MidMen

Paul Shirey, Sean Coyle
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An unfiltered podcast where two lifelong friends in the entertainment industry discuss childhood, fatherhood, work, fitness, spirituality, movies, art, music, and all the other things that come with navigating mid-life in the modern era.

  1. 12/15/2025

    MIDMEN - Episode 30 - A Very MidMen Christmas (and Season Finale) with Special Guest Brian Hall!

    It’s Christmas time on MidMen, and Paul & Sean are unwrapping a full sleigh’s worth of nostalgia, chaos, confession, and cheer. Joined once again by International Bright Young Brian (with an I), the guys dive into the best parts of Christmas Past, Present, and everything in between. 🎄 CHRISTMAS PAST When did we fall in love with Christmas? What did the holidays look like as kids? The sights, smells, traditions, the gifts that blew our minds—and the moment we realized our parents were “official helpers” in Santa’s operation. 🎁 CHRISTMAS PRESENT How the holiday shifts when you grow up: new traditions, family chaos, heartfelt moments, and the one adult Christmas experience that stuck with us. ⚡ CHRISTMAS LIGHTNING ROUND No prep. No notes. Just pure instinct and poor judgment. 🎶 CHRISTMAS STUFFS The stuff that REALLY matters: • Our Mount Rushmores of Christmas songs • The one song that makes it officially Christmas • Favorite albums • Our Mount Rushmores of Christmas movies • New holiday films actually worth your time • And which “classic” we quietly never watch… 🎅 CHRISTMAS GAME Christmas trivia — the good, the bad, and the aggressively specific. 🎁 GIFT WRAP IT UP Thirty episodes, a season finale approaching, gratitude all around, and a look at what Christmas will mean this year. Warm, funny, nostalgic, and wrapped tight with the kind of MidMen honesty that keeps you coming back. Pull up a chair by the fire — let’s do Christmas. #Christmas #ChristmasPodcast #MiddleAge #ChristmasTraditions

    2h 32m

  2. 12/03/2025

    MIDMEN - Episode 29 - What we Loved and Learned in 2025 + Experiences over Things

    In the penultimate episode of Season One, Paul and Sean dive into what truly shapes a life: the experiences we live, not the things we buy. Paul shares his F1 Las Vegas trip with Dash — matching tattoos included — and the guys explore why moments like these leave deeper marks than anything sitting on a shelf. From the adventures we still dream of (travel, risks, challenges, maybe a little chaos) to how we teach our kids to value memories over material stuff, this episode goes from heartfelt to hilarious in classic MidMen fashion. Then it’s time to look back on the best of 2025 — movies, music, moments, wins, surprises, and lessons — before closing with a deeper, season-finale edition of First or Worst. It’s honest. It’s funny. It’s reflective. And it’s the second-to-last ride of Season One. Because in the end… the shelves gather dust, but the stories stay alive.

    2h 34m

  3. 11/17/2025

    MIDMEN - Episode 28 - How To Self Care Against Stress

    Middle age hits hard — the body slows down, the mind speeds up, and stress never seems to clock out. In this episode, Paul and Sean crack open the real conversation about self care — what it means, how we’ve screwed it up, and how we can finally get it right. From weights, martial arts, and recovery to journaling, music, and mental maintenance, the guys dig into how taking care of yourself isn’t weakness — it’s maintenance. They share past failures (protein shakes and burnout included), current routines that work, and honest goals for doing better. Then it’s time to face the beast: stress. What it actually does to your body, how it rewires your brain, and why modern life keeps the fight-or-flight switch jammed in the “on” position. From bad coping habits (doom scrolling, drinking, overworking) to healthier ones (the gym, intimacy, family time, even this podcast), the MidMen break down how to transform stress instead of letting it consume you. The episode closes with a “Solution Recap” — six real takeaways for staying grounded: Work out for life — movement until the end. Purpose is everything. Don’t lose it; find it again if you have to. Connection is therapy. Stay close to those who matter. Keep learning. A still brain atrophies. Stack the deck. Whatever works (and isn’t destructive) — do more of that. Put your mask on first. You can’t save others if you’re falling apart. Stick around for Micro Moments — a rapid-fire round of funny and heartfelt self-care questions, from “What’s your go-to comfort food?” to “If stress had a smell, what would yours be right now?” It’s raw, real, and surprisingly hilarious. Because you can’t fix the world if you don’t fix your oil light first.

    2h 24m

  4. 11/05/2025

    MIDMEN - Episode 27 - Surprises That Shocked Us and Halloween Memories

    Halloween memories. Pee-Wee Dance. Huey Lewis Phone Call. Sylvester Stallone Rambo Spoilers. And so many more Surprises! In this episode of MidMen, Paul and Sean dive into the magic of Halloween — from childhood costumes and candy hauls to parenting trick-or-treaters and how the holiday evolves as we get older (especially with Sean's birthday being ON Halloween). Do we still feel the excitement? Do we still dress up? Or is Halloween now more about making it fun for the kids, while implementing the parent tax on their candy haul? Plus, Sean shares his Pee-Wee dance story, which is a damn good one. Then the guys explore the idea of surprises — the good, the bad, and the hilariously awkward. From unexpected gifts and emotional moments to surprise visits, life curveballs, and the joy of being blindsided (in a good way)… or not. They wrap it up with The Surprise Game, a rapid-fire round of questions guaranteed to reveal some unexpected truths, from talking to Huey Lewis on the phone, to Sylvester Stallone spilling spoilers to Rambo and beyond! Grab your candy bucket and prepare for nostalgia, laughs, and a few shockers — because life is full of surprises, and sometimes the best ones come wrapped in Halloween memories.

    2h 15m

  5. 10/28/2025

    MIDMEN - Episode 26: The Constant Shift of Change And How To Cope PLUS Farts Are Here To Stay

    Middle age hits different — careers shift, bodies creak, kids grow, and friendships evolve. In this episode, the MidMen dive headfirst into the theme of change, adaptation, and the friendships that keep us grounded through it all. Paul and Sean unpack why change feels harder as we get older — from marriage and parenting to career pivots and losing people we love — and explore how mindset, routine, and community help us adapt instead of resist. They get real about growth, grief, and gratitude… before taking a detour into something truly universal: farts. Yes, laughter really is the best medicine, even when it stinks. Later, Sean opens up about why he came to town and what reconnecting with old friends means in a time when “crash on the couch” weekends have turned into coordinated, family-approved escapes. The episode closes with the hilarious Worst & First game — the part where wisdom meets ridiculousness. Expect honesty, humor, and the occasional bodily function. Because change may be constant, but so is laughing through it.

    2h 9m

  6. 09/29/2025

    MIDMEN - Episode 24 - The Video Games That Shaped Us and Our "Firsts" and "Worsts"

    🎮 MidMen: Level Up Episode Title: Pixelated Past, High-Def Present From blowing cartridges on the NES to firefights in Call of Duty, this week the MidMen power up and dive headfirst into the world of video games. Paul and Sean relive their first consoles—Atari, Nintendo, Sega Genesis—and the legendary games that shaped them: Mario, Zelda, Punch-Out!!, Contra, Jackal, Sonic, and more. Then it’s warp-speed to the modern era: PlayStation, Xbox, Halo, Fallout, KOTOR—and what gaming looks like today and tomorrow: VR headsets, immersive tech, and beyond. Also in this episode: 🎲 FIRST or WORST – A new game where one MidMan must reveal a “first” or a “worst” moment. It’s hilarious, raw, and painfully honest. 📣 Brian Hall Shoutout – You already know. So grab a controller, press start, and let the nostalgia (and chaos) begin.

    1h 55m

  7. 09/16/2025

    MIDMEN - Episode 23 - Faith, Spirituality, and Reason Amidst Chaos

    In this gripping and emotionally raw episode, the MidMen confront the shockwaves of Charlie Kirk’s assassination — not just as political observers, but as men, fathers, and believers navigating a fractured world. What begins as a reflection on Kirk’s complex legacy and the disturbing reactions to his death quickly evolves into a deeper, more personal conversation about faith, God, and the unseen forces that guide our lives. Paul and Sean peel back the layers of their own spiritual upbringings — the doubts, awakenings, struggles, and moments of divine intervention that shaped their journeys. They open up about how faith has anchored them in chaos, and what it means to believe in something bigger than yourself when the world feels like it’s burning. No games. No gimmicks. Just two men laying it bare in a time when truth feels dangerous and hope feels distant. This is MidMen — raw, real, and searching for light in the dark.

    1h 50m

  8. 09/05/2025

    MIDMEN - Episode 22 - Lists and Rules - Why We Love Them and Hate Them

    Why do we love ranking things? Why do we follow (or break) rules? In this episode, the MidMen dig into humanity’s obsession with lists, from Top 5 movies to Top 100 songs, and explore the psychology behind why we defend them like gospel. Then we flip the script and tackle rules — the ones we grew up with, the ones we break now, and the ones we enforce on our own kids. Are rules about discipline… or control? Plus: a rapid-fire Top 3 Game with picks ranging from superheroes to fast food, guilty pleasures, and more. It’s personal, hilarious, and a perfect setup for our next episode — the long-awaited Top 100 Songs of All Time.

    2h 30m
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An unfiltered podcast where two lifelong friends in the entertainment industry discuss childhood, fatherhood, work, fitness, spirituality, movies, art, music, and all the other things that come with navigating mid-life in the modern era.

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  • Creator
    Paul Shirey, Sean Coyle
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  • Episodes
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