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THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastThe History of SabotageWe wanted to fittingly finish the year of celebrating Beastie Boys anniversaries and milestones by highlighting the history of their show-closing classic, "Sabotage," which also provided us with an all-time great music video!
We'll also be joined by Paco (aka Corduroy Frames), who is on the verge of finishing his four-year passion project of making a frame-by-frame recreation of the "Sabotage" music video. To help Paco fund the completion of this epic masterpiece, please click HERE.
2024-11-271h 29
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys Podcast10 Most Important Beastie Boys Songs
A look at the 10 songs that were most important in shaping the Beastie Boys' career.
2024-08-2255 min
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastPaul's Boutique 35 Years Later
Looking back on 35 years of the Beastie Boys' zero-to-hero sophomore album, Paul's Boutique, we count down our 10 favorite songs and close out the festivities by speaking with Matt Dike's childhood friend, Wayde Alfarone.
2024-08-081h 19
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys Podcast20th Anniversary of To the 5 Boroughs
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, a track by track breakdown of the Beastie Boys' 2004 studio album, To the 5 Boroughs.
2024-06-231h 08
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys Podcast30 Years of Ill Communication
A look back at what the Beastie Boys were up to in 1994, and how their fourth studio album, Ill Communication, brought them back to main event status.
2024-05-311h 24
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys Podcast1994: The Album
Looking back 30 years later, 1994 is still my favorite year of music EVER! I get it, some may say there were better years in the '60s, '70s, or '80s. Heck, some will even say that '94 wasn't even the best year of music in the '90s.
I dunno? There was something about this year. The variety of different music, the new artists that emerged, and the bending of genres set the stage for a 19-year old like me to soak it all up.
Yes, Kurt Cobain’s suicide left behind a...
2024-05-161h 34
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastDelta Bravo Heads West
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 accomplish would have surely even impressed Ponce De León. What are pyramids when you have sidewalks, basketball hoops, and swimming pools to explore?
2023-09-061h 11
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastHello Nasty in Another Dimension (25th Anniversary)
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, otherwise we'd spoil it all, but besides doing an extraterrestrial-like Silver Anniversary autopsy on Hello Nasty, we also bring back our "20 Questions" contest and see if a grown-ass, 55-year-old diehard Beastie Boys fan can win a robot and squid monster play-set.
2023-07-141h 43
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastThe Live Log, Pt. 3
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.
2022-12-161h 45
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastThe Leftovers Episode
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 Rossdale (Bush), Treach (Naughty By Nature), David Cross, and Gail Simmons (Top Chef). Enjoy! #DeliciousAgainPeter
2022-11-2335 min
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastThe Live Log, Pt. 2
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. 2. (I will amend this post after the Beastie Boys release Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 1). #WatchTheFinger
2022-10-261h 00
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastThe Live Log, Pt. 1
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 witnessed in his lifetime. Fortunately, he saw them so many times it will require an additional episode, hence this one being called "Pt. 1."
2022-08-311h 15
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys Podcast30 Years of Check Your Head
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 Head.
2022-04-212h 06
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastHSC PT2: 10 Years Later (One Year Late)
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 fact. (Actually 11 years after the fact, but who's counting?)
2022-04-071h 08
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastThe Prince of Sides
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 Sauce Committee Pt. 2, recording sessions with Kanye West and Jack White, the lost Beastie Boys' track "Bundt Cake," and, obviously, his knack for always ordering up the perfect side-dish (hence his royal nickname).
2022-03-3030 min
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastStop-Motion Sabotage
Paco, aka Corduroy Frames on Instagram, talks about his Beastie fandom as well as the mammoth undertaking of stocking up on craft supplies and attempting to do a homemade, frame-by-frame, stop-motion animation remake of the Beastie Boys' 1994 classic music video, "Sabotage." What inspired this madness? How long will it take? What will he do when he's done? Find out now! #HesCrafty
2022-03-1552 min
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastCheck Your Head vs. Ill Communication
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, I finally do it: I pit Check Your Head and Ill Communication against each other in a battle for B-Boy studio album supremacy.
2022-03-0354 min
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastBeastie Boys (Sure) Shots
Jim chats with Beastie Boys super-fans, Jenna and Jim, about their respective passion projects. For Jenna, it's Beastie Boys Shots, a must-follow on Instagram that highlights both obscure and iconic Beastie Boys' photo sessions throughout their career. For Jim, it's his Sure Shot Beastie Boys group on Facebook, that is currently planning a very special event happening later this year. How did they get into the Beastie Boys? What are their favorite albums? How good are their trivia skills when put on the spot? Find out now!
2022-02-0851 min
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastLet’s B-Real
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 pass on the beat that would become "Jump Around," the future of hip-hop groups, and what to do when "the shit" actually does goes down.
2022-01-251h 06
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastMy Least Favorite Beastie Boys Songs
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 Boys songs of all-time.
2022-01-1138 min
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastMix Master Mike
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 it was like when he was asked to join the Beastie Boys.
2021-12-3055 min
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastIll Communication Silver Anniversary Special
A silvery track-by-track look back at the Beastie Boys' Ill Communication.
2019-05-3156 min
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys Podcast50 Favorite Beastie Boys Songs
A quick chat about the Beastie Boys Story and a look back at my 50 Favorite Beastie Boys Songs of all-time.
2019-03-201h 19
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastEvan Bernard
Catching up with Evan Bernard whose Beastie Boys résumé includes: Lane Driver, Juice Pimp, Cruise Director, and Music Video Director.
2019-02-091h 18
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastBeastie Boys Book and Alan Light
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.) a recap and breakdown of the brand new Beastie Boys Book.
SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't read the book yet, proceed with caution.
2018-11-031h 09
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastUnderrated Songs and Best T-Shirts (w/ Bryan Terry)
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): Regarding the steel drums, I meant "Body Movin'," not "Triple Trouble."
2018-08-101h 35
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastSo What'cha Want
Taking a look back at the crown jewel of the Beastie canon.
2018-06-0757 min
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastGrand Royal Issue #1
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 long distance loan!)
2018-05-241h 03
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastRemembering Matt Dike
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.
2018-03-2443 min
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys Podcast20th Anniversary of Hello Nasty
Twenty years later, looking back on the release of the Beastie Boys' Hello Nasty.
2018-03-071h 32
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastMCA Day 2016 Preview Special!
An interview with MCA Day Organizer, Mike Kearney, and Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat) discusses his participation in this year's event.
2016-08-1843 min
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastWhat If?
A recap of current Beastie happenings, including a new Cassius track featuring Mike D, a new mixtape from Mix Master Mike, and the date and location of the next MCA Day.
This episode also looks at the many ups and downs, lefts and rights the Beastie Boys had in their career and how things could have happened differently if certain things did or didn't transpire...a game of "What If?" if you will.
And finally, a special shout to Phife Dawg (Malik Taylor) who recently passed away.
2016-03-231h 05
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastKate is Great
Founding member of the Beastie Boys and drummer extraordinaire, Kate Schellenbach, talks about: early Beastie history, her apprehension of being a rap superstar, life as a television producer, the most difficult Luscious Jackson song to drum, and the whereabouts of Manny.
2016-01-271h 06
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastGlen E. Friedman Rules
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 threatened to scratch the negative for Public Enemy's It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, how he almost scored the cover shot for Ill Communication, and whether or not he'll ever join Instagram.
Glen will be signing his latest book, My Rules, on Tue., December 8 at Pilgrim Surf Supply in Brooklyn (68 N. 3rd St.) from 6-8PM.
Twitter: @glenefriedmanBlog: Idealist Propag...
2015-12-021h 29
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastTo the Top of Manhattan with Jeremy ShatanJeremy Shatan, member of the Young Aborigines and the man responsible for taking the cover photo for Paul's Boutique talks about, well, taking the cover photo for Paul's Boutique, mix-tape etiquette, hanging out with Mike D as a teenager, why he turned down a free "long-box" of Licensed to Ill, and his important work with the charity Hope & Heroes.
Jeremy Shatan can be found on Twitter: @JShatan @AnEarful @HopeHeroes and on Instagram: @murgatroyd.
2015-10-151h 12
YINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) September 20, 2015
It's our Welcome Back to Fall episode with new music from Andy Mineo and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, a recap of Madonna's Rebel Heart Tour, and a whole bunch of good songs to listen to while jumping in a pile of leaves.
2015-09-2359 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) September 20, 2015
It's our Welcome Back to Fall episode with new music from Andy Mineo and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, a recap of Madonna's Rebel Heart Tour, and a whole bunch of good songs to listen to while jumping in a pile of leaves.
2015-09-2359 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) September 13, 2015
New Music from Beirut, Gary Clark Jr., Farao, Empress Of, and Mark Untitled; breaking down the Jack White/Black Keys feud; and a one-two punch from Madonna and Slayer...just because.
2015-09-1657 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) September 13, 2015
New Music from Beirut, Gary Clark Jr., Farao, Empress Of, and Mark Untitled; breaking down the Jack White/Black Keys feud; and a one-two punch from Madonna and Slayer...just because.
2015-09-1657 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) September 6, 2015
New Music from The Arcs, Thunderbitch, The Dead Weather, Public Image Ltd., FIDLAR, and The Bohicas; my four-week-late film review of Straight Outta Compton; and a look back at the music from N.W.A's Family Tree.
2015-09-1059 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) September 6, 2015
New Music from The Arcs, Thunderbitch, The Dead Weather, Public Image Ltd., FIDLAR, and The Bohicas; my four-week-late film review of Straight Outta Compton; and a look back at the music from N.W.A's Family Tree.
2015-09-1059 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) August 30, 2015
Song of the Summer Countdown, a look back at the 2015 MTV VMAs, and New Music from The Weekend, FTSE, Gin Wigmore, Cœur de pirate, Halsey, and Alessia Cara.
2015-09-0259 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) August 30, 2015
Song of the Summer Countdown, a look back at the 2015 MTV VMAs, and New Music from The Weekend, FTSE, Gin Wigmore, Cœur de pirate, Halsey, and Alessia Cara.
2015-09-0259 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) August 23, 2015
New Music from The Bohicas, Desaparecidos, Nathaniel Ratecliff & The Night Sweats, and The Vaccines; songs about shoes; a look at the 2015 VMA performance line-up; and a beautifully crafted block of underground hip-hop.
2015-08-2659 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) August 23, 2015
New Music from The Bohicas, Desaparecidos, Nathaniel Ratecliff & The Night Sweats, and The Vaccines; songs about shoes; a look at the 2015 VMA performance line-up; and a beautifully crafted block of underground hip-hop.
2015-08-2659 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) August 16, 2015
New Music from Foals, Dead Weather, Calvin Harris, and Brandon Flowers; my favorite Shazam'd songs of the year; a look back at Song of the Summer Contenders from yesteryear; and Music Headlines of the Week.
2015-08-1959 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) August 16, 2015
New Music from Foals, Dead Weather, Calvin Harris, and Brandon Flowers; my favorite Shazam'd songs of the year; a look back at Song of the Summer Contenders from yesteryear; and Music Headlines of the Week.
2015-08-1959 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) August 9, 2015
New music from Albert Hammond Jr., Chemical Brothers, Batteries, White Reaper, and Georgia; a look back at MCA Day with music from RUN-DMC, Hurricane, and Rage Against The Machine; and this week's music headlines of the week in the appropriately named segment: Music Headlines of the Week.
2015-08-1258 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) August 9, 2015
New music from Albert Hammond Jr., Chemical Brothers, Batteries, White Reaper, and Georgia; a look back at MCA Day with music from RUN-DMC, Hurricane, and Rage Against The Machine; and this week's music headlines of the week in the appropriately named segment: Music Headlines of the Week.
2015-08-1258 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) August 2, 2015
In preparation for MCA Day, a special Beastie Boys-edition of the Free For All, with a tribute to Rowdy Roddy Piper and a breakdown of the hip-hop feud between Meek Mill & Drake.
2015-08-0559 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) August 2, 2015
In preparation for MCA Day, a special Beastie Boys-edition of the Free For All, with a tribute to Rowdy Roddy Piper and a breakdown of the hip-hop feud between Meek Mill & Drake.
2015-08-0559 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) July 26, 2015
Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift's Twitter spat, Michael Jackson's secret Star Wars wish, wondering about Earth's distant cousin, and New Music from Public Enemy, Meek Mill, Strange Wilds, Para One, Kool Keith, Junior Prom, and Langhorne Slim.
2015-07-291h 02YINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) July 26, 2015
Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift's Twitter spat, Michael Jackson's secret Star Wars wish, wondering about Earth's distant cousin, and New Music from Public Enemy, Meek Mill, Strange Wilds, Para One, Kool Keith, Junior Prom, and Langhorne Slim.
2015-07-291h 02YINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) July 19, 2015
Reminiscing about 90's electronic music, early 2000's power-pop, and squeezing a short song at the end of a mix tape; new songs from Public Enemy, Ratatat, Chemical Brothers, White Reaper, Spraynard, and The Bird & The Bee; and a look back at the music happenings of the week.
2015-07-2256 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) July 12, 2015
New music from Veruca Salt, Years and Years, Ezra Furman, Bilal, and Jeff Rosenstock; an explanation on why new music is being released on Friday; Music Headlines of the Week; and a special treat for anyone named Allison.
2015-07-1559 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) June 28, 2015
New music from Refused, Desaparecidos, Swami John Reis & The Blind Shake, LA Priest, and Courtney Barnett; and thoughts on Apple Music and the new Rocky movie Creed.
2015-07-0258 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) June 21, 2015
This week I chat with Lucy & Gwendolyn Giles from the band Dog Party, discuss why I'm torn on Taylor Swift's Open Letter to Apple, talk about the state of protest music in 2015, and play new songs from Kacey Musgraves, Leon Bridges, Wolf Alice, and Desaparecidos.
2015-06-2558 minYINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) June 14, 2015
This week I pit Nate Ruess, MIKA and Adam Lambert against each other in a Freddie Mercury-off; discuss Dave Grohl's broken leg (and why it was and wasn't a stretch for the show to continue); and revisit early 90's hip-hop courtesy of Joey Bada$$.
2015-06-171h 01YINZ LUVFREE FOR ALL (Milkit Radio) June 7, 2015
In the latest episode of the FREE FOR ALL you'll hear new music from Muse, The Vaccines, Years & Years, and Monophonics, as I discuss the Katy/Taylor feud and Apple's new streaming service.
As always, enjoy!
2015-06-1157 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastDan LeRoy Tolls the CowbellA 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.
2015-02-251h 16THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastAglio e Olio 20th Anniversary Blowout!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 Many Rappers" music video. During the discussion the memory card on their recorder crashed. Instead of giving you an incomplete conversation, we'll give you a full critique at a later date.
Just lettin' you know. Thanks.
2015-01-2237 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastHappy 20th B-Day Ill Communication!
Jim & Prof give a track-by-track commentary on the Beastie Boys' Ill Communication, celebrating its 20th Anniversary.
2014-05-231h 122013-12-131h 53YINZ LUVFall Run Road
Fall Run Road is the latest release in Milkit's Running Mix-Tape series. As the title suggests, it's custom made for a brisk autumn run.The playlist eases you into fall, transitioning from warmer sounding tunes to cooler. Beware, the tempo picks up two-thirds of the way through, however, if you keep pace, you'll be rewarded with a cool down at the end of the mix.
Not every song is autumn-themed, but our team of athletes road tested the tunes and confirmed that the playlist is perfect for a nice fall run. (Just make sure your running shoes don't...
2013-10-1149 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastTakin' It Back To '07, Ep. 31Oscar 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 in San Francisco.)
We also listen to Mike D's latest track, while Pat Poon takes his finger off the fader for a second to give 20 Questions a whirl.
2013-07-191h 19THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastSucka MCs Should Call Me Rya, Ep. 30The 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.)
2013-07-101h 05YINZ LUVRun, Run (Running Mixtape)
We here at Milkit Entertainment have been making running mix-tapes for years. We understand the rhythm and flow of a well-paced outdoors run, knowing that you simply can't craft a mix by cramming an hour's worth of balls-to-the-wall AC/DC singles back to back to back.
This mix was especially made for a 6-7 mile run (for those able to run an impressive, but not Olympic worthy, 7-8 minute miles).
Run, Run is intended for the open road only. Please do not listen to this mix indoors or in a car.
If you haven't consulted your physician yet, what are...
2013-05-0149 minYINZ LUVFree For All, Best of 2012 (Milkit Radio)Maybe it's because of my day job, but I'm regularly asked what music I'm listening to. For some reason I have trouble answering that question, because I'm always listening to music, but I think people want a specific answer, as in what new music am I listening to.
Whenever I'm asked this question, I should just tell the person to wait until the end of the year, when I've had time to compile my yearly best-of-playlist.
Being birthed out of a college radio show, the Free For All has gone from tape to CD to podcast format. Looking back, it's fu...
2012-11-201h 51
THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastFredo Ortiz, Ep. 29Percussion wunderkind and multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire, Fredo Ortiz, graciously drops a heaping serving of knowledge (while simultaneously tending to his wife's surgically repaired hand) about his upcoming Bongoloidz debut album and playing drums in the Beastie Boys.
2012-09-261h 01THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastFan Day, Ep. 28Jason 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 Fan Celebration Day.)
2012-08-121h 122012-05-112h 22THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastMatt Pinfield, Ep. 26He'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 blaxploitation films, and being quizzed about musical factoids on a daily basis.)
2012-04-0540 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastRust Off, Ep. 25Shakin' 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).
2012-03-2853 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastChattin' with Chili, Ep. 24
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 rank our favorite tracks on Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 2.
Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!
2011-12-211h 09THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastMILKIT RADIO: Free For All, Best of 2011The Brouhaha is preempted for a special episode of Milkit Radio's Free For All, highlighting our favorite music of 2011.
NOTE: If you're a strict Beastie-purist who does not like to dabble in other types of music (i.e., pop), you may not enjoy this particular podcast. Regular episodes of The Brouhaha will return shortly.
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Playlist:
“Warning Call,” DJ Shadow ft. Tom Vek
“Party on Fifth Ave.,” Mac Miller
“Are You Ready,” Fatty Gets A Stylist
“That’s the Way Love Goes,” ?
“Children,” V.V. Brown ft. Chiddy
“Port of Call,” Beirut
“The Death of You & Me,” Noel Gallagher...
2011-12-201h 28THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastLaver Day, Ep. 23Laver 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 chocolate fondue.)
2011-09-2957 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastBest Live TV Performances, Ep. 22Counting down the Best Live Beastie Boys Performances on National TV:
2011-08-2646 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastThe Book on T.S.C., Ep. 21Talkin' to Marcus Thompson, the man who not only founded Timex Social Club (former Beastie Boys tour-mates), but wrote the book on them:
2011-07-0440 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastOn The Road With Z-Trip, Ep. 20Many 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 Beasite Boys Megamix while driving on the highway in San Diego (worry not, Z-Trip was rockin' the bluetooth).
(Below: What's the perk of having both a Beastie Boys and Z-Trip tattoo on your left arm? Getting to be the cover boy for Z-Trip's new Beasite Boys Megamix, duh.)
For the complete-straight-from-horse's-mouth-megamix link, go here.
Z-TRIP PRESENTS: ALL-ACCESS BEASTIE BOYS MEGAMIX:
http://ztrip.bandcamp.com/album/z-trip-presents-all-access-a-beastie-boys-megamix
2011-05-0449 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastHot Sauce Commentary, Ep. 19Jim (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 '90s when Jim claimed that he was an angel and Prof D the exact opposite.)
2011-05-031h 04THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastRelease Days, Rodie & Mike Nishita, Ep. 18Just 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 griller:
(Above: After scouring the internet, this rare photo from Beastiemania is the only one we could find of the elusive Mike Nishita.)
(Top: Hello Nasty release day in May of 1998. Bottom: TT5B release day in June of 2004.)
(Above: Cool beans, look at the souvenir Money Mark inherited from the Check Your Head era.)
2011-04-2150 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastMake Some Noise, Ep. 17Makin' 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?)
2011-04-101h 03THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastSmack My Beach Up, Ep. 16DJ 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 his B-Boy muscle and gives 20 Questions a whirl:
2011-03-0259 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastAwesome; I F'in Saw That!, Ep. 15...and the thing is I didn't even know I was going to see it (or who! I was going to see it with):
2011-02-1648 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastSundance, Ep. 14Milkit 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:
2011-01-2246 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastViscious Rumors, Ep. 13In 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, and playin' ball with Adam Y-A-U-C-H:
2011-01-1537 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastHappy Holiday Hip-Hop Cocktail MixRemember 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 together some old holiday remixes/snippets into a shiny, new holiday mix (regardless of what holiday you celebrate).
May it fill you with the joy of the holiday season (or let it mildly entertain you during a long, boring workday).
Lemme hear ya say ho-ho-HO!
2010-12-1028 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastKid Rock & 3 Skinnee J's, Ep. 12On this episode of The Brouhaha, Kid Rock channels his inner Beastie; Jim (the first skinnee J) talks with Music Choice's Justin Prager (the second skinnee J) about interning at Capitol Records, programming music videos for MTV, and prognosticating about the Beastie Boys' new album, Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 2; and John (the third skinnee J) tries his hand at "20 Questions."
(left to right: Kid Rock's under-appreciated, college-radio fav The Polyfuze Method; Kid Rock gracing the cover of Grand Royal, and Justin and Jim cold lampin' with Flavor Flav—who unfortunately is not on this episode of The Brouhaha.)
2010-11-011h 06THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastBeastiemania, Ep. 11Mike (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 time.
(Beastiemania is also looking for a talented, pro-bono graphics person to tweak the layout of their site. If you think you're this person, freakin' reach out to them already!)
P.S. This podcast was recorded mere hours before the Beastie Boys announced that Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 1 would be put on indefinite hold, while Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 2 would be released this spring. Those sneaky lil' buggers!
2010-10-181h 03THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastMessage Boards, Ep. 10Beastie Boys Message Board legend, CJ Hood, takes a second away from his computer keyboard to chat with us about posts, threads, and getting into hot water while impatiently waiting for albums to drop.
2010-09-0940 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastLet-Downs, Ep. 9On 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.)
2010-08-2456 min2010-08-0136 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastCey Adams Spectacular, Ep. 7Cey 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 15-20 minutes of his time).
To Beastie nerds everywhere, enjoy!
(Many thanks to Danny Jung from the Beastie Museum for hooking us up with the correct cyber transmission digits.)
Top Row: Cey in Brouhaha battle mode; his book DEFinition; and an album cover he worked on that helped Jim win 2nd place in a high school art contest.
Second Row: Cey's favorite B-Boy tag; Cey's tag; and his semi-controversial burger design.
Third...
2010-07-261h 13THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastSummertime in the NYC, Ep. 6Beastie 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 end...
Turntable mats, watches; who else wants to use this picture?
2010-07-181h 22THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastA Summertime DonnybrookWith 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 yourself a glass of cream soda and enjoy!
WARNING: If you're not caught up on Breaking Bad, some of the following samples may accidentally catch you up (oops).
2010-07-1849 min2010-07-0343 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastSports Shout-Outs, Ep. 4"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 (sorry).
2010-06-2359 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastAwesome Rob Shot That!, Ep. 3Talkin' to one of the 50 peeps who can honestly say: Awesome I Shot That!
(above: Rob posing with MCA doing his best Sasquatch impersonation.)
2010-06-0943 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastDueling VJs, Ep. 2What happens when two music video jockeys discuss their favorite Beastie Boys music videos?
Find out now...
(Moments after this picture was taken Steven Smith treated me to a BBQ dinner during a grueling SXSW schedule. With my spirits boosted and my appetite tamed, I was able to march on and finish strong in Austin, TX.)
2010-06-0350 minTHE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys PodcastMemorabelia & B-Sides, Ep. 1On 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 countdown the 10 best Beastie Boys B-sides of all time.
Prof D (far left) talks about his massive Beastie memorabelia collection and what he did with this picture.
2010-05-2747 min