Rule of Three

106: Christmas Cruises, Generic Drugs & Gummi Bears

ruleofthree — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 01:59:41 +0000

Tim and Bengt discuss what they did over Christmas vacation, expensive Generic Drugs, and the flavor of Gummi Bears.

105: Word Scrubbing, Sleeping, and an Eco Friendly Christmas

ruleofthree — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 19:01:59 +0000

It’s the annual Rule of Three Chrismas Special. In this episode, Bengt and Tim discuss scrubbing words, a good night’s slep, and how to have an Eco-Friendly Christmas.

104: Incompetent Bomber, Healthiest States, and Pokemon

ruleofthree — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 04:14:57 +0000

In this episode, Bengt and Tim discuss a terror misfire, the Nation’s healthiest States, and Bengts obsession.

103: Jerusalem, Bitcoin, & Korean Olympics

ruleofthree — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 01:10:59 +0000

In this episode, Bengt and Tim talk about moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem, the skyrocketing value of Bitcoin, and scandals already tainting the 2018 Olympics.

102: Boat, Taxes, & Reindeer

ruleofthree — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 21:02:49 +0000

In this episode, Bengt talks about his thanksgiving directly from a Cruise Ship; they argue a little about the Tax Bill moving through the Legislature; and Tim tells a tragic Reindeer Story.

101: Bengt, Elephant Hunting & Manson

ruleofthree — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:05:09 +0000

The Rule of Three welcomes Bengt Washburn to the program. Topics include the ban on Elephant Hunting, and the Death of Charles Manson.

100: Roy Moore, Louis CK, & a Mid-Life Crisis

ruleofthree — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 18:31:24 +0000

In this episode, topics include the downfall of Judge Roy Moore, Louis CK, and Tim’s brief dalliance with a mid-life crisis.

99: Brazile, Spacey, & Fan Mail

ruleofthree — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 04:21:16 +0000

In this weeks episode, Bryan and Tim talk about Donna Brazile’s revalations about the Clinton Campaign, Kevin Spacey’s inappropriate behavior, and share some stories about fans.

98: Flake, Fats, & Halloween

ruleofthree — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 06:16:52 +0000

This week Bryan and Tim talk about the departures of Senator Flake and Fats Domino, and the costumes we can expect to see this Halloween.

97: iPhone 8, Bladerunner 2049, & Acme Next Week

ruleofthree — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:09:56 +0000

In this episode, Bryan and Tim talk about new stuff: The iPhone 8, The Bladerunner sequel, and material tim will be doing next week.

96: Drone Accident, Harvey Weinstein, & Columbus Day

ruleofthree — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 19:43:27 +0000

In this episode, Tim talks about a drone accident, Bryan expresses apathy over Christopher Columbus, and they both take a couple shots at Harvey Weinstein.

95: Las Vegas Shooing, Tom Petty, & Crowd Work.

ruleofthree — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 02:36:27 +0000

The Episode Bryan and Tim didn’t want to do: the Las Vegas shooting, goodbye to Tom Petty, and Working the Crowd in a Comedy Club.

94: NFL Kneel, Anthony Weiner, and the Last Movie Review

ruleofthree — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 22:04:05 +0000

Bryan and Tim argue about NFL Kneeling, make Anthony Weiner jokes, and talk about Bryan’s departure from a Carbondale Newspaper.

93: Hillary’s Book, Leah Remini, & September 11

ruleofthree — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 06:04:49 +0000

In this episode, Bryan and Tim argue about What Happened, discuss Scientology® and its newest critic, and talk about whether enough time has passed from tragedy.

92: DACA, It, & Walking the Room

ruleofthree — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 19:47:06 +0000

In this episode, Bryan and Tim talk about some scary things, the repeal of DACA, Stephen King’s It and what it’s like when the audience walks out on you.

91: Hurricane, Eclipse, and Game of Thrones

ruleofthree — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 04:34:49 +0000

It’s a big wrap up week. Both the 2017 Eclipse and Season 7 of Game of Thrones are over. Bryan and Tim also talk about the tragedy in Houston.

90: Charlottesville, Game of Thrones, & Eclipse.

ruleofthree — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 03:09:13 +0000

Discussion gets heated, as Bryan and Tim seem to be on opposite sides of the Charlottesville riots. Meanwhile a Game of Thrones episode was accidentally released early. And the Eclipse.

89: North Korea, Letterman Returns, Bryan’s Editor leaves.

ruleofthree — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 03:32:02 +0000

One door opens, another one closes. And Kim Jong Un isn’t funny anymore.

88: Scaramucci, Writing Packet, & Summer Music Festivals

ruleofthree — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 20:30:21 +0000

In this episode, Bryan and Tim talk about the firing of Scaramucci, Bryan’s Writing Packet, and a staple of Summer: the Music Festivals.

87: OJ Parole, Phelps v. Shark, ComicCon 17

ruleofthree — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 04:35:51 +0000

It’s Shark Week on the Rule of Three. Bryan and Tim talk about OJ out of the cage, Michael Phelps racing one, and ComicCon jumping one.

86: R. Kelly Sex Cult, Martin Landau & George Romero, Summer Raspberries

ruleofthree — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 21:45:21 +0000

In this bucolic summer episode, Bryan and Tim talk about cults, a couple Hollywood legends, and a popular summertime activity.

85: Trump Jr., Jim Gaffigan, St Anthony

ruleofthree — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 23:33:35 +0000

This week, Bryan and Tim talk about the The NEW Russian Scandal, A special show, and the Patron Saint of lost items

84: Superbowl Myth, Rob Lowe’s Sasquatch, and 4th of July

ruleofthree — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 18:58:51 +0000

In this episode, Bryan and Tim put the kibosh on a prevalent myth of the Superbowl, have a laugh over Rob Lowe’s new show, and Tim shares a bitterswet Fourtht of July story.

83: Syrian Jet, Iliza Shlesinger, & Bullfighter

ruleofthree — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:54:22 +0000

In this episode, Bryan and Tim talk about the shootdown of a Syrian Jet, a comedian who raised some ire, and a bad Bullfighter.

82: Cuba, Adam West, & A Viral Tweet

ruleofthree — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 01:54:22 +0000

Today Bryan and Tim talk about traveling to Cuba, say goodbye to an Old Chum, and congratulate Bryan for going viral.

81: Paris, a Head of State, and Political Comedy

ruleofthree — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 21:40:30 +0000

In today’s episode we talk about the President’s withdrawal for the Paris Accord, Kathy Griffin’s withdrawal from Show Business, and the withdrawal of Politics from Comedy.

80: Giraffes, a Tiger, and Baywatch

ruleofthree — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:53:27 +0000

Bryan and Tim talk about feeding Giraffes in the land of cereal, Tiger trouble, and the new Baywatch movie.

79: Car Repair, Chris Cornell, and Clint Eastwood

ruleofthree — Fri, 26 May 2017 02:26:40 +0000

Bryan and Tim talk about Car Repair, Chris Cornell, and Clint Eastwood at Cannes.

78: Cancer, Comey, & The Invisible Man

ruleofthree — Thu, 18 May 2017 21:18:53 +0000

Bryan and Tim talk about laughing away cancer, James Comey getting fired, and The Invisible Man.

77: Health Care, Holsters, and Guardians

ruleofthree — Wed, 10 May 2017 22:51:56 +0000

Things get rather heated when Bryan Miller and Tim Slagle discuss the GOP Health Care Plan. Other topics include Stephen Colbert’s Holster Joke, and Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2.

Episode 76

ruleofthree — Mon, 01 May 2017 19:50:28 +0000

In this Episode, we discuss the origins of May Day, the disasterous Fyre Festival, and the Block Buster movie for the Summer of 17.

Episode 75

ruleofthree — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 20:29:09 +0000

Bryan and Tim talk about Jeff Sessions Island, Erin Moran, and where Bryan was last week.

Episode 74

ruleofthree — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 18:36:57 +0000

In this Episode, Bryan and Tim talk about the United Airline incident, Crash and Burn, recap and Easter Girls.

Episode 73

ruleofthree — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 23:23:10 +0000

In this Episode Bryan and Tim discuss the failure of the TrumpCare bill, Bryan's 27 favorite movies that nobody watched, and the FX TV Show, Baskets.

Here is Bryan's list:
The 27 Best Movies Nobody Saw:

The Fisher King 1991

Shakes the Clown 1992

Barcelona 1994

Kicking and Screaming 1995

Crumb 1995

Flirting with Disaster 1996

Citizen Ruth 1996

Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control 1997

The Castle 1997

Very Bad Things 1998

You Can Count on Me 2000

Daddy and Them 2001

Frailty 2002

Capturing the Friedmans 2003

Stevie 2003

Bubba Ho-Tep 2003

Spartan 2004

The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill 2005

Pontypool 2008

In the Loop 2009

We Need to Talk About Kevin 2011

Compliance 2012

Blue Ruin 2013

Computer Chess 2013

Bone Tomahawk 2015

Tickled 2016

The Handmaiden 2016

Episode 72

ruleofthree — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:24:08 +0000

In this episode we discuss Tim Allen’s comparison of Hollywood to Germany, give a tribute to Chuck Berry, and share some soft pretzel stories.

Episode 71

ruleofthree — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 00:35:46 +0000

In this weeks episode, Bryan and Tim talk about Microwave Surveillance, a Futbol Murder, and the Return of Bryan’s Nemesis.

Episode 70

ruleofthree — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 22:10:56 +0000

In this Episode, Bryan and Tim talk about another celebrity encounter for Bryan, the Running of the Bulls, and a very special upcoming comedy show that will feature both Bryan and Tim.

Episode 69

ruleofthree — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 03:04:27 +0000

In this Episode, Bryan and Tim talk anbout the Oscars, Jamie Kilstien’s Feminism, and Mardi Gras.

Episode 68

ruleofthree — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:12:00 +0000

In this Episode, Bryan and Tim talk about the “fake” terrorism reports, Bryan’s Nemesis, and Hitler’s Phone.

SuperBowl Extravaganza

ruleofthree — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:07:58 +0000

In this episode, Bryan and Tim talk about the game, the politics, and the pop culture surrounding the Super Bowl. With special musical guest, the Mydols.

Episode 67

ruleofthree — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 14:44:03 +0000

This week, Tim and Bryan discuss the Grammys, President Trump meeting the Japanese Prime Minister, and Valentines Day Comedy.

Episode 65

ruleofthree — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 01:40:07 +0000

In this weeks Episode, Bryan and Tim discuss the President’s Supreme Court pick, The Young Pope HBO series, and Bryan’s recent celebrity encounter.

Episode 64

ruleofthree — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 03:12:13 +0000

In this Episode, Bryan and Tim talk about the Crowd at Trump’s Inauguration, The SuperBowl Halftime Show, and Katie Rich’s suspension from Saturday Night Live.

Episode 63

ruleofthree — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 04:29:21 +0000

In this Episode, Bryan and Tim talk about the jokes surrounding the Trump Scandal, the Inauguration, and the closing of Ringling Brothers,

Episode 62

ruleofthree — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 00:40:53 +0000

In this Episode, Bryan and Tim talk about the ObamaCare repeal, Dan Nainan: The Worlds Oldest Millennial, and the Golden Globes.

Episode 61

ruleofthree — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 07:11:12 +0000

New Years is the topic for Bryan and Tim as they talk about how Mariah Carey, Queen Elizabeth II, and Bryan all spent the Holiday this year.

Episode 60

ruleofthree — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 05:16:07 +0000

In this episode, Bryan and Tim do a 2016 Celebrity Death Roundup, talk about twisted Christmas Games, and New Years gigs.

Episode 59

ruleofthree — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 19:27:25 +0000

It’s the 2nd annual Christmas Episode. Bryan and Tim talk about The Electoral College vote, Another Snowy Road Story, and Charles Dickens Christmas Carol. Holiday bumper music provided by Simply Dickens.

Episode 58

ruleofthree — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:45:11 +0000

In this episode, Bryan and Tim talk about Russian Hacking, Star Wars: Rogue One, and Bryan shares an outlaw Cat Story.

Episode 57

ruleofthree — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 23:15:57 +0000

In this episode we talk about Bryan’s trip to the hospital, Pizzagate, and Tim goes to see two of the Rule of Three musical artists, Elvis Hitler and Snake-Out, play live.

Episode 56

ruleofthree — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:59:51 +0000

In this episode, Bryan and Tim talk about the death of Fidel Castro, Election Recounts, and pay-per-view movies Tim watched over Thanksgiving.

Episode 55

ruleofthree — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 17:09:52 +0000

In this episode, Tim and Bryan talk about Mike Pence at Hamilton, A trip to Bismarck, and Thanksgiving.

Episode 54

ruleofthree — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 09:53:19 +0000

This episode, Bryan and Tim talk about facebook changing their news algorithm. post election comedy, and the movie Hacksaw Ridge.

Episode 50

ruleofthree — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 05:16:08 +0000

This week Tim And Brian talk about Ken Bone, Westworld, and Minot North Dakota.

Episode 53

ruleofthree — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 03:07:24 +0000

In this Episode, Bryan and Tim welcome special guest Emily Galati, talk about election fallout, and reminisce about the delightful Acme Comedy 25th Anniversary party.

Episode 52

ruleofthree — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 00:27:47 +0000

In this Episode Bryan and Tim discuss the Comey eMails, make a Cubs prediction that went horribly wrong, and talk about the 25th Anniversary of Acme Comedy.

Episode 51

ruleofthree — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 04:24:06 +0000

In this episode, Tim and Bryan discuss A College Gig, Virtual Reality Harassment, and the Halloween costumes of 2016.

Episode 49

ruleofthree — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 00:34:31 +0000

This week, Tim and Bryan talk about the second Presidential Debate, Minot, North Dakota, and the season of Corn Mazes.

Episode 48

ruleofthree — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 15:28:20 +0000

This week, Tim and Bryan talk about Tim’s Debate Show, the actual Debate, and the National Anthem.

Episode 47

ruleofthree — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 05:34:41 +0000

This week Bryan and Tim discuss Brangelina, Corey Feldman, and the Presidential bet.

Episode 46

ruleofthree — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 02:17:37 +0000

This week: Slagle calls it for Trump, Bryan and Tim talk about a movie only the two of them liked, and Bryan travels back home for a heapin’ helpin’ of Culture Shock.

Episode 45

ruleofthree — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 17:51:00 +0000

Bryan and Tim talk about Presidential Candidates’ health, A great LA Times article you can read here: http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-me-framed/, and the movie Dead Pool.

Episode 44

ruleofthree — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 23:15:00 +0000

In this episode, Bryan and Tim talk about Colin Kaepernick, Gene Wilder, and Headlining Acme Comedy Company.

Episode 43

ruleofthree — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 15:37:49 +0000

In this Episode, Bryan and Tim talk about the Iranian Ransom, Suicide Squad, and Noisy Neighbors

Episode 42

ruleofthree — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 21:30:45 +0000

In this episode, Bryan and Tim discuss the DNC Convention, an Interrupted Movie, and Nightmare Hotel Stories. There is also a very special giveaway, listen in and you could win!

Episode 41

ruleofthree — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 22:13:56 +0000

In this Episode, Bryan and Tim welcome Bengt Washburn, and discuss the DNC Leaks, and the new Ghostbusters.

Episode 40

ruleofthree — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:22:27 +0000

In this Episode Bryan and Tim talk about the RNC Convention, the hit Netflix Series Stranger Things, and what it’s like to do Comedy on TV.

Episode 39

ruleofthree — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 22:05:10 +0000

In this episode Bryan and Tim discuss the parking situation at Acme Comedy Company (for a second time), The Pokémon GO fad, and Summer Vacations.

Episode 38

ruleofthree — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 22:25:55 +0000

In this Episode, Brian and Tim discuss Hillary’s eMails, the Olympics, and Fireworks.

Episode 37

ruleofthree — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 20:24:21 +0000

This week, Bryan and Tim talk about Brexit, High School Reunions, and Summer Blockbusters.

Episode 36

ruleofthree — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 23:13:56 +0000

This week Bryan and Tim talk about The Tonys. Mystery Science Theater 3000, Comedy Contests and Tent Shows.

Episode 35

ruleofthree — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 21:21:14 +0000

This week, Bryan and Tim talk about the joys of home ownership, the passing of Muhammad Ali, and how Jack Nicholson helped save Groucho Marx’s You Bet Your Life series.

Episode 34

ruleofthree — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 00:23:22 +0000

In this episode, Tim and Bryan talk about the technical glitches that ruined the original Episode 34, The Reversal of fortunes between Democrats and Republicans, and The problem Acme Comedy Company is having.

Rule of Three - Episode 33

ruleofthree — Tue, 17 May 2016 02:30:29 +0000

In this Episode, Bryan and Tim discuss Facebook Censorship, Elon Musk’s Hyperloop, and a Machine that Measures Funny.

Rule of Three - Episode 32

ruleofthree — Sat, 07 May 2016 16:01:12 +0000

This week, Bryan and Tim talk about The Holidays of May, make political predictions, and share some stories about doing comedy at private parties.

Rule of Three - Episode 31

ruleofthree — Sun, 01 May 2016 05:21:42 +0000

This week, the topics are Prince, Harriet Tubman, and a recap of Crash and Burn 5. The last segment went a full five minutes long, so it’s actually a Rule of Three and a HALF.

Rule of Three - Episode 30

ruleofthree — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 01:59:03 +0000

In this episode, Bryan and Tim talk about the Bernie Sanders Lawsuit, Coachella, and Tim’s comedy series at Acme in Minneapolis, Crash and Burn.

Rule of Three - Episode 29

ruleofthree — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 20:20:31 +0000

This week, Bryan and Tim talk about Primary Fatigue, The Ralphie May controversy, and the movie Finders Keepers.

Rule of Three - Episode 28

ruleofthree — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 05:41:11 +0000

This week, Bryan and Tim discuss a Family Reunion, Hillary and UFOs, and the controversial Season Finale of The Walking Dead

Rule of Three - Episode 27

ruleofthree — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 20:48:29 +0000

This week, Bryan and Tim talk about the Ted Cruz Affair, the book The Comedians and April Fools Day

Rule of Three - Episode 26

ruleofthree — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 00:18:24 +0000

This week Bryan and Tim talk about Cuba, Freddy Got Fingered, and Easter. And as a special Easter Egg for our listeners, this week’s episode contains a special FOURTH segment.

Rule of Three - Episode 25

ruleofthree — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 20:49:03 +0000

Today, Bryan and Tim talk about the New North Korean Prisoner, Hoverboards, and working on St. Patrick’s Day.

Rule of Three - Episode 24

ruleofthree — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 20:59:33 +0000

This week, Bryan and Tim explore Trump v. Sanders, George Martin, and Maple Syrup.

Rule of Three - Episode 23

ruleofthree — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:30:00 +0000

Super Tuesday, The Oscars, and Bryan tells Tim, he was right.

Rule of Three - Episode 22

ruleofthree — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:01:00 +0000

Apple Security, the Black Panther Halftime Show, and a Family Reunion.

Rule of Three - Episode 21

ruleofthree — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 04:48:00 +0000

Bryan and Tim talk about: Paul McCartney’s Audio Emojis, Cruising into a Hurricane, and a look back at A Serious Man.

Rule of Three - Episode 20

ruleofthree — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 23:12:00 +0000

Iowa Caucuses, Minnesota Cold, and Influential Jokes.

Rule of Three - Episode 19

ruleofthree — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 22:50:00 +0000

Trump skips Debates, Joke Thievery, and Abe Vigoda

Rule of Three - Episode 18

ruleofthree — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 20:11:00 +0000

Sarah Palin, an Algorithm that writes episodes of Friends, and More Star Wars.

Rule of Three - Episode 17

ruleofthree — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:11:00 +0000

This week we talk about traveling to Minnesota, El Chapo, and David Bowie.

Rule of Three - Episode 16

ruleofthree — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 20:12:00 +0000

In this Episode, we discuss Kim Jon Un’s H-Bomb, Making of a Murderer, and New Years Resolutions.

Rule of Three - Episode 15

ruleofthree — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 20:12:00 +0000

Tim Slagle and Bryan Miller, two of Up and At ‘Em morning show’s favorite comedians, join up for their fifteenth podcast together: A Christmas recap, Nick Cage’s Dinosaur, and Loud Neighbors

Rule of Three - Episode 14

ruleofthree — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 20:13:00 +0000

Tim Slagle and Bryan Miller, two of Up and At ‘Em morning show’s favorite comedians, join up for their fourteenth podcast together: Sued for Cannibalism, the Caganer, and a Christmas Wrap Up.

Rule of Three - Episode 13

ruleofthree — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 20:13:00 +0000

Tim and Bryan talk about Chipotle, a Zombie Nativity Scene and The Krampus.

Rule of Three - Episode 12

ruleofthree — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 20:17:00 +0000

Monkeys, James Deen, and the “Elf on the Shelf”.

Rule of Three - Episode 11

ruleofthree — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 20:18:00 +0000

Games, a Ghost Ship, and Motion Picture Roundup

Rule of Three - Episode 10

ruleofthree — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 20:20:00 +0000

Charlie Sheen, Refugees, and Star Wars.

Rule of Three - Episode 9

ruleofthree — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:22:00 +0000

Moving, Political Correctness and Black Friday

Rule of Three - Episode 8

ruleofthree — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 20:24:00 +0000

Tim and Bryan talk about Fargo, Towing, and Steve Jobs.

Rule of Three - Episode 7

ruleofthree — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 20:25:00 +0000

Tim Slagle and Bryan Miller, talk about RAM upgrades, Jacob Wetterling, and a runaway blimp.