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HotDadRadio Welcome to HotDadRadio — a scrappy, ever-experimental creative collective responsible for a handful of strange, funny, and occasionally buried podcast projects. Under the our banner, you’ll find: HotDadRadio – A collective of artists (whatever that means). In practice? It’s a chaotic, comedy-first podcast hosted by Josh, Derek, and Ryan. The show thrives on absurd tangents, unfiltered conversations, nostalgia bombs, and riffs on pop culture deep cuts. Episodes frequently include random sketch readings, offbeat improvisation, and recurring in-jokes, with occasional guests and live tapings. Think: “hangout comedy meets experimental chaos.” Noodlin’ with Josh – An interview talk show with three sacred rules: Drink when interrupted. Utilize the very specific safe word. Share this show (or else). It was built to make friends across any distance, one chaotic episode at a time. CBJW – A variety show hosted by Caitlin Burt and Josh Weaver, born during the pandemic out of loneliness and, let’s be honest, horniness. CBJW leans into unlimited creative possibilities, absurdity, and anything-goes experimentation. Plus, a few other retired or “buried” projects that still live in the THP archives for the truly curious.

  1. HotDadRadio - Ep 21 - Interview w/ Mark Hicks - Pucks, Presidents, and Parking Lots

    08/16/2025

    HotDadRadio - Ep 21 - Interview w/ Mark Hicks - Pucks, Presidents, and Parking Lots

    In this episode of HotDadRadio, we sit down with longtime Detroit Red Wings photographer Mark Hicks to hear how he went from motocross racer to capturing some of the most iconic moments in hockey history. Mark shares how a chance trade of gigs in 1988 led him to the Red Wings, where he built a career documenting playoff runs, rivalries, and milestone achievements. We cover: Mark’s early days working for free before turning photography into a thriving side hustle into a main-gig business selling his photography. The evolution of professional sports entertainment and strategies for reviving baseball and hockey for new audiences. (Hint: It involves keeping the bat.) Life behind the glass—documenting rivalries, concussions, and unforgettable playoff series. Coaching youth and college hockey, and how lessons from the Red Wings shaped his teams’ success. His surreal trip to the White House during a Stanley Cup visit, where he was escorted out—then brought back in to meet President Bill Clinton. The business of sports photography, from licensing to the changing economics of stadium ownership. Personal stories about balancing a corporate job at Ford Motor Company while chasing his passion for photography. We also talk content creation, podcast planning, and the future of live streams during hockey season. Whether you’re a Detroit Red Wings fan, a sports photography enthusiast, or just love behind-the-scenes stories from the world of professional sports, this episode is packed with insights, history, and plenty of humor.

    1h 18m

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HotDadRadio Welcome to HotDadRadio — a scrappy, ever-experimental creative collective responsible for a handful of strange, funny, and occasionally buried podcast projects. Under the our banner, you’ll find: HotDadRadio – A collective of artists (whatever that means). In practice? It’s a chaotic, comedy-first podcast hosted by Josh, Derek, and Ryan. The show thrives on absurd tangents, unfiltered conversations, nostalgia bombs, and riffs on pop culture deep cuts. Episodes frequently include random sketch readings, offbeat improvisation, and recurring in-jokes, with occasional guests and live tapings. Think: “hangout comedy meets experimental chaos.” Noodlin’ with Josh – An interview talk show with three sacred rules: Drink when interrupted. Utilize the very specific safe word. Share this show (or else). It was built to make friends across any distance, one chaotic episode at a time. CBJW – A variety show hosted by Caitlin Burt and Josh Weaver, born during the pandemic out of loneliness and, let’s be honest, horniness. CBJW leans into unlimited creative possibilities, absurdity, and anything-goes experimentation. Plus, a few other retired or “buried” projects that still live in the THP archives for the truly curious.