MidThoughtCrisis

Mid Thought Crisis
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Mid Thought Crisis Welcome to the podcast born from a Mid Thought Crisis — that magical moment when your brain confidently sprints into a sentence, trips over its own shoelaces, and then refuses to explain itself. That’s basically our entire show. Eric and Chris catch up each week armed with zero agenda, unlimited side tangents, and the kind of conversational stamina usually found in toddlers who skipped nap time. Nothing is planned. Everything is accidental. And somehow, it all turns into a surprisingly entertaining spiral of half-formed ideas, questionable logic, and the occasional “Wait… what were we talking about?” If you’ve ever walked into a room and instantly forgotten why, congratulations — you already understand the vibe here. Expect chaos. Expect laughter (maybe only ours). Welcome to the crisis. We live here now. All the links: https://linktr.ee/MidThoughtCrisis The knuckleheads on the POD: Eric: @eric.kelley.507 • Chris: @ptopher

  1. 3d ago

    Price Aint Firm

    MTC Show Notes... The boys are back, and somehow we made it through another week without anyone pooping their pants. That's a win. This week, we're getting into childhood sick-day traditions, questionable home remedies, and the great debate over when Christmas season is actually allowed to begin. Is it immediately after Halloween? Or do we respect Thanksgiving like civilized people? Then we take on the modern grocery store experience: self-checkout. Are we customers, or are we unpaid employees? And why does buying groceries occasionally feel like a criminal investigation? Plus, some questionable local news, unusual internet discoveries, and the kind of mid-thought detours that probably should have stayed in our heads. In this episode: Sick days, chicken noodle soup, ice cream, and the public libraryNature's Three: the home remedy that tasted like sandWhen is it acceptable to start celebrating Christmas?Permanent Christmas lights and the Mariah Carey thawing processThe death of Black Friday shopping and the decline of the mallKansas City barbecue gets put on trialSelf-checkout: convenient or unpaid employment?Local news, questionable Facebook comments, and things you can't unseeTimestamps... 00:00 – The boys are back: voting, bodily functions, and questionable introductions 05:10 – Sick kids, parenting, and the great childhood sick-day debate 06:05 – Sick-day traditions: libraries, VHS tapes, cartoons, and chicken noodle soup 09:30 – Eric's childhood sick-day survival kit: books, soup, and ice cream 11:00 – Everybody shares their sick-day stories 11:35 – Producer Mike introduces Nature's Three, the sandy home remedy 14:25 – Investigating Nature's Three: what's actually in this stuff? 16:45 – The main event: When is it too early to start Christmas? 19:00 – Eric makes his case for protecting Thanksgiving 20:30 – Christopher Columbus, Disney World, and an unexpected history lesson 22:50 – Producer Mike's Christmas music policy and the Mariah Carey thaw 24:15 – Permanent Christmas lights, Govee, and questionable sponsorships 25:25 – The Christmas verdict: Thanksgiving first, decorations second 26:00 – Black Friday shopping, online deals, and the decline of the mall 28:00 – Outlet malls, Mission BBQ, and the Kansas City barbecue debate 30:00 – Chris delivers his final Christmas-season ruling 32:20 – Self-checkout: Are we customers or unpaid grocery employees? 33:45 – Does self-checkout actually save anybody money? 34:15 – Grocery-store robots and the self-checkout experience 35:30 – Walmart vs. Martin's/Giant: the self-checkout struggle 37:00 – The trauma of having to bag your own groceries 38:00 – When do you finally give in and use self-checkout? 39:10 – Chris confesses his self-checkout habits 44:40 – Local news and the Record Herald enters the chat 45:25 – Washington Township Police and a very unusual local news story 47:00 – The internet reacts: Facebook comments deliver the real entertainment 48:40 – Proofreading is important: local journalism under the microscope 50:50 – The Cypress knee lamp: What exactly are we looking at? 51:30 – Is It Cake? meets Facebook Marketplace 58:50 – The puzzle investment and what's going on with Chris's shelf 59:30 – Political satire, Russian nesting dolls, and some familiar faces 61:10 – Facebook Marketplace: When scrolling takes a very strange turn 62:00 – A flashlight, mannequin parts, and things that should probably stay online 64:00 – Zoom, enhance, and a closer look at the latest discovery 65:30 – The Triumph Scrambler listing: ridden frequently, price negotiable 67:00 – The comments section is doing the heavy lifting 69:00 – Malt liquor, tea cups, and the Scrambler character is born 71:30 – The boys reflect on the episode's finest moments 72:00 – Wrapping up and what's next

  2. Oct 29

    I Wish the Dog Found it First

    Mid Thought Crisis – Live with Jason + Producer Mike Show NotesWe finally got everybody in the same room. Chris, Eric, Jason, and Producer Mike. No agenda. Immediate problems. Producer Mike (truck driver by trade) opened with a night-shift parking lot story that ended with him dropping drawers in the dark and later throwing the pants away. We then spent a long stretch on Eric’s greatest hits of pranking Chris: the dirty diaper left in the car for a multi-state drive, the “Follow me to the g.. bar” magnet, the official g.. cruise confirmation that showed up in the mail, and the object left on the bottom shelf that we wish the dog found first. Jason asked actual questions (morning vs night shower, most embarrassing rejection). We got a snow-cone breakup from college, a full debate about pomade and wet hair, and then Eric launched the Amish Secret Wish Marketplace segment. That produced $199 foul balls from the Angels, a $350 reborn baby that looked possessed, a Soviet child gas mask, a “g.. hat,” and a childbirth book written by a man named Grantly Dick-Read. We closed with a redneck brawl video featuring Throat Goat vs Big Thumper (probably outside a Hardee’s). Viewer count remained theoretical. We stopped before anyone could reconsider. Timestamps0:00–4:00 – Full group. Immediate chaos. Producer Mike is back.4:00–10:00 – Producer Mike’s truck parking-lot story. Nighttime. Pants did not survive.10:00–17:00 – Eric’s pranks on Chris (diaper in the car, magnet, cruise invite, bottom-shelf object).17:00–27:00 – Morning vs night shower debate. Pomade. Wet hair.27:30–32:00 – Jason’s snow-cone rejection story.51:00–1:06:00 – Amish Secret Wish Marketplace segment.1:07:00–1:15:00 – Weirdest fight start + Throat Goat vs Big Thumper.1:15:00–end – Grok talk. Sign-off.All the links: https://linktr.ee/MidThoughtCrisis

  3. Oct 21

    The Poop Episode

    The Poop Episode We welcomed a very special guest, Jason, to Mid Thought Crisis. After roughly 22 years of friendship, it was finally time to put him through our highly prestigious guest interview process. Jason talks about getting into improv, his love of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and why a good audience suggestion can make or break a show. Three grown men. Three embarrassing poop stories. One airport parking garage. One unfortunate morning walk. And one commercial truck incident that permanently changed the way Chris thinks about underwear and bidets. We also get into the dangers of coffee before hunting, the questionable state of public restroom toilet paper, and the kind of Facebook Marketplace listings that make you wonder what exactly is going on in your neighborhood. Stick around for questionable collectibles, a suspiciously affordable basement apartment, and the birth of a new segment: The Amish Secret Wish. It's an episode about friendship, vulnerability, questionable life decisions, and the things you probably shouldn't admit on a podcast. In this episode: Meet Jason, our special guest and aspiring improv performer.Whose Line Is It Anyway?, bad audience suggestions, and the art of making things up as you go.Our most embarrassing bathroom emergencies.Why airport parking garages are not public restrooms.Chris makes the case for bidets.Eric's ongoing battle between coffee and hunting.Real Facebook Marketplace listings that absolutely needed a second look.The Amish Secret Wish makes its debut. 00:00 We're Live! Apparently. The show gets underway, with our usual technical confidence. 01:36 Meet Mid Thought Jason A guest introduction, a questionable interview process, and a suspicious lack of viewers. 04:42 Dumb and Dumber, Friendship & 22 Years Jason's favorite movie and how he ended up on the show. 10:34 Jason's Improv Era Begins How a trip to Cancun turned into a new hobby and an upcoming show. 13:29 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (Eric Has Questions) Stand-up, improv, Colin Mochrie, Wayne Brady, and a minor format misunderstanding. 18:00 The Question Nobody Should Ask The guys open the door to a deeply unfortunate topic. 19:03 The Great Poop Story Confessions Jason's morning walk goes sideways, and the backyard becomes an emergency cleanup zone. 24:24 Chris vs. the Commercial Truck An industrial park, a wardrobe emergency, and the long road to the bidet argument. 27:30 The Bidet Debate & Terrible Theme Park Toilet Paper Chris proposes a better way forward. Eric defends Hersheypark's paper products. 32:17 Eric's Airport Parking Garage Confession A story kept secret for years, revealed in the tree of trust. 42:00 The Aftermath & The Unofficial Support Group The conversation continues into bathroom emergencies, survival tactics, and the realities of being human. 48:00 Coffee, Deer Hunting & Terrible Timing Eric explains why his morning coffee routine and hunting ambitions don't always get along. 59:26 Facebook Marketplace: What Are We Looking At? Eric introduces the next round of deeply questionable listings. 01:00:09 Naming the New Segment Observational Obscenities? Twisted Thoughts? Midlife Manifestos? The brainstorming begins. 01:01:08 The Marketplace Rabbit Hole Squishy toys, strange collectibles, questionable dolls, and a growing number of questions. 01:11:16 A $450 Basement Apartment & The Amish Secret Wish A rental listing that raises more questions than it answers, plus a new segment name that somehow sticks.

  4. Sep 22

    My Safe Word is Apple

    Chris got on the Twizzler at Hershey Park with one skinny lap bar and a nine-year-old whose bravery put him to shame. His safe word was Apple. He said it a lot. The ride still didn't stop. Eric has done that ride eight times and still can’t find the happy medium between his manhood being squished or feeling like he could be launched into the ether. Then Raising Cane’s, a new segment where we hunt strangers in Marketplace mirror photos, a $200 roach colony, and a toilet listed as barley used. The call keeps going. 00:00 We forgot how to start again 01:55 Mark clip (still doesn’t work)03:17 Singlet pics, half off04:23 Chris breaks the mic08:05 Florida vs the bunker09:08 Hershey Park / Twizzler13:21 That tiny lap bar14:33 The kid who threw up16:59 Too loose or it crushes the beans20:21 My safe word is Apple20:48 Help me Tom Cruise23:11 Eric has other friends25:41 The pool picture / the visit score27:48 The drop tower that gets Eric30:12 Raising Cane’s, first time32:53 He Googled the sauce34:01 He said she’s “bad”35:30 Who decided Gen Alpha38:02 The swings in a monsoon40:37 NEW: Let’s Reflect55:30 Chubby pan sculpture57:48 $200 roach colony1:00:55 Escape hatch on Air Force One1:07:44 Toilet, barley used1:09:18 That’s the show https://linktr.ee/MidThoughtCrisis

  5. Sep 2

    Heat Waves, Disney Cruises, and Why Taylor Needs a Divorce

    We’re back. We didn’t quit. We just went fully dark for six weeks and didn’t warn anybody. Catch-up episode. Eric’s summer: beach, camps, pool, Fourth of July, hostess with the mostest. Chris flew into Dulles, officiated a wedding, and the “compact” rental was a Longhorn Ram. Then the family trip — Venice, Florence, Tuscany, Rome, a seven-day Disney cruise (Santorini, Mykonos, the Pompeii stretch), Paris, Disneyland Paris — booked by Leanne at LV Travel Co. Europe had a heat wave. They canceled the Louvre. Chris would like to introduce France to a technology called air conditioning. Eric would like to introduce eBay: 1941 French rifle, like new, never been used, dropped once. Also: a CDC chart about heat deaths vs gun deaths that we swore wasn’t political, Max Martin writing every pop song you’ve ever heard, Jacob deGrom back on the IL (again), Producer Mike’s battery magazine and Fenwick Island AC situation, Christopher Columbus and 11,000 virgins, and Conor McGregor fighting tomorrow. If you found this from a Reel — the call keeps going. That’s the show. Don’t @ us about the chart. Not a political show. Allegedly. Mid Thought Crisis — back after six weeks. 00:00 We forgot how to do the intro 01:20 We didn’t quit. We just vanished. 04:10 Eric’s summer vs Chris’s Gulf water 08:15 The wedding and the Longhorn Ram 13:00 Italy, Greece, Disney cruise, Paris 15:10 Plug: LV Travel Co 15:43 It’s called summer 19:50 Never been used. Dropped once. 21:00 French government vs actual French people 24:47 The heat-vs-guns chart (not a political show) 27:16 Eric’s C+ in “How Things Work” 32:15 That’s Randy. It’s always Randy. 33:40 Stranded in Atlanta (get a travel agent) 36:10 Name tape on the butt 39:05 Colosseum, quickly 48:31 Taylor should get divorced for the catalog 52:20 We forgot to pay the LLC 52:51 deGrom to the IL (again) 59:47 High-capacity battery magazine 1:01:48 Why they’re called the Virgin Islands 1:05:03 The Odyssey trailer is getting cooked 1:13:57 Producer Mike’s European AC on Fenwick 1:20:56 McGregor vs Holloway tomorrow 1:24:32 That’s the show Listen wherever you already waste a commute.

  6. Jul 20 ·  Bonus

    BONUS EPISODE: The One We Recorded on the Patio

    Two best friends who talk about nothing — and somehow still wind up talking for an hour and a half. In this episode (which was recorded two months ago - we know it's been forever...and we're sorry), we brave technical disasters, Florida thunderstorms, welcome guests, and a whole lot of ridiculous tangents. Expect sarcasm, zero filter, and our usual “somehow still positive” outlook on life’s chaos. In This Episode:Live backyard studio struggles: Rain, tech glitches, hour-and-a-half setup, and constant interruptionsSurprise guests: Haylee, Lauren, and Audrey bring dot cakes and cake-smashing energyFirst Waffle House experience: Finally conquering the legendary spot (daytime version — still solid)Local pizza wars: Brothers Pizza vs. Pat & Carla’s or is it Pat and Carlos?Trending foods: Dot cakes, mukbangs, and other questionable internet fadsWeird news roundup: Driver stuck in fresh concrete, Ohio kindergarten graduation brawl (with pajama lady), and the $27 bagel “Karen” who's giving more Megan Fox and less Karen Sleep science deep dive: Sleep paralysis, falling dreams, night owls being smarter, snoring vs. dreaming, and why sleep deprivation kills faster than starvationJapanese robo-wolves: Nightmare fuel that apparently scares off bears and boarsViral animal clips: BBC talking animals with hilarious voice dubs (“You know I work nights!”)Thunderstorm wisdom: Why you probably shouldn’t cannonball into the pool during lightningEndless banter, feet-related discomfort, and Producer Mike’s silent sufferingChapters:00:00 — Welcome chaos: live set, rain, and surprise guests02:08 — Backyard studio tour and setup struggles05:16 — Eric and Chris healing (Includes Waffle House and The Emperors New Groove)07:54 — Guests arrive + dot cake antics13:42 — First Waffle House experience22:08 — Local pizza talk, family stories, and Pat & Carla’s confusion27:39 — Weird news, kindergarten brawls, and lightning36:36 — Thunderstorm talk and pool-jump debate40:44 — Viral clips and robotic wolves in Japan50:22 — “Karen” or Megan Fox? ($27 bagel meltdown)54:37 — Sleep science, paralysis, dreams, and night owl intelligence66:39 — Curious studies and ridiculous ads71:14 — Animal videos and robo-wolves76:39 — Final thunderstorm chaos77:01 — Deciding not to jump in the pool (lame but responsible choice) This episode was peak Mid Thought Crisis — equal parts unplanned chaos, uncontrollable laughter, and random deep dives. Technical difficulties? Handled. Rain? Ignored. Guests? Embraced. We somehow covered food, Florida life, science, and viral nonsense while staying true to our roots: talking about nothing and enjoying every second of it. Thanks for riding the storm with us. Life’s messy — might as well laugh about it.

  7. May 16

    Broken, Bruised, & Barely Functional

    This episode dives into a hilarious and brutally honest conversation about weekend disasters, injuries, and the strange moments life throws at us. From breaking a tailbone to ridiculous Facebook Marketplace encounters, the stories are packed with humor, sarcasm, and real-life chaos. Along the way, the crew tackles bizarre news, gaming culture, baseball legends, and even the importance of vaccines. Hosted by Chris, Eric, and Producer Mike, this episode delivers laughs, unexpected insights, and nonstop entertaining conversation.

  8. May 6

    Airline Mergers and Other Bad Decisions

    Join Chris and Eric for a fast-moving, humor-filled dive into language quirks, sports analytics, current events, and the strange corners of the internet. From movie references and airline mergers to baseball statistics, historical oddities, and bizarre online listings, no topic is off limits. Packed with sharp observations, unexpected tangents, and plenty of laughs, this episode blends insight and comedy into an entertaining conversation that never slows down.

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Mid Thought Crisis Welcome to the podcast born from a Mid Thought Crisis — that magical moment when your brain confidently sprints into a sentence, trips over its own shoelaces, and then refuses to explain itself. That’s basically our entire show. Eric and Chris catch up each week armed with zero agenda, unlimited side tangents, and the kind of conversational stamina usually found in toddlers who skipped nap time. Nothing is planned. Everything is accidental. And somehow, it all turns into a surprisingly entertaining spiral of half-formed ideas, questionable logic, and the occasional “Wait… what were we talking about?” If you’ve ever walked into a room and instantly forgotten why, congratulations — you already understand the vibe here. Expect chaos. Expect laughter (maybe only ours). Welcome to the crisis. We live here now. All the links: https://linktr.ee/MidThoughtCrisis The knuckleheads on the POD: Eric: @eric.kelley.507 • Chris: @ptopher

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  • Creator
    Mid Thought Crisis
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mid Thought Crisis
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