Hardie Party of 5-1/2

DEVYN DALTON has appeared in three of the biggest sci-fi movies of the 2000’s including “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”, “The BFG” (directed by Steven Spielberg) and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife”! On top of that she voices Ocellus in “My Little Pony”! Devyn is a passionate actor, dancer, motion capture artist and stunt performer who always strives to create, learn new skills and expand her horizons....

NO REALLY how old do we look? Shoot straight with us. It’s okay. We can take it. We know we’re turning 100! HAPPY 100TH EPISODE to Hardie Party of Five and a Half! We are so glad you have been on this journey with us! Here’s to 100 MORE!  WATCH W/BONUS CONTENT (YOUTUBE) https://youtu.be/J7NvbXE8Liw #HP5 #SNZ5 #EP7 #OneHunredEpisodes #PODCAST #Statefarm #Jaguar #Blender #FaxMachine #Radio #WaterSki...

TOP GUN MAVERICK. Who doesn’t love this movie?!? Today we take a sneak peek behind the scenes of the making of this film with the help of Navy fighter pilot, AMY HEFLIN. She performs the actual flying for actress Monica Barbaro (Phoenix) in this summer’s biggest movie blockbuster! We get all the deets on how this film was made and what it was like to work with these unbelievably committed performe...

PSHHH… HAA… PSHHH… HAAA… Arguably the most notable villain of all time. Also, one of the nicest guys we’ve ever met. There is so much more to DARTH VADER than meets the eye. He is talented, complicated, thoughtful, and truly almost superhuman! Most of the time he goes by the name DMITRIOUS BISTREVSKY! This conversation is intimidating and fascinating! May the force be with you while you listen. #H...

HONEST ABE. Was he really honest? Why was his Presidency so important? Did he show signs of wear and tear or was he always calm, cool and collected? Lincoln scholar HAROLD HOLZER joins us for a fun This Month in History conversation! Available on Apple Podcasts, Podbean and YouTube!    #HP5 #SNZ5 #EP4 #ThisMonthInHistory #HaroldHolzer #AbrahamLincoln #Lincoln #HonestAbe #President #History #Histor...

SNIFFSPOT. What’s that you ask? We went right to source. DAVID ADAMS, the founder of Sniffspot, tell us how he started this super cool and unusual company. You and your furry friends are going to fall in love with this crazy concept! Don’t miss this episode! AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE AS WELL... https://youtu.be/v2qS8xPsAm0 #HP5 #SNZ5 #EP3 #SniffSpotWithDavidAdams #Sniffspot #DogPark #Entrepreneur #Smal...

YOUR MISSION should you choose to accept it, is to watch/listen to this episode as quickly as possible. The fate of the free world depends on it. Okay. Not really. But you will uncover the thrilling true story of our son Jake’s engagement to his girlfriend Cait! It’s a dramatic tale of espionage and sleight of hand that will leave you breathless and on the edge of your seat! PLUS you’ll enjoy a mu...

EGAD! We should probably watch our phraseology but we’re just too excited about this episode! Our very special guest EMMA CROW—Zaneeta Shinn in The Music Man—tells us everything about her Broadway debut AND you will not believe the SURPRISE Rebecca drops on both of us! So start spreading the news! We’re leaving today! We want to be a part of it… New York, New York! Instagram: @e_crow2004 Instagram...

True Crime. We know you love it. This story will push you beyond the “Whodunnit?” into the “What’s next?”. JIM BUFFINGTON’s mom was murdered in cold blood. When he discovered who did it, he had to make some big decisions about how to move forward; how to forgive; how to see the good in someone who had hurt him deeper than you can imagine. Jim’s family story will make you rethink FORGIVENESS and th...

Our guest TED WIDMER is a historian, writer, librarian, and musician who served as a speechwriter in the Clinton White House. He joins us to discuss the role of the U.S. President. We’ll uncover fascinating facts about the Presidents—like Lincoln sneaking into D.C. in disguise to attend his own inauguration—and about Ted himself—all we’ll say is, “The Upper Crust”, tune in to find out! Plus, Ted w...

BOB KENDRICK has a passion for life that makes you think you can accomplish anything! He is the Chief Story Telling Officer (and President) of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City. He has made it his mission to carry on the legacy of the amazing Negro League players who overcame incredible obstacles to simply play baseball. The true story Bob shares is full of determination, compassion...

✝️EASTER SPECIAL✝️ The Chosen is the first-ever multi-season TV show about Jesus’ life. It is one of the top crowd-funded movie projects of all time with 390 MILLION+ views. If you haven’t watched it, you should! Our guest today, LARA SILVA COVINO, plays Eden (Peter’s wife). She does such a beautiful job of bringing this historical woman to life. As Eden, she is strong, passionate and to the point...

🥇OLYMPICS WEEK: PART THREE!🥇 Olympic bobsledder ELANA MEYERS TAYLOR just made history by becoming the most decorated Black athlete in the Winter Olympics history! She has both her bachelor's and master's degree from George Washington University, where she played softball, and her MBA from Keller Graduate School of DeVry University. In her spare time she is an amazing WIFE and MOM! How does she d...

🥇OLYMPIC WEEK: PART TWO!🥇 Austrian Olympian bobsledder KATI BEIERL grew up in an athletic family. Both of her parents were world class track and field competitors. That gave her high hopes, as did visiting her bathroom. Yes. Her bathroom. You’ll have to listen to find out! She has a fascinating day job and she’s studying law at the university! Never a dull moment for Kati! #HP5 #SZN4 #EP19 #Kati...

🥇OLYMPIC WEEK: PART ONE!🥇 Today we have ASHLEY CALDWELL! She just won the GOLD in Beijing in TEAM AERIALS! How does she even do that? You’ll find out! Also, she is the only female who has ever landed "The Daddy," a quadruple-twisting triple back flip in competition! This Olympian will impress you with her grit, wit and passion! #HP5 #SZN4 #EP18 #AshleyCaldwell #Olympians #OlympicWeek #Skiing #Ae...

We’ve rolled out the RED CARPET for you! Our guest was just @ the Oscars! He was nominated for Best Hair and Make Up for the blockbuster movie DUNE! He turns the spotlight on the magic behind the creative process, the priceless importance of teamwork and even gives us a sneak peek into his latest project, Marvel’s Moon Knight starring Oscar Isaac—debuting this week on Disney Plus! We hope you’ll e...

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME… Take me out to ALL THE BALL GAMES. No really… ALL OF THEM… in the MLB. This popular influencer did something so cool that we just had to know more! Suzie Hunter decided to leave her career in broadcasting and go to all of the MLB ballparks in ONE SEASON. She has the dish on the best nachos—even down to the section number!—and the differences in fans across the land! Wi...

“Are you crying?! There’s no crying! There’s NO CRYING in baseball!” In this thoughtful interview with Patti Pelton, a Rockford Peach from the movie “A League of Their Own”, you’ll learn the behind-the-scenes details about the classic film’s most memorable moments. Did Geena Davis actually do the splits? What was it REALLY like working with Tom Hanks? How did Penny Marshall capture the history of...

You’ve been waiting... And it’s FINALLY time!   It’s the 30th anniversary of one of our all-time favorite movies, HOOK! And who better to get all the deets from than THOMAS TULAK—a real life Lost Boy?!   In this episode, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes peek at some of the film’s famous moments PLUS an actor’s perspective on working with Steven Spielberg and Robin Williams!   #HP5 #SZN4 #EP14 #Thoma...

You don’t have to be a love bird to enjoy these fun, and uhm kinda odd, facts about the origins and traditions of Valentine’s Day. Anyone ever wonder where those tiny pastel hearts with sweet words written on them come from? Look no further… We have all the deets! PLUS ROM-COM TRIVIA! #HP5 #SZN4 #EP13 #ThisMonthInHistory #ValentinesEdition #Love #Valentines #Necco #Chocolates #Cadbury #Romance #Ro...

Olympic Silver Medalist Janie Takeda Reed steps up to the plate and hits a home run during this fascinating conversation with Rebecca and Scott! From living a life of faith, to balancing a demanding competitive career with a thriving marriage, to overcoming failure with grace and experiencing the honor of representing her country at the 2020 Olympic Games, she touches all of the bases! If you're l...

Need help planning your next dream vacation? Join Rebecca and Scott as they navigate all things EPCOT during their trip to the annual Festival of Arts! They’re dropping all of the Disney knowledge you’ll need to make your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth the best ever! #HP5 #SZN4 #EP11 #AllAbout #EPCOT #FestivalOfTheArts #Disney #DisneyWorld #MostMagicalPlaceOnEarth #Frozen #Ratatouill...

What a crazy amazing conversation with Chef Stephanie Norcio from Netflix’s “School of Chocolate”! She serves up the inside behind-the-scenes dish on the show, opens up the menu for success in the world of culinary arts and shares the recipe for the best chocolate chip cookies ever! #HP5 #SZN4 #EP10 #StephanieNarcio #StephTheChef #DistinctIndulgence #TraderJoes #Wholefoods #SchoolOfChocolate #Choc...

It’s time to celebrate some fabulously famous January Birthdays! The party doesn’t start until you get here so make your way over as soon as you can and let’s all make history fun again! #HP5 #SZN4 #EP9 #ThisMonthInHistory #JanuaryBirthdays #Elvis #Oprah #Dolly #LinManuelMiranda #MlkJr #BettyWhite #Ali #NicolasCage #JuliaLouisDreyfus #FlorencePugh #GoldenGirls #Hamilton #Hawkeye #DisneyPlus #LoveB...

Have you been looking for the TOP TEN NEW YEAR’S EVE TRADITIONS IN THE WORLD?! Welp. We just happen to have the list ready for you on this episode of Hardie Party of Five and a Half! #HP5 #SZN4 #EP8 #NewYears #AroundTheWorld #HolidayMeals #UnderWaterTrees #Donuts #Champagne #Vikings #TimesSquare #NewYearsEveBall #HughJackman #TheMusicMan #Broadway #LoveBIG #LaughLOTS #ASmileForYourEars