Middle of the Fence

About Middle of the Fence

Welcome to Middle of the Fence, the podcast hosted by Andre Spruell that explores what it means to grow up between two different worlds. Raised in one of New Jersey’s highest-crime areas while attending private school in one of the wealthiest counties in the country, Andre experienced firsthand the contrast between environments, perspectives, expectations, and identities. But Middle of the Fence goes beyond just one story. This podcast dives into the experiences of people who have had to navigate different sides of life...whether socioeconomic, cultural, racial, religious, professional, or personal and the lessons, struggles, and growth that come from living between those worlds. Through authentic solo episodes, thought-provoking interviews, and honest conversations, Middle of the Fence tackles topics such as identity, mental health, personal growth, relationships, success, social pressure, faith, culture, and self-discovery. At its core, the podcast is about finding common ground in a divided world and reminding people that no matter what side of the fence we grew up on, we’re all more alike than we think. New episodes every Wednesday.

Publisher

Andre Spruell

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

9 Jul 2025

Latest episode

20 May 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 May 2026

   Overcoming Depression, Faith & Growing Up Between Two Worlds ft. Marlyn | Ep. 46

   On Episode 46 of Middle of the Fence, Andre Spruell sits down with Marlyn, host of The Raw Faith Podcast, for a powerful conversation about faith, identity, mental health, resilience, and navigating life between two completely different environments. Marlyn shares her experiences growing up between Harlem and suburban New Jersey while overcoming emotional struggles, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, and the pressure of trying to find where she truly belonged. The conversation also d...

2. 

   13 May 2026

   The Pressure to Have Your Life Figured Out by 30 | Ep. 45

   In this solo episode of Middle of the Fence, Andre Spruell discusses the pressure many people feel approaching 30 years old and the emotional weight that comes with comparison culture, social media timelines, financial expectations, relationships, and success. Andre reflects on his own experiences throughout his 20s, including struggles with self-worth, confidence, unrealistic expectations, and learning how to stop chasing what life is “supposed” to look like. This episode touches on: F...

3. 

   6 May 2026

   You Don’t Rise to Your Potential… You Fall to Your Environment | Ep. 44

   What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t your discipline… but your environment? In Episode 44 of Middle of the Fence, Andre Spruell breaks down how your environment shapes your standards, your habits, and what you believe is possible for your life often without you even realizing it. From the psychology behind behavior and social influence, to personal experiences growing up between “Tough Terrain” and “Affluent Acres,” this episode explores how exposure influences everything from your expecta...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

8 ratings

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