Young American
A group of friends—Andrew, Jon, Nathan, and twin brothers Chris and Britt—share stories, watch movies, review albums, and find humor in everyday life. The show is a casual hangout-style conversation among the hosts. It focuses on entertainment, personal anecdotes, and lighthearted commentary. Listeners are invited to join in the fun.
Episodes
#62 Scraping the Bucket
The gang circle the wagons again, taking turns around the endless bucket of questions.
#61 The Playlist
The gang must come up with a roadtrip playlist that will hold the attention of their fellow travelers. Who can bring the energy and who's tracks will inevitably be cut?
#60 Back to the Bucket
With one member floating off grid, the gang heads back to "the Bucket" to find the answers to a never ending list of questions.
#59 The Dad Strength Bracket
It's tournament time and the gang is one player short. Can the remaining four agree to crown one father a champion of The Dad Strength Bracket?
#58 Director's Cut
The gang battle it out for their all time favorite film directors.
#57 The Whammy Draft
The gang pull no punches on each other nor their opinions on the Do's and Don'ts of live music etiquette.
#56 Young American Movies: Jurassic Park
Jon, Chris and Britt are joined by the Chief to talk about the '93 summer blockbuster that permanently changed the landscape of blockbusters that followed, for better or for worse. "Welcome to Jurassic Park!"
#55 Raw Dog
Catch up with the gang as they raw dog this latest episode.
#54 Young American Movies: Hook
The gang refuses to grow up in this tribute to the collective childhood favorite film Hook.
#53 The Bucket
The gang recap a year with questions from the bucket and a special cameo appearance by a favorite celebrity.
#52 Young American Movies: Die Hard
Yippee-Ki-Yay Mothers 'n Fathers! Chris, Britt and Jon are joined by the Chief to discuss the most celebrated, influential, genre defining, action film of the 20th century.
#51 Best of Quest Part 3: The Encore No One Asked For
Back by popular demand (and with a little help from their friends) the gang rededicates another episode to their time as musicians in the house of the Lord.
#50 Young American Music: The Killers Live at Royal Albert Hall
Joined by long time friend and professional guitarist Luke Marshall, the gang deep dive into one of the greatest live albums of all time.
#49 Quentin Tarantino Film Rankings
The gang goes full on film bro, as they set out to create the ultimate ranking of Quentin Tarantino’s filmography.
#48 Air Travel & Neighbors
Just about everyone has had a bad neighbor and the gang's all here to share their stories of the worst neighbors imaginable.
#47 "The Villain Draft"
To celebrate the arrival of Summer Blockbuster Season, the gang drafts their favorite villains of all time. Grab a pen and play along
#46 "Almost Didn't Graduate"
Summer is upon us and another semester is in the books as the gang recounts the highs and lows of school years gone by.
#45 Young American Music: Third Eye Blind
The 90's are back and so are Nathan, Chris and Britt! joined by special guest Matt Garner to talk about the influential self titled album by 3eb and it's controversial frontman.
#44 "I ♥️ NY"
The gang goes to NYC to celebrate a birthday, but when a co-host is unable to attend, they return to relive the trip and catch him up on tales from their journey on the mean streets of Brooklyn.
#43 Interview with Gareth Evans of Tahlsound
Gareth Evans of the Thalsound Concert Series sits down to tell you about the best kept secret of the Lexington music scene.
#42 "The Albums that Raised Us"
Chris & Britt invite lifelong friends Matt & Nathan to talk share stories of their high school garage band and draft the albums that ignited their shared love for music.
#41 Dog Problems
Joined by Billy Fray, the gang discusses the ups and downs of life with their furry friends.
#40 Upward Intuition with Andy Prince of Manchester Orchestra
The gang sits down with Andy Prince of Manchester Orchestra about his project Upward Intuition, an organization that builds skateparks for their local community in Pensacola Florida.
#39 Young American Music: Give Up
Chris and Nathan are joined by special guest Jonathan Berry to talk about the one and done extraordinary album "Give Up" by the revered indie-pop super group the Postal Service.
#38 Code Brown
Everybody poops, but maybe not exactly like you... This week the gang is joined by lifelong friend Billy to tell some of their most epic disasters of a number two gone wrong.
#37 New Year's Eve
It's a brand new year and the gang returns to form to recant some of their best and worst memories of New Year's past.
#36 Young American Movies: Jaws
Chris and Britt sit down with "the Chief" to take a deep dive into the movie that changed cinema and their relationship to each other forever.
#35 Nate Varrone will burn this place down for $300
Comedian Nate Varrone recounts his time on the improv stage of The Second City and pulls back the curtain on life as a comic, actor, writer and producer.
As well as a special announcement from Nathan Musick.
#34 Preston Summerrow and "the C-word"
Jon and Chris interview Youtube sensation Preston Summerrow about some of the wild people and places he has found himself in the midst of on his journey as a creator and tackle the stigma of "the C-word".
#33 Young American Music: Control
Jon, Andrew and Britt continue on with the Young American Music series and sit down to talk about one of the most influential indie albums and its stark impression on them. This week its the album "Control" by the indie-rock godfather Pedro the Lion.
#32 Young American Movies: Moneyball
Jon and Nathan are back and talking about Billy Beane's unique approach to America's favorite pass time in the incredible 2011 film Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill.
#31 Fear
As spooky season comes to a close the gang dissects their own rational and irrational fears and where they may stem from.
#30 Young American Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
Jon, Andrew and Britt take a look at the phenomenal 2009 album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix by the indy pop rock music making machine Phoenix.
#29 Conversation with Abby Hamilton
The gang sits down with recording artist and dear friend Abby Hamilton to talk abut her her Kentucky roots, the art of song writing, chasing tornados, 30 second stand up routines, life on the road and a sneak peak at her upcoming album
"#1 Zookeeper of the San Diego Zoo"
streaming everywhere October 13th.
#28 Young American Movies: The Social Network
Jon and Nathan debut the Young American Movies segment with a conversation about Academy Award winning film The Social Network.
#27 "What the Cuss"
An interesting letter has sparked an age old debate, and the gang is here to tackle the difficult subject. With stories, soliloquies and cold hard facts.
#26 "Americans Abroad and Grade School Brawls"
The gang is back to full strength and give some tips on how to spot an American tourist as well as rehash the times they've had to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty.
#25 Interview with Matt Wilson
The gang sits down with music industry professional and long time friend Matt Wilson to talk about life on the road and tell old stories about trashed instruments, guitar thieves, security brawls and the local music scene that they cut their teeth on.
#24 "The Blink Draft"
It's a knock down, drag out fight to the finish as the gang voraciously select their five favorite Blink-182 songs in preparation to see the band reunite for their long awaited comeback tour!
#23 "Master of Disguise"
Fret not, for the hang has returned! Sharing their favorite moments of pods long since past, as well as some well kept secrets in the art of sneaking around.
#22 "The Mom-Pod"
The gang is on their best behavior as they invite their mom's to set the record straight and testify to what it was like to raise them in this very special Mother's Day installment of Young American.
#21 "Gone Phishing"
Whether it be suspicious emails, panhandlers, sleazy shoe salesman or axe murdering hitchhikers, the gang is here to blow the roof off of some of the most common scams you might encounter.
#20 "Best Man, Worst Speech"
It's been said that 75% of people would rather die than give a speech in front of a crowd, the gang is here to reinforce those stats with some awkward stories and a few tips that might just get you through the fiery crucible of public speaking.
#18 " Car Trouble"
Be you auto-mechanic or auto-moron, car trouble happens to the best of us. The gang recounts some of their best and worst automotive horror stories and touch on some of the most recent cultural phenomena to occur in their neck of the woods.
#17 Interview with Cal Swartzentruber
Cal recently set the fastest known time (FKT) hiking the Sheltowee Trace, a 343 mile hiking trail that runs right through Kentucky. Cal gives the gang a glimpse into the ins and outs of "hiker trash" culture and what led him from a miserably failed overnight hike in the Red River Gorge to what would one day become a world record.
#16 "Well it's About Time!"
The gang reconvenes to discuss how the minutes, hours, days, weeks, months and years of their lives are spent. In short, time is fleeting, so spend it close to the people that matter most to you... That is, unless you opt to take certain daily activities in one lump-sum.
#15 "Headlines & Robot Mines"
The gang comes to terms with the fact that they may indeed be five idiots sitting around a table talking, but that doesn't deter them from tackling one of the more divisive technological topics of the modern age.
#14 "The Jingle Bracket"
As the most commercialized season of the year comes to a close, the gang sets out on an impossible task to rank the most memorably obnoxious TV ads of all time. Find the Jingle Bracket on the socials and follow along to see who will take home the Jingle-Belt.
#13 "It's MY Merry Christmas"
After a brief and unforeseen hiatus, the gang reconvenes to catch up and talk holidays, Christmas traditions, non-virgin births and one of the most popular TV series in the post pandemic era.
#11 "Road Trip Part 1: Mosh Pits and Pit Stops"
The gang piles into a vehicle for a road trip to Louisville KY to see a band. In a race against weak bladder control, they hit the record button and talk about their most formative concert going experiences, but can they make it there before someone has an accident in the back seat? Press play to find out.
#12 "Road Trip Part 2: The Best Laid Funeral Plans of Mice and Men Often Go Awry"
The road trip continues on the way back from the venue and the gang cut up their collective experience as well as ask some poignant questions regarding mouth watering television snacks, best laid funeral plans and the airing of grievances.
#10 "Harvest Festivus for the Rest of Us"
There'll be no trick or treating in this house, that's the devil's holiday! Now put on your best bedsheet, belt, towel and sandals, we're headed to a Harvest Festival!... Join the gang as they recount their favorite spooky season traditions.
#9 "Street Rats, Photo Hacks & Green Room Snacks"
The gang tackles some important first world problems such as survival strategies when living minimum wage, what would be on a band rider and some of the greatest photos taken, taken down and ultimately lost forever.
#8 "I Had Lunch With Vecna”
The gang returns, fielding a number of questions about serial killers, misconceptions and life saving songs, as well as talk about the perils of trusting the weatherman and taking gum from a stranger.
#7 "Best of Quest Part 2: I Don't Know the Words"
The gang picks up right where they left off last time and talk about some of the more interesting individuals they encountered in the sacred places and common spaces of a church who's reach may have exceeded its grasp.
#6 "The Best of Quest Part 1: The Rise and Fall of a Bargain Concert"
The gang reminisces about their time in the Lord's Army as they unpack what life was like serving in the ranks of a local church with high hopes of epic proportions.
#5 "Happy B-Day Bro"
In light of summer, the gang talks about their worst injuries and try to find the silver linings around them.
#4 "Jack Talk Thai - Jon Wear Fry"
The gang talks about the conundrum of naming other human beings and humans being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
#3 "Stuff Dad Did and Millin' About"
The gang returns to introduce a segment called "Stuff Dad Did" and talk about finding themselves in places they shouldn't be in.
#2 "Motherfathers and Khaki Shorts"
The gang is complete! Twin brothers, Chris and Britt are joined by Jon, Nathan and Andrew to talk about their Mom's for Mother's Day, along with some awkward gift giving moments.
#1 "The Worst First"
In the spirit of the very first episode, Chris and Britt invite Jon and Nathan to talk about their worst first experiences.
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