Today we're talking to someone whose immense talents helped shape The Middle! Julie Anne Robinson (Bridgerton, Doctor Who) talks to us about a creative decision she fought that made it into the pilot, a funny story story about Patricia Heaton, and how her husband helped with Eden's casting process!

Check out her Substack to read all the amazing things she has to share: https://holdingforparrots.substack.com/

Our bonus episode - “The Heck Report” - drops every Friday, exclusively on Patreon. Each week, we dive deeper into that week’s episode, focusing on specific 'headlines' we want to explore from a viewer’s perspective. Think of it as a water cooler chat. We also do a rapid-fire rundown and wrap things up by rating the episode out of 10. It's our unfiltered opinions as viewers, and we want YOU to be part of the conversation! Best of all, it’s available to every Patreon member, at every tier!

That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!

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All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!

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Today it's just as as we talk all about episode 512, "The Carpool." Brock points out the 'Nepo-Niece' of John Travolta, Eden performs a redo of one of her lines, and we read a listener email that asks about a real life Patricia Heaton-ism that made it into this episode.

Our bonus episode - “The Heck Report” - drops every Friday, exclusively on Patreon. Each week, we dive deeper into that week’s episode, focusing on specific 'headlines' we want to explore from a viewer’s perspective. Think of it as a water cooler chat. We also do a rapid-fire rundown and wrap things up by rating the episode out of 10. It's our unfiltered opinions as viewers, and we want YOU to be part of the conversation! Best of all, it’s available to every Patreon member, at every tier!

That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!

WE HAVE MERCH! Order your very own Blue Bag or Cross Country Sweatshirt at Bonfire.com/Store/MiddlingPod ! The blue bag is perfect for any occasion - including road trips or visits to the Frugal Hoosier. And the sweatshirt comes in the classic yellow or a variety of other colors. There's hoodies, crew neck sweatshirts, and t-shirts. We're wearing them, and we hope you will too!

All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!

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On today’s agenda: Episode 510, “Sleepless in Orson!" We’ve got behind-the-scenes tidbits, including the original, innuendo-filled name of the hot dog restaurant where Brad worked, a funny story about Eden handwriting Sue's speeches on consent, and just how polite Derrick Glossner (David Chandler) is in real life. Plus, we go off on plenty of tangents about Laura Dern and The Wizard of Oz.

Our bonus episode - “The Heck Report” - drops every Friday, exclusively on Patreon. Each week, we dive deeper into that week’s episode, focusing on specific 'headlines' we want to explore from a viewer’s perspective. Think of it as a water cooler chat. We also do a rapid-fire rundown and wrap things up by rating the episode out of 10. It's our unfiltered opinions as viewers, and we want YOU to be part of the conversation! Best of all, it’s available to every Patreon member, at every tier!

That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!

WE HAVE MERCH! Order your very own Blue Bag or Cross Country Sweatshirt at Bonfire.com/Store/MiddlingPod ! The blue bag is perfect for any occasion - including road trips or visits to the Frugal Hoosier. And the sweatshirt comes in the classic yellow or a variety of other colors. There's hoodies, crew neck sweatshirts, and t-shirts. We're wearing them, and we hope you will too!

All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!

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