Yep: A King of the Hill Podcast

Rob Couch, Ronnie Neeley

When Rob Couch grew up in Texas, he was a little bit Bobby. When he worked as a substitute teacher, he was a little bit Peggy. When he tried to show his son how to patch drywall and fix a toilet, he was a little bit Hank. Ronnie Neeley’s a musician, just like Chuck Mangione. He’s worked with Adult Swim, just like Mike Judge. He’s podcasted about animated TV for years, just like he and Rob are doing now, out in the alley. King of the Hill is full of great storytelling, amazing characters, irresistible voices, and hilarious lines. The guys talk about all that, plus the memories, nonsense, and life lessons that come up along the way in one big episode-by-episode celebration of this show they love. Yep.

  1. Pretty Pretty Dresses - King of the Hill S03E09

    12/22/2025

    Pretty Pretty Dresses - King of the Hill S03E09

    On the final episode of Yep, we are going out with a bang (or a crash off a roof) by discussing what is probably the best, and arguably the darkest, episode of King of the Hill: "Pretty, Pretty Dresses" (S03E09). In this Christmas classic, Bill Dautrieve hits rock bottom on the anniversary of Lenore leaving him, leading to a breakdown involving an iguana, a dress, and a very confused party. We discuss the "best cold open in television history," Hank's well-meaning but terrible advice to "just practice being happy," and Stephen Root’s incredible vocal performance as a weeping Bill. We also open up about why we are bringing Yep to a close, sharing personal stories about nursing school prerequisites and the healing power of collaboration. 👗 Topics include:Dark Humor: Ronnie shares why, despite growing up around similar themes, he finds the show's handling of Bill's depression hilarious rather than just depressing.The Tater Tot Tray: Celebrating Bobby as the "hostess with the mostess" and his "homemade tater tray."Dale’s Moment of Clarity: The shocking hilarity of Dale Gribble asking, "Bill's been acting a little weird lately... don't you think maybe it's me?".The Iguana named Lenore: Bill's misguided attempt to fill the void with a lizard that eventually pisses on him.Hank’s Glory Days: Noting how Hank constantly brings up his high school football stats to relate to Bill's trauma.The End of the Road: Rob recounts his stressful saga of trying to register for biology classes, and Ronnie discusses how this podcast helped him work through past creative trauma. Thank you for listening! While Yep is ending, you can still catch Rob and Ronnie together on the Dancing Is Forbidden podcast for monthly pop culture deep dives. 🌐 Website: yeppodcast.com — Contact us, support the show, sign up for our newsletter, leave a voice message, and more. 🎧 Support the show: yeppodcast.com/support — Get bonus content and help us keep the propane flowing. 📰 Newsletter: yeppodcast.com/newsletter — The Yep Bystander is our free companion newsletter, with extra insights, corrections, updates, and whatever else didn’t fit in the pod. 📸 Yep on Instagram: @kothpod Yep is hosted by two longtime King of the Hill fans—native Texan Rob Couch and Adult Swim collaborator Ronnie Neeley. New episodes every other Monday.

    1h 47m
  2. Goodbye Normal Jeans - King of the Hill S07E04

    11/24/2025

    Goodbye Normal Jeans - King of the Hill S07E04

    As Thanksgiving approaches in Arlen, Bobby discovers a hidden prodigy-level talent for Home Ec, mastering cooking, sewing, and cleaning in record time. While Hank is initially skeptical, he is quickly won over by Bobby’s ability to create bluejeans and a pot roast that puts “Tuesday Night Pork Chops” to shame. This domestic shift triggers a massive identity crisis for Peggy, who views Bobby’s competence as a hostile takeover of her role as wife and mother. Today the Yep boys break down Peggy’s spiral into a one-sided rivalry, the strangely specific harassment in the B-plot, and how the show manages to deliver a genuinely sweet resolution amidst the chaos. 🦃 Topics include: The Kit Boss Resume: A look at the career of episode writer Kit Boss, his work on Bill Nye the Science Guy, and his eventual transition to Louis C.K.'s Lucky Louie alongside Pam Adlon.Soiled Cheerleader Uniforms: Discussing Ms. Bittner’s class, where she and the janitor aggressively stain clothing with cake frosting to teach the children a lesson. Ms. Bittner is funny, the janitor likes fingers.Wolf Brand Nostalgia: Analyzing the sodium-rich reality of Frito Pie with Wolf Brand Chili, and how Peggy’s claim that she “made it perfect” just involves opening bags and cans.The Anatomy of a Bad Friend: Breaking down the B-plot where Dale bets Bill a million dollars he can't make a basket, and then proceeds to harass him to the point of financial ruin over a "joke".Yard Waste & Hairdressers: Peggy’s attempt to reclaim her status with a centerpiece made of literal garbage, and her trip to Ernst, voiced by Toby Huss doing a "European" accent that sounds suspiciously like Kahn.The "Buddy" System: Hank's genuine bonding with Bobby over the custom "Buddy" for his circular saw, proving they can connect when domestic gender norms are removed from the equation. 🌐 Website: yeppodcast.com — Contact us, support the show, sign up for our newsletter, leave a voice message, and more. 🎧 Support the show: yeppodcast.com/support — Get bonus content and help us keep the propane flowing. 📰 Newsletter: yeppodcast.com/newsletter — The Yep Bystander is our free companion newsletter, with extra insights, corrections, updates, and whatever else didn’t fit in the pod. 📸 Yep on Instagram: @kothpod Yep is hosted by two longtime King of the Hill fans—native Texan Rob Couch and Adult Swim collaborator Ronnie Neeley. New episodes every other Monday.

    1h 43m
  3. Hank's Back Story - King of the Hill S05E19

    11/10/2025

    Hank's Back Story - King of the Hill S05E19

    While preparing for the big mower race, Hank gets a backache and visits a doctor who diagnoses him with Diminished Gluteal Syndrome (DGS)—a genetic condition resulting in "no ass". Hank, who is usually the leader among his friends, is forced to wear a saline orthotic, leading to an iconic visual gag of his "puckered" little butt. This health issue immediately plunges Hank into public humiliation from his friends (especially Dale, the episode's villain), but it also introduces him to a supportive secret society of fellow DGS sufferers. We dissect Hank's struggle to accept his vulnerability, Peggy's cunning methods to get him help, and how Bobby provides the motivation for Hank to overcome his fear of ridicule. 🍑 Topics include:The Look of DGS: Discussing the great imagery of Hank's small booty and the hilarious fact that no other show was tackling this relatable phenomenon.The Unsung Hero Peggy: Celebrating Peggy's manipulative but effective interventions (and knowing more than God). The Anatomy of a Low-Blow: Analyzing Dale's move of stabbing Hank's saline cheek mid-race, which leaves Hank in physical pain, and why Hank needs better friends.Off-Topic Health & Fitness: Ronnie's experience with serious back injuries that forced him to stand at the kitchen table to use his computer, and Rob's workout tips on activating your glutes.Pop Culture Nods: Discussing the high concentration of acting talent in a small role like Dave Ulster (played by David McGowan, known for Frasier's Kenny Daly and his role in Rob's beloved Bad Santa), and the glute-working dance moves from the Rocky Horror Picture Show's "Time Warp".Lawn Mower Racing: A look at the real-life sport of riding mower racing, its description as the "poor man's NASCAR", and the current races happening in places like Gun Barrel City, Texas.The True Champion: Inversely, noting the more nihilistic approach to winning—that Boomhauer is the one who wins because he is the one not doing anything else or over-preparing for the event.Peggy's Big Feet: Her newfound pride in her large feet—“16 and a half on my left foot, 16 on my right”—a big shift from her shyness in Season 1. 🌐 Website: yeppodcast.com — Contact us, support the show, sign up for our newsletter, leave a voice message, and more. 🎧 Support the show: yeppodcast.com/support — Get bonus content and help us keep the propane flowing. 📰 Newsletter: yeppodcast.com/newsletter — The Yep Bystander is our free companion newsletter, with extra insights, corrections, updates, and whatever else didn’t fit in the pod. 📸 Yep on Instagram: @kothpod Yep is hosted by two longtime King of the Hill fans—native Texan Rob Couch and Adult Swim collaborator Ronnie Neeley. New episodes every other Monday.

    1h 14m
  4. Hilloween with John Paul Scotto - King of the Hill S02E04

    10/27/2025

    Hilloween with John Paul Scotto - King of the Hill S02E04

    It's Halloween in Arlen, and a local extremist is determined to cancel the holiday by using shady legal tactics and religious fear-mongering. Hank, in his ill-fitting childhood devil costume, vows to teach Bobby the true, wholesome meaning of Halloween. This episode pits Hank's traditional, simple sense of fun against the sinister, manipulative evangelism of Junie Harper (voiced by the legendary Sally Field). Rob & Ronnie, joined again by author and podcaster John Paul Scotto, dig into how the show perfectly captures the anxiety of a kid wanting to be good, the dangers of organized manipulation (especially toward Luanne), and the hopefulness found in the neighborhood banding together to defy a tyrannical curfew. 👹 Topics include: Hank's "Bad Boy" Side: Exploring Hank's unexpected rebellious streak through his love of Halloween, flashbacks to his childhood mischief (egging and TP-ing his own mother's house), and how that desire clashes with his role as Bobby's authority figure.First Appearances: Pinpointing the first time we see Principal Moss (who will eventually become a tragic, alcoholic figure) and Hank's mother, Tilly Hill.Real-Life Hell Houses: Discussing how Junie Harper's "Hallelujah House" exhibits (like the gorilla eating a baby doll to "prove" evolution is bad) were inspired by terrifyingly real, evangelical Christian-themed haunted houses.Peggy's Pep Talks: Analyzing Peggy's unexpected moment of clarity and fury when she finally gives Luanne the tough love she needs: "I will cast you out like yesterday's garbage!".Childhood Guilt & Manipulation: How Junie Harper and Luanne use Bobby's desire to be good against him, turning his guilt over vandalism into an opportunity for indoctrination, and Ronnie's own story of being recruited by a friend for a PlayStation. Thanks to our buddy John Paul Scotto for joining us! Scotto's website: https://jpscotto.com/"Look at me Longer" by John Paul Scotto: https://www.thesunmagazine.org/articles/594-look-at-me-longerHow I've Read Podcast: https://jpscotto.com/podcast/ 🌐 Website: yeppodcast.com — Contact us, support the show, sign up for our newsletter, leave a voice message, and more. 🎧 Support the show: yeppodcast.com/support — Get bonus content and help us keep the propane flowing. 📰 Newsletter: yeppodcast.com/newsletter — The Yep Bystander is our free companion newsletter, with extra insights, corrections, updates, and whatever else didn’t fit in the pod. 📸 Yep on Instagram: @kothpod Yep is hosted by two longtime King of the Hill fans—native Texan Rob Couch and Adult Swim collaborator Ronnie Neeley. New episodes every other Monday.

    1h 54m
  5. Plastic White Female - King of the Hill S01E12

    10/13/2025

    Plastic White Female - King of the Hill S01E12

    It’s the King of the Hill season one finale, and Bobby Hill is falling hard... for a mannequin head. Look, we’ve all been there. While Luanne preps for her beauty school exam, Bobby uses her practice head to rehearse his romantic debut, leading to one of the show’s funniest and weirdest early episodes. Ronnie and Rob dig into Bobby’s coming-of-age anxieties, Hank and Peggy’s parenting panic, and whether or not Bobby is really in love with that head... (spoiler: we still don’t really know.) 💄 Topics include: The end of the season one art style (orange floors, red fridge, darker skin tones)Bobby’s fear of girls juxtaposed by his friendship with ConnieAlamo beer reference cansThe morality of “kissing heads for practice”Bill finally being useful, Dale being awful, and Hank being a little too quick with a table sawJeff Foxworthy’s ranking on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour 🌐 Website: yeppodcast.com — Contact us, support the show, sign up for our newsletter, leave a voice message, and more. 🎧 Support the show: yeppodcast.com/support — Get bonus content and help us keep the propane flowing. 📰 Newsletter: yeppodcast.com/newsletter — The Yep Bystander is our free companion newsletter, with extra insights, corrections, updates, and whatever else didn’t fit in the pod. 📸 Yep on Instagram: @kothpod Yep is hosted by two longtime King of the Hill fans—native Texan Rob Couch and Adult Swim collaborator Ronnie Neeley. New episodes every other Monday.

    1h 32m
  6. King of the Ant Hill - King of the Hill S01E11

    09/29/2025

    King of the Ant Hill - King of the Hill S01E11

    Hank’s pride and joy—his lawn—meets its toughest challenge yet. Between Khan’s smug digs, Dale’s sabotage, and Bobby’s strange new fascination with fire ants, “King of the Ant Hill” turns a simple yard into a battlefield. In this episode, we dig into: Dale’s self-worth being tied to his exterminator gig—and how far he’ll go when Hank undercuts him Bobby’s ant “mind control” subplot (and whether it’s magic or just Bobby being Bobby) Peggy’s Cinco de Mayo Spanish flubs and the return of Buckley Deleted scenes with Hank’s shoes/socks in the muck The Silence of the Lambs spoof in Dale’s basement and whether it’s his darkest moment yet Why Bill, Boomhauer, and even Khan piling on Hank feels so harsh Dale’s redemption-by-sacrifice when he saves Bobby from the ants It’s a gross one—sugar foam, Hank’s bare feet, ants everywhere—but also a standout for how much it develops Dale, Peggy, Bobby, and even Hank’s relationship to his lawn. 🌐 Website: yeppodcast.com — Contact us, support the show, sign up for our newsletter, leave a voice message, and more. 🎧 Support the show: yeppodcast.com/support — Get bonus content and help us keep the propane flowing. 📰 Newsletter: yeppodcast.com/newsletter — The Yep Bystander is our free companion newsletter, with extra insights, corrections, updates, and whatever else didn’t fit in the pod. 📸 Yep on Instagram: @kothpod Yep is hosted by two longtime King of the Hill fans—native Texan Rob Couch and Adult Swim collaborator Ronnie Neeley. New episodes every other Monday.

    1h 39m
  7. Keeping Up With Our Joneses - King of the Hill S01E10

    09/15/2025

    Keeping Up With Our Joneses - King of the Hill S01E10

    It’s a family that smokes together… but can they quit together? This week, we light up Season 1, Episode 10 of King of the Hill, “Keeping Up With Our Joneses.” Hank catches Bobby sneaking a cigarette and decides the best punishment is making him smoke a whole carton—only for Hank and Peggy to relapse into their old tobacco habit. What follows is a hazy spiral of addiction, denial, and some of the funniest moments in early KOTH. Highlights from our discussion include: Bobby’s clueless but earnest approach to smoking (“What nationality are you?” “American.”)Hank showing off his “cool” cigarette tricks and accidentally impressing BobbyPeggy and Hank reliving their youth with some nostalgic nicotine-fueled romanceDeleted scenes with Bobby chasing smokes alongside the NicoteensLuanne stepping up as the voice of reason (and dog trainer) in the Hill householdOur own stories of growing up around cigarettes, trying them, and quitting themBackground gags and animation quirks we caught (including disappearing potatoes and bathroom door mix-ups)How smoking culture of the ‘90s shaped this episode — from cigarette machines to PSAs By the end, Hank, Peggy, and Bobby are strung out, Luanne’s got the whistle, and Boomhauer gives us a PSA you don’t want to miss. Deleted Scenes: https://archive.org/details/the-king-of-the-hill-season-1-dvd-special-features/Deleted+Scenes+-+Keeping+Up+With+Our+Joneses.mp4 🌐 Website: yeppodcast.com — Contact us, support the show, sign up for our newsletter, leave a voice message, and more. 🎧 Support the show: yeppodcast.com/support — Get bonus content and help us keep the propane flowing. 📰 Newsletter: yeppodcast.com/newsletter — The Yep Bystander is our free companion newsletter, with extra insights, corrections, updates, and whatever else didn’t fit in the pod. 📸 Yep on Instagram: @kothpod Yep is hosted by two longtime King of the Hill fans—native Texan Rob Couch and Adult Swim collaborator Ronnie Neeley. New episodes every other Monday.

    1h 54m
5
out of 5
12 Ratings

About

When Rob Couch grew up in Texas, he was a little bit Bobby. When he worked as a substitute teacher, he was a little bit Peggy. When he tried to show his son how to patch drywall and fix a toilet, he was a little bit Hank. Ronnie Neeley’s a musician, just like Chuck Mangione. He’s worked with Adult Swim, just like Mike Judge. He’s podcasted about animated TV for years, just like he and Rob are doing now, out in the alley. King of the Hill is full of great storytelling, amazing characters, irresistible voices, and hilarious lines. The guys talk about all that, plus the memories, nonsense, and life lessons that come up along the way in one big episode-by-episode celebration of this show they love. Yep.

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