Middle of Somewhere

Middle of Somewhere is a podcast for people tired of binary thinking in a world built on complexity. Hosted by J. Calder — an engineer by trade and thinker by instinct — the show explores what happens when real-life systems collide with political theater, cultural myths, and oversimplified narratives. From healthcare and gun culture to family, work, and national identity, Middle of Somewhere looks for what works, what breaks, and what we’re still getting wrong. Through solo essays, grounded reflections, and conversations with builders and doers (not pundits), this show aims to create space for nuance, respect, and real solutions — even if they don't fit on a bumper sticker. This isn’t about centrism for its own sake. It’s about clear thinking, system awareness, and human dignity — wherever it shows up.