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*Cue the Sue Heck squeal* Welcome to "Middling with Eden and Brock," the ultimate rewatch podcast of ABC's The Middle. Hosted by Eden Sher and Brock Ciarlelli, who played the ever optimistic Sue Heck and the jazz square aficionado Brad Bottig, this podcast takes you on a nostalgic journey through the beloved series with plenty of laughs that sparked their real life friendship and the stories that followed. Join us as we revisit every episode with behind-the-scenes stories and special guests. ...
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WE'RE DOING A LIVE RECORDING!! Friday, December 5th, 2025 @7pm at the Stray Theater in Los Angeles!! We'll be recapping one of our (and maybe your!) favorite episodes in front of a live audience! Trivia, behind the scenes clips and videos, and lots of laughs. Tickets are limited, get them here: https://buytickets.at/thestraytheater/1922627 We have …
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Encino Man gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no…
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Teen Wolf gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no …
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308 - Heck's Best Thing (w/ Skip Torvinen)
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1:01:19WE'RE DOING A LIVE RECORDING!! Friday, December 5th, 2025 @7pm at the Stray Theater in Los Angeles!! We'll be recapping one of our (and maybe your!) favorite episodes in front of a live audience! Trivia, behind the scenes clips and videos, and lots of laughs. Tickets are limited, get them here: https://buytickets.at/thestraytheater/1922627 "If you …
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916 - The Crying Game (w/ Rose Abdoo)
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1:01:32WE'RE DOING A LIVE RECORDING!! Friday, December 5th, 2025 @7pm at the Stray Theater in Los Angeles!! We'll be recapping one of our (and maybe your!) favorite episodes in front of a live audience! Trivia, behind the scenes clips and videos, and lots of laughs. Tickets are limited, get them here: https://buytickets.at/thestraytheater/1922627 We've go…
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Casper gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no ext…
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The Shining gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at n…
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307 - Halloween II (w/ Julia Caston)
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1:03:16She's back again! Our costume designer, Julia Caston, is here to tell us all about the wardrobe in episode 307, "Halloween II!" She talks about having to compromise with Eileen and DeAnn about bringing their very funny visions to life, the construction of the famous dice costume, and just how much work goes into a holiday episode. WE HAVE MERCH! Ge…
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A favorite of ours! Today we're breaking down ep 306, "Bad Choices!" We're playing our old rehearsal music, sharing a clever use of the split screen, and talking about how our friendship really started to solidify in real life during this episode. Plus, we answer a question from a fan who has a logic issue -- Eden's favorite! Remember, if you're wo…
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Red Eye gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no ex…
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304 - Major Changes (w/ DeAnn Heline + Eileen Heisler)
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Red Eye gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no ex…
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WE'VE GOT A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT: Eden's pregnant! She's pleased to announce she is with child -- with only ONE child this time!! After the big news, we dive into episode 303, "Hecking Order." We chat about the adorable Chord Overstreet (Glee) guest-starring, a certain co-star who maaaybe arrived a little late to set, and the logistical chaos behind f…
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Broken Arrow gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at …
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419 - The Bachelor (w/ Galadriel Stineman)
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1:04:50Today, we're jumping ahead with Galadriel Stineman (Sugar Creek Amish Mystery)! She played Cassidy Finch, but she's also telling us about the other role she played on The Middle. We break down ep 419, "The Bachelor," and talk about tennis lessons with Eden, what it's like to play the girlfriend - knowing it'll eventually end, and singing Bruno Mars…
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) | Is It Rewatchable?
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57:24Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may r…
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They've got Emmys, they've got chemistry, and they've agreed to talk to us! Today, we're chatting with none other than Ray Romano and Patricia Heaton! These two have been making us laugh since the '90s on one of TV's most successful and funniest sitcoms, Everybody Loves Raymond - and now they’re back together to chat about their reunion on The Midd…
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How To Train Your Dragon (2010) | Is It Rewatchable?
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55:48How To Train Your Dragon (2010) gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may recei…
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Next week: Ray Romano and Patricia Heaton reunite -- on this podcast!! You can catch them here or on YOUTUBE if you want to watch! That's on Sept 17th - you won't want to miss it. But for today, after we catch up and read some comments, we're breaking down episode 301, "Forced Family Fun Pt 1!" We point out a cameo from one of our writers, some cra…
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Die Hard With A Vengeance | Is It Rewatchable?
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1:06:18Die Hard With A Vengeance gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a c…
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Coming up on September 17th, we've got none other than: Ray Romano and Patricia Heaton on the podcast!! But for now, we're recapping our season 2 finale, episode 224, "Back to Summer." We're chatting about a flub that made it on screen, deleted scenes, and the non-stop laughing at "Barb Heckie." Plus we answer a question from a fan about the writin…
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Today, it's just us as we recap a fan-favorite moment from the series: episode 617, "The Waiting Game," AKA the one where Mike Heck gets caught singing "More Than a Feeling!" We were totally caught off guard that THIS was the episode where Mike lets loose. Find out what Neil Flynn thought about that moment, hear about Brock’s re-do interaction with…
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Apollo 13 gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no …
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We're almost to the end of season 2 and we can't believe it! Today we’re joined by Roy Brown, a key figure in the writers’ room for all 9 seasons, rising from staff writer to executive producer. He's here to recap episode 223, "The Bridge," with us! We talk about a Big Mike storyline inspired by Roy’s dad, 19-year-old Eden’s thoughts on her swimsui…
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Apollo 13 gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no …
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Another fantastic, charismatic, and wildly talented guest today! We’re recapping episode 222, “The Prom,” with Shanley Caswell (Power Book III: Raising Kanan, NCIS: New Orleans) - and she does not disappoint. We talk about the time she pranked Josh Hutcherson on Punk’d, getting tough news right before a take, and Eden’s behind-the-scenes story abou…
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X-MEN(2000) gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at n…
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Just us today as we break down episode 221, "Mother's Day II." From uncovering a logistical hiccup (Eden’s favorite) to finally revealing what Mike actually said to Frankie on the ferris wheel - we’re covering it all. Plus, we read your comments and answer a voicemail from a repeat customer! WE HAVE MERCH! Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/midd…
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Fantastic Four: First Steps | Is It Rewatchable?
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49:03FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? www.instagram.com/rewatchorreturnBy Dillan Cate
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503 - The Potato (w/ Rachel Dratch)
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1:12:04We can’t believe we’re saying this, but… we have the one... the only... Rachel Dratch (SNL, Wine Country, 30 Rock) on the pod today!! After we Middle some Minutes, we dive into the episode where Eden’s dealing with some serious PTSD from her poster board monologue, and Kenny maybe - just maybe - was meant to show his face a whole lot earlier than e…
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Fantastic Four(2005) & Fantastic Four(2015) | Is It Rewatchable?
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51:46FANTASTIC FOUR(2005) & FANTASTIC FOUR(2015) get put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, …
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220 - The Royal Wedding (w/ Troy Metcalf)
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1:16:03It’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 …
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Superman(2025) | Is it Rewatchable?
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1:11:29SUPERMAN(2025) gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission a…
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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! …
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SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commiss…
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218 - Spring Cleaning (w/ Julie Kaye Fanton)
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1:03:27Spring 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, an…
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WICKED gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no ext…
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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. P…
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WICKED gets put to the test to find out...is it certified rewatchable? ...does it belong in the return bin? ...or does nostalgia put it somewhere in between? Get Prepared Today! Use code: REWATCH The one-stop shop for emergency preparedness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no ext…
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801 - The Core Group (w/ Greer Gammer)
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1:05:20"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 …
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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 …
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Rewatch or Return—the podcast where we hit play on everything from golden oldies to modern blockbusters, rom-coms to horror flicks, action hits to arthouse misses. The mission? To decide if a movie’s worth a rewatch…or if it belongs in the deep dark bottom of the return bin. www.instagram.com/rewatchorreturn…
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214 - Valentine's Day II (w/ Nick McDonald)
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53:28She'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 ov…
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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 …
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505 - Halloween IV: The Ghost Story (w/ Alphonso McAuley)
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55:40Alphonso 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:…
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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…
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211 - Taking Back the House (w/ Pat Finn)
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51:57Today, 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 (…
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210 - A Simple Christmas (w/ Marsha Mason)
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57:48We 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 fro…
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522 - Heck on a Hard Body (w/ Josh Brener)
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57:48It'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 ac…
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209 - Thanksgiving II (w/ G. Charles Wright)
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1:01:44WE 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…
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