The guys welcome accomplished author Harry Carpenter back to the show. The episode starts with a recap of the band’s show at Metropolitan Kitchen in Annapolis. Brian had to make an awkward purchase at Spencers beforehand which leads to a discussion about how they each handle awkward purchases differently. Brian and Harry share stories about their Spencers purchases. At intermission, Joe calls Brian’s girlfriend Rebel to find out where she is with their food, upset that she has taken over 45 minutes to make the 5 minute trip. After break, the guys discuss Harry’s book Fubar: Blackout which is a hybrid sci-fi, thriller and military novel based loosely on Harry’s time in the military. Harry opens up about life after deployment and how he handles first world problems differently now than he did before.
In this special bonus episode the guys ask Jimmy about some of the infamous stories told about him on the podcast.
Dan and Jimmy join the guys for more bedlam in this episode. In the first block, Brian Dan and Jimmy recall a time when they were in the recording studio and a drunk intruder walked in. The record producer handed Dan a gun and told him he was responsible for defending everyone if something went wrong. He responded by feebly holding the gun under a table and quivering while Brian escorted the man out. In the second block, Brian tells the guys about an insane experience he had while walking into his cheap hotel room on a recent vacation. In the third block the guys drink moonshine, vodka and White Claw while telling more drinking stories from years past.
The gang finally welcomes ol' Bars o' Gold Jimmy to the podcast. The show opens with a recap of the band's shows earlier this month at Soundstage and Tin Roof. Brian, Jimmy and Dan roast Joe and Derek for being late and upsetting the staff at the venue but it resulted in a lot of free beer so everyone was happy. Dan recounts an odd conversation he had with Joe's sister Katy so after the break she joins via phone to confirm the story. The show ends with the guys playing new age music and getting Jimmy's reaction and are surprised by his open-mindedness.
The gang accidentally goes political in this episode. Dan and "Derek" join Brian and Joe in studio. After catching up the guys discuss their upcoming show schedule which includes two bangers on September 19th in downtown Baltimore. Earlier in the evening they will be opening up for Cold at Baltimore Soundstage, afterward they will be tributing Fall Out Boy at Tin Roof. After break, a political discussion breaks out and everyone shares their thoughts on the 2016 election and other issues facing the country. The show closes with a story about when Brian started a show playing the wrong song.
Season 2's first episode begins with Brian and Joe explaining the new schedule for the show: one episode per week airing on Wednesdays. It is also announced that the 3rd chair will be a revolving guest spot throughout the season. It is revealed that Season 1 ended suddenly because Steve and Jack - both former occupants of the 3rd chair got into an epic, serious fight during a podcast session which Brian and Joe describe in hilarious detail. After the break, Dan joins the guys by phone to talk about the big fight he had with Joe while preparing for a recent show.
On today's very special episode of The Others May Fall Podcast we look back at some of the best moments that never made it to air. We read actual love texts from Ronnie, Brian calls from the bathroom, Totally Normal Larry returns to reveal that he's "totally into man puppets," and the rest of our friends take the 3rd grade test.
The gang welcomes Jack Hash to the studio today to audition for the "stoner spot" on the show. We learn that he enjoys skin, is capable of grunting, but sadly doesn't have a soul because he is a ginger. He has a lot in common with Brian because his hobbies include wrestling, playing Magic and listening to heavy music. After break, Brian tells a story about a time that pro-wrestler Gangrel left an event with a girl Jack was into.
Kaitlyn Medley from Flying Jacob returns to the studio today to join the gang for a recap of their friends' wedding. While the ceremony was lovely, it would have been better planned if Brian didn't spend the evening beforehand partying. Kaitlyn would have remembered it more clearly if she didn't spend the entire wedding day partying. At the last minute Joe found out he was playing guitar while the bride walked down the aisle.
The gang welcomes Drew Licurgo - one of the band's former guitarists to the studio for today's episode which is not for the faint of heart. Brian and Drew reminisce about the good old days and Drew tells a story about Jimmy climbing a tree after a show in Alexandria at the Laughing Lizard Lounge. Things quickly veer off course when Drew tells everyone about Brian's pool trick and the time he pooped in a solo cup at practice. After break everyone shares their craziest pooping stories.
This episode is dedicated to every local musician who has ever been scammed by a booking agent or concert promoter looking to make a quick buck. Brian and Joe recap an epically insane battle of the bands they recently performed. They reveal how they were locked in the venue for over 9 hours with no guarantee on ticket sales and no clarity on what the prizes were for the winning band. Their complete lack of preparedness, disdain for the event and general nonchalant attitude make the ending of the story that much more unbelievable.
The gang welcomes Steve back for an extra special STEVECAST!!!! The episode opens with Steve sharing a horrific experience at a restaurant. He leaves without eating and when he arrives home realizes that he accidentally bought waffles with animal faces on them. After break Steve opens an extra special gift from a friend of the show.
On today's unnecessarily irreverent episode, the gang welcomes Bobbi Leigh from Drty Shame and discusses some of her craziest past experiences. Joe learns that Bobbi was also bullied as a child.
In this spooky... err.. spoopy episode, Harry Carpenter stops by again to discuss his book "Spooky Tales and Scary Things: Short Stories to Read With Lights On," which is available on Amazon. The discussion opens up a big can of worms on the veracity of paranormal activity and whether the afterlife - if it exists at all - is any fun. Brian strongly believes that his house is haunted and that the ghost never approved of any of his ex-girlfriends. Harry discusses his involvement with the Charm City Ghostbusters and discusses a hair raising encounter at a recent paranormal investigation. After a brief conversation about Near Death Experiences (NDEs), the gang imagines what their personal Hells would look like. Joe closes the show by playing an Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP) - AKA A SCARY GHOST VOICE - that his uncle captured on camera at a witch tour in Salem.
Not wanting to be outdone by Harry's crazy domestic past, the gang plays a quick game of Two Truths and One Lie. Everyone writes down two relationship lies and one truth and the others try to guess which one actually happened. Brian and Harry share unbelievable stories from their marriages.
Accomplished literary scholar and doer of things Harry Carpenter joins the gang again in this episode to discuss his book "Tales from an Ex-Husband: A Story of Survival, Betrayal and Other Shady Things." If you're in the DMV area please join him for a reading and some sweet eats from 2-5PM at Irina's Crepes in Glen Burnie on May 18th.
Getting to the studio to record this episode proved to be difficult for Steve and Joe. Steve coasted in on fumes with no gas in his tank and Joe managed to lose a portion of his soul to Brian on a traffic-circle related bet. After break the gang discusses the latest updates in Steve and Lauren's relationship and spoils Endgame.
The gang welcomes esteemed person-who-does-stuff-and-things Harry Carpenter to the show on today's episode. Steve immediately abandons his post and steps outside to smoke. He gets badly hazed on his way back in. After break Harry and Brian share stories from their crazy drinking past.
The guys return from a short hiatus and open the show by sharing a few quick stories. Derek, the band's bass player - known for being a quiet guy - finally makes his first appearance on the podcast in a short and surprisingly crass interview. After break Joe and Brian speculate on what intimacy with Steve is like.
The guys open the episode by discussing how awesome their show at Rams Head Live was and how much they will miss their friends in Clear For Takeoff. They then discuss their trip to Kings Dominion and their friend Ricky's stinky armpits. After the break, Brian opens up about some difficulties around his house.