Brandon and Sarah talk about life, work, pets, hopes and dreams, and generally just try to make each other laugh.
Brandon and Sarah share their awe and admiration for the Englishman, Joby Pool, who stole a truck full of Cadbury Creme Eggs and almost got away with it. We just wish he'd picked a different candy. I mean, seriously. Those things are nasty.
Brandon and Sarah talk about two, count ‘em, TWO! recent stories of elderly people being erroneously declared dead by their care facilities and sent to funeral homes before the mistakes were discovered. And how the heck does a kid order $1,000 of food on Grubhub before his parents figure out the pile of takeout on their front porch is not from a charitable neighbor?!
Brandon and Sarah advise against the abuse of food service staff while marveling that the recently poisoned Taco Bell patron in Colorado is still alive after rat poison mysteriously made its way into his burrito.And holy crap, it's our 100th episode! That's about all the celebrating we're gonna do.
Brandon and Sarah rave about Episode 1 of “The Last of Us,” the new series on HBO, adapted from one of the most awesome videogames ever. If you aren't a fan of the game or show before you listen, we hope you will be by the end!
Brandon and Sarah have fun with some weird Reddit prompts, Brandon almost quits the podcast, and they find out that Brandon would [kind of] love Sarah even if she turned into a worm.
Brandon and Sarah mock an online article giving stupid marital advice, and provide their own [possibly flawed] advice about how to keep a relationship crème fraîche and out of divorce court.
Brandon and Sarah finish off the spoopy movie season by reviewing “IT” Chapters 1 and 2 and “It Follows.” One has clowns, one has bewbs, both have scares.*SPOILERS!!
Brandon and Sarah watched “Hereditary,” and it was possibly the most tense experience they've ever had. Listen to them process, process, process, and relive the horrifying experience together.*SPOILERS!!
Brandon and Sarah speculate whether the late, great Alan Rickman (aka Professor Snape aka Hans Gruber) would have really wanted his diaries published, and how it affects those left behind. Is it just a money grab? Will we ever know for sure?
Brandon and Sarah finish their list of weird presidents. This time, the list includes lucky carnations, inauguration speeches turned deadly, presidential fat shaming, possum eating, and unhealthy obsessions with pets, to name just a few. What an unexpectedly wild ride it's been!
Brandon and Sarah go through a looong list of weird presidential quirks and incidents. So long, it's going to take us 2 episodes to finish. Death by cherries and milk, swearing parrots at funerals, electricity-phobes - these guys were crazy!
Brandon and Sarah find a troubling conspiracy theory on Twitter about the Queen's death and run it through their own patented testing process. It checks out. Sarah watched “Holes” with Shia LaBeouf and wished she hadn't. In the process, however, she did discover an interesting new phenomenon she calls “cringe chills.”
Brandon and Sarah talk about the next Indiana Jones movie coming out in 2023. Sarah revisits the trauma of “Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom.” To wrap things up, they marvel at an imbecile cop in Florida who thought he could buy a grope of a minor with half a sandwich.Correction for Sarah: Harrison Ford is 80!
Brandon and Sarah talk about the bathroom carnage caused by Ballpark Beef Franks, and Brandon gives an unprecedented amount of detail from his experience. (Seriously, if you know him, you know he doesn't talk poop, so it must have been BAD.)WARNING! Explicit bathroom content. Do not eat immediately before, during, or after listening to this episode.
Brandon and Sarah talk about Sarah's recent dentist visit, which she barely survived; they revisit a favorite topic, morning wake-up farts, which explains Brandon's new nickname; and Brandon describes how he was blocked by a not-even-client-yet who he may have been just a little bit rude to.
Brandon and Sarah (aka “Shnozzles and no nose holes, the show” - thank you, Creep Dimensions), share their terrifying experience with a Minecraft mob they haven't encountered before, known as The Warden. Brandon also describes some Diablo moments that caused him to “snap.”Warning: Minor Spoiler!
Brandon and Sarah talk about their horrible skunk experience with Charlie the poochidingus, and then review the scary movies they've been watching while on hiatus at Mum's house.Warning: SPOILERS!
Brandon and Sarah make fun of a new proposed law giving Spaniards extra days off work for their periods. Can't they just use their siesta time for that?
Brandon and Sarah risk some hate by sharing their unpopular opinions. Bands, food, movies - nothing's off the table. We'd love to hear yours!
Brandon and Sarah talk about the careers that experience the most emotional drain, after Sarah realizes she just laid an emotional dookie on her favorite hairdresser. Sarah discovers the magical effect Costco blueberry muffins have on her digestive system, much to Brandon's dismay.(Sorry we've been away so long. Living out of suitcases at Mum's house with 3 dogs and a squawking mini-parrot have made recording a bit challenging.)
Brandon and Sarah talk about the Arizona priest who made thousands of baptism boo-boos, sending countless innocent bebes to HELL. . .or at least limbo or something.(Apologies for possible sporadic episodes over the next couple of months. We're in our own hell at the moment, prepping for the sale of our house and then out-of-state move.)
Brandon and Sarah play some baby games, trying stoopid tongue twisters and riddles for 5-year olds. Join in, and see if you can do better!Limmy trying to say "purple burglar alarm":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC__o1UxDl8
Brandon and Sarah vent about their recent neighbor issues and may cross the line with some violent fantasizing. Listener, be warned. (But obviously, we're joking. I mean, hopefully, it's obvious.)
Brandon and Sarah talk about one of the few points of contention in their relationship: germs. They also talk about Brandon's recent fall, how physical mishaps send him into a rage and how, you know, maybe he could work on that.
Sarah shows Brandon “A Fish Called Wanda” from 19-frickin'-88! They discuss whether the movie holds up after all these years. Hint: It's mostly a “yes,” except for the 80s sax.
Brandon delights us with some of his tattoo shop adventures. The most important lesson we've learned today? Spellcheck is your friend!
Brandon and Sarah taste and rate some seasonal snacks, including some British treats, and do their best to alienate people by chewing loudly in their ears.*We heated the mince pies in the toaster oven - they were WAY tastier!
Brandon and Sarah voice their disagreement with Mike Rowe's “life advice” in his PragerU video that's been airing since at least 2016. Time to take it down, man!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVEuPmVAb8o
Chris Pratt is at it again, this time swiping the much coveted - maybe - role of our favorite fat feline, Garfield, in the next animated installment. Brandon and Sarah already aren't really Pratt fans, so it's not hard to rip him a new one (again), but he's super rich and untouchable by us underlings, so whatever.He does do a great Essex accent, though:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af7UD-IxzZI
Brandon and Sarah talk about weird, misleading, or just plain fun prescription drug names, inspired by Brandon's recent animation, “ZibaFlib Rx” (link below).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egAtcb3UDOk
Brandon and Sarah mostly talk about donuts, and why Sarah needs to keep her hands off Brandon's maple old fashioned. In the course of the convo, they may have solved the mystery of Brandon's recent weight gain."Little Tiny Bill" ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwOCFcy_QiQ
Brandon and Sarah share their amazing picks to voice the 2022 Super Mario Bros. movie characters, although Sarah can't quite seem to keep her eye on the ball, and keeps casting the next live action feature. Ah, well.- Tom Cruise on “Spitting Image”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxdvSViAb3w - Michael Clark Duncan, not Michael Kirk Duncan, duh.- If you want to see the helpful illustrations.https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a19907142/crazy-sex-positions/
Sarah tests Brandon's knowledge of creative sexual positions, then the dorky duo explore a hypothetical question they found on Twitter about harmless animals turning bloodthirsty. Somehow, pretzels get thrown into the mix.*Sorry, the weird pig guard guys were from “Return of the Jedi.”**Hannibal Buress did NOT get eaten by a pig (that we know of).
Sarah quizzes Brandon about the Great Purple Menace (not Barney); and the two giggle over a sweet Simpsonoid prank, marvel at the stupidity of a vaccine fraudster, and debate the brilliance of Floridian shenanigans.Check out our merch!https://flappity-flap-podcast.creator-spring.com
Brandon and Sarah try out some creative excuses to get Sarah out of an upcoming bridal shower, brainstorm some unique and offensive bridal gifts, and discover a shared loathing of fabric stores.
Brandon and Sarah talk about the Japanese show they discovered on Netflix, “Midnight Diner,” salivate over Brandon's recent successful attempt at making onigiri, and Sarah tries to trick the bashful Brandon into saying a few Japanese words.*SPOILERS!!
Brandon and Sarah look at weird - and mostly discontinued - Olympic events throughout the years. We're talking Tug of War, Poodle Trimming, and yes, even Solo Synchronized Swimming.Olympic Trampoline Failhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RBXEw_hVtsRichard Watterson Race Walking - The Amazing World of Gumballhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlWzpdNmXxM
Brandon and Sarah discuss the heartbreak of losing beloved pets, and cheer up in the second half of the episode to share their latest obsession, the Netflix survival reality show, “Alone.”We apologize for not uploading last week. Sarah's new job is requiring some adjustment with regard to scheduling and timing. Please bear with us as we figure things out!
Brandon and Sarah start the episode off with a [pfft!] bang, and then recap their recent trip to Oregon and the various shenanigans they got up to. Hotel soap mishaps, explosive diarrhea, and leaky ceilings reminiscent of Tom Hanks' “Money Pit” are just a few of the exciting highlights.
Brandon and Sarah explore the topic of addiction based on their own personal experiences, and Sarah gripes about her withdrawal from caffeine and her precious “crack” tea, PG Tips (not a sponsor).
Brandon and Sarah come up with some celebrity names they think sound truly evil, ruining some innocent reputations in the process. Tune in and play along!
Sarah tests Brandon to determine whether he's a SpongeBob savant by showing him random stills from the show and seeing if he can identify the episode. No pressure, Brandon!(Sorry about the missed episode last week - Brandon's had a chronic cough and needed to rest his lungs and vocal cords.)
Brandon and Sarah try to explain ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) and why it's so cool, even though a lot of people think it's weird. Give it a try! You might find that it soothes your anxiety and improves your sleep.Some of our favorite videos:ASMR Magichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHwl-TQK84M&t=1092shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O45h00dHFEoASMR Bakerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odPP4ARaIlsMassage ASMRhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdqVGCBr7dU
Brandon and Sarah risk the ire of strident feminists everywhere by discussing why they: hated “Captain Marvel,” find Brie Larson insufferable, and generally lament the feminist Hollywood reboots of late. On the flip side, they list their respective favorites throughout the years for strong leading ladies.- Brandon’s recent animation.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSLt7TXSGRc - Benedict Cumberbatch fails at saying “penguin.”https://youtu.be/9GHPNKUMf70?t=198
Brandon and Sarah talk about commonly mispronounced words, and there are MANY. To make themselves seem less snobby, though, they share some of their own pronunciation blunders, and boy, are they embarrassing! We’d love to hear about words you struggle with, so we can all point and laugh at each other equitably.
Brandon and Sarah talk about Cas Anvar, aka Rocinante pilot Alex Kamal, and the sexual misconduct accusations that got him booted from “The Expanse,” and their disappointment in the recasting of the character Arjun Avasarala from Brian George to Michael Benyaer. Despite the scandals and casting issues, the show is majorly binge-worthy!**SPOILER ALERT!!
The Putin saga continues. Spoiler alert: He does not redeem himself, and he's still president.European Map Quiz:https://online.seterra.com/en/vgp/3007
Sarah fills Brandon in on all the atrocious things Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has done, and he ain’t even finished yet. The list is long, hence the two-parter. This guy’s a real peach - he should be president for life!
Sarah and Brandon watch Star Trek III and IV, a couple of Sarah’s childhood favorites. See if Brandon thinks they held up after all these years. It was the 80s, after all!The Dumb Ass Basshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02CmkOmKHTQLeonard Nimoy sings “Bilbo Baggins” and “Proud Mary”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR-MSZSLC5w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evEZ3g28CnMWilliam Shatner sings “Rocket Man”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lul-Y8vSr0I
Apple does it, Nintendo has been doing it for longer than you think, and Henry-effing-Ford did it. Brandon and Sarah discuss what seems to be a norm now across many industries: planned obsolescence. It’s gross, it’s dishonest, it’s wasteful, and it hurts consumers. But many businesses seem to think it’s necessary. What’s the solution?
What if Michael Ironside's name wasn't Michael Ironside? Would he still be as cool??While we all wait for the Apple "geniuses" to do their jobs and fix Sarah's computer, have a listen to our last episode discussing Brandon's first "Top Gun" viewing! Or revisit some of our delectable highlights reels.We hope to be back to regular programming just as soon as Sarah's Mac isn't constantly trying to sleep while she tries to edit episodes. (GRRRRRR!!!!)
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