Brother Sister The Podcast

Two semi-notable siblings, Jon and Allison Dore, talk about their childhood, life, and a whole lotta nonsense.

73. We Have a Secret 06/25/2025

73. We Have a Secret It's the day of the big surprise y'all! Brother and Sister have been plotting a surprise party for their parents 55th anniversary and it's the morning of. Jon is in town with his two kids, and Allison has already committed a crime for the older one. GRADY LEFT US A MESSAGE! Well he left two, but in the scramble to record the episode Allison accidently played the second one first. ANDREA LEFT US A MESSAGE! Turns out The Sibs are already a bad influence on her kid, but we all love Mr. Darcy so it's probably fine. GRADY LEFT US A MESSAGE! We get the first one in there. We owe you: a bias test and a dog vs. bear test. We haven't forgotten. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/37142710

72. The Agenda Episode 06/17/2025

72. The Agenda Episode The Jon Dore Television Show Radio Show podcast program featuring Jon Dore. The Agenda Episode. Agenda: 1) Jon’s super cool show introduction. 2) Introduce Co host (most likely Allison David Dore) 3) Brief Emotional inventory (reign Allison in from long winded, boring details) 4) we are recording this episode on Donald Trump’s birthday. Allison sings the Star Spangled Banner. Amendment 4A - Allison's fact checking results 5) Allison gives out Brother/Sister Podcast social media details. 6) Jon opens a beer. (Alaska Brewing Company Icy Bay IPA) 7) Jon tells a super cool story. 8) Jon reminds listeners that Allison thinks that there are acceptable versions of black face. He sends her a link to a test to determine her implicit bias. Amendment 8A - Test too long; Allison and Jon will both take test before next episode and discuss then. 9) Do we have messages? 10) Let’s remind the listeners why we sign off our show by saying, “waistbands are for pistols and socks for grenades” Origin story. 11) Jon plays a new song on the guitar. 12) Jon reminds listeners, in case they’ve forgotten, how annoying it sounds to release air from a balloon through a tiny opening. Moved to next week as Jon had no balloons. Allison moved to strike from the agenda in perpetuity. 13) episode recap- what have we learned so far. 14) Allison gives a review of Beetlejuice the musical. (Candyman???) 15) Jon tells a second really cool story Moved to next week as Jon felt episode already too long. Allegedly has 15 more super cool stories locked and loaded. 16) Episode sign off. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/37039580

71. Your Vegetarianism is Ruining Us 06/11/2025

71. Your Vegetarianism is Ruining Us The show begins with The Sibs talking about the greatest TV theme song of all time: Brother once again advertises his upcoming show "Jon's Super Cool Stories", Sister asks him if he's ever been dumped. Jon pretends his brain is healthy and well-balanced, while he drinks his breakfast beer. Allison talks about her trip to Ottawa. TIM ROTH LEFT US A MESSAGE! It's the Man of Mystery's birthday! Before The Sibs can answer his birthday-centric question, they have to relitigate TWO arguments they have had previously. Jon is allegedly going to create an structured agenda for next week's episode, and Allison is going to fact check his nonsense from this week. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/36947145

70. Sister's Weird Stories 06/03/2025

70. Sister's Weird Stories This one is a real phone call folks! We start off with Traffic Talk, brought to you by insane road closures. And while neither Brother nor Sister condone the closing of major arteries for ANY reason, we encourage you to donate to , because dementia sucks even more than road closures. Somehow this leads to Sister telling stories of weird things guys have said to her on dates, including the time a guy said he couldn't see her anymore because he didn't want to upset Brother, which in turn upset Brother. Do you want an episode of Brother's Super Cool Stories? He allegedly has some and will only share them if enough people want them, so go to and leave us a voicemail or an email that says "Brother eats farts" or whatever you want, I'm just seeing if he reads this far. Also follow us on Instagram @brothersisterpod and you can just comment Super Cool on the post for this episode. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/36828630

69. Go on, You were going to say something stupid 05/27/2025

69. Go on, You were going to say something stupid The episode starts with a squabble! Sister reveals a behind the scenes moment and Brother is perturbed. THE SIBS WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! What do you want more of? Brother thinks no one wants to hear entertainment gossip or movie talk, but Sister disagrees. Do you want video? Listen, we’ll probably ignore a lot of it, but we genuinely do want your feedback. Jon has had some upsetting customer service experiences recently and explains where the bar should be, Allison agrees but has a little more slack in the boundaries. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM EMILI! Allison’s long time friend leaves a message, and is truly flirting with suspension. BOTH Sibs consider putting Emili in the penalty box. However she did bring up some interesting subjects, and a music based question that leads to a huge reveal: JON CONFESSES TO COMMITTING A CRIME. Leave us a message or feedback /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/36724010

68. The Facade of Normalcy 05/20/2025

68. The Facade of Normalcy Brother opens the episode with an original song, then Sister questions his choices as we get an update on the Snack Shack. Allison saw a barbershop with a curious name, and Jon has controversial opinions on hairdressers. DISCLAIMER: Please listen carefully, as Brother is once again trying to twist Sister’s words into support for nefarious people. They get in a bit of a squabble about the US government, and then discuss The Staircase and what they would do if the other one was found guilty of a crime. Allison had dinner with long lost friend, and caller from a couple of episodes ago, Louise! Then she gets sincere and Jon gets uncomfortable. Plus she has done some detective work, and if she is right, she has a challenge for a listener. MATTHEW LEFT A MESSAGE! Is he flirting with suspension??? /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/36632580

67. It Could Be Worse 05/13/2025

67. It Could Be Worse Brother opens this week's episode with a fun challenge to the listeners. Sister details how her life is falling apart. Jon is concerned with the crumbling social structure, as proven by escalator etiquette. The Sibs agree the world was better in the 90's. New Pope, who dis? Conclave is a great movie. MATTHEW LEFT A MESSAGE! He solves a mystery, gives an unneccessary (per Sister), necessary (per Brother) apology, and has a fun game for everyone. NATALIE LEFT A MESSAGE! The Podmother is back with a 3 part question. Possibly flirting with suspension, but great thoughts about self-care especially when you have a public facing job. You can leave us a voicemail or email at brothersisterpod.com! /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/36547345

66. We're Not Graham and Dave (or Alan and Simon) 05/06/2025

66. We're Not Graham and Dave (or Alan and Simon) Sister’s car battery exploded so The Parents Dore have come to help her out. Brother has signed his daughter up for Little League only to discover the game has changed since his day. As Jon rails against being forced to work at the Snack Shack, Allison basically interrupts him to promote Maury Povich’s new podcast “On Par with Maury Povich” because she interviewed him this week and is his biggest fan. WE HAVE A MESSAGE! Or do we? It looks like someone accidentally left us a message intended for a different podcast. The Sibs theorize about how this happened. The Rents are making a spectacle of themselves so it’s hard to concentrate, but Jon is determined to air his Little League grievances. A fresh text comes in about the snack shack pushing him to his breaking point. Jon has to go because he is continuing his tradition of buying clothes for a TV taping the day of the taping. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/36454265

65. Let Them Cook 04/29/2025

65. Let Them Cook The Sibs once again can’t stop talking about Rochester NY in the 80’s. Jon questions Allison’s bravery. Jon has been solo parenting for a bit and Allison isn’t sympathetic. Neither of them are good at interpreting dreams. JAMES LEFT A MESSAGE! Shout out to Grady! James shares a story about asking a girl to prom, and asks about The Sibs’ school dance experience, which leads to a revelation about Jon that Allison has no memory of. After being interrupted by a phone call, they grab some bevs and get back into it. TIM LEFT A MESSAGE! He’s a bit of a mystery man, but what a great time. LOUISE LEFT A MESSAGE! Allison’s old friend/coworker reconnects in a big way! Louise leaves a heartfelt message about the incident that brought her and her brother together, and asks if there was something that changed the tides for The Sibs when they were younger. To leave us a message, go to /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/36348780

64. Cliffhanger 04/22/2025

64. Cliffhanger After getting through some nonsense, Brother gives us an update on the egg situation. Sister wants to talk about a movie she watched, but Jon is relentlessly interrogating her about her clothing choices. A meltdown ensues. Long story short: Allison loves Viola Davis. A MESSAGE FROM ANDREA! Andrea kindly answers some questions Allison had about her last message, and vulnerably admits it's nervewracking leaving a message, to which Jon takes offense. A meltdown ensues. Long story short: everyone loves Andrea. Jon huffs gas, Allison tries to prolong the episode, and there's a new t-shirt design on the horizon. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/36236995

63. The Egg Thief 04/15/2025

63. The Egg Thief One thing about The Sibs - they can talk about anything. Pizza. Barbicide. Olive anuses. Jon recounts borrowing eggs from a neighbor, but was it stealing? Allison tells the story of a time when someone got mad at her for NOT stealing something. The Volley Bears made the playoffs! Do they have what it takes to make it to the championships??? LEAVE US A MESSAGE! Go to brothersisterpod.com to leave a voicemail or email! /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/36151120

62. Colonel Manders (Sister's BFF Amanda) 04/08/2025

62. Colonel Manders (Sister's BFF Amanda) This week The Sibs welcome Allison's best friend Amanda on the show! Memories from their youth (spoiler alert: Jon doesn't remember anything), and some big time realness. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/36059890

61. The Scorpion and The Frog 04/01/2025

61. The Scorpion and The Frog As soon as they hit record The Sibs get sidetracked, sparking a discussion on memory and lack thereof. POWER OUTAGE! Allison’s neighbourhood is suffering the after effects of an ice storm, leading to squabbles about the legendary ice storm of ’97 or ’98, these idiots don’t know. Jon admits he doesn’t really have a system for remembering things and Allison offers unsolicited advice, which goes great. Jon reveals he and Christina have joined a sports team with their “friends”. They briefly get distracted by Alan Partridge and then they are on to MESSAGE TIME! Our favourite (favorite in the US) Middle Child, Andrea, has a sweet story and a question for The Sibs, which warms their hearts while making them feel bad about their petty bullshit, but also reminisce about the magic of cassette tapes. LEAVE US A MESSAGE! Go to and leave a voicemail or an email! /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/35948640

60. Don't Be an Allison, Be a Lisa 03/25/2025

60. Don't Be an Allison, Be a Lisa Brother and Sister don't know how to say words, and they share some embarassing school memories. Allison just has a visit with their parents, and once again MacBeth caused issues. Jon has suggestions of improvement for Maynard's Wine Gums and the Coen Brothers. LISA LEFT A MESSAGE! Jon is so relieved his rash decision to suspend her from leaving messages for 5 episodes hasn't come between them. We find out what Lisa does, and what she was named "Most Likely To" in high school, leaving The Sibs to try and remember their senior years of high school. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/35857410

59. Jay "The Cannonball" Brody 03/18/2025

59. Jay "The Cannonball" Brody Jay Brody is a ridiculously funny and talented radio host. We go through his career history, his dreams of being a wrestler, and his dalliance with UFO extremists. He has nothing but stories, including the time someone tried to purchase him, being sexually harassed by a celebrity, and of course how he and Roddy Colmer ended up writing songs for Howard Stern. Follow Jay @thejaybrody where you get your Jay Brodys /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/35768150

58. Daylight what now? 03/11/2025

58. Daylight what now? AHHHH I'M IN A HURRY BUT WE TALK ABOUT A BUNCH OF STUFF AND LISTEN TO A MESSAGE FROM TODD AND READ A LETTER FROM PAUL AND THERE'S SQUABBLES /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/35640325

57. A Different City in Everytown 03/04/2025

57. A Different City in Everytown Brother has a new musical obsession that he must share with Sister before the show can go on. Podmother Natalie Lisinska left The Sibs a message asking them to weigh in on a squabble with her husband: is there a right way to make a sandwich? And they're off! Strong stances on lettuce, sauces, and bread - combined with an unwillingness to compromise - led to many small squabbles of their own. Attempying to define a sandwich does not go well. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/35530865

56. Two Beer Podcast 02/26/2025

56. Two Beer Podcast The Sibs square off in the most intense podcast battle to date... well, they talk about a bunch of cool stuff anyway. Brother is home alone for the first time in years, and realizes that Jehovah's Witnesses are the best. Sister has returned from Costa Rica, but this time it was her best friend Amanda who got food poisoning. Allison is a goodwill Ambassador. Jon drinks 2 beers. National anthems. Psychics. Trolls. It's a real beauty. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/35432030

55. The Mayor of Dorestown 02/18/2025

55. The Mayor of Dorestown Brother is on the road and forgot his microphone, but they’re going to make do because Sister has LISTENER UPDATES! But first: Jon has finally started watching Mayor of Kingstown (see it on Paramount +), which Allison has been telling him to watch forever. And he loves it! It stars one of Allison’s birthday twins, so she does a quick Goog to find out who Jon shares a birthday with, mostly to annoy him. We have an update from Cecelia (not her real name)! Last time she called it sounded like she was hiding in a closet, and wanted advice on meeting a funny guy. This time she wrote us a message, and it’s possible The Sibs are driven to violence. Andrea (The Middle Child) let us know where she is from, and bit more about her Captain Boring situation. Lisa - who was given a 5 episode ban from leaving a message (by Brother) LEAVES A MESSAGE. Will Brother storm out 2 episodes in a row?!? /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/35322895

54. Michael & Sherry Holmes 02/11/2025

54. Michael & Sherry Holmes Now with DOUBLE the Brother/Sister! Siblings Michael and Sherry Holmes (Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy on Cottage Life; Holmes Family Rescue on HGTV) join Jon and Allison to talk childhood dynamics, working with your siblings, apologizing (or not) and more! In this dramatic episode we learn about Sherry's brain surgery, the alleged third Holmes sibling, and a water gun with with pee. Jon bonds with fellow parents Michael and Sherry, and Allison learns no one thinks carrying a grenade in your sock is a good idea. Follow Michael: @mikeholmesjr Follow Sherry: @sherryholmes /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/35238790

53. Showdinger's Cat 02/05/2025

53. Showdinger's Cat Brother is working on a new song about the fact that Sister hit an animal with her car on country road. Sister also has a musical surprise for Brother courtesy of Roddy Colmer and Jessie Alexandra. We listen to Lisa’s second message, which is…long. The Sibs reflect on their mental health in High School, and Allison talks about going to rehab. Jon receives a message from an mystery caller, and then storms out of the podcast. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/35156000

52. Captain Boring and the Certified Doofus 01/28/2025

52. Captain Boring and the Certified Doofus In this crazy world, Brother is choosing to focus on bad spelling, grammar and syntax, and comes up with a great idea for a TV show. Sister has a theory about watching Jackass affected his son in utero which Brother doesn't care for. Middle child Andrea calls in for advice on what to call an ex that you coparent with, which proves harder than you think. Lisa, who went to high school with Allison, wonders how we can teach our kids the things we wish we knew in highschool, and Jon admits he needs his basketball to weigh in. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/35048035

51. Keeping Secrets and Anonymous Callers 01/21/2025

51. Keeping Secrets and Anonymous Callers Brother is slightly annoyed and Sister is hangry so get ready for some squabs! Jon got accused of keeping secrets, so he tells the story of the time he went skydiving and doesn't appreiate Allison'd questions. Allison tells the story of The Great Go Karting Accident she has when she was 11. An anonymous caller asks for advice, and the Sibs weigh in on how to meet funny guys. They mostly agree, but also they don't. Best of luck caller! /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/34941805

50. Leave My Arms Outta This 01/14/2025

50. Leave My Arms Outta This In episode 50 of Brother Sister Podcast Jon kicks things off with a rant about the agony of relearning long division, sparking conversation about how interest always precedes true learning. Allison, known locally as “Ottawa’s Celebrity Latch Key Kid,” shares a story about her first brush with fame. The sibs dive into tangents, including Christina’s “China syndrome” theory and why an alien invasion might actually be cool. Along the way, they reflect on growing up with a Dad who did their homework and a Mom who taught Jon an unforgettable lesson on how to disarm a bully. At the end they realize Allison might have supernatural powers, but they only work when Jon is around.This episode is a must-listen! /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/34849390

49. Alec "Al" White 01/07/2025

49. Alec "Al" White OUR GUEST: Al White - Lead singer (and multi instrumentalist) of The Family Business and production manager at Comedy on State in Madison, Wisconsin Brother has had a few wobbly pops and some mild hallucinogenics, so he immediately identifies that having 2 people he calls Al on the show will become confusing. After a brief brainstorming and improv session to determine who will be called what, Jon comes up with a theme to run through the show that also lets you listeners play along at home! Al is an only child, but The Sibs don’t hold that against him. After The Sibs gush again about how Comedy on State (run by Ana and Eve) sets the bar for comedy clubs, the trio name drops a few of the other clubs crushing it from both a comedian and audience perspective (Comedy Works in Denver, Acme in Minneapolis, the Helium Clubs). After Jon shares how he incorporated Al into his set that weekend, we talk about Ali podcast “The Pitch Pit”. Brother physically assaults Sister, and then we find out how Al ended up working at Comedy on State. There's a possibilty that Carnivore Al is a clone, but one thing is for sure: people named Al understand fighting on planes. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/34757305

48. Year in Review 12/31/2024

48. Year in Review The Sibs are together for this one, recording at the beautiful Comedy on State in Madison, Wisconsin! And after a late night of carousing, Brother and Sister are hungover. For the last episode of 2024, they are looking back at the year of podcasting. Allison gets in to the geography of the audience, which of course Jon hates. They listen to some clips of memorable moments, which of course leads to the relitigating of squabbles. They share some of the listeners favourite moments, which of course leads to the relitigating of squabbles. And they make some resolutions for the pod in 2025. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/34675010

47. Really??? Darn it! 12/24/2024

47. Really??? Darn it! Brother and Sister have both watched some Christmas movies since last episode, and discover that younger generations have questions. They both watched the 2000 live action How The Grinch Stole Christmas with 11 year old girls, each of whom asked the same question! Find out how differently Jon and Allison answered! Cousin Scott texted Allison with some insight on last week's episode, leading to more family food talk. Listener Becky left a message with a great question that causes Jon some anxiety. Plus Stringer Bell dies in season 3 of The Wire. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/34599940

46. Christmas Spectacular 12/17/2024

46. Christmas Spectacular Brother and Sister are bringing holiday cheer! Allison starts talking about a family get together the night before, and Jon won't stop interrupting and the festive squabbles are on! The Sibs each give their top 3 Christmas movies this year, but Allison sneaks in an honourable mention. Favourite Christmas foods are discussed, as is the fact that Jon is the sibling who cooks. Allison recounts her saddest Christmas ever. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/34470735

45. Cash Cab Hero 12/10/2024

45. Cash Cab Hero Brother took a carful of screaming children to Moana 2. He gives his review of the movie, and Sister reviews Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Jon teaches us about helium auctions. Sister attempts to add some colour to his story and gets smacked down. Jon tells us in which specific geographical locations customer service people are allowed to have attitude. The Sibs talk about the night Jon’s phobia of bats started, and the fears of some celebrities. Talking about their old neighbours, Jon reveals his conspiracy theory that he didn’t have an undescended testicle as a child, but it was in fact reascended. Naturally they get in a squabble about something they are both well versed in: the absentee policies of symphony orchestras. Allison reveals how deeply concerned she is about her memory and the fact that The Sibs remember things differently, so Jon chooses that time to gaslight and antagonize her. After things get weird, they get back on track when Allison tells the story of her life's greatest triumph. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/34364275

44. Downwind From a Shrimp Fire 12/03/2024

44. Downwind From a Shrimp Fire Sister attempts to beat Brother at his own game, but he is having a hard day and she immediately feels bad. They are recording on American Thanksgiving, and Jon is feeling sentimental. Allison reads an excerpt from her journal from 1992. Would it be an episode of this podcast if there WASN'T some airport talk??? Brother is once again slandering the people of New Zealand, and tries to deflect by getting Shaquille O'Neal mad at Sister. A few weeks ago, Allison learned something she never knew about Jon, so they retell the story, including how he almost died as if he was in The Happening. The Sibs want to pitch Jon as the new Philadelphia Cream Cheese Angel. /episode/index/show/19a47e1a-87ea-4a41-a8cc-53439eebc665/id/34259030

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