The Richley Brothers

The Premise is Ridiculous

Comedy EN ↓ 171 episodes

No scripts. No rehearsals. No real idea of what they’re doing. Join the two Richley brothers, Joseph and John, for fun and absurd conversations about the nerd-verse.

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The Richley Brothers

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Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 20: "I feel like Scott Bakula" 17.07.2020

Crelbows deep in their Parks and Rec character bracket, Joe and John record in their new, al fresco studio. Listen closely for the sounds of Mother Nature, emergency sirens and a talk on the timeless majesty of “Ice, Ice Baby”.

Episode 19: "Who would I _____? Tina Turner!" 03.07.2020

On the cusp of their twentieth episode, the Richley brothers add another chapter to their Golden Girls fan fiction and attempt to answer the question plaguing society for years...Which Parks and Rec character is best?

Episode 18: And, surprisingly?...Pants! 19.06.2020

In this very special episode, Joe gets a chance to live out a life long dream and create his very own Avengers team in the all new, “$15 challenge”. The brothers also attempt to determine how many of life’s scenarios should have Europe’s, “The Final Countdown” as background music. (spoiler alert: all of them)

Episode 17: "If Sam Elliott is going to the moon, I’m going with him." 05.06.2020

Join the Richley brothers, Joe and John, as they dive head first into the Scooby-verse. Maybe they’ll be able to find out what Mystery, Inc. has been hiding all along...

Episode 16: "Fro...zone!" 22.05.2020

Clearly making a play for the People's Choice Podcast Awards, in this episode, the Richley brothers dive head-first into a game of “Heads Up” (in addition to their typical hijinks, that is).

Episode 15: "I'm sorry to everybody" 08.05.2020

In this episode, self-proclaimed "Zaner”, Chris, is back to help Joe and John determine if Jack Dawson is Jon Connor’s grandfather and why is Florida Andy so “galactically stupid”.

Episode 14: "I'm a Zaner" 24.04.2020

A landmark episode in which the Richley brothers welcome their first ever special corespondent, Chris, to discuss “what else is soup”, a Billy Zane fan club and add even more to their post-Skywalker Saga script.

Episode 13: "One Good Moon Punch" 10.04.2020

In the thirteenth, and spookiest, episode to date, Joe and John discuss sky diving with Optimus Prime and attempt to get to the bottom of all the murders in Cabot Cove, Maine. Listen...if you dare...

Episode 12 "Don't You Just Hate Pants?" 27.03.2020

In this, the twelfth installment, the Richley brothers begin their post-Skywalker Saga script and answer a very intriguing listener question from longtime fan, Johntosaurus Williams.

Episode 11: "Mosquitoes Don't Suck the Plants" 13.03.2020

Hold on to your butts, avid listeners! In this episode, Joe and John launch into a completely original theory connecting Jurassic Park, the MCU and the DCEU. Ian Malcolm, eat your heart out.

Episode 10 "Butt Focused Moonwalk" 28.02.2020

Recorded on location and in their first double digit episode, the brothers add another chapter to their Golden Girls fan fiction, compile a phenomenal film soundtrack and try to figure out what “dyfm” and “syy” mean.

Episode 9: "Pizza Perpetuated Crime" 14.02.2020

Welcome back, avid listeners! In this episode, Joe and John introduce a brand new segment, get into more pizza related mischief and try to figure out the true identity of Jerry-Larry-Gary-Terry from Parks and Rec.

Episode 8: "Production of Seduction" 31.01.2020

In this installment, the Richley brothers find out what Axel from Florida is up to, discuss the possibility of sky diving with The Italian Stallion’s greatest nemesis and get elbows deep in a burrito vs chimichanga debate. Hold onto your butts. (Note: apologies for the audio problems, were working diligently to resolve them)

Episode 7: "Someone else's codpiece" 17.01.2020

Tune in as Joe and John try to figure out what to do with Johnny Depp in space and whether or not Zack Morris is the lord of all reality.

Episode 6: "Justice abated...crime, go" (aka "squirt a goodly portion") 03.01.2020

In this episode, The Golden Girls Compendium gets a new chapter and the English language gets a new word. The brothers also discuss doing some yard work with Mr. Belding. 

Episode 5: "I totally...Sith Master" 27.12.2019

Joe and John discuss the potentials in a Las Vegas trip with Sir Mix-A-Lot and get to the bottom of the infamous Darth Jar-Jar.

Episode 4: "Flatulating with Exuberance" 20.12.2019

Join us as we discuss a Florida woman with bubble gut and what we’d like to do with some celebrities.

Episode 3: "Thievery pimp" 13.12.2019

In this Episode, the brothers get to the bottom of Home Alone. Was it Uncle Frank all along?

Episode 2: "Atlantis, 1912" 13.12.2019

The brothers create some fan fiction for their Golden Girls compendium.

Episode 1: “You had me at ovum” 13.12.2019

The introductory episode in which the Richley brother introduce themselves (via childhood anecdote) and the podcast. Listen to discussions involving head trauma, yard work with celebrities and the “official” definition of a sandwich.

The Premise is Ridiculous: Trailer 04.12.2019

This is the trailer for a fresh, new podcast, The Premise is Ridiculous, from hosts Joe and John Richley. In it, the brothers cannonball into unscripted and unrehearsed conversations spanning the nerd-verse. Subscribe and follow along for these thoughtful (sometimes), absurd (oftentimes) and fun (always) discussions. 

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