3-Cousins

Bonus: Crying about shoes

25 Dec 2023

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Send us a textFriend of the show comes on to discuss shoes. Obviously not something the guys understand. What is your shoe color? [email protected]...

What do you purchase knowing it is overpriced?

23 Dec 2023

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Send us a textEveryone overspends for certain items. What are yours? The guys discuss theirs. Apologies to the Arkansas based rip off market store.Wha...

Where do you poop?

19 Dec 2023

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Send us a textListeners join the show with their topic. Want to join? Send us an email after hitting the support button. Great topic and lots of info...

How do you eat your steak?

16 Dec 2023

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Send us a textHow do you like to eat your steak? What kind of cut? Temperature? Sides? Should you put any sauces on it? The guys also discuss places t...

Bonus: Clue

11 Dec 2023

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Send us a textThe guys invite Chris from RetroLife4U podcast to discuss the iconic movie and board game Clue. Of course they stay on topic. There is n...

What is your midlife crisis purchase?

08 Dec 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss their midlife purchases. Why do people spend large amounts of money in midlife? When does midlife end?  What is a h...

Bonus: TV Shows we grew up with

05 Dec 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss the tv shows they grew up with as well as some they wish had lasted longer. What is a show you grew up with that isn...

Does your teenage celebrity crush indicate your future tastes?

30 Nov 2023

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Send us a textThe guys discuss their celebrity crushes from their youth. Does who your fantasy woman from your youth highlight who you are attracted t...

Bonus: A shameless plug

27 Nov 2023

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Send us a textMerch is available! Log on to the cousins website 3-cousins.com to get shirts with their beautiful faces.  A member of the next generat...

Should prostitution be legal?

19 Nov 2023

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Send us a textThe guys discuss the difference in sex work. Why is it legal to record and sell sex but not sell sex? They discuss the underbelly of the...

Can you find romance at work?

13 Nov 2023

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Send us a textIs it possible to find romance at work in these times? What are the rules? Does it matter company size? If you don't find love at w...

Bonus Sam Kinison

07 Nov 2023

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Send us a textTwo of the cousins remember a legend that shaped a lot of their lives. Sam Kinison died young though they thought he was old at the time...

Should you feed wild animals?

03 Nov 2023

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Send us a textThis week the cousins discuss feeding wildlife. A lot of people do it, but should they? What are reasons people should or shouldn't...

Bonus: A look at Grease 2

30 Oct 2023

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Send us a textChris Adams from RetroLife4you joins the cousins to discuss the box office failure Grease 2. Two of the cousins were on his show to talk...

Profanity or profane?

27 Oct 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss the differences between being profane or using profanity. With all respect they talk about various words and how peo...

What does it mean to be human?

16 Oct 2023

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Send us a textSprinklings of Adrienne galore! The cousins get serious but then get goofy exploring the question of what it means to be human. What are...

Asinine laws in the US

07 Oct 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss laws that they each believe are asinine throughout the States. Things start off heated but love prevails and occasio...

Bonus: Nicknames

03 Oct 2023

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Send us a textListeners come on to discuss nicknames with the cousins. Punky, Beans, TJ, B-Bri, Goalie go from funny to serious quickly. Sprinkling of...

Are unions good?

29 Sep 2023

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Send us a textThe boys discuss unions and the relevance in modern America. Brian has different opinions than Sholom and Tivador but they still love ea...

Is recycling worthwhile?

22 Sep 2023

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Send us a textIs recycling too difficult? If it was easier would more people do it? Does it matter what type of material is being recycled? The guys d...

Idiocracy

13 Sep 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins spend this episode talking about dumb things they have done and how they aren't as moronic as others around them. Tiv g...

What animal would you choose to be?

09 Sep 2023

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Send us a textThis week the cousins meander over many topics. The base topic is what animal would you want to be and what animal do you see yourself a...

What superpower do you want?

03 Sep 2023

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Send us a textTiv poses the question what superpower do you want but you have to lose sight or hearing to gain it. Of course the cousins stay on topic...

Bonus episode: apology and review of the most popular song

28 Aug 2023

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Send us a textTivador is unable to join so Ian from House of Jerks podcast fills in. Ian first apologizes for an email he sent the cousins then joins ...

Conspiracy part 3

25 Aug 2023

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Send us a textOnce again the cousins discuss conspiracies due to a listener's request. This one includes drugs, time travel, HAARP, Illuminati, S...

What do you buy online?

19 Aug 2023

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Send us a textThe guys discuss motor boating then get into the topic of the week. Purchasing online is becoming more common and the guys discuss.  S...

How much is too much to pay for an animal?

11 Aug 2023

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Send us a textAfter Tivador's recent acquisition for his pet he asked the cousins how much is too much to pay for an animal? The guys of course h...

How do you quit a job?

04 Aug 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins welcome in listener Sarah to discuss ways to quit a job. Want to come on the show to discuss a topic? Click the support butt...

How do you cut your sandwich?

30 Jul 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss the proper way to cut a sandwich. Of course they disagree on what constitutes a sandwich thus determining that diffe...

Old friends bond

26 Jul 2023

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Send us a textA true friendship picks up immediately. The guys discuss how years can pass but a true friend is someone you can instantly pick up with ...

When should you step in?

21 Jul 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss when it is appropriate to step into someone else's business and when to mind your own. Can attempts to help mak...

Part 2 of bonus episode of emails

10 Jul 2023

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Send us a textTiv rejoins the guys to discuss a great listener who sent us an email about every episode we have done. It's a fun reminiscing on t...

Energy sources

07 Jul 2023

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Send us a textVery contentious episode where the cousins discuss the various forms of energy use. Not the typical episode but there are jokes and lots...

bonus: Reading a long email

03 Jul 2023

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Send us a textThe guys welcome another cousin to listen to emails. One email comments on every non bonus episode of 3-cousins and they can not go thro...

Should kids play organized sports?

30 Jun 2023

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Send us a textThe guys discuss the growing trend of some not letting their kids play organized sports. Are there benefits? What are the dangers? Has p...

Bonus: Brian visits Michigan

26 Jun 2023

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Send us a textBrian visits Michigan to see what Midwesterners call a beach. He learns all about Rednecks in the North and finds more similarities to t...

Conspiracy part 2

23 Jun 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss conspiracy theories and hoaxes again. Amelia Earhardt, QAnon, Marilyn Monroe, South Park, time traveling, Inga Arvad...

Monuments episode part 2

16 Jun 2023

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Send us a textDue to graduation parties and sicknesses we did not record a regular episode this week. Instead we are releasing part two of a previous ...

Bonus episode: Cruising and discussing underwear

12 Jun 2023

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Send us a textOne of the cousins bring their mom on and they discuss cruising ducks and ladies underwear. Should Brian stroke out more often? How do t...

Surviving an apocalypse

09 Jun 2023

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Send us a textthe cousins discuss zombies and if there is an apocalypse how to survive, even thrive. Is survival the key or quality of life? What is a...

Bonus episode: Packing tips

06 Jun 2023

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Send us a textOccasionally the guys like to put out an episode that helps others. This bonus is packing tips for when you are traveling and the cousin...

Can men and women be friends?

02 Jun 2023

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Send us a textThe guys welcome on Skye from Tea of Life Pod to discuss different opinions on male female friendships. Is there a difference between fr...

Bonus episode with a fourth cousin

28 May 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins bring on another cousin to ask questions. It's a nonsensical episode but a good time. Want to be part of the fun? Join ...

Special Cruise Episode

27 May 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins drop a special episode with more cruise information and a special deal if you want to bring your kids to the 3-cousins cruis...

Is Kool Aid just for Jim Jones?

25 May 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss Kool Aid. Is it good for kids? Is aspartame better or worse? Is Coke better? Would you rather fat and fun or skinny ...

Bonus episode: Cheap Vs Frugal

22 May 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins offer ways to save money and get free stuff without being cheap. Tiv and Sholom always question why Brian gets free stuff an...

Living alone or with roommates

18 May 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss co-habitating. Sholom lives alone now and Brian has never lived alone. What are the advantages of living alone and d...

Age differences in dating

15 May 2023

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Send us a textThis episode the cousins discuss dating within various ages. Just because it's legal does it make it not weird? Dating someone your...

What cover version of a song is better than the original?

12 May 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss songs that were remade by other artists they believe are better than the original. They discuss Johnny Cash on both ...

Overrated Actresses

07 May 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss overrated actresses then devolve into feminism, sexism and how the entertainment industry treats men and women diffe...

Good songs to listen to while driving

01 May 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss songs to drive to while trying to stay awake. They go from ballads you can recite from memory to songs that get your...

Who is an overrated actor?

30 Apr 2023

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Send us a textWhat do you guys think? Who is an actor that others love but you don't? Big names? The cousins discuss. Support the showThree cous...

Guilty food pleasures

24 Apr 2023

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Send us a textThe fat cousins discuss things they shouldn't eat but do. What is your favorite guilty food? Let us know [email protected]. The...

What bands are overrated?

21 Apr 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss bands they feel are overrated. Each brings 3 to the table and actually agree on on two of the nine. Who do you find ...

How do you entertain yourself while traveling?

17 Apr 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss travel on the brink of summer. How do you entertain yourself while traveling? How do you travel? Best forms of trave...

What conditions do you hate to drive in?

14 Apr 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss driving. Conditions, time of day, locations and how different areas view weather differently. Tivador has a great cu...

Bonus: tribute to Mel Brooks

11 Apr 2023

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Send us a textThe guys pay tribute to the legendary Mel Brooks. Then meander as normal. Support the showThree cousins who share very little in common...

Some Hoaxes and Conspiracies

07 Apr 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss hoaxes and conspiracies. Eugenics, AIDS, John Lennon, moon landing, area 51 and many more.  They disagree on some a...

Bonus: Weird news and laws

05 Apr 2023

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Send us a textBack by popular demand, the cousins discuss weird recent news stories as well new laws. Have a weird story to share with us? Send it to ...

The English language is odd

31 Mar 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss the English language and its nuances. A very thought provoking episode about the differences in the language from va...

Bonus: Today was a good day

29 Mar 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins share good days in their lives and discuss is there a perfect day? Is life made up of great moments or can you create a perf...

What is a beach?

24 Mar 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss what is a beach. What are the parameters? Is saltwater necessary? Sand? Waves? We would love your feedback. cousins@...

Are you naked if you still have your socks on?

17 Mar 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins debate a question submitted by a listener. At first Brian is confused by the question but Sholom and Tivador clear it up for...

Cousins Back in Vegas pt 2

14 Mar 2023

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Send us a textPart 2 of the Cousins return to Vegas.Support the showThree cousins who share very little in common except for DNA. Want to save money a...

Bonus episode: Cousins in Vegas pt 3

14 Mar 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins wrap up their trip to Vegas in the last of the 3 part series. Cocaine drinks, women attracted to Sholom and Tivador in awe o...

What is your oral hygiene routine?

10 Mar 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins argue about oral hygiene. Does anyone actually follow dentist recommendations? Best floss? Do you handle oral hygiene differ...

Cousins back in Vegas part 1

07 Mar 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins return to Vegas and share their adventures. How is Brian's butthole? In this episode we discuss people we met and the g...

What should we give up?

04 Mar 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss things they should give up for 30 days to make themselves better as well as things they believe the other two should...

The Kindest Episode Ever

28 Feb 2023

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Send us a textThe episode starts with a quote that Brian found inspiring. It quickly devolves into raucous humor amongst the cousins. Support the sho...

Can you make new friends over 40?

24 Feb 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss what is a friend and is it possible to make friends over 40? Where do friends come from? Do men work enough on makin...

Bonus: Kids just don't understand

21 Feb 2023

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Send us a textThe 3 cousins are joined by Chris Adams of the Retro Life 4 You and they discuss things that are better and worse today when they were y...

A fan joins the show

17 Feb 2023

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Send us a textFan of the show Geoff joins the cousins to go over emails. The cousins also pay homage to the Greaseman. Have a question for the cousins...

Bonus episode: Tailgating

14 Feb 2023

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Send us a textIn this bonus episode the guys discuss tailgating. What is it? Different meanings for different people? Where can we do it?Support the s...

Does Vinyl Sound Better?

10 Feb 2023

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Send us a textThe guys discuss if vinyl records sound better than other forms of listening to music. Are there benefits to various forms of listening ...

Bonus episode: The Asparagus Monster

06 Feb 2023

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Send us a textAfter meandering Sholom tells the story of the Asparagus Monster. The guys then discuss other monsters and legends. Of course Brian is p...

What is the best Tarantino movie?

03 Feb 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins argue about the best Tarantino movie. They discuss his writing skills, his wonderful selection of music for soundtracks and ...

Do you take a bath or a shower? When?

30 Jan 2023

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Send us a textThe guys tackle another difficult topic. Of course we meander into other important issues. Have a question for the guys or a topic you&a...

Bonus episode: weird news from 2022

22 Jan 2023

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Send us a textThe guys discuss the weirdest news stories from 2022. They meander a little into Sasquatch, Florida and personal life. Support the show...

Is a hot dog a sandwich?

20 Jan 2023

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Send us a textThe guys debate what is a sandwich. Is a hot dog a sandwich? Does it matter how it is eaten? One of the guys is swayed in his belief bec...

Bonus episode: reading emails 3

16 Jan 2023

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss being banned as well as answer emails and listener questions. Have a comment for the cousins? Send it to Cousins@3-c...

Who portrayed Batman the best?

13 Jan 2023

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Send us a textThe guys discuss who was the best Batman actor. As usual the conversation devolves into other topics surrounding Batman including villai...

Do you wipe cans before drinking?

05 Jan 2023

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Send us a textDo you wipe off a can before drinking out of it? Do you share drinks? Do you share germs with others? Brian still wants to know how to u...

Do we need zoos?

30 Dec 2022

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss if zoos are positive or negative as well as other animal related issues. Have a question or comment for us? Send an ...

Bonus episode: Gallows humor

27 Dec 2022

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Send us a textWhat is gallows humor and why do the cousins thrive on it? Why is it that when we are at our lowest some find humor and others find grie...

What is the best Star Wars movie?

23 Dec 2022

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Send us a textThe guys discuss the best and worst Star Wars movies. They also discuss Indiana Jones, CGI and other things nerdy. If you like Hitchcock...

bonus episode: Theme bars

20 Dec 2022

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Send us a textThe cousins have talked about their favorite theme bars on regular episodes and decided to do a bonus episode on their favorites. Whats ...

Overcoming fears of an obstacle course

16 Dec 2022

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss obstacle courses and welcome in a young listener who enjoys running them and explains why they are fun. They also ba...

2nd generation of 3 cousins

14 Dec 2022

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Send us a textSons of the 3 cousins come on to ask their dad's questions and discuss taking over for them later.Support the showThree cousins who...

What do you do with your shopping carts?

09 Dec 2022

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Send us a textWhat do you do with your shopping carts after leaving the store? Where do you leave the cart? The cousins discuss. Have a question for u...

Bonus episode: Gaming

07 Dec 2022

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss a favorite past time of two of them. Role play gaming. Brian is lost as usual.Support the showThree cousins who shar...

Family dinner foods

02 Dec 2022

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Send us a textWhat foods do you associate with special occasion family meals? What foods must be on the table for special occasions? The guys discuss ...

Bonus episode: The poop knife story

28 Nov 2022

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Send us a textThe cousins welcome another child to ask 3 questions of the the 3 cousins. They then tell the story of the poop knife as well as a meand...

Is golf a sport?

25 Nov 2022

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Send us a textCousins discuss Alice's Restaurant, Die Hard and other Holiday Faire. They also discuss sports and if golf should be included as a ...

Bonus Episode answering emails

21 Nov 2022

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Send us a textThe cousins take an entire bonus episode to answer questions and respond to emails. If you have a question for the cousins email them at...

Android or Apple?

18 Nov 2022

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss the benefits of Apple and Android phones as well as when kids should get a phone and how often they get new phones T...

Penisless Cousin joins the show again

16 Nov 2022

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Send us a textBonus episode looking for more sponsors. Previous guest, Jenny, the penisless cousin, joins to tell an anecdote about her experience on ...

How do you store bread?

10 Nov 2022

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss the methods of storing bread. Freezer, fridge, counter? And one of the cousins fails to mention he has a breadbox. T...

Should pineapple be on pizza?

04 Nov 2022

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss the virtues of pineapple on pizza as well as what is pizza. They also relate pizza related stories and 2/3 of the co...

Bonus episode: Brian takes son to first concert

31 Oct 2022

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss first concerts and reminisce about Dr. Demento. Brian's son goes to his first concert, Weird Al Yankovic, and t...

Do doctors agree the 3 cousins are fat?

28 Oct 2022

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Send us a textThe cousins discuss weight and how getting old affects self loathing. Do not follow the diet plan of Brian and Tivador. Alcoholism is no...