The Brothers Raskin

Pass the Rock

The Brothers crank up the heat — literally — as they sweat through tank tops in the Las Vegas sun and break down Game 3 of the NBA Finals, featuring a very sleepy President Trump. Somewhere between the jump shots and the sunburns, they imagine how MCA of the Beastie Boys would've loved this Spurs matchup — pure rhythm, grit, and rebellion. Then the conversation detonates into full‑tilt movie mayhem with The Rock. The Brothers riff on what it would take to escape to a non‑extradition country, how to break out of Alcatraz, and why Nicolas Cage remains the patron saint of cinematic chaos. It's sun‑baked, sports‑soaked, and gloriously unhinged — a mix of hoops, heat, and Hollywood hijinks that only the Brothers could pull off. Be a mensch and tell a friend.

It's a True Romance

This week, the Brothers come in hot with a big, swaggering episode that ricochets from cult cinema to Colombian hotels to church‑side chaos. They break down the sun‑bleached grit of True Romance, dive into the Foo Fighters' horror‑comedy fever dream Studio 666, and unpack what exactly makes a 4‑star hotel in Bogotá feel like a gamble. From there, things get spiritual — or sacrilegious — with a story about swearing in church and a eulogy so good the priest wants to use it as next week's homily. The episode closes with a sharp, grounded look at how media is being reshaped in the Trump era — no predictions, just perspective. A funny, profane, and surprisingly heartfelt ride and just wait until they start throwing podcasters into jail. Be a mensch and tell a friend.

Slinging Drinks and Barbarians

Short week. Talking bartending and the Las Vegas heat. Going back into the way back machine, episode #7, "Barbarians." Be a mensch and tell a friend. See you back next week at our normal time.

London Crawling

Welcome to Jolly Ole England! Brother Ben braved the Atlantic and visited our English cousins. It was a fantastic trip, filled with museums, galleries, Chartwell, and a race riot outside his hotel room in Covent Garden. Ben shares his adventures while Brother Patrick grills him on everything from food, gals, entertainment, and where to get a decent cheesesteak. Ben chats about the British Museum, Tower of London, and St. Paul's. Incredible trip marred by a couple of MAGA trolls (about 80,000 of them). Fortunately, it'll take more than a couple of toothless wonders to spoil a trip of a lifetime. BONUS: Ben spent a day in Paris taking in the sights. He's jetlagged and so is this show summary. Be a mensch and tell a friend. Like, share, leave a review and a couple of stars. Bullet Train Awards (BTA) are coming 9 July 2026.

Desperado

Penelope! Telemachus! Calypso! Ever wanted to hear Brother Ben sicker than a dog? Well, you're in luck because you've just downloaded the latest and greatest episode of the Brothers Raskin. Ben kicks things off with a thanks to all Mothers, including his beloved MIL. Brother Patrick joins suit and is grateful for the ladies in his life. The Boys ramble about this and that but land on gambling back in Las Vegas and the closing of the iconic Buffalo Bill's Hotel and Casino at Primm, Nevada. The fellas chat about the insane (absolutely insane) rollercoaster, Desperado, and why you'd need to be on trucker speed to enjoy this death trap. Patrick pivots to Christopher Nolan's upcoming movie, The Odyssey. The Brother rank Nolan's work and discuss the significance of World War II in both "Dunkirk" and "Oppenheimer." Ben throws out a couple of ideas for his next project and they chat about life in Yalta. Be a mensch and tell a friend. Share the podcast with a buddy and help spread the good word. If you have a minute, give a review, rating, and follow.