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
Two Tables, One Thanksgiving (Thanksgiving Special) | Ep. 21
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This Thanksgiving, we’re sitting at two different tables, but celebrating the same heart of gratitude 🦃✨
Andre reflects on:
• Thanksgiving traditions in a big Hispanic & Black family household
• Cultural dishes and making the most of what you have
• Discovering suburban holiday traditions (like cranberry sauce for the first time 😅)
• The 3 things he’s grateful for in 2025: opportunity, people & growth
• Why giving flowers while people are here matters most
An 11-minute episode to remind us what truly counts before the feast 🍽️
New episodes every Wednesday!
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