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Since our original #influenced episode went over well, we decided to make it a recurring thing! In today’s episode, we reviewed trends, products, recipes, etc. that social media has influenced to us to try, and we let you know which ones lived up to the buzz. Head to our Instagram and let us know how you’ve been #influenced lately!   Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/...

We’re talking about The Little Book of Hygge for the inaugural episode of Hop Culture Book Club! If you can get past Claire’s pronunciations of Danish words, you may find this discussion of cozy principles timely. If you’ve read the book, head to our Instagram and tell us your thoughts!   Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/l...

For our final installment of Following Through in 2022, we are talking about money—but don’t worry, we promise we kept it lighthearted! Did you know there are financial personality types? Neither did we, but we had fun delving into our attitudes and motivations around money. Grace also helped us out with some actual financial advice, which is definitely worth a listen!   Realizer by Kevin MacLeod...

Anne’s goal for the year is to have more fun! So for our third installment of Follow Through in 2022, we discussed why it’s so hard to prioritize fun as adults, and then we got into the research on how to have more fun. We shared some of the ways our listeners make life fun, but if you have any ideas to add, head to our Instagram and let us know!   Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.fil...

In this episode, Tess shares the hairy details of her life as a curly girl, and Anne shares some of the weird things that clients have said to her hairstylist friends. We also ask Anne some of our burning questions such as, "Is is bad to wash my hair every day?" Listen for a hair-raising good time!   Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativec...

In our 50th episode, we began with a review of our Florida trip (spoiler: We all want to move there now). Then we kicked off our new series, Following Through in 2022, with a chat about memory keeping! Though we were all once enthusiastic scrapbookers, we shared some more practical methods for documenting our lives in this modern time. Share your favorite memory keeping tips with us on our Instagr...

Love it or hate it, Spotify Wrapped inspired us to do our own little wrap-up of the year 2021. We talked about some of our new obsessions, least favorite internet trends, what we are most proud of, and more. We are so thankful to our wonderful listeners for making this a great year, and we’ll see you in 2022!   Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License:...

Some moments live on in our family lore no matter how hard we try to move past them. In this episode, we recount some of our more (in)famous failures. There’s lots of falling, driving mishaps, and even a show-and-tell gone awry. Laugh and cry along with us in this episode of Hop Culture!   Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/...

We started this episode by discussing some of our favorite Christmas songs, including some lesser-known gems. We asked our listeners to submit their least favorite Christmas songs, and we received more answers than ever before! For the most part we agreed with you, but there were a few submissions that shocked us. "Tune" in to Hop Culture this week for a musical trip down Santa Claus Lane!   Music...

It's a very Hopkin Thanksgiving! We started this episode with some Thanksgiving predictions that cast some of us in a less-than-flattering light. Then we moved on to the meat of the episode: What ever happened to some of our most beloved supporting characters? Join us on our deep dive into the complicated lives of some forgotten favorites!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.fil...

We wanted to jump on the gratitude train, but we can’t do anything like normal people. So we bring you: Gratitude with Attitude! We shared some of the small and weird things that make each day a little bit better.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Got problems? We can solve ‘em! This week we asked you for your stickiest situations, and we gave you solicited advice for a change. Though we are completely unqualified, we did our best to offer solutions on topics ranging from comfy workwear to surviving the winter. Head to our Instagram to let us know any tips and tricks we may have missed!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech...

It's that time of year! With the threat of shipping delays weighing on us, we've got Christmas shopping on the brain. To take the edge off, we discussed some articles on the psychology of gift giving, and we shared some of our go-to gift ideas. Keep an eye out for the Hop Culture gift guide!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativec...

We decided to help Grace find her latest go-to grocery store in her new home by rating the best and worst supermarkets. Find out if your favorite grocery store is on the line 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/

Our cousin Emma joined us to talk all things health and wellness!  Emma is a health coach, so we asked her some of our most pressing health questions. We covered how to be more consistent in our health goals, how to improve our relationship with food, and more! Disclaimer: We steered clear of discussing any particular diets or other triggering topics, but please keep your own mental health in mind...

Need a lighthearted break from spooky season? We tried to keep this Halloween episode more delightful than frightful! Claire shares her odd specifications for Halloween candy, Tess is finally dressed weather-appropriately, and Anne laments a childhood trick-or-treat gone wrong. Join us for our Halloween triumphs and tragedies! Show notes: www.hopculturepod.com   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Li...

If you love circus peanuts, the smell of a skunk, or when the workout instructor asks for a "Woot woot!", then you just might fit in around here. We asked our listeners for offbeat opinions, and you all came through! Head to our Instagram and tell us which opinion was the wildest!   Show notes: www.hopculturepod.com   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-real...

This week we are celebrating the long-awaited return of Survivor! Whether you’re a Survivor fan or not (yet), this episode has something for everyone. We discuss our favorite seasons and castaways, as well as some hypotheticals: which challenges would we excel at, what would we contribute to our tribes, and, most importantly, how would we wear our buffs? The tribe has spoken, and you don’t want to...

Prioritizing is an important skill in our busy world, but where do you start? Luckily we did the research for you! We combed through some insightful books and podcasts to bring you some quick and easy tips to help you spend more time on the things that matter most to you.   Show notes: www.hopculturepod.com   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer Lice...

Join us as we create the ultimate bucket list! We talk dream homes, ideal reality show appearances, concerts we'd like to attend, and more. Don't miss Grace's shockingly attainable dream vacation and Claire's inflammatory list of Top 5 Dogs this week on Hop Culture. Show notes: www.hopculturepod.com   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //c...

Certain high school traditions become fond memories while others (*cough* school dances) belong in the past. Find out which aspects of our high school experiences are on the chopping block in this installment of Love it or Lose It.   Show notes: www.hopculturepod.com   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4....

This episode is a safe space for everyone from slightly-obsessed dog owners to those who only want to admire canines from afar. Join us and our good friend Lauren Snider as we discuss the pinnacle of pets, the pooch.   Show notes: www.hopculturepod.com   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Our mom takes the role of game master as we face the ultimate test of our sisterly bond. Which of us is the worst driver? What are our most annoying qualities? Who will come out on top in this sisterly struggle? The answers may surprise you.   Show notes: www.hopculturepod.com   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/lice...

Pinterest made us do it! In this episode, we spill some of our most distressing DIY disasters, as well as the most valuable lessons we've learned through our crafting experiences.   Show notes: www.hopculturepod.com   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week, we're breaking down bits of advice that we've been given through the years, and some that our listeners submitted, too. Want to hear our consensus on the "don't go to bed angry" rule or our best advice for prioritizing? You'll have to listen to find out!   Show notes: www.hopculturepod.com   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //...