My Hill To Die On

Nate Rudd and Ryan Smith

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My Hill To Die On

Everyone has things they are passionate about; things we want our friends to try and experience. So we’ve convinced each other to try different things. We talk about these experiences to see if we can just get one more person to join us on our hill to die on.

5D AGO

Ship of Theseus, Blah, Blah, Blah

Recorded February 9, 2025 This week Nate and Ryan are continuing to think about the logistical and moral implications of cloning. So in keeping with that important discussion, they begin with Pinocchio and Disco Zoo. After that, they discuss different things they have ended up with multiple copies of. Following their customary odd flavors from Japan (which were especially odd this time) they turn to the main media. During that conversation, they discuss McCarthyism, the importance of backing up data, and the worst possible job description as they talk about the books Mickey7 and Antimatter Blues. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @myhilltodieon@mastodon.social Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Lies of P Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Things You Have Ended Up With Multiples Of Ryan: Video Games Elder Scrolls V Skyrim - Official Site, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Persona 5 - Official Site, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Nate: Amazon Kindles Ryan: Furniture Nate: Star Trek Taste of Japan Mitsuya Gold Select (Molasses Soda) Sweet Potato KitKat Mickey7 Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Libro.fm Antimatter Blues Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Libro.fm Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

1h 30m
JUN 14

Nostalgia Really Worked Well

Recorded December 1, 2024 This week, Nate talks about a cross country event (surprise, surprise) which he hosted and it may have grown a bit larger than he originally expected. After that, Nate and Ryan talk about things that end well, as all good things must. Then, they have what Ryan only could describe as a Fanta brand Calpis and Baskin Robins Kit Kats. Finally, to wrap everything up, they discuss internal android wars, the strength of nostalgia, and their love for the TNG cast in their discussion of the final season of Picard. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @myhilltodieon@mastodon.social Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Taste of Japan Fanta Yogurt Rush (Peach Jelly) KitKat Love Potion 31 Pick 2: Good Finales Nate: Star Trek: The Next Generation: All Good Things - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Memory Alpha Ryan: Doctor Who: Transition Between the 10th and 11th Doctor - Wikipedia, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Nate: closure of staff-arranged childcare Ryan: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible, Libro.fm French Friday: “Nerdfest 2024”, November 29, 2024 Star Trek: Picard, Season 3 Official Site IMDb Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

1h 8m
APR 21

We'll Make a New Home and Be Perfectly Fine Without You

Recorded September 1, 2024 This week, Nate went to yet another amusement park- one not so dilapidated this time. Then, Ryan talks about a game that seems to have been designed for the venn diagram that is his entire personality. Afterwards, they have a KitKat cereal and a (better than usual) Calpis, only to discuss data backups. Then, they focus their discussion on the social implications of cloning, what makes up a soul, and one woman’s solution for dealing with people she just doesn’t like in their discussion of the book, Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @myhilltodieon@mastodon.social Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Summer Parks Caribbean Beach (in Gunma) Disneyland Disney California Adventure Park Stray Gods Official Site Taste of Japan KitKat Cereal White Peach Calpis Pick 2: Things We Backup Ryan: Audiobook Files Nate: Photos Ryan: Writings Nate: Databases Six Wakes Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible CGP Grey: The Trouble with Transporters Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

1h 35m
MAR 31

Everyone Had Bought Into His Leadership

Recorded June 28, 2024 This week, Nate brings the perfect trifecta of “Nate topics” to discuss: He bought (yet another) Synology, expresses his concerns over Cross country event planning, and also talks about a new, old amusement park he visited. Then Ryan endures another Calpis (mango this time), before they discuss books that were influential for the young Nate and Ryan. They then wrap up the episode by discussing detail-oriented writing, being a decent person, and Ryan’s insidious plot to make his student read good books in their discussion of The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @myhilltodieon@mastodon.social Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Synology Synology DS920+ (Nate’s “new” Synology) Amusement Parks Seibuen Yuenchi The Harry Potter Studio Tour Nasu Highland Park Fuji-Q Highland Tokyo Disney Resort Universal Studios Japan Taste of Japan Calpis Blend Rich Mango Golden Dragon KitKat Pick 2: Childhood Books Ryan: Ender’s Shadow - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Nate: Ender’s Game - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Nate: Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Memory Alpha Wiki Star Trek: The Next Generation USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D Blueprints - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Low End Mac Ryan: The Hobbit - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible The Goblin Emperor Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

1h 18m
JAN 14

Best Teammate Nate's Ever Had

Recorded April 7, 2024 On this episode, Nate and Ryan have invited their friends Keith, Nash, Scott, and Shi to once again abuse the English language (and Ryan’s self-esteem) in a game of words and definitions that is definitely legally distinct from any other definition based game. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @myhilltodieon@mastodon.social Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

1h 60m
11/25/2024

Not Important Enough to Have a Footnote

Recorded March 31, 2024 And we’re back! After a (not so) short hiatus, Nate and Ryan resume their antics with a discussion of what makes a game, bread point inflation, and musical theatre. Then after judging Flan KitKats and sparkling juice, they turn their attention to the theatre. All this leads up to their main media discussion of the Sir Terry Pratchett novel Wyrd Sisters, where they talk about plot structure, breaking rules, and how to transplant a country. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @myhilltodieon@mastodon.social Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Bread and Synologys Yamazaki Bread Campaign History Synology DS423 Taste of Japan Nectar Sparkling White Peach and Strawberry Caramel Pudding KitKat Pick 2: Theatrical Plays Nate: Cinderella - Wikipedia Ryan: Les Misérables - Wikipedia Nate: Two from Galilee - Wikipedia (book the musical is based on) Ryan: 1776 - Wikipedia Wyrd Sisters Discworld wiki entry for Equal Rites (has a table listing/explaining the references) Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 61: Rite to be a Wizard (our episode about Equal Rites) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

1h 9m
05/26/2024

School Life, Owning a Car, Pick Post-Apocalypitc Stories, Main Media: The Stone Sky

Recorded February 12, 2024 It’s the end of the world as we know it. Or at least the end of the Stillness. This week Nate and Ryan reach the conclusion of the Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin. In the lead up to their discussion on the book they talk about the start and stop lifestyle of their school and some surprise car expenses for Nate. Then, they turn to discuss some of their favorite post-apocalypses to live (vicariously) in. Finally, they talk about a longing for justice, supporting your children, and the difference between cilia and a cat-bus in their discussion of The Stone Sky by N.K Jemisin. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @myhilltodieon@mastodon.social Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Pick 2: Post-Apocalyptic Stories Nate: WALL•E - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Paranoia - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Nate: The Matrix - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Horizon Games (Zero Dawn) - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Calpis Orange and Mango Strawberry Shortcake KitKat The Stone Sky Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 78: Energy transfer and "magic" (our episode about The Obelisk Gate) 76: Heat and Lava and the Movement of the Earth (our episode about The Fifth Season) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

1h 35m
03/28/2024

Get to Know Death More

Recorded January 7, 2024 Goals, clubs, and the undead! This week Nate and Ryan talk about their new year, new goals (and themes) including the difficulty of normal bedtimes. Then, they discuss informal groups and clubs while having Matcha KitKats and yet another Lemon drink. Finally, as they talk about Terry Pratchett’s “Reaper Man” they discuss how the death of civilization is a shopping center, the differences between a man-wolf and a wolf-man, and Death’s abhorrence of drama. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @myhilltodieon@mastodon.social Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Goals/Themes Nate: Run 1900km in 2024 Ryan: Intentionality Your Theme (CGP Grey YouTube Video) Christmas Break The Super Mario Bros. Movie - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Barbie - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Wonka - IMDb The Princess Switch - IMDb, Netflix Family Switch - IMDb, Netflix Haneda Airport runway collision 2024 Noto Earthquake Pick 2: Clubs or Organizations Nate: High School AV Club Ryan: Board Game Club Nate: Earthkeepers Ryan: Murder Mystery Improv Group Dredge Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Fanta Premier Lemon Matcha and Original KitKat Reaper Man Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 24: Are We Having Fun? (our episode about Mort, Death book 1) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

1h 7m

Everyone has things they are passionate about; things we want our friends to try and experience. So we’ve convinced each other to try different things. We talk about these experiences to see if we can just get one more person to join us on our hill to die on.

Creator

Nate Rudd and Ryan Smith
Years Active

2019 - 2025
Episodes

86
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© 2019
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My Hill To Die On