Middlebrow

Media For Women

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss NYT's greatest living songwriters, Oneohtrix Point Never, Beef season 2, Yung Lean, tech's new media obsession and more.     ...

*PATREON TEASER* MicroGooping

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To hear the rest, subscribe to our Patreon here       Dan and Brian discuss Jia Tolentino, Goop Kitchen, Michael Houllebecq, Philip Johnson's Wolfh...

Hegelian E-boys w/ Carrera Kurnik

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Carrera Kurnik is a sociocultural anthropologist, futurist and the creator behind @internet.anthropology. Internet Anthropology is an anthropological ...

Newbrow.ai

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss The Drama, music psyops, Craigslist theory of everything, Japanese athleisure, Gruns and more.      Subscribe to our Patreon ...

*PATREON TEASER* Social Climbing Gym

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To hear the rest, subscribe to our Patreon here       Dan and Brian discuss The Masters, Soho House Japan, The Devil Wears Prada, Josh Kline's vira...

Chief Magic Maker w/ Jason Saft

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Saft is the founder of Staged to Sell Home and a leader in the home staging and design industry. We dive into Zillow interiors, Kaws figurines, ...

Inside You Are Two Clowns w/ Christina Catherine Martinez

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christina Catherine Martinez is an art critic and comedian. She writes for Artforum, Art Agenda, Texte Zur Kunst, and sometimes for TV, including The ...

*PATREON TEASER* Get In Loser, We're Birding

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To hear the rest, subscribe to our Patreon here       Dan and Brian discuss bimbo Bryon Noem, Dan's Japan travel report, Wikipedia fairs, Ryan Murp...

Who's Your Surgeon

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss BTS's new album, Oliver Laxe's Sirat, Jordan Wolfson, Korean looksmaxxing, The New New Museum, Y Combinator madlibs and more.  ...

Murder Drums w/ Deaton Chris Anthony

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Deaton Chris Anthony is a singer-songwriter and music producer who has worked with artists like Charli XCX, Kanye and PinkPantheress. We dive into geo...

*PATREON TEASER* Mormon Jungle Juice

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To hear the rest, subscribe to our Patreon here       Dan and Brian discuss Oscars, Rene Redzepi, dirty soda, r/nycbike, Benjamin Millepied's Romeo...

Easy As ABC Pants w/ Zack Bornstein

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Zack Bornstein is an Emmy nominated writer and director. He currently works as a writer and producer on Apple TV's Shrinking. We dive into breakup pur...

Beyond The Hedges w/ Andrew Thomas Huang

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Thomas Huang is an artist, filmmaker and Grammy-nominated music video director. We dive into what it's like working with Bjork, early MTV as in...

*PATREON TEASER* We Love LA

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To hear the rest subscribe to our Patreon here     Dan and Brian discuss Dan's flaneur era, FX's Love Story, erotica salons, Oscar predictions and m...

Middlebrow The Podcast The Newsletter The Show

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss Demna's Gucci, Frieze LA, La Horde, tech layoffs, mindful tennis coaches and more.      Subscribe to our Patreon here      ...

And The George Goes To w/ George Civeris

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

George Civeris is a comedian, writer and cohost of the Straightio Lab podcast. He has a new standup special out now titled A Sense of Urgency out now ...

*PATREON TEASER* The Premiere Was A Vibe

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To hear the rest of our Patreon episodes subscribe at: patreon.com/middlebrow     Dan and Brian discuss Brian's modeling turn, Wuthering Heights, ...

Good Fences Make Bad Neighbors w/ Harrison Fishman & Dylan Redford

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Harrison Fishman & Dylan Redford are the directors and creators of the HBO series 'Neighbors'. We dive into home ownership as a beacon of American val...

*PATREON TEASER* A New Beginning (Retatrutide)

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss Chinese peptides, ideal sex temperature, Bi Gan's Resurrection and the Grammy's.         We are excited to announce the laun...

Turn The Page w/ Claire Parker

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Claire Parker is a New York based comedian and writer. She is one of the cohosts of Good Noticings podcast. We dive into the Safdie brothers, tax have...

Noma Daycare

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss Noma LA, Kanye's apology, doomsday prepping, The Line, Alex Russell's Lurker and more. 

Erotic Meteorology

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss Oscar nominations, David Ellison, looksmaxxing, Italian Olympics, Pitchfork, Aman at Sea and more.

No Other Slop Bowl

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss Park Chan Wook's 'No Other Choice', Australian Open's one-point slam, Pret a Manger, Charlie Rose, Thinking Machines and more. ...

Pharrell Seed Round

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss their 'Ins and Outs' for 2026, Heated Rivalry, GQ, Ayoung Kim's Delivery Dancer and Supreme.   Subscribe to our Youtube: www.yo...

Chase Sapphire Supreme

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss their 'Best Of' for 2025, Marty Supreme, cruise epiphanies, airport lounges and skincare routines. Subscribe to our YouTube: w...

Broken Legs w/ Willett

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Willett is a furniture and spatial designer and the creative behind his namesake company. We dive into his time working as a creative director for Kan...

Republicans Buy Sneakers Too

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Jurden is a New York based stand-up comedian, writer and actor. His new special, Yes Ma'am, is out now on Hulu. We dive into Black influence on co...

Brought To You By Abu Dhabi

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss Cameron Winter's Carnegie Hall show, dating in China, experimental animation, Jafar Panahi's It Was Just An Accident, polyamorou...

Dad Goes Marfa

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss Dijon, the bid for Warner Bros, Thanksgiving flight delays, Korean pilots, Hong Sang-Soo, parental brain rot, another self-help ...

Freaky Antiquey w/ Michael Diaz-Griffith

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Diaz-Griffith is a writer, designer, historian and antiques envangelist. Michael brings his storytelling instinct and expertise to teach us ab...

Diet Pepsi Culture w/ W. David Marx

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

W. David Marx is an American fashion and culture writer who works and lives in Tokyo. He is also the author of Blank Space: A Cultural History of the ...

Quaker Solutions

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss Scott Galloway and the male loneliness epidemic, Ryan Murphy's All's Fair, Trump's Kennedy Center overhaul, Quaker meetings, unc...

That's Just My Boyfriend

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss HBO's I Love LA, is having a boyfriend embarassing, portrait of a young Zohran, brand strategists, acting with Richard Kind and ...

Slow Tasting Cinema

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss Eleven Madison Park, gooning, Kelly Reichardt's The Mastermind, low-effort Halloween costumes, dead internet accelerationism, NE...

Talk Internet To Me w/ Mindy Seu

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mindy Seu is a designer, educator, researcher and author of the Cyberfeminism Index. We dive into life as Gen Z's favorite multi-hyphenate professor, ...

Yung Lean Sad Boys

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss Valentin Vacherot's historic run, being blocked by Alec Baldwin, A***e H**l (in memory of Diane Keaton), Sasha Gordon at David Z...

Downtown Funk w/ Mark Ronson

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Ronson is a DJ, Grammy-winning record producer and author of the new memoir Night People. We dive into the nostalgia of the 90s, superstar produc...

One Mood After Another

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss community, keeping a mood diary, Sora 2, AI alibi, Taylor Swift's artistry, Riyadh Comedy Festival, Tilly Norwood, Friend, Paul ...

Mouse Moments w/ Alex Sujong Laughlin

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Sujong Laughlin is the creator and host of the Try Hard podcast and co-owner of Defector Media. She is also the co-creator of the popular Normal ...

Sitting Straight

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss Happier Grocery, men's style icons, sitting straight, 9/11 in-flight announcement, Charlie Kirk's influence, Robert Redford, Way...

Coke And Pepsi w/ Zoe Dubno

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zoe Dubno is a writer whose debut novel Happiness and Love is out now. Her work has appeared in Granta, The New York Review of Books, The New York Ti...

Chambray Model w/ Gus Heagerty

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gus Heagerty is a comedian, theatre director and actor who has cultivated a rabid online following for his hyper-specific characters. We dive into tal...

Hometown Hero w/ Emil DeRosa

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emil DeRosa is a comedian, writer and dear friend of the podcast. He is also one half of The Ben and Emil show. We dive into the formalities of consum...

Shaky Lines w/ Liana Finck

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liana Finck is a cartoonist, illustrator and regular contributor to The New Yorker. We dive into conference room culture, Dunkin Donuts, art inspired ...

Boyz II Performative Men

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss Marc Maron, a defense of performative men, delightful soap dispensers, Taylor Swift's podcast appearance, Jeff Bezos's James Bon...

Where Is The Decorum w/ Theodore Bouloukos

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Theodore Bouloukos is an actor, aesthete and bon vivant, who was named 'A Secret Weapon of Independent Cinema' by The New Yorker. We dive into influen...

Bad Jeans

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss Bushwick, Maine culture, "high trust society", Ben Shelton, US Open's reality dating show, Sydney Sweeney's ad, snack abstinence...

Cold Plunge Activism

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss curiously named English delicacies, temperature disregulation, Oasis fever, Montana, Teddy Roosevelt, a taste of Breitbart News,...

Too Much Innit

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss UK heat waves, Wimbledon queues, inverse Anthony Bourdain, pro tennis' mental health problem, Bloomsbury Group, Brian's New York...

Door To Door w/ Recho Omondi

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recho Omondi, host and creator of the fashion podcast The Cutting Room Floor, is known for her candid interviews with the fashion industry's biggest m...

Invite Your Crush w/ Delaney Rowe

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Delaney Rowe, actor, comedian and writer, has taken over your social media timelines with her satirical movie character cliches. We dive into theatre ...

The Obvious Choice

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss the return to a grindset mentality, Zohran Mamdani, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding, NYT top 100 best movies of the 21st...

Maximum Laughs w/ Jason Zinoman

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Zinoman, critic at large for the Culture section of the NYT and the paper's comedy critic, digs into the how and why behind a well-crafted joke....

Bobo Perfection

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss fast casual two a days, tourists from your own country, bourgeois bohemians, France's smoking ban, Jannik Sinner, environments t...

Gigli Fan Club w/ Kareem Rahma

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kareem Rahma, comedian and host of Subway Takes, knows how to grab your attention. We dive into personal rebrands, a case against the gym, getting pap...

Test The Edges w/ David Michon

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Michon, writer and creator of the design newsletter For Scale, can help you unlock the supreme potential of your domestic space. We dive into de...

Regenerative Aura Farming

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss almond croissants, expensive water, European air conditioning, Cannes Film Festival, mimetic desire, America's middle-aged sweet...

Always Be Raising w/ Emily Sundberg

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Sundberg, writer and creator of the daily business newsletter Feed Me, always has the inside scoop on New York enterprise. We dive into being on...

Back To The Basics

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss what it means to have an American pope, Donald Trump for HGTV, a defense of West Village girlies, let them theory, Andrea Long C...

Last Chopper Out Of Ye

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss this year's Met Gala theme, buying the Kanye dip, Lena Dunham's New Yorker piece, being a "from person", American lean, Zohran, ...

Curated Against Your Will

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss secret super powers, comfortable servers, weather appropriate attire, The Four Horsemen, Resy insights, Dungeons and Dragons, Lo...

Vacation Time

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss the pope, jacked Ralph Fiennes, Chelsea gallery shows, The Masters, nepo athletes, 4dx film screenings, Salone del Mobile, Athen...

She's So Lucky w/ Liza Treyger

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liza Treyger, standup comedian, is all about curating good energy on and off stage. We dive into stage animals, Law & Order: SVU, going out until 6am,...

One-Shot Atelier

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss romance audiobooks, the case against shorts, protein intake levels, Netflix's Adolescence, Mr. Beast's newest venture, ai voice ...

Coolhunting w/ Noah Johnson

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Noah Johnson, Editor in Chief of Highsnobiety, has quietly shaped what you've worn over the past decade. We dive into projecting hobby expertise, bein...

I Am Podcast

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss Playboi Carti's I Am Music, Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17, probiotic sodas, entrepreneurial killer instincts, Samuel Beckett, yonder ...

Two Dozen Oyster Ritual w/ Moss Perricone

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Moss Perricone, writer for Saturday Night Live, knows how to craft a good joke. We dive into open mic Stockholm Syndrome, how being too stylish can si...

Missed Connections w/ Wyna Liu

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wyna Liu, NYT puzzle editor and writer of the popular Connections game, crafts puzzles that provoke both anguish and joy. We dive into her personal mo...

Black Swan Event

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss high fashion podcast collabs, The Razzie Awards, Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, Koch brothers, architecture salaries, posthumous recog...

Zynvisalign

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss return to office productivity, the false promise of invisalign, country cottage cosmetic industries, New York uber ratings, New ...

Japanese Selvedge Raw Milk

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss the spirit of LA being alive and well, chasing winter, mumblecore films, traveling through SFO, Hollywood accounting, flight ris...

Olives For The Table w/ Jeremiah Stone

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremiah Stone, chef and co-owner of Wildair and Bar Contra, has shaped New York's downtown dining culture. We dive into breakfast routines, the under...

Pre-Layoff Power Pose

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss the fall of TED and pop psychology, dressing up for standup audiences, Sundance film inspo, jury duty avoidance tactics, Madonna...

Weekday Lunch w/ Nolita Dirtbag

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Hartman, creator of the viral meme account 'Nolita Dirtbag,' chronicles the absurdities of the 'coastal elite'. We dive into Bryan Johnson's ques...

Sommelier Situationship

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss David Lynch, actually reading Playboy for the articles, Jamie xx UK bangers, buzzy downtown restaurant Bridges, NYPD tow pounds,...

Professional Dilettantes w/ Avery Trufelman

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Avery Trufelman, podcaster and host of 'Articles of Interest,' unpacks how we express ourselves through what we wear. We dive into the rise and fall o...

A Brutal Intermezzo

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss American creature comforts, digital detoxes, Brady Corbet's The Brutalist, Sally Rooney's Intermezzo and our favs of 2024.

Kenyan Country Muzak

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss famous sightings at an experimental play, A Real Pain by Jesse Eisenberg, Spotify's plot against musicians, moral panic around c...

Third Space Meet Cute w/ Harry Krinsky

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Harry Krinsky, host of the Nothing But Respect podcast, brings his eye for NBA culture and deep appreciation for good hangs to Middlebrow. We explore ...

Days Goon By w/ Noelle Perdue

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Noelle Perdue, porn historian and writer, traces the evolving boundaries of obscenity. We explore the definition of porn, algorithmic influences to ou...

Little Dubai

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss the online footprint of today's assassins, stress addiction, Disclaimer on Apple TV, coffee shop zoom calls, Luna Luna, Dutch Br...

Embrace The Event w/ David Adjmi

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony award-winning playwright David Adjmi (Stereophonic) explores the creative aftermath of success. We chat about the tensions between artistic authe...

Deja Vitsoe

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss friendsgiving as a concept, the millennial concert going experience, Paul Mescal and Denzel in Gladiator 2, Sunset Blvd on Broad...

Yearning For Clown

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss being personality hires for a J.Crew campaign, juggalo aesthetics, unicycle guys, becoming Joe Rogan of the left, virtual queues...

Gatekeepers Anonymous w/ Ruby Thelot

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Designer and NYU media studies professor Ruby Thelot investigates the cultural dynamics of online spaces. Through his research, we discuss the act of ...

Allbirds Early Adopter

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Brian discuss halloween costume effort, diversifying racism, Sean Baker's Anora, the truth about Blue Zones, Malcolm Gladwell-isms, testostero...

New Sincerity w/ Joss Fong

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joss Fong, co-creator and host of the popular YouTube series "Howtown," brings her digital storytelling expertise from her time as a founding member o...

Gagosian Girls w/ Bianca Bosker

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning journalist Bianca Bosker, author of the NYT bestseller "Get the Picture," immersed herself in New York's fine art world to understand it...

Christian Pivot

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gen Z workforce, Adam Neumann deja vu, Vampire Weekend concert report, partiful, industry parties and the agony and ecstasy of Megalopolis 

Farm To Noguchi Table

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chilling at a $60M dollar home, classical music, Mk.gee at Terminal 5, Hudson NY as a concept, the appeal of ugly art and reading aptitude in decline

Skinny Jean Dreams w/ Chris Gayomali

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Yang jump scare, GQ behind the scenes, menswear inside job, gym culture and wellness tips that actually work

Crazy Story That's Going To Drop Next Week w/ Delia Cai

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Politico drama, journalism twitter, romantasy novels, Mr. Beast evil guide to success, Substack writers and follow-unfollow etiquette  

Baby At The Panel

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fashion's coolness index, Stereophonic, a Jeff Bezos sighting, secret Uniqlo ad, elevated street food and panel culture

The Podcast Experience Museum

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Founder Mode, "museum" experiences, college dorm room designers, Job on Broadway and therapy content

Presented By Moët & Chandon

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Male vs. female gaze celebrity, US Open aesthetics, corporate bowl lunches, Burning Man art and health optimization

It Ends With Ryan Reynolds

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

LA's hotness distortion field, calculated risks, selling "mcm" furniture, Pete Wells, dining out in NY and the Ryan Reynolds multiverse

A New Podcast

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tennis court justice, fashion devours film, a Brian Eno doc and some fire Japanese woodblock prints at the Brooklyn Museum