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.
Middle of the Fence
Latest Episodes
Why We Judge People So Quickly | Ep. 52
How often do you decide who someone is before they've even finished introducing themselves?Whether it's the way someone dresses, speaks, carries themselves, or the assumptions we make based on appearance, first impressions happen almost ...
Can You Love Someone You Disagree With? | Ep. 51
Can you genuinely love someone you disagree with?In this solo episode, Andre explores one of the biggest challenges facing relationships today: maintaining connection with people whose beliefs, values, and perspectives differ from our ow...
What I've Learned About Belonging After 50 Episodes | Ep. 50
For 50 episodes, Middle of the Fence has explored the spaces between cultures, backgrounds, identities, and life experiences.But what happens when the host reflects on what he's learned from the journey itself?In this milestone ep...
Why the World Cup Means More Than Soccer | Ep. 49
The FIFA World Cup is often viewed as the biggest sporting event in the world.But why does it create such a powerful emotional connection for so many people?In this special World Cup edition of Middle of the Fence, Andre explores ...
Why Some People Never Feel Fully Accepted | Ep. 48
Why do some people feel like they fit in almost everywhere but still struggle to feel like they truly belong?In this episode of Middle of the Fence, Andre Spruell explores the hidden emotional challenges of growing up between different w...