In Welcome to The Midside, we witness the farce in politics and pop culture that discourages you from being you.
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Justin M. Lesniewski
Justin is a writer, tutor, and aspiring television showrunner who brings a tongue-in-cheek wit, incisive perspective, and intense passion to the show. In each episode he delivers an opening thought and recounts his experiences as The Hopeful Romantic. As a born and raised Masshole, he’s an avid fan of the New England Patriots who strives to connect each and every topic to the greatness of Tom Brady and/or Bill Belichick. |
Daniel T. Richards
Daniel T. Richards is a digital strategist, rhetorician, and folder of paper cranes. He was born in rural Illinois, lives in DC, but his heart belongs to Texas. |
James Elias
James is a Math tutor and philosopher of mathematics from the Hills of White Privilege in California. In each episode he asks abstract questions to better understand the deeper issues that propel our journey. As a cisgender straight white male, he frequently attempts to ruin the show by explaining why jokes are funny. |
| Episode | Match |
|---|---|
| The Transploitation Edition | Justin 3 vs. James 2 (OT) |
| The Say Yes Edition | James 4 vs. Justin 3 vs. Stewart Wade 2 (OT) |
| The Manchester Divided Edition | Don Watkins 3 vs. James 2 vs. Justin 1 |
| The Respecting Authority Edition | Justin 2 vs. James 1 (OT) |
| The Unsustainable Whiteness Edition | Justin 2 vs. James 1 vs. Daniel 1 (OT) |
| The Men’s Engagement Edition | Justin 2 vs. James 1 vs. Daniel 1 (OT) |
| Trailer | Daniel | James | Justin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colossal | Hug | Hug | Tackle |
| Cars 3 | Hug | Hug | Hug |
| Kingsman: The Golden Circle | Hug | Hug | Hug |
| Marvel’s The Defenders | Hug | Tackle | Tackle |
| The Big Sick | Hug | Hug | Hug |
| The Dark Tower | Hug | Hug | Hug |
| Woodshock | NA | Tackle | Tackle |
| War Machine | Tackle | Hug | Tackle |
| Blade Runner 2049 | Tackle | Hug | Tackle |
| young Sheldon | Hug | Hug | Tackle |
| The Orville | Tackle | Hug | Hug |
| Star Trek: Discovery | Tackle | Hug | Hug |
| Wonder | Hug | Tackle | Tackle |
| The Crossing | Tackle | Tackle | Hug |
| The Good Doctor | Tackle | Tackle | Hug |
| Rough Night | Tackle | Tackle | Tackle |
| The Hitman’s Bodyguard | Hug | Hug | Hug |
| Murder on the Orient Express | Tackle | Hug | Tackle |
| Kidnap | Tackle | Tackle | Tackle |
| American Made | Tackle | Hug | Tackle |
| First Kill | Tackle | Hug | Hug |
| Coco | Hug | Hug | Hug |
| Nobody Speak | NA | Hug/Tackle | Hug |
| Happy Death Day | NA | Tackle | Tackle |
| Flatliners | NA | Hug | Tackle |
| Goodbye Christopher Robin | NA | Tackle | Tackle |
| Midnighters | Tackle | Tackle | Tackle |
| The Only Living Boy in New York | Tackle | Tackle | Tackle |
| Marshall | Tackle | Tackle | Tackle |
| The Emoji Movie | Tackle | Tackle | Tackle |
| Goon: Last of the Enforcers | Tackle | Hug | Hug |
| Darkest Hour | Hug | Hug | Hug |
| DuckTales D23 Sneak Peek | Hug | Hug | Hug |
| A Wrinkle in Time | Tackle | Tackle | Tackle |
| The Disaster Artist | Tackle | Tackle | Hug |
| The Shape of Water | Tackle | Tackle | Tackle |
| The Star | Tackle | Tackle | Tackle |
| Brad’s Status | Tackle | Tackle | Tackle |
| Marjorie Prime | Tackle | Hug | Hug |
| Suburbicon | Tackle | Tackle | Tackle |
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