Episodes
Episode 64 – Failed Inventions
January 24, 2021 16:41 - 210 MBInventions, brought to you via convenient Sergio Leone-style framing devices. Boooeoooeooo! wOmp womp womp
Episode 63 – The 1776 Report
January 21, 2021 19:40 - 286 MBThis was a nightmare to behold. I have been left insensible. Gaze upon my works, ye mighty, and despair.
Episode 62 – Stupid Sitcoms
January 17, 2021 22:03 - 223 MBWe fill time by looking at the worst ways networks have done the same – from Stone Age slurs to Hitler himself, nothing is beyond sitcoms.
Episode 61 – A Lite History of Beer
January 14, 2021 18:23 - 182 MBOh, sweet delicious beer. Wonderful, life-affirming, tasty beer. Beery beerness. Beer
Episode 60 – New Sound, Same Idiots
January 10, 2021 18:33 - 190 MB(pointing to microphone) GENTLEMEN, BEHOLD! MY BEAUTIFUL METAL BOY!
Episode 59 – B Movies
January 07, 2021 17:21 - 211 MBChrist almighty, does this one sound like shit. My new microphone comes in tomorrow, but I suppose it’s fitting that this episode was a technical disaster. Enjoy, if you can!
Episode 58 – Whats In A Name
January 03, 2021 19:22 - 211 MBPlaces have names, for reasons. This is as far as I will go in this description. Listen to the damn podcast.
Episode 57 – Social Collapse
December 31, 2020 17:42 - 179 MBHappy New Year from Matt, Josh, and everyone else at Casey Jones’ Podcast! Josh has a special story for you all, so stick around to the very end. It’s worth it, I swear.
Episode 56 – Superheroes and Soul
December 27, 2020 18:19 - 225 MBA casual, relaxed, easy-going episode where Josh and Ian go absolutely apeshit talking about comics. We all watched different bad movies at the same time, and it had the effect you might imagine. Also, pixar sucks ass now.
Episode 55 – Lovecraft
December 24, 2020 20:35 - 222 MBMatt, Ian, Josh, and Walter examine the life, times, and influences of our Giant Weird Boy, H.P. Lovecraft. We come to the conclusion that Howard had a monster hog.
Episode 54 – Unethical Human Experiments
December 20, 2020 17:26 - 212 MBThe Good Brains Boys talk about, uhh, “medical progress”. Warning: It is once again All Our Fault. Proud too be an American o7
Episode 53 – Very Serious People
December 17, 2020 13:16 - 197 MBOur cities are awful, and it’s all history’s fault. Damn you to hell, history.
Episode 52 – War on Wheels
December 13, 2020 17:50 - 170 MBPart the 3rd of our interminable, indefatigable, overwhelmingly depressing series on the history of the automobile. Now featuring ALL of your least favorite historical figures! Hitler! Mussolini! Jeep!
Episode 51 – The King Is Mad
December 10, 2020 15:08 - 208 MBDave, Ian, and Matt bust some Nero-Claudian myths before delving into the history of bloodthirsty barons, the Countess Dracula, and Charles the Mad. It turns out, it was really easy to kill kids in the middle ages.
Episode 50 – Zardoz
December 06, 2020 18:19 - 245 MBTHE GUN IS GOOD, THE PENIS IS EVIL! 50 EPISODES!!! WOWZERS!!!!
Episode 49 – Sexy Franklin
December 03, 2020 18:15 - 218 MBMore history courtesy of the Good Brains Boys. We’re back on the case of American Colonialism, this time by way of Ben Franklin’s quest to tame strange, and George Washington’s ability to be beautiful in the face of defeat. Featuring dueling Stallones!
Episode 48 – Da Vinky
November 29, 2020 14:09 - 249 MBMatt, Ian, and Josh talk about the most singular mind in the history of the modern world – Leonardo Da Vinci, and his many fantastic machines. While more widely known for his skill as an artist Da Vinci was more or less great at everything.
Episode 47 – Child Dianetics
November 25, 2020 22:00 - 240 MBPopped a molly I’m sweatin’ (swag) Clearin’ thetans I’m gettin’ (woo) Kids love dianetic processin’ (what) i’m sorry (i’m not sorry)
Episode 46 – The Macron Ultimatum
November 22, 2020 15:14 - 229 MBLIVE FROM JOSH’S GAMER HOLE: Breaking news out of France forced us to take a quick look at the brutal colonial heritage of the French in North Africa, where nearly a century of codified genocide and torture has come home to roost in the worst way. We also tell some top-notch French jokes at theContinue reading "Episode 46 – The Macron Ultimatum"
Episode 45 – My Brain Hurts
November 19, 2020 15:27 - 189 MBMatt, Josh, and Dave continue to take intense psychic damage from recent events, and decide to tackle the many issues of the day: Nihilism, wearing a dress for fun, and Dave’s internet connection. More big brain shit this weekend, I swear.
Episode 44 – Brohemian Grove
November 15, 2020 16:03 - 235 MBA very special episode featuring @liluberdriver of Public Access! Crack a beer, pack a bong, and repeat to yourself: It’s just a show. I should really just relax. Special guest stars include Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Jordan B. Petersens.
Episode 43 – They Live
November 12, 2020 02:47 - 242 MBJohn Carpenter’s They Live is a dystopian sci-fi thriller where alien invaders are not only already amongst us – they are our rulers, we are their livestock, and our world is just another resource to be used up and thrown away. Matt, Ian, and Josh put on the damn glasses and see what’s really behindContinue reading "Episode 43 – They Live"
Episode 42 – Don’t Panic
November 08, 2020 15:47 - 221 MBHoopy Froods Matt, Ian, Walter, and Josh grab a towel, some Slurm, and ponder the great mysteries of our universe – Are we alone? Will we ever find alien life? Is Josh actually a Vogon?
Episode 41 – Black Death, Red Flag
November 05, 2020 16:42 - 202 MBMatt, Josh, Ian, and Dave examine the true harbingers of the apocalypse – pandemics and extreme weather catastrophes. This gruesome twosome – though occasionally assisted by a handful of returning stars – occupy the top of just about any list dedicated to “reasons why shit changed, hard and fast”.
Episode 40 – New World New England
November 01, 2020 17:18 - 218 MBRounding off our series of the three major colonial powers in North America; Matt, Ian, and Dave implore you to re-watch Pocahontas and recognize that Disney made an animated feature about a genocide. Up next are the Pilgrims before we catch back up with our large boy G-Dubs.
Episode 39 – Highway Star
October 29, 2020 16:26 - 204 MBDave joins Matt, Ian, and Josh for a brief detour about the politics of power behind the great highway projects of history. This marks the first appearance of the villain, Robert Moses, who’s joined by our old pal Hitler in an unholy alliance to bring blacktop to the people.
Episode 38 – Steamed Hams
October 25, 2020 18:30 - 213 MBJosh, Walter, and Matt go to White Castle. Walter finds a child abuse guidebook in the bargain bin, and we waste a little time with that up top. It’s my birthday so I took it easy, sue me.
Episode 37 – Car Culture Cult Part 2 – Henry Ford vs. Judaism
October 22, 2020 16:00 - 119 MBPart 2 of our deep dive on car culture! This time, it’s Henry Ford and his desire to destroy horses, air quality, and The International Jew. Spoilers: Henry’s dead and I ain’t so who’s really the winner here?
Episode 36 – October Surprise!
October 18, 2020 19:24 - 169 MBHUNTER BIDEN 2020 #CRACKROCKWHITEHOUSE
Episode 35 – French Colonialism, New France, Quebec
October 15, 2020 02:28 - 126 MBThe classic Good Brains Boys look at the next big piece of American colonial history – the French! It turns out, there’s a reason for all those stereotypes. Acadia, Louisiana, and most importantly Canada played a huge role in early colonial politics.
Episode 34 – Car Culture Cult Part I
October 11, 2020 13:48 - 189 MBCome away with me, LucilleIn my merry OldsmobileDown the road of life we’ll flyAutomobubbling, you and ITo the church we’ll swiftly stealThen our wedding bells will pealYou can go as far as you like with meIn my merry Oldsmobile
Episode 33- Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
October 08, 2020 04:00 - 197 MBAnother cult classic movie, this time a super gory, Mortal Kombat style action romp from Hong Kong. Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky has love, prison riots, Uncle Magic, and sick ass slo-mo punch scenes. You’ve got a lot of guts, Oscar!
Episode 32 – Our Sick Presidents
October 04, 2020 18:00 - 165 MBThe Good Brains Boys examine the long, sordid history of Presidents being sick. Then, Matt and Wolf talk about what may (or may not) happen to President Trump during the course of his illness. Featuring several new, exciting conspiracies involving JFK’s head and ass.
Episode 31 – Pizza Day
October 01, 2020 19:07 - 224 MBThursday is Pizza Day, this week! A history of pizza – a brief history of pime, if you will, followed by the definitive roster of what is and is not Good Pizza.
Episode 30 – Time Remains A Flat Circle
September 27, 2020 07:43 - 147 MBThere’s a handful of stories for you today, from the biggest dipshits in the pundit class to the second wave of COVID surging around the globe. BUT, also, did you guys see that video of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s personal trainer knocking out a rep in front of her casket? Dudes Rock.
Episode 29 – Florida Man Part II
September 25, 2020 00:53 - 223 MBwe’re going to Disney WOrld!!!!! Well, eventually, anyways. It’s Florida, Part II! Cuba, Cape Coral, The Villages and Mammon Mouse all get the classic Casey Jones treatment.
Episode 28 – The 18th Brumaire of Louis Napoleon
September 20, 2020 20:20 - 172 MBOn the latest edition of CJP, we learn history so you don’t have to! Matt, Ian and Josh talk about Louis Napoleon, and Karl Marx’s shitpost about his rise to power.
Episode 27 – Florida Man Part 1
September 17, 2020 04:13 - 188 MBPart one of our total examination of Florida – the true king of awful American states. Dealing mostly with colonialism Matts Keller and Dearing, Ian, and Josh decide that the only thing holding America back from greatness is our unwillingness to burn St. Augustine to the ground.
Episode 26- Retro-Futurism, Utopia and Dystopia
September 13, 2020 16:58 - 225 MBToday’s episode is going to focus on Retro-futurism, which is our after the fact classification of old speculative, or science, fiction. Like the concept of the future itself, retro-futurism is a constantly evolving term that eventually includes just about any piece of literature that dares to imagine a future. Another crucial lens of analysis thatContinue reading "Episode 26- Retro-Futurism, Utopia and Dystopia"
Episode 25 – Commodity Fetishist
September 10, 2020 06:17 - 203 MBFor our show on commodity fetishism, Matt Keller and Dearing, Ian, Josh, and new guest Wolfgang dive into the most severe and entrenched forms of mania that should give full view to the insidious nature of capitalist fetishism.
Episode 24 – Aqua Teen Hunger Force
September 06, 2020 14:34 - 158 MBMatt Dearing joins Matt Keller as we venture deep into the culture of the mid-2000s with Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Dancing is forbidden!
Episode 23 – Elon Musk Machina
September 03, 2020 14:02 - 198 MBMatt, Josh, Andy and Ian gather round and gawk at Elon Musk’s latest incredible foray into science-fact with Neuralink. Before that, Transhumanism and the singularity.
Episode 22 – You’re Out Of Your Element, Donnie
August 30, 2020 15:35 - 206 MBOn today’s episode Ian and Matt talk about Friday night’s conclusion to convention season, featuring speeches by Ivanka and Donald Trump. Like everything else in history, first came the tragedy, then came the farce. We also take a brief look into what led Kyle Rittenhouse to commit his double homicide in Kenosha last week.
Episode 21 – Igor and The Waste Makers
August 27, 2020 13:19 - 185 MBIt’s the return of the Casey Jones’ Book Club, this time we’re going to talk about Vance Packard’s 1960 missive against consumerism, The Waste Makers. Similar to Rabelais’ and His World, is another mid-20th century (semi-)philosophical text meant to underline what the author perceived as a structural failing of society. Girdle your liberty tree andContinue reading "Episode 21 – Igor and The Waste Makers"
Episode 20 – Biden is Dukakis and Time Is A Flat Circle
August 23, 2020 18:23 - 167 MBOn today’s show we’re going to be talking about the 1988 Presidential election between then Vice President George Bush, and Massachusetts governor Michael Dukakis. Besides the obvious parallels between then and now. We’ll also find that the 1988 election was the first “modern” presidential campaign in a few ways, for either side of the aisle.
Episode 19 – Kanye’s Heavenly Kingdom
August 20, 2020 04:27 - 150 MBBarron Trump’s hydraulic imperium shall one day rule man like the velvet fist of a golden God. For the conclusion of today’s episode, please take the Kanye Hymnal from the pew in front of you, and open your books to page 1, under the Chapter Titled “Kanye Forsook His Medication”.
Episode 18 – Rollerball feat. James Caan
August 16, 2020 18:27 - 281 MBMatt and Ian get together to watch a forgotten classic, 1975’s Rollerball starring James Caan. Set in a near-future dystopia run by brutal megacorporations, Jonathan E. fights the powers that be, and wins. This movie is so, so good. Please watch it.
Episode 17 – Fuck Schumer and Wither Ohio
August 13, 2020 16:38 - 185 MBMatt is joined by Ian, Dave, AND Josh for what can only be described as a nauseating exploration of why Ohio sucks so bad. Featuring at least 10 mispronunciations of Antone Melton-Meux’s last name. Suck it, Chuck!
Episode 16 – The Late 90s and the Dot-Com Boom feat. Freakazoid
August 09, 2020 14:48 - 211 MBA time of fat paychecks, easy raises, and an overwhelming sense that things were generally going to be “okay”; the late 90s featured a preposterous amount of money being thrown at stuff that absolutely should not – and could not – have existed in any meaningful fashion before or since. Along with Freakazoid, we’ll lookContinue reading "Episode 16 – The Late 90s and the Dot-Com Boom feat. Freakazoid"