85 posts tagged with mcelroy and maximumfun.
Displaying 51 through 85 of 85. Subscribe:

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 269: Face 2 Face: Loose Gravy

In our first-ever international performance, we give the fine denizens of Vancouver our very best. We also detail the many, many ways that we've screwed up the baseline level stuff you need to know to be in Canada, because we are idiot children.
posted by drezdn on Sep 14, 2015 - 2 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Ep. 23. Petals to the Metal - Chapter Six

Can our heroes secure their hairy compatriot and their arcane objective while not killing everyone in sight? Also, can they go five whole minutes without making a dildo joke? Merle soothes some anger. Magnus sets his axe to stun. Taako reveals his spirit animal.
posted by drezdn on Sep 10, 2015 - 5 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 268: Hot Boiled Beans and Bacon

Take up your enchanted blade and wooden boxing gloves, and come with us on a dangerous voyage into the untouched corners of the internet. We can't guarantee your safety, but we can guarantee your horror.   Suggested talking points: ANTM Talk, Time Travel Backflip, Snugglebug, Probstgate, Boxing Funtime Squad, Food Delivery, 362 Hours, Cursed Sword
posted by drezdn on Sep 8, 2015 - 6 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Ep. 22. Petals to the Metal - Chapter Five

Our heroes attempt a sneaking mission to retrieve a vital Battlewagon component, and end up doing something ghoulish that they'll have to keep secret forever. Also, a beloved character returns. Merle saves his heals. Taako grows a third eye. Magnus clefts.
posted by drezdn on Aug 27, 2015 - 10 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 266: Pizza Is Illegal in Tennessee

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen will release her new album, E·MO·TION via Schoolboy Records/Interscope on August 21st in the U.S. The album will be available for pre-order from all retailers beginning June 23rd.  Those who pre-order will receive instant downloads of "I Really Like You," "All That," and the title track, "Emotion."  Fans will also be able to purchase the album as part of exclusive bundles that include special art prints, t-shirt designs and more.  Suggested talking points: Best single's from Carley Rae Jepsen's new album, E·MO·TION, ka is like a wheel, risk it for the biscuit, speakcheesy
posted by drezdn on Aug 25, 2015 - 12 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 265: The Ballad of Tit Liquid

We'll be the first ones to admit that the title of this episode is pretty unpleasing to the senses. But you need to listen to it, because it's also our most franchisable episode to date, and you don't want to get left behind.   Suggested talking points: Fiddler on the Ground, Three Badges Deep, Foot Kiss, Pretend Better, Multiverse Spoilers
posted by drezdn on Aug 20, 2015 - 5 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Ep. 21. Petals to the Metal - Chapter Four

Having straight-up embarrassed themselves in their first encounter with The Raven, our heroes look for alternative methods of defeating her. Merle channels a Train God. Magnus makes a fishy deal. Taako receives some bathroom aid.
posted by drezdn on Aug 13, 2015 - 2 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 264: Expecto Punchtronum

Do you all remember where you were when, on your 11th birthday, you were informed of your pugilistic destiny? We remember it like it was yesterday, because we are TIME WARLOCKS.   Suggested talking points: War Chips, The Frood, Dad's Fingers, Chronomancer, Vitamin Talk, You're a Punchard 'Arry
posted by drezdn on Aug 12, 2015 - 3 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 263: Prank House

What do you get when you take one of Hollywood's most beloved pranksters and force him to live with one of Hollywood's most phantasmal pranksters? You get the latest gem in the USA Network roster.   Suggested talking points: Back to School, Crying in Court, Jelly Justice Pt. 2, Grocery Strength, 20 Minutes of Slimer Talk
posted by drezdn on Aug 4, 2015 - 0 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 262: Where Everybody Flies a Plane

Apologies in advance: We recorded this episode in a hurry, thanks to some chaotic McElroy family travel adventures -- as a result, Travis recorded with the wrong mic. Now, as for the 10 minutes of vamping on the theme song for Wings: We have no excuse for that.   Suggested talking points: 10 Year Jump Analysis, Dweezil Zappa's Love Party, Earthquake Sex, Tectosexual, Wings, Muscle Puzzles, Ewok Butt Carriers, Kevin Sorbones, Lice Bryce
posted by drezdn on Jul 28, 2015 - 1 comment

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 261: Island Boy Begins

Justin's back from his beach time sabbatical -- or is he? Like, his body is here. We can see his body. But his mind? His spirit? Those are still nibblin' on that sponge cake, mon.   Suggested talking points: Island Time, Art Appreciation, Vigilanteism, Gom Jabbar, Farm Wisdom, Boy School, The Trough
posted by drezdn on Jul 20, 2015 - 2 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Ep. 19. Petals to the Metal - Chapter Two

Our heroes attempt to reconcile with Trent the Treant; a task made difficult by the fact that one of them just cut him in half. After that, buckle up y'all, because it's ELEVATOR TIME. YEEEEAAAAHHHHHH ELEVATORS. Merle befriends a crowbar. Taako does a rope trick. Magnus holds on for dear lives.
posted by Cash4Lead on Jul 16, 2015 - 3 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 259: Birthday Surprise Hole

So, look. Here's the thing. We prepped all our questions for this episode, but about 10 minutes in, we realized that we just weren't going to do them. So, in this bizarre installment of MBMBaM, we share advice that we wish we could have given our past selves -- important instructions like: Hey, put that bottle of frosted tip gel down. Put it in the garbage, actually.   Suggested talking points: Cold Showers, Exotic Salsas, Video Toasters, Minkus Khan, Safety Patrol, The Pub, Vintage Cocaine, Balls Out United, Peer-Reviewed Bacon, Credit Card Collapse, On Frosted Tips, The Worst Birthday Present of All Time
posted by drezdn on Jul 6, 2015 - 14 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Ep. 18. Petals to the Metal - Chapter One

In this first chapter in a new Adventure Zone story, Merle, Taako and Magnus are in hot pursuit of a master criminal in the metropolitan city of Goldcliff. Can they stop The Raven before her crime spree tears the town apart? I don't know, because we haven't finished playing this part of the campaign yet. Magnus does some chopping. Taako learns to Nightcrawl. Merle has a genuinely upsetting encounter with some vines.
posted by drezdn on Jul 2, 2015 - 6 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 258: OOH, MOMMY!

We started recording this episode moments after the Supreme Court's ruling on gay marriage, which made for some strangely earnest introductory banter. But don't worry: Eventually we get to talking about Pizza Hut wizards.   Suggested talking points: Travis McElroy News Minute, Domino's Collapse, Daniel Taste, 16 Stone, 'mojis, Where is Wizard Hut?
posted by drezdn on Jun 30, 2015 - 5 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 257: Swag Dads

Happy belated Father's Day to you and yours! Assuming that you and yours are all dads, that is. If that's the case -- do you want to set up a super chill group hang for Swag Dads? We'll take our answer off the air.   Suggested talking points: Applebee's, Cloudnoon, NAD, Episode Sync, Baby Rubs, Travis Interrupted, Brice's YOLO Dad
posted by drezdn on Jun 23, 2015 - 3 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 256: Face 2 Face: I Made Some Horse Stamps in Potato Class.

We're live once again from MaxFunCon 2015 in beautiful Lake Arrowhead! We and the audience enjoyed a nice leisurely Sunday morning show and now, you can too! Suggested Talking Points: Hangover Slot, Jumanji Day, Proposal Business, Condom Cache, Flesh Quilts, Boogalar, Two Stop Market, Justin Did It Again
posted by drezdn on Jun 16, 2015 - 3 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 255: Kangaroo Jack Blood

This week, we offer a treatise on modern critical thought, and how our cultural needs and desires have shifted as the critical process has become more democratized. Also, we go deep into Guy Fieri.   Suggested talking points: On the Run, Dilbert Reviews, Fast Spies, Daniel Craigslist, Two Pizzas, G'Day USA, Deals Warlock, Fighter Spreadsheets, Agent Fieri, Sushi Candy
posted by drezdn on Jun 9, 2015 - 4 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 253: Bye-Bye Boy

Please, please, someone get us out of this contract. We are in a Hellscape of our own creation, from which we will never receive relief. Anyone. Please.   Suggested talking points: On the Blob, Sock Farmer, Dew Time, Larry the Cable Curse, Knuckles Threesome, Accidental Breaking Bad
posted by drezdn on May 26, 2015 - 2 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 252: Face 2 Face: Sock Detectives

Here's our final live show from our Midwest tour from earlier this year, which took place Easter Sunday at the Athenaeum in beautiful Chicago, IL. Can you solve the sock mystery before TIME RUNS OUT?
posted by drezdn on May 19, 2015 - 2 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 251: Cycle 2.0

We hope you enjoyed the format of the first 250 episodes of My Brother, My Brother and Me, because we just threw that format right in the garbage. Are you ready for the next generation of comedy-advice fusion?   Suggested talking points: Chaz: A Talking Dog, Cleaning Up, Spelling Bee Battledome, WWJCD, Brand Ambassadors, Wizard Swears, Closing Time, Blazer
posted by drezdn on May 12, 2015 - 8 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Ep. 14. Murder on the Rockport Limited - Chapter Five

The game is afoot! The game of murder-solving, I mean. The game of Dungeons & Dragons has been afoot for a while. Magnus finds unorthodox uses for furniture. Taako practices his interrogation techinques. Merle becomes a robot mom.
posted by drezdn on May 7, 2015 - 6 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 250: The Best in the Biz

We're done skipping the celebrations of our major podcast moments, like our five-year anniversary, or the hundredth time Justin did a Chilean Miners goof. Join us for a particularly introspective journey this week, and also for a frank discussion about Jackie Chan's romantic potency.   Suggested talking points: Missed Observations, Massage Courtesy, Married to Jackie Chan, Mr. Predator, Mary Spookins, C&C Music Factory Day Job, Dafoe Tears
posted by drezdn on May 5, 2015 - 3 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 249: Toyota Bigraft

Can any of us really be sure that we've ever actually been on a boat? Really do a deep dive into your own nautical memories, and realize the horrifying truth. Boats are a lie.   Suggested talking points: Blartwatch 2, Silent Lawnmowers, Fishgetter X, Montana Law, Cloud Peen, Cafe Arbando's, Dune Butt, House Reviews
posted by drezdn on Apr 27, 2015 - 2 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Ep. 13. Murder on the Rockport Limited - Chapter Four

As you might have guessed from the title of the past few episodes, our heroes' journey isn't going to be an especially calm one. Because of all the murder, I mean. Taako mourns the dead. Merle finally plays his part. Magnus does one of the absolute coolest punches ever.
posted by drezdn on Apr 23, 2015 - 8 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 247: Tangled Up in Carl

Please, while you're listening to (and hopefully enjoying) this episode, spare a thought - a prayer, even - for Justin's dry, dry mouth. He's going through a lot right now, specifically with regards to his soda deficiency.   Suggested talking points: Wet Mouth, Marc Ecko Good, Snake Expertise, Workout Pizza, Jokes on Demand, Arby's Street Fight
posted by drezdn on Apr 13, 2015 - 4 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 246: Face 2 Face: Hot Beans

Here's our live show from this past weekend in beautiful Minneapolis! We discussed a lot of important topics, made a lot of really great friends and absolutely, completely fell apart there, towards the end.   Suggested talking points: Baby Pants, Two Dad Jokes, Disney Companions, Tim Curry Family Secrets, Live Show Black Hole, Ghost Puke, Beard Auction, Antiques Roadshow Hacks, Hate Pizza, Bad Texter, Food-Skin Jacket, Zayn Replacement
posted by drezdn on Apr 6, 2015 - 4 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 245: Bro's Better, Bro's Best Ch. 62-71

With Justin moving to an entirely new residence this week, we've compiled another best-of episode for you to reminisce over. Remember the good times? Remember Skulljockeying? Because, like, we don't remember saying this stuff at all.   [more inside]
posted by drezdn on Mar 30, 2015 - 5 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Ep. 11. Murder on the Rockport Limited - Chapter Two

Our heroes attempt to make the best out of a swampy situation, and race to Rockport before they miss a fateful train. They also meet a beloved radio personality and spokesperson, and hold him ransom for MaxFunDrive donations. Magnus exhibits his upper body strength. Taako gets charming. Merle takes a stink-bath.
posted by drezdn on Mar 26, 2015 - 5 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 244: Slimefoot

We're wrapping up the MaxFunDrive the only way we know how: By talking about Garfield, urinal footwear and sexual reactions to The Flash. If that doesn't deserve your hard-earned dollars, we don't know what will.    Suggested talking points: Super Rich, Garbage House, Cat Enema, Pizza Warlock, Nerdgasm, Japanese Courtesy Sandals, Glamping, Olderwear
posted by drezdn on Mar 23, 2015 - 5 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 243: Lenny Kravitz Marinara Breast Milk

Happy MaxFunDrive, everybody! This is our first of two pledge drive episodes, and it's extra-long, meaning we have way more time to talk about haunted dolls and Travis' unhealthy relationship with food. Also: Lenny Kravitz Marinara Breast Milk.   Suggested talking points: Babypizza, Precog Wendy's, Mayonnaise Boys, Angel Lover, Photography Class, Food Faces, Burning Man Bartering, Chicken Memory, Fabric Secrets, Katie/Frida, Whip-Its Master
posted by drezdn on Mar 16, 2015 - 8 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 242: In The Mouth of Mango

This is an episode you should really tell your friends about! Because, otherwise, in seven days, an otherworldly Ancient God will climb out of your podcasting platform of choice and pull you into a dimension of unimaginable horror.   Suggested talking points: Survival Kitties, Prank Central, Stop Rapping, Sonic Parties, Tattoo Previews, Shower Clowns, Spanky Gazpacho
posted by drezdn on Mar 9, 2015 - 6 comments

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 241: Foghorn LeZydeco

Sorry for the late episode! Griffin was on a long voyage to New Orleans, from whence he has returned a new, swampier man. He is, like the rest of us, in a prison of his own creation.   Suggested talking points: Voodoo Donuts, Double Door Thanks, Death on Mars, Spooky Mornings, Spacefaring Dude Juice, Pony Dissertation
posted by drezdn on Mar 4, 2015 - 3 comments

Podcast: Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine: Sawbones: The Four Humors

This week on Sawbones, Dr. Sydnee and Justin wear a Taz T-shirt in a mall fashion show. Also, bile, blood and phlegm is discussed. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers (http://thetaxpayers.net)
posted by drezdn on Feb 27, 2015 - 1 comment

Podcast: My Brother, My Brother And Me: MBMBaM 237: John Turturro Robot Watersports

Special guests, musical performances and at-length discussions about Transformers physiology? It's a slam dunk episode this week, and it's all waiting for you at booboonanny.com.    Suggested talking points: Dan Jo, Handshake Substitute, Booboonanny, Life in Bedrock, Supergators and Dick Eagles, Cat Barrier, Sexformers
posted by drezdn on Feb 2, 2015 - 6 comments

Page: 1 2