The Commercial Break – Episode: "Mr. Jagger’s Mr."

Original Air Date: May 1, 2025
Hosts: Bryan Greene & Krissy Hoadley

Episode Overview

This episode of The Commercial Break dives into a whirlwind of topics centered around memories, celebrity encounters, and 90s music nostalgia, with a special highlight of Bryan’s personal Mick Jagger story. True to the podcast's improv-comedy style, it mixes wild tangents, offbeat humor, and genuine reflections, making listeners feel like they’re eavesdropping on a hilarious, free-wheeling conversation between two longtime friends.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Skit & Advice Segment

[00:02–01:47]

• The episode kicks off with a satirical "WSHIT’s Couples Corner" skit, parodying relationship radio advice shows.
• A listener "Mindy" discovers her husband’s affair with the nanny, leading to a hilariously absurd "expert" guest, Dr. Frenella Lundenpop, who prescribes… hugging trees with one’s "minj."
• Notable recurring line/joke:
  • [01:03] Dr. Lundenpop: "Feeling shit. Minj on a tree."
  • [01:35] Dr. Lundenpop: "Feeling happy. Minj on a goddamn tree!"
• Sets the chaotic, irreverent tone for the episode.

2. Misremembering "Mix" and Introduction to the Mick Jagger Story

[02:00–06:23]

• The hosts revisit a previous episode’s confusion about an Atlanta restaurant called “Mix”—was it owned by Mick Jagger? No, but it sparks memories.
• Bryan recounts attending high school events at Mix, reflecting on the fogginess of memory and how stories get misremembered and “cartoonish” over time.
• Quote:
  • [05:50] Bryan: "Elevated casual is what it was. Elevated casual. But it was a thing here in Atlanta."

3. Bryan’s Celebrity Encounter: The Day Mick Jagger Filmed in Atlanta

[07:29–24:28] Throughline

• Bryan tells a detailed, comedic story of accidentally being swept into a Rolling Stones video shoot near his office in Atlanta in the mid-2000s.
• The office is in a run-down old building, next to the "Imperial" Hotel, with tenants scrambling to learn what major movie (or video) is filming.
• After a cryptic message from the landlord and heavy street security, the building’s tenants deduce the Stones are involved.
• Bryan, stepping out for a cigarette, befriends Keith Richards’ guitar tech, learns about the video shoot, and later has a brief interaction with a "fabulously dressed" man—Mick Jagger’s personal assistant or "man in waiting."
• Dramatic recollection of seeing Jagger in person:
  • [20:50] Bryan: "Mick Jagger is so fucking famous that gravity bends when he’s around. I’m not even the biggest Rolling Stone fan in the world...and everybody was taken with Mick."
• Jagger chats with everyone, dispelling the myth of aloof superstars.
  • [21:42] Krissy: "So nice."
  • [21:43] Bryan: "It was amazing. We got to say hello, we got to talk..."
• The crew gives Bryan tickets to a Stones show, where he sits "on stage."
  • [24:37] Bryan: "Yeah. I sat literally in a metal chair on stage, side stage."
  • Keith Richards gives him a high five.
  • Ultimate moral: Smoking sometimes has perks.

4. 90s One-Hit Wonders and Music Nostalgia

[24:53–36:47]

• Bryan turns from legendary Stones stories to a love of 90s pop rock, inspired by his connection with the Stones’ guitar tech who introduced him to the Spin Doctors.
• Deep dive into the Spin Doctors’ career, playfully ribbing their catalog:
  • [25:17] Bryan: "Do you remember that band that sang the song Little Miss, Little Miss, Little Miss Camperone?"
• The hosts list Spin Doctors’ hits, compare Spotify stats, and are shocked that Spin Doctors outdraw Blues Traveler in monthly listeners.
• Tangent into related artists: John Popper/Dave Blues Traveler, Rusted Root, festivals like HORDE and Lollapalooza.
• Extended banter over silly song names and the weird staying power of certain 90s tracks.
  • [36:02] Bryan: "...pretty soon we’re all gonna be hearing Two Princes again. Also, we’re gonna be walking in that retirement home and Two princes. Send me on my way..."

5. Music, Licensing, and Podcast Realities

[36:47–49:46]

• Bryan and Krissy lament not being able to play more music on the podcast due to licensing costs and the crackdown by music rights organizations.
• Brief, genuine frustration at the bureaucracy that limits music discovery in podcasting.
  • [48:53] Bryan: "It’s the reason why the one place, the one niche, the one thing in the podcast universe, the podcast, podcast landscape that you will not find is a lot of music podcasts."

6. Spotlight on Henry Hall

[38:44–48:35]

• Bryan introduces a rising artist: Henry Hall (Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s son, former guest), new music from the show "Dinner with the Parents."
• They play Hall’s song “Loose” (with permission), discussing its alt-indie vibe and how much Bryan loves it.
  • [42:40–46:31]: ~4 min live performance of “Loose” by Henry Hall.
  • [47:07] Bryan: "I must have watched this thing 20 fucking times...If you don’t like that song, you’re crazy."

7. Closing Banter & TCB Announcements

[50:48–53:09]

• Teasers for the upcoming “12 Hours of TCB” live event (May 31), details about contests, merch, and ways to get involved.
• Running joke about the show’s “reach”:
  • [52:30] Krissy: "I mean our reach is strong, strong, thick and long."
  • [52:34] Bryan: "What we lack in length and size we make up for in girth."
• Encouragement to follow on socials and get a free sticker.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [01:03] Dr. Frenella Lundenpop:
  "This is one of the most healing things you can do. All you need a tree and a minge..."

• [21:42] Krissy:
  "So nice."

• [20:50] Bryan:
  "Mick Jagger is so fucking famous that gravity bends when he’s around."

• [24:37] Bryan:
  "I sat literally in a metal chair on stage, side stage."

• [25:17] Bryan:
  "Do you remember that band that sang the song Little Miss, Little Miss, Little Miss Camperone?"

• [47:07] Bryan:
  "If you don’t like that song, you’re crazy."

• [52:34] Bryan:
  "What we lack in length and size we make up for in girth."

Timestamps of Key Segments

• [00:02] – Couples Corner skit: Mindy’s affair and tree-hugging “minj” advice
• [02:00] – Bryan introduces Mix and the Mick Jagger memory
• [07:29] – Beginning of the Rolling Stones filming story
• [14:14] – The scene outside with Mick Jagger and the guitar tech
• [20:50] – Bryan’s reflection on Jagger’s magnetism and humility
• [24:28] – On-stage with the Stones, meeting Keith Richards
• [25:53] – Spin Doctors and 90s music rabbit hole
• [38:44] – Henry Hall introduction and song setup
• [42:40–46:31] – Playthrough of Henry Hall’s “Loose”
• [50:48] – Teasers for TCB live event and podcast wrap-up

Summary and Takeaway

The "Mr. Jagger's Mr." episode is a shining (and delightfully meandering) example of The Commercial Break’s magic: turning scattered memories, music geekdom, and irreverent jokes into podcast gold. Whether they’re swapping absurd advice, reliving the thrill of meeting a rock legend, or championing underappreciated 90s bands, Bryan and Krissy’s chemistry is both nostalgic and fresh. The episode’s musical recommendation (Henry Hall’s “Loose”) provides a real moment of discovery, while the closing banter sets up anticipation for the show’s upcoming live event.

If you love chaotic pop culture deep-dives and affectionate, unfiltered banter, this one’s a must-listen.