Explore every episode of the podcast Dream Idiots
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160: 'Let's All Go to the Movies', part 5: 13 for 31 / Roaring Valley | 14 oct. 2025 | 01:02:55 | |
Morris revisits the moviehouse to talk about his favorite horror films, while Bryan recounts the real life horror that was the Johnstown Flood. Plus, we return the Land of Curse Words of the Week, Germany. Be good to each other and we scare you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Best of DI.... Another General Quiz / Sammy the Owl is GONE | 07 oct. 2025 | 01:17:53 | |
Morris tortures everybody with another quiz, while Bryan regales us with the tale of Sammy the Owl. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| SPECIAL! Tales from Ghost Ranch with Guest Genius Vanessa Rogers! | 30 sept. 2025 | 00:56:43 | |
It's a guest genius episode with Vanessa Rogers from the Fabric of Folklore podcast. Bryan spins two yarns from his time at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico for Vanessa and Morris. Be sure to check out the Fabric of Folklore podcast, available on the podcatcher of your choice! And Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 159: The 2025 Ig Nobel Prizes / Pass It On | 24 sept. 2025 | 01:01:45 | |
Bryan presents the latest from the world of obscure science with the 2025 edition of the Ig Nobel Prizes while Morris tackles a curious Public Service campaign. Plus. a road trip filled with Curse Words of the Week. Keep on being good to each other. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 158: New Dangerfield / The Hermit of North Pond | 17 sept. 2025 | 00:45:01 | |
...aaaaaaaand, we're back! Thanks for the time off! Morris tells the story of a unique band of musicians while Bryan recounts the adventures of a guy who just wanted to get away from it all. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week for those Luddites among us. Good to be here and thanks for listening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 157: What Went South in Key West? / Q*U*I*Z | 10 sept. 2025 | 00:43:36 | |
Bryan gives the details on a century-old Florida mystery and Morris administers a quiz all about Bryan's favorite TV show. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week that really insults apes. Look on the bright side, when they tell us to serve our time in purgatory, you can say "No Thanks, I've Listened to DREAM IDIOTS." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Best of DI.... Who th' Hell is Alan MacMasters ? / Enemies | 03 sept. 2025 | 00:43:45 | |
Bryan tackles a mysterious man of science while Morris examines Richard Nixon's Enemies List. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week that answers the question: Sploot or Flob? Have some toast with the Dream Idiots! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 156: Vaughn Meader / The Cannonball Run | 27 août 2025 | 00:49:08 | |
Morris shares the short-lived stardom of Vaughn Meader while Bryan tells the true story behind the greatest car race in U.S.history. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week for all the comic strip fans out there. Ich Bin Ein Dream Idiot! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 155: The Curious Case of Zoe McLellan / Digging Deeper with Anomancy | 20 août 2025 | 00:45:55 | |
Bryan presents a strange case -- stranger than most -- that needs more attention; while Morris discusses two types of divination (he apologizes in advance for this one, folks). Plus, a Curse Word of the Week that tells you who your real friends are. Much love to the Texas Hill Country this week. Vaya con Dios. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 154: A Tale of Two Restaurants, part 4 / Notes from a Gen Xer | 13 août 2025 | 00:46:13 | |
Morris tackles Chicago Deep Dish Pizza for his story, while Bryan discusses our generation. Plus a Curse Word of the Week for those fighting the good fight. Hang tough, folks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 153: High Five: Glenn Burke / The Loud Family | 06 août 2025 | 00:41:15 | |
Bryan tells the story of baseball player Glenn Burke while Morris presents the tale of An American Family. Plus, the longest Curse Word of The Week. Ever. And it's German, 'natch. Happy Pride Month from DREAM IDIOTS!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Best of DI.... Football Great Herb Treat / The Las Vagas Gambling Minivan Incident | 30 juil. 2025 | 00:23:16 | |
Mo and Bryan share personal stories. First, the rise and fall of Princeton football star Herb Treat. Then, what happens in the car that you leave at the airport when you fly to Vegas STAYS in the car that you leave at the airport when you fly to Vegas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 152: Aesthetic Realism, part 3 / The Gunslinger, part 3 | 23 juil. 2025 | 01:01:23 | |
The guys wrap up their three-part episodes. Morris takes a final look at Aesthetic Realism, while Bryan brings the story of Sharon Kinne to its conclusion. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week from the American Civil War. Happy Pride Month from Dream Idiots! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 151: The Gunslinger, part 2 / Aesthetic Realism, part 2 | 16 juil. 2025 | 00:57:27 | |
The guys continue their multipart stories -- Bryan's got the true crime tale of murderer Sharon Kinne while Morris examines a cult disguised as a school. Plus, forget Greyhounds and Horses, we've got the strangest Curse Word of the Week yet. Annnnddddd they're off! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 150: Aesthetic Realism, part 1 / The Gunslinger, part 1 | 09 juil. 2025 | 01:04:13 | |
The guys each start a multi-part story in the very special* 150th episode of DREAM IDIOTS! First, Morris tackles Eli Siegel's philosophy of Aesthetic Realism. Then, Bryan brings us a crazy true-crime story from Missouri. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week for y'all who enjoy a nice chin-wag over the backyard fence. Happy Pride Month! ** Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 149: Oluale Kossola / A Tale of Two Restaurants, part 3 | 02 juil. 2025 | 00:49:22 | |
Bryan shares the story of Oluale Kossala and his passage to America, while Morris travels to the heartland for another story of dueling menus. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week that offers a solution to civic infrastructure! Keep on being good to each other. And immigrants. Especially immigrants. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 148: Linda and Helene | 25 juin 2025 | 00:39:44 | |
The guys celebrate Mother's Day this year with stories of what made their moms special people. No Curse Word of the Week this week, be good to each other and Happy Mother's Day from DREAM IDIOTS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 147: Missing in Silver Plume / A Tale of Two Restaurants, part 2 | 18 juin 2025 | 00:51:40 | |
Bryan presents an eerie missing person case from the heart of the Rocky Mountains, while Morris tells another story of food rivalry. Plus, a game of Mushroom Roulette! How long's it been since y'all been good to each other? Well, pardner, that's too long... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Best of DI.... F.O.A.F. / Mnemonics | 11 juin 2025 | 00:48:24 | |
Morris examines the work of folklore scholar Jan Harold Brunvand while Bryan tackles those wonderful memory cues, mnemonics. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week from the middle of nowhere. C'mon, hitch a ride with the Dream Idiots! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 146: A Tale of Two Restaurants, part 1 / The Recorder: Marion Stokes | 04 juin 2025 | 01:00:21 | |
Morris dives into hamburger history while Bryan presents the story of a woman determined to chronicle ALL of the news. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week with Nigerian / Scottish roots. Also, more advice on surviving Trump 2.0. Let's all be good to each other! Don't be a Dundee! Listen up! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 145: Lord Timothy Dexter / Bearsong | 28 mai 2025 | 01:01:57 | |
Bryan shares the tale of a colonial-era misfit while Morris tells the story about some bears and the woman who loved them. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week for the tired and bloated among us. New website coming soon... and be good to each other! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 144: Missing Notes - Dan Treacy / Which William Woods Are You? | 21 mai 2025 | 00:42:22 | |
Dream Idiots is back! New! Improved! Morris has another story of a missing musician while Bryan tells the Orwellian story of William Woods. Plus, the longest Curse Word of the Week yet, from our favorite cussin' country, Germany! Thanks for sticking with us, and be good to each other. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 143: Baseball Nicknames / The Cat Ranch | 14 mai 2025 | 00:44:22 | |
Bryan anticipates opening day with a celebration of baseball's great nicknames while Morris offers up a can't-miss business proposition. Also, Bryan has some more Trump 2.0 survival advice. Finally, a Curse Word of the Week for anyone who has ever smiled... or grunted. Keep being good to each other, and hang in there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 142: Characters in Motion: Gene Hackman / Lost Soldier of the Sierra Nevadas | 07 mai 2025 | 00:33:37 | |
Morris pays tribute to the late Gene Hackman while Bryan tells the story of an unsettling find in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week appropriate for snack-time. Hang in there folks, only three years, ten months and some-odd days to go! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Best of DI.... A Belgian Astronomer in Texas | 30 avr. 2025 | 00:41:47 | |
Who was Jean-Charles Houzeau? Was he a light-skinned black man? An olive-skinned white man? Whoever he was, he was a polyglot and an astronomer... and a fervent abolitionist... who traveled to Texas twice in the 19th century. He was on the right side of history even as he worked hard to blend in. From ep. 84 and ep. 85 of Dream Idiots. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 141: Surviving Trump 2.0 / Jazz Ambassadors, part 3 - Dazzle | 23 avr. 2025 | 00:41:48 | |
Bryan presents a list of helpful hints for surviving our current national nightmare while Morris concludes his three-part story on Jazz Ambassadors past and present. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week for all the gear-heads out there. Stand together, know your rights and keep on being good to each other. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 140: Jazz Ambassadors, part 2 - Five Points / The Nome Serum Run | 16 avr. 2025 | 00:44:03 | |
Black History Month continues with Jazz Ambassadors Part 2 from Morris, while Bryan recounts a legendary sled run made by courageous dogs and their people. Plus, another example of why politicians shouldn't try to talk tough with the Curse Word of The Week. North to Alaska, with the Dream Idiots! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 139: The Flapper Bandit / Jazz Ambassadors, part 1 - France | 09 avr. 2025 | 00:52:48 | |
Today's stories: Bryan's got a true crime tale from the Roaring 20s, while Morris recounts a World War I story of heroism and music. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week for all the boomers in your life. Happy Black History Month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 138: Jan. 28, 1986 / 54 Berners Street | 02 avr. 2025 | 00:32:26 | |
Morris recounts the events of January 28, 1986 while Bryan shares the atypical story of a typical street address. Plus, a German Curse Word of the Week that's perfect for people with certain bathroom habits. Stay strong folks, and continue to be good to each other! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Best of DI.... Dr. Charles Drew / The Collyer Brothers | 26 mars 2025 | 01:03:56 | |
Morris tells the story of a great pioneer in 20th century medicine while Bryan recounts the strange tale of the eccentric Collyer brothers. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week coined by firefighters. Lighten up, Francis, it's the Dream Idiots! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 137: The Case of Tim Molnar / 13 Superstitions | 19 mars 2025 | 00:54:15 | |
Bryan brings the case of missing person Tim Molnar to the podcast, while Morris looks at 13 superstitions. Plus, a chef's version of George Carlin's "Seven Dirty Words" for the Curse Words of the Week. Get yer bell, book and candle ready! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Curse Word Compendium, Vol. 2 | 12 mars 2025 | 00:08:05 | |
Lots of on-point off-color content, from the first three years of the Curse Word of the Week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 136: Another General Quiz / Sammy the Owl is GONE | 05 mars 2025 | 01:17:34 | |
Morris tortures everybody with another quiz, while Bryan regales us with the tale of Sammy the Owl. Happy New Year from the Dream Idiots! Plenty of Idiocy coming in 2025! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Christmas Caganer | 26 févr. 2025 | 00:06:22 | |
In honor of Jesus, we present for you... the tale of the Christmas Caganer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 135: A Sh*tty Crime / Jerrie Cobb, part 2 | 19 févr. 2025 | 00:41:52 | |
Bryan tells the story of a very strange art crime while Morris concludes his examination of American Aviator Jerrie Cobb. Plus, FIVE Curse Words of the Week! Happy Holidays, everyone! Be on the lookout for doorsniffers, potscrapers and spoonlickers! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Curse Word Compendium, Vol. I | 12 févr. 2025 | 00:29:21 | |
Lots of on-point off-color content, from the first three years of the Curse Word of the Week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 134: Jerrie Cobb, part 1 / The Year in Movies: 1984 | 05 févr. 2025 | 00:54:46 | |
Morris presents the story of a great American aviator while Bryan ponders a list of films from the year 1984. Plus. a great Curse Word of the Week for trivia fans. Lights! Camera! Idiocy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Best of DI.... American Indian Movement / Thanksgiving | 29 janv. 2025 | 01:50:30 | |
Morris and Bryan bring this reminder about the true meaning of Thanksgiving... here is all three parts of Morris' take on the American Indian Movement and Bryan interjects a little T-Day history. Remember to rape and pillage this holiday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 133: The Flat Earth Scam / Capp vs. Fisher | 22 janv. 2025 | 00:56:30 | |
Bryan addresses the dumbassery of flat earthers, while Morris tells the story of feuding cartoonists. Plus, an update on the Suzanne Simpson missing person case and a feel good Curse Word of the Week. Honest! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Best of DI.... Moe Berg / The Death of Cayley Mandadi | 15 janv. 2025 | 01:06:03 | |
Morris delves into the story of an unlikely secret agent during World War II, then Bryan recounts the senseless murder of college student Cayley Mandadi. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week for all you paleontologists out there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 132: Johnny Horton / Missing: Suzanne Simpson | 08 janv. 2025 | 00:51:26 | |
Morris tackles the bio of a favorite musician while Bryan addresses a missing persons case from San Antonio. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week for these politically Hellish times. Hang in there folks, it's the DREAM IDIOTS! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 131: BOOM! / College Game Seventh Edition | 01 janv. 2025 | 00:47:15 | |
Bryan tells a little-known explosive story from San Antonio history. Morris administers the horrifying Seventh Edition of the College Quiz. Plus, a Curse Word the Week from 1940s New York City. DREAM IDIOTS, we're not just for bat-shit crazy yokels anymore! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 130: Alan Berg / Secret Mall Apartment | 25 déc. 2024 | 00:51:34 | |
Guest Genius Katie Totman of MALICE AND MOCKTAILS joins the guys for this episode! Morris tackles the career of Alan Berg while Bryan investigates a secret apartment in Rhode Island. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week for people who hate mega corporations! Put yer feet up, grab a mocktail and join the DREAM IDIOTS and Guest Genius Katie Totman! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 129: The Great Imposter / Missing Notes: Shelagh McDonald | 18 déc. 2024 | 00:49:56 | |
Bryan presents the antics of Barry Bremen while Morris delves into the disappearance of a Scottish folk singer. Plus, a first ever Curse Word of the Week from Japan. No need to see your ticket, you're with the Dream Idiots! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 128: Eugene Landy, part 2 / El Muerto y Bigfoot | 11 déc. 2024 | 00:50:16 | |
Morris concludes his examination of Dr. Eugene Landy* while Bryan recounts an eerie tale from Texas history. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week from an Auld Country golf course. Hang on to your ego with the Dream Idiots! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 127: The Great Locomotive Chase / Eugene Landy, part 1 | 04 déc. 2024 | 00:44:43 | |
Bryan recounts a near-slapstick tale from the Civil War while Morris tackles controversial therapist Eugene Landy. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week that gives you a reason to get up in the morning. Drop that flea powder habit and join the DREAM IDIOTS! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 126: Missing Notes: Jim Sullivan / Something Afoot in the Salish Sea | 27 nov. 2024 | 00:45:24 | |
Morris covers the puzzling disappearance of a 1970s musician, while Bryan tackles a mystery of the Salish Sea. Plus, a discussion of those pesky text abbreviations. TLDR? SMH. YOLO, so spend some time with the DREAM IDIOTS! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 125: Julia "Butterfly" Hill / Worst Cars Ever | 20 nov. 2024 | 00:39:42 | |
Bryan begins with the tale of a determined environmentalist and then Morris goes over a list of really bad automobiles. Plus, Two Curse Words of the Week! Watch out for that steering column, you're listening to DREAM IDIOTS! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 124: Jacob / Travelin' Man | 13 nov. 2024 | 00:45:06 | |
Morris starts with a story about a guy who was everybody's pal and Bryan recounts the mass transit misadventures of Frane Selak. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week for the obstinate people in your life. Oh! And a Gi-z curse word index update (Ep. 20) about the most potty-mouthed city in the U.S.A. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 123: The Gardner Museum Heist / Gil and Archie | 06 nov. 2024 | 01:00:57 | |
Bryan and Morris welcome the FIRST Guest Genius to DREAM IDIOTS! Blogger Maggie Kent joins the guys for two stories of Art Thievery. Plus, because she's so cool, Maggie provides a couple of Canadian Curse Words of the Week! Hooray for Guest Geniuses! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||