“Made in the Midwest” is a podcast for the pop culture lovin' Midwestern gals. Mary was born and raised in Indiana and now finds herself quite literally stuck in the suburbs. She brings you the latest celebrity headlines, dating advice, fashion trends, and LOTS of giggles. Every episode wraps up with a midwest must do. While she is still confused about what a hoosier is, she can confirm there is more than corn here! So let’s chat about it! Tune in every Tuesday morning. (Cover art and music track courtesy of Nate Frank)
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On this week's episode, I welcome my dear friend (whose hometown I cannot name), Kristen Frohning. We chat about the Kimye split, Jennifer, Chrissy TTTT, bach and oh so much more. Do not miss this giggly ep!
A long episode to celebrate bach is back! I talk Katies premiere, Chris Harrison's departure, Kanye's new romance rumors, J. Lo and Ben, and MORE! Tune in!
MGK PLUS MEGAN, OLIVIA'S SOUR, BENNIFER, KJ APA, AND MOREEEEE
J LO AND BEN // BRIT AWARDS // SNL RECAP // ONLINE DATING?! A spark notes episode of Made in the Midwest. Short, sweet play it on repeat midwesties.
Tune in for the tea on: - Matt James and Rachael - my thoughts on Justin Bieber - Khloe K and Tristian again?? - Reading tik tok hate comments!
My adobe crashed so this is as good and unedited as it gets
Addison Rae's new song and recent breakup, Kourt K and Travis Barker, Emma Stone gives birth, Taylors new song, and why I was one of the best in my high school show choir all in one podcast
David Dobrik accusations, J Lo and A Rod rumors, Zac Efron living his best life, and Matt James going off the grid!
My weekend...PLUS Golden Globes, Gaga, Taylor Swift and Baccchhhhhh
KIMYE DIVORCE, MATT JAMES STATEMENT, LUCY HALE'S NEW MAN, AND CLEANING HACKS!!
Bach recap, #FreeBritney, and all the reviews you need!
On this week's episode, Mary welcomes CHTV alum, Mallory to the pod! They chat Bachelor, Taylor and Michigan City?! You will not want to miss it.
All I am saying is Victoria was a paid actress no JOKE!
EARLY RELEASE- Mary wants to give her thoughts on Sarah's leaving of the Bach before tonight's episode so here you go. Also, hear Sabrina Carpenter confirms Olivia and Joshua rumors - WHATTTT
On this week's of episode of Made in the Midwest, Mary spills ALL of the tea about Olivia Wilde & Olivia Rodrigo. She also chats J. Lo, and Shawn Johnson...do not miss it!
Welcome to Made in the Midwest Season 2! We kick things off with full team coverage of the bachelor.
CALLING BACH NATION! Mary welcomes Pop Culture guru, Pat Derksen, to the pod. They review this season of the Bachelorette, give their final predictions and once again remind everyone Clare was the WOAT! Tune In!
Swifties!! Every easter egg you need to know about Evermore. TUNE IN!
On this week's episode, after ranting about her new passion for farms, Mary gives the latest on our girl Miley. She also vents about the creative genius that is Ryan Reynolds, and of course a bach recap. She wraps up with how she just discovered America's Next Top Model. And reviews Kate O'Connor's Irish Pub. Tune!
On this week's episode Mary covers the drama between Selena Gomez and Saved by the Bell, of course a Bach recap, and Jennifer Lawrence's family farm. She also reviews Diana: In her Own Words, Feel the Beat, and The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker. She wraps up with a midwest must do to Sullivan's Hardware, so tune in!
After binge watching Survivor, Mary gives the latest pop culture headlines. She talks the AMA awards, Taylor's recent Easter eggs, Charli & Dixie drama, and of course a bach recap! She also explains why she would win survivor. PLUS this week's midwest must do: Pinecrest Christmas Tree Farm - Tune in!
This week's episode is ALL about the recommendations. Tune in to hear what you should be watching!
MARY TELLS ALL! Before the upcoming episode of Dale and Clare's tell all - Mary gives her real thoughts of the bach 2020. She also reviews an incredibly persuasive netflix doc AND talks about how she tripped on a sidewalk. Such fun! Tune In!
On this week's episode, Mary breaks down the best celebrity Halloween costumes, Megan Fox's public feud with her ex, a bach recap and more. She reviews Netflix's Holidate & this week's must do - Parisi's Restaurant. Tune in!
On this week's episode, Mary breaksdown the most recent episode of the Bachelorette AKA - Church camp. She also talks Kardashians, Zac Efron's surprise birthday party and the rumored romance of Lily James and Dominic West. She wraps up with a rec on Disney Plus - and this week's midwest must do - Warsaw, IN!
On today’s episode, Mary BREAKS DOWN the Bachelorette premiere. She asks herself, “but what did Dale do?” She also covers the latest with Kylie and Travis, Timothee Chalamet’s beauty, and the drama that is Max Ehrich. She of course wraps up with her Netflix review of Good Girls. PLUS this week’s must do - The Yellow Cat Cafe!
On this week's episode, Mary covers the latest Selling Sunsets scandal, an update on Demi Lovato, and of course, Bachelor Nation. She then welcomes online dating guru, Melissa. They talk Hinge, profile do's and don'ts, and EVERYTHING you need to know for your next Quarantine fling. She then reviews Netflix's "Emily in Paris" and touches on her trip to St. Joseph, MI. TUNE IN!
THE ONE WHERE SHE GETS THE JOB! This week's episode of Made in the Midwest is all about adulthood. Mary announces her next move in life then welcomes on her dear friend & budgeting queen, Kaylee. They chat savings, post grad life, and her baking tips! Do not fear midwesterners, you will also hear this week's pop culture headlines, Netflix recs, and Mary's review of downtown Franklin, IN. Tune IN!
On today's episode of Made in the Midwest, I talk Schitt's Creek SWEEPING the Emmys (rightfully so!), an update on the allegations of Cheer's Jerry Harris (17:50-18:55), Ellen returning to her show (18:58-22:00), and Cardi B filing for divorce (22:03-22:53). I also obsess over E New's Erin Lims' engagement (22:55-24:18) & of course, the friendship of Addison Rae and Kourt K. I review Netflix' Cobra Kai and the Home Edit as well as Hulu's Pen15. Finally, I wrap up with this week's must do - Bel Air Drive in. Tune in!
On this week's episode, Mary addresses the tragic ending of KUWTK (3:40-9:44), Cassie Randolph files a restraining order from Colton Underwood (9:48-11:50), and the latest on Jacob Elordi & Kaia Gerber (11:52-16:34). She also chats Taylor's ACM awards announcement (16:39-18:27), Zac Efron's new gf (18:30-22:46), and Harry Style's new film (22:44-25:06). She reviews her latest Netflix obsessions, Julie & the Phantoms and the Social Dilemma (25:12-34:39). She wraps up with this week's must do - a trip to DanceWorks Indy! (34:45)
LIVE FROM PANERA BREAD! (Well, not actually) On this week’s episode, Mary talks about her plans to get on the Panera bread playlist before diving into some pop culture headlines! She chats Sofia Richie spotted with Jaden Smith (5:55- 7:42), everyone’s returning Bieber fever (7:45-10:19), what Usher is up to (12:58 -15:04), & more! She then does her Netflix reviews (18:36- 26:05) as well as how she channels Selling Sunsets in her own, personal retail job. She wraps up with this week’s must do - a visit to the Lemon Drop in Anderson, IN (26:08). Tune in!
On this week’s episode, Mary brings her friend Ben to the mic (9:03) to discuss the MTV Lady Gaga Show...oops we mean MTV VMA Awards. They chat snubs, Keke Palmer, BTS & MORE! It’s an episode full of pop culture that you won’t want to miss. She of course wraps up with this week’s midwest must do: Eagle Creek Park!
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