Podcasts by THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys Podcast

Delta Bravo Heads West from 2023-09-06T14:59:05

Beastie superfans and Delta Bravo explorers, Andy Katz and Mike Kearney regale us with details of their trip out west in search of hallowed Beastie landmarks. What they were able to acco...

Hello Nasty in Another Dimension (25th Anniversary) from 2023-07-14T00:00

As Hello Nasty celebrates its 25th trip around the sun, this episode of The Brouhaha takes a look at the Beastie Boys' 1998 release in another dimension. We won't go beyond that, otherwi...

The Live Log, Pt. 3 from 2022-12-16T11:21:47

Completing the Live Log trilogy, Jim and Beastie Boys Message Board legend, Laver1969 (aka Jaysen Chambers), take a listen back to the Beastie Boys' final live performance.

The Leftovers Episode from 2022-11-23T15:42

For anyone hitting the road this holiday weekend, we've prepared a batch of leftovers for you, containing some delicious Beastie anecdotes from the following dinner guests: Gavin Rossdal...

The Live Log, Pt. 2 from 2022-10-26T04:25:09

The premise of this episode is simple: I recap every Beastie Boys' live performance I ever saw. Unlike the Beastie Boys, and this is no diss, I have successfully completed a Pt. 1 and Pt...

The Live Log, Pt. 1 from 2022-08-31T00:07:50

The host of The Brouhaha, Jim Shearer (that would be me writing in third person), takes a trip down memory lane and attempts to log all of the Beastie Boys live performances that he's wi...

30 Years of Check Your Head from 2022-04-21T00:00

Everything you ever wanted to know and more (including some never-before-revealed "dark secrets" and a few off-the-wall theories) about the Beastie Boys' classic 1992 album, Check Your H...

HSC PT2: 10 Years Later (One Year Late) from 2022-04-07T02:49:40

Jim Shearer and former Oscilloscope Laboratories Sound Engineer, Andre Kelman, listen back to Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 2 and give their hot takes, commentary, and insight 10 years after ...

The Prince of Sides from 2022-03-30T01:41:32

Andre Kelman, aka "The Prince of Sides," talks about scoring a sound engineer gig at Oscilloscope Laboratories in his early-20s. Andre also dishes on what it was like working on Hot Sauc...

Stop-Motion Sabotage from 2022-03-15T11:09:56

Paco, aka Corduroy Frames on Instagram, talks about his Beastie fandom as well as the mammoth undertaking of stocking up on craft ...

Check Your Head vs. Ill Communication from 2022-03-03T02:55:59

Even though I'm ride or die Check Your Head, I've said on multiple occasions that valid arguments could be made as to why Ill Communication is the crown jewel in the Beastie canon. Today...

Beastie Boys (Sure) Shots from 2022-02-08T15:48:10

Jim chats with Beastie Boys super-fans, Jenna and Jim, about their respective passion projects. For Jenna, it's Beastie Boys Shots Listen

Let’s B-Real from 2022-01-25T00:00

The Phuncky Feel One, B-Real from Cypress Hill, talks about touring with Beastie Boys, what it was like to work with Pearl Jam and Sonic Youth on the Judgment Night soundtrack, taking a ...

My Least Favorite Beastie Boys Songs from 2022-01-11T11:18:04

In an exercise of objectivity I take a step back from my extreme fandom and countdown, not necessarily songs I dislike, but ones that I would consider to be my "least favorite" Beastie B...

Mix Master Mike from 2021-12-30T14:18:13

Live and direct from Amsterdam, we track down the Serial Wax Killer, Mix Master Mike, and talk about his first encounter with Adam Yauch, coming to NYC to work on Hello Nasty, and what i...

Ill Communication Silver Anniversary Special from 2019-05-31T04:00:20

A silvery track-by-track look back at the Beastie Boys' Ill Communication.

50 Favorite Beastie Boys Songs from 2019-03-20T19:11:05

A quick chat about the Beastie Boys Story and a look back at my 50 Favorite Beastie Boys Songs of all-time.

Evan Bernard from 2019-02-09T05:02:18

Catching up with Evan Bernard whose Beastie Boys résumé includes: Lane Driver, Juice Pimp, Cruise Director, and Music Video Director.

Beastie Boys Book& Alan Light from 2018-11-03T17:40:59

Today's episode of The Brouhaha comes at'cha in 3's with 1.) a review of the Beastie Boys' Live & Direct Book Tour, 2.) an interview with music author and journalist, Alan Light, and 3.)...

Underrated Songs& Best T-Shirts (w/ Bryan Terry) from 2018-08-10T04:10:35

It's a doubleheader today; we're counting down the Most Underrated Beastie Boys' Songs and Best Beastie Boys T-shirt Designs...of all-time!

CORRECTION (TO THE CORRECTION): Regardi...

So What'cha Want from 2018-06-07T21:07:38

Taking a look back at the crown jewel of the Beastie canon.

Grand Royal Issue #1 from 2018-05-24T03:16:55

As the Beastie Boys prepare for the release of their new book, we take a look back at their first kick in the literary world: Grand Royal, Issue #1. (Special thanks to Pootytang for the ...

Remembering Matt Dike from 2018-03-24T04:52:59

Remembering the personality that put the pieces in place for the creation of Paul's Boutique. Rest in peace to the enigmatic DJ/Producer, Matt Dike.

20th Anniversary of Hello Nasty from 2018-03-07T17:24:37

Twenty years later, looking back on the release of the Beastie Boys' Hello Nasty.

MCA Day 2016 Preview Special! from 2016-08-18T10:41:10

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What If? from 2016-03-23T12:00:29

A recap of current Beastie happenings, including a new Cassius track featuring Mike D, a new Kate Schellenbach, talks about: early Beastie history, her apprehension of being a rap supe...

Glen E. Friedman Rules from 2015-12-02T05:49:45

Renown photographer Glen E. Friedman talks in depth about his iconic work with the Beastie Boys, including the day that yielded the cover shot for Check Your Head.  He also discusses why he threate...

To the Top of Manhattan with Jeremy Shatan from 2015-10-15T14:11:55

Jeremy Shatan, member of the Young Aborigines and the man responsible for taking the cover photo for Paul's Boutique talks about, well, taking the cov...

Dan LeRoy Tolls the Cowbell from 2015-02-25T12:01:08

A chat with Dan LeRoy, the man who wrote the book, um, books on Paul's Boutique. His contribution to the 33 1/3 series, in my opinion, is still the gold standard of that collection.

Aglio e Olio 20th Anniversary Blowout! from 2015-01-22T13:41:48

A year-long celebration of the greatest Beastie Boys surprise of all-time! NOTE: A special addendum was added to this episode featuring Jim and Prof giving their take on the newly released "Too ...

Happy 20th B-Day Ill Communication! from 2014-05-23T19:52:23

Jim & Prof give a track-by-track commentary on the Beastie Boys' Ill Communication, celebrating its 20th Anniversary.

Takin' It Back To '07, Ep. 31 from 2013-07-19T03:57:14

Oscar Pascual shares audio from a  Beastie Boys' roundtable interview he took part in during the Gala Event era in 2007. (above: Oscar poses with MCA & later grabs a photo of the Beastie Boys live ...

Sucka MCs Should Call Me Rya, Ep. 30 from 2013-07-09T23:07:48

The Brouhaha returns by bringing you a Master's-level chat with Beastie backer, Rya. B-Boys & B-Girls of the world unite, al'ight?! (above: Rya and the back of Stevie Wonder's head.)

Fredo Ortiz, Ep. 29 from 2012-09-26T16:19

Percussion wunderkind and multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire, Fredo Ortiz, graciously drops a heaping serving of  knowledge (while simultaneously tending to his wife's surgically repaired hand) a...

Fan Day, Ep. 28 from 2012-08-11T22:20:35

Jason Palk breaks down Beastie Boys Fan Celebration Day (held in NYC on Aug. 4, 2012) and 20 Questions returns. (clockwise from top left: The Money Man, The Beastie Car, and the attendees of Listen

Remembering MCA, Ep. 27 from 2012-05-11T05:17:12

Matt Pinfield, Ep. 26 from 2012-04-05T13:12:31

He's interviewed them a bunch, so why not talk to Matt Pinfield about the Beastie Boys? (above: Matt Pinfield chats about his favorite Beastie Boys album, he and Mike D's fascination with blaxpl...

Rust Off, Ep. 25 from 2012-03-28T15:51:17

Shakin' off the rust with our first episode of the year: (below: Abe Lincoln, Mike D in a Packers hat, Larry, and the Beastie Boys' go-to tracksuits in 2004).  

Chattin' with Chili, Ep. 24 from 2011-12-21T01:44:43

On the final podcast of 2011, we chat with Chili about The Pressure Softball Club, visit Dan's fish-eye-lensed office while he competes in 20 Questions, and ...

MILKIT RADIO: Free For All, Best of 2011 from 2011-12-20T02:36:48

The Brouhaha is preempted for a special episode of Milkit Radio's Free For All, highlighting our favorite music of 2011.

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Laver Day, Ep. 23 from 2011-09-29T20:54:01

Laver plays interviewer, Adrock shines on Top Chef, and 20 Questions returns: (above: Although Adrock appeared on Top Chef: Just Desserts, someone dropped the ball and failed to make him any cho...

Best Live TV Performances, Ep. 22 from 2011-08-26T02:22:54

Counting down the Best Live Beastie Boys Performances on National TV:

The Book on T.S.C., Ep. 21 from 2011-07-04T18:04:58

Talkin' to Marcus Thompson, the man who not only founded Timex Social Club (former Beastie Boys tour-mates), but wrote the book on them:

On The Road With Z-Trip, Ep. 20 from 2011-05-04T04:32:46

Many thanks to Michael Love (Beastiemania) for serving us up an interview with DJ Z-Trip. And many thanks to Z-Trip for guiding us through his new Listen

Hot Sauce Commentary, Ep. 19 from 2011-05-03T12:00:01

Jim (left) and Prof D (right) form their own committee to oversee the Hot Sauce Committee (which was finally, and triumphantly released today!): (Above: This picture was taken in the mid-late '9...

Release Days, Rodie&Mike Nishita, Ep. 18 from 2011-04-20T22:55:23

Just as mysterious (and glorious) as a yeti-sighting, we track down Mike Nishita, brother of Keyboard Money Mark. And later, it's Jim's turn to take the Twenty Questions quiz as Rodie plays master...

Make Some Noise, Ep. 17 from 2011-04-10T01:23:29

Makin' some noise about the brand new Beastie Boys' single, "Make Some Noise" (with a special guest): (Below: The Hose EP...inspiration for HSC, Pt. 2's artwork?)

Smack My Beach Up, Ep. 16 from 2011-03-02T04:35:45

DJ Katanga drops by to talk about Beastie Boys party jams and why he's still angry about the whole Prodigy/"Smack My Bitch Up" drama of the late '90s. Then, message board legend, Laver1969, flexes...

Awesome; I F'in Saw That!, Ep. 15 from 2011-02-16T16:46:33

...and the thing is I didn't even know I was going to see it (or who! I was going to see it with):

Sundance, Ep. 14 from 2011-01-22T21:44:33

Milkit Entertainment sends their star reporter, Phammerz, to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah to give us details on the screening of Adam Yauch's Fight For Your Right Revisited:

Viscious Rumors, Ep. 13 from 2011-01-15T04:17:31

In our first podcast of 2011 we randomly weave between topics about Timex Social Club, the Beastie Boys' brand new short film, working with Evan Bernard, a...

Happy Holiday Hip-Hop Cocktail Mix from 2010-12-10T16:40:52

Remember that scene in Christmas Vacation when Clark Griswold goes up into the attic and blows a bunch of dust off some old goodies?  Think of this as the mix-tape equivalent of that.  I've pieced ...

Kid Rock&3 Skinnee J's, Ep. 12 from 2010-11-01T01:10:06

On this episode of The Brouhaha, Kid Rock channels his inner Beastie; Jim (the first skinnee J) talks with Music Choice's...

Beastiemania, Ep. 11 from 2010-10-18T03:41:09

Mike (aka beastienut), one of the staff-members of Beastiemania chats about the history and maintenance of the one of the greatest internet sites of our t...

Message Boards, Ep. 10 from 2010-09-09T18:08:59

Beastie Boys Message Board legend, CJ Hood, takes a second away from his computer keyboard to chat with us about posts, threa...

Let-Downs, Ep. 9 from 2010-08-24T21:16:38

On this episode we take a critical look at the Beastie Boys' biggest let-downs... (Years later Stone Cold Steve Austin would turn this gimmick into a career.)

Busted, Ep. 8 from 2010-08-01T00:35:20

How are we going to explain this one away?

Cey Adams Spectacular, Ep. 7 from 2010-07-26T13:14:19

Cey Adams agrees to let The Brouhaha invade his personal space...and boy do we...keeping him captive for over an hour (despite initially promising to only take 15...

Summertime in the NYC, Ep. 6 from 2010-07-18T21:10:49

Beastie remixer and board member, Rodie, attempts to answer 20 B-Boy questions, a fan from France takes us into the inner circle, and a Beastie mix that will cool you down like a dip in the deep en...

A Summertime Donnybrook from 2010-07-18T21:04:07

With temperatures stuck in the 90's and no Hot Sauce Committee Part 1 release date in sight, we attempt to cure your summertime blues with a refreshing, thirst-quenching Beastie Boys mix. Pour you...

Best B-Boys Era?, Ep. 5 from 2010-07-03T19:13:11

What era was the Beasties' best?

Sports Shout-Outs, Ep. 4 from 2010-06-22T22:47:21

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew." Taking a listen to the best Beastie Boys sports shout-outs with Channel 3's Andy Lacombe. WARNING: If you don't like sports, you won't like this episode ...

Awesome Rob Shot That!, Ep. 3 from 2010-06-09T14:34:46

Talkin' to one of the 50 peeps who can honestly say: Awesome I Shot That! (above:  Rob posing with MCA doing his best Sasquatch impersonation.)

Dueling VJs, Ep. 2 from 2010-06-03T00:20:26

What happens when two music video jockeys discuss their favorite Beastie Boys music videos? Find out now... (Moments after this picture was taken St...

Memorabelia&B-Sides, Ep. 1 from 2010-05-27T02:15:11

On the premiere episode of The Brouhaha: Prof D drops some k-knowledge (like Galileo dropped the orange) on what it takes to be one the world's top Beastie Boys memorabelia collectors. We also co...