The Middle Seats Show

Have a MARVEL-ous time with The Middle Seats podcast! On the latest episode, Jake, Nate, and Andrew work as one symbiotic body to tackle two of the biggest superhero movies of the year! There’s SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS and VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE. Which Marvel property will win this bout? Take a listen to find out! 0:00 - Hellos 1:59 - Review of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the...

It's finally time to hear the boy's latest take on the DCEU, this time with James Gunn's THE Suicide Squad. Will this be the movie to put this comic book universe back on track? Find out in the latest episode of the Middle Seats Podcast. We'll also tackle the new Ghostbusters trailer and the Disney/ScarJo lawsuit. Take a seat and join us! 0:00 - Hellos 2:04 - Lobby Talk (Most shocking movie deaths...

The next episode of the Middle Seats Podcast will be delving in the mystery and magic! Andrew, Jake and Nate will take a look at the latest M. Night Shyamalan movie Old, as well as a retrospective on Marvel’s latest streaming series Loki. There’s bound to be twists, turns, and plenty of ‘wWhHaAtT?” moments. Take a seat and join us! 0:00 - Hellos 2:56 - Lobby Talk (What makes a good mystery?) 15:34...

This latest Middle Seats episode is all about family! Jake, Andrew and Nate will take a look at the two biggest blockbusters of the summer season so far: F9, featuring Vin Diesel and his furious crew, and Black Widow, reviving the MCU to the big screen. Both films are sure to offer big laughs, stunts, and family bonding. It’s going to be a double feature you won’t want to miss - take a seat and jo...

Belt out a tune and take to the streets of your city! The Middle Seats podcast is back with a summer musical review. On this episode, Jake, Nate and Andrew discuss the musical adaptation of In the Heights, talk about movies they wish they had seen on the big screen, and discuss the biggest news in entertainment right now! Take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:29 - Lobby Talk (Movies we missed in...

Silence is golden—except with these guys! On the latest Middle Seats podcast, Jake, Andrew and Nate chit-chat about A Quiet Place Part II, preview the return of a packed summer movie season, and discuss if the premise of the new M. Night joint will get…Old (lol). Take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:27 - Lobby Talk (Summer movies we’re pumped for) 19:49 - News (F9 at Cannes, David O. Russell ca...

Hit the jackpot with another exciting episode of The Middle Seats podcast! On this new entry, Jake, Nate and Andrew travel into the world of Army of the Dead and delve into the everlasting power of Marvel’s Eternals. We’ll also talk about which public figures have the best shot of making the transition to the silver screen. Take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:40 - Lobby Talk (Which celebrities...

Grab the family and listen in to the latest Middle Seats podcast! On this latest episode, Jake Hensler, Andrew Auger and Nate Lungarini review the popular new Netflix animated film The Mitchells vs. The Machines. There’s also talk about their most ill-advised movie recommendations, and some carnage from Venom fans as they address issues with latest superhero sequel. Take a seat and join us! 0:00 -...

Critics come together in a tournament of champions on The Middle Seats podcast! It’s a jam-packed 50th episode for Andrew, Jake and Nate, as they double up with reviews of Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Mortal Kombat. They also talk a bizarre Oscar night and debate their best movie birthdays. Take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 3:38 - Lobby Talk (Who has the best movie birthday?) 14:20 - News...

Three podcasting titans collide to bring you their thoughts on one of the biggest movies of the year! On the latest Middle Seats podcast, Jake, Nate and Drew clash over the battle of Godzilla vs. Kong, pitch their own movie matchups that they would want to see in a versus film, and break out the box of nostalgia with a little Space Jam talk. Take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 3:39 - Lobby Talk...

It’s familiar movies with different coats of paint on the latest Middle Seats Podcast. On this episode, Jake, Andrew, and Nate review Zack Snyder’s Justice League, discuss the new look Suicide Squad, and talk about what movies deserve a do-over from the same director. Take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 3:12 - Lobby Talk (Give a director a second take) 17:42 - News (Disney rescheduling, Luca rel...

Summon the strength to listen to the latest Middle Seats podcast! On this episode, Jake Hensler, Nate Lungarini and Andrew Auger review Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon, discuss the highs and lows of WandaVision, and preview the Oscars with a nominee chat. That and more—enjoy! 0:00 - Hellos 3:06 - Lobby Talk (Oscar voting) 11:16 - News (Oscar nominations, WandaVision series review) 39:24 - Review...

Travel across the majestic United States with The Middle Seats podcast in your ears! On the latest episode of this award-winning show (don’t fact check that), Jake Hensler, Nate Lungarini and Andrew Auger discuss the quiet impact of Oscar favorite Nomadland, get angry about the biggest Oscar snubs of recent history, and move some money around to see if they can afford Paramount+. Take a seat and l...

Strap in for the definitive cut of this latest episode of the Middle Seats Podcast. On this episode, Jake, Nate and Drew discuss Oscar-hopeful Judas and the Black Messiah, lament the noise surrounding the “new and improved” Justice League, and jump up on their soapboxes to discuss the best movie/TV speeches of all-time. Take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:47 - Lobby Talk (Great movie speeches)...

Find your happy place and get ready for a soulful, wholesome episode of THE MIDDLE SEATS PODCAST. On this latest edition, Jake Hensler, Andrew Auger and Nate Lungarini review PIXAR’s latest SOUL, pitch their own movies for the beloved animated studio to make, and talk about who will win in the heavyweight bout between Godzilla and King Kong. Take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:52 - Lobby Talk...

It’s time to step back and review one of 2020’s biggest movies on The Middle Seats Podcast! It was too important to miss - on this episode, Drew, Nate and Jake take an in-depth look at the twists and turns of Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. Plus, a celebration of the best things we watched last year, and a case of killer robots on set? That and more - take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 3:01 - Lobby...

Ring in the New Year with a brand new episode of The Middle Seats podcast! After months away , Jake, Drew and Nate return with an ode to the nightmares of 2020, a look ahead at how the future of movies is shifting before our very eyes, and a blockbuster review of Wonder Woman 1984. Take a seat and listen! Timecodes: Lobby Talk (Most 2020 movie we've seen) – 4:27 News (HBO Max & Streaming in 2021)...

Unfortunately, the movie landscape remains barren due to the ongoing global pandemic. But that's not stopping The Middle Seats! There's still plenty of news to cover regarding both the infamous "Snyder Cut" of Justice League, as well as Christopher Nolan's mysterious Tenet. But that's not all! Introducing the Hollywood Hot Seat, where Drew and Jake will be grilling Nate with a no-holds-barred onsl...

Stuck inside but have no clue what to watch? The Middle Seats Podcast is here to help! On this episode, Andrew Auger, Jake Hensler and Nate Lungarini build a Quarantine Streaming SuperTeam, a guide to get you started. Dozens of movies and TV show recommendations packed into one hour of great conversation. We'll go through all the major streaming platforms, finding hidden gems, crowd pleasers, and...

Sonic prides himself on being fast, but the Middle Seats may have taken things a little slow on this review. That’s right, the rowdy crew of Nate, Jake, and Drew are ready to roll with Sonic the Hedgehog in a new review! But there’s more than just the blue blur… taking the animation to the adult level, the crew will be discussing BoJack Horseman. It’s at the top of all of our quarantine catch-up l...

Here’s some stay-at-home shenanigans for all our fellow quarantined listeners! The Middle Seats crew of Jake, Drew, and Nate have spent the past few months running our Box Office Draft. And we’re finally ready to unveil the results… where the loser must watch an AWFUL movie three times in a row. There’s also a bigger discussion regarding the movie industry as Hollywood navigates COVID-19. Is strai...

Who’s ready for the 2020 Oscars? THE MIDDLE SEATS sure is, and we have lots to talk about! Two foreign films have entered the scene: Parasite, which is sure to fight with 1917 for Best Picture. The other fresh into theaters is DOLITTLE, which reportedly features RDJ in a thicker accent than Tropic Thunder, but with a surprising lack of humor. Is the animal-family-flick as bad as they say? Only way...

Happy 2020 everyone! Thanks for sticking with us for another year of movies… and to commemorate the start of a new decade, the MIDDLE SEATS are ready to go over all our favorite films of 2019. Nate, Jake, and Drew will list off our favorite flicks of the last year… just in time for you to catch up before the Oscars! We’ll also do a quick update to our BOX OFFICE DRAFT, where Drew is recovering fro...

Wait, a Star Wars review in 2020? Jake, Nate and Drew must have been on a different transport! The MIDDLE SEATS are ready to review Disney’s finale to one of the biggest trilogies of the last decade… STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER! Drew’s been mediating to determine the state of the franchise, while Nate has been moping like Kylo Ren over his disappointment with The Last Jedi. Jake… Jake has jus...

With the release of Star Wars: the Rise of Skywalker rapidly approaching, The Middle Seats crew prepares by reflecting on the good, bad, and ugly of the Star Wars saga. The sequel trilogy gets its time in the sun, as Jake, Nate and Drew discuss Star Wars: the Force Awakens.