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An inside look at show business and expert skepticism from the greatest mindreader in the world.

Banachek's Brain


    • Feb 27, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 106 EPISODES


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    Remembering The Amazing Johnathan: Episode #155

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 30:06


    Our friend The Amazing Johnathan has sadly, passed away.  We want to celebrate him by replaying an episode with him from a couple years back.  He will be missed.

    Injuries: Episode #154

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 33:27


    In this episode, Banachek and Tyas talk about injuries they've had and send their well wishes to Kent who has been part of the show since day one.

    Crop Circles and Ley lines: Episode #153

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 29:08


    This episode is Banachek by himself as he talks about Crop Circles, Lei lines. He also visits the scum of the week and weird news. Guess the secret of the man who broke the world record of having the most bug tattoos on his body.

    We’re Back Episode #152

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 31:24


    After months of being overwhelmed with work, we have recommitted and are bringing out new episodes again.  What can we say, "we missed you".

    Mike Davis Fox5 Las Vegas part 2: Episode #151

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 42:49


    In this episode, we interview Fox5 Las Vegas's, Mike Davis. We discuss Headline predictions, family support, self-growth, finding yourself, doing what you love, Howard Stern the greatest interviewer ever, and why. Mike was the head production intern for The Howard Stern Show at SiriusXM, This is part one of two. Part two will follow and [...]

    Mike Davis Fox5 Las Vegas: Episode #150

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 39:58


    In this episode, we interview Fox5 Las Vegas's, Mike Davis. We discuss Headline predictions, family support, self-growth, finding yourself, doing what you love, Howard Stern the greatest interviewer ever, and why. Mike was the head production intern for The Howard Stern Show at SiriusXM, This is part one of two. Part two will follow and [...]

    Fleas, Lions, & Bears, oh my: Episode #149

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 36:14


    In this episode we talk about...well, you guessed it, Fleas, Lions, and Bears.

    Tony Hassini: Episode #148

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 31:00


    On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Tony Hassini.  He is the Chairman & CEO of the world's largest magic organization the International Magic Society.  In this episode, Tony tells an amazing story of working with Burger King and teaches the value of dedication, customer focus, timeliness, and consistency.

    Sports & Covid: Episode #147

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 39:50


    In this episode of the podcast, we talk about sports despite Tyas knowing nothing about sports.  Banachek dives deep into talking about vaccines and why you should get yours.

    The Big Announcement: Episode #146

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 32:47


    It has finally happened.  What we have been keeping a secret for months and working toward for years, is a reality.  On August 4th Banachek launches his new show 'Banachek's Mind Games Live' at The Strat, in Las Vegas.  Soooo much has gone into this and we try to give you a taste of that [...]

    The Big Author: Episode #145

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 39:41


    In this episode of Banachek's Brain, we talk about prolific authors, the consequences of poor name choices, what to do with a dead body, and covid psychics.

    Us and Whales: Episode #144

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 37:16


    On this episode of the podcast, Banachek and Tyas go to a toga party, get eaten by a whale, and visit some of the world's most expensive showrooms.

    Dating Red Flags: Episode #143

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 42:00


    In this episode of the podcast, we talk about working out and Tyas reveals his red flags when dating.

    Tired Coffee: Episode #142

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 39:21


    In this episode of the Banachek's Brain Podcast, we talk about coffee, pigmy elephants, alpha males, and a bunch more.

    Joe Devlin: Episode #141

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 34:51


    In this episode we sit down with Joe Devlin and talk about officiating weddings, weight loss, performing around the world, and dealing with personal tragedy.

    Slow Movers: Episode #140

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 44:31


    In this episode of Banachek's Brain, we talk about tardigrades, space travel, and Jim Carrey.

    Jamy Ian Swiss Part 2: Episode #139

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 34:11


    In this episode, we chat with Jamy Ian Swiss about his passions for various art forms and the impact they had on his life.  We talk about magic, skepticism, and his new book "The Conjuror's Conundrum" available at https://jamyianswiss.com.

    Jamy Ian Swiss Part 1: Episode #138

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 35:13


    In this episode, we chat with Jamy Ian Swiss about his passions for various art forms and the impact they had on his life.  We talk about magic, skepticism, and his new book "The Conjuror's Conundrum" available at https://jamyianswiss.com.

    137 Love & War #137

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 35:03


    In this episode, Banachek gets married...seriously.  We also have the pleasure of having his son Kevin in the studio who talks about his experience in the armed forces.

    Yeezy: Episode #136

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 42:06


    On this episode of the Podcast Banachek & Tyas bask in the afterglow of an argument and discuss people's sensitivities toward language.

    Music: Episode #135

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 40:27


    In this episode of the podcast, we talk about music and Banachek teaches Tyas the physiological differences between men and women.

    Blood Types: Episode #134

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 32:44


    In this episode, there will be blood.  We cut Banachek open and test his blood type.  It got a bit messy.

    Very Superstitious: Episode #133

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 37:01


    In this episode of Banachek's Brain, we talk about things that we accept despite them not being the best choice such as keyboard layouts, timekeeping, calendars, and measurement systems.  We then get very deep into the superstitions that people hold.

    Conspiracy Theories: Episode #132

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 33:22


    On this episode of the podcast, we talk about vaccinations and government conspiracies of the past.

    Balance: Episode #131

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 33:55


    In this episode of Banachek's Brain, we talk about finding balance in life, self-improvement, how Banachek nearly killed a kid with his car, and Tyas got new chairs.

    Andy Kaufman & Disneyland: Episode #130

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 40:06


    In this episode we talk about setting expectations, accuracy, promoting, Andy Kaufman, and Disneyland.

    Art: Episode #129

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 38:02


    In this episode, we talk about crazy expensive pieces of art and decide our personal definition of what art is.

    Cosmetics & Sexuality: Episode #128

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 39:14


    In this episode of the podcast, we talk about the origin of beauty products and their impact on society.

    Covid Scams: Episode #127

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 34:50


    On this episode of the podcast we talk about all the scams, swindles, and cons that have come up surrounding Covid 19.

    Optimism: Episode #126

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 32:27


    On this episode of Banachek's Brain, we talk about the science and psychology of staying optimistic and the power of positive thinking.

    Money & Shoutouts: Episode #125

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 38:07


    In this episode, we talk about the transition that many people are making to bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.  Especially Elon Musk's huge $1.5 billion dollar investment.  We also send shoutouts to our listeners and to Tyas' new youtube channel.

    Let it Snow: Episode #124

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 37:47


    In this episode of the podcast, Banachek get's really obsessed with snow and Tyas repeatedly attempts to change the subject.  Tyas fails.

    Paradox: Episode #123

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 44:08


    In this episode of the podcast, we talk about paradoxes and get into a debate on the subject of if Tyas is smart.  Banachek takes the Affirmative position, while Tyas argues against it (which clearly makes him an idiot).

    Fat Shaming: Episode #122

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 38:29


    On this episode of the podcast Tyas is dieting and people get offended.  We talk about internet service providers, gun ranges, and bring back the scum of the week segment.

    World Chaos: Episode #121

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 37:10


    In this episode of the podcast, we talk about the civil unrest, political turmoil, censorship, and social consequences of recent events.

    Paint in the Woods: Episode #120

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 35:57


    In this episode of the podcast Banachek makes a terrible attempt at speaking Russian, he goes sledding and hurts his tailbone, and he makes an iron clad argument for the origin of Covid.

    Eye Contact: Episode #119

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 35:40


    In this episode of Banachek's Brain, we talk about cell phones, the Unabomber, handbags, innovation in poverty, and fake meat.

    Goodbye 2020: Episode #118

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 33:29


    In this episode of the podcast we wrap up the year...and what a year it's been.  We discuss technology, religion, politics, and more.

    Robots Part 2: Episode #117

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 32:18


    In this episode of Banachek's Brain podcast, we continue our talk about robots.  The origin, morality, and even a little bit on if we ourselves are robots in a simulated world.

    Robots Part 1: Episode #116

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 39:07


    In this episode of Banachek's Brain podcast, we talk about robots.  The origin, morality, and even a little bit on if we ourselves are robots in a simulated world.

    Andrew Cartwright: Episode #115

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 42:29


    On this episode of the podcast we sit down with Andrew Cartwright.  Andrew is a serial entrepreneur, author, and youtuber.

    Banachek Returns: Episode #114

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 32:05


    It's finally happened and Banachek has gotten back to us in Vegas.  It feels soooo good to have good audio quality again.  Thanks for sticking with us.

    Brian Clarke: Episode #113

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 40:40


    In this episode of the podcast, we talk with Brian Clarke.  Brian is an immensely talented musician staring in his show "Out of the Basement" in Branson, Missouri.

    Intelligence: Episode #112

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 44:32


    In this episode of the podcast, Banachek and Tyas talk about intelligence, IQ tests, and all things that go along with them.

    James Randi’s Passing: Episode #111

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 34:38


    In this episode of the podcast we celebrate the life and mourn the passing of James Randi.  This is a rebroadcast of our interview with Randi.  He will be missed.

    Social Disorder: Episode #110

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 33:17


    In this episode, Banachek and Tyas connect from across the country to talk about the risks and dangers associated with social media and living in a digital age.

    Elvis with Daniel Jenkins: Episode #109

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 41:15


    In this episode of the podcast, Banachek talks with Daniel Jenkins. Daniel Jenkins has more than a decade of experience as an Elvis Tribute Artist.

    Wild West with Chris McDaniel: Episode #108

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 35:34


    In this episode of the podcast, Banachek chats with Wild West performer Chris McDaniel.  Chris has performed in the Will Rogers Follies and has taught roping and bullwhip artistry to many performers and celebrities. His one-man show ran at Opryland for 3 years. Chris has toured nationally with "Annie Get Your Gun," appeared on the [...]

    Squash: Episode #107

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 34:04


    In this episode of Banachek's Brain we chat with about Squash, covid, and the virtual show.  Banachek recorded this episode remotely from Branson.

    Lady Parts: Episode #106

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 37:53


    In this episode of Banachek's Brain we chat with AnnRose and to a much lesser degree Nick.  This episode was recorded last-minute outside of our regular studio, so we apologize for the audio quality.

    Virtual Show Debut: Episode #105

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 36:02


    On this episode of Banachek's Brain, we celebrate the debut of Banachek's very first virtual show.  This has been a long time in the making and we are proud to have created the best produced virtual magic show in the industry.  It was a lot of work and we are very tired.

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