The Brothers Raskin, Pat and Ben, are rambling men in the finest American tradition.
Raised in Las Vegas but now separated by a state line, with Patrick still in Nevada and Ben living in Utah, the brothers get together each week to wander through movies, music, literature, sports, politics, television, history, and whatever else happens to catch their attention.
Along the way you'll find sharp opinions, spirited disagreements, surprising recommendations, and the kind of conversation that only brothers can have.
No agenda. No experts. Just two fellas trying to keep the conversation interesting.
Happy Halloween from the Brothers Raskin.
Technology is scary. And the Freddy Krueger of sound engineering came for Brothers Ben and Patrick. The Boys recorded on Tuesday but the sound didn't work. And it would have taken a spell from Merlin himself to fix how bad the audio turned out.
It's a solo podcast with Ben sharing his recent experiences with his appointment to the Salt Lake City Planning Commission. He shares listening to the people argue about setbacks, height restrictions, and the best use of hospitals. SPOILERS: hospitals are cool. And in case you want to see the briefing material produced by staff, here's the link to every agenda:
https://www.slc.gov/planning/public-meetings/planning-commission/planning-commission-agendas-minutes/
The Brothers Raskin are going on holiday scheduling until Thanksgiving. Be a mensch and tell a friend.
22 Oct 2026
Crystal Lake Kills
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.
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15 Oct 2026
Thursday the 15th
The Brothers Raskin dive into cinematic chaos—chatting about Obsession, It Follows, Saving Private Ryan, Night Moves, Friday the 13th, and Carrie. Lot of Stephen King and you should read his early stuff. The real horror story was the San Diego Padres. They also riff on Alex Karras in Webster, the new Carrie mini‑series, the upcoming Friday the 13th TV show, Backrooms, and plenty more weirdness. Also, Eric Clapton is a racist. Plus, they chat about Peter Weller and Sam Elliot in Shakedown.
Happy birthday to Brothers Michael and Ryan.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
16 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
14 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
96
Social presence
91
YouTube
0
Engagement
71
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Who hosts The Brothers Raskin?
Ben Raskin and Patrick Raskin and The Brothers Raskin host the show. Published by Ben Raskin.
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