Brother Brother Brother
by Brother Brother Brother
Brother Brother Brother is what happens when three brothers born in three different decades come together over a shared obsession with music. It's an in-depth conversation between Wyndham Lewis, Jeremy Sartori, and Christian Lewis, born in the late 60's, 70's, and 80's, that's been a lifetime in the making. Reporting in from LA, Boston, and Brooklyn, the Brothers now open the conversation to you, and in the process likely prove Craig Finn's assertion that "everyone's a critic and most people are DJs." Learn more at http://www.brotherpod.com and check out our custom episode playlists at https://open.spotify.com/user/thebrotherpod. And see what the Boston Globe had to say about our show at: https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2017/01/26/three-far-flung-brothers-one-obsession/6fWwvqSnmrRt94yGGALQqM/story.html
Episodes
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Episode 234: The Best Albums of 2024
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian re-emerge after a long hiatus of record deep diving to give their picks for the best albums of 2024. The brothers discuss the year in music and culture, including some of their favorite live acts of the year, before plunging into their...
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Episode 233: What Are You Listening To XVII
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss what they’ve been listening to (and watching) lately. The brothers break down the latest albums from Waxahatchee, Hurray for the Riff Raff, and Friko, before jumping in the time machine to talk Linda Ronstadt. Closing it...
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Episode 232: The Best Albums of 2023
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian break down their annual top 20 albums of the year—and the advanced mathematics that determines them. In a conversation that spans hip-hop, country, experimental rock, and just about everything else, the brothers discuss the best music of a...
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Episode 231: What Are You Listening To: Movies & TV
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down for an extended movies and TV version of their “What Are You Listening To?” segment. The brothers discuss some of their favorite movies of the year including The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, May December, and Air, before...
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Episode 212: Tim (Let It Bleed Edition)
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to review Ed Stasium’s long-anticipated remaster of the seminal Replacement’s album Tim. The brothers break down the legacy of the original recording, and why the overproduced sound always seemed to hold it back. Then, first (or...
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Episode 211: Wham!
In this week’s episode, the duo Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the duo George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of the band Wham! The brothers discuss the new uplifting documentary about the band, Wham!, before breaking down the origins of the group, the mixed reactions to their music from...
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Episode 210: BBB: Boston, Bands, and Bears
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down for a cross-media discussion of the latest live shows, TV shows, and audio shows (aka podcasts) they’ve been enjoying. Wyndham discusses his visit to the Re:SET Concert Series featuring boygenius, LCD Soundsystem, Steve Lacey, and an array of...
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Episode 209: What Are You Listening To XVI: Spring Releases, Summer Bangers
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian reconvene to discuss the latest music they’ve been loving over the past few months. The brothers break down the latest from Asheville supergroup Wednesday, the hard-to-pin-down Yves Tumor, Richmond prodigy Dazy, UK darlings Young Fathers, the...
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Episode 208: 3 Feet High and Rising
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian discuss the seminal De La Soul album 3 Feet High and Rising as the group’s catalogue finally becomes available for streaming. Listening to the album for the very first time, Christian gives his initial review of the classic hip-hop record as...
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Episode 207: A Talk with S.E. Boyd on The Lemon
In this week’s episode, Wyndham sits down with Kevin Alexander, Joe Keohane, and Alessandra Lusardi (aka S.E. Boyd) to discuss their hit debut novel The Lemon. The writing and editing trio discuss their collaborative process in writing the novel, the inspiration behind some of the key characters...
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Episode 206: Belle & Sebastian
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss Belle & Sebastian, review their latest release Late Developers, and give an overview of their most anticipated albums of 2023. The brothers discuss the simultaneous humble and meteoric rise of the band, their personal intros to their...
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Episode 205: The Best Albums of 2022
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian get together to discuss their collective favorite albums (and numerous honorable mentions) of the musical redemption year that was 2022. The brothers break down stalwart favorites like Mitski, Spoon, Spiritualized, and Angel Olsen, new...
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Episode 204: R.I.P. Christine McVie & Meet Me in the Bathroom
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to pay tribute to the late Christine McVie—Fleetwood Mac’s Queen of Hits. The brothers discuss McVie’s constant presence as a gifted songwriter, her unique ability to craft huge hits for the band, and her quiet persistence through the...
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Episode 203: The State of Live Music in 2022
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the tear of shows they’ve seen lately before diving into a serious discussion on how the pandemic has fundamentally shifted the landscape for live music. The brothers break down how shutdowns and revenue loss has changed how bands…
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Episode 202: New Music & Led Zeppelin: The Biography
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy reunite after a brief summer vacation to discuss the latest releases in the banger year of music that has been 2022. Then, another edition of Brother Brother Brother Book Club as the two discuss the new Bob Spitz book Led Zeppelin: The Biography.
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Episode 201: What Are You Listening To XV
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the albums they’ve been loving and the mid-year contenders for the coveted “album of the year”. The brothers break down new favorites from Horsegirl, Let’s Eat Grandma, Saba, and The Smile, plus strong new records from Angel Olsen and...
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Episode 200: Unashamed About Ray
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy return after a brief summer vacation to brush the dust off The Lemonheads’ 1992 album It’s A Shame About Ray. The brothers discuss the murderer’s row of outstanding albums that were released in ‘92 before diving deep on the surprise resurgence of The...
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Episode 199: What Are You Listening To XIV
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss what they’ve been listening to (and loving) for the past few months. In a discussion that spans new releases from old favorites and some emerging talents, the brothers touch on the latest albums from Sharon Van Etten, Arcade Fire,...
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Episode 198: The Record Shelf: Wilco, Summerteeth
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy return to the record shelf to revisit Wilco’s third album, Summerteeth. The brothers discuss the origins of the band, the psychedelic pop sound of the album (and what contributed to it), and the tour that led to the greatest live show that Jeremy has…
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Episode 197: The Record Shelf: X, Under the Big Black Sun
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy do a deep dive on an old favorite album—Under the Big Black Sun by X. As the first selection by Wyndham in the new The Record Shelf series, the brothers discuss the musical and cultural landscape of the year Under the Big Black Sun was released…
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Episode 196: The Kitchen Sink Episode
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss all the things they’ve been loving lately. First, a return to the movies to discuss the breakthrough Oscar contender from Joachim Trier—The Worst Person in the World. Then, the brothers discuss the latest record from Hurray for the…
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Episode 195: Spoon
After five years of casually bringing them up in conversation, the Brother Brother Brother podcast has somehow never dedicated a full episode to Spoon—the rock darlings from Austin, Texas. That ends today, as Wyndham and Jeremy break down the three acts of the band’s history, Jeremy’s discovery…
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Episode 194: The Most Anticipated Albums of 2022
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the albums they’re looking forward to in 2022. The brothers discuss new releases from old favorites like Spoon, Mitski, and Superchunk; two exciting hip-hop albums from Kendrick Lamar and Danny Brown; and a few up-and-comers destined…
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Episode 193: The Top 21 Albums of 2021
In the final episode of the year, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian get together to discuss their collective Top 21 Albums of 2021. The brothers break down the bright spots in an otherwise disappointing year of music, their individual favorite finds, and talk about a few albums they’re looking…
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Episode 192: The Beatles: Get Back
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to talk about the biggest music doc in years—Peter Jackson’s The Beatles: Get Back. The brothers break down the origins and history of the footage, the mythos of Yoko and the band’s breakup, the thrill and monotony of the creative process, and…
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Episode 191: R.E.M., Pitchfork, and Revisionist History
In this week’s episode, with Christian safely out of earshot, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss R.E.M.—including their entry points to the band, the group’s place in the college alt rock explosion of the ‘80s, and their many evolutions and permutations. Then, the brothers get into Pitchfork...
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Episode 190: The Velvet Underground Documentary
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian get together to discuss the new Todd Haynes Apple TV+ documentary The Velvet Underground. The brothers break down the unique style, tone, and storytelling of the documentary, the dynamic between John Cale and Lou Reed, and what made these art...
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Episode 189: Husker Du's New Day Rising vs. Flip Your Wig
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy once again pit two classic albums against each other in a track-by-track showdown—Husker Du’s New Day Rising vs. Flip Your Wig. The brothers discuss the sheer talent of the band, their impeccable string of success in a single year, and their personal...
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Episode 188: What Are You Listening To? XIII
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian return for their quasi-quarterly breakdown of the music they’ve been listening to and loving: What Are You Listening To? Volume 13. The brothers breeze through a few forgettable releases before getting to the good stuff—the latest from Low,...
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Episode 187: The Replacements' Let It Be vs. Tim
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down for another track-by-track showdown between two classic albums by a perennial podcast favorite—Let it Be and Tim by The Replacements. The brothers discuss the masterful mix of humor and heart that defines these albums, their slightly anarchic...
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Episode 186: The Bends vs. OK Computer
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down for a track-by-track showdown between two classic Radiohead albums—The Bends and OK Computer. As the guitar rock darling and cerebral masterpiece exchange blows, the brothers discuss the band’s evolution, the music videos that shaped their...
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Episode 185: Summer of Soul
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian sit down to discuss the new Questlove-directed Hulu documentary Summer of Soul, which chronicles the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969. The brothers break down the cultural politics of the era, the questionable legacy of Woodstock, and the individual...
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Episode 184: The Power of Strangers with Joe Keohane
In this week’s episode, Wyndham sits down with esteemed journalist Joe Keohane to discuss his first book The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World. The two discuss the pandemic’s effect on our social skills and the advance of digital creep, the rewards of talking to...
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Episode 183: 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the Apple TV+ documentary series 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything. The brothers cover the music that marked the death of the 1960s, the culmination of the anti-war movement, and a darker age of political songwriting in the...
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Episode 182: What Are You Listening To XII
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian discuss the albums worth listening to from the past few months. In a conversation that canonizes the phrase “there’s something rocking in the state of Denmark,” the brothers break down the latest releases from Danish rockers Iceage and...
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Episode 181: Remembering Jim Steinman, Shock G, and Les McKeown
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to remember three legendary musicians who recently passed—rock composer Jim Steinman, hip-hop icon Shock G, and Scottish pop star Les McKeown of Bay City Rollers. The brothers discuss each of the artists’ legacies and the impact they had on...
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Into the Time Machine: Episode 92: Disgraceland with Jake Brennan
Three years ago, Wyndham sat down to interview the creator of a podcast who had achieved overnight success. Jake Brennan had only published three episodes of Disgraceland and had already rocketed to the top of Apple’s Most Popular charts. Since then, Brennan has produced seven seasons of his hit...
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Episode 180: Can't Get You Out of My Head
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss Can’t Get You Out of My Head, the eight-part BBC documentary by Adam Curtis. The brothers break down the “emotional history” and its almost indefinable use of music and imagery to create a compelling narrative of world history, power,...
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Episode 179: Awards Season (Sort Of)
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the makeshift awards season of 2021, including the Grammys, Golden Globes, and Oscars. The brothers break down the Grammys desperate attempts to stay relevant, the award shows’ fumbling through the pandemic era, and the music, films,...
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Episode 178: Alright Alright Alright: The Oral History of Richard Linklater's Dazed and Confused
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy light up some joints for a Brother Brother Brother Book Club review of Melissa Maerz’s Alright Alright Alright: The Oral History of Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused. The brothers discuss the story behind the classic film as told by the people who...
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Episode 177: Daft Punk (1993-2021)
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy don their robot helmets to discuss the career and surprise retirement of the French electronic duo: Daft Punk. The brothers discuss early songs popping up in warehouse party DJ sets of the 90s, their rise to semi-stardom, and the ‘06 Coachella set that...
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Episode 176: The Strokes
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss The Strokes. The brothers break down the band’s rise from the “rock is dead” ashes in the age of electronica, the impossible hype leading up to the release of their first album, and their role in the rebirth of rock and roll cool in…
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Episode 175: Looking Forward to 2021
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the albums they’re looking forward to most in 2021. The brothers debate whether music venues will open in the new year, what shows and social interactions will be like, and who is primed for great (and not-so-great) albums this year....
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Episode 174: Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss the Bee Gees and their depiction in the new HBO documentary How Can You Mend a Broken Heart. It took Wyndham almost 200 episodes to convince the brothers to do a Bee Gees episode and they finally get into it. The brothers...
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Episode 173: The Best Albums of 2020
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian share their collective top 21 albums of 2020. They discuss the podcast’s complicated (and slightly rigged) ranking system, how their listening habits have changed in a year without concerts, and the trend of double-albums and dual-releases…
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Episode 172: The Last Days of John Lennon with Dave Wedge
In this week’s episode, Wyndham connects with Dave Wedge, co-author of the The Last Days of John Lennon—a true crime account of the days leading up to Lennon’s assassination by Mark David Chapman. Wedge discusses the collaboration with James Patterson and Casey Sherman to tell this story and...
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Episode 171: What Are You Listening To XI
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down for their final edition of “What Are You Listening To?” of 2020. The brothers make some early predictions for their personal album-of-the-year lists while breaking down some of their favorite recent albums—including some all-female punk from...
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Episode 170: Gold Connections Pt. III
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian interview indie rocker Will Marsh, the founder, singer, and songwriter for Gold Connections about his upcoming EP Ammunition available on 11/16 via AWAL on digital and cassette. They sit down to discuss the inspiration behind the music, the...
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Episode 169: Stop Making Sense vs. American Utopia
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy talk David Byrne and compare his two seminal concert films: 2020’s American Utopia and 1984’s Stop Making Sense about Talking Heads. They discuss their discovery of Talking Heads, how David Byrne has managed to stay not only relevant but iconic…
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Episode 168: Van. Fucking. Halen.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to pay tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen. They discuss the life of one of the world’s greatest guitarists and his band’s evolution from a scrappy act in the early 70s through the “official Van Halen run,” answering questions such as “Why was…
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About this show
Brother Brother Brother is what happens when three brothers born in three different decades come together over a shared obsession with music. It's an in-depth conversation between Wyndham Lewis, Jeremy Sartori, and Christian Lewis, born in the late 60's, 70's, and 80's, that's been a lifetime in the making. Reporting in from LA, Boston, and Brooklyn, the Brothers now open the conversation to you, and in the process likely prove Craig Finn's assertion that "everyone's a critic and most people are DJs." Learn more at http://www.brotherpod.com and check out our custom episode playlists at https://open.spotify.com/user/thebrotherpod. And see what the Boston Globe had to say about our show at: https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2017/01/26/three-far-flung-brothers-one-obsession/6fWwvqSnmrRt94yGGALQqM/story.html
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