“That which unites us is far greater than what divides us.” The first four words of this sentence are subtitle, and subtext, for “Path of Liberty,” an immersive outdoor photo and media experience on view through fall 2025 at Freedom Plaza on Manhattan’s east side. The creative groundwork for this project was a mammoth effort involving an extensive …

This week’s episode of Sorry We Love Football this week is STACKED. We’re covering the Hall of Fame Game, Chiefs/Commanders/Eagles Training Camps, league-wide injury updates, Scary Terry’s continued holdout, how the NFL literally dodged a bullet this week in NYC, the mystery of AJ Brown, Shannon Sharpe being fired from ESPN, Jerry Jones, SWLF live …

The Sorry We Love Football summer stack is back, Jack. We’re covering the potential return of the Redskins, the Browns’ new DUDE Wipes branded helmets, Danny’s refusal to acknowledge Super Bowl LIX, Justin Fields’ injury, the Terry McLaurin holdout, SWLF live in New Orleans September 12th, and all the news we missed since the last show PLUS a fanta…

The very legendary wise comedy sage Larry Charles (Seinfeld, Curb, director of Borat 1, etc) joins us via BJS radio satellite to talk about his decades spanning career with candor only afforded to a made man. Truly goated individual. His new memoir “Comedy Samurai” is now available at bookstores and in audiobook form. If you live in LA, come to the…

The Sorry We Love Football summer stack returns with it’s raciest edition yet. We’re covering the ESPY’s, Quarterback Season 2, Bow-Tie Black, new uniforms, Jayden and JuJu, the return of Fantasy Football, Rashee Rice jail time, Mike Williams’ retirement, SWLF live in New Orleans September 12th, and all the news we missed since the last show PLUS a…

“Live From New York, it’s Saturday Night!” That single sentence has become a catchphrase for devotees of comedy and popular culture over the past 50 years—generations of fans who willingly turn their attentions from the height of weekend revelry to the televised antics of Saturday Night Live. Week in, week out for more than two decades, a single ph…

New Justin Bieber, new Clipse, Ian XXL freestyle discussion, realizing you can appreciate the merits of semen retention and still have leftist values, and talking about staying on your family plan into your 30’s. Personally Im a family man Im on the family plan. If I was a millionaire I’d still stay on there. Jamel differs. Sound off in the comment…

For the full episode, hop on the patreon. Lets get it up to 10k+ so we’re not in debt paying for some damn reels and studio rentals. Please.It’s cousin summer. Johnny is here for the annual BJS 4th of July special and he ate 9 hot dogs for the culture. Broke out a bottle of vino and got loose.patreon.com/thebrandonjamelshow…

Industrial expansion has left an indelible mark on our natural world, fundamentally altering landscapes and ecosystems for the sake of material progress and modern convenience. This transformation has created an environmental challenge of unprecedented scale. In today’s show, we’ll connect the dots between the raw materials that make up our planet …

June’s very own Legion of Gloom returns for Summer Stack 4! Danny and Jamel get through the worst part of the NFL calendar by talking about Jamel’s warm-up gig at Fanatics Fest and Tight End University (Taylor’s Version) PLUS moist towelettes, seeing Jayden Daniels in person AGAIN, the Commanders’ legacy of ass, Jamar Chase’s Cincy stint, more thou…

Happy Juneteenth! The Sorry We Love Football summer stack series returns to dip beaks into the dry desert of NFL content. Danny, Hartigan, and Jamel cover Shedeur Sanders’ need for speed, KC Wolf’s retirement, Adrian Peterson’s poker fight, sourdough pizza, the Giants QB room, the current state of the WNBA, why soccer is so popular, Danny’s remaini…

Every photographer dreams of publishing a book of their photographs. But what exactly does that entail? In today’s show, we’re going to peek behind the scenes of this complex and daunting process in a chat with two complementary figures who’ve spent their respective careers helping to redefine what a photo book can be. Starting with three basic que…

Happy Friday the 13th! The Spooky We Love Football summer stack series is back to quench your thirst for NFL content. Hartigan and Jamel cover Aaron Rodgers’ last ride in Pittsburgh, Antonio Brown’s attempted murder charge, whether or not Mike Tomlin is a good guy or not, Dante Hall X Dez Bryant, Shaq’s favorite NFL team, SWLF live in New Orleans S…

Elon apologized less than a week after the bomb drop, we reviewed Tha Carter VI at length, discovered Lin Manuel Miranda produced a song on it, and talked about the Rihanna smurf song. Here and see the full show here patreon.com/thebrandonjamelshow

*PATREON PREVIEW EDITION* Brandon here. This was unfortunately recorded a day before the Elon twitter beef. We recorded it yesterday before the bomb was dropped. I explained And Just Like That / Sex and the City lore to Jamel for Pride Month and explained who Che Diaz is before pivoting to more recent lore. We got into the Elon firing, potential Tr…

The Sorry We Love Football summer stack series is finally here to help guide you through the hellish-y dry NFL months leading up to the 2025 season! We’re covering Stefon Diggs’ pink cocaine, schedule release quirks, Steakquon Barkley, Jim Irsay, Hard Knocks NFC East, SWLF live in New Orleans September 12th, and all the news we missed since the las…

In a world of perpetual motion, there exists a realm of profound stillness—where light doesn’t simply illuminate, it transforms. Far from home amid Earth’s frozen tundras, time itself seems suspended in crystalline air. In today’s podcast, we’ll visit these places where time hangs in the balance, and we’ll explore the intrepid mix of endurance, pat…

The legendary Brent Weinbach joins us fresh off the release of his new standup special “Brent Weinbach: Popular Culture” and we mostly talked about Michael Jackson and karate class. Check out Brent’s special here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= Come see Brandon in Irvine, CA at the Irvine Improv in the Irvine Spectrum Center on Sunday June 8: htt…

When it comes to his iconic street portraits, Jamel Shabazz is all about building relationships and spreading joy. Yet, beyond the rich tapestry created with both the neighbors and strangers, friends and rivals he’s encountered across New York’s five boroughs, Jamel’s most meaningful role might be that of a street teacher, touching the lives of the…

At first glance, photographers Chris Orwig and Aaron Anderson seem an unlikely pairing—with the natural light and high key palette of Chris’s portraits forming a sharp contrast to the cinematic lighting and film noir aura featured in Aaron’s work. Yet, their heartfelt discussion about creative reinvention in today’s podcast celebrates the notion th…

The famous musician Eyedress joins us fresh off the release of his new album and Coachella run to talk about alt Filipinos, working with Harmony Korine and an array of wild folks, and the persecution that came with wearing tight jeans before everybody else. Join the Patreon for the Yeah But Still reunion with Jack Wagner and Johnny Wardell, bonus e…

The gang is back in studio to recap the 2025 NFL Draft! Hate takes on the Shedeur slide, the lack of tears, prank calls, mock drafts, the NFC North, the Eagles' trip to the White House, the Commanders new stadium, Bill Belichick's girlfriend/manager/escort, new rule changes, Life Surge events, and so much more! Head on over to https://substack.com/…

Jack Wagner (former cohost of Yeah, But Still and current host of Otherworld) and Johnny Wardell (Brandon’s cousin) reunite for the day 1 YBS heads at BJS Radio HQ. Johnny brings his laptop and trademark segments and eventually we start talking about “Love on the Spectrum” and “Down For Love” for a while.The BJS Chili Cook Off standup show is THIS …

Nothing beats the thundering energy and human drama that unfolds across the surface of an automotive racetrack. Photographers who specialize in this adrenaline-fueled niche are best served by nerves of steel and the high endurance to lug multiple cameras and the long lenses needed to freeze the action. In today’s show, we plunge headfirst into what…

Fresh off the release of his debut album “The Real Me,” Kyle M joins Brandon Wardell on BJS Radio for a serious one-on-one interview and a performance of the titular track “The Real Me” and a cover of Blink-182’s “Dammit”. Previously known for his work on Good Neighbor on YouTube, Nathan For You, SNL, Saturday Morning All Star Hits, Brigsby Bear, Y…

FULL EPISODE ON PATREON + THE SIDE CHICK CATCHING MAIN CHICK FEELINGS 3 UNAUTHORIZED AUDIOBOOK . IF YOU'RE NOT ON THE PATREON YOU'RE ONLY GETTING HALF THE STORY.......... LOTS OF STUFF BEHIND THAT PAYWALL FOLKS https://www.patreon.com/thebrandonjamelshow

DOING A SHOW IN LA HERE AT BAD LADDER IN 5/2 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brandon-jamel-and-friends-tickets-1324604701319? Our friends, comedians Mandal and Rob Haze, join us at BJS Studios to talk about Sonic the Hedgehog and Michael Jackson’s storied history, throwing up off the Wegovy on a date to Sonic the Hedgehog 3, getting CTE for a day, Man…

As any established photographer will tell you, forging a career can be a long and arduous journey, with no instruction manual to guide you through the process. The lofty world of top-notch pros is often shrouded in mystery and full of things they don’t teach in photo school. In today’s show, we get to peek behind the scenes of this complex, and oft…

Above Photograph © Chase Jarvis We’ve all heard the saying “The best camera is the one that’s with you.” But do you know how this catch phrase ended up as a mantra of the mobile economy? In today’s show, we speak with Chase Jarvis, the man behind Best Camera—the wildly successful photo sharing app that predated Instagram—to get an inside look at hi…

Brandon and Jamel borrowed the Hivemind HQ for a Detroit BJS. Brandon was the victim of free drinks math and forgot what state he was in. Fresh off a VCU Rams victory against the GMU patriots in DC and a show at the Independent Comedy Club, Jamel regales us with bus tales wherein he was the only passenger without hand tats. We get into the ethics o…

In this episode, I chopped it up with the comic book author and high school English teacher, Johnny Parker II. We had a very insightful conversation, where we discussed different aspects of the comic genre to how he applies it to his educational career and much more. Visit his website, www.johnnyparkercantlose.com, to explore his selection of top-t…

Photographers often react instinctively against artificial intelligence, typically focusing on controversial generative AI. Meanwhile, a different branch of AI technology—machine learning systems—has been making remarkable progress helping photographers manage overwhelming image workflows under tight deadlines. In today's show, we explore this tren…

Is DJ Daniel actually a grown ass man. This is something to consider. One of the best episodes of this podcast probably.come to the Detroit show next saturday 3/15 btw https://www.eventbrite.com/e/standup-brandon-wardell-tickets-1253538480339?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Also join the gd patreon for the video version of this + very special bonus episodes. …

Above Photograph © Claudio Edinger When it comes to photography, Claudio Edinger has a Midas touch. Equally celebrated for his immersive photo series, the intimacy of his portraits, and his aerial views that conjure a sense of the eternal through selective focus, his compulsion for research drives adjustments to his photographic strategy from one p…

LA THIS GD WEDNESDAY at the elysian vault https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/brandonwardell0226 and Detroit NEXT GD MONTH at The Independent Comedy Club 3/15 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/standup-brandon-wardell-tickets-1253538480339?aff=ebdsoporgprofile The infamous Jacques from Seeking Derangements joins us at BJS HQ for a very freaky episode Vi…

Brandon is doing an hour in LA at the intimate Elysian Vault twice THIS SATURDAY 2/22, once on Sunday 2/23, and next Wednesday 2/26 https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/brandonwardell0222 https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/brandonwardell022225 https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/brandonwardell0223 https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/brandonward…

The Philadelphia Eagles are World Champions! Danny updates the world on whether or not he got fired to watch the Chiefs, Hartigan glazes the Eagles, and Jamel watches in awe at how insane both of his co-hosts are plus full coverage of the game itself and what it means for both teams going forward, Kendrick's halftime performance, who's to blame for…

Friend of the program and the public Carmen Christopher stops by the WBJS Studio to discuss who is the whitest person on the show, tales from Chicago, Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show, and how firm Samuel L. Jackson likes his mattress. Brandon has to leave halfway thru to get his insulin, but he's ok now we swear. Hear and See it all on the patreon: …