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| Is punk dead? | Joe Trohman | SBUTV | #24 | 26 août 2026 | 00:58:02 | |
Joe Trohman of Fall Out Boy sits down with Sam to settle a question that's been gnawing at him for years: is punk dead, and did Fall Out Boy kill it? They get into Joe's Chicago hardcore roots, vinyl digging, the Sex Pistols being a manufactured boy band, the underground scene, why genre labels ruin everything, "come to Brazil", and the Insane Clown Posse. Whoop whoop! CHECK OUT OUR MERCH - SBUTV.co | |||
| How many hot dogs do you eat a day? | Timmy Williams | SBUTV | #23 | 14 août 2026 | 01:29:29 | |
He thought he was here to talk physical media…but when you have the man behind one of the most beloved Whitest Kids U’ Know sketches sitting across from you, there’s really only one question that matters: | |||
| Could We Survive the Post-Apocalypse? | Jon Daly & Manu Toigo | SBUTV | #16 | 16 mars 2026 | 00:55:03 | |
Today on Sam Brown University TV, we’re asking a dangerous question: Could we survive the post-apocalypse? We all like to believe we’d be great in an apocalyptic scenario. We personally like to think we’d be calm and resourceful. But honestly, we all have a hard time when the grocery store rearranges the aisles. Sam is joined by Jon Daly, comedian and Fallout cast member who’s technically already lived through the end of civilization (on camera) and Manu Toigo, a survival expert and Naked and Afraid veteran who has actually survived extreme wilderness conditions with nothing but skill and mindset. Together, they break down, what survival really takes, whether modern life has made us weaker, and how long Sam realistically lasts. Jon even recounts a big trauma from his past, and Sam laughs the entire time. This episode isn’t just about bunkers and canned beans. It’s about resilience, mindset, and what happens when comfort disappears. If everything collapsed tomorrow…would you adapt? FOLLOW SBUTV ON SOCIAL YouTube – @sambrownuniversitytv Instagram – @sambrownuniversitytv TikTok – @sambrownuniversity X – @sambrownunitv SBUTV is produced by Cosmic Monkey FOLLOW COSMIC MONKEY ON SOCIAL Instagram – @cosmicmonkeyco Producers: Colin Goheen & Jeff Heimbuch Editor: Andrew Michel Theme Song: Jonah Ray | |||
| Do Documentaries Have to Be Boring? | Derek Waters & Amy Scott | SBUTV | #15 | 16 mars 2026 | 00:47:48 | |
Today on Sam Brown University TV, we’re asking a question that should have an easy answer: Do documentaries have to be boring? Because let’s be honest; documentaries are either the most interesting thing you’ve ever seen… or something you turn off halfway through and never return to. Sam Brown is joined by Derek Waters, creator of Drunk History, and Amy Scott, acclaimed documentary filmmaker. Together, they break down why documentaries get a bad reputation, give a thousand Letterboxd recommendations for ones that don’t suck, and expound on what makes a good one. So get comfortable, as we do the opposite of Netflix and don’t make a you sit through two hours of slow drone footage to do it. FOLLOW SBUTV ON SOCIAL YouTube – @sambrownuniversitytv Instagram – @sambrownuniversitytv TikTok – @sambrownuniversity X – @sambrownunitv SBUTV is produced by Cosmic Monkey FOLLOW COSMIC MONKEY ON SOCIAL Instagram – @cosmicmonkeyco Producers: Colin Goheen & Meltem Saricicek Editor: Andrew Michel Theme Song: Jonah Ray | |||
| How Old Is Too Old to Be a Pro Wrestler?! | Matt McCarthy & Ryan Nemeth | SBUTV | #13 | 23 janv. 2026 | 01:29:37 | |
OOHHH YEAHHH - SNAP INTO IT, because today on Sam Brown University TV, we’re asking the question that separates the CHAMPIONS from the CREAM OF THE CROP: | |||
| How do you go viral? | Josh Fadem & Luca Schaefer-Charlton | SBUTV | #12 | 08 janv. 2026 | 01:18:32 | |
Sam sits down with comedian and actor Josh Fadem and creator Luca Schaefer-Charlton to tackle one of the most mysterious forces on the planet: how do you actually go viral? | |||
| Has Halloween Gotten Too Horny? | Tom Scharpling, Julia Vickerman & Dr. Wendy Fonarow | SBUTV | #11 | 16 oct. 2025 | 01:12:31 | |
Sam the Clown sits down with Halloween power couple Tom Scharpling and Julia Vickerman, along with Halloween expert Dr. Wendy Fonarow, to ask the burning question: Has Halloween gotten too horny? They dive into ancient Halloween traditions, horror films, Tom and Julia’s legendary annual party, costume culture, and the do’s and don’ts of the season. Plus, Sam and the group share their thoughts on Art the Clown and the Terrifier films. FOLLOW SBUTV ON SOCIAL YouTube - @sambrownuniversitytv Instagram - @ sambrownuniversitytv TikTok - @ sambrownuniversity X - @ sambrownunitv SBUTV is produced by Cosmic Monkey FOLLOW COSMIC MONKEY ON SOCIAL Instagram - @cosmicmoneyco www.cosmicmonkey.co Producers: Colin Goheen & Meltem Saricicek Editor: Andrew Michel Theme Song: Jonah Ray | |||
| Can Grannies Game? | Colton Dunn & Danny Snelson | SBUTV | #10 | 08 oct. 2025 | 01:06:23 | |
Sam sits down with actor and writer Colton Dunn and Professor Danny Snelson (English & Design Media Arts) to talk about the past, present, and future of gaming. From the evolution of consoles to the rise of VR headsets, they explore the highs and lows of gaming culture and gaming accomplishments. Plus, Sam shares his take on Red Dead Redemption 2. FOLLOW SBUTV ON SOCIAL YouTube - @sambrownuniversitytv Instagram - @ sambrownuniversitytv TikTok - @ sambrownuniversity X - @ sambrownunitv SBUTV is produced by Cosmic Monkey FOLLOW COSMIC MONKEY ON SOCIAL Instagram - @cosmicmonkeyco www.cosmicmonkey.co Producers: Colin Goheen & Meltem Saricicek Editor: Andrew Michel Theme Song: Jonah Ray | |||
| Why Am I So Broke? | Wade Randolph & Matt Hill | SBUTV | #9 | 01 oct. 2025 | 01:10:21 | |
Sam sits down with writer and actor Wade Randolph and economics professor Matthew Hill for a conversation about money. They cover personal investments, credit card hacks, housing, and dive into what it really means to be broke. Along the way, they reveal the Mount Rushmore of Economists, Sam recounts a late-night ATM encounter, Wade shares his perspective on gambling, and we find out why My Cousin Vinny is banned from SBUTV. FOLLOW SBUTV ON SOCIAL YouTube - @sambrownuniversitytv Instagram - @ sambrownuniversitytv TikTok - @ sambrownuniversity X - @ sambrownunitv SBUTV is produced by Cosmic Monkey FOLLOW COSMIC MONKEY ON SOCIAL Instagram - @cosmicmonkeyco www.cosmicmonkey.co Producers: Colin Goheen & Meltem Saricicek Editor: Andrew Michel Theme Song: Jonah Ray | |||
| Are STD’s Cool Now? | Mairead Sullivan & Elizabeth Hayhurst | SBUTV | #8 | 24 sept. 2025 | 00:57:28 | |
Sam sits down with Gender Studies Professor Mairead Sullivan and Actor/Comedian Elizabeth Hayhurst to talk about STDs. They dive into the history and stigma surrounding STDs, public health, how doctors are using herpes to shrink tumors, what cleanliness means, and fleshy fonts. FOLLOW SBUTV ON SOCIAL YouTube - @sambrownuniversitytv Instagram - @ sambrownuniversitytv TikTok - @ sambrownuniversity X - @ sambrownunitv SBUTV is produced by Cosmic Monkey FOLLOW COSMIC MONKEY ON SOCIAL Instagram - @cosmicmonkeyco www.cosmicmonkey.co Producers: Colin Goheen & Meltem Saricicek Editor: Andrew Michel Theme Song: Jonah Ray | |||
| How To Be A Sports Fan | Johnny Pemberton & Jeff C. Fellenzer | SBUTV | #7 | 17 sept. 2025 | 01:13:00 | |
Sam sits down with actor and comedian Johnny Pemberton, and journalism professor Jeff C. Fellenzer to talk about the highs and lows of sports fandom. They talk about how to stay loyal even when your team sucks, when fandom goes too far, and which city has the worst fans. FOLLOW SBUTV ON SOCIAL YouTube - @sambrownuniversitytv Instagram - @ sambrownuniversitytv TikTok - @ sambrownuniversity X - @ sambrownunitv SBUTV is produced by Cosmic Monkey FOLLOW COSMIC MONKEY ON SOCIAL Instagram - @cosmicmonkeyco www.cosmicmonkey.co Producers: Colin Goheen & Meltem Saricicek Editor: Andrew Michel Theme Song: Jonah Ray | |||
| Are Books The New Movies? | Sean O’Connor & Kelsy Abbott & Tristan Abbott | SBUTV | #6 | 10 sept. 2025 | 01:11:36 | |
Sam sits down with comedian and writer Sean O’Connor, writer and actress Kelsy Abbott, and Dr. Tristan Abbott, Assistant Professor of English and Director of the Writing Center at Morgan University, for a conversation about literature. They discuss whether reading is for nerds or the next hip trend, whether reading really makes you smarter, how to find the right book, and Barbra Streisand. FOLLOW SBUTV ON SOCIAL YouTube - @sambrownuniversitytv Instagram - @ sambrownuniversitytv TikTok - @ sambrownuniversity X - @ sambrownunitv SBUTV is produced by Cosmic Monkey FOLLOW COSMIC MONKEY ON SOCIAL Instagram - @cosmicmonkeyco www.cosmicmonkey.co Producers: Colin Goheen & Meltem Saricicek Editor: Andrew Michel Theme Song: Jonah Ray | |||
| How Should We News? | James Adomian & Ky Henderson | SBUTV | #5 | 03 sept. 2025 | 01:15:02 | |
Sam invites comedian James Adomian and Journalism Professor Ky Henderson to break down best practices for navigating today’s news landscape. They cover preferred sources, the rise of “newsfluencers,” and the influence of figures like Elon Musk and Joe Rogan. Later, the conversation shifts to the future of journalism and the impact that AI has on the media and our minds. FOLLOW SBUTV ON SOCIAL YouTube - @sambrownuniversitytv Instagram - @ sambrownuniversitytv TikTok - @ sambrownuniversity X - @ sambrownunitv SBUTV is produced by Cosmic Monkey FOLLOW COSMIC MONKEY ON SOCIAL Instagram - @cosmicmoneyco www.cosmicmonkey.co Producers: Colin Goheen & Meltem Saricicek Editor: Andrew Michel Theme Song: Jonah Ray | |||
| Is marketing evil? (And is that okay?) | James Pumphery & Aimee Drolet Rossi | SBUTV | #4 | 27 août 2025 | 01:11:14 | |
Sam takes a deep dive into the world of marketing with James Pumphrey (Speeed) and UCLA Professor of Marketing Aimee Drolet Rossi. They discuss the differences between branding and marketing, consumer decision-making, recessions, and whether frugality is the new sexy. FOLLOW SBUTV ON SOCIAL YouTube - @sambrownuniversitytv Instagram - @ sambrownuniversitytv TikTok - @ sambrownuniversity X - @ sambrownunitv SBUTV is produced by Cosmic Monkey FOLLOW COSMIC MONKEY ON SOCIAL Instagram - @cosmicmoneyco www.cosmicmonkey.co Producers: Colin Goheen & Meltem Saricicek Editor: Andrew Michel Theme Song: Jonah Ray | |||
| Can Fat Be Healthy? | With Mike Mitchell & Jessica Isaacs | SBUTV | #3 | 20 août 2025 | 01:13:09 | |
Sam sits down with Comedian and Actor Mike Mitchell and Sports Dietitian Jessica Isaacs to talk about whether fat guys can be healthy, exercising, and most importantly, turning fat into power. FOLLOW SBUTV ON SOCIAL YouTube - @sambrownuniversitytv Instagram - @ sambrownuniversitytv TikTok - @ sambrownuniversity X - @ sambrownunitv SBUTV is produced by Cosmic Monkey FOLLOW COSMIC MONKEY ON SOCIAL Instagram - @cosmicmoneyco www.cosmicmonkey.co Producers: Colin Goheen & Meltem Saricicek Editor: Andrew Michel Theme Song: Jonah Ray | |||
| Is It Ever Too Late to Be a Skateboarder? | With Whitmer Thomas & Kevin “Spanky” Long | SBUTV | #2 | 13 août 2025 | 01:02:13 | |
Sam sits down with Whitmer Thomas and pro skateboarder Kevin “Spanky” Long to talk about skateboarding, skate culture, and most importantly whether it’s too late for Sam to land a kickflip. | |||
| Would Jesus Like Us? | Zach Cregger & Cavan Concannon | SBUTV | #1 | 07 août 2025 | 00:45:33 | |
Sam sits down with Zach Cregger to talk about Christianity and religious upbringing. They are joined by Cavan Concannon, a Professor of Religion and Classics at USC, to get to the bottom of modern Christianity's most pressing questions: What was Jesus really like? What would he be like today? And would he like us? | |||