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The Brown Jewels

Ralph Brown

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The Brown Jewels is a very funny comedy podcast from Scottish comedian, Ralph Brown. Welcome aboard this shambolic but entertaining listening experience, bouncing between chats with only the soundest guests from the comedy world, tales of misdemeanours, backstage gossip, pizza fantasies, unglamorous tour secrets, funny conspiracy theories, angry rants, embarrassing cock-ups, bad luck, sheer stupidity and discussing the biggest weirdos on the internet. Send in your voice notes, watch it on Yo ...
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On this very special radio episode, long time friend of the show Brad Blazeck joins in studio to listen to some 90's gems while Clint reacts to what is being considered the worst trade in the history of sports. Enjoy! If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTun…
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We're back this week with guest host Angelo Gonzalez to talk Metallica's donation to the LA fires, Woodstock '99 memories, Clint e-mailing Damon Johnson of Brother Cane, Kirk "Applebutt" Hammett, the back half of legendary Seattle '89 and the weirdest things we've ever purchased on eBay. Dig it! If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please …
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Guest host Angelo Gonzalez joins the show to burn down the first half of the legendary Seattle '89 gig. They read listener e-mails and talk Metallica news including Hetfield on his lyric writing, collaborating with Jerry Cantrell, why founding member of Kyuss was bummed to be compared to Metallica in their Black Album prime and discuss the seedy un…
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Clint takes us into a future utopia called the 1990's, playing some of his favorite songs from the era and answering questions from patrons and listeners on Instagram and X about a whole range of topics including: motivation to make music professionally Dallas Mavericks what makes 90's music special David Gilmour Clint's hi-fi audio gear which past…
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This week friend and patron Cosmo Moore joins the show to talk all things Helping Hands 2024. They discuss getting into the band via "Turn the Page," the tightness of Woodstock '99, Metallica as the best cover band in the world, attending the 30th anniversary shows, Sammy Hagar, speculation about forthcoming Load/Reload content, the vocal evolution…
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Avi Vinocur is one of the primary singers and songwriters of Goodnight, Texas. He's also occasionally a fifth member of Metallica and a longtime friend of Metal Up Your Podcast. This week Avi talks all things Helping Hands 2024. Topics include: - the Pixies - what it’s like playing in a band with Metallica - Hetfield’s demos - rehearsing with Metal…
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This week guest host Angelo Gonzalez joins Clint to talk all things 90's Metallica before burning down the legendary Woodstock '99 performance with commentary. Watch along at the link below or just enjoy the shenanigans, etc. Watch Metallica's performance along with the podcast HERE. Re-visit episode 245 for a deep dive into the disaster of Woodsto…
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Clint and Brad talk current Metallica news, read listener e-mails and break down their current top 5 deep cuts. Enjoy! Topics discussed: - thanksgiving catch-up - Brad and the pigs - bacon and culture - Clint and hot dogs - incompetence in sports - fan shoutouts - Sick New World Festival cancels - the economics of the music industry - healing the w…
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On this episode Brad Blazeck joins as guest host to burn down our current top 5 Metallica songs that are either hits or fan favorites. Next week we'll be discussing our top 5 deep cuts! Enjoy! Topics included: - Halloween catchup - Blackened Whiskey - the new Ghost tour - new 311 music - The Cure - discovering new music - Lars’ signature Tama drumk…
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Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, the gang is back again this week on part II to discuss our favorite horror films of 2024. Enjoy! Films and topics discussed: the year in horror what are horror conventions like? Brainscan (1994) Sleepaway Camp (1983) Society (1992) The Greasy Strangler (2016) Cool World (1992) meeting horror icons…
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To celebrate Halloween, Clint is joined once again by friends of the show Angelo, Zack and Van to revel in all things horror films. On part one, the boys highlight a film or two from the past they newly discovered. Shenanigans and fun ensue. Etc. Enjoy! Films and topics discussed: celebrating the spooky season costumes as kids top 3 horror villains…
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Brad Blazeck joins to guest host with Clint through the back alleys of Tangent City to discuss news, updates and listener e-mails. Topics include: The Bear David Lynch the new Pearl Jam album Men at Work scary movies Lunar Satan listener emails future MUYP party negative emails leaving social media the STP/Live show nostalgia tours Michael Jordan 2…
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Fundraiser to help Mille's family HERE. St Germany Chapter HERE. Rene Clement HERE. Mexitallica HERE. If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077 You can furth…
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Listen to Glass Houses: A Billy Joel Podcast HERE. If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077 You can further support the show by becoming a patron. All patro…
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Patron of the show Tyler McArthur joins as a guest host to talk about the M72 Edmonton shows! Other topics include Iron Maiden, Clint's experience at the STP/LIVE gig, attending the taping for Through the Never, the multi-generational appeal of Metallica, seeing KISS for the first time, the CFL and Edmonton Oilers making the finals, the power of th…
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Amanda Hefner of the Minnesota Met Club joins the show to talk about the Metallica take over weekend in Minneapolis. Clint and Amanda discuss getting into the band via Death Magnetic, Otto and Bastardane, encountering band members in the wild, great soundtrack songs, the current Pantera lineup, stumbling into metal, the Counting Crows and why meeti…
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Guest host Brad Blazeck joins Clint in a Tangent City-style recap of the M72 weekend takeover in Chicago. They discuss the setlist, the sound issues, the pop up shop, Soldier Field, great shows of the 90's, the new Pearl Jam record, getting the rail, Horde Festival, and Clint tells a story about bribing a NYC comedy club door guy. Enjoy!If you thin…
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Clint talks with Sean Gorman from Parts Unknown, MA about the Foxborough gigs, the difficulties of Gillette Stadium, horror films, getting into Metallica via the "One" video, coming around to the Load-era, Mark Twain, Woodstock '99, Half-Tera, identify politics and how Metallica continues to inspire all these years later. Enjoy!If you think Metal U…
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Clint talks with Luke and Gavin from That Sound Podcast about both Madrid shows, the Ross Halfin Q&A, Pantera, Pearl Jam, starting a podcast, defining eras of Metallica a hot take on Inamorata! Enjoy!If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking abrief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here:https://pod…
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Clint is joined by Paddy Desmond to talk the Warsaw shows, Metallica's history in Dublin where he is from, the joy of sharing music with your children, Ireland's complicated relationship with U2, the enduring power of the Black Album and other shenanigans. Clint also briefly discusses the current political strife in America and gives updates on the…
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Clint is joined by friends Sacha Mittleman and Metalliclaus himself, Chris Yerges, to discuss both M72 shows in Copenhagen as well as a fascinating trip to both the memorial site of Cliff Burton's tragic death and the Cliff Burton Museum. Enjoy!If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking abrief moment to leave a positive re…
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Clint talks with Danny Orvomaa all about both nights in Helsinki on the M72 tour. They discuss getting into Metallica, the enduring power of Enter Sandman, the Helsinki shows in 2004 and 2007, Finnish crowds, Inamorata live, the energy difference between the two nights and Metallica's possible future. Enjoy!If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has va…
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On this episode Clint talks with longtime friend and patron of the show Linda Thomas all about the two Munich shows and the festival sets in Milan and Vienna. They discuss the opening of the tour, weather issues, setlist changes and of course the live debut of Inamorata. Enjoy!If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking abr…
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This week Clint and guest host Brad Blazeck break down the first week of leg 2 of M72 in Europe. They talk tour debuts, crazy weather, setlist variation, the powerful debut of Inamorata and James' honesty going into the tour. Other topics include the best movie sequels, performing in rain, seeing Papa Het get angry, the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA …
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Follow Alex on Instagram HERE. Watch Golden Days HERE. Listen to The Damnwells on Apple Music HERE. Listen to The Damnwells on Spotify HERE. Damnwells songs played in this episode: Star/Fool H.C.E. Without A Heart Assholes The Sound New Delhi Sell The Lie Easy, Tiger (featuring Morgan Wade) I've Got You None of These Things If you think Metal Up Yo…
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On a brief three day break at home Clint gives an update on his most recent acoustic theater tour, talks chaotic live beginnings of Robert Trujillo in Metallica, Lars' drumming on a Merciful Fate record, James' tattoo with Lemmy's ashes and reads listener e-mails. Enjoy!If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking abrief mom…
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Brad Blazeck joins MUYP to talk about Clint's fantasy setlists for a possible four nights of unique sets to end the M72 tour in Mexico City. Other shenanigans ensue as usual. Enjoy!If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking abrief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/…
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Just a short episode to say that after 2 years and 95 episodes and far too many minutes of my voice, I'm calling it quits on the podcast for now. The pod will be back at some point...or it might not be. Or I might do a podcast with someone else. Who knows. Not me. Big thanks to all the guests that came on and the people that have listened! Tickets …
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Guest host Kevin Rapillo (Nashville touring/session drummer) joins Clint to revisit 1984’s Ride the Lightning. In 1984 Kevin was going to Berkley School of Music in Boston, MA trying to make it big with his band Kid Crash, who would go on to sign a major label record deal. Before burning down Lightning, Clint and Kevin talk about the metal scene in…
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This week guest host Brad Blazeck is in the studio in Nashville to burn down Newsted's 2013 full length debut, Heavy Metal Music. This was a Tangent City of sorts so join in on the fun as we discuss: - getting into Fall Out Boy - Clint working in a record store in high school - pop-punk music - 90’s, vinyl and Birmingham, AL - the negatives of soci…
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Clint is once again joined by friend and guest host Brad Blazeck to talk through the modern approach to producing Metallica through the insights of Greg Fidelman’s fantastic interview with Stefan Chirazi on The Metallica Report. They talk earning the bands trust, Greg’s hands-on method vs. Rick Rubin’s laid back vibe, the challenges of Lulu and S&M…
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Clint is back from Hawaii and Australia with updates about his travels including getting to hang out backstage at the Dave Matthews Band show in Phoenix, losing his passport in Sydney, getting locked out of his house and finishing the new Morgan Wade record in Los Angeles with Alex Dezen of the Damnwells. He also answers e-mails, talks the Oscars a…
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 In this episode Ralph talks about his new most hated person/people and what we should all be doing about them plus updates on finding out he is less important than a competition to win breakfast. Send me an anonymous message - Right here Leave me a voicemail - Let me know if you have any questions or thin…
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Brad Blazeck of the Pearl Jam podcast Single Podcast Theory stops by to break down the 2013 EP Metal by Newsted, Jason's first major solo project since leaving Metallica. They also talk Dark Matter, the new Pearl Jam single and album and the controversy surrounding the ticket prices of Pearl Jam's upcoming world tour. Enjoy! If you think Metal Up Y…
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 Ralph talks about travel f*** up number 475 of his lifetime. Send me an anonymous message - Right here Leave me a voicemail - Let me know if you have any questions or things to be discussed on future episodes Ralph Brown Comedy Instagram Ralph Brown Comedy Facebook Email: [email protected] Podca…
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Part two of Clint's conversation with Jamilah! Topics discussed: - getting into podcasting - building a podcast community - being a know-it-all - insights into the music industry - talking through problems with an audience - modern discourse Better Than You - Metallica - why podcast about Metallica? - Metallica songs that ease pain - being drawn to…
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Clint chats with Jamilah from the Music and We podcast about life, art, music and Metallica. Topics in this episode: - reflections on becoming a father and fatherhood - how being a parent has changed me - balancing touring life with family - metaphor and knowing we are going to die Wherever You Go That's Where I'll Be - Clint Wells - favorite write…
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 In this episode Ralph has talks what not to say to a gun guy, channeling Connor McGregor, giving bad reviews of your own show, mental audience members talking after gigs. Send me an anonymous message - Right here Leave me a voicemail - Let me know if you have any questions or things to be discussed on fut…
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Clint and guest host Lee Gomilla burn down the second half of Cunning Stunts with full commentary. Clint also discusses Metallica's 9th Grammy win, guesting on The Metallica Report, Lars Ulrich at the Lakers game and a strange, Lynchian experience at Raising Cains. Enjoy! If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief …
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Clint is joined by guest host Lee Gomilla to burn down the first half of 1997's Cunning Stunts. They talk Kirk's 90's swagger, rarest Metallica songs they've seen live, a Load slot in 2024, the recent Nashville Tool show, the heaviest bands of the 90's, their top Metallica songs, fractals vs. tube amps and more. Enjoy! If you think Metal Up Your Po…
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 In this episode Ralph talks the worst type of guys, pigeons hitting windows, letting mother nature take it's course, awful photos and 'Not reading the full information which leads to annoyance example no. 1,872' Send me an anonymous message - Right here Leave me a voicemail - Let me know if you have any q…
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This week Clint listens to the Reload demos with running commentary and talks dummy lyrics, recording and mixing albums, guesting on The Metallica Report, his wife's favorite local band, Luka Doncic making NBA history and a future call in version of Metal Up Your Podcast. Enjoy! If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a…
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Clint breaks down the Load demos recorded in 1994/1995 by James and Lars in the Dungeon. He also breaks down his top ten horror films of 2023, Freezefest and the current Nashville Snowmageddon. Enjoy! If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here: https://…
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 In this episode Ralph talks about an embarrassing illness that had finally been diagnosed and a competition with the worlds “best prize” that will ruin your life. Send me an anonymous message - Right here Leave me a voicemail - Let me know if you have any questions or things to be discussed on future epis…
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This week Clint chats with Phil Dibowitz, the creator of the Insanity Palace of Metallica (IPOM) website. IPOM was created 27 years ago (when Phil was just 15!) as a resource for Metallica fans to keep up to date on Metallica news, lyric theories, discography and live shows. All these years later it's till rolling and is the last stop for keeping u…
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 Happy new year! The podcast is back with another solo episode of Ralph talking the best Christmas feeling, the only way to end a year and the weirdest 2023 wrap up lists. Send me an anonymous message - Right here Leave me a voicemail - Let me know if you have any questions or things to be discussed on fut…
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This week Clint talks with Dino Muradian, the artist responsible for the pyrography on 4 of James' iconic guitars: The Elk Skull, The Unforgiven, the Snakeskin snakebyte and the Ktulu snakebyte. Dino talks about learning pyrography from his grandfather at a young age, the technique and how it's evolved through the years and a detailed breakdown of …
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Clint talks with Thamer Altassan, a native of Saudi Arabia, all about the first ever Metallica gig in Riyadh. They discuss cultural differences, the changing social landscape of Saudi Arabia, why S&M is the best Metallica record, the music scene in that part of the world and of course the festival style setlist of Black Album heavy greatest hits. C…
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 Send me an anonymous message - Right here Leave me a voicemail - Let me know if you have any questions or things to be discussed on future episodes Ralph Brown Comedy Instagram Ralph Brown Comedy Facebook Email: [email protected] Podcast artwork by the very talented @jmsyllart - check him out…
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Clint and guest host, Lee Gomilla, break down a popular YouTube video claiming that Metallica faltered musically and aesthetically during the Load/Reload era. They talk haircuts, guy liner, twangy guitars and the context surrounding two of Metallica’s more controversial albums. Clint also addresses Kirk’s recent comments guitar solos and how import…
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