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The Midwestern Experience

by Donaven A Kern

Two lifelong pals from the Midwest discuss various topics, from recent news, to everyday slice-of-life stories.

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 46: Spider Bodyguards

    A conversation about Spiders, Bodyguards, and Science. Send us a message at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://discord.gg/zUVj9VK

  2. Ep. 45: The Stimmy Bill/Our Moments

    The boys discuss the good news about the recently passed covid relief bill, and play a relationship game made for couples, but for the bros! Send us a message at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience...

  3. Episode 44: Our DJ Origin Story

    The boys catch up after a long hiatus due to multiple major life events

  4. Ep. 43: Donaven and Michael Wax Philisophical

    Are humans inherently good or evil? Send us a message at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://discord.gg/zUVj9VK

  5. Ep. 42: Mount Blister Sister Fister/New Skills & Superbugs

    Michael tells an enthralling tale of a missing persons case gone terribly wrong; Donaven Talks about developing new skills, the livestock industry and antibiotics. Send us a message at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast...

  6. Ep. 41: Narcissism and Child Soldiers

    The boys discuss Narcissism in the workplace, the pros and cons of it, as well as the use of child soldiers throughout history and today. Send us a message at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience...

  7. Ep. 40: Dream Jobs and Bean Dad

    The boys discuss childhood (and current) dream jobs, the tale of the legendary bean dad on twitter, and more! Send us a message at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://discord.gg/zUVj9VK

  8. Ep. 39: Michaels Journey into WhiteGirlHood

    Michael transitions into a "Basic White Girl"; Donaven talks about memes. Send us a message at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://discord.gg/zUVj9VK

  9. Ep. 38: Getting Kinda Tired of Living Through Major Historical Events

    Most if this episode the Boys talk about the Siege of Capitol Hill, Recorded the day of its occurence. Be sure to send us a message over at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://discord.gg/zUVj9VK

  10. Ep. 37: New Year, Same Sh*t

    Donaven and Michael have fun at a new years party, discuss new years resolutions, and more! Be sure to send us a message over at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://discord.gg/zUVj9VK

  11. Ep. 36: Vacations, Holidays, and The Covid Relief Bill

    Be sure to send us a message over at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://discord.gg/zUVj9VK

  12. Episode 35: Bromosexuality/One Man F*** Train

    What is a bromosexual? Coke or Pepsi? Floral or fruity? All that and more! Be sure to send us a message over at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://discord.gg/zUVj9VK

  13. Episode 34: Project Cars and Projectile Yakking

    Its all in the title. Be sure to send us a message over at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://discord.gg/zUVj9VK

  14. Episode 33: Happy Belated Thanksgiving!

    The boys go over their thanksgiving celebrations, debate the best thanksgiving side dish, and much more! Be sure to send us a message over at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://discord.gg/zUVj9VK

  15. Episode 32: Kinda Depressing, NGL

    Big Business has never been better, and small business' have never been worse. Big Business continues to incorporate Greedier and Slimier business practices, and it feels like we may be powerless to stop them. Be sure to send us a message over at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience...

  16. 31: A Mixed Bag of Miscellaneous Word Vomit

    Be sure to send us a message over at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience

  17. 30: Massive Tomboy Mando Mommy Milkers

    In this episode, the boys discuss the recent controversy occurring on twitter in regards to the female mandalorians and their Armor Design. Thats about it, along with some other shorter discussions. Be sure to send us a message over at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience...

  18. 29: Michael goes Camping/The Death of a Legacy

    "So there I was, shivering in the morning sun, cheeks clenched, throat full of coffee grounds, nose GONE, toilet paper on my feet and charcoal for eyes." In this episode, the boys discuss Michaels foray into the wilds, and his woeful unpreparedness for said endeavor. Afterwards, Donaven mourns…

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  19. Episode 28: Halloween Part 2: The Slap and Tickle

    Be sure to send us a message over at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience

  20. Episode 27: A Spooky Surprise!

    Be sure to send us a message over at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience

  21. Episode 26: Warcrimes, POW's, and Creepypastas.

    In this episode the boys catch up on a weeks worth of missing events, including Axe Throwing, War Stories and more! Be sure to send us a message over at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience

  22. Episode 25: Memetic Warfare and Pumpkin Spice Lattes

    Be sure to send us a message over at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience

  23. Episode 24: Indiana Man

    Be sure to send us a message over at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience

  24. Episode 23: The people of Walmart and Macnaldos

    The boys talk about more work experiences and the strange things they have seen or heard at Walmart and Mcdonalds. Be sure to send us a message over at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast https://www.patreon.com/TheMidwesternExperience

  25. Debates, Debacles, and Employment

    This Episode contains a Mix of various topics as the boys reunite after not seeing each other for two weeks, due to employment and sickness. Be sure to send us a message over at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast...

  26. Minisode: Plague Doctors and Overnight Cryptid Status

    In this episode the boys discuss some crazy local news, and talk about Donavens overnight cryptid status after walking around a local park dressed as a plague doctor, and then they talk about the real history of plague doctors. Be sure to send us a message over at:...

  27. Guest Episode 4: Metal

    Assault, Self Defense, and Firearms, oh my! On this episode, we bring on a guest, Metal, to discuss various stories centered around self defense and firearms, and much more! Be sure to send us a message over at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternExperience https://twitter.com/TMWEPodcast...

  28. Guest Episode 3: Joshua Demorrow

    In our third Guest Episode, we get to talk with Joshua Demorrow, a fellow pod caster getting ready to air his podcast "The Weird War Podcast", which will be loaded with plenty of interesting and unique wartime trivia! In this episode the boys discuss their extensive work histories, odd video game...

  29. Time Travel, The Afterlife, and Squirrel Hunting

    honestly its all in the title folks, with a sprinkling of smaller topics in between!

  30. Episode 17: The Demise of Tik Tok

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  31. Supreme Space Force General President Michael

    In this episode, the boys discuss a plethora of topics ranging from the new space force, to Donaven's second paintball experience.

  32. Nine Year Olds Laughing at Toilet Humor

    Its all right there in the title! Donaven has a near death experience, then both of them discuss toilet humor for an hour, with some side tangents.

  33. sleeping stories, aliens, and zombies

    The boys talk about various sleep related stories, some stories from high school, and the big question: what kind of traditional movie monster are you?

  34. Unscripted, Uncensored, and Uncut

    This week, the episode went entirely unscripted, as the boys talk about a small subcategory of topics, with a primary discussion about the furry community.

  35. Mouth Breathing, Androids, and Politics, Oh My!

    In this episode, The hosts discuss a plethora of topics, ranging from the medical benefits of nose breathing, a new robot that can eat biological material to generate power, and this year's upcoming presidential election/candidates. The boys also discuss some funny workplace stories and share…

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  36. Guest Episode 2: Nate Whitehead

    The boys interview an old acquaintance from high school, and a good friend today. They discuss a bit about his fitness and health journey, some more paintball events, and other various shenanigans.

  37. Guest Episode 1: Zombie

    Our First guest star, Zombie, is a good friend from middle school and high school, and the trio discuss various school stories and schenanigans.

  38. The Black Death Returns, News Lightning Round!

    This mini episode contains a bunch of various rapid-fire news pieces, as well as some small anecdotal stories.

  39. Train Hopping, Pen Testing, Fiber Consuming Chaos

    Donaven Talks with a train hopper about train hopping life, Michael talks about a new record for the largest single sale of a Mario game, and the Boys talk about their repeated mistakes with fiber one bars.

  40. The Black Death, Lucid Dreaming, and Simulation Theory

    In this episode we begin by discussing the black death resurfacing in mongolia, followed by discussions of the power of the human mind. Would you rather get put on ice for 500 years or have sensitive harpoon launchers for arms? We discuss all this, and more!

  41. The Amish and Nuclear Technology

    We celebrate the fourth of July discussing off the grid living, the local Amish community, and various power sources to generate your own utilities. and more!

  42. Episode 4: Untold Stories of the ER, Unsolved Murder Mysteries, and more!

    In this episode we discuss where not to put things into your body, a local (and not so local) unsolved murder case, and other various smaller topics.

  43. Episode 3: Paintball, Ways to die, and Camping

    We discuss Donaven's first paintball experience, various gruesome ways to go from the show "1000 ways to die", discuss the movies "The Shallows" and "God Bless America", Camping experiences, and Much more! *Sniff Sniff*

  44. Episode 2: Just Midwestern Things

    In this episode we talk about various Midwestern habits, play some would you rather, discuss signals from outer space, and more!

  45. Episode 1: Introduction, News, and other Shenanigans

    The premiere episode of The Midwestern Experience, where The Host and Co Host catch up on recent events. They discuss the odd bits and bobs, from workplace shenanigans, to Recent National News.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Two lifelong pals from the Midwest discuss various topics, from recent news, to everyday slice-of-life stories.

HOSTED BY

Donaven A Kern

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Two lifelong pals from the Midwest discuss various topics, from recent news, to everyday slice-of-life stories.

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The Midwestern Experience is created and hosted by Donaven A Kern.
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