This week: Rich Fulcher, of the cult TV hit "The Mighty Boosh," raises the decibel level of UK comedy... We race back in time with Jesse Owens... and Brendan samples a drink fit for Olympians. Also: Rico tries and fails to replace Brendan with technology.
Episode 27: Ed Harcourt, Douglas Corrigan and Nonstaurants
This week: pop maestro Ed Harcourt tells Rico his recipes for lamb and schizophrenia... We learn about the aviator who took a wrong turn into the history books... and Brendan says "oui" to nonstaurants.
Episode 26: Mishna Wolff, Bloody Mary, and Gourmet Coal
This week: Humorist Mishna Wolff talks about living in black and white... We sip a bloody mary that's clearly insane... And Rico learns about the gourmet coal standard.
Episode 25: Anvil’s Lips Kudlow, Ali Dodges, and Bowie
This week: 80's metal band Anvil forges ahead... Muhammed Ali KO's the U.S. Army... and Brendan has designs on David Bowie.
Episode 24: Alain De Botton, Mudville, and Parkside Dining
This week: bestselling author Alain De Botton gets worked over... joy is found in Mudville... and Rico digs the new wave of on-site restaurant gardens.
Episode 23: Datarock, Congressional Beatdown, and BBQ LP
This week: Norway's Datarock toot their own horn... we're knocked out by a drink served beaten, not stirred... and Brendan eats BBQ with a side of vinyl.
Episode 22: Wells Tower, Tree Drinking, Food Mags
This week: Pushcart Prize-winning author Wells Tower gets auto erotic... we learn how to drink trees... and Rico finds out that starting a food magazine is child's play.
Episode 21: Stew, Psychedelic Cycling, Culinary Crasher
This week: Tony Award-winning rocker Stew ponders art vs. reality... we take a historic bike trip into an alternate reality... and Brendan sneaks into the most exclusive culinary shop in the world.
Episode 20: Ondi Timoner, Salt March, Say Cheese!
This week: Sundance-winning filmmaker Ondi Timoner lives in public radio... We taste the salt that shook the world... and Brendan goes hunting for Easter eggs and finds Grilled Cheese.
Episode 19: Girls, Brando Lore, Meaty Cupcakes
This week: Rico chats up Girls at SXSW... Marlon Brando gets an offer he can refuse... and Brendan is forced to rethink his jihad against cupcakes (Hint: it involves meatloaf).