The Middle Classholes

On this week’s episode of The Middle Classholes, Wes trades his desk for manual labor pulling low-voltage cabling at George Washington University, sparking a chat on the physical toll of blue-collar work, while O'Raley and Murr swap wild stories of waging war on local raccoons. The guys then dissect an atrocious botched home run review at an Orioles game, unpack a massive, pledge-run Penn State fraternity cocaine bust, and recount history's most expensive hoaxes—including the man who sold the Eiffel Tower twice. Rounding out the show, they reveal the bizarre news story behind this week's cover art featuring a man dressed as the Grim Reaper on a hospital roof and tackle listener emails on home inspections and upcoming crossovers.

00:00:17 – Blue-Collar Cable Pulling & Daily Body Wear

00:06:47 – Pergola Raccoons & Postal Delivery Tripwires

00:14:32 – Orioles Home Run Review & Bad Umpiring

00:22:12 – The Union System & Referee Incompetence

00:29:47 – Penn State Fraternity Cocaine Bust

00:38:02 – Digital Payments & Campus Drug Logistics

00:45:27 – History's Most Expensive Scams

00:53:12 – The Eiffel Tower Hoax & Cardiff Giant

01:00:57 – Grim Reaper on the Hospital Roof

01:08:22 – Home Inspections & Summer Crossovers

In this episode of The Middle Classholes, the guys tackle everything from everyday public line-cutting etiquette and stadium bathroom chaos to the wild idea of corporate America operating like professional sports leagues—complete with employee trades, draft picks, and no-trade clauses. They explore alternative pathways to traditional college degrees through company-sponsored training and blue-collar trades before diving into a bizarre round of historical quackery, featuring goat-gland transplants, 18th-century rabbit hoaxes, and John Harvey Kellogg's infamous sanitarium treatments. Wrapping up with a look at workout physiology and strange human anatomy facts, it’s a packed mix of practical grievances, absurdity, and historical trivia.

00:00:16 – Grocery Store Checkout Etiquette & Sprinted Passing

00:04:24 – Starbucks Door-Holding & Register Cutting Dilemma

00:05:27 – Dollar General Line Frustrations & Public Arguments

00:07:53 – Ravens Playoff Game Bathroom Line Drama

00:09:38 – Town Hall Outrage & Flock Surveillance Cameras

00:11:59 – Lindsay Clancy Trial & Internet True Crime Theories

00:19:34 – Middle Class Problems: What If Employers Could Trade Employees?

00:40:06 – Solving College: Direct Corporate Training Programs

01:03:26 – Fun Fact Friday: Ridiculous Human Experiments

01:06:42 – Animal Magnetism, Goat Testicles, & 32 Chews

01:18:32 – Mary Toft’s Rabbit Hoax & Kellogg’s Extreme Treatments

The tables have officially turned! In this episode, Murray gets a taste of his own medicine when a group of kids on e-bikes decide to harass him while he’s out on his delivery route. Faced with teens pulling dangerous bike tricks in front of his 1980s mail truck, Murr reaches a classic midlife realization: he has officially become the grumpy adult he used to mess with back in the day.

The guys swap stories of childhood delinquency—including Wes’s late-night fireworks, construction site destruction, and terrorizing the local newspaper delivery man while wearing a terrifying, custom-made porcelain devil mask.

Later in the episode, the crew dives into a BuzzFeed list highlighting things that have become "socially acceptable" in the last ten years. They debate everything from location sharing among friends and last-minute plan cancellations to using AI as a therapist and the breakdown of proper dress codes.

Finally, Murray rounds out the show with Fun Fact Friday, featuring public servant blunders—including a mayor taking bribes on a yacht from "vetted" undercover FBI agents and a politician caught red-handed stealing sunglasses at an airport.

• 00:15 — The Shoe Has Flipped
• 03:45 — Murray’s E-Bike Standoff on the Mail Route
• 09:30 — Realizing You’ve Become the Grumpy Adult
• 14:15 — Wes’s Childhood Shenanigans & The Devil Mask
• 21:00 — Socially Acceptable Now: Location Sharing & Tracking
• 27:30 — Canceling Plans: "Protecting Your Peace" or Flaking?
• 34:15 — Phone Etiquette, Dress Codes, and AI Therapy
• 41:00 — Fun Fact Friday: Public Servant Blunders
• 46:30 — Corruption on a Yacht & Airport Sunglasses Theft
• 52:15 — Final Thoughts & Episode Wrap-Up
  
  

Pack your 400-thread-count sheets and leave the flint at home—this week, the boys are taking a hard stand in defense of glamping. After watching a terrifying video of an underprepared outdoorsman face off with a tent snake, the guys debate why anyone feels the need to suffer in the woods just to prove a point.

Plus, they break down:

• The Culture of Shaming: Why do we let other people’s opinions ruin the things we enjoy (looking at you, Nickelback and well-done steaks)?
• Corporate Bozos: 19 dead giveaways that your "genius" coworker actually has no idea what they’re doing.
• Fun Fact Friday: A food-centric deep dive into the gambling origins of the sandwich, the true roots of French fries, and the tragic decline of the Jell-O Pudding Pop.

Whether you're sleeping under the stars or on an inflatable pillow-top mattress, grab a cold one and join the conversation!

• 00:18 – The Great Glamping vs. Camping Debate
• 01:36 – The Tent Snake Incident & Outdoor Shaming
• 05:06 – Why Do We Let People Ruin Things We Enjoy? (Nickelback & Steaks)
• 10:43 – Discovering New Music & Judging Shts
• 13:37 – Back to the Future Tees & Soccer Injury Updates
• 19:11 – 19 Dead Giveaways Your Coworker Is Lost at Their Job
• 24:07 – Tracking Time vs. Performance & Remote Work Rants
• 37:25 – Catching AI in the Workplace
• 41:14 – Fun Fact Friday: The Earl of Sandwich & Food Origins
• 01:00:56 – The Rise, Fall, & Nostalgia of Jell-O Pudding Pops

Grab your coffee (and make sure it has a spill-proof slider lid), because the boys are back to tackle life’s most important, totally unprompted questions.

In this episode, the hosts dive headfirst into the nostalgic world of professional wrestling—paying tribute to the legendary viral clip of a tearful fan shouting, "It's still real to me, damn it!" They break down the death of kayfabe, classic over-the-top 90s character gimmicks (from Irwin R. Schyster to The Undertaker), and why modern wrestling could use a little less high-tech glamour and a lot more old-school grit.

• Disposable Technology Breakthroughs: Why simple slider lids are changing lives and saving car center consoles everywhere.
• Friend or Foe: The crew debates a Chinese automaker's proposal to put voice-activated, urine-evaporating toilets under passenger seats. Practical road trip luxury or a disaster waiting to happen?
• Scoring with the Middle Classholes: Quick-hit hot takes on Spain's World Cup victory, Bryson DeChambeau’s Open Championship penalty, ESPN firing long-time analysts mid-segment, and WNBA stars opting out of the 3-point contest.
• Fun Fact Friday: How finding a dime on the street makes you a better person, why no one in a DC Metro station cares about a world-class violinist, and Batman’s weirdly effective power over train passengers.
• Before You Go: Unpacking the wild, real-life "Animal House" chaos surrounding a New Jersey police chief accused of legendary workplace hijinks.

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• 00:15 – The Disposable Coffee Lid Breakthrough
• 09:55 – "It's Still Real To Me, Damn It!"
• 14:15 – The Death of Kayfabe & Classic Wrestling Gimmicks
• 31:30 – Pitching a New Wrestling Character: "Schizo"
• 36:15 – Friend or Foe: Voice-Activated Car Toilets
• 47:15 – Scoring with the Middle Classholes: World Cup & Open Championship
• 53:15 – WNBA 3-Point Contest Opt-Outs & ESPN Media Drama
• 1:07:05 – Fun Fact Friday: Lucky Dimes, DC Subway Violins & Elevator Groupthink
• 1:23:04 – Fun Fact Friday: Batman on the Milan Metro
• 1:30:10 – Before You Go: The "Animal House" New Jersey Police Chief
  
  

In this episode of Middle Class Holes, hosts Foxman, Alan, and Murr dive into everything from health scares to pop culture, kicking things off with a hilarious breakdown of Murr’s recent trip to the nutritionist. After realizing years of intermittent fasting and drinking dark diet sodas left him utterly malnourished and losing bone density, Murr shares the strict instructions he received to rebuild his lifestyle—including switching to clear sodas like Sprite Zero. The guys then weigh in on the recent World Cup action and the tactical errors that led to the US team crumbling under pressure against Belgium, before breaking down an internet list of stereotypical white phrases. From debating the street cred of saying "who gives a flying fuck" to ranking the aggressiveness of "I don't give a rat's ass," the trio closes out the show with a round of Friday sports fun facts, looking back at the chaotic, rule-free early days of the UFC.

00:23 – Canadian Wildfires, Taco Bell & The World Ending

01:24 – Murr's Nutritionist Reality Check

07:19 – Breakfast Habits & Learning to Eat Better

11:21 – Health Insurance, Physicals & Preventative Care

13:29 – Parasites in Produce & Washing Your Food

19:55 – World Cup Talk Begins

24:24 – Why Are World Cup Matches on Weekday Afternoons?

27:39 – Final Predictions & Messi vs. Ronaldo

34:05 – BuzzFeed's "Whitest Phrases" List

51:18 – More White-People Phrases & Generational Sayings

Join The Middle Classholes we explore the humorous side of anxiety, the cultural impact of Jackass, and the art of witty comebacks. Foxman and Murr share personal stories, sports banter, and timeless quotes that will make you think and laugh. In this episode, we explore humorous takes on professional communication, the resilience of nature, and bizarre human behaviors, offering both entertainment and thought-provoking insights.

00:22 — Unpacking Driving and Social Anxiety

02:43 — The Grocery Store Incident & The Jackass Remedy

04:24 — The Generational Impact of Jackass

07:27 — Wardrobe Uniforms & Groomsman Etiquette

08:12 — Philosophical Baseball Quotes and Slump-Busting Dinosaurs

10:13 — Fourth of July Storms & Perryville Power Outages

13:38 — The Record-Breaking DC Fireworks Display

18:22 — Dissecting the USMNT Loss to Belgium

31:52 — BuzzFeed List: Polite Burns That Sting

Join Foxman, Murr, and Ole Rollie as they dive into the wild world of carnival foods, regional events like Burning Man, and the humorous side of American traditions. From deep-fried butter to bizarre fair foods, this episode is a tasty journey through American culture. Join us as we explore a wide range of topics from historical fun facts, bizarre food inventions, to the state of sports and culture, all with a humorous and insightful twist. Perfect for history buffs, foodies, and sports fans alike.

00:12 Exploring Regional Burning Man Events

11:42 The Unique Experience of Burning Man's Post Office

17:23 Carnival Foods and State Fair Experiences

24:01 Demolition Derby Tales and Car Reinforcement

27:49 Exploring Unique Fair Foods

33:28 Fried Food Innovations and Culinary Experiments

38:59 Innovative Food Combinations

44:06 Culinary Adventures with Unusual Ingredients

50:27 Soccer Rules and Their Impact

55:43 Washington's Classy Troll: The Dog Incident

57:50 The American Spirit: Resilience and Defiance

01:00:48 Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys

01:02:43 Sam Adams: The Man Behind the Beer

01:06:34 Cultural Appreciation: The World Cup Experience

01:10:09 The Future of America: Reflections and Predictions

In this episode of the Middle Class Holes podcast, co-hosts Foxman and Murr deliver a high-energy, comedic conversation that ranges from awkward parenting moments to bizarre medical phenomena. The episode kicks off with an amusing dilemma about how to handle a naive 11-year-old asking about explicit slang, which naturally transitions into a broader discussion about crude Internet searches, anatomical curiosity, and sexual psychology. The hosts then debate a hypothetical viral survey concerning life-altering bonuses, where they weigh the value of athletic prowess against aging slower or making more money. After a brief look at a viral TikTok trend involving DIY hardware-store lightsabers, the show concludes with their "Fun Fact Friday" segment spotlighting mind-boggling cases of acquired savant syndrome from head trauma, followed by a nostalgic send-off to Minute Maid's discontinued frozen juice concentrates.

00:27 – Navigating Awkward Parenting Questions

03:07 – The Bus, Middle School, and Growing Up

06:21 – Adult Curiosity and AI Answers

11:29 – The Ultimate Life Upgrade Debate

26:16 – Aging, Vanity, and Superpowers

30:17 – The Home Depot Lightsaber Trend

40:51 – Fun Fact Friday: Acquired Savant Syndrome

56:48 – RIP Minute Maid Frozen Concentrate

01:01:45 – The Magic of the Garage Chest Freezer

01:05:26 – Episode Wrap-Up & Sign-Off

In this episode of The Middle Class Holes, hosts Murr and Wes Fox kick things off with a recap of Murr's recent family vacation to Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville, Maryland, where he shares some candid and humorous observations on public fitness and a wild 30-minute encounter with a defiant child on a water slide. The duo then trades chaotic weekend stories, with Wes recounting a drunken 25-year high school reunion mishap that led to an air conditioning unit plunging three stories into his mom's yard. They transition into sports and cultural highlights, marveling at the cinematic spectacle of UFC 303 (Freedom 250) hosted on the White House lawn, before diving into an international-themed "Fun Fact Friday" that explores how global soccer fans are bringing their unique home-country traditions to the 2026 World Cup in the United States.

00:19.487 – Great Wolf Lodge Vacation & Public Fitness

01:43.854 – Water Slide Chaos & The Greased Pig Child

08:32.611 – High School Reunion & The Three-Story AC Drop

11:28.439 – UFC at the White House: Freedom 250 Spectacle

22:32.250 – World Cup 2026: Global Fans Take Over America

41:50.326 – Fun Fact Friday: Quirky Soccer Fan Traditions

54:57.176 – A Very Delicate Earthquake (Vasectomy Chronicles)

57:57.953 – High School Flashbacks & Reunion Awkwardness