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Is It Hip?

114 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings

two middle aged white guys universally defining what is “hip.” it's true.

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Episodes

The Final Episode. "What Is Hip?" by Tower of Power

August 04, 2022 20:12 - 1 hour - 103 MB

the guys wrap things up with some voicemails, a couple special guests, and their fondest memories from the last 2 years. thanks for listening!

Electric Cars, Dream Interpreting, Jogging. "The Bleeding Heart Show" by The New Pornographers

July 28, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

celebrate the 100th episode with long-winded electric car talk.

Stranger Things, Having a Pet Snake, Weightlifting, "Strange Powers" by The Magnetic Fields

July 21, 2022 20:06 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

if you wanna hear a great snake-shitting story, this episode is for you.

Will Ferrell. CBD. Still Getting The Newspaper. "Overkill" by Colin Hay

July 14, 2022 21:01 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

if you don't think will ferrell is funny you're an idiot.

Buddhism, Australia, Masseuses, "Completely" by Joan Shelley

June 30, 2022 20:04 - 1 hour - 166 MB

don't be a buddhist unless you wanna be thoughtful and boring

Rebroadcast Ep 75: Tom Hanks, The Bachelor, Pinball, "This Time" by Neil Francis

June 25, 2022 14:55 - 1 hour - 112 MB

paul is on vacation so here's an oldie but a goodie from january.

Johnny Depp, Street Festivals, Cardigans, "Simple Song" by The Shins

June 16, 2022 19:47 - 1 hour - 181 MB

it's about time the guys got sued for defamation.

Los Angeles, Reggae, Swiss Army Knives, "Rude Boy" by Lee Scratch Perry

June 09, 2022 20:06 - 1 hour - 202 MB

hope ya gotta lot of vacuuming to do.

Twitter, Baseball, Tank Tops, "Press Rewind" by Del the Funky Homosapien

June 02, 2022 20:08 - 1 hour - 142 MB

paul and josh resign themselves to the fact that stupid people will always exist.

George Carlin, Taco Bell, Working Out, "This Is A Photograph" by Kevin Morby

May 26, 2022 20:07 - 1 hour - 164 MB

yeah yeah yeah we're all really proud of you for being healthy...

Burning Man, Crafting, Flip Phones, "Teddy Bear" by Red Sovine

May 19, 2022 20:15 - 1 hour - 141 MB

paul's loneliness almost costs him, josh reveals his affinity for wooden bowls.

Elon Musk, Jean Jackets, Scars, "Them Changes" by Thundercat

May 12, 2022 20:11 - 1 hour - 139 MB

some day maybe we will live in a world where a man has 7 penises.

Ozark, Kombucha, Being An Ad Executive, "Unconditional I (Lookout Kid)" by Arcade Fire

May 05, 2022 19:59 - 1 hour - 127 MB

here's a spoiler alert for this episode. people on facebook suck. except for the ones that follow our page, of course.

Machine Gun Kelly, Detroit, Kung Fu Movies, "Abstract Orchestra" by Air feat. MF DOOM

April 28, 2022 22:58 - 1 hour - 122 MB

"Extra! Extra! Machine Gun Kelly Is Garbage!"

Bitcoin, 90's Hip Hop, Celebrating 4/20, "A Life of Illusion" by Joe Walsh

April 21, 2022 19:55 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

josh helps paul understand what bitcoin is. well, sorta.

Rebroadcast Ep 35: KPop, Spring Break, Being In The Army, "At The Helm" by Hieroglyphics

April 15, 2022 18:29 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

here's a rebroadcast of episode 35 while josh frolics in arizona on spring break. new episode next week.

The Grammys, Wordle, Gauges, "Witchoo" by Durand Jones and the Indications

April 07, 2022 20:16 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB

it turns out nothing tests a long term friendship more than a good old-fashioned grammys discussion.

Quentin Tarantino, Standup Comedy, Turtlenecks, "Concorde" by Black Country, New Road

March 31, 2022 19:53 - 1 hour - 78 MB

the guys attempt to find chinks in quentin's hip armor. our guy saul pays a visit to the studio!

Starbucks, Zippos, Eating Outside, "Rich" by Yard Act

March 24, 2022 19:55 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

has starbucks tricked all of us into enjoying their coffee?

March Madness, Indie Rock, Going On A Cruise, "Hi-De-Ho" by Jack White feat Q-Tip

March 17, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

here it is folks, paul and josh's one shining moment.

Game of Thrones, Still Wearing A Mask, Vests, "Thank You" by Bonnie Raitt

March 10, 2022 20:59 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

it's always fun when paul has strong opinions about topics he knows nothing about.

Pete Davidson, Graffiti, Giving Something Up For Lent, "Alone Again Or" by Love

March 03, 2022 20:57 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

josh is not impressed by pete davidson or his famous girlfriends. you'd never guess what paul would give up for lent.

Jackass, Mardi Gras, Rock Climbing, "I Nearly Lost You" by Screaming Trees

February 24, 2022 19:23 - 1 hour - 79.2 MB

watching a famous 80's movie in a hotel room with 7 guys was the highlight of paul's new orleans experience. josh wishes he could rock climb.

Michael Jackson, Critical Race Theory, Being Good At Home Cooking, "We Are Flowers" by Eef Barzelay

February 17, 2022 21:06 - 1 hour - 85.9 MB

you might think the 80's sitcom, family ties, has nothing to do with critical race theory. well, you'd be wrong. *bonus* josh debuts his impression of beloved character, nick.

Facebook, Superbowl Ads, Being A Priest/Nun, "Take Me To The River" by Syl Johnson

February 11, 2022 00:45 - 1 hour - 77.9 MB

is mark zuckerberg diabolical? are super bowl ads overrated? perhaps these are just the things josh should discuss with the two priests to whom he's related.

Spotify, NASA, Archaeologists, "Dream School" by ALXNDRBRWN feat Sage Francis & Buck 65

February 03, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MB

you know it's a good episode when the sponsor makes paul cry.

Instagram, Astrology, Bob Ross, "Rent I Pay" by Spoon

January 27, 2022 21:38 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

hey what's yer sign? wait, never mind. who gives a shit.

South Park, Micro-dosing, Winking, "It's A Dream" by Neil Young

January 21, 2022 16:35 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

don't you dare go winking at josh.

Tom Hanks, The Bachelor, Pinball, "This Time" by Neil Francis

January 13, 2022 21:16 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

how do you think tom hanks would talk to prostitutes?

Betty White, The Matrix, The Opera, "If You Could Save Yourself" by Ween

January 06, 2022 21:02 - 1 hour - 75.4 MB

the guys are back in the studio after a 2 week hiatus! we learn that paul is a fraud.

Xmas 2020 Rebroadcast

December 24, 2021 21:41 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

paul got himself a positive covid test so here's last year's xmas ep to satisfy your christmas spirits. happy holidays and stay well!

"The Dude", Overalls, Shopping at Aldi, "That Life" by Unknown Mortal Orchestra

December 16, 2021 21:29 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

fictional characters can also be subject to the guys' analysis.

Steely Dan, Rugby, Looking At the Stars, "Lazy Flies" by Beck

December 09, 2021 20:59 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

paul debuts his sean connery impression.

Playing Chess, Plaid Shirts, Trucks, "The Skin Of My Yellow Teeth" by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

December 03, 2021 23:28 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

re-broadcast of episode 19. the guys needed a week off, podcasting can really take a lot out of a middle-aged man. back with a new ep next week.

Deep Frying A Turkey, Being A Lions Fan, Cranberry Sauce, "Love Love Love" by My Morning Jacket

November 25, 2021 23:29 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

happy thanksgiving guyz. hope ya like mushroom wellington.

Curb Your Enthusiasm, Surfing, Naps, "Fly Girl" by the Boogie Boys

November 18, 2021 18:39 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

the guys ponder that age old question: who's more hip, larry david or spicoli?

U2, Working At A Dispensary, Subarus, "Glory" by Snail Mail

November 11, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

paul can't do an irish accent. josh takes edibles to avoid committing major felonies.

Kanye, Cancel Culture, Shawls, "Fallin'" by Teenage Fanclub & De La Soul

November 04, 2021 20:06 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

paul rightly adjusts his rating of costume parties from last week. josh takes a stand against canceling people.

TikTok, Costume Parties, The Secret Service, "Yes I Guess They Oughta Name A Drink After You" by Tyler Childers (written by John Prine)

October 28, 2021 19:59 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

there's a solid chance josh wishes he could be the one to protect whitney houston.

The Blues, The Peace Corps, Logan Square, "Benzie Box" by Danger Doom

October 21, 2021 19:59 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

paul sings the blues. josh teaches a lesson about gentrification. basically a non stop thrill ride.

Snoop Dogg, Horror Movies, Giving Blood, "Gemini and Leo" by Hilado Negro

October 14, 2021 20:01 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

listen we're all really proud of you for giving blood, it's just that smokin weed and drinkin coronas is wayyyy cooler.

The Sopranos, Golf, Being A Libertarian, "Second Chances" by Gregory Alan Isakov

October 08, 2021 20:25 - 1 hour - 77.5 MB

josh plays hurt. the guys get really unfunny at the end, but it's each their individual right to do so.

Muhammed Ali, Cassette Tapes, Bumper Stickers, "Somewhere In Chicago" by Strand of Oaks

September 30, 2021 16:42 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

josh balances his hatred for the term, "the goat" with his love for cassette tapes. oh yeah, fuck bumper stickers.

Canada, Dancing, History Majors, "When You Love Somebody" by Fruit Bats

September 23, 2021 20:23 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

don't act like yer surprised to hear that paul is a break dancer. although you may be surprised at another rating of 10!

Drugs, Thrift Stores, Being A Sommelier, "Yolanda" by Bobby Blue Bland

September 16, 2021 20:01 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

wanna hear all the drugs josh and paul have done? well, here's your chance.

Marvel Movies, Puzzles, Going On Walks, "Tomorrow In Her Eyes" by Ron Sexsmith

September 09, 2021 21:35 - 1 hour - 66 MB

this episode is for the kids, the geriatrics, and lovers of socks everywhere.

Fantasy Football, Vaping, Coloring Your Hair, "Birch" by Big Red Machine

September 02, 2021 20:13 - 1 hour - 76.3 MB

doesn't matter how high off the vape pen you get, you still won't be surprised to hear that josh has never played fantasy football.

Howard Stern, Mustaches, Smoking a Pipe, "The Day Brings" by Brad

August 26, 2021 18:07 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

sometimes you gotta go a little longer just to make things right.

Pitchfork, Praying, Cowboy Hats, "Are You With Me Now" by Cate le Bon

August 21, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

sorry so late on the new ep, guys. maybe you should say a selfish prayer to yer god that it never happens again.