A pseudo-intellectual podcast hosted by two comedians who know nothing about a lot.
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Dan Rosen and
Brian Park
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Brian ParkDan Rosen is a comedian, writer, actor and native New Yorker. He performs at some of the top comedy clubs and shows around the country, including The Comedy Cellar and The Hollywood Improv. His design and art focused comedy videos have been featured by Comedy Central and The New Yorker, and on social media his videos have received hundreds of millions of views. Dan has been featured as a Creator To Watch in the NY Comedy festival and the NYTimes included him as part of its Best Comedy of 2023 list.
Brian Park is a comedian, actor and writer whose work has been featured in The New Yorker, Comedy Central, CNN, NPR and more. He currently works as a contributor to the Shouts & Murmurs column at The New Yorker. As a standup, he has performed at the top clubs in New York and was a featured act at the NBC Break Out Festival at The Second City Chicago. Brian has carved out a distinct, unique voice in the social media landscape satirizing creative directors, menswear dudes, therapy culture, film bros and anything else under the umbrella of the ‘coastal-elite lifestyle.’
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Episodes (32)
I Am Podcast
Mar 26, 2025
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Dan and Brian discuss Playboi Carti's I Am Music, Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17, probiotic sodas, entrepreneurial killer instincts, Samuel Beckett, yonder pouches, innovative restroom solutions and Anne Imhof's DOOM.
Two Dozen Oyster Ritual
Mar 19, 2025
Moss Perricone
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 signal fiscal irresponsibility, onboarding at SNL, pitch superstitions and the 50th anniversary special.
Missed Connections
Mar 12, 2025
Wyna Liu
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 morning game rituals, puzzle cruises, NYT games lab, the mechanics behind a good board and the beauty of applying constraints to our own lives.
Black Swan Event
Mar 5, 2025
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Dan and Brian discuss high fashion podcast collabs, The Razzie Awards, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Koch brothers, architecture salaries, posthumous recognition, Tony Tulathimutte’s Rejection and dumb phones.
Zynvisalign
Feb 26, 2025
★✰★✩✯✦✩✲✲
Dan and Brian discuss return to office productivity, the false promise of invisalign, country cottage cosmetic industries, New York uber ratings, New Yorker humor pieces, LA art fairs, Tim Cook swag, Timothee Chalamet’s earnest acceptance speech and Delmonico’s.
Japanese Selvedge Raw Milk
Feb 19, 2025
Dan and Brian discuss the spirit of LA being alive and well, chasing winter, mumblecore films, traveling through SFO, Hollywood accounting, flight risks, jury duty on a shoplifting trial, RFK Jr and the SNL 50th anniversary.
Olives For The Table
Feb 12, 2025
Jeremiah Stone
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 underappreciated art of dessert, insider tips for restaurant bookings, critics, Noma's true influence in fine dining, Kitchen Confidential 2.0, and the pressures of staff meal.
Pre-Layoff Power Pose
Feb 5, 2025
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Dan and Brian discuss the fall of TED and pop psychology, dressing up for standup audiences, Sundance film inspo, jury duty avoidance tactics, Madonna at the Comedy Cellar, Ramell Ross’s Nickel Boys, Randall’s Island, new right wing influencers and DeepSeek.
Weekday Lunch
Jan 29, 2025
Nolita Dirtbag
Alex Hartman, creator of the viral meme account 'Nolita Dirtbag,' chronicles the absurdities of the 'coastal elite'. We dive into Bryan Johnson's quest for immortality, buying things from social media ads, the future of office spaces, sneaky musicals, memes as art, and the enduring mystique of Chet Hanks.
Sommelier Situationship
Jan 22, 2025
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Dan and Brian discuss David Lynch, actually reading Playboy for the articles, Jamie xx UK bangers, buzzy downtown restaurant Bridges, NYPD tow pounds, movie laughs and Zuck's masculinity crusade.
Professional Dilettantes
Jan 15, 2025
Avery Trufelman
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 of millennial excellence, Wikipedia editor tryouts, a case study for anonymous bullying, our personal style journeys and her upcoming literary debut.
A Brutal Intermezzo
Jan 8, 2025
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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
Jan 1, 2025
Dan and Brian discuss famous sightings at an experimental play, A Real Pain by Jesse Eisenberg, Spotify's plot against musicians, moral panic around celebrity infidelity and our ins and outs for the new year.
Third Space Meet Cute
Dec 25, 2024
Harry Krinsky
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 how media training killed sports personalities, the death of public social media engagement, the myth of run clubs, third spaces and recurring matches on online dating apps.
Days Goon By
Dec 18, 2024
Noelle Perdue
Noelle Perdue, porn historian and writer, traces the evolving boundaries of obscenity. We explore the definition of porn, algorithmic influences to our desire, tradwives, old playboys and fetishes.
Little Dubai
Dec 11, 2024
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Dan and Brian discuss the online footprint of today’s assassins, stress addiction, Disclaimer on Apple TV, coffee shop zoom calls, Luna Luna, Dutch Bros and America’s disappearing middle taste.
Embrace The Event
Dec 4, 2024
David Adjmi
Tony award-winning playwright David Adjmi (Stereophonic) explores the creative aftermath of success. We chat about the tensions between artistic authenticity, creative ambition, and the weight of accomplishment.
Deja Vitsoe
Nov 27, 2024
Dan and Brian discuss friendsgiving as a concept, the millennial concert going experience, Paul Mescal and Denzel in Gladiator 2, Sunset Blvd on Broadway, Hauser and Wirth's restaurant and Rafa’s retirement.
Yearning For Clown
Nov 20, 2024
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Dan and Brian discuss being personality hires for a J.Crew campaign, juggalo aesthetics, unicycle guys, becoming Joe Rogan of the left, virtual queues and the genius of Christian Marclay’s ‘The Clock’.
Gatekeepers Anonymous
Nov 13, 2024
Ruby Thelot
Designer and NYU media studies professor Ruby Thelot investigates the cultural dynamics of online spaces. Through his research, we discuss the act of being online, forms of gatekeeping, the Drake academic symposium and ways to become a better hater.
Allbirds Early Adopter
Nov 6, 2024
✦✩☆✵
Dan and Brian discuss halloween costume effort, diversifying racism, Sean Baker’s Anora, the truth about Blue Zones, Malcolm Gladwell-isms, testosterone replacement therapy and Hey Dude shoes.
New Sincerity
Oct 30, 2024
Joss Fong
Joss Fong, co-creator and host of the popular YouTube series "Howtown," brings her digital storytelling expertise from her time as a founding member of Vox’s video team to dissect the evolving landscape of online media. We dive into generational divides, the challenges of public-facing creativity, ways to measure happiness and other possible “how do they know” explorations.
Gagosian Girls
Oct 23, 2024
Bianca Bosker
Award-winning journalist Bianca Bosker, author of the NYT bestseller "Get the Picture," immersed herself in New York's fine art world to understand its enduring appeal. We explore her findings, covering art literacy, market politics, artificial scarcity, and ways to disrupt the industry.
Christian Pivot
Oct 16, 2024
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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
Oct 9, 2024
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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
Oct 2, 2024
Chris Gayomali
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
Sep 25, 2024
Delia Cai
Politico drama, journalism twitter, romantasy novels, Mr. Beast evil guide to success, Substack writers and follow-unfollow etiquette
Baby At The Panel
Sep 18, 2024
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Fashion's coolness index, Stereophonic, a Jeff Bezos sighting, secret Uniqlo ad, elevated street food and panel culture
The Podcast Experience Museum
Sep 11, 2024
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Founder Mode, “museum” experiences, college dorm room designers, Job on Broadway and therapy content
Presented By Moët & Chandon
Sep 4, 2024
✬☆✮✧
Male vs. female gaze celebrity, US Open aesthetics, corporate bowl lunches, Burning Man art and health optimization
It Ends With Ryan Reynolds
Aug 28, 2024
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LA’s hotness distortion field, calculated risks, selling “mcm” furniture, Pete Wells, dining out in NY and the Ryan Reynolds multiverse
A New Podcast
Aug 21, 2024
Your Name Could Be Here
Tennis court justice, fashion devours film, a Brian Eno doc and some fire Japanese woodblock prints at the Brooklyn Museum
Reviews
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“Delightful and mildly alarming”
“Well yes”
The Middlebrow “pretends to respect the standards of high culture, while, in fact, it waters them down and vulgarizes them.”
— Dwight Macdonald
“Masscult and Midcult” (1960)
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