In The Middle - Josiah and Renee

In The Middle - Josiah and Renee

We all have a different opinion, not one of us is the same but so often we come into unhealthy debates, disagreements and divides in our society. What if we told you two good mates could be so different in their values, beliefs and lifestyles yet still get along well? Inspired by the divide and cancel culture that is happening within our current world, each week we will be exploring and debating topics that society is puttin’ down. In this podcast, we will discuss, debate and talk about our opinions on things that are impacting both ours and the lives around us. We will hear each other out and see whether we can meet in the middle… or if we remain stuck and strong in our own values. Join radio anchor Josiah https://www.instagram.com/josiahshala/ and vegan entrepreneur and radio producer Renee https://www.instagram.com/renee_buckingham/ each week. Get involved in the conversation and let us know where you stand - https://www.instagram.com/inthemiddle_thepodcast/ Please know these podcast episodes are a reflection of our own personal lived experiences and we are not here to shame anyone that may or may not agree with that. These are unfiltered, honest and vulnerable conversations where we support one another to hold their beliefs and respect the other.

Episodes

May 13, 2024 25 mins

The Olympics are fast approaching and we want to know if you are tuning in, do you still care or is it a generational thing?

Is the buzz still as big as it used to be or has the love and fanfare for the Olympics died?


We discuss the sports that are IN and the sports that OUT. Let us know your thoughts? 



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SPORTS CHANGING -[goog_347337600] https://www.dogonews.com/2024/5/9/paris-2024-olympics...

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🍁 Call this taboo, but medicinal cannabis seems to be the talk of the town. Are you prescribed it? Do you know someone that is?


This week we are talking about whether or not  Medicinal Cannabis Be Criminalised in Aus? We speak to someone in the industry and someone that is currently prescribed it for personal reasons about how they actually got it and what their thoughts are on it. 

Will Australia become like the US s...

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Onlyfans - is it cheating if you are on it and you have a partner?


We know an influencer that is on ONLY FANS & Married... the question is, is this cheating? And would YOU want your partner to be on it whilst you are together?


Josiah reveals some brutal truths about why he would never want his fiance to be on it... and lets just say things get heated as Renee has some strong feedback on what he has to say.

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Should Vegan Creators Have To COME OUT If They Stop Being Vegan? Do they owe their audience the truth? Why? Why Not?


This week we are joined by Sarah Brown a Melbourne based creator and recipe developer who shares her story of why she stopped being vegan and the response she had online.  After 6+ years of being vegan Sarah for her own reasons shares why she stopped being vegan and the brutal experience in the lead up to coming ...

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💓The 2024 Dating Trends and behaviours are here...


WTF is happening?! Thought Ghosting was bad... wait until you hear of the other things people are doing in 2024. 



ALWAYS REMEMBER... 

Please know these podcast episodes are a reflection of our own personal lived experiences and we are not here to shame anyone that may or may not agree with that. These are unfiltered, honest and vulnerable conversations where we support...

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April 8, 2024 28 mins

🌏Climate Change Conspiracies... What are they and what do you believe? This week, Josiah and Renee go head to a head about a topic they are both passionate about, but it's no surprise they feel very differently.


Does the government have an agenda? Is depopulation the solution? We debunk it all. 


So, what are you doing about it?  




ALWAYS REMEMBER... 

Please know these podcast episodes are a refl...

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April 1, 2024 27 mins

Josiah and Renee speak about whether or not we believe everyone should go to therapy. Josiah has never been and Renee has spent years going and shares what has shifted by going. 


Every thought that something had to be "wrong" to go to therapy? Renee hopes to challenge you on that one! And, find out if Josiah would ever end up going to therapy and if so, what for? 



🚨This episode speaks about mental health and...

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👀Ever wondered WHY we do certain things at weddings? What is the real reasoning behind the veil, the ring and the honeymoon? 

This week Josiah has done some serious prep and has a list of 10 wedding traditions and the real meaning behind them.


With his wedding only a few months ago, he runs through what to expect at his own wedding and if he will be adopting these at his own celebrations.  




ALWAYS REMEMB...

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March 18, 2024 21 mins

This week our Producer Pat is putting us to the test on 10 things happening in the world right now, to see if we agree or disagree. We had NO idea what he was bringing to the table and lets just say, the podcast endied with a rare high five. But why? 


Listen to find out! Keen to hear if you agree.



ALWAYS REMEMBER... 

Please know these podcast episodes are a reflection of our own personal lived experiences and we are not...

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March 11, 2024 25 mins

🦠It's been 4 years in Australia since the Pandemic HIT and Josiah and Renee unpack how they handled it and if they have any regrets? 


❔Do you regret the vaccine? How did the pandemic impact you? 



😡Josiah and Renee go head to head in probably the most HEATED debate/ conversation yet. Let's just say... someone stormed out.



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Please know these podcast episodes are a reflection of our ...

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This week are we chatting weight loss! How often are we being bombarded by it in the media, online and in day to day conversations.


The issue we want to talk about today is WHY is it happening so fast and is Ozempic the answer? Remember these are just our opinions (not facts) - we are not judging anyone for their own medical journeys but we do have an issue with the LYING!



Article references 

https://health.ucdavis.edu/...

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Mardi Gra has kicked off in Australia and off the back of Greece legalising gay marriage we thought it was time to open the conversation around whether or not in 2024 it still feels releveant to have to COME OUT!? 


Have you come out? Have you known someone that has? Each journey looks differently and today we have Renee share her story with Josiah. Along with Tik Tok stars and queer couple Taz and Alessia join us to share their...

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👑LETS CHAT ROYALS! 

Is Taylor Swift as powerful as princess Diana? And why Josiah is not a fan!


This weeks episode we are speaking about the ROYALS!


It’s all over the news that King Charles has been unwell and now we know that Harry ‘will not be allowed temporary royal role’ while Charles is ill with William ‘set to block move’. 


It poses the question: are we still invested in the royal family? What is their r...

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February 12, 2024 24 mins

In this week's episode we unpack if people are celebrating Valentines Day or whether it is becoming overly commercialised and putting pressure on relationships like we have never seen before? 


Tell us your thoughts and experiences... do you celebrate it because of the pressure or do you feel like the day is important in celebrating love?


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February 5, 2024 18 mins

We have all been to a cafe that does not accept cash and a market that doesn't accept card. But how do you feel about it? Love it? Hate it? Don't care about it? You aren't alone here! 


It seems the conversation of cash is everywhere right now! We debate out if we believe and want it here to stay or perhaps that it should just go. 


A cashless society seems both imminent and inevitable, but one unexpected stati...

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In 2024 we are seeing a shift in the way people are dating, living and exploring themselves. There is a huge rise in alternative relationships and it makes us question whether marriage rates have dropped as a result.  With divorce rates changing so rapidly, we unpack our opinions on whether marriage equals commitment and IF you need it to prove your love.


Let's just say... we feel very strongly on this one. 



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😮Ever been trapped somewhere? 

Josiah's trip over the festive season turned to the BIGGEST disaster. Find out how long he went without showering and what he learnt about himself and his relationship as the result of being stuck in MULTIPLE natural disasters. 

Renee wonders IF we have become immune to natural disasters and unpacks WHY. 

Josiah & Renee's friendship even started in the middle of a scary natural d...

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January 8, 2024 37 mins

Our Most HEATED Episode Of 2023 - Are open relationships the future? OR is Renee being greedy!?


Our most heated ep of 2023 We are kicking off the series with this JUICY one! Renee has been in open relationships and seems to think they are the future and weighs in on why... How does traditional Josiah really feel about this and can they meet in the middle?

In this podcast, we will discuss, debate and talk about our ...

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January 1, 2024 11 mins

New year, new me - right!?

Happy new year to you & your loved ones and welcome to 2024!

Josiah & Renee welcome the New Year in with an exclusive podcast taking a look at the year that was (2023) and the new year. What are their goals & what can we look forward to this year!? 

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