The Flynn Bros. Podcast
Writers, comedians and brothers John & Jimmy Flynn unleash their signature takes on “big ideas” from popular culture through a mix of stories, research and games.
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7 days ago
7 days ago
The Flynn Bros. talk about the big meals and tiny towns they enjoyed at the LA County Fair. Later, John gives his “Brief History” of fairs before the brothers discuss why county fairs are such a unique and important part of American culture. Finally, they take turns inventing a multi-course meal at a high-class restaurant, inspired by low-class fair food.
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Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn
Produced by: Will Slade
Cover Art by: Leah Garza
Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons
Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
The Flynn Bros. play a big game of “I Don’t Get,” where they trade off talking about pop culture things they just don’t get. Later, they play “I Don’t Get Why People Don’t Get” and talk about things they get that other people don’t get, but should get. Get it?
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Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn
Produced by: Will Slade
Cover Art by: Leah Garza
Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons
Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
The Flynn Bros. discuss the Tik-Tok-ification of social media, then go through the three categories that define the modern web. Later, they chat about internet currency, the fall of gatekeepers and why we need to treat smartphones like cigarettes. Finally, they randomly combine sexy people, food trends, and enraging actions to create the ultimate viral video.
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Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn
Produced by: Will Slade
Cover Art by: Leah Garza
Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons
Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
The Flynn Bros. discuss John Steinbeck, the Dust Bowl, and some fun facts about the novel. Later, they introduce the Joad family and follow their migration to California, stopping along the way to appreciate Steinbeck’s slice of life vignettes. Finally, the brothers play a Grapes of Wrath-style Mad Libs game, “The (Blank)s of (Blank).”
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Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn
Produced by: Will Slade
Cover Art by: Leah Garza
Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons
Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
The Flynn Bros. talk about 2010’s Red Dead Redemption and why Rockstar Games stands alone as a video game company. Later, they discuss their love for 2018’s Red Dead Redemption 2 and why it’s the king of all the epic westerns across all forms of media. Finally, Pitch John and Pitch Jim kick around ideas for a Red Dead Redemption 3.
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Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn
Produced by: Will Slade
Cover Art by: Leah Garza
Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons
Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
The Flynn Bros. discuss the bane of Jimmy’s existence, gout—what it is, how it happens and why it’s hilarious. Later, they talk about John’s struggle with Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and what they’ve learned from their nagging medical problems. Finally, the brothers do an Immortality Draft, where they take turns picking health issues they can wish away forever.
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Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn
Produced by: Will Slade
Cover Art by: Leah Garza
Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons
Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
The Flynn Bros. investigate the careers of the last two comedy legends. Later, they share some statistics and solutions that show how comedy movie stars can sustain success. Finally, they pick the best attributes of all-time comedians to make the ultimate Franken-Comic.
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Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn
Produced by: Will Slade
Cover Art by: Leah Garza
Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons
Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
The Flynn Bros. discuss the unique appeal of comedy movie stars and question why their popularity falls off as they age. Later, they investigate the careers of a few comedy legends to try and figure out what aging comedians can do to sustain success. To be continued on next week’s Part Two.
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Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn
Produced by: Will Slade
Cover Art by: Leah Garza
Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons
Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
The Flynn Bros. discuss living their whole lives in different parts of California. Later, they run through a variety of categories pitting NorCal against SoCal to figure out which Cal reigns supreme. Finally, Jimmy tests John’s Golden State knowledge with a “California Quiz.”
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Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn
Produced by: Will Slade
Cover Art by: Leah Garza
Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons
Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
The Flynn Bros. talk about the controversial careers of Barry Bonds, Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson and other flawed baseball legends. Later, the brothers discuss which made-up Halls of Fame they belong in and which ones have banned them for life.
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Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn
Produced by: Will Slade
Cover Art by: Leah Garza
Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons
Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons