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Middling with Eden and Brock

Eden Sher & Brock Ciarlelli

*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. Tune in

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8:08

You Forgot the Blue Bag?! (w/ Eileen Heisler + DeAnn...

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/02/19

Last, but definitely not least, we've got our Blue Bag Grab trivia with our show runners and creators, Eileen Heisler + DeAnn Heline!! They're forces of nature and their creativity and humor never ceases to amaze us. We can't wait to have them on again in the future! We'll next week -- Wednesday, February 26th with brand new recaps!Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!Wanna chat with us?! Click

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7:35

You Forgot the Blue Bag?! (w/ Brock's Mom)

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2025/02/12

Knock, knock. So sorry to bother you. We're just dropping this off. It's the Blue Bag Grab trivia with Brock's Mom, Priscilla Ciarlelli. Enjoy! We'll see you on Wednesday, February 26th with brand new recaps!Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!Wanna chat with us?! Click HEREto leave us a voicemailwith your questions or comments. You could just hear it on the podcast!All that and much more, so let's

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6:23

You Forgot the Blue Bag?! (w/ Julia Caston)

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2025/02/05

We ran to the drug store and got you a little sweet treat! Here it is. It's our Blue Bag Grab trivia with our costume designer, Julia Caston. No one put us at ease more than Julia when we were on set. If you haven't listened to her full interview, we couldn't recommend it enough. We'll see you on Wednesday, February 26th with brand new recaps!Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!Wanna chat with us?

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10:20

You Forgot the Blue Bag?! (w/ G. Charles Wright)

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2025/01/29

Before we return with new, full episodes on Weds. February 26th, we're giving you something from the vaults of Patreon. It's the Blue Bag Grab trivia with our casting director, G. Charles Wright!! He's hilarious and he's got some wonderful stories to share.Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!Wanna chat with us?! Click HEREto leave us a voicemailwith your questions or comments. You could just hear it

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56:37

124 - Average Rules

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2025/01/22

Can you believe it? We cant! We've already made it to our season 1 finale! Today, we're talking about episode 124, "Average Rules." After a fabulous game of 'An Answer, Not a History,'we dive in. Lots of deleted scenes, every detail of Sue's heroic moment, and some wrap up questions from fans.Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!Wanna chat with us?! Click HEREto leave us a voicemailwith your

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50:50

123 - Signals (w/ Paul Hipp)

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2025/01/15

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.Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!Wanna chat

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54:38

122 - Mother's Day

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2025/01/08

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.Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can

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53:21

121 - Worry Duty

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2025/01/01

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!Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or

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57:47

120 - TV or Not TV (w/ Beau Wirick & John Gammon)

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2024/12/25

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.Want bonus extended episodes and video? That's all

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1:03:30

119 - The Final Four (w/ Alex Reid)

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2024/12/18

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."Want bonus content? Go to Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. We've got extended content and bonus episodes for subscribers!All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!Email us your burning

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56:56

Middling w/ Neil Flynn

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2024/12/11

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.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

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58:09

118 - The Fun House (w/ Brock's Mom)

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2024/12/04

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).You can now buy ONE-OFF extended

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55:05

117 - The Break Up

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2024/11/27

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!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

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54:21

116 - The Bee (w/ Aaron Branch)

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2024/11/20

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 Odysseyand 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

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1:02:10

115 - Valentine's Day (w/ Randy Ser)

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2024/11/13

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

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42:31

114 - The Yelling

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2024/11/06

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 the

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113 - The Interview (w/ Ken Whittingham)

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2024/10/30

When was the last time you sat on the bathroom floor, watched The Middleon 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 tells just

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56:25

112 - The Neighbor (w/ Blaine Saunders)

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2024/10/23

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

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46:45

Middling w/ Creators and Showrunners, Eileen Heisler...

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2024/10/16

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 le...

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57:27

111 - The Jeans (w/ Jana Hunter)

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2024/10/09

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, a...

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