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Vinn and BriJo
Vinn & BriJo discuss, parenting, pop culture, and life as two middle-aged kids. Every episode is an insight into some wonderful aspect of Gen-Xers living life as realness as they can.
On this week's episode, BriJo vents to Vinn about how he and his Dad have opposing opinions on when his kid should be getting a cell phone.. and then it gets messy.
Also, it's another Dad Joke of the Week with the handsome Phil G!
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
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BriJo explains the correct pronunciation of his name via a story where a long-time friend of his has been pronouncing it incorrectly for over 20 years...
Vinn & BriJo also quote (or at least try) from one of their favorite films, "So I Married an Axe Murderer". .
And for the main event, Vinn recalls his not-so-pleasant experiences with Ticketmaster..
All on this week's episode of The Realness w/ Vinn & BriJo!!!
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
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So it's really been a while since a show aired, so lets just get to it!
On this week's episode of The Realness, Vinn tells BriJo about their new dog, Bandit (formerly known as Pedro) he's sooo cute!
Meanwhile, BriJo's tooth saga continues..
Other topics include, escapism, Spring Break, upcoming tv/movie trailers including Ahsoka, the 2nd Spider-Verse movie and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and the announcement of a new Star Wars movie focusing on Rey Skywalker..
And also, it's the Dad Joke of the Week with Phil G!
Btw..
- It's pronounced, "Ah-sow-kuh"
- Steppenwolf was the baddie from Justice League..
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'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
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We're back! On this episode of The Realness, it's all about nothin' but the tooth.
Fact check(s):
The back of the knee is called the popliteal fossa.
The front area of the elbow is called the cubital fossa.
Good thing you're not a doctor, BriJo.
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
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On this episode, Vinn brings up things his kids will never see in their lifetime including carbon paper.. flash cubes.. rotary phones and rabbit ears..
The dynamic duo also discuss Millennial slang. .
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
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Vinn and BriJo do what they do best.. .chat and make each other laugh.
Also, Vinn and BriJo use up a lifeline and 'dial-a-friend' as they recall their favorite restaurants in the Jersey City back in the day.
BTW - the Chinese Restaurant on the corner of Route 440 and Danforth Avenue next to Select-A-Video was called "Paradise East"
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Too Late by The Kaijus
Music & Lyrics by Brian Joseph Miguel
Mixed by Jason Estrada @ Green Stair Studio
(c) 2023
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
On THIS week's episode, Vinn shares his footwear of choice.
Meanwhile, BriJo shares a story about sleep walking!
And "live" from a location somewhere other than where Vinn & BriJo are, Phil G has the Dad Joke of the week!
Too Late by The Kaijus
Music & Lyrics by Brian Joseph Miguel
Mixed by Jason Estrada @ Green Stair Studio
(c) 2023
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
On this week's episode, Vinn & BriJo discuss pet peeves!!!
And as a special surprise, this week's dad joke is brought to you by our Senior Dad Joke Correspondent, Phil G!!!
Too Late by The Kaijus
Music & Lyrics by Brian Joseph Miguel
Mixed by Jason Estrada @ Green Stair Studio
(c) 2023
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
On this week's episode, Vinn & BriJo go deep with deep questions.
The questions:
- Knowing what you know now, what would you tell 16 year old you?
- If there's one skill you could master, what would it be?
- If there was a time period you could live in for a week, when & where would it be?
- FMK - a Sumerian, Aristotle and a T. Rex.
Fact Checks:
- It's 47 Ronin, not Samurai, Vinn.
- It's Ancient Greece, BriJo. Ancient. Greece.
Trailers:
Easter Promises Trailer
White Nights Trailer
Too Late by The Kaijus
Music & Lyrics by Brian Joseph Miguel
Mixed by Jason Estrada @ Green Stair Studio
(c) 2023
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
On this week's episode, the sound board antics continue! Also, Vinn & BriJo discuss (and sing) their favorite 80s tv theme songs! From the A-Team to Hillstreet Blues!
What was your favorite theme song?
Fact Check(s):
- Yes, BriJo - you were right the first time. It's 'District 9' with Sharlto Copley. 'The District' starred Craig T. Nelson.
- 'Fantasy Island' aired from 1977 to 1984.
- Ernie Hudson was NOT in Night Court.
- 'What's Happening!' aired from 1976 to 1979.
- 'The Odd Couple' aired from 1970 to 1975.
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
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On this episode, Vinn surprises BriJo with a late Christmas present, they recount the holiday happenings and the aftermath of, share their attainable New Year resolutions - this and more on the first episode of a new season of "The Realness"!
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Too Late by The Kaijus
Music & Lyrics by Brian Joseph Miguel
Mixed by Jason Estrada @ Green Stair Studio
(c) 2023
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
This week, Vinn and BriJo close out 2022 with a discussion about the behavioral interview process and their past experiences when interviewing for jobs.
(Hopefully BriJo gets the position he was applying for and starts 2023 in a new role!)
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Too Late by The Kaijus
Music & Lyrics by Brian Joseph Miguel
Mixed by Jason Estrada @ Green Stair Studio
(c) 2023
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
Vinn and BriJo play the Movie Quote Game! Vinn and BriJo each pick five (5) movie quotes to recite while the other tries to guess where it's from! Who do you think will win?! Keep listening to find out!
Too Late by The Kaijus
Music & Lyrics by Brian Joseph Miguel
Mixed by Jason Estrada @ Green Stair Studio
(c) 2023
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
On this week's episode, Vinn and BriJo catch up after a holiday hiatus and chat about the upcoming holidays, hanging up Christmas lights, their new favorite show 'Wednesday' the newly announced DCU and the long awaited return of the Dad Joke of the Week!
Too Late by The Kaijus
Music & Lyrics by Brian Joseph Miguel
Mixed by Jason Estrada @ Green Stair Studio
(c) 2023
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
On today's episode, Vinn and BriJo reflect upon this year's Halloween experience (almost a month later) as well as the upcoming holidays.. .
WARNING: This episode contains dialogue that may ruin the holiday experience for children.
That reference that BriJo was referring to that Vin actually got...
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Some Other Time Then' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
On this week's episode of The Realness, Vinn and BriJo chat about the things they enjoy.. from Lego building to card collecting to bicycling, get to know the guys a little bit better as they discuss their hobbies!
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Some Other Time Then' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
On this post-Halloween episode, join Voluptuous Vinn and Beautiful BriJo as they catch-up with one another and chat about WHATEVS!
- Viewtiful Joe Trailer
- Bluelock Trailer
- Mob Psycho 100 Trailer
- Abott Elementary Trailer
- Home Economics Trailer
- The Psychadelic Furs
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Some Other Time Then' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
On this episode, Vinn plays five (5) questions with BriJo!
The Questions:
- First concert ever attended?
- Favorite book/author?
- Least favorite movie?
- Cold cereal or hot oatmeal?
- Be like Johnny Depp but poor or Steve Buscemi and rich?
Fun fact:
BriJo ALSO walked out of the animated Disney version of "Pocahontas"
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Some Other Time Then' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
On this spooky episode of 'The Realness', Vinn and BriJo reminisce about their childhood Halloween(s).. . including the costumes they wore, the candy they ate, their fave horror movies, paranormal experiences and more!
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Some Other Time Then' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
This week, Vinn & BriJo fondly reminisce about the Battlestar Galactica remake. Vinn encourages BriJo to check out The Expanse. After, they chat about other fictional genres that are back in style and sounds they're diggin'.
Btw - BriJo was referring to Matt Smith, the Eleventh Doctor Who.
Apollo Sacrifices The Pegasus
Willow, Official Trailer
Bladerunner Soundrack, re-mastered
Braveheart Soundtrack
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Some Other Time Then' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
Vinn & BriJo chat about how quickly their kids have grown up, the challenges of raising two boys nowadays and how their boys are realizing how uncool their dads are.
And if you haven't realized by now, stay 'til the end to hear the latest dad joke that Vinn or BriJo found on the internets. ;-)
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Some Other Time Then' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
Vinn & BriJo spend another episode geeking over all the Marvel (MCU) news since their last superhero news filled episode. Also, BriJo puts Vinn on the spot and asks him to rank all the live-action Batmens.
Deadpool 3 Announcement
Deadpool Update w/ Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman
Who is Trevor Slater
Reginald the Vampire Trailer
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Some Other Time Then' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
On this bonus episode, Vinn & BriJo discuss the frustrations of being a sports (Mets) fan.
Lets Go Mets!
(F*** You Stewie)
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Some Other Time Then' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
BriJo vents about his job situation and Vinn shares his experience at this year's NY Renaissance Faire.
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Some Other Time Then' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
Vinn & BriJo discuss the "joys" of the first week of school and the benefits that come with. After, Vinn questions BriJo's knowledge of 6-sided dice which turns into a discussion about D&D campaigns. (So random, right?)
This episode slightly touches on school bullying and school shooting safety & preparedness..
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Some Other Time Then' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
After reading less-than-stellar reviews about the movie, 'Easter Sunday', (starring Jo Koy), Vinn & BriJo chat about the film, Filipino stand-up comedy and their personal experiences & views of being part of a Filipino family & culture..
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Some Other Time Then' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
It's been a hot minute. Vinn & BriJo play catch-up while recording at their secondary studio. (Originally recorded 9/9/22).
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Some Other Time Then' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
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