Los Angeles has been hit hard by wildfires this week, but we have a fantastic guest to lift our spirits! Paul Hipp, aka Reverend Tim Tom, joins us with his guitar (the one from the show!) to discuss episode 123, "Signals." He shares insights into writing Tim Tom's songs and his heartfelt relationship with Sue, all with the chaotic energy of Vicky Lewis.

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Reminder: After our recap of episode 124 (out Jan 22nd), we’re taking a 4-week hiatus. Don’t worry - we got you, babe. Come back here during our break for fun tidbits, releasing each Wednesday. We’ll return with new episodes on Wednesday, February 26th!

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Season 1 is packed with iconic moments, and episode 122, "Mother's Day," is no exception. Today, Eden and Brock recap this infamous episode, featuring the inflatable foot bath! We also reached out to writer, Jana Hunter, who shares fun insights, including the inspiration behind Pat Spence and the idea for the horrific Mother's Day gift. Plus, we reveal deleted scenes from an old script that never made it to air.

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Reminder: After our recap of episode 124 (out Jan 22nd), we’re taking a 4-week hiatus. Don’t worry - we got you, babe. Come back here during our break for fun tidbits, releasing each Wednesday. We’ll return with new episodes on Wednesday, February 26th!

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Brock's stomach is in knots. He's worried sick about getting replaced, but Eden assures him that will never happen. In today’s recap of episode 121, "Worry Duty," we dive into fun details: Eden shares the original shooting script, revealing cuts from the episode, we get our first look at the Friends Fountain, and discuss stunt doubles. Plus, we read a letter from a fan and fellow twin mom!

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Regis and Kelly? No, Beau and Brock. This week, Eden's working on the other side of the world, so Beau Wirick (aka Sean Donahue) is filling in as co-host! And fellow Boss-Co founder and Sue's almost husband John Gammon (aka Darrin) helps us break down the episode. They share stories about Beau and John mistakenly having lunch on the wrong set, Atticus Shaffer’s passion for war history, and Beau’s thoughts on handling the Heck's financial meeting.

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Today’s packed episode! Eden shares what's in her fanny pack, we read listener comments, and chat with our guest, Alex Reid (Malcolm in the Middle, Young Sheldon). A writer and director during our first two seasons of The Middle, Alex offers behind-the-scenes insights as we break down episode 119, "The Final Four."

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He's tall, he's funny, he's offended Patricia Heaton was on the podcast before him. Please welcome Mike Heck himself, Neil Flynn! Eden and Brock sit down with your favorite TV dad to discuss his journey to LA, finding his place in the improv community, and his casting experience. Plus, Neil shares the times he had to stand up for Mike and push for script changes.

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Ehlert Members, no Live Watch this month. But you're still getting a bonus episode on Dec. 29th, just for you!

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Tears, passing out, and coming to. No, this isn't us talking about a wild night out at the club. Those are all things that happened to Brock's mom, Priscilla Ciarlelli, during her first table read. We're joined by Priscilla as she helps us break down episode 118, "The Fun House." Plus, Eden and Brock discuss unacceptable 'back of the plane' behavior, who had the fun house in the neighborhood, and announce next week's very special guest... (psst, it's Neil Flynn).

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Get cozy, it's just us today! Today, we hit everything before we even get to the recap: 1st break ups, horrible Broadway audition stories, and Survivor. Then, we break down episode 117, "The Break Up." Eden sheds light on how her and Atticus' scenes were filmed, Brock fawns over the Mike and Axl 1-shot scene, and we both notice the intentional echo from our Thanksgiving episode!

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We'll see you Sunday for our LIVE WATCH with Lyndon Smith who played Holly Haypek, Sue's roommate from hell! November 24th at a new time, 2pm EST / 5pm EST! Make sure you're signed up on Patreon.com/MiddlingPod.

Lots of fun things going on today! Before we breakdown episode 116, "The Bee," Brock tells Eden about his time on Doctor Odyssey and Eden fawns over working with Wendie Malick on Night Court. We also have some wonderful follow ups with behind the scenes tidbits. Then, Aaron Branch (Netflix's Unstable), who played Otis in our spin off, helps us break down the episode!

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Our next Live Watch is set for Sunday, November 24th at a new time! 2pm EST / 5pm EST!

Today, we break down episode 115, "Valentine's Day," discussing the mysterious residents of our sound stages, the film icon Sue's eyeshadow reminded Brock of, and John Gammon's memorable debut as Darrin. (Hint: it's his hot, hot bod!) Plus, we chat with our production designer, Randy Ser, who shares fascinating insights into the history of the Heck house. Check out our Instagram to see Randy's amazing work from our spinoff!

All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!

You can now buy ONE-OFF extended episodes on Patreon! So if a monthly subscription isn't in the cards at the moment, you're able to buy singular episodes for $3/ep -- either the extended audio or extended video option! That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod.

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