Somewhere in the Middle

Somewhere in the Middle is a podcast which examines Zillenial Experience (people who don't really fit in with Gen Z or millennials). Hosts Sonja and Charles take you through a topic each week which explores issues and ideas important to zillenials

Long Distance Relationships

Sonja and Charles bring on special guest Andrew to talk about love from afar: AKA Long Distance Relationships. They talk about some of the pros and cons of dating long distance, their experiences, and their thoughts from a Zillenial perspective. Citation: This podcast uses these pieces of music from Incompetech: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

08-01
35:34

Job Searching

Join hosts Charles and Sonja as they discuss the intricacies and pitfalls of finding jobs as Zillenials in 2023.

03-22
55:32

Hiking

We're back! Sonja and Charles kick off season 3 by talking about their favorite hikes, best hiking tips, and why hiking is so important to Zillenials.  Citation: This podcast uses these pieces of music from Incompetech: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

02-11
47:16

Freshmen

Sonja and Charles discuss their freshmen year of college, what it means to be a Zillenial and the lessons they learned from their first year in college.

11-23
57:59

Keweenaw Living

Thimbleberry jam. Copper mines. An average snowfall of 220 inches. This week Charles and Sonja talk about one of their favorite places: the Keweenaw Peninsula in the UP of Michigan. They discuss some of their favorite memories, what it means to live and work there as a Zillenial, and what they see for the future of the community.  Citation: This podcast uses these pieces of music from Incompetech: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

11-08
38:18

Spooky Season

Zombies. Skeletons. Pumpkins. Haunted Houses... This week Sonja and Charles talk about their favorite time of the year: Spooky Season! They discuss their favorite memories, costumes, scary movies, and what Halloween means to Zillenials.  Citation: This podcast uses these pieces of music from Incompetech: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

10-31
53:12

Zillenial Drinking Culture

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. It was...many times we don't remember. This week Sonja and Charles kick off season 2 by discussing Zillenial drinking culture. They talk about some of their best memories, worst hangovers, and what drinking means to Zillenials.  Citation: This podcast uses these pieces of music from Incompetech: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

10-23
41:20

Budget Travel

Book that plane ticket and ride off into the sunset on your next vacation with Sonja, Charles, and special guest Lauren as they discuss the best tips and tricks for traveling on a budget. They also reminisce on their shenanigans from their own budget travel trips.  Citation: This podcast uses these pieces of music from Incompetech: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

10-01
53:55

Pride 2021 Retrospective

Find the rainbow connection with Sonja and Charles as they dig into the origins of pride and their own experiences with the month. They also discuss hot button issues for zillenials including corporate pride, police violence and allyship in this can't miss episode.

07-13
31:54

Healthcare Part 1

On this week's episode Charles and Sonja discuss how Zillenials feel about their own mental and physical health, how views on health have changed over their lives and ways they manage their own mental well-being.  Follow us on social media: Facebook & Gmail: @sitm.pod Twitter & Instagram: @sitm_pod Credits: This podcast uses these pieces of music from Incompetech: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

06-07
33:18

Quarter Life Crisis

Charles and Sonja are going through a Quarter Life Crisis. Listen as they discuss what they always thought their 20s would be like, how they decided to become #SaneBoy&HotGirl in 2021 to deal with life, and what a Quarter Life Crisis means for Zillenials in general. Follow us on social media: Facebook & Gmail: @sitm.pod Twitter & Instagram: @sitm_pod Credits: This podcast uses these pieces of music from Incompetech: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

05-05
01:04:01

Gaming Geeks

Charles and Sonja discuss their experiences growing up with games. From High-Ho-Cheerio to Ocarina of Time, and even Dungeons and Dragons they talk about how games have influenced themselves, their social lives and how Zillenials see the world.

03-22
49:10

Moving Out Part 2 Feat: Lauren Sandy

In the second installment of Moving Out, Lauren, Charles and Sonja discuss what to do after finding an apartment. Roommates, new friends and the possibility of a relationship with Zac Efron are just some of the things that are important to Zillenials when moving out for the first time on their own.

03-11
54:00

Moving Out Part 1 Feat: Lauren Sandy

Charles and Sonja are joined by long time friend and Zillenial, Lauren, to discuss what it's been like to graduate, move and figure out financials all in the midst of a global pandemic.

02-11
01:04:42

Cultish Fandoms feat. Resting Witch Face

Charles and Sonja, along with special guests Resting Witch Face, dive into cult online fandoms. We discuss what fandoms we were in, how they've shaped us and the people we encountered while we were in them. CW: Mental Health, Suicide, Homophobia, Alcohol Use, Abuse Follow us on social media: Facebook & Gmail: @sitm.pod Twitter & Instagram: @sitm_pod Credits: Resting Witch Face - Haley, Smiley and Em as themselves This podcast uses these sounds from freesound: "Church Prayer F" by erh (https://freesound.org/s/150879), "Jazzy Chords" by nenadsimic (https://freesound.org/s/150879/), "Scythe Sharpen" by capslok (https://freesound.org/s/181921/), "Clinks1" by Halleck (https://freesound.org/s/4098/), "Angry Mob Loop" by bevibeldesign (https://freesound.org/s/316640/), "Scissors A" by inspectorj (https://freesound.org/s/347245/), "The Sad Piano" by dasgoat (https://freesound.org/s/330599/), "Record Scratch" by luffy (https://freesound.org/s/3536/), "Scaryviolins" by lennyboy (https://freesound.org/s/244417/), "Calculating" by freedomfightervictor (https://freesound.org/s/390531/), "Harp Glissando Up" by cunnigar0807 (https://freesound.org/s/436128/), "Horse Neigh" by dobroide (https://freesound.org/s/18229/), "Communistrally Sergiyveposad 071109 Bridge Palindrome Stereo" by nicb (https://freesound.org/s/259737/), "Atmosphere" by 13f-panska-tlolkova-matilda licensed (https://freesound.org/s/378322/ under CC0 1.0 This podcast uses these pieces of music from Incompetech: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

02-01
48:56

The 2020 Election Special

Charles and Sonja reflect on the lead up to and immediate results of the 2020 election, including their thoughts on the previous presidential elections, their own political journey and where they see politics going in the following year. NOTE: this podcast was recorded before the 6th of January, 2021 CW: Abortion, Fascism, Racism, War, Homophobia, Drinking Follow us on social media: Facebook & Gmail @sitm.pod Twitter & Instagram @sitm_pod

01-07
01:11:51

True Crime

On this week's episode Charles and Sonja look at the roots of True Crime, why it's so popular with Zillenials and their own favorite True Crime Stories.

12-02
36:29

Thanksgiving Special 2020

In this week's episode Charles and Sonja dive into the origins of Thanksgiving, their own childhood memories of the holiday, and how the  changing with for Zillenials. Find Us At: Twitter & Instagram @sitm_pod Facebook /sitm.pod sitm.pod@gmail.com

11-24
43:19

Introduction to Zillenials

Charles and Sonja introduce themselves and discuss what they’ve been up to during the pandemic, some of the inspirations for the podcast, and what it means to be stuck in between Millennials and Gen Zs (Zillenials). Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/sitm.pod https://twitter.com/Sitm_pod https://www.instagram.com/sitm_pod/ sitm.pod@gmail.com

11-18
40:01

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