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...

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...

Frankie wanted to yell at the kids -- Brock wanted to yell at Kevin from Honda of Downtown Los Angeles. After a surprise cameo from Jeff Probst, courtesy of Brock’s shirt, we dive into episode 114, "The Yelling." Eden gives us some incredible insight to Chris Kattan's stunt double, they story of her baton getting stuck in the partition, and Brock points out how there's one shot where it's not actually the baby. Plus, we heard back from Cathy about last week's letter, and play a few rounds of...

When was the last time you sat on the bathroom floor, watched The Middle on your phone, applied eyeliner, and had some Mommy and Me time -- all at the same time? For Eden, it was just 20 minutes ago. Today, we discuss episode 113, "The Interview," covering Sue's braces, Atticus' party trick that made it to screen, and whether Bob has a crush on Frankie. Plus, we chat with our talented (and devilishly handsome) director, Ken Whittingham (The Office, Parks and Rec, and Abbott Elementary). He...

Our next live watch is THIS SUNDAY! We'll have costumes, trivia, and wigs. Oct. 27th @3pm PST / 6pm EST. Make sure you're signed up for the Ehlert's Exclusive Tier on Patreon.com/MiddlingPod to get access! This week, we get Eden's hot takes on all things pop culture. And you're gonna wanna hear what she thinks of Patti LuPone calling Madonna a movie killer. Plus we're discussing 112, The Neighbor, and all things Brooke Shields! Her cold sore, her mullet, and Brock's NYC encounter with her....

They're smart. They're funny. They're basically married. This week, we pause our usual rewatch programming for an in-depth interview with Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline, the creators and showrunners of The Middle. Eileen and DeAnn share delicious details about the series, including lessons learned from the first unsuccessful pilot, their partnership with Patricia Heaton, and the Sue and Brad spin-off. We're so lucky to have them, and we know you'll love them too! All that and much more, so...

Starting next week, you can purchase individual episodes on Patreon for $3! If a monthly subscription doesn’t suit you at the moment, this lets you buy extended, one-off episodes. This feature launches Oct. 16th, 2024 on Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. Grab your favorite pair of well-worn jeans and press play! This week, Eden and Brock recap episode 111, "The Jeans." They discuss what Brad and Sue would watch on TV in their 20s, realize they see Sue's room and her iconic posters for the first time,...

Christmas has come early! Eden and Brock recap episode 110, “Christmas,” discussing how Brad’s storyline wraps up and then answer a fan question about how they spent their first Middle paycheck. And costume designer, Julia Caston, joins the chat. She shares behind-the-scenes insights on dressing your favorite family from Orson. All that and much more, so let's get to Middling! Want bonus content? Go to Patreon.com/MiddlingPod Email us your burning question for Eden & Brock -- or share...

Our Live Watch Party with Daniela Bobadilla is THIS SUNDAY, Sept. 29th, 3pm PST / 6pm EST!!Eden and Brock share favorite sibling memories, from Parent Trap-style ear piercings to dressing up as Baby Spice. While discussing Episode 109, "Siblings," they uncover an Easter egg about the Wrestlerettes. Plus, they chat with Beau Wirick (Sean Donahue), the literal boy next door and Sue's future husband, reminiscing about old times and exploring Beau's retirement from acting—and whether he'd return ...

Our next Live Watch Party is set for Sunday, September 29th with Daniela Bobadilla at 3pm PST / 6pm EST! Mark your calendars!Eden and Brock recap Brad's first episode, Thanksgiving. During their discussion, they talk about Brock's own personal coming out experience and how he relates it to Brad. Eden also lets the audience know which scene from this episode drove her into the loony bin. Plus, we talk to this episode's writer, Vijal Patel. His new series, The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, drops this...

Our next Live Watch Party is set for Sunday, September 29th! Mark your calendars - more details to come!Today, Eden and Brock talk all about episode 107, The Scratch! They get into Bob and Ehlert's first solo-storyline, how this episode resonated with Eden's fear of being a good mom, and Brock's love of the hot cop with no lines. Plus, a wildly chaotic and entertaining interview with Vicki Lewis (NewsRadio, Finding Nemo) who played Ms. Barry, the social worker, in today's episode.All that and...

There's a lot of love in today's episode. Eden loves Zelda, and Brock loves Joey Newman. In our breakdown of 106, The Front Door, Eden and Brock share their thoughts on musical motifs, the evolution of Mike and Axl... and gaming? Joey Newman, the music composer, also offers unique insight on his addition to The Middle's comedy. Plus, instead of answering a fan question this week, Eden and Brock read a fan's letter about how much The Middle means to her and her family.All that and much more, s...

In today's episode, Eden doubles over in laugher as Brock dies from embarrassment as he recounts his audition for SNL. Additionally, a fan "pulls us in for a chat, babes" as they as ask what Eden and Brock's favorite TV shows are. But before all of this, there's a wonderful breakdown of "The Block Party" and a sparking conversation with Jen Ray, AKA the always perfect Nancy Donahue.All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!Want bonus content? Go to Patreon.com/MiddlingPod Email us your...

Big announcement! For our Ehlert's members, our first live watch party is happening on Sunday, August 25th at 3pm PST / 6pm EST with special guest, Jessica Marie Garcia (aka Becky from the Wrestlerettes)! If you want an opportunity to be paired with Eden or Jess for our game... pay close attention to this podcast episode. And we'll see you there!Before breaking down today's episode, Eden and Brock catch up about deluxe coffees from LAX, lemon drop shots, and a fan's IMMENSE love for Sue Heck....

Big announcement! Our first live watch party is happening on Sunday, August 25th at 3pm PST / 6pm EST with special guest, Jessica Marie Garcia (aka Becky from the Wrestlerettes)!As we recap episode 103, The Floating Anniversary, Eden talks about the gift she gave Neil Flynn that ended up being the inspiration of a future episode of The Middle and Brock swoons for Eden's singing voice. Plus, in our interview with Peter Breitmayer, Peter shares what it felt like at the time when he found out he...

It's a big debate that has ripped our country in two. Do you call it 'soda' or 'pop?' Eden and Brock get candid and share what side of the line they fall on during this week's recap of episode 102, The Cheerleader. Plus they talk to the casting director, G. Charles Wright, who dives into the casting process of your favorite fictional family. But not before he tells us about the origins of the famous Boss Co. shirts.All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!Want bonus content? Go to Pat...

Welcome to "Middling with Eden and Brock!" In this special first episode, Eden and Brock discuss their spinoff for ABC, Sue Sue in the City, and share their casting stories for The Middle. Spoiler: Eden's involved fake braces; and Brock's included a trip to Target for clean underwear.All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!Email us your burning question for Eden & Brock -- or share what The Middle means to you. [email protected]

Brock and Eden review the pilot of The Middle. After a catch up between friends, they dive into The Middle Minutes, AKA fast facts about the pilot. And when breaking down the episode where Eden reflects on the genesis of the Sue squeal and Brock notices stylistic choices that didn't keep. Plus, Eden and Brock interview the star of The Middle and America's favorite mom... Frankie Heck herself, Patricia Heaton! Patty tells all about her first day working on The Middle, the giant shift from mult...

Join us on July 31st for the premiere of "Middling with Eden and Brock!" Eden Sher and Brock Ciarlelli, known as Sue Heck and Brad Bottig from "The Middle," will rewatch your favorite series. Each week they're sharing behind-the-scenes stories, interviewing special guests, and much more as they revisit the show that sparked their real-life friendship and the stories that followed.If you want to ask a question, email us as [email protected].