"The Tortured Poets Department" dropped a week ago and you know the Brats need to talk about it. Taylor Swift fan or not, you don’t want to miss this one. Come for TTPD (record one), stay for Robyn’s relationship trauma, the kits, and David’s new hit single “Football Man.” Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/reactionbratspod">@reactionbratspod

We know you missed the Reaction Brats so they're back with a little homework episode. David starts listening with his heart as the Brats take on "Fine Line" by one Mr. Harry Styles. Come for the sad, poppy goodness that only Harry can bring; stay for the cereal ads, the dulcimer lessons, and an interpretation of Watermelon Sugar that you definitely don't want to miss. Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/reactionbratspod">@reactionbratspod

It’s been a long time since the Reaction Brats have given each other homework! In this episode Robyn & David swap Sunny Day Real Estate records. Robyn listens to "How It Feels To Be Something On" for the first time, and David finally sucks it up and gives "Diary" a shot. Come for the records, stay for the SDRE Toronto show review, and to hear about the new refrigerator. Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/reactionbratspod">@reactionbratspod

Depeche Mode’s Memento Mori Tour hit the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, and you know the Reaction Brats didn’t miss it! Join them as they go through the setlist and share their high (and low) points of the night. Come for DM, stay for tales of mic swinging, butt shaking, and how much it hurts to stand for too long. Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/reactionbratspod">@reactionbratspod

Metal, pop-metal, arena-rock…whatever it’s called, it’s got us pumpin’ our fists and bangin’ our heads (well, half of us most of the time anyway). The Reaction Brats are taking it back to 1983 with Def Leppard’s best: Pyromania. Come for the bangers, stay for the Milli Vanilli reveal, and to sign the petition to bring back the McPizza. Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/reactionbratspod">@reactionbratspod

The Reaction Brats are baaaaaaack with a bang to talk about the 30th anniversary of the Lemonheads beauty It's A Shame About Ray. Go track by track with us as we remember stories from our teenage years and try to remember the facts we didn't research before hitting the mics. Come for the sweet tunes, stay for a year of catching up with your favourite brats!    

It's time for more homework! In this episode, the Reaction Brats assign records to each other to listen to for the first time. As you might guess, there are A LOT of opinions. Come for Frank Black and The War on Drugs, stay for 2021 Wrapped, more mixed tape memories, and a podcast review. Instagram: @reactionbratspod

The Reaction Brats headed to the Monarch Tavern in Toronto last week to see Tobin Sprout, so in this episode they chat about the set list and all things TS. If you don’t already love the man, this one is guaranteed to make a fan outta you. Instagram: @reactionbratspod All things Tobin Sprout: tobinsprout.net

Live music is back in Toronto, so the Reaction Brats head to the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern to see podcast faves Nada Surf. Before they go, they chat about Nada Surf's 2016 record "You Know Who You Are. Come for the Nada Surf, stay for the laughs, the sliced pork, and the lesson in Krautrock. Instagram: @reactionbratspod

The Reaction Brats give each other homework. David listens to Amy Winehouse for the first time, and Robyn gives DJ Shadow a shot, thus summoning her alter ego: DJ Escitalopram. Find out how they feel about these records plus their review of Vegas, an update on the cats, and more pillow talk. Instagram: @reactionbratspod

The Reaction Brats travel back to the 80’s to chat INXS, The Housemartins and "20 Minute Workout". This one was recorded over coffee, so grab your cuppa mud and settle in - it’s a corker alright. Mixed by Mitch Bowden at Mechanical Noise Instagram: @reactionbratspod Email: reactionbratspod@gmail.com

The Reaction Brats hang out with their good friend and all around great guy Jordon Zadorozny at his gorgeous Skylark Park studio (Pembroke ON) and chat about his time spent recording Evan Dando, writing with Courtney Love, and of course his own Blinker the Star. They also go deep into the deliciously unsung 1980 KISS record "Unmasked". Come for this on-location farm fresh episode, stay for Robyn professing her life-long love for Paul Stanley. Mixed by Mitch Bowden at Mechanical Noise Instagram: @reactionbratspod Email: reactionbratspod@gmail.com

This one's for the dads. Reaction Brat dads specifically, and the records that they’re remembered by. Come for the Meatloaf and Wilburys tunes, stay for foggy memories, history lessons, and a pretty incredible SNL intro. Recorded and edited (and mixed!) at home.  Instagram: @reactionbratspod Email: reactionbratspod@gmail.com

After two years of dating, Robyn finally dives into Chore, David’s band from 1995-2004. As you may have guessed, she has some thoughts. From there, the Reaction Brats have their faces blown off by Hot Snakes’ "Audit in Progress". This time, come for the tunes, stay to meet the cats. Check out new Chore songs here Recorded and edited at home. Mixed by Mitch Bowden at Mechanical Noise Instagram: @reactionbratspod Email: reactionbratspod@gmail.com

Ooooh, biguns indeed. The Reaction Brats talk about the records that changed their young teenaged lives forever - Joy Division’s "Substance 1977-1980" and Morrissey’s "Bona Drag". Come for the tunes, stay for timeless tales of having tissue caught in a moustache, getting kicked curbside from a concert, and Dave’s glorious Moz impressions. Recorded and edited at home. Mixed by Mitch Bowden at Mechanical Noise Instagram: @reactionbratspod Email: reactionbratspod@gmail.com

It's a new year and a new season for the Reaction Brats.  Tune in as they discuss records from Minor Alps and Spoon, as well as quiet Christmas plans, podcasting sober, and getting spooked out by some spooky lyrics. Special treat: Robyn does her best Paul Stanley impression. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Edward Lodewijk Van Halen (1955-2020). Recorded and edited at home. Mixed by Mitch Bowden at Mechanical Noise Instagram: @reactionbratspod Email: reactionbratspod@gmail.com

The Reaction Brats welcome their first guest to the show: Hamilton’s friendly man-in-black, Tom Flood. Tune in to hear them share their love of 80s-indie-Brit-pop-kinda-stuff and discuss records by The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Stone Roses and The Strokes. Listen as Robyn and Tom repeatedly digress, and Dave tries his very best to keep reigning them in. Recorded and edited at home. Mixed by Mitch Bowden at Mechanical Noise Instagram: @reactionbratspod Email: reactionbratspod@gmail.com

Live shows have been cancelled, so the Reaction Brats chat about a few of the artists they'll be missing this summer - David Lee Roth, Underworld, and New Order. This episode in loving memory of Wentworth (2008-2020). Recorded and edited at home. Mixed by Mitch Bowden at Mechanical Noise Instagram: @reactionbratspod Email: reactionbratspod@gmail.com

The Reaction Brats spend this episode discussing one of their all-time favourites - Depeche Mode. They share early memories, talk about live shows, and dig into David’s Holy Trinity: Black Celebration, Music for the Masses and Violator. Recorded and edited at home. Mixed by Mitch Bowden at Mechanical Noise Instagram: @reactionbratspod Email: reactionbratspod@gmail.com

The Reaction Brats did some curbside shopping at a favourite record shop this week, picking up some great records and supporting Black Lives Matter & the NAACP Legal Defense Fund at the same time. Tune in as they discuss the possibility of future podcast guests and their latest haul: records by Adorable, Swervedriver, and Sleaford Mods. NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund: naacpldf.org/support/donors Black Lives Matter: blacklivesmatter.com Recorded and edited at home. Mixed by Mitch Bowden at Mechanical Noise Instagram: @reactionbratspod Email: reactionbratspod@gmail.com