A little holiday crafting goes a long way for Josh and Brandon, leading to discussions of the Holy Trinity and the benefits of an open work space. Plus, Brandon gives advice on how to sell your girlfriend on a larger TV. And Mitch Pumpkin might be dead. We’re not sure. Listen for details.

Having trouble thinking of a good gift idea for that emotionally distant man in your life? Has Josh got an idea for you! This, plus Brandon sinks low enough to where he’s wearing boater hats at work events. And the finer points of how to win and lose gracefully in a Midwestern card game.

Take a trip with us, a trip back to East Lansing, Michigan, home of the single greatest college experience known to man. Josh and Brandon are joined by their fellow Spartan alumni, Gavin and Tim, to discuss the ins-and-outs of university life. Plus we discover exactly why East Lansing is not a good place for poetry.

It’s summertime and Josh has some expert grill tips for everyone. We take a trip out to scenic Montauk, New York, to put his skills to the test. Brandon also relives his heroic rescue of a kitten stuck in a tree. And as we find ourselves in the midst of Hollywood’s blockbuster season, Josh and Brandon serve up a timely critique of American reboot culture.

Our favorite guest, Caleb, returns to the show nearly three years after we celebrated his bachelor party. He’s back to dispense marriage advice and extol the virtues of dub step. You’ll never guess how the two are connected. Plus, Josh is arranging a couples retreat for his birthday and Brandon has a few more pitches for his Hollywood Hit Box.

Josh has returned from San Diego with a special new friend. We learn about the “Rule of Twenty,” not unlike the Forty Laws of Power. And Brandon is brainstorming some bright ideas for basic cable. All of that plus a slice, a slice of life.

Josh and Brandon take a moment to reflect on this golden anniversary edition of the podcast. Fans and members of the extended Wheelhouse family sound off on their favorite memories of the show over the years. Plus special guest Mitch Pumpkin is on hand to dispense his famous brand of relationship advice.

Headphones on! Josh and Brandon take some time to sing some songs, those special songs that get them out of bed in the morning. Brandon steps out for a black tie affair and one memorable snowball fight. And Josh has his knives out for all of you menswear bloggers.

For this special super-episode-cross-cast, we welcome Anna and Ashley, hosts of the podcast Wat Dong, Sam Wheat? Pop culture trivia nerd worlds been had colliding!

Transmissions from Wheelhouse Party III, the Goof Ball. What does it really mean to be a goof? From tumblr accounts to sweater vests, ski clubs to online gaming, Euclid to hunting morels, and so much more. We celebrate the true nature of the Wheelhouse is this special episode.

Having filled our bathtubs with water, we’re finally back after a flurry of natural disasters. Josh and Brandon discuss the aftermath of the earthquake and Hurricane Irene and then get back to rescheduling the hotly anticipated Goof Ball! Also, stay tuned for a nostalgic look at summer vandalism and some Hollywood inside-baseball.

Now, what exactly are the sleeping arrangements when your grandparents are in for a visit? And if you had to choose, what would be your favorite sugar cereal of all time? We get to the bottom of these issues and more, including the proliferation of men’s style blogs and Brandon’s worrisome adventures at summer camp. Plus, we play the Ames Game and reveal new details about our upcoming gala!

Josh and Brandon are working hard to reclaim their own nerd-ness as well as the very meaning of the word “nerd”. Naturally, movie scores will factor heavily into that discussion. Also, Josh brings stories back from his adventure at Wimbledon and other news from Jolly England. Stay tuned as we receive correspondence from our Wheelhouse pen pal!

After coming down with and then surviving a bout of food poisoning, the gang settles in for the newest party game trend . . . reading books. If that doesn’t sound fun, do at least stick around for another round of candid Q&A in our popular segment “Better Know a Josh.”

We’ve just awoken from our naps to bring you this amazing episode of the podcast. And as we find out, catching Josh just after his nap is the best way to get real and honest answers from him for a totally new “Get to Know Your Josh” segment. Also, ruminations on public restrooms, talk of Easter candy, and news of Wheelhouse abroad.

Listen as the sports-inspired rage of Josh and Brandon bubbles up and carries them out into the back alleys of New York. Then learn how Josh is able to have Brandon do his bidding by disguising boring errands as something other than what they really are. “Earn this,” we say.

In our special “pork-isode” we sample the best pig dishes that New York City restaurants have to offer. And why has Josh been suddenly and so thoroughly consumed by the world’s beautiful game? Is he such a nerd? Plus both Brandon and Josh explain how they’ve evolved after more than half a decade living in the Big Apple.

It’s boot season, so let’s talk about proper footwear, particularly for when you’re yachting. Also, how did Josh silence his neuroses during a recent shopping expedition to IKEA? Or didn’t he? And have our pop-culture references finally run out of steam? Brandon hopes not as he surfaces at an elite dinner party.

Josh is again relocating our studio space, but that won’t stop us from tackling the issues that truly matter. Most importantly, another in our long list of segments on bowling. Also, ’tis the season: Egg Nog. And the new egg nog: Four Loko. And here is your invitation to participate in the upcoming Jim Cash Creative Writing Awards! Stay tuned for details, all you fans of Legal Eagles starring Robert Redford!

There has been a serious injury, folks… tune in to see which one of the gang has been temporarily immobilized. Also, Josh and Brandon delve into the psychology of loving and leaving New York City versus the lure of big Chicago money. And hang in there for yet another classic slice-of-life segment.

First, Josh and Brandon try to figure out exactly what it is this podcast is all about. Once that’s sorted out, matters turn obsessive as Josh talks about his uncategorized relationship with Bob Dylan. Plus, Brandon travels to the Big Easy to report on marching bands and also reveals his theory about a special breed of predator.

Please properly stow your garbage as rabid wildlife has been spotted in and around this episode. Also spotted: compelling discussion of climbing the corporate ladder, seminaries Josh might attend, and the weirdness of bouncy castles. And one of our favorite segments make its triumphant return.

Summer is winding down, but Josh and Brandon are just now heating things up with this extra special musical episode. We sing your favorite songs and make up a few of our own along the way.

From weddings to real estate, it’s the domestication of Josh and Brandon! Plus, details on our exciting new Mitch Pumpkin project that requires your participation. So listen and get to participating!

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.