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The Live Log, Pt. 3

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 105:29


Completing the Live Log trilogy, Jim and Beastie Boys Message Board legend, Laver1969 (aka Jaysen Chambers), take a listen back to the Beastie Boys' final live performance.

The Leftovers Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 35:16


For anyone hitting the road this holiday weekend, we've prepared a batch of leftovers for you, containing some delicious Beastie anecdotes from the following dinner guests: Gavin Rossdale (Bush), Treach (Naughty By Nature), David Cross, and Gail Simmons (Top Chef). Enjoy! #DeliciousAgainPeter

The Live Log, Pt. 2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 60:05


The premise of this episode is simple: I recap every Beastie Boys' live performance I ever saw. Unlike the Beastie Boys, and this is no diss, I have successfully completed a Pt. 1 and Pt. 2. (I will amend this post after the Beastie Boys release Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 1). #WatchTheFinger

The Live Log, Pt. 1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 75:45


The host of The Brouhaha, Jim Shearer (that would be me writing in third person), takes a trip down memory lane and attempts to log all of the Beastie Boys live performances that he's witnessed in his lifetime. Fortunately, he saw them so many times it will require an additional episode, hence this one being called "Pt. 1."

30 Years of Check Your Head

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 126:57


Everything you ever wanted to know and more (including some never-before-revealed "dark secrets" and a few off-the-wall theories) about the Beastie Boys' classic 1992 album, Check Your Head.

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HSC PT2: 10 Years Later (One Year Late)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 68:29


Jim Shearer and former Oscilloscope Laboratories Sound Engineer, Andre Kelman, listen back to Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 2 and give their hot takes, commentary, and insight 10 years after the fact. (Actually 11 years after the fact, but who's counting?)

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The Prince of Sides

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 30:37


Andre Kelman, aka "The Prince of Sides," talks about scoring a sound engineer gig at Oscilloscope Laboratories in his early-20s. Andre also dishes on what it was like working on Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2, recording sessions with Kanye West and Jack White, the lost Beastie Boys' track "Bundt Cake," and, obviously, his knack for always ordering up the perfect side-dish (hence his royal nickname).

Stop-Motion Sabotage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 52:34


Paco, aka Corduroy Frames on Instagram, talks about his Beastie fandom as well as the mammoth undertaking of stocking up on craft supplies and attempting to do a homemade, frame-by-frame, stop-motion animation remake of the Beastie Boys' 1994 classic music video, "Sabotage." What inspired this madness? How long will it take? What will he do when he's done? Find out now! #HesCrafty

Check Your Head vs. Ill Communication

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 54:40


Even though I'm ride or die Check Your Head, I've said on multiple occasions that valid arguments could be made as to why Ill Communication is the crown jewel in the Beastie canon. Today, I finally do it: I pit Check Your Head and Ill Communication against each other in a battle for B-Boy studio album supremacy.

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Beastie Boys (Sure) Shots

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 51:14


Jim chats with Beastie Boys super-fans, Jenna and Jim, about their respective passion projects. For Jenna, it's Beastie Boys Shots, a must-follow on Instagram that highlights both obscure and iconic Beastie Boys' photo sessions throughout their career. For Jim, it's his Sure Shot Beastie Boys group on Facebook, that is currently planning a very special event happening later this year. How did they get into the Beastie Boys? What are their favorite albums? How good are their trivia skills when put on the spot? Find out now!

Let's B-Real

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 66:51


The Phuncky Feel One, B-Real from Cypress Hill, talks about touring with Beastie Boys, what it was like to work with Pearl Jam and Sonic Youth on the Judgment Night soundtrack, taking a pass on the beat that would become "Jump Around," the future of hip-hop groups, and what to do when "the shit" actually does goes down.

My Least Favorite Beastie Boys Songs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 38:28


In an exercise of objectivity I take a step back from my extreme fandom and countdown, not necessarily songs I dislike, but ones that I would consider to be my "least favorite" Beastie Boys songs of all-time. 

Mix Master Mike

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 55:21


Live and direct from Amsterdam, we track down the Serial Wax Killer, Mix Master Mike, and talk about his first encounter with Adam Yauch, coming to NYC to work on Hello Nasty, and what it was like when he was asked to join the Beastie Boys.

Ill Communication Silver Anniversary Special

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 56:56


A silvery track-by-track look back at the Beastie Boys' Ill Communication.

50 Favorite Beastie Boys Songs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 79:15


A quick chat about the Beastie Boys Story and a look back at my 50 Favorite Beastie Boys Songs of all-time.

Evan Bernard

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2019 78:39


Catching up with Evan Bernard whose Beastie Boys résumé includes: Lane Driver, Juice Pimp, Cruise Director, and Music Video Director.

Beastie Boys Book & Alan Light

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2018 69:06


Today's episode of The Brouhaha comes at'cha in 3's with 1.) a review of the Beastie Boys' Live & Direct Book Tour, 2.) an interview with music author and journalist, Alan Light, and 3.) a recap and breakdown of the brand new Beastie Boys Book. SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't read the book yet, proceed with caution.  

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Underrated Songs & Best T-Shirts (w/ Bryan Terry)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2018 95:17


It's a doubleheader today; we're counting down the Most Underrated Beastie Boys' Songs and Best Beastie Boys T-shirt Designs...of all-time! CORRECTION (TO THE CORRECTION): Regarding the steel drums, I meant "Body Movin'," not "Triple Trouble."

So What'cha Want

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 57:07


Taking a look back at the crown jewel of the Beastie canon.

Grand Royal Issue #1

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 63:27


As the Beastie Boys prepare for the release of their new book, we take a look back at their first kick in the literary world: Grand Royal, Issue #1. (Special thanks to Pootytang for the long distance loan!)

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Remembering Matt Dike

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2018 43:30


Remembering the personality that put the pieces in place for the creation of Paul's Boutique. Rest in peace to the enigmatic DJ/Producer, Matt Dike.

20th Anniversary of Hello Nasty

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 92:51


Twenty years later, looking back on the release of the Beastie Boys' Hello Nasty.

MCA Day 2016 Preview Special!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2016 43:14


An interview with MCA Day Organizer, Mike Kearney, and Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat) discusses his participation in this year's event.  

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What If?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2016 65:30


A recap of current Beastie happenings, including a new Cassius track featuring Mike D, a new mixtape from Mix Master Mike, and the date and location of the next MCA Day. This episode also looks at the many ups and downs, lefts and rights the Beastie Boys had in their career and how things could have happened differently if certain things did or didn't transpire...a game of "What If?" if you will. And finally, a special shout to Phife Dawg (Malik Taylor) who recently passed away.

Kate is Great

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2016 66:29


Founding member of the Beastie Boys and drummer extraordinaire, Kate Schellenbach, talks about: early Beastie history, her apprehension of being a rap superstar, life as a television producer, the most difficult Luscious Jackson song to drum, and the whereabouts of Manny.

Glen E. Friedman Rules

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2015 89:00


Renown photographer Glen E. Friedman talks in depth about his iconic work with the Beastie Boys, including the day that yielded the cover shot for Check Your Head.  He also discusses why he threatened to scratch the negative for Public Enemy's It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, how he almost scored the cover shot for Ill Communication, and whether or not he'll ever join Instagram. Glen will be signing his latest book, My Rules, on Tue., December 8 at Pilgrim Surf Supply in Brooklyn (68 N. 3rd St.) from 6-8PM. Twitter: @glenefriedmanBlog: Idealist Propaganda

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To the Top of Manhattan with Jeremy Shatan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2015 72:48


Jeremy Shatan, member of the Young Aborigines and the man responsible for taking the cover photo for Paul's Boutique talks about, well, taking the cover photo for Paul's Boutique, mix-tape etiquette, hanging out with Mike D as a teenager, why he turned down a free "long-box" of Licensed to Ill, and his important work with the charity Hope & Heroes. Jeremy Shatan can be found on Twitter: @JShatan @AnEarful @HopeHeroes and on Instagram: @murgatroyd.

Dan LeRoy Tolls the Cowbell

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2015 76:21


A chat with Dan LeRoy, the man who wrote the book, um, books on Paul's Boutique. His contribution to the 33 1/3 series, in my opinion, is still the gold standard of that collection.

Aglio e Olio 20th Anniversary Blowout!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2015 37:10


A year-long celebration of the greatest Beastie Boys surprise of all-time! NOTE: A special addendum was added to this episode featuring Jim and Prof giving their take on the newly released "Too Many Rappers" music video. During the discussion the memory card on their recorder crashed. Instead of giving you an incomplete conversation, we'll give you a full critique at a later date.  Just lettin' you know. Thanks.

Happy 20th B-Day Ill Communication!

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2014 72:16


Jim & Prof give a track-by-track commentary on the Beastie Boys' Ill Communication, celebrating its 20th Anniversary.

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Takin' It Back To '07, Ep. 31

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2013 79:08


Oscar Pascual shares audio from a  Beastie Boys' roundtable interview he took part in during the Gala Event era in 2007. (above: Oscar poses with MCA & later grabs a photo of the Beastie Boys live in San Francisco.) We also listen to Mike D's latest track, while Pat Poon takes his finger off the fader for a second to give 20 Questions a whirl.

Sucka MCs Should Call Me Rya, Ep. 30

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2013 65:15


The Brouhaha returns by bringing you a Master's-level chat with Beastie backer, Rya. B-Boys & B-Girls of the world unite, al'ight?! (above: Rya and the back of Stevie Wonder's head.)

Fredo Ortiz, Ep. 29

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2012 61:29


Percussion wunderkind and multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire, Fredo Ortiz, graciously drops a heaping serving of  knowledge (while simultaneously tending to his wife's surgically repaired hand) about his upcoming Bongoloidz debut album and playing drums in the Beastie Boys.

Fan Day, Ep. 28

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2012 72:15


Jason Palk breaks down Beastie Boys Fan Celebration Day (held in NYC on Aug. 4, 2012) and 20 Questions returns. (clockwise from top left: The Money Man, The Beastie Car, and the attendees of Fan Celebration Day.)

Remembering MCA, Ep. 27

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2012 142:44


Matt Pinfield, Ep. 26

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2012 40:51


He's interviewed them a bunch, so why not talk to Matt Pinfield about the Beastie Boys? (above: Matt Pinfield chats about his favorite Beastie Boys album, he and Mike D's fascination with blaxploitation films, and being quizzed about musical factoids on a daily basis.)

Rust Off, Ep. 25

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2012 53:38


Shakin' off the rust with our first episode of the year: (below: Abe Lincoln, Mike D in a Packers hat, Larry, and the Beastie Boys' go-to tracksuits in 2004).  

Chattin' with Chili, Ep. 24

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2011 69:23


On the final podcast of 2011, we chat with Chili about The Pressure Softball Club, visit Dan's fish-eye-lensed office while he competes in 20 Questions, and rank our favorite tracks on Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 2. Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!

MILKIT RADIO: Free For All, Best of 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2011 88:13


The Brouhaha is preempted for a special episode of Milkit Radio's Free For All, highlighting our favorite music of 2011. NOTE: If you're a strict Beastie-purist who does not like to dabble in other types of music (i.e., pop), you may not enjoy this particular podcast. Regular episodes of The Brouhaha will return shortly. ----more---- Playlist: “Warning Call,” DJ Shadow ft. Tom Vek “Party on Fifth Ave.,” Mac Miller “Are You Ready,” Fatty Gets A Stylist “That's the Way Love Goes,” ? “Children,” V.V. Brown ft. Chiddy “Port of Call,” Beirut “The Death of You & Me,” Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds “Asslete,” Emily's Army “From the Clouds,” Jack Johnson “That's my B-,” Jay-Z & Kanye West “MoneyGrabber,” Fitz & The Tantrums “Lonely Boy,” The Black Keys “Michael Jackson,” Das Racist “Thirty Cents Shy of a Quarter,” RETOX “White Limo,” Foo Fighters “You Are a Tourist,” Death Cab For Cutie “Rolling in the Deep,” Adele “What the Hell,” Avril Lavigne “Hello,” Martin Solveig & Dragonette “Make Some Noise,” Beastie Boys “Shake Me Down,” Cage The Elephant --- Bonus Tracks: "Just A Friend," Booker T. Jones ft. Biz Markie, Matt Berninger & Sharon Jones "Right Before My Eyes," Cage The Elephant

Laver Day, Ep. 23

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2011 57:43


Laver plays interviewer, Adrock shines on Top Chef, and 20 Questions returns: (above: Although Adrock appeared on Top Chef: Just Desserts, someone dropped the ball and failed to make him any chocolate fondue.)

Best Live TV Performances, Ep. 22

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2011 46:06


Counting down the Best Live Beastie Boys Performances on National TV:

The Book on T.S.C., Ep. 21

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2011 40:09


Talkin' to Marcus Thompson, the man who not only founded Timex Social Club (former Beastie Boys tour-mates), but wrote the book on them:

On The Road With Z-Trip, Ep. 20

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2011 49:20


Many thanks to Michael Love (Beastiemania) for serving us up an interview with DJ Z-Trip. And many thanks to Z-Trip for guiding us through his new Beasite Boys Megamix while driving on the highway in San Diego (worry not, Z-Trip was rockin' the bluetooth). (Below: What's the perk of having both a Beastie Boys and Z-Trip tattoo on your left arm? Getting to be the cover boy for Z-Trip's new Beasite Boys Megamix, duh.) For the complete-straight-from-horse's-mouth-megamix link, go here. Z-TRIP PRESENTS: ALL-ACCESS BEASTIE BOYS MEGAMIX: http://ztrip.bandcamp.com/album/z-trip-presents-all-access-a-beastie-boys-megamix

Hot Sauce Commentary, Ep. 19

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2011 64:40


Jim (left) and Prof D (right) form their own committee to oversee the Hot Sauce Committee (which was finally, and triumphantly released today!): (Above: This picture was taken in the mid-late '90s when Jim claimed that he was an angel and Prof D the exact opposite.)

Release Days, Rodie & Mike Nishita, Ep. 18

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2011 50:08


Just as mysterious (and glorious) as a yeti-sighting, we track down Mike Nishita, brother of Keyboard Money Mark. And later, it's Jim's turn to take the Twenty Questions quiz as Rodie plays master griller: (Above: After scouring the internet, this rare photo from Beastiemania is the only one we could find of the elusive Mike Nishita.) (Top: Hello Nasty release day in May of 1998. Bottom: TT5B release day in June of 2004.) (Above: Cool beans, look at the souvenir Money Mark inherited from the Check Your Head era.)

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Make Some Noise, Ep. 17

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2011 63:42


Makin' some noise about the brand new Beastie Boys' single, "Make Some Noise" (with a special guest): (Below: The Hose EP...inspiration for HSC, Pt. 2's artwork?)

Smack My Beach Up, Ep. 16

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2011 59:33


DJ Katanga drops by to talk about Beastie Boys party jams and why he's still angry about the whole Prodigy/"Smack My Bitch Up" drama of the late '90s. Then, message board legend, Laver1969, flexes his B-Boy muscle and gives 20 Questions a whirl:

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Awesome; I F'in Saw That!, Ep. 15

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2011 48:55


...and the thing is I didn't even know I was going to see it (or who! I was going to see it with):

Sundance, Ep. 14

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2011 46:50


Milkit Entertainment sends their star reporter, Phammerz, to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah to give us details on the screening of Adam Yauch's Fight For Your Right Revisited:

Viscious Rumors, Ep. 13

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2011 37:17


In our first podcast of 2011 we randomly weave between topics about Timex Social Club, the Beastie Boys' brand new short film, working with Evan Bernard, and playin' ball with Adam Y-A-U-C-H:

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Happy Holiday Hip-Hop Cocktail Mix

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2010 28:40


Remember that scene in Christmas Vacation when Clark Griswold goes up into the attic and blows a bunch of dust off some old goodies?  Think of this as the mix-tape equivalent of that.  I've pieced together some old holiday remixes/snippets into a shiny, new holiday mix (regardless of what holiday you celebrate). May it fill you with the joy of the holiday season (or let it mildly entertain you during a long, boring workday). Lemme hear ya say ho-ho-HO!

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