Story Guys | The Podcast

It’s a fake game show. The points are made up. The stories are real.

WHO ARE YOU – episode 1

Brian and Murdock lay out the background of the show and the rules and then let loose with stories that say a little bit about who they are.

BEST FRIENDS – episode 2

Brian and Murdock are pretty good buddies, but they use this topic to reflect back on some interesting experiences they had while growing up and learning about what it really means to be friends.

KIDS – episode 3

The guys are both dads, but when the subject of childhood comes up for play, they both dig a little deeper for a tale to tell.

FAST CAR – episode 4

Brian and Murdock find out they both have dads who were willing to bend the rules when it came to getting them on the road. Buckle up for some questionable ethics.

TAKE ME TO CHURCH – episode 5

The Guys pull out stories that illustrate the very different roles church buildings played in their childhoods. PLUS – Brian and Mark introduce a new segment called “Story of the Week”!

TAKE THIS JOB AND… – episode 6

Brian and Murdock discuss early lessons learned in the world of employment. PLUS – “Story of the Week”!

JUMP – episode 7

Stories centered around childhood drama and trauma (involving skating rinks and birthday parties) make an appearance; PLUS – the guys pull out the (E)mailbag.

LIFE IS A HIGHWAY – episode 8

Brian has a close call when nature calls; Murdock’s dad shows off some intense negotiating skills. PLUS – Story of the Week!

MAMA TRIED – episode 9

The guys share stories of abandoned houses and dollhouses; PLUS – a new segment called “From the Twitterverse”!

RE ENACT THE CRIME – episode 10

The guys take a Story Starter suggestion from a listener and dig up some tales of high school hi-jinx.

GRANDMA’S HANDS – episode 11

Brian and Murdock get a little nostalgic talking about grandparents.

LOVE GUN – episode 12

The guys tell tales of street karaoke, lost children and guns in the woods! PLUS – Story of the Week and a listener email with a story of its own!

PAINT IT BLACK – episode 13

Murdock racks up (fake) points with a tale about his mom’s (almost) celebrity dating life!

FAMILY TRADITION – episode 14

The different upbringings of Murdock and Brian are highlighted again when the subject turns to the ways they used to celebrate holidays.

BICYCLE RACE – episode 15

Murdock gets vulnerable and Brian tells a forgotten story about riding to work. PLUS – Listener email that makes Murdock emotional.

SPACE ODDITY – episode 16

Murdock geeks out about space and an octopus. Brian tells a marriage story.

SPANISH CASTLE MAGIC – episode 17

The guys talk childhood movies and classic video games before a discussion on attempting to be bilingual.

TRASH – episode 18

Brian watches a guy get weird in public and Murdock learns a little about baby flies.

BAD FOOD – episode 19

Murdock reveals a checkered past with pizza; Brian comes clean about a scarring encounter with stroganoff.

SISTER CHRISTIAN – episode 20

The guys take turns trading tales about their older sisters.

YARD SALE – episode 21

Comedian/ actor/ filmmaker Michael Malone (Showtime/Comedy Central/ Fox) proxies for Murdock in a showdown of personal thrifting histories. PLUS – Michael talks about his new comedy special on Amazon Prime, Laugh After Death.

COLORS OF THE WIND – episode 22

Brian revisits a run-in with his uncle; Murdock relives childhood education trauma.

CUTS LIKE A KNIFE – episode 23

Brian recounts an unpleasant early sales job; Murdock has a rockin’ New Year’s Eve.

CATCH MY DISEASE – episode 24

Murdock’s sickly childhood re-emerges as a topic and Brian reveals that a family member might be Patient Zero. PLUS – Brian rails against best-selling novel The Silent Patient.

ROCK N ROLL BEDTIME STORIES | THE PODCAST

Rock N Roll Bedtime Stories is a podcast set on discussing (and maybe setting straight) the rumor, innuendo and hidden details that surround some of your favorite bands and songs. Each week, someone does the research and informs the rest on a true story you may not know from rock and roll history.