Deep Hopics

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...

Join Robert and Kyle as they discuss the battle scars they and their kids have accumulated over the years. The guys relay a number of stories from sidewalk sprawls and broken ballerinas to fearless toddlers and honeymoon appendectomies. Hear how Grandpa locked himself out of the house while babysitting! And find out which of the hosts failed as a playground bodyguard for their friends' kids...! Ad...

Join Robert and Kyle for a brief Mother's Day recap before they dive into the main topic: How to set boundaries, especially when it comes to our children. They say 'it takes a village' to raise kids, but how do you decide who gets to be a part of that village? Do people get a second chance to change their behavior or are they cut-off for good? As your children grow up, do the people in the village...

Join Robert and Kyle as they recount funny stories about 'fixing' things around the house. Find out which host accidentally electrocuted himself off of a ladder! Who used dog food to patch drywall? How do you properly dispose of a naughty magazine from the 70s? What kind of tool are you? Listen to find out! 

Join Robert and Kyle as they break down the 1996 cult comedy Bio-Dome, starring Pauly Shore and Stephen Baldwin. Who was asking for all of these Pauly Shore movies in the early 1990s? How did these losers attract love interests like Joey Adams and Kylie Minogue?! Have you ever witnessed something more disgusting than Pauly Shore's toe in Stephen Baldwin's mouth? Did we see Jack Black in this movie...

Join Robert and Kyle as they do a deep dive on the hit Netflix series Adolescence. The guys give a brief recap of all four episodes, with particular emphasis on the riveting Episode #3. The discussion ranges across numerous topics, from the brilliant acting, the interesting "one-shot" cinematography, to the many pressing social issues facing young people today. Is Social Media the new Moral Panic?...

Tune in to hear Robert and Kyle discuss what it means to be a Role Model. Who were our Role Models growing up? Did they change over time? Do we stop being Role Models once our kids are grown? What are some traits or characteristics that we want to model to others? 

Join Kyle and Robert as they talk about all things Masculinity. How is Masculinity portrayed in society and has this changed throughout the years? They discuss a variety of traits that are typically considered "masculine" and whether these traits are positive or toxic. What does healthy Masculinity look like? Is Positive Masculinity different from just being a good person? Would they rather meet a...

In this episode of 'Deep Topics,' hosts Kyle and Robert discuss the significance of self-care. They begin by talking about what self-care means to them. The conversation covers various aspects of self-care, including physical, mental, emotional, and relational health. Robert shares personal anecdotes about the importance of mental health, therapy, and dealing with ADHD, while Kyle emphasizes the n...

Join Robert and Kyle as they break down the classic 93 kids’movie (?) Surf Ninjas!

In this week's episode, Robert and Kyle continue their discussion of how things were different back in their childhood versus their kid's childhood. They also discuss different traditions and value from their childhoods, that they want in instill in their children. Also, the milk peapods are brought up again, stay tuned for the bloopers at the end.

Due to some audio and editing issues, we almost did not release this episode but decided too anyways . So, enjoy the Raw, unedited version of this episode. You can get a behind the scenes listen to how we record before any editing is done.

In this podcast episode, hosts Kyle and Robert revisit the1980s cult horror film 'Death Spa.' They reminisce about the over-the-top scenes, cheesy moments, and the unique charm of bad movies from that era. The plot revolves around a high-tech gym where a series of mysterious and deadlyaccidents occur, seemingly linked to the gym's supercomputer and the ghost of the owner's deceased...

In this episode, Kyle and Robert delve into the dynamics of parenting as their children grow older, specifically how to navigate letting their kids have sleepovers with friends whose parents they do not know well. Kyle shares a story about his recent experiences with his daughter wanting to stay over at a new friend's house and the considerations he had to make to ensure her safety and well-being....

In this episode of Deep Hopics, lifelong friends Kyle and Robert discusses the challenges of parenting in the digital age. They share insights on how social media influences children's mental health, drawing from personal experiences and the book 'The Anxious Generation' by Jonathan Height. They also reminisce about their own childhood experiences with bullies and technology and explore how modern...

This week Robert and Kyle discuss the ways social media or other forms of communication have changed the way we talk to each other and how it can bring out the worst in people. We also strangely talk about underwear with ball hammocks.

In this episode Robert and Kyle talk about being girl dads and is it important to have a boy to carry on the last name.

In this monthly installment of bad movie reviews, we discuss the 1984 horror movie C.H.U.D. Where we break down who the real villain of the movie is, neck boners, and ask what is a blood grenade is (?).