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In this week’s episode, with Christian safely out of earshot, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss R.E.M.—including their entry points to the band, the group’s place in the college alt rock explosion of the ‘80s, and their many evolutions and permutations. Then, the brothers get into Pitchfork Magazine’s recent rescored reviews, issuing their personal criticism of criticism which begs the ultima...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian get together to discuss the new Todd Haynes Apple TV+ documentary The Velvet Underground. The brothers break down the unique style, tone, and storytelling of the documentary, the dynamic between John Cale and Lou Reed, and what made these art rockers so damn great—and so important to the history of rock music.  Let us know what you though...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy once again pit two classic albums against each other in a track-by-track showdown—Husker Du’s New Day Rising vs. Flip Your Wig . The brothers discuss the sheer talent of the band, their impeccable string of success in a single year, and their personal history with each of these classic albums.  If you need more Husker Du in your ear holes, check out...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian return for their quasi-quarterly breakdown of the music they’ve been listening to and loving: What Are You Listening To? Volume 13. The brothers breeze through a few forgettable releases before getting to the good stuff—the latest from Low, Turnstile, Tyler, the Creator, Amyl and the Sniffers, and Lord Huron.  Let us know what you’ve been...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down for another track-by-track showdown between two classic albums by a perennial podcast favorite— Let it Be and Tim by The Replacements. The brothers discuss the masterful mix of humor and heart that defines these albums, their slightly anarchic construction, and how the band’s “fuck you” attitude led to fucking greatness. Want to listen along with...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down for a track-by-track showdown between two classic Radiohead albums—The Bends and OK Computer. As the guitar rock darling and cerebral masterpiece exchange blows, the brothers discuss the band’s evolution, the music videos that shaped their off-kilter vision, and the lasting impact of these 24 landmark songs.  Want to listen along with us? We...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian sit down to discuss the new Questlove-directed Hulu documentary Summer of Soul, which chronicles the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969. The brothers break down the cultural politics of the era, the questionable legacy of Woodstock, and the individual performers that make up this outstanding music doc, including Sly and the Family Stone, The 5th Dimensio...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham sits down with esteemed journalist Joe Keohane to discuss his first book The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World. The two discuss the pandemic’s effect on our social skills and the advance of digital creep, the rewards of talking to people outside your circle, the inherent danger of “stranger danger,” and how social customs translate...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the Apple TV+ documentary series 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything. The brothers cover the music that marked the death of the 1960s, the culmination of the anti-war movement, and a darker age of political songwriting in the age of Nixon—in a discussion that includes Marvin Gaye, The Rolling Stones, Sly Stone, the end of the...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian discuss the albums worth listening to from the past few months. In a conversation that canonizes the phrase “there’s something rocking in the state of Denmark,” the brothers break down the latest releases from Danish rockers Iceage and Communions, then shuffle into the ‘70s to share their thoughts on the latest albums from St. Vincent and Art...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to remember three legendary musicians who recently passed—rock composer Jim Steinman, hip-hop icon Shock G, and Scottish pop star Les McKeown of Bay City Rollers. The brothers discuss each of the artists’ legacies and the impact they had on culture, the groups they inspired, and the joy they brought to listeners across the world.  Do an hono...

Three years ago, Wyndham sat down to interview the creator of a podcast who had achieved overnight success. Jake Brennan had only published three episodes of Disgraceland and had already rocketed to the top of Apple’s Most Popular charts. Since then, Brennan has produced seven seasons of his hit show, written a book, and is about to launch the spinoff series Badlands on May 5. Oh, and he’s current...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss Can’t Get You Out of My Head, the eight-part BBC documentary by Adam Curtis. The brothers break down the “emotional history” and its almost indefinable use of music and imagery to create a compelling narrative of world history, power, empires, conspiracy theories, revolution, identity, and just about everything else under the sun.

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the makeshift awards season of 2021, including the Grammys, Golden Globes, and Oscars. The brothers break down the Grammys desperate attempts to stay relevant, the award shows’ fumbling through the pandemic era, and the music, films, and performers that should have been recognized as the best of the oddball year of 2020.

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy light up some joints for a Brother Brother Brother Book Club review of Melissa Maerz’s Alright Alright Alright: The Oral History of Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused. The brothers discuss the story behind the classic film as told by the people who lived it, the antiestablishment DNA of director Richard Linklater, and the importance of the movie’s sou...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy don their robot helmets to discuss the career and surprise retirement of the French electronic duo: Daft Punk. The brothers discuss early songs popping up in warehouse party DJ sets of the 90s, their rise to semi-stardom, and the ‘06 Coachella set that launched them from indie darlings to the stars—and changed music forever.  Whether you were one of...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss The Strokes. The brothers break down the band’s rise from the “rock is dead” ashes in the age of electronica, the impossible hype leading up to the release of their first album, and their role in the rebirth of rock and roll cool in New York City.  If you want to listen along and revisit the era with us, take a spin through our cu...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the albums they’re looking forward to most in 2021. The brothers debate whether music venues will open in the new year, what shows and social interactions will be like, and who is primed for great (and not-so-great) albums this year.  Need a refresher on the artists releasing music this year? Check out our custom “ Looking Forward...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss the Bee Gees and their depiction in the new HBO documentary How Can You Mend a Broken Heart. It took Wyndham almost 200 episodes to convince the brothers to do a Bee Gees episode and they finally get into it. The brothers discuss their multi-generational entry points to the band, the band’s psychedelic and familial roots, a...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian share their collective top 21 albums of 2020. They discuss the podcast’s complicated (and slightly rigged) ranking system, how their listening habits have changed in a year without concerts, and the trend of double-albums and dual-releases this year.  Let us know your favorite albums of the year on Twitter @thebrotherpod and if you’re sti...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham connects with Dave Wedge, co-author of the The Last Days of John Lennon —a true crime account of the days leading up to Lennon’s assassination by Mark David Chapman. Wedge discusses the collaboration with James Patterson and Casey Sherman to tell this story and explores Lennon’s humanity and vulnerability that was just beginning to emerge from the veneer of his fame...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down for their final edition of “What Are You Listening To?” of 2020. The brothers make some early predictions for their personal album-of-the-year lists while breaking down some of their favorite recent albums—including some all-female punk from Barcelona, desert blues from Timbuktu, and one weird but wonderful indie rocker from Oklahoma.  Let u...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian interview indie rocker Will Marsh, the founder, singer, and songwriter for Gold Connections about his upcoming EP Ammunition available on 11/16 via AWAL on digital and cassette. They sit down to discuss the inspiration behind the music, the intellectual-slacker music scene of Charlottesville, and even dig into the intricacies of the British pottery ind...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy talk David Byrne and compare his two seminal concert films: 2020’s American Utopia and 1984’s Stop Making Sense about Talking Heads. They discuss their discovery of Talking Heads, how David Byrne has managed to stay not only relevant but iconic throughout his career, and break down how each film manages to capture the energy and excitement of Byrne’s perf...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to pay tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen. They discuss the life of one of the world’s greatest guitarists and his band’s evolution from a scrappy act in the early 70s through the “official Van Halen run,” answering questions such as “Why was Van Halen perfect for MTV?” and “Why are they the official soundtrack for drinking underage on a ski bus...