Best Brant And Andrew Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 147 - Living Things - Rocket Fizz Root Beer Float 1:06:17

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The fifth in our year-long project to cover every Linkin Park album. Whereas “A Thousand Suns” was a heavily conceptual album, “Living Things” was a return to a more traditional Linkin Park sound, with excellent percussion, and strong aspects of nu-metal, industrial, synth, rap, and even some blues motifs, while still maintaining the strong lyrics …

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Episode 60 - 2002: Henry Brant, Ice Field 31:39

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In this episode, Dave and Andrew explore the first experimental composer to win the Pulitzer since Charles E. Ives. With that pedigree, what will they think of Henry Brant's Ice Field? And why is this piece called a "spatial" composition? If you'd like to learn more about Henry Brant and Ice Field, we recommend: This video of the work with commenta…

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Ep 146 - Jagged Little Pill - Tyler The Kid Sarsaparilla 1:10:41

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To commemorate the 30-year anniversary of the release of Alanis Morissette's watershed album, we deep dive into each of the songs, the unique sound, and the stigma of one of the most iconic albums of our teenage years. Today, we try Tyler The Kid Sarsaparilla. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text…

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The Emogelicals episode XI with Tripp Fuller!! 1:42:11

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Greetings emogelicals! This week, for the 11th episode of our patreon bonus show, we decided to do something special. Josh brought on a special guest, none other than podcaster, theologian, and LOTR-nerd Tripp Fuller! Josh had Tripp listen to some Lorna Shore (Tripp hates screamy music) and then we discuss the decidedly emo lyrics and what they mea…

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Ep 145 - Slaughterhouse-Five - Abita Root Beer 58:20

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Kurt Vonnegut's contribution to the anti-war novel views details of WWII, PTSD, and the firebombing of Dresden through the science fiction(?) lenses of time-travel, alien abduction, and clinging to a favorite sci-fi author. So it goes. Today's root beer is Abita. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text…

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Episode 59 - 2001: John Corigliano, Symphony No. 2 for String Orchestra 31:44

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In this episode, Dave and Andrew explore the symphony of John Corigliano they don't know. After appreciating Corigliano's first and third symphonies, what will they think of the second? This piece, a rescoring and revision of Corigliano's String Quartet, is another in a recent stretch of winning works that began in a different form. If you'd like t…

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334 - "Content Creator Evangelist" and why Jed hates that phrase, ft. Kenon and Andrew 1:32:27

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Greetings, congregation! Or I guess i should start with asking if you have received the gospel? Oh, you have? Well...I don't believe you. Ok, I'm being cheeky but the boys talk about whether or not street preaching, tiktok christian influencing, and recording yourself spreading the gospel are good things or not. Jed definitely has...opinions. Andre…

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Ep 144 - Almost Famous (Untitled) - Fitz Root Beer 1:17:59

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It's all happening! Today, we are once again joined by Brant's wife, Valerie, to talk about Cameron Crowe's cinematic love letter to classic rock. Journey into the world of 1970's rock n’ roll with William Miller, as he rides along amidst the band members, the roaring crowds, the girls, and the thriving counterculture of one of America's most nosta…

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Ep 143 - Magicians and Illusionists - Frostie Root Beer 51:22

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Pick a card, any card! This one says “It's all Geek to Me with Brett and Andrew”. Is that your card? Today we talk about some of our favorite magic tricks, some of the entertainment magicians, including Harry Houdini, David Copperfield and Penn and Teller, and how we simply like to be entertained by asking the question “How did they do that?!” Toda…

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333 - The Drug Q & A episode with The Elders! 1:17:18

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Greetings, Congregation! This week, as per Andrew's request, we do a drug q & a! Therefore, this is your trigger/content warning. There is some gnarly talk ahead. Andrew, Ben and Kenon ask everything theyve wanted to know about drugs and Jed's history, and it's a doozy. We barely scratched the surface, so be on the lookout for more like this! www.p…

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Ep 142 - Star Wars: The Sith - Stewart's Root Beer 1:19:40

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This year, in honor of May the 4th and Revenge of the Fifth, we are joined by Star Wars mega-geek Daniel. We get in touch with our dark side, explore some of the more fascinating Sith throughout Star Wars history, and even imagine how each of us may have turned to the dark side and become Sith lords, complete with names and backstories. Today's roo…

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Episode 58 - 2000: Lewis Spratlan, Life is a Dream, Opera in Three Acts: Act II, Concert Version 32:23

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In this episode, Dave and Andrew talk about a curious winner for the year 2000 since it was originally composed 25 years earlier! What will they think about this blast from the past? It's also the first opera to win the Pulitzer Prize in many decades. If you'd like more information about Lewis Spratlan, we recommend: This video of Spratlan talking …

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332 - Patreon sneak peek Brad vs. American Express 49:47

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Greetings congregation! So, in the c&od Patreon, there are DOZENS and DOZENS of old bonus episodes that are absolute gems. I've been listening back to them, and found this classic with Brad. If you want to hear literally hundreds more, go to www.Patreon.com/Churchandothersrugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 141 - Monty Python (Holy Grail Not Included) - IBC Root Beer 1:07:40

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This week, we're not dead, we're pining for Python! This episode emphasizes that if you only know “Holy Grail”, you are really missing out on the full history, spectrum, and scope of everything those Monty Python boys (and girls! Let's not forget Carol Cleveland and the lovely Aimi MacDonald!) gave us as outrageous comedy from before Flying Circus …

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Ep 140 - A Thousand Suns - Old Red Eye Root Beer 1:11:19

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Continuing this year's music project, we go nuclear about Andrew's favorite Linkin Park album. The quasi-concept project deals with war, oppression, destruction, and rebirth, and includes quotes from and references to Lauryn Hill, JR Oppenheimer, the Notorious B.I.G., Martin Luther King, jr, and even Mario Savio. Today's root beer is Old Red Eye. I…

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331 - The Emogelicals ep. 10 special release! ft. Josh Patterson 1:34:36

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Greetings, Emogelicals and Congregation! This week, we decided to release our TENTH episode of the patreon-exclusive show, The Emogelicals! Every month, Josh Patterson of rethinking faith get together and talk about emo music, Christianity, philosophy, and whatever deep, dark thoughts they get in to. So, that being said, this episode is more raw, o…

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Ep 139 - A Goofy Movie - Red Arrow Root Beer 58:32

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To commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the film and the release of the documentary about the film on Disney+, we join the millions of others who consider A Goofy Movie to be one of their favorite movies. We discuss how we related to Max when we were his age, and how now we can also better understand Goofy's point of view. Today's root beer is Red A…

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330 - The Elders discuss Jed's "God's not Dead" moment, philosophy, tariffs, meditation, and "the Silence" 1:20:14

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Greetings, Congregation! This week, the Elders rejoin, this time with Ben, and do their best NOT to argue about Elon. (It only happens briefly). Jed had his own Gods not Dead moment in his philosophy class, and spoiler alert, the whole class is saved now. Andrew and Ben bring some white hot wisdom in regards to spiritual practice, and Andrew explai…

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Ep 138 - Adventures in Babysitting - Anchor Ginger Root Beer 57:14

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If Ferris Bueller takes us on a tour of the fun and glamorous side of Chicago, Chris Parker and company show us it's dark underbelly, while still maintaining the comedy and silliness that 80's teen flicks are known for. Whether you are wondering if you should spike your Tab with Drano, nurture your crush on Thor, or if maybe you could sell Daryl, j…

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Ep 137 - Soap Operas - Big K Root Beer 37:14

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From Super-couples like Luke and Laura, the First Lady of daytime television Susan Lucci, and such intricate plot lines as the Ice Princess conspiracy, housewives have geeked out over daytime television programs, affectionately known as “my stories” for over 70 years. If you didn't know we love them too, then you probably fell down an elevator shaf…

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329 - Are Billionaires unethical? Let's argue about it ft. KenAndrew 1:16:03

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Greetings, Congregation! This week, the Elders, sans Ben, have some lively and friendly conversation....just kidding. Andrew and Jed end up having another verbal brawl, this time about whether or not billionaires like Elon Musk are ethical. At least, that's what Jed is trying to say. Andrew is just wrong. Enjoy! music" The ghost of billy royalton b…

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Ep 136 - Wreck-It Ralph - Liquid Death Rootbeer Wrath 49:53

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Today we discussed the Disney animated film Wreck-It Ralph and its sequel, Ralph Wrecks…. I mean Breaks the Internet. Both films delve deeper than simple cartoons, with such life lessons as appreciation and the lack thereof, friendship, and letting yourself and your friends grow, even if it means growing distant. Today's root beer is Liquid Death’s…

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Episode 135 - Bond, James Bond - Virgil's Special Edition Bavarian Nutmeg 57:42

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This week we offer a general overview of everything pertaining to 007, the songs, the girls, the cars, the gadgets, and the actors. Eventually we plan on deep diving into specific aspects of the Bond films, but we'll do that at a later date, because Tomorrow Never Dies! Today's root beer is Virgil's with Nutmeg. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic3…

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328 - Wildest Hotel Dope Stories ft. Jeannine from Chasing Heroine! 1:21:10

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Greetings congregation! This week, Jed and Jeannine from Chasing Heroine trade off telling the craziest drug stories that happened in or around hotels! if you have been listening for a long time, you know Jed has quite a few! Be sure and check out Chasing Heroine if you haven't already. Music at the end of the episode by Eli Parris; You should be w…

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Episode 57 - 1999: Melinda Wagner, Concerto for Flute, Strings and Percussion 25:22

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In this episode, Dave and Andrew explore a concerto featuring an instrument not often put into a concerto setting: the flute. But its title also promises a balance among three forces instead of a featured soloist. What will they think of this contradictory piece? If you'd like more information about Melinda Wagner, we recommend: Frank Oteri's excel…

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Ep 134 - Oscars 2025 Recap - Boylan Root Beer 35:52

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We give a short summary of our thoughts and feelings about the 97th Academy Awards, what we thought of the winners, lamenting some of the ones that didn't win, etc. Today's root beer is Boylan. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a textBy Brant and Andrew

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Ep 133 - Oscars 2025 Pre-show - Dang! Root Beer 1:34:37

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We recap this season's journey watching the film's nominated for the 97th Academy Awards, giving our final thoughts and predictions. Today's root beer is Dang! Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a textBy Brant and Andrew

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327 - FIXED AUDIOBrookes & Dumb ft. Brooke and Brant. Minecraft, Elongated Muskrat, Viral Videos 1:23:02

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Greetings, congregation! This week, I finally get Brant & Brooke back on the pod, or as they are now referred to, "Brookes & Dumb". We begin by addressing Brant's crippling Minecraft addiction and then Jed unleashes his fury and vitriol towards President Elon Musk. Then, the trio discuss what their very first viral videos were (mine is the best) an…

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Ep 132 - "Minutes to Midnight" - Boot's Sarsaparilla Root Beer 59:17

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Linkin Park's third album arrived after delays and side projects from members of the band, but arrived with “honed, metallic pop with a hip hop stride and a wake-up kick”. “Minutes” is a roller coaster of emotion, including vicious anger, political rants, forlorn musings on lost love, and a heartbreaking final request that came to pass far too soon…

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326 - Does God Answer Prayer, Does He Even Care? ft. Hayne, Joey and Amy from PWNA 1:17:02

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Greetings, congregation! This week, Jed was part of the Pastor With No Answers: The Mixtape era crew and Hayne, Joey, Amy and Jed talked about an oft-discussed topic: does God directly intervene because of prayer? Does God intervene at all? Is that something He does, or something we just ascribe meaning to? Hayne has some definite views of his own,…

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Ep 131 - The Power of Flight in Fiction - Sioux City Root Beer 48:07

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For millennia, man has yearned to fly, and has attempted it with varying levels of success. Whether it be with homemade cardboard wings, or by detonating several kegs of TNT under our derriere. Regardless of how we finally took to the skies, our fantasies involving flight can be found in nearly every fantasy or science fiction narrative. From Icaru…

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Ep 130 - Songs Celebrating Yourself - Great Value Root Beer 1:01:32

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Valentine's Day is this week, and ya know what? You don't need to love anyone but yourself! Buy yourself some chocolates, take yourself to dinner, and listen to our playlist of songs to remind yourself that you can Roar with Katy Perry, Go the Distance with Hercules, and you can Raise Your Glass with P!nk. Today’s root beer is Walmart's Great Value…

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325 - Andrew and Jed have a knock-down, drag-out battle. And Ben is there. 1:12:23

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Greetings, Congregation! This week, Jed talks some about his days living with a youth pastor, and then the boys somehow venture into political territory. Andrew and Jed in particular start to duke it out, in an unexpected twist. Andrew had some views that Jed was not privy too, and boy, did he let it be known! It's all in good fun, and you guys rea…

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Episode 56 - 1998: Aaron Jay Kernis, String Quartet #2 (musica instrumentalis) 28:18

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In this episode, Dave and Andrew return to the venerable string quartet for a piece that mixes tonality, modernist music, Baroque dances, and Medieval modality. But will this mixture work for them? If you'd like more information about Aaron Jay Kernis and the String Quartet #2, we recommend: Leta Miller's book Aaron Jay Kernis, the first biography …

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Ep 129 - Academy Award for Best Animated Feature - Kittywampus Soda 1:12:09

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This year's Oscars spotlight is on the full length animated feature film. One thing this has shown us is that Disney is not the only studio to bring quality and memorable animated films. Over the last 24 years, we've celebrated the work from talented animators and filmmakers from Studio Ghibli, Pixar, DreamWorks, Sony, as well as Disney, including …

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324 - God Still Mad at You, Bro? or, Joey saw UFOs! ft. Robbie and Joey from Pastor With No Answers! Plus, a word on Kratom 1:23:30

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Greetings, Congregation! This week, Jed, Joey and Robbie from Pastor With No Answers had a snow day conversation! Robbie and Jed both got historic amounts of snow here in the south, and Joey...did not. Anyway, Joey wanted to talk about an unexplainable sighting he had (aliens?) and the conversation moves to Jed still struggling with legalism and th…

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323 - The Elder Raccoons, or, Heath Believes in Evolution 1:16:10

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Greetings, Congregation! This week, for the first time ever, Heath and Kenon together on the same show! We're gonna call it The Elder Raccoons. So, the first 20 minutes turned out to be "too hot for TV", so you'll have to head over to patreon.com/churchandotherdrugs if you want to hear it. Otherwise, the boys get into some interesting stuff- how fa…