Hills I'd Die On with Taylor Cox
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 189 ratingsWelcome to Hills I'd Die On: a podcast where writer/comedian Taylor Cox invites guests to discuss and debate unpopular opinions they feel so strongly about, they'd be willing to die on a hill over them. New Episodes available every Tuesday on Spotify, Apple and everywhere else you listen to podcasts.
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Episodes
Same Side Sitting (and all PDA) is The Best: Akilah Green
April 28, 2020 07:05 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBToday we're joined by writer/actor Akilah Green (A Black Lady Sketch Show, Perfect Harmony, A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy) who died on the hill of "Same Side Sitting (and all PDA) is The Best!" Akilah and Taylor chat lap-sitting in the writers room, doing baby talk in public, posting about your loved ones on the internet, and how all things "touch" are gonna change in the post-covid world.
It's Okay To Like Documentary Murderers: Alison Bennett
April 21, 2020 07:05 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBToday we say goodbye to the wonderful writer/producer Alison Bennett (SINGLE PARENTS, YOU'RE THE WORST) who died on the hill of "It's Okay To Like Documentary Murderers." Alison & Taylor chat about their fascination with serial killers, why Robert Durst would make an interesting guest at a dinner party, and how People Magazine is the most important news outlet of our time. RIP Alison!
Sports Are Bad: Kara Swisher
April 14, 2020 07:05 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBToday we say goodbye to journalist/host Kara Swisher (Recode Decode, Pivot, The New York Times) who died on the hill of "Sports Are Bad." Go listen to Kara's hilarious last words about suffering through kids sporting events, meeting Joe Montana on an airplane, and what it's like being "the only lesbian in America who hates sports."
Floss Before You Brush: Yael Green
April 07, 2020 07:05 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBToday we say goodbye to writer/cartoonist Yael Green (SPACE FORCE, DICKINSON, ANGIE TRIBECA) who died on the hill of "You Should Floss Before You Brush." Yael and Taylor chat about dental criminals, Jessica Simpson brushing her teeth three times a week,and the great equalizer also known as poop. Editor: Will Witwe Music: Hayden Coplen Art: Mackenzie Moore
Reality TV is Good For Women: Taylor Misiak & Alyssa Litman
March 31, 2020 07:05 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBToday we say goodbye to writer/host Alyssa Litman (Table Flipping with Alyssa & Taylor) & actor/host Taylor Misiak (Dave, American Vandal, Table Flipping with Alyssa & Taylor) who died on the hill of "Reality TV is Good For Women." Alyssa, Taylor, and Taylor chat double standards, Bethenny Frankel 2024, and why you should never trust a guy who looks down on reality TV. RIP Alyssa & Taylor!
Boomers Need To Stay Home: Tom Cox
March 24, 2020 07:05 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBTaylor is joined by her dad, Tom Cox, to talk about why *some people* (dads!!) aren't staying home or taking COVID-19 (and social distancing) seriously. Tom & Taylor chat about quarantine, generational perspectives, and what to do when the FedEx guy offers you his pen. No one dies in this episode because there's too much of that happening outside. Please stay healthy (and home), everybody. Love you, Dad! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Animation Is Superior (and deserves your respect!): Shea Fontana
March 10, 2020 07:05 - 35 minutesToday we say goodbye to writer/producer Shea Fontana (DC Super Hero Girls, Batman: Overdrive, Polly Pocket) who died on the hill of "Animation is Superior." Go listen to Shea's IMPORTANT last words as she and Taylor discuss the stigmas surrounding writing for animation (and kids) and why the art form deserves a lot more g.d. respect. RIP Shea!
Animation Is Superior (and deserves your respect!): Shea Fontana
March 10, 2020 07:05 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBToday we say goodbye to writer/producer Shea Fontana (DC Super Hero Girls, Batman: Overdrive, Polly Pocket) who died on the hill of "Animation is Superior." Go listen to Shea's IMPORTANT last words as she and Taylor discuss the stigmas surrounding writing for animation (and kids) and why the art form deserves a lot more g.d. respect. RIP Shea!
L.A. is better than New York (But Chicago...): Hannah Einbinder
March 03, 2020 08:05 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBToday we say goodbye to comedian Hannah Einbinder (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, JFL New Faces) who died on the hill of "LA is better than New York." Go listen to Hannah's delightful/hilarious last words that will undoubtedly put this age ol' debate to bed once and for all. RIP Hannah!
There's Never Been A Good Poem: Greg Gallant
February 25, 2020 08:05 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBToday we say goodbye to writer/comedian Greg Gallant (PERFECT HARMONY, SPEECHLESS, SON OF ZORN) who died on the hill of "There Has Never Been A Good Poem." Greg and Taylor chat rap, CATS, and poems about boners, before singing a song so breathtaking you'll wanna listen all over again. RIP Greg! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer Special thanks to Fran Fisher and The Poets Corner for sharing their knowledge/wisdom/poetry with us!!
Jury Duty Is The Best: Fran Richter
February 18, 2020 08:05 - 53 minutes - 49 MBToday we say goodbye to writer/actor Fran Richter (Insecure) who died on the hill of "Jury Duty Is The Best."Go listen to Fran's last words as she and Taylor chat jury duty with Sia, becoming pen pals with Louis Peitzman's mom, meeting your husband in court, and why we should all start getting excited to perform our civic duty. RIP Fran!
Codependency Is Awesome: Ali Waller
February 11, 2020 08:05 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBToday we say goodbye to writer/producer Ali Waller (DICKINSON, LOVE, BIG MOUTH) who died on the hill of "Codependency Is Awesome." Go listen to Ali's hilarious last words about partnership/marriage + an amazing special appearance from her husband in a segment that will make even the most cynical of humans believe in love!
Phone Calls Are Emotional Terrorism: Alison Agosti
February 04, 2020 08:05 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBToday we say goodbye to writer/comedian Alison Agosti (Making History, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Late Night with Seth Meyers) who died on the hill of "Phone Calls Are Emotional Terrorism." Go listen to Alison's hilarious last words about why we need to stop calling each other + some fun alt ideas for what to do with your phone when you're drunk, RIP Alison! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Jennifer Aniston & Brad Pitt Should NOT Get Back Together: Sarah Franklin
January 28, 2020 08:05 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBToday we say goodbye to host/comedian Sarah Franklin (TRUST THE BACHELOR PROCESS) who died on the hill of "Jennifer Aniston & Brad Pitt Should NOT Get Back Together." Go listen to Sarah's hilarious last words about THE photo and the cosmic link that may or may not be forever connecting Jen and Brad, Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Girl Scout Cookies Are A Scam: Brig Muñoz-Liebowitz
January 21, 2020 08:05 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBToday we say goodbye to writer/comedian Brig Muoz-Liebowitz (One Day At A Time, Diary Of A Future President, People Of Earth) who died on the hill of "Girl Scout Cookies Suck." Go listen to Brig's mind-blowing last words as she uncovers some hard truths about Girl Scouts Cookies and the Girl Scouts of America. RIP Brig! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Stop Asking Women When They're Having Kids: Liz Hackett
January 14, 2020 08:05 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBToday we say goodbye to writer/comedian Liz Hackett (GEEK CHARMING, FALLING IN LOVE, LOVE GUARANTEED) who died on the hill of: "we need to stop asking women when they're having kids." Go listen to Liz's very real/thoughtful/hilarious last words as she and Taylor pitch on other things you can talk to a woman about that aren't having kids (Hint: it's periods). Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Hot People Are Smart And Funny: Hayley Marie Norman
January 07, 2020 08:05 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBToday we say goodbye to actor/writer Hayley Marie Norman (ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING, COMEDY BANG BANG, TONE-DEAF) who died on a hill defending hot people everywhere. Go listen to Hayley's incredibly brave/noble/hilarious last words about hot biases, type casting, and sharing an eyebrow person with Meghan Markle. RIP Hayley! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Disco Is The Best Music Genre: Andrew Law
December 17, 2019 08:05 - 45 minutes - 42 MBToday we say goodbye to writer/actor Andrew Law (THE GOOD PLACE, SILICON VALLEY) who died on the hill of "disco is the best genre." Go listen to Andrew's last words on disco-only wedding dreams, the joy of "Mamma Mia," and the history of disco. Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Don't Tell Your Kids Santa Is Real: Ali Gusberg
December 10, 2019 08:05 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBToday we say goodbye to writer/comedian Ali Gusberg (FOREVER, COUPLE FRIENDS) who died on the hill of "Bad parents tell their kids Santa is real." Ali and Taylor take a controversial march down Santa Claus Lane to discuss holiday-themed childhood traumas, the psychology of lying to our children, and the *magic* of the holidays. Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
It's Unethical To Tell Your Kids Santa Is Real: Ali Gusberg
December 10, 2019 08:05 - 52 minutesToday we say goodbye to writer/comedian Ali Gusberg (FOREVER, COUPLE FRIENDS) who died on the hill of "Bad parents tell their kids Santa is real." Ali and Taylor take a controversial march down Santa Claus Lane to discuss holiday-themed childhood traumas, the psychology of lying to our children, and the *magic* of the holidays.
Bad Parents Tell Their Kids Santa Is Real: Ali Gusberg
December 10, 2019 08:05 - 52 minutesToday we say goodbye to writer/comedian Ali Gusberg (FOREVER, COUPLE FRIENDS) who died on the hill of "Bad parents tell their kids Santa is real." Ali and Taylor take a controversial march down Santa Clause Lane to discuss holiday-themed childhood traumas, the psychology of lying to our children, and the *magic* of the holidays.
TV Is Better Than Movies: Ashley Nicole Black
December 03, 2019 08:05 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBToday we say goodbye to actor/writer/comedian Ashley Nicole Black (A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW, BLESS THIS MESS, FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE) who died on the hill of "TV is better than movies." Go listen to Ashley's controversial (and devastatingly articulate) last words about all things entertainment and Taylor's futile efforts to debate them. RIP Ashley! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Juice Cleanses are Fake Healthy (Diets We've Tried): Emily Goldwyn
November 19, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBToday we say goodbye to writer/actor Emily Goldwyn (AWKWAFINA, SMILF, SHERMAN'S SHOWCASE) who died on a hill covered in juice. Listen to Emily's last words as she and Taylor deep dive into their own dieting journeys and desperately try to get sponsored by Zen meal plans. RIP EMILY! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Surprise Parties are gaslighting / Communication is Sexy: Melissa Hunter
November 12, 2019 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBToday we say goodbye to Melissa Hunter (SANTA CLARITA DIET, MAYA & MARTY) who died taking down surprises. Go listen to Melissas hilarious last words about making each other feel crazy + some horrifying surprise party fail stories . RIP Melissa! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Couples Shouldn't Live Together: Jennifer Levinson
November 05, 2019 13:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBToday we say goodbye to writer/actor Jennifer Levinson (TRIASSIC WORLD, SOLVE, BUZZFEED) who died trying to convince everyone not to live with their partners. Taylor and Jennifer get INTO IT about living with the people you love, and whether or not moving in with your S.O. means your relationship is doomed. RIP Jenn! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Horror Is The Best Genre/Don't Change The Alphabet Song: Ben Blacker
October 29, 2019 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBToday we say goodbye to writer/author Ben Blacker (HEX WIVES, THE WRITERS PANEL, THE ADVENTURES OF PUSS AND BOOTS) who died standing up for all things horror. Go listen to Ben's spooooky last words about the joys of being scared and why horror deserves more credit than it gets. RIP Ben! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Horror Is The Best Genre: Ben Blacker
October 29, 2019 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBToday we say goodbye to writer/author Ben Blacker (HEX WIVES, THE WRITERS PANEL, THE ADVENTURES OF PUSS AND BOOTS) who died standing up for all things horror. Go listen to Ben's spooooky last words about the joys of being scared and why horror deserves more credit than it gets. RIP Ben!
Horror Movies Make Us More Empathetic: Ben Blacker
October 29, 2019 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBToday we say goodbye to writer/author Ben Blacker (HEX WIVES, THE WRITERS PANEL, THE ADVENTURES OF PUSS AND BOOTS) who died standing up for all things horror. Go listen to Ben's spooooky last words about the joys of being scared and why horror deserves more credit than it gets. RIP Ben!
Twins Should Be Separated At Birth: Gilli Nissim
October 22, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBToday we say goodbye to Gilli Nissim (THE OTHER TWO, A.P. BIO) who died splitting up "unnatural freaks." Go listen to Gilli's hilarious last words on growing up with twin sisters + all things Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen. RIP Gilli!
Twins Should Be Separated At Birth / Name your kid "Banana" : Gilli Nissim
October 22, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBToday we say goodbye to Gilli Nissim (THE OTHER TWO, A.P. BIO) who died splitting up "unnatural freaks." Go listen to Gilli's hilarious last words on growing up with twin sisters + all things Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen. RIP Gilli! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Brides and Birthday Divas Are Out Of Control / Derek Peth Should Not Be The Bachelor: Kate Casey
October 15, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBTaylor says goodbye to comedian/author/host Kate Casey (REALITY LIFE WITH KATE CASEY) who died taking down party culture (+ a bonus mini hill of the hour on the new bachelor)! Go listen to Kate's last words on "birthday weeks", wedding mayhem, and the best way to confront a friend that's being a big ol' party diva. RIP Kate! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Brides and Birthday Divas Are Out Of Control: Kate Casey
October 15, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBTaylor says goodbye to comedian/author/host Kate Casey (REALITY LIFE WITH KATE CASEY) who died taking down party culture (+ a bonus mini hill of the hour on the new bachelor)! Go listen to Kate's last words on "birthday weeks", wedding mayhem, and the best way to confront a friend that's being a big ol' party diva. RIP Kate! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Brides Are Out Of Control / Derek Peth Should Not Be The Bachelor: Kate Casey
October 15, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBTaylor says goodbye to comedian/author/host Kate Casey (REALITY LIFE WITH KATE CASEY) who died taking down party culture (+ a bonus mini hill of the hour on the new bachelor)! Go listen to Kate's last words on "birthday weeks", wedding mayhem, and the best way to confront a friend that's being a big ol' party diva. RIP Kate! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
The Beach Is Overrated : Bridget Kyle
October 08, 2019 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBA day at the beach! How do you see it? The wind in your hair and the sand between your toes? Or the wind warping your towel and the sand in your mouth cuz you dropped your bagel sandwich!? In today's ep, Taylor is joined by writer/comedian Bridget Kyle (SUPERSTORE, THE GRINDER, MARRY ME) to discuss and debate just that. Give 'er a listen! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
The Beach Is Overrated: Bridget Kyle
October 08, 2019 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBA day at the beach! How do you see it? The wind in your hair and the sand between your toes? Or the wind warping your towel and the sand in your mouth cuz you dropped your bagel sandwich!? In today's ep, Taylor is joined by writer/comedian Bridget Kyle (SUPERSTORE, THE GRINDER, MARRY ME) to discuss and debate just that. Give 'er a listen!
Dog Allergies Aren't Real/ Dump Your Allergic Boyfriend : Niccole Thurman
October 01, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBTaylor says goodbye to actor/comedian Niccole Thurman (SHRILL, A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW, THE OPPOSITION WITH JORDAN KLEPPER) who died trying to convince the world that dog allergies aren't real. Go listen to Niccole's last words about dog people, emotional support pets, and what to do if a loved one fakes an allergy to a "cute little sweetie". RIP Niccole! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Dog Allergies Are Fake: Niccole Thurman
October 01, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBTaylor says goodbye to actor/comedian Niccole Thurman (SHRILL, A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW, THE OPPOSITION WITH JORDAN KLEPPER) who died trying to convince the world that dog allergies aren't real. Go listen to Niccole's last words about dog people, emotional support pets, and what to do if a loved one fakes an allergy to a "cute little sweetie". RIP Niccole! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Being Old Is Awesome: Mike Royce
September 24, 2019 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBTaylor is joined by writer/producer Mike Royce (ONE DAY AT A TIME, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE) for a generational face off to debate the currency of youth and the many super powers that await us all with age. RIP Mike!! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Mike Carrier
FRIENDS Ross And Rachel Were On A Break: Savannah Rodin
September 17, 2019 13:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThe one where Taylor is joined by writer/actor Savannah Rodin (THE BIG SHOW SHOW (Netflix), EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE (Netflix)) who died defending the most controversial relationship in TV history. RIP Sav (and also Taylor who died of embarrassment after making a "the one where __" joke!!)!! BONUS: WHY ROSS SUCKS by Friends expert Jessica Connor (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre): 1. Lied about his and Rachel's annulment 2. Forced out of his job for anger issues 3. ...
Disney's Live-Action Remakes Are Cancelled: Dana Schwartz
September 10, 2019 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBTaylor is joined by author/comedian/podcaster Dana Schwartz (CHOOSE YOUR OWN DISASTER, NOBLE BLOOD, THE WHITE MANS GUIDE TO WHITE MALE WRITERS OF THE WESTERN CANON) to take down Disney's live-action remakes while also begging Disney to buy their movies and cast them in Sleeping Beauty.
Shoes Should Be Off In The House: Sherry Cola
September 03, 2019 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBTaylor is joined by actor/comedian Sherry Cola (Good Trouble, I Love Dick, Claws) to debate shoe culture, germaphobes, and a sexually active lady bug epidemic that's apparently sweeping the nation.Art: Mackenzie MooreMusic: Hayden CoplenEditor: Will Witwer
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Is A Perfect Film: Shaun Diston
August 27, 2019 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBTaylor is joined by writer/comedian Shaun Diston (ROBBIE, ABBY'S, WRECKED) to debate TMNT nostalgia, April O'Neil (the reporter & porn star), and all things turtles in a half shell. Cowabunga Dudes.Art: Mackenzie MooreMusic: Hayden CoplenEditor: Rob O'Connor
Ginny Weasley is the worst character in Harry Potter History: Claude Zeins
August 20, 2019 13:00 - 42 minutesJK Rowling disappeared from the internet on January 10, 2019, but writer/comedian Claude Zeins thinks she died long before that. Go listen to Taylor and Claude discuss Harry Potter conspiracy theories, the life (and death!?) of JK Rowling, and whether or not guinea pigs (Ginny Pigs?!) can tell the future. Art: Mackenzie Moore Editor: Mike Carrier Music: Hayden Coplen
Ginny Weasley is the worst character in Harry Potter History: Claude Zeins
August 20, 2019 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBJK Rowling disappeared from the internet on January 10, 2019, but writer/comedian Claude Zeins thinks she died long before that. Go listen to Taylor and Claude discuss Harry Potter conspiracy theories, the life (and death!?) of JK Rowling, and whether or not guinea pigs (Ginny Pigs?!) can tell the future.Art: Mackenzie MooreEditor: Mike CarrierMusic: Hayden Coplen
Speaker Phone In Public Is Rude: Nelson Franklin
August 13, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBTaylor is joined by actor/comedian Nelson Franklin (ABBY'S, VEEP, BLACK-ISH) to debate cell phone habits, cancel culture, and the proper punishments for people out there who are "criminally annoying." Art: Mackenzie Moore Editor: Steven Kanter Music: Hayden Coplen
Going To The Movies Is Trash: Lauren Ashley Smith
August 06, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBTaylor is joined by writer/comedian Lauren Ashley Smith (HBO's A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW) to discuss movie etiquette, popcorn culture, and how to make the movies less *trash*.Art: Mackenzie MooreEditor: Steven KanterMusic: Hayden Coplen
Vegetarians Are Bad People: Josh Malmuth
July 30, 2019 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBTaylor (a vegetarian) is joined by writer/producer Josh Malmuth (Abby's, New Girl, knows Taylor is a vegetarian) to debate social etiquette, steak dinners, and the end of the world.Art: Mackenzie MooreMusic: Hayden CoplenEditor: Steven Kanter
Adults Who Love Disney Are Unwell: Niki Schwartz-Wright
July 23, 2019 13:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBTaylor is joined by writer/director Niki Schwartz-Wright (Abby's, Speechless, The Office) to debate theme parks, furries, and the most magical place(s) on Earth.Art: Mackenzie MooreMusic: Hayden CoplenEditor: Steven Kanter
Black Licorice Is For Losers: Yassir Lester
July 16, 2019 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBTaylor is joined by writer/actor/comedian Yassir Lester (Black Monday, Comedy Central) to debate taste, social hierarchies, and foods that make you wanna f*ck.Art: Mackenzie MooreMusic: Hayden CoplenEditor: Mike Carrier
Novels Are Bad: Noah Garfinkel
July 09, 2019 15:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBTaylor is joined by writer/comedian Noah Garfinkel (Abby's, Single Parents, New Girl) to debate all things reading and whether or not twitter is better than books.