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Part Two of our Advice episodes is finally here! This week, Kyle and Robert discussed how to give advice. First things first, make sure you know what you are talking about! Don't use your friends as guinea pigs to test your random half-assed theories. Don't be afraid to ask the person if they are truly looking for advice, or just validation/acceptance/sympathy/encouragement. Finally, frame...

It's Halloween Recap Time! Did Spider-Man almost have a bathroom emergency? Yes. Did Robert almost suckerpunch a random dad over candy theft? Also, Yes. Join Kyle and Robert as they break down their Top 5 Candies, Spooky Movies, and All-Time favorite Costumes! If you have any honorable mentions that didn't make our list, be sure to emailus at  ⁠DeepHopics@gmail.com⁠  - Thanks for listening...

This week, Robert and Kyle give their thoughts on how to askfor advice. First make sure that you actually want advice, rather than encouragement or sympathy. Be specific with your requests, open-minded, goal-oriented, and respectful of the other person's time. Asking for advice is only half the battle, listening, reflecting, and putting the advice into actionis the tricky part. Take it from us...

Just in time for our Halloween Spooktacular, the guys arebreaking down the 1991 troll infested kid's movie: Ernest Scared Stupid! The loveable Jim Varney, alongside a cast of nobodies and a bunch of disgusting puppets, attempts to save the neighborhood children and break the curse ofTrantor the Troll. Grab your favorite brew (or a glass of MIAK) and join the guys as they suffer/enjoy the insan...

This week, Robert and Kyle offer some recommendations for how to ask for help. The guys look back on what Benjamin Franklin can teach us about getting to know your neighbors and how to endear yourself to others. They also discuss the stigma surrounding admitting when you need help. As so much of our self-image is tied up in our ability to do things on our own, asking for help can be difficult. Rem...

This week, Kyle and Robert discuss various ways to manage stress in both your professional and personal life. From practical tips, such as writing tasks down to free up your working memory, to making the most of each day, we hope this discussion can help you keep the gray hair away for a bit longer. Don't procrastinate! Give the episode a listen and let us know if you have any tips or tricks f...

This week, the guys are gettin' swole! Well, maybe not somuch...but Kyle and Robert do discuss some of the ways that they both stay motivated with their exercise and nutrition goals. Joining the guys in this discussion is Kyle's brother Morgan who offers his personal perspective onhealth, wellness, nutrition, and work-life balance. Some meaningful tips offered are the importance of prioritizing ca...

We have a very special movie review for the month ofSeptember! The guys are breaking down the Arnold Schwarzenegger 80's action-packed classic: The Running Man! Set in the dystopian future of 2017 (lol...), Ben Richards, our wrongly convicted hero, is sentenced to a game showwhere he will have to run for his life from the deadly stalkers on his trail. Join Kyle and Robert as they ask all of th...

Kyle and Robert are ready for the 2025 NFL season to begin! But this got them thinking...is the NFL our society's version of the ancient Roman Gladiator battles? This launched the guys into a much deeper topic: How do we view our past actions and how do we think our future selves will judgeour actions of today? Kyle and Robert both cringe over the things they did and said as teenagers, but wha...

After a quick recap of the weekend at the Cotton Candy Festival, hosts Kyle and Robert dive into the complex topic ofseparating the art from the artist, questioning whether art can be appreciated independently of its creator. They discuss how ethics and morality evolve over time (you probably wouldn't want to hang out with Thomas Jefferson in the 21stCentury). The guys emphasize the importance...

This week, Robert and Kyle are reliving their glory days while reminiscing about the wacky and wonderful nostalgia of the '90s and early 2000s. Does anyone else remember having to take their stereo out of the car? Or playing multiplayer video games in person before online gaming? And don't get us started on the nearly inedible school lunches that forced this pair of truants to buy ice cream from t...

For August's movie breakdown, the guys are tackling an early 2000s classic: Read To Rumble! Friend of the podcast and wrestling expert Markel (from the Wrestling the Ring podcast) joins Kyle and Robert to relive the heyday and nostalgia of all the WCW legends. David Arquette, Scott Caan, Oliver Platt, and Rose McGowan go toe to toe with a litany of wrestling all-stars to salvage a washed-up lo...

This week, the guy's finish their summer recap with some birthday highlights, Slip N Slides, and a story about golfing involving Vaseline? From there, Kyle spends his first day at Middle School in over 25yrsfor his daughter's orientation. The hosts discuss the bewildering number of Apps that parents must constantly watch to get updates for their kids at school. Did you know there is a diff...

This week, the guys catch up after a week off from podcasting. Kyle recaps his 15th anniversary trip with his wife and covers all of his favorite and least favorite things (books, beers, fire alarms, and missing cocktail cherries)! Robert reminisces about the good ol' days when $5 and a lifeguard counted as a viable babysitting plan during his childhood summers. The guys discuss family outings to...

This week, Kyle and Robert discuss the concept of 'Hustle Culture'. Is this a uniquely American phenomenon? Does 'work ethic' mean something different across the different generations (Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z)? The hosts also discuss a variety of traps and pitfalls with adopting the 'grindset'. Beware of the Hustle Influencers... cold plunges and 20-hour workdays are unlikely to turn yo...

This week, Kyle and Robert discuss Work-Life Balance. How to leave work at the office and making the most of your personal time. You want your family to love the person who comes home each night, which means not letting work stress bleed into home life. The hosts talk about juggling crazy daycare and school schedules while trying to work and be present and engaged during family time. How to avoid...

For July's movie breakdown, the guys are ready for Shark Week! A special guest joins Kyle and Robert to break down the fin-tastic creature feature, Sharknado! Starring Ian Zeiring, Tara Reid, Cassie Scerbo, and John Heard, this 2013 made-for-television Syfy channel release created a wave of preposterous monster and natural disaster spin-off movies (a few of which will undoubtedly be covered in...

Join the hosts for Part 3 of our Personality Series. Ever hear someone refer to themselves as an ENTJ or ISFP personality type and wonder what they are talking about? If so, then this episode is for you! These 4-letter labels (ENTP, ISFJ, etc) are called  Meyers-Briggs Type Indicators, and they were popularized in a test of the same name. Kyle and Robert take the Myers-Briggs test and discuss the...

This week, Kyle and Robert discuss the concept of "Love Languages". Are Love Languages a real thing? Does knowing your partner's love language lead to a better relationship? Join the guys as they take an online quiz to determine their love languages. But don't you dare use this information to try to fall in love with the hosts! Feel free to take the quiz with the guys and share your results on soc...

This week, the guys recap their laid-back Father's Day and shout-out their wives for the awesome matching Deep Hopics Pint Glasses! For the main segment, Kyle and Robert dive into the first of a multi-part series on personalities. Based on the book 'Quiet' by Susan Cain, the hosts answer 20 questions to determine whether they are more Introverted or Extroverted. Are either of them the type of pers...

For June's movie breakdown, we will be tackling the absurd 80s classic: The Toxic Avenger. In the unpleasant town of Tromaville, Melvin, a dorky custodian at the local gym swan dives into a vat of Toxic sludge while trying to escape bullies. As a result, Melvin morphs into a towering, justice dispatching monster (a.k.a. The Toxic Avenger) making it his mission to take out the garbage (ie bad g...

 In this episode, Kyle's kids have been begging him to allow a pet in the house. So far, he's holding firm on the 'no pets' rule...but needs a second opinion. Robert has cats, dogs, and stories galore. An episode packed with "Do's" and "Don'ts", Pros and Cons, and horror stories of pet ownership. Will the kids take on some of the responsibility? Will Kyle have to permanent rival to Kumite in the h...

What is a legacy? Robert and Kyle discuss the idea of leaving behind a legacy. What do you want to be remembered for? Finding a way to communicate lessons learned that are worth passing down to younger generations. As we get older, do we shift from trying to obtain our parent's approval to trying to make our kids proud? What values do we want to pass along? Remember: Be Good, Be Kind, Be Smart...

This is a heavier episode than normal. Robert shares his thoughts of his late brother-in-law and then the hosts discuss the topic of Loss, specifically the Loss of a Loved One. Kyle and Robert cover the differences between the expected and unexpected passing of a loved one. How to talk to kids about loss and how to honor the memory of loved ones going forward. 

This month, the guys breakdown the slapstick comedy Mortdecai, starring Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor, and Paul Bettany. Mortdecai, an expert art dealer must help solve a mystery surrounding the theft of a valuable painting. In their best English accents, Kyle, Robert, and special guest host (and friend of the show) BJ take turns arguing about this movie's place in the list of Best C...