MidMen

Paul and Sean are back with a new MidMen episode! This week we’re diving into The Future of Hollywood : why studios keep betting on sequels and existing IP, whether we’re really out of original ideas, and what today’s audiences (especially the next generation) actually want from their stories. We also share Art That Changed Us: Comic Books Edition —the issues, runs, and creators who shaped our wor...

This Father’s Day, MidMen gets personal. In Fathers & Footprints , Paul and Sean reflect on the men who raised them—and the fathers they’ve become. Through stories, laughter, grief, and gratitude, they explore the legacy of their dads, how those lessons shape their own parenting, and the footprints they hope to leave behind. 💬 Stories of discipline, awkward talks, and timeless advice 🕯️ Refle...

This week on MidMen , Paul is joined by his brother Scott for a raw and revealing conversation about brotherhood and how it grows and changes over a lifetime. From childhood brawls to adult respect, they explore how their relationship has changed over the years — and how their personal beliefs, ambitions, and goals have sharpened or altered their paths forward into midlife. It's a deep dive in...

Description: This week on MidMen , Paul and Sean take a brutally honest (and hilarious) look at the stuff we’ve outgrown — from six-pack abs and political arguments to overpriced door unlocks and black licorice. What changed? Time? Kids? Wisdom? Apathy? We get into it. Also in this episode: 🚗 “Get Off My Lawn” tackles outdated industries and dumb negotiations 🍭 “Be Yourself” takes on sweet treat...

MidMen – Episode 11: The Inspiration Episode From Sheesh to Cindy Crawford: Inspiration, Nostalgia, and What It Means to Be You What is inspiration — and where the hell did it go? In this episode, Paul and Sean dive into the strange mix of nostalgia, personal growth, and midlife reinvention that keeps them (and maybe you) moving forward. From dissecting Gen Z slang that breaks their brains to shar...

🎙️ MIDMEN - Episode 10 “Weird Stuff We Believe: From God to UFOs to Superstitions” This week on MidMen , Paul and Sean dive headfirst into the strange, the spiritual, and the straight-up unexplainable. From personal beliefs about God and the afterlife to alien visitors, ghost stories, Bigfoot, and bizarre superstitions (yes, we knock on wood), the guys get raw and real about what they kinda believ...

In this special May the 4th (ish) episode, MidMen finally gives in to the Force. Paul is joined by long-time friend and Star Wars savant Brian Hall as they dive headfirst into what it meant to grow up in the golden age of Star Wars — from the original trilogy’s magic, to midnight showings of the prequels, to the avalanche of content in the Disney+ era. They trade childhood stories about action fig...

Buckle up — we’re talking cars, chaos, and the open road. In Episode 8 of MidMen , we take a ride down memory lane and talk about the vehicles that shaped us: our first rides, dream cars, what we’re driving now, and why every car has a story. From learning to drive to dealing with breakdowns and high-speed mishaps, this one’s a highway of laughs and nostalgia. We also peer into the future of drivi...

This week on MidMen , we unpack the difference between a family trip and a real vacation — you know, the kind with sleep, intimacy, and zero ketchup stains. From surviving the chaos of traveling with kids to questioning the way we chase our dreams, this episode hits hard and laughs harder. We also dive into the concept of bucket lists : are they just checklists for retirement, or maps to the life...

In this episode, we unpack the weird psychology of self-checkout lines and donation guilt trips in a new segment called GET OFF MY LAWN, then dive into the real question: Do we grow up, or just grow older? From 20s party stories to 40s chill vibes, we compare the lives we had to the lives we’ve built — and play a brutally honest round of “Would You Rather: 20s vs. 40s Edition.” We wrap up with wha...

Grab your cereal and settle in—this week, the MidMen Podcast takes a nostalgic deep dive into the golden era of Saturday Morning Cartoons! We’re rewinding the clock to the 80s, reminiscing about He-Man, G.I. Joe, Transformers, The Smurfs, M.A.S.K., and more , and asking the big question: Do cartoons still hold the same magic today? In this episode, we break down: 🕹 The 80s Cartoon Experience – Why...

Episode Description: Birthdays change a lot as we grow up—some for the better, some… not so much. In this episode of MidMen , we break down how birthday celebrations evolve from childhood excitement to the “just another day” mindset of adulthood. Plus, how do we handle birthdays for our kids compared to how we grew up? Then, we hit the road—literally! We dive into the highs and lows of road trips,...

Parenting: Expectation vs. Reality. 🎙️💀 👶 The parent you thought you’d be vs. the one you became 🤣 Parenting horror stories (public tantrums, lost kids, 💩 disasters!) 💡 Lessons we took (or rejected) from our own parents 🔀 Would You Rather: Parenting Edition (Have your kid communicate in TikTok Dances or complete sarcasm?) 😂 Dad Joke Showdown – who cracks first? 🔥 Tune in now & tag a pa...

In This Episode: Paul and Sean discuss how movies hit different once middle-age kicks in and reflect on the films that had a big impact in their 20's and how they feel about them now, including Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Fight Club, American Beauty, The Matrix, The Goonies, Swingers, and more. They then take a deep dive into the films that have left a lasting impact and revealed themselves to be fa...

MID MEN  An unfiltered podcast where two lifelong friends in the entertainment industry (hosts Paul Shirey and Sean Coyle) discuss childhood, fatherhood and all the other hoods that come with navigating mid-life in the modern era.  EPISODE 1:  Introductions – Who are we and how do we know one another? Where did we go and what did we become since then?  MAIN TOPIC:  Reconnecting with Old Dreams (an...