Dec 16, 202528 minS1
<p>Welcome to the thirteenth episode of The Middle Ground, a talk show and podcast not about politics, but about the people of Brussels.</p><p>When Slovenian-born Petra Petan shared on LinkedIn that she was leaving her...
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The Middle Ground
Hosted by Viktorya Muradyan & Valeriya Izhyk · education · EN-US
About this Podcast:
We’re Valeriya and Viktorya, two immigrant best friends from Ukraine and Armenia who came to Brussels 5 years ago. In Brussels, institutions may dominate the stage, but behind the curtains, there’s a whole community that matters. We founded The Middle Ground - a unique mix of a talk show and podcast - to open the doors to that community. Let's discover how you can build the life of your dreams in one of the most competitive cities in the world.
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What is The Middle Ground about?
We’re Valeriya and Viktorya, two immigrant best friends from Ukraine and Armenia who came to Brussels 5 years ago. In Brussels, institutions may dominate the stage, but behind the curtains, there’s a whole community that matters. We founded The Middle Ground - a unique mix of a talk show and podcast - to open the doors to that community.
Who hosts The Middle Ground?
The Middle Ground is hosted by Viktorya Muradyan & Valeriya Izhyk. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
What has The Middle Ground covered recently?
Recent episodes include "13 - Petra Petan: Ex-member of the Commissioner’s cabinet, writer, mother" (16 December 2025, 28 minutes), "12 - Teun Janssen: European Parliament assistant, defense and security enthusiast, pianist and a cook" (2 December 2025, 30 minutes), and "11- Saim Saeed: Pakistani (not a prince), tax journalist, founder of Walking History Brussels" (25 November 2025, 31 minutes).
How often does The Middle Ground publish?
The Middle Ground publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 13 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Middle Ground?
Booking probability for The Middle Ground is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Middle Ground requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Middle Ground's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Viktorya Muradyan & Valeriya Izhyk hosts The Middle Ground, an education podcast with 13 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Dec 2, 202530 minS1
<p>Welcome to the twelfth episode of The Middle Ground, a talk show and podcast not about politics, but about the people of Brussels.</p><p>Brussels' cultural mix made Teun Janssen, the Parliamentary assistant, feel...
Episode #11
11- Saim Saeed: Pakistani (not a prince), tax journalist, founder of Walking History Brussels
Nov 25, 202531 minS1<p>Welcome to the eleventh episode of The Middle Ground, a talk show and podcast not about politics, but about the people of Brussels.</p><p>Against all odds, Saim Saeed found himself in the Belgian capital. A newly...
Episode #10
10 - Andrea Bittnerová: LinkedIn influencer, newsletter author, and a proud Czech migrant.
Nov 18, 202530 minS1<p>Welcome to the tenth episode of The Middle Ground, a new talk show and podcast, not on politics, but on the people of Brussels.Andrea Bittnerová is one of Brussels’ most generous LinkedIn voices, known for sharing...
Nov 11, 202527 minS1<p>Welcome to the ninth episode of The Middle Ground, a new talk show and podcast, not on politics, but on the people of Brussels.</p><p>Tom Moylan is one of Brussels’ most familiar voices when it comes to...
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Episode #8
8 - Marjorie Libourel: from making photocopies to becoming an elite matchmaker in Brussels
Nov 9, 202529 minS1<p>Welcome to the eighth episode of The Middle Ground, a new talk show and podcast, not on politics, but on the people of Brussels.Having a difficult childhood and strict French education, our guest, Marjorie Libourel...
Episode #7
7 - Georgia Mourad Brooks: the daughter of the West and East, founder of The Nine, Brussels mom
Oct 21, 202532 minS1<p>Welcome to the seventh episode of The Middle Ground, a new talk show and podcast, not on politics, but on the people of Brussels.</p><p>With a background in women’s rights, our guest, Georgia Mourad Brooks, built her...
Episode #6
6 - Ailbhe Finn: Irish human rights defender, investor, and a political think-tank director
Oct 16, 202528 minS1<p>Welcome to the sixth episode of The Middle Ground, a new talk show and podcast, not on politics, but on the people of Brussels.Few people inherit a stock from their grandparents, and even fewer manage to grow that...
Oct 7, 202531 minS1<p>Welcome to the fifth episode of The Middle Ground, a new talk show and podcast, not on politics, but on the people of Brussels.</p><p>Few people dig deeper into the corridors of power in Brussels than Lise Witteman...
Oct 5, 202529 minS1<p>Welcome to the fourth episode of The Middle Ground, a new talk show and podcast, not on politics, but on the people of Brussels.This week's guest is Mehdi El Taghdouini, a Brussels-born street photographer of...
Sep 23, 202531 minS1<p>Welcome to the third episode of The Middle Ground, a new talk show and podcast, not on politics, but on the people of Brussels.</p><p>This week's guest is Kelly Agathos, the Greek-American performer who founded two...
Sep 16, 202528 minS1<p>Welcome to the third episode of The Middle Ground, a new talk show and podcast, not on politics, but on the people of Brussels.</p><p>Our guest this week is Francesco Cappelletti. Born and raised on a picturesque...
Episode #1
1 - Julius Fintelmann: gen Z journalist, choir singer, and a national security threat in Türkiye
Sep 9, 202530 minS1<p>Welcome to the very first episode of The Middle Ground, Brussels’ new talk show and podcast, not on politics, but on the people of Brussels.</p><p><br></p><p>Our first guest on the blue couch this week is Julius...
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European Parliament assistant, European Parliament
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The European Correspondent
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