Middlebrow

Middlebrow with Dan Rosen and Brian Park is a pseudo-intellectual podcast hosted by two comedians who know nothing about a lot.

Vacation Time 04/23/2025

Vacation Time Dan and Brian discuss the pope, jacked Ralph Fiennes, Chelsea gallery shows, The Masters, nepo athletes, 4dx film screenings, Salone del Mobile, Athens and European reservation systems. Athens Recs Shops: Hyper Hypo, It’s a Shirt, Mouki Mou, Phaon Food: Seychelles, Taverna Oikonomou, Ouzeri lesvos, Wine is Fine Galleries: Michael Werner, Breeder Gallery Stay: Ace Hotel Athens /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/36264430

She's So Lucky w/ Liza Treyger 04/16/2025

She's So Lucky w/ Liza Treyger Liza Treyger, standup comedian, is all about curating good energy on and off stage. We dive into stage animals, Law & Order: SVU, going out until 6am, Soulcycle, crowdwork, luck, her new Netflix special and being out on ideas. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/36152270

One-Shot Atelier 04/09/2025

One-Shot Atelier Dan and Brian discuss romance audiobooks, the case against shorts, protein intake levels, Netflix’s Adolescence, Mr. Beast’s newest venture, ai voice models, Atelier Jolie and The White Lotus. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/36044910

Coolhunting w/ Noah Johnson 04/02/2025

Coolhunting w/ Noah Johnson Noah Johnson, Editor in Chief of Highsnobiety, has quietly shaped what you've worn over the past decade. We dive into projecting hobby expertise, being a menswear grim reaper, the exquisite corpse era of fashion, Substack, foodie culture, A24 as an adjective and Evan Kinori. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/35935850

I Am Podcast 03/26/2025

I Am Podcast Dan and Brian discuss Playboi Carti's I Am Music, Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17, probiotic sodas, entrepreneurial killer instincts, Samuel Beckett, yonder pouches, innovative restroom solutions and Anne Imhof's DOOM. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/35849500

Two Dozen Oyster Ritual w/ Moss Perricone 03/19/2025

Two Dozen Oyster Ritual w/ Moss Perricone Moss Perricone, writer for Saturday Night Live, knows how to craft a good joke. We dive into open mic Stockholm Syndrome, how being too stylish can signal fiscal irresponsibility, onboarding at SNL, pitch superstitions and the 50th anniversary special. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/35724545

Missed Connections w/ Wyna Liu 03/12/2025

Missed Connections w/ Wyna Liu Wyna Liu, NYT puzzle editor and writer of the popular Connections game, crafts puzzles that provoke both anguish and joy. We dive into her personal morning game rituals, puzzle cruises, NYT games lab, the mechanics behind a good board and the beauty of applying constraints to our own lives. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/35631725

Black Swan Event 03/05/2025

Black Swan Event Dan and Brian discuss high fashion podcast collabs, The Razzie Awards, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Koch brothers, architecture salaries, posthumous recognition, Tony Tulathimutte’s Rejection and dumb phones. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/35510545

Zynvisalign 02/26/2025

Zynvisalign Dan and Brian discuss return to office productivity, the false promise of invisalign, country cottage cosmetic industries, New York uber ratings, New Yorker humor pieces, LA art fairs, Tim Cook swag, Timothee Chalamet’s earnest acceptance speech and Delmonico’s. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/35424825

Japanese Selvedge Raw Milk 02/19/2025

Japanese Selvedge Raw Milk Dan and Brian discuss the spirit of LA being alive and well, chasing winter, mumblecore films, traveling through SFO, Hollywood accounting, flight risks, jury duty on a shoplifting trial, RFK Jr and the SNL 50th anniversary. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/35335630

Olives For The Table w/ Jeremiah Stone 02/12/2025

Olives For The Table w/ Jeremiah Stone Jeremiah Stone, chef and co-owner of Wildair and Bar Contra, has shaped New York's downtown dining culture. We dive into breakfast routines, the underappreciated art of dessert, insider tips for restaurant bookings, critics, Noma's true influence in fine dining, Kitchen Confidential 2.0, and the pressures of staff meal. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/35230935

Pre-Layoff Power Pose 02/05/2025

Pre-Layoff Power Pose Dan and Brian discuss the fall of TED and pop psychology, dressing up for standup audiences, Sundance film inspo, jury duty avoidance tactics, Madonna at the Comedy Cellar, Ramell Ross’s Nickel Boys, Randall’s Island, new right wing influencers and DeepSeek. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/35133870

Weekday Lunch w/ Nolita Dirtbag 01/29/2025

Weekday Lunch w/ Nolita Dirtbag Alex Hartman, creator of the viral meme account 'Nolita Dirtbag,' chronicles the absurdities of the 'coastal elite'. We dive into Bryan Johnson's quest for immortality, buying things from social media ads, the future of office spaces, sneaky musicals, memes as art, and the enduring mystique of Chet Hanks. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/35036925

Sommelier Situationship 01/22/2025

Sommelier Situationship Dan and Brian discuss David Lynch, actually reading Playboy for the articles, Jamie xx UK bangers, buzzy downtown restaurant Bridges, NYPD tow pounds, movie laughs and Zuck's masculinity crusade. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/34926160

Professional Dilettantes w/ Avery Trufelman 01/15/2025

Professional Dilettantes w/ Avery Trufelman Avery Trufelman, podcaster and host of 'Articles of Interest,' unpacks how we express ourselves through what we wear. We dive into the rise and fall of millennial excellence, Wikipedia editor tryouts, a case study for anonymous bullying, our personal style journeys and her upcoming literary debut. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/34850920

A Brutal Intermezzo 01/08/2025

A Brutal Intermezzo Dan and Brian discuss American creature comforts, digital detoxes, Brady Corbet's The Brutalist, Sally Rooney's Intermezzo and our favs of 2024. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/34743995

Kenyan Country Muzak 01/01/2025

Kenyan Country Muzak Dan and Brian discuss famous sightings at an experimental play, A Real Pain by Jesse Eisenberg, Spotify's plot against musicians, moral panic around celebrity infidelity and our ins and outs for the new year. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/34654210

Third Space Meet Cute w/ Harry Krinsky 12/25/2024

Third Space Meet Cute w/ Harry Krinsky Harry Krinsky, host of the Nothing But Respect podcast, brings his eye for NBA culture and deep appreciation for good hangs to Middlebrow. We explore how media training killed sports personalities, the death of public social media engagement, the myth of run clubs, third spaces and recurring matches on online dating apps. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/34591240

Days Goon By w/ Noelle Perdue 12/18/2024

Days Goon By w/ Noelle Perdue Noelle Perdue, porn historian and writer, traces the evolving boundaries of obscenity. We explore the definition of porn, algorithmic influences to our desire, tradwives, old playboys and fetishes. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/34470350

Little Dubai 12/11/2024

Little Dubai Dan and Brian discuss the online footprint of today’s assassins, stress addiction, Disclaimer on Apple TV, coffee shop zoom calls, Luna Luna, Dutch Bros and America’s disappearing middle taste. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/34370000

Embrace The Event w/ David Adjmi 12/04/2024

Embrace The Event w/ David Adjmi Tony award-winning playwright David Adjmi (Stereophonic) explores the creative aftermath of success. We chat about the tensions between artistic authenticity, creative ambition, and the weight of accomplishment. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/34254445

Deja Vitsoe 11/27/2024

Deja Vitsoe Dan and Brian discuss friendsgiving as a concept, the millennial concert going experience, Paul Mescal and Denzel in Gladiator 2, Sunset Blvd on Broadway, Hauser and Wirth's restaurant and Rafa’s retirement. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/34152660

Yearning For Clown 11/20/2024

Yearning For Clown Dan and Brian discuss being personality hires for a J.Crew campaign, juggalo aesthetics, unicycle guys, becoming Joe Rogan of the left, virtual queues and the genius of Christian Marclay’s ‘The Clock’. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/33987007

Gatekeepers Anonymous w/ Ruby Thelot 11/13/2024

Gatekeepers Anonymous w/ Ruby Thelot Designer and NYU media studies professor Ruby Thelot investigates the cultural dynamics of online spaces. Through his research, we discuss the act of being online, forms of gatekeeping, the Drake academic symposium and ways to become a better hater. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/33890642

Allbirds Early Adopter 11/06/2024

Allbirds Early Adopter Dan and Brian discuss halloween costume effort, diversifying racism, Sean Baker’s Anora, the truth about Blue Zones, Malcolm Gladwell-isms, testosterone replacement therapy and Hey Dude shoes. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/33786082

New Sincerity w/ Joss Fong 10/30/2024

New Sincerity w/ Joss Fong Joss Fong, co-creator and host of the popular YouTube series "Howtown," brings her digital storytelling expertise from her time as a founding member of Vox’s video team to dissect the evolving landscape of online media. We dive into generational divides, the challenges of public-facing creativity, ways to measure happiness and other possible “how do they know” explorations. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/33649867

Gagosian Girls w/ Bianca Bosker 10/23/2024

Gagosian Girls w/ Bianca Bosker Award-winning journalist Bianca Bosker, author of the NYT bestseller "Get the Picture," immersed herself in New York's fine art world to understand its enduring appeal. We explore her findings, covering art literacy, market politics, artificial scarcity, and ways to disrupt the industry. /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/33558547

Christian Pivot 10/16/2024

Christian Pivot Gen Z workforce, Adam Neumann deja vu, Vampire Weekend concert report, partiful, industry parties and the agony and ecstasy of Megalopolis /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/33449112

Farm To Noguchi Table 10/09/2024

Farm To Noguchi Table Chilling at a $60M dollar home, classical music, Mk.gee at Terminal 5, Hudson NY as a concept, the appeal of ugly art and reading aptitude in decline /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/33367497

Skinny Jean Dreams w/ Chris Gayomali 10/02/2024

Skinny Jean Dreams w/ Chris Gayomali Andrew Yang jump scare, GQ behind the scenes, menswear inside job, gym culture and wellness tips that actually work /episode/index/show/fef32f6e-02b6-4c91-bf8c-7cc88235371e/id/33280422

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