The DeTalented Podcast

🎃 It's Halloween on The DeTalented Podcast! Is Halloween actually rooted in Christianity? Should Christians celebrate it? And what do Jason Voorhees, Leatherface, Ed Gein, and The Walking Dead have in common? In Episode 85, Brian and Jimmy return for their second annual Halloween special, diving into the history and traditions surrounding Halloween, the debate over its Christian connections,...

Who's the ultimate horror villain: Jason Voorhees or Freddy Krueger? This week on The DeTalented Podcast, Brian and Jimmy revisit Friday the 13th, Jason X, Freddy vs. Jason, Kane Hodder, and the legendary horror characters that defined a generation. Then things get weird. From flat-earth debates and bizarre workplace questions to viral internet videos, parenting, gaming, and unexpected stories...

Would you willingly hold a venomous rattlesnake in church to prove your faith? This week on The DeTalented Podcast, Brian and Jimmy dive into the bizarre and dangerous world of Appalachian snake-handling churches, including the stories of Jamie and Cody Coots and the biblical controversy surrounding Mark 16. The conversation takes plenty of unexpected turns, from botched executions and the death p...

The DeTalented Podcast is back with another hour of wild conversations! Brian, Jimmy, and the crew discuss the failed execution of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike and debate capital punishment, prison systems, and crime around the world. Then things take a completely different turn as we revisit classic comedy, the rise of NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys, and Lou Pearlman's controversial...

Why does there always seem to be ONE person who survives? This week, Brian and Jimmy go down the rabbit hole of "sole survivors" — people who somehow walked away from tragedies, killers and situations they seemingly had no chance of surviving. It starts with the tragic Von Erich family story and quickly turns into some unbelievable true-crime survivor stories. But you know we don't s...

Mile-high giants, fallen angels and forbidden knowledge? This week Brian and Jimmy dive into the Book of Enoch and some of its wildest stories. Who were the Nephilim? Were the Watchers fallen angels? How large were the giants described in ancient traditions, and why isn’t the Book of Enoch included in most modern Bibles? We also compare the Nephilim to Goliath and talk about Genesis 6, the Apocryp...

Video games to Bigfoot in one episode? Hunt Showdown, War of Rights, Chernobyl, Bear Grylls vs Survivorman, Skunk Ape photos, robotic rabbits hunting pythons, a loose lion, and AI movie stars. Brian and Jimmy connect it all back to history, survival, and faith. New episodes Thursdays at 6PM ET.

Is your phone listening to you? Brian and Jimmy break down data privacy, targeted ads, and Neuralink — then dive into the heavy one: the Lindsay Clancy case, postpartum psychosis, and the insanity defense. Where is the line between mental health and moral responsibility? Plus lighter talk: best Chinese food spots, crispy vs. floppy bacon, Pit Boss smoker fails, and why Friday the 13th (2009), Pass...

What really happened to the milk carton kids? Brian and Jimmy unpack the true story behind the missing kids on milk cartons — Etan Patz, Adam Walsh, Johnny Gosch, and the local Evansville case they still remember — plus the Mica Miller / JP Miller pastor's wife case, the Lindsey Clancy story, and a heavy dose of 80s toy nostalgia (GI Joe, Transformers, ThunderCats). Then they pivot to today: M...

Remembering Dolly Parton and unpacking one of the wildest Bible mysteries — the Nephilim. In Episode 76, Brian & Jimmy DeTalente react to the news of Dolly Parton's passing and celebrate the icon behind Jolene, 9 to 5, and Coat of Many Colors — her songwriting, her studio stories (2 takes and done), and films like Rhinestone and 9 to 5. Then we go deep down the rabbit hole: Denisovan skele...

Is Taylor Swift talented or just lucky? And why does every debate about socialism turn into a fight? On Episode 75, Brian and Jimmy DeTalente go unfiltered on socialism vs capitalism, wealth redistribution, and why politics feels like enemies vs opponents — then debate Taylor Swift's songwriting, Dave Grohl's legacy, and the dark side of fame. Real talk on culture, politics, and Christiani...

Episode 74 — Morgan Wallen & Ella Langley's new duet, the Caitlin Clark–Sophie Cunningham WNBA drama, and why the Democratic Socialists of America's wishlist should make every American pause. This week, Brian and Jimmy break down the biggest stories in sports, music, and politics. They react to Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley's new collaboration, unpack the Caitlin Clark and Sophie...

The Backrooms are real — and they're all around us. 👀 This week on The DeTalented Podcast, Brian and Jimmy dive into the internet's creepiest rabbit hole: the Backrooms, liminal spaces, and why an empty mall hallway makes everyone uneasy. Then it's a heartbreaking look at Bruce Willis and his battle with frontotemporal dementia, a big-picture debate on whether AI singularity is closer...

He won a TV dating show. He was also one of the most prolific serial killers in American history. This week, Brian and Jimmy unpack two of the most disturbing true crime cases you probably haven't heard. Rodney Alcala — the "Dating Game Killer" — appeared on national television in the middle of a killing spree that may have claimed 130 victims. Then, the wild story of the "Casan...

Brian and Jimmy get nostalgic about life before cell phones, debate whether Neuralink will destroy privacy forever, and break down Jelly Roll's incredible slow-burn rise to fame. Plus: the Corvette Museum sinkhole, Yngwie Malmsteen's terrifying perfection, and why comfort might be our most valuable commodity.🔥 This week's conversation covers: the sad loss of a local musical talent, Wo...

Brian and Jimmy react to Conor McGregor's devastating UFC 329 injury against Max Holloway, break down the viral Jon Jones traffic confrontation, and remember Sam Neill's legendary career. Plus: the new Crystal Lake series, the true crime origins of horror's most terrifying villains, and why Aqua Teen Hunger Force is the most absurd show ever made.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Concert...

Brian and Jimmy break down Dustin Poirier's airport incident and emotional apology, watch the craziest UFC knockout you've never seen (a fighter who literally knocked himself out), and discover a gospel singer who might be Theo Von's identical twin. This week we're talking about the scrutiny celebrities face — Dustin Poirier's recent airport situation and his raw, emotional res...

America turns 250 this year — but did you know July 4th isn't even the real Independence Day? The Declaration was proclaimed on July 2nd, and wasn't fully signed until August. In this episode, we break down the truth behind America's birthday, wild 4th of July traditions, and a whole lot more. We also get into the healthcare scam behind cataract surgery (why does the "real fix&quo...

Indiana just got hit with 37 confirmed tornadoes — the second-worst outbreak in state history. Then we break down why music labels are essentially scamming artists with 360 deals, how Oliver Anthony beat the system, and why Jeff Hardy's wrestling career took a dark turn. In Episode 67 of The DeTalented Podcast, Brian and Jimmy go raw on: 🌪️ The Indiana tornado outbreak and watching Ryan Hall c...

Brian and Jimmy react to UFC Freedom 250 at the White House — and this card was UNREAL. Every single fight ended in a knockout. Not one submission. Not one decision. Pure chaos from start to finish. We break down Michael Chandler's devastating loss and whether this is the end of his career, the controversial Sean O'Malley stoppage that had everyone questioning the referee, and the doctor w...

Trump walked out of a reporter's interview — and we've got a LOT to say about it. This week Brian and Jimmy break down the political chaos gripping America: politicians who only serve themselves, Eric Swalwell's Chinese spy scandal, Gavin Newsom quietly setting up his 2028 presidential run, and Katie Porter's wild boiling water story. Plus — why won't Congress just make dayligh...

We watched 'The Crash' documentary — and we genuinely could not believe what we heard. Mackenzie Shirilla. 18 years old. Intentionally crashed her car at over 100 mph, killing her boyfriend and his best friend. And then her family's response? We had to talk about it. Brian and Jimmy break down the full case, the trial, and the moment that left us completely speechless. If you haven&#39...

This week Brian and Jimmy are getting into it — starting with a heartfelt dedication to Jimmy's German Shepherd Seeger, a quick dog rescue story, and then diving deep into what's really happening to men in America. Are men going soft? Is "toxic masculinity" even a real thing? Brian and Jimmy give their unfiltered take on the downfall of traditional masculinity, why consequences m...

A man literally vapes a Carolina Reaper pepper — and his lungs pay the price. Plus, we break down the real story of the "Poop Cruise," the Costa Concordia captain who sank his ship to impress his mistress, and the cruise ships so massive they have their own jails and morgues. Brian and Jimmy react to the wildest internet videos, unpack some of the most insane true stories you've neve...

A firefighter-turned-two-time Golden Gloves boxing champion walks into the podcast. This is Kase "Crybaby" Stolte's story. Brian and Jimmy sit down with Kase "Crybaby" Stolte— a firefighter, Guns and Hoses veteran, and two-time Golden Gloves champion who didn't even lace up gloves until age 29. From getting his jaw rocked in his very first fight to crying tears of joy a...