Roar in excitement with the return of the MIDDLE SEATS podcast! On this episode, Nate, Jake and Drew review the latest blockbuster: JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH. Plus, a look inside several of the biggest movies released in June and more! Take a listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:13 - Lobby Talk (What’s the worst type of bad movie?) 16:06 - Watch Out! 36:28 - Review of Jurassic World Rebirth 50:48 - Ratings 56:41 - Spoiler Section What did you think of the latest Jurassic Park movie? What has been your favorite ...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Summer has started, and the Middle Seats are prepared to take you through all the thrills of *two* action juggernauts in theaters. Nate, Jake and Drew will be reviewing both Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. Both titles are mouthfuls, but luckily the boys have plenty to say about both franchises. Take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:45 - Review of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning 20:13 - Mission Impossible 8 Ratings 26:44 - Spoiler Sect...
Jun 14, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Succumb to the darkness for a very special episode of the MIDDLE SEATS podcast! On this episode, Jake, Nate and Andrew are joined by Nicki Nesi and Allie Dellicarri of the DARK ACADEMIA podcast to talk about Robert Eggers’s NOSFERATU. Take a listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:15 - Lobby Talk (2024 Oscar Nominations) 16:00 - Review of Nosferatu 42:09 - Ratings 49:05 - Spoiler Section Please check out the Dark Academia podcast, available on wherever you can find your podcasts include iTunes and Spotify! http...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 13 min
The Middle Seats are back and they are all aboard the 'Glicked' train - are the two November blockbusters living up to the hype? Join Nate, Jake, and Drew as they discuss the music of Wicked, the sandals of Gladiator 2, and the lead up to the holiday season. Take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:51 - Lobby Talk (Naughty & Nice Christmas movies) 21:53 - Review of Gladiator II 36:00 - Gladiator II Ratings 38:54 - Spoiler Section 53 :50 - Review of Wicked 1:05:37 - Wicked Ratings 1:08:42 - Sp...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 29 min
It’s a spooky and fun episode of THE MIDDLE SEATS podcast! On this episode, Jake, Nate and Drew review Tim Burton's BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE. Take a listen... if you dare! 0:00 - Hellos 2:36 - Lobby Talk (What would you watch in The Sphere?) 15:28 - Watch Out! 27:44 - Review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 40:22 - Ratings 44:08 - Spoiler Section What did you think of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice? What Halloween releases are you most looking forward to in October? Let us know by commenting below!
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 5 min
The MIDDLE SEATS crew returns to the world of superhero movies with the long-awaited DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE. The merc with a mouth has joined the MCU proper, so Nate, Jake, and Drew with have plenty of Marveldom to discuss. Plus, we'll go over some of the biggest movies of the summer, including Longlegs, Twister and Inside Out 2. There's tons to discuss, so take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 3:06 - Lobby Talk (Best 4th wall breaks) 13:36 - Watch Out! 30:48 - Review of Deadpool & Wolveri...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Take your favorite podcast out to the Wasteland and enjoy the latest MIDDLE SEATS podcast! On this episode, Jake, Nate and Andrew review the long-anticipated FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA. The boys will also tackle some of the biggest movies of the summer, from apes to imaginary friends. Take a listen! 0:00 - Hellos 3:09 - Lobby Talk (Hollywood's one-hit wonders) 14:24 - Watch Out! 32:28 - Review of Furiousa 48:28 - Ratings 53:00 - Spoiler Section What did you think of Furiosa ? What's been the highli...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 13 min
The feuds could be growing with the latest MIDDLE SEATS podcast! In this episode, Nate, Jake, and Andrew have plenty to fight about regarding Civil War, the latest Alex Garland movie that is dividing audiences left and right. Luckily there is a lot of common ground from Hollywood's spring slate including Monkey Man, Godzilla x Kong, and more! Take a listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:58 - Lobby Talk (Hollywood's one-hit wonders) 15:31 - Watch Out! 33:17 - Review of Civil War 50:35 - Ratings 54:42 - Spoiler...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 15 min
It has been prophesized and now the signs all point to the latest MIDDLE SEATS podcast! On the latest episode, Nate, Jake, and Andrew will gush about Dune: Part 2, discuss the state of movie theaters, and more! Take a listen! 0:00 - Hellos 3:06 - Lobby Talk (State of blockbusters in theaters) 20:05 - Watch Out! 32:50 - Review of Dune: Part 2 50:23 - Ratings 51:20 - Spoiler Section What did you think of Dune: Part 2? What blockbusters are you most looking forward to this season? Let us know by co...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 20 min
When you need a minute to look it over, it's time for a freeze frame! Nate, Drew and Jake of the Middle Seats will be looking at Dune, the acclaimed sci-fi epic by Denis Villeneuve. With Part 2 coming out to theaters soon, the boys look back on the 2021 film and discuss they'll be watching for in the sequel. Take a listen!
Feb 28, 2024•43 min
No secrets here—the latest MIDDLE SEATS has arrived! On the latest episode, Nate, Jake, and Andrew talk spy action comedy Argylle, discuss the Oscar nominations, and more! Take a listen! 0:00 - Hellos 3:29 - Lobby Talk (Oscar nominations & predictions) 18:55 - Watch Out! 33:33 - Review of Argylle 47:57 - Ratings 51:58 - Spoiler Section What did you think of Argylle? Are you planning on watching the Academy Awards? Let us know by commenting below!
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Girl power on the Middle Seats podcast…from three guys. Andrew, Nate and Jake do their best to channel their inner superheroines while reviewing the latest MCU adventure THE MARVELS! Plus, a state of the union on the MCU and some crisis management solutions. Take a listen! 0:00 - Hellos 3:38 - Watch Out! 15:08 - Review of The Marvels 28:38 - Ratings 32:37 - Spoiler Section 57:28 - Lobby Talk (How to fix the MCU) What did you think of The Marvels? How would you go about fixing the MCU? Let us kno...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Seems like everyone has gone all in on Barbenheimer, and the Middle Seats is more than happy to jump on the summer bandwagon! On the latest episode, the boys have plenty to say about Barbie and all the Ken-ergy around the box office queen. Jake and Drew are also anxiously awaiting to see if sparks fly between Nate and 'Big Daddy Nolan' with the release of Oppenheimer. This one's a doozy, so take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:38 - Watch Out! 13:48 - Review of Barbie 25:42 - Barbie Ratings 31...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 40 min
Barreling through the summer movie season, The Middle Seats Podcast has you covered to keep with all the latest. Nate, Drew, and Jake have loads to talk about between two contenders for longest movie title ever. Does Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny live up to the franchises lofty expectations? And does Tom Cruise deliver with Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1? Take a listen to hear how these franchises fair in the summer heat! 0:00 - Hellos 2:30 - Watch Out! 14:25 - Review of India...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 29 min
It’s a multiversal extravaganza on the Middle Seats podcast! On the latest episode, Drew, Jake and Nate pull double duty with reviews of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and The Flash! Take a listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:00 - Watch Out! 13:28 - Review of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 25:46 - Spider-Man Ratings 30:44 - Spoiler Section 46:06 - Review of The Flash 55:33 - Flash Ratings 1:00:03 - Spoiler Section What did you think of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse? Where does the Flash leav...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Marvel keeps adding new tracks to their playlist, so Nate, Jake, and Drew will be tuning in to see how GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 stacks up. There's plenty of other franchises and flicks to discuss before the summer season officially takes off. Here's your opportunity to catch up with us - take a listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:47 - Lobby Talk (Franchises that need to die) 21:23 - Watch Out! 38:51 - Review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 54:47 - Ratings 59.44 - Spoiler Section What did you think o...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Everything is Peachy here on the Middle Seats podcast, with a brand new episode kicking off the month. On the latest show, Jake, Nate and Andrew talk about the SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE, discuss their favorite Mario Kart combos, and much more! Take a listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:48 - Lobby Talk (Mario Kart Draft) 16:49 - Watch Out! 42:32 - Review of The Super Mario Bros. Movie 1:00:16 - Ratings 1:04:06 - Spoiler Section What did you think of The Super Mario Bros. Movie? What are your favorite Mario Kar...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 20 min
We might have a few more words than its titular character, but John Wick 4 is here and the boys have plenty to gush about. There's also debate over which modern franchise is the king of quality, lamentations over Star Wars and DC, and a whole lot more. Take a listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:50 - Lobby Talk (Best Franchises of Modern Times) 19:39 - What We Watched in March 44:35 - Review of John Wick: Chapter 4 1:02:23 - Ratings 1:06:38 - Spoiler Section What did you think of John Wick: Chapter 4? Where ...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Big things come in small sizes—like the Middle Seats podcast! On this episode, Jake, Nate and Drew dive deep into the implications of ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA for the MCU’s past, present and future. Take a listen! 0:00 - Hellos 3:31 - Lobby Talk (Phase 4 of the MCU) 21:20 - What We Watched in February 41:45 - Review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania 53:38 - Ratings 58:26 - Spoiler Section What did you think of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania? Are you satisfied with the state of the...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 30 min
After a hiatus almost as long as an Avatar sequel, The Middle Seats podcast is back and (hopefully) better than ever. In this new pod, Andrew Auger, Jake Hensler and Nate Lungarini talk about the Oscar nominations of 2022, their flick picks to click in 2023, and review Avatar: The Way of Water. Take a listen! 0:00 - Hellos 3:35 - Lobby Talk (Most Anticipated of 2023) 22:16 - 2022 Oscar Nominations 41:23 - Review of Avatar: The Way of Water 1:01:50 - Ratings 1:07:12 - Spoiler Section What did you...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 24 min
There is plenty of time to enjoy the latest episode of The Middle Seats podcast. On this week’s episode, Jake, Nate and Andrew review No Time to Die, the latest James Bond film. They also talk about their ideal casting choices for Daniel Craig’s replacement and talk a little Spider-Man: No Way Home. Take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:19 - Lobby Talk (Who should be the next 007?) 10:30 - News (Christopher Nolan project, Spider-Man: No Way Home) 35:33 - Review of No Time to Die 52:04 - Rating...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Have a MARVEL-ous time with The Middle Seats podcast! On the latest episode, Jake, Nate, and Andrew work as one symbiotic body to tackle two of the biggest superhero movies of the year! There’s SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS and VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE. Which Marvel property will win this bout? Take a listen to find out! 0:00 - Hellos 1:59 - Review of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 16:13 – Shang-Chi Ratings 22:27 – Shang-Chi Spoiler Section 40:07 - Review of Venom: Let ...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 12 min
It's finally time to hear the boy's latest take on the DCEU, this time with James Gunn's THE Suicide Squad. Will this be the movie to put this comic book universe back on track? Find out in the latest episode of the Middle Seats Podcast. We'll also tackle the new Ghostbusters trailer and the Disney/ScarJo lawsuit. Take a seat and join us! 0:00 - Hellos 2:04 - Lobby Talk (Most shocking movie deaths) 16:55 - News (Scarlett lawsuit, South Park, Ghostbusters trailer ) 42:21 - Review of The Suicide S...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 26 min
The next episode of the Middle Seats Podcast will be delving in the mystery and magic! Andrew, Jake and Nate will take a look at the latest M. Night Shyamalan movie Old, as well as a retrospective on Marvel’s latest streaming series Loki. There’s bound to be twists, turns, and plenty of ‘wWhHaAtT?” moments. Take a seat and join us! 0:00 - Hellos 2:56 - Lobby Talk (What makes a good mystery?) 15:34 – Spoiler Review of Loki 41:52 – Review of Old 52:22 – Ratings 56:42 – Spoiler Section 1:10:01 – Fi...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 15 min
This latest Middle Seats episode is all about family! Jake, Andrew and Nate will take a look at the two biggest blockbusters of the summer season so far: F9, featuring Vin Diesel and his furious crew, and Black Widow, reviving the MCU to the big screen. Both films are sure to offer big laughs, stunts, and family bonding. It’s going to be a double feature you won’t want to miss - take a seat and join us! 0:00 - Hellos 2:11 - Lobby Talk (Cast a Marvel character) 13:17 – Review of F9 31:49 – Rating...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Belt out a tune and take to the streets of your city! The Middle Seats podcast is back with a summer musical review. On this episode, Jake, Nate and Andrew discuss the musical adaptation of In the Heights, talk about movies they wish they had seen on the big screen, and discuss the biggest news in entertainment right now! Take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:29 - Lobby Talk (Movies we missed in theaters) 14:31 - News (Knives Out 2 casting, Little Town, movie theaters) 37:57 - Review of In the...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Silence is golden—except with these guys! On the latest Middle Seats podcast, Jake, Andrew and Nate chit-chat about A Quiet Place Part II, preview the return of a packed summer movie season, and discuss if the premise of the new M. Night joint will get…Old (lol). Take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:27 - Lobby Talk (Summer movies we’re pumped for) 19:49 - News (F9 at Cannes, David O. Russell cast, Old trailer) 37:56 - Review of A Quiet Place Part II 49:47 - Ratings 55:06 - Spoiler Section 1:1...
Jun 19, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Hit the jackpot with another exciting episode of The Middle Seats podcast! On this new entry, Jake, Nate and Andrew travel into the world of Army of the Dead and delve into the everlasting power of Marvel’s Eternals. We’ll also talk about which public figures have the best shot of making the transition to the silver screen. Take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 2:40 - Lobby Talk (Which celebrities could be good actors?) 14:01 - News (Willy Wonka, Last Night in Soho teaser, Eternals trailer) 38:4...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Grab the family and listen in to the latest Middle Seats podcast! On this latest episode, Jake Hensler, Andrew Auger and Nate Lungarini review the popular new Netflix animated film The Mitchells vs. The Machines. There’s also talk about their most ill-advised movie recommendations, and some carnage from Venom fans as they address issues with latest superhero sequel. Take a seat and join us! 0:00 - Hellos 3:18 - Lobby Talk (Worst movie recommendations ) 15:11 - News (Black Superman, Stranger Thin...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Critics come together in a tournament of champions on The Middle Seats podcast! It’s a jam-packed 50th episode for Andrew, Jake and Nate, as they double up with reviews of Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Mortal Kombat. They also talk a bizarre Oscar night and debate their best movie birthdays. Take a seat and listen! 0:00 - Hellos 3:38 - Lobby Talk (Who has the best movie birthday?) 14:20 - News (Th 93rd Academy Awards) 22:15 - Review of Falcon and the Winter Soldier 41:47 - Ratings 44:50 - Re...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 16 min
