
500 Miles- Episode 58
In 1988 The Proclaimers, a Scottish duo, wrote and performed one of pop music’s most singable and relatable hits of the late 20th century. The endearing theme of loyalty affirmed the commitment to endure any challenge or

Hosted by Michael Johnson · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 58 episodes
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Michael in the Middle is an intergenerational, relational podcast for people who are interested in better human interaction.
Michael Johnson hosts Michael In The Middle, a society show with 58 episodes published.

In 1988 The Proclaimers, a Scottish duo, wrote and performed one of pop music’s most singable and relatable hits of the late 20th century. The endearing theme of loyalty affirmed the commitment to endure any challenge or

Michael in the Middle is back! In his return to regular podcasting, Michael shares his thoughts on why we sometimes need a kickstart to restart projects or initiatives toward the kind of personal growth that helps others

When it started raining in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Bobby and Alyssa Forest had an inkling that maybe this storm would be different than anything they had ever seen. They were right. Within days of the ar

Dan Fogelberg sang a memorable line in the late 1970s, “my life’s a living legacy to the leader of the band.” It hit me again as I listened to my friend, Gary Barker, tell his story of building businesses and adding valu

Episode 54 features a frank discussion of the necessity of honesty as well as the price that is paid for true forgiveness to occur in our most significant relationships. Before the conversation gets heavy there's also a

In his return to the podcast after a long layoff, Michael talks about the temptation to give up when the going gets tough. In the pursuit of doing something worthwhile there are often moments when the simple determinatio

My wife and I recently moved to a new home. One of the things we love most about it is the "sunroom" that looks out over a sprawling back yard. Watching the sunrise from time to time as it breaks the darkness across our

With the arrival of Episode 51, I was drawn to #51 of the St. Louis Cardinals, worn so well and for so long by Willie McGee. As a rookie center fielder for the Cards, McGee patrolled the field like a boss. He's still tea

Episode 50 of Michael in the Middle was a few weeks in the making, but it was worth the wait. Joe Drake is one of the most interesting men any of us will ever know. His life story took almost as many twists and turns as

With a long and successful career in baseball including college and the pros, Nick Hiter knows what it takes to lead a winning team. In Episode 49, Michael and Nick talk about the similarities involved in baseball and bu

A few years back, Lauren Alaina recorded a terrific song entitled "Getting Good." The lyric expresses how we are prone to think about all that could go wrong or could be better and often miss out on all the goodness that

Steve Pennington has been speaking life into audiences, particularly of children and their families, for almost 50 years. Episode 47 of Michael in the Middle offers insights into how giving life to creatively designed pu

We all have times in our lives where relationships can feel as if they're beyond repair. Maybe some are, but they don't all or always have to be. In Episode 46 Michael talks about looking for redemption whenever and wher

Dr. Ron Jackson is back for a second time on Michael in the Middle to talk about old times, old friends, and the age-old quest for finding oneself. Michael and Ron enjoy some laughs, which everyone needs to do every day,

Episode 44 of Michael in the Middle of explores the notions of goodness and the power of a moment. Listen as Michael tells stories of goodness and challenges is to seize the moment when it is available to us.

Episode 43 of Michael in the Middle is out and it's sure to be a fascinating journey for listeners. Josh Cobb can hardly remember a time when he wasn't singing. The son of immensely talented musicians, Josh has seen the

Teachers are an indispensable, too often taken for granted, mostly underpaid group of people. Even if they are living paycheck to paycheck, it’s not unusual for them to buy essential school supplies for their students wh

When Michael and Rob (Varnish Media) set out build this podcast, the alliterative "Michael in the Middle" just had a nice ring to it. Now the phrase has become a working brand and a way of life. As Season 2 begins with E

Moved by the death of one his dad's oldest and dearest friends, Michael focuses Episode 40 on what it's like to take a moment to remember one another and to be in touch while the opportunity presents itself. Recounting t

Gary Morsch is a medical doctor with a sincere heart of love for the world and an adventuresome soul that has seen most of the world. In Episode 39 of Michael in the Middle, listeners are invited into the amazing mind of
Gary Barker
Chief Operating and Technology Officer · Equimundo Center for Masculinities and Social Justice
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Jeff Scott
French horn player and composer · Haven Valley Builders
1 appearance on this show
Joe Drake
fitness educator
1 appearance on this show
Ron Jackson
creator of 'Musora Covers On The Spot' YouTube series · DNJournal.com
1 appearance on this show
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