The quirky, chaotic, and hilariously off-kilter family that put the “fun” in dysfunctional is back as Malcolm in the Middle returns this December on Disney+ with a four-episode revival, fittingly titled Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair.

Star Frankie Muniz was recently on the Lightweights podcast with Joe Vulpis where he not only talked about the upcoming reboot, but he dug deep into his time as the sharp-tongued, brainy middle child, which earned him Emmy and Golden Globe nods and solidified his status as one of the defining young stars of the early 2000s.

On the podcast, Muniz reminisced about the show and his career as a child star who, at the height of his fame, was one of the most sought-after young actors in Hollywood. A highlight of the show was when he talked about the time he threw away what many adults would consider a golden opportunity because of a crush on another massive star of the era: Amanda Bynes.