Middling w/ Creators and Showrunners, Eileen Heisler + DeAnn Heline

10/16/24 • 46 min

They're smart. They're funny. They're basically married. This week, we pause our usual rewatch programming for an in-depth interview with Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline, the creators and showrunners of The Middle. Eileen and DeAnn share delicious details about the series, including lessons learned from the first unsuccessful pilot, their partnership with Patricia Heaton, and the Sue and Brad spin-off. We're so lucky to have them, and we know you'll love them too!

All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!
Reminder! Starting today, you can now buy ONE-OFF extended episodes on Patreon! So if a monthly subscription isn't in the cards at the moment, you're able to buy singular episodes for $3/ep -- either the extended audio or extended video option! That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod.
BOO! Our next Live Watch is set for Sunday, Oct. 27th @3pm PST / 6pm EST. And we'll be dressing up in costume as we watch ep 605, "Halloween V."

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Previous Episode

111 - The Jeans (w/ Jana Hunter)

Starting next week, you can purchase individual episodes on Patreon for $3! If a monthly subscription doesn’t suit you at the moment, this lets you buy extended, one-off episodes. This feature launches Oct. 16th, 2024 on Patreon.com/MiddlingPod.
Grab your favorite pair of well-worn jeans and press play! This week, Eden and Brock recap episode 111, "The Jeans." They discuss what Brad and Sue would watch on TV in their 20s, realize they see Sue's room and her iconic posters for the first time, and Brock shares photos from his SNL audition. Plus, writer Jana Hunter (The Conners, The Drew Carey Show), shares personal events that made it to air and her brilliant pitch for Brooke Shields' character in the next episode.
All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!
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Next Episode

112 - The Neighbor (w/ Blaine Saunders)

Our next live watch is THIS SUNDAY! We'll have costumes, trivia, and wigs. Oct. 27th @3pm PST / 6pm EST. Make sure you're signed up for the Ehlert's Exclusive Tier on Patreon.com/MiddlingPod to get access!

This week, we get Eden's hot takes on all things pop culture. And you're gonna wanna hear what she thinks of Patti LuPone calling Madonna a movie killer. Plus we're discussing 112, The Neighbor, and all things Brooke Shields! Her cold sore, her mullet, and Brock's NYC encounter with her. Plus, we'll chat with Blaine Saunders (aka Carly) about how she met our casting director, G. Charles Wright, at the famed Oakwood Apartments.

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

You can now buy ONE-OFF extended episodes on Patreon! So if a monthly subscription isn't in the cards at the moment, you're able to buy singular episodes for $3/ep -- either the extended audio or extended video option! That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod.

Email us your burning question for Eden & Brock -- or share what The Middle means to you. [email protected]

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