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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.

Jessie Jolles and Chris Burns


    • Nov 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 238 EPISODES

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    The Middle Children podcast is an absolute gem that I stumbled upon and it has quickly become my favorite listen throughout the day. Jessie and Chris, the hosts of the show, are effortlessly hilarious with the perfect sprinkle of sass and relatability. As a middle child myself, I find their discussions about middle child experiences to be incredibly entertaining and nostalgic. The chemistry between Jessie and Chris is palpable, making every episode feel like a casual conversation amongst friends. They have a way of brightening my day and making mundane tasks like commuting or working so much more enjoyable. Their humor and quick wit keep me engaged from start to finish.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Jessie and Chris's ability to bring belly laughs through their hilarious anecdotes and improvised skits. They have a knack for finding humor in everyday situations, making even the most trivial topics entertaining. I especially love their Hallmark Movie of the Week segment, where they create comedic versions of classic Hallmark movies. It's pure comedic gold that never fails to crack me up.

    Another great aspect of The Middle Children podcast is its relatability. As someone who grew up as a middle child with siblings on either side, I can truly appreciate the discussions about middle child dynamics and experiences. The stories shared by Jessie and Chris often resonate with my own childhood memories, which adds an extra layer of enjoyment to each episode.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to this podcast, one possible downside is that some listeners may not relate as strongly if they are not middle children themselves or don't have middle children in their lives. However, even if you don't fall into those categories, the humor and charm displayed by Jessie and Chris are still enough to keep you entertained.

    In conclusion, The Middle Children podcast is an absolute delight that brings joy and laughter into my life each week. With their infectious chemistry, relatable content, and hilarious improv segments, Jessie and Chris have created an entertaining and lighthearted show that is perfect for brightening any day. I cannot recommend it enough, whether you're a middle child or not. Give it a listen and prepare to be thoroughly entertained.



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    Latest episodes from Middle Children

    Between Thanksgiving and Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 49:48


    In their last episode of 2024, Chris and Jessie reveal their plans for holiday love, seasonal musicals and optimism in 2025.

    Between Pictures of Guys Chopping Wood and Broadway Premieres

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 52:05


    Chris and Jessie agree that they both hate impromptu sexting and would prefer to see men chopping wood than doing anything sexual. 'Wicked' is about to come out and Chris seems more excited for that than Jessie attempting to set him again with her gay neighbor. 

    Between the Happy Medium and Sully Sullenberger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 55:05


    Chris is longing for a simpler time before we all had cellphones. Jessie is avoiding self checkouts at all costs because she doesn't work at Target.

    Between Dressing Up For Bette Midler and Hooking Up With A Warlock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 62:48


    It's gala season for Chris and Jessie. Chris is getting ready for his big night at Bette Midler's party. Jessie is getting ready for the season with the best tailor in town. Hallmarks make their triumphant return for a very spooky love story in honor of halloween. 

    Between Horrendous Plane Snacks & Fender Benders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 54:53


    Chris is tired from traveling Jessie reflects on pooping in her pants. 

    Between Shedding on Halloween and

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 54:33


    Chris is looking for a halloween costume that doesn't shed.  Jessie is looking for suggestions on someone to help her manage her vast wealth. 

    Between Cool, Chill Weed Stores and Overrated Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 59:04


    Jessie is a fan of free samples everywhere including the weed store. Chris can't decide if he thinks New Years Eve or Halloween are more overrated. 

    Between A Perfect Skin Routine and a Traumatizing College Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 47:16


    Chris breaks down his iconic skin routine and gives an update on the new puppy's health. Jessie is scared to remember her college experiences.

    Between The Only One On Drugs and Spooky Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 49:09


    Chris is trying to get to the bottom of whether or not he's been going out slutty. Jessie is looking to have some spooky fun this autumn looking for some extra pumpkins and haunted houses. 

    Between Dying Alone In An Old Folks Home and Loitering At The Coffee Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 60:50


    Chris and Jessie are dismayed by the way society treats the elderly, but not upset enough to avoid fighting over the age old question "can you loiter in a coffee shop without buying anything?" 

    Between Text Messages That Shouldn't Be Sent and Hershey Pennsylvania

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 57:33


    Jessie tries to get things going with an old hookup buddy only to find that the communication has gotten much, much worse. Despite watching a full documentary on roller coaster deaths, Chris still wants to go to an amusement park. Improv also returns as the summer wains down . 

    Between Dungeons and Dragons and A Life On The High Seas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 48:22


    Chris and Jessie break down the Blake Lively drama, discuss how fun being a server on a yacht would be, and make an attempt at some summer improv. 

    Between Powderpuff Football and Kathy Bates From "Misery"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 63:37


    The Olympics is getting Jessie in her feels, longing to return to sports and renew her athletic career. Chris feels like the summer has been chaotic and forcing him to give Kathy Bates in "Misery" energy. 

    Between Frightening Neck Trauma and Fat Guy Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 69:18


    Jessie is having a tough time with rehabbing her neck injury but is hoping talking it will loosen her up. Chris loves sports with no stakes played at bars. The one thing they can both agree on, psychic mediums should not be negative.

    Between Everyone's Inside Bits and Who Let The Dogs Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 43:56


    On a very special public release of the Patreon high episode, Chris and Jessie chop it up over everyone's favorite inside jokes and public bits. Asking for a sweater in the summer because you're pretending you're freezing? Hilarious, always. To hear all the high episodes, head to https://www.patreon.com/middlechildren 

    Between Navigating A Polyamorous Jungle and A Fapping Wacker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 71:53


    Jessie is on one today as she attempts to navigate the NYC dating jungle filled with polyamorous snakes. Chris just wants to find a cup of coffee in this damn city for less than 11 dollars. After a few false starts, they get to a summer Hallmark with a lot of kissing in a woodshed.  

    Between Hospitals With Fish Tanks and High Octane Sexting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 49:25


    Chris is questioning his own sexual repression and trying to be less judgmental of himself. Jessie just wants all the hospitals in the world to be prettier and have fish tanks maintained by nurses.

    Between Straight Men With Cat Photos In Instagram And Celebrated Muckbangs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 58:28


    Jessie needs a ruling on a new guy that may end up just being a very good karaoke buddy. Chris needs clarity on whether a binge is a muckbang. They also attempt to do a summer Hallmark but quickly abort because summer is all about having fun.

    Between Never Talking About That Guy Again and The Tragedy of Being A Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 58:04


    Chris has had it with this conversation about that guy who Jessie thought hit on him that one. He never wants to talk about it again. Jessie is wondering why the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders don't get treated better.  

    Between Handstands In The Pool and Getting High In Disney World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 61:36


    Chris is just looking for a hot guy with a big pool this summer. Jessie is pondering a brief trip to Disney World with an option to become a Disney adult. 

    Between Warm Chris Goo and Adventures on Horseback

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 61:47


    Jessie is collecting sea shells to make crafts and jewelry. Chris is thinking about going horseback riding but isn't sure if it's safe. Later they do an extremely dramatic, extremely serious, and extremely suspenseful Hallmark.

    Between Warm Chris Goo and Adventures on Horseback

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 69:02


    Jessie is collecting sea shells to make crafts and jewelry. Chris is thinking about going horseback riding but isn't sure if it's safe. Later they do an extremely dramatic, extremely serious, and extremely suspenseful Hallmark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Between Easy Breezy Summer Fun and Beetle Juice Themed Restaurants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 48:05


    Jessie tells the tale of a sexy whirlwind summer date and polls the room on the right way to initiate a second date while Chris is cruising at the Beetlejuice themed bar.

    Between Easy Breezy Summer Fun and Beetle Juice Themed Restaurants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 52:20


    Jessie tells the tale of a sexy whirlwind summer date and polls the room on the right way to initiate a second date while Chris is cruising at the Beetlejuice themed bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Between Hollywood Starlets & Old Navy Air Conditioning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 53:42


    With summer finally upon us, Chris is trying his hardest to hide the sweat stains from all over his body. Jessie is living for the summer and looking for a friends with benefits in all the wrong places. Podcast roulette is back. Happy Memorial Day.

    Between Hollywood Starlets & Old Navy Air Conditioning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 57:57


    With summer finally upon us, Chris is trying his hardest to hide the sweat stains from all over his body. Jessie is living for the summer and looking for a friends with benefits in all the wrong places. Podcast roulette is back. Happy Memorial Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Between Not So fun Hookups and Having No Clothes For The Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 63:58


    Jessie made it to the studio after a not so great one night stand. Chris is dreading going out in the heat with summer right around the corner. Later, the QVC segment returns to sell you some beautiful things that you don't need.

    Between Not So fun Hookups and Having No Clothes For The Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 68:13


    Jessie made it to the studio after a not so great one night stand. Chris is dreading going out in the heat with summer right around the corner. Later, the QVC segment returns to sell you some beautiful things that you don't need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Between Yelling At The Cool Kids and Two Convicts With A Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 68:19


    Chris thinks the next generation is too coddled to ever be funny. Jessie thinks Katherine Heigl got a bad rap. We've also got a new improv segment from the world podcasting that is guaranteed to make you subscribe to the Middle Children Patreon.

    Between Yelling At The Cool Kids and Two Convicts With A Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 72:34


    Chris thinks the next generation is too coddled to ever be funny. Jessie thinks Katherine Heigl got a bad rap. We've also got a new improv segment from the world podcasting that is guaranteed to make you subscribe to the Middle Children Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Between The Depths Of The Ocean and Defending Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 53:08


    On this very special sneak peek behind the Patreon Paywall, Chris and Jessie present to you a "High Episode". With topics ranging from what is going on at the bottom of the ocean, where Chris and Jessie want to be buried, and why Bears hibernate, you will have no doubt that these two are very high. Whoa, man.

    Between The Depths Of The Ocean and Defending Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 57:23


    On this very special sneak peek behind the Patreon Paywall, Chris and Jessie present to you a "High Episode". With topics ranging from what is going on at the bottom of the ocean, where Chris and Jessie want to be buried, and why Bears hibernate, you will have no doubt that these two are very high. Whoa, man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Between Unreliable Wifi and The Truth About Grill Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 53:16


    Jessie can't figure out why her wifi isn't working. Chris wants to know why every straight man thinks he's a master on the grille.

    Between Unreliable Wifi and The Truth About Grill Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 57:31


    Jessie can't figure out why her wifi isn't working. Chris wants to know why every straight man thinks he's a master on the grille. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Between Dentists With Personalities and Cruela Deville

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 65:38


    Jessie is trying to live more like that monkey from "The Lion King". Chris does not want to be approached by people barking on the streets of New York City. Also in this episode, improv from around the world!

    Between Dentists With Personalities and Cruela Deville

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 69:53


    Jessie is trying to live more like that monkey from "The Lion King". Chris does not want to be approached by people barking on the streets of New York City. Also in this episode, improv from around the world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Between Jojo Siwa Spitting Game and Playing With Makeup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 55:05


    After a 24 hour stomach virus, Chris returns to ponder with Jessie whether or not either of them are good at playing the game in their dating lives. Jessie thinks she could make a ton of money as a stripper for men who like their women funny.

    Between Jojo Siwa Spitting Game and Playing With Makeup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 59:20


    After a 24 hour stomach virus, Chris returns to ponder with Jessie whether or not either of them are good at playing the game in their dating lives. Jessie thinks she could make a ton of money as a stripper for men who like their women funny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Middle Children Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 4:05


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    A Middle Children Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 4:05


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    Between Some Kind of Farm Situation and The Fierce Women of The X-Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 55:20


    Jessie 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

    Between Some Kind of Farm Situation and The Fierce Women of The X-Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 57:35


    Jessie 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Between Snakes In The Garden of Eden and Wedding Flash Mobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 61:11


    Chris 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

    Between Snakes In The Garden of Eden and Wedding Flash Mobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 65:26


    Chris 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 61:59


    Chris 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

    Between A Rock and A Hard Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 66:14


    Chris 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 61:28


    Jessie 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

    Between Building Forts With The Man of Your Dreams and A Giant Box of Fortune Cookies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 65:43


    Jessie 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Between A Flawless American Fitness Test and A Well Funded Artist Collective

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 77:48


    Chris 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.

    Between A Flawless American Fitness Test and A Well Funded Artist Collective

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 82:03


    Chris 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 79:38


    Chris 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.

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