The Jonathon Brandmeier Showcast

Johnny updates us on his vocal cord situation, Jamie Foxx sightings in Chicago & JB's last sighting on the WGN TV Morning News! Hopefully, Brandmeier, Dick Vitale, and the leader of the Hells Angels have nothing in common. Job discussions lead to Bo Diddley's rock solid advice, and finally after "waiting a year", Buzz has something he "wants to confess" in his search for sweet revenge and to "just...

JB and Buzz say goodbye to their old pal Gino Giovannetti, playing back some of the most memorable cuts that Gino was involved in…Including : Colin Jost from SNL Weekend Update in studio as Gino asks COLIN to review and read his jokes-- it does not go well! Gino meets his idol Gale Sayers in a bar. A beautiful story -until it we "sullied it"! Gino and his crazy relationship with women (Cat sitting...

Baby if you've ever wondered, whatever became of me- How Johnny B ended up in Cincinnati for vocal cord surgery!!  Plus, Johnny B meets a crazy patient, Constipation, JB's Wisconsin pilot test, and moving to Camp Lejeune! Brandmeier and family get robbed in broad daylight in a hotel lobby in Chicago!!!  and his sunroof explodes for no reason!

In this last episode of the season, Jorianne the Coffee Psychic predicts the future of the show! JB & Buzz discuss some news from the week, talk to a listener live on a plane (with no unruly passengers in sight), listen to your voicemails, and more. Plus, from the Brandmeier Archives: Billy Crystal's random calls and a special summer kick-off bonus – Jimmy Buffet live at Navy Pier.

JB hears listeners' offers for a new studio space, Buzz reports that the Chinese are on Mars, we talk about Amazon's Jeff Bezos, who bought himself a boat that needs a boat, and more. Plus, from the Brandmeier archives: in honor of Conan's final shows and CNN's "The Story of Late Night," Conan O'Brien and Ed McMahon live in studio.

We talk about airplane passengers gone mad, why the Carters "ain't no hobbits" in their viral photo with the Bidens, the national chicken shortage, and more. JB dials Wisconsin to try and convince people that Aaron Rodgers has been traded to the Chicago Bears. And speaking of the Bears, Chicago Tribune sports writer Dan Wiederer joins us to talk about former Super Bowl champion Steve "Mongo" McMic...

The rental car crisis and possible gas shortage has JB heading to truck driving school, JB is asked to speak at a former mayor's funeral and Buzz thinks there's "money to be made" in it, we talk with a bowler who put his father's ashes in his ball – and bowled a perfect game! Buzz prepares for the end of the world with his new stiletto knife. Plus: we celebrate the return of Jimmy Kimmel's "Crank...

We talk with the star of Netflix's "The Last Blockbuster," pay tribute to the oldest living American, and discuss the man who yanked a bobcat off his wife! Voicemails lead to an instant request from the archives – that time a listener interviewed "douchebag" Meatloaf. In honor of Earth Day, Johnny remembers his love calls to the tree where environmental activist Julia "Butterfly" Hill lived. Plus:...

UK broadcaster Graham Mack on why more than 100,000 people complained about the wall-to-wall coverage of "cheeky" Prince Philip's death, the theft of the world's largest rabbit, and why some pubs have banned Johnny's favorite London drink. Thanks to a listener, Buzz remembers an R-rated experience he had on a plane. Plus: Johnny wants a life coach, we've got some picks to click, and more!

Our man Gino reports on gunshots that interrupted his drinking, we try to find out why a 12-foot rooster statue was stolen from a Wisconsin restaurant, Buzz considers joining a rally to protect invading beavers, we talk with a listener stuck in Kuwait because of COVID, and more. Plus: we celebrate Cheap Trick's 20th new album with a flashback interview from the Brandmeier Archives.

Aunt Marcia is the new Alexa; the April Fools' Day call you can't stop repeating; Easter egg hunts gone bad; Johnny talks about the passing of his mother-in-law Millie and the Six Degrees of Buzz; Chris Rock has the answer to all the gun violence; So long, civility! We read tweets about bad airplane behavior. Plus, from the Brandmeier Archives, a studio interview with Ike Turner in honor of the ne...

We talk about the "skyrocketing" catalytic converter thefts (turns out Buzz wasn't the only one!), angry Americans in the news ("why are we fighting??"), NOT screaming on roller coasters, why Three Dog Night should be in the HOF, and more. Piers Morgan got a record number of complaints for his Meghan Markle comments, but was it as many as Adam Sandler got for SNL's Canteen Boy? Plus: your emails,...

Buzz's stolen catalytic converter is worth more than the stimulus check! The cancel culture continues, from Dr. Seuss to a Chicago sportscaster – are Irish jokes next to go? The Royals' "two-hour trashathon" with Oprah makes Piers Morgan "boil over." JB watches the Woody Allen HBO doc "Allen v. Farrow" – is it a pick to click? Dolly Parton is "the one good thing in our empire's twilight" and still...

There's a "big story" out of Johnny's hometown of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and we got an exclusive interview. Tom Brady takes on his haters; JB takes on the daughter of the Lombardi Trophy silversmith who's ticked off at Brady for tossing it. Stink about it – a man is caught crapping in cars. Movie/TV show picks to caaa-lick and a Brandmeier interview flashback with Bryan Cranston in studio.

The ultimate lounge singer Richard Cheese Zooms in to talk about his role in Kristen Wiig's new movie "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar." Hustler magazine founder Larry Flynt died – hear the Brandmeier interview that had national media calling and The Loop apologizing. We remember finding former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks a job. Stupid cold weather tips from reporters and for Valentine's Da...

Buzz wants to apologize. Johnny wants to start smoking pot. Tony Bennett in the news has us remembering the good old days. Screech is dead; Danny Bonaduce is not. The Movie Man loves boobs, but not Denzel's new movie. A flashback with Steve Carell, star of "The Office" (the most-streamed show in 2020). Plus: Elon Musk's wired up monkey, coyote armor for dogs, your emails and voicemails, and more!

Buzz has a pre-show rant about his current living situation. Subway's tuna sandwich allegedly doesn't have any tuna in it. Larry King is still dead – was he frozen? A Chicago man who got national attention for helping out ex-cons has a new idea. In honor of the Brady/Mahomes Super Bowl, audio from the archives feat. JB catching a pass from Bart Starr on Michigan Avenue. Plus: your emails, voicemai...

We talk about the presidential pardon spree, Bernie Sanders in a cocoon at the inauguration, Hot Pockets' recall, and more. We remember Larry King, Hank Aaron, and Tommy Lasorda. Plus: our friend Russ Leatherman, aka the iconic Mr. Moviefone, finally picks up HIS phone and goes off on "full-blown A-hole" Ellen "Degenerate", why he can't return to civilization after the pandemic, and the future of...

The last episode of the year is here! JB and Buzz weigh in on some headlines from the week, read your emails, and reflect on the ride that's been The Sh*t Show. Plus: it's a semi-holiday special with classics from the archives (toy store calls, Santa live, and Johnny's mom Hanky), a sneak peek inside a Brandmeier Christmas party, and more. Also, "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You" backfires and for th...

Warning: This week's episode is not recommended for children or horses. Buzz really loves The Great on Hulu. JB talks to a psychic who talked to Joe Biden's dogs. We examine Rudy Giuliani's public farts. Lou Holtz has the Medal of Freedom and JB has his neck brace. Will the Tiger King be pardoned? Cher saved the world's loneliest elephant and airlines are banning support animals (cue The Movie Man...

JB sees an ad in the radio trades and gets his airchecks ready to go, plus puts his Misinformation Line skills to work. Mike Tyson is back and ripped, a tow truck driver refuses to help a Biden supporter, a kid busts his mom for drunk driving, and Wolfgang Van Halen pays tribute to his dad. A call to a listener with one arm and no legs should make us all stop complaining! Speaking of complaints, J...

Topics include moving to the Ozarks for 10 grand, drunk Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa, and more. We call a guy who knows a guy to find him a job and wish the world's oldest midget a happy birthday. The Good Outdoorsman Eddie Abler talks to a woman who fought a deer with her bare hands. And from The Brandmeier Archives : "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek in studio busts Johnny B.'s balls.

Sh*t Show merch is here – and there's a wine to go with it! JB calls on the jobs that LinkedIn suggests for him. We talk Johnny Depp's turd trial and more talking headlines. A listener finds dead bodies at work and another remembers an old show character (well, well, well). Plus: The Doobie Brothers are finally in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Michael McDonald's live in the Lovedart Lounge, d...

We play our classic celebrity wake-up call to the late Sean Connery, discuss the hot new pandemic trend — living in a van (DOWN BY THE RIVER!) — and Costco's monkey problem. A bar owner who's ticked off at the latest shutdown is on the line. We review a Netflix doc – the octopus is not our teacher! – and more.

A listener complains about the show's length. LinkedIn has suggestions for JB's next gig – selling flying squirrels isn't one of them. More mishaps in broadcasting: Troy Aikman mocks flyovers and Jeffrey Toobin masturbates on a Zoom call. Plus: Wa wa wee wa – Borat is back! And so is the original Borat/Brandmeier interview.