HWX #139

Thanksgiving Spectacular 2019

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe

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 very thankful for you, the Ricochet members!
  • All this and more!

This HWX podcast is the hottest side dish around! Happy Thanksgiving!

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HWX #138

Hallowe’en Spooktacular 2019

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe
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HWX #137

A Very Special Musical Christmas

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe

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 Christmas Carol,” the 1970 musical “Scrooge” with Albert Finney
  • A Christmas wish that people will stop interjecting politics into normally non-political media

What were they drinking during the show? Stone Brewery’s Bourbon Barrell Aged Arrogant Bastard and Destihl Brewery’s Wild Sour Series: Here Gose Nothin’.

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HWX #136

Thanksgiving HWX

8 COMMENTS
Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe

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 thankful; you might be surprised why
  • No one is thankful for sore losers of the recent midterm election
  • Paul and Brian are both very thankful for you, the Ricochet members

This HWX podcast goes well with Turkey! Happy Thanksgiving!

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HWX #135

HWX Haunted Halloween – 2018

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe

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 regarding election prognostication, but their analysis of favorite Halloween candy is a treat
  • Plus, scary news on how the HWX staff are thwarting Brian and Paul

Have a happy Halloween!

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HWX #134

Return of the HWX!

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe

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!

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HWX #133

Thanksgiving Spectacular

6 COMMENTS
Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe

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.

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HWX #132

Halloween Spooktacular 2017

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe

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.

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HWX #132

What Happened?

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe

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.

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HWX #133

Gone with the Wind

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe

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.

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HWX #132

Blank Your Own Blank

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe

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.

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HWX #131

The Song Remains the Same

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe

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.

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HWX #130

The Pretenders

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe

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 Anderson Cooper 360 promo and ascertain its veracity.

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HWX #129

Prognosis Negative

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe

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, the latest installment of This Week in Alternative Never Trump History. What might have happened if Hillary won?

It’s been the summer of Russia in Washington and in the media. We discuss how we got here and what it all means. Plus exclusive, just leaked audio which may finally prove the connection between Donald Trump and Russian hackers.

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HWX #128

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe

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.

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HWX #127

Making Shakespeare Great Again

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe

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, Shakespeare in the Trump.

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HWX #126

The Real World with Rep. Sean Duffy

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe
With guest Sean Duffy

It’s a very special episode of HWX, featuring commentary on the critical issues of our times.

Topics addressed include:

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HWX #125

Summa Cum Laude

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe

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!

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HWX #124

Mike Nelson

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe
With guest Mike Nelson

It’s a very special episode of HWX with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss the critical issues of our times.

The highlight is special guest Mike Nelson of Mystery Science 3000 fame, and now of Rifftrax. We discuss his path to comedy stardom and what the early days of MST3K were like. Also discussed are the latest hijinx in progress at Rifftrax, including their upcoming LIVE show on June 15, in a movie theater near you.

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HWX #124

Get Fired

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Hosted by Brian Ward, Paul Happe

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? We delve into the big issues.
  • Bill O’Reilly losing his job for cause, and what cause it was. We discuss the man’s long record of hints and allegations. Also, exclusive audio of the phone call Fox News legal made to fire Bill O’Reilly.
  • The House Republicans passed a bill ostensibly repealing and replacing Obamacare, and the Democrats celebrated the imminent electoral consequences for them by singing “Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye.” Are they right? Also, exclusive audio from C-SPAN of all the singing and chanting occurring on the House floor.
  • ESPN fired about a hundred prominent employees in their latest strategy to combat declining revenues and increasing costs. What is the real problem with ESPN?
  • What were we drinking during the show? Surly Fest from Surly Brewing and Mango Blonde from Lift Bridge Brewery.

All member feedback welcome in the comments section. Hope you enjoy!

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