The Realness with Vinn and BriJo
Vinn & BriJo discuss parenting, pop culture, and life as two middle-aged kids. Every episode is an insight into some wonderful aspect of Gen-Xers living life as realness as they can.
Episodes
On this week's episode, BriJo vents to Vinn about how he and his Dad have opposing opinions on when his kid should be getting a cell phone.. and then it gets messy.
Also, it's another Dad Joke of the Week with the handsome Phil G!
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BriJo explains the correct pronunciation of his name via a story where a long-time friend of his has been pronouncing it incorrectly for over 20 years...
Vinn & BriJo also quote (or at least try) from one of their favorite films, "So I Married an Axe Murderer". .
And for the main event, Vinn recalls his not-so-pleasant experiences with Ticketmaster..
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On this week's episode of The Realness, Vinn tells BriJo about their new dog, Bandit (formerly known as Pedro) *he's sooo cute!*
Meanwhile, BriJo's tooth saga continues..
Other topics include, escapism, Spring Break, upcoming tv/movie trailers including Ahsoka, the 2nd Spider-Verse movie and Indiana Jones and the ...
We're back! On this episode of The Realness, it's all about nothin' but the tooth.
Fact check(s):
The back of the knee is called the popliteal fossa.
The front area of the elbow is called the cubital fossa.
Good thing you're not a doctor, BriJo.
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On this episode, Vinn brings up things his kids will never see in their lifetime including carbon paper.. flash cubes.. rotary phones and rabbit ears..
The dynamic duo also discuss Millennial slang. .
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
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Vinn and BriJo do what they do best.. .chat and make each other laugh.
Also, Vinn and BriJo use up a lifeline and 'dial-a-friend' as they recall their favorite restaurants in the Jersey City back in the day.
BTW - the Chinese Restaurant on the corner of Route 440 and Danforth Avenue next to Select-A-Video was called "Paradise East"
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On THIS week's episode, Vinn shares his footwear of choice.
Meanwhile, BriJo shares a story about sleep walking!
And "live" from a location somewhere other than where Vinn & BriJo are, Phil G has the Dad Joke of the week!
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On this week's episode, Vinn & BriJo discuss pet peeves!!!
And as a special surprise, this week's dad joke is brought to you by our Senior Dad Joke Correspondent, Phil G!!!
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
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On this week's episode, Vinn & BriJo go deep with deep questions.
The questions:
- Knowing what you know now, what would you tell 16 year old you?
- If there's one skill you could master, what would it be?
- If there was a time period you could live in for a week, when & where would it be?
- FMK - a Sumerian, Aristotle and a T. Rex.
Fact Checks:
- It's 47 Ronin, not Samurai, Vinn.
- It's Ancient Greec...
On this week's episode, the sound board antics continue! Also, Vinn & BriJo discuss (and sing) their favorite 80s tv theme songs! From the A-Team to Hillstreet Blues!
What was your favorite theme song?
Fact Check(s):
- Yes, BriJo - you were right the first time. It's 'District 9' with Sharlto Copley. 'The District' starred Craig T. Nelson.
- 'Fantasy Island' aired from ...
On this episode, Vinn surprises BriJo with a late Christmas present, they recount the holiday happenings and the aftermath of, share their attainable New Year resolutions - this and more on the first episode of a new season of "The Realness"!
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This week, Vinn and BriJo close out 2022 with a discussion about the behavioral interview process and their past experiences when interviewing for jobs.
(Hopefully BriJo gets the position he was applying for and starts 2023 in a new role!)
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Vinn and BriJo play the Movie Quote Game! Vinn and BriJo each pick five (5) movie quotes to recite while the other tries to guess where it's from! Who do you think will win?! Keep listening to find out!
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On this week's episode, Vinn and BriJo catch up after a holiday hiatus and chat about the upcoming holidays, hanging up Christmas lights, their new favorite show 'Wednesday' the newly announced DCU and the long awaited return of the Dad Joke of the Week!
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On today's episode, Vinn and BriJo reflect upon this year's Halloween experience (almost a month later) as well as the upcoming holidays.. .
WARNING: This episode contains dialogue that may ruin the holiday experience for children.
That reference that BriJo was referring to that Vin actually got...
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
On this week's episode of The Realness, Vinn and BriJo chat about the things they enjoy.. from Lego building to card collecting to bicycling, get to know the guys a little bit better as they discuss their hobbies!
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On this post-Halloween episode, join Voluptuous Vinn and Beautiful BriJo as they catch-up with one another and chat about WHATEVS!
- Viewtiful Joe Trailer
- Bluelock Trailer
- Mob Psycho 100 Trailer
- Abott Elementary Trailer
- Home Economics Trailer
- The Psychadelic Furs
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On this episode, Vinn plays five (5) questions with BriJo!
The Questions:
- First concert ever attended?
- Favorite book/author?
- Least favorite movie?
- Cold cereal or hot oatmeal?
- Be like Johnny Depp but poor or Steve Buscemi and rich?
Fun fact:
BriJo ALSO walked out of the animated Disney version of "Pocahontas"
Name Lookup!
On this spooky episode of 'The Realness', Vinn and BriJo reminisce about their childhood Halloween(s).. . including the costumes they wore, the candy they ate, their fave horror movies, paranormal experiences and more!
'Onigirijunkie' (c) and 'Too Late' (c) written & performed by The Kaijus.
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This week, Vinn & BriJo fondly reminisce about the Battlestar Galactica remake. Vinn encourages BriJo to check out The Expanse. After, they chat about other fictional genres that are back in style and sounds they're diggin'.
Btw - BriJo was referring to Matt Smith, the Eleventh Doctor Who.
Apollo Sacrifices The Pegasus
Willow, Official Trailer
Bladerunner Soundrack, re-mastered
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