The world of pop culture is fun for some but a labyrinth for others. Join reigning queens of Canadian comedy, Brandon Ash-Mohammed & Andrew Johnston as they serve as your pop culture pilots, navigating you through a series of ‘intergene-RACE-ional’ deep dives of deep cuts. If you're a person who loves hearing about music, movies, and other media, then listen to this and get ready to embark on an odyssey of the obscure.
Brandon Ash-Mohammed & Andrew Johnston
Minnesotan jurors made like Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb finding Derek Chauvin GUILTY. Brandon and Andrew are back giving hot takes and cool shakes (of their fists) on this, PLUS: guess who can't and who even more can't whistle? Olivia Newton-John's grandfather was friends with WHICH historical genius? What to expect when expecting your second vaccine does, and more!
This week on the pod we discuss the one, the only Tina Turner. From her days as Nutbush's Ana Mae Bullock to her golden years as Zurich's Queen Of Rock to her newly minted status as a Dame Of Documentary. This episode will have you wondering, "What's Love Got To Do With It?" Hint: EVERYTHING!! https://www.patreon.com/sittinupinourroom
Spring has sprung and the party has just begun! In this short but sweet episode, the girls discuss their favorite flowers of nature & nurture. From the story of Brandon's near-death & Morning Glory to Fergie's Wild Orchard foray. This one will have you itching with anticipation so grab allergy pills and just chill. https://www.patreon.com/sittinupinourroom
This week, Brandon & Andrew aren’t too busy, booked and/or blessed to tease you with tea about Mean Girls’ uncontested spot at the top of the iconic teen comedy pyramid, Brandon’s yearbook quote, Andrew’s freakish vaccine side-effects, the “Coming 2 America” reboot, Demi Lovato’s recent coming-out, why Oasis’ “Wonderwall” sucks and why the Catholic school system needs to be abolished and aborted. https://www.patreon.com/sittinupinourroom
In an episode that would make Oprah themself go "... ... ... ... what?", this week Brandon and Andrew get real about their shared anxiety about writing, multiple personalities and alter-ego's and the Juno awards... PLUS - Andrew shares his story about getting a surplus COVID vaccine and the boys decompress and then recompress Oprah's interview with Meghan and Harry. https://www.patreon.com/sittinupinourroom
“Fefe where you at?” A now semi-iconic quote in the queer Canadian canon uttered by our very own Brandon. But, also a legitimate question that’s answered in the episode. From the comparisons to Avril Lavigne to the unfairness of the music scene. We find out how this sonorous Scarbarian went from karaoke cover artist to cult-pop punk icon. If you don’t like it? Bye Bye Boyfriend! https://www.patreon.com/sittinupinourroom
Ready or Not? This week on the pod we drift further and further from the light of god! From witchcraft to working the shaft, Brandon & Andrew talk about it all while going balls to the wall! Find out which 00’s R&B diva got Brandon’s Pretty Girl Block and hear about Andrew’s year-long slumber at Humber and his haunts with former tween Canadian celebutantes. What will your mother say? https://www.patreon.com/sittinupinourroom
A day late and several dollars short, COME for Brandon's play-by-play of his star turn as T+e W##knd on venerated Canadian institution 22 Minutes; STAY for Andrew's account on moving into a new apartment in LA; finally, settle in for a rousing debate about whether or not Gorilla Glue Girl, Tessica Brown, is or is not an idiot! https://www.patreon.com/sittinupinourroom
You may think Canada is woke. But this week on the pod, we snatch that cloak and give you the true tea folks! In honor of Black history month, Brandon tells the story of Africville, a little-known Black seaside settlement his ancestors descended from on Canada's east coast that was destroyed by racism. Heavy? Yes. But, so is Brandon and you still love him. https://www.patreon.com/sittinupinourroom
He's 7 Foot 2, he wants to dance with you and he's sophisticated fun! He's got a hairy chest, yeah he's the best, and he's our first celebrity guest! Who could it be? The one, the only, Todd Masterson a.k.a viral Instagram star @GayFatFriend. This week the boys discuss body positivity and how this king of comedy went from St. Louis open mics to seeing his name in LA lights as a writer for Joan Rivers and RuPaul's Drag Race! patreon.com/sittinupinourroom
This Wednesday we go way back with Waiting To Exhale. Andrew & Brandon discuss how this Terry McMillian book turned out a look and became a classic 90s film & soundtrack that for the past 25 years has had us all hooked. https://www.patreon.com/sittinupinourroom
This week our Ice Queens try to put the win in winter by giving you a play-by-play on what’s pulling them through this brutal brumal bind we’re all in. From Fran Lebowitz to Michelle Buteau to a gentle celebration of Phil Spector's death to the Vitamin D of a certain darling of Toronto comedy, Brandon & Andrew get high off hibernation! https://www.patreon.com/sittinupinourroom
This week Brandon & Andrew take a left as they tackle right-wing extremism. With the recent attack on Capitol Hill, the boys make like Effie at the beginning of DreamGirls and get HEAVY HEAVY but... with history lessons! From pontificating on Pr*ud B*ys to calling-out Canada’s KKK contribution, no right-wing is left un-plucked.
It's the start of a new year which means it's the dawn of the new day! But, based on our subject this week we prefer to say, "It's the Dionne of a new day!" Join Brandon & Andrew as they discuss the Master Of Muses & The Snack Who Had Burt Bacharach's Back, Miss Dionne Warwick! From her 60s score to That's What Friends Are For to the anti-gansta rap crusade with Melba Moore. The boys break down how this New Jerseyite refused to get bitter but instead chose to glitter on Twitter. http://www.patreon.com/suiorpod
It's the end of 2020 and we got plenty! Of what? Things to think back on, obvi! Join Andrew & Brandon this week as they do a retrospect of one of the most tempestuous years in recent history. From BLM being brought to the forefront to the pandemic's overall growth stunt. The girls reflect on 2020’s fun and how they plan to refract in 2021. http://www.patreon.com/suiorpod
It's CHRISTMAS! This week Brandon & Andrew go mistletoe to mistletoe and make the yuletide gay. How? With a full rundown of your favorite Christmas classics and TRASHIcs, ya filthy animals! Find out what got jingle bell clocked and what made us bust a chestnut. https://www.patreon.com/sittinupinourroom
Brandon & Andrew aren't the only queens this week as they tackle the reigning royal of dynasty dramas, Netflix's The Crown. From King George's abdication to Diana's underapprecation, the boys spill it all! Plus, we find out once for all which royal puts the oral in Balmoral.
This week Brandon & Andrew discuss lowkey legend Kandi Burruss. From her days just kickin' it with Xscape to her single-handily scoring our lives as a 'Scrub' focused songsmith. The boys go deep discussing how this Georgia peach went from R&B to Reality TV royalty.
In the wake of the US election, this week Andrew & Brandon get personal discussing a subject very crucial to every Canadian entertainer’s career: US IMMIGRATION! Andrew tells the story of getting his green card in Trump’s America while Brandon finds out what may happen for him in the new Biden administration.
It’s the debut episode! Brandon & Andrew discuss & dissect pop icon, former Whitney Houston protégé, and alleged Vehicular Manslaughteress Brandy Norwood aka THE Brandy from Brandy & Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine”.