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Every Wednesday Brett and Brad discuss the latest in science, tech, politics, sports, and Cleveland. Edited from the air signal of WRUW-FM 91.1 Cleveland which broadcasts from their studios on the campus of Case Western Reserve University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3D AGO

    Criminal vs. Civil Law, Tax Season, Caffeine Studies

    Brett and Brad discuss the differences between civil and criminal law. Is everything illegal a crime? When are you at risk of going to jail? Do the 5th and 6th amendments always apply to you? Who decides? All that and more answers to other exciting questions on today's show! After the break, Brad rants about tax season and specifically the deceptive practices of places like H&R Block. Finally, Brett relays the story of the first study on the harmfulness of caffeine and coffee and updates us on some current research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  2. FEB 4

    Pancreatic Cancer; AI Prescriptions; Released, Redacted, or Red Herring Pt. 2; U.S. Attorney Breakdown

    Brett and Brad lead with a new, promising treatment for pancreatic cancer from the Spanish National Cancer Research Center that nearly totally eliminated tumors in mice. Brett then talks about a new law in Utah that allows AI to issue prescription refills, and the questions that raises. After the break, we play another round of Released, Redacted, or Red Herring with material from the latest Epstein files release. Brad then discusses startling statements by U.S. Attorney Julie Le in the District of Minnesota and picture it paints for the entire Department of Homeland Security. We end with rapid fire sports talks on the Cavaliers trades, the Olympics, and the Super Bowl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  3. JAN 28

    Interview with Craig Joseph: Artistic Directory, Seat of the Pants

    Brett and Brad sit for an interview with Craig Joseph, Artistic Director of Seat of the Pants, an ensemble theater production company local here in North East Ohio. Craig is also the director of the upcoming production of Elephant's Graveyard, going up this February at Gordon Green and featuring our own Brett (use checkout code BRETT to show your support for Brett and our show!). Craig leads us through his creative and artistic career and how he came to found Seat of the Pants before discussing what makes it unique as a production house. We talk the NEO acting scene before diving into Elephant's Graveyard itself and touch a bit on acting techniques like Chekhov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  4. JAN 21

    Artemis II Ready for Launch, What is ICE?, 2026 Predictions

    Brett and Brad discuss the upcoming Artemis II mission to swing around the moon now that the rocket has been brought out to the launch pad. After that, Brad talks the history of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, where their legal authority comes from, and what it entails. In the 2nd half of the show we check in on our predictions for Trump's term we made on November 13th 2024, and make new predictions for the remainder of 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  5. JAN 14

    Bounties, Bail, WCSB Lawsuit, and Credit Card Interest

    Brett and Brad make some corrections from last week's show around how bounties work in the United States before elaborating on bail bond system and modern day bounty hunters. We talk the recently filed lawsuit by former WCSB members before the break. After the break, we talk credit cards and Trump's proposal to limit their interest rates to 10%. We wrap up with a run-down of the CWRU film society's 51st Sci-fi marathon happening this weekend and the departure of Steeler's coach Mike Tomlin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  6. JAN 7

    Venezuela; Released, Redacted, or Red Herring; NFL Coach Firings

    Brett and Brad discuss the... situation? in Venezuela. In the second half of the show we play Released, Redacted, or Red Herring: a game about guessing what's been released in the Epstein Files. Finally, Brett leads us through the NFL coaches fired this season and whether they were deserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  7. 12/24/2025

    Tour of Cleveland Christmas Beers

    Brett and Brad go on a tour of Cleveland Christmas Beers (joined partway through by Tom Burke), and you're coming too! In this special Christmas Eve episode we travel across Cleveland to different breweries and review their Christmas ales right at the bar. We visit: Schnitz Ale, Noble Beast, Masthead, Black Frog, Butcher & The Brewer, Southern Tier, and Great Lakes, ending at Market Garden and their Festivus party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton, Sugars on Asteroid Bennu

    Brett and Brad read Charles Dickens' The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton, a short story that predates A Christmas Carol. We mention the upcoming deadline for the release of the Epstein Files and end with the just reported discovery of the simple sugar ribose found on the asteroid Bennu, with commentary on the markers of life found in space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
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Every Wednesday Brett and Brad discuss the latest in science, tech, politics, sports, and Cleveland. Edited from the air signal of WRUW-FM 91.1 Cleveland which broadcasts from their studios on the campus of Case Western Reserve University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Brett and Brad
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bradley Odhner & Brett DiCello
  • Show Website
    Bandied Basics