Meade In The Middle

About Meade In The Middle

Meade in the Middle is a fast-paced, thought-provoking weekly show that dives headfirst into the heart of American politics and current events—with bold opinions, sharp wit, and unexpected common ground. Hosted by Michael Meade, a conservative entrepreneur, devoted husband to his high school sweetheart, and proud father of three, the show challenges political echo chambers and tackles the week’s biggest issues from both sides of the aisle. Joining Michael are two spirited progressive co-hosts Ben Rice and Shane Jerominski.

Publisher

Meade In The Middle

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jul 2025

Latest episode

9 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Jul 2026

   America Is Bankrupt... And Nobody Seems to Care MITM Ep 27 Pt. 2 of 2

   America Is Bankrupt... And Nobody Seems to Care MITM Ep 27 Pt. 2 of 2 War. Inflation. AI. The future of America.In this episode, the panel dives into the economic impact of the Iran conflict, rising gas prices, America's growing debt crisis, the future of artificial intelligence, Elon Musk's predictions, and whether the American Dream is slipping away. From heated political debates to questions about humanity's future, this conversation covers some of the biggest issues facing our world today. If this story moved you, drop a ❤️ and comment “RESPECT” below.Subscribe for more powerful conversations that matter.🎙️ Meade in the Middle — where nothing is off limits.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge the narrative.Recorded at 1 life studios. La Quinta, CAhttps://www.1lifestudioscv.com/Follow us on:Instagram: meade_in_the_middleTiTok: @meadeinthemiddle

2. 

   2 Jul 2026

   The Business Lessons That Changed Everything | Entrepreneur Gerry Shares His Story | MITM EP31 Pt 2

   The Business Lessons That Changed Everything | Entrepreneur Gerry Shares His Story | MITM EP31 Pt 2In Part 2 of this Entrepreneurship Edition of Meade in the Middle, Michael Meade continues his conversation with entrepreneur and fitness industry leader Gerry Washack.Gerry shares the business lessons that only come from years of experience—why hiring a coach changed everything, the costly mistakes of scaling too fast, the importance of building systems, and why leadership is a skill that must be learned. The conversation also explores investing in real estate, expanding into new businesses, developing future leaders, and why America still offers incredible opportunities for those willing to put in the work.Whether you're starting your first business or looking to take your company to the next level, this episode is packed with practical advice, real-world stories, and lessons every entrepreneur can learn from.The Business Lessons That Changed Everything👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help us continue bringing you inspiring conversations every week.https://strongrepublicpersonaltraining.com/https://fitin42.com/Subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, business, leadership, culture, and life.If this story moved you, drop a ❤️ and comment “RESPECT” below.Subscribe for more powerful conversations that matter.🎙️ Meade in the Middle — where nothing is off limits.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge the narrative.Recorded at 1 life studios. La Quinta, CAhttps://www.1lifestudioscv.com/Follow us on:Instagram: meade_in_the_middleTiTok: @meadeinthemiddle

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   25 Jun 2026

   From $100K at 19 to Building a Fitness Empire | Entrepreneur Gerry Shares His Story | MITM EP31 Pt 1

   From $100K at 19 to Building a Fitness Empire | Entrepreneur Gerry Shares His Story | Part 1 MITM EP31 Pt 1 of 2DESCRIPTION:What does it really take to build a successful business?In Part 1 of this Entrepreneurship Edition of Meade in the Middle, Michael Meade sits down with longtime friend, entrepreneur, fitness leader, and business builder Gerry Washack. From a difficult childhood and early internet ventures to building multiple fitness brands across the Coachella Valley. Gerry shares the lessons, failures, risks, and mindset that helped shape his entrepreneurial journey.Gerry opens up about losing his mother, growing up in a challenging household, becoming a young entrepreneur before the internet boom, leaving college, moving to California, building gyms, surviving business failures, and creating the Fit in 42 program that transformed both lives and businesses.This episode is packed with real-world lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, resilience, accountability, business growth, and betting on yourself.If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, aspiring leader, or someone looking for inspiration, this episode is for you.https://strongrepublicpersonaltraining.com/https://fitin42.com/Subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, business, leadership, culture, and life.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Jerry01:23 Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Personal Growth02:11 Growing Up & Family Challenges04:49 Becoming a Father06:14 Writing Children's Books08:22 Sports, Competition & Early Discipline10:46 First Business Ventures12:17 Making Money Online as a Teen14:14 Leaving College & Moving to California16:41 Becoming a Personal Trainer18:39 Why He Wanted to Be an Entrepreneur19:41 Opening the First Gym20:21 The 20,000 Square Foot Mistake22:22 Creating Fit in 4224:58 Scaling the Business26:39 Expanding into New Markets28:14 Building Strong Republic30:12 Creating a Brand for a Different Audience32:47 End of Part 1f this story moved you, drop a ❤️ and comment “RESPECT” below.Subscribe for more powerful conversations that matter.🎙️ Meade in the Middle — where nothing is off limits.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge the narrative.Recorded at 1 life studios. La Quinta, CAhttps://www.1lifestudioscv.com/Follow us on:Instagram: meade_in_the_middleTiTok: @meadeinthemiddle

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Apple Podcasts (US)

3.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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