Deep Hopics

This July, Robert and Kyle continue their ongoing conversation series, Great Dad Topics — a space dedicated to exploring what it means to show up as an engaged, thoughtful father. Our hope is simple: to inspire other parents to model healthy behavior as they raise great kids. Many of this month's discussion topics are drawn from The Daily Dad , a mailing list curated by author Ryan Holiday. Th...

Just in time for the 4th of July, Kyle and Robert grab their hoppy beers and breakdown the 1972 horror movie Frogs. The movie stars a mustache-less Sam Elliott as an ecological photographer and it only gets weirder from there. The local wildlife seem intent on getting revenge against a patriarchal millionaire and his family who are vacationing at the island. The island is filled with dangers inclu...

This week, Robert couldn't say 'No' when his daughter asked to paint his nails 'Mermaid Sparkle Blue', and he was pleasantly surprised by the public reaction. As a result, Robert wanted to tell Kyle about his experience as a loud and proud Girl Dad and ask whether the concept of masculinity has changed over the years. From ancient cultures to modern times, masculinity (and femininity) has been in...

School is out and summer is here! This week, Kyle and Robert talk about their summer plans, childhood jingles, golf shenanigans, band concerts, 'self-cuddles', and a whole lot more. Find out why Kyle is getting a call from the school principal over a 6th grade writing assignment and why Robert is icing his knees in preparation for an upcoming wiffle ball tournament. As always, if you have...

For June, 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) Show Them the Wow in the World 2) Now is the Time 3) It&...

This week, the guys talk about their love of video games with special guest Mogan from the NoGainsGaming YouTube channel! We discuss games the beloved games from our childhoods, our personal 'Mt. Rushmore' of games, and the toughest bosses in video game history. We cover video game legends and franchises like Donkey Kong, Mario, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Fallout, Mass Effect, Resident Evil, Halo, God...

For May, we dive roll our way into the masterful filmography of Jackie Chan with his 1995 hit movie: Rumble in the Bronx! How did a guy who was just visiting the states for the first time end up going undercover for the F.B.I. on his third day in NYC? Why do all of the street gangs drive dirt bikes and go-karts? Why were they allowed to drive a hovercraft on a golf course as part of a police raid?...

This week, Robert and Kyle trade funny stories about their kids. Why are A.I. boyfriends a thing?! Is going to the potty a tag-team sport? How did grandma turn her granddaughter into a compulsive gambler? And why is Robert catching strays from his wife and daughter at Costco while shopping all alone in aisle 12? Tune in to find out what all this nonsense is about! As always, if you have feedback,...

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...