As a teenager in high school—one who obsessed over music and the Beastie Boys (not necessarily in that order)—I began to seriously think about what I’d do for a career when I got older. As stupid and/or as awesome as it sounds now, I chose my future profession based solely on getting to meet the Beastie Boys.

I figured being an on-air VJ was my best shot.

In late 2001, my high school aspirations didn’t seem so lofty when I began hosting music video segments for MTV2. In 2003, the dream was in reach as I was scheduled to interview the Beastie Boys at the Field Day Music Festival.

Long story short, certain residents of Long Island protested, the promoters could not secure a permit, and the festival was moved up a day and a state away, inside of Giants Stadium in New Jersey. My brother’s wedding was on the same day and I missed making my teenage dream a reality.

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May 3-June 21, dang, I might go multiple times.

He's interviewed them a bunch, so why not talk to Matt Pinfield about the Beastie Boys?

(above: Matt Pinfield chats about his favorite Beastie Boys album, he and Mike D's fascination with blaxploitation films, and being quizzed about musical factoids on a daily basis.)

Shakin' off the rust with our first episode of the year:

(below: Abe Lincoln, Mike D in a Packers hat, Larry, and the Beastie Boys' go-to tracksuits in 2004).

On the final podcast of 2011, we chat with Chili about The Pressure Softball Club, visit Dan's fish-eye-lensed office while he competes in 20 Questions, and rank our favorite tracks on Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 2.

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!

The Brouhaha is preempted for a special episode of Milkit Radio's Free For All, highlighting our favorite music of 2011.

NOTE: If you're a strict Beastie-purist who does not like to dabble in other types of music (i.e., pop), you may not enjoy this particular podcast. Regular episodes of The Brouhaha will return shortly.

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Laver plays interviewer, Adrock shines on Top Chef, and 20 Questions returns:

(above: Although Adrock appeared on Top Chef: Just Desserts, someone dropped the ball and failed to make him any chocolate fondue.)

Counting down the Best Live Beastie Boys Performances on National TV: