LOVE or HATE Trump? Us too... This episode we go head to head in the great old Trump debate and understand HOW on earth anyone could LOVE or HATE this man? There is a lot happening in the world right now and making BIG news the past few weeks is Trump. Under four indictments, he faces 91 criminal charges related to election subversion, retention of classifie...

Ever thought about where the money goes of the parents that have their children's faces in sponsored content? Us too and we are unsure if we can agree on this one. This comes off the back of law crackdowns in the US around child influencers now being able to sue their parents for their full earnings. Is this not the same as child actors? Are Laws really needed? Find out where Josiah and Renee sit...

Ever wondered what goes through someone's brain, life and bank account when it comes to planning an engagement? Renee was impressed with how much thought, time and energy went into planning it. PLUS - you’ll hear Renee's reaction to what appears to be a BIG diamond and the strange place Josiah decided to hide it in the lead up to the engagement. Josiah documented the process of buying the ring, as...

Renee turns 29 today (we know, she looks young)... and she runs Josiah through a list of all 29 things she has learnt over the last 29 years. Would you agree? Let us know and have your say! ALWAYS REMEMBER... Please know these podcast episodes are a reflection of our own personal lived experiences and we are not here to shame anyone that may or may not agree with that. These are unfiltered, honest...

If you were someone that saw Lizzo live in concert recently you absolutely would have been shocked to uncover the court case that has been filed against her. We unpack the recent allegations against Lizzo and how it played out in the media. PLUS we touch on the 1975 controversial kiss and Taylor Swift paying her tour group...Got an opinion on what's happened? Get in touch! Reference articles:Lizzo...

Did you get the vaccine? Did you have any side effects? Do you regret getting it? Are you glad you got it? In this episode we uncover WHY Josiah didn’t get it and why Renee got three… The big question is, can they meet in the middle here and see each others opinions on a medical vaccine that we were strongly told to get during the pandemic and why Josiah feels so strongly about not getting it. Eve...

Josiah has NEVER heard of languages... WTF?!!?According to this article there are 5 key love langauges https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/the-5-love-languages-explainedDo you think they matter? Find out how Josiah & Renee like to receive and give love - you might be surprised how similar they are on this one. Josiah reveals a MASSIVE proposal he suggested to his now fiancée about leading i...

Josiah recently took a trip to Albania to visit family and got ENGAGED!As with travel, he came back with many questions about the way we live our life here in Australia and whether or not the WEST really is the BEST? Does technology go too far? We dive into this topic and find out what Renee thinks of Josiah's extreme desires for the western world. Have your say! ALWAYS REMEMBER... Please know the...

News used to be consumed in the papers, on our screens or on radio. With the rise of social media giants and platforms the way in which we consume news and headlines has shifted. What is news? Once covering politics, wars, disasters etc, the definition of "news" seems to have shifted thanks to Tik Tok, Instagram and other media platforms. Are content creators the reason the news landscape is shift...

Ever felt like you were the odd one out for not drinking? When did those that choose to look after their health and put in boundaries become BORING? Josiah and Renee discuss their relationship to alcohol and the constant peer pressure society we live in. Renee opens up about the key moment that shifted her relationship with substances. We hope you can use this episode to share and reflect on your...

Importantly so, we are being asked more and more to speak to and allow others to understand our pronouns. Schools, offices, social media platforms and other areas of our day to day lives are asking people to add pronouns to their spaces. Josiah wants to understand why everyone's talking about pronouns, why we need them and what affect we have by using them. Whilst Renee is NOT a professional - bot...

How often do you hear people are #triggered? Or diagnosing their mates at the dinner table? What is Pop Pyschology? And Why is EVERYONE talking about ADHD right now? With over 2.4 billion # hashtags online, everyone is talking about it. But what impact is social media having on mental health and legitimate diagnosis? We delve into the impacts of social media and the impact it may or may not be hav...

Josiah and Renee go head to head in the veganism debate. Can Renee convince Josiah to give veganism a go? Josiah says he loves animals but happily eats them... Things get heated in this one, as our passionate vegan Renee answers whether she would raise her kids vegan and explains why/ why not. Josiah has PLENTY of questions. As always, can they meet in the middle and is it actually OKAY to feed yo...

In 2023 and it seems dating of at all levels is back in action. But let's be honest... it can be expensive and exhausting especially when you are the one always paying and organising it. In this episode we explore why there is this weird expectation that the male will always pay? Why are we still basing this off an old school narrative? And how does it work in same sex relationships/ dates? Josiah...

Aussie researchers lead a charge to ban the smack. It's back in the media and rightly so, the conversation on smacking your kids continues... There are even more calls NOW to ban the smack around Australia's physical violence laws. But do you agree? If it worked on you, should it work on then? In a world that is fuelled by violence and hate, is it still okay to smack your kids and should it be ill...

A heated topic and one that is changing all the time. Josiah has a strong opinion on WHY he doesn’t think this should be the case and we find out if Renee agrees and WHY? As a feminist… surely her answer is YES!? We talk and defend our cases and find out IF we can meet in the middle. References to the topical conversation - https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/gender-pay-gap-turning-women-of...

We are kicking off the series with this JUICY one! Renee has been in open relationships and seems to think they are the future and weighs in on why... How does traditional Josiah really feel about this and can they meet in the middle? In this podcast, we will discuss, debate and talk about our opinions on things that are impacting both ours and the lives around us. We will hear each other out and...

Consider this an icebreaker where we speak about the topical and things in life that Josiah and Renee Find HOT or NOT. We will be releasing more of these episodes as this podcast goes along. Want us to weigh in on your opinion? Let us know... In this podcast, we will discuss, debate and talk about our opinions on things that are impacting both ours and the lives around us. We will hear each other...