The Cheetahbear Jude Dawkins, BEW Superstar, joins the show to talk about his upcoming match in Red Deer, eating flesh, and how the Viking Lord stole his shtick. You don't wanna miss this shit!

BRD Artist Highlight: Amanda Frost

Jul 3rd, 2021 45m 4s

Stuart sits down with the dynamic Amanda Frost to hear tales of pointillism, paintings and Pink Floyd!Find out more about Amanda Frost on her Facebook page, Amanda Frost Artwork!

BRD NEWSflash: Five Star Fury

Jun 18th, 2021 8m 44s

BRD speaks with A+ Art Gallery owner Michael Huyzer and artist Amanda Frost about the Gallery's 2021 award win for Best Art Gallery in Red Deer. This is the fifth consecutive year that A+ Art Gallery and Unique Collections has won this award,

Episode 21 - XhAling on Your Parade

Jun 7th, 2021 41m 38s

Let's talk brews! Christina Owczarek, founder of XhAle Brew Co, calls in to discuss her brewery, Call In culture, and Rage Against the Machine! Keep an eye out for her tasty brews in a store near you!

BRD Artist Highlight: Gordon Klaassen

May 19th, 2021 52m 33s

Stuart is back for another BRD Artist Highlight live from A+ Art Gallery. This time, he chats with Gordon Klaassen about his unconventional path to artistic glory!Check out Gord's work:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gordklaassen/?hl=en

Episode 20 - Scott Leppin' to Conclusion Mats

May 4th, 2021 39m 58s

Scott Lepp of Prairie Dog Film & TV joins Josh to talk about the Alberta film scene, his film influences, and that goddamn Starbucks cup on the Game of Thrones set! We know you're gonna like this so smash that play button now!

BRD Artist Highlight - Jessica Pettit

Apr 8th, 2021 31m 45s

Jessica Pettit is a Red Deer-based artist who paints, animates and sculpts. In 2020, as everything began to change, Jessica decided to launch her career as a fully self-employed artist, and she has continued to craft success since then. How d

Episode 19 - Rich King and TY Jackson

Apr 3rd, 2021 35m 24s

BEW superstars TY Jackson and Rich King call in to hype up the event at Festival Hall on May 28! They are the best of friends and act extremely civil to each other!

Episode 18 - Happy Brute Day

Mar 3rd, 2021 1h 13m

One year of Brutal Reality Digest! Come with us as we hear from every singe last Brute for an hour of hilarity and information! This episode was brought to you by Time Advantage Solutions and Tarantula Tapes!

Episode 17 - On My Side

Feb 4th, 2021 30m 22s

This episode features On My Side - a political punk band from Edmonton. They discuss their debut, their covers EP, and causes that are important to them! But don't worry there's still some comedy buried in there!

Episode 16 - Jesse LeBourdais Trippin'

Jan 8th, 2021 44m 2s

Josh and Stuart welcome Jesse LeBourdais - musician turned fantasy author from Vancouver, BC to the show. They discuss his new book - Firelight, the first of a trilogy, growing up on the edge of civilization, and who would play his characters i

Episode 15 - C.J. Lavigne-age Wasteland

Dec 6th, 2020 38m 45s

Josh and Park Diesel invite C.J. Lavigne on to the show to discuss her new book In Veritas, her writing process, and The Simpsons (because we're obsessed.) This final episode of 2020 was brought to you by New World Designs - Vancouver's finest

Episode 14 - Berserker

Dec 4th, 2020 32m 6s

We venture down the QE2 with this one! James Myers of Berserker comes on the show to talk about the band's new album, basement suite life, and more! Check it out! This episode is brought to you by New World Designs - Vancouver's finest selectio

Episode 13 - Proud Dad's Promotions

Dec 2nd, 2020 31m 8s

It's another edition of BIRD DROP! Josh flies solo but don't worry, he is joined by 3 very energetic fellows - Joey, Jimmy, and Brett of Proud Dad's Promotions! These dudes are the guys to know if you want to play a rock show in Red Deer... onc

Episode 12 - Viking Lord Vince Austin

Nov 7th, 2020 19m 31s

The Viking Lord, Vince Austin, invades BIRD DROP to send a message to his future opponent - Cheetahbear Jude Dawkins. He pulls no punches and let's people know the Viking Lord is not screwing around!

Episode 11 - Mitch "Danger Zone" Clarke

Nov 4th, 2020 26m 19s

BRD teams up with BEW Wrestling to bring you some very special episodes! First up, we meet Mitch "Danger Zone" Clarke - current BEW Y Division Champion! With a decade of UFC experience under his belt, Clarke is one tough monkey. He chats about

Episode 10 - Trixie and Josh vs. Michael Huyzer (Liquid Lunch Edition)

Nov 2nd, 2020 25m 34s

We made it to double digits! To celebrate, Josh gets the frig out of the way and lets fellow Brute, Tracy, take the reigns. Live from A+ Art Gallery, Tracy gets up close and personal with Michael Huyser - owner/operator of that fine establishme

Episode 9 - Curtis Labelle (Live from the Velvet Olive)

Oct 4th, 2020 54m 46s

Josh flies solo on this episode and he met his pal, Curtis Labelle, for some drinks and some laughs in the Green Room at the Velvet Olive Lounge (thanks, Kyle!) They discuss his current participation in The Shot, whether or not he enjoys the El

PVock Talks - Episode 1 - Blair Brown (Respawn Entertainment)

Sep 29th, 2020 31m 31s

It's the inaugural episode of the brand new BIRD DROP show - P-Vock Talks! Join Parker (and his useless sidekick Josh) as he chats with Blair Brown - an Edmontonian born/California residing producer for Respawn Entertainment! They chat Jedi: Fa

Episode 8 - Peter Michaels (Live from Bo's Bar & Stage)

Sep 4th, 2020 40m 53s

A bonus episode of BIRD DROP! Heck yeah! Josh and Stuart ambush Peter Michaels at local watering hole - Bo's Bar and Stage - to discuss his career radio, the future of rock, and the evolution of this fine city known as Red Deer! This episode is

Episode 7 - Scott Messenger

Sep 2nd, 2020 41m 39s

Josh and Stuart invite Scott Messenger on the show. Scott is the author of "Tapping the West" - a book about the Alberta Craft Beer explosion and how the boom is about so much more than just beer. The book is available wherever you purchase you

Episode 6 - It's all Bucci (with Josh and Stuart)

Jul 31st, 2020 28m 16s

Josh and Stu(art) welcome Vince Bucci to the show - Josh's colleague and head brewmaster at Field & Forge Brewing Co. He chats about his journey from Ontario to Alberta, his favourite/most hated beer styles, and his opinions on "selling out" in

Episode 5 - The Key Note Speaker (co-starring Mia)

Jul 3rd, 2020 36m 12s

Josh & Mia welcome Kyle Key to the show! You may remember him from such businesses as the Velvet Olive, Red Deer Scene, Ross Street Printing and Magic Key Productions! Join us as we discuss operating a pub during a pandemic, overcoming the nega

Episode 4 - Cassandra Paige Against the Machine (with Josh and Stuart)

Jun 5th, 2020 35m 20s

Josh and Stuart (a fellow Brute) welcome Cassandra Paige to the show where they discuss her film making career. From Ugly Girl to Hello Toast, no stones are left unturned! Check out her films on cassandrapaigefilms.com!

Episode 3 - Josh and Mia vs. Zachary Landry

May 8th, 2020 42m 27s

Welcome back! This time, Josh and Mia welcome Red Deer's Comedian of the Year - Zachary Landry to the show to discuss punching up, magic mushrooms, bombing on stage, and a combination of all those 3 things.