The Real Brady Bros

This week: Would the Cindy character have ever matured if the show went to Season 6? Would more female writers have helped? Barry talks about his upcoming performance schedule and acting in front of live audiences.  Happy New Year! Chris, Barry, and Ed are answering your questions, submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Pop on and ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries:  https://...

This week we have a special guest for our Brady fans! Robbie Rist is here to talk to Barry and Chris about how Cousin Oliver came to the show in Season 5.  Advertising Inquiries:  https://www.advertisecast.com/

Mustaches, Florence singing, The Brady Kids voice dub, Barry's school tour, and why did Chris's mom hate the show? Happy Holidays everyone! The gang's all here: Chris, Barry, and Ed are answering some end of the year questions that you, our listeners, have submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Pop on and ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries:  https://www.advertisecast.com/    

In the show's only Christmas episode, Carol comes down with laryngitis and may not be able to sing at the holiday service. Cindy asks a department-store Santa Claus (Hal Smith) for a miracle.  This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S1 E12 - "The Voice of Christmas" originally aired December 19, 1969. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Hey Brady fans. Barry is out celebrating a life event, so Chris and Ed have recorded a special new conversation to intro this already classic Q&A. Tune in for more stories! Original questions : What was the audition process like? From an actor's perspective, tell us fans, how NOT to approach a celebrity? How fleshed-out was a potential 6th season? Barry, Chris, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are h...

To teach Cindy a lesson about reading her diary without permission, Marcia creates a fake entry about a Hollywood agent planning to discover Cindy and make her into the next Shirley Temple. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S5 E20 - "The Snooperstar" originally aired February 22, 1974 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

This week: Susan and Ed ask the Bros some questions that have been on their minds. Are there any Brady bloopers somewhere in a vault? Barry talks "Back in Hawaii". Why did they change the casts first names for the show? And more! It's Q&A #26! Barry, Chris, Susan, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next on...

Hey Brady fans, we have a very special guest this week in Susan Cowsill, who is here to talk about a beloved episode with Davy Jones of The Monkees. Marcia, president of her school's Davy Jones fan club, hastily promises she can get him to sing at her school's upcoming dance on the strength of Jones' letter saying he would do her a favor. Marcia scrambles to contact Jones to ask him to appear. Thi...

This week: Barry talks about the King's Island 50th Anniversary Celebration, Chris talks working on CHIPS, and have you ever heard of the North Pond Hermit named... Christopher Knight?? It's Q&A #25! Barry, Chris, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast...

Greg starts high school and believes he's now a man. He comes to believe he's too old for family activities, including an overnight camping trip. Unfortunately, the senior girl he wanted to ask out for a date tells him he'll be cute when he's older, and he realizes he still has a lot of growing up to do. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S2 E18 - "Our Son, the Man" - originally aired February 5...

This week: Ed asks what point of view works best on TV shows that include children as main characters? How does Lloyd feel about the continuing Brady Bunch content, and parodies of it? The guys discuss how grateful they are to grow up on such a supportive set, and more! Barry, Chris, Lloyd, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer special questions of their own, and some submitted to our...

For Thanksgiving week, we have a special behind the scenes guest. The one and only Lloyd Schwartz, son of Sherwood, originally their dialogue coach and then, so much more. His relationship with the Bros spans over 50 years and his insights into the Brady Bunch will be shared right here, right now! There was a magic to the relationship between the actors and the Schwartzes, and all will be revealed...

We're unleashing a special edition of our Q&A series with a NEW INTRO for Q&A #3 from Barry, Chris, and Ed. Many of you may be new to our podcast, but regardless, it's worth a re-listen! The subject: the enduring legacy and unique nature of The Brady Bunch. It's a great primer for some special content for the holiday coming next week! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Mike Brady meets with the young Native American boy, Jimmy, who believes his traditional grandfather Chief Eagle Cloud (Jay Silverheels), will decry the boy's dreams of becoming an astronaut. Then, the family goes to a rain dance and gets honorary tribe names. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S3 E3 - "The Brady Braves" - originally aired October 1, 1971. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.adve...

This week: Were any scenes lost to the cutting room floor? What do the Bros like to do in their free time? What about stand-ins/doubles/stunt performers on the Brady Bunch? And more! It's Q&A #23! Barry, Chris, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.co...

The family, stranded in the ghost town, seeks help by starting a signal fire. Zachariah (Jim Backus) returns with Peter, Mike, and the car. The family heads down to the canyon floor on mule-back, much to Alice's dismay. Cindy and Bobby notice a Native American boy. They follow him, but get lost. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S3 E2 - "Grand Canyon or Bust" - originally aired September 24, 19...

Special guest Mike Lookinland is here, it's all the brothers together! This week the fans want to know: What was the deal with the long night-shirt that Chris wore in Brady Christmas? Were any of the events of the show based on the cast's real life? What do the Bros remember about the '71 Earthquake? Masked Singer costume talk, and much more. It's Q&A #22! Barry, Chris, MIKE, and our exec producer...

The family travel to the Grand Canyon for their annual camping trip. On the way, they stop at a ghost town for the night. There they are confronted by an old prospector, Zachariah T. Brown (Jim Backus) who fears they plan to steal his gold, and locks them in an old jail cell. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S3 E1 - "Ghost Town USA" - originally aired September 17, 1971 Advertising Inquiries:...

This week: some more heartfelt words from fans, porkchops and applesauce, thoughts after rewatching 40 episodes of The Brady Bunch, does Chris look like Seth MacFarlane? and more! It's Q&A #21! Barry, Chris, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Peter learns a lesson in heroism and humility after being written up as "Hero of the Month" in the local newspaper for saving a young girl's life during an accident. Peter throws himself a congratulatory party, but no one shows up. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S1 E21 - "The Hero" - originally aired February 20, 1970 Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

The boys are back to answer more of your fan questions like: What was the day to day schedule like working on set? What do the Bros think of the nearly constant pop culture parodies of the Bunch? And more! It's Q&A 20! Barry, Chris, Eve, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Ask away for the next one! Advertising Inquiries: h...

Greg is furious at Marcia for dating his school rival, Warren Mulaney, because of past injustices. After their first date, she decides not to see him anymore, until Greg commands her not to. To retaliate, Greg brings home Marcia's rival, Kathy Lawrence. Alice, Peter, Cindy, and Bobby work on the dunking machine for the school carnival. This week's episode: The Brady Bunch S3 E5 - "My Sister, Bened...

Did the Brady actors ever have any stalkers as kids? Did they ever date fans? Why would someone put beans in a flashlight? All this and more! It's Q&A 19! Barry, Chris, Eve, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions that you have submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Pop on and ask away for the next one. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/

Special podcast guest Eve Plumb is here! Jan discovers an old photograph of a child that looks just like her. Carol explains it is Aunt Jenny and describes her to Jan. Jan is anxious to meet her great-aunt, but changes her attitude on seeing a current photo of Jenny. Jan worries she will look like an old and eccentric-looking Jenny at that age. In the subplot, the Bradys are attempting to restore...

This week the Bros discuss emotions when acting, Desilu studios and the Paramount lot, blowing a first take on set, how they got on in school while working as kids, and more! It's Q&A 18! Barry, Chris, and our exec producer, Ed Mann are here to answer the questions that you have submitted to our Facebook page @realbradybros. Pop on and ask away for the next one. Advertising Inquiries: https://www....