Talking to Myself w/Brian Grimes

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Weekly stories, opinions, and advice from someone marginally qualified to give them… Brian spends most of his time in a box talking to himself… Someone might as well listen…”

XL1067 (WXXL-FM)


    • Jan 5, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 86 EPISODES

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    The Talking to Myself w/Brian Grimes podcast is an absolute gem in the world of entertainment. From the moment I started listening, I was hooked. As someone who moved from Ohio to a new city, I found solace in this podcast as it became a regular part of my routine. Brian's work ethic and dedication to his craft truly shine through in every episode, earning him the title of the Hardest Working Man On Radio.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Brian's unique perspective and honesty. He has a way of looking at things that is refreshing and relatable. His humor is on point, with puns and comedic timing that always leave me laughing out loud. I appreciate his willingness to speak his mind and say what many of us are thinking. It feels like he's having a real conversation with his listeners, which creates a genuine connection.

    Another standout aspect of this podcast is its fast-paced nature and eclectic content. Brian effortlessly transitions between random thoughts, personal stories, comedy, and more. It keeps the episodes engaging and entertaining from start to finish. There hasn't been a single boring episode since he started, which speaks volumes about his ability to captivate an audience.

    While it's challenging to find any drawbacks to this podcast, if there was one area for improvement, it would be the length of each episode. Personally, I could listen to Brian talk all day long, so it would be great if the episodes were a little longer. However, I understand that he leaves us longing for more with each installment and ensures that quality takes precedence over quantity.

    In conclusion, The Talking to Myself w/Brian Grimes podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking an entertaining blend of humor, insightfulness, and relatability. Brian's authenticity shines through in every episode as he shares his thoughts on various topics in a way that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Whether you're a fan of Brian's previous work or discovering him for the first time, this podcast is a true delight that will keep you eagerly awaiting the next episode.



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    Are You Emotionally Secure?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 18:36 Transcription Available


    First episode of the New Year... Perfect time to ask yourself some serious questions about yourself... and since I'm talking to myself, this should be pretty easy. These came from a Harvard-trained psychologist... so they are wicked smahhht.

    Part 3 My 22 Year Road To Johnny's House

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 33:08


    When we left off, our hero had just got his foot in the door at XL1067... How did he turn that into an actual spot on the radio... and how would he fight the evil forces that were going to try to throw him out the door again... (And why am I talking about myself like it's not me writing this...)

    PART 2 My 22 Year Road To Johnny's House

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 29:08


    When we left off, our hero was too far ahead of his time in the streaming radio world... He found himself unemployed and lost... But a commercial on the radio would change all of that...

    My 22 Year Road To Johnny's House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 29:10


    I hit 22 years at XL1067 this month... With my Son graduating and trying to decide what to do next... This is Part One of the story of how I landed in Radio and on XL1067.

    Rundown Of The Margaritaville Cruise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 19:02


    I got a lot of questons about our trip on the Margaritaville at Sea cruise... Here is a quick rundown of how the trip went and the good ands bads.

    My Therapy Session And Car Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 25:53


    I've decided that I will never recover any free time so I will just have to get these in when I can... This is kind of a therapy session for me, but it might help you too... and I seriously CAN NOT with insurance...

    I'm Not So Savage... And Why Be A Jerk?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 25:11


    I went to the Savage Race last weekend... and I killed it... as a spectator.... which made me look a little less than savage. I noticed something about hunters... and a local tried to ice us out of a bar again... and they failed.

    Bad Parenting? And Does It Even Matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 19:26


    Was what I did on Saturday Night really "Classless" and band parenting? And I think we may not be getting kids ready for life no matter how well we parent them?!

    Where Did You Meet Your Friends?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 18:58


    We crossed paths with some of out best friends in a pool in Daytona... After an Usher concert... 13 years ago...

    Take Your Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 21:14


    Fresh off one of the few times in 22 years I can actually say I took a break from work. I will give a you quick rundown of our cruise and some tips if you're planning on bookling one!

    Checking Boxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 20:22


    I added another story to the list of stories I will tell someday... Doing this job is getting harder and harder but it shouldn't be. We, as a show, check a lot of boxes... so I feel like we can talk openly with a lot of people...

    My Favorite 80's Band Is Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 8:00


    Quick episode to talk to my friend Sir Devon Nooner of The Molly Ringwalds. They will be at The House of Blues Orlando Friday night!

    I Almost Poked My Eye Out + My Comedy Greatest Hits... And One Miss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 22:18


    My right eye went up against a cardboard box and lost... Plus I will run down my memeories of some of the Stand-Up Comedy shows I have done with big names like Paul Mooney and Tracy Morgan... and the one time that I bombed...

    I Want To Jump Out Of My Skin!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 14:57


    My Son is almost 18 and it's stressing me out... and I am probably stressing him out! Last night I had a mini meltdown!

    Getting You Caught Up On Pretty Much Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 17:25


    A new episode in the first few weeks of the year?! The latest on Yo-Ho, my new vacation policy, doing the opposite of Dry January, and plans for a new podcast with the wife!

    Am I Not Nice???

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 20:51


    In my last official Radio Business of 2021... I address the question... "Am I a nice person?"

    What's Your Birth Card?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 17:31


    I don't buy into the Astrology stuff, but I looked up Birth Cards to see what she was talking about. My mind is absolutely BLOWN!

    astrology blown birth cards
    First Cruise Since Covid

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 17:55


    The wife and I took a much needed vacation... After 3 cruises being canceled last year, we got back on a boat!

    I Was That Guy You See On Facebook...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 18:18


    Got into a slight disagreement with someone and he pulled out his phone and started recording me?! The way I see this COVID argument... and meeting a big time star who was just super cool!

    The Hiatus Is Back Off, Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 19:52


    Guess who's back... If you guessed Me... you are correct! Had a nice vacation for the most part... Have a quick observation on "Karens" before we stop using that term for good... and I guess I need to check my privilege?? Anyone know where I should be checking for it?

    So... Are We Wearing Masks Still?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 13:12


    Went out maskless for the first time this week... Not sure how it landed with people...

    I Wouldn't Be Friends With Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 12:45


    In my quiet 25 minute drive to work, I realized that I wouldn't hang out with me if I didn't have to...

    A Long Week And Dodging Covid

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 17:13


    The week was so hectic, it distracted me from a horrible day... and it ain't easy juggling 4 shows, a rum brand, and dodging Covid!

    Let Me Solve This Stimulus Problem Right Quick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 12:59


    In the truck on my 25 minute drive to the studio, I did what these politicians are getting 6 figures to not do... You're welcome.

    I Tried To Ignore This...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 14:40


    By even doing this I am giving energy to someone that doesn't deserve it but I had to address it... and hopefully after this not have to again.

    Where Have You Been?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 18:21


    I've been talking to myself... A LOT actually... Just not recording it... which is probably for the best.

    The Next Star Wars Saga - The High Republic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 16:53


    Author of Light Of The Jedi... the first novel as part of The High Republic... Charles Soule calls in on Zoom... I turned back into a Star Wars nerd... and I scored some copies of his book to give away!

    Yo-Ho! It's 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 9:34


    I have been slacking a little on the podcast but I have been busy!!! We will tell the full Yo-Ho story when Jenn can join me, but in the meantime... Here's the trailer version...

    A Major Announcement... That I Have A Major Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 18:36


    I make fun of people that announce that they have an announcement... But now I am that person... And the story of how I ended up eye level with a stranger's lady parts one New Year's Eve.

    A Short Welcome To December... The End Of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 13:37


    You worry about you... I went down the Crypto-Rabbit Hole... and a dream I started 10 years ago is one step closer to happening!

    I Want My Loans Forgiven...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 19:20


    So wait,,, I could have actually chilled for 4 years and ran up a giant tab and not paid it off??? That sound fair...

    I Can Fix All Of This...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 24:12


    Funny how some things never change... even when they do change... But I have a plan...

    Happy November... and F*ck You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 14:45


    I got an email over the weekend that I feel like I have to read and address...

    2020 Voter Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 20:45


    Yeah... this shouldn't cause any problems at all... I mean, I'm just as qualified as anyone to tell you how to vote right?!

    What's Wrong With Guys?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 11:53


    Came across a video from a comedian, Kylie Brakeman, talking about the DMs she gets from random guys... WOW... and I squeeze in a little college football talk...

    Insurance Is A Hustle And I Dislike "Truck Guy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 15:11


    The bills I have seen this week are outrageous... total of $43,000... WHAT?!

    STOP CALLING ME SARA!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 14:26


    Can we please fast forward to February 2021? And who came up with the spelling of February... Why is that "R" even there?!

    The Social Dilemma And The 2 Things I Push Back On

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 16:09


    We talked about Guy Problems vs. Girl Problems today and while I admit ladies have it harder in general, there are two points I will always push back on... and WHY IN THE HECK DID I WATCH THE SOCIAL DILEMMA?!

    Just Me... No Jenn... Sorry...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 11:35


    If you guy don't listen now that I am back to talking to myself... That's real F**ked up!!

    Talking To My Wife...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 35:13


    For about a year... almost since I started this podcast... people have been saying WHEN IS JENN GOING TO DO THE PODCAST... Well today... Today is the day... ENJOY!

    Making Cash On OnlyFans?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 13:01


    I need to find out how I can make some cash on this OnlyFans thing?! I hate double standards... and if this happens to me, I will be on the news...

    Wait... What Did He Just Say?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 11:48


    If you don't vote can you still complain? I say YES... and the dude from Fox News is killing me with his Cardi B outrage...

    Have A Hot Tub... Wish It Was A Time Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 12:22


    September and October are going to be ugly... as if 2020 hasn't been ugly enough already...

    How Did I End Up In An Ambulance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 13:12


    My head and neck hurt so I went to the doctor... 12 hours later I left the hospital...

    So Close... But Yet So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 14:10


    We just barely missed the 10K mark for July... I appreciate the efforts... August we am doing it for sure! And why do we have to choose a President the way we choose food at a crappy buffet?!

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