Mids

In podcasting, your most important tool—more important than any vocal technique, any technical skill—is your ability to twist the facts of a TV series to your own advantage. This week, we enter the world of USA Network for the mid-2000's spy comedy (?) Burn Notice. This is our first entry into "blue sky" television. We are thrilled to join Michael Westen (Jeffrey Donovan), Fi (Gabrielle Anwar), the mom (Sharon Gless), Bruce Campbell, and a Guy Fieri type guy as they do spy things in Miami, Florida. See also: What is Burn Notice - SNL Sketch

Lord, forgive me, but it's time to go back to that old me. We recorded this episode in 2021! Or something like that. Yes, this week your episode is a Mids classic. We are once again discussing a teenage witch. Which old witch? The middest witch. That's right, we covered the 90's WB hit sitcom Sabrina the Teenage Witch.Why? Why not. This one pairs nicely with our episode on the Netflix original Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

For the first time in the history of this podcast, we are reviewing a show from Australia! No, not the ABC1 series 'The Slap'. We watched several episodes of Bluey from ABC Kids. We discuss what it means to imagine and whether we would recommend this show for families (the human kind, not heckin' pupper doggos xD). Please join us for a fabulous discussion.

This week, we make our way into the world of true crime with the documentary series that started it all—Unsolved Mysteries. From an assassination that changed the course of history to a reenactment that launched Matthew McConoghey's career, this season 5 episode has a lot to unpack. Resources: Unsolved Mysteries with Robert Stack - Season 5, Episode 2 - Full Episode (YouTube)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo01OUYMaSIThree things to know about the recently released MLK records - Stanford School of Humanities and Scienceshttps://humsci.stanford.edu/feature/three-things-know-about-recently-released-mlk-records---Listener, let us know how we're doing or what you would like us to review next.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midspodcast/Hit us up on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/midspodcast.bsky.social

Just in time for President's Day, Mids is back to share our thoughts on a Season 3 episode of HBO's Veep. Neither host was super familiar with this show, but we are pretty familiar with Washington, D.C. so enjoy a few local references.Matthew Lesko Commercial (1998) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPC3mLNL3B0 Ben's Chilli Bowl https://benschilibowl.com/

Welcome back to Mids! This week, K & D talk about a season 3 episode of the Netflix original series 'Stranger Things'. Come for the Demogorgon, and stay for discussions of late 00's indie pop music, the Indiana Hoosiers (shout out to Fernando Mendoza), and and our favorite cities.Frasier is BACK in the building.

One of our hosts got married this month! Tune in to the Walker episode to find out which host tied the knot. On a very special Mids, our one year anniversary of publishing episodes, we turn the clock all the way back to November 2021 (?) to discuss the Netflix original series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Happy Halloweeeeeeen! cauldron bubbling sounds lightning metal chains Is anyone else going as a Matcha Labubu tonight? Resources: We Met the World's Leading Authority on Bootleg Bart Simpson T-Shirts - ViceBig Dogs

Lady Godiva was a freedom riderShe didn't care if the whole world lookedJoan of Arc with the Lord to guide herShe was a sister who really cooked Isadora was the first bra-burnerAin't ya glad she showed up? (Oh yeah!)And when the country was fallin' apart Betsy Ross got it all sewed up (CHORUS): (And then there's Maude)And then there's Maude(And then there's Maude)And then there's Maude(And then there's Maude)And then there's Maude(And then there's.....) That uncompromisin', enterprisin', anything but tranquilizin' Right on Maude!

It may be unseasonably warm, but, if you can believe it, it's football season once again! To mark the start of the new season, we are sharing one of the first episodes we ever recorded: our review of Season 3 Episode 8 of the CW hit series All American. I would like to start off by giving credit to Taye Diggs who gives a wonderful performance throughout the entire series—a series one of your hosts watched for several seasons after this. So get ready to hear discussions about CW, high school, bullying, high school football, college football, professional football, teen angst, teen bullying (one of the biggest issues facing teens today), a secret teen marriage (one of the biggest issues facing teens today), homecoming. Yeah. we've got it all. What's the premise of Mids? Well, two friends use randomizers to pick a show and a episode that we may or may not have seen before—and then we talk about it. So get lost with us, or yell at your ipod nano because we can't get the character names straight. Either way, we're confident that you'll have a good time. It's fine to put on while you're folding laundry. Want to help our show grow? Please rate the show on any platform and write us a review on Apple podcasts. We're told it helps. You can also follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/midspodcastand Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/midspodcast.bsky.social

I want to shout out Deniz Gamze Ergüven for directing the episode of Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale that we reviewed this week. We didn't get to it, but it was in my notes to highlight her fantastic direction. This episode deals with things a little heavier than our normal fare, but we never know what we're gonna get each week. We hope it is still a fun and interesting listen.I'll note that we recorded this several years ago so forgive us for not addressing how bad everything is.Shout out to Kate Bush for the incredible song featured in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WataeV4WsI4And of course, Happy Birthday to Elizabeth Moss._____Special message from David: If you can, please donate to this mutual aid effort to support the MacArthur Park vendors. You have probably seen on the news that people who sell ice cream trying to make a living for their families are being harassed by federal immigration enforcement. They're laying low for the summer so this link is being used to raise funds to assist they directly. https://www.gofundme.com/f/el-pueblo-salva-el-pueblo-mutual-aid-for-street-vendors

For the second time in the history of Mids, we are talking Canadian TV. In this episode, recorded in 2022, we discuss Workin' Moms. We follow the adventures of Kate and two other moms as they navigate upper middle class, urban-adjacent life. This show drew quite a reaction from one of our hosts. Can you guess who? Leave a comment down below with your guesses. https://youtu.be/jtCGODjuRq0?si=2jT_h3on_Wef7Xjs

This week, we welcome special guest Cami to discuss the NBC smash hit sitcom Frasier and the Paramount + revival Frasier! Which one do you think we preferred? Do you remember the 1974 film 'The Groove Tube'? Hmmm? Do you like a Riesling? Does it rain where you live? Can you sing the Mikado? You like dogs? Bulldogs?We discuss this...and much much more. Shout out to Cami for coming on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3QeyNtuz8MFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midspodcast

In this episode, which we recorded a millio years ago (which should be evident by our reference to the Edmonton Football Team), we reviewe Chopped Canada! Listen along as we react to Season 3 Episode 3 "Rice Twice", and have a drink every time we say the titular phrase–you know, that very common phrase you've heard people say your entire life? How does it compare to Chopped proepr? Well, you'll have to listen to find out. Come for the comparison and stay for our own proposed dishes, olive theoru, US/Canada relations, and True Detective.Unfortunately, the YouTube link to the episode is no longer. If you can't find it on streaming, we invite you to engage in some theater of the mind. Shout out to Food Network and Food Network Canada.

Folks, we are BACK with our first ever twofer. Do you like Roseanne? Do you like The Connors? Well, we review both. In this episode, the gang talks recent TV viewing experiences, therapy, and Mids' international appeal. Reach out to us on IG or via our email to let us know how you found us. Maybe you can replace the cat as a third mic for an episode.

We have a bonus episode this week! Remember Nickelodeon's Rocket Power? Well, I kind of do too. Krista certainly does. Join us as we talk about classic characters like ummm...Otto? Rodriguez? Reggie? And their dog Squid Games.

Come for the 70's classic 'Rhoda' (itself a spinoff of the classic 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'), and stay for D's impressions of Marge Simpson and Homer struggling to say 'Marge'. Shouts out to Julie Kavner! Even bigger shout out to Krista for keeping us on track with the plot synopsis (evergreen statement). This episode was recorded sometime in 2021 if that wasn't clear.

Hey folks! We are turning it all the way back to 2021, when we recorded an episode of a podcast about an episode of television for just the second time ever. Enjoy our early attempt and pod racing. We talked about a 2017 episode of Lifetime's The Rap Game. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boku_(juice)

Show Notes: In this solo update, D provides a state of the show and reflections on a tumultuous start to the new year. Please consider donating to a mutual aid effort to support victims of the LA area wildfires. Here are a couple: Mutual Aid LA Network: https://mutualaidla.org/Immigrant Fire Relief Fund: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/lafires2025 I'm linking to a few pieces I've found interesting in light of recent events. The Case for Letting Malibu Burn by Mike Davis: https://longreads.com/2018/12/04/the-case-for-letting-malibu-burn/It's a Strange World, Isn't It? by Meaghan Garvey (Pitchfork): https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/david-lynch-twin-peaks-reality-blues/Behind the News: The Billionaires Killing California w/ Yasha Levine (Jacobin Radio): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/behind-the-news-the-billionaires-killing-california/id791564318?i=1000684997622

For the first time in two years, we recorded an episode in the same room. That's right. We are joined in this episode by a very special guest, Krista shares some very special news, and D is happy to host in more ways than one. For this very special episode, we watched Walker, Texas Ranger. What's your familiarity with it? Do you love it? Do ya hate it? Do you have a WTR lever on your desk? Do you call it martial arts or the martial arts? Resources: Late Night with Conan O'Brien 'The Walker Lever!': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpIEyn9G6_8I wanna be a cowboy baaaaaby vine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sNx86h-KOAChad Michael Murray documentary: https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/buffalo-bills-mafia-documentary-1236185837/Chuck Norris Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_NorrisAs always, when we remember, please donate to Wikipedia.

Old habits die hard. Krista's birthday was not one week ago. But guess what? This is TV. This is podcasting (now THIS is podcasting). This is podcasting about TV. Raymond doesn't even exist. And not everybody loves him, anyway.This week, we enter the land of CBS for the first time with their hit series Everybody Loves Raymond. Join as as we discuss gift giving, white elephants, families, toasters, and much much more.As always, donate to Wikipedia. Also, don't forget to email Krista if there's anything missing from the show notes that we said we'd put in.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midspodcast/

We're BACK in the New York grooove. We are tackling the early 2000s MTV show 'Parental Control'. Trash TV? Music TV? Or is it Meta TV? Who knows. And honestly, who cares? Just listen to the show. It's fun. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midspodcast/

Bet you haven’t thought about ER in a minute. Oh, you were a mom in the 1990s? Welcome to Mids. Join Krista and D as they discuss Season 8 Episode 9 of “ER”. THIS is episode 1 of Mids.Find our pods here: rss.com/podcasts/midsFollow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/midspodcast/Additional notes:Angus T. Jones in ER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXbimM6dXiIPlease donate to Wikipedia: https://donate.wikimedia.org/wiki/Ways_to_GiveFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midspodcast/