Best Liam Brennan Podcasts (2025)

Hollywood:1975. Martin Scorsese sits in his apartment, enraged. He wants to literally kill the man who is ruining his to-be-released film, Taxi Driver. Scorsese’s friends, filmmakers Stephen Spielberg, Brian De Palma, John Milius, and Paul Schraeder rush to Scorsese’s side to talk him out of committing murder, but when they arrive, their friend Mar…

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Pumpkin Spice Bacon with Dave Anthony, Angela Giarratana and Demi Adejuyigbe 1:25:02

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Dave Anthony joins Gareth for a Thanksgiving story and snack courtesy of Producer Byrnes. Next, Angela Giarratana makes her debut with a round of Good vs. Scary Person. Lastly, Gareth quizzes Demi Adejuyigbe on his own Letterboxd reviews from 13 years ago. Watch the episode on YouTube! Like the show? Rate Next We Have 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and …

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Bonus Episode: A Brief History of Gun Violence from Music’s Past 38:45

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“The Devil’s Right Hand" – the gun. Many have died by it in music history. From the unknown piano player who helped influence rock ‘n’ roll to iconic stars like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon. On the heels of our Dr. John episode detailing the shooting that changed the trajectory of his career, and in advance of our Martin Scorsese archive episode det…

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Dr. John: A Shooting, Federal Prison, and Voodoo Healing 35:11

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A gunshot ended his career as a guitar player, but opened up a path to becoming an iconic piano man. Heroin, pimping, and federal prison nearly ended him, but Voodoo––and music––saved him. Listen to find out how one of New Orleans’ most notorious musicians, Mac Rebennack, became Dr. John. For a full list of contributors, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disgracela…

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Subscription Box Tech Stack: What We Use and Why 12:20

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Everybody thinks you need a million different software to run a subscription box business. The truth is, you don’t. You only need a few essential tools to run things smoothly. On this episode of Subscription Box Answers, I break down exactly what we use and why, from platforms and payments to emails, support, and tracking. If you have a question yo…

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Tommy James and the Shondells: Mony Mony and Mafia-Sanctioned Hits 43:16

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Tommy James came up during a time when the music industry was in part controlled by New York’s Italian mafia. And for a period in the 1960s, that power was centralized at Roulette Records. The record label was run by convicted extortionist Morris Levy and operated in partnership with the Genovese crime family. Tommy James’ hits were sanctioned by t…

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The Baby Food Diet with Eddy Burback and Zach Cherry 52:09

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Eddy Burback joins Gareth for a deep dive into AI and the trade-offs for living in a tech obsessed world. Then the returning champion Zach Cherry is back for another round of the Search Engine game. Finally, Byrnes and Gareth wrap things up with a passionate Packers vs. Eagles debate. Watch the episode on YouTube! Like the show? Rate Next We Have 5…

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Bonus: From the Nitrous Mafia to the Italian Mafia, the Criminal Enterprises That Infiltrate Music Culture 35:49

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Gangsters, rude boys, drug dealers, soviet bootleggers, ticket scalping syndicates, and psychedelic chemists—why do criminals like the “Nitrous Mafia” associated with Phish, and the Italian Mafia linked to Tommy James, so often infiltrate and influence music culture? This topic, along with your voicemails, texts, and emails, and in the All Access p…

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Phish: Community, Hippie Crack, and the Nitrous Mafia 39:17

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A parking lot ruled by shady nitrous oxide dealers. And a bandleader whose addiction nearly killed him. This is the story of Trey Anastasio and Phish – and their improbable comeback. For a full list of contributors, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disgracelandpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To listen to Disgraceland ad free and hear an exclusive mini-episode that further explor…

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Rapid Subscription Box Offer Testing... 10:15

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One of the most common questions I get asked is: “How do you test offers?” The truth is, testing your subscription box offer quickly and cost-effectively is crucial. The last thing you want is to sink weeks of time and piles of money into something that just doesn’t perform. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the exact process I use to test off…

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U2: Death Threats, a Song that Inspired a Killer, and the Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer 40:05

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Years before a free album made them the most unpopular popular band on the planet, U2 ran into the arms of America. In 1987, touring behind their blockbuster album The Joshua Tree, their songs became lightning rods for violence. They received death threats in the States and became targets of terrorists back in their native Ireland. But it was the s…

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The Phantom Crapper with Dave Anthony, Sean Clements, Hayes Davenport and Liam Fisher-Layton 1:07:40

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Tom (from the Santa confession) returns to share a shocking bus bathroom story for Gareth and Dave Anthony. Then, Gareth attempts to start a segment with Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport from Hollywood Handbook. Liam Fisher-Layton wraps things up with a detailed cottage cheese tasting. Watch the episode on YouTube! Like the show? Rate Next We Have…

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Bonus: The Next Incel Killer Already Has A Playlist 37:01

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This episode is being published for the first time on Friday, November 7th. An episode of the same title was mistakenly published previously. The media blamed AC/DC for inspiring a serial killer. Rebecca Shaefer’s murderer claimed inspiration from a U2 song. When the next incel murder happens, will we blame Morrissey? Radiohead? Or will we finally …

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AC/DC Pt. 2: Dirty Deeds, Dead Friends, and Murder for Hire 41:52

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This is the story of the greatest rock ’n’ roll band on earth. AC/DC was forged in discipline, sharpened by grief, resurrected by obsession … and nearly undone by one final dirty deed that no one saw coming: murder. For a full list of contributors, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disgracelandpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To listen to Disgraceland ad free and hear an exclusive m…

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This is why you can only spend $30 a day on Meta. 7:57

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One of the biggest questions I get time and time again is this: "Why can I only spend $30 a day on Meta before everything falls apart?" You spend $30 a day and get a few subscribers . But as soon as you increase the budget… your costs shoot up, performance tanks, and it feels like Meta just stops working. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down exact…

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AC/DC pt. 1: A Satanic Serial Killer, A Police Man Hunt, and a Media Witch Hunt 40:35

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In the 1980s, AC/DC’s biggest fan was a notorious serial killer. The band was an international best-selling hit machine, and members like the late Bon Scott and die-hard Angus Young became rock icons. But when the press caught wind of the disturbing fandom of the serial killer Richard “The Night Stalker” Ramirez, the news quickly dragged the world’…

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The Halloween Spooktacular with Hannah Pilkes and Clea DuVall 55:56

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Hannah Pilkes returns to join Gareth in rating this year’s Spirit Halloween costumes. Then, Clea DuVall stops by for Gareth’s baby costume story and Byrnes’s big costume reveal. Finally, the team wraps things up in-house with their own Halloween costume showdown, plus a few pee stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…

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Bonus Episode: Why Does Hollywood Ignore The Most Impactful Music? 35:41

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This week in the After Party, Jake wonders why horror film soundtracks, despite their importance to the mood of their films, are so often ignored by Hollywood when it comes to award season. Plus, we hear from you on the movies that scare you. Next week we're bringing you a brand new part 2 episode on AC/DC. AC/DC's Back in Black is the biggest sell…

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The Exorcist: Demonic Possession, Mass Hysteria, and NYC’s Unsolved Murders 40:56

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William Friedkin's film The Exorcist terrified audiences upon its release in 1973. They fainted, vomited, and went into hysterics in the theaters. Some overwhelmed viewers left early, only to return the next day, buying another ticket to see if they could make it to the end. But the story behind The Exorcist is just as compelling as the story on th…

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Why Subscription Box Launches Flop (and How to Make Yours a Success) 15:48

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I’ve been doing this a long time, and I know exactly why most subscription box launches flop. In this episode, I break down the biggest reasons why launches fail and, more importantly, what to do instead to set yourself up for success. Even if your launch doesn’t go as planned, it’s not the end of the world. A launch is just the beginning, and ther…

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The Ricola Meltdown with Griffin Newman, Maurice Benard and Ryan Gaul 1:16:00

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Griffin Newman returns for another round of Name That Clip. Then, Maurice Benard (General Hospital, State of Mind) joins Gareth for a soap opera scene reading. Finally, Gareth wraps up the episode with a road story for Ryan Gaul. Watch the episode on YouTube! Like the show? Rate Next We Have 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and Spotify This is a Headgum p…

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Robert Johnson: Voodoo, Delta Blues, Cursing God, and a Crossroads 43:44

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Robert Johnson didn’t just play the blues. He embodied them. He drank and womanized his way through the South, New York, and Chicago in the 1930s, until he finally met the devil at the crossroads for a little trade. So the legend goes, anyway. With the same soul he supposedly sold to the devil, Robert Johnson belted lightning blues that captured tr…

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Bonus Episode: Backmasking and the Death of the Dangerous Rockstar 37:28

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This week in the After Party, Jake looks back at the 1980s satanic panic and the uproar over supposed "backmasking" – the spurious claim that rock stars were hiding demonic messages in their music. Plus, we hear from you on your favorite Heavy Metal bands. Next week we're bringing you an episode on The Exorcist, and Jake wants to know: what movies …

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Judas Priest: Satanic Panic, Censorship, Heavy Metal Suicide, and Defenders of the Faith 44:55

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They helped create the genre of heavy metal, and then Satan and the censors tried to destroy them. Judas Priest defended the metal faithful on stage and in the courts, and became icons in the process. For a full list of contributors, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disgracelandpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, inc…

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A Very Simple 7 Figure Subscription Box Funnel.. 12:23

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In this episode of Subscription Box Answers, I talk about the power of keeping things simple. I share a straightforward funnel we’ve used to sell multi–7-figures of subscription boxes every year for years, and the best part? It’s the same approach I’ve helped other box owners use to grow their businesses too. Keep things simple, focus on what works…

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The Misfits: Robbing Graves, Night of the Living Dead and the Teenagers from Mars 48:59

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The Misfits were truly unique. Scary. Violent. Angry. Nihilistic. These words can easily describe not only their music, but also the band as people, particularly frontman Glenn Danzig. Rumored to have been arrested for grave robbery, locked up abroad and inciting riots here in the States, the Misfits blazed a path of annihilation trading on fiction…

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A Holly Jolly Confession with Jacob Wysocki, Libby Watson and Charlotte McDonnell 1:15:18

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Jacob Wysocki (Dropout) joins Gareth for his first appearance on the podcast to explore what he can’t do. Then, Libby Watson and Charlotte McDonnell return for the finale of the round robin on all things British. Finally, the episode closes with a listener confession from Tom to his wife. Watch the episode on YouTube! Like the show? Rate Next We Ha…

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Norwegian Black Metal: Satanic Rebellion, Murder and Worse 34:51

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Never has there been a more extreme form of musical rebellion than Norwegian Black Metal. The genre’s founding band, Mayhem, its sister act Burzum and supporting cast of musicians with names like Necrobutcher, Hellhammer, and Dead horrified Norway in the early nineties with supreme acts of terror, satanic ritualism, murder, arson, and cannibalism. …

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Bonus Episode: Music and Monsters 38:35

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This week in the After Party, Jake is thinking about monsters – the fictitious kind and the kind that are all too real. Plus, we hear more spooky stories from you and get your recommendations on scary music. Next week we're bringing you an episode on Judas Priest and the Satanic Panic of the 1980s, and Jake wants to know: who is your favorite heavy…

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Text or image emails… Which work better to grow a subscription box? 10:41

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What works better to grow a subscription box, image-based emails or text-based emails? The answer is BOTH. I talk about this in more detail on today’s episode. If you have a question you want answered, head over to www.SubscriptionBoxResources.com join the free Facebook group, and post it there.By Liam Brennan

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The Cavern Wall of Greens with Brennan Lee Mulligan, Bridger Winegar and Cart Tart 1:06:00

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Brennan Lee Mulligan is back to join Gareth for more D&D mayhem! Next, Bridger Winegar joins the pod to weigh in on Am I The A-Hole? Reddit threads. Finally, Cart Tart wraps things up with another batch of commercial outtakes. Watch the episode on YouTube! Like the show? Rate Next We Have 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and Spotify This is a Headgum podc…