The Freak Off Edition
Justin and William witness Three Mile Island's reopening, Hezbollah's exploging pagers, and P Diddy's Freak Offs. Justin also reviews The Killer's Game.
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 391
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Welcome to The Midside. Here we witness the farce in politics and pop culture that discourages you from being you---the previous week's biggest news, notable art, and craziest social justice outrage.
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Episodes
The Who's Responsible?
Justin and William witness right wing influencers being duped by Russia, Michigan's new work laws, and the charges against the father of the Georgia school shooter. Justin also reviews Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 390
The Welcome Black BBQ Edition
Justin and William witness the founder of Telegram being arrested in France, Rotten Tomatoes introducing a new audience rating, and Gen Z "raw dogging" flights. Justin also reviews Blink Twice.
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 389
The Unhappy Leave Edition
Justin and William witness if Disney World is erasing all forms of American patriotism, if computer tablet use leads to angry outbursts among toddlers, and if companies should offer unhappy leave. Justin also reviews Longlegs.
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 388
The Crimes Against the Crown Edition
Justin and William witness the International Olympics Committee President declaring there is no way to tell a man from a woman, American Noah Lyles's tweet after winning gold in the 100m, and the United Kingdom's Crown Prosecution Service warning the world to think before you post. Justin also reviews It Ends With Us.
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 387
The Imane Khelif Edition
Justin and William witness Biden's Supreme Court plan, a new AI Friend, and Olympic women's boxing controversey. Justin also reviews Trap.
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 386
The Border Czar Edition
Justin and host emeritus Daniel witness Mr. Beast's grooming controversy, the Olympic's open ceremony, and Kamala Harris's border czar title. Justin also reviews Deadpool & Wolverine.
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 385
The Crowdstrike Edition
Justin and William witness Justin's Japan trip, Disney Adults organizeing a non-protest protest over Disability Access Service rule changes, and Crowdstrike and the Digital Pandemic. Justin also reviews Fly Me to the Moon.
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 384
The Assassination Attempt Edition
Justin and William witness the asassination attempt on Donald Trump and the responses to it.
Jul 17, 2024•48 min•Ep. 383
The DEI Wrath Edition
In this Justin-Free episode, William and host emeritus Daniel witness Gay Wrath Month, the Pope's election interference in France, and how to "Trump-proof" NATO.
Jul 09, 2024•48 min•Ep. 382
The Acolyte Edition
In this Justin-free episode, William is joined by host emeritus Daniel to witness the Chevron doctrine being overturned, merit-based hiring returning to Silicon Valley, and the Presidential "debate." They also review "The Acolyte" (which Justin never would've watched, so you're welcome?).
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 381
The William Solo Edition
In this solo episode, William witnesses asking the government what temperature to set your thermostat at, the EU missing out on Apple's new features, Dell failing to get people to show up to the office for work, and a parent trying to raise a boy brainwashed by anti-racism.
Jun 24, 2024•25 min•Ep. 380
The Inside Out 2 Edition
In this solo episode, Justin witnesses the Boston Celtics being on the verge of winning the 2024 NBA Championship and riding Tiana's Bayou Adventure for the first time. He also reviews Inside Out 2.
Jun 18, 2024•53 min•Ep. 379
The Miss Alabama Edition
Justin and William witness if it's rude to call without texting first, if a whistleblower doctor is being persecuted, and if Miss Alabama's weight is an actual controversy. Justin also reviews The Watchers.
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 378
The Stigmatized Knowledge Edition
Justin and William witness Trump's conviction, Joe Biden's equity, and our culture's stigmatized knowledge. Justin also reviews I Saw the TV Glow.
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 377
The Deal With Us Edition
Justin and William witness a Frontier passenger being arrested after refusing to deplane during an argument with the crew, Florida only allowing bridges to display red, wite, and blue lights during June, and a Catholic monk coming out as a trans man. Justin also reviews The Garfield Movie.
May 27, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 376
The Queer Planet Edition
Justin and William witness former NIH Head Francis Collins admitting that Covid origins are not settled, a California city using taxpayer money to provide vodka for homeless alcoholics, and Peacock's Queer Planet. Justin also reviews If.
May 20, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 375
The Man v Bear: Lack of Justice Edition
Justin and William witness the Tom Brady Roast, Oprah Winfrey apologizing for dieting culture, and the online Man v Bear debate. Justin also reviews The Fall Guy & The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
May 13, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 374
The Gaza Solidarity Encampment Edition
Justin and William witness collectors saying a Tom Brady autograph ruined memorabilia, the Biden-Harris Administration announcing final rule requiring automatic refunds of airline tickets and ancillary fees, and the Gaza Solidarity Encampments. Justin also reviews Boy Kills World.
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 373
The Takis Edition
Justin and William witness Google firing 28 workers in aftermath of protests over big tech deal with Israeli government, a Florida bill allowing public school chaplains becoming law, an Ohio high school student missing out on prom after bringing a bag of chips to school. Justin also reviews Abigail.
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 372
The Right to Disconnect Edition
Justin and William witness a dtuch study that says that most kids grow out of gender confusion, an NPR reporting explaining why they lost America's trust, and a California politician proposing a bill that makes it illegal to contact employees after working hours. William also reviews the Fallout TV series.
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 371
The Bystander Intervention Card Edition
Justin and William witness a Planet Fitness bathroom incident, an Illinois parolee committing murder 24 hours after being released from prison, and the San Francisco BART Bystander Intervention Card. Justin also reviews the Road House remake.
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 370
The DEI But Jumbled Edition
Justin and William witnessthe Washington State Supreme Court approving alternative pathways to lawyer licensure, a father being arrested after continuously calling school about child’s homework, and the Missouri teen fight that left one teen hospitalized with a skull fracture. They also review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and X-Men 97.
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 369
The Bathroom Pass Edition
Justin and William witness the Feds coming for “extremist” gamers, Massachusetts investigators pursuing six 8th graders who created a mock slave auction on Snapchat, and Colorado students needing to show their IDs to go to the bathroom. Justin also reviews The American Society of Magical Negroes..
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 368
The #MakeTheFountainheadYouCowards Edition
Justin and William witness if we're past peak farce, Helldivers 2 fascist roleplay, and Zack Snyder on the Joe Rogan podcast. William also reviews Dune 2.
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 367
Belichick Your Premises - Super Bowl Sunday 2024
In this special, and possibly final, edition of Belichick Your Premises, Justin, William, and Daniel discuss the University of Michigan's National Championship, Super Bowl 58 (53?), and Bill Belichick no longer being the coach of the New England Patriots.
Feb 11, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 366
The 2023 Peak Farce Awards Edition
Justin and William name the Peak Farce Award winners for 2023.
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 365
The Assistance Equivocation Edition
Justin and William witness a Hollywood murder, the Newsom vs DeSantis debate, and the Title IX Lawsuit at Hillsdale College.
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 364
The Wish Edition
Justin witnesses pro-Palestine protests at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, students at a Queens high school rioting over a teacher attending a pro-Israel rally, and CM Punk returning to WWE. He also reviews Wish.
Nov 27, 2023•47 min•Ep. 363
The Boycott Israel Edition
Justin and William witness Snoop Dogg giving up smoke, Charissa Thompson admitting to making up NFL sideline reports, and people boycotting corporations over Israel. Justin also reviews The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 362
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