Best Brian Cullen Podcasts (2025)

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Pride Panel w/ Mouat, Epping, Miskew, and Heroux 51:54

10d ago51:54

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Surprise! The BBs are back with a very special episode celebrating Pride Month, as John is joined by Bruce Mouat, John Epping, Emma Miskew, and The Curling Group's new Head of Content Devin Heroux for a very candid and honest chat reflecting on Pride within our sport and community. We discuss what Pride means in curling, how the sport has gotten it…

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Carlos Lozano - Founder @ BugCon 🇲🇽 1:04:54

13d ago1:04:54

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Episode 70: Rage Against the Machine's "The Battle of Los Angeles", or Rage's Last Stand 2:03:12

18d ago2:03:12

2:03:12

Whether or not you think Rage Against the Machine is nu-metal, we can all agree on one thing: they definitely did not like each other while making this record, which stands as their last–to date–of original material. Some bands thrive on the conflict though, and this album has bangers upon bangers that stand the test of time and while "Evil Empire"…

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Episode 6: The Pootriarchy (with Hugo Powell) 1:39:26

1M ago1:39:26

1:39:26

Join Alex and Lucy as they catch up with podcaster, musician, and Trek fan Hugo Powell. Explore the worlds of the very literal shitty patriarchy, why you never catch a Starfleet ship in the galactic centre, the secret to Ferengi gender, the "dad float", and what you can't control about gorillas.By lucyandalex

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Giovanni Cruz - Founder @ BSides Colombia 48:31

2M ago48:31

48:31

Una conversación con Giovanni Cruz, fundador de BSides Colombia https://bsidesco.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cruzgio/

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Episode 69: Brian "Head" Welch's "Save Me From Myself", or How Korn Gave Head to Christ lol 2:11:20

2M ago2:11:20

2:11:20

It's a rare album on the P.O.D. Kast that has us eschewing the normal preamble because we know there'll be so much to talk about with the album, but not only is that the case here, it's our longest main episode ever, as we go insanely deep on this insane album that Korn's "Head" was convinced to make after leaving the band and becoming a born-again…

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Talkin' Rock League w/ Nic Sulsky 35:05

2M ago35:05

35:05

It's a very special in-person episode of The Broom Brothers, as the boys sit down with The Curling Group CEO Nic Sulsky at The Tee Line in Nashville to discuss TCG's newest venture, Rock League. After Nic's appraisal of the year that was, his first at the helm, he answers all of the burning questions about what we know about Rock League so far: wha…

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Episode 5: Lemon And Herb Shinzon (with Alice Hadland) 1:07:16

2M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Alex and Lucy talk with Alice Hadland about the things we do for thrash bands, why people don't do Trek stand up, the terrible fate of reindeer robots, what Spock does at a stitch and bitch, and one specific exception to ACAB.By lucyandalex

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Episode 68: Coal Chamber's "Chamber Music", or the Nu-Sophomore Slump 2:03:18

2M ago2:03:18

2:03:18

We really, really liked Coal Chamber's self-titled debut. We really, really do not like this. One of nu-metal's most famous cases of a sophomore slump, the band runs away from the silliness and giant riffs that made them popular on their first record in favor of something more serious, more professional, and less nu-metal. It turns out they are not…

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A Long Year w/ Briane Harris 54:36

3M ago54:36

54:36

It's a special interview-only episode of the show with Briane Harris, giving her first podcast interview EVER after one of the most challenging curling seasons in recent memory. We said we wouldn't be back until after the All-Star Game, but this chat was too important to pass up. John sits down with Briane for an extremely open talk about the last …

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Back to Back w/ Sarah Wilkes 1:20:59

3M ago1:20:59

1:20:59

Rachel Homan once again stands alone atop the women's curling world as she takes home her second consecutive world title, defeating Silvana Tirinzoni in the final to take home the top prize and become Canada's first repeat champion in over 30 years. We break down the entire Women's Worlds for you, from the emergence of China to the disappointment f…

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Episode 4: The World of Work 1:36:25

3M ago1:36:25

1:36:25

Join Lucy and Alex as they navigate the world of work: potscrubbing, scientology, #oldpunk, chronic illness, solarpunk, deep sea meatballs, Trek role models... oh yeah, and employment.By lucyandalex

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Episode 3: The Dreamer, The Dream, and The Downfall of Capitalism (with Kris Udekwu) 1:19:02

3M ago1:19:02

1:19:02

Lucy and Alex talk with Kris Udekwu (Beau Navire, Yearbooks, Elle, ðraft class) about hammock strategies, the best Trek wedding speeches, lessons from Midsomer, and what ChatGPT and Majel Barrett (maysherestinpeace) have in common.By lucyandalex

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The Fifth and the First w/ Ben Hebert and Paul Webster 1:40:20

3M ago1:40:20

1:40:20

It's a jam-packed episode of Broom Brothers as we return to our regularly-scheduled programming with a big Brier recap looking at the week that was in Kelowna. Brad Jacobs hoists his second Brier trophy, Matt Dunstone comes up short in the final again, and we break down who impressed us and all the other storylines from what was an excellent Brier.…

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The International Women's Day Special w/ Jones, Homan, Hasselborg, and Peterman 1:11:27

4M ago1:11:27

1:11:27

Surprise! We said we wouldn't be back until after the Brier but we lied! It's a very special episode of the show to celebrate a very special day: International Women's Day! John sits down with four of the most prominent voices in the sport in Jennifer Jones, Rachel Homan, Anna Hasselborg, and Jocelyn Peterman to discuss what it's like to be a woman…

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Episode 67: Deftones' "Adrenaline", or Bryan's Favorite 2:05:23

4M ago2:05:23

2:05:23

After a few months in a row of investigating the silly side of nu-metal, we get back to business here with one of the absolute pillars of the genre, it's Deftones' debut "Adrenaline". It's a fascinating conversation because it was one of the first albums that got Bryan into nu-metal, hearing it almost in real-time before Deftones had any other work…

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From Black to Bronze w/ Christina Black 1:29:04

4M ago1:29:04

1:29:04

It's a big week here on the show as we try to cram a bunch of curling news in! Our own Robbie is the brand-new PEI Mixed Champion, so we get into that before diving deep into the Scotties, as we recap Rachel Homan's continued dominance and who surprised us in the tournament (both good and bad). From there, it's Brier szn baby! We tee up what should…

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Episode 2: Time Is A Construct (with Brian Cullen) 59:08

4M ago59:08

59:08

Alex and Lucy talk with Brian Cullen (Yearbooks, Elle, Anopheli) about deep sea trek, above land trekking, SoCal punk rock, and what the hell anyone needs a doctorate for anyway. *Alex's audio is a bit ropey for the first few minutes - hang in there, it evens out!By lucyandalex

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Fly Like an Eagle w/ Korey Dropkin 1:32:21

5M ago1:32:21

1:32:21

Scotties szn is upon us and we break all of that down for you including our picks for the playoffs, our dark horses, and which teams we're nervous about heading into the week. John gives everyone an update on the "Foamgate" situation, the attempted Scotties Players' Agreement, and where we go from here. And then finally we break down the recently-c…

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Episode 66: Bloodhound Gang's "One Fierce Beer Coaster", or Once You Jimmy Pop, the Fun Does Stop 2:07:09

5M ago2:07:09

2:07:09

Truly one of the most heinous and terrible albums we've ever listened to for an episode, we go wildly deep on this monstrosity that Bryan thought was funny in 1996 and realizes today that it's not funny now and it definitely wasn't funny then, either. A lazy album full of hack rhymes and jokes with even lazier production and musicianship, neither o…

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...Baby One More Slam w/ Anna Hasselborg 1:31:31

5M ago1:31:31

1:31:31

It was a wild week at the WFG Masters in Guelph as The Curling Group debuted the new blank rule, held the first-ever GSOC Playoff Draft, and Foamgate was all the rage. Ross Whyte made history by winning his first Grand Slam event and Anna Hasselborg followed in Rachel Homan's footsteps, becoming the second skip in a row to win both the GSOK and GSO…

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Episode 1: Alex & Lucy Boldly Go 1:05:01

5M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

The first episode, introducing Alex, Lucy, how they got into trek and DIY music, and their pitches for a new Trek show.By lucyandalex

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Trailer 0:52

5M ago0:52

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ENGAGE!By lucyandalex

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The Times They Are A-Changin' w/ Karlee Burgess 1:09:42

5M ago1:09:42

1:09:42

Happy New Year! Your local neighbourhood Broom Brothers are back and we're kicking off 2025 with some massive news on the docket: Karlee Burgess has quit Team Carey to join Team Einarson. John and Robbie break that move down while also discussing the recent Mixed Doubles Olympic Trials and get you set up for the upcoming WFG Masters in Guelph. Then…

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Episode 65: Methods of Mayhem's "Methods of Mayhem", or Nu-Metal's Densest Text 1:56:53

6M ago1:56:53

1:56:53

For the first time in the show's history, there is no preamble, there is no nu-metal news, there is no lead-up into discussion of the album. No, this 1999 album is nu-metal's richest text, and we needed the full length of the episode to unpack it all. Tommy Lee, feeling unmoored creatively in Motley Crue and after the leak of his sex tape with wife…

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The New Veteran on the Block w/ EJ Harnden 1:13:06

6M ago1:13:06

1:13:06

We are thrilled to be joined this week by EJ Harnden, giving us an exclusive first interview since the split with Brad Gushue and the team-up with Matt Dunstone. We run through it all here, from the last few weeks with Team Gushue and what led to the split to his palpable excitement to be joining Matt and Colton and perhaps most importantly, reunit…

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Episode 64: Insane Clown Posse's "The Great Milenko", or Finding Meaning in a Storm of Faygo 1:59:34

7M ago1:59:34

1:59:34

It's one of the most highly-anticipated episodes in POD Kast history, as Bryan finally gets a chance to delve into his long and complicated history with Insane Clown Posse, as we also review the long and complicated history they've had with themselves. John essentially only knew ICP as wrestlers, and so perhaps for the first time in the show's hist…

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Boobirds in Flight, Newfoundland Delight w/ Brad Jacobs 1:15:42

7M ago1:15:42

1:15:42

It was a wild week in St. John’s and we talk to the man in the middle of all of it, Brad Jacobs. Brad joins us for an unfiltered and uncensored chat about everything at the Kioti National: making the final, the new direction curling is heading in and where it still has to go, and yes, we talked about the boos. Plus, Robbie and John break down their…

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Mamma Mia! w/ Isabella Wranå 1:12:35

7M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

We're back! And we're saying "mamma mia" for a few reasons this week, as we are wowed by the performances of Rachel Homan and Bruce Mouat in Nisku (and wowed by the beautiful Silent Ice Centre), we can't believe we are reporting on another team change as Derek Samagalski takes a step back from competitive curling, and we are very excited for next w…

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Episode 63: DMX's "It's Dark and Hell is Hot", or [insert dog noises] 1:52:38

8M ago1:52:38

1:52:38

We love covering a nu-metal-adjacent album, and perhaps no rapper was toeing that line more than DMX in 1998, as his debut album came out equal parts vicious and solemn, and we cover it all here. You know that John was scared by DMX (but still liked him) and Bryan was out of his hip-hop phase at the time but we find an awful lot to like here. DMX i…

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Don't Call It a Comeback w/ Joanne Courtney 59:51

8M ago59:51

59:51

It's been a whirlwind of a few weeks in the curling world, as Brendan Bottcher makes his Team Gushue debut with an impressive performance at the Pan-Continental Curling Championships. We break that down and wonder what the future of that tournament holds, while also discussing some of the "concerns" fans have had online about the tournament not bei…

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The Bottch is Back! w/ Brendan Bottcher 34:35

8M ago34:35

34:35

We are trying our best to make this a bi-weekly podcast, but too much stuff keeps happening! So we are back again less than a week after our previous episode and Brendan Bottcher, the new second for Team Brad Gushue, joins us to discuss what went into making the decision to return to 4-person curling. We talk about his split from his old team, what…

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It's An Emergency! w/ Kerri Einarson 1:34:07

9M ago1:34:07

1:34:07

Who knew that it would only take two episodes before we had to record an emergency pod? With the full episode already in the can, Brad Gushue stunned the curling world by parting ways with second EJ Harnden and so the boys call an audible and get together to discuss that before getting into the episode as originally recorded. We are overstuffed thi…

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Episode 62: Mudvayne's "L.D. 50", or the Mighty Mighty Bass Tone 1:51:00

9M ago1:51:00

1:51:00

We finally get around to covering Mudvayne on a main (hey, that rhymes), and it catches Bryan by surprise, as he ends up liking the album a lot more than he figured he would. We both do, as it really hits the sweet spot of nu-metal while claiming to be "math metal" that's really not all that mathy. They also seem like sweet and smart guys, so reall…

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Makin' Watches, Bakin' Bread, and Takin' Names w/ Benoit Schwarz-van Berkel 1:20:48

9M ago1:20:48

1:20:48

Welcome to your new favourite podcast about curling! Robbie Doherty (Sportsnet) and John Cullen (Broomgate) will team up every two weeks to discuss the latest in curling news and gossip while delivering hot takes you can’t get anywhere else. They’ll also talk to your favourite curlers about everything that makes them tick, while also having a few l…

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Episode 61: Korn's "Untouchables", or How To Spend 4 Million Dollars Without Really Trying 1:54:48

10M ago1:54:48

1:54:48

One of the most expensive albums in history–#9 to be exact–Korn's fifth album that reportedly cost $4m to make was a sign of the changing times in nu-metal, a sounding of the death rattle for the genre. And given how much money Korn spent on this record, the death rattle actually sounds really, really good. Impeccably produced and with way more goo…

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Episode 60: Staind's "Dysfunction", or Sometimes I Sing, But Mostly I Fish 2:04:18

11M ago2:04:18

2:04:18

Aaron Lewis really, really likes fishing. While there's lots of interesting stuff to unpack with Staind's major label debut, from the probably made up story about Fred Durst discovering the band immediately after decrying their apparent Satanism to "Outside" breaking this thing to 2x platinum to the clear blueprint for "Break the Cycle" and what wo…

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Episode 59: N.E.R.D.'s "In Search Of..." or Finding Meaning in Horniness 2:00:33

12M ago2:00:33

2:00:33

An album that was seminal for John and one he had tried to get on the show forever, we take a long look at N.E.R.D.'s debut album "In Search Of...", an album that is as horny as it is confusing. The Neptunes were on an insane run in this time period, and so stepping away from that to make a nu-metal-adjacent rap-rock album with a high school friend…

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