Show Summary: In this episode, Rodney and Derek break down the Presidential election. They spend time recapping their thoughts on election night and how they navigated as the results came in. They also delve into post-election reactions at work and with friend groups the next day. They close the episode with what may have been the deciding factors in how people voted.

The Show: Dive into the minds of two Generation X-men as they share their perspectives on politics, sports, finance, family, and more. Join in, have your thoughts challenged, and hopefully experience a laugh or two as these co-hosts share their takes.

The Host: Rodney is a quiet but efficient communicator who spends his days testing and improving IT systems for a Fortune 500 company. He’s a proud husband, dad, and pop pop. Derek, a reformed operations leader turned HR professional, is a proud empty nester and husband who loves to tell a good story and savor fine bourbon. Friends for over 30 years, these two bring a wealth of experience and camaraderie to every episode.

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Show Summary: Dive into the latest episode with Rodney and Derek as they tackle the hot topic of President-Elect Trump’s potential tariff decisions and their ripple effects on the US economy. Plus, get insider tips on car buying and uncover the true cost of vehicle ownership. Don’t miss out!

The Show: Dive into the minds of two Generation X-men as they share their perspectives on politics, sports, finance, family, and more. Join in, have your thoughts challenged, and hopefully experience a laugh or two as these co-hosts share their takes.

The Host: Rodney is a quiet but efficient communicator who spends his days testing and improving IT systems for a Fortune 500 company. He’s a proud husband, dad, and pop pop. Derek, a reformed operations leader turned HR professional, is a proud empty nester and husband who loves to tell a good story and savor fine bourbon. Friends for over 30 years, these two bring a wealth of experience and camaraderie to every episode.

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Join Rodney and Derek as they share reflections from their 30th anniversary weekend with close college friends and give their thoughts on the ingredients and importance of friendship and fellowship. They close the episode with a couple of Oh damn moments. Tune in for this short but impactful episode that will give you a few laughs and excellent operating principles.

The Show: Dive into the minds of two generation X-men as they share their perspectives on politics, sports, finance, family, and more. Join in, have your thoughts challenged, and hopefully experience a laugh or two as these co-hosts share their takes.

The Host: Rodney is a quiet but efficient communicator who spends his days testing and improving IT systems for a Fortune 500 company. He’s a proud husband, dad, and pop pop. Derek, a reformed operations leader turned HR professional, is a proud empty nester and husband who loves to tell a good story and savor fine bourbon. Friends for over 30 years, these two bring a wealth of experience and camaraderie to every episode.

5:20-6:20 Definition of Friendship/Time is a thief

7:58-9:20 Who you surround yourself with.

10:15-11:20 Camera Phones

13:15-13:55 Give Grace/1000 bottles of baby oil?

OH Damn Moments

17:00-18:39 - Spaghetti O's

20:28-21:55 - Signs of Aging

22:45-24:11 - How not to fill a Keurig

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Join Rodney and Derek as they dive into the latest Sean “Diddy” Combs case developments. They break down the alleged charges and reflect on the consequences of unchecked power. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the importance of a strong moral compass, surrounding yourself with good people, and making wise choices about who you idolize

The Show: Dive into the minds of two Generation X-Men as they share their perspectives on politics, sports, finance, family, and more. Join in, have your thoughts challenged, and hopefully experience a laugh or two as these co-hosts share their takes.

The Hosts: Rodney is a quiet but efficient communicator who spends his days testing and improving IT systems for a Fortune 500 company. He’s a proud husband, dad, and pop pop. Derek, a reformed operations leader turned HR professional, is a proud empty nester and husband who loves to tell a good story and savor fine bourbon. Friends for over 30 years, these two bring a wealth of experience and camaraderie to every episode.

0:00-4:40 Introduction

4:40-5:30 A-Holes get ish done.

9:45-11:00 Why is there so much baby oil?/Power Trips

12:00-14:00 It’s about Power/Are the rants true?

14:28-16:20 RICO charges defined

18:43-19:00 Have people around you/circle to correct you

20:20-21:10 Moral Compass

24:00-24:54 Reggie Valentine

25:02-27:50 Conspiracy Theory

29:48-30:25 Choose your idols wisely

Outro music by 90ZKid on Youtube:
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The Show: Dive into the minds of two men as they share their unique perspectives on politics, sports, finance, family, and more. Join in, have your thoughts challenged, and hopefully experience a laugh or two as these co-hosts share their takes.

The Hosts: Rodney is a quiet but efficient communicator who spends his days testing and improving IT systems for a Fortune 500 company. He’s a proud husband, dad, and pop pop. Derek, a reformed operations leader turned HR professional, is a proud empty nester and husband who loves to tell a good story and savor fine bourbon. Friends for over 30 years, these two bring a wealth of experience and camaraderie to every episode.

0:00-2:45 Introduction

2:45- 8:45 VP Debate Takes- Derek's Takes

8:45-10:59 Rodney’s Perspective on the debate

11:00-11:46 JD Vance is Vision

11:46-12:49 Shout out to Uncle Johnny Who has their ear

12:50 – 15:43 Dave Ramsey’s Perspective

16:00- 17:39 Dave Ramsey as a social media influencer

19:00- 25:45 Getting the Black Male Vote

25:45- 29:00 What’s at stake in this election, and a nod to DEI

30:29- 33:00 Navigating the election as a parent/ Just don’t be an ass.

37:00- 38:00 Lip Reading

40:00 – 43:00 Go Vote

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In this episode Derek and Rodney discuss the recent concussion Tua Tagovailoa experienced and all its implications. They also discuss the importance of leveraging technology and not tarnishing your brand with the recent Shannon Sharpe live exposure. They close the show with the Infinite money scandal and Oh Damn moments of the week.

About the hosts, Rodney is a quiet but efficient communicator who spends his days testing and improving IT systems for a Fortune 500 and is a proud husband, dad, and Pop Pop. Derek is a reformed operations leader who spends his days as an HR professional. He’s a proud empty nester and husband who loves to tell a good story and consume fine bourbon. These two have been friends for over 30 years and they take pride in getting people back to the middle on what can be polarizing topics.

CTE/ Tua 1:13-10:19

• If you dont see stars 5:30 -5:40
• The economics of it all 6:54-8:10

Infinite Money scam 10:20-21:00

• 100 million thousand percent 12:56-13:11
• Checks and balances 15:45-16:10
• Say it out loud 20:15-20:59

Oh Damn! Moments 21:20

• Oh Michelle 21:32-22:10
• Double standards 26:00-26:20
• RIP Frankie Beverly 28:40-30:45

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Rodney Adams and Derek Bennett hosts are featured in the third episode of The Middle Podcast featuring conversations on Politics/Sports/Finance/Family and more. This episode covers the Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The hosts take a jaunt spanning the spectrum of the debate and canvassing the left and the right with the ultimate goal of getting listeners back to the middle. They end this episode with an exploration of the early takes on the current College and NFL season and early season champs and teams that should start considering dismantling the team.

Your Hosts:
Rodney is a quiet but efficient communicator that spends his days testing and improving IT systems for a Fortune 500 and is a proud husband, dad, and pop pop.
Derek is a reformed operations leader that spends his days as an HR professional. He’s a proud empty nester and husband who loves to tell a good story and consume fine bourbon. These two have been friends for over 30 years and they take pride in getting people back to the middle on what can be polarizing topics.

Time Stamps:
1:11-Debate
7:11 Creme of Crap
8:43-11:08 Central Park 5
12:55 -14:32 Super K Mart
19:50 Football (Pro and College) Discussion
22:50- 23:48 New shoes and college support
25:50 - What teams does Rodney Follow
26:43 - 27:44 Fried Neckbones and the Fountain City Classic
30:45-34:46 Dirty Bird Falcon Talk
38:27-38:57 You can't trust a mullet
39:58- Touch me in the Morning
42:21 -42:50 Jerry Jones and the Cowboys
46:00 -47:35 Barry, LT, Emmit and old school buckhead

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Welcome or Welcome Back!

Before we settle into watching another Presidential Debate, listen as Derek and Rodney discuss how we ended up with Harris v. Trump.

This episode is a collection of our political discussions from the past summer.

Topics:
Biden v Trump (Their only debate during this election cycle)
An election that will be decided by Vibes
The Assassination attempt on Trump
Politicians acting like WWE Wrestlers on Social Media
The nomination of Kamala Harris

Enjoy the discussion.

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