THE BROUHAHA: Beastie Boys Podcast

Check Your Head vs. Ill Communication

Even though I'm ride or die Check Your Head, I've said on multiple occasions that valid arguments could be made as to why Ill Communication is the crown jewel in the Beastie canon. Today, I finally do it: I pit Check Your Head and Ill Communication against each other in a battle for B-Boy studio album supremacy.

Beastie Boys (Sure) Shots

Jim chats with Beastie Boys super-fans, Jenna and Jim, about their respective passion projects. For Jenna, it's Beastie Boys Shots, a must-follow on Instagram that highlights both obscure and iconic Beastie Boys' photo sessions throughout their career. For Jim, it's his Sure Shot Beastie Boys group on Facebook, that is currently planning a very special event happening later this year. How did they get into the Beastie Boys? What are their favorite albums? How good are their trivia skills when put on the spot? Find out now!

Let’s B-Real

The Phuncky Feel One, B-Real from Cypress Hill, talks about touring with Beastie Boys, what it was like to work with Pearl Jam and Sonic Youth on the Judgment Night soundtrack, taking a pass on the beat that would become "Jump Around," the future of hip-hop groups, and what to do when "the shit" actually does goes down.

My Least Favorite Beastie Boys Songs

In an exercise of objectivity I take a step back from my extreme fandom and countdown, not necessarily songs I dislike, but ones that I would consider to be my "least favorite" Beastie Boys songs of all-time. 

Mix Master Mike

Live and direct from Amsterdam, we track down the Serial Wax Killer, Mix Master Mike, and talk about his first encounter with Adam Yauch, coming to NYC to work on Hello Nasty, and what it was like when he was asked to join the Beastie Boys.

Ill Communication Silver Anniversary Special

A silvery track-by-track look back at the Beastie Boys' Ill Communication.

50 Favorite Beastie Boys Songs

A quick chat about the Beastie Boys Story and a look back at my 50 Favorite Beastie Boys Songs of all-time.

Evan Bernard

Catching up with Evan Bernard whose Beastie Boys résumé includes: Lane Driver, Juice Pimp, Cruise Director, and Music Video Director.

Beastie Boys Book & Alan Light

Today's episode of The Brouhaha comes at'cha in 3's with 1.) a review of the Beastie Boys' Live & Direct Book Tour, 2.) an interview with music author and journalist, Alan Light, and 3.) a recap and breakdown of the brand new Beastie Boys Book.

SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't read the book yet, proceed with caution.

 

Underrated Songs & Best T-Shirts (w/ Bryan Terry)

It's a doubleheader today; we're counting down the Most Underrated Beastie Boys' Songs and Best Beastie Boys T-shirt Designs...of all-time!

CORRECTION (TO THE CORRECTION): Regarding the steel drums, I meant "Body Movin'," not "Triple Trouble."