Barely Cool
281 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -Hi, we're Ben Routley and Judah Middel. This podcast is just us talking about anything, anywhere. We're usually not planned and we're usually pretty dumb. But we're just a couple'a goofballs having fun.
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Episodes
74. Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit
September 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBWoohoo! Another double date episode for you fine folks! This was planned months in advance and definitely not recorded immediately after the Super Mario Party episode. This one, though, has a couple swap. A wife swap if you will. You'll have to listen to see why nobody ever wants to play Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit with Judah. Thanks for playing and sorry that Judah rocks so hard at Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit. (Also JK Rowling is a hack.)
73. Uber Eats Delivering
September 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBBen has picked up a side hustle delivering food to people's hungry mouths. And guess what dumbo! Judah is along for the ride! That's right, they're driving, they're talking about scary suburbs, they're making silly noises. And more! Thanks for tuning in! Sorry if we ate your food. (We didn't actually touch anyone's food we promise.)
72. Super Mario Party
September 01, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBEver heard of a double date before? Well now you have! Ben and Judah have their lovely wives with them to play some Super Mario Party for the Nintendo Switch! It's like a Youtube Lets Play! But on a podcast instead! It's couple versus couple in the incredible head to head challenge of partner party. Love it! Thanks for tuning in and listening to our lives! Sorry our lives are mostly visually based gags and gaming!
71. Ben and Judah and The Apostle
August 25, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBBen and Judah are in the mood for a horror movie. A spooky movie if you will. Sure it's not Barely Ghoul season QUITE yet but they had an itch that needed to be scratched. So they loaded up The Apostle on Netlfix. Watch-a-long if you like way! There's no better way to watch a movie than with a commentary from the Barely Cool Boys themselves! Thanks for tuning in, sorry for another watch-a-long.
70. Steaming Milk and Baked Beans
August 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBBen and Judah are COOKING baby! Wanna learn how to bake beans? Wanna learn how to steam milk? Coffee shop ASMR? Beyond Meat sausages? Hilarious Robert DeNiro impressions! It's all good! Thanks for milking me! Sorry about the beans.
69. "Are We Landing The Plane?"
August 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBBen and Judah are reunited and it feels so good! Judah regales us and tells all about his cruise ship trip! Medical emergencies on airplanes, how to eat at a buffet, and even the correct way to eat a banana! If those topics don't benefit our podcast SEO, I don't know WHAT will. Love ya, thank ya, sorry ya.
68. Super Heavy Duty
August 04, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 67.4 MBBen is alone in this one, and you get to hear him sing! He talks about oblivious people, sports championships, and the overwhelmingly low cost of certain cosmetic surgeries, and their relation to trucks. Enjoy! and as always, we are very deeply sorry.
67. Christmas in July
July 28, 2022 16:05 - 2 hours - 159 MBBen and Judah are at peak laziness. This is their Christmas Extravaganza episode from a few Christmases past. They build gingerbread houses, interview people, tell poems and bedtime stories. Christmas in July has NEVER been more of a letdown. Thanks! Ho ho sorry.
66. Thrifting Treasures and Croptop Boy Summers
July 21, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MBBen and Judah go to the thrift store. Who doesn't love cheap thrifty spending! We all do! And then they do a DIY on how to beat the heat and do a croptop summer. That's right! Croptops aren't just for the girls! They're for the boys this year! Come along and crop your own shirts as well. Go thrifting. Stop fast fashion. Love ya! Thanksies. Sorries.
65. This Is Bad For My Self Esteem
July 14, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBBen and Judah go nutso in this one. A classic Zoom podcast to fit the time in, they make fun of each other, talk about their day, working at the hospital, and more. What is wrong with Judah? What is wrong with Ben? Who's to say? Sorry. Thanks. Yadda yadda yadda.
64. Horror Stories From The Hospital
July 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB*WARNING* This is a grossout episode if there ever was one. Ben and Judah briefly talk about cars but then they talk about wild stories from Ben's job at the hopsital. We also don't actually have issues with old people, we just like making each other laugh. Well, maybe Ben does. Thanks. We're really extremely sorry about this one.
63. Men Love Having Little Secrets
June 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBBen and Judah have a wild ride in Ben's new apartment! They talk all about the classic orange juice vs. apple juice debate. They talk about bad drivers and share their stories and tales. And they ALSO talk about the fun and whimsical little secrets that men love to keep. Why do men keep secrets? We may never know! Unless you listen. Love ya, sorry, thanks.
62. Duck Attack
June 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBBen and Judah are two old men in the park. Riffing away while being swarmed by ducks. They talk about pooping in public, the new Jurassic World Dominion movie, gifts, and old women driving on a walk path! Wow! Sorry old lady! Thanks old lady!
61. Back From Italia
June 16, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBOle Ben is back from the Europa. Italy to be specific! And his wonderful wife is with him! And Judah is there, and his wife! And you were there, and you, and you were there, and you! They catch up about the wedding and Ben's honeymoon! Swoon! Grazie! Spiacente!
60. Sick As A Dog
June 09, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBJudah is sick again and Ben is post-wedding on his honeymoon. So Judah chats with HIS wonderful wife about being sick. Also dogs. They talk about dogs. Thus, the title of the podcast. Hah aha hah. Very funny. Sory. Thnaks. Typo on purpose there.
59. Could Be You
June 02, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBHello potential sponsors! Want to advertise on our podcast? You don't even need to give us money if your product is good enough! Just give us product and we'll advertise for you! Ben and Judah are in the car for this one, but it's a doozy! Could be you? Sincerely, thanks. PS. Sorry.
58. Canoe Adventure
May 26, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MBBen and Judah are at a cottage for Benny's Bachelor Bash! They go on a canoe adventure and act like little kids. This is a perfect episode of the Barely Cool Podcast. There are also some honest late night ruminations from Judah before and after. Thank you for listening. From the bottom of my heart. Sorry for not having more.
57. oh no oh nooooo
May 19, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBoh no oh no oh noooo. oh no oh nooooo. ben and judah are covered in doodoo feces.
56. Leafs Game Up in Flames
May 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBBen and Judah watch game 4 of the Leafs v Lightning series. And let me tell you it does NOT go well. Starting the episode, Tampa Bay has a 5-0 lead on our Toronto Maple Leafs. Devastating! Also they talk nonsense and Ontario politics later. Judah has to quell his hippie-dippie leftist views to appease the right wing egomaniac of Ben. Sorry. Thanks. Sorry again.
55. Sigma Movies
May 06, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBJudah is solo in this one. Ranting about Letterboxd and Sigma movies. What's better than Sigma movies? Gamma movies. My brain is broken. Sorry! Thanks! Bye!
54. 2001
April 28, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBBen and Judah are just goofing. But Ben says some truly heinous stuff in this one. Meanwhile, Judah is a perfect, blameless angel-boy. Pretty typical stuff. Ben has a dark mind and an even darker heart. Sorry to say but it's true. Thanks for listening despite his wicked ways. And sorry to Judah.
53. Sprite Chug No Burp Challenge
April 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB*VOMIT WARNING* Ben and Judah attempt to chug a bunch of sprite without burping or ralphing. That means TWO punishments with TWO stipulations. Who will win? I'm very sorry for the unedited vomit. But it's also very funny so thanks for listening.
52. Strangers on Zoom
April 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBBen and Judah send their Zoom link onto Twitter and invite strangers into their meeting with them. They also catch up on each others' lives in the meantime. Sorry! Thanks!
51. Asking A Guy Who Doesn't Know
April 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBBen and Judah are back together again. Just goofin. That's it. Thanks. Sorry...
50. Ben Wrestles With Academia
April 01, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MBSorry this one was late! Ben really has to delve deep into the life of a student in this episode. There's ups and downs, twists and turns. Ben really goes on a Hero's Journey in this episode. Loves were gained and lost. Friendships broken. Trust tested. Come along for this entire episode. It's a really good one, also april fool's by the way. Slipped that in there real quick. Gotcha. Thanks for sticking with us and our silly antics. Sorry but not really!
49. Ben Vomits 7 Times + The Incident
March 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis is a Ben Routley storytime as he recounts his stomach bug to ole Judah Middel! Come alone for the journey as he recounts 7 ralphs over one night and also... The Incident... Stay tuned! Thanks! Sorry! Sorry really. We're really sorry. Thanks though. Don't poop on yourself!
48. Judah Gets Naked
March 17, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBJudah is alone in the bathroom and maybe gets a little nakey. His brain is broken. Sorry! Thanks for listening!
47. The Mask Mandate Is Gone... FINALLY
March 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBIs this a good title? I dunno. How about you listen to the whole dang episode ya loser. Sorry for calling you a loser. Thanks for listening though. I've given up on writing this description. Good episode though.
46. We Go To The Gym At 6AM
March 03, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBBen and Judah are getting FIT as HECK. Going to the gym right at 6AM. Very sleepy but very determined. Mostly just workout sounds. Thanks for listening! Sorry! Sponsor us @fitforless please.
45. Nootception
February 24, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBBen and Judah chat. Don't get nooted. We eat cereal and just gaff. Trucker jokes? Sure. Ronnie D's? Sounds good! Sponsor us McDonald's. Thanks. Sorry. Love ya.
44. Convoys, Wordle, LotR, and Kanye
February 17, 2022 15:59 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBBig boys and big topics. All the topics are in the title! Missed ya, missed ya! Now we HAVE to kiss ya! Love you, thank you, sorry you.
43. Spicy Hot Ramen ft. Freddie Dredd
February 12, 2022 17:02 - 1 hour - 60 MBBen & Judah & Freddie are back at it again with the white vans! And the spicy ramen! That's the episode! Naughty language in here for sure! We don't police our guests. We don't police anything! Sorry! Thanks! Go support Freddie Dredd! He is too famous to be on our podcast! www.instagram.com/freddiedredd twitter.com/FreddieDredd
42. Miracle Berries ft. Freddie Dredd
February 03, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBEver heard of miracle berries? They make sour stuff taste sweet! That's it! That's the episode! Featuring our wonderful guest Freddie Dredd! We love him! He's a sweet boy and his music makes my eyes bleed in a good way! Thanks for listening! Goodbye! This message will self-destruct in 3... 2... 1... SORRY! Go support Freddie Dredd! He is too famous to be on our podcast! www.instagram.com/freddiedredd twitter.com/FreddieDredd
41. Do Not Listen If Below 18
January 27, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB*RUDE TALK WARNING* Seriously. This is the most childish and borderline crude podcast we've done. If you are a minor do not listen. Ben and Judah go IN DEPTH on their DOWNSTAIRS. And then also at the end talk about Biblical names. Okay cool. Thanks. Bye. Sorry. Seriously, we're sorry for this one.
40. The Start of a Saga
January 20, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 134 MBBen and Judah just hangout in this one. They definitely don't start watching the Twilight series. It's just a normal podcast episode. Butts? Probably. Farts? Sure! Thanks for listening! Sorry for the lies and deceit.
39. Recorded in a Public Bathroom
January 13, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB*WARNING: POTTY SOUNDS AND POTTY HUMOUR* Ben and Judah record in a public bathroom in this one. Beware of poop sounds and poop talks. It's a doozy of an episode full of discomfort and an overwhelming awkward air. Sorry! Really, we're sorry for this one. Thanks for listening though.
38. Ben And Judah Get COVID (NOT FAKE)
January 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBYou heard it here first. It's not even clickbait this time. We actually have COVID. Ben gave it to Judah. They shouldn't have kissed so much, but hey, hindsight is 20/20. And COVID STARTED in 2020. Huh. Really makes you think. Anyways, thanks. Don't get COVID. Sorry if you do.
37. We Start A Radio Show
December 30, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBBen and Judah start a radio show. Not really. But tune into 103.6 THE FART broadcasting near you! Thanks! Bye! Sorry! Sorry Tracy Chapman!
36. Barely Coolmas
December 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBWELCOME KIDS ONE AND ALL TO THAT FAMOUS TIME OF HOLLY JOLLY YEAR! It's CHRISTMAS with BEN ROUTLEY and JUDAH MIDDEL! They give gifts to each other. It's very holly and very jolly. Amen! Noel! Thanks! Sorry!
35. Fit4Less/Popeyes Please Sponsor Us
December 16, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBHey Fit4Less and Popeyes Supplements! Sponsor us already! Ben and Judah talk about gym stories, incense, and giftwrapping. WOW! Cool! We're a big bag podcast! Bags>Wrapping. I love you! Bye! Thanks! Sorry! I love you!
34. Team Jacob or Team Edward
December 09, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBAre you Team Jacob or Team Edward? We talk about Twilight. Again. Sorry. Thanks though.
33. Gentlemanly Things Only
December 02, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBWe only talk about tea in this one. Tea and other gentlemen's things. We definitely DO NOT spend the first half talking about farts and poop. That would be absurd. We are very truly sorry. Thanks for listening anyhow.
32. King's Gambit
November 25, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MBBen and Judah face off in the game of thinkers! For ladies and gentlemen! Theydies and gentlethems! CHESS! Please pay us chess.com! Thanks! Sorry! Checkmate! Idiot.
31. Liver King
November 18, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBBen and Judah chat about fitness. FITNESS podcast in your EARS! BOOM! They chat about Ben's sick gains, the Liver King, and getting SWOLE. Pretty cool! Thanks! Bye! Sorry.
30. Technical Difficulties
November 11, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBBen and Judah are back in action on Zoom! It's very fun! The lag and disconnect are PART OF IT. To ME!! We try and riff about everything and anything. Okay cool. Whatever. Thanks. Sorry. Thanks. Sorry.
29. Potty Language
November 04, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBJudah is hanging in the bathroom! Get it? Cause the title. He talks about taking the Lord's name in vain, Twitter news, and being drafted into the MCU. Thanks for listening! Sorry Ben isn't here.
28. The Scariest Spooktacular Yet
October 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MB*WARNING: POTTY LANGUAGE* Ben and Judah share the scariest thing they know: disappointment! They chat about pee, the horrors of the world, and some silly accents and impressions! Wow! Grammar! (They watch a movie. It's another watch-a-long. Come watch "The Hole In The Ground" with Ben and Judah.) BOO! AGH! SORRY! THANKS! BOO!
27. Canadian True Crime
October 22, 2021 06:05 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBSorry for the late one! Ben and Judah talk about some true crime SEPARATELY! (They're busy.) Come along! Stay awhile! Don't get lost in the weeds... sorry... but also thanks...
26. Campfire Stories to Keep You Up At Night
October 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBBen and Judah keep it up with the spookiness for Barely Ghoul month! They're reading spooky stories again! What a laugh! What a riot! Don't get too scared! Thank BOO! Sorry.
25. Ben and Judah and The Woman in Black
October 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBWe're kicking Barely Ghoul month off with a BANG! Movie watch-along! Ben and Judah watch The Woman in Black! Watch with them! Thanks! Boo! Sorry!