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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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310 - Thanksgiving III

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/11/19

WE'RE DOING A LIVE RECORDING!! Friday, December 5th, 2025 @7pm at the Stray Theater in Los Angeles!! We'll be recapping one of our (and maybe your!) favorite episodes in front of a live audience! Trivia, behind the scenes clips and videos, and lots of laughs. Tickets are limited, get them here: https://buytickets.at/thestraytheater/1922627Blow up the air mattress and hammer the frozen Thanksgiving food! Just us today as we recap episode 310, "Thanksgiving III." We're talking all things Molly

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58:25

309 - The Play (w/ Tyson Fountaine)

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/11/12

WE'RE DOING A LIVE RECORDING!! Friday, December 5th, 2025 @7pm at the Stray Theater in Los Angeles!! We'll be recapping one of our (and maybe your!) favorite episodes in front of a live audience! Trivia, behind the scenes clips and videos, and lots of laughs. Tickets are limited, get them here: https://buytickets.at/thestraytheater/1922627We have a cast and crew favorite on the show today -- Tyson Fountaine, our makeup artist! Tyson's here to talk about the ONLY episode of The Middle to be nominated

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1:01:19

308 - Heck's Best Thing (w/ Skip Torvinen)

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/11/05

WE'RE DOING A LIVE RECORDING!! Friday, December 5th, 2025 @7pm at the Stray Theater in Los Angeles!! We'll be recapping one of our (and maybe your!) favorite episodes in front of a live audience! Trivia, behind the scenes clips and videos, and lots of laughs. Tickets are limited, get them here: https://buytickets.at/thestraytheater/1922627"If you have one, you have none" is just one of the many lessons our guest, Skip Torvinen (Abbott Elementary, Californication), shared with us on today’s episode

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1:01:32

916 - The Crying Game (w/ Rose Abdoo)

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/10/29

WE'RE DOING A LIVE RECORDING!! Friday, December 5th, 2025 @7pm at the Stray Theater in Los Angeles!! We'll be recapping one of our (and maybe your!) favorite episodes in front of a live audience! Trivia, behind the scenes clips and videos, and lots of laughs. Tickets are limited, get them here: https://buytickets.at/thestraytheater/1922627We've got the wonderful Rose Abdoo (Hacks, That's So Raven) with us today! She found her TiVo recoding of The Middle, watched intently, took notes, and is here to

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1:03:16

307 - Halloween II (w/ Julia Caston)

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/10/22

She's back again! Our costume designer, Julia Caston, is here to tell us all about the wardrobe in episode 307, "Halloween II!" She talks about having to compromise with Eileen and DeAnn about bringing their very funny visions to life, the construction of the famous dice costume, and just how much work goes into a holiday episode.WE HAVE MERCH!Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/middling! Whether you want the famed yellow Cross-Country hoodie, a crew-neck sweatshirt, or a t-shirt... we got you

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52:58

306 - Bad Choices

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/10/15

A favorite of ours! Today we're breaking down ep 306, "Bad Choices!" We're playing our old rehearsal music, sharing a clever use of the split screen, and talking about how our friendship really started to solidify in real life during this episode. Plus, we answer a question from a fan who has a logic issue -- Eden's favorite! Remember, if you're wondering why we're skipping 305, it's because we already recapped it for our Ehlert's Exclusive Members on Patreon in Dec. 2024!WE HAVE MERCH!Get yours at:

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1:06:04

304 - Major Changes (w/ DeAnn Heline + Eileen Heisler)

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/10/08

They're back again! The creators and showrunners of your favorite series, DeAnn Heline + Eileen Heisler, are here to recap one of their favorite episodes -- ep 304, "Major Changes!" Find out where the the infamous toenail story came from, who's the name sake of Pam Friggen' Staggs, and DeAnn even shares scrapped storylines from this episode. Plus, in a very Heck-coded mishap -- some technical difficulties.WE HAVE MERCH!Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/middling! Whether you want the famed yellow

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57:23

303 - Hecking Order

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/10/01

WE'VE GOT A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT: Eden's pregnant! She's pleased to announce she is with child -- with only ONE child this time!! After the big news, we dive into episode 303, "Hecking Order." We chat about the adorable Chord Overstreet (Glee) guest-starring, a certain co-star who maaaybe arrived a little late to set, and the logistical chaos behind filming this episode. Plus, we answer a fan question about Sydney Sweeney’s role in season 8!WE HAVE MERCH!Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/middling

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1:04:50

419 - The Bachelor (w/ Galadriel Stineman)

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/09/24

Today, we're jumping ahead with Galadriel Stineman (Sugar Creek Amish Mystery)! She played Cassidy Finch, but she's also telling us about the other role she played on The Middle. We break down ep 419, "The Bachelor," and talk about tennis lessons with Eden, what it's like to play the girlfriend - knowing it'll eventually end, and singing Bruno Mars. Plus we've got a fan voicemail asking about the Sue/Brad scene in the iconic Friends fountain!WE HAVE MERCH!Get yours at:

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56:44

Middling w/ Ray Romano + Patricia Heaton

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/09/17

They've got Emmys, they've got chemistry, and they've agreed to talk to us! Today, we're chatting with none other than Ray Romano and Patricia Heaton! These two have been making us laugh since the '90s on one of TV's most successful and funniest sitcoms, Everybody Loves Raymond - and now they’re back together to chat about their reunion on The Middle. We talk about Ray rewatching his own show and giving each episode a grade, Patty's hilarious faux pas when she asked Neil Flynn how it felt to finally

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58:04

301 - Forced Family Fun Pt 1

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/09/10

Next week: Ray Romano and Patricia Heaton reunite -- on this podcast!! You can catch them here or on YOUTUBE if you want to watch! That's on Sept 17th - you won't want to miss it. But for today, after we catch up and read some comments, we're breaking down episode 301, "Forced Family Fun Pt 1!" We point out a cameo from one of our writers, some crazy scheduling, and just how creative some of those lake shots were.WE HAVE MERCH!Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/middling! Whether you want the

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51:23

224 - Back to Summer

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/09/03

Coming up on September 17th, we've got none other than: Ray Romano and Patricia Heaton on the podcast!! But for now, we're recapping our season 2 finale, episode 224, "Back to Summer." We're chatting about a flub that made it on screen, deleted scenes, and the non-stop laughing at "Barb Heckie." Plus we answer a question from a fan about the writing process.WE HAVE MERCH!Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/middling! Whether you want the famed yellow Cross-Country hoodie, a crew-neck sweatshirt, or

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55:46

617 - The Waiting Game

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/08/27

Today, it's just us as we recap a fan-favorite moment from the series: episode 617, "The Waiting Game," AKA the one where Mike Heck gets caught singing "More Than a Feeling!" We were totally caught off guard that THIS was the episode where Mike lets loose. Find out what Neil Flynn thought about that moment, hear about Brock’s re-do interaction with Brad’s dad, and stick around as we answer some tricky trivia from Alisha, who called in with questions!WE HAVE MERCH!Get yours at:

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1:02:26

223 - The Bridge (w/ Roy Brown)

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/08/20

We're almost to the end of season 2 and we can't believe it! Today we’re joined by Roy Brown, a key figure in the writers’ room for all 9 seasons, rising from staff writer to executive producer. He's here to recap episode 223, "The Bridge," with us! We talk about a Big Mike storyline inspired by Roy’s dad, 19-year-old Eden’s thoughts on her swimsuit plot, and how this episode was the only one that came in short on timing.WE HAVE MERCH!Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/middling! Whether you want

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59:04

222 - The Prom (w/ Shanley Caswell)

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/08/13

Another fantastic, charismatic, and wildly talented guest today! We’re recapping episode 222, “The Prom,” with Shanley Caswell (Power Book III: Raising Kanan, NCIS: New Orleans) - and she does not disappoint. We talk about the time she pranked Josh Hutcherson on Punk’d, getting tough news right before a take, and Eden’s behind-the-scenes story about shooting that slow-motion sequence in the lunch room. Plus, a we listen to a heartfelt voicemail from a fan you won’t want to miss.WE HAVE MERCH!Get

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51:53

221 - Mother's Day II

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/08/06

Just us today as we break down episode 221, "Mother's Day II." From uncovering a logistical hiccup (Eden’s favorite) to finally revealing what Mike actually said to Frankie on the ferris wheel - we’re covering it all. Plus, we read your comments and answer a voicemail from a repeat customer!WE HAVE MERCH!Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/middling! Whether you want the famed yellow Cross-Country hoodie, a crew-neck sweatshirt, or a t-shirt... we got you! They also come in a variety of colors and

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1:12:04

503 - The Potato (w/ Rachel Dratch)

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/07/30

We can’t believe we’re saying this, but… we have the one... the only... Rachel Dratch (SNL, Wine Country, 30 Rock) on the pod today!! After we Middle some Minutes, we dive into the episode where Eden’s dealing with some serious PTSD from her poster board monologue, and Kenny maybe - just maybe - was meant to show his face a whole lot earlier than expected. Then comes our fantastic convo with Rachel, where she shares how she tackles different roles, the balancing act between serving the project and

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1:16:03

220 - The Royal Wedding (w/ Troy Metcalf)

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/07/23

It’s a fabulous episode with a fabulous guest - what more could you want? Troy Metcalf (aka Jim) joins us for episode 220, "The Royal Wedding," and shares his incredible weight loss journey from the past year, spills all the Rihanna tea from their time working together, and breaks down how he brought the character of Jim to life. Plus, Eden shares how she knew Emmy winner Lamorne Morris was destined for greatness the moment she saw his magic in his very first TV credit - this episode of The

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1:02:01

219 - The Legacy (w/ Rob Ulin)

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/07/16

We're talking cousin boxes, MVP Punctuality, and the way the storyline for this episode almost unfolded w/ Rob Ulin (Roseanne, Malcolm in the Middle)! He’s here to help us break down episode 219, “The Legacy” - the final episode he wrote for The Middle. Plus, we answer a voicemail about Sue’s hilarious swing set snafu from Season 4!WE HAVE MERCH!Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/middling! Whether you want the famed yellow Cross-Country hoodie, a crew-neck sweatshirt, or a t-shirt... we got you

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1:03:27

218 - Spring Cleaning (w/ Julie Kaye Fanton)

Middling with Eden and Brock ·

2025/07/09

Spring cleaning might feel like a chore - but talking to Emmy winner Julie Kaye Fanton about her work on The Middle was anything but! In episode 218, “Spring Cleaning,” our fabulous set decorator shares how she was the one who took the photo for the iconic “Hang in There, Kitty!” poster, what items of her actual son’s ended up in the Heck house, and her special fondness for the front porch geese. It’s a delightful peek behind the curtain!WE HAVE MERCH!Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/middling

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