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There’s nothing we love more than a little hot gossip. So we asked listeners for their most shocking confessions—but we didn’t let ourselves off the hook! Don’t miss our own rather embarrassing revelations in this episode of Hop Culture.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Do you feel like the winter months dragging on and on? This episode is for you! We asked listeners for their best winter coping strategies, and we shared some of our own as well.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

TikTok: nefarious time-waster, or entertaining platform of the people? That’s what we debated today before testing Grace’s knowledge of internet jargon.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today we are back with another Love it or Lose it: rom-com edition! A fresh batch of beloved chick flicks are up for discussion. Listener beware: Some opinions may be polarizing!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

For this installment of Hop Culture Book Club, we read Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals”. And let’s just say it was no Lazy Genius! One of us even DNF’d it. Join us as we politely rip it to shreds! Just kidding, there was a lot we liked about the book! But who could ever compare to our fav?   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer Licen...

Happy 100th! 🥳 We reminisced about some of our favorite Hop Culture moments to start off the episode. But we didn’t want to get too self-indulgent, so we steered the conversation toward another installment of #influenced. Did Grace try any listener suggestions? Did Anne follow through on her intend-to-tries? You’ll have to tune in and find out!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompete...

Every family has its quirks. And today we’re talking about them! We divulged some of our own, and we asked listeners to share as well. Some of yours were a tad disturbing, but we’re glad you’re here anyway!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Think emojis are pretty straight forward? Think again! In this episode we shared some of our go-tos, unpacked some family drama surrounding seemingly innocuous emojis, and learned some new ways to use the emojis we thought we knew.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Long time no see! We’re hopping into this episode with some life updates, most notably the birth of Baby Gwen! We also followed up on last year’s Follow Through in 2022 series. Some of us were more successful than others, but we all learned some valuable lessons along the way.    Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/li...

For our final episode of 2022, we each chose a Christmas classic we had never seen to watch and summarize. We kept our critiques gentle since some of these movies are beloved family favorites! Merry Christmas from Hop Culture, and we’ll talk to you in the new year!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0...

This week we are deciding which holiday traditions we’d like to keep around and which ones we wouldn’t miss. Will caroling, advent calendars, and white elephant parties survive the chopping block? You’ll have to listen to find out!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It’s time for our first annual holiday guide! What is a holiday guide, you may ask? To be honest, some of us didn’t really know either. But we thought it would be fun to come up with some seasonal things to look forward to this year! Let us know what’s on your personal holiday guide over on our Instagram.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer Licens...

With the holiday season upon us, we decided to dive into traditions: why they’re important, why they sometimes cause stress, and how to choose traditions that are right for you and your family. We’re not sharing a list of our favorite traditions, because according to certain sisters, there’s nothing more boring!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer...

It’s time to dust off your voter registration cards and cast your votes in the Hop Culture elections! We put our debate skills to the test and presented our nominees in a number of pop culture categories. Don’t forget to share your opinion and vote on our instagram stories!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/license...

Hoppy Halloween (get it?) from the Hopkin sisters! We kept this episode very mild for all the Annes out there. We talked Halloween plans, scary movies, and irrational fears.    Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Is self-care just an annoying buzzword manufactured to fuel consumerism? Or is it deeper than that? That’s what we debate in this episode of Hop Culture. Some of us are able to embrace self-care with open arms while others have some serious hang ups over it—bet you can guess who is who!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommon...

This week we are bringing you another #influenced episode, where we report on some of the pop culture trends we've been influenced to try lately. Only this time we also went off the rails a bit and shared some want-to-tries and even a nobody-else-is-allowed-to-try!    What have you been influenced to do or purchase lately? And would you recommend? Let us know!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Li...

We’re leaving it all on the dance floor in this episode! We took a pas de bourrée down memory lane and discussed our past (and current!) dance experiences. Don’t miss the announcement that had us all speechless!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We’re back with another installment of Problem Solvers! We asked you to send us your sticky situations, and you guys sent us some real stumpers. But in true Hopkin fashion, we rose to the occasion and shelled out some really sound advice. Tell us what you think of our solutions on our Instagram!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creat...

Do you want to know how to make reading a more enjoyable experience for your whole family? Today’s your lucky day! We are honored to be joined by Tierney Shorter. Tierney is a former 6th grade teacher, book lover, and mom of four. She noticed that kids tend to lose their excitement about reading sometime before age 12. She created her instagram account, @makereadingfun, to help you raise lifelong...

It’s time for our much-teased Hop Culture Book Club on the Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi! This book proved life changing for not only Grace but for all the sisters. Tune in for some tips to make your life easier!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It’s (almost) fall, y’all! And what would fall be without some cozy autumnal recipes? In this episode, we shared some of our favorite cozy recipes, and we discussed our meal planning challenges and tips. We hope this episode sets you up for a smooth transition to fall cooking!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/lice...

Today we’re sharing our worst money saving tips! Hopefully you can learn from our failures. We also asked our listeners for both their favorite and least favorite tips to save a buck—We must admit we have some wise listeners! We think there might actually be some valuable knowledge to be gleaned here.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: /...

Who among us hasn’t fallen into a rabbit hole or two on the internet? Today we’re each sharing a completely random topic we could talk nonstop about. From children’s programming to college scandals, join us as we dive deep into the rabbit hole!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week we’re talking about which aspects of eating out we love, and which ones we’d lose! The agenda includes ordering family style, secret menus, asking the waiter for suggestions, and more!    Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/