Dream Idiots

160: 'Let's All Go to the Movies', part 5: 13 for 31 / Roaring Valley

Morris revisits the moviehouse to talk about his favorite horror films, while Bryan recounts the real life horror that was the Johnstown Flood. Plus, we return the Land o

The Best of DI.... Another General Quiz / Sammy the Owl is GONE

Morris tortures everybody with another quiz, while Bryan regales us with the tale of Sammy the Owl. New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat

SPECIAL! Tales from Ghost Ranch with Guest Genius Vanessa Rogers!

It's a guest genius episode with Vanessa Rogers from the Fabric of Folklore podcast. Bryan spins two yarns from his time at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico for Vanessa and Morr

159: The 2025 Ig Nobel Prizes / Pass It On

Bryan presents the latest from the world of obscure science with the 2025 edition of the Ig Nobel Prizes while Morris tackles a curious Public Service campaign. Plus. a r

158: New Dangerfield / The Hermit of North Pond

...aaaaaaaand, we're back! Thanks for the time off! Morris tells the story of a unique band of musicians while Bryan recounts the adventures of a guy who just wanted to g

157: What Went South in Key West? / Q*U*I*Z

Bryan gives the details on a century-old Florida mystery and Morris administers a quiz all about Bryan's favorite TV show. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week that really insu

The Best of DI.... Who th' Hell is Alan MacMasters ? / Enemies

Bryan tackles a mysterious man of science while Morris examines Richard Nixon's Enemies List. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week that answers the question: Sploot or Flob?  H

156: Vaughn Meader / The Cannonball Run

Morris shares the short-lived stardom of Vaughn Meader while Bryan tells the true story behind the greatest car race in U.S.history. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week for al

155: The Curious Case of Zoe McLellan / Digging Deeper with Anomancy

Bryan presents a strange case -- stranger than most -- that needs more attention; while Morris discusses two types of divination (he apologizes in advance for this one, f

154: A Tale of Two Restaurants, part 4 / Notes from a Gen Xer

Morris tackles Chicago Deep Dish Pizza for his story, while Bryan discusses our generation. Plus a Curse Word of the Week for those fighting the good fight. Hang tough, f

153: High Five: Glenn Burke / The Loud Family

Bryan tells the story of baseball player Glenn Burke while Morris presents the tale of An American Family. Plus, the longest Curse Word of The Week. Ever. And it's German

The Best of DI.... Football Great Herb Treat / The Las Vagas Gambling Minivan Incident

Mo and Bryan share personal stories. First, the rise and fall of Princeton football star Herb Treat. Then, what happens in the car that you leave at the airport when you

152: Aesthetic Realism, part 3 / The Gunslinger, part 3

The guys wrap up their three-part episodes. Morris takes a final look at Aesthetic Realism, while Bryan brings the story of Sharon Kinne to its conclusion. Plus, a Curse

151: The Gunslinger, part 2 / Aesthetic Realism, part 2

The guys continue their multipart stories -- Bryan's got the true crime tale of murderer Sharon Kinne while Morris examines a cult disguised as a school. Plus, forget Gre

150: Aesthetic Realism, part 1 / The Gunslinger, part 1

The guys each start a multi-part story in the very special* 150th episode of DREAM IDIOTS! First, Morris tackles Eli Siegel's philosophy of Aesthetic Realism. Then, Bryan

149: Oluale Kossola / A Tale of Two Restaurants, part 3

Bryan shares the story of Oluale Kossala and his passage to America, while Morris travels to the heartland for another story of dueling menus. Plus, a Curse Word of the W

148: Linda and Helene

The guys celebrate Mother's Day this year with stories of what made their moms special people. No Curse Word of the Week this week, be good to each other and Happy Mother

147: Missing in Silver Plume / A Tale of Two Restaurants, part 2

Bryan presents an eerie missing person case from the heart of the Rocky Mountains, while Morris tells another story of food rivalry. Plus, a game of Mushroom Roulette! Ho

The Best of DI.... F.O.A.F. / Mnemonics

Morris examines the work of folklore scholar Jan Harold Brunvand while Bryan tackles those wonderful memory cues, mnemonics. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week from the middl

146: A Tale of Two Restaurants, part 1 / The Recorder: Marion Stokes

Morris dives into hamburger history while Bryan presents the story of a woman determined to chronicle ALL of the news. Plus, a Curse Word of the Week with Nigerian / Scot