In the Middle Of... Podcast: Recent Episodes
Inthemiddleof
A light-hearted podcast for students to get to know their teachers, their families, and each other better. What situations have you found yourself "in the middle of"?
For our FIRST ever "live" episode, we joined Mrs. Nudd's grade 6 class to talk about our own detention stories and to hear about some of the things they've done to get in trouble over the years. Listen and learn from our mistakes, this is not designed to be an ideas episode!
We're back! It's been a LONG time and we're back in 2022 with a new episode to talk about one of our favourite things - food. Come join us at the table...it's buffet time!
We've been gone for a while, but we're back to talk about one of the most exciting, invigorating, and stimulating subjects EVER....sleep. This episode examines the benefits of sleep, the struggles of making yourself go to bed at a reasonable hour, and the funny stories that happen when you don't get enough rest. No promises, but this episode just might make you fall asleep!
We can't believe it! It's been ONE YEAR since our first episode of "In the Middle Of..."!
For our anniversary episode, we talk about the last year and all the things we've learned and are thankful for - despite being in the middle of a pandemic.
Thanks for sticking around for a full year!
In this episode, we discuss Christmas traditions, baking, rituals, and more. We hope this final episode of 2020 leaves you with lingering laughs and holiday spirit. We'll be back in the new year!
Join us for our 50TH EPISODE! Hard to believe, we know! In this episode we discuss some of the deep thoughts that keep Mrs. Gillespie up at night and, as usual, Mr. Hossini has the answers and solutions for everything.
It's that time of year, so we thought we'd talk about our own experiences with report cards - as students, as teachers, and as parents! Listen to find out who was the top student in grade 8 French, who talked too much in school, and whose teacher told them to be nicer to their mom.
In this episode we take things back to our childhood and discuss the things we were allowed to do that we'd never allow our kids to do! We talk about supervision, roaming free, and whether Mr. Hossini will raise his kids as if it was the 80s. Plus, we looked really radical while recording this episode!
In today's episode we divulge the many names we've been called, the ones that warm our hearts and make us shudder, and Mrs. Gillespie's strange process for giving everyone a nickname.
In this episode we discuss the different types of bravery, the times we've pushed ourselves out of our comfort zones, and whether it's ever worth hiding your fear from "your people."
In today's episode we veer into the realm of the ridiculous, by combining movie-inspired natural disasters with terrifying animals. It's highly unlikely you would ever find yourself in the middle of any of these situations, but Mr. Hossini insists on taking his preparedness very seriously.
We're back! We start season 2 off with a bang by answering one of our listener's questions....what was it like for us in grade 8? Get ready to hear about big hair, comics, and discovering the opposite sex!
In today's episode, we get painful. We talk about what happens in the middle of injuries. Mr Hossini explains why scabs in the summer are a good thing, how his "River Bike" almost took his hand and Mrs Gillespie recounts an incident with an exacto knife. Thank you to all the health care providers who have helped with our healing over our many years!
In today's episode we dissect smells! Some smells are wonderful and attached to good memories when we were young. The smells of grandma are discussed, and the discussion isn't that great. It's a smelly episode with the good, the bad, and the big league chew.
In today's weekend edition of In the Middle of we talk about...the weekend!! Mrs Gillespie talks about the basic ingredients of any good weekend, firstly sleep! Instead of properly describing his weekends, Mr Hossini starts some excellent ideas for how to make a weekend good! Art cards on the face anyone?
In today's episode we discuss the food we never want to eat again! Mrs. Gillespie discusses Monday night dinner trauma growing up and the monotony of her school lunches. Mr. Hossini gives a long, confusing, numbered list of foods he'd be happy to do without.
In today's episode we discuss pets - dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, mice, guinea pigs, and more! Mr. Hossini reveals how an ark full of animals arrived on his farm and Mrs. Gillespie talks about the time her hamster came back to life.
In today's episode we dive into the very heated topic of sharing. Mrs Gillespie grills Mr Hossini who has to stand as a dad and a male to answer for all of the awful sharing practices that are normally displayed his kind. Mr Hossini explains where his eating habits came from and justifies it with, "when it's gone, it's gone."
In today's episode we dive deep into the tv that raised us in the 80s and the 90s. Mrs Gillespie tells about the cartoons that she wasn't allowed to watch, Mr Hossini talks about how he is still scared of a guy named Robert Stack...and TGIF get and honorable mention too!!
In today's episode we travel in time again! This time we sound like old people and say, "When we were kids..." We only scratch the surface of the "good old days" and talk about walkmans, discmans, and mixed tapes. Mrs Gillespie reminisces about why her dad forgot to pick her up from school all the time, and we get all nostalgic about our video games too!
In this episode we discuss the future...What do we imagine our lives will be like in 10, 20, or 30 years? Tune in to hear about Mr. Hossini's dream pastime, decide whether Mrs. Gillespie just confessed to a potential future crime, and listen to our very wise advise for how to face today.
When you live on an island, your life includes boats! In today's episode we discuss the mixed effects of gravol, how Mr. Hossini scammed strangers out of a dolphin tour, and why Mrs. Gillespie needed encouragement from a 7 year old.
In today's episode Mr. Hossini attempts to decide what he would want with him if he were stranded on a deserted island. What we didn't anticipate was the weight of this very "realistic" scenario and his inability to narrow down the options to only 3 (see Episode 19 for further decision-making trouble...)
In this episode we share some of our creative genius! These ideas are just waiting for someone with the right connections to run with them, and we're giving them away for free. A new way to enjoy your video calls, the most delicious treat to eat with your tea, and access to instant wisdom and charm....what more could you want?
In today's episode we dive into the treacherous land of hair disasters! As two people with curly hair we've made some mistakes and had mistakes thrust upon us. Mrs Gillespie talks about why she had to have a dye cap cut off in sections, and Mr Hossini laments the best/worst haircut that he so badly wants again. The challenge from today's episode...send us your haircut disaster pictures! They might be recent, or they might be your parents in the 80s or 90s! We want to see your disasters!
In this episode we discuss haggling, bartering, and the art of the negotiation. Learn life lessons such as making sure you get the best deal without offending anyone, how to con your siblings into doing your chores for cheap, and whether over-consumption leads to loving or loathing.
In this episode we simply have a ridiculous conversation. We give answers to the questions no one is really asking...but now you will always wonder about them. Is cereal soup? Could you punch a seagull if you wanted to? If you were arrested, what would your friends and family assume you had done? This and so much more!
In today's episode, we cover the love language of giving gifts. Are more expensive gifts better? Is it the thought that really counts? And how do you redeem yourself after years of mediocre gift giving?
This episode has been a long time in the making. FINALLY, we welcome all the many sides of Mr. Hossini to the podcast. For many of these guests, it's the first time they've left the Hossini home and traveled into the real world - an old lady, a Frenchman, a convict, a mad scientist, and more... You really don't want to miss this one!
In today's episode we talk about some good scares (the funny kind, not the horror kind). Mrs. Gillespie tells the story about getting her brother so good that he never tried scaring her again, and Mr Hossini reveals some weaknesses. Please don't use this knowledge against him :)
In this episode we get down to the sweet and sour topic of camping. Mrs Gillespie describes how camping as a teen almost got her beaten up on the streets of Parksville, and Mr Hossini tries to get over his selfish camping past to usher in the new reality of camping with little children.
In today's episode we have a superstar guest! Former NCS student, and current awesome person, Kassandra Richardson joins us to talk about what it's like being in the middle of life's big lessons. Mr Hossini learns that he was the reason for her big life lesson, then Kass learns the same thing about one of Mr Hossini's big lessons. Enjoy!
In today's episode we dive deep into the debate: are dad's parenting or babysitting? We learn what Mr. Hossini's youngest did in a moment of desperate hunger, what prevents him from getting to his adventures quickly, and catch a glimpse of the many characters that keep his boys company.
In today's episode we discuss whether an excuse is actually a lie, Mrs. Gillespie reveals more of her deceptive skills, and Mr. Hossini makes up excuses so that he doesn't disappoint anyone.
In today's episode Mr Hossini and Mrs Gillespie discuss what it's like being lost. Mrs Gillespie describes what to do when you can't find your cruise ship, and argues that dads need to watch their kids closer. Mr Hossini tells his side of a story that he's been unfairly criticized over for the last 4 years, and he totally redeems himself!
In today's episode there is a lot of gross talk so buckle up. Mr Hossini talks about poop at the camp out, and what he caught in his hand, while Mrs Gillespie details what her baby brother left on his wall and describes why good friends are invaluable. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of pro/con lists, whether it's a decision or just a choice, and learn that Mr. Hossini makes decisions even more slowly than he speaks.
In this episode we give you numerous ideas for ways to fill your time together this weekend. Plus, we issue our first challenge with a real PRIZE on the line!
In this episode we welcome Miss Krastel as our special guest first-year teacher! We discuss notable first year firsts...like a student planning your wedding, being "sniffed", and wanting to quit by October.
In this episode we discuss whether Mr. Hossini fits the definition of a hoarder, the difference between garbage and a keepsake, and whether Mrs. Gillespie's purse can hold more than Mary Poppins' bag.
In today's episode we talk about what we do in the middle of a bad movie. There is some reminiscing about the old school movie store, what kinds of movies Mrs Gillespie can not watch, and Mr Hossini sullies the good name of poultry again. Enjoy!
In today's episode we get you involved! Mrs. Gillespie and Mr. Hossini tell two truths and one lie. We want you to guess which ones you think are the lies! Just a warning, Mr. Hossini's statements are lame and lack so much detail ;) Comment here, or on our Instagram or our google classroom.
We are taking the long weekend off to celebrate Easter with our families. We'll have a new episode here waiting for you on Tuesday, April 14.
We pull out all the stops today - Mr. Sijpheer guest stars on this episode and takes us into the seedy underbelly of life as a criminal. You don't want to miss this!
In this episode we talk about Mrs. Gillespie's past brouhahas. She specializes in the scream, the slam, and the slap....and wait 'til you hear what she did to a spoon!
In today's episode Mr. Hossini digs deep into the harsh physical, emotional, and psychological trauma associated with the man cold. Better prepare yourself...this sounds rough.
In today's episode we travel to the happiest place on earth. There's rides, parades, and churros... Oh my! You'll hear recommendations from an unofficial, self-proclaimed, Disney aficionado!
In today's episode Mrs. Gillespie opens up some of her criminal mastermind vault. We learn what constitutes a "good" prank, the one prank she regrets a little (it really messed up a few lessons), and why you should not get on her bad side.
In this episode we talk about our favourite things. Mr Hossini has a hard time making decisions for where he'd want to travel to or what kind of steak he wants, while Mrs Gillespie talks at the speed of the Gilmore girls.
In today's episode we discuss whether honesty really is the best policy, whether Mrs. Gillespie could have been a criminal mastermind, and who to turn to if you need an accomplice.
In today's episode we talk about learning how to drive, before you even needed an N! We hear stories about driving in grade 5, why you shouldn't learn to drive with a date, and that the emergency brake can cause all sorts of problems.
In today's episode we talk about what you would do in the middle of your first job. Mrs. Gillepie describes a double prune and prune juice, and what she did with her pay cheques, while Mr. Hossini still isn't sure if he quit or got fired. Enjoy!
In this episode we travel back in time to hear about Mr. Hossini's teen dating experience. We learn the things you should never do on a first date, and how they didn't stop his wife from agreeing to marry him!
In today's podcast we have our very first guest! Today we talk about how you react to embarrassing situations. Our guest describes using the very wrong words while leading worship, Mr. Hossini talks about the problem with pews in church, and Mrs. Gillespie describes the hazards of chairs. Enjoy!
On today's episode we talk about what you would do if you found a hair in your meal if you were eating in a restaurant. Mrs. Gillespie talks about what she found in an ice cream cake, middle school preparing her for being a parent, and Mr. Hossini introduces her to the mouth sweats.
Our first episode! What would you do if you heard a strange sound in the middle of the night? Mr. Hossini talks about his baby falling out of his crib, drifters crashing, and being a tough guy. Enjoy :)