Matt & Brendan

Jackson Dahl is itching to crack the mic with his dad and Brendan to share perspective on the current state of affairs and the virus. Jax reimagines Brendo's boxing routine, shares the story of Arnie the Doughnut and explains where zoo animals hang out.

Matt & Brendan are back in school!  Jackson Dahl experiences the highs & lows of show business when he comes down with a case of kindergarten stage fright.  Brendan feels the love from a Chipotle cashier.  Ditto for Matt with a family-size Malnati's salad.

As he prepares to attend his 1st ever Phish show - on New Year's Eve at Madison Square Garden, no less - Brendan seeks the counsel of an Aphishianado from long ago...Matty D. Matt gives Brendo a crash course on Phishdom and some crucial do's & don't's.

Jackson Dahl, 6 years old, stops by to wish you a Merry Christmas and answer some questions about the holiday season with his dad, Matt. Matt is his dad.  Thanks for listening, and MERRY CHRISTMAS! 

Matt & Brendan get festive for the annual M&B company Christmas party/Taco Tuesday, complete with Mai Tais and the sounds of Tool on the TouchTunes. Junior reporters Jackson and Emery inspire a roundtable discussion about the Grinch's legacy.  

Matt & Brendan will confront you in the parking lot of Tony's Finer Foods, no matter the cost. Matt is beginning to feel a bit like Christmas and anticipates a stocking full of reindeer poop. Plans are pretty much finalized for the 2019 M&B Xmas Party.

Matty and Brendo are ready to deliver a brand new podcast into your hearts! Matt's been following comfort dogs while Brendan is embroiled in a cleaner's triangle. M&B have a few clarifying questions to ask you...here's a fiver for your trouble.

Brendan thinks he saw an obscure superhero at Oktoberfest. Which is funny, because Matt took Jackson to the comic book store for the first time, where he chose an edition starring well-known web slinger Spider-Man. Matt preps for the ER w/ Brendan’s help. 

Matt & Brendan opted for the physical challenge during the annual M&B Lock-In After-Draft Party at Banner Collective, with help from buddy JV. Brendo went blue early & Matty channeled Air Jordan. Plus: the births of Rowan Dahl & a new M&B business venture. BAM Productions - Helping you throw the best parties in town.  Funny money not accepted as payment. M&B - more fun than a bottle of Jack at a conference table or an office obstacle course.

Matt & Brendan anxiously await a 4th bundle of joy. Would Matt leave a fire to attend the birth? Doc Rhubarb unintentionally insulted a Grundy County Speedway fan's intelligence when referring to a Logic video. Mad Dawg is really digging his Adidas slides Jackson wasn't a big fan of Toy Story 4, which Matt didn't find out until after they went a 2nd time. Brendan visits an 80's movie landmark. Cooper slept in his own vomit and the stink lingered on his coat until he was hosed down.

Matt & Brendan give underwear a break for different reasons. Warning: Your results may vary. Matt's privates got a little too much attention on a group text. Brendan might've frightened a pizza delivery guy after drinking Oberons in the hot tub with Wiz. Also on this episode: Matt brings his kids to the vet, where they pretend to be dogs. Brendan deals with extreme smells and possible extremists aboard public transportation. Matt seeks light therapy and Brendan is a hot dog at yoga.

Matt is preparing for a big Power Point presentation tonight at the firehouse and he's trying to strike a balance between informational & entertaining. Brendan played pool against a guy who was clearly on Molly. Plus: Ernest P. Worrell's cultural impact. Did you know Ernest did commercials for Mello Yello? You do now. One product he never got a chance to be a spokesman for: Hero Wipes, The Wipe for Heroes. M&B consider the path to becoming a Bud Man and quote 2 Costner movies.

Matt & Brendan start planning a joint vacation to the new Taco Bell resort in California. Mistaken Mad Dawg once tried to fight a credit card charge from Yum Brands and Blazed Doc Rhubarb tried to return a BK Broiler to Burger King. Krusty Burger, anyone? Plenty more Simpsons references on this week's M&B. Did we mention the Taco Bell resort? Yes? Our bad. Emery has been torturing Jackson with the repeat game and it must be getting to us like it's getting to him. Hopefully the preschool graduate can put it out of his mind in time for the ceremony. Brendo's late night DMs are poached and he leaves a beefy hotel tip.

Matt & Brendan had a guys night out at Cordial Inn, complete with tall Jack & Cokes and a smile-inducing cheeseburger. Matt played handyman around the house & it really pleased Justine. Thuggish Ruggish Brendan caught Bone Thugs N Harmony getting high. M&B also make loose plans for the upcoming summer. Matt vows to populate his social calendar with a more Brendo-esque approach. Plus: Bagel preferences.

Thirsty pals prefer Matt & Brendan 2-to-1 over the purple stuff. An email forward opens the door to a prehistoric adventure. Neither Matt nor Brendan are widemouth smilers. Brendo has a citrus flashback & an elder at Jewel reminds Matt to seize the day. Cooper got out to the dog park and showed off his social side. He's the life of the party. Sometimes Matty shreds when he should've sliced. Brendo's family planning went awry. Michael Jordan made a classic DMV commercial for Chevy back in the day.

Matt & Brendan learn that young Jackson has lots of love to give. Matt considers a Costco jug of whiskey while Brendan samples Conor McGregor's new line of Proper Twelve. Plus: A jolly good tale of Amazon thievery & deceit and a stinky bathroom argument. Matt teaches his son the art of jewelry shopping on a budget, but is he being edged out as man of the house? Emery breaks out of her shell as a ballerina. Brendan proclaims himself a good bar listener.

Make some noise for Matt & Brendan, who are whistling their way into March with a plant-based show. Brendo gets the heave-ho from the least Chicago-esque bar in Chicago. Matt struggles with the proper way to call out a 5-year-old for cheating at Monopoly. Mad Dawg isn't putting meat where his mouth is, while Doc Rhubarb found his way to Iowa City for a slice of nostalgic pizza at the Airliner. Plus, M&B swap memories from a wild night on the town in which Matt's wallet went missing after a Tamale guy spending spree.

Matt and Brendan are finally getting a Friday night out, just the two of them. It's long overdue. Matt has been swimming, steaming and studying stats in preparation for the M&B evening. Brendan is dressing to impress in his Bobby Portis Crazy Eyes shirt. After catching a Bulls game at United Center, Brendan is whisking Matt away...for a surprise country music experience at Joe's on Weed. It all hinges on Matt's new furnace getting installed on time and a complicated series of transportation plans. Not a good time to have your furnace go out.

Matt & Brendan know the weekend starts on Thursday night. A mesmerizing alum of The Voice captures most of Brendan's attention at Bub City. A night on the town turns out to be more than he can stomach, however. Matt rediscovers the coatless downtown Naperville scene and endures an awkward moment with a delivery guy. Also, what the heck was Wiz thinking?

Matt & Brendan are both making the most of a new year of found free time, at least according to their to-do lists. Matty sampled salmon and liked it. Next up: A Pinterest account. Brendo experienced wonderment at the Winter Classic, thanks to a condiment borrowed and something Weezer played from The Blue Album. Could 2019 be M&B's year? Dare you to say it ain't so.