Deep Hopics

For May, Robert and Kyle continue their on-going discussion on Great Dad Topics. Our hope is to inspire other parents to model healthy behavior as they raise awesome kids. Many of these topics were drawn from a selection of e-mails received through 'The Daily Dad' mailing list, hosted by author Ryan Holiday. The Topics this week: 1) They Won't Hesitate. Neither Should You. 2) Don't Be One of These...

This week, Robert and Kyle continue their Love of Reading series with an awesome list of Favorite Books. From Sci-Fi and Fantasy to Self-Help and Philosophy, the guys describe the multitude of books that left a lasting impression on their lives. This podcast could have been 3hrs long, but we made Kyle do a lightening round at the end so we could keep the episode under an hour, haha! If you have an...

This week, Robert and Kyle discuss the importance of reading. Reading helps to build empathy, spark imagination, encourage understanding, and continue your education which are all lifelong skills. Reading is an investment in yourself, and the payoffs could be life changing. Whether you're multi-tasking with an audio book while mowing the grass, reading an eBook while in a waiting room, or curl...

It's time for the Deep Hopics movie episode and we've got another doozy for this month! Join us as we break down hilariously absurd Samurai Cop! Released in 1991, the movie stars...well...a cast full of people you've never heard of. Why do the bad guys keep bringing swords to gun fights? Do emergency rooms make nurses horny? Have you ever seen a wig steal the spotlight from the lead ac...

This week, Robert and Kyle begin a new monthly segment: Great Dad Topics! Our hope is to inspire other parents to model healthy behavior as they raise awesome kids. These topics were drawn from a selection of e-mails received through 'The Daily Dad' mailing list, hosted by author Ryan Holiday. The Topics this week:1) Enjoy it Now While You Can2) They Haven't Learned This Yet (And That's Wonderful)...

Your Deep Hopics hosts are back from Spring Break! Kyle traveled to Asheville N.C. (the Disney Land of craft beer) for Spring Break and stopped by several tasty establishments. There were a ton of great beers, way too many donuts, and a pretty sweet hotel pool. Next, the guys discuss egg hunting highlights from the holiday weekend. Have you had any beers from Burial, Sierra Nevada, New Belgium, Wi...

This week, Robert and Kyle finish up the series on things that Great Dads try to do every day. Our hope is that this will inspire other dads to think about these topics and try to model healthy behavior as they navigate the craziness of fatherhood. These topics were first received through signing up with 'The Daily Dad' mailing list (hosted by author Ryan Holiday) and we thought they were worthy o...

For our March movie, we are continuing the bonkers 80s movie theme with the iconic 1983 slasher, Sleepaway Camp! Starring Felissa Rose as Angela, this movie puts the 'camp' in campy. Summer camps were all the rage back in the 70s and 80s, but could you ever imagine dropping your kid off for a month at a place like this? From foul-mouthed 4th graders and skeevy counselors to an all-time twi...

This week, Robert and Kyle continue a series on things that Great Dads try to do every day. Our hope is that this will inspire other dads to think about these topics and try to model healthy behavior as they navigate the craziness of fatherhood. These topics were first received through signing up with 'The Daily Dad' mailing list (hosted by author Ryan Holiday) and we thought they were wor...

This week, Robert and Kyle continue a series on things that Great Dads try to do every day. Our hope is that this will inspire other dads to think about these topics and try to model healthy behavior as they navigate the craziness of fatherhood. These topics were first received through signing up with 'The Daily Dad' mailing list (hosted by author Ryan Holiday) and we thought they were wor...

This week, Robert and Kyle begin a series on things that Great Dads try to do every day. Our hope is that this will inspire other dads to think about these topics and try to model healthy behavior as they navigate the craziness of fatherhood. These topics were first received through signing up with 'The Daily Dad' mailing list (hosted by author Ryan Holiday). Our topics this week are: 1) Great Dad...

For our February movie, Kyle and Robert are breaking down the absurd 80s Sci-Fi movie: Hell Comes to Frogtown! Starring professional wrestler and amateur Frog seducer Rowdy Roddy Piper, the premise of this movie is bonkers. After a nuclear war, main character Sam Hell is on a government mission to save fertile women from evil frogs and repopulate the country. Tune in to find out if Rowdy Roddy &#3...

Join Kyle and Robert as they discuss Part 2 of all of the shenanigans that 90s kids deemed perfectly normal. Do you remember turning the trampoline into an Olympic sport, purple nurples, prank calls, and wild clothing trends of the 90s? As parents, the guys would never let their kids get up to this nonsense. As Robert says, "Do as I say, not as I did...". Trust us kids, it's for your own good! As...

This week, Robert and Kyle recap childhood in the 80s and 90s. We're betting that most Millennials and Gen Xers will remember the socially acceptable parenting practices of sending your kid to the store to buy cigarettes, keeping the kids outside till the streetlights came on, and forgoing any kind of vehicular safety on long road trips. Join the guys as they reminisce about the whacky stuff g...

This week, Robert and Kyle discuss the feelings of guilt that parents get about how much time they are able to spend with their children. When life, work, school, chores, and a million other obligations get in the way, how do we ensure there is enough time left on the schedule for our families and ourselves? Is it selfish to spend time on adult-only activities with your spouse, your friends, or by...

The guys are kicking off the New Year with an 80s bombshell! Join Robert and Kyle as they breakdown the hilariously absurd action movie: Hard Ticket to Hawaii! Filled to the brim with all the Knocker Clockin', snake exploding, lethal frisbee throwing insanity that you could possibly ask for in a breezy 90mins. This may be a strong contender for best movie review of 2026 and we've only just...

This week, Robert and Kyle discuss the difference between quitting too soon vs. burn out. How do we encourage our kids to work through challenges while being careful not to force them into activities that they grow to hate/resent? As parents, we think it's important to help our children build skills like resilience and self-confidence by tackling difficult things. But how do we properly modera...

This week, Kyle and Robert discuss having vicarious joy for others. There is no need to treat Success as a limited resource; happiness is not zero sum. We should find joy in others' success and look to them for inspiration that can help us in our lives. Shifting from a comparison mindset to an inspiration mindset will do wonders for your friendships. As always, thank you for listening! As always,...

We're celebrating the 1 Year Anniversary of Deep Hopicspodcasts! Kyle and Robert remember some of their favorite episodes from the first year of episodes. They recap a year's worth of best beers, great books, crazy movies, awesome guests, and funniest moments of 2025. Also, the guys givea sneak peek for some of the topics to be covered for the upcoming year! Thank you for listening to our first ye...

This week, Robert takes us through his recent knee surgery (Happy 40th Birthday) and hobbling around for his holiday break. Kyle gets the *perfect* stocking stuffer (one day early) but he'll have to wait till next year for a new batch of underwear (size: average). Join the guys as they recap crazy family festivities and give a list of their favorite Christmas movies. As always, feel free to reach...

Kyle and Robert explore the idea of learning styles—personal preferences for how people take in information, such as visual,auditory, or hands-on—and the many models that attempt to categorize them. While these frameworks are popular, the guys discuss major criticisms, including how difficult learning styles are to measure and the lack of strong evidence that people actually learn better when inst...

Just in time for the holiday season, the guys are breakingdown the hilariously whacky 1964 classic: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians! Joining the hosts this week is our resident shark expert and holiday movie enthusiast friend Chris! The group doesn't shy away from the hard questionssuch as: Which is the scarier villain to encounter in a snowstorm: A Devious Martian, a Polar Bear with Rabies,...

It was a whirlwind week as Kyle recaps his trip to Disney onan adults only anniversary celebration! Rollercoasters, freezing outdoor shows, beers from around the world, inexperienced coffee indigestion, and a broken phone round out an awesome trip! Next, Robert plays host as the guys breakdown their Thanksgiving traditions, including offering a few hot takes on food staples (ham or turkey? 2nds vs...

This month's first of two movie episodes is jam packed withNinjas, Motorcycles, and Rock concerts! Join Robert and Kyle as they breakdown the absurdly fun 1987 cult classic: Miami Connection. Follow along as the guys try their best to find answers to several goofy questions including: Why does 95%of this movie take place in Orlando? Is Florida absolutely riddled with Ninja gangs? Does it take a bl...

This week, Robert and Kyle discuss what it takes to be anAccountability Buddy. A good Accountability Buddy takes your goals seriously and is supportive in helping you achieve those goals. They can help you articulate your goals, develop a plan, revise or pivot when necessary, and provide regular check-ins on progress. Everyone could use a little help stayingon track for their long-term goals and w...