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Language of Bromance

446 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratings

Language of Bromance is a weekly Improv Comedy Podcast that was created by Richard and Shawn in 2014. Releasing a new episode every single Sunday featuring new weird stories from history, news, movies, and more.
The duo has performed live at the Kansas City Comic Con, Planet ComiCon, The Chicago Podcast Festival and more. Language of Bromance has also been featured as part of Kevin Smith’s SmodCo Pod U and BBC Radio Show World Have Your Say.
A few stories Language of Bromance has covered are The Great Emu War, The Ninja of Heisei, and Lioness of Brittany. The duo has also created staple episodes where they draft from specific topics, LOB Movie Pitch, Brolloween to celebrate Halloween season, and Super Question.

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Episodes

45 Drunk Logic

May 03, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Shawn comes to the rescue as a Saturday Night drink fest leaves one potential Bro down for the count.  The new Bro was left by his real bros.  If that’s the case then are they really bros?  Drunk nights bring on a whole lot of drunk logic.  What is it about drinking that turns everyone into Dr House?     Richard has been doing a little DJing on the side.  His latest party involved a group of swingers.  Was this everything you’d think or exactly what you’d think?   Speaking of swinger...

44 Stargasam

April 26, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

What happens to Richard when he gets some heavy petting via the new Star Wars Trailer? You guessed it a Stargasam.  This week with all the amazing news the guys discuss the Star Wars Trailer, Star Wars Video Game, Star Wars the Cartoon.  MERCHANDISING (Did you read that last sentence using the Schwartz from SpaceBalls?)   You’d think that the group at Disney would be satisfied giving us just the Star Wars trailer but no this week we also got the New Ant-Man Trailer.  How in the world did...

43 Superpower Draft

April 19, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 76 MB

Listen in to a very special episode of Language of Bromance as once again bros turn into foes. In the seventh Language of Bromance Draft Richard and Shawn draft the best Superpowers they’d love to have.   The Superpowers Draft works similar to the NFL draft. The draft consists of seven rounds where Richard and Shawn choose a specific Superpower.  Once the draft is finished tweet your favorite team #SuperRich or #SuperShawn and comment on our facebook page with your Superpower Draft.   ...

42 Real Jurassic World

April 12, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

What happens when you die?  What if instead of ceasing to be you actually move to a parallel universe where you didn’t die.  This week we discuss the Quantum Suicide Theory.   In these alternate realities we explore what could of happen if Dinosaurs passed into a parallel universe instead of becoming extinct.  How would they fare with millions of years of evolution?   With the recent news of Stephen Amell being cast as Casey Jones Shawn discusses the good, bad, and possibly terrible ...

41 Baby You Are Awesome

April 05, 2015 06:23 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

The world is a crazy place and it becomes even crazier when the Virgin Mary instructs a man to rob a bank and then Eat his own fecal matter in court.  This sparks a discussion on the adventures and horrors of using a public bathroom.   What happens if Utah makes medical marijuana legal?  Stoned Bunny rabbits that’s what.  What happens to wildlife when they get exposed to recreational drugs?   The Bromance TV company has a new reality TV show just for you.  What happens when you go ba...

40 Superfight Battles 1

March 29, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

In this Hunger Games style arena The guys at Language of Bromance pick their fighters and go head to head in the greatest card game ever Superfight.     Superfight is a card game where two combatants get a fighter and powers and argue over which would win in a fight.  Listen in as Japanese school girls fight Bears (Not that kind) and a Samurai battles the Grim Reaper.  In arenas like a Con or The Turtles Lair.   This nerdy competition pits Richard VS Shawn who do you choose as the wi...

39 Adolf and Mr Sparkles

March 22, 2015 13:00 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MB

There are times when the Reddit Gods reach down and hand you a gift of a lifetime.  This week the guys at The Language of Bromance got the gift of the Nazi Super Cows.     During Adolf Hitler’s reign in Germany he was pushing for the German’s to have a Super Cow known as Heck Cattle.  Brought back from extinction these legendary cows were once part of German folklore.  Was this a Nazi Jurassic Park or a way for Hitler to get his long lost pet back?   During a recent trip to Mexico Sh...

38 TV Draft

March 15, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

Listen in to a very special episode of Language of Bromance as once again bros turn into foes. In the sixth Language of Bromance Draft Richard and Shawn draft the TV shows they’d want to watch while being stranded on an island.   The TV Draft works similar to the NFL draft. The draft consists of seven rounds where Richard and Shawn choose a specific TV show.  Once the draft is finished tweet your favorite team #TVLandRich or #TVLandShawn and comment on our facebook page with your TV Draf...

37 Raiders Of The Lost Stuff

March 08, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

What better way to start a show then with a good helping of #Midwest breakfast.  Shawn’s adventure to the local grocery store resulted in a pound and half of breakfast delight.   Richard discusses a recent gaming session that went south and what it means to be part of the gaming Bro Crew.  The guys help to describe what it takes to be a good Dungeon Master.   Who doesn’t love to discover lost things.  Recently a few lost items have been discovered such as To Kill A Mockingbird sequel...

36 Brazilian Flop and Switch

March 01, 2015 13:00 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MB

With the news that Marvel and Sony are joining forces Richard attempts to increase Shawn’s Nerd Cred.  This huge deal will bring one of Marvel’s most famous characters into the MCU.  The guys discuss if North Korea had a hand in this big comic book event.     Speaking of prison the guys talk about a story of a group of Brazilian Guards who were tricked into letting all the prisoners go free.  Could a good Sexual Employee Orientation of saved the guards?   Give a listen to The Languag...

35 The Deep Web

February 22, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

Richard has just discovered a new frontier and that frontier is The Deep Web.  We all know about the internet but did you know that there is another internet below the internet?  The guys at Language of Bromance discuss this new internet world.  What dangers and adventure can be found in this Lost World.   Speaking of Lost World the guys discuss the newest Jurassic World trailer from the Super Bowl.  Chris Pratt is our ideal Raptor Trainer and being a trainer of raptors would have to hav...

34 Loch Ness Rim

February 15, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

This week The Language of Bromance Team discuss the evils of getting up early and how awful it is to get up before the Sun.     In the news recently the X-Files is trying to make a comeback on Fox.  Can we get a short season or maybe a reboot on this classic show?   This sparks a conversation about all the mythical and supernatural elements in the world.  The guys discuss Loch Ness and the great battle of a giant Scottish Robot VS the Loch Ness Monster.  

33 Zombie Apocalypse Draft

February 08, 2015 13:00 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MB

Listen in to a very special episode of Language of Bromance as once again bros turn into foes.  In the fifth Language of Bromance Draft Richard and Shawn draft their ultimate zombie apocalypse team.   The Zombie Apocalypse Draft works similar to the NFL draft.  The draft consists of seven rounds where Richard and Shawn choose a specific person for their team.  For simplicity the selection can not be a demi-god or have superpowers.  Once the draft is finished tweet your favorite team #Ric...

32 Hippos In Lady Town

February 01, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

The guys over at Language of Bromance love nothing more than a happy lady.  That’s why they are big fans of a new sexual enhancer coming out of California.  A new Marijuana female lubricant is about to hit the market.   Richard and Shawn discuss this great new product that will hit the market just in time for the X-Games.  Speaking on the subject of pot the guys discuss the many uses for hemp and ponder what it would be like to own a pot dispensary.   After a long discussion on pot t...

31 Pole Access

January 24, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

In February the government will be voting on Net Neutrality.  What does this mean for our beloved internet?  Will we still get to see Cat videos?   This important Net Neutrality vote will help decided the future of the internet and what it means for internet access, costs, and general ownership.   Is internet access a necessity?  How much should the government be involved?   Give a listen as the Language of Bromance gets political in Episode 31 Pole Access. 

30 Knowledge Boner

January 18, 2015 13:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

What happens when the Guys at Language of Bromance decided to drop a ton of knowledge?  You get a knowledge boner.     In the great state of Nebraska a man is making some waves in his attempt to create a warp drive.  This o [...]

29 Sea Barnacles

January 11, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

This week we celebrate a birthday on the release of the 29th episode we celebrate the 29th Birthday of one of the members of the Bromance Team.  As Richard and Shawn get older the guys contemplate when and if they’ll have their mid-life crisis.  Will they be the guys that join a biker gang or chase younger women?   If you are planning a trip to Cayman Islands be careful when you get in the water.  Has there been a recent shark attack?  No but you will need to be on the look out for the f...

28 Comic Book Movie Draft

January 04, 2015 16:16 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Listen in to a very special episode of Language of Bromance as once again bros turn into foes.  In the fourth Language of Bromance Draft Richard and Shawn draft their favorite comic book movies.   The Comic Book Movie Draft works similar to the NFL draft.  The draft consists of seven rounds where Richard and Shawn choose a specific movie based on a comic for their team.  Once the draft is finished tweet your favorite team #RichsCBTeam or #ShawnsCBTeam and comment on our facebook page wit...

27 Bro Huddle 2015

December 28, 2014 16:54 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

The Language of Bromance is ready to ring in the new year.  Instead of looking to the past at all the greatness that was 2014 the guys will look to the future.  What does the year 2015 have in store?  With a special guest host Language of Bromance welcomes John from the Podbros Network and host of The Guy Huddle.     The guys discuss all the excitement surrounding 2015 movies, TV, Video Games, and books.  The list of movies for 2015 is huge with Jurassic World, Star Wars The Force Awaken...

26 Bros In Space

December 21, 2014 16:44 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Mankind has set out for a mission to put a man on Mars and the Bromance team is giddy with excitement.  For as long as humans have existed they have explored.  Humans have explored by taking a step out of the cave, to crossing rivers and oceans and now space is the next challenge.  The Language of Bromance team ask the tough questions like what do you do on a 6 month trip, how do you get privacy, and once on Mars will you travel to the famous face and pyramids.   When thinking about spac...

25 Hot Mic

December 14, 2014 16:04 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

On the 25th anniversary of The Language of Bromance Richard and Shawn talk about the journey.  Deep thoughts and emo style reflection takes the guys from being scared to go all in to the Joss Whedon moments in Firefly and Buffy that made them weep.     What would the Language of Bromance look like if Richard and Shawn quit their jobs and did the show from the street? “SHHH, It’s A Hot Mic!”    With a new trailer released for Chappie the Bromance Team discusses one of Richard’s bigges...

24 Chef Mercenaries

December 07, 2014 16:33 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

After Richard reads Kitchen Confidential the guys discuss the Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll of working in a restaurant.  Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the swinging doors of a restaurant?  Here is your chance to get a peak behind the curtain.  The tales take us from dumpster diving for porn, the type of people you meet, and the other craziness that happens next to the broiler.     Richard and Shawn’s Bromance started in a restaurant many years ago. The stories are endless fro...

23 Hero Draft

November 30, 2014 16:34 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

Listen in to a very special episode of Language of Bromance as we once again go from bros to foes.  In the third Language of Bromance Draft Richard and Shawn draft their favorite heroes.   The Hero Draft works similar to the NFL draft.  The draft consists of seven rounds where Richard and Shawn choose a specific hero for their team.  Once the draft is finished tweet your favorite team #RichsHeroes or #ShawnsHeroes and comment on our facebook page with your hero team.   This is fantas...

22 Banana Deal Gone Bad

November 23, 2014 20:05 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

What happens to a Banana Deal Gone Bad?  This week The Language of Bromance team discusses the Gombe Chimpanzee War.  A war that involved two families of Chimps (Jets and the Sharks) over 4 years.  How bad could a rumble in the jungle be with Chimps?  Listen to find out.   The bromance continues for the great musical artist Dave Grohl as we discuss the new Foo Fighters album.  For their newest album the Foo Fighters traveled all over the country to record songs inspired by the location t...

21 Brain Dead Days

November 16, 2014 17:19 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

What happens when you lose your geek cred at the local comic book shop?  Find out in this episode of Language of Bromance as Shawn talks about removing a comic from his pull list.  Does this make him a sheep for liking more main stream comics?   What causes us to have Brain Dead Days and indulge in too many unproductive activities.  Language of Bromance talks about the overabundance of TV shows, cutting the cable, and creating lists to help you achieve your goals.   What’s an episode...

20 Comic Book War

November 09, 2014 16:19 - 1 hour - 95.3 MB

The next 6 years will be a nerds dream come true.  DC and Marvel recently announced their release dates for their comic book movies and Richard and Shawn discuss each one. How they will each movie fit in their universe?  What are some potential plots? Why won’t they release on the same day?     Give a listen The Language of Bromance in Episode 20 Comic Book War.    

19 Dancing Women and Wine

November 02, 2014 16:45 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

This week the Language Of Bromance Team discusses what is on everybody’s mind Ebola.  What we have to fear with this epidemic and how it ties into an island of venomous snakes. After Richard takes a survey based on a famous Psychiatrist the duo discusses how every story follows the Heroes Journey.   As always there is a tie into Jaws. With the fear of an epidemic and now the end of Saturday morning cartoons Richard and Shawn bring up just packing it all up and living in the woods like...

18 Brolloween 2014

October 26, 2014 17:15 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

This spooky version of Language of Bromance celebrates all that is creepy for Halloween.  We discuss the creepy real life dolls that inspired our favorite movies.  What creepy movies we’ve watched during Halloween season.  What video games have given us the creeps?  We also talk about the creepiest demons of all, the Penguin demons.   Give a listen to The Language of Bromance in Episode 18 Brolloween 2014.    

17 Don’t Shave Your Beard

October 19, 2014 16:32 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MB

During this weeks episode of Language of Bromance we discuss the shows we watched during a lazy day.  We break down the pilot episode of Gotham.  The new season of Agents of Shield and how it will tie into the Marvel Movie Universe.   We break down how great DC Cartoons are compared to the Marvel Cartoons.  Then discuss the deeper meanings of Batman and his villains.   Over the last few weeks a certain “Star” from the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie has had some choice words a...

16 Quick Hitting The News

October 12, 2014 17:17 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

What would you do if you could live forever?  What about dealing with the Ebola Virus?  Would you ever try spitting Cobra soup?  This week The Language of Bromance takes a quick look at some news stories.   Language of Bromance breaks into discussions to fulfill their Nerd Boners about the choices DC and Marvel made when choosing cities to set their characters in.  One of us recently watched Tusk by Kevin Smith which we discuss.  We then finally put a steak in the heart of the Teenage Mu...

15 My Undateable Dick

October 05, 2014 17:01 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

This week Language of Bromance tackles the tough topics.  We start by discussing the Dungeons and Dragons Panic of the 80’s.  During this time there was an attack on the game we’ve grown to love.  Is this really the work of the devil or just a harmless game for nerds?   A women has spent a large sum of money to transform herself in hopes of gaining fame.  This leads us to discuss the world of reality TV and porn. Last we discuss the cost of freedom and what it takes to achieve.   Giv...

14 Big Trouble in Little China Part 2

September 28, 2014 16:59 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MB

In this very special episode The Language of Bromance finishes the last half of Big Trouble in Little China.  After the great Jack Burton breaks into Lo Pan’s lair of evil can he save the girl?  Will he find the Pork Chop Express?  Will they defeat the evil lightning throwing villains?  Will Jack Burton find the true meaning of life?     Watch along side as we do commentary on one of the best movies from the 80’s. Give a listen to The Language of Bromance in Episode 14 Big Trouble in L...

13 Big Trouble in Little China Part 1

September 21, 2014 15:49 - 1 hour - 90.4 MB

We bring you a special edition of Language of Bromance as we watch Big Trouble in Little China.  This 1986 cult classic stars Kurt Russel as the great Jack Burton.  While driving the Pork Chop Express to San Francisco Burton offers his friend Wang Chi a ride to the airport and that is where the fun begins.   Watch along side as we do commentary on one of the best movies from the 80’s.  Give a listen to the Language of Bromance in Episode 13 Big Trouble in Little China Part 1.      If...

12 Hello Dave

September 14, 2014 15:40 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

The world is on the brink of the robotic apocalypse and we are here to help save it.  This week we discuss the newest robotic technology and it’s potential effect on homes and personal life.  Do we have something to fear or is it just all in our heads? We take some time to look at the current world politics and what’s happening with Russia.   Questioning our own geographic abilities globally and here in the United States. This week we take some time to discuss George RR Martin and asking...

11 Web of World Domination

September 07, 2014 16:24 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MB

Take a journey with the Language of Bromance team as we discuss the unexplained.  From TVs that can show you the past to spheres that are not from this world.  Richard and Shawn explore the unexplained and look for answers in this world of conspiracy. If you are one of the lizard people or just a normal human tune in for this weeks episode.  Give a listen to The Language of Bromance in Web of World Domination.   Follow Language of Bromance @LanguageOfBro Email LanguageofBromance@gmail...

10 Richard’s Great American Road Trip

August 31, 2014 23:03 - 57 minutes - 79 MB

  What do you get when one of our Bromance hosts breaks out of the box?  Listen in as Richard discusses his Great American Road Trip and moving to California.  The road has many amazing experiences such as the wildlife Scorpions, Coyotes, and Wild Bees.  On his journey Richard was also able to see some of the great sights of the open road. Also in this episode the Language of Bromance Team discusses staying in a Shining style hotel, the Pope tweeting the call for the 5th Crusade, and the...

09 Horror Movie Draft

August 24, 2014 16:28 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Listen in to a very special episode of Language of Bromance as we once again go from Bros to Foes.  In the second Language of Bromance Draft we draft our favorite Horror Movies.     The Horror Movie Draft works just like the NFL draft.  The draft consists of seven rounds where Richard and Shawn choose specific horror movies.  Once the draft is finished tweet your favorite team #RichardHorrorTeam or #ShawnHorrorTeam.   This is fantasy football for dudes who can’t get laid.  The nerdie...

08 Day The Turtles Died

August 17, 2014 20:02 - 1 hour - 90.8 MB

This week we help one of our heroes get over the death of a beloved cartoon franchise.  Richard and Shawn review the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie.  They discuss the good and bad from the movie about the Heroes in a Half Shell.   For over two years Shawn has waited for the release of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie.  Did the movie live up to his expectations? Or did it fall short and crush his dreams?  If you haven’t seen the new movie yet be prepared for spoilers. Give a l...

07 SDCC 2014 Hall LOB

August 10, 2014 03:51 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

It’s that time of year where Nerds from around the world travel to San Diego.  After the end of the 2014 San Diego Comic Con Richard and Shawn review all the news.  Discussing the sights and sounds of comic con and what the convention has to offer. Breaking down the news as well as the trailers.  During this episode of Language of Bromance we talk about Hobbit, Tusk, The Walking Dead, Arrow, Flash, Gotham, and everything else we found interesting from Comic Con. During this years San ...

06 Language of Bromance After Dark

August 03, 2014 16:36 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

What kind of conversation can two friends have after midnight.  We find out in this episode of Language of Bromance After Dark.  Listen as Richard and Shawn discuss the simpler life and the current state of humanity and it’s interdependence on each other. We work our way through the scenarios of contacting alien life and the repercussions the visitors from the sky would have on our world.  Would we react peacefully or would be hostile towards the travelers from the stars? With new images...

05 What Does RPG Stand For? DND 5th Edition Review

July 27, 2014 17:34 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

Listen in to the Nerdiest episode in Language of Bromance history.  Richard and Shawn dive into the world of gaming to discuss the new Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Starter Set.  After Richard reviewed the new rules and character set up the Bromance Team discusses.  We will talk about the new Sills, Class, Sub-Classes, Races, Combat, Character Background, Feats, Armour and Spells. If you are new to the world of Dungeons and Dragons this episode is a great way to introduce yourself to th...

04 Mouse Boosom

July 20, 2014 18:17 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

Listen as Richard and Shawn take a trip down memory lane and discus their favorite topic Cartoons and music. Language of Bromance jumps in and talks about the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Trailer. Bring up cartoons from the days of Saturday Morning such as The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, GI Joe, Rescue Rangers, and Dark Wing Duck. We discuss the state of the music industry and the changing of our opinions from Teenage purists to Mature adults. As well as talking about The Sound...

03 Villain Draft

July 13, 2014 20:49 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

Listen in to a very special episode of Language of Bromance when we turn from Bros to Foes. In the first ever Language of Bromance Draft we draft our very own team from the greatest villains of all time.  Language of Bromance star’s Richard and Shawn choose from the greatest villains in Comics, Movies, TV, Video Games and Literature. The Villain Draft works just like the NFL draft with seven rounds. Each round Richard and Shawn select one Villain from the world of Comics, Video Games, TV...

02 Hey Zombie Bear

July 06, 2014 18:07 - 1 hour - 89 MB

Listen in as The Language of Bromance talks about the mythical Bloop, being accepted as a bear, the dangers of dating, and a world with Zombie Bears.  Give a listen to Richard and Shawn in Hey Zombie Bear.   Follow Language of Bromance @LanguageOfBro Email [email protected]

01 The Cowvolution is Here

June 29, 2014 16:23 - 1 hour - 85 MB

Listen in as The Language of Bromance talks about the movies that  humanize monsters and discuss the fears that are real in our lives.  Give a listen to Richard and Shawn in The Cowvolution is Here.   Follow Language of Bromance on Twitter @LanguageOfBro Email us at [email protected] Like us on Facebook  

00 - Did We Just Become Best Friends

June 22, 2014 00:27 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MB

The origin story of how two became one.  Listen to the first ever Language of Bromance Podcast starring Rich and Shawn.  Two Hetrosexual life partners that will talk about topics on Comics, Video Games, Movies, TV, and life in general.   Follow Language of Bromance on Twitter @LanguageOfBro   Email us at [email protected] Website

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