*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 every Wednesday as your driving to Ehlert's to clock in for work, eating your homemade dinner out of the take out bag, or just lounging in your spacious winnebago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
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506 - The Jump (w/ Brooke Dillman)
We've got Brooke Dillman (The Office, Wrecked, Kickin' It) on the pod today! We're breaking down episode 506, "The Jump," and we're talking about the scene that gave the
Sep 16 1 h 14 min
504 - The 100th
Just us as we recap The Middle's 100th episode! We're talking about how Eden broke her foot hours before filming, the inspiration behind Sue and Brad's Summer Lovin' rout
Sep 9 57 min
502 - Change In The Air
This week, we're breaking down episode 502, "Change In The Air!" Everything from Brad's iconic locker decorations, The Middle's use of cell phones, and just how spot on t
Sep 2 50 min
501 - The Drop Off (w/ Tommy Bechtold)
We can't believe we're already at season 5! And to kick off the new season, we have a very special guest. You know the back of his head - and now you get to see his gorge
Aug 26 1 h 06 min
424 - The Graduation (w/ Tim Hobert)
We're joined by Tim Hobert (Scrubs, Community) who wrote today's episode! He's helping us break down episode 424, "The Graduation" - but first, Eden's raving about Tim's
Aug 19 1 h 17 min
423 - The Ditch
There are four distinct storylines, and we're talking about each one! For episode 423, "The Ditch" we're discussing everything Brick and his unique fear of going to middl
Aug 12 53 min
422 - Hallelujah Hoedown
Keeping it between us today as we breakdown episode 422, "Hallelujah Hoedown." We're discussing all things yellow pants! How they were made and where the story came from.
Aug 5 48 min
421 - From Orson With Love (w/ Robin Shorr)
We're joined today by none other than Robin Shorr (Diary of a Future President, The Carmichael Show) as we break down her episode 421, "From Orson With Love!" She's got h
Jul 29 1 h 15 min
420 - Dollar Days
If you're looking for episode 419, "The Bachelor" - head our archives! We originally recapped it in September 2025 with Galadriel Stineman! Today, we're recapping episode
Jul 22 59 min
418 - The Name
Just us today as we recap episode 418, "The Name!" We're discussing all things Molly Shannon, a reference to a classic cinematic moment in Axl's storyline, and - of cours
Jul 15 57 min
417 - Wheel of Pain (w/ Jessica Marie Garcia)
Today we're joined by Jessica Marie Garcia (On My Block, Liv and Maddie, How to Get Away With Murder) as she helps us breakdown episode 417, "Wheel of Pain!" She's tellin
Jul 8 1 h 13 min
416 - Winners and Losers (w/ Carolyn Hennesy)
We've got quite the guest for today's episode! Carolyn Hennesy (General Hospital, Cougar Town) helps us breakdown episode 416, "Winners and Losers!" Carolyn played room p
Jul 1 1 h 02 min
414 - The Smile
We're recapping episode 414, "The Smile," and it's just us today! We're covering everything from the amazing Roger Rees as Sue's tough teacher, Red Lobster's ad within ou
Jun 24 1 h 06 min
413 - The Friend (w/ Lee Shallat Chemel)
She directed over 80 episodes of The Middle, and she's back with us today! Lee Shallat Chemel joins us to revisit ep 413, "The Friend!" We dive into the challenges of sho
Jun 17 1 h 19 min
411 - Life Skills
Reminder: we're skipping ep 410 ("Twenty Years") because we already recapped it as an Ehlert's Exclusive bonus episode back in Nov. '25 -- only on Patreon! If you want to
Jun 10 1 h 09 min
409 - Christmas Help (w/ Paul Hipp)
Snack Daddy Paul Hipp is here with us today! That's right... Reverend Tim Tom himself joins us to break down ep 409, "Christmas Help." No one makes us laugh like Paul, an
Jun 3 1 h 16 min
408 - Thanksgiving IV
A fabulous episode of The Middle, from start to finish. We're breaking down 408, "Thanksgiving IV," and we're talking all about one of Brad's best scenes of the series, h
May 27 1 h 05 min
407 - The Safe
Just us today as we breakdown episode 407, "The Safe." We’re spotlighting two TV legends who pop up in this episode: Jane Kaczmarek as Frankie’s dental school teacher and
May 20 56 min
406 - Halloween III: The Driving
Today, we’re breaking down episode 406, “Halloween III: The Driving!” We’ve got a fun email from one of our directors, behind-the-scenes stories about filming the scene w
May 13 59 min
405 - The Hose (w/ Stacey Pulwer)
We've got another writer in studio with us today! Stacey Pulwer joins us to talk about episode 405, "The Hose!" She tells us all about her first table read mishap and som
May 6 1 h 03 min
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If you’re wondering whether or not you will like this podcast, you will. The Middle is a wonderful show, perfectly observed, and always a little bit underrated. But the pure joy that Eden and Brock bring to their rewatch podcast is the perfect emotional equivalent of watching the show. I love the interviews, I love the backstage stories, and I love how much Eden and Brock love each other. I also love getting to know them as people, the details about their lives, Eden’s husband and kids, Brock’s relationship with his partner—it makes their characters richer, but the real gift is getting to them as human beings. Things are hard right now, the world is ugly and mean, so thank God we have this – – the podcast we need right now! Thank you, Eden and Brock!
NonkeyBusiness · Mar 2025
Love the discussions on the middle but would really love short recaps of what happened in the episode and much more discussion on your personal thoughts and anecdotes on the episode. Love memories and behind the scenes info!
I loved the interview with Brock’s mom! Hearing her behind the scenes of what it was like was so lovely! This is exactly the kind of stuff I would love more of as a long time fan of the middle! Love that you’re taking a break and giving time to add in any feedback!
BreannaPriddy · Jan 2025
I’ve seen The Middle so many times, it’s a favorite for our whole family. This pod is really great, Eden and Brock have a fun banter and Brock especially seems to really have a talent for hosting and interviewing. Great guests so far, too. By the way, for people who were initially complaining about the language, that was only in the first couple episodes.) Looking forward to more great episodes!
Jennylou21 · Jan 2025
You deserve so many more stars than just five. This is the podcast I didn’t know I need and now can’t live without. Found you the week before Christmas and was caught up in four days now have to suffer week to week! Please promise you will be back after your month break!! Looking forward to many years with you in ears! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Bdan32 · Jan 2025
I am a huge Middle fan! The show has carried me through some difficult times. I even went to see Eden's show. As much as I wanted to like this podcast and was looking forward to it, there is just too much meandering conversation on her part.I think it would be helpful if they divided the show into segments or topics that they could then stick to. I think the Office Ladies is a very good example of that kind of format with just enough side conversation.
IMKNOTU · May 2025
Before doing this podcast maybe you could have watched them all a couple times OR put a super fan on the podcast. It was very annoying that you don’t remember the show. I liked the guest interviews but too short and didn’t hear enough from them. I also felt the foul language was unnecessary and lacks intelligence to find a better word. Also the Patreon advertising comes off as desperate. Update: further into the podcast the language cleans up.
wiskusamy · May 2025
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