Middling with Eden and Brock

It’s a fabulous episode with a fabulous guest - what more could you want? Troy Metcalf (aka Jim) joins us for episode 220, "The Royal Wedding," and shares his incredible weight loss journey from the past year, spills all the Rihanna tea from their time working together, and breaks down how he brought the character of Jim to life. Plus, Eden shares how she knew Emmy winner Lamorne Morris was destin...

We're talking cousin boxes, MVP Punctuality, and the way the storyline for this episode almost unfolded w/ Rob Ulin ( Roseanne , Malcolm in the Middle )! He’s here to help us break down episode 219, “The Legacy” - the final episode he wrote for The Middle . Plus, we answer a voicemail about Sue’s hilarious swing set snafu from Season 4! WE HAVE MERCH!  Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/mi...

Spring cleaning might feel like a chore - but talking to Emmy winner Julie Kaye Fanton about her work on The Middle was anything but! In episode 218, “Spring Cleaning,” our fabulous set decorator shares how she was the one who took the photo for the iconic “Hang in There, Kitty!” poster, what items of her actual son’s ended up in the Heck house, and her special fondness for the front porch geese....

Grab your calculators and sharpen those #2 pencils... we're recapping episode 217, "The Math Class," and it's just us today! Before diving in, we’ve got some fresh fan insight on the iconic 'Hang in There, Kitty!' poster. Also, since Frankie had to go to Math Class, you’re headed to Hollywood Class: we're dishing out some helpful Hollywood vocab. Plus, Eden shares that one of her first jobs was wi...

"Hi, I'm April!" We're jumping ahead in the series to recap April's debut episode! We're joined by the lovely and talented Greer Gammer ( Awkward , Frasier ) as we talk about where she was when the casting press release dropped, the high-pressure table read that kicked things off, and how a flub from Patricia Heaton helped her relax. We also get into her experience being labeled a nepo-baby, as sh...

Just us today! First we talk about our wonderful lunch we had with The Middle 's creators and showrunners, Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline. And after we read some comments, we break down episode 215, "Sex, Lies, and Videotape." We discuss Kristin Cavallari's cameo and the storyline that went with it, the incredible re-use of exteriors on the Warner Bros. Ranch, and even act out some amazing delete...

She's just a girl... standing in front of a boy... dressed like a Crayon. That’s right - Sue Heck’s first kiss is finally here! On the pod today, Nick McDonald (a.k.a. Joe, the mysterious Halloween smoocher) joins us to break down episode 214, "Valentine's Day II!" We cover everything from Sue’s desperate kiss quest to a full-blown on-set debate over how to say Reservoir Dogs . Plus, a sweet note...

Super is an understatement when it comes to our guest today who's helping us break down episode 213, "Super Sunday." Melanie Gage ( Chicago , Boogie Nights ) is our wonderful choreographer from The Middle and she's here to help us breakdown our Square Dancing with the Stars routine. We talk about everything from rehearsal, to being on set, to what it means to choreograph for the screen. Plus we re...

Alphonso McAuley ( Breaking In, Love That Girl ) joins us today to break down episode 505, "Halloween IV: The Ghost Story." It's his debut episode as Hutch! We discuss everything from Hutch's real name, instant chemistry, and making Vine's on set with Charlie. Plus we listen to not one, but two listener voicemails. WE HAVE MERCH!  Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/middling ! Whether you w...

After a series of fabulous guests, we're keeping it just us today. And honey, we've been let off our leashes. As we break down episode 212, "The Big Chill," we discuss our big ratings, a double iconic story line, and just how the wall crumbled from Sue and Brick's antics. Plus, we read a touching letter from a dedicated fan of The Middle and of the podcast. WE HAVE MERCH!  Get yours at: https...

Today, we're thrilled to welcome Pat Finn back to Orson, Indiana! You know him as Bill Norwood, but Neil Flynn knows him as his buddy from Chicago. Pat helps us break down episode 211, "Taking Back the House," and he's a filled with great stories - from meeting Neil on a baseball diamond, to crossing paths at his audition, to his favorite episode (which, of course, features Neil). Plus we listen t...

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 Ne...

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!)...

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...

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...

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...

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 b...

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...

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. Wan...

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...

Use offer code MIDDLE50  when signing up to get 50% off your first month off a Patreon subscription! Now through March 7th! Patreon.com/MiddlingPod Eden's one-person show, "I Was On a Sitcom," is taping the show on March 9th in Los Angeles, and you  can be in the audience! Use offer code SITCOM  at EdenSherLive.com  for buy-one-get-one tickets! Get our your calculators - w...

Use offer code MIDDLE50  when signing up to get 50% off your first month off a Patreon subscription! Now through March 7th! Patreon.com/MiddlingPod Eden's one-person show, "I Was On a Sitcom," is taping the show on March 9th in Los Angeles, and you  can be in the audience! Use offer code SITCOM  at EdenSherLive.com  for buy-one-get-one tickets! Today, it's just us as we di...

Last, but definitely not least, we've got our Blue Bag Grab trivia with our show runners and creators, Eileen Heisler + DeAnn Heline!! They're forces of nature and their creativity and humor never ceases to amaze us. We can't wait to have them on again in the future! We'll next week -- Wednesday, February 26th with brand new recaps! Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon...

Knock, knock. So sorry to bother you. We're just dropping this off. It's the Blue Bag Grab trivia with Brock's Mom, Priscilla Ciarlelli. Enjoy! We'll see you on Wednesday, February 26th with brand new recaps! 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...

We ran to the drug store and got you a little sweet treat! Here it is. It's our Blue Bag Grab trivia with our costume designer, Julia Caston. No one put us at ease more than Julia when we were on set. If you haven't listened to her full interview, we couldn't recommend it enough. We'll see you on Wednesday, February 26th with brand new recaps! Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening...