The Brothers Raskin

Brothers Ben and Patrick begin with an unlikely deep dive into the Beastie Boys' "Paul Revere," tracing its influence on hip-hop production and celebrating some of the greatest 808-driven songs ever recorded. Along the way, they revisit classics from the Sugarhill Gang and Sir Mix-a-Lot, discuss the enduring power of a great beat, and somehow find time to debate the finer points of growing an exce...

The Brothers Raskin dive into cinematic chaos—chatting about Obsession , It Follows , Saving Private Ryan , Night Moves , Friday the 13th , and Carrie . Lot of Stephen King and you should read his early stuff. The real horror story was the San Diego Padres. They also riff on Alex Karras in Webster , the new Carrie mini‑series, the upcoming Friday the 13th TV show, Backrooms , and plenty more weird...

Welcome to Episode 211 of the Brothers Raskin. Let's cut to the chase. This episode is about 20 minutes shorter than usual because Brother Ben was getting ready to watch Game 4 of the NLDS. He's on Padres Patrol and, unfortunately, the boys in brown and gold fell just a little bit short. Baseball is a cruel sport. Second spoiler is the Brothers watched the new Resident Evil movie and they loved it...

It's another milestone episode, folks — 210 shows of brotherly banter, cinematic deep dives, and the kind of cultural commentary only the Raskins can deliver. Brother Ben kicks things off with a candid, surprisingly heartfelt discussion about his upcoming colonoscopy — why it matters, why early testing saves lives, and why everyone should take their health seriously. Then Brother Patrick swings th...

Brother Ben heads south to tackle the Bryce Canyon Ultra — well, "run" might be generous. Check his official time here . Along the way, he shares a rain‑soaked adventure near Beaver, Utah, while Brother Patrick reminisces about his racing days and debates when to lace up again. Ben also drops big news for next year's anniversary: Metallica tickets, with Limp Bizkit opening. #nookie Then the brothe...

Ahoy, Ahoy! It's the S.S. Brothers Raskin coming in for their 208 port-o-call. That's right! It's been four years since this little dingy hit the open waters. Brothers Ben and Patrick have been through a ton in the last four years but still seem to find the verve to put out a better than average podcast every Thursday. To the listeners, thank you. We appreciate all the kind words. It's cool to car...

The boys are back, and this week's episode is pure Raskin gold. Brother Ben steps into civic duty as the newest Salt Lake City Planning Commission Board Member, proving that even podcasters can shape skylines. Meanwhile, Brother Patrick trades his mic for a whistle, coaching his soccer squad to their first tournament win of the season—a victory sweeter than halftime orange slices. From there, the...

The Brothers Raskin dive into the wild world of movie dates — the good, the bad, and the ones that probably should've come with a warning label. Brother Ben, ever the lothario , has a few more first‑date stories than Brother Patrick, but as always, it all worked out in the end. They swap tales of awkward popcorn moments, questionable film choices, and the cinematic magic that sometimes (miraculous...

The Brothers are back in the groove. Brother Patrick kicks things off with an update from his teaching adventures in Las Vegas, where the classroom heat rivals the desert sun. Then, the mood turns heartfelt as the Brothers eulogize the incomparable Dolly Parton — a true legend whose songs and spirit shaped generations. RIP, Queen of Country. Brother Ben shares his behind‑the‑scenes experience acti...

Reunite your earbuds with Ben and Patrick as they peel back another week of wild stories, hot takes, and cinematic deep cuts. This episode kicks off with a grocery‑store revelation: the PLU number for bananas is 4011, and somehow that's only the second most valuable thing you'll learn — because Ben promises you'll never pay full price for saffron again. From there, the brothers dive into the big s...

Burn, baby, burn. The Brothers Raskin are ready to bungle their way through yet another hour long hot mess. Brother Ben share seeing Mike Patton's Tomahawk and the Melvins last week. SPOILER: the Melvins were incredible. Brother Patrick goes into mad detail highlighting Faith No More and Mr. Bungle. Patrick gets spooky rapping on the new entry into the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Burn. Somehow,...

The Brothers Raskin come in swinging this week. After a scorcher of a debate on the sacred art of physical media , the brothers spiral into a gloriously chaotic tour through movies, music, and whatever else crosses their minds. Brother Patrick mounts a full‑throated defense of the 1996 classic "Michael" — nope, not the John Travolta angel movie — while Brother Ben dusts off a gem from the vault: t...

This week, the Brothers Raskin cannonball straight into summer chaos — from water parks that test the limits of human dignity to running 10Ks with the enthusiasm of men who definitely did not train enough. Brother Ben recounts the humbling moment he was lapped by the BYU Cross Country team — a blur of elite runners who smoked him like a hamhock. Brother Patrick recounts races of days goneby and wh...

Two hundred episodes in and the Brothers come in blazing, grateful, and just a little stunned that this wild ride has lasted so long. They kick things off with a spirited breakdown of the end of the World Cup — the chaos, the heartbreak, the miracle goals, and the kind of global drama only fútbol can deliver. It's fast, funny, and full of the patented Raskin disbelief at how a single match can rui...

The Brothers come in scorching this week. Salt Lake City is hotter than Hades. Brother Patrick nearly meets his maker at a water park, while Brother Ben cools off at Red Butte Amphitheater, catching Dawes and Kaleo under the desert sky. Somewhere between the merch table and the moonlight, Ben also encounters an armless critter with fangs. Spoiler: it was a big snake. Back home, the Brothers have b...

Reunited—and it feels so good. After a month-long hiatus, The Brothers Raskin are back in the saddle. Brother Patrick returns from some well‑earned SoCal R&R, fully recharged and absolutely  ready to play . This episode is peak Raskin chaos: they bounce from the eerie world of the Backrooms to pure hokum , dive into Obsession , wander through The Odyssey , and even discuss a middle linebacker's… w...

Happy 4th of July. Be safe. See you next week.

This week on The Brothers Raskin Brother Ben kicks things off with a call to action: support the Heart and Soul organization — donate at heartsoul.org . Then he dives into a new creative challenge: a two‑person book club with a work friend, each writing daily toward their own projects. Ben's is titled The Hex Nut Affair at Lab 53 — a story you'll want to hear more about soon. Want to read Ben's ea...

Let's light this Roman Candle and see what God looks like. It's a big, bright episode — with  original music by Jack Johnson (kinda), heard first on The Brothers Raskin . Brother Patrick channels his inner aloha, debuting a new Jack Johnson track and riffing on how he fell for the guitar: cowboy chords, pop hooks, and the pure joy of live performance. From there, the Brothers pivot from surf vibes...

The Brothers crank up the heat — literally — as they sweat through tank tops in the Las Vegas sun and break down Game   3 of the NBA Finals , featuring a very sleepy President   Trump . Somewhere between the jump shots and the sunburns, they imagine how MCA of the Beastie   Boys would've loved this Spurs matchup — pure rhythm, grit, and rebellion. Then the conversation detonates into full‑tilt mov...

This week, the Brothers come in hot with a big, swaggering episode that ricochets from cult cinema to Colombian hotels to church‑side chaos. They break down the sun‑bleached grit of True Romance , dive into the Foo Fighters' horror‑comedy fever dream Studio 666 , and unpack what exactly makes a 4‑star hotel in Bogotá feel like a gamble. From there, things get spiritual — or sacrilegious — with a s...

Short week. Talking bartending and the Las Vegas heat. Going back into the way back machine, episode #7, "Barbarians." Be a mensch and tell a friend. See you back next week at our normal time.

Welcome to Jolly Ole England! Brother Ben braved the Atlantic and visited our English cousins. It was a fantastic trip, filled with museums, galleries, Chartwell, and a race riot outside his hotel room in Covent Garden. Ben shares his adventures while Brother Patrick grills him on everything from food, gals, entertainment, and where to get a decent cheesesteak. Ben chats about the British Museum,...

Penelope! Telemachus! Calypso! Ever wanted to hear Brother Ben sicker than a dog? Well, you're in luck because you've just downloaded the latest and greatest episode of the Brothers Raskin. Ben kicks things off with a thanks to all Mothers, including his beloved MIL. Brother Patrick joins suit and is grateful for the ladies in his life. The Boys ramble about this and that but land on gambling back...

Colman! F-ing! Domingo! Daddy is back! Brother Ben starts the show thanking the crew for the birthday love. 53 spins around the Sun is no laughing matter but somehow, his friends and family made it an incredible day. Brother Patrick digs into the difference between a half marathon and a full 10K. It's really simple math: a full is bigger than a half. The Brothers talk Bullet Train Awards. It's goi...