Andre Spruell

Middle of the Fence

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Welcome to Middle of the Fence , the podcast hosted by Andre Spruell that explores what it means to grow up between two different worlds. Raised in one of New Jersey’s highest-crime areas while attending private school in one of the wealthiest counties in the country, Andre experienced firsthand the contrast between environments, perspectives, expectations, and identities. But Middle of the Fence goes beyond just one story. This podcast dives into the experiences of people who have had to navigate different sides of life...whether socioeconomic, cultural, racial, religious, professional, or pe...

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Andre Spruell

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Bridging Tough Terrain and Affluent Acres with Drake Brown - Episode #4 30.07.2025 49:37

In this episode of Middle of the Fence , host Andre Spruell reconnects with longtime friend Drake Brown to explore what it means to grow up between two vastly different worlds: Tough Terrain (urban, high-pressure environments) and Affluent Acres (suburban, privileged spaces). From navigating predominantly white private schools as Black men, to experiencing microaggressions, culture shock, and buil...

When the Grass Is Greener: The Affluent Acres Experience - Episode #3 23.07.2025 34:14

What happens when a kid from a gritty urban neighborhood attends school in an elite, suburban environment? In this solo episode, host Andre Spruell dives deep into his formative years spent on the "Affluent Acres" side of the fence—a stark contrast to his everyday life in the "Tough Terrain." Andre shares raw reflections and vivid stories about navigating privilege, unspoken so...

Being A Black Man As a Kid | Episode #2 16.07.2025 33:50

Episode 2: Being a Black Man as a Kid – Adultification, Resilience & Empathy | Middle of the Fence Podcast In this episode of Middle of the Fence , host Andre Spruell dives deep into the real-life experiences of growing up as a Black and Argentinian kid navigating both "Tough Terrain" (urban, underprivileged environments) and "Affluent Acres" (wealthy, suburban spaces). And...

Introduction | Episode #1 09.07.2025 26:07

Welcome to the premiere episode of Middle of the Fence , hosted by Andre Spruell — a storyteller and podcast creator who grew up straddling two starkly different environments: the gritty streets of Orange, NJ and the affluent suburbs of Morris County. This isn’t your typical true crime, politics, or toxic masculinity podcast. Instead, Middle of the Fence explores the reality of navigating life bet...