TopAndBottomTalk

TopAndBottomTalk

By: Brook Dolison

Language: en

Categories: Comedy, Interviews

The best and worst of everything. Welcome to Top and Bottom Talk, where laughs meet real talk! Each week, we bring you unfiltered conversations with comedians, creators, and everyday characters who make life a little less serious. We'll dive into their wildest stories, weirdest habits, and honest opinions on, well, just about anything. So, whether you're here for the laughs or the chaos, sit back, relax, and let's get into it -- because sometimes, life's a joke, and we're here to laugh our way through it!

Episodes

Episode 50 - Movie Night - 2003 with Ryan
Jan 10, 2026

In this episode, Brook is joined by Ryan to discuss their top 10 movies of 2003, whether or not Evan Rachel Wood is attractive and why watching Kate Beckinsale jump around in skintight leather pants will leave you frustrated. They also name their top 10 songs of 2003 and develop a mutual respect for each other in real time.


Brook's top 10:

1. Kill Bill

2. Oldboy

3. Elf

4. Lost in Translation

5. Lord of the Rings - Return of the King

6. Old School

7. X2 (X-men)

8. Something's...

Duration: 01:40:33
Episode 49 - Listening Party - 2001
Jan 07, 2026

In this episode, Brook ranks his top 15 albums of 2001, meets the yawn quota in the first 10 minutes and once again professes his love for Hope Sandoval (in case she's listening).


Top 15

1. Hayden - Skyscraper National Park

2. My Morning Jacket - At Dawn

3. Radiohead - Amnesiac

4. Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot

5. The Microphones - The Glow, Pt 2

6. The New Year - Newness Ends

7. Fugazi - The Argument

8. The Strokes - Is This It?

9. Destroyer - Streethawk: A...

Duration: 00:50:24
Episode 48 - Movie Night - 2002 with Ryan
Dec 28, 2025

In this episode, Brook and Ryan discuss their top 10 movies of 2002, followed by friendship ending disagreements about Road to Perdition and Equilibrium. They also discuss their favorite songs of 2002 and Ryan lets it be known that in a different life, he and Amy Adams would have been a perfect match.


Brook's list:

1 - Punch Drunk Love

2 - Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers

3 - City of God

4 - The Bourne Identity

5 - Catch Me If You Can

6 - Minority Report<...

Duration: 01:34:14
Episode 47 - Movie Night - 2001 with Joey and Ryan
Dec 13, 2025

In this episode, Brook is joined by Joey and Ryan to discuss their top 10 (except for Ryan, who apparently doesn't believe in ranking) movies of 2001, the many levels of Ryan's nerdery and how Joey missed his calling as a late 90s / early 2000s R&B singer. The boys also rank their top 10 songs of 2001 and as usual, Brook's list is the best. Movie lists below:


Brook:

1. The Royal Tenenbaums

2. Donnie Darko

3. Lord of the Rings - Fellowship of the Ring

4. Wet Hot American Summer

5...

Duration: 01:54:40
Episode 46 - Listening Party - 2000
Dec 06, 2025

In this episode, Brooks ranks his top 15 albums of 2000, mentions his friend Farrah at least three times and tells a quick story of what not to say to a girlfriend. Top 15 listed below, per Julia's request.


1. Smog - Dongs of Sevotion

2. Radiohead - Kid A

3. Yo La Tengo - And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out

4. Grandaddy - The Sophtware Slump

5. Elliott Smith - Figure 8

6. Ryan Adams - Heartbreaker

7. D'Angelo - Voodoo

8. Modest Mouse - The Moon & Antartica

9...

Duration: 00:59:26
Episode 45 - Pies with John Rambo
Nov 28, 2025

In this absolute disaster of an episode, Brook chats with Rambo about his favorite pies, various types of crack and rhubarb.


Special thank you to Alice in Chains and D'Angelo for not suing us. If you absolutely need to sue someone, however, it should be John Rambo. He has no forwarding address, but if you say the word Rambo three times in a gas station bathroom, he will be hiding in one of the stalls. At least that was my experience.

Duration: 00:45:08
Episode 44 - Things Men Do At The Gym with Curly
Nov 15, 2025

In this episode, Brook is joined by Curly to discuss things men do at the gym, bro code and double dippers. Props to Curly for having the best intro of any guest we've ever had, and that's about all the nice things I can say about him, because he is a real son of a gun!

Duration: 00:35:52
Episode 43 - Listening Party - 1999
Nov 02, 2025

In this episode, Brook ranks his top 15 albums of 1999, butchers a story about a sound he once heard while driving and tells you what he thinks of "top selling" albums.

Duration: 00:40:21
Episode 42 - Holidays with Jerry
Oct 25, 2025

In this episode, Brook befriends a local park resident named Jerry to discuss their favorite holidays, the true meaning of cyber Monday and inappropriate touching.

Duration: 00:30:24
Episode 41 - Listening Party - 1998
Oct 19, 2025

In this episode, Brook lists his top 15 albums of 1998, goes on a mini rant about the price of pancakes and loses his train conductor's license.

Duration: 00:57:19
Episode 40 - Listening Party - 1997
Oct 12, 2025

In this episode, Brook ranks his top 15 albums of 1997, makes his plea for a modern day Lilith Fair and does a drive by on the pop group Aqua because someone needed to say it.

Duration: 00:38:38
Episode 39 - Movie Night - 2000 (with Joey and Derrick)
Oct 04, 2025

In this episode, Brook, Joey and Derrick rank their top 10 movies from 2000, Brook eyeballs the cookies that Joey brought as a gift (which were amazing btw) and Derrick manages to rank Next Friday in his top 10 but not Gladiator. Clearly, he has been banned from all future movie podcasts.


Bonus - the boys list their top 10 songs from 2000 and things get teary-eyed, a little weird, very dark and somewhat festive.

Duration: 01:57:31
Episode 38 - Listening Party - 1996
Sep 20, 2025

In this episode, Brook lists his top 15 albums from 1996, gives bad information but then makes up for it with mostly accurate information, and finally, mentions why hooker with a penis is his favorite.

Duration: 00:43:32
Episode 37 - Listening Party - 1995
Aug 31, 2025

In this episode, Brook ranks his top 15 albums of 1995, solves racism with the help of a white trash band and rips into his 13-year old self for wasting money on a stupid album from a stupid band with a stupid name.

Duration: 00:41:35
Episode 36 - Listening Party - 1994
Aug 09, 2025

In this episode, Brook ranks his top 15 albums of 1994, wishes for a holiday season without Mariah Carey and briefly gets inside a teenage girl's mind to understand their obsession with sweaters.

Duration: 01:01:49
Episode 35 - Listening Party - 1993
Aug 04, 2025

In this episode, Brook lists his top 15 albums from 1993, reveals his plans on how he will seduce the lead singer of Mazzy Star (sorry Pam) and apologizes to the Wu Tang Clan.

Duration: 00:33:50
Episode 34 - Listening Party - 1992
Jul 26, 2025

In this episode, Brook lists his top 15 albums of 1992, breaks down how to pick the perfect dinner music and leaves out his top 5 singles of 1992. Oopsie! See below.


1. REM - Nightswimming

2. NIN - Last

3. Alice in Chains - Down In A Hole

4. Pavement - Here

5. Rage Against the Machine - Freedom

Duration: 00:37:44
Episode 33 - Movie Night - 1999
Jul 13, 2025

In this episode, Brook is joined by self-described film buff Steve to discuss their top 10 movies of 1999, the name of a good therapist and, somewhat related, giant alien robots with hearts of gold.

Duration: 02:06:46
Episode 32 - Listening Party - 1991
Jun 28, 2025

In this episode, Brook ranks his top 15 albums from 1991, explains why he refuses to be boxed in as a white male and then goes on to talk nonstop about Pearl Jam and Nirvana. What a hypocrite, am I right???

Duration: 00:46:55
Episode 31 - Listening Party - 1990
Jun 22, 2025

In Brook's newest music-related pod, he breaks down his top 15 albums of 1990 (plus category winners!), breaks a few promises and makes an unintended pun that would cause an angel to lose their wings.

Duration: 00:41:33
Episode 30 - Movie Talk - 1998
Jun 14, 2025

In this episode, Brook is joined by Joey (3rd time!!!) and Derrick, the most mysterious man on Earth. They discuss their top 10 movies of 1998, why you should never touch a black man's radio and how careful we are when zipping up thanks to the Farrelly brothers.


P.S. Joey once again brought a gift, this time in the form of delicious brownie cookies. Derrick is new to the podcast game and failed to bring an offering to the Podfather, but we're not here to make a big deal about it. We hope that he...

Duration: 01:38:17
Episode 29 - Movie Night - 1997
May 25, 2025

In this episode, Brook reveals his top 10 movies from 1997, really takes a swing at his Jack Nicholson impression (and totally insults Helen Hunt along the way) and gives way too much information about the Spawn soundtrack. Shout outs to Denise Richards, Scanman and Madison!


Duration: 00:49:19
Episode 28 - Movie Night - 1996
May 11, 2025

In this episode, Brook ranks his top 10 movies from 1996, tells you why you should never own a cat AND do heroin, and really screws the pooch on analyzing the Trainspotting soundtrack. Btw, it turns out it is better than whatever it is he Googled during the pod, so he mostly stands by his initial statement.

Duration: 00:47:00
Episode 27 - Movie Night - 1995 - with Joey
Apr 12, 2025

Brook is joined by fellow movie buff Joey to discuss their favorites movies of 1995, why spaghetti is not on the menu and a straight up bad take on Batman, courtesy of Joey!


Not included - Brook thinking about the cookies Joey brought or the awesome Crow Blu-Ray dvd he gave us a gift. Still the only guest that does you a favor AND brings you gifts each time!


P.S. If the intro doesn't give you goosebumps then you may be dead inside.

Duration: 01:22:00
Episode 26 - Cutting Edge Skincare Treatments with Samantha
Apr 05, 2025

In this episode, Brook is joined by Samantha to discuss the latest and greatest (and worst) in skincare treatments, salmon's dirty little secret and what to do with all that extra honey you have lying around the house. Oh, and everything you've always wanted to know about nipple cream but were afraid to ask.


Samantha is a Nurse Practitioner and the owner of Pure Skincare Aesthetics - www.pureskincareaesthetics.com - located in Sarasota, FL.

Duration: 01:29:53
Episode 25 - Cruises with Drew
Mar 31, 2025

In this episode, Brook is joined by Drew/Father/G-Daddy to discuss cruises, underwear without holes and tiny bathrooms.


Duration: 01:38:17
Episode 24 - Movie Night - 1994
Mar 23, 2025

In this episode, Brook lists his top 10 favorite movies from 1994, throws unnecessary shade at Lauren Holly and watches Pulp Fiction dominate the categories, which is what should have happened at the Oscars but did not.

Duration: 00:42:06
Episode 23 - Movie Night - 1993
Mar 15, 2025

In this episode, Brook reveals his top 10 movies of 1993, provides proof right off the bat that these episodes are not edited and quietly falls in love with Jeff Goldblum.

Duration: 00:44:38
Episode 22 - Movie Night - 1992
Mar 03, 2025

In this episode, Brook discusses his top 10 favorite movies of 1992, takes some stabs in the dark as to what The Lawnmower Man is about and does a halfway decent Clint Eastwood impression.

Duration: 00:39:08
Episode 21 - Movie Night - 1991
Feb 24, 2025

In this episode, Brook goes over his top 10 movies of 1991, exhibit A of why his childhood was incomplete and how the world will end.

Duration: 00:23:17
Episode 20 - Movie Night - 1990
Feb 13, 2025

In this episode, Brook travels back to 1990 to discuss his favorite movies, his missed opportunity to turn punches into millions of dollars and what a great year it must have been for hookers.

Duration: 00:33:19
Episode 19 - Top 100 Favorite Albums - 10-1
Jan 27, 2025

In this episode, Brook says the word "fun" an annoying amount of times, apologizes for at least one top 10 selection and makes it crystal clear why he should never, ever attempt to rap in any capacity for any amount of time for any reason.

Duration: 01:20:11
Episode 18 - Top 100 Favorite Albums - 20-11
Jan 22, 2025

In this episode, Brook attempts to stay up past 9pm to record his podcast for his many fans as he tackles topics such as terrible license plates, why not to bring a bass guitar to a gun fight and the lifelong debate of whether it's better to make out with an alien or swim with the whales.

Duration: 01:08:33
Episode 17 - Marriage Advice with KC
Dec 22, 2024

Brook is joined by KC to discuss marriage advice, where not to point your guns and the strategy behind finding the women of Hallmark attractive.


KC is a commercial photographer that specializes in headshots, portraits, products, properties and event photography. To find out more, visit his website at www.bigw.media

Duration: 01:01:15
Episode 16 - Top 100 Favorite Albums - 30-21
Dec 16, 2024

In this episode, Brook coughs and sneezes his way through his favorite albums (30-21) while also giving you advice on how to fight in the jungle, how to get sad and stay that way, and how to get an A+ on that research paper you've been working on.

Duration: 01:02:31
Episode 15 - Top 100 Favorite Albums - 40-31
Dec 08, 2024

In this episode, Brook has multiple heyyoo moments, talks about his college commute and finally finds a use for those black leather pants.

Duration: 00:57:28
Episode 14 - Top 100 Favorite Albums - 50-41
Nov 30, 2024

In this episode, Brook is joined by a case of the yawns! In case that wasn't enough, he also discusses a run in with Johnny Law, the best live show he's ever seen and....a little hanky panky talk.

Duration: 00:58:00
Episode 13 - Top 100 Favorite Albums - 60-51
Nov 17, 2024

Brook is joined by an unwelcome guest, dehydration, to discuss albums 60-51 as well as the origin of his fashion choices, sad things that single guys do in their free time and a misguided attempt at beatboxing.

Duration: 01:01:50
Episode 12 - Top 100 Favorite Albums - 70-61
Nov 10, 2024

Brook is joined by a case of the crazies, a barking dog and a combination of hunger and sleep deprivation. Occasionally he discusses his favorite albums (70-61), but mostly he's talking to a puppy and rambling incoherently. If you enjoy trainwrecks, this is the podcast for you!


Warning: This episode may (it does) contain singing that can result (it will) in permanent loss of hearing and music appreciation.

Duration: 00:58:14
Episode 11 - Healthy Habits with Dr. Jessica
Nov 02, 2024

Brook is joined by Dr. Jessica to discuss healthy habits, how to properly and safely tan your butthole and that if you don't have anything nice to say to yourself, don't say anything at all.


To connect with Dr. Jessica, add her on Instagram @drjessica_caceres or on her website at www.vitalitychiropracticfl.com

Duration: 01:34:38
Episode 10 - Top 100 Favorite Albums - 80-71
Oct 28, 2024

In this episode, Brook is joined by crippling doubt and the word "um" about 250 times. If you are interested in rebelling, camping and/or breaking up with your significant other at a sports bar and making an absolute scene, this is the podcast for you.


Note 1: I may have forgotten to mention it, but I saw Local H live in Tallahassee at a small club.


Note 2: I mentioned that Tom Waits was good for listening to skanks at a hole in the wall bar. While that may be true...

Duration: 00:56:57
Episode 9 - Technological Innovations with Sean
Oct 19, 2024

In this episode, Brook is joined by Sean aka Rikidulous, where they discuss how to add years to your life for as low as $19.99 a month, converting robo-callers into Christ followers and the perfect amount of razorblades for your daily life.


Sean and his wife are the owners of Beaverbrook Accounting (no relation). When Sean isn't working, he is usually buying or consuming massive quantities of peanut butter.

Duration: 01:47:33
Episode 8 - Top 100 Favorite Albums - 90-81
Oct 13, 2024

Brook is joined by bad jokes and awkward silences as he discusses his favorite albums 90-81. Included in this episode is the identity of his first live show, the divorce soundtrack you didn't know you need and what to listen to if you should ever wake up as an animal in the jungle.

Duration: 00:43:39
Episode 7 - Top 100 Favorite Albums - 100-91
Oct 09, 2024

Brook is joined by nobody. Nobody at all. This is the first solo pod, where Brook tackles his 100 favorite albums, starting with numbers 100-91. In this episode you can expect to learn how he ruined a t-shirt, how you may be straight edge and not know it and how creepy can sometimes be sexy.

Duration: 00:52:02
Episode 6 - Relationship Goals with Joey
Sep 21, 2024

Brook is joined by Joey to discuss relationship goals, what constitutes a bad word and what to do with ugly people.


You can order his book, 'Nice Guys Finish Last...And That's Okay' on Amazon and other online retailers.

Duration: 02:15:16
Episode 5 - Halloween with Melanie
Sep 14, 2024

Brook is joined by Melanie to discuss Halloween, local cookie spots and the secret to a good marriage.

Duration: 01:17:27
Episode 4 - Friendship with Greg
Sep 08, 2024

Brook is joined by Greg to discuss friendship, the origins of Chat GPT and how late is too late for a massage parlor to call you at home.

Duration: 00:58:46
Episode 3 - Fantasy Football Crushes with Travis
Aug 31, 2024

Brook is joined by Travis, a fantastic fantasy fanatic, to discuss who's hot and who's not in the world of fantasy football, the theme song for SVU and the availability of Megan Fox.

Duration: 01:03:57
Episode 2 - The Wonders of Aging with Drew
Aug 25, 2024

Brook is joined by Drew, an experienced man, to discuss the wonders of aging, fecal matters and why they would never invite Chat GPT to a party.

Duration: 01:15:12
Episode 1 - Skincare with Samantha
Aug 18, 2024

Brook is joined by Samantha of Pure Skincare Aesthetics to discuss skincare routines, a can't miss no-no list and cannibalism.


Learn more about Pure Skincare Aesthetics at https://www.pureskincareaesthetics.com/

Duration: 00:56:11