EP 117 | Why This Host Sees Colours & Tastes Words - Mind-Blowing Humour

EP 117 | Why This Host Sees Colours & Tastes Words - Mind-Blowing Humour

From MEET IN THE MIDDLE by James, Rachel, Jake and Danny

July 17, 2026 · 51 min · Season 6 · Episode 117

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The hosts discuss a bizarre viral story, share confessions, and explore the science of synesthesia.

Get ready for total, unfiltered chaos! This week on Meet in the Middle, Danny, James, Jake, and Rachel dive into the bizarre viral story of Mexico's real-life Batman humiliating local motorbike thieves. In Confessionals, things get spectacularly messy with a genius boyfriend-deterrent search history and the most horrifying Halloween "Oompa Loompa" bathroom emergency ever told on air. Plus, Rachel investigates why men treat power washers like a holy ritual in Boys Catch Yourself On, and we unpack the science of synesthesia in What The FAQ—including James' actual neurological superpower of seeing colored numbers! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Banter 01:12 - Have You Heard: The Batman of Lagos de Moreno 08:44 - Confessionals: Search History Revenge & The Oompa Loompa Incident 19:04 - My Furry Purse: Dating, Ghosting, and Awkward Coffee Dates 26:55 - Boys Catch Yourself On: The Obsession with Power Washers 37:51 - What The FAQ: Synesthesia & Tasting Words 48:24 - The Middlers Soundtrack: Weekly Music Picks 50:12 - Outro & Wrap Up FOLLOW AND HIT THE BELL NOTIFICATION TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! 📧 Want to contact us? Mail: team@meetinthemiddlepod.com Instagram: @podcast.meetinthemiddle…

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Hosts: Danny, James, Jake, Rachel

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Places: Mexico, Lagos de Moreno

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