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BrandoCast with Brendan Smith

159 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 70 ratings

Host Brendan Smith goes on a personal and musical journey with his guests.

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Episodes

BEST OF THE BRANDOCAST: Brian Posehn

August 10, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

We get in the go-back machine and visit a pre-pandemic show with the great Brian Posehn. Enjoy!

BEST OF BRANDOCAST: Brian Posehn

August 10, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

We get in the go-back machine and visit a pre-pandemic show with the great Brian Posehn. Enjoy!

Blaine Capatch on I.R.S. Records

August 05, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB

Blaine returns to discuss the importance of the great label I.R.S. Records. Home to bands like Fine Young Cannibals, The Go-Go's, Wall of Voodoo and R.E.M. https://twitter.com/blainecapatch * support the show https://www.patreon.com/thebrandocast * visit http://thebrandocast.com

Kevin Roentgen on KISS

July 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.3 MB

Musician Kevin Roentgen and Brendan discuss the importance of being a KISS fan! https://twitter.com/kevinroentgen * support the show https://www.patreon.com/thebrandocast * visit http://thebrandocast.com

Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles

July 13, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MB

Brendan gets in a time machine with Susanna for a trip through her musical history. https://twitter.com/susannahoffs * support the show https://www.patreon.com/thebrandocast * visit http://thebrandocast.com

Patton Oswalt on Bleached

June 30, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB

Brendan and Patton catch up and discuss the history and brilliance of the band Bleached! http://hellobleached.com https://twitter.com/pattonoswalt * support the show https://www.patreon.com/thebrandocast * visit http://thebrandocast.com

Rob Benedict on Pearl Jam

June 24, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

Rob returns to discuss the greatness of Pearl Jam! https://twitter.com/RobBenedict * support the show https://www.patreon.com/thebrandocast * visit http://thebrandocast.com

Lori Majewski Returns! New Wave 1985

June 10, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MB

Brendan and Lori discuss 1985. THE year in New Wave & Alternative music? https://mobile.twitter.com/LoriMajewski * support the show https://www.patreon.com/thebrandocast * visit http://thebrandocast.com

Dave Holmes on The Music of 1984

June 01, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MB

Dave Holmes returns to remember 1984, an amazing year for music. https://twitter.com/DaveHolmes https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/a36503545/summer-of-butter-2021/ https://www.earwolf.com/show/homophilia/ * support the show https://www.patreon.com/thebrandocast * visit http://thebrandocast.com

Rio Hackford on Cheap Trick

May 20, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MB

Friend and all around cool dude, Rio Hackford discusses life and the greatness of Cheap Trick. https://www.oneeyedjacks.net https://eldo-stowaway.com * support the show https://www.patreon.com/thebrandocast * visit http://thebrandocast.com

Diane Farr

April 29, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MB

The wonderful Diane Farr shares some memories... * support the show https://www.patreon.com/thebrandocast * visit http://thebrandocast.com

Paget Brewster Returns!

April 14, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

Paget has a drink with Brendan and talks about current happenings like BirdGirl and also shares some of her favorite happy hour songs.   * support the show https://www.patreon.com/thebrandocast   * visit http://thebrandocast.com

Stephen Kijak on Great Music Documentaries

April 05, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MB

Director & writer Stephen Kijak shares his love for music documentaries and concert films and makes some great recommendations. Stephen's new film "Shoplifters of the World" is out now! https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0452772/ * support the show https://www.patreon.com/thebrandocast * visit http://thebrandocast.com

Tom DeSavia on X

March 29, 2021 16:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MB

Author and music industry exec Tom DeSavia explains his unholy love and obsession for X. More Fun in the New World: The Unmaking and Legacy of L.A. Punk * support the show https://www.patreon.com/thebrandocast * visit http://thebrandocast.com

Kathryn Hahn on The Smiths

March 11, 2021 02:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MB

Actress Kathryn Hahn and Brendan discuss many things like Chicago, WandaVision and of course, The Smiths! * support the show https://www.patreon.com/thebrandocast * visit http://thebrandocast.com

Julia Murney on Whitney Houston

March 05, 2021 02:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MB

Actress Julia Murney shares her love for Whitney Houston... * * support the show https://www.patreon.com/thebrandocast * * visit http://thebrandocast.com

Ted Travelstead on Black Sabbath

February 24, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MB

Actor & writer Ted Travelstead shares the love for Black Sabbath with Brendan. vist http://thebrandocast.com

Erin Foley on Madonna

February 17, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

Actress, writer and all around comedic force, Erin Foley stops by to talk about the legendary Madonna. visit http://thebrandocast.com

Wendy & Lizzie Molyneux on Road Trip Songs

February 11, 2021 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Writers and producers of Bob's Burgers and creators of The Great North, sisters Wendy & Lizzie Molyneux join Brendan to share some favorite road trip songs and memories from those trips... visit http://thebrandocast.com

Dionne Warwick Interview

February 04, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MB

Brendan meets the legendary Dionne Warwick for a chat about her history and current plans. What could be better?  visit http://thebrandocast.com

Heather Graham on Radiohead

January 27, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MB

You know her, you love her... the wonderful Heather Graham digs into Radiohead with Brendan. visit http://thebrandocast.com

John Ross Bowie on Superchunk

January 21, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MB

Actor and writer, John Ross Bowie shares the importance of Superchunk. visit http://thebrandocast.com

Blaine Capatch on XTC

January 12, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

Comedian Blaine Capatch returns to the Brandocast and declares his love for XTC!   visit http://thebrandocast.com

Nell Scovell on BTS

December 22, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MB

Television writer & producer Nell Scovell introduces Brendan to the wonders of BTS! visit http://thebrandocast.com

Eric Leiderman on Metallica

December 16, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Writer and Producer Eric Leiderman and Brendan talk Metallica. visit http://thebrandocast.com

Jean Villepique

December 08, 2020 19:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MB

Brendan and the wonderful Jean Villepique dive into CSN and sometimes Y! visit http://thebrandocast.com

Jean Villepique on CSN (&Y)

December 08, 2020 19:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MB

Brendan and the wonderful Jean Villepique dive into CSN and sometimes Y! visit http://thebrandocast.com

Rob Cohen

December 01, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MB

Rob and Brendan nerd out over the great RUSH! visit http://thebrandocast.com

Rob Cohen on RUSH

December 01, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MB

Rob and Brendan nerd out over the great RUSH! visit http://thebrandocast.com

Kellee Stewart

November 17, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

The wonderful Kellee Stewart joins Brendan to discuss their history working together on the television show My Boys and to celebrate the greatness of Janet Jackson. visit http://thebrandocast.com

Kellee Stewart on Janet Jackson

November 17, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

The wonderful Kellee Stewart joins Brendan to discuss their history working together on the television show My Boys and to celebrate the greatness of Janet Jackson. visit http://thebrandocast.com

Peter Jesperson of Twin/Tone Records

November 02, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 90 MB

Brendan geeks out about the Replacements and Peter tells some great stories. visit http://thebrandocast.com

Justin Warfield on the passing of EVH

October 27, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Justin and Brendan talk about the great Eddie Van Halen and go through some Van Halen history.  visit http://thebrandocast.com

Jamie Denbo

October 20, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

Jamie and Brendan discuss life and the brilliance of Billy Joel. visit http://thebrandocast.com

Jamie Denbo on Billy Joel

October 20, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

Jamie and Brendan discuss life and the brilliance of Billy Joel. visit http://thebrandocast.com

50th!

October 11, 2020 23:00 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MB

Brendan, Richard and Ahmet get together to celebrate the Brandocast 50th and DIO!

50th! with Richard & Ahmet

October 11, 2020 23:00 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MB

Brendan, Richard Scheltinga and Ahmet Zappa get together to celebrate the Brandocast 50th and DIO!

Jason Narducy on The Who

September 29, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MB

Musician Jason Narducy shares some great stories and Brendan gives some history of The WHO. visit http://thebrandocast.com

Jason Narducy

September 29, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MB

Musician Jason Narducy shares some great stories and Brendan gives some history of The WHO. visit http://thebrandocast.com

Dave Anthony Returns!

September 10, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MB

Brendan plays Yea or Nay with Dave. We find out which Rock bands Dave likes and those he can't bear. visit http://thebrandocast.com

Michael Des Barres

September 02, 2020 16:00 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MB

Brendan goes to Rock School taught by the great Michael Des Barres. We also learn a bit about the mighty Elvis Presley. visit http://thebrandocast.com

Michael Des Barres on Elvis

September 02, 2020 16:00 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MB

Brendan goes to Rock School taught by the great Michael Des Barres. We also learn a bit about the mighty Elvis Presley. visit http://thebrandocast.com

Caissie St. Onge

August 27, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MB

Caissie and Brendan talk about the power and brilliance of PRINCE

Caissie St. Onge on Prince

August 27, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MB

Caissie and Brendan talk about the power and brilliance of PRINCE

Abbi Crutchfield

August 10, 2020 19:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MB

Comedian Abbi Crutchfield talks with Brendan about some of the musical artists that have inspired her. And also, the dangers of sugar... visit theBrandoCast.com

J. Elvis Weinstein

August 07, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MB

J. Elvis Weinstein directed the new documentary Who Do You Want Me to Be? about the life of Michael Des Barres. (https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Barres-Who-You-Want/dp/B089R4ZBHR) Brendan and J. Elvis discuss this great doc and also dig into the importance of Elvis Costello.

J. Elvis Weinstein on Elvis Costello

August 07, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MB

J. Elvis Weinstein directed the new documentary Who Do You Want Me to Be? about the life of Michael Des Barres. (https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Barres-Who-You-Want/dp/B089R4ZBHR) Brendan and J. Elvis discuss this great doc and also dig into the importance of Elvis Costello.

Keith Morris of Circle Jerks

July 29, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MB

Keith and Brendan discuss the Southern California Punk scene and also the great Alice Cooper. visit http://thebrandocast.com

D.H. Peligro of Dead Kennedys

July 21, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB

D.H. Peligro from Dead Kennedys talks about some of his musical influences while growing up in St. Louis. visit http://thebrandocast.com

Ethan Sandler

July 14, 2020 23:00 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MB

Brendan and Ethan get into the greatness of Supertramp. visit http://thebrandocast.com

Guests

Dave Holmes
1 Episode
Jimmy Pardo
1 Episode

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