#172. You may want to grab a snack for this one. We live one of Kendall’s pizza goals courtesy of the Hubbell brothers and The Eagles Villa Pizza while washing it down with some of Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson’s Teremana Tequila. For dessert we try some Great Britain exclusive Kit Kat flavors with Mt. Dew Voo Dew 2022 edition. Between bites, we manage a smart and nostalgic conversation about news papers and books. We wonder if we’re among the few who would rather have the tactile and shareable experience of a physical book instead of using an app or reading tech. Kendall also enjoys getting a newspaper, but that’s probably just because he likes fussy things. NASA’s janitor gave the science people a crazy idea as they shot a DART at an asteroid to see what kind of damage it would do. For Answers from the Middle, we discuss the neighborly etiquette of asking for favors. And finally we share a bit of streaming and gameplay. Soccer is really hitting the spot in that category. Any questions, ideas, or stories are welcome! Use the LinkTree if you need some direction to the various methods of reaching out. Until next time, be kind to each other.

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#171. In the wake of the recent state funeral for HM Queen Elizabeth II, we take a moment to nod to our friends in Great Britain. We also, in our admitted ignorance, discuss our fascination with the idea of a current first world monarchy and the pageantry found in its midst. Then we discuss taco juice and Walmart shirts as prompted by a middler. We follow that with an epic story of a different middler’s bathroom experience, then another potential epic of Batman vs Iron Man. Two smart guys with tech instead of traditional superpowers have a fake fight. We try to predict the winner. After the break, we dive into modern fashion and realize that we are old enough to not get it. Kendall shares how heartless he is with birthday cards, we discuss the underrated recording artist Ben Rector, and Dillon wants to make video games fun again. If you have any stories, topics, or questions, let us know! Voicemails are perfect. Joining on social is cool, too. The LinkTree below will take you to all the options. Until next time, be kind to each other.

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#170. We begin this episode responding to a comment from a Middler who has witnessed some shady, shall we say “slumlord-y,” behavior among fast food management. Are these experiences descriptive of an entire class or industry? We take on the heavy economic topics of our day with ease. Then we talk about sneezing in bathrooms for a while. Granted we stole the content idea from some pretty famous podcasters/comedians, but they stole from us first. If you look under the stall next to you and see some FIRE Jordans, that could be Kory. He’s becoming a seasoned vet in the sneaker release world. Finally, we catch up on some of what we are streaming including She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Star Trek: Discovery, and Top Gun: Maverick. It’s not even colon awareness month, but we’re doing our part with our streaming list. Even if we’re a little behind. LinkTree is below for interaction! Until next time, be kind to each other.

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#169. Kory’s been in a mood. Dillon is getting distracted from the one thing he wants. Kendall’s celebrating made up holidays. But you know what? Football is back! We needed something manly to discuss after talking about man-periods and man-nesting. Happy belated Labor Day weekend, America! We know its an “only here” thing, so to be inclusive, Happy Labour Day, Britain! Did you know you all have Kit Kat bar flavours which we don’t? Well, we have an import source and we’ll taste them soon while washing them down with The Rock’s tequila. But, for this week, we discuss our busy weekends, some other food and drink, and Dillon’s marvelous Sony PS5 discovery, purchase, and set-up. Also, KORY WAS ON SPORTS CENTER! Yeah. He and his wife made their way onto national television with some cute signs via College GameDay. Hear all about it in the next hour, then chime in via the LinkTree. Until next time, be kind to each other.

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#168. “It was the ASPHALT!” We have all watched the videos or have heard of the cute little limericks and puns that some flight attendants like to work into their routines. Like any good trio of millennials, we put our huddle together to figure out how we feel about it. But before we get to that and Dillon’s trip to Atlanta, we first have a thoughtful moment in Answers from the Middle. How involved should your young child be in extracurricular activities? Where is the line between quality family time and chaotic schedules? Also related, when should a parent encourage a kid to try new things verses sticking with one and growing? After all this heavy talk, we needed a snack…or 5 of them. We try a delicious handful of goodies provided by the Brothers Hubbell. Grab your napkins and earbuds, then join us on social or wherever! LinkTree is below. Until next time, be kind to each other!

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#167. We begin with a couple Answers From the Middle. Are you compelled to share that gift bottle of wine with the person who gifted it to you? Also, If you could create a place-holder for yourself to seamlessly take on your life after you die so your friends and family never know you’ve passed, should you? That last one comes from the film Swan Song which Kory recently watched and thoughts were stoked. After our AftM segment, Kendall shares his disdain for the term “half bath.” Kory began watching Snowflake Mountain via Dillon’s suggestion from last week’s episode. A funny premise stokes some meaningful moments. Kendall stumbled upon watching Veep and has been laughing ever since. His Detroit Lions are also being featured on Hard Knocks. Kory has also enjoyed Ambulance and Dogtown and Z-boys. Lots of answering the middle and streaming in this one! Follow the LinkTree after your listen and join the conversation. Until next week, be kind to each other.


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#166. Crack open a cold one and join us for another fun chat with the fellas. Just make sure you pay for that beverage at some point. Do you know what a Tamarind is? Doritos has developed a new flavor featuring the tanginess of the legume. We get to say happy birthday to our dear friend and co-host, Kory in this episode! He shares with us the trip that almost wasn’t but ended up being and was certainly wonderful. His wife took him to Niagara Falls and the two learned how to navigate a casino for the first time. Speaking of birthdays, Kendall’s family recently celebrated their son’s birthday by taking a bunch of second graders to a movie. He’s wondering what the expectations are when it comes to keeping other people’s kids in line. Dillon has been watching and enjoying Snowflake Mountain, and interesting series about privileged folks learning to fend for themselves in the wilderness. All this and a few more fun topics can be heard for this hour of laid back conversation. Join in on our social pages, the Facebook group, voicemail, text, or email! The LinkTree below will direct you to those things. Until next time, be kind to each other!

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#165. After a quick sip of some of Michael Buble’s sparkling water, we dive into some camping stories. Kendall shared some fun family time in the heat and thunderstorms while Kory camped with his son and what may have been a raccoon who was having a bad night. It was probably the humidity. Dillon watched the outside on TV from his new home theater so all in all, we can’t get enough of the great outdoors. After the break we take a peak into the Gen Z music scene. In other words, The Wiggles showed up. Dillon found a pizza joint as nerdy and tasteful as we are. Pizza Nerds is quickly becoming a gem of central Ohio. Kory shares his trip down the Predator film franchise which led him into the new film on Hulu, Prey. It was fun to record and catch up and we hope you enjoy listening in! Join the conversation via the LinkTree below where you’ll find our social stuff, voicemail/text number, and email. We’d love to hear from you. Until next week, be kind to each other!

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#164. Aaaaaah. Pure Michigan. Tim Allen said it best. Kory and family took a little trip to Michigan for some relaxation and fun. You know what else is in Michigan? Nate Weber, previous guest on the podcast (episode #117) and previous contestant on the History Channel’s series Alone. Kory and Nate had a chance to catch up for some good conversation which may help Kory along in his current stage of life. Dillon shares a bit about his home updates including his media room, house slippers, and address labels. Answer from the Middle makes an appearance at the top of the show with a bit of a revisit from last week’s topic of drive-thru order length. Yes, the new flavor for the discussion has hints of Taco Bell. Also, when someone tells you “Whenever you’re in town, you can stay with us,” are you actually supposed to cash in on the offer? We talk about that. Please send us your thoughts, questions, and topics! The LinkTree below can get you started. Until next time, be kind to each other.

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#163. In this episode we get back into our beloved segment, “Answers from the Middle.” How large of an order is too large for the drive-thru line? Should adults put ketchup on hotdogs? Do you fill a gas tank when borrowing a car? Is it ok to edit the tip for delivery drivers? We tackle all of these in the front half of the show. After the break we learn Kendall has a minivan, which definitely does NOT make him a “minivan guy.” Kory shares a jaw-dropping experience at the Comedy Cellar in NYC, and Dillon highlights the “Welcome to Wrexham” trailer. Please drop us some more topics, questions, and comments! The LinkTree below will get you to however you want to do that. Until next week, be kind to each other!

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