The Middle

Australians have a choice to make. Join Andy and Roger in this episode of "The Middle" as they delve into the crucial topic of establishing an Indigenous voice to Parliament in Australia. They explore the proposed constitutional amendment, the complexities surrounding it, and the potential impact on Indigenous representation and reconciliation. Delve into the nuances of the referendum, t...

Welcome to another episode of "The Middle", a lively banter between co-hosts Andy and Roger. This week, we have a special treat for you. We're hosting the trailblazing Natalia Gadoy from the popular podcast, "Equality". Equality is an in-depth exploration of women’s experiences in the workplace, tackling subjects like toxic masculinity, gender equality across industries, an...

Andy & Roger definitely don't come across as grumpy old men... Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: How long is the window of appreciating new music before you are doomed to repeat listen to your catalog while being simultaneously disgusted and frightened by modern music Are young corporate workers more entitled? Or are we just missing the vibe? Is there an evolutiona...

Andy and Roger explore who's torch would go out first on our episode about reality television. Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: What the best moment was on Jersey Shore Whether Australian Survivor is better than American Survivor, and where the Amazing Race fits in Is reality TV exploiting the viewer or the performers (or both) Whether starring on Married at First Sig...

'But what's worse, the pain or the hangover' Andy and Roger accept that time eventually comes for us all. Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: Are hangovers worse when you get older? Or is it that responsibilities prevent you from sleeping it off till 2 in the afternoon like you could in your 20's? Is starting a podcast the ultimate sign of mid-life crisis? Or a new-age way t...

Don't hate me because I'm white.... Andy and Roger take MJ's advice and start with the man in the mirror.. and admittedly they both look pretty white due to a sub standard Australian summer. Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: Does the average Australian actually believe in white privilege? - I mean just because we're called the lucky country doesn't mean a god, damn, thing....

Do you thrive or just try to survive in high school? Andy & Roger dust off the old school jersey one last time - and just like schoolyard trauma... the short sleeve collared shirt and tie combo never goes out of style. Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: Does failing to stand up for victims of bullying make you somehow responsible? Do high school sweethearts ever stand a cha...

Don't hate the player - hate the game(r). Andy and Roger strap on the VR goggles and try not to get motion sickness. Crippled by the neon lights and disorientated by the offensive memes - they reach out for a sherpa to show them the way.... Introducing son of Andy, Geff. Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: Is Minecraft the gateway drug of choice for gamers? The first hit's a...

Guns don't kill people... people kill people, but on the other hand... guns definitely help. Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: Does exposing kids to video game violence translate to the real world? I mean our demerit point have taken a beating since playing GTA.. Does Australia hold the moral high ground when it comes to implementing gun control over a redneck populati...

Andy and Roger wander into the women's locker room to see what all the fuss is about. Only to find it's not nearly as clean as they thought and quite frankly woefully underfunded ( I mean the men's locker room even has that fancy 4ply toilet paper ). Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: Does equal pay really equal respect? - if so this podcast is really in trouble...

Andy and Roger experience social media induced FOMO. Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: Is digital progress just a relentless march forward? I mean, one minute you're getting your first MySpace account and the next thing you know you are dancing in Bunnings for a tiktok. While getting our news from social media is convenient (much easier than managing a newspaper while on t...

'I know that something incredibly important is going on in Ukraine - but I just feel so disconnected from it all, I don't even know where to begin, I feel like I can't talk about it without looking like a fool'  - Sincerely Jose - your biggest 'The Middle' fan (ok we added that last bit in). You've spoken, we've listened - Andy and Roger talk about Ukraine. Join the conversation to answer the...

'Big things have small beginnings'....  Andy and Roger air their very first (and unreleased) on-air chat - as they struggle to get their hands around the girthy middle of the F word. Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: Can you truly be overweight if you still look sexy? To someone outside of the fat fetish community that is... Should airlines weigh customers with their...

Andy and Roger say NO to smashed avocado on toast and finally make our boomer parents proud. Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: Are millennial's softer than glorious whipped feta brunches they seem to consume every weekend? Why is the the McDonalds soft-serve cone a powerful index of inflation to all boomers? Did boomers take the game of Monopoly too literally when it came...

Andy and Roger search for a true 'medium rare'. Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: Does bringing your own tofu burger to the BBQ make you less Australian? If we are indeed all animals, can we be considered truly free range? Why should we care about cows? When we know full well they'd eat our family and loves ones if they ever got the chance.

Andy and Roger finally ride the tricycle.... As we invite our very first guest - 'Mr Will' to educate us on the enigma that is the schooling system. Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: How can a profession that receives over 10 weeks of holidays a year still be so burnt out? When does a teacher's attractiveness become a distraction to students? Are 7th graders growing up too...

Andrew Tate warned us about the 'brokies' now it's time for the middle to tackle the 'wokies' Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: Universities never really prepared you for the real world, is that getting better or worse as the 'finger clicking' escalates Is the new middle of activism keyboard warriors? What are the social incentives to woke culture? 

Andy and Roger play the 'race card' as they search for the middle on racism. Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: Does racism still exist in Australia? Have you ever asked your ethnic friends? Is racial discrimination a lot like snails invading your letterbox and eating all your mail? Is it ever ok to impersonate an accent for laughs? Especially if you nail it..

Andy and Roger's special on Harry and Meghan, following the Netflix documentary and Harry's biography 'Spare' Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: What happens if your magic stick gets frostbite and you apply cream which reminds you of your mum's lips? Is Harry just a misunderstood 'everyman'? he claims to dominate the sales at TK-Maxx even though he has admitted to never car...

Andy and Roger search for the middle on the Monarchy. Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: • Will Charles ever get out of mummy's long shadow? • How can Australia decide to become a republic if we can't even decide to change our flag? • Does disliking Meghan Markle mean you are destined for that little centre part of the venn diagram where racist, bigot and misogynist overlap...

Andy and Roger search for the middle on the Covid-19 pandemic. Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: Is toilet paper the true source of wealth when things both figuratively and literally go to Sh!t? Will lock downs be the new blueprint for any future crisis response? (Sorry Jay-Z) Is work from home culture an existential risk to middle managers?

Andy and Roger search for the middle on the climate crisis. Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: How can we predict the weather in 100 years when we can't predict whether it will rain next Tuesday? Was the Matrix right? Are we just all searching for better batteries... for our electric vehicles? Is Greta right about small dick energy? Have we really ruined her childhood?

Andy and Roger search for the middle on the tender topic of children. Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: Is it ethical to even bring kids into a world where we run out of toilet paper every time there's a crisis? Are kids actually more trouble than they're worth? Especially now that they can't afford housing and tend to live quite long lives. Who should have to pay for your...

Join Andy and Roger for a Middle Xmas special discussing controversies such as: Is it ok to lie to our children about big red? Is Christmas under attack as a christian holiday? Has consumerism gone too far?

Andy and Roger search for the middle on all things religion.  Join the conversation to answer the big questions such as: Why are spring rolls the driving force behind church attendance? Why is a banana proof of the divine? Why is religious persecution a lot like mario kart?