The Flynn Bros. Podcast

Everyone’s favorite game is back! This time, John has put together a list of ten Hollywood stars and wants Jimmy to determine if they are skilled thespians, pure charisma, or a little bit of both.   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com .   Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn Produced by: Will Slade Cover Art by: Lea...

The Flynn Bros. dig up some dirt on Pillsbury’s soft-bellied yet mysterious mascot, the Doughboy. Later, they discuss the evolution of the Pillsbury Doughboy and ponder why he’s such an enduring icon. Finally, the brothers pitch ideas for a Pillsbury Doughboy movie.    Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com .   Hosted by:...

The Flynn Bros. commemorate the 50th episode of The Flynn Bros. Podcast with ten top 5 lists that cover their favorite categories. Part Two covers Film & TV as well as Health & Wellness.    Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com .   Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn Produced by: Will Slade Cover Art by: Leah...

The Flynn Bros. commemorate the 50th episode of The Flynn Bros. Podcast with ten top 5 lists that cover their favorite categories. Part One covers Christmas, Food and Sports. Tune in next week for Part Two!   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com .   Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn Produced by: Will Slade Cover A...

The Flynn Bros. analyze the bloated state of the streaming market and reminisce about the good ol’ days of getting your TV channels from a box plugged into the wall. Later, John gives a brief history of cable, then they analyze the ways that this increasingly bygone form of entertainment lives on in our current options. Finally, they play a game of “What’re You Watching?” where John forces Jimmy t...

The Flynn Bros. play a new game where they try to determine if famous Hollywood stars are skilled thespians, pure charisma, or a little bit of both.   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com .   Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn Produced by: Will Slade Cover Art by: Leah Garza Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons...

The Flynn Bros. discuss Cormac McCarthy’s brutally told, beautifully written masterpiece, Blood Meridian. Later, they break down the novel’s most chilling and memorable passages, with a special focus on the book’s iconic villain, Judge Holden. Finally, they analyze one of the greatest final chapters in all of literature and share the only way to adapt Blood Meridian into a movie.   Subscribe, comm...

You know the drill: The Flynn Bros. take turns talking about things they don’t get. Later, they play a fun, Thanksgiving-themed game called “Gobble or Squabble.”    Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com .   Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn Produced by: Will Slade Cover Art by: Leah Garza Opening Song: “Weird Time”...

The Flynn Bros. discuss their favorite and television’s most iconic game show hosts, breaking them into 3 categories: work horses, sleazebags and stars. Later, they describe what makes a great game show host and try to determine the best game show host of all time. Finally, Jimmy guides John through a new game called, “Easiest Laugh.”   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comme...

The Flynn Bros. discuss the rise of Chat GPT and how its broad range of uses will forever change how we use the internet. Later, John treats listeners to not one, but two brief histories—one about Research and one about Open AI, Chat GPT’s parent company. Finally, the brothers ask Chat GPT to come up with three pitches for episodes. Are the pitches any good? Guess you’ll just have to stick around...

The Flynn Bros. continue their soul-crushing journey through the Sacramento Kings’ 16-year playoff drought. Later, they describe the joyous relief that came with the team’s recent playoff appearance and predict how the Kings will perform this upcoming season. Finally, the brothers explain the art of terrible basketball and try to pinpoint the Kings’ rock bottom moment.   Subscribe, comment, and le...

The Flynn Bros. look back on the glory days of the early-2000s Sacramento Kings and their eventual downfall. Later, they run through the depressing statistics and even more depressing memories that define the first half of the Kings’ NBA record 16-year playoff drought. Tune in next week to listen to Part Two!   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestio...

The Flynn Bros. describe the motivations behind the United States going to the moon in 1969 and highlight two hidden figures that helped accomplish that goal. Later, they evaluate the astronauts on the mission and explore little known details about what they actually did while on their journey. Finally, John tests Jimmy with an Astronaut Aptitude Test to see if he’s fit for outer space travel.   S...

The Flynn Bros. discuss some of the great sitcoms of the 2000s, then single out The Office and 30 Rock as the most era-defining. Later, they pit the two shows against each other in a variety of categories to see which one reigns supreme. Finally, Jim tests John’s knowledge with The Office and 30 Rock trivia.   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestion...

The Flynn Bros. talk about their recent trip to Hollywood’s oldest and their favorite restaurant, the Musso & Frank Grill. Later, they spent a whole Friday night walking along Hollywood Blvd so you don’t have to, and they’ll tell you all about its sleazy charms. Finally, they name other tourist attractions and debate whether they live up to the hype or fall short.   Subscribe, comment, and lea...

The Flynn Bros. discuss the ups and downs of the NFL over the last two decades, and why they’re bigger fans now more than ever. Later, they break down the countless reasons why the NFL is a great TV product, from the shiny jerseys to the occasional glimpses of Travis Kelce’s fiancée. Finally, the brothers talk about other shows and live events that once staked their claim as the best thing on TV....

The Flynn Bros. talk about their mostly unconditional love for classic rock, and how its coolness has chilled over time. Later, they analyze 12 of the most popular classic rock bands to determine one thing: are they cool? Finally, the brothers evaluate their highly unscientific data to determine which classic rock band is the coolest.   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comme...

The Flynn Bros. discuss their favorite parts of the Costco experience and try to explain why Americans love it so much. Later, John gives a brief history of Costco before Jimmy shares some eye-opening statistics about the world’s third-largest retailer. Finally, the brothers play a new game called, “Do You Trust?”   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea sugg...

The Flynn Bros. talk about their childhood trips to the Sacramento Zoo, Jimmy’s recent trip to the San Diego Zoo, and debate the ethics of keeping wild creatures in captivity. Later, John gives a brief history of zoos before unveiling his ultimate hierarchy of must-see zoo animals. Finally, the brothers imagine what captivity would be like on an alien planet and design their own zoo exhibits.   Su...

The Flynn Bros. turn their podcast into a radio hour as they present the seven songs from “New American Classics”—the second album by their band, The Solons. Later, they share what inspired the songs, how they recorded them, and other behind-the-scenes tidbits.   Listen to “New American Classics” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5oHwbQqYK377VFajFCj7AF?si=ZKRpDkYlSdOH61APNqBs_w   Album av...

The Flynn Bros. talk about why they love going out to all types of restaurants and the various factors that make a restaurant great. Later, they run through their list of best types of restaurants—describing the food, atmosphere and staff that make these places unique. Finally, they debate the best cuisine.   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions...

The Flynn Bros. play another signature game of “I Don’t Get,” where they trade off talking about things they just don’t get.   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com .   Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn Produced by: Will Slade Cover Art by: Leah Garza Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons Closing Song: “Compromi...

The Flynn Bros. discuss their favorite TV shows, video games and comic books featuring The Dark Knight. Later, they rank their favorite direct-to-video and theatrical Batman films. Finally, they present their best ideas for adapting the Batman mythology in a segment called “BatPitches.”   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to FlynnBrosPod@gmai...

The Flynn Bros. run through Batman’s Rogue’s Gallery of Villains, discussing their various traits, origins and portrayals. Later, they discuss Alfred and Robin, then wonder who is Batman’s competition for the greatest character in American fiction. Tune in next week for Part Three!   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com...

The Flynn Bros. talk about why they’ve always loved Batman and the familiar story beats that define the Caped Crusader. Later, they compare the identities of Batman and Bruce Wayne and Jimmy shares what he imagines to be an hour-by-hour breakdown of Batman’s daily schedule. Tune in next week for Part Two!   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions t...