Mon, 2 November 2009 Recorded on Halloween, the cast discusses their costumes. Bobby isn't sure yet, Josh is... it doesn't matter, James is a Leprechaun (which explains why he's so quiet, he's only 3 inches tall), Lauren is a tropical fish, and Ellie has a costume too! Nobody ever asked Joe. Bobby is gassy from Lauren's mom's chili, we're all in trouble. Wait! Ellie's gassy too! Kids, beware the cautionary tale of Bobby Gardner and here are some cute costume ideas! What a way to close a show. If you didn't get to see it, come see our Christmas show, Brett Favre's Christmas Spectacular; Or The Immaculate Interception!!! Comments[0] |
Mon, 12 October 2009 The cast, cramped in their halway, discusses the first snow of the year that some of the lazier members missed. The Brave New Workshop is the greenest theater in the city. Thank you! Thank you! And Josh is getting married. Everything is just about perfect. Here's hoping Bobby doesn't screw it up. Direct download: bnw_podcast_10_10_09.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 10:44 AM Comments[0] |
Mon, 5 October 2009 Lauren, Broppy Piper and Joe deliver their homework assignments after a brief discussion about the amazing things anxiety and nyquil can do to one's dreams. Lauren's A+ report on KFC is finger lickin' hilarious. Broppy follows with a report on Arby's. Lower quality franchise = lower quality report. Like Arby's meat, Bobby receives a grade D. Joe caps it off with his surprise report on Broppy's Disease - Simplex A+Direct download: bnw_podcast_10_03_09.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 5:41 PM Comments[0] |
Mon, 28 September 2009 Oh boy everybody, Lauren is on one! Maybe it's the homework that's due. Ellie will finally give her report on mime. Will she deliver it from within a box, or perhaps against a strong wind? Josh delivers his report on the Candiru that will make it burn when you pee. Lauren gives her own report on despair and aggression. Tune in next week for Joe, Bobby and Lauren's real report. Comments[0] |
Mon, 28 September 2009 The theater is under attack. There is a squirrel loose in the building. Before running off to war, Bobby, Josh, and Joe reminisce about the last time squirrels laid siege to the Brave New Workshop. Will the squirrel kill Bobby? Probably, but first the guys will tell the tales of other run-ins with the wild. Next week our homework is due.Direct download: bnw_podcast_09_19_09.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 9:59 AM Comments[0] |
Mon, 14 September 2009 In this week's episode the cast puts on a podcast clinic. What to do is covered almost immediately. What not to do is spelled out in great detail thereafter. Lauren's finally drunk for real. Bobby's rumor is in the perception is truth stage. And Ellie made soup but nobody cares, especially Ellie. Smell that Michigan teens? The podcast is almost done.
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Thu, 10 September 2009 100 Episodes!!! Yay!!! The cast reminisces about the last couple of years of the BNW podcast. Remember Lauren before she was THE Lauren Anderson? How about when Joe was a carefree drifter? Remember when Bobby and his STDs weren't here? Or when Josh overcame his apple allergy? Or when Mike was straight? Ooh what about when Ellie still had her nubby? Yes a lot has happened. Thanks to you, our listeners.Direct download: bnw_podcast_09_05_09.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 10:25 AM Comments[7] |
Wed, 2 September 2009 In this week's podcast Lauren hasn't spoken to anybody all day, Joe and Lauren are reshaping the English language, and everyone is pondering the moral implications of sex with fruit. Yes, the cast reclaims sex into their wheelhouse while discussing literature. Pigeons are Cleopatra's favorite. Tune in next week for our 100th podcast spectaclar! Direct download: bnw_podcast_08_27_09.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 9:48 AM Comments[4] |
Mon, 24 August 2009 This podcast would've been 10 minutes long but due to the cast trickling in like Reaganomics there are 4 minutes and 20 seconds of inefficient redundancies. The cast discusses a chubby Josh, Ellie's favorite use of MSG, and how the Minnesota is where quarterbacks go to die. Ellie's a picky dater while Lauren seems to be putting the moves on everybody. While listening, make yourself a snack of monetary cheddar and a vanilla lattatte.Direct download: bnw_podcast_08_22_09.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 9:25 AM Comments[4] |
Mon, 17 August 2009 In this week's podcast the cast welcomes new Tech Director, James Roop! They discuss Lauren's standing as one of Minneapolis' funniest people, and Ellie's brief double life as Liz. Ever wonder what a marsupio is? Maybe the answer is on James' horsey farm. SPOILER ALERT: Ellie and James fall in love. So do Bobby and a sheep. Comments[2] |
Tue, 11 August 2009 Max's last podcast finds Joe, Bobby, and Max discussing his future plans which causes Bobby to obsess over New York City's postal system. His chubby rant only comes to an end when three wise people show up bearing gifts for Max. Best of luck in New York buddy!Direct download: bnw_podcast_08_08_09.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 1:19 PM Comments[3] |
Mon, 3 August 2009 Bobby, Joe, Max, and Josh kick this podcast off in the most manly fashion possible: complaining about how jeans make them look and feel fat. Then they discuss how men deal with women and we all learn that Max is a liar. Lauren stops by to enlighten the boys with her girly knowledge. Then we're reminded that Max is a liar. Did ya hear about Ellie?Comments[2] |
Tue, 28 July 2009 Hello ladies! Tonight's podcast is just for you. The way the cast situated themselves put Ms. Lauren Anderson and Ms. Ellie Hino front and center. Their effect on the podcast is palpable. From Ellie's love for members of both sexes to Lauren's erotic adventures around Lake Calhoun, the ladies wear the traveling pants on this one.Comments[0] |
Tue, 21 July 2009 The cast is back and they are as awkward as ever. Joe's got his sexy radio voice on so lose those restrictive undergarments. The cast discusses the etymology of some of our favorite words before discussing what we've been up to the last couple of weeks: TCIF III, 4th of July, and opening the Brave New Workshop Saves the Planet; Or Yes We Can, But Do We Have To? Following that we explore the concept of boinkin; and doinkin', ice cream, fast food, and rollerskates. It's great to be back!Direct download: bnw_podcast_07-18-09.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 10:45 AM Comments[6] |
Mon, 15 June 2009 This week the cast completes their fact-based homework assignments. Or do they? It's debatable because while Ellie does not complete her report on mimes, she does offer a detailed explanation why she didn't graduate from college. Lauren is still mad about her grade, Mike's report that he "wrote" receives mixed reviews, and Josh's report is considered the greatest thing anyone has ever done ever. Put on your learnin' caps!Comments[8] |
Fri, 12 June 2009 Yes, it's homework time at the Brave New Workshop. Some have their reports ready, others were cramming until the final minutes, and others better have notes from their mother... Ellie. Finally all your questions will be answered on the topics of Sophia Bozic, Eskimo Kisses, French Kisses, and Cracker Jack. Extra Credit: Can you hear how mad Lauren gets? Write a response in support of or against her anger in 140 characters or less and send it to info@bravenewworkshop.com subject: Extra Credit. Tune in next week for three more stunning presentations!Direct download: bnw_podcast_06_06_09.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 9:33 AM Comments[13] |
Sat, 6 June 2009 It's Ellie's Birthday and Joe's Anniversary! The cast discusses age, life goals, wishes, fears, and why we do what we do. And as we discuss the issues of the day we make up facts like nobody's checking. In order to keep us honest we have self-imposed homework on a variety of topics. Check in next week for those factual reports.Comments[6] |
Tue, 26 May 2009 The cast minus Mike but including understudy Chris Campo discuss Mike's cousins which leads to a discussion of men's height and the lies men tell... specifically penis size. Bobby's gotta go while the rest discuss the intricate nature of feline reproduction. It's Memorial Day Weekend and the cast takes a moment to honor our fallen soldiers and congratulate a couple of new esquires before returning to the time tested "Pee, Poo, Dick" comedy. Listen for the uncomfortable laughs of Lauren and Ol' One Leg Ellie.Comments[0] |
Mon, 11 May 2009 In this weeks episode the cast discusses mother's day for a half a minute - lousy ingrates. They then move on to puppies, gardening, and the residual effect of the Viet Nam Conflict. A mystery is afoot that can only be solved by Batman... or maybe Max the Space Jew!!! Muppets are back as is Bobby's affliction. Enjoy.Comments[4] |
Mon, 27 April 2009 Mike, Josh, and Bobby review the first two weeks of the Brave New Workshop's softball season. Keep up to date on scores, trades, and injuries as the season progresses. Don't be the jerk at the office who doesn't know the latest Skirt Turtle news as they play their way to (fingers crossed) Victory!Direct download: skirtturtle_04_24_09.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 3:33 PM Comments[0] |
Mon, 20 April 2009 The cast, including BNW Artistic Director, Caleb McEwen, and featuring Joe Bozic, discuss their new fitness regimens. Josh has an abusive relationship with his Wii Fit and Ellie's running a 10k. Here's a little marathon math for you, Man > Man in wheelchair > Woman, but no one's greater than the Greatest Generation. This podcast is brought to you by Planters - SNARSH, SNARSH, SNARSH (not really). Skirt Turtles Win! Skirt Turtles Win! Skirt Turtles Win! We wish you a speedy recovery, Ellie!Direct download: bnw_podcast_04_18_09.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 10:00 AM Comments[0] |
Tue, 14 April 2009 Lauren is a treasure. If you agree, send her some fan mail. The cast discusses what Easter means to them: minor inconvenience. If your masturbating and your happy clap your hands. CAREFUL!!! Enjoy this Easter feast of ham, lamb of god butter, and word salad. Bobby's got a secret!
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Tue, 14 April 2009 Much like bears emerging from their caves the cast lumbers into this podcast by talking about the fluctuating weather. Lauren's not drunk, she's 30!!! And the rest of us are running from panthers. Love= fear for many which makes the random acts of kindness all the more special. Where were you when Jerry Garcia died? Hey Lauren, Happy Birthday... to you?Comments[0] |
Mon, 30 March 2009 The cast starts this one off with a weird vibe under the watchful eye of the latest podcast nazi, Josh. It picks up when everyone realizes it's Beukema Week on Jeopardy! Woot! They go on to discuss Jeopardy strategy, proper gambling etiquette, and sport savants. And just when you think Bobby might make it through this one unscathed, Joe comes in with a 11th hour save... stupid Bobby.Comments[5] |
Fri, 27 March 2009 Spring is in the air! And yes, Lauren, babies too. The cast talks about anything but traffic, even mitosis! Speaking of science, Max is full of it. Lauren's obsession with the Twilight series has put her in a dark mood. Super Scientist Max confuses bees and mosquitoes and struggles with the concept of evolution. Bobby deducts a girlfriend - what a douche! Angst filled croissants on Nicollet are the foci. Roo Roo Roo!Comments[0] |
Fri, 20 March 2009 Whimsical treasure, Lauren Anderson, gets to live by her own set of rules. The cast discusses her flagrant misuse of jewelry, phones, and why we love her because of, not despite, these faux pas. Josh, on the other hand, is no treasure. The cast discusses what an angry, little man he is and how funny he is when he flies off the handle. Yeah, real funny... jerks. This podcast may be used as evidence.Comments[0] |
Mon, 9 March 2009 This podcast was written by Max and Bobby... not really! Ellie is always flustered as spring brings two of our favorite things! The ladies are making it awkward like Terrence Howard in a recording studio! Joe's mixing it up and pissing off Australia while everyone lives in fear of Caleb! Break a leg Campo!Direct download: bnw_podcast_03_07_09.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 3:18 PM Comments[0] |
Mon, 2 March 2009 It's the boys again. Bobby, Joe, Josh, Max, and Mike try to have a feminine conversation and succeed as Mike's new boots become the main topic of conversation. Ellie arrives wearing boots that carry her to the limits of our microphone's ability. Bobby is going SWF on Mike, and Joe and Josh continue the eternal battle over mini skirts + furry boots in winter. Lauren arrives wearing, you guessed it, boots just in time for everyone to share some tips on looking and feeling their best. Rock this podcast! Comments[0] |
Thu, 26 February 2009 As the Brave New Workshop returns to a more consistent schedule of podcasts, the men of the cast: Joe, Josh, Max, and late arrival, Mike discuss the current snow emergency that is holding up the female members: Ellie, Lauren, and Bobby. This topic segues nicely into monetary systems and our new President's plan to solve the housing crisis. The perfect storm of man convos: Weather, Cars, Money, Politics. If only someone knew the fastest route.Direct download: bnw_podcast_2_21_09.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 11:31 AM Comments[1] |
Thu, 26 February 2009 The cast welcomes Tech Director, Max Leibowitz in place of Joe Bozic. They share memories about Joe until he arrives, proving he is the glue that keeps us together. The whole crew discusses the proper way to compliment someone who has lost weight until it gets too, too real. Then, like anyone done with the issue of weight, we discuss pizza. Get out a pen and paper because we give our recommendations here and in Chicago.Direct download: bnw_podcast_1_24_09.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 10:41 AM Comments[0] |
Wed, 25 February 2009 The cast attempts to discuss their New Year's Resolution but finds they are easily distracted. Lauren is becoming a lady, Mike is becoming a cowboy, and Ellie is either smitten or next to a faulty furnace. This one goes out to you, America.Comments[0] |
Wed, 7 January 2009 Prior to the podcast, Joe drops the microphone, causing uncertainty within the cast as to whether the microphone was actually recording them or not (it did!) The cast talks about how they spent their holidays and movies they have seen recently. A much-too-long discussion of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones fills the middle of the podcast, followed by much-too-long stories about Ellie's morning and Josh's dog Steve. And then Ellie talks very softly for a minute. Sorry. Direct download: bnw_podcast_12_27_08.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 10:51 PM Comments[1] |
Wed, 7 January 2009 A snowstorm keeps the ladies from making the podcast, so the boys use the time to talk about boy things, such as the ShamWow and other "As Seen On TV" products. Bobby also tries to ruin the podcast with a rant about holiday shopping, but the other guys are there to keep him in check. Direct download: bnw_podcast_12_20_08.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 10:45 PM Comments[0] |
Mon, 15 December 2008 The cast discusses holiday travel, Ellie once again declares her need for a baby, Lauren defends the ever venerable gingerbread house and Josh tries to toss in some drywall randomness. Also, Bobby shows up late for another podcast. This episode is interesting because of the just under the surface hatred the cast has for each other and terrifying for the hatred that is clearly above the surface and festering. Direct download: bnw_podcast_12_12_08.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 5:17 PM Comments[1] |
Mon, 15 December 2008 The cast discusses the virtues of wild gardens in comparison to lawns, and Lauren is finally allowed to discuss jewelry, make up and gypsies. Finally. Also, Bobby shows up three quarters of the way through the podcast and ruins everything. Comments[0] |
Mon, 1 December 2008 Lauren admits to another verbal difficulty. Mike gives tips on how to deal with bad jokes. Joe has no charm. Ellie daydreams about Harry Connick Jr. and Bobby continues to ruin the podcast with his antics.Direct download: bnw_podcast_11_29_08.m4a Category: Brave New Workshop podcast -- posted at: 6:14 PM Comments[1] |


Recorded on Halloween, the cast discusses their costumes. Bobby isn't sure yet, Josh is... it doesn't matter, James is a Leprechaun (which explains why he's so quiet, he's only 3 inches tall), Lauren is a tropical fish, and Ellie has a costume too! Nobody ever asked Joe. Bobby is gassy from Lauren's mom's chili, we're all in trouble. Wait! Ellie's gassy too! Kids, beware the cautionary tale of Bobby Gardner and here are some cute costume ideas! What a way to close a show. If you didn't get to see it, come see our Christmas show, Brett Favre's Christmas Spectacular; Or The Immaculate Interception!!!
Prior to the podcast, Joe drops the microphone, causing uncertainty within the cast as to whether the microphone was actually recording them or not (it did!) The cast talks about how they spent their holidays and movies they have seen recently. A much-too-long discussion of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones fills the middle of the podcast, followed by much-too-long stories about Ellie's morning and Josh's dog Steve. And then Ellie talks very softly for a minute. Sorry. 