Middle Children

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.

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas

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

11-25
54:59

Between Pictures of Guys Chopping Wood and Broadway Premieres

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. 

11-18
54:39

Between the Happy Medium and Sully Sullenberger

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.

11-04
58:11

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

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. 

10-28
01:04:03

Between Horrendous Plane Snacks & Fender Benders

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

10-21
54:53

Between Shedding on Halloween and

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. 

10-14
54:33

Between Cool, Chill Weed Stores and Overrated Holidays

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. 

10-07
01:00:37

Between A Perfect Skin Routine and a Traumatizing College Experience

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.

09-30
47:16

Between The Only One On Drugs and Spooky Adventures

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. 

09-23
49:09

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

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?" 

09-09
01:00:50

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

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 . 

08-26
59:46

Between Dungeons and Dragons and A Life On The High Seas

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. 

08-19
49:21

Between Powderpuff Football and Kathy Bates From "Misery"

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. 

08-12
01:03:37

Between Frightening Neck Trauma and Fat Guy Sports

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.

08-05
01:09:18

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

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 

07-29
43:56

Between Navigating A Polyamorous Jungle and A Fapping Wacker

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.  

07-22
01:11:53

Between Hospitals With Fish Tanks and High Octane Sexting

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.

07-15
52:05

Between Straight Men With Cat Photos In Instagram And Celebrated Muckbangs

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.

07-08
58:28

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

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.  

07-01
58:04

Between Handstands In The Pool and Getting High In Disney World

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. 

06-24
01:04:02

Calisxta Reyes

Storm is a mutant...she controls lightning and storms hence her name. The hair is supposed to be because of the lightning she controls. sorry I'm a Marvel nerd.

04-05 Reply

Calisxta Reyes

I don't know why I started listening so late since I enjoy both of you on Taylor's show....anyhow, I am not a middle but relate to both of you so much. From the quirkiness to the breaking out in song to the awesome stories you guys just make up. I love you both and am binging all the shows I have missed!

01-28 Reply

Amanda French

Love this podcast! It is one of the only podcasts that makes me actually laugh out loud while listening. Jessie and Chris are fabulous!

04-06 Reply

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