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Welcome to The Midside

The Midside
Disney
Cancel Culture
Donald Trump
Social Justice
College Football
Peak Woke
The Odyssey
California
Transgender Athletes
Pop Culture
Cultural Responsibility
Obesity
Star Wars
Artificial Intelligence
Elon Musk
Kamala Harris
Peak Farce Awards
Autism
Los Angeles
Olympics

Welcome to The Midside. Here we witness the farce in politics and pop culture that discourages you from being you---the previous week's biggest news, notable art, and craziest social justice outrage.

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Latest Episodes

Justin and William witness the city of Toronto's tweet on speed limits, Wingstop Sour Patch Wicked punch wings, and Florida gubernatorial canidate Byron Donalds' man on the street incident. Justin also reviews A Talent for Murder.

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Justin and William witness Six Flags Over Georgia's tragedy, Shane Gillis's SNL monologue joke, and Elon Musk's flying car. Justin also reviews Street Fighter.

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Justin and William witness the Instagram apologizing for Creed, livestreaming an execution, and a teacher promising extra credit for GoFundMe donations. Justin also reviews Practical Magic 2.

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Justin and William witness the Cornell scandal that has captured conversation. Justin also reviews Verity.

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Recent Guests

William Green
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Episode: The Worst Hitler Ever Edition

Hosts

Justin M. Lesniewski
Host of The Midside; part of a two-host dynamic.
Justin Emlesneski
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William Green
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • In Depth Discussions & Comical Banter

    No where has better farce. Justin’s passion pours through the microphone. Oh, and if you listen carefully, you might just learn something that’ll change your entire world view.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jason RR
    United States2 years ago
  • Best pod!

    Best pod on the planet. Funny and informative. News, movie reviews, and dad jokes, what’s not to love?

    Have a day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ronnie for LP
    United States8 years ago
  • 40 year old day-virgin has a day.

    I had my first day ever thanks to these guys (Justin mainly).

    Im gonna be ringing in the new year a new man.

    Thanks a day, and hopefully a million more to come. (free healthcare will grant our generation more life than ever before.. right?)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Feltynoggin
    Canada8 years ago
  • Love you guys!

    On the way to #1 Podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kithron75
    United States9 years ago
  • Funny and clever

    These guys deserve my five stars. Funny people talking about relevant subjects

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnedvinrasmus
    Sweden9 years ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful, entertaining takes across politics, film, and tech resonate with fans.
Humor and sharp analysis on politics and culture attract listeners who value witty, provocative takes.
Hosts mix entertainment with thoughtful critique of media narratives.
Inclusive, self-aware banter with nerdy references keeps episodes engaging.

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The Welcome Black BBQ Edition
Q: Is it safe for Elon to travel to France?
Justin states no, suggesting that the current climate indicates danger, especially in light of recent events.
The Unhappy Leave Edition
Q: Isn't cars in itself one of Disney's most American properties?
Yeah, and if they had made that argument, I would understand it.

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The show delivers brisk, opinionated commentary at the intersection of politics, culture, and entertainment. Listeners can expect sharp takes on current events, media narratives, and pop-culture phenomena, all delivered with humor, camaraderie, and a willingness to push provocative angles. The hosts thread together political discourse, film and trailer breakdowns, and media industry critique with rapid banter and recurring segments, creating a distinctive voice that treats both news and entertainment as a single arena for analysis and satire. Noteworthy traits include a consistent contrarian streak, broad references across movies, sports, and tech, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics with wit rather than spin, making it appeali... more

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