Midwest Married

Midwest Married

Two people who dated for a dozen years. Relationships. Babies. In-laws. Weddings. Losing friends, making friends. Not in that order, but we’re giving our takes on it all! Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/midwestmarried/ https://www.youtube.com/@MidwestMarriedPodcast

Episodes

June 11, 2025 56 mins
We kicked off this episode with a throwback to middle school choir—warming up our voices like we were about to perform at a 7th grade talent show (spoiler: we weren’t).

From there, it’s a wild ride through some of Reddit’s most chaotic and trending relationship stories. We’re talking:
– Being naked in bed with your spouse and still getting turned down
– The trip fund that mysteriously turned into a personal em...
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Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

From Dome Home to Dream Home — this week on Midwest Married, we're sharing a personal chapter that’s been a year in the making. We walk you through how we bought a collapsing dome home (yes, really), tore it down, and began...
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May 21, 2025 81 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

From silent side-eyes to full-on betrayal, this week’s episode is all about Girl Code—what it is, how it’s broken, and why it matters. We get into the unwritten rules of loyalty, whether it’s backing your bestie, not dating...
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May 14, 2025 61 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

This week on Midwest Married, it's all about roommates. We’ve all had a roommate who left dishes in the sink or cranked the thermostat a little too high — but what about the one who stole your vibrator?

Or the one ...
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May 7, 2025 96 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

This week on Midwest Married, we get personal about the "Birds & the Bees" convo while reliving our own memories of the talk. We dive into some jaw-dropping Reddit stories that make puberty even more complicated than it...
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April 30, 2025 39 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

Buckle up—our third episode of listener write-ins takes us everywhere. We kick things off with the excitement of moving out at 18... but make it spicy by adding a significant other to the mix. Nothing tests young love quite...
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Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

It’s birthday season over at Midwest Married—and with all the candles comes all the chaos. In this episode, we unwrap everything from cake catastrophes to over-the-top efforts to make someone feel special (and the ungratefu...
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April 16, 2025 102 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

The in-laws… oh yeah, we’re going there.

This week, we’re diving into the beautiful disaster that is in-law dynamics — and we brought our buddy Joe Polecheck along for the ride. From family group chat drama to the ...
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April 9, 2025 79 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

This week on Midwest Married, we explore the wild, emotional ride of discovering long-lost family members you never knew existed. From uncovering half-siblings to the heart-wrenching choice between adoptive and biological p...
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March 5, 2025 64 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

Buckle up, because this week, we’re talking near-death experiences—the kind that make you rethink all your life choices… or at least laugh about them later. 😅

It all started when Matt took a dive off a ladder (yes...
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February 26, 2025 85 mins
Amy’s bestie Sarah Karl is back as we dive into the real side of travel—because let’s be honest, bringing kids means it's a trip, not a vacation. We’re talking about the joys (and challenges) of traveling with parents, the importance of having a solid friend crew to travel with, and, of course, some wild Reddit travel stories that will make you rethink your next trip.

From family traditions on the road to how the righ...
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February 19, 2025 75 mins
House projects: A true test of love, patience, and whether or not you’ll make it out still speaking to each other. From quick fixes that turn into weekend-long sagas to the ultimate challenge—building bunk beds without a meltdown, Matt and Amy dive into the reality of tackling projects as a couple.

  • Hanging curtains? Should’ve hired a professional.
  • Grocery runs? Why do we even have a list if we’re not foll...
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February 12, 2025 60 mins
Second chances – are they a blessing or a big ol’ mistake? In this episode of the Midwest Married Podcast, we dive deep into the messy, heartwarming, and sometimes straight-up chaotic world of giving people another shot. From stories of rekindled connections (and regrets ) to wild Reddit tales of love, betrayal, and redemption, this episode has it all.

Can people truly change? Is a second chance a fresh start or just ...
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February 5, 2025 77 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

is week, we’re diving into listener write-ins that hit deep. We’re talking about body image struggles after giving birth and the desire to still feel attractive, the emotional rollercoaster of facing potential infertility, ...
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January 29, 2025 98 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

Parenting isn’t for the faint of heart, and this week, we tackled the latest Surgeon General warning highlighting the critical importance of parental mental health. We unpacked the unique stressors parents face, the delicat...
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January 22, 2025 54 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

Winter: the season of cozy nights, frosty mornings, and frigid frustrations. In this week’s Midwest Married, we’re bundling up to tackle the icy truths of winter living. From the misery of clearing snow off cars and braving...
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January 16, 2025 39 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

This week, we were a little late because Matt caught influenza—but that didn’t stop us! In this episode, we’re diving into the feverish (and funny) realities of being under the weather in a relationship.

Should yo...
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January 8, 2025 68 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

The calendar flipped, but has your motivation? Same. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos of finding that spark for 2025. From personal stories of almost sticking to resolutions to Reddit’s takes on ambiti...
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December 18, 2024 58 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

The holidays are here, and with them come the pressures of family, festivities, and juggling it all. This week, we’re talking about the chaos of holiday gatherings—from navigating multiple parties in one day to the guilt of...
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December 11, 2024 80 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

This week, we are joined by Morgan from Two Hot Takes in California for an in-studio episode packed with relatable drama and laughs. Together, we dove into listener write-ins and shared our own real-life experiences, from p...
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