Best FTM Media Podcasts (2025)

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They Don’t Roar, They Meow - Part 2 45:37

2d ago45:37

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Troy continues his discussion with Matthew Song about the Mountain Lion theory, breaks down GPD’s response to a Public Records Request submitted by Matt and looks into something of a recurring series if events when it comes to the way Elaine disappeared and the way her car was found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Don’t Roar, They Meow - Part 1 45:33

19d ago45:33

45:33

Troy dives deeper into the connection between Elaine's disappearance and Solstice Canyon, interviewing someone who has been across Elaine's case since the beginning, who has a unique take on just what might have happened to Elaine the day she disappeared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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RIP 1:04:45

1M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

We explore the timeline of events after Elaine’s disappearance, Elaine’s digital accounts are potentially compromised, Michelle Westervelt’s autopsy is analysed by a former ME and a new tip leads to a bizarre discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FTM Media

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From the Middle - Nugget Ice, Lasagna Slice, and Allergy Advice 56:12

1M ago56:12

56:12

#299. We’ve got your zero calorie drinks to wash down your choriqueso. And trust us, you want ice with that. From our favorite type of ice, to hot finds at the grocery store, to lasagna portioning, it’s a very Midwestern overweight dad kind of episode that digs into the areas of our brains that we feel don’t get talked about enough. After snack tim…

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From the Middle - Easter Recap, Emergency Rooms, and Etiquette Roundtable 57:00

1M ago57:00

57:00

#298. Happy Birthday to Dillon! And Happy Easter to all of you! Both things are late, but we mean it anyway. Speaking of Easter, Kory got to try out his acting chops…guess who he got to be in THAT story. During our weekend recap, Kory shares how two of his kids made use of his health insurance, then we share some of YOUR answers of how you treat yo…

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From the Middle - Overt Ocular Oppression, Befriending Buff Bobby, and Minecraft Movie Mania 1:08:00

2M ago1:08:00

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#297. “Turn your head and cough.” “Open wide and don’t bite down." "Don’t blink and don’t move your head.” What makes you nervous about seeing medical professionals? Let us know that and also what YOU would have done in Kory’s later-mentioned social situation. Also, there’s an opportunity to unearth your darkest secrets via the LinkTree below. We w…

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If the World Explodes, it’s Not My Fault - Part 2 43:44

2M ago43:44

43:44

Troy explores the possible cause of one of the revelations from Part 1, Sadie and Daisy talk to Jayden about an incident that occurred at a concert in 2015, the full results of Michelle Westervelt's autopsy are revealed and new data comes in from Susan Park. References for this Episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4000376/ https://www.sciencedi…

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From the Middle - Relaxing Beaches, Regional Bistros, and Refined Beats 57:03

2M ago57:03

57:03

#296. Taking a bite out of crime just to become pirates as we fight off the albino ghosts of extinct wolves. That was too long for the title, so it’s the first sentence of this thing. Kendall is back from vacation and shares some stories, including someone hitting on his wife. Kory shares some of his travel experience in Seattle which leads us to d…

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If the World Explodes, it's Not My Fault - Part 1 44:00

2M ago44:00

44:00

Major revelations are made when we hear from two of the closest people in Elaine's life, Sadie and Daisy, and Elaine finds solace in an unlikely friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FTM Media

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From the Middle - Cook-Off Culture, State Stereotypes, and Travel Trades 1:10:25

2M ago1:10:25

1:10:25

#295. While Kendall is out on vacation, the Hubbell brothers bring friend and co-host of Grab’em in the Brisket Podcast back onto the show. Jon serves as third chair and we get a chance to pick his experienced brain about the culture of cooking competitions. How serious are those things really? Do rivalries pop up? Does Jon’s real family know about…

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28 Days 46:54

2M ago46:54

46:54

Troy continues to investigate the legitimacy of the Michelle Westervelt tip, looks closer at both Divine and Lolo’s relationship with Elaine, and explores the 28 days leading up to Elaine’s disappearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FTM Media

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From the Middle - Bracket Picks, Live-Action Flicks, and Haters in the Mix 1:01:56

2M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

#294. Did the basketball battle break your bracket yet? Say that out loud. Now wipe the spittle off your phone and let’s get serious. When watching film and tv it’s very important that you develop a strong political or otherwise extreme opinion on not only the content, but the very originators of the content. If you don’t join a faction, one will b…

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She's Somewhere Between Here and Utah 51:30

3M ago51:30

51:30

Rosemarie Wheeler talks about the early days in Elaine’s investigation, a shocking tip originating from a rehab centre poses new questions around Divine’s involvement, and Troy begins processing Elaine’s Snapchat data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FTM Media

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From the Middle - Opinionated Servers, Omelet Stuffings, and Old Sauces 1:00:44

3M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

#293. Think twice about the last of the fish and don’t eat the corn chowder. Dillon continues our recent experiences of interesting hotel restaurant dinners, and it’s not a great experience. But he was warned. Do you take advice from servers? And next time you have left-overs, wake up the next morning and wrap whatever it is in an egg blanket and A…

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1327 46:16

3M ago46:16

46:16

The investigation into Stoni Bologna continues, new digital evidence comes to light, and two new leads could change the entire scope of the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FTM Media

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From the Middle - Dirty Cuts, Dreaded Calls, and Dads Cleaning 1:02:40

3M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

#292. Go ahead and listen to this one. When nobody is looking, you can wipe your phone on your jeans and slide it away like that knife you used to slice a bagel. Speaking of bagels and things with holes, sometimes you find a day in your weekly calendar that is void of responsibility until someone slathers butter all over it just to have it melt thr…

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I’m What You Call Evil 50:50

3M ago50:50

50:50

On January 28, 2017, Elaine Park is seen on CCTV leaving her ex-boyfriend, Divine Compere's property in Calabasas. Five days later, her car is found abandoned on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, near the Coral Canyon Road intersection. All of Elaine's belongings were found stacked neatly in her car. Elaine was never seen again. Five years later, an…

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From the Middle - Froufrou Fruit, Fancy Food, and FeatureD Films 54:03

3M ago54:03

54:03

#291. Groceries are expensive right now anyway, so might as well just go ahead and splurge on some luxury fruit from Japan! Or perhaps you’d rather save on the grocery bill and spend a couple hundred bucks on a steak dinner at a linen-napkin kind of place instead of going down the street to your chain steakhouse of choice. We’re not saying we would…

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From the Middle - Lotto Signs, Logo Stealing, and Leaking Strangely 1:08:18

3M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

#290. Do you ever daydream of running into a billionaire who is feeling extra generous that day? Or maybe you dream about being on a podcast and hoping to hit the viral lottery. Or perhaps, and hopefully not, you spend hours in gas stations throwing money at scratch-offs. We talk about a few ways to hit gold. Then, with your fortune, you can invest…

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From the Middle - Fake Keyboards, Fancy Kutters, and First Knuckles 1:04:51

4M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

#289. Have you noticed AI getting a little too cute? Perhaps in automated phone calls? Is technology ruining your banking? We have thoughts and would love to hear yours via the LinkTree below! Also, Kory might have happened upon a new trend in the world of man-pampering. Would you pay a subscription to a male grooming establishment? After the break…

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From the Middle - Spicy Bribes and Poké Bowls 57:25

4M ago57:25

57:25

#288. We lived! Over two million Scoville units later, the three of us are back to talk about our Hot One’s experience. Kory received the box of sauces for his birthday, we ate some crappy wings, we sweated on camera, and now we’re describing the feels and the aftermath. Thank you to Brad and Jeremy! Maybe don’t treat your flight attendants to Da’B…

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From the Middle - College Finale, Choral Fluke, and Columbus Fury 1:04:05

4M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

#287. ALERT! We will be doing our knock-off Hot Ones episode SOON! Be on the lookout in the socials for ways to submit questions without us knowing them beforehand. Follow the LinkTree below! On to this week: We reprise our hotel restaurants conversation by describing how last-leg establishments smell before diving into the National Champion Ohio S…

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From the Middle - Hotel Restaurants, Happy Relationships, & Home-field Reactions 1:07:41

4M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

#286. Dillon and Kendall are running the show this week which means two things are certain: food and football. We compare styles of hotel restaurants as Kendall shares a confusing experience. We also discuss the difference between attending a wedding in your 20’s versus your 40’s, and yes, we talk reception food. We end with a critique of the twelv…

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From the Middle - Murmuring Hearts, Moon Howling, and Missing Hair 1:01:59

5M ago1:01:59

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#285. Is that thumping in your head a cardiovascular condition or is just our voices pumping through your earbuds? Some of you might be listening to this while shoveling snow, and you probably just decided to take a break. Also, wolf t-shirts and mullets took a break in the mainstream world, but it appears as though they’re back. And like Gallagher…

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From the Middle - Doing Disney, Dangerous Dining, and Dumb Drivers 1:00:19

5M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

#284. Kendall is away, Dillon is stuck in the snow, and Kory is overthinking his (Florida) Disney stories while in sunny California. While his family trip was mostly good, it wasn’t without hiccups, but we enjoyed hearing of the immersive experience targeting in on a Star Wars theme. After the break, Dillon shares some health information concerning…

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From the Middle - Truck Story, Taco Bell Glory, and Basement Lavatory 58:17

6M ago58:17

58:17

#283. It’s 1993, Super Mario isn’t loading correctly, you take the cartridge out, and then what do you do? Every respectable elder millennial is doing the same thing and we talk about that. We also complain about Starbucks drink ordering and we find out Jesus lives in a central Ohio Taco Bell. Kory shares what happens when your gas gauge is your od…

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From the Middle - Reviewing Soda, Restaurant Suggestions, and Robot Servants 1:07:21

6M ago1:07:21

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#282. We’re reviewing pop flavors and talking basements again! Only the pop is a seasonal comeback from Starry and the basement is Kendall’s. One basement story leads us to discuss how we react to mildly startling events. Speaking of mildly startling, do you eat tortilla chips naked? You probably do, but I mean it’s the chip that is naked. After th…

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From the Middle - Your Name, THE Game, and Skinny James 54:30

6M ago54:30

54:30

#281. Are your pants too small now that Thanksgiving is over? We heat up the leftovers and tell you about our holiday. Then we find out that most of us experience issues with people understanding, remembering, or misspelling our name. Maybe Matt doesn’t deal with this, but Rebekah sure does. We ask you, how do you have to deal with your name in int…

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From the Middle - Crazy Thanksgiving Foods and Christmas Time Firs 1:00:44

6M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

#280. “The turkey goes ‘gobble gobble’ and then he gets his head chopped off. Whack!” That, believe it or not, is a weird Thanksgiving song. Weird and Thanksgiving gatherings can also overlap on the dinner table. Dillon goes through a list of odd dishes as we play “smash or pass,” and we would love to hear some of YOUR highs and lows from that list…

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From the Middle - Vintage Cups, Early Bucks, and Hearts is Trump 57:55

7M ago57:55

57:55

#279. In your weekly Taco Bell news, the 90’s are back and more expensive than ever! Even the cups are throwback and they’re perfect for late night sipping or to add flare to your small painting projects. Kory joins us from what could be his last trip to Seattle for a while, but he does share a hunting story which is a bit happier and more easy-lis…

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From the Middle - Return to Beards, Basketball, and Boardrooms 59:30

7M ago59:30

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#278. We’re almost halfway through November. How’s the beard growing? Have you shaved? Do you change your routine at all for No-Shave November? Speaking of routine changes, the three of us are heading into girl’s basketball season on three different levels. What’s your family transitioning to or from? Speaking of transitions, Kory’s career may be h…

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From the Middle - Classy Malls, Community Moments, and Chopped Meats 55:29

7M ago55:29

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#277. Your local mall is probably decking the halls, and we think a presidential election year is the perfect time to take advantage of the joy, even if premature. Speaking of elections, we discuss what voting and cake have in common and perhaps want to join arms in a grass-roots movement to save the nation. After the break, we discuss pepperoni an…

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From the Middle - Adult Costumes, AI Confusion, and Alberta Carnivorism 58:19

7M ago58:19

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#276. We are From the Middle, and we approve this episode. Also, political ads are annoying. Let’s move on to the important stuff, such as the Where’s Waldo story arc and AI vs Al. Yes. I typed those differently. Speaking of differences, Mountain Dew changed their branding and of course we have opinions! After the break, Kory shares his beautiful e…

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From the Middle - Big Mumpkin, Breakfast Motels, and Binging Movies 1:00:00

7M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

#275. DOWN WITH BIG MUMPKIN! How do you feel about elementary school fundraisers? Let us know via the LinkTree below! As for us, we’re generally not fans. PTA’s are great, schools need our generosity, but are we doing our best? We also talk about hotels and how reliable a reality it is that the usb ports in the lamp aren’t going to work. But at lea…

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From the Middle - Media Station, Man Vacation, and Mundane Aviation 57:52

8M ago57:52

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#274. Dig out the flannel and spice up your cider, it’s fall! It’s time to get the holiday decorations out of the basement. Speaking of basements, Kory’s is remodeled and you need to see what he’s done with the place! The tv is hung and the kid’s toys are gone. It’s the phase of life where the largest user of toys in the household is Kory himself a…

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From the Middle - A Midwest Love Fest and A Television Quest 1:08:58

8M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

#273. Here’s your reminder to worry helplessly about whether you closed the garage door on your way to work this morning. Good luck getting that off your brain. And hey! The port workers up and down the east coast are on strike. But don’t worry. We share how you can make your own mayonnaise at home! In other sauce news, if you are selling chicken b…

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From the Middle - Slater Talk, Sports Tech, and Social Trends 1:01:33

8M ago1:01:33

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#272. Sometimes kids make the best parents. They can free up the adults to play red light/green light with their friends online. They can figure out their food allergies on their own with the correct AI prompts and a little know-how with iOS 18. All things “kids” is getting more sophisticated, and that includes sports. Parents of children getting i…

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From the Middle - Shrimp Rudders, Sony Roadsters, and Spacey Rule Breakers 1:04:33

9M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

#271. Do you like the mermaid fin to be removed before eating a shrimp taco? Of course you do. Is having to de-tail your own shrimp in such a dish worth speaking to the manager or are you just getting your meUndies in a bunch? Perhaps breaking down your own seafood is a good reason to wear latex gloves in public. But please just make sure those aro…

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From the Middle - Middle-aged Medical, Dark-horse Defeat, and Cordially-charged Contractors 1:05:32

9M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

#270. The older you get, the more you talk about doctor visits. In the front half of this one we follow Kory into the office for a check-up and share our opinions on how things went. There’s a transcript somewhere that he agreed to which was generated by AI, so if that leaks, you can follow along there. Kendall wants someone to look at his foot, an…

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From the Middle - Selling Out, Substitution Obligations, and Senior Ongoings 53:07

9M ago53:07

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#269. Today in cooking tips by From the Middle, we discuss sauce thickening techniques as well as digesting salmon. We then get into our business advice. Sometimes you shouldn’t be afraid to just give stuff away. Then we share our expertise on the male aging process and how you can feel as young as we do. Maybe just take some time to smell the gras…

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From the Middle - Baseball Tradesie, Massage Envy, and Adult Mac ‘n Cheesy 1:14:56

9M ago1:14:56

1:14:56

#268. A professional ball player bats for both teams, a professional comedian fields questions from Kory, and a professional (not THAT kind of “professional”) masseuse eases minds with her presence. All of that and some etiquette concerning cell phones in public cover the first half of this episode. On the back half we discuss an Australian reboot …

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From the Middle - Martial Arts, Marathon Adventures, and Mandoline Awareness 1:15:27

10M ago1:15:27

1:15:27

#267. Like any good podcast or media member, we do our fact checking after we’ve already said the thing. Sorry, Raygun. But still, thanks for the memories. Speaking of making memories, our kids are all back in school, and for some, it’s a milestone year! One littler (a young middler), is taking on the world of jiujitsu which sparks a conversation a…

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From the Middle - Raygun, Return of the Jedi, and Reflecting on the Summer 55:22

10M ago55:22

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#266. Cue the John Williams! The Olympic Games are over and we all win, that is, unless you imitated a kangaroo in front of a panel of judges. Anyone who did that didn’t win. We have a bit of glitter-wizard updating followed by Kory’s recounting of his (not a) party including the event itself and some bonus bike riding and vintage Star Wars viewing…

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From the Middle - Houston Hotspots, Mistimed Myths, and Considerate Citizens 1:23:12

10M ago1:23:12

1:23:12

#265. It’s time for our generation to influence the world with our vernacular, and we’re starting with “hotspotting.” It means what you think it means. And it comes into play on an otherwise delightful trip Kendall took with his soon-to-be ten-year-old to Houston, Texas. Then Kory tries his hand at influencing the youth with his imagination which i…

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From the Middle - Olympic Controversy, Ostensible Cornucopia, and Ominous Character-Reveals 53:42

10M ago53:42

53:42

#264. The Olympics are on, but can we finally start talking about athletes!? Kory’s pool is illuminated, so can we talk about wiring diagrams!? And sure, the Mandela Effect is real, but can we talk about the Fruit of the Loom logo!? And talk about these things did we. Also something about peeing into golf clubs. Details inside. After the break, Dil…

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From the Middle - Dillon’s Game Day, Kendall’s Beautiful Bat, and Kory’s Not-a-Party 1:04:23

11M ago1:04:23

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#263. Kendall’s first birthday gift was a home run, Dillon’s recent gaming experience is a touchdown, and Kory is punting on what a party is. Have you yet tried the long awaited NCAA College Football? You all know its a big deal for one host and we celebrate with Dillon as he discusses the overall feel, gameplay, bugs, and learning curve (or lack t…

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From the Middle - Random B-List Sightings, Rat Boy Summer, and Restaurant Booth Staples 1:00:06

11M ago1:00:06

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#262. Kory’s working on a project in Manhattan where a kid dropped a bomb in an elevator. We’re also seeing possibly-not-but-probably-so celebrities but we don’t know who they are. And in the confusing world of Gen Z, rat boys apparently are owning June through August. After needing to take a break to wrap our heads around that, we spend the back h…

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From the Middle - Furry Sightings, Football Snapshots, and Food Struggles 57:28

11M ago57:28

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#261. Kendall’s bright-eyed and bushy-tailed hanging out in a hotel lobby somewhere in Pittsburgh. Or maybe his voice is low as he looks around making sure no one is listening. Also, Independence Day is behind us and we recount our moments and memories of this year’s celebrations. Then we hear some of the less fluffy details of being in Pittsburgh.…

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From the Middle - BBQ Gab, Blizzard Guff, and Boarding Groups 1:01:36

11M ago1:01:36

1:01:36

#260. Middler extraordinaire and fellow podcaster Jon Lathrop sits fourth chair as we head into Independence Day festivities. He’s a bbq master from Texas who co-hosts the show Grab’em in the Brisket and if his cookout skills don’t make your mouth water, his July 4th USA outfit will. This episode goes way beyond meat, however, as we discuss some of…

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From the Middle - BeauJo’s, Borrowers, and BRATS 1:11:13

11M ago1:11:13

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#259. Kory shares one more gangsta Hawaii story before we dive into a new-to-us pizza experience which can be found in Colorado. The “Rocky Mountain Pie” is your entree and dessert all in one package and it needs to move to the midwest. Speaking of Kory being away, we pull back the curtain on how Dillon and Kendall craft an episode in Kory’s absenc…

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