The Welcome Distraction with The Kemp Brothers

Get ready for a countdown that proves not every childhood memory was as innocent as we remember. The Kemp Brothers are counting down the Top 10 Most Dangerous Toys of All Time—the toys that somehow made it onto store shelves before anyone asked the obvious question: "Should kids really be playing with this?"From radioactive science kits and toxic craft sets to high-powered magnets, lawn...

This episode dives into the unwritten rules that hold civilization together by the flimsiest thread: bathroom etiquette, public behavior, phone usage, and the delicate art of not being a walking red flag in shared spaces. We unpack why speakerphone in public is a cry for help, why texting like a cryptic ransom note stresses everyone out, and why pretending not to see someone in the hallway is appa...

The Welcome Distraction Podcast – Places You Hate To Go...But Gotta Go (Ep. 38)In this episode of The Welcome Distraction Podcast, the Kemp Brothers dive headfirst into the places everyone hates visiting but somehow always ends up at anyway. Whether it's sitting in a doctor's office wondering if your name was accidentally removed from the system, bracing for bad news at the dentist, or spe...

Hollywood almost gave us a completely different movie universe, and honestly, some of these casting decisions feel like they were made during a fever dream. This week on The Welcome Distraction Podcast with The Kemp Brothers, Brett, Christopher, and Nicholas dive headfirst into the greatest movie casting near-misses of all time. What if Tom Selleck had cracked the whip as Indiana Jones? Could Jim...

This episode of The Welcome Distraction is your all‑inclusive guided tour of the scams, “service fees,” and legal daylight robberies hiding in your everyday life—and yes, you’ve probably agreed to all of them by clicking “Accept” at 2 a.m. without reading a single word. Hosted by the Kemp brothers, this episode pulls back the curtain on the polished, user‑friendly, five‑star‑rated ripoffs baked in...

In this laugh-filled episode of The Welcome Distraction Podcast, the Kemp Brothers take a nostalgic trip through the golden age of advertising as they count down their picks for the Top 10 Outrageous & Funny Commercials of All Time. From unforgettable catchphrases to commercials that pushed the boundaries of common sense, the brothers revisit the ads that had audiences laughing, quoting them f...

In this episode of The Welcome Distraction Podcast, the Kemp Brothers dive headfirst into the chaotic wasteland known as Dumb Viral Trends — where common sense goes to die and somehow millions of people hit “like.” From the legendary Tide Pod Challenge, where humanity collectively decided laundry detergent looked delicious, to the Cinnamon Challenge that basically turned people into malfunctioning...

Welcome to The Welcome Distraction, where today the Kemps are dialing it all the way back to the music that started it all—the oldies of the 50s and 60s. Before algorithms, before playlists, before skipping a song five seconds in because it didn’t “hook you,” there were tracks that didn’t need any help grabbing your attention. They just did. This episode, “Music That Made Us,” is about how those e...

Episode 32 of The Welcome Distraction Podcast throws the Kemp Brothers straight back into the trenches of terrible employment, reliving the absolute worst jobs they ever survived before life finally gave them a break. From grease-covered kitchen disasters to toxic bosses who treated minimum wage employees like hardened prison labor, this episode becomes a hilarious therapy session filled with nost...

In this episode of The Welcome Distraction Podcast, the Kemp Brothers bravely do what ESPN analysts are too scared to do: publicly rank the absolute worst fan bases in sports history and willingly risk getting yelled at online by people whose profile pictures are truck selfies and blurry championship banners from 30 years ago. From the moment Miami Heat fans show up halfway through the second quar...

Travel, in theory, is about expanding your horizons. In practice, it’s about realizing every place has rules you don’t understand and pretending you do anyway. The Kemp Brothers have made a habit of diving straight into that gap—and somehow turning it into a pretty solid itinerary. Take the Masters. Augusta is the kind of place where the grass looks better groomed than most people and everyone ope...

The Kemp Brothers deliver a hilarious spin on everyday problems through a “wrong answers only” format. Instead of offering useful solutions, they intentionally give the worst possible advice, turning normal life frustrations into comedy through exaggeration, sarcasm, and playful chaos. The episode opens by setting the tone that logic is off the table. Topics like pizza etiquette become absurd deba...

In this episode of The Welcome Distraction Podcast, the Kemp Brothers once again prove that no topic is too small—or too stupid—to overanalyze into oblivion. From the jump, they fire off hot takes like they’re getting paid per opinion (they’re not), tackling everything from golf tournaments to why your emotional stability is apparently stored inside a Stanley cup. Things kick off with The Masters,...

Join the Kemp brothers—three middle-aged men armed with misplaced confidence, creaky knees, and YouTube-level “research”—as they launch headfirst into snowboarding in their 40s. What began as a midlife “let’s try something cool” idea quickly spiraled into an avalanche of bruises, gear malfunctions, and ego checks on slippery foreign soil. A first run in Korea was less “Olympic” and more “medical e...

In this darker, edge-of-your-seat episode of The Welcome Distraction Podcast, the Kemp Brothers dive headfirst into the twisted world of true crime—where reality is often more disturbing than fiction and every story leaves you questioning humanity just a little more. Featuring Christopher Kemp, this episode blends shocking cases, sarcastic commentary, and that signature WD-style humor to break up...

Things get real creepy, real fast in this episode of The Welcome Distraction Podcast as Brett, Christopher, and Nicholas Kemp dive headfirst into the kind of stories that make you double-check your locks… and maybe your attic. What starts as casual storytelling quickly spirals into full-on nightmare fuel. The brothers swap personal ghost stories, including one unforgettable moment where an attic d...

Break out the shoulder pads and fire up the dial-up — the Kemp Brothers are cranking the time machine to the glorious age of big hair, bigger dreams, and even bigger CRT monitors. From the synth-soaked optimism of the ’80s to the algorithm-controlled absurdity of the 2010s, they track humanity’s awkward stumble from analog innocence to digital dependency. What started with cassette tapes and Satur...

In this episode of The Welcome Distraction Podcast, the Kemp Brothers dive head-first into the wildly addictive world of Pokémon cards, joined by Pokémon subject-matter expert Darian. What starts as a nostalgic trip down memory lane quickly turns into a hilarious crash course in collecting, grading, and the chaotic thrill of pack ripping. With Pokémon celebrating nearly 30 years as a global phenom...

In this episode of The Welcome Distraction Podcast this what happens when The Kemp Brothers hit “record” and let their brains free-range. No outline. No safety net. Just pure, chaotic curiosity. They kick things off by asking what you notice first about people—eyes? shoes? red flags waving like a parade? That spirals immediately into the small, totally casual topic of AI. Is it humanity’s greatest...

On this episode of The Welcome Distraction Podcast with The Kemp Brothers, they swap the kind of stories HR wishes you’d forget and military censors would rather you hadn’t heard in the first place. Their office tales turn cubicles into combat zones of awkward run-ins, bizarre coworkers, and meetings that go so off the rails they probably need air support. They shine a light on the unspoken truth...

In this episode of Welcome Distraction, the Kemp Brothers crack open the comedy vault that basically raised them—right alongside questionable cafeteria lunches, Florida humidity, and whatever chaos was happening in the Kemp household that week. This one is a nostalgic, laugh-filled deep dive into the comedians and movies that didn’t just entertain them… they rewired their brains permanently. The b...

In this episode of The Welcome Distraction Podcast, the Kemp Brothers grab the sports history highlight reel, shake it violently, and let all the chaos spill out. From moments that made fans scream in joy to ones that still haunt franchises, this episode is a full-on tour of the most shocking, iconic, and talked-about moments in sports history. They kick things off with Super Bowl insanity—yes, th...

The Welcome Distraction Podcast | Guest: Quan NguyenIn this episode of The Welcome Distraction Podcast, the Kemp Brothers sit down with Quan Nguyen—the man who heard “you’re too old” at 41 and responded by enlisting in the United States Air Force out of pure spite and determination. Quan is officially the oldest person to enlist at that age, which means he willingly signed up to get screamed at by...

So, you want to start a podcast? Adorable. In this episode of The Welcome Distraction Podcast with the Kemp Brothers, Brett, Chris, and Nick unpack the funny, and not-so-glamorous reality of turning random conversations into “content.” From microphone mishaps to editing spirals that make you question your life choices, they share the trials, triumphs, and caffeine dependence that come with life be...

In this episode of The Welcome Distraction, Christopher, Brett, and Nicholas dive headfirst into the world of movies and TV shows that would never survive today’s green-light process. With zero filter and plenty of sarcasm, the brothers explore how comedy, satire, and cultural boundaries have shifted—and what that means for entertainment as we know it. The conversation kicks off with Blazing Saddl...