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The Premise is RidiculousEpisode 116: "Like a helicopter on a pontoon"The Richley boys are shimmying and hoisting, doing their best to uncork this thing with a tattooed Floridian, a dip into Joe's Mystery Corner and the conclusion of the Ninja ChooseCo-verse. Will the "time heist" work? Will the fires of Mount Doom be found? Will the Death Star be destroyed? Gird your loins and feast your ears! 2024-05-1732 min
The Infinite BrickThe Mars Rover, Part 4The Richley brothers, Joe and John, continue their voyage through the cosmos by building the NASA Mars Rover Perserverance Lego set and chit chat about life.
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BrickEconomy: https://www.brickeconomy.com/ 2024-05-1440 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 115: "Tusken Raider baby stroller"With May 4 looming, the Richley brothers do their best to bring some Star Wars content so hot it'll make Tatooine feel like Hoth. If that analogy makes any sense, ignite those lightsabers, start up those speeder bikes and feast your ears! 2024-05-0329 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 114: "It makes as much sense in your head as it does in my mouth"The Richley brothers return with another installment in the ChooseCo Ninja Saga, but not before discussing a Floridian Tarzan impersonator and mini-golf with a legendary movie character. Buckle up! 2024-04-1928 minThe Infinite BrickThe Mars Rover, Part 3The Richley brothers, Joe and John, continue their voyage through the cosmos by building the NASA Mars Rover Perserverance Lego set and chit chat about life.
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BrickEconomy: https://www.brickeconomy.com/ 2024-04-0937 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 113: "Port! Court!"The Richley brothers celebrate their mom's birthday with a number of questions...What is a zord of dinosaurs? What is the opposite of Captain Planet? How many times will John cry in one episode? Feast yours ears, "this whole episode is nonsense."2024-04-0531 minThe Infinite BrickThe Mars Rover; Part 2The Richley brothers, Joe and John, continue their voyage through the cosmos by building the NASA Mars Rover Perserverance Lego set and chit chat about life.
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BrickEconomy: https://www.brickeconomy.com/ 2024-03-1232 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 111: "I say 'danger'...I think 'zone'"Hyped for the return of one of their favorite Saturday morning cartoons, the Richley boys talk some X-Men via a specialized FMK and some Lego minifigure reveals. Calling all mutants! Suit up! 2024-03-0831 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 110: "Those are my-tallics!"Feeling ambitious, the Richley boys seek to put an end to The Lost Ninja saga once and for all, solve a mystery in John's Sluethin' Shack, prove definitively that "podcasting is for babies" and answer the ever existential question..."can't I conch in peace?". Hold onto your butts and feast your ears! 2024-02-2328 minThe Infinite BrickThe Mars Rover; Part 1The Richley brothers, Joe and John, aim for the stars and begin building the NASA Mars Rover Perserverance Lego set and chit chat about life.
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BrickEconomy: https://www.brickeconomy.com/ 2024-02-1331 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 109: "Talk about homunculus!"The Richley brothers are "looking for Tony" in this latest installment as Lionel Richie comes up big in a Walk Out segment and the Ninja saga continues (and has the boys looking for two witches or sorceresses or political science majors). No one is sure, no one is safe. Enjoy! 2024-02-0929 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 108: "Just respect the podcast"The Richley boys get back to the basics and bring a unexpectedly dark Florida man, an FMK with a Golden Girl and the continuation of the Ninja saga to the Nerd-cave. Will they finally go back in time to save the clock tower and listen to Huey Lewis and the News?! Feast your ears and find out! 2024-01-2627 minThe Infinite BrickThe Bonsai Tree; Part 4The Richley brothers, Joe and John, conclude building the Bonsai Tree Lego set, give their thoughts on the build and chit chat about life.
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https://www.brickeconomy.com/2024-01-0925 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 106: "A very disease-free friend"Happy New Years, everyone! The Richley brothers welcome long-time contributor/Zaner, Chris, back into the Nerdcave to talk about tattoos. The boys have share the stories behind their favorite tattoos and talk about what they have planned next….and a special shoutout to Alex at tatgod.com (if you find yourself in northeast Ohio and looking for some art, look him up)2023-12-2936 minThe Premise is RidiculousIntroducing...The Infinite BrickThe Richley brothers have a holiday treat in the form of a brand new podcast. The boys have been working for the past few months to create something different for the universe. Listen in to this sneak peek of Episode 1 of what will be The Infinite Brick. Fear not, Joe and John will be back to their typical shenanigans in two weeks. 2023-12-1527 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 105: "Watch me work, Shirley!"In what can only be described of as "an awakening", the Richley brothers return. The boys make some plans for February 24, 2024, delve even deeper into Joe's love for La Bamba and patiently wait to go back in time. 2023-12-0130 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 104: "555 - BUTT"The Richley boys are back in the Nerdcave and back to their regularly scheduled shenanigans. Listen in as the brothers discuss a curious Floridian burglar, swoon over everything Keanu Reeves and discover the name of their ninja sensei. Surely, you don't want to miss this!2023-11-1727 minThe Premise is RidiculousOur Favorite Things: Halloween EditionPut up your feet, grab some left over candy and snuggle up because the Richley boys look back and talk about some of their favorite parts of Halloween. Yep, they're a little late. But are you really surprised? Enjoy!
Dedicated to the crew from our earliest trick-or-treating days on Skywae...you know who you are2023-11-0341 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 103: "As far as the middle finger can see"After a brief Coming to America rabbit trail, the Richley brothers return with Florida's greatest Jenga player, a spook-tacular D&D Madlib, and a belly flop back into the ChooseCo-verse. Put on your kimonos, we're headed back to ninja-town!2023-10-2032 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 102: "It's not just...loving...it's tender loving."The Richley brothers are back in the Nerd-cave and, despite the "pending dead air", are in three-wheel motion. Listen to the boys as they lay out their own meta-verse in a Walk-out segment and actually solve a crime in Joe's Mystery Corner. 2023-10-0632 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 101: "This is the Goldilocks scenario"As recently achieved and self-dubbed centenarian podcasters, the Richley boys try their hands at remote recording again. With Joe in Cleveland researching new sponsorships, the brothers put together an episode consisting of various Shaggy's, terrible Caribbean accents and John's Sleuthing Shed. Tune in! Or don't! You're busy, no worries! 2023-09-2232 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 100: "The Florida-est Florida Person"In an emotional and psychological tour de force, the Richley boys run through a 64 person bracket to answer the age-old question, who is the Florida-est Florida person? To quote John Arnold, "Hold onto your butts!"
To our listeners: We'd like to sincerely thank each and every one of you for coming this far with us. We hope you'll continue on wherever that journey leads. There are a lot of wonderful, mind-blowing, funny, inspiring podcasts out there. The idea that you give us some of your precious little time is greatly appreciated and never forgotten. 2023-09-0854 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 99: "This theory means absolutely nothing"The Richley boys are off to the races as they near in on 100 episodes. What do you get when you combine Dr. Haldejeen, some other dudes and the wild west? The brothers aren't sure either, but they do their darn tootin-est to find out. Also, what is Emperor Palpatine's Christian name? All this and more (or less) in the latest installment. 2023-08-1131 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 97: "That's a hard jerking!"The Richley boys welcome the preeminent "Zaner", Chris, back into the Nerd Cave (patent pending) to discuss a Walk-Out segment chalk full of fabulous '80's music and possibly the most "interesting" case in Joe's Mystery Corner. Listen in for what feels like "Burt Reynolds playing D&D". Whatever that means.2023-07-1427 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 95: "It's 9 to 5...overnight"Welcome back, dear listeners, and buckle in for an episode which has it "all". Provided, of course, you define "all" as having multiple meanings, including but not limited to: 1 Joe's Mystery Corner; 2 John's new Italian persona and 3 A succinct encapsulation of the plot for Avengers: Infinity War. If this weren't enough, the Richley boys also define a new part of the body, sure to worm its way into any future Mad-lib excursions. 2023-06-1625 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 94: "It's pronounced...seduction."Thievery and mystery abound as the Richley brothers, "all wiped up and clean", take on a Floridian crossbow thief and Muppet-ifying a classic burglary caper, Oceans 11. Finally, fresh off their character's impaling in The Tattoo of Death, the boys do their best to solve a disappointing mystery as they revisit Joe's Mystery Corner. Put on your sleuthin' caps, folks!2023-06-0225 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 93: "Here it goes!!"In this, the third installment of the fourth season, the Richley boys harken back to their roots with a "quality" mad-lib involving both the late, great Burt Bacharach and Joe's best "Dorothy" voice. The epically expositional Tattoo of Death finally reaches its conclusion...with a laser! Finally, yet another sponsor is revealed. In a word? Costner. But before any of this takes place, John displays his podcasting skills by actually sneezing during the recording and landing the title of the episode. 2023-05-1923 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 92: "I don't...get it?"Welcome back, avid listeners! Listen in as the Richley boys discuss a Floridian who seems to have played a little too much Grand Theft Auto. And poorly, at that. The brothers also rezest their infamous FMK segment and decide to take one celebrity on the sledding experience of a lifetime. Finally, Big Guy, of The Tattoo of Death fame, is unmasked in a room seemingly comprised entirely of...jade? Go ahead, enjoy yourselves. 2023-05-0528 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 91: "I almost said 'prawn boker'"Season 4 is upon you, dear listeners, and the Richley boys. Joe wastes no time in declaring his love for an '80's musical masterpiece in a refurbished "Walk-Out" segment and the brothers head to a mansion outside of Kyoto, Japan in The Tattoo of Death, their latest foray into the ChooseCo-verse. The brothers also thank and celebrate their first ever sponsor. Enjoy! 2023-04-2129 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 90: "I smelled the bag...it smelled good"In what's sure to be known as "the most sophisticated half-hour", the Richley boys close the curtain and bring season 3 to a close with an unprecedented segment involving Lego bricks and one of John's only marketable skills. But first, Joe and John discover the lengths a certain Floridian will go to for a free McDonald's cookie and later have a difficult decision to make regarding the Red Flowers and the Yakuza. Let's go! 2023-04-0729 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 89: "You game jacker!"Penultimate! Penultimate! The Richley boys can correctly use the word "penultimate" to describe this episode, the second-to-last of season 3. In it, the brothers do their best to combine The Simpsons and Dungeons & Dragons in a madlib, discuss Joe's love for Matlock and discover his favorite member of The Beatles. All this plus they open Ben's mysterious package "least choose-iest ChooseCo", the Tattoo of Death. Let's go! 2023-03-2427 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 88: "I would love to be Steve Perry!"Chris joins the Richley brothers once again to discuss some of their favorite moments in music history and a devious plan to upend The Red Flowers gang. Before any of that can take place, however, the worst British accent ever is discovered. It's honestly the worst. 2023-03-1034 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 87: "A couple guys talking about guys"Strap in and buckle up, everyone, the Richley boys (with the assistance of Chris) deliver a lengthy discussion revolving around a Floridian felon, 32 more "super sexy" gentlemen and a tattoo of a red flower. Prior to all of this, John discusses a recent dream he had involving, oddly enough, Chris getting some tattoos. 2023-02-2444 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 86: "Cupping implies palm of hand"The Richley boys are at it again. This time, they're looking into obtaining a "valid alligator trapping license" and determining if Rick Astley's iconic tune can save a fractured relationship. Spoiler alert: you bet it can! In addition, the brothers, fresh off their (frankly) unprecedented "victory" in The Lost Ninja saga, tempt fate once again and delve into another adventure from the good people at ChooseCo and meet Sprazzle.2023-02-1030 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 85: "What is the point of this nonsense?!"The Richley brothers bring their "A" game this week as they close out, for good or ill, the saga of The Lost Ninja. Before that can take place, however, Joe has an update on some midwest barbecue eateries and John has not one, but two Floridian headlines. And if all of that weren't enough, the boys also get some sibling relationship advice from a Golden Girls mad-lib. Thank you for being a friend! 2023-01-2731 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 84: "The physical manifestation of pure libido"With Joe on location this week, the Richley brothers do their best to remotely record a special episode. John brings the first "Texas" person into the fray and Joe brings a fantastic movie to "Muppet-ify". The boys then go on to definitively calculte the all important "Lovitz to Muppet Ratio" and jump back into The Lost Ninja, getting some backstory on Saito in the process. 2023-01-1334 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 83: "I'm back to hating this"Welcome back, dear listeners! The Richley brothers, Floridians and ninjas return from their brief hiatus in full, glorious force to answer not only a fan email, but some burning questions as well. Where does a "professional arsonist" learn the trade? What are D&D mad libs like? Who's apartment are we going to? And, what the heck is "Western decadence?" Gird your loins and feast your ears for the final episode of 2022...2022-12-3029 minThe Premise is RidiculousOur Favorite Things: Holiday EditionHappy Holidays, one and all! The Richley boys take a break from Floridians and ninjas to stroll down memory lane. Pour yourselves a steaming mug of hot cocoa, drop some marshmallows and a candy cane in there and listen as Joe and John reminisce about their favorite holiday music, movies and more.
PS A very sincere thank you to our dear, sweet listeners, for coming along with us for so long. The happiest of holidays to you and yours!
XX Joe and John2022-12-1629 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 82: "The Royalty of Thieves"Magic is literally in the air for this installment. After an interesting development in Florida is discussed, the Richley brothers play a little FMK and relegate a Stranger Things character to a fate at least on par with the Upside Down. In addition, Joe and John are getting closer and closer to finding the lost ninja and, in the meantime, come to a grand realization...they're "in ninja mode!" Grab your shuriken and feast your ears!2022-12-0227 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 81: "Tips and Prods"Let the tasing begin! The home stretch of Season 3 is here and the boys are grinding away. Still on the hunt for the Lost Ninja, listen first as the Richley brothers discuss the best way to "subdue a naked man" and John confuses the Little brothers, Stuart and Chicken. Feast your ears as Chocolate Thunder and his "rump roasting, bun toasting" dunks are described as well. Remember..."if you ain't grooving, you best get moving"! 2022-11-1826 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 80: "Ninja tools! Activate!"To the BART station! While John struggles with both reading and seeing "through his tears" in this week's offering, the Richley brothers attempt to answer some of the universe's greatest questions...Where'd the soggy clothes go? What constitutes "mission impossible ice cream"? Can napkins be cuboidal? Does it end with a knuckle? All of this and a surprising definition of karaoke await you. 2022-11-0426 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 79: "A lightsaber is a beautiful witch"There's a lot going on in the Nerdcave this week as the Richley brothers dive into a Ferris Bueller style escape in Florida, some questionable stories from their collegiate days, a Halloween/Star Wars mad-lib and the next installment in The Lost Ninja. Will Joe continue his spot-on Sato voice? Will Charlie break in during recording? All this and more (or less). 2022-10-2125 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 78: "It's the Waluigi of names"Having successfully completed the ChooseCo Magic Box, the Richley boys belly flop into another Choose Your Own Adventure series. Before they can get "garden casual karate", however, Joe and John marvel at the free service available from Floridian police officers and get buried in a dark Batman conspiracy. What if Batman isn't a hero? 2022-10-0731 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 77: "Say goodbye to your kidneys!"First, say hello to another installment of Floridian news (how fast can a John Deere lawnmower travel?) and another chance to decide who is watching tv with mom and dad (naked bongo McConaughey?). Only after all of that do the Richley brothers jump back into the caverns beneath Stonehenge in search of Alistair McCallister. Will they fall prey to the fairy magic? Will they die spectacularly? 2022-09-2325 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 76: "'Private' is a level of dancer"Fully entrenched in what turned out to be Stonehenge Comic Con, Joe and John have some questionable fairies to deal with. Before they return to England though, the Richley brothers discover a somewhat disturbing trend occurring at Bass Pro Shops and they both do their best to channel their inner Eazy-E. This truly may be the "blurst" of podcasts. 2022-09-0933 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 75: "It's jazz on jazz"Welcome back, dear listeners! In this offering, the Richley brothers come to grips with hard truths. Namely, they don't know what "OMC" stands for...they don't know the destination of a Floridian time traveler...and they don't know why Joe can't stop singing Highway to the Danger Zone. Nevermind, "Danger Zone" is great song, applicable to all of life's situations. That's why. 2022-08-2629 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 74: "That's ok...nobody cares"The Richley brothers are making magic this week! After checking in with some Floridian sisters, Joe and John use an FMK segment as a thin veil to expound their love for one of the universe's greatest rappers/human beings. John also plans a trip to an amusement park with one of his favorite Chris Farley characters. Finally, the boys start their fourth ChooseCo adventure...Forecast from Stonehenge. 2022-08-1228 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 72: "That time I harpooned you!"Joe is back this week and, to celebrate, John unearthed possibly the oldest Florida man from the archives. In addition, the Richley boys do their best to jumpstart their rap careers by including lyrics surrounding Amelia Earhart and a potential "World's Greatest Lover". Is there a safe way to combine both Tag Team and 90s Ice Cube? Finally, the Trumpet of Terror is stirring up trouble on the water. Are our heroes sunk? 2022-07-1531 min
The Premise is RidiculousEpisode 70: "Just pick Betty White"It's official! With this episode under their belt, the Richley brothers are 0.7% of the way to 10,000 episodes. In this seventieth installment, Joe and John celebrate a "Jord-aversary" and do their best not to die with Odin Thorsdad. In addition, Joe low key plans a Star Trek reenactment instead of a dinner party and John lays out some "satisfying" historical facts. Tune in! Buckle up! And prepare to be disappointed! 2022-06-1732 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 69: "The Tuba of Triumph!"Still reeling from their bout with Zeus, the Richley brothers step into the drive-thru of a Floridian Taco Bell and do their best to determine the "fate of the taco". In addition, they muse over a road trip with a Jedi and send a beloved Office character to watch tv with their parents. Finally, Joe and John jump into their third ChooseCo adventure and tune up the Trumpet of Terror. Hopefully, this story doesn't end with a scorched planet!
PS Another special thanks to our composer, Liam, and our new tune. 2022-06-0327 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 68: "A circus in my trunk"In a TPiR first, the Richley brothers do their best to prove they're "really good at this" and delve into a "Virginia Man" as a shout out to all of their dear Virginia listeners. In addition, Joe can't help himself from banging out Europe's magnum opus, Final Countdown, in his quest to find a new song for summertime ice cream vendors everywhere. Lastly, the brothers get the attention of Zeus...but probably not in the way they'd hoped.
2022-05-2022 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 65: "A lot of it's not great"Welcome back, dear listeners! This episode is an emotional roller coaster for the younger Richley brother. Buckle up as Joe develops his plan for AC/DC themed ice cream, delivers a tirade about all incarnations of Van Halen and hones his voice acting chops as Athena, daughter of Zeus. Meanwhile, John attempts to solve the duo's sound problems by fixing one and creating another. It's like answering a question with a question!
PS Another big thank you and shout out to Liam for the "Throne of Zeus" music! 2022-04-0825 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 64: "#1 supplier of pork chops!"Welcome back, dear listeners! Listen in as Joe responds to some disturbingly unsolicited texts...and it only gets better from there! The Richley brothers also envision a lovely evening combining their parents, a television and everyone's favorite Star Wars droid. Finally, the boys, still reeling from their wildly unsuccessful foray to find the sorceress, embark on a new journey to find The Throne of Zeus. Feast your ears and gird your loins!
PS Another huge shout out and thank you to Liam for composing and arranging the music for The Throne of Zeus. 2022-03-2526 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 63: "Magic Mother of Merlin!"As Season 3 chugs along, the Richley brothers are firing on all...some...maybe a handful...of cylinders. A possible Captain Morgen impersonator and Florida "hero" is discussed alongside dodgeball and Gilbert Gottfried's greatest role. Patience, Iago, there's more. Joe and John "bring the thunder" in the next, exciting, heart-racing, *insert synonym here* installment of The Magic of the Unicorn.
P.S. 2 Things: First, a big shout out and thank you to Liam for creating the background music for the Choose Your Own Adventure segments. You rock, bro! And, second, we keep forgetting to thank and encourage listeners to reach out t...2022-03-1124 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 62: "At what point do I become prolific?"Despite being "wholly unprepared", the Richley brothers are heading for warmer climes and warmer times as they discuss how Independence Day is celebrated in Florida. In addition, they also unveil a brand new set of preposterous circumstances for their version of FMK and look for volunteers to watch tv with their parents. Finally, in a desperate search for a unicorn, the sojourn for the sorceress continues as a graveyard is explored and the human tolerance for taint jokes is tested. 2022-02-2524 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 61: "You're thinking of Talbots"Season 3 has finally rested its glorious haunches upon us all. In this, the premier episode, the Richley brothers introduce sparkly, new segments and add a little zest to their foundation. Listen in as they do they're best to unravel mysterious poems, search for a sorceress and unlock the majesty of Freddie Mustache's Mercury...Freddie Mercury's Mustache...you know what they mean. 2022-02-1126 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 60: "Jean Claude Van Dougal!"As the Richley brothers ascend to the summit of season 2, they can't help but plan a celebration of everything MacGyver and respect the Swayze, Hallmark Movie style. But before the balloons can fall and the confetti cannons explode, Joe and John must crawl deep into the belly of the dastardly Dr. Haldejian. Klondike Kate? Is that you?! 2022-01-2826 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 59: "The tapestry will weave itself"In, this, the penultimate episode of season 2, the Richley brothers mourn the loss and celebrate the life of their "glorious leader" Betty White. The boys run through a Golden Girls, Rose-centric Mad Libs (including midnight cheesecake and Rose's vodka) and canonically merge the Star Wars universe with the Golden Girls universe (finally). Maybe it should be named the "Golden Wars-iverse"?
Disclaimer: Exactly zero Bothans were harmed in the making of this episode. 2022-01-1424 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 58: "I invent pants!"Happy New Year! In the final episode of 2021, the Nerdcave is bursting with excitement, muppets and a returning guest co-host. The Richley brothers welcome Bill from South Carolina back into the studio to discuss what's going on with "all of the chicken wings" in Florida. But, wait...there's more! The crew also muppet-ifies their second film, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. How do you think Joe Pesci would feel about working with a cast of muppets? 2021-12-3120 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 57: "Stewing in your victory juices!"In the Richley brothers' first of two Christmas-themed episodes, they welcome a shiny, new guest host, Bill. The three do their best to figure out what Kevin is up to in Florida, plan some hijinks with the help of some Christmas tunes and wander into unfamiliar territory by...actually solving a crime in Joe's Mystery Corner. Wait, what? That last part can't be true, can it?!2021-12-1722 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 55: "I'm too stupid for this"The Richley brothers welcome long-time contributor, supporter and Zaner, Chris, back to the show. Together, they wade through the mire of redundant phrases and split infinitives to solve The Case of the Dead Professor and determine "who the frock is Dinker". What's more, in order to celebrate the most recent "Sexiest Man Alive", the trio creates a 32-man bracket to determine the "Super Sexiest Man on the the Planet".
Disclaimer: We tried out a new mic setting this week and didn't realize until afterward that it could pick up keyboard strokes. Apologies. 2021-11-1928 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 54: "I only smirch, thank you."As the end of Season 2 looms ever nearer, the Richley brothers turn their focus toward one of the greatest train mysteries of our time and try to find some justice for one of the best named characters of our time, Muggsy McGurk. What's more, John devises a foolproof, guaranteed to work plan to reunite Joe's favorite 90's band, Oasis. You're welcome, universe.
2021-11-0528 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 52: "Steve Harvey is just shaking his head"As the end of season 2 quickly approaches, the Richley brothers learn some valuable lessons in this week's offering. Follow along and test your own skills with questions such as...What's the best way to bake cookies on a George Foreman grill in Florida? How do you effectively photograph a jumping woman during a Christmas photoshoot in August? Sounds like a dreamscape wrapped in a vision quest. Listen in as Joe and John do their best to unravel these mysteries of the universe.
2021-10-0824 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 51: "Peacocking like a Dilophosaurus"Avast me hearties! Ahoy matey's! In this week's episode, the Richley brothers celebrate National Talk Like a Pirate Day, discuss an imaginary Las Vegas trip with Chewbacca (of Star War's fame) and reimagine some of your favorite sports movies starring X-men characters. So tune in, listen up and bask in the glory of Joe having some kind of myocardial infarction over Iceman because..."this is for Earth's freedom!"2021-09-2423 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 50: "Oddly Satisfying and Wildly Popular"In an eleventh hour recording session, the Richley brothers unfurl their collective freak flags and dive into more Florida news and find out what Sean's definition of a "cool father" is. What's more, John does his best to plan one last heist and free his kidnapped son as well as map out the future plans for his vending machine business. If that isn't enough, Joe solves another mystery from the Sleuthing Shelf in record time. Hold onto your butts, everyone, because something "feels funny on my tongue"! 2021-09-1027 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 49: "Reba McEntire’s jewelry store"In a virtual eleventh hour recording and editing session, the Richley brothers struggle to come up with the title of their latest offering. Other finalists include, but are not limited to..."The bender of all benders", "We tend to be anti-killing" and "Do the loins ever fit well?!". Did they choose correctly? Judge for yourselves and email your thoughts to thepremiseisridiculous@gmail.com.2021-08-2732 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 48: "I feel sick to my tramp stamp!"The Richley brothers soldier through some technical difficulties to bring you this episode. Listen in as they discuss not one, but two Florida men, complete an Avengers mad lib for the ages (Is "Black" the best color for Widow? What is Thor really the god of?) and utterly fail to solve The Case of the Wooden Bridge. Good thing they're only attempting to solve pretend crimes.
Disclaimer: A few words and phrases were lost in the recording process and we sincerely hope it doesn't negatively impact your listening experience. Thank you in advance for y...2021-08-1327 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 47: "I have a feast stuffed in my pants!"The Richley brothers run the gamut in this week's episode. From planning a hypothetical trip to Las Vegas with the incomparable Jeff Goldblum to making sure the totally comparable Dave Coulier cranks out those license plates, Joe and John can't help themselves. But, wait...there's more! The two quadragenarians are completely stumped by The Case of the Dead Broker as well as how many piece of fried chicken can comfortably fit into a grown man's trousers. One last thought...are "quadragenarians" really a thing? 2021-07-3026 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 46: "Suitcase full of magic tricks"The Richley brothers are answering the tough questions in this episode. Is "welter" a word? Is Ragu sauce flammable? Is it pronounced pecan or pecan? And, finally, how long is this podcast? Join in as they jump back into news from the Sunshine State and attempt to solve "The Case of the Shattered Door".
Disclaimer: At about the 8:00 minute mark, a singular curse word is uttered. Nothing awful, but we just wanted you to know. 2021-07-1623 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 45: "Good news...we're still recording!"Despite some early technical snafus, the Richley brothers cannonball into season 2's midway point with their usual gusto. John makes things difficult as he tries to weave Dolly Parton into The Golden Girls Universe and give Florida a new nickname. Joe, on the other hand, paints a glorious word picture and describes a trip to the "City of Sin" with none other than Dorothy Zbornak and lets us know what Mustafa (from Florida) "proudly declares" (hint: it's not bankruptcy). 2021-07-0223 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 44: "He's going to a dude ranch!"In a bittersweet episode, the Richley brothers dedicate a show to fan favorite contributor and premier "Zaner", Chris. Joe and John break with tradition and discuss an Arizonian who needs a new job and an all new Joe's "Chris-tery" Corner. And if all of that wasn't enough, Joe continues with his escapades as a heart transplant-ologist and his feelings for Matt Dillon. 2021-06-1821 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 42: "You're the worst part about it!"On the cusp of jetpacks, the Richley brothers seek to finally identify the "ultimate superhero" and to determine what a 68 year-old Floridian does with barnacles. In addition, Joe's feelings towards Mickey Rourke and his "ham hands" can no longer remain hidden, but come bursting forth. Listen in and join the celebration of (unofficial) National Gary Day!
Disclaimer: At some point, Joe claims The Flash as being a part of the MCU. This, like many things the brothers claim, is wildly incorrect. To the best of our knowledge, The Flash, fabulous costume and all, remain f...2021-05-2128 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 40: "Neckoration"In their longest outing to date, the Richley brothers seek to expose one of Joe's greatest fears, the secrets of time travel and the happenings in a closet at Daytona State College. Strap in as the duo also dissects a USA Today Best Superhero bracket and finally discusses Powers Booth. How did that take 40 episodes? Last thought, Joe is not the Winter Soldier...but, is he? Find out! 2021-04-2341 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 39: "This is why we podcast!"As in most things, the Richley brothers believe in balance when it comes to "true" crime. In this episode, the brothers tackle both sides of the justice system. Listen in as Joe plans out his self-proclaimed "greatest crime ever" and as the duo puts their crime solving skills to their test in Joe's Mystery Corner and The Case of the Whispering Finger. Yes, really.
Disclaimer: In a follow up to the idiocy of the last two episodes, the Richley brothers will refer to this episode as 38. As with most things, and proven on a regular basis, they are boneheads at b...2021-04-0923 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 38: "We roll deuces wild!"Tune in and find out John's plan for three pinnacles of modern society, Elton John, Bruce Wayne and Optimus Prime. In addition, and to celebrate the month, the Richley brothers try their hands at bringing two more universes together...Disney Princesses and disaster movie plots. This can't possibly fail, right?
Disclaimer: In a follow up to last episode's idiocy, the Richley brothers will refer to this episode as 37. As with most things, and proven on a regular basis, they are nincompoops. This is in fact episode 38.2021-03-2624 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 37: "You don't want that effervescing"In this episode, dear listeners, Joe and John invite you to vicariously live out Joe's car theft daydreams, bring another culprit to justice in Joe's mystery corner and discuss the travesty that was Joe's recent grilled cheese experience. Also shout out to our unofficial sponsor, Brioschi!
Disclaimer: The Richley brothers will refer to this episode as 36. As with most things, and proven on a regular basis, they are idiots. This is in fact episode 37. 2021-03-1223 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 36: "Akbar's doing all the work!"This week's episode brings another delve into the updated Theme Songs segment with a bevy of lion-based tunes. The Richley brothers also try and figure out why Barry in Florida is pretending to be a law enforcement officer as well as what happens when you combine two different universes...Star Wars and rom-com movies. 2021-02-2623 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 34: "It's like riding away from a Whitesnake concert!"The Richley brothers are sparkin' in on a jet boat this week as they unveil their revamped "Walk Outs" segment, get cozy in Joe's Mystery Corner and discover what's afoot on Mimosa Avenue. Grab your reading cardigan, some hot cocoa and hold onto your butts! 2021-01-2920 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 33: "In the belly of the CoinStar beast"Welcome back, faithful listeners! In this episode, the Richley brothers unpack their feelings about pickles and try to determine whether or not Kevin Malone was actually a criminal mastermind. Is the gig finally up?2021-01-1522 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 32: "Tasing a Naked Man"It's a new year and the Richley brothers have a brand new segment, Joe's Mystery Corner. Tune in as Joe and John try to not only figure out who has kidnapped the balloon man, but discuss their love for all things Prince and the best ways to celebrate the solstice. 2021-01-0124 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 31: "Nothing Special Here"Welcome to Season 2 of the show! In this episode, the Richley brothers welcome a new guest in the studio, dive into some fascinating music history and try to get to the bottom of Joe's feelings for Judd Nelson. 2020-12-1825 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 28: "How do we entice a squirrel to drink Pabst?"Join the Richley brothers as they dive head first into possibly the most difficult segment of Sky Dive/Yard Work/Moon in history, add another chapter to their ever growing Star Wars compendium and try to figure out precisely what a "salty droid" is. Special note: exactly zero animals were given adult beverages2020-11-0622 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 27: "Disturbingly Tight Spacesuit"Joe and John are "outtatime" as they hop into their personal DeLorean and propel themselves first to 2013 and the Sunshine State before heading straight to the golden age of teen sitcoms. In an expanded version of the $15 Challenge, the Richley brothers attempt to create an original '90s teen sitcom from the discarded remains of the past in an almost Frankenstein-esque manner. Where is Paul Pfiefer? What's Geoffrey Butler up to? And, who invited Wayne Arnold?!2020-10-2324 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 26: "I would sacrifice Melvin"The world's foremost expert on all things Billy Zane and Celine Dion rejoins the Richley brothers in a new segment aimed at giving the listeners exactly what the want - movie reviews for decades old films. Grab all the denim you can find because it's time to discuss Tremors!2020-10-0931 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 25: "I was going to say 'foxy boxing'"The Richley brothers are back to their "regular" schedule in this musically centered episode. Everyone's favorite "Zaner", Chris, is back as he and Joe try to build rock and roll's next super group, answering the age-old question; Is there such a thing as too many Celine Dion's? Spoiler: Absolutely not.2020-09-2524 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 24.5: "Snorkel Day Fireworks!"Dive right into the deep end of this episode, a first of its kind, where the Richley brothers address a fan's email question and try to decide whether or not swimming pools are, in fact, public baths. A very special thank you goes out to Ferret! Snorkel check! 2020-09-1928 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 24: "The third part of a two part"Join the Richley brothers as they wrap up their Shawshank Redemption discussion and finally talk about what they enjoy about the movie. Also, find out what Earl in Florida has in common with dear, old Andy.2020-09-1125 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 23: "I love all food based crimes"And thus begins the second installment in the Richley brothers’ Shawshank Redemption trilogy. Is Andy actually guilty? Is Red Irish? And how great is Gil Bellows?!2020-08-2828 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 21: "All the malt liquors of the rainbow"In their second episode recorded in the great outdoors, the Richley brothers attempt to right the wrongs of the Skywalker Saga by focusing on more Lando-centric plots. In addition, this also marks the culmination of the Parks and Rec bracket. Who will be crowned the greatest Pawnee-ian of all time? Will it be Ron? Or Andy? Maybe, in an unexpected turn of events, Bobby Newport, Jr. finds himself inexplicably back in the race?2020-07-3126 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 19: "Who would I _____? Tina Turner!"On the cusp of their twentieth episode, the Richley brothers add another chapter to their Golden Girls fan fiction and attempt to answer the question plaguing society for years...Which Parks and Rec character is best?2020-07-0326 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 17: "If Sam Elliott is going to the moon, I’m going with him."Join the Richley brothers, Joe and John, as they dive head first into the Scooby-verse. Maybe they’ll be able to find out what Mystery, Inc. has been hiding all along...2020-06-0523 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 16: "Fro...zone!"Clearly making a play for the People's Choice Podcast Awards, in this episode, the Richley brothers dive head-first into a game of “Heads Up” (in addition to their typical hijinks, that is).2020-05-2225 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 14: "I'm a Zaner"A landmark episode in which the Richley brothers welcome their first ever special corespondent, Chris, to discuss “what else is soup”, a Billy Zane fan club and add even more to their post-Skywalker Saga script.2020-04-2431 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 12 "Don't You Just Hate Pants?"In this, the twelfth installment, the Richley brothers begin their post-Skywalker Saga script and answer a very intriguing listener question from longtime fan, Johntosaurus Williams.2020-03-2727 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 8: "Production of Seduction"In this installment, the Richley brothers find out what Axel from Florida is up to, discuss the possibility of sky diving with The Italian Stallion’s greatest nemesis and get elbows deep in a burrito vs chimichanga debate. Hold onto your butts. (Note: apologies for the audio problems, were working diligently to resolve them)2020-01-3126 minThe Premise is RidiculousEpisode 1: “You had me at ovum”The introductory episode in which the Richley brother introduce themselves (via childhood anecdote) and the podcast. Listen to discussions involving head trauma, yard work with celebrities and the “official” definition of a sandwich.2019-12-1333 minThe Premise is RidiculousThe Premise is Ridiculous: TrailerThis is the trailer for a fresh, new podcast, The Premise is Ridiculous, from hosts Joe and John Richley. In it, the brothers cannonball into unscripted and unrehearsed conversations spanning the nerd-verse. Subscribe and follow along for these thoughtful (sometimes), absurd (oftentimes) and fun (always) discussions. 2019-12-0400 min