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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
School Days: Biggest Challenges & Triumphs | Ep. 33
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In this episode of Middle of the Fence, Andre Spruell takes you inside his early school days and the challenges and triumphs that came along with that.
From not having textbooks at the start of the school year and wearing knockoff uniforms, to long daily commutes fueled by family sacrifice, these experiences revealed early lessons about resilience, belonging, and perseverance.
Despite feeling different, Andre discovered confidence through academics, sports, leadership, and friendships that crossed racial and socioeconomic lines.
This episode explores how adversity shapes identity—and how the environments that make you feel like you don’t belong can ultimately become the foundation for who you become.
Whether you grew up in Tough Terrain, Affluent Acres, or somewhere in the middle, your story matters.
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Follow the podcast:
Instagram: @middleofthefence
YouTube and Instagram: @andrespruell
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New episodes every Wednesday.
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