The Best We Can Do

Brett and Royce Conner
  • 5.0 (28)
  • Comedy
  • Updated Biweekly

The Conner Twins. They look alike and sound alike—and that’s about it. How can two people be so similar yet so wildly different? Join Brett and Royce Conner as they share their unique perspectives on life and everything it throws at you, with amusingly opposing views and a shared love of pushing each other’s buttons. They debate issues! They dissect the absurd! They prove you’ve been right the entire time! It’s the best way to spend a half hour since you lost the remote. Let’s spend it together. This is The Best We Can Do!

  1. 18h ago

    The Schlocky Horror Show

    What's scarier than a chainsaw-wielding maniac? Apparently uncovered feet, bumpy flights, or a certain gonzo sci-fi movie starring Sam Neill. In “The Schlocky Horror Show,” Brett and Royce celebrate Halloween and horror by revisiting childhood terrors, grown-up phobias, homemade costumes, and the horror movies they love (and the ones they'd happily bury in an unmarked grave). Then filmmaker Allan Piper joins the fun! The director of the fantastic horror comedy “Evil Sublet” takes us behind the camera to reveal what really happens on a scary movie set, including some genuine paranormal activity. He also shares delightful stories about Hollywood legends, including Stephen King and Sally Struthers (when was the last time you saw those two names together in a sentence?), and explains why some of the most frightening times in history have produced our greatest horror films. Along the way, the brothers discover that fear can be ridiculous, deeply personal, and sometimes surprisingly useful. And beneath all the fake blood and questionable cinematic choices lies an unexpectedly hopeful thought about the world we create together. Welcome to The Best We Can Do! *********************************************** Learn more about Allan Piper Rent/buy or stream “Evil Sublet” Watch the "Evil Sublet" trailer

    The Schlocky Horror Show

  2. Oct 6

    Building Community

    What makes a community? Is it where you were born? The people you choose? The people you're stuck with? And do ten people screaming at each other on Twitter count? (Royce has thoughts.) In “Building Community,” Brett and Royce explore the communities we're born into, forced into, and actively choose. We discuss family, parenthood, cancer, HOAs, and their beloved Besties themselves. Then longtime friend Heather Blakeslee joins the conversation and promptly takes things from neighborhood togetherness to evolutionary biology, political polarization, the origins of the universe, and humanity's upcoming battle against killer robots. Beneath the laughs is a surprisingly hopeful question: in a world that seems increasingly determined to pull us apart, can we relearn how to live with one another? Even when we disagree? Heather argues that we can. It starts with curiosity, knowing our neighbors, making room for disagreement, and, perhaps most importantly, cleaning up our own yard first. Turns out building community is messy. So are humans. But maybe it’s so valuable because it’s so difficult! Welcome to our favorite community: The Best We Can Do! Watch our full interview with Heather Blakeslee Meet Heather Learn more about Braver Angels and Root Quarterly Find a local Braver Angels Alliance Take the Depolarizing Within eCourse Sign up for The OmniAmerican Society’s Substack Join the community at Founder’s Weekend (Philadelphia, PA | November 6-8, 2026) Learn more about Nicholas A. Christakis, the Human Nature Lab, and the book Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society

    Building Community

  3. Sep 22

    The Only Town in Pennsylvania

    How can Pennsylvania have only one town? When you have a town like this, you only need one! Welcome to Bloomsburg, where King Lear hangs out on Main Street, the Fair is practically a religious holiday, and winning a single high school football game is a reason to cancel school. In “The Only Town in Pennsylvania,” Brett and Royce head home to the small community where they spent their first 18 years. They revisit childhood summers at the Town Park, the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, doomed Fair jobs, and the many reasons they once couldn't wait to leave. Then Bloomsburg Mayor Justin Hummel joins them to talk about his own “Bloomerang” story, what a small town mayor actually does, and how the community has evolved. Underneath the orange drink and sibling incriminations is something more complicated: what it means to grow up feeling different, leave home, and eventually see that place with new eyes. Turns out you really can go home again. Welcome to The Best We Can Do! Watch our full interview with Bloomsburg Mayor Justin Hummel Learn more about Bloomsburg See what’s playing at Bloomsburg Theater Ensemble Visit The Bloomsburg Fair Learn about Justin’s campaign

    The Only Town in Pennsylvania

  4. Sep 8

    Back To School!

    We’re back for Season 2! And apparently the best way to celebrate is by voluntarily going back to our school days, in more ways than one. In “Back To School!” we revisit the glorious anticipation of Back-To-School season: racing to the elementary school to discover our homerooms, the trauma of being separated as five-year-old twins, shopping trips for Lee jeans, and school supplies featuring mysterious objects called “protractors.” Then we jump to today, with Brett sending one son off to college, Royce revealing the controlled chaos behind the scenes at schools, and both of them offering advice of highly variable usefulness to parents and educators. And then comes the SAT. Decades after taking it the first time, we sit down (completely unprepared) and discover what age, experience, and the total disappearance of Algebra from our brains have done to us. Along the way there’s nostalgia, sibling rivalry, genuine love for teachers and students, and a compelling case for banning math whenever it becomes personally inconvenient. Welcome to The Best We Can Do! Want to take the same practice SAT we did and compare your score to ours? Here you go!  Practice SAT (PDF) Practice SAT answer key and scoring sheet Practice SAT answer explanations Let us know how you did at hello@thebestwecando.com.

    Back To School!

  5. Aug 25

    Season 2 Preview

    Season 1 only encouraged us! In their Season 2 Preview, Brett and Royce return with a 90-second sneak peek at what’s ahead: new conversations, new stories, new adventures, and presumably several opinions you didn’t need them to share. Consider this the coming-attractions trailer for another season of laughter, curiosity, sibling disagreements, and whatever else happens when you give them microphones. This preview has been approved for all Besties. Welcome to The Best We Can Do!

    Season 2 Preview

  6. Jun 2

    Are We There Yet?

    Pack your bags, overthink your itinerary, and emotionally prepare for Disney trauma. In their Season 1 finale, Brett and Royce dive headfirst into the glorious chaos of vacations: the good, the bad, and the nerve wracking. From dreamy gondolas in Venice and camel rides in India to cruise ship buffets that raise serious questions about humanity, the brothers swap favorite trips, vacation disasters, travel tips, and strongly worded opinions about camping, spontaneity, and Florida. Along the way, they debate the difference between a “trip” and a true vacation, explain why tourists freeze to death in San Francisco every summer, and make a compelling argument for train travel, staycations, and pecan pie (or “pee-can,” depending on which twin you trust). Alongside the laughs and sibling shade is something warmer: a heartfelt reflection on what creating Season 1 together has meant to them. It is funny, nostalgic, silly, and touching. Welcome to The Best We Can Do!

    Are We There Yet?

  7. May 19

    Twice Upon A Time

    Childhood memories are strange little creatures. Some get warmer with time. Some get weirder. And some involve hot spaghetti crimes that probably still haunt innocent civilians decades later. In this nostalgic (and often ridiculous) episode, Brett and Royce head back to childhood to share the stories that shaped them. They share everything from magical fishing trips and surprise Christmas boxes to nuclear war anxiety, Cub Scout catastrophes, and the unforgettable trauma of accidentally watching the worst possible movie with their mother. Along the way, they explore how memory changes over time and how moments can last a lifetime with the help of a green book. Plus, everyone’s favorite segment returns with a brand-new installment of “That’s My Myrna!” as the twins call their mom to share her own hilarious memories of raising them. Warm, hilarious, personal, and occasionally alarming, “Twice Upon a Time” is a celebration of family memories, flawed storytelling, and the strange magic of growing up. Welcome to The Best We Can Do!

    Twice Upon A Time

  8. May 5

    Royce-enomics

    What if your worst financial decisions were simultaneously brilliant and ridiculous? In Royce-enomics, Royce introduces his long-mocked “economic theory” that insists if you spend less than you could have, you’re basically turning a profit (you’re welcome, Nobel committee). From an ill-fated giant ladder purchase to a surprise TV that may or may not have been approved by his husband, Royce makes his case with unwavering confidence. Meanwhile Brett does what any good brother would do: lovingly dismantle it piece by piece while mocking him mercilessly. Along the way, they spiral into debates about “good money vs. bad money,” the true cost of burritos delivered to your face, and why nobody is comfortable talking about money, even though we’re all thinking about it constantly. Beneath the jokes (and light theft of office supplies), there’s something real here: how we justify our choices, how we define “need,” and how money quietly shapes our lives in ways we rarely admit out loud. Are you saving money… or just telling yourself a great story?  But most importantly: you’re MAKING money on this episode! Welcome to The Best We Can Do!

    Royce-enomics
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

The Conner Twins. They look alike and sound alike—and that’s about it. How can two people be so similar yet so wildly different? Join Brett and Royce Conner as they share their unique perspectives on life and everything it throws at you, with amusingly opposing views and a shared love of pushing each other’s buttons. They debate issues! They dissect the absurd! They prove you’ve been right the entire time! It’s the best way to spend a half hour since you lost the remote. Let’s spend it together. This is The Best We Can Do!

Information

  • Creator
    Brett and Royce Conner
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brett and Royce Conner
  • Show Website
    The Best We Can Do

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