The Bros 'n Brews Podcast: Recent Episodes
That's Not Canon Productions
New Zealanders Matthew Staijen-Leach and James Ladanyi discuss acting, the creative industries, pop culture and the wide world of current events.
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1) Back with more beers
2) Christmas & New Years Break Stories
3) Question Time: 2023 Resolutions?
4) Whaddaya Watching? 'White Lotus Season 2', 'The Talented Mr Ripley', 'Sherwood', & 'Avatar 2'
1) Brew-lette #42
2) Matt's 2023 Europe Migration
3) Question Time- 'how's your Mental Health going?'
4) Bonus Question- 'what did you learn today?'
5) Waddaya Watching? 'Black Panther 2', 'Black Adam', 'In Bruges', 'Hunted', 'The Road to El Dorado', & 'Anastasia',
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1) Brew-lette
2) Matt gets his L Plates
3) The Queen is dead
4) James' new scooter habits
5) The 2022 Felix Awards
6) Question Time: 'what is the colour hierarchy?'
7) Whaddaya Watching? 'House of the Dragon vs. Rings of Power', 'Breaking Bad rewatch', & 'Death on The Nile',
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1) Brew-lette
2) Matt gets his L Plates
3) The Queen is dead
4) James' new scooter habits
5) The 2022 Felix Awards
6) Question Time: 'what is the colour hierarchy?'
7) Whaddaya Watching? 'House of the Dragon vs. Rings of Power', 'Breaking Bad rewatch', & 'Death on The Nile',
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1) Brew-lette
2) Matt's Recent Auditions
3) James' Bali Adventures
4) Wellington On A Plate
5) Auckland Dining Disaster
6) The Great Kiwi Bakeoff Announcement
7) Question Time: 'if you could use a keyboard shortcut...'
8) Whaddaya Watching? 'Rings of Power', 'House of The Dragon', 'The Godfather', 'Top Gun', 'The Offer', 'Glow Up', 'The Sandman', 'She-Hulk'.
1) Brew-lette
2) Matt's Recent Auditions
3) James' Bali Adventures
4) Wellington On A Plate
5) Auckland Dining Disaster
6) The Great Kiwi Bakeoff Announcement
7) Question Time: 'if you could use a keyboard shortcut...'
8) Whaddaya Watching? 'Rings of Power', 'House of The Dragon', 'The Godfather', 'Top Gun', 'The Offer', 'Glow Up', 'The Sandman', 'She-Hulk'.
1) Brewlette
2) Matt's Big Holiday- Bungee Jumping, Snow Helicopter, & Degustation Menus
3) James' Long-Distance Wedding Celebration
4) Question Time: 'what's in your wallet?'
5) Whaddaya Watching? 'Love Island', 'Spiderhead', 'Wedding Crashers', & 'Fantastic Beasts 3', '
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1) Brewlette
2) The Bros Are On Tour
3) Show Report
4) Question Time: 'what are the ingredients of a good hotel room?'
5) Whaddaya Watching? 'Obi-Wan', 'Shark Tale, 'Love, Death, & Robots', & 'Atlanta S3',
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1) Brew-lette
2) James Got Covid
3) New Podcast Announcement: PhD: Unpacked
4) Matt's May Musings
5) Question Time: 'what's the best thing about Winter?'
6) Whaddaya Watching? 'Dr. Strange M.o.M', 'Venom 2', 'The Gentleman', Sitcom rewatches, & Doctor Who,
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1) Brew-lette
2) Matt's 27th Birthday
3) COVID Comes Close
4) James' Jog Juggling
5) Question Time: 'what's your dumpling power rankings?
6) Whaddaya Watching: 'The Batman', 'Drive to Survive', 'Palm Springs', & 'Paddington'
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After some months off, we are BACK with a topic episode. This week, the Bros deliver their personal lists of Films (& some TV) that they think are OVERRATED. Some make the list for having a weak narrative, others for subpar lead performances, and some simply because the crucial nostalgia factor goes way over our heads. Prepare for controversy. This is: Our Overrated Films List.
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1) Brew-lette #36
2) Agent Alterations & Audition Agony
3) Family Photos
4) Question Time: 'exotic animal adoption'
5) Whaddaya Watching? 'Atlanta', 'Moon Knight', 'No Reservations', & 'Spiderman Reviews'
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1) Brewlette-ish : Garage Project's Best
2) Dungeons & Dragons
3) Theatre Business
4) Matt's Gaming Channel
5) Nepalese Food
6) James' Mario Party Development
7) Good Samaritan Monday
1) Brew-lette #35
2) March Madness- James' favourite sports time of the year
3) Neighbourly Babies
4) Matt's streaming career kicks off
5) Question Time: 'what is the worst vegetable?'
6) Whaddaya Watching? 'Making Fun','Survivor 42', 'Hogwarts: Legacy', 'Spiderman Mega Rewatch'
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1) Brew-lette #34
2) A Chaotic Fortnight: Omicron, Protests, & War in Ukraine
3) Matt's New Apartment
4) Question Time: 'how many times have you moved in your life?'
5) Waddaya Watching? 'Remember the Titans', 'About Time', 'Under The Silver Lake', & 'Swap Shop'
1) Brew-lette
2) Love on Valentines Day, Beefing with Protestors, & New Apartment Hype
3) Question Time: 'you can time travel anywhere in history for one week- where ya going?'
4) Whaddaya Watching? 'Snowpiercer', 'Love is Blind', & 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'
1) Brew-lette #32
2) Matt's shares the good, the bad, & the ugly from the last two weeks
3) James' great D.I.Y outdoor bathroom reveal
4) Question Time: 'are you swept up in the Wordle craze?'
5) Whaddaya Watching? 'Incredibles 2', 'Up', 'Critical Role', & 'Murderville'
6) The Oscars Best Picture Nominees for 2022 (94th Academy Awards)
1) Brew-lette returns
2) Omicron enters (stage left)
3) 'Devising' a theatre show
4) A.D.R- the film industry's secret
5) Question Time: 'should we mandate owning a cat/dog before having a child?'
6) Whaddaya Watching? 'Encanto', 'Marvels: Eternals', 'The Office', 'The Great', 'Bodyguard', & 'Criminal'
1) Back for 2022!
2) Summer Catch-ups, including: the Bro's big NYE, James' new furry friend, & Matt discovers the fashion of Mary Quant
3) Question time: 'what do you want to achieve this year?'
4) Jumbo Holiday Whaddaya Watching?: 'Don't Look Up', 'Luca', 'The Great Gatsby', 'Fantastic Mr Fox', 'The Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy', 'Dodgeball', 'Big Daddy', & 'The Book of Bobba Fett'
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This episode; the third and final part of our Public Servant Series trilogy. In 'The Legislators' we take a look at all things Politics & Politicians in New Zealand. We discuss the varying backgrounds & motivations of people who become politicians, why we undervalue local-body government and city councillors, how election cycles negatively impact politicians from making meaningful change, and the rise of new National Party leader Christopher Luxon. Being a politician- is it the most thankless job there is?
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1) Brew-lette #30
2) The Brews of 2021
3) Matt's Wellington Trip- a reflection
4) Question Time: 'did you achieve what you wanted to this year?'
5) Whaddaya Watching? 'The French Dispatch', 'Spiderman- No Way Home', 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation', 'Arthur Christmas', Survivor 41
6) Ten-to-two
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1) The Bros Reunited in Wellington
2) Brew-lette #29 : Special 'Same Supermarket' Edition
3) Question Time: 'can Matt really tell the colour of an MnM, blindfolded?
4) Bonus Beer-Mas: a Brew-lette swap
5) Whaddaya Watching? 'Dune', 'Spiderman', 'Stardust', 'Deck The Halls', & Unreal Engine's 'Matrix Experience'.
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1) Brew-lette
2) Matt Does Crate Day
3) James' Queenstown Hotel Upgrade Story
4) Question Time: 'what gift will you always remember?'
5) Whaddaya Watching: 'Beauty & the Geek' & 'Tick Tick...boom'
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1) Brew-lette
2) Where in the World is James?
3) Holiday Tidbits
4) Matt's Retail Gripes
5) Question Time: 'what would you line up for?'
6) Whaddaya Watching? 'Get Back' Beatles Doc, 'The Jonas Brothers Roast', 'Hawkeye', & '1917'.
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1) Back from Hiatus
2) Brew-lette #26
3) James' Short Film Project 'Buzzkill'
4) Matt Returns to Work
5) Question Time: 'what was, and is, your go-to Dairy snack?'
6) Whaddaya Watching? 'The Gentlemen', 'Army of Thieves', 'Archane', 'Last Night in Soho', & 'Scary Movie'
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1) Brew-lette #25
2) A Lambshank Redemption, Halloween Diverolls, & Dance Audiences
3) Question Time: 'how high is your threshold?'
4) Whaddaya Watching? 'Celeb Treasure Island Finale Recap', 'The Addams Family', & 'Scream'
5) Ten to Two.
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This episode; the second part of our Public Servant Series trilogy. In 'Healers', we shine the spotlight on New Zealand's Healthcare workers, discussing how society values the wider healthcare industry, the impact COVID-19 has had on our healthcare infrastructure, and the omnipresent issues of staff shortages and pay caps. The Bros also share some personal insights on healthcare workers, with Matt reflecting on his Mum's nursing career, and James sharing stories from his work as a roleplay actor for medical students at Wellington Hospital.
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1) Brew-lette #24
2) Halloween Prep, Socially-Distanced Dinners, & Jab-City
3) Question Time: 'what's the weirdest nickname you've been given?'
4) Whaddaya Watching? 'The Moves That Made Us', 'Guardians of the Galaxy- the game', 'World Series of Poker', & live theatre
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1) Brew-lette #23
2) Matt's Saturday Sesh
3) James' visits Martinborough & the Surrealist Art Exhibition
4) Question Time: risk vs reward in Lotto stakes
5) Whaddaya Watching? Austin Powers, I Love You Man, Jumper, & The Great Kiwi Bake Off
6) The Ten-to-Two Game
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This episode; 7 Books, 8 Films, 8 Horcruxes, 3 Hallows, 4224 Pages, 1 Golden Snitch....WELCOME to another year at Hogwarts!! After teasing it for over a year, the Harry Potter Episode is finally here. The Bros kick things off by discussing the Harry Potter franchise, analysing why it garnered such success across both book and film mediums. James talks about the literary concept of 'worldbuilding' & how HP develops as a fictional universe, and Matt reflects on watching all eight HP films in three days, before the Bros rank both the books and the films. Finally, James does a deep-dive into the psychology of the Hogwarts houses, giving the listeners everything they need to be their own Sorting Hat.
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1) Brew-lette #22
2) Last Week's Technical Difficulties
3) Matt's New Lockdown Situation
4) James Rides an Electric Vehicle
5) Question Time: "when did the Bros first click?"
6) Whaddaya Watching? Bad Sport, Mr Corman, Survivor Season 41, Squid Game, No Time To Die, Vacation Friends, & Taskmaster
1) Water Week
2) Daylight Saving Woes
3) Question Time: a smorgasbord of small Q's
4) Whaddaya Watching? Casino Royale, Sex Education, & Kena: Bridge of Spirits (Gameplay on PS5)
5) Ten-to-Two: The FB Messenger Memory game returns!
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This episode; an element of Aotearoa's response to COVID-19 has been the heightened focus on 'essential workers'; categorising, prioritising, and valuing those whose job it is to serve the public good- to protect, to heal, and to make decisions for all New Zealanders. In this three-part mini-series, Matt and James will shine the light on our public servants and the invaluable work they do: beginning with 'The Protectors'. In this episode, the Bros discuss the role & reputation of the police, the defense force, & firefighters.
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1) Brew-lette #21
2) Matt's First Level 3 Maccas
3) James' Birthday Planning Admin
4) Question Time: thirty seconds, humanity listening, what do you say?
5) Whaddaya Watching? Ted Lasso, Billions, Money Heist p5, Metal Shop Masters, Good Girls
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1) Brew-lette
2) Overdue Catchups
3) James's Spring Projects
4) Question Time: what if...New Zealand became its own world?
5) Whaddaya Watching: 'Fresh, Fried & Crispy', 'Chef's Table', 'Celebrity Treasure Island', 'Rounders', & 'Treasure Planet'
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This episode; Matt and James get hangry while power-ranking every popular & widely available takeaway food in Aotearoa. From Thai food to Burger King, Fish & Chips to Indian, the Bros discuss, debate and CLASH over their NZ takeaway opinions. #WARNING- do not listen on an empty stomach.
1) Brew-lette
2) Check-ins from Levels 3 & 4: Vaccines & Deliveries
3) Question Time: what's in your fridge?
4) Whaddaya Watching? Westworld, Cheaper by the Dozen, & Below Deck
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1) Brew-lette
2) NZ Lockdown Diaries
3) Question time: dream bubble alterations
4) Whaddaya Watching: Jungle Cruise, 2000's Rewatches, Love Island Finale, What If, & The Hobbit
5) 10-to-2: The new segment returns!
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1) Brew-lette
2) New Zealand lockdown 2.0
3) Question Time: your go-to apple?
4) Whaddaya Watching? Explained, LOTR Gameplay, & Video Games
5) NEW SEGMENT: Ten-To-Two
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1) Brew-lette
2) Catching Up
3) Question Time: Matt gets...weird
4) Whaddaya Watching? The Suicide Squad, Car Masters, Cooking With Paris, Mr. Corman & L.O.T.R. Extended Editions
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This episode; Matt and James splash some verbal paint and explore the world of Fine Art. Matt shares his meaningful experience at Te Papa Museum's 'Surrealist Art' exhibition, before the Bros discuss the purpose of Fine Art, the change in art viewership and appreciation over the last few centuries, & the shift from 'realist' art to 'abstract' art. James shares some ideas on how to analyse different kinds of artworks, and the Bros discuss some of their favourite artists, artworks, & art moments from their lives. From Dali to Da Vinci, Picasso to Pollock, Mondrian to Monet- this is Fine Art!
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1) Brew-lette
2) New Relations
3) Spain's 2000 Paralympics Fraud
4) Question Time: sporting event bucket lists
5) Whaddaya Watching? an Olympics recap
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1) Brew-lette
2) Check-in
3) Olympics, Olympics, & more Olympics
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This episode; Matt and James take a long hard look at the world of Smoking. The Bros dive into New Zealand's smoking history, the goal of SMOKEFREE 2025, the trappings of nicotine addiction, and the falling statistics of cigarette users. Later on, the conversation turns towards the emergence of Vaping culture, including the pros cons of Vape products, the financial and health costs compared to tobacco products, plus vaping regulations and concern for youth. The Bros also share their personal smoking histories, with Matt reflecting on his shift from cigarettes to vaping.
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1) A Brew-lette Free Week
2) James' Flooding Woes
3) Question Time: surviving off a single supermarket?
4) Whaddaya Watching? Bo Burnhams' 'Inside' + bonus book & podcast recommendation
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1) Brew-lette
2) Matt's first self-tape
3) James' exciting news
4) Bus stories
5) Question Time: morning dress routine
6) Whaddaya Watching? Black Widow, What Men Think, Game of Thrones re-watch
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This episode; Matt and James kick into Season Three with a deep dive into the world of 'Games'. The Bros dust off the gameboards, going head-to-head on some quintessential childhood classics, including Connect Four, Snakes and Ladders, & Paper, Scissors, Rock. Throughout the live action, they discuss the philosophy and psychology of playing games, navigating social politics in group settings, the spectrum of luck vs. skill, and 'drinking games' culture. Is Jenga more effort than its worth? Why does no one play Cluedo anymore? Is Monopoly more luck than skill?
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1) Matt's in Wellington!
2) Brew-lette
3) Whaddaya Watching? In The Heights, Loki, & Love Island
4) Storytime: Auditioning for Kiwi Bake Off
5) Question Time: learning languages
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- WELCOME BACK 2. Brew-lette 3. Catch-ups: the last month 4.Question Time: snoozing alarms
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This week; Brew-lette #10 (02.00), Matt's positive life outlook (10.00), James' house getting flooded, (18.00) & tips for getting to sleep. (27.00) Then, the Bros take the rest of the episode to celebrate the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the podcast. (41.00) They reflect on the growth of the show, what's changed, their favourite feedback ever, balancing quality vs. quantity, the recording & editing process, most successful episodes, and thanking YOU, the listeners.
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This week; Brew-lette 9.0 (02.00), recapping James' Auckland trip (06.00), & what our cocktail preferences say about our personalities: according to Buzzfeed. (22.00) Then, the Bros take a deep dive into this week's subject matter: Food, Drink, & Dieting for Environmental Sustainability. (31.00) James shares some fascinating international Vegetarian & Vegan statistics (40.00), before the Bros compare thoughts on Netflix's 2021 documentary 'Seaspiracy'. (50.00) Finally, the discussion turns to beef, dairy, and personal dietary stances, habits, & goals. (1.10.00)
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This week; our first ever 'Bonus Track' mini-episode. With James in Auckland for the weekend, the Bros got together for a few Saturday beers, and hit record to capture the first in-person round of Brew-lette, & a Question Time debate around "which way do you stand in the shower?"
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This week; Brew-lette (2.00), catching up on a hectic two weeks, including Matt's headshots (8.00), & Question Time: debating 'Pedestrian Crossing Etiquette.' (16.00) Then; in Music Corner, the Bros discuss the creativity, process, & ethics of 'sampling' and 'covering' music. (29.00) Snippets from songs that utilise sampling (38.00), dissecting the musical term 'interpolation' (56.00), under-appreciated music producers (1.04.00), & the beauty of covers.(1.08.00). Finally; Whaddaya Watching? (1.25.00)
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This week; Brew-lette #6, (03.00) a bizarre ANZAC Day dawn service, (09.00) ranking the best & worst days of the week for a birthday, (15.00) and Question Time, pondering the unique task of naming a child.(21.00) Then, the Bros dive into their review of the 93rd Academy Awards.(33.00) They recap the Oscars ceremony, revealing their category predictions,(39.00) & discussing the Best Picture/Best Actor drama.(1.10.00)Lastly, they reflect on all eight Best Picture nominees: Nomadland (1.28.00) Mank (1.31.00) Minari (1.36.00) Promising Young Woman (1.41.00) Trial of the Chicago Seven (1.44.00) Judas and the Black Messiah (1.48.00) The Sound of Metal (1.52.00) & The Father. (1.58.00)
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This week; 'Brew-lette' take-five,(01.00) general catch-ups, (08.00) & Matt questions James about making eye-contact with strangers in public.(18.00) Then, the Bros take a moment to discuss the creative projects they are working on currently. (35.00) From hypothetical ideas, to projects-in-motion; one-man plays, to a cross-continent animated T.V series- its all happening. James touches on the concept of 'opportunity cost' for actors, (44.00) & to close things out, 'Whaddaya Watching?' (1.23.00)
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This week; the Bros attempt 'Brew-lette' for the fourth time (02.00), James reports on middle-aged adults getting 'recreational' at the Newtown Fair, (10.00) & Matt lets Buzzfeed Quiz decide where in the world he's relocating to. (18.00) Then, the 'How-To' miniseries returns, with an expert's guide to Coffee. (31.00). James reflects on 'coffee culture', (35.00) the tiny financial margins for coffee businesses, (50.00) caffeine misconceptions, (55.00) the complex science of making espresso, (1.05.00) & why coffee menus are arbitrary. (1.15.00)
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This week; the third instalment of Brew-lette (01.00), weekly catch-up (10.00), and Matt educates James about the world of online gaming roleplay.(19.00) Then, the Bros take a look at the role of music in filmmaking, (34.00) discussing some of the all-time great movie compositions, how a film score goes from conception to creation, the equally powerful impact of a well designed soundtrack. Finally, the Bros talk Oscars 2020, and their quest to watch all eight Best Picture nominees.(1.21.00)
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This week; Week 2 of 'Brew-lette' (2.00), Matt's gym-aches, (16.00) and 'Question Time', focussing on the wide world of conspiracy theories. (22.00) Then, the Bros break down the process, purpose, and problems of seeking representation as an actor. (37.00) James dissects the role of agents in the performance industries, the relationship between actors and agents, & his experience with agents in the U.K and New Zealand. Finally, the Bros ask each other: 'Waddaya Watching?' (1.17.00)
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This week; the Bros introduce an exciting new weekly segment: 'Brew-lette', (02.00) a sombre note from Matt, (13.00) & discovering Disney aesthetic, via the always reliable Buzzfeed Quiz. (21.00) Then, the Bros take a deep-dive into this week's topic of focus: Flatting. (37.00) Matt and James discuss Wellington's rental crisis, before reliving their first experience flatting, iconic bonding moments, flat dramas, advice for first-years, naming your flat, sharing space with strangers, flatting ethics, and much more.
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This week; in a very special episode, the Bros come to you from the northern tip of New Zealand, in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Recording beachside, a few hours prior to the wedding of their good friends SJ & Dan, this pod is raw and unplanned! To kick things off, James asks Matt about his sense of smell, (07.00) before diving into a broad chat about wedding culture. (16.00). Tangents include: wedding traditions, invitee hierarchies, T.V proposals, previous wedding stories, reception faux-pas, and lastly: a very special chat with the bride-to-be. (52.00)
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This week; James accidentally goes swimming with sharks, (06.00) before Matt ponders space travel and the potential existence of extra-terrestrial lifeforms. (13.00) Then, the Bros rewind their CD's, taking a look at the 'Now That's What I Call Music' discography of the early 2000's. (30.00) Examining the 'NOW 10-19' albums, Matt and James offer their hot takes on the then-iconic hits, forgotten classics, and the songs that have cemented their place in pop lore, almost two decades later.
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This week; the Bros catch up on 7 days that featured a COVID lockdown, and a uniquely bizarre charity fun-run. (01.00) Then, James attempts to pinpoint Matt's 'vibe' via Buzzfeed and muffins. (12.00) Finally, the Bros take a deep dive into the topic of 'Sports'. (33.00) Tangents include, our favourite sports films, (35.00) the tricky task of defining what is, and isn't, a sport (45.00), cheating, doping, capitalism, toxic competition, tribalism, gender inequality, & the many other reasons to dislike sports, (52.00) and the intrinsic relationship between national identity & sports, in New Zealand. (1.22.00)
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This week; Matt and James chat Valentines Day (01.00), before discussing their go-to chocolate, lollies, & confectionary. (10.00) Then, the Bros take a close look at Gillian Flynn's masterpiece book-turned-film: 'Gone Girl'. (26.00) They examine why David Fincher's movie adaptation was so successful, investigating the difficult task of condensing novels for the big screen, & performing an extract from the screenplay. Finally, Matt shares some T.V & Film recommendations. (1.13.00)
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This week: the Bros swap stories, including James' tow-truck ride (03.00) and Matt's run-in with a thief. (08.00) Then, they debate the great breakfast feud: cereal vs. toast, (25.00) before Music Corner focuses on 'the evolution of music tech'. (35.00) The Bros stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about cassette tapes, CD's, mp3 players, iPods, and how consuming music has changed in their lifetime. Finally, James reviews 'Star Wars Episode 9', & Disney's 'Hercules'. (1.13.00)
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This week; Matt and James catch up on the past week, including Matt tailoring a wedding, and the ongoing Gamestop stock market saga. (06.00) The Bros introduce a new tri-weekly segment: Buzzfeed Quiz-tion Time, (14.00) and this week's deep-dive topic: Social Media, Technology, & The Social Dilemma. (37.00) The Bros discuss everything about the drug of social media, data collection, our app usage, Instagram TikTok & Reddit, consumers vs. creators, rediscovering 'life outside', & ideas for reducing addiction to technology.
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This week: Matt and James check-in on the last seven days, (01.00) before discussing which Reality T.V programmes they would be most suited for. (16.00) Then, the Bros do a nostalgic script-read from Shakespeare's 'Richard III', (36.00) as part of a wider conversation about studying 'The Bard', why actors continue to love Shakespeare, and how much of play analysis is just sifting through the B.S? Finally, James reviews the new Pixar animated film: 'Soul'. (1.22.00)
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This week: The Bros are BACK for 2021! Matt and James catch up after a month-long hiatus (01.00), before exploring a doozy of a 'Would You Rather?' (10.00). Then, the Bros discuss Music Festivals (32.00), including dream festival lineups, trips down memory lane, & New Zealand festi culture. Finally, James reviews his first watch of 'Twilight', (1.12.00)and Matt shares a very exciting life update. (1.25.00)
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Season 2 of The Bros 'n Brews Podcast: COMING SOON! The Bros return for 2021 on the week of January 18th, with new ideas, new segments, & new conversations to be had. Come around, join us for brand-spanking-new season.
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In this week's episode; Matt and James get into the festive mood by discussing Christmas films, including their all-time favourites, overrated & underrated classics, and debating whether Die Hard is really is an Xmas movie. (08.00) Then, the Bros dive into this week's main topic: a 'How-To' on Cooking. (26.00) James shares an eclectic range of tips on how to become a better cook: developing balance, (33.00) properly utilising spices & herbs, (36.30) leftovers you might be wasting, (43.00) properly understanding heat (54.00), & gems to have in your pantry & fridge. (58.00) Ft. Music by Sleepers.
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In this week's episode, Matt and James kick things off by sharing the juicy details of their individual 'Spotify Wrapped' music recaps for 2020. (9.00) Then, the Bros dive into this week's main topic: Cancel Culture. (24.00) The conversation begins by focussing on assault cases, including the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard domestic-abuse lawsuits, (27.30) Harvey Weinstein, & the '#MeToo' movement, (37.00), before looking into celebrities who've been cancelled for inappropriate comments, past views, and out-dated humour, (51.00) including Kevin Hart, James Gunn, & J.K. Rowling.
Ultimately we ponder the question: can we separate artists from their art?
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In this week's episode; Matt and James kick things off by wrapping up Movember (1.00), recent TV recommendations (10.00), and debating our go-to pizza orders. (19.00) Then, the Bros dive into this week's main topic: the world of Gaming. (27.00) Matt shares his love for video games, talking everything from consoles to childhood escapism, deciding what games to play (37.00), the gaming community, (43.00), E-Sports & professional gaming (47.00), the issue of parenting gamer children (53.00), and how gaming can inspire and develop creativity. (57.00)
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In this week's episode; Matt and James are joined by two very special guests: Thabi Sibanda & Kiidotcom, of 'Cozy Corner Podcast' and 'Unpack Podcast'. To round out this month's focus on Mental Health, the Bros spend some time listening, as Thabi Kii dish up some gems on: silver linings of 2020, (3.00) creative outlets during the pandemic, (12.00) the negative impacts of social media, (22.30) and activities that positively impact their mental health. (48.00) Finally, Thabi & Kii share some wisdom on Confidence, Passion, Doubt, & Tension, (1.06.00) before we reflect on Movember & Mental Health this year. (1.16.00)
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In this week's episode; Matt and James kick things off by celebrating Matt being in Wellington, (00.30) before reviewing 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' (4.30). Then, the Bros discuss what aesthetic 'look' they have always wanted to try (14.30), before diving into this week's main topic: Mental Health: The Male Aesthetic. (19.30) They chat about the origins of the 'Mo for Movember', and growing facial hair (23.00), before discussing their contrasting relationship towards clothes & fashion. (32.00) Finally, the Bros reflect on positive body image. (47.00)
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In this week's episode; Matt and James kick things off by reacting to the US Presidential Election (1.30), similarities to the Netflix show 'House of Cards', and pondering the question 'what's next for America? (9.00) Then, the Bros continue Movember month, by diving into this week's main topic: Mental Health: Us Opening Up. (19.00) Matt begins by opening up about his incredibly difficult 2020, and the developments in his personal life that have affected his mental health, (22.30) before James opens up about experiencing the impact of suicide in his teenage years. (43.00) Finally, the Bros speak to the power of checking-in with friends. (55.00)
DISCLAIMER: This week's discussion contains heavy themes, including reference to suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
In this week's episode; Matt and James kick things off with a check-in, this week's TV recommendations (06.00), introducing Movember Month on the BnB Pod, (14.00) and answering the question: ''what are your pet peeves?'' (21.00) Then, the Bros dive into this week's main topic: Mental Health in the Arts. (29.30) They debate the expression 'Theatre isn't Therapy' (34.30), before discussing the inherent mental struggles of a career in the Arts. (40.30) Finally, the Bros ponder the negative impacts of fame, public perception, and the loss of identity, for celebrities in the entertainment and arts industries. (47.30)
DISCLAIMER: This week discussion contains heavy themes, including reference to suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
In this week's episode; Matt and James begin by reflecting on NZ's post-Covid Arts scene, in contrast to the UK government's ree anti-arts campaign- 'Rethink. Reskill. Rebuild.' (3.30) Then, the Bros compare which existing screen character they would most like to adapt, (10.30) before diving into this week's primary topic: Representation in the Arts. (19.30) Matt speaks about the history and influence of Shakespeare on cross-casting roles & the 2018 Pop-up Globe casting controversy, (22.30) before James ponders the ethical questions from his recent experience playing a disabled character. (35.30) Finally, the Bros discuss how representation is changing in film vs. theatre, pondering the broad landscape of gender, sexuality, race and identity in casting. (40.30)
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In this week's episode; Matt and James begin with some TV & Film recommendations (3.30), before answering the question: 'What percentage chance is there that you one day become a politician?' (15.00) Then, the Bros dive into this week's main topic: Reaction to the 2020 New Zealand General Election. (23.00) The Bros share their election night experiences, general reaction to the Labour Party's dominant result, Electorate Seats of note, and Matt being an Auckland Central voter. Next, the discussion turns towards 'what happens next?', in the formation of our next government (46.00). Finally, James shares his thoughts on MMP, the need for further electoral reform, and New Zealand's obsession with the 'wasted vote' fallacy. (50.30)
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In this week's episode; Matt and James begin by touching on early-voter turnout in the NZ general election (3.00), sharing what TV they are currently watching, (8.00) and updates on their recent move to the That's Not Canon podcast network (17.30). Then, the Bros dive into this week's main topic: Cultural Identity. (23.30) Matt looks into the complexity and nuance of the word 'identity', before reflecting on his 'half-Maori' cultural identity. (25.00) Later, James talks about his relationship to Maori culture as a pākehā, multiculturalism in New Zealand, Tall-Poppy syndrome, and recognising the role that privilege plays in shaping identity. (35.30)
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In this week's episode; Matt and James begin by sharing some very, VERY exciting news: The Bros 'n Brews Podcast is signing on with a podcast network!! (04.30) The Bros discuss the process of trying to grow their podcast brand, making the decision to take a step-up professionally, and their future collaboration with TNC Productions. Then, Matt and James each share three of their favourite episodes so far, (16.30) before revisiting the first twenty weeks, to cover a weird and wonderful range of talking points, changed opinions, and forgotten titbits. (28.30)
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In this week's episode; Matt and James kick things off by chatting about Daylight savings, the mental-health benefits of light, and debating where they would rather live: in a place of extreme cold, or extreme heat. (09.00) Then, the Bros dive into this week's main topic: Toxic Masculinity (19.30). They discuss the differences between 'active' and 'inactive' toxic masculinity (23.00), and the feminine aspects of their personalities. Matt reflects on New Zealand's particular masculine ideals and the "she'll be right" mantra, (30.00) before James ponders how the first year of university often breeds toxic masculinity, and the importance of male-to-male dialogue. (34.00) Finally, Matt speaks about 'town culture', and standing up against unwanted sexual attention. (42.30)
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In this weeks episode; Matt and James kickstart affairs by wishing the B'nB Pod a Happy Eighteenth episode (1.30), before discussing their personal 18th birthdays and first legal alcohol purchases (3.00). Then, the Bros revisit the world of acting for screen, with James reflecting on his recent short-film shoot. (11.30) James chats about working with a writer/director, the rehearsal process for film, and the challenges of shooting on-location. Finally, the Bros share music from California-based, Hip-Hop artist ALAS. (41.30)
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In this week's episode; Matt and James begin with a spoiler-free discussion of Christopher Nolan's new film Tenet (2.00). Matt talks about being in a movie-theatre for the first time in six months, and the impact of good & bad cinematic sound-editing, Then, the Bros move into this week's main topic- Death & Legacy. They begin by sharing their thoughts on the notion of 'afterlife'; reflecting on traditional afterlife ideologies and the principles that underlie them, believing in post-life 'energies', and personal spiritual encounters. (18.00) The discussion then shifts towards the idea of 'legacy'; with the Bros pondering just how much they care about inspiring an individual legacy, as well as considering the value and limitations of artistic impact. (32.00) Finally, the Bros reflect on their personal histories with death: pets, family members, and the necessity of experiencing the impact of death as a kid. (42.30)
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In this week's episode; Matt and James kick things off by discussing Fathers Day, the politics of Spaghetti Carbonara (2.00), and by pondering what they'd rather have every day: an extra hour of sleep, or an extra hour to read. (7.30) Matt gives his thoughts on the new live-action remake of the Disney classic Mulan (15.30), before James dons his teacher cap, explaining the art and science of learning how to master accents. (30.30) In a quick crash-course, James breaks down linguistic elements that change between different accents, the value of learning phonetic alphabet, why Drama Schools begin with the 'Received Pronunciation' (R.P) accent, and MORE.
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In this week's episode; Matt and James begin by discussing Star Signs. (3.30) Then, the Bros take some time to reflect on the death of acclaimed actor Chadwick Boseman (18.30) Matt speaks about the impact of Black Panther on cinema and pop-culture, Boseman's symbolic status as a 'king' figure for African-American representation in the arts, and processing the unexpected passing of famous people. Finally, the Bros are joined by a special-guest quizmaster (and first, unofficial sponsor of the podcast), Hamish Stewart, for the third instalment of Brews Quiz (36.30)
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In this week's episode; Matt and James kick things off by comparing and contrasting their internal-monologues. (8.30) Then, the Bros dive into this week's topic: Friendship.(18.00) Matt talks about the impact that moving to Auckland has had on his friendships, (19.30) before James chats about the conflicting joys and difficulties of returning to the social sphere of his home city. (24.00) Other lines of discussion include: the social-pressure to acknowledge people in public, the lie of "we should catch up sometime", and the impact of social-media on how we perceive the concept of friendship. Later, the Bros discuss the evolution of their own friendship, barely talking for two-years, and rekindling in 2020. (34.00) Finally, why is it so hard to end a friendship? (45.30)
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In this week's episode; Matt and James begin by addressing the elephant in the room- the return of Covid-19 to New Zealand (1.00), before M asks J about his favourite film directors (6.30). Then, the Bros launch into this week's main topic of discussion: their early years of Drama development. (19.00) Matt talks about the significant role that Shakespeare played in his secondary school years, the 'Drama Boys', his courageous "I'm Here" performance, and he re-performs a soliloquy ten years later. (28.30) Then James discusses the range of college productions he was involved in, the crucial lessons learnt, the importance of being told that you have talent, and a speech extract from a special school role. (56.30)
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In this week's episode; Matt and James kick things off by sharing some of their all-time favourite movies (5.30), and J shares his thoughts on recently watching The Notebook for the first time. (16.30) Then, the Bros dive into the main topic for the week- Sex & Sexuality. They begin by talking about sex within pop-culture, discussing just how influential art and entertainment can be in the sexual education of young people, verses traditional 'sex-ed' practices.(19.30) Next, the conversation shifts towards sexuality, with Matt and James sharing where they identify on the sexuality spectrum (29.00), being comfortable showing affection towards male friends (31.30), and recognising beauty outside of your sexual orientation. (37.30) The Bros also chat about being labelled as 'gay' at school, because of their interest in Drama (39.00), before closing the episode out with a conversation about monogamy and polyamory. (46.30)
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In this week's episode; Matt and James begin by reviewing Will Ferrell's newest film, before having a discussion about noticing weird coincidences in daily-life. (7.24) Then, the Bros take a trip down memory-lane, sharing stories and reflecting on their childhoods. (17.00) After pondering why it is that we remember some events and moments from our past more vividly than others, Matt shares the importance of sport in his childhood, (24.20) before the Bros compare their classic school packed-lunches. (27.15) Next up, we have the return of the Brews Quiz Segment, (42.20) and to round out the episode, Matt shares music from Wellington band, Band of Crooks (59.25).
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In this week's episode; Matt and James begin by dabbling in the world of superstition. (4.15) They compare which strange occurrences do and do not get them pondering the supernatural, personal rituals from the past, and James shares the details of his strange, and somewhat-psychic-ish Monday night (7.40) Then, the Bros attempt to answer the difficult question- what makes an actor, a great actor? (17.00) They discuss how the critical and general-public's perception of an actors' abilities can change over time (@Matthew Mcconaughey), and how in TV & Film, the quality of writing and editing can determine how 'good' or 'bad' an actor's performance seems to be. (21.00-28.00) Then they touch on what contributes to a great stage/theatre performance (32.00), before discussing what qualities make a great actor to work with. (36.00)
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In this week's episode; Matt and James chat about getting the winter sniffles (1.10), before asking the all-important question- 'have you registered to vote'? (6.45). Then, the Bros get into this week's main topic- the questions, issues and struggles that come with having to work for a living. (14.25). James asks Matt about the pros & cons of working full-time in the retail (17.00), as well as assessing society's stigma towards the customer service industries. James talks about his personal battle with being on the Covid Income Relief Payment, and performing artists' never-ending search for the perfect side-hustle. (26.45) In other titbits, the Bros ponder whether the flawed structure of secondary-schooling, and peer-pressure to go to University, are responsible for people ending up in jobs they hate, (33.25) the influencer-as-work generation, (37.45) and the fundamental problem- what can you do if you hate your current work situation?
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In this week's episode; Matt and James kick things off by discussing their fears and phobias. (5.00) Then the Bros dive into a conversation about the critically acclaimed 'Hamilton- An American Musical', recently released in film form on Disney+. (17.05) Matt shares his thoughts on whether the show lived up to its enormous hype (19.05), and James reflects on how seeing the show live on the West End compared to the film experience. (28.20) Next up, the Bros put their general knowledge to the test, in a Stuff Daily Quiz showdown for Brew-buying reasons. (39.40) Finally, James launches a new segment for the pod-'Artist of the Week'- sharing the music of the brilliantly talented Bristol band 'Two Day Coma'. (51.10)
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In this week's episode; Matt & James begin by weighing-in on the classic pet debate- Cats or Dogs? (5.48) Then the Bros get personal, talking about their different acting experiences in New Zealand, America, and the United Kingdom. (13.55) James reflects on how living in Los Angeles changed his perception of the entertainment industry, and recalls the time he walked into a red-carpet premiere alongside George Clooney. (15.33) Then Matt compares the experience of making shows in a professional capacity, to his time studying theatre at university, (25.18) before James discusses how Bristol Old Vic exposed to a range of acting styles and methodologies.(35.50) And finally, the difficult relationship that the U.K has with international actors. (47.05)
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In this week's episode; Matt and James talk about hypothetical alternate career paths, and what industries they would consider if acting was deleted from the universe. (2.44) Then the Bros dive into a wide-ranging discussion about the world of Alcohol (12.16). They talk about their go-to beverages (14.10), Matt's strong aversion to wine (18.35), their contrasting early experiences & introduction to alcohol in teenage years (22.55), bad drinking experiences (27.31), and finally, they debate New Zealand's much maligned drinking culture. (33.45) Just how problematic is our country's relationship with Alcohol?
In this week's episode; Matt and James chat about the timeless question- 'what's your favourite colour?' (2.46), before discussing the psychology and philosophy behind extroversion and introversion (13.38). The Bros ponder where they sit on the introvert/extrovert spectrum in 2020, and how this compares to their childhood years. James reflects on how his time at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School changed his personality (21.44), & Matt shares the results to his recent 'Myers-Briggs Type Indicator' test (30.40). Finally, they continue their wider discussion about the introverted tendencies of actors, including a BNBP survey of twenty young actors, asking about their personalities (34.11).
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In this week's episode; Matt and James compare their dreaming habits, dreams during lockdown, and dream diaries (2.54), before launching into a discussion around the ethics of bringing kids into the world (12.50). With what we know about climate change, global overpopulation, and the fears for society's future, is it irresponsible for our generation to be having kids? Finally, the bros quickly debate the question- 'are all actors introverts?' (43.20). BONUS BRUGES CONTENT (51.51)
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In this week's episode, Matt and James discuss their favourite meals (3.00), before having a serious discussion about the Black Lives Matter movement. (13.00) The conversation focuses on the music of Kendrick Lamar; with the bros discussing the prevalent themes of racial injustice, police brutality, and systemic oppression found throughout Kendrick's discography. This episode ultimately reflects on the power of music, the responsibilities of music consumers, and the intertwined issues of activism, education and privilege.
In this week's episode; Matt and James reflect on the overwhelming response to the podcast launch (1.25), before diving into the contentious world of chip flavours (4.40). Then the Bros discuss the differences between Acting for Screen, and Acting for Theatre, while also pondering parallels in the Music industry (10.47); before sharing their 'Three Albums for a Desert Island' and 'Three Artists Live' (27.35). Finally, they chat about adapting stories for different mediums, in a debate about the best and worst adaptations ever made (48.31).
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Matt and James discuss naming the podcast (1.24), before talking about how pop-culture can divide opinion and the phenomenon of being antagonistic towards TV, movies and music without having seen/listened to it (11.14). Finally they chat about how COVID-19 is affecting the creative industries at large (19.30), including feature film releases (19.45), live theatre being released digitally (28.47), and the move to audio mediums (44.50).
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Welcome to The Bros 'n Brews Podcast!
Matt and James discuss their friendship history, and how & why the BnB podcast came to be.