Middle Children
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago -Jessie Jolles and Chris Burns aka Fat Carrie Bradshaw didn’t ask to be born as middle children, who would? Born into a life of being desperate for attention, the dynamic duo known mostly for developing a sense of humor as a defense mechanism brings you a show about their favorite thing, themselves. Talking through their endless embarrassing stories, the many famous middle children of the world, and interviewing guests from the oldest of the family, the youngest of the family and everything in between Middle Children is a show for all and there’s only one condition; Jessie and Chris are the stars.
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A Middle Children Update
April 01, 2024 17:49 - 4 minutesA Middle Children Update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Some Kind of Farm Situation and The Fierce Women of The X-Men
March 25, 2024 19:22 - 57 minutesJessie is finally taking song writing classes to get back her creative juice. Chris would love a world where we all get more appetizers. This episode features a fabulous new roast and toast of this audience's favorite subject, super heroes. Get tickets to our next virtual event- The Wedding Of Jessie Jolles, below! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/856249975727?aff=oddtdtcreator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Snakes In The Garden of Eden and Wedding Flash Mobs
March 18, 2024 16:41 - 1 hourChris is in his slut phase and back from an eventful trip to LA. Jessie is in her artist phase and writing again. This week C and J have weddings on the mind and get into some improv about the big day. Get tickets to our next Livestream, "The Wedding of Jessie Jolles" below! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/856249975727?aff=oddtdtcreator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between A Rock and A Hard Place
March 11, 2024 16:21 - 1 hourChris tells the crooked tale of his latest, scandal filled, dating saga with an ending that may SHOCK you. Ticket link for our next live stream show "The Wedding of Jessie Jolles", below! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/between-something-borrowed-and-something-blue-the-wedding-of-jessie-jolles-tickets-856249975727?aff=oddtdtcreator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Building Forts With The Man of Your Dreams and A Giant Box of Fortune Cookies
March 04, 2024 18:39 - 1 hourJessie has had a busy week of hitting the club and building forts. Chris is not new to wild nights and doesn't think Jessie could keep up with him. This week features a wild QVC segment for the ages with prices on items that just can't be beat! Get Your Tickets Now For Our March Live Stream- The Wedding of Jessie Jolles! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/between-something-borrowed-and-something-blue-the-wedding-of-jessie-jolles-tickets-856249975727?aff=oddtdtcreator Learn more about your ad c...
Between A Flawless American Fitness Test and A Well Funded Artist Collective
February 26, 2024 20:13 - 1 hourChris is grateful for American Idol for all the amazing talent they've brought the world. Jessie just wants to fund her dream art collective for all the artists in world. We also roll out a brand new Hallmark about.....well, we don't really know, but it's fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between A Delicious Buttercream Cake and High Powered Hotellier In Love
February 12, 2024 20:00 - 1 hourChris is in his cake baking era and Jessie is over award shows. Luckily today's Hallmark features a love story for the ages about a high powered hotellier finding love when they least expect it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Stigmatizing Mental Health and Getting Free Sexy Massages
February 05, 2024 18:53 - 1 hourChris would love to move out of the heathen hell hole that is New York City but if he can't get a boyfriend here, where would he go? Jessie is back on the apps and feeling frisky....for free erotic massages. If you like being sold things you don't need, great news, the iconic QVC segment is back and better than ever. Get a ticket for the Sunday Valentine's Day Brunch Live Stream for this Sunday (2/11) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/814189672227?aff=oddtdtcreator Learn more about your ad choic...
Between Being Stuck In Traffic With Sciatica And First Dates At Orange Theory
January 29, 2024 20:22 - 1 hourChris thinks people who go on first dates to workout classes are out of their minds. Jessie can't sit in traffic while driving because her Sciatica is killing her! This and other musings. Get tickets for the Valentine's Day Brunch Livestream Here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/between-red-roses-and-eating-chocolates-alone-a-middle-children-valentines-day-live-show-tickets-814189672227?aff=oddtdtcreator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Falling Out of a Hammock and Snow Shoveling Dyslexia
January 22, 2024 18:40 - 55 minutesChris and Jessie debate the merits of trying to be sexy in a hammock, pretending to be dyslexic to get out of shoveling and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between No Carb Diets and 2024 Bingo Boards
January 08, 2024 22:47 - 1 hourAfter a long break for the holidays, Chris and Jessie are back to kick off their 2024 with positivity (kind of) and a slew of New Years Resolutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Giving Away Furniture and Cuddling With Bad Intentions
December 18, 2023 16:29 - 1 hourIt's the last Middle Children of 2023. Jessie ponders whether or not men can cuddle for a night without wanting sex. Chris takes solace in the fact that if he puts some furniture out on the street, it's not wasteful because someone is always gonna take it. The final Hallmark of the year features a high powered crude energy attorney looking for a holiday romance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Hitting It Off With A Stranger and Delicious, Edible, Essential Oils
November 20, 2023 17:48 - 1 hourJessie is convinced that Chris will hit it off romantically with a friend of hers that she seems to know very little about. Chris is skeptical because it's not common that he really likes anybody any way. With the holidays coming up, we've also got you covered for gifts with another edition of the new fan favorite QVC segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Not Needing A Man At All and Selling Milkshake Machines
November 13, 2023 16:29 - 1 hourChris profoundly declares that he'd rather Netflix and NOT chill. Jessie, on the other hand, loves an ice cream date. We unveil a new segment where Chris and Jessie can sell you ANYTHING and of course we close the show out with a look inside the world of daytime television and a whole lot of vodka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between a Room Full of Organized Chaos and A Rant About E.L. Fudge Cookies
November 06, 2023 16:29 - 1 hourJessie and Chris try to get on the same page about their dream houses but run into some difficulty landing on a shared aesthetic. Chris cannot contain his strong feelings about the new and def not improved E.L. Fudge cookies but Jessie is in love with a soft and chewy sugar cookie. We wrap up this week's show with a Hallmark featuring a high powered book editor on wild ride of self discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Hundred Dollar Doll Houses and Open Toed Shoes In NYC
October 30, 2023 15:22 - 1 hourChris is binging horror shows to get in the spirt of Halloween. Jessie is in her building miniature houses phase and no one can stop her. In place of a Hallmark, we unveil our first ever test run of the "Roast and Toast" segment focusing on the footwear of summer in New York City. Prepare yourself, because it for sure, is a test run. Buy tickets NOW for TONIGHT'S Halloween Livestream https://www.eventbrite.com/e/middle-children-between-trick-and-treat-halloween-live-stream-tickets-7288644722...
Between People Secretly Hiding In Your House and The Invention Of Pumpkin Spice
October 23, 2023 15:24 - 1 hourChris has been revisiting too much Tyra Banks content and realizing just how problematic she was. Jessie is getting to know her neighbors and trying to not let the fear of a stranger unknowingly living in her house ruin her vibe. Later we present an autumnally classic 'Hallmark' featuring the inventors of pumpkin spice and a trip to the homeland with tons of making out along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Too Many Dating Apps and Show Business
October 16, 2023 15:47 - 1 hourJessie is back on the dating apps and wants to know why everyone is ugly now but also, somehow not funny. Chris is fed up with showbiz, specifically Ryan Murphy and his obsession with putting hot people who can't act into his TV shows. All we know is we're doing a live stream for Halloween and the ticket link is below. Tickets For The Tri-Annual Middle Children Halloween Live Stream--> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/middle-children-between-trick-and-treat-halloween-live-stream-tickets-728864472...
Between Ballet As A Hobby and Day Time TV Choirs
October 09, 2023 13:55 - 1 hourWith Halloween coming up, Jessie is a little worried about being possessed by demon. Chris doesn't think you can be considered a ballerina unless you've been paid to dance. Plus a very sexy Hallmark with a couple of choir stars and a little rough passion in a public bathroom. Tickets For The Tri-Annual Middle Children Halloween Live Stream--> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/middle-children-between-trick-and-treat-halloween-live-stream-tickets-728864472257?aff=oddtdtcreator Learn more about your ...
Between Stealing Tuna And High Powered Private Detectives In Heels
October 02, 2023 14:42 - 1 hourChris and Jessie take a stroll down memory lane to relive the nightmare of some of their greatest food related embarrassments. Stolen tuna fish, weekends full of 15 doordash orders, and sneaking food out of the kitchen is just the beginning. Later we present a Hallmark straight from the 1940s with a couple of high powered private detectives in heels and capes hot on the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Being 'She's All That'd' and Ranting and Raving
September 25, 2023 15:16 - 59 minutesChris is tired of all the flirting that just goes nowhere. Jessie loves a good flirt and shows off her baller status by buying coffee for a hot 50 year old on the coffee line. Later, an aborted Hallmark leads to an epic Middle Children rant about housing that the world NEEDS TO HEAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Male Therapists and Playing For Fun
September 18, 2023 12:42 - 1 hourChris has been riding a struggle bus on a freeway with no exits and is wondering when he can finally get off. Jessie wants to go to camp but doesn’t understand why all sports have to be played to win. We also feature a heartwarming hallmark featuring high powered toy executive decisions, an autumn in Vermont, and Ryan Reynolds chopping wood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Living in Vans and Having An Existential Crisis
September 11, 2023 15:02 - 1 hourJessie’s visit to the home of a friend with two children lights the fuse for and epic existential crisis. Is any place on earth safe for children? Does community still exist in modern day America? Should Chris and Jessie start a cult? All these questions and more, answered in this week’s action packed episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between The End of Movie Credits & Crushing Apples
September 04, 2023 14:25 - 1 hourWith the extinction of fun movie credit openings, Chris and Jessie discuss how they would start the movies they will be starring in. Jessie explains her plan to fix streaming, and Chris reveals his nit picks of “Schitts Creek”. Later we present to you a very jolly Hallmark filled with performers on the run in the little town within the town of Albany, NY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Hating Hot Tubs and Re-marketing Milk
August 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourJessie gets ready to push out of her comfort zone as she prepares for her first ever pole dancing class. Chris loves the concept of sex, but he can’t figure out why people like baths or hot tubs. Later we dial things back and simmer down with a wholesome rural Hallmark where we set out to save a million trees and a couple of hot farmers who’s business is being crushed by the non dairy craze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Unlikely Movie Recs & Selling Swatches
August 21, 2023 23:48 - 1 hourWhat can we really say about steakhouses that are also a speakeasy? Necessary? Not likely. Chris tells the tale of his secret steakhouse adventure and admits to being knee deep in a rewatch of the “Fast and The Furious” franchise while Jessie has a fun interaction at the coffee shop initiated by her fun breakfast jewelry. Later we dig into possibly our most suspenseful Hallmark of all time. It has it all, secret identities, hot guys with big forearms on the farm, and high stakes strategies to...
Between Puffy Eyes & Voice Recordings
August 14, 2023 05:47 - 44 minutesJessie has a puffy eye, oh no! Chris is officially a Rumblehead, and we humble brag about working out. Does anyone actually like urgent care? We discuss dating app weirdness, Chris has been buying new furniture, new home = new him. We close with a gym vent including our opinions on short trainers. Big announcement coming soon!!! Episode 150 next! Have you checked out patreon.com/middlechildren for more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Being Financial Gurus & Hashing Out School Trauma
August 07, 2023 04:57 - 45 minutesWe kick this one off with a rich bit. Do thin rich people really have it all? Once we get back into our own personalities Jessie let’s us in on her lonely weekend. Chris has been out of the city reconnecting with nature. We get into a fun conversation reminiscing about high school trauma. Would you like to be part of a heist? Chris went on a deep dive about Ariana Grande, and we close chatting about her. Big month for the Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Being Back & Being Back on Track
July 31, 2023 22:32 - 57 minutesWe’re back, with lots to share! Jessie has a new relationship status and took Winnie to the vet (you go girl), Chris has been traveling and has a question: How do you feel about liars? After discussion we hop into a Hallmark since it’s been forevaaa: Love Is Wild, a silly veterinary adventure similar to Tiger King but more ethical!! July flew by and we know it. We're getting back into the swing of things, big August plans for the Patreon y'all. Thank you! Love you! Learn more about your ad ...
Between Beach Vacations & Being Haunted
June 26, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutesWe’re back! Chris is a lil bit sick, but has been busy trying to look great for Spain. Jessie’s family beach trip was a success! She loved the dynamic with her family, and it get us talking about the right way to make plans on vacation. Winnie is still avoiding the nail clippers, and Jessie’s watching a new Showtime show about scammers. Have you ever thought about joining an MLM business? Do you believe people can be haunted? Patreon for all the extras! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Between Reality TV Blunders & Furniture Stores
June 12, 2023 16:39 - 53 minutesHas anyone ever thrown shade at you for singing? How do you feel about seagulls? Jessie is going on her family beach trip and bringing Tim! Chris just booked tickets to go to Spain for a beach trip too! We get into another Hallmark, this one is all about reality TV with all the usual humor. WE LOVE YOU ALL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Bloomingdales Blues & Learning to Tailor
June 05, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutesChafing season has arrived! Jessie wants to buy $1000 pants, Chris talks her out of it. All the new pants are low-rise anyways, how ridiculous! Jessie went shopping and Chris lets us in on how he feels about the stores she mentions. Do you agree prices are insane right now? We go over our retail gripes but make it funny. Do you have a good mattress recommendation for us? Have you joined the Patreon? Gearing up for a great summer of content over here! www.patreon.com/middlechildren. Learn more...
Between Mommunes & Being Landlords
May 22, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutesThis great team is back! We chat about our summer plans, haunted hay rides, mommunes, communes and so much more in this one! We share how we want to live on the land and then catch up about Vanderpump Rules, what did you think about the finale? Chris got an air fryer, it has changed the game in his kitchen. We love a conversation episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Doctors Without Borders & Brain Transplants
May 15, 2023 17:00 - 51 minutesOtis is sick with kennel cough, aw poor babe. Jessie hates going to the doctor but she powered through it! Do you have health insurance? This conversation leads us into a Hallmark about surgery: Doctors With Borders, we love getting to escape reality with you. Have you joined the Facebook group? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Running from Hail & Basic Brunchers
May 08, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutesChris’ birthday weekend in Denver went swell. His Red Rocks experience included hail, and he went to the aquarium! Jessie did end up going to karaoke with an open bar, guess what she sang? Have you watched Jury Duty yet? Chris watched the new Scream movie and is inspired to create a slasher. Jessie shares her brunch plans, and we close on a discussion about Improv and its impact on our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Having Perfect Pitch & Becoming GOT Girlies
May 01, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutesWe kick this one off competing for no reason. Chris is traveling to Denver, and heading to a concert at Red Rocks to kick off his birthday weekend. Jessie’s morning started rough… Winnie had to get her nails cut. We’ve been working out and Jessie saw someone from her past at Orange Theory. Can Jessie become a GOT girlie? Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between TSA Psychos & Going Down Under
April 24, 2023 06:14 - 45 minutesChris tells us about his TSA troubles, and how he prevailed in moments of chaos during the reunion party he hosted last week. Jessie has been doing well and kicks us off into another character building Hallmark: Claudia and Cliffy VanHuffington are back and in action people! Join ‘Stuck In The Middle’ on Facebook to join the community? https://www.facebook.com/groups/722387715256890/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Shallow LA & Terrible Dressing Rooms
April 17, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutesChris is hosting the Love Is Blind reunion party! Jessie’s eye is swelling up but she’s making it through. We catch up about what we have going on, Chris shares info about a Bumble encounter, we discuss travel plans, Los Angeles, and much more. Jessie has been thrifting and finding all the finds, the travel to Brooklyn left her exhausted though. Tune in next week for Chris’ recap of his evening at the party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Mood Swings & Witch Worlds
April 10, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutesGreetings from the Himalayas. Do you wear Ugg boots? Chris is traveling and questioning Ugg’s manufacturing process, Jessie recently got back from Florida and her throat closed up. Spring is here! We finally pop into a Hallmark moment, Witches Of Sea-Salem: a behind the scenes peek as well as a sequel to our city witches movie a few weeks ago. We did the best we could okay!? Patreon??? Happy 3 years of episodes, go back and listen to some old ones for us!! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Between Clown Manicures & Party Poopers
March 27, 2023 14:44 - 42 minutesJessie got a manicure and we’re not so sure about it. Her sister is getting married: so we chat about the dress shopping, Jessie’s outfit for the event, as well as her upcoming travel plans. We discuss our party preferences, and find out how different our party expectations are. How long has it been since you’ve been to a good party? The Inn we would own would have extravagant parties, so Jessie makes it a must that she will throw a party this year! Come on over to www.patreon.com/middlechild...
Between Owning a Farm & Romantic Carnivals
March 21, 2023 00:27 - 48 minutesDo you want to invest in a farm? Jessie pitches her idea to Chris who reveals holes in the plan. Another option is an apple orchard, and there are so many revenue streams. Jessie is longing for a pool, so she’s been suit shopping. Do you have a favorite fair food? What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? We finish on the topic of fitness, Chris might change his handle to @fitcarriebradshaw! Check out our Patreon for more content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between the Humble Bus & Creating A Witch World
March 13, 2023 11:35 - 52 minutesChris is feeling like Susan Honeybaker today. We give our moods out of 10, and Jessie’s traveling vet has retired. Do you love the bus? Chris tells another story from the dog park and we close with a classic Hallmark: The Hunt For The Mirrorball Cape! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Reality Raucous & Sunday Sermons
March 06, 2023 17:25 - 45 minutesJessie misses her mans, send her some love! Chris catches her up on some Vanderpump Rules drama. What Bravo reality show would you most want to be a part of? We aren’t going to the gym today, we wish we could swim. Do you like being told what to wear at a wedding? We discuss situations where you are told what you have to wear. We close on MTV Next, have a lovely week! Patreon? Yep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Middle Children Diner & Romantic Carnival Foods
February 27, 2023 18:43 - 47 minutesJessie is feeling on top of the world! Chris is feeling great too without nuts in his diet, who know the cashews were affecting him so much. We chat about Jessie’s travel plans and her name phobia. Chris speaks on his doggy business ventures. Do you like rollercoasters? We’re split on them. Theme parks are so romantic, we love a romantic moment. We close with the Middle Children Diner. Don't forget about our Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Terrible Oscar Films & Joining Cults
February 20, 2023 16:25 - 50 minutesWe don’t love the weather right now. Would you ever live in Miami? Do you love picnics? What about the beach? Do you think you’d join a cult? We answer some of life’s big questions on this episode. Chris recaps Triangle of Sadness, Jessie recounts her experience with hand foot and mouth disease. Chris tells us how he feels about George Santos, and he has a show coming up! We close with a conversation about pageants, running for class office, cookies and cheating. Patreon y'all! Check it out...
Between Gym Scammers & Hallmark Fails
February 13, 2023 15:10 - 45 minutesWe both worked out today, what a moment! We feel so much better about ourselves when we sweat. Chris is going in and out of wanting to be in the city and wanting to leave, Jessie is a psychedelic researcher. We attempt a failed Hallmark, and then move on to a better conversation for our moods. What would you have done if you were on Made? We close on a conversation about Pamela Anderson and reality TV. New stuff up on Patreon! Happy Valentines Day tomorrow! Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Between Facing our Deeper Issues and Drag Race
February 06, 2023 15:53 - 45 minutesJessie is triggered and shaken to her core. Do you have irrational fears? We chat about how to deal with bugs, therapy, Chris killing a mouse with his bare hands. A mushroom conversation ensues, and we go over our upcoming plans. We go deep about drag race, are you all caught up? We close with concert talk. Thanks for the reviews everyone!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Between Gen Z Fashion Faux Pas & Childhood Stressors
January 30, 2023 16:27 - 48 minutesDo you ever feel like you live in filth? Jessie sure does. Do you get starstruck around celebrities? We share some stories about celebrity interactions. Jessie thinks Chris is her go to person for strange or off the wall facts. Chris has acquired a new dresser and is still on his Gilmore Girls kick. How do you like your sex scenes in shows? We end this one with a praise for Gen Z. It’s a silly episode this week, we love it! Rate? Review? Subscribe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Between Being Social Recluses & Rory Being The Anti-hero
January 23, 2023 14:15 - 42 minutesWhat the heck is thunder really? Chris gives us some insight into his dating life, and lets us into his self reliance dreams. Have you watched Gilmore Girls? Chris is watching again and Jessie looooves it! Do you want kids? What’s the best age to have them? We chat about starting a business, and how easy it would be to become a hoarder. To wrap up, we get an update about the wall painting that Chris attempted. Tell a friend about us? Just one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Between Finally Seeing Tár and Movies Being Too Long
January 16, 2023 14:22 - 42 minutesJessie has become a dog mom for a lil bit! We kick this one off talking about Tar, did anyone understand it? We break it down but it’s not really moving us. We get into a movie conversation before checking in with Jessie on her happenings and our seasonal depression. Chris is the best dog dad! Should we take a creative retreat? How can we kick start our creativity? Maybe do an episodde out there? Leave us a review, we’d love it if you did! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...