The Jonathon Brandmeier Showcast

Brandmeier is fun, fast-paced, and purely entertaining. Whether he’s dealing with trending topics, local stories, or calls from listeners around the world, the show is an unpredictable good time. Add the occasional in depth celebrity interviews and big name musical performances, and you have The Jonathon Brandmeier Showcast.

I FEEL GREAT! LET'S HAVE SURGERY...AGAIN 07/18/2023

I FEEL GREAT! LET'S HAVE SURGERY...AGAIN Johnny updates us on his vocal cord situation, Jamie Foxx sightings in Chicago & JB’s last sighting on the WGN TV Morning News! Hopefully, Brandmeier, Dick Vitale, and the leader of the Hells Angels have nothing in common. Job discussions lead to Bo Diddley’s rock solid advice, and finally after “waiting a year”, Buzz has something he “wants to confess” in his search for sweet revenge and to “just cause trouble”. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/27492153

The Gino Memorial Showcast 03/23/2023

The Gino Memorial Showcast JB and Buzz say goodbye to their old pal Gino Giovannetti, playing back some of the most memorable cuts that Gino was involved in…Including : Colin Jost from SNL Weekend Update in studio as Gino asks COLIN to review and read his jokes-- it does not go well! Gino meets his idol Gale Sayers in a bar. A beautiful story -until it we "sullied it"! Gino and his crazy relationship with women (Cat sitting is not the only “C word” used in these classic bits) And finally - Johnny talks about the emotional last time he said goodbye to Gino . Get your drinks ready to toast the unpredictable sweet talented crazy GINO! /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/26322489

How Johnny B Ended Up In Cincinnati to Get Vocal Surgery!! 11/03/2022

How Johnny B Ended Up In Cincinnati to Get Vocal Surgery!! Baby if you've ever wondered, whatever became of me- How Johnny B ended up in Cincinnati for vocal cord surgery!! Plus, Johnny B meets a crazy patient, Constipation, JB’s Wisconsin pilot test, and moving to Camp Lejeune! Brandmeier and family get robbed in broad daylight in a hotel lobby in Chicago!!! and his sunroof explodes for no reason! /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/24898842

Episode 50 - Living In The Future 05/24/2021

Episode 50 - Living In The Future In this last episode of the season, Jorianne the Coffee Psychic predicts the future of the show! JB & Buzz discuss some news from the week, talk to a listener live on a plane (with no unruly passengers in sight), listen to your voicemails, and more. Plus, from the Brandmeier Archives: Billy Crystal’s random calls and a special summer kick-off bonus – Jimmy Buffet live at Navy Pier. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/19211141

Episode 49 – “It's a Bad Business Plan, but a Lot of Fun” 05/17/2021

Episode 49 – “It's a Bad Business Plan, but a Lot of Fun” JB hears listeners’ offers for a new studio space, Buzz reports that the Chinese are on Mars, we talk about Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, who bought himself a boat that needs a boat, and more. Plus, from the Brandmeier archives: in honor of Conan’s final shows and CNN’s “The Story of Late Night,” Conan O’Brien and Ed McMahon live in studio. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/19127414

Episode 48 - Bear Down 05/10/2021

Episode 48 - Bear Down We talk about airplane passengers gone mad, why the Carters “ain’t no hobbits” in their viral photo with the Bidens, the national chicken shortage, and more. JB dials Wisconsin to try and convince people that Aaron Rodgers has been traded to the Chicago Bears. And speaking of the Bears, Chicago Tribune sports writer Dan Wiederer joins us to talk about former Super Bowl champion Steve “Mongo” McMichael’s fight against ALS and what we can all do to help. Steve McMichael Links: , /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/19036403

Episode 47 – Crank Yankin’ It 05/03/2021

Episode 47 – Crank Yankin’ It The rental car crisis and possible gas shortage has JB heading to truck driving school, JB is asked to speak at a former mayor’s funeral and Buzz thinks there’s “money to be made” in it, we talk with a bowler who put his father’s ashes in his ball – and bowled a perfect game! Buzz prepares for the end of the world with his new stiletto knife. Plus: we celebrate the return of Jimmy Kimmel’s “Crank Yankers” with Wanda Sykes and David Alan Grier in studio. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/18937352

Episode 46 - Be Kind, Rewind 04/26/2021

Episode 46 - Be Kind, Rewind We talk with the star of Netflix’s “The Last Blockbuster,” pay tribute to the oldest living American, and discuss the man who yanked a bobcat off his wife! Voicemails lead to an instant request from the archives – that time a listener interviewed “douchebag” Meatloaf. In honor of Earth Day, Johnny remembers his love calls to the tree where environmental activist Julia “Butterfly” Hill lived. Plus: we break down Buzz’s bedtime routine (melatonin, weed, AND wine!). /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/18857996

Episode 45 - Mack Attack 04/19/2021

Episode 45 - Mack Attack UK broadcaster Graham Mack on why more than 100,000 people complained about the wall-to-wall coverage of “cheeky” Prince Philip’s death, the theft of the world’s largest rabbit, and why some pubs have banned Johnny’s favorite London drink. Thanks to a listener, Buzz remembers an R-rated experience he had on a plane. Plus: Johnny wants a life coach, we’ve got some picks to click, and more! /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/18765719

Episode 44 – Hyper Rooster & Harry Beaver 04/12/2021

Episode 44 – Hyper Rooster & Harry Beaver Our man Gino reports on gunshots that interrupted his drinking, we try to find out why a 12-foot rooster statue was stolen from a Wisconsin restaurant, Buzz considers joining a rally to protect invading beavers, we talk with a listener stuck in Kuwait because of COVID, and more. Plus: we celebrate Cheap Trick’s 20th new album with a flashback interview from the Brandmeier Archives. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/18683024

Episode 43 – Think About It 03/29/2021

Episode 43 – Think About It Aunt Marcia is the new Alexa; the April Fools’ Day call you can’t stop repeating; Easter egg hunts gone bad; Johnny talks about the passing of his mother-in-law Millie and the Six Degrees of Buzz; Chris Rock has the answer to all the gun violence; So long, civility! We read tweets about bad airplane behavior. Plus, from the Brandmeier Archives, a studio interview with Ike Turner in honor of the new Tina Turner doc on HBO. Note: There will be no show out next week. Happy Easter! /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/18501674

Episode 42 - Piece of Sh*t Show 03/22/2021

Episode 42 - Piece of Sh*t Show We talk about the “skyrocketing” catalytic converter thefts (turns out Buzz wasn’t the only one!), angry Americans in the news (“why are we fighting??”), NOT screaming on roller coasters, why Three Dog Night should be in the HOF, and more. Piers Morgan got a record number of complaints for his Meghan Markle comments, but was it as many as Adam Sandler got for SNL’s Canteen Boy? Plus: your emails, voicemails, and a March Madness flashback to the time we hooked up Dickie Vitale and Senator John McCain (awesome, baby!). /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/18411395

Episode 41 - Catalytic Cancel Culture 03/15/2021

Episode 41 - Catalytic Cancel Culture Buzz’s stolen catalytic converter is worth more than the stimulus check! The cancel culture continues, from Dr. Seuss to a Chicago sportscaster – are Irish jokes next to go? The Royals’ “two-hour trashathon” with Oprah makes Piers Morgan “boil over.” JB watches the Woody Allen HBO doc “Allen v. Farrow” – is it a pick to click? Dolly Parton is “the one good thing in our empire’s twilight” and still the sweetest thing, even when we wake her up! Plus: Dr. Buzz explains quaaludes to little Johnny. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/18319814

Episode 40 – Baked Wind & Grumble Soup 02/22/2021

Episode 40 – Baked Wind & Grumble Soup There's a "big story" out of Johnny's hometown of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and we got an exclusive interview. Tom Brady takes on his haters; JB takes on the daughter of the Lombardi Trophy silversmith who’s ticked off at Brady for tossing it. Stink about it – a man is caught crapping in cars. Movie/TV show picks to caaa-lick and a Brandmeier interview flashback with Bryan Cranston in studio. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/18032123

Episode 39 - Cold Weather, Hot Love, & Cheese 02/15/2021

Episode 39 - Cold Weather, Hot Love, & Cheese The ultimate lounge singer Richard Cheese Zooms in to talk about his role in Kristen Wiig’s new movie “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.” Hustler magazine founder Larry Flynt died – hear the Brandmeier interview that had national media calling and The Loop apologizing. We remember finding former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks a job. Stupid cold weather tips from reporters and for Valentine’s Day, how to satisfy your luvah, plus Johnny tests a listener’s idea for a new bit featuring “love notes” from his wife Lisa. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/17946785

Episode 38 – Now Apologize! (Breaking Buzz) 02/08/2021

Episode 38 – Now Apologize! (Breaking Buzz) Buzz wants to apologize. Johnny wants to start smoking pot. Tony Bennett in the news has us remembering the good old days. Screech is dead; Danny Bonaduce is not. The Movie Man loves boobs, but not Denzel’s new movie. A flashback with Steve Carell, star of “The Office” (the most-streamed show in 2020). Plus: Elon Musk’s wired up monkey, coyote armor for dogs, your emails and voicemails, and more! /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/17854115

Episode 37 – Tuna Talk 02/01/2021

Episode 37 – Tuna Talk Buzz has a pre-show rant about his current living situation. Subway’s tuna sandwich allegedly doesn’t have any tuna in it. Larry King is still dead – was he frozen? A Chicago man who got national attention for helping out ex-cons has a new idea. In honor of the Brady/Mahomes Super Bowl, audio from the archives feat. JB catching a pass from Bart Starr on Michigan Avenue. Plus: your emails, voicemails, a call to a Dead Head, and more. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/17761502

Episode 36 - 2021 & Still Havin' Fun 01/25/2021

Episode 36 - 2021 & Still Havin' Fun We talk about the presidential pardon spree, Bernie Sanders in a cocoon at the inauguration, Hot Pockets’ recall, and more. We remember Larry King, Hank Aaron, and Tommy Lasorda. Plus: our friend Russ Leatherman, aka the iconic Mr. Moviefone, finally picks up HIS phone and goes off on “full-blown A-hole” Ellen “Degenerate”, why he can’t return to civilization after the pandemic, and the future of movies. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/17671685

Episode 35 – One More Day for Johnny 12/14/2020

Episode 35 – One More Day for Johnny The last episode of the year is here! JB and Buzz weigh in on some headlines from the week, read your emails, and reflect on the ride that’s been The Sh*t Show. Plus: it’s a semi-holiday special with classics from the archives (toy store calls, Santa live, and Johnny’s mom Hanky), a sneak peek inside a Brandmeier Christmas party, and more. Also, “Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You” backfires and for those asking, yes, Buzz’s Porn Emporium has survived the pandemic. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/17177573

Episode 34 – Common Nonsense 12/07/2020

Episode 34 – Common Nonsense Warning: This week’s episode is not recommended for children or horses. Buzz really loves The Great on Hulu. JB talks to a psychic who talked to Joe Biden’s dogs. We examine Rudy Giuliani’s public farts. Lou Holtz has the Medal of Freedom and JB has his neck brace. Will the Tiger King be pardoned? Cher saved the world’s loneliest elephant and airlines are banning support animals (cue The Movie Man’s story). Don’t call us – unless you write chicken haikus. Joe the Love Potato remembered and supermarket pick-up lines for Buzz’s grocery obsession. Plus: discussion on the Showtime doc “Belushi” and “Shout” live by the Leisure Suits. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/17084837

Episode 33 – For Entertaining, Not Complaining 11/23/2020

Episode 33 – For Entertaining, Not Complaining JB sees an ad in the radio trades and gets his airchecks ready to go, plus puts his Misinformation Line skills to work. Mike Tyson is back and ripped, a tow truck driver refuses to help a Biden supporter, a kid busts his mom for drunk driving, and Wolfgang Van Halen pays tribute to his dad. A call to a listener with one arm and no legs should make us all stop complaining! Speaking of complaints, JB responds to comments about the live stream. Buzz wants to bring back the “sombrero of snacks.” And it’s not Thanksgiving without calls to the Butterball Turkey Hotline, scenes and stories from JB’s movie “Thanksgiving Day,” and Patti LaBelle’s sweet potato pie! /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/16915331

Episode 32 – The Twilight Zone 11/16/2020

Episode 32 – The Twilight Zone Topics include moving to the Ozarks for 10 grand, drunk Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa, and more. We call a guy who knows a guy to find him a job and wish the world’s oldest midget a happy birthday. The Good Outdoorsman Eddie Abler talks to a woman who fought a deer with her bare hands. And from The Brandmeier Archives: “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek in studio busts Johnny B.’s balls. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/16820318

Episode 31 – Two Dogs & A Wife 11/09/2020

Episode 31 – Two Dogs & A Wife Sh*t Show merch is here – and there’s a wine to go with it! JB calls on the jobs that LinkedIn suggests for him. We talk Johnny Depp’s turd trial and more talking headlines. A listener finds dead bodies at work and another remembers an old show character (well, well, well). Plus: The Doobie Brothers are finally in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Michael McDonald’s live in the Lovedart Lounge, direct from The Brandmeier Archives. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/16729166

Episode 30 – Halloween Hangover 11/02/2020

Episode 30 – Halloween Hangover We play our classic celebrity wake-up call to the late Sean Connery, discuss the hot new pandemic trend — living in a van (DOWN BY THE RIVER!) — and Costco’s monkey problem. A bar owner who’s ticked off at the latest shutdown is on the line. We review a Netflix doc – the octopus is not our teacher! – and more. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/16639250

Episode 29 – Johnny the Monkey 10/26/2020

Episode 29 – Johnny the Monkey A listener complains about the show’s length. LinkedIn has suggestions for JB’s next gig – selling flying squirrels isn’t one of them. More mishaps in broadcasting: Troy Aikman mocks flyovers and Jeffrey Toobin masturbates on a Zoom call. Plus: Wa wa wee wa – Borat is back! And so is the original Borat/Brandmeier interview. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/16539125

Episode 28 – Life Is a Rock & Radio Rolled Me 10/19/2020

Episode 28 – Life Is a Rock & Radio Rolled Me JB & Buzz (aka Judge Mental) discuss the new “politically correct” world of broadcasting – the tweets and talk of fired radio guys, Bill Burr’s SNL monologue, and the renaming of the Eskimo Pie. Also, David Crosby’s “meh” memorial for Eddie Van Halen, the only 3 places in America without COVID, and Eddie Abler’s report on fishing boat caskets. Plus: a radio flashback with Lenny Kravitz. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/16446194

Episode 27 – Radio Flashback With Eddie Van Halen and more 10/12/2020

Episode 27 – Radio Flashback With Eddie Van Halen and more RIP Eddie Van Halen – from the archives, we play the full, unedited Brandmeier/Van Halen studio interview. Other topics include sh*t stories in the news, a CNN anchor ambushed by raccoons, a man who found a brain in Wisconsin, and the ongoing mask debate. Plus: A roadie comments on Buzz’s plan for ONE billionaire to save live music and we get back to back live calls from Mississippi. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/16358135

Episode 26 – “A Tad More Professional” 10/05/2020

Episode 26 – “A Tad More Professional” Johnny’s perturbed by a listener who questions his professionalism. We talk about how the NFL’s brought back a sense of normalcy and hope the season continues, our pal Weird Al takes on that debate, and more. Bored at home during the pandemic? Teach your dog to talk (we call a guy who’s working on it) or do what Johnny does - call tech support and play clips from Nell. Plus: a listener emailed us about a bed bug problem – guess who responds to him? /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/16265519

Episode 25 – Havin’ Fun With My Radar Gun 09/28/2020

Episode 25 – Havin’ Fun With My Radar Gun JB gets pulled over by a police officer who’s a fan of the Moo Moo song. From the archives, conversations with the late Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers and Sylvester Stallone’s mother Jackie. Calling one billionaire – Buzz wants you to save live music clubs – and a guy in Milwaukee wants us all to save the Taco Bell Mexican pizza. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/16176269

Episode 24 – What Ever Happened to Crazy?! 09/21/2020

Episode 24 – What Ever Happened to Crazy?! Some news you can lose: a TikTok star explains how to get free food from restaurants, a YouTuber poops on Nancy Pelosi’s driveway, a dentist gets time for performing surgery while on a hoverboard, Senator Chuck Schumer does stand-up, and more. Plus: Big Ten is back, Chris Rock’s on Fargo, and one of our listeners is a hero. /episode/index/show/brandmeiershowcast/id/16085792

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