We pick up the story in Part Two where John is about to meet the Terminator(s) for the first time in the mall. We also see Sarah in a mental hospital, trying to figure out how to escape. The movie really begins to pick up speed as the action intensifies, including some groundbreaking special effects. We hope you enjoy Part Two!
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 14 min
In our movie spotlight series, The Brothers High discuss one of the biggest blockbusters of the early 1990s. Not only did it include one of the biggest movie stars in the world (Arnold Schwarzenegger), it put director James Cameron on Hollywood's A-List. Known for it's innovative computer technology, Terminator 2 still holds up today. Thanks for listening!
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 18 min
We finish off our list of Gen X music and TV icons in Part Two. Think you can name Sean's favorite musical artists? Do you agree with Scott's names of big television personalities? Check it out and enjoy!
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 23 min
We finish out 1992 with the 20 biggest hits of the year. While grunge would eventually take over the musical landscape, pop and hip-hop still rule in this countdown. Remember how popular MTV's Unplugged was? Two of the biggest hits of the year were featured very prominently on that show. This countdown is full of music that was fresh and new for 1992. Enjoy!
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 22 min
We finish off our list of favorite episodes from The Simpsons. The greatest commercial jingle of all time? Homer goes to clown college? Ralph Wiggum, theater thespian? These are just a few of our favorites and we discuss many more. Thanks for listening!
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 19 min
For two years we've said we were doing an episode on The Simpsons, and now it's finally here! In Part One, Sean begins to run down his list of favorite episodes. Homer jumping Springfield Gorge? Bart goes on trial as a Mob Boss? Lisa the beauty pageant contestant? They are all here in tonight's episode. Thanks for listening!
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 17 min
We celebrate the beginning of summer with a trip down the shore! In Episode 50, The Brothers High remember their favorite songs from their respective Senior Weeks. In Part One, Sean covers a wide range of musical tastes, from Jody Watley, to Bon Jovi, to The Beastie Boys. It's party time, Senior Week style! Thanks for listening!
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Join us for Part Two as Scott lists the greatest sports moments in his life. In this episode, The Brothers High discuss basketball, golf, track & field, and even 8 year old pee wee baseball! Why was Prism the greatest cable channel ever created? Tune in and find out!
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Did you ever think about a specific moment in time that made you a fan of something? The Brothers High did, and dedicate Episode 49 to the biggest moments in their young lives that made them love sports. Sean goes first in Part One and gives his top ten. From Olympics to baseball, boxing to tennis, he covers all of his favorites. Enjoy!
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 15 min
We finish off our conversation about the brilliant career of Mike Post. Which popular syndicated show did Mike write the theme to? What are the 2 most famous notes in TV history? Did Mike really produce a Van Halen album? Tune in and find out!
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Mike Post isn't normally a name you think of when it comes to Gen X television, but you'll agree that he is the king when it comes to TV theme songs. Celebrate Gen X TV as The Brothers High discuss some of their favorite shows under the Mike Post umbrella. Who else can claim 4 theme songs that went on to be Top 40 hits? Thanks for listening!
May 29, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Part Two is here and one of the best Top 20s of Gen X is ready for you! Check out how many movie soundtrack songs are on this countdown. Are there any songs on this list that don't conjure up images of music videos? Which song was viewed by many to be the greatest slow song of all time? This is a terrific Top 20...enjoy!
May 22, 2024•1 hr 28 min
We are back on the air. We apologize for the technical issues for this episode as we are transitioning in some new recording devices. Great countdown to talk about, enjoy!
May 16, 2024•1 hr 19 min
We finish out the movie Footloose with some great songs off the soundtrack. John Cougar, Deniece Williams, and of course, the great Kenny Loggins, just to name a few. What was your favorite song on the soundtrack? Did you know the final dance scene wasn't in the original cut and was added at a later date? Where were you when you heard the music for the first time? Enjoy a huge piece of Gen X culture with Footloose!
May 01, 2024•1 hr 11 min
We celebrate the iconic 80s movie Footloose in Episode 46. Not only was the movie great fun, but we remember one of the best movie soundtracks of the decade. In Part One, the Brothers High recap the movie as the songs play in the background. Join in the fun and thanks for listening!
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 12 min
We finish out our conversation of the great producer, Mutt Lange. Sean plays a musical chronology of Lange's work with some of the biggest names and biggest albums of all time. Can you hear the similarities in the music? We certainly do! Thanks for listening!
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 13 min
The Brothers High wrap up the Heisman Trophy winners of the Gen X era. Some great ones to talk about and some great stories to tell. Which college was known as "Quarterback U?" Where did Emmitt Smith finish in the Heisman voting? Which year produced 3 Hall of Fame players out of the 4 finalists? Tune in and play "Do you remember the Heisman Trophy winners?" Thanks for listening!
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Sean finishes his list in Part Two with particular interest in some big names in music and television. Scott kicks off his list of Heisman Trophy winners. You'll recognize them all but haven't heard some of these names in a long time!
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 24 min
Like a shooting star, some celebrities of the Gen X era were gone as quickly as they arrived. Sean starts off the discussion with some great movie and TV actors that were incredibly popular but peaked in Gen X. St. Elmo's Fire, E.T., and Happy Days are just a few. Thanks for listening!
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min
So many sitcoms! We tackle the 90s this time, where most sitcoms other than Friends and That '70s Show are dominated by stand up comedians. Name the sitcom that The Brothers High almost completely forgot about until the very end. Did we get all of your favorites? Thanks for listening!
Feb 07, 2024•55 min
Iconic, beloved, slapstick...the 80s sitcoms had it all. Only the 80s would begin the decade featuring a sitcom starring one of our greatest movie actors (Tom Hanks) and ending the decade with one of our greatest stand up comedians (Jerry Seinfeld). Which sitcoms starred Paul Reiser (NOT Mad About You), Jamie Lee Curtis, and a young Leonardo DiCaprio? Tune in and find out!
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Some of the greatest television in history was created in Gen X! We start with the 70s...how many sitcoms do you remember watching? There were so many great shows in the 70s that we almost forgot some of the best ones (almost)! Enjoy!
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 46 min
1979 was one of those years where music changed completely from start to finish. Do you remember July 12, 1979? Check out it's importance and how the music world forever changed. Plus, sit back and revisit some great songs of the year 1979!
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 52 min
Check out the complete "Gen X Christmas" playlist on Spotify. Wishing all of you a wonderful holiday season!
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr
We continue on in Part Two of our favorite sports movies. The Brothers High talk hockey, football, and.....diving? Guess who stars in that movie! So many movies to cover! Thanks for listening!
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Sean rounds out his great list of songs in Part Three of our look back at some of the best Country Pop hits of Gen X! Who is the one artist that The Brothers High and their Dad can agree on? How 'bout the artist that didn't chart but was so important to the Country renaissance in the '90? Tune in and find out!
Nov 15, 2023•59 min
Sean's turn for Part Two of our favorite sibling bands. You will be surprised! We guarantee you haven't heard some of these songs in 30 years or your money back! Thanks for listening!
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 14 min
We flip the page into the 80s in Part Two of our journey to find the toughest guys of television in the Gen X era! Crockett, Tubbs, TJ Hooker, and B.A. Barrachus are all here. Is MacGyver a tough guy? Tune in and find out! Thanks for listening!
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Who loves ya, baby? The Brothers High love the tough guys of television! The '70s had so many of them they fill up all of Part One's episode. From Kojak, to Fonzi, to JR Ewing. The 1970s had some of the most famous tough guys in TV history! Thanks for listening!
Sep 20, 2023•48 min
Pee Wee desperately begins his quest in search of his beloved bicycle as we begin Part Two. Join us as we revisit some of the wonderful and colorful characters Pee Wee encounters on his way to San Antonio and back to California. We hope you agree that this movie stands up even as the years have gone by! Thanks for listening!
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 21 min