Idiotalk Presents: My Chemical Bromance
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.
Episodes
57 episodes
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 b...
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,...
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 ban...
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!
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 opinio...
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 an...
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 w...
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.
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 a...
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.
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 ...
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 devi...
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.
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 indee...
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'...
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
Tidal: Part I
Walker and Zach discuss the writing and making of Fiona Apple's debut album Tidal. Walker also presents Zach with a thought experiment so challenging that it will be studied and puzzled over for generations - which you can weigh in on ...
An Introduction to Fiona Apple
Walker and Zach kick off Season II of Idiotalk - all about the life, career, music, and complete discography of Fiona Apple. In this inaugural episode of the new season, the brothers catch up on their Summer activities, discuss Fiona Apple's ea...
Rankiohead
Walker and Zach close out the first season of Idiotalk by ranking Radiohead's albums and doing some Top Ten lists. They also preview what is in store for Season 2 and discuss everything they've learned about Radiohead and each other. Pla...
The Smile: LIVE!
Walker and Zach recount their experience of seeing The Smile live at the Bill Graham Civic Center in San Francisco, CA, with the help of some in-the-field recordings taken the night of the show. They also listen to the Smile's currently unrelea...
