PODCAST · comedy
The Brothers Raskin
by Ben Raskin
Brothers Pat and Ben Raskin are rambling men. Hear what they have to say each week as they discuss movies, sports, politics and more.
Episodes
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Thursday the 15th
The Brothers Raskin dive into cinematic chaos—chatting about Obsession, It Follows, Saving Private Ryan, Night Moves, Friday the 13th, and Carrie. Lot of Stephen King and you should read his early stuff. The real horror story was the San Diego Padres. They also riff on Alex Karras in Webster, the...
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Resident Evil Rocks
Welcome to Episode 211 of the Brothers Raskin. Let's cut to the chase. This episode is about 20 minutes shorter than usual because Brother Ben was getting ready to watch Game 4 of the NLDS. He's on Padres Patrol and, unfortunately, the boys in brown and gold fell just a little bit short. Baseball...
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Backdoor
It's another milestone episode, folks — 210 shows of brotherly banter, cinematic deep dives, and the kind of cultural commentary only the Raskins can deliver. Brother Ben kicks things off with a candid, surprisingly heartfelt discussion about his upcoming colonoscopy — why it matters, why early...
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Stolen Honor
Brother Ben heads south to tackle the Bryce Canyon Ultra — well, "run" might be generous. Check his official time here. Along the way, he shares a rain‑soaked adventure near Beaver, Utah, while Brother Patrick reminisces about his racing days and debates when to lace up again. Ben also drops big...
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One Headlight
Ahoy, Ahoy! It's the S.S. Brothers Raskin coming in for their 208 port-o-call. That's right! It's been four years since this little dingy hit the open waters. Brothers Ben and Patrick have been through a ton in the last four years but still seem to find the verve to put out a better than average...
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There Will Be Blood Meridian
The boys are back, and this week's episode is pure Raskin gold. Brother Ben steps into civic duty as the newest Salt Lake City Planning Commission Board Member, proving that even podcasters can shape skylines. Meanwhile, Brother Patrick trades his mic for a whistle, coaching his soccer squad to...
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Date Night
The Brothers Raskin dive into the wild world of movie dates — the good, the bad, and the ones that probably should've come with a warning label. Brother Ben, ever the lothario, has a few more first‑date stories than Brother Patrick, but as always, it all worked out in the end. They swap tales of...
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Paging Dr. Teeth
The Brothers are back in the groove. Brother Patrick kicks things off with an update from his teaching adventures in Las Vegas, where the classroom heat rivals the desert sun. Then, the mood turns heartfelt as the Brothers eulogize the incomparable Dolly Parton — a true legend whose songs and...
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The Real Real Getty
Reunite your earbuds with Ben and Patrick as they peel back another week of wild stories, hot takes, and cinematic deep cuts. This episode kicks off with a grocery‑store revelation: the PLU number for bananas is 4011, and somehow that's only the second most valuable thing you'll learn — because…
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Lots of Floor Toms
Burn, baby, burn. The Brothers Raskin are ready to bungle their way through yet another hour long hot mess. Brother Ben share seeing Mike Patton's Tomahawk and the Melvins last week. SPOILER: the Melvins were incredible. Brother Patrick goes into mad detail highlighting Faith No More and Mr....
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Patrick Loved Anora
The Brothers Raskin come in swinging this week. After a scorcher of a debate on the sacred art of physical media, the brothers spiral into a gloriously chaotic tour through movies, music, and whatever else crosses their minds. Brother Patrick mounts a full‑throated defense of the 1996 classic...
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Dead Calm: The Musical
This week, the Brothers Raskin cannonball straight into summer chaos — from water parks that test the limits of human dignity to running 10Ks with the enthusiasm of men who definitely did not train enough. Brother Ben recounts the humbling moment he was lapped by the BYU Cross Country team — a…
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The 200th Episode
Two hundred episodes in and the Brothers come in blazing, grateful, and just a little stunned that this wild ride has lasted so long. They kick things off with a spirited breakdown of the end of the World Cup — the chaos, the heartbreak, the miracle goals, and the kind of global drama only fútbol...
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The One About the Rattlesnake
The Brothers come in scorching this week. Salt Lake City is hotter than Hades. Brother Patrick nearly meets his maker at a water park, while Brother Ben cools off at Red Butte Amphitheater, catching Dawes and Kaleo under the desert sky. Somewhere between the merch table and the moonlight, Ben…
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Wedding Bells
Reunited—and it feels so good. After a month-long hiatus, The Brothers Raskin are back in the saddle. Brother Patrick returns from some well‑earned SoCal R&R, fully recharged and absolutely ready to play. This episode is peak Raskin chaos: they bounce from the eerie world of the Backrooms to pure...
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Happy Fourth of July
Happy 4th of July. Be safe. See you next week.
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Grand Old Flag
This week on The Brothers Raskin Brother Ben kicks things off with a call to action: support the Heart and Soul organization — donate at heartsoul.org. Then he dives into a new creative challenge: a two‑person book club with a work friend, each writing daily toward their own projects. Ben's is...
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Doin' a Mow
Let's light this Roman Candle and see what God looks like. It's a big, bright episode — with original music by Jack Johnson (kinda), heard first on The Brothers Raskin. Brother Patrick channels his inner aloha, debuting a new Jack Johnson track and riffing on how he fell for the guitar: cowboy...
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Pass the Rock
The Brothers crank up the heat — literally — as they sweat through tank tops in the Las Vegas sun and break down Game 3 of the NBA Finals, featuring a very sleepy President Trump. Somewhere between the jump shots and the sunburns, they imagine how MCA of the Beastie Boys would've loved this Spurs...
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It's a True Romance
This week, the Brothers come in hot with a big, swaggering episode that ricochets from cult cinema to Colombian hotels to church‑side chaos. They break down the sun‑bleached grit of True Romance, dive into the Foo Fighters' horror‑comedy fever dream Studio 666, and unpack what exactly makes a...
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Slinging Drinks and Barbarians
Short week. Talking bartending and the Las Vegas heat. Going back into the way back machine, episode #7, "Barbarians." Be a mensch and tell a friend. See you back next week at our normal time.
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London Crawling
Welcome to Jolly Ole England! Brother Ben braved the Atlantic and visited our English cousins. It was a fantastic trip, filled with museums, galleries, Chartwell, and a race riot outside his hotel room in Covent Garden. Ben shares his adventures while Brother Patrick grills him on everything from...
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Desperado
Penelope! Telemachus! Calypso! Ever wanted to hear Brother Ben sicker than a dog? Well, you're in luck because you've just downloaded the latest and greatest episode of the Brothers Raskin. Ben kicks things off with a thanks to all Mothers, including his beloved MIL. Brother Patrick joins suit…
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Daddy Beats Bubbles
Colman! F-ing! Domingo! Daddy is back! Brother Ben starts the show thanking the crew for the birthday love. 53 spins around the Sun is no laughing matter but somehow, his friends and family made it an incredible day. Brother Patrick digs into the difference between a half marathon and a full 10K....
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UFO Dreams
Big Show Energy! Brothers Ben and Patrick welcome you to another episode of random yammering. The Brothers are in rare form talking Lee Marvin, Stephen King, Ernest Borgnine, island hopping during World War II and the importance of John Vernon. Patrick makes the jump and finally gets to talk…
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Lord Calvert
Hail Lord Calvert! If you like open mics, Utah politics, and Watler Matheau, this is your podcast. Brother Patrick is back after a two week break and he came in guns ablazing. Patrick gives the backstory to last week's open mic song and how he channels his inner Jack Johnson every time he picks…
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Open Mic
Present for Brother Patrick. Brother Ben is flying solo but don't worry, we have a great show for you. Ben shares his last three weeks of work and what it takes to put on a global convention. Because of his schedule, he's had to do some creative recording to make sure you get a hot bowl of…
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Project: Hail Mary
Fun Sized Episode! Brother Patrick is out on assignment. Brother Ben will be in the thick of it at his company's convention but that doesn't mean you don't deserve a quickie.Friend of the show, Erin Norris, joins for a rousing conversation about home improvement, science fiction, and the new...
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Duck!
Sound issues resolved. The Brothers Raskin return with a much better sounding podcast. Brother Ben offers a new entry into the Bullet Train Awards, chats about Peking ducks, and where to get a good set of glass Tuperware. Brother Patrick talks soccer, why skateboards are bad, and how he can take...
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Brothels and Saloons
Welcome to the Brothers Raskin! Well, it was going to happen at some point in time. We had a technical issue and there isn't enough gigawatts in the editing software to make this one sound good. Too bad because it's a good one. Brother Ben shares a thought about the movie, Aliens (1986), and it's…
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The Mess Around
Reznor! Crosby! O'Brien! It's a massive episode of your second brother-themed podcast. Brother Ben had a hell of a weekend with an old college pal. Between Nine Inch Nails, Utah Mammoth, and digging down deep in the record bins, Benny Boy has a heck of a story. Brother Patrick does his best Andy...
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A Night of 1,000 Stars
Hurray for Hollywood! It's a night filled with stars—including Timmy! Brothers Ben and Patrick rented their finest tuxedo and walked the red carpet for an evening of stunning fashions, horrific puns, and poorly poured Guinnesses. Fun fact: Ben only drank two of them during this podcast. The...
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Five for Fighting
Fugazi! Primus! Brubeck! This is a fun one. The Brothers Raskin go through the must have five records every collector should have. Be a mensch. Tell a friend.
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Olympic Dreams
He Shoots, He Scores Team USA pulled out a miracle on ice—kinda—and downed the neighbors from the north, 2–1 in the Men Hockey's Olympic Finals. Who cared? Brother Ben did. Who didn't care? Brother Patrick. The Brothers are wrapping up two weeks in Milan Cortina with an Olympic sized recap of the...
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Remembering Tom Hagen
Why you hurt me, Michael? Going to keep the show description short and sweet. Brother Ben remembers his sister-in-law, Marlo, at the top of the show. She passes away way too young and the family is picking up the pieces. Never easy losing a sibling but people have been great supporting the…
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Stealing Grandmas!
Happy Valentine's Day from the Brothers Raskin. Big show, big time, big fun. Super Bowl recap. Bad Bunny is a Good Bunny. Ed Harris and Gene Hackman can drink a gallon of coffee apiece. Drake Maye had a bad shoulder. Raising Arizona. Stop stealing grandparents. Subscribe. Like. Review. Share. Be…
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Pigskins
Alvin! Simon! Theodore! The Brothers Raskin dive into a wild mix of family lore and cultural chaos, from surviving "the most dangerous house in the family" to debating baccarat strategy and the novel‑turned‑film Ballad of a Small Player. They bounce from James Talarico shout‑outs to Twins‑hat...
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Rear View Window
Brother Patrick's on assignment, but Brother Ben's not flying solo. This week on The Brothers Raskin, Ben welcomes two all-star guests: his sister Tee Raskin and his wife Erin. Ben and Tee rewind to their high school hijinks—stealing Mom's car, decorating a Rose Bowl float for the Kiwanis, and...
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Quitters Day!
Ben and Patrick dive into the wonderfully chaotic world of actors‑turned‑musicians, celebrating the brave souls who swapped call sheets for chord charts. They bounce between legends, curiosities, and "wait… they recorded an album?" surprises with the enthusiasm of two brothers discovering a...
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Business Time!
Defending James Cameron? If the Brothers Raskin don't do it, then who will? Hollywood Reporter—you're on notice. Keep up this hacking reporting and you'll end up being a guest on our show. Brother Ben kicks off the lovefest with a detailed chat about health insurance and why you need an MBA from...
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Dirty Drifter
Mortimer! Stanley! Clarke! Get in the car—we got to get to your shallow grave. Brothers Ben and Patrick are back in fine form and they're talking out of both sides of their mouths. #gross This action packed edition of TBR includes Venezuela, Greenland, Maduro, Moby Dick, #chowder, Avatar 3, James...
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Hit the Paddles
Happy New Years from the Brothers Raskin! Welcome to 2026 and it's going to be a doozey. Brothers Ben and Patrick are reunited after a wonderful Christmas break and they're back to their old shenanigans. Patrick starts the show off with stories of hurling from years past while Ben tells a naughty...
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2025 Xmas Wrap-up
Merry Christmas. In this holiday episode, my brother and cohost, Brother Patrick, joins me as I share the ten events that shaped my year. It's a simple, reflective rundown meant for him, for me, and for anyone who wants to look back with us. Be good to each other. Take time to listen to one...
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Movie Magic
https://goldenglobes.com/nominations/2026 RIP Rob and Michele Reiner Be cool to each other. #BrothersRaskin
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Merry Xmas with Erin Norris
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas from the Brothers Raskin. Brother Patrick was away being naughty when special guest, and friend of the show, Erin Norris stepped in to fill his very pointy shoes. Erin is a cinephile and lover of the silly season, making her the perfect guest to select a Mt. Rushmore…
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Ain't It Fun?
The Brothers Raskin Podcast, presented by Texaco. Fun show. Lots of laughs. Chatting about the American Revolution, "Ambulance," Gerald Butler, Nicholas Cage, "One Battle After Another,' and why we ain't talking about "Eddington." No fundraising. Just listen for free. Give the Brothers a review....
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Return of Gobble Gobble
Happy Thanksgiving! Be cool to each other and enjoy the holiday season. --Brothers Ben and Patrick
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Into the Flood Again
Oops! Ain't quite Turkey Day. That's Brother Ben's fault. Great show. Talking fundraisers, knee surgeries, new gigs, hard songs to sing and the new show, Pluribus. Brother Patrick channels Everlast and it's a wrap. Check out Ben's new app, NxtDsk. Download it for free at https://nxtdsk.com/ Lane...
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You're Hired!
Hey Gang! No fancy editing this week. Just a podcast. Listen. Be a mensch and tell a friend. Love, Ben and Patrick
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Flat Earthers
Goldblum! Chiles! Kennedy! Revenge of the Total Knee Replacement. Brother Ben is hopefully on the mend after getting his knee swapped out for a new one. To avoid the "opioid" outburst, the Brothers wisely prerecorded this episode on 13 October. Brother Patrick is in fine form yammering about…
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Brothers Raskin have?
The Brothers Raskin currently has 125 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Brothers Raskin about?
Brothers Pat and Ben Raskin are rambling men. Hear what they have to say each week as they discuss movies, sports, politics and more.
How often does The Brothers Raskin release new episodes?
The Brothers Raskin publishes regularly with 125 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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Who hosts The Brothers Raskin?
The Brothers Raskin is created and hosted by Ben Raskin.
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