Hullabaloo Podcast

Nikolai Phalen

We come bearing electrifying news! We're here today to announce Hullabaloo: A cross-generational media consumption podcast from us, @its.k0lya and @beyondborderswithchad. We have been working towards its launch since the beginning of fall and there is a lot we have to share with you! For a little background, we're well aware that the podcast space is bloated, but we are really confident that we have something special. Both of us, Chad and Nikolai, are members of the LGBTQIA community from two different races and two different generations with an incredible friendship. As writing partners of many years with a great mutual appreciation for art, literature, music, and film, we realized that instead of just a book club or movie night podcast, or a podcast only exploring the generational divide, we would use media and our consumption of it as a way of understanding the unique perspectives we each hold and share. The media is a bridge between Generation X and Generation Z—and by the way, all the stuff we consume is KUNT! What you have to look forward to in upcoming episodes: Texas Chainsaw Massacre Rob Reiner and Being Charlie Tokyo Story A political podcast about the current American administration (Not a Fan!) Jonathan Livingston Seagull Rosalía's Lux Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown The Birdcage The Joy Luck Club Beach Boys — Pet Sounds Ordinary People Personal story episodes about bad bosses Personal story episodes about travel experiences and culture Kathy Griffin and Friends Joan Didion's The White Album And much, much more! So without further ado, from us to you, it's Hullabaloo. First episode drops February 11th. See you then! Artwork from @mariiiinamares Follow us: Instagram: @HullabalooPodcast TikTok: @hullabaloopodcast

  1. vor 4 Tagen

    Why Society Treated Brokeback Mountain Like a Joke | Ep 17

    Brokeback Mountain, Coming Out, & Pride (with Chad & Nikolai) | Ep 26 In this special Pride episode, we bridge the generational gap between Gen X and Gen Z gay culture by revisiting the cultural impact of Brokeback Mountain. We discuss the horrific realities of gay bashing and the Matthew Shepard case, debate whether the concept of "coming out of the closet" places an unfair burden on the LGBTQ+ community, and analyze the purposeful ambiguity of the film's tragic ending. Chapter Timestamps: 00:00 - Disclaimers on explicit verbiage and the reality of gay bashing 31:46 - The systemic homophobia and apathy of the 1980s, 90s, and post-9/11 era 37:39 - Why "coming out of the closet" is an unfair expectation for queer people 56:04 - How Brokeback Mountain was reduced to a punchline in the 2000s 1:01:44 - The debate over Jack's death and Anne Hathaway's character 1:08:50 - Jake Gyllenhaal’s humility on set and avoiding the celebrity ego trip If you liked this, listen to our deep dive on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWOfhMcXcko #BrokebackMountain #QueerCinema #QueerCulture #GenerationalGap

    1 Std. 24 Min.

  2. 19. Juni

    Why Nina Simone Was Denied Greatness | Ep 15

    The Tragic Reality of Nina Simone & Juneteenth (with Rise Cornelius) | Ep 15 In this episode, we bridge the generational gap between Gen X and Gen Z by analyzing the legacy of Nina Simone and the ongoing realities of systemic racism. Joined by our first guest, Rise Cornelius, we break down how Nina Simone was unjustly denied entry into the Curtis Institute despite her classical brilliance. We discuss the deep exhaustion that comes with being a Black woman navigating white spaces, the gentrification of cultural hubs from California to Berlin, and the uncomfortable work required to practice true anti-racism today. Chapter Timestamps: 00:00 - How gentrification ruined the cultural authenticity of Denver and San Diego 15:17 - The tragic reality of Nina Simone's classical music rejection 35:58 - Rise Cornelius details her experience with systemic police escalation in Berlin 42:11 - How Gen X white men started unlearning racism after George Floyd 49:09 - The hidden racial context behind Nina Simone's "The Other Woman" 1:00:33 - What Juneteenth actually means to a Black woman living in Europe 1:20:02 - The first step white people must take to actively practice anti-racism #NinaSimone #Juneteenth #GenerationalGap #LGBTQHistory #QueerCulture #LGBTQMedia #GayPodcasters #PopCultureReview #GenerationalGap #ChadChurch #NikolaiPhalen #HullabalooPodcast #racism #blacklivesmatter If you liked this, listen to our deep dive on: https://youtu.be/DCASbBCd4E0?si=mBL-sGfQsIYLQYQW

    1 Std. 35 Min.

  3. 3. Juni

    Kathy Griffin Threw the First Brick at Trump Wall| Comedy & Culture | Hullabaloo

    This episode is a deep dive into Kathy Griffin’s comedy legacy, her rise as a D-List icon, her controversial Trump photo scandal, and why her cultural impact has only grown stronger with time. Nikolai and Chad break down Kathy Griffin’s specials, her connection to Joan Rivers, and why she remains one of the most important “filterless truth-tellers” in modern comedy and pop culture. But it doesn’t stop there. The episode also explores chaotic modern pop culture moments, including a surreal encounter with Timothée Chalamet, a fake Instagram catfish situation, and a debate on Call Me By Your Name, queer representation, and generational perspectives on LGBTQ media. We also discuss Candace Owens, cultural outrage cycles, and why certain voices stay relevant even when the internet tries to erase them. Topics include: Kathy Griffin D-List era Trump photo controversy Joan Rivers & female comedy legacy Timothée Chalamet stories Call Me By Your Name analysis Queer culture & generational gaps Cancel culture & cultural memory Subscribe for new episodes weekly. Hullabaloo, chaotic, honest, and unfiltered cultural commentary. 0:00 — Hullabaloo intro & podcast origin story explained 0:52 — Kathy Griffin vs Kathy Lee Gifford confusion + Gen X smoking culture nostalgia 1:40 — Gen X childhood: drinking from garden hoses & survival memories 2:31 — NYC rent crisis, Evian culture & Gen Z healthcare frustrations 4:48 — Viral TikTok gay couple story that triggered Gen Z emotional spiral 6:17 — LGBTQ community impact on Nikolai’s personal identity & growth 8:45 — Call Me By Your Name analysis: queer coding vs “diva culture” debate 10:36 — Luca Guadagnino refuses to label Call Me By Your Name as gay film 11:22 — Chad’s Italy retirement fantasy & artistic pottery lifestyle discussion 13:58 — Call Me By Your Name age gap controversy explained (ethical debate) 17:20 — Joyce Carol Oates, taboo storytelling & what defines good writing 19:27 — Timothée Chalamet encounter at Metrograph film premiere (storytime) 22:08 — Fake Timothée Chalamet Instagram catfish story & emotional fallout 26:01 — Kathy Griffin retrospective begins: D-List era explained 28:19 — Kathy Griffin’s impact on gay culture & LGBTQ fanbase loyalty 29:34 — Candace Owens analysis: “broken clock” cultural debate discussion 36:10 — Kathy Griffin D-List era explained & career positioning in comedy history 38:00 — Why Kathy Griffin’s comedy became more important over time (cultural shift) 40:24 — Kathy Griffin “It’s a Hell of a Story” Trump photo controversy breakdown 42:50 — Anderson Cooper & celebrity abandonment during Kathy Griffin backlash 44:42 — Hollywood blacklist, no-fly list rumor & industry consequences explained 45:21 — “She threw the first brick at Stonewall” cultural statement explained 47:35 — Would Kathy Griffin survive in today’s cancel culture? modern comparison 49:03 — Role of filterless truth-tellers in modern media & culture influence 50:44 — Final ratings: Kathy Griffin retrospective review (5 stars, no notes) 51:11 — Kathy Griffin “My Life on the PTSD List” YouTube special recommendation #KathyGriffin #ComedyPodcast #PopCulturePodcast #Hulabaloo #JoanRivers #CallMeByYourName #TimotheeChalamet #LGBTQPodcast #StandUpComedy

    52 Min.

  4. 13. Mai ·  Bonus

    Bad Bosses & Bad Jobs, Story Time | Hullabaloo

    Bad Bosses & Bad Jobs, Story Time | Hullabaloo This one had us crying. In this episode of Hula Baloo, Nikolai and Chad sit down to trade war stories about their absolute worst jobs and most unhinged bosses, and neither of them disappoints. Nikolai gets Shanghai'd into washing dishes at Denny's against his will, survives a summer at Build-A-Bear where he named a T-Rex in a wedding dress T. Ranny, sang London Bridge with two lesbians over a Meowth Pokemon, roasted high school girls until there was a line out the door, and finally quit by telling his wig-wearing manager she should consider a lace front. Chad, meanwhile, gets fired from a record store after running a weekly free-for-all with his crew, then drives a 1984 Audi from New Mexico to Alaska to work at a fish cannery ,arriving in penny loafers and a Ralph Lauren sweater, and ends up squishing six inches of fish guts into a drain for the summer. Two gay men, two generations, two absolutely unhinged career origin stories. "You are inebriated." Allison, manager of Strawberries Records & Tapes, probably 1994. Subscribe for new episodes every week. From us to you at Hullbaloo we love you. #Hullabaloo, #WorstJobsEver, #BadBoss, #FunnyPodcast, #QueerPodcast, #GayPodcast, #LGBTQPodcast, #StorytimePodcast, #BuildABear, #Dennys, #AlaskaLife, #FishCannery, #WorkStories, #CrossGenerational, #GayMen, #ComedyPodcast, #PopCulturePodcast, #CareerFails, #TrueStories, #FunnyStories

    1 Std. 10 Min.

  5. 7. Mai

    Hullabaloo Reviews The Little Prince | Hullabaloo Podcast | Chad & Nikolai

    Hullabaloo Reviews The Little Prince | Hullabaloo Podcast | Chad & Nikolai Some books find you at exactly the right moment. That's what happened to Nikolai and Chad this week. In this episode of Hula Baloo, the boys sit down with Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince, one of the best-selling books in human history, and neither of them was prepared for how hard it would hit. Chad called it a 10 out of 10 from the first page. Nikolai gives it a five-star, no-notes, A+. They're both reading it again. They get into everything: the fox and what taming really means, the rose as ego and vulnerability, the snake as the death of childhood, why the book was banned by the Nazis, and the line that stopped them both cold, "What is essential is invisible to the eye." Plus, Nikolai shares the story of his stepmom letting him be a detective as a kid, complete with a hat, a coat, and decaffeinated coffee. It might be the sweetest thing ever said on this podcast. Also: Chad's Italian property drama, Nikolai preparing to live out of a suitcase in Barcelona, and the two of them accidentally walking into a Little Prince hater forum on Goodreads. A reminder that childlike wonder is not something to grow out of, it's something to protect. Subscribe for new episodes every week. From us to you at Hullabaloo, we love you. #HulaBaloopodcast #TheLittlePrince #Podcast #Chad&Nikolai

    53 Min.

  6. 22. Apr.

    HullabaLUX | Hullabaloo weighs in on Rosalia’s modern masterpiece!

    She sang in 13 languages, broke streaming records in a single day, and got best new music from Pitchfork for the third time. Rosalía is doing something that shouldn't be possible — and Hullabaloo finally sat down to talk about it. In this episode, Nikolai and Chad review LLLUX, Rosalía's fourth album and arguably her most ambitious yet — a sweeping, ethereal meditation on the divine, surrender, and what it means to reach for something transcendental. Chad calls it a 10 out of 10 from the very first listen. Nico gives it a 9.5 and cries every single time track five comes on. They get into how she went from getting booed on a Spanish reality show at 16 to becoming one of the most important artists alive, why LLLUX is the sister album to Björk's Vespertine, the Burghain music video that left Nico and his friend completely speechless, and what it actually means to be a pop artist who refuses to make pop music. Also: Prague, edibles that were basically hallucinogens, Taylor Swift's alleged bot farms, and Chad's S550 Mercedes having a very bad month. Subscribe for new episodes every week. From us to you at Hullabaloo we love you.

    51 Min.

  7. 4. Apr. ·  Bonus

    Whatever Happened to Baby Jane | Niko gets into Berghain | Hullabaloo Podcast

    Nikolai is calling in live from Berlin — and she is bewitched. In this episode of Hula Baloo, Nico walks Chad through the full Berlin experience: crashing industry parties at the Berlinale, falling in love with a city that "fucks better than Prague," and finally getting into Berghain — the most exclusive club in the world — after getting turned away the first time in the freezing cold. Then the boys sit down to review Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? — both the legendary 1962 Bette Davis & Joan Crawford original AND the forgotten 1991 remake with the Redgrave sisters. One is a psychological masterpiece. The other... they made a movie. Also on the table: what makes a great adaptation, the claustrophobia of great storytelling, why Misery owes everything to Baby Jane, the uncomfortable racial politics hiding in plain sight, and why good art always picks a side. Chad gives the original a 5/5. Nikolai gives it a 4.5. The remake gets a 2 and a 2.7 respectively. Somebody had to say it. Subscribe for new episodes every week. From us to you at Hula Baloo — we love you.

    1 Std. 3 Min.

  8. 2. Apr.

    It's Hockey. Fucking. Love. | Our Heated Rivalry Review | Hullabaloo

    We watched all of Heated Rivalry — and Nikolai barely dried his eyes before we hit record. In this episode of Hula Baloo, a cross-generational podcast hosted by two gay men from Gen X and Gen Z, Chad and Nikolai break down everything: the hockey, the love, the explicit amounts of sex, and why this show — against all odds — has a genuine healing frequency. We get into the power dynamics from episode one, the fantasy aesthetics (those apartments are NOT the apartments of closeted men, honey), the music that made us want to scream, and that final kiss that stuck the landing in a way we weren't expecting. Plus: a deep dive into gay sexuality as connection, the silence from the NHL, yaoi manga, water buffaloes jumping off cliffs, and why the Queer as Folk comparison both holds up and falls short. 10 out of 10. No notes. Well, maybe one note about the smoothie subplot. 🎭 Nikolai is also performing his solo show Fever Dream TV in NYC this April — dates and tickets in the comments! Subscribe for new episodes every week. From us to you at Hula Baloo — we love you. Follow the Chaos: 📸 Instagram: / hullabaloopodcast 🎵 TikTok: / hullabaloopodcast Nikolai :https://www.instagram.com/its.k0lya/ Chad:https://www.instagram.com/beyondborderswithchad/ 🎨 Artwork by: @mariiiinamares Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name : Upbeat Funk Jazz by Infraction

    56 Min.
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We come bearing electrifying news! We're here today to announce Hullabaloo: A cross-generational media consumption podcast from us, @its.k0lya and @beyondborderswithchad. We have been working towards its launch since the beginning of fall and there is a lot we have to share with you! For a little background, we're well aware that the podcast space is bloated, but we are really confident that we have something special. Both of us, Chad and Nikolai, are members of the LGBTQIA community from two different races and two different generations with an incredible friendship. As writing partners of many years with a great mutual appreciation for art, literature, music, and film, we realized that instead of just a book club or movie night podcast, or a podcast only exploring the generational divide, we would use media and our consumption of it as a way of understanding the unique perspectives we each hold and share. The media is a bridge between Generation X and Generation Z—and by the way, all the stuff we consume is KUNT! What you have to look forward to in upcoming episodes: Texas Chainsaw Massacre Rob Reiner and Being Charlie Tokyo Story A political podcast about the current American administration (Not a Fan!) Jonathan Livingston Seagull Rosalía's Lux Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown The Birdcage The Joy Luck Club Beach Boys — Pet Sounds Ordinary People Personal story episodes about bad bosses Personal story episodes about travel experiences and culture Kathy Griffin and Friends Joan Didion's The White Album And much, much more! So without further ado, from us to you, it's Hullabaloo. First episode drops February 11th. See you then! Artwork from @mariiiinamares Follow us: Instagram: @HullabalooPodcast TikTok: @hullabaloopodcast

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