Hop On Pop Culture

BIG TALK PODCASTS
  • 5.0 (6)
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Dylan and Phil are old friends and newer dads. Escape with them into the basement as they dive into the movies, shows, and songs their toddlers - and subsequently themselves- are really into.

  1. May 29

    HOPC Ep 52: SpongeBob Squarepants

    Renowned artist, and fellow Damn Appleton Kid, Kendall Hale finds his way into the booth! Reunited after two decades, the gang discuss Spongebob Squarepants- a show that came on the air when they were kids, and that their own kids now also grow up with. Kendall talks about his journey from being a young fan to working on Spongebob as a character designer for two seasons, and Dylan and Phil debate dinosaur pronunciation. A vicious custody battle ensues. High art meets low brow humor in this very special episode. Are you ready, parents? I can’t heee-aaaarrr you! The doctor says it’s tinnitus.

    34 min

  2. Apr 20

    HOPC Ep 51: Little Shop of Horrors

    This episode uses music by Kevin MacLeod: "The Escalation" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    35 min

  3. Apr 5

    HOPC Ep 50: The Lord of the Rings

    Dylan and Phil celebrate the 50th episode of Hop On Pop Culture, and the third year anniversary of the podcast with a special episode recorded LIVE AND IN PERSON at Phil’s basement. They did it up Hobbit style, with some pipe-weed, a bottle of red wine, and rustic bread and cheese as they talk about The Lord of The Rings and its impact on their lives and the lives of their heirs. Thanks for listening along so far- one does not simply walk into 50 episodes.

    41 min

  4. Feb 28

    HOPC Ep 49: The Hobbit

    It is a universally known fact that children love dragons- conversely, dragons love children (especially with ketchup). Dylan and Phil have used this fact to start getting their kids into some classic fantasy literature- namely, The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Grab your walking stick, forget your handkerchief, and come along on an adventure through the books, movies (extended editions of course), and cartoons that have been shaping kids imaginations for decades. Phil and Dylan debate if they are, in fact, the same person, and uncover a shared buried memory of having seen Gandalf's full uncensored staff in a production of King Lear. Yeah, they went there. And back again.

    37 min

  5. Jan 28

    HOPC Ep 48: Toy Story 5- TOYtal Recall

    Phil gives his pitch for Toy Story 5: TOYtal Recall, an idea he had before learning that there will be an actual Toy Story 5. Enjoy what is certain to be a whimsical take on the world of Toy Story!* *Content Warning: Human on toy violence, toy on Human violence, genocide, firearms (two ways), torture, choking hazards, and adult language. Rated PG, in theatres June 19th.

    12 min

  6. 12/24/2025

    HOPC Ep 47: Elf

    Happy Holidays! Dylan and Phil get into the seasonal spirit by introducing their kids to the 2003 instant classic Christmas movie ELF starring Will Ferrell and James Caan. Phil makes a controversial list of favorite Christmas movies, Dylan denigrates an all time Christmas classic, and the two of them engage in battling Jimmy Stuart impressions. They also answer the greatest question of this, or any other generation- is Will Ferrell twee? You should give it a listen, listening is our favorite!

    35 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    HOPC Ep 46: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

    Yeah yeah, they watched and talked about the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special from 1973, sure, but the REAL draw of this episode is just how tired both Dylan and Phil were when they recorded it. Things go from Snoopy to loopy real quick as they get lost in the sauce over brines, mistake jazz for chocolate, and Phil tells the dirtiest joke about geese you’ve ever heard. We’re thankful to be such good friends who can share these sleep deprived moments, and we’re thankful to you for sharing them with us. Now, eat up!

    24 min

  8. 10/31/2025

    HOPC Ep 45: Fall Sh**

    While Dylan’s away, the at-home dads will play! A lone Phil welcomes Danny and Brock from Home Dad Chat, the official podcast of the National At Home Dad Network, to talk about all the autumnal family traditions we get to share with our families. We get into rustic soups, break out the power tools for some pumpkin carving, and ask “How you like them apples?” We like them a lot. They’re Macintosh. Pop on a light jacket, grab a bushel, and take a walk through the orchard of fatherhood!

    39 min
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Dylan and Phil are old friends and newer dads. Escape with them into the basement as they dive into the movies, shows, and songs their toddlers - and subsequently themselves- are really into.

Information

  • Creator
    BIG TALK PODCASTS
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Hop On Pop Culture