My Brother, My Brother And Me MBMBaM 776: The Great Brother Spiral of 2025
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Aug 18, 2025 The brothers kick off with a nostalgic chat about a Taylor Swift album announcement, filled with humor and personal anecdotes. They hilariously dissect the trend of announcing music through podcasts and unveil a whimsical album title. An ethical quandary about a magazine sparks a light debate on adult prizes, while they navigate the pressures of authenticity with celebrity guests. The episode playfully contemplates the dream of hosting Taylor Swift, all with insightful takes on life, grooming, and the absurdities of adulthood. A cheerful send-off, complete with exciting merch, rounds it all out!
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Podcast Announcement Surprise
- Justin and Travis describe watching Taylor Swift announce an album on a brothers' podcast and feeling simultaneously baffled and intrigued.
- They recount how the podcast-as-announcement format upended their belief that "podcasts can't be news."
Podcasts As News Shattered
- Travis asserts podcasts historically weren't considered news and felt safe to be unfiltered because of that belief.
- The Swift announcement challenged that boundary and changed their perception of podcast influence.
Use Easter Eggs For Fan Engagement
- Travis explains how he paints and hides Easter eggs to reveal merch and announcements, then scatters them nationwide.
- Use physical scavenger-style reveals to engage fans and distribute promotional content creatively.