This week on Meet in the Middle the crew takes flight with a deep dive into the rise and fall of Hooters Airlines, the short-lived American carrier that tried to combine air travel, entertainment and chicken wings. The hosts unpack how this bizarre concept ever got off the ground, what it says about early 2000s marketing, and how cultural attitudes toward gender and branding have changed since. It’s the kind of nostalgic, eyebrow-raising reflection that only this bunch could turn into pure comedy.

From there, the conversation nosedives into the everyday chaos of modern life — specifically, cable hoarding. Why do so many of us keep drawers full of ancient chargers, mystery cables and dead tech we’ll never use? The group debates whether it’s hoarding, habit or just forward planning disguised as procrastination. There’s plenty of self-awareness, a few confessions and the usual back-and-forth banter that defines British and Irish humor at its best.

Listeners also learn about the forgotten English word fudgel, meaning to pretend to work while doing nothing. Naturally, the hosts take it too far, confessing to their own expert-level fudgeling moments at work and at home. The discussion somehow leads to a mix of cultural commentary, relationship talk, and a brand-new quiz segment called Mix and Match, where logic and laughter collide.

And just when you think it can’t get any wilder, one of the hosts drops a confession involving a mum and daughter that sends the room off the rails. It’s awkward, hilarious, and very Meet in the Middle — the kind of story that’ll make you laugh, cringe, and question your life choices all at once.

Packed with personality, honest stories and proper laughs, this episode blends everything listeners love about Meet in the Middle: unpredictable conversations, sharp humor, relatable confessions and cultural commentary that somehow makes sense by the end. Whether you’re into nostalgia, British-Irish banter, workplace procrastination or outrageous storytelling, this one’s for you.

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This week intro kicks off with a wild opening chat that somehow blends serial killer Ed Gein with the inexplicable rise of marble racing on TikTok. It’s unsettling, hilarious, and exactly the kind of nonsense you’ve come to expect.Jake kicks off Have You Heard with the Taco Bell 50km ultra marathon, a race designed for people who enjoy both running and regret. Just as the story gets going, Danny decides to whip out his “puppies,” derailing everything in classic fashion. Danny then takes the mic for What the FAQ, diving into some truly weird body modification scenarios. The chaos ramps up with an Ed Gein quiz, and James finishes strong with confessionals that’ll make you laugh, wince, and question humanity.FOLLOW AND HIT THE BELL NOTIFICATION TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODEWant to contact us?Mail: ⁠team@meetinthemiddlepod.com⁠Website: ⁠www.meetinthemiddlepod.com⁠Instagram: @podcast.meetinthemiddleIntro and Outro: Living Kills - The Noise#ComedyPodcast #MeetInTheMiddle #BritishPodcast #IrishPodcast #PopCulture #TrueCrime #EdGein #MarbleRacing #TacoBellMarathon #BodyModification #TopTenQuiz #FunnyConfessionals #PodcastChaos #UnfilteredHumour #SpotifyPodcasts #ComedyShow #PodcastMoments #JakeJamesDannyRachel #UKPodcast #IrelandPodcast #ViralPodcast

This week on Meet in the Middle the gang decodes the unspoken language of men, the mysterious nod code, and how it stacks up against women’s more direct social cues. What starts as a chat about everyday interactions quickly unravels into confessions, laughter and one of the most disgusting confessions in podcast history. You’ve been warned.

From Johatsu, Japan’s real-life disappearing act, to the cultural roots of méchante and what it reveals about female sexuality, the conversation flips between smart social insights and absolute madness. The crew takes on burnout, shame, the urge to vanish from your digital footprint and still finds time for celebrity gossip, music games and some seriously questionable storytelling.

It’s raw, hilarious and very human, a perfect mix of culture, confession and cringe you won’t want to miss.

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The round table is set, the cloaks are ready, and this week Ben Donohue joins Meet in the Middle. A soldier in the Irish Defence Forces, a contestant on Traitors Ireland and for a time… a traitor. From a childhood in Dublin to life in the castle, Ben takes us inside a world where loyalty is fragile, suspicion spreads fast and breakfast could be your last meal at the table.

We uncover the secrets behind his spontaneous audition, the alliances he forged and the moment he crossed from faithful to traitor. Ben reflects on family reactions, emotional challenges and the friendships that survived the game. He reveals the truth about round table banishments, life after elimination, and what it really means to live under the cloak.

And in true Meet in the Middle fashion, we end with a ruthless Traitors Island quiz—because in this game, even your friends might be the ones to take you out.

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This week we’re joined by special guest Squash, the TikTok creator taking social media by storm. From growing up as a twin to grinding on building sites before making the leap into full-time content creation, Squash shares his journey with humor, honesty and more than a few wild stories. We dive into sibling rivalry, the highs and lows of influencer life, gaming and streaming pressure, imposter syndrome, online harassment, brand deals, and why authenticity is the key to surviving the creator economy.

It’s not all heavy, though—we get into childhood trauma, fast food horror stories, random trivia, and a rapid-fire round that proves Squash has as many one-liners as he does followers. This one’s packed with laughs, relatability, and plenty of banter with the MITM crew.

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This week on Meet in the Middle, Jake kicks us off with a Gen Z dating trend that’s as tragic as it is hilarious — “Shrekking,” where people date someone less attractive hoping they’ll be treated better. Spoiler: it ends in tears and swamp gas. From Fiona fantasies to full-blown Black Mirror vibes, the gang tear this nonsense apart in true chaotic fashion.

Then Rachel’s back with Boys, Catch Yourselves On, asking the age-old question: why are so many men apparently living like feral mattress trolls and refusing to change their bedsheets for months? Expect confessions of raw-dogging mattresses, Pooh Bear sleeping styles, and the kind of hygiene crimes David Attenborough could narrate.

Danny crashes in with What the FAQ and drops the word “Rantallion” — which, yes, is real and means your balls hang lower than your dick. Cue 18th-century slang, tavern roasts, and everyone picturing Squidward’s face.

Finally, James wraps it all up with a birthday quiz all about Rachel, with answers provided by none other than her mum. Chaos doesn’t even cover it.

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This week we take flight—literally. From Carlo Acutis, the world’s first digital saint, to the bloodsucking Irish legend of the Dearg Due that might just ruin your next trip to the pub, this episode packs both bite and blessing. Expect cultural tangents, personal anecdotes and the usual dose of questionable wisdom.

We also dive into the mysteries of male behaviour—like why peeing in bottles is apparently more common than anyone wants to admit—and the awkward realities of bathroom etiquette across genders. Add in revenge stories, pet dramas, and the occasional Dearg Due warning, and you’ve got a classic Meet in the Middle mix: sharp, funny and seriously entertaining.

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Season 5 kicks off with a bang (and a few questionable streams). Jake dives into Have You Heard with the viral tale of a missing Texan mum who resurfaced in the Scottish woods—ditching her kid to play handmaiden in a self-proclaimed tribal kingdom. TikTok rituals, forest robes and surrogate offers straight out of The Handmaid’s Tale—it’s all here.

Rachel launches her brand-new segment Boys Catch Yourselves On by confronting the lads about a grim but apparently universal male pastime: using piss power to blast toilet stains. Turns out, skid-mark sniping is a competitive sport, and James admits to cleaning other people’s sh*t in public loos. Classy. Danny returns with What the FAQ and introduces the word “fubsy,” which somehow leads to banana-shaped penises, curvy compliments, and a Victorian nickname for cats. Only on this podcast could all that make sense.

And to top it all off, Confessionals serve up a festive disaster—because nothing says Christmas like one dodgy decision and a secret you definitely wouldn’t want under the tree.

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