From the Middle

#034. Jeremy Kester is BACK! This time, instead of nailing down the topic of the creative process (#009 and #010), we instead took some time to chat with one of the more vocal Middlers as a fourth chair in our discussion. To be honest, the point was to go over some voice message interaction with him but we got caught up in having a fun discussion with the record button on. We hope that you all in...

#033. If you’re even relatively up-to-date on the Star Wars universe, you’ll really enjoy this conversation about our thoughts on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, prefaced by a discussion about the...passionate...Star Wars fan base. Also, Kory loses his mind at 37:15. We also talk about the success of The Mandalorian, now that the first season is behind us. As always, leave messages for us and ta...

#032.  Happy New Year! After quickly (and we use that term loosely) sharing our holiday stories, we spend the bulk of our discussion reminding ourselves of the moments and trends that made 2019...uh...what it was. We also try to decipher the newest slang.  Kids say the darndest things.  Sksksksk. See? We still hip. Low-key hip. So fill up your hydro flask and kick off your dad shoes. Give it a lis...

#1.1. Happy New Year, friends! Dillon shares a message from our hearts and we sing you a little song. Here's to 2020! Full length episodes resume next week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fromthemidpod/message

#12.25. Enjoy a special Christmas message from Dillon, Kory, and Kendall. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday with whomever you have around you this season. Full episodes resume January 8! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fromthemidpod/message

#031. It comes as no surprise that we love hearing and sharing nostalgia. And what better time to do such a thing than in mid-December with what better event than Christmas? Join us as we share fond memories, favorite foods, and old traditions along with current traditions and ambitions for our families. We also look each other dead in the eye and sing Christmas songs. Which is harder than you thi...

#030. In this episode, we take some time to remember some of the words along our journeys which have shaped us or helped define who we are today. From family to celebrities, and books to song lyrics, we wanted to share some of our more impressionable moments. And we make fun of each other.   Share your favorite quotes with us via voice messages! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fromt...

#029. A little well-paced chit-chat covering all sorts of interests, annoyances, passions, and experiences that you've come to expect from the guys. We hope everyone's Thanksgiving was incredible and for those who braved the shopping centers for Black Friday found some cheap televisions; televisions with which you could be watching your favorite Christmas movies, your least favorite kid's shows, o...

#028. Were you among the millions to jump on the Disney+ train? We talk about that, and zero in on The Mandalorian. We then discuss all things November including Christmas decorating timing, Thanksgiving, rivalry football season (Michigan v Ohio State), and Black Friday. Let us know the traditions and preferences of all the Middlers out there!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fromth...

#027. Back to a fun casual discussion with this one; perfect for a cup of hot coffee (Backroom, of course), a glow from the fireplace, your favorite person by your side, and the smooth sounds of our voices wiggling your eardrums. Kendall has changed his every day carry situation, we discuss the news concerning NCAA athletes getting paid, we revisit inconsiderate driving to the sound of a familiar...

#026. After Kory and our guest, Brad, separately visited the new Galaxy's Edge attraction in Disney World, they share the experience from the giddy little boys that live deep within them. This after a few updates and discussion concerning how we would respond to an emergency situation. Also, we tell you where to buy your coffee and tease you with some vinyl stickers which are forthcoming. Enjoy! L...

#025. Rob has been such a wonderful guest as he has allowed us to pick is brain for a second episode. We continued our dive into the mind of teacher who has been loved and respected by students, parents, and administration. This conversation leads into some other introspective questions and thoughts. A good healthy outside-the-box conversation doesn't hurt anyone; including WWE villains and their...

#024. Robert Firchau is the sort of teacher your kids would remember through their years. He was kind enough to join us so we could pick his brain considering everything from teaching tactics to testing and other external pressures. Perhaps the best moments of this discussion pertain to his attitude toward his students. An excellent listen for teachers, students, and parents with some other life p...

#023. Ostriches are best left alone. Playing word games with people's names is dangerous. YouTube has a lot of stupid stuff. Star Wars is better. Just ask Kory. A mixed bag of tricks this one is. And plenty of room for us to hear your thoughts and opinions! Keep those coming our way and we'll feature them!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fromthemidpod/message

#022. In this episode, we discuss some things we have learned about staying in hotels. Specifically, how to be a cheapskate.  Then we dive into a couple worlds of anything but cheap: pro wrestling and college football. Is it time the league allows players to profit on their own likeness? Then to the financial middle, we talk about the gig economy, ranging from ride sharing organizations to musicia...

#021. As promised, we continued our interaction among your comments with a line by line look at one Middler's peeves and flags. We discussed some Disney plus updates, then we finished off with some of Kory's favorite jokes. We love you guys! Keep the questions, comments, and suggestions coming! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fromthemidpod/message

#020. More questions answered and comments considered! These episodes featuring our listeners have definitely been among our favorite moments. More pet peeves and freak flags, some pro-wrestling, some geek stuff, and comedians mix together for our twentieth episode. Thanks for listening! Keep the voicemails and messages coming for future use! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fromthem...

#019. We had so much fun complaining about other people that we decided to take some time to flesh out those complainable weird things that we own. As one Middler described them, our "freak flags". Everything from throwing away food too early, to picking at skin until it bleeds, to a few things in between. A From the Middle tell-all. So get into our heads and judge us as you wish! --- Send in a vo...

#018. We asked, you answered! We've compiled the voicemails, emails, and posts into an episode led by your comments! Join us as we revisit some of your favorite topics and react to your thoughts and questions. Also, Kory has been traveling again. It's always fun for us to share the noteworthy stories of such journeys. Namely, his celebrity encounters and a story concerning an impromptu car rental...

#017. We invited our friend James Taylor to discuss Dungeons & Dragons. He takes us through a peek into the world of tabletop role-playing gaming and answers the questions such as, "What exactly do you people do?" and "So when does the LARPing start?" We also address the "satanic panic" movement which surrounded the game as it gained popularity. The nerdiest episode yet? Maybe. But an interesting...

#016. "An hour apparently is not enough." This is part two of two of our pet peeve whining! We solve all of the world's problems in this one. Or at least the first world. After a comedic take on all things annoying, rude, or weird, the discussion brings us home to a better place. Please listen to the end on this one. Or skip to the end if you prefer. The point is we know we can be crabby, so we ta...

#015. What grinds your gears? We thought about our annoyances for a while and came up with a list of some of our own pet peeves, humorous observations, and weird experiences. We then talked about them, recorded it all, and threw it at the internet. None before Kory took us down the Fact Check Trail while reading our first listener mail! Hold on to your seats. There's more to come. --- Send in a vo...

#014. In the episode, we continue our life event discussion with a remarkable trip to Colorado via Kory; the literal ups and downs, the loneliness of Kansas, and of course, because it is us, food. Dillon leads us in a discussion of various cooking shows as we discuss their necessity, and Kendall commits a pocket dump. Light-hearted and fun, this episode made us laugh and we hope you get to join in...

#013. A quick note about our segment where we discuss whether comedians should get a free pass on edgy material. We do not endorse or condone everything that every comedian has ever said or done. In the true sense of the word, we discuss this topic in generalities concerning the industry, not in isolated events. Now on to the catchier description! The episode title is a pun! How funny! Or is it? S...

#012. Bald dudes: Kory poses the question, "When did you decide enough was enough and it's time for a shave?" Asking for a friend. College football fans: Pretend the NCAA has a football commissioner and you are it. What would you do? Side notes: Man crushes and Disney Princesses.  The theme of this episode is, "anything."  Have fun!  Send us your responses to the above questions and we might featu...