Jessie Jolles and Chris Burns

Middle Children

Comedy EN ↓ 205 episodes

Jessie Jolles and Chris Burns aka Fat Carrie Bradshaw didn’t ask to be born as middle children, who would? Born into a life of being desperate for attention, the dynamic duo known mostly for developing a sense of humor as a defense mechanism brings you a show about their favorite thing, themselves. Talking through their endless embarrassing stories, the many famous middle children of the world, and interviewing guests from the oldest of the family, the youngest of the family and everything in between Middle Children is a show for all and there’s only one condition; Jessie and Chris are the sta...

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Jessie Jolles and Chris Burns

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Comedy

Latest episode

Nov 25, 2024

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Episodes

Between Living in a Horse & Promiscuous Reception 22.03.2021

Winnie and Jessie are like cheese and crackers, Chris is allergic to cats but wouldn’t mind a dog! We get into a recap of The Revenant, and end up chatting about what we’ve been watching. IMPROV is back again this week and we couldn’t be happier, Chris does a hilarious straight guy impression. We close this week with a lengthy praise from Sammy, truly incredible. We can’t wait to do a live show! H...

Between Dr. Heavenly and Getting Too Emu-tional 15.03.2021

We are on frickin’ fire today! Do you sleep naked? We don’t. I Love That For You is back!! Chris is loving Married to Medicine, Jessie’s loving candles. We both love Mandy Moore and Jessie’s been creating a playlist to get ready to. We bring back the Improv and its damn good ( there’s three skits). Thank you for your review Jenn, we loved your praise you rock star! We’ve mentioned the Patreon but...

Between Filling With Rage and Screaming In Fear 08.03.2021

Jessie’s fired up this morning and Chris is getting the vaccine! This week’s episode is fast paced and fun. Jessie has an embarrassing story from Chris’s neck of the woods, and it involves ladders. The Hallmark this week is a mashup of improv and role-play: Fright Fest, the not horror film turned cult-classic! There’s a lot to laugh about this week. We end with praise from a first timer! Woooohooo...

Between Airbnbs and Penelope in the City 01.03.2021

Jessie is thriving and her apartment is stunning! She has some incredible news: her pilot for Forgotten Animals has released! Chris has left the city and feels relieved, so relieved that he’s going to be doing some AirBnb stints around the country to see where he’s going to land next! We get into the specifics of moving to LA for a month, Jessie feels the opposite and wants to put down roots. The...

Between Potato Bar Weddings and Breaking the News 22.02.2021

EPISODE 50!!!! Chris is mighty! He’s been cleaning up his apartment, moving furniture and taking down shelves. Jessie is getting a new dresser. We do a short news anchor bit and get into a deep wedding conversation! The Hallmark movie of the week is back: The Heart Nursery, a hilarious interview that ends in love. We end with praise, thanks maybe Whitney! Check out the Patreon y’all! Hosted by Sim...

Between Sexting at Church and Bullying Grandmas 15.02.2021

Wahoooo!! Jessie’s back in the city, she got rid of a bunch of old clutter and is thriving! Chris is gonna be moving soon. We have an embarrassing story from the holidays, a nude photo in church is just as embarrassing as you’d think! We talk about college a bit, student films we were in, and then get into some IMPROV, so funny. We end with praise from Nati! Love you all! Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Between Cherry Trees and an Inn Saving Talent Show 08.02.2021

We show you how the sausage is made to start this one off. Chris is finally an uncle, congrats!!!! Jessie’s heading back to the city. We hate texting guys because it sucks and the Middle Child of the week this week is epic, truly epic! The Hallmark pitch is back, and we might even put some improv in it (and maybe an audition)! This week’s title: Two Hands, One Muff. We end with a quick praise. Hav...

Between Volunteer Detention and Geriatric High School Musical 01.02.2021

Everyone shake those pills! We are back and we are bold. Jessie’s back on Grey’s Anatomy, and we get into embarrassing stories with a submission to start: it’s a short detention slam poem. The Middle Child of the Week is a nomination Tracey you are phenomenal! How was your 21st birthday? We serve another week of improv so we start with some submitted ideas! We’re giving the improv another week to...

Between Jessie's Standing Desk and Auditions From Hell 25.01.2021

Did you miss us? We did scales for the opener! Jessie got a standing desk, great for the hips. Chris got a neon hat, Carhartt even! We get into embarrassing stories starting with a submission that is embarrassing, but we do have some words for it. We do a round of I Love That for You, Jessie loves weighted blankets and Chris is loving sewing. Instead of a Hallmark this week we share some improv sc...

Between An Unfortunate Road Trip & Murder In A Jiffy 18.01.2021

We’re holding on!! This week Jessie trying to make it count with the rest of her time with her parents, Chris has a nephew on the way, yippee!! Embarrassing submission this week comes from Kelly! Where’s the weirdest place you’ve ever went #2? The Hallmark movie is so cute this week: Murder Inn. A True Crime Masterpiece. We end with a praise from UnsungHeroes! Leave us a review please! Hosted by S...

Between Instagram Horror Stories & The Best Western 11.01.2021

Chris is back in the city, it’s hanging on by a thread. He’s been watching RHONY, Jessie loves that.. We get into embarrassing stories with Lindsay’s social media disaster! The Hallmark movie this week is a southern western smash, Best Little Music Shed In Texas. We end with some praise from Colorado! Love you all! Keep sending in your submissions and don’t forget the Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast...

Between Objecting To Love and Dispensary Travels 04.01.2021

New Year New Us!! Well kinda… Jessie watched The Invisible Man, it was sooo good. We get into embarrassing stories with a submission, its a bit poopy.. Chris then tells about a run in with a mean kid, and Jessie shares about her 5th grade musical. Middle Child this week is Travis, congrats dude! This weeks Hallmark pitch: The Bodyguard Pt. 2, a hilarious comedy romance. We end with praise like alw...

Between Crafting & Starting a Cult 28.12.2020

How are we this week?! Chris has been obsessed with Wild Tuna, Jessie’s been watching Tiny Pretty Things. We’ve been having a rough time figuring out our next moves, Chris is going to be moving home for bit. We chat about The Invisible Man, and then get into a Hallmark movie. It’s titled ‘Beaded With Love, a true cult classic that takes place in Upstate New York. We finish with our last praise of...

Between Being Gifted Socks and Glitter For Christmas 21.12.2020

We’re having a bit of a rough time here these days. We’re feeling trapped but we’re trying to get our heads on straight. We have a smelly feet embarrassing story submission to start. Then we jump in to the Hallmark because we need a mood change. We go holiday themes this week: Glitter For Christmas, Let’s Have A Gay Olde Time!!! We brought something to the holidays that nobody saw coming. We want...

Between Hotel Fantasies and Christmas Spells 14.12.2020

What’s poppin, we start with a little catching up. Things are fine this week, Jessie’s been having a relationship problem so we talk it out. We have to dedicate this episode to Frieda Middleton, we love ya! Then we flip it around and get into embarrassing stories with a submission! The Hallmark pitch is a midwestern smash: Going Live With Love! We share praise from podcastbitch, you are truly amaz...

Between Julia Roberts and Seven Evil Short Men 07.12.2020

Back at it again! Are middle children clumsy people? Jessie broke a glass and we segue into embarrassing stories with a submission! Jessie took a Jiu Jitsu class and choked out her love interest! We chat about a Julia Roberts flick, and sidetrack into the Hallmark pitch: a rock climbing adventure titled, Love On The Rocks. A seriously funny think tank of a movie! We have a praise from an essential...

Between Passing Out In Snow Banks & Christmas Cottages 30.11.2020

It’s been a rocky week!! We get into it, Jessie’s still dating, Chris has been feeling anxious. Our first segment is embarrassing stories, Jessie goes first with an art show edible fiasco, Chris got too high and we have a submission! We do a round of I Love That For You which hasn’t been done in a few episodes!! The Hallmark movie this week: Burning A Christmas Love Story, an Alaskan adventure!! W...

Between Running Late and Matching Velvet Gowns 23.11.2020

We’re recording early in the day on this one! We catch up after Jessie woke up late and then get into embarrassing stories. Chris goes to a party and trips, Jessie goes to the same party and has issues with a communal table! We love our girl Hannah Berner! Then the Hallmark pitch: Blizzard Of Love, the sweetest yet! We end with a praise, Jenna you are a true middle!! This was a fun one, love ya! H...

Between Food Poisoning and Cupid's Retirement 16.11.2020

Chris bought a Christmas tree! We talk about how our weeks have been, Chris might build a master bathroom, super smart kids, RHSLC, and then get into our first segment. Embarrassing Stories kicks off with a submission, thanks for all of them everyone! The Hallmark is so good this week, Love In The Globe. We end with some serious praise, we love you Manny! Live everyday like you’re the oldest peopl...

Between Election Anxiety & Drug Filled Stuffed Animals 09.11.2020

Happy holiday, we’re back and this drops on a holiday. We’re stressed about the election, and life in general. Chris is in love with a Steve, he’s a mathematician. Chris’s tweet went viral, and we get the scoop on Jessie’s love life. We do embarrassing stories differently this week, taking a submission!! Thanks Middleton Anne! Chris shares one about a wine shark, and they both reveal how terrible...

Between Hogging Bathrooms and Flying Pigs 02.11.2020

Coming in hot after an AMAZING live show, we are feeling so good!! We recap the show a bit, Chris went all out with his costume, and we love candles. Our first segment this week is embarrassing stories: Jessie’s homecoming bathroom fiasco, Chris’s Kale Explosion. We want your segment ideas so send them in please! The Hallmark movie this week: Les Pibalagwe, a marketing dream come true! We take it...

Between Fighting Understudies & Olive Vineyards 26.10.2020

It’s live show week, get your tickets or miss the best show ever!! 10/28/20 7:30pm!!! We are so ready. Jessie kicks it off by sharing a story about her BF cooking for her, we get the whole scene, and her make out stories, WAHOO!! Chris doesn’t have that much going on… or does he!? He’s really loving Jennifer Hudson. We are super chatty so the first segment is the Hallmark pitch: Dr. Grape. We end...

Between Eating Too Much Candy and Zooey Deschanel 19.10.2020

Back again! Jessie had a date that was sooo fun, we unpack it. Embarrassing stories Halloween edition: Jessie would destroy her candy before coming home, Chris went to a high school party that was NOT a costume party. We got a nomination for Middle Child of the Week: Jenna, we see you, and we love you! The Hallmark pitch: See Sick!! We end with praise, Maria we give you 5 Stars and would love an O...

Between Catering for your Crush and Mermen Marriages 12.10.2020

Better start thinking about costumes, the live show is coming up quick, 10/28/20 7:30pm! ! We’ve been productive, and Jessie got Chris a merman ornament! She went on a date, and we love that! Embarrassing Stories this week: Jessie ends up in a ditch, Chris cooks with his crush. No Middle Child this week, but we would love your submissions! The Hallmark movie: Heads Or Tails, such a fantasy! Thanks...

Between Swimming in Boy's Clothes and Drive-In Movies 05.10.2020

It’s our thirtieth episode and we are soooo grateful for you all! Big announcement today: we are doing another live show, 10/28/20 7:30 PM, Spooktacular Halloween theme, yippeee!! Jessie’s loving CBD, it just brings out her personality. Chris is loving his big water bottle, hydrate or die-drate family. The Hallmark movie this week is wonderfully long for your listening pleasure: Love On A Budget!!...

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