Welcome to The Midside
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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.
Episodes
- The Odyssey Edition
Justin and William witness a round of follow up farce, a California mayor being a foreign agent, and the cultural reaction to the marketing for The Odyssey.
- The Hantavirus Edition
In this episode of Welcome to The Midside, hosts Justin and William cover California's free baby formula program, the concept of "alternative culture," and the hantavirus outbreak. Justin also provides a review of the movie Mortal Kombat 2.
- The Racist Gerrymandering Edition
In this episode of Welcome to The Midside, Justin and William cover Disney's perceived neglect of "the poors," the manifesto attributed to the White House Correspondents Dinner shooter, and the issue of racist gerrymandering.
- The Worst Hitler Ever Edition
This episode covers Gen Z's interest in historical eras, a homelessness initiative in Louisiana, and the DOJ's indictment of the SPLC.
- The Schrodinger's Skywalker Edition
In this episode of Welcome to The Midside, hosts Justin and William cover alleged fraud in California and discuss Luke Skywalker's sexuality. Justin also provides a review of the film Outcome.
- The Parsimony in Bias Edition
In this episode of Welcome to The Midside, Justin and William cover the rising expenses of California's high-speed rail project, P Diddy's defense strategies, and the foundational beliefs associated with cognitive biases. Justin also share…
- The Cognitive Surrender Edition
This episode of Welcome to The Midside covers the Supreme Court, conversion therapy in Colorado, fraud in California, and the concepts of cognitive surrender and AI. Justin also provides a review of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
- The Black Snape Edition
In this episode of Welcome to The Midside, hosts Justin and William discuss Clavicular's arrest, Five Nights at Epstein's, and Black Snape. Justin also provides a review of the book Project Hail Mary.
- The Otroverse Edition
In this episode of The Midside, hosts Justin and William cover the season break, prediction markets, and the concept of otroverts. Justin also shares his review of the game Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.
- The 2025 Peak Farce Awards
In this episode of Welcome to The Midside, hosts Justin and William present the annual Peak Farce Awards, reflecting on the past year.
- The Golden Age of Travel Edition
This episode of Welcome to The Midside covers topics including the distinction between gay and queer identities, pro-Palestinian protests during Black Friday at a New York City Apple Store, and the Transportation Department's civility init…
- The Warped Tour Rewind 2025 Edition
In this episode of Welcome to The Midside, hosts Justin and William cover the return of the Warped Tour music festival, specifically discussing the 2025 edition.
- The Labor Digger Edition
In this episode, Justin and William discuss Democrats' concerns about President Trump potentially issuing illegal orders and the misuse of AI contributing to divorces. The conversation also touches on male labor diggers, and Justin reviews…
- The Syndey Sweeney Still Has Great Jeans Edition
Justin and William discuss MrBeast's theme park, Zohran Mamdi's election, and Sydney Sweeney's GQ interview. Justin also provides a review of Predator: Badlands.
- The Detox Sunrise Edition
Justin and William witness the musical Slam Frank, Gavin Newsom calling anti-woke racist, and the entertaiment budget & the economy. Justin also reviews Roofman.
- The Louvre Heist Edition
In this episode of Welcome to The Midside, hosts Justin and William cover recent events at Walt Disney World, the evolving definition of obesity, and the Louvre heist. Justin also provides a review of the movie Black Phone 2.
- The Unicorn Bride Edition
In this episode of Welcome to The Midside, Justin and William discuss the perception of NFL referees favoring the Kansas City Chiefs and the concept of the male gaze. They also cover a unique event at a Portland ICE protest and Justin's re…
- The Antifa Doesn't Exist Edition
In this episode of Welcome to The Midside, hosts Justin and William cover Gavin Newsom's regulation of loud advertisements on Netflix, the increasing impact of AI on culture, and the idea that Antifa is not a real entity. Justin also offer…
- The Tired Edition
This episode of Welcome to The Midside features discussions on Joy Reid's commentary about Republican tax proposals, Kash Patel's dismissal of an FBI trainee over a Pride flag display, and the trend of Americans utilizing paid time off for…
- The Tylenol & Autism Edition
Justin and William witness Apple TV canceling The Savant, China banning killjoys from the internet, and the claim that Tylenol use leads to autism. Justin also reviews Afterburn.
- The Charlie Kirk and Jimmy Kimmel Edition
Justin and William witness the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. Justin also reviews Code 3.
- The Department of War Edition
In this solo episode, Justin witnesses Maroln Waynes' fake feud with Snoop Dogg, Florida ending vaccine mandates, and President Trump's Department of War rebrand. Justin also reviews Caught Stealing.
- The Cracker Barrel Culture War Edition
Justin and William witness the recent shooting tragedy, Snoop Dogg's fear of going to the movies, and the Cracker Barrel culture war. Justin also reviews The Roses.
- The Woke Words Edition
Justin and William witness controversey around Hulk Hogan's death, Disney's problem with boys, and woke words. Justin also reviews A Minecraft Movie and Freakier Friday.
- The Performative Virtue-Signaling Edition
Justin and William witness a woman being rejected on a YouTube dating show, English police catching icky catcallers, and performative virtue-signaling. Justin also reviews Weapons.
- The Green Dildo Coin Edition
Justin and William witness Disney and Gina Carano settling their lawsuit, the cultural reaction to South Park S27E02 Got a Nut, and the WNBA and Green Dildo Coin. Justin also reviews The Naked Gun.
- The Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans Edition
Justin and William witness the Tea app's rise and fall, Hulk Hogan's death, and Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad. Justin also reviews The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
- The Schrodinger's Affair Edition
Justin and William witness if women want to be pets, the tech job juggler, and the Coldplay Kiss Cam affair. Justin also reviews I Know What you Did Last Summer (2025).
- The Liberal Misinformation Bubble
Justin and William witness AI causing brain damage, Vice President JD Vance visiting Disneyland, and the liberal misinformation bubble. Justin also reviews Superman (2025).
- The America 250 Edition
Justin and William witness how Justin got remote keyless entry for his car, UPenn ending transgender athletes' participation in their athletics, and President Trump announcing a UFC fight on the White House lawn. Justin also reviews Heads…
- The Ketel Marte Edition
Justin and William witness the Supreme Court's ruling on district court injunctions, why people hate Disney Adults, and the heckling of Ketel Marte. Justin also reviews 28 Years Later.
- The Lolita Line Edition
Justin and William witness Whoopi Goldberg comparing the United States to Iran, doctors delivering a baby from a braindead woman, and a Canadian school bus driver creating the "Lolita Line." Justin also retro reviews Meet the Robinsons.
- The Gay Helen Keller Edition
Justin and William witness the No Kings protests, Deloitte's Lego perk, and a publication's discussion of Anne Frank's sexuality. Justin also reviews the live action How to Train Your Dragon.
- The Mostly Peaceful Protests 2.0 Edition
Justin and William witness getting into a car accident, the Trump vs Musk fued, and the Mostly Peaceful Protests 2.0. Justin also reviews Ballerina.
- The Equity Grading Plan Edition
Justin and William witness Shaboozey & Megan Moroney, a trans actor possibily being considered to play Zelda, and San Francisco's equity grading plan. Justin also reviews Karate Kid: Legends. Support the show: themidside.com/patreon themid…
- The Moralism Edition
Justin and William witness SAG-AFTRA filing unfair labor practice charge over use of AI to make Darth Vader's voice in Fortnite, and IVF clinic terrorist advocating for moralism. Justin also reviews the live action Lilo & Stitch.
- The Real American Freestyle Edition
Justin and William witness a college professor using AI, the Department of Homeland Security considering a pitch for a reality show, and Hulk Hogan's Real American Freestyle. Justin also reviews Final Destination Bloodlines.
- The ChatGPT-Induced Psychosis Edition
Justin and William witness the Chromebook Challenge, Jack Reacher not asking girls to dance, and ChatGPT-Induced Psychosis. Justin also reviews Clown in a Cornfield.
- The Almond Milk Edition
Justin and William witness the reason a Tesla arson suspect was released, Bill Belichick's relationship being a topic of conversation, and Florida outlawing the phrase "almond milk." Justin also reviews Thunderbolts*.
- The Dinner with Adolf Edition
Justin and William witness Shedeur Sanders falling to round 5 of the NFL draft, Jordan Peterson discussing cluster B, and Larry David satirizing Bill Maher's dinner with Donald Trump. Justin also reviews Until Dawn.
- The Blue Origin Edition
Justin and William witness reactions to the shooting at Florida State University, the UK Supreme Court's ruling on gender, and Katy Perry's space flight. Justin also reviews The Amateur.
- The Federal vs Local Edition
Justin and William witness Tim Pool's take on the stabbing of Austin Metcalf, Noah Wyle's fighting the good fight, and a Florida city's criminalization of illegal immigration. Justin also reviews Drop.
- The Tariffs Edition
Justin and William witness CinemaCon, the stabbing of Austin Metcalf, and Trump's tariffs. William also reviews Wheel of Time.
- The Derangement Discourse Edition
Justin and William witness the University of Michigan eliminating DEI programs, Mississippi eliminating income tax, and derangement discourse. Justin also reviews Severance Season 2 and A Working Man.
- The Everyone is Welcome Here Edition
Justin and William witness influencers spoiling Epic Universe, vandalism against Teslas, and a teacher being told she needs to remove a sign from her classroom. Justin also reviews Snow White.
- The Autistic Masking Edition
Justin and William witness the world's pressing questions: is Elon Musk a nazi, will white men ever stop complaining, and what is autistic masking. Justin also reviews Novocaine.
- The Surprise Season Premiere Edition
Justin and William witness the Los Angeles wildfires, Topanga at Monday Night Raw on Netflix, and the eve of Trump's second term. Justin also reviews Den of Thieves 2: Pantera.
- The 2024 Peak Farce Awards Edition
Justin and William name the Peak Farce Award winners for 2024.
- The Call Him Brother Edition
Justin and William witness the return of the duct taped banana, Drake alleging a Kendrick Lamar diss track was falsely inflated, and a Chinese man sending $550k to a streamer to call him brother. Justin also reviews Moana 2.
- The Jaguar Edition
Justin and William witness California costing its citizens more money, HBO refusing to decry J.K. Rowling, and Jaguar's new advertising campaign. Justin also reviews Wicked.