The Intellectuals

Holy shit..... Johnny shares his experience of being a juror on a gruesome double homicide case in Brooklyn. This is an absolutely riveting story recorded without Nicky who is vacationing in Japan. Also featuring the beautifully haunting song " Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know) " by the great Diana Ross.

Nick's daughter, 17 year old Serafina Codignotto is our special guest this week. We talk about animals, their upcoming trip to Japan, art, the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway and the unbuilt Oyster Bay - Rye bridge (http://www.nycroads.com/crossings/oysterbay-rye/), summer jobs, and lots of other stuff. This is what Serafina is into these days: Shows: “Nailed it!” and "BoJack Horseman"...

On today's fantastic show, we're talking to Michi Hütt, our first umlaut guest. A native of Costa Rica, she shares the secrets of expertly putting elastic on swimwear butts, comparing the vibes of LA and SF, and traveling tips for keeping your dog relaxed on pills. Plus Tony shares his ridiculous Hawaii trip add-on and Nick complains about his pool cover.

In this episode of The Intellectuals, Johnny joins us to dive into the first eight chapters of the massive historical masterpiece "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" by William Shirer. We discuss the book's significance in understanding the events leading up to World War II and the rise of Nazi Germany. And lots of Hitler. But the fun doesn't stop there. Inspired by ⁠this ridi...

Hey hey everybody we're back with brilliant wiseass designer Josh On. New Zealand's finest export since Peter Jackson, we talk about all things Marxism, how to legally change your name just for funsies, a lightweight history lesson of the Russian Revolution, and why GoDaddy is garbage. Explore the mind of Josh by visiting his interactive web app They Rule .

Hello listener! After a 6 month break, we are back with a fantastic episode.  Daniel is a programmer that used to work with Nick. We share some terrible stories about frat life, boondoggling & working around the world, and our first jobs. Oh, and Nick and I decide that we are going to Chicago this summer for shits and giggles.

Nicky's better half Lisa joins us on this fantastic episode. We talk about her Korean-in-a-Norwegian-family upbringing, how Nicky won her love then lost her love then got it back again, how to handle multiple marriage proposals, and how her clients break down into tears of joy after her wondrous organizational services.   BONUS: clips from the lost episode 37 where Johnny talks about drinking...

Nick and Tony come back from a 6 month hiatus to talk about season two, their epic trip to LA, " The Acting Bug " ( Curb Your Enthusiasm meets Once Upon a Time in Hollywood meets Entourage meets The Office), and what the hell has been going on for the last half a year. See the Barrel Boys video here: https://youtu.be/Gwa7jj3CE64

We're back after a 6-week break with the incredible Nicole Berman. She's a kick-ass visual designer, an ass-kicking pilates instructor, a habitual traveler, and proud nerd who's into both sci-fi and fantasy. 

Ryan is yet another one of Tony's very talented female ex co-workers who hated him at first. Rightly so! Thankfully she got over it. In this episode, we talk about getting shit done, her love of crafting, Zelda Breath of the Wild (the greatest video game ever), and the dangers of eating raw clams that wash up on the beach in Mexico. 

Armonie is ye olde english word for harmony. And if you want to know why that matters, listen to the show! Listen to Scott Greenblatt's band NONEWFRIENDS. here .

This week's episode is a hodgepodge of fun featuring Tal Ariel and John Amen.  Topics include the Bronx double name plate fad, Goy Friday (aka John of Finland), a brand new Intellectuals theme song, smearing doody like cave art, TV and book recommendations, and a spirited game of Intellectual Pursuit. What to watch and read: 1971 (Apple TV+); Summer of Soul (Hulu); The Biggest Little Farm (Hu...

John Halloran is a lover of cycling, coffee, beer, and whiskey. He joins the boys this week to talk about using scotch as a team motivator, riding laps in Central Park avoiding horse piss, the joys of working in a regulated industry, and why he's bullish on burr grinders. Also featuring the soon-to-be-famous "Flat Ass Apology".

For the 30th episode (!), Gina joins the boys to discuss the early days at the firm, living in the south, F1, hiring John Amen, and why going to Montreal in 2022 is the greatest idea ever.

John Adam joins our show to talk about learning improv (and its horrifyingly positive effects in a corporate setting), his journey from the US State Department to fintech, and ways to be an effective public speaker.

Aaron is an outstanding, certified story-teller. How do we know he's certified? Well, he's been on The Moth! The one heard on NPR nationally.  He's also an entrepreneur, a programmer, and soon to be a grad student at the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing program. Aaron's dope clothing line Mando can be found at https://www.mandoclothing.com/ Listen to Aaron's incredible 12 minute story "Balanc...

We took a break! Nick went to the mountains and the big hole out west, I went to LA, and we missed you dearly. On our show today, arguably our #1 fan, Brian Tally. He is a lifelong educator and a world traveler. We talk about climbing big mountains, the joys of coca leaves, and how to teach kids and adults effectively. 

Gladys is an award winning film editor and incredibly cool. The boys talk to her about growing up in naval bases around the world, learning the craft, and winning an Oscar.  Tony fanboys on her editing skillz and geeks out on her technical chops. UPDATE: Two days after we recorded this, Gladys had twin baby boys! Momma and babies are doing great. Learn more about Gladys here:  https://ww...

Al Berg is a Chief Security Officer, an amateur historian, an EMT, and the person most responsible for our paranoia of opening up phishing emails.  We talk about Weehawken's recreation of the Hamilton-Burr duel, what happens if Nick's hypothetical Dungeons and Dragons store gets robbed,  Al's tips for traveling around the world (spoiler alert, go westward!), and sweeping for bugs. C-Span...

Manny chased his dreams and reached them! Hear amazing tales about hanging out with Daryl Hall and Elton John, and how he broke into the music biz by being creative with his Nextel job. CHIRP CHIRP

Amateur herpetologist and accomplished snake hunter Rob Hoover joins us today. Hear interesting facts about ball pythons, the western hognose, triplets + 1, and living in South Carolina. Hoover's Greatest Hits playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKUciFSNyUE&list=PLzQ5fGXyvEl-aY7M2H0alZCkFsgKU5owo

Charlie Business! Hear what he's been up to, where he's going, and why he has an unusual collection of pink flamingo paraphernalia. Also featuring a spirited match of Intellectual Pursuit "Venus" edition.

Holy crap, 20th episode! We have a fantastic guest this week to celebrate this milestone in broadcasting excellence. Eric and the boys discuss Oklahoma, paper routes, storytelling, design, and more. Learn more about grapheme–color synesthesia. You can listen to Eric’s podcast at nexttopic.co

Johnny is back! We talk about Kiss, making pasta with Nick, and play a terrific round of WWII trivia. 

Join us in a spirited conversation with Mr. Garden State himself, "This is Gary", where we discuss ISO standards, bridge loans, home improvements, and the grammatically correct way of communicating how many children you have.