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.
Road trips are about more than getting from Point A to Point B. They're about the conversations you didn't expect to have, the places you never planned to stop, and the memories that somehow become bigger than the destination itself.
This week on MidMen, Paul Shirey, Sean Coyle, and special guest Brian Hall hit the open road to explore why road trips have become such a lasting part of our lives. Along the way, they debate the best and worst road trip cars, create their own unwritten rules of the highway, discuss legendary road trip films, and settle some important questions: Who controls the music? Is Buc-ee's really worth the hype? And is an 18-hour drive actually better than a two-hour flight?
But, as always, the conversation eventually turns toward something deeper. Why do some of our most meaningful conversations happen behind the wheel? Does the open road give us a sense of freedom that's becoming increasingly rare? And if life itself is one long road trip, where are each of us right now?
Buckle up for two hours of laughs, stories, nostalgia, and the kind of conversation that makes the miles disappear.
28 Jul 2026
The Hobby Problem
What happens when men stop playing?
In this episode of MidMen, Paul and Sean dig into hobbies, what counts as one, why so many men lose them as careers, families, and responsibilities take over, and why having something that belongs entirely to you may be more important than it seems.
They debate whether hobbies should ever become side hustles, whether expensive pastimes are worth the investment, and when collecting crosses the line from passion into obsession. Then it’s time for Hobby or Notty, a rapid-fire showdown covering everything from golf, LEGO, and woodworking to beekeeping, Warhammer, model trains, and bird watching.
And stay through the end for a very special message from Paul Reubens, aka Pee-wee Herman. Yes, the real one.
3 Jul 2026
What it means to be American, from Childhood to Adulthood
What does it actually mean to be an American?
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Paul and Sean sit down for a conversation about freedom, patriotism, history, and the values that have shaped their lives. They discuss how their understanding of America has evolved over the years, the importance of teaching the next generation where our freedoms came from, and why appreciating our country’s imperfections doesn’t diminish its greatness.
The conversation also explores what freedom really means in everyday life, the responsibilities that come with it, and why history deserves to be remembered, even when it’s complicated.
To wrap things up, the guys put each other to the test with a fun American trivia challenge covering history, movies, music, sports, and pop culture.
Whether you’re a lifelong history buff or simply proud to call America home, this is a celebration of the ideas, people, and stories that continue to define the American experiment.
Happy 250th, America.
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