Episodes

  • Seattle Breweries: Nine Beers, Eight Breweries, and Light Beers in an IPA Town
    Jun 9 2026

    The hosts taste test 9 different beers from their top Seattle breweries. These are the places they would relocate to their deserted island. It's a little about food trucks, a little about views, and mostly about the beers and the vibes.

    As you can imagine, things go a bit off the rails by the last section of the pod, so buckle up. And don't blame us if you find yourself craving an ice-cold beer in the first few minutes.

    Show notes: https://www.thedesertislandpod.com/seattle-breweries

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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • Cities: Would You Choose Based on Cuisine, Sports Teams or the Ability to Pull Off a Kilt?
    May 27 2026

    In this episode, the guys are traveling a bit and choosing which three cities to put on their deserted island. Imagine you could only visit three places for the rest of your time, which would you select?

    Each host has a different strategy, so their choices offer some variety. Which do you agree with the most? And should Mitch buy himself a kilt?

    Show notes: https://www.thedesertislandpod.com/cities

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Actor Filmographies: Hang on to Your Butts, It's More Movie Chat
    May 12 2026

    This week, the guys are stranded on a deserted island, and they can only bring along the filmographies of three different actors. It includes any cameos or TV episodes they are in, so there are some interesting choices.

    Find out which host leaned hard into comedies with some picks that seem more underrated. Plus I bet you already know who chose Robert DeNiro. The episode covers a wide range of talent and ends with a breakdown of Justin's family members choice. Nothing heats up a family group text more than a debate over desert island picks.

    Read show notes here (with links to some of the discussion points): https://www.thedesertislandpod.com/artist-filmography

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Grab Bag: Reality TV, Project Hail Mary & Sick Day Remedies
    Apr 28 2026

    Justin is getting over a cold, so the guys recorded remotely. Each host shares something that they've been entertained by lately. Tune in to find out what bad reality TV shows are on the lineup and what movie Mitch recommends seeing on the big screen.

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    21 mins
  • Sitcoms: The Gang does a Podcast
    Apr 21 2026

    Double-digit episodes!

    Find out where the guys stand on Ted Mosby, laugh tracks, and all their favorite sitcoms. If you've been looking for something new to watch, tune in and find out which nine shows made the cut for their desert picks. Shockingly, there was no overlap, but also a lot more agreement with each other than usual.

    Show Notes: https://www.thedesertislandpod.com/sitcoms

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Household Items: Toilet Talk, Disagreements about Rules, and Audience Suggestions
    Apr 14 2026

    Each host picked three "household items" to bring along to their deserted island. But the rules weren't set in stone in advance, so things got a little off the rails.

    One island is much more bougie than the others, but is he making the smartest choices? Find out where the guys stand on starting their own fires and hear some of the excellent audience submissions.

    And if we get 100 followers on Instagram, Mitch will attempt to make fire, so make sure you follow over there and check out the show notes:

    Show Notes: https://www.thedesertislandpod.com/household-items

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    39 mins
  • Hobbies: The First Guest Appearance on the Island
    Mar 24 2026

    Listen to the very first guest appearance when Denise joins to share her hobbies and collections she's bringing to the island. She's bringing the balance of entertainment, physical activity, and creativity with her choices.

    The hosts each share one of theirs, and Denise picks her favorite. Find out which hobbies they brought and also stick around to the end to hear the full list of hobbies Denise has tried in her life, because it does not disappoint. They cover everything from boxing to watercolors to bird-watching to golf. You might even learn something new.

    Show notes: https://www.thedesertislandpod.com/hobbies

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Desserts: Largest Cones in North America & Confirmation that These Guys Are Not Bakers
    Mar 17 2026

    The hosts choose the three desserts that would get them through being stranded on a deserted island. Get some excellent Seattle recommendations and find out where the best key lime pie in the country is located (in one host's opinion).

    Make sure you have your Girl Scout cookies or sweet treats nearby, because this episode will have you craving a dessert.

    Show Notes: https://www.thedesertislandpod.com/desserts

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    40 mins