The round table is set, the cloaks are ready, and this week Ben Donohue joins Meet in the Middle. A soldier in the Irish Defence Forces, a contestant on Traitors Ireland and for a time… a traitor. From a childhood in Dublin to life in the castle, Ben takes us inside a world where loyalty is fragile, suspicion spreads fast and breakfast could be your last meal at the table.

We uncover the secrets behind his spontaneous audition, the alliances he forged and the moment he crossed from faithful to traitor. Ben reflects on family reactions, emotional challenges and the friendships that survived the game. He reveals the truth about round table banishments, life after elimination, and what it really means to live under the cloak.

And in true Meet in the Middle fashion, we end with a ruthless Traitors Island quiz—because in this game, even your friends might be the ones to take you out.

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This week we’re joined by special guest Squash, the TikTok creator taking social media by storm. From growing up as a twin to grinding on building sites before making the leap into full-time content creation, Squash shares his journey with humor, honesty and more than a few wild stories. We dive into sibling rivalry, the highs and lows of influencer life, gaming and streaming pressure, imposter syndrome, online harassment, brand deals, and why authenticity is the key to surviving the creator economy.

It’s not all heavy, though—we get into childhood trauma, fast food horror stories, random trivia, and a rapid-fire round that proves Squash has as many one-liners as he does followers. This one’s packed with laughs, relatability, and plenty of banter with the MITM crew.

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This week on Meet in the Middle, Jake kicks us off with a Gen Z dating trend that’s as tragic as it is hilarious — “Shrekking,” where people date someone less attractive hoping they’ll be treated better. Spoiler: it ends in tears and swamp gas. From Fiona fantasies to full-blown Black Mirror vibes, the gang tear this nonsense apart in true chaotic fashion.

Then Rachel’s back with Boys, Catch Yourselves On, asking the age-old question: why are so many men apparently living like feral mattress trolls and refusing to change their bedsheets for months? Expect confessions of raw-dogging mattresses, Pooh Bear sleeping styles, and the kind of hygiene crimes David Attenborough could narrate.

Danny crashes in with What the FAQ and drops the word “Rantallion” — which, yes, is real and means your balls hang lower than your dick. Cue 18th-century slang, tavern roasts, and everyone picturing Squidward’s face.

Finally, James wraps it all up with a birthday quiz all about Rachel, with answers provided by none other than her mum. Chaos doesn’t even cover it.

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This week we take flight—literally. From Carlo Acutis, the world’s first digital saint, to the bloodsucking Irish legend of the Dearg Due that might just ruin your next trip to the pub, this episode packs both bite and blessing. Expect cultural tangents, personal anecdotes and the usual dose of questionable wisdom.

We also dive into the mysteries of male behaviour—like why peeing in bottles is apparently more common than anyone wants to admit—and the awkward realities of bathroom etiquette across genders. Add in revenge stories, pet dramas, and the occasional Dearg Due warning, and you’ve got a classic Meet in the Middle mix: sharp, funny and seriously entertaining.

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Season 5 kicks off with a bang (and a few questionable streams). Jake dives into Have You Heard with the viral tale of a missing Texan mum who resurfaced in the Scottish woods—ditching her kid to play handmaiden in a self-proclaimed tribal kingdom. TikTok rituals, forest robes and surrogate offers straight out of The Handmaid’s Tale—it’s all here.

Rachel launches her brand-new segment Boys Catch Yourselves On by confronting the lads about a grim but apparently universal male pastime: using piss power to blast toilet stains. Turns out, skid-mark sniping is a competitive sport, and James admits to cleaning other people’s sh*t in public loos. Classy. Danny returns with What the FAQ and introduces the word “fubsy,” which somehow leads to banana-shaped penises, curvy compliments, and a Victorian nickname for cats. Only on this podcast could all that make sense.

And to top it all off, Confessionals serve up a festive disaster—because nothing says Christmas like one dodgy decision and a secret you definitely wouldn’t want under the tree.

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It’s episode 80 and the Freaky Friday Season Finale is officially off the rails. The hosts swap segments and nothing goes to plan. Rachel takes on Have You Heard with a scorcher—literally—as she digs into spontaneous human combustion and the bizarre mystery of the exploding chair. Danny steps into Agony Aunt with listener dilemmas including an unsolicited window sex show, a woman vabbing to attract men, and a virtual reality fling with a very real wife involved.

James drops What the FAQ with the word “cattywampus” and somehow connects it to the Victorian minge. Meanwhile, Jake runs Confessionals and shares stories of an adult DVD smuggled into a church sale and a Facebook group nightmare that went nuclear. High drama, low morals and the kind of oversharing we probably shouldn’t be allowed to broadcast.

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Join the gang as we crack open a drink to mark the end of Season 4 drawing near and dive into the madness.

In Have You Heard, Jake reports on a wild new dating trend: stealing someone’s lunch at work and using it to stalk them on LinkedIn… Is this cute, creepy, or criminal? Danny thinks it depends on the salad.

Rachel returns with Agony Aunt—but it’s not your usual dilemmas. We’ve got a grandma going viral for ranking her grandchild’s exes, a love poem accidentally sent to the plumber, and a listener whose mum’s gym grind is putting them to shame.

And in What the FAQ, Danny serves up “Gamahoosh,” a very real historical term for… mutual oral sex. Naturally, the gang takes it way too far.

The gang also tease big things coming after the season finale and urge listeners to vote for them in the British Podcast Awards – Listener’s Choice. Don’t forget to get involved!

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The heatwave’s got us dripping, but that’s not stopping the laughs this week. Jake, Rachel, Danny and James dive into the bizarre world of cursed Labubu collectibles, TikTok conspiracy theories and whether demon dolls are behind this endless heat. Jake’s convinced he’s going to get complaints, but it’s worth it.

Rachel is back with Agony Aunt, helping a listener stuck between choosing art or medicine (and dealing with exes who date your best mate). James brings Confessionals, featuring a listener’s Freudian slip at work that might just be the most toe-curling (and hilarious) confession we’ve had in a while.

Meanwhile, Danny’s What the FAQ delivers a historical fact so weird you’ll never look at your sourdough the same way again. We wrap up with a sweaty For Flip’s Sake with Jake summer quiz—yes, it’s hot, and no, we won’t stop complaining.

Get ready for your weekly dose of British and Irish banter, pop culture rants and the kind of confessions you’ll be texting your mates about.

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