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Idiotalk Presents: My Chemical Bromance

Idiotalk Podcast

Season 3 out now, a deep dive into My Chemical Romance.

Catch up on previous seasons covering Radiohead and Fiona Apple, available in feed.

Idiotalk is a deeply analytical, yet lighthearted and fun discussion hosted by brothers Walker and Zach Glenn about their shared favorite musical artists and more. Full of meticulous research, wild speculation, scorching hot takes, and a lifetime of inside jokes waiting to be shared with you.

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S3 · E4
Friday · 2 hr 5 min
Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge: Part 1
This week on Idiotalk, the Glenn brothers dive into the major label debut by My Chemical Romance, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. But FIRST, Walker and Zach throw out a challenge to an MCR cover band, confront one another with a Biblical blueprint for resolution, and double down on the desire to replace Frank Iero. Episode Citation & References: Not the Life It Seems: The True Lives of My Chemical Romance by Tom Bryant The Bible (Matthew 18:15): Steps for Conflict Resolution by Various Authors ------------------------------------ Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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S3 · E3
September 25 · 2 hr 46 min
Spider-Man™ (2002)
Walker and Zach take a brief pause from all things My Chemical Romance to kick off this season's Podcast Within the Podcast: "SPIDEY-OTALK!" In this episode, the Glenn brothers discuss the 2002 classic Spider-Man, directed by Sam Raimi. These brothers love them some DaFoe and you can BET we'll be talkin' 'bout it. We'll be back on the topic of MCR next week, getting into the album "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge." Episode Citation & References: The Secret Ingredient That Makes Raimi's SPIDER-MAN So Great by Patrick (H) Willems “Continually in the Making: Spider-Man’s New York" by Martin Flanagan Clique TV: Interview with David Fincher (2023) ------------------------------------ Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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S3 · E2
September 18 · 2 hr 24 min
I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love
Walker and Zach dissect the album that started it all. In this episode of Idiotalk Presents: My Chemical Bromance, the Glenn Brothers dive halo's headfirst into My Chemical Romance's raw 2002 debut album: I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love. If you love (this) deep dive MCR podcast packed with thoughtful analysis, comedy, and music history, make sure to hit the follow/subscribe button. All are welcome to this Podcast, so please tell a friend about this show discussing the entire discography of My Chemical Romance. Talk to you next week! Episode Citation & References: Not the Life It Seems: The True Lives of My Chemical Romance by Tom Bryant ------------------------------------ Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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S3 · E1
September 12 · 1 hr 48 min
An Introduction to My Chemical Romance
Walker and Zach are backer than back. After a lengthy absence, the Glenn Brothers return with a brand new season of the Idiotalk dedicated to their fandom of My Chemical Romance. Plus, Walker identifies a surprising nemesis within the band. Season 3 of Idiotalk will cover the complete discography of My Chemical Romance and you won't want to miss it. Episode Citation & References: Not the Life It Seems: The True Lives of My Chemical Romance by Tom Bryant ------------------------------------ Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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August 28 · 2 min
Season 3 launching!
Walker and Zach reveal the launch date of Season 3, which will cover the complete discography of My Chemical Romance. Stay tuned! Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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Mar 8, 2024 · 2 hr 59 min
The Smile: Wall of Eyes
Walker and Zach return to the bunker for an EMERGENCY EPISODE to discuss "Wall of Eyes", the new LP by The Smile. After listening to the album for weeks and marinating in their HTATS, the brothers finally sit down to give you the correct opinions about this record. They also catch up on the latest Beatles News! Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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S2 · E16
Dec 29, 2023 · 2 hr 12 min
Fionale
Walker and Zach draw Season II to a close by giving their rankings of Fiona's albums, listing their top ten Fiona songs, and discuss what they've learned. But first- more Beatles news! Stick around until the end of the show to hear an announcement about an upcoming special episode of Idiotalk, to be released in 2024! Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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S2 · E15
Dec 22, 2023 · 3 hr 7 min
Fetch the Bolt Cutters: Part II
Walker and Zach welcome friend and fellow Fi-BRO-na Mikey Walz to listen to and discuss Fiona Apple's 5th album Fetch the Bolt Cutters. Mikey throws his H.A.T. (Hot Apple Takes) into the ring with the brothers, and is confronted on air by Walker about what happened at his BBQ all those one year and two months ago. Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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S2 · E14
Dec 15, 2023 · 1 hr 50 min
Fetch the Bolt Cutters: Part I
Walker and Zach discuss the background and making of Fiona Apple's 5th studio(?) album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters- but not before catching up about the passing of Henry Kissinger, movie trailers, and the Beatles. Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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S2 · E13
Dec 1, 2023 · 2 hr 37 min
Bottle Rocket (1996)
Walker and Zach discuss the ultimate "brothers movie"- Wes Anderson's directorial debut Bottle Rocket (1996). But fans of our Radiohead season rejoice! Before discussing the movie, Walker catches up with Zach about a horrifying incident of ageism he recently experienced while trying to connect with a young fan of the band. Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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S2 · E12
Nov 24, 2023 · 1 hr 57 min
The Idler Wheel...: Part II
Walker and Zach listen to and discuss all the songs on Fiona Apple's fourth album the Idler Wheel... They also have a lengthy talk about the show Six Feet Under and wonder why none of the characters ever mention Fiona Apple. Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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S2 · E11
Nov 17, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min
The Idler Wheel...: Part I
Walker and Zach mirror the arc of Fiona by returning from hiatus with a completely new sound, and discuss her fourth studio album The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do. Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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S2 · E10
Oct 20, 2023 · 1 hr 54 min
Extraordinary Machine: Part III - Jon Brion Version
Walker and Zach listen to the infamous, unreleased "Jon Brion Version" of Extraordinary Machine, to determine if the bootleg takes are better, worse, or just different. They also celebrate spooky season discussing The Exorcist, and why the devil is so sassy. All will be revealed... in time. IDIOTALK will return with new episodes On A Friday, November 17, 2023! A very big thank you indeed to "Sam on Reddit" for their contribution to the research materials, interviews and much much more. Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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S2 · E9
Oct 13, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
Extraordinary Machine: Part II
Walker and Zach go through all the tracks on Fiona Apple's third studio album Extraordinary Machine. A very big thank you indeed to "Sam on Reddit" for their contribution to the research materials, interviews and much much more. Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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S2 · E8
Oct 6, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
Extraordinary Machine: Part I
Walker and Zach determine if this season of the podcast is mirroring the arc of Fiona Apple, and discuss the false starts, multiple versions, and alternate histories of her third studio album Extraordinary Machine. A very big thank you indeed to "Sam on Reddit" for their contribution to the research materials, interviews and much much more. Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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S2 · E7
Sep 29, 2023 · 1 hr 36 min
Clifford (1994)
Walker and Zach watch one of their favorite movies from childhood - the 1994 cult comedy Clifford - to assess if it holds up or was rightly maligned at the time of its release. The brothers also welcome an expert guest to evaluate Martin Short's adult portrayal of a ten-year-old boy. Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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S2 · E6
Sep 22, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
Fiona Apple's Cover Songs
Walker and Zach address the first long hiatus of Fiona Apple's career, listen to some of her covers/collaborations, and wonder if she would like them. Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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S2 · E5
Sep 15, 2023 · 2 hr 42 min
When the Pawn...
Walker and Zach set down some coasters and break into Fiona Apple's sophomore album When the Pawn... and speculate on how many of the songs are about a magician. Shut up and pass me that Wild Turkey™. A very big thank you indeed to "Sam on Reddit" for their contribution to the research materials, interviews and much much more. Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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S2 · E4
Sep 8, 2023 · 2 hr 55 min
The King of Comedy (1983)
Walker and Zach take a break from their Fiona coverage for an episode on Martin Scorsese’s most underrated film - the 1983, Robert De Niro-starring, cringe-inducing masterpiece The King of Comedy. Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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S2 · E3
Sep 1, 2023 · 2 hr 30 min
Tidal: Part II
Walker and Zach jealously go through each track of Fiona Apple's 1996 debut Tidal. A very big thank you indeed to "Sam on Reddit" for their contribution to the research materials, interviews and much much more. Send us a Message :-) Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram for weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn
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