Stuck in the Middle with Sandra and Charlie

Stuck in the Middle with Sandra and Charlie- S2 Episode 13 – Coldplay, Celebrity Deaths, and Sour Dough On this week’s episode, Sandra and I talk about the Jumbotron shot heard around the world, celebrity deaths, Sandra’s budding business, and South Park fallout. We hope you enjoy our banter.    Disclaimer The information provided in this podcast is for general informational and entertainment purp...

Stuck in the Middle with Sandra and Charlie - Season 2 Episode 12 - Texas Strong, Colonoscopy Update, Love Island, and Breadarica   In this episode, Sandra and Charlie share our reaction to the heartbreaking events in the Texas Hill Country, we also discuss Diddy’s dilemma, colonoscopy updates, Prime Day, Love Island, and Baking Bread. Let’s not forget the side track conversations as well.  Discla...

Stuck in the Middle with Sandra and Charlie - Season 2 Episode 11 - Gigs, Punk Music, and Brothers In this episode, Sandra and Charlie welcome back Sandras’s brother, Ben. We talk about Ben’s recent gigs and his general life, working in food service, Pee Wee Herman revisited, Wok Inn, local bars, and lets not forget Shakira, We hire you enjoy the episode  Disclaimer The information provided in thi...

Stuck in the Middle with Sandra and Charlie - Season 2 Episode 10 - Fourteen Years, Copays, School Choice, and some Good Hangs In this episode, Sandra and Charlie talk about our first date and our anniversary (one of them), traveling, Depeche Mode, scary gas, health insurance blues, who’s watching you, school choice, supporting local business, and some of our favorite places. We hope you enjoy thi...

Stuck in the Middle with Sandra and Charlie - Season 2 Episode 9 - New Starts and Starters In this episode, Sandra and Charlie talk about our new mayor in San Antonio, talking politics in bars, new car issues and solutions, Father’s Day, No Kings Day and 250 years of Army Strong, UTSA Baseball, madness in Vegas, what we’re watching, baking and bread starters, and a tribute to a special lady.  Disc...

Stuck in the Middle with Sandra and Charlie- S2 Episode 8 – Chips, Family, and Car Repairs In this episode, Sandra finds resolution in her ongoing fight for a full bag of chips. We provide an update on the purse bowl and how it’s taken over the hallway. We also talk about family dynamics, teens in cars, and other random topics that are occupying our headspace. We hope you enjoy this episode.   Dis...

On our Memorial Day edition, Sandra and I talk Summer movies, drinking with our adult kids, the current trial in the news, Gimme Gimme, Sandra’s shopping spree and purse bowl, what pissed Sandra off, relearning Spanish, Ben’s gig, and Sandra’s epic rant.   Disclaimer The information provided in this podcast is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. We make no representations or...

On this week’s episode, Sandra and I catch up after being away for about a year. We talk about what we’ve been up to, topics in the news, getting older, and dogs. Disclaimer The information provided in this podcast is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, su...

In this episode, Sandra and I welcome Sandra’s brother, our favorite Xennial, Ben Moya, to talk about some of his favorite topics and his memories riding the 610 down the westside. We cover video games, Saturday morning cartoons, comic books, and films that have been rebooted over the years. Bring your quarters and your bus pass as we take this walk, or ride, down memory lane.    Disclaimer The in...

In this episode, Sandra and I welcome our daughter, Mia, for an impromptu chat about, well, about many things. Our conversation meandered more than The Riverwalk and sometimes felt as drunk as the tourists in her bars. Take a moment to listen to the daughter of Gen Xers give her opinion on music, pop culture, and the Bill Miller’s menu.   Show Notes: In this episode, we spoke about the murder of J...

In this episode, Sandra and I share the stories of two special dudes, the Yorkie Bros, Jack and Otis the Bear. Our two babies passed this year, Otis earlier this week, and it’s left a hole in our hearts that will take years to fully heal. We hope you enjoy listening about how we met them, their role in our family, and how we plan to remember them.  Show Notes:    Reference: Pallardy, R. (2021, Nov...

In this episode, Sandra and I take a view of the technological advances that we’ve witnessed in our lifetime, as well as comment on what we expect in the years to come. Generation X has experiences digital advancements that may have started as clever toys, but they slowly became indispensable tools that are inescapable at this point. So set your pagers to vibrate and sign into your favorite chat r...

Stuck in the Middle with Sandra and Charlie- S2 Episode 2 – Tina, Taylor, and Jose  On this week’s episode, Sandra and I give our review of Tina: The Musical, we explore the weird obsession some NFL fans have with hating on Taylor Swift, and we chat about Jose the Cat going under the knife. We throw in a few extra nuggets of news and Lauren makes an unexpected brief appearance.     Disclaimer The...

On this week’s episode, Sandra and I catch up with The Middle and talk Cowboys, Spurs, The Sopranos, and our Dry January journey.  We give a quick update on the dogs and talk about our plans for 2024. We hope you enjoy catching up with us.    Disclaimer The information provided in this podcast is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. We make no representations or warranties of...

On this week’s episode, Sandra and I review our Dry January experience, recap our trip to New Orleans, open the curtain on our Las Vegas trip, and chat about our recent experience with Hello Fresh. Also, Happy Birthday Mia. We love you.    Disclaimer The information provided in this podcast is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. We make no representations or warranties of an...

Stuck in the Middle with Sandra and Charlie- S2 Episode 5 – Basketball, The Brat Pack, and Shenanigans   On this week’s episode, Sandra and I catch up after taking some time off. We discuss our spring shenanigans, Caitlan Clark, the new Brats documentary, the NBA Finals, and other pendejadas. Please enjoy our talk.    Disclaimer The information provided in this podcast is for general informational...

On this week’s episode, Sandra and I catch up after a month-long hiatus. We chat about our Vegas trip, Sandra’s experience working Rodeo, and Mia and AJ’s move. We have some funny stories to share, and you’ll find out what happened to Charlie during a recent doctor visit.   Disclaimer The information provided in this podcast is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. We make no...

In this episode, Sandra and I ask the question, how old is too old to party? Generation X is aging, and although we’ve enjoyed some epic parties, is it time for us to hang up our party hats? Getting older doesn’t mean that the celebration has to stop, but maybe it looks different. Grab your favorite cocktail and party favors as we discuss birthday parties as you age.    Show Note: ChatGPT was used...

Stuck in the Middle with Sandra and Charlie – Episode 6 – You Can’t Take It with You  In this episode, Sandra and I explore the work habits of Gen X and other generations, we explore our own approach to work, and we ask ourselves, is it all worth it. Will we be diligent worker bees for the rest of our lives, or do we have a path to retirement, or at least slowing down. Come take a ride with us as...

Stuck in the Middle with Sandra and Charlie – Episode 5 – Gen X and Grief: Navigating Loss and Legacy In this episode, Sandra and I welcome Sandra's cousin, Jeanette De La Rosa, to discuss loss, and specifically, losing a parent. We discuss the impact that it’s had on our lives, the mourning process, what we wish we knew then, and how we celebrate them and keep their legacy alive. This one is...

Stuck in the Middle with Sandra and Charlie – Episode 4 – Meet Me by the Food Court  In this episode, Sandra and I make a trip to our malls of the past and chat about the shopping culture of the 80s and 90s, hanging out with friends, checking out the latest fashions, and grabbing lunch at the food court. Bring your folding money and arcade quarters because we have a date with the American Dream. ...

In this episode, Sandra and I take a ride in the Front Room Time Machine and revisit the rituals and customs of the Gen X teen as they headed back to school and how behaviors have changed. We hope you enjoy the ride and don't forget your #2 pencils.  Disclaimer The information provided in this podcast is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. We make no representations or w...

In this bonus episode, we'll look back at the pandemic and how we spent our time in lockdown. We’ll also be sharing our own stories and how we got through this period.  Disclaimer The information provided in this podcast is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, relia...

In this episode, we'll explore various aspects of the empty nest syndrome and how it has impacted us. We'll also share our own personal experience of leaving home, and, as always, we'll explore the pop culture that influenced our lives as we made our own transitions. Please join us for another journey through the middle. Special Note: Our audio was a little off this week. Please bear w...

Welcome to "Stuck in the Middle with Sandra and Charlie," the podcast that takes a nostalgic and insightful journey through the eyes of two Gen Xers. Join hosts Sandra and Charlie as they navigate through the ever-evolving landscape of adulthood while reminiscing about the iconic moments, music, and memories that shaped their generation. ***We cuss, so if you have kids around you while y...