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
Resilience, Faith & Redefining Success with Josh Banton | Ep. 32
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What did resilience cost you and what did it give back?
In Episode 32 of Middle of the Fence, Andre sits down with artist and songwriter Josh Banton to unpack resilience, sacrifice, fatherhood, faith, and redefining success.
From being raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn to living in Jamaica during pivotal teenage years, Josh shares how leaving comfort shaped his perspective and built his character.
They discuss:
• Growing up between cultures
• The cost of resilience
• Marriage at 23 & fatherhood at 25
• Why success isn’t about accolades anymore
• Balancing music, trucking & family life
• Faith as a foundation
• Refusing to be boxed into one genre
• The inspiration behind his upcoming single “Stand On It”
This episode is for anyone navigating growth, responsibility, and purpose in real time.
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