My Brother, My Brother And Me

It’s a callback to the 90s, with answers to the terrible question “What’s up?,” dated commercial taglines, and bootleg Big Bad Beetleborgs. With featured guest, Justin’s new sound board!Suggested talking points: Vitamin D, The Snyder’s Cut, Time Zone Denial, Toilet Buddy, Sandwich By Number, Promote Chicken PlatformTrans Youth Equality Foundation: https://www.transyouthequality.org/

Some of us are out of town, so we present our first live show of the 20-Rendezvous Tour, in St. Louis, MO! Keen listeners might be able to sleuth out what unofficial holiday this show took place on. Hint: it’s not 7-11.Suggested talking points: The Whoopsie Stamp, Reverse Burglary, Paul & Storm & Bradley, Smoot, Jersey Dave, Bidets and ConfusedTrans Youth Equality Foundation: https://www.transyouthequality.org/

If you’re at a loss for what to write in your Freedom Day cards, we’ve got you covered. Big ups to the self-sustaining heroes of past or whatever, but we’re focused on that giant cheese cracker, y’all. You know the one.Suggested Talking Notes: Flimsy Man Make a Accident, Netflix's Psychic Weapon, The Clown Prince of Factual Accuracy, Legally-Mandated Sprinkle Jimmies, Orange Slog Bog, Meat JazzTrans Youth Equality Foundation: https://www.transyouthequality.org/

This show is for real BROS, living by the code. Brosephs, Broses, and Brosires. What kind of BRO are you? Listen to this episode to find out!Suggested talking points: Sony Phony, If God’s Not Dead How Do You Explain These Gains, Twelve Furious Bros, Frog Purgatory, Death By ConversationFairness West Virginia: https://fairnesswv.org/

Live from the road in beautiful Beantown, it’s the Fancy Takes Flight Boston Show. Now there’s only one McElroy brother who hasn’t gotten stuck in a bathroom before a live show, but don’t worry, his time will come sooner or later.Suggested talking points: Personal Pan Watermelon, Bring Your Python to Work Day, Goodbye Vessel, It’s Time To Summon Grandpa’s GhostFairness West Virginia: https://fairnesswv.org/

We’ve been struck by a terrifying possibility: what if we’re all just pretending to think? Does that mean that we don’t really exist? How do you know the difference between actually thinking and only acting like you’re thinking? Who knew acting like a Furby could cause this much existential dread.Suggested talking points: Dino Park, Jujubee, Electronic Flour Bag, Building a Mystery, Bugs VizierFairness West Virginia: https://fairnesswv.org/

Can we be serious now? We’re going to take a tour of Justin’s memory palace. There’s rooms full of ham, tiny donuts, and people falling all over each other. It makes sense, trust us.Suggested talking points: 14-Year-Old Babysitter to 13-Year Olds, The Bee Limit, Don’t Worry About the Glasses, Un-BiebedFairness West Virginia: https://fairnesswv.org/

We recorded this early, but we desperately need an answer to a mystery. It’s been haunting us since the letter came in. PLEASE release us from this torment.Suggested talking points: You’re the Blood in My Bread, Gozer Beer, Work Glitter, The Tushless Town, Dark Green Iridescent MysteryNARAL Pro-Choice America: https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/

Sometimes you need to put the bits on hold for a moment to do some inner digging and analyze your dreams. What does a sealion mean to you? No, not THAT. Surely not that. Dream interpretation is subjective, but THAT is definitely not correct. Try harder. Suggested talking points: Dukey Man, A Dream Seal Told Me I’m in Love With You, Amber is the Color of My BBQ, Blood Harmony, Secret Bathroom Gushers, The World of JurassicNARAL Pro-Choice America: https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/

We know that our soothing voices are something that people sometimes fall asleep to, and we can’t help just how calming we are, but the point of this podcast is jokes, okay? So we hope sleep-laughs is a thing.Suggested talking points: Glue Yourself to Starbucks Challenge, The Looooove Department, MackleLess, That Hair is Ripe, Uneaten Spider DonutsNARAL Pro-Choice America: https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/

Fancy Takes Flight with the first leg of the 2022 live shows, from the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis! Justin is fancy! Travis is fancy! The audience is fancy! The haunted dolls are fancy! Griffin is . . . fancy-adjacent.Suggested talking points: Lunch Smock, Not How I Would Have Phrozed It, Time Pizza, They Thought it Would Be Like 8Mile, Garf Maul, Normal Digestive Systems, I Would Like to Touch the DinosaursNARAL Pro-Choice America: https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/

Vroom vroom, let’s get this race started! We’re coming down the track with Justin Trackelroy, Travis McElRoyce, and Grippin Roof Rackelroy. And uh, Drippy.Suggested talking points: Rex the Dino is for Me, Floor Chocolate, Fresh Kill Spot, Community Theater Easter Bunny, Buckquet

We’re all set with some new comedy tools at our disposal. These are some real state-of-the-art specialty items that’ll help us jimmy office supplies, hurt Qui-Gon Jinn, and see ghosts or something.Suggested talking points: The Hat That God Couldn’t Kill, P Your O, Hugh Jacksis, Dad-Spouse, Bustin’ Makes me Buy Stuff, Sentient Tuba CaseTransgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/

Get those miracles solidified! It’s the only way to ascend and gain acknowledgement and praise for those two-to-four miracles you performed. Good news: you don’t have to fight a bee! Bad news: you do have to first become a skeleton.Suggested talking points: Imdbee, How is it Ten, Piss Boys, Humously, Prescription BeltTransgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/

We’re talking classic movies and TV today. Films about superheroes everyone has heard of, video game sequels starring YOU the audience, and of course that iconic episode of The Office where Andy makes the journey to meet The Chronicle of Gonsolar to fix his vision but instead gets second sight, and it’s a whole thing. Classic!Suggested talking points: Too Many Jareds, Morebius, Stinky Rick’s Dirty Plates, Justam, Don’t Move that Big Fat ButtTransgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/

We’d like to introduce our new (old?) middlest brother, Steve(n) Johnson. He’s super aloof, loves dangerous candy, and is the CEO.Suggested talking points: Professor Gadzooks, Donut Hush Money, Hawk Raisins, Stack of Things, Subwayne and the Sand WitchTransgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/

This episode has some notes of oud wood and creed green Irish tweed. It’s a little bit chewy with some sulfur undertones, and it’s a bit dry on the palate. In any case, there’s definitely some lingering wetness.Suggested talking points: Bespoke TikToks, Time to Blast Off, Umami Water, Community Theater Shrek, Bosh, Clone CologneThe National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum: https://www.napawf.org/about Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/

This week we are standing in our truth, cursing in front of each other like the adults we are. But also for real, please don’t tell Timothy’s parents, because they’re fuckin’ narcs, and we don’t wanna get in trouble.Suggested talking points: Hot Riddle Head, Murderer (Clown Themed), Big Monty, Please get off the calculator, The Normal Woods, Tomorrow’s SinkholeThe National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum: https://www.napawf.org/about\Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/

This episode gave us some real STANDING energy. Sometimes you just gotta talk down to the mic to let it know who’s boss.Suggested talking points: The Dungeon’s Inside the Dragon, Dong Quixote, Noodle Limpington II, Get Out of Bit Free Card, Sexy Texys, Pop Your Bones in ThereThe National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum: https://www.napawf.org/aboutHarmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/

Hey so there’s some soundbites in here that you definitely shouldn’t be using out of context. It’s a really bad idea. We promise. No one wants to hear them, trust us. Suggested talking points: CFO Jerimoo, Gab-battical, Mr. Shivers, Ruin Those Bodies, Extra-Crispy SinThe National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum: https://www.napawf.org/about Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/

Y’all, we’re comin’ in hot with a brand-new seriously original movie pitch. Get this. It takes place in a galaxy far, far away. And the hero has a last name that is something in the sky and a mode of transportation. And there’s a twist about his dad. Wait, this has been done already? More than once? Hm. We better check in with Guestpert Chris Gethard instead.Suggested talking points: Kerp Live in Walls, Prescription Sheets, Geosh Sunrunner, Lazy Day Drawers, Musical DoxxingNational Black Women’s Justice Institute: https://www.nbwji.org/ Huntington Children's Museum: https://hcmkids.org/

Have we got a bodacious show for you, full of verisimilitude and similar ephemera. Don’t mind our loquaciousness, we’re trying to be more quixotic.Suggested talking points: I’m Rutherford B. Hayes, In the Boston-verse, Your Bruno Nest, Electronic Tricks, Razzle BeretNational Black Women’s Justice Institute: https://www.nbwji.org/ Huntington Children's Museum: https://hcmkids.org/

We’re making an effort to make this show normal again, which means more sportball talk? Is that right? In any case, we’ve also brought on guestpert Ify Nwadiwe and his unique expertise to scrutinize Taco Bell morning beverage offerings and sunglasses-laundering operations at Disney.Suggested talking points: Thick Johnson, Toss the Pork Flesh, How Big a Boy can you Fly, Burrito Fund Rollover Bucks, The House Always Wins When You Go To Taco BellNational Black Women’s Justice Institute: https://www.nbwji.org/ Huntington Children's Museum: https://hcmkids.org/

We’re sure you all heard about the iHeartMedia Presents the iHeart Radio Podcast Awards, but we’re totally fine. Absolutely fine. Congratulations. Enjoy this completely regular episode.Suggested talking points: EIGOT, Seeso’s Tapeworm, Bazinga Boys, Beef Mode, Over-Inflated Sense of GokuNational Black Women’s Justice Institute: https://www.nbwji.org/ Huntington Children's Museum: https://hcmkids.org/

There’s an awful amount of blood in this episode. Like an astounding amount. Picture it. No, that’s . . . too much blood. Why are you thinking about that much blood?Suggested talking points: Dying in the Applebees, BlartWatch, Who Doesn’t Like Bailamos, Beuiff, Chunky Donut, Bed Bath and the Great BeyondNational Black Women’s Justice Institute: https://www.nbwji.org/Huntington Childrens Museum: https://hcmkids.org/

Ha ha ha! It’s the great Mambo revival over here and we’ve run out of names of people, so here is just 63:51 of trumpet. Enjoy!Suggested talking points: Proto-Vuvuzela, My Good Barley Man, Burger Burger Mushroom, MOOstache, The Chimney ManCenter for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/

We’re very excited about our new sponsor, Buzzer Boys, because there are just so many hornets. So many. We don’t know where they came from, but there sure are a lot of them.Suggested talking points: BradCo, IKEA Burial, Boss Cat Business Bag, Deliciously Kissable Bellybutton Love Potion Fragrance, That’s Why I Bring Cats in on Company TimeCenter for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/

It’s the best time to tune in for the first time as we set goals, or maybe just settle on some mood lighting, for the year 2022. However long it takes. Ten minutes. Forty minutes. The whole episode. It’s only three years into the twenties and we honestly already can’t wait for the thirties.Suggested talking points: Carl Daniels, Sarcopha-Get It , A Night to Remember, Turn up the Fondue, Not That Kangaroo JackCenter for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/

It was some sort of holiday at the end of the year, so we’re kicking off 2022 with things we were concerned about several years ago. It’s the perfect look back if you’re really craving the infinite wisdom of Yahoo! Answers and want to learn some fun facts about horses.Suggested talking points: The Giving and Taking Tree, HVAC Plan, The Sha-Na-Nabyss, Scott Illuminati, Taco Neck Syndrome, You are the KrampusCenter for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/

Big news, folks, we’ve partnered with Mariah Carey. That’s right, she'll be ​bringing you one segment an episode for the rest of the year! We’ve got bits and goofs that pair perfectly with the hit holiday jam.Suggested talking points: Niftys, Boner Lisa, Touch the Eyeball, Dr Crankenstein’s Monster, Pizza Shaq, Cheeseburger Sleeve, Going up to Santa’s HouseAsian Pacific Environmental Network: https://apen4ej.org/ Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/

We’re back, baby! It’s the one and only MBMBaM live show of 2021, from the beautiful Grand Sheraton in Seattle for Emerald City Comic Con. Just enough time to feel the Big Dog Woof Woof energy and never, ever experience it again. Suggested talking points: John Cena’s Sink Hole, I’m Gonna Eat this Lamp, Glitch Pancakes, Mr. Tumbus, Buried in the Field, Macro Golf, Gallagher of PerfumeAsian Pacific Environmental Network: https://apen4ej.org/Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/

In this special CYBER MONDAY episode of MBMBaM we’re turning our hands into can openers, tuning the ol’ automatic butt clappers, and giving hot tips about the decks that we use to chip through the ice.Suggested Talking Points: In with the Corpos, Puttin' Georgie in the Storm Drain, Digital Love at the Oasis, Algorithmically-Produced Douglass, Big Figs, Justin McElroys’ Lil Fellas, Rick HolesNative Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/First Nations Development Institute: https://www.firstnations.org/Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/

It’s a holiday treat from your favorite brothers, serving up hot side dishes of unexpected rom-coms, unrealistic self-improvement, and understated casseroles. Suggested talking points: Notting Thrill, Twince Vaughn, Gooshers, Special Rubber Sweat-Free Clothes, You Loyal! Lemon Pepper, Fifty Shades of Beige Native Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/ First Nations Development Institute: https://www.firstnations.org/ Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/

Introducing . . . My Brother, My Brother, and Me ft. skits, bits, and advice!! We've been inspired by Nathan Lane to bring an even higher level of enthusiasm to our projects, so get ready for the HEAT.Suggested talking points: Zack Attack is a Ghost, The Modern Bee Sting, Big Boner Joe, Dog Walker Stalker, Thirsty Zone, Gobbles of GratitudeNative Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/First Nations Development Institute: https://www.firstnations.org/Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/

Our nemesis is back in the news, but we’re gonna take him down and put him to sleep with a fast-food themed bedtime book. Don’t worry about how a podcast advice show has a nemesis.Suggested talking points: Shaq-a-Roni and Cheese, That Ice Cream was My Dad, House of a Million Mummies with Vampire Fangs, You’re Acting Like a Child LOL, Can I Buy Our Pork ZoneNative Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/First Nations Development Institute: https://www.firstnations.org/Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/

Welcome to MBMBaM: Revelations. Our most embarrassing secrets, revealed - some new, some old. Tough-guy affectations! Questionable fashion choices! Attempted nicknames!Suggested talking points: Oops All Justins, Have You Talked to St Paul? He eats Board Wax, Goth or JK Simmons, Jimmy Buffet Blood Transfusion, The Passionate KissburgerThe Kissburger commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auPnjF4V4_kSupport AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate For resources on anti-racism and fighting police violence: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

We thought everyone was agreed that all of October is time for dressing in costume and eating scary donuts that are not actually that scary. But it turns out there are differing opinions about this. Good thing we’ve got Mr. Halloween himself, Joseph Fink to advise us. The King of Horror. The Duke of Doom. The Sultan of Scares.Suggested talking points: Mr. Zucker’s Cooltime Internet, Iconic Eric Pervert Mustache, Spike this Ball, The Shared Finkoverse, Mr. Bone Clown Scare GobblersSupport AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate For resources on anti-racism and fighting police violence: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

As part of the celebration of the MaxFun Block Party, we've got a special crossover episode with the folks from Maximum Film discussing the good and EXTREMELY BAD advice from our favorite films.Check out Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde on Maximum Film! https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/maximum-film

We’ve finally made it! We got nominated for an award for our amazing ad reads. We always knew this show would be recognized for something, and it’s as a parking space for our sponsors. Suggested talking points: The Pie That Did the Mess that Broke my Heart, Bookumentary, Stephen King was Right, Krispy Skreme, Tres-bouncing Support AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate For resources on anti-racism and fighting police violence: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Welcome new listeners! This is the description of the show this week. It’s usually a little bit tongue-in-cheek and doesn’t entirely tell you what we’re talking about, but it gives you a good idea of the tone of the episode.Suggested talking points (these are sound bites of things we say this episode): Download the snacks, Pyramid of 100 beans, Mosh bandits, Corpse Bride Burger, Your Secret Wood-MirerSupport AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate For resources on anti-racism and fighting police violence: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

This is the third episode of MBMBaM we’ve recorded in a single week, and we honestly think it’s the best one. It’s also entirely about eggs.Suggested talking points: The Stunt Spectacular, Clippy’s Corpse, Non-Newtonian Chili, The Driest Justin, Sentient Cyber-restaurant, We Have Always Rung the Cheese BellSupport AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate For resources on anti-racism and fighting police violence: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

If you see the list of talking points and wonder if we’ve talked about some of this stuff before, we’ve been wondering the same thing. And have an answer for you. Yes, almost definitely.Suggested talking points: Opposite MBMBaM, Poor Judd’s Alive Again, The iconic pica of my signature, Bread Candle, Fauci Goo, Griffin Andrew Lloyd WebberSupport AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate For resources on anti-racism and fighting police violence: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

We really tried to hunker down and stick to advice, we really did. But Grimace exists? And somewhere out there a pretend crash of rhinos is fighting a pretend conspiracy of lemurs. We’ll try again next time.Suggested talking points: Fred Jasso, What is Grimace, Most Jacked People are Secretly Lemurs, Detested Orange Chicken Sandwich, Stacked OnionsSupport AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hateFor resources on anti-racism and fighting police violence: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Ooh, we’re gonna get Travis with a good old-fashioned prank. We’re gonna hide in his closet and do a jumpscare on him. Or maybe catfish him with a fake love letter. Or maybe tell him he owes years of back taxes to the IRS.Suggesting Talking Points: The Four Morpheuses, Do not Google Jizzard, Dr. IRS, Master of Master of Disguise, Thank You For Riding BüsSupport AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate For resources on anti-racism and fighting police violence: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

It turns out that Travis has a weird secret superpower that works perfectly for helping people and pleases the Wizard. Now if we can just figure out how to monetize it. Suggested talking points: I Miss Breathing on People, Congratulations on Your Attitude, The Time Well, Slambourgini, I’m a Ketchup EaterSupport AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate For resources on anti-racism and fighting police violence: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Well. This is it. The peak of Justin’s career. Nothing will be able to top this, but I guess we’ll try anyway.Suggested Talking Points: Michelangelo Dirty Limerick Boy, The Dirtiest Thirty, Have I met a Serial Killer?, Die With Honor to the Ostrich , Let’s Give Them Pumpkin to Talk AboutSupport AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate For resources on anti-racism and fighting police violence: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Hey, Guy Fieri, we have a food business idea. We can’t tell you the exact details right now, but trust us it’s amazing. It involves memes. All you have to do is sign this exclusive contract. Suggested talking points: The Spice is Nice, Bathtub Speedboat, There’s Lots of Stuff You Can Eat, Omni-directional hoof action, Brown TownSupport AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate For resources on anti-racism and fighting police violence: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

We weren’t able to record this week for a variety of reasons, and so we invite you to once again hop on the Time Boat to re-visit a few classic goofs and bits. Before you ask, yes, the answer to more than one question featured here is “have you tried faking a ghost about it”?Suggested talking points: The Character Arc of DJ Jazzy Jeff, All-purpose Goof Rom, Where's Your Power?, Travis's Special Underwear, Omnipotent Ice Cream Truck Drivers, Munchables, The Legality of Forest MazesSupport AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hateFor resources on anti-racism and fighting police violence: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

We've always wanted to run one of the themed rides in Magic Kingdom. It turns out we can! Right now! Sit back, relax, and we’ll take you on a Jungle Cruise of the Mind. Suggested talking points: Nude glued and totally rude, Business Objects, All I wanted was to kill Lincoln on my birthday, Pacino and Bambino, Gentleman Chicken SaboteursSupport AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate For resources on anti-racism and fighting police violence: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

It’s spooky season, and by that we mean it’s scarily hot outside. That’s why it’s so important that you pretend to have snow powers, so everyone thinks you’re cool. Warning: Don’t make it obvious that you’re faking.Suggested talking points: Dirtbag Mac and Cheese, Dark Ice Patron, One million nugs, Mug MafiososSupport AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate For resources on anti-racism and fighting police violence: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/