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Fraters Libertas' Brian Ward and Paul Happe of Nihilist in Golf Pants bring a unique and humorous upper-midwest point of view as they comment on current events in the news and the culture.
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E140. The Omega Men

E140. The Omega Men

2020-05-2938:14

The HWX podcast is back in quarantined form! Paul and Brian pay tribute to the Charlton Heston camp thriller that somehow seems to parallel the events of 2020. What are they drinking? Brian has the old reliable All Day IPA from Founders Brewery, while Paul has a Summit Grapefruit Supreme. Then the boys settle in to tackle the issue of COVID-19 and the lockdowns, including an appearance by very... Source
Brian Ward and Paul Happe are in a thankful mood in this special Thanksgiving episode of the HWX podcast. Topics include: Bernie Sanders’ favorite things A lot of political and media figures are thankful; you might be surprised why Billy Bragg is in the Bubble No one is thankful for the impeachment proceedings We couldn’t pass on the opportunity to comment on Eric Swalwell Paul and Brian are both... Source
It’s time for the HWX Halloween Spooktacular as Brian Ward and Paul Happe gather to discuss all the things that frighten them, including: Greta Thunberg’s “Tales of Terror” Democratic candidates are being frighteningly disingenuous Is there anything scarier than “grabbing a beer with Elizabeth Warren” or hanging out in Mayor Pete’s crime ridden, urban decaying city? Ken Burns creepy new project... Source
Brian Ward and Paul Happe are back with a very musical Christmas episode of the HWX podcast. Topics include: Discussion of the Christmas blockbuster film “Vice,” along with spooky similarities to an earlier film about a different VPOTUS A Christmas carol that’s becoming a new favorite Introduction of a new, certain to be recurring bit, “Who’s Sorry Now” Discussion of Paul’s favorite version of “A... Source
E136. Thanksgiving HWX

E136. Thanksgiving HWX

2018-11-1851:12

Brian Ward and Paul Happe are in a thankful mood in this special Thanksgiving episode of the HWX podcast. Topics include: You will be thankful for Thanksgiving drinking tips from the pros Linguistics Professor John McWhorter may or may not be thankful that Brian corresponded with him on the linguistic issue of the day – the etymology of the word “boof” A lot of political and media figures are... Source
Brian Ward and Paul Happe emerge from their crypt for a special Haunted Halloween Spooktacular Episode of the HWX podcast. Topics include: Monstrous old news around the Kavanaugh hearings Frightening solipsism from In The Bubble featuring Sam Harris, Bill Maher, and Larry Charles A haunting interview with the ghost of Senator Ted Kennedy Nate Silver’s 538 blog is up to the same old tricks... Source
It’s the triumphant return of HWX to the airwaves. Brian and Paul reconvene to discuss the critical issues of our times, including: The Winter Woke Olympics The romantic aspects of the Strzok-Page texts Melania Trump’s Einstein Visa The demise of Hope Hicks The pain of English accents commenting on American politics The Democratic Response the HWX broadcast. All member feedback welcome in the... Source
It's the triumphant return of HWX to the airwaves. Brian and Paul reconvene to discuss the critical issues of our times, including: The Winter Woke Olympics The romantic aspects of the Strzok-Page texts Melania Trump's Einstein Visa The demise of Hope Hicks The pain of English accents commenting on American politics The Democratic Response the HWX broadcast. All member feedback welcome in the comments section, hope you enjoy! MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/return-of-the-hwx/.Podcast listeners: Now become a Ricochet member for only $2.50 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/join/.Subscribe to HWX in iTunes (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in iTunes or by RSS feed.
It’s a very special Thanksgiving edition of HWX. Brian Ward and Paul Happe gather to discuss all the critical holiday issues of the day. Topics addressed include: Al Franken’s roaming hands and his roaming apology as a liberal template for future instances. Other random things we’ve learned about our culture from the recent deluge of harassment accounts. Exclusive audio of MSNBC’s recent sexual... Source
It's a very special Thanksgiving edition of HWX. Brian Ward and Paul Happe gather to discuss all the critical holiday issues of the day. Topics addressed include: Al Franken's roaming hands and his roaming apology as a liberal template for future instances. Other random things we've learned about our culture from the recent deluge of harassment accounts. Exclusive audio of MSNBC's recent sexual harassment training seminar. Our reading of what certain celebrities are thankful for. All member feedback welcome in the comments section. Hope you enjoy. MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/thanksgiving-spectacular/.Podcast listeners: Now become a Ricochet member for only $2.50 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/join/.Subscribe to HWX in iTunes (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in iTunes or by RSS feed.
It’s a spooky, special episode of HWX, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reincarnating to discuss the critical issues of our time. Topics addressed include: The Harvey Weinstein Horror, including suggestions for the new name of the Weinstein company. Kevin Can’t Wait – our tribute to the Rob Long/Kevin James comedy classic. What really happened to Donna? Let’s find out. Source
It's a spooky, special episode of HWX, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reincarnating to discuss the critical issues of our time. Topics addressed include: The Harvey Weinstein Horror, including suggestions for the new name of the Weinstein company. Kevin Can't Wait - our tribute to the Rob Long/Kevin James comedy classic. What really happened to Donna? Let's find out. Trump Twilight Zone - exclusive audio of the reinvigorated series of the macabre, and the story of a puppet who drove the conservative media insane. Plus a special message from Pajama Boy. What were they drinking during the show? 20 Pounds of Pumpkin from Sam Adams and New Belgium's Voo Doo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin. MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/hwx-halloween-spooktacular-2017/.Podcast listeners: Now become a Ricochet member for only $2.50 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/join/.Subscribe to HWX in iTunes (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in iTunes or by RSS feed.
E132. What Happened?

E132. What Happened?

2017-09-2148:46

It’s a very special book club HWX episode, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss Hillary Clinton’s latest masterpiece, What Happened. Topics addressed include: Alternate title suggestions, analysis of what’s behind the Beatles like shrieking of her fans, suggestions on how to make Republican audiences shriek, and sound clips from Hillary’s recent interview on CSPAN. Source
It's a very special book club HWX episode, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss Hillary Clinton's latest masterpiece, What Happened. Topics addressed include: Alternate title suggestions, analysis of what's behind the Beatles like shrieking of her fans, suggestions on how to make Republican audiences shriek, and sound clips from Hillary's recent interview on CSPAN. MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/hwx-what-happened/.Podcast listeners: Now become a Ricochet member for only $2.50 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/join/.Subscribe to HWX in iTunes (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in iTunes or by RSS feed.
It’s a very special episode of HWX, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss the critical issues of our time. Topics addressed include: * The NFL season is about to kick off, but it wouldn’t be 2017 without a side dish of politics. The meaning of the Colin Kaepernick saga is investigated. * The continuing cultural revolution and attack on statues and offensive names is discussed. Source
Sponsored by Dollar Shave Club It's a very special episode of HWX, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss the critical issues of our time. Topics addressed include: * The NFL season is about to kick off, but it wouldn't be 2017 without a side dish of politics. The meaning of the Colin Kaepernick saga is investigated. MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/gone-with-the-wind/.Podcast listeners: Now become a Ricochet member for only $2.50 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/join/.Subscribe to HWX in iTunes (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in iTunes or by RSS feed.
It’s a very special episode of HWX, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss the critical issues of our times. Topics addressed include: Exit Steve Bannon. We recount our favorite memories of the Bannon era, and bring in Carly Simon for a fond farewell. Fear Makes a Comeback. Pundits and politicians were all claiming another round of the vapors over President Trump’s recent press... Source
It's a very special episode of HWX, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss the critical issues of our times. Topics addressed include: Exit Steve Bannon. We recount our favorite memories of the Bannon era, and bring in Carly Simon for a fond farewell. Fear Makes a Comeback. Pundits and politicians were all claiming another round of the vapors over President Trump's recent press conference on Charlottesville. We have the audio, and another reason to bring back the Fear Update theme. The death of punditry? Observations on the sad state of the news roundtables and Sunday morning shows. Is it time for something new? Michael Moore launches new Broadway show. We review some of the reviews, and present some exclusive audio from his performance, Michael Moore Broadway Star! Listener email. A review of recent comments and this week's song requests. What were we drinking during the show? Modelo Especial and All Day IPA from Founders Brewing. All member feedback welcome in the comments section, hope you enjoy. MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/blank-your-own-blank/.Podcast listeners: Now become a Ricochet member for only $2.50 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/join/.Subscribe to HWX in iTunes (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in iTunes or by RSS feed.
It’s a very special HWX with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss the critical issues of our times. Topics addressed include: Our favorite memories of the Anthony Scaramucci era. Who was this clown and where did he come from? We have all the details. Plus a musical tribute to his departure, Nobody Does It Better than Scaramucci. The Congressional failure to repeal Obamacare is further... Source
Sponsored by Dollar Shave Club It's a very special HWX with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss the critical issues of our times. Topics addressed include: Our favorite memories of the Anthony Scaramucci era. Who was this clown and where did he come from? We have all the details. Plus a musical tribute to his departure, Nobody Does It Better than Scaramucci. MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/hwx-song-remains-same/.Podcast listeners: Now become a Ricochet member for only $2.50 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/join/.Subscribe to HWX in iTunes (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in iTunes or by RSS feed.
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