The Brothers Raskin are Diggstown Men

Welcome to Olivarir County!

The Brothers Raskin crossed into Diggstown and its’s ten men up and ten men down. Remember: never con a conman, especially if he’s better than you. Brother Patrick fires up the grill with a Bear v. Beef throwdown. Is it better to serve the masses or the critic? Is there a difference between perfection or is perfection simply a sandwich that gets the job done? Don’t know? Patrick does.

The fellows pivot hard to a deep dive on Oliver Platt. Oliver Platt is one of America’s great character actors and the Brothers deep a toe into Lake Placid. Nope, not the site of 1980’s Miracle of Ice but the spot where Betty White said, “Thank you, Officer F*ck-Meat.” Yes, one of the Golden Girls was rooting for the crocodiles. Brother Ben highlights the benefits of Quick Change with Bill Murray and why it’s always a good idea to know where the landmarks are.

The Brothers Raskin can be found on Ben’s website, BennyRaskin.com.  Check out the website and ask the Brothers a question. Scout’s honor, they’ll answer it or at minimum give you a shoutout on the podcast. It’s a work in progress and they can use your support. Best of all, they haven’t started a Patreon page yet…yet.

Diggstown.

Quick Change.

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Crystal Lake Kills – The Brothers Raskin

Brothers Ben and Patrick begin with an unlikely deep dive into the Beastie Boys' "Paul Revere," tracing its influence on hip-hop production and celebrating some of the greatest 808-driven songs ever recorded. Along the way, they revisit classics from the Sugarhill Gang and Sir Mix-a-Lot, discuss the enduring power of a great beat, and somehow find time to debate the finer points of growing an exceptional mustache. The brothers also confront an uncomfortable reality: Patrick may be slowly transforming into David Harbour.  The conversation then turns to television and literature, with Ben making the case for checking out Crystal Lake, if only for a memorable moment in the premiere episode. From there, the brothers revisit Deadwood and consider whether some shows are better off ending before they wear out their welcome. The episode wraps with a detour through Around the World in 80 Days, literary awards, Beat Generation mythology, and why celebrated works like On the Road don't always live up to their reputation decades later.  Be a mensch. Tell a friend.

1. Crystal Lake Kills 01:08:37
2. Thursday the 15th 01:00:01
3. Resident Evil Rocks 53:27
4. Backdoor 01:02:14
5. Stolen Honor 01:14:47