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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

E139. Thanksgiving Spectacular 2019

2019-11-2648:09

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

E138. Hallowe’en Spooktacular 2019

2019-10-2750:34

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

E137. A Very Special Musical Christmas

2018-12-1759:06

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

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

E135. HWX Haunted Halloween – 2018

2018-10-2854:08

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

E134. Return of the HWX!

2018-03-0551:49

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

E133. Thanksgiving Spectacular

2017-11-2245:09

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

E132. Halloween Spooktacular 2017

2017-10-2552:54

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

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

E133. Gone with the Wind

2017-09-0748:13

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

E132. Blank Your Own Blank

2017-08-2346:46

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

E131. The Song Remains the Same

2017-08-0946:11

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

E130. The Pretenders

2017-07-2651:32

HWX is back this week by popular demand, with a special broadcast of Brian Ward and Paul Happe breaking down the critical issues of our time. Topics addressed include: It’s the Summer of Fake News, we look back on how we got here, including a fond reminiscence of the father of Fake News, This Week in Gatekeeping. Also, since we don’t watch CNN anymore, we review exclusive audio of a recent... Source

E129. Prognosis Negative

2017-07-2235:31

It’s a very special late July episode of HWX, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss the critical issues of our times. Topics addressed include: After 63 successful votes to repeal Obamacare while there was a Democrat in the White House, the Republicans strike out in their first attempt while having a President who might sign something. How does this happen? We break it down. Plus... Source

E128. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

2017-07-1445:45

It’s a special summer extravaganza for HWX, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe discussing the crucial issues of the season, including: * The plight of urban America. What’s with the big cities doubling down on socialism this year? We analyze the issue in detail. Also, exclusive audio of a recent Minneapolis Traffic report, exposing the true state of the city. * Chris Christie’s adventures on the... Source

E127. Making Shakespeare Great Again

2017-06-2951:22

It’s a special new episode of HWX, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss the critical issues of our times. Topics addressed include: * With Kathy Griffin and Shakespeare in the Park’s Juliuis Caesar, lots of new Trump bashing in the news. Are these new levels of depravity or just the same old vitriol? Also, exclusive preview audio of this summer’s next Broadway smash... Source

E126. The Real World with Rep. Sean Duffy

2017-06-0801:21:34

I t’s a very special episode of HWX, featuring commentary on the critical issues of our times. Topics addressed include: * It’s the 25th Anniversary of The Real World on MTV. We discuss this seminal reality series, it’s meaning for the culture and rehash our favorite highlights from the early years. Also, exclusive audio of the failed TV pilot from a few years ago, The Real World: Ricochet. Source

E125. Summa Cum Laude

2017-05-2548:08

HWX returns with a Spring Spectacular episode, including discussion of: * Graduation day at Notre Dame featuring VP Mike Pence and a snowflake student walk out protest. We go In the Bubble with the protestors to analyze the action, including exclusive audio of the speech that proves the students were wise to get out while they could! * Fake News Update – with CNN’s Don Lemon and Denis Prager... Source

E124. Get Fired

2017-05-0953:09

From the retail apocalypse to ESPN to Fox News, lots of people in the news of late are getting wacked from their jobs. Brian Ward and Paul Happe return to try and make sense of it all. Specific topics addressed include: What is the meaning of work in the modern age of constant creative destruction? Is the traditional notion of emotional investment in your employer and your co-workers outdated? Source

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