Topics in this episode range from the pitfalls of customer service to the burden of lawn maintenance. Also, Brandon stays at a Doubletree hotel, which triggers one of Josh’s special childhood memories. We have another special “slice of life” segment, plus we unveil all new theme music!

Hitting the road, we partake in a blind tasting of some of the Caribbean’s finest rum as orchestrated by Wheelhouse Mixologist & Band Leader, Mr. Ed Lovett. Ed also mixes a new drink that might kill Mitch Pumpkin. Mitch survives to serve up more dating advice and we find out why Brandon hopes to live long enough for a slice of key lime pie. Stick around to the end when Ed croons a special birthday tune for Josh.

We take a look inside ourselves in this very special episode. Discussion of childhood memories, piracy on the high seas, and the explanation of Brandon’s bad sense of humor. Plus we unveil a new segment featuring advice from Mitch Pumpkin.

Our special guest Trevor/Travis helps us unpack the mysterious “why? couple” phenomenon. Josh invites us over for a BBQ. And Brandon reveals that he is the true Poi King of Brooklyn. Plus, we interview for a new apartment.

Much discussion on this episode regarding the second official Wheelhouse party–a party that began with many great down-market outfits, yet ended in some genuine music playlist controversy! Plus Brandon provides a vintage slice-of-life segment and Josh talks about his big move. We read some listener emails, play live recordings from the recent party, and so much more.

It’s been a while since we rapped at ya, so here’s a little bonus podcast to hold you over until we have time to record a full new episode. In this series of short clips, your hosts take the day off of work to watch basketball, talk about Ryan Reynolds, and fall into garbage cans. Certain clues are also given about tonight’s epic Wheelhouse party. Listen for details.

As they valiantly fight a case of Olympic Fever, Josh and Brandon are still able to relate some first-hand anecdotes of winter sports. Skating and curling! Attention is also given to our upcoming spring travels as well as memories of travels gone by, gone wrong. And be sure to stay tuned as we reveal huge news about an upcoming Wheelhouse event!

Wow, you will not believe how many celebrity guests appear on this episode of the Wheelhouse! Special co-host Mitch Pumpkin elaborates on more of his famous theories on modern love while Josh and Brandon spend time playing the name game. Super Bowl betting, tech talk, Nick-nick-nick, and so much more! Don’t forget to call, write, or tweet with your thoughts on the show.

From body parts to dinner clubs, this episode ends up being one of our more random discussions. Listen in as Brandon declares his disgust with the human foot, while, in turn, Josh rails against the city of Boston. (Apparently Josh doesn’t enjoy leaving the creature comforts of New York, not even for Walden.) And we know you’ve been asking… We finally reveal the news of our Wheelhouse twitter account.

It’s part two of our two-part holiday spectacular! In this episode, we discuss the trouble with gift giving and also think back to our most memorable — and perhaps risqué — New Year’s celebrations. In addition, we return to our seats “on the aisle” to thoughtfully dissect 2009’s best and worst 3-D science fiction movies. (Oh, and Josh uncovers the hammy side of Ricardo Montalbán.)

It’s time once again for our podcast holiday spectacular! Listen in as Josh and Brandon get their Yule-tide on and discuss all matters seasonal. As you might imagine, this wintery talk involves that of yard games, water pistols, haircuts, and the art of preening. Enjoy and don’t forget to call or email us with your thoughts.

How similar is Halloween to your high school prom? In this episode, we answer this question and also reveal the secret to a succssful Holloween costume. To illustrate, we venture from Kmart to IKEA and to multiple Apple store locations in Manhattan. We also respond to some listener email.

Seriously. What’s the deal with Brandon’s lack of appropriate voice modulation? And where do replacement buttons come from? The answers to these questions and more, much more (including Brahms humor), plus Josh makes good on some serious concert etiquette.

In this episode, we involve special guest Tom in discussions of man dates and so-bad-they’re-good movies. Will Brandon choose Citizen Kane or You, Me, And Dupree? Plus Josh stimulates our thinking on Pitchfork Media rankings and we respond to listener e-mails.

In this very special episode, we recap our impressive one-year-anniversary party. We have loads of interviews with party guests and fans of the show — be a fly on the wall of the party of the decade!

In honor of our guests at our one-year anniversary party, we created and gave away this official In The Wheelhouse button. What’s that? You couldn’t make it to the party? First off, we missed you! Secondly, we want you to get your free button. Just give us a call or send us an email with a few thoughts on the show and we’ll get one in the mail to you straight away — postage paid! (Contact details are where you’d expect. Or just click here if you lack powers of intuition.)

While supplies last, we’ll be sending a complimentary button to all of our callers and emailers. So hop to it and you, too, can support our podcast by wearing this fashionable pin absolutely anywhere on your body, though preferably where people can see it.

Speaking of our anniversary party, nautical blow-out, we have much more to report. We have lots of great thoughts from you recorded live on our party podcasting station, which we’ll be playing on future episodes of the Wheelhouse. Also, we’ve uploaded some photos from the evening to our Facebook page. Head over there and become a fan if you’re not one already. And, seriously, a huge thanks to all of our friends for hanging out, humoring us, and generally being great people. Keep it up.

Ed Lovett performs the jazz standard “It’s Only A Paper Moon” in honor of the one year anniversary of the podcast In The Wheelhouse. You can hear more of Ed’s music by listening to Episode 5 and Episode 18 of the show. Be sure to contact Ed at erlovett@gmail.com if you’re interested in booking his bad-ass musical talents.

Wheelhouse Presents: It’s Only A Paper Moon from In The Wheelhouse on Vimeo.

On this episode, we discuss matters of the common folk — mainly Pimm’s Cups, expensive dry cleaning, and celebrity doctors. Our returning special guest, Ed Lovett, prepares a few cocktails, corrects our pronunciation, and plays a wonderful live song in honor of our podcast’s one year anniversary.

Check back for an exclusive video of Ed performing another song for us. Also, if you’re interested in booking Ed for any upcoming performances, you can reach him at erlovett@gmail.com. He’s our favorite crooner by a mile!

In this episode, we unpack the holy trilogy of 90s movies. We also dig deep to get to the bottom of Josh’s persnickety eating habits. Plus, the art of the wedding play list, Brandon gets a new nephew, listener voicemail, and more.

It’s our hangover spectacular episode with special guest Caleb. We journey through New York City in search of the perfect bachelor party, and … oh wait … Josh forgot his state-issued ID. Maybe next time.

On this episode we welcome a special guest, Mitch Pumpkin, who sheds some serious light on the ongoing story series inspired by his life. We discuss everything from doppelgangers and the art of the missed connection to ways that women can be identified as “winning.” As a bonus, our friend Megan also sits in and shares a few thoughts on guys wearing leather pants.

In this episode we talk technology and Brandon sheds some light on our unique podcast recording process. Also, we unveil a new segment where Josh reads stirring passages from his secret diary. Plus we share the second story in the continuing Mitch Pumpkin True-Life Saga and receive a bunch of birthday wishes for Josh.

In this episode, Brandon lets off some steam by taking a few vacation days while Josh discusses the great binary cup experiment. Also, we introduce a new ongoing true-life segment, The Mitch Pumpkin Stories. We take listener phone calls and more.

In this athletically-inclined episode, we discuss Josh’s unhealthy passion for sports and Brandon’s inability to get to the gym. Plus, we talk tacos, fear of the water, and check out some listener phone calls. Remember to call our Wheelhouse hotline or send us an email — see the contact page for details.

In this special episode, your hosts present a more stripped down, emotional side of themselves. Brandon shares a very personal story of a boy, his dog, and a crazy woman, while Josh gets real with the listeners regarding English pronunciation and fantasy football. Liz — special guest and winner of the Facebook contest — joins the discussion on Iowa’s sensual curves and the mystery of the disappearing Shamrock Shake.

For this episode, we welcome Josh’s roommate, Bryan, who helps us unpack the mysterious connection between Kubrick and Ramis. More importantly, we reveal our spectacular plans for a new summer festival experience.

Do you ever wonder how truly ridiculous it is to watch Josh and Brandon laugh hysterically at their own jokes? Wouldn’t you like to be a fly on the wall? Below you can watch a clip of them recording the intro to Episode 9: Pasta for Three. Don’t forget to listen to the entire episode and, for Pete’s sake, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

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In this episode, we discuss appropriate wedding party etiquette. In addition, Josh recommends new iPhone applications and Brandon handicaps this year’s Academy Awards. Plus, an update on our massively popular Facebook contest. Oh, and Josh gets infected with Billy Zabka fever.

The listener who can convince the largest number of friends to join our Facebook fan page will be the recipient of undreamed amounts of fame and prizes. Our goal is 50,000 fans! Scratch that… 5,000,000 fans! Beyond that, we really have no idea how this contest thing is going to work. Act quickly, as we’ll announce the winner in a few weeks. Watch this video (or listen to our last podcast, Episode 8: I’m Not Reatarded) for even vaguer details:

The Facebook Contest from In The Wheelhouse on Vimeo.

In this episode, we ask the question “How famous is David Hyde Pierce, really?” In addition, Josh takes Jay Reatard to task and Brandon comes clean about his sixth finger. Oh, and we get dating advice from nine-year-olds. Enjoy the show.

On this episode, we revive a favorite segment of the show by reviewing some of the best bed-and-breakfasts in the Northeast. Along the way, we have a civil debate regarding the higher education of George Plimpton while also taking time to discuss our favorite music from 2008. Enjoy the show.

In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, we sing the praises of the Kaiser roll and discuss Josh’s persnickety eating habits. Along the way, Brandon airs a serious bowling grievance and we read some listener email.

Josh and Brandon hit the road as friends of the show, Erin and Ed, play hosts to this special episode. Ed concocts the first official “Wheelhouse” cocktail plus Josh and Brandon offer post-election analysis and read some listener e-mail.

Come back to our site soon for details on how you can hear more of Ed’s music. Thanks for listening!

Update: Lots of information is now available on our Facebook page. We’ve posted the recipe for our special Wheelhouse cocktail and you can also get information on Ed’s upcoming performance in Brooklyn this Sunday, November 16. Become a Facebook fan today!

On this week’s election-themed episode of In The Wheelhouse, we explain why you should vote “Maybe” on Proposition 232. Also, the compelling backstory of how Josh and Brandon met and what really happened at the Boston Tea Party.

In this episode, Josh and Brandon trash Norah Jones, Josh makes many salient points about shoes, and we construct a costume out of balsa wood.

On this episode of In The Wheelhouse, Josh and Brandon compose an elaborate tribute to the movie Space Jam. Along the way, they discuss the origins of Josh’s nickname, “Joe Rugged,” and Brandon explains how it got a little dusty in the movie theater last night.

In episode one, Brandon and Josh publicly shun one of their favorite bands, lament the death of sentimental music, and reminisce about Brandon’s lost sixth finger. Along the way, they discuss the religious leanings of the California Raisins and Josh betrays his secret addiction to clothes shopping.

Better set your Outlook calendars for the end of this month, cause we’ll be ready to go! Yup, definitely this month or the next! Certainly no later than September! Cause we’ll be rocking your ears this year, or, failing that, next year! Just you wait until 2010, cause we’ll be so ready to go by then it’ll be ridiculous!

Seriously, actual information, and, y’know, podcasts coming soon…