Podgo

Dream Idiots

Comedy EN ↓ 201 episodes

A progressive and comedic take on history, culture and current events. Plus, the Curse Word of the Week. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. New episodes every TUESDAY! Get everything Dream Idiots at www.dreamidiots.com .

Author

Podgo

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Apr 7, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

The Best of DI.... Who th' Hell is Alan MacMasters ? / Enemies 03.09.2025

Bryan tackles a mysterious man of science while Morris examines Richard Nixon's Enemies List. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week that answers the question: Sploot or Flob?  Have some toast with the Dream Idiots! New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get everything Dream Idiots at  www.dreamidiots.com .

156: Vaughn Meader / The Cannonball Run 27.08.2025

Morris shares the short-lived stardom of Vaughn Meader while Bryan tells the true story behind the greatest car race in U.S.history. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week for all the comic strip fans out there. Ich Bin Ein Dream Idiot!  New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get everything Dream Idiots at  www.dreamidiots.com .

155: The Curious Case of Zoe McLellan / Digging Deeper with Anomancy 20.08.2025

Bryan presents a strange case -- stranger than most -- that needs more attention; while Morris discusses two types of divination (he apologizes in advance for this one, folks). Plus, a Curse Word of the Week that tells you who your real friends are. Much love to the Texas Hill Country this week. Vaya con Dios. New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get everything Dr...

154: A Tale of Two Restaurants, part 4 / Notes from a Gen Xer 13.08.2025

Morris tackles Chicago Deep Dish Pizza for his story, while Bryan discusses our generation. Plus a Curse Word of the Week for those fighting the good fight. Hang tough, folks.  New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get everything Dream Idiots at  www.dreamidiots.com .

153: High Five: Glenn Burke / The Loud Family 06.08.2025

Bryan tells the story of baseball player Glenn Burke while Morris presents the tale of An American Family. Plus, the longest Curse Word of The Week. Ever. And it's German, 'natch. Happy Pride Month from DREAM IDIOTS!!!  New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get everything Dream Idiots at  www.dreamidiots.com .

The Best of DI.... Football Great Herb Treat / The Las Vagas Gambling Minivan Incident 30.07.2025

Mo and Bryan share personal stories. First, the rise and fall of Princeton football star Herb Treat. Then, what happens in the car that you leave at the airport when you fly to Vegas STAYS in the car that you leave at the airport when you fly to Vegas. (This was in our first two months as a podcast. Please excuse the poor audio quality.) New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Br...

152: Aesthetic Realism, part 3 / The Gunslinger, part 3 23.07.2025

The guys wrap up their three-part episodes. Morris takes a final look at Aesthetic Realism, while Bryan brings the story of Sharon Kinne to its conclusion. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week from the American Civil War. Happy Pride Month from Dream Idiots!  Stay strong, L.A.   New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get everything Dream Idiots at  www.dreamidiots.com .

151: The Gunslinger, part 2 / Aesthetic Realism, part 2 16.07.2025

The guys continue their multipart stories -- Bryan's got the true crime tale of murderer Sharon Kinne while Morris examines a cult disguised as a school. Plus, forget Greyhounds and Horses, we've got the strangest Curse Word of the Week yet. Annnnddddd they're off! New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get everything Dream Idiots at  www.dreamidiots.com .

150: Aesthetic Realism, part 1 / The Gunslinger, part 1 09.07.2025

The guys each start a multi-part story in the very special* 150th episode of DREAM IDIOTS! First, Morris tackles Eli Siegel's philosophy of Aesthetic Realism. Then, Bryan brings us a crazy true-crime story from Missouri. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week for y'all who enjoy a nice chin-wag over the backyard fence. Happy Pride Month! **  * honestly, it's not very special, but it is kinda cool. ** Yeah...

149: Oluale Kossola / A Tale of Two Restaurants, part 3 02.07.2025

Bryan shares the story of Oluale Kossala and his passage to America, while Morris travels to the heartland for another story of dueling menus. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week that offers a solution to civic infrastructure! Keep on being good to each other. And immigrants. Especially immigrants.  New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get everything Dream Idiots at  w...

148: Linda and Helene 25.06.2025

The guys celebrate Mother's Day this year with stories of what made their moms special people. No Curse Word of the Week this week, be good to each other and Happy Mother's Day from DREAM IDIOTS.  New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get everything Dream Idiots at  www.dreamidiots.com .

147: Missing in Silver Plume / A Tale of Two Restaurants, part 2 18.06.2025

Bryan presents an eerie missing person case from the heart of the Rocky Mountains, while Morris tells another story of food rivalry. Plus, a game of Mushroom Roulette! How long's it been since y'all been good to each other? Well, pardner, that's too long... New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get everything Dream Idiots at  www.dreamidiots.com .

The Best of DI.... F.O.A.F. / Mnemonics 11.06.2025

Morris examines the work of folklore scholar Jan Harold Brunvand while Bryan tackles those wonderful memory cues, mnemonics. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week from the middle of nowhere. C'mon, hitch a ride with the Dream Idiots! New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get everything Dream Idiots at  www.dreamidiots.com .

146: A Tale of Two Restaurants, part 1 / The Recorder: Marion Stokes 04.06.2025

Morris dives into hamburger history while Bryan presents the story of a woman determined to chronicle ALL of the news. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week with Nigerian / Scottish roots. Also, more advice on surviving Trump 2.0. Let's all be good to each other! Don't be a Dundee! Listen up!

145: Lord Timothy Dexter / Bearsong 28.05.2025

Bryan shares the tale of a colonial-era misfit while Morris tells the story about some bears and the woman who loved them. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week for the tired and bloated among us. New website coming soon... and be good to each other!  New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get everything Dream Idiots at  www.dreamidiots.com  or drop us a line at  dreamidio...

144: Missing Notes - Dan Treacy / Which William Woods Are You? 21.05.2025

Dream Idiots is back! New! Improved! Morris has another story of a missing musician while Bryan tells the Orwellian story of William Woods. Plus, the longest Curse Word of the Week yet, from our favorite cussin' country, Germany! Thanks for sticking with us, and be good to each other.  New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get everything Dream Idiots at  www.dreami...

143: Baseball Nicknames / The Cat Ranch 14.05.2025

Bryan anticipates opening day with a celebration of baseball's great nicknames while Morris offers up a can't-miss business proposition. Also, Bryan has some more Trump 2.0 survival advice. Finally, a Curse Word of the Week for anyone who has ever smiled... or grunted. Keep being good to each other, and hang in there!  New epis every Tuesday morning. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get...

142: Characters in Motion: Gene Hackman / Lost Soldier of the Sierra Nevadas 07.05.2025

Morris pays tribute to the late Gene Hackman while Bryan tells the story of an unsettling find in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week appropriate for snack-time. Hang in there folks, only three years, ten months and some-odd days to go!  New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get everything Dream Idiots at  www.dreamidiots.com .

The Best of DI.... A Belgian Astronomer in Texas 30.04.2025

Who was Jean-Charles Houzeau? Was he a light-skinned black man? An olive-skinned white man? Whoever he was, he was a polyglot and an astronomer... and a fervent abolitionist... who traveled to Texas twice in the 19th century. He was on the right side of history even as he worked hard to blend in. From ep. 84 and ep. 85 of Dream Idiots. New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Brya...

141: Surviving Trump 2.0 / Jazz Ambassadors, part 3 - Dazzle 23.04.2025

Bryan presents a list of helpful hints for surviving our current national nightmare while Morris concludes his three-part story on Jazz Ambassadors past and present. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week for all the gear-heads out there. Stand together, know your rights and keep on being good to each other.  New epis every Tuesday-ish. Sometimes more, sometimes less. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan T...

140: Jazz Ambassadors, part 2 - Five Points / The Nome Serum Run 16.04.2025

Black History Month continues with Jazz Ambassadors Part 2 from Morris, while Bryan recounts a legendary sled run made by courageous dogs and their people. Plus, another example of why politicians shouldn't try to talk tough with the Curse Word of The Week. North to Alaska, with the Dream Idiots!  New epis every Tuesday-ish. Sometimes more, sometimes less. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat...

139: The Flapper Bandit / Jazz Ambassadors, part 1 - France 09.04.2025

Today's stories: Bryan's got a true crime tale from the Roaring 20s, while Morris recounts a World War I story of heroism and music. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week for all the boomers in your life. Happy Black History Month!  New epis every Tuesday-ish. Sometimes more, sometimes less. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get everything Dream Idiots at www.dreamidiots.com or drop us a line at...

138: Jan. 28, 1986 / 54 Berners Street 02.04.2025

Morris recounts the events of January 28, 1986 while Bryan shares the atypical story of a typical street address. Plus, a German Curse Word of the Week that's perfect for people with certain bathroom habits.  Stay strong folks, and continue to be good to each other! New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get everything Dream Idiots at  www.dreamidiots.com .

The Best of DI.... Dr. Charles Drew / The Collyer Brothers 26.03.2025

Morris tells the story of a great pioneer in 20th century medicine while Bryan recounts the strange tale of the eccentric Collyer brothers. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week coined by firefighters. Lighten up, Francis, it's the Dream Idiots! Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. New episodes every TUESDAY! Subscribe and listen for FREE at www.patreon.com/dreamidiots Get everything Dream Idiots a...

137: The Case of Tim Molnar / 13 Superstitions 19.03.2025

Bryan brings the case of missing person Tim Molnar to the podcast, while Morris looks at 13 superstitions. Plus, a chef's version of George Carlin's "Seven Dirty Words" for the Curse Words of the Week. Get yer bell, book and candle ready!  New epis every Tuesday-ish. Sometimes more, sometimes less. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat. Get everything Dream Idiots at www.dreamidiots.com or dro...

Listen to the Dream Idiots podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.