TopAndBottomTalk

In this episode, Brook previews a future episode, discusses all things sweet potatoes and fights through yawns to rank his top 15 albums of the year. 1. The New Year - The End Is Near 2. The Arcade Fire - Funeral 3. Madvillain - Madvillainy 4. Tom Waits - Real Gone 5. The Walkmen - Bows and Arrows 6. Interpol - Antics 7. Wilco - A Ghost Is Born 8. Air - Talkie Walkie 9. Man Man - The Man in the Bl...

In this episode, Brook is joined by Joey, Ryan and Derrick to discuss their favorite movies in 15 different categories, plus a shout out in each category because everyone was a little salty at not getting to include certain movies. Other features in the pod include Derrick's dark twisted fantasy, Joey shocking everyone with his comedy pick and Ryan abandoning his child (Star Wars) for almost t...

In this episode, Brook discusses his top 15 albums of 2003, too much and also too little information on monkey balls and a trend among the also-rans that up and coming bands would be wise to identify if they ever hope to be mentioned on a future Listening Party podcast. 1. Radiohead - Hail To The Thief 2. Calexico - Feast of Wire 3. Cat Power - You Are Free 4. The Wrens - The Meadowlands 5. Smog -...

In this episode, Brook and Ryan rank their top 10 movies of 2006, conjure the spirit of Derrick and blame 300 for setting unrealistic expectations on bodies of men that aren't warriors. Brook's top 10: 1) Apocalypto 2) Once 3) Talladega Nights 4) The Devil Wears Prada 5) The Prestige 6) The Departed 7) Borat 8) Nacho Libre 9) Children of Men 10) The Lives of Others Ryan's top 10: 1) The Prestige 2...

In this episode, Brook is joined by Pam to discuss all things Japan, personal attacks and near death experiences.

In this episode, Brook lists his top 15 albums of 2002, attempts to shake off the jet lag and refuses to give Justin Timberlake the time of day. 1 - Tom Waits - Blood Money 2 - Sigur Ros - ( ) 3 - ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead - Source Tags & Codes 4 - Tom Waits - Alice 5 - The Walkmen - Everyone I Know Who Liked Me is Gone 6 - Interpol - Turn Out The Bright Lights 7 - Cody Ches...

In this episode, Brook is joined by Derrick and Ryan to discuss their top 10 movies (and songs) of 2005, Ryan's dance with death as a young adult and Derrick's absolute disregard for what constitutes a good film. Brook's top 10 movies and songs: 1) Sin City; Sigur Ros - Hoppipola2) Batman Begins; Smog - I'm New Here3) The Proposition; The Animal Collective - The Purple Bottle4) The...

In this episode, Brook is joined by Ryan to discuss their top 15 TV shows, their bottom 5 TV shows and lots of intellectual, philosophical musings that come up naturally from two of the biggest brains in the business. Some healing may also have transpired during the recording process. Brook's Top 15: 1 - Seinfeld 2 - Arrested Development 3 - Breaking Bad / Better Call Saul (yes, I cheated) 4 -...

In this episode, Brook is joined by Ryan to discuss their top 10 movies of 2004, the pros and cons of racism and how much domestic abuse is too much. Plus, they also rank their top 10 songs of 2004, so lots of ground is covered in this one. Brook's top 10: 1. Anchorman 2. Kill Bill 2 3. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 4. Napoleon Dynamite 5. Kung Fu Hustle 6. Shrek 2 7. Life Aquatic with...

In this episode, Brook really scraps the bottom of the barrel with jokes that may have been funny 10 years ago but now are just kind of weird and unsettling. There are some funny ideas mixed in there, but man, this one was rough. Have a done a sufficient job of lowering the bar?

In this episode, Brook reveals deep secrets about himself. Turns out, this man of mystery likes to laugh. Every now and then, with deep focus and lots of luck, he is able to make others laugh as well. This episode is full of things that attempt to do just that. There are jokes, rants, mysterious statements and occasionally just weird opinions, but the thing that strings them all together is that t...

In this episode, Brook is joined by Ryan to discuss their top 10 movies of 2003, whether or not Evan Rachel Wood is attractive and why watching Kate Beckinsale jump around in skintight leather pants will leave you frustrated. They also name their top 10 songs of 2003 and develop a mutual respect for each other in real time. Brook's top 10: 1. Kill Bill 2. Oldboy 3. Elf 4. Lost in Translation 5...

In this episode, Brook ranks his top 15 albums of 2001, meets the yawn quota in the first 10 minutes and once again professes his love for Hope Sandoval (in case she's listening). Top 15 1. Hayden - Skyscraper National Park 2. My Morning Jacket - At Dawn 3. Radiohead - Amnesiac 4. Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot 5. The Microphones - The Glow, Pt 2 6. The New Year - Newness Ends 7. Fugazi - The Ar...

In this episode, Brook and Ryan discuss their top 10 movies of 2002, followed by friendship ending disagreements about Road to Perdition and Equilibrium. They also discuss their favorite songs of 2002 and Ryan lets it be known that in a different life, he and Amy Adams would have been a perfect match. Brook's list: 1 - Punch Drunk Love 2 - Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers 3 - City of God 4 -...

In this episode, Brook is joined by Joey and Ryan to discuss their top 10 (except for Ryan, who apparently doesn't believe in ranking) movies of 2001, the many levels of Ryan's nerdery and how Joey missed his calling as a late 90s / early 2000s R&B singer. The boys also rank their top 10 songs of 2001 and as usual, Brook's list is the best. Movie lists below: Brook: 1. The Royal Te...

In this episode, Brooks ranks his top 15 albums of 2000, mentions his friend Farrah at least three times and tells a quick story of what not to say to a girlfriend. Top 15 listed below, per Julia's request. 1. Smog - Dongs of Sevotion 2. Radiohead - Kid A 3. Yo La Tengo - And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out 4. Grandaddy - The Sophtware Slump 5. Elliott Smith - Figure 8 6. Ryan Adams - He...

In this absolute disaster of an episode, Brook chats with Rambo about his favorite pies, various types of crack and rhubarb. Special thank you to Alice in Chains and D'Angelo for not suing us. If you absolutely need to sue someone, however, it should be John Rambo. He has no forwarding address, but if you say the word Rambo three times in a gas station bathroom, he will be hiding in one of the...

In this episode, Brook is joined by Curly to discuss things men do at the gym, bro code and double dippers. Props to Curly for having the best intro of any guest we've ever had, and that's about all the nice things I can say about him, because he is a real son of a gun!

In this episode, Brook ranks his top 15 albums of 1999, butchers a story about a sound he once heard while driving and tells you what he thinks of "top selling" albums.

In this episode, Brook befriends a local park resident named Jerry to discuss their favorite holidays, the true meaning of cyber Monday and inappropriate touching.

In this episode, Brook lists his top 15 albums of 1998, goes on a mini rant about the price of pancakes and loses his train conductor's license.

In this episode, Brook ranks his top 15 albums of 1997, makes his plea for a modern day Lilith Fair and does a drive by on the pop group Aqua because someone needed to say it.

In this episode, Brook, Joey and Derrick rank their top 10 movies from 2000, Brook eyeballs the cookies that Joey brought as a gift (which were amazing btw) and Derrick manages to rank Next Friday in his top 10 but not Gladiator. Clearly, he has been banned from all future movie podcasts. Bonus - the boys list their top 10 songs from 2000 and things get teary-eyed, a little weird, very dark and so...

In this episode, Brook lists his top 15 albums from 1996, gives bad information but then makes up for it with mostly accurate information, and finally, mentions why hooker with a penis is his favorite.

In this episode, Brook ranks his top 15 albums of 1995, solves racism with the help of a white trash band and rips into his 13-year old self for wasting money on a stupid album from a stupid band with a stupid name.