Welcome back, dear listeners! In this offering, the Richley brothers come to grips with hard truths. Namely, they don't know what "OMC" stands for...they don't know the destination of a Floridian time traveler...and they don't know why Joe can't stop singing Highway to the Danger Zone . Nevermind, "Danger Zone" is great song, applicable to all of life's situations. That's why.
Aug 26, 2022•29 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast The Richley brothers are making magic this week! After checking in with some Floridian sisters, Joe and John use an FMK segment as a thin veil to expound their love for one of the universe's greatest rappers/human beings. John also plans a trip to an amusement park with one of his favorite Chris Farley characters. Finally, the boys start their fourth ChooseCo adventure... Forecast from Stonehenge .
Aug 12, 2022•28 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast This is how we do it, everyone! Another weird and wild installment from two brothers you've never met. This time, the brothers find out exactly how not to plan a wedding in Florida and exactly how Joe feels about Fleetwood Mac. Hint: it's not good. A boat constructed of solid gold and a giant fish come to a head in the latest segment of The Trumpet of Terror .
Jul 29, 2022•24 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast Joe is back this week and, to celebrate, John unearthed possibly the oldest Florida man from the archives. In addition, the Richley boys do their best to jumpstart their rap careers by including lyrics surrounding Amelia Earhart and a potential "World's Greatest Lover". Is there a safe way to combine both Tag Team and 90s Ice Cube? Finally, the Trumpet of Terror is stirring up trouble on the water. Are our heroes sunk?
Jul 15, 2022•31 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast Pour yourself a nice, steaming cup of Joe, relax and listen as John and guest-host Chris whisk you away to Joe-apalooza. This episode is focused on everyone's favorite younger brother, Joe. In this latest offering, a new version of The Empire Strikes Back is envisioned alongside a very special trip to Cedar Point with a very special person and much, much more! Hold on to your butts! It's Joe-apalooza!
Jul 01, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's official! With this episode under their belt, the Richley brothers are 0.7% of the way to 10,000 episodes. In this seventieth installment, Joe and John celebrate a "Jord-aversary" and do their best not to die with Odin Thorsdad. In addition, Joe low key plans a Star Trek reenactment instead of a dinner party and John lays out some "satisfying" historical facts. Tune in! Buckle up! And prepare to be disappointed!
Jun 17, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Still reeling from their bout with Zeus, the Richley brothers step into the drive-thru of a Floridian Taco Bell and do their best to determine the "fate of the taco". In addition, they muse over a road trip with a Jedi and send a beloved Office character to watch tv with their parents. Finally, Joe and John jump into their third ChooseCo adventure and tune up the Trumpet of Terror. Hopefully, this story doesn't end with a scorched planet! PS Another special thanks to our composer, Liam, an...
Jun 03, 2022•28 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast In a TPiR first, the Richley brothers do their best to prove they're "really good at this" and delve into a "Virginia Man" as a shout out to all of their dear Virginia listeners. In addition, Joe can't help himself from banging out Europe's magnum opus, Final Countdown , in his quest to find a new song for summertime ice cream vendors everywhere. Lastly, the brothers get the attention of Zeus...but probably not in the way they'd hoped.
May 20, 2022•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast At approximately the 23 minute mark, John hysterically and uncontrollably laughs. The reasons for this outburst are still up for debate. Prior to those shenanigans, though Joe and Jonn deliver their thoughts on snickerdoodles and a Floridian named "Baby Cakes". In addition, a trip to Cedar Point with a world renowned sleuth is envisioned as is holiday decorating with a musical icon. Punch your tickets and grab your carry ons, the "thought train" is leaving the station. All aboard!! PS again, big...
May 06, 2022•28 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back, dear, dear listeners! Who is ready for another installment of The Throne of Zeus? Hold up! Before we jump back into ancient Greece, though, Joe recounts an interesting scenario involving Florida, a trampoline and a less than clothed gentleman. And, just in case that isn't enough, John's love of Pepe the King Prawn and the rest of the muppets come to light again as the brothers do their best to "muppet-ify" a classic film. Gird your buttcheeks, everyone!
Apr 22, 2022•30 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back, dear listeners! This episode is an emotional roller coaster for the younger Richley brother. Buckle up as Joe develops his plan for AC/DC themed ice cream, delivers a tirade about all incarnations of Van Halen and hones his voice acting chops as Athena, daughter of Zeus. Meanwhile, John attempts to solve the duo's sound problems by fixing one and creating another. It's like answering a question with a question! PS Another big thank you and shout out to Liam for the "Throne of...
Apr 08, 2022•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back, dear listeners! Listen in as Joe responds to some disturbingly unsolicited texts...and it only gets better from there! The Richley brothers also envision a lovely evening combining their parents, a television and everyone's favorite Star Wars droid. Finally, the boys, still reeling from their wildly unsuccessful foray to find the sorceress, embark on a new journey to find The Throne of Zeus. Feast your ears and gird your loins! PS Another huge shout out and thank you to Liam ...
Mar 25, 2022•26 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast As Season 3 chugs along, the Richley brothers are firing on all...some...maybe a handful...of cylinders. A possible Captain Morgen impersonator and Florida "hero" is discussed alongside dodgeball and Gilbert Gottfried's greatest role. Patience, Iago, there's more. Joe and John "bring the thunder" in the next, exciting, heart-racing, *insert synonym here* installment of The Magic of the Unicorn. P.S. 2 Things: First, a big shout out and thank you to Liam for creating the background music for the ...
Mar 11, 2022•24 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast Despite being "wholly unprepared", the Richley brothers are heading for warmer climes and warmer times as they discuss how Independence Day is celebrated in Florida. In addition, they also unveil a brand new set of preposterous circumstances for their version of FMK and look for volunteers to watch tv with their parents. Finally, in a desperate search for a unicorn, the sojourn for the sorceress continues as a graveyard is explored and the human tolerance for taint jokes is tested.
Feb 25, 2022•25 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast Season 3 has finally rested its glorious haunches upon us all. In this, the premier episode, the Richley brothers introduce sparkly, new segments and add a little zest to their foundation. Listen in as they do they're best to unravel mysterious poems, search for a sorceress and unlock the majesty of Freddie Mustache's Mercury...Freddie Mercury's Mustache...you know what they mean.
Feb 11, 2022•27 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast As the Richley brothers ascend to the summit of season 2, they can't help but plan a celebration of everything MacGyver and respect the Swayze, Hallmark Movie style. But before the balloons can fall and the confetti cannons explode, Joe and John must crawl deep into the belly of the dastardly Dr. Haldejian. Klondike Kate? Is that you?!
Jan 28, 2022•26 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast In, this, the penultimate episode of season 2, the Richley brothers mourn the loss and celebrate the life of their "glorious leader" Betty White. The boys run through a Golden Girls, Rose-centric Mad Libs (including midnight cheesecake and Rose's vodka) and canonically merge the Star Wars universe with the Golden Girls universe (finally). Maybe it should be named the "Golden Wars-iverse"? Disclaimer: Exactly zero Bothans were harmed in the making of this episode. ...
Jan 14, 2022•25 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast Happy New Year! In the final episode of 2021, the Nerdcave is bursting with excitement, muppets and a returning guest co-host. The Richley brothers welcome Bill from South Carolina back into the studio to discuss what's going on with "all of the chicken wings" in Florida. But, wait...there's more! The crew also muppet-ifies their second film, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. How do you think Joe Pesci would feel about working with a cast of muppets?
Dec 31, 2021•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the Richley brothers' first of two Christmas-themed episodes, they welcome a shiny, new guest host, Bill. The three do their best to figure out what Kevin is up to in Florida, plan some hijinks with the help of some Christmas tunes and wander into unfamiliar territory by...actually solving a crime in Joe's Mystery Corner. Wait, what? That last part can't be true, can it?!
Dec 17, 2021•22 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast With everyone's favorite Zaner back in the Nerdcave, the trio discuss the first date rituals of the Florida man and the differences between sauces and condiments. In addition, a sparkly new segment is revealed and they are "chucking auto parts everywhere". Enjoy!
Dec 03, 2021•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Richley brothers welcome long-time contributor, supporter and Zaner, Chris, back to the show. Together, they wade through the mire of redundant phrases and split infinitives to solve The Case of the Dead Professor and determine "who the frock is Dinker". What's more, in order to celebrate the most recent "Sexiest Man Alive", the trio creates a 32-man bracket to determine the "Super Sexiest Man on the the Planet". Disclaimer: We tried out a new mic setting this week and didn't realize u...
Nov 19, 2021•28 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast As the end of Season 2 looms ever nearer, the Richley brothers turn their focus toward one of the greatest train mysteries of our time and try to find some justice for one of the best named characters of our time, Muggsy McGurk. What's more, John devises a foolproof, guaranteed to work plan to reunite Joe's favorite 90's band, Oasis. You're welcome, universe.
Nov 05, 2021•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back, faithful listeners! Crank up the volume and bask in the glory of a Florida hero who is taking Hungry, Hungry Hippos to brave, new places. And if that isn't enough, you'll also find out what a disaster it would be if John were ever promoted and get the next chapter in Joe's fan fiction about "America's treasure; one Matt Dillon". Will the famed "heart transplant-ologist" finally be reunited with his love? Listen in and find out!
Oct 22, 2021•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast As the end of season 2 quickly approaches, the Richley brothers learn some valuable lessons in this week's offering. Follow along and test your own skills with questions such as...What's the best way to bake cookies on a George Foreman grill in Florida? How do you effectively photograph a jumping woman during a Christmas photoshoot in August? Sounds like a dreamscape wrapped in a vision quest. Listen in as Joe and John do their best to unravel these mysteries of the universe. ...
Oct 08, 2021•25 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Avast me hearties! Ahoy matey's! In this week's episode, the Richley brothers celebrate National Talk Like a Pirate Day, discuss an imaginary Las Vegas trip with Chewbacca (of Star War's fame) and reimagine some of your favorite sports movies starring X-men characters. So tune in, listen up and bask in the glory of Joe having some kind of myocardial infarction over Iceman because..."this is for Earth's freedom!"
Sep 24, 2021•24 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast In an eleventh hour recording session, the Richley brothers unfurl their collective freak flags and dive into more Florida news and find out what Sean's definition of a "cool father" is. What's more, John does his best to plan one last heist and free his kidnapped son as well as map out the future plans for his vending machine business. If that isn't enough, Joe solves another mystery from the Sleuthing Shelf in record time. Hold onto your butts, everyone, because something "feels funny on my to...
Sep 10, 2021•27 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast In a virtual eleventh hour recording and editing session, the Richley brothers struggle to come up with the title of their latest offering. Other finalists include, but are not limited to..."The bender of all benders", "We tend to be anti-killing" and "Do the loins ever fit well?!". Did they choose correctly? Judge for yourselves and email your thoughts to thepremiseisridiculous@gmail.com.
Aug 27, 2021•33 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast The Richley brothers soldier through some technical difficulties to bring you this episode. Listen in as they discuss not one, but two Florida men, complete an Avengers mad lib for the ages (Is "Black" the best color for Widow? What is Thor really the god of?) and utterly fail to solve The Case of the Wooden Bridge. Good thing they're only attempting to solve pretend crimes. Disclaimer: A few words and phrases were lost in the recording process and we sincerely hope it doesn't negatively i...
Aug 13, 2021•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Richley brothers run the gamut in this week's episode. From planning a hypothetical trip to Las Vegas with the incomparable Jeff Goldblum to making sure the totally comparable Dave Coulier cranks out those license plates, Joe and John can't help themselves. But, wait...there's more! The two quadragenarians are completely stumped by The Case of the Dead Broker as well as how many piece of fried chicken can comfortably fit into a grown man's trousers. One last thought...are "quadragenarians" r...
Jul 30, 2021•26 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast The Richley brothers are answering the tough questions in this episode. Is "welter" a word? Is Ragu sauce flammable? Is it pronounced pecan or pecan? And, finally, how long is this podcast? Join in as they jump back into news from the Sunshine State and attempt to solve "The Case of the Shattered Door". Disclaimer: At about the 8:00 minute mark, a singular curse word is uttered. Nothing awful, but we just wanted you to know.
Jul 16, 2021•23 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast