Hop Culture

Sometimes you're jamming out to a classic tune and you realize . . . the lyrics haven't aged well. This week we're sharing song lyrics that stand the test of time, and others that make us cringe. Show notes: www.hopculturepod.com   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Is Gryffindor the best house or the worst? Do we really need to know our love languages to have healthy relationships? And just how passive-aggressive is Anne? This week, we debate all of these questions and more. Join us as we talk about our favorite personality tests!   Show notes: www.hopculturepod.com   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer Licens...

Do you struggle with social interactions post-pandemic, or is it just us?  Follow along as we discuss our sometimes awkward, but always rewarding, attempts to make and keep friends.     Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ah, nature. Whether by choice or by necessity, we've all spent some time there. This week we share some research about getting kids (and ourselves) outside more, discuss the definition of "outdoorsy," and try to navigate the social pressures that come with outdoor activities.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licen...

This week we talk travel stories (until we devolve into rehashing old grievances). Head over to @hopculturepod on Instagram to let us know if you have travel tips or mishaps to share.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Summer is here, and we're loving it! But are all summer activities created equal? We debate the merits of things like parades, picnics, and linen pants on this installment of Love It or Lose It.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

One thing we are experts on is finding a deal. We talk about tips for being a good thrift store shopper, as well as being a conscientious donor when you have used items to give. Plus get the results of our XTREME thrift store competition. Who will win, and who will be left in the dust?   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons...

If you want to get motivated to crush it at the gym, look elsewhere! This week we're talking about exercise gone wrong. (Jazzercise, anyone?) We also share some of our experiences in trying to find joy and balance through movement, without getting caught up in obsessiveness.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licens...

This week our dad, Mark Hopkin, joins us to talk brushes with fame. Growing up with a dad in advertising meant appearing in t.v. ads when he needed child "talent" (but we would do in a pinch).    Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer

Your favorite cheugs are back at it this week with a little game we're calling "Battle of the Cheugs." As the resident Gen Z, Tess guides us through pairs of dueling cheugy items, and we decide which ones to keep. Millennials beware, you're in for a scare.    Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Love it or hate it, babysitting was a big part of our teenage years. This week we share your babysitting experiences, as well as recounting some of our favorite and least favorite parts of the job. Plus, Claire gives advice for how to eat a tiny snack at someone's house without them noticing.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creative...

Would anyone be surprised to find out we were homeschooled? There are plenty of cool people who do homeschool, but sadly this episode proves we don't belong to that group. Join us as we discuss being Phantom of the Opera kids, crying at the prospect of going to public school, and graduating early.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //cre...

This week we're recapping the Netflix documentary "This is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist. If you didn't watch it, about halfway through the episode we devolve into TV in general and then start talking about Costco, so there's really something for everyone.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4....

This week we read some of your most unpopular opinions! Thanks to everyone who submitted a hot take. Whether we agreed or disagreed, we had so much fun hearing your (sometimes wild) thoughts.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We love a good hustle. Whether it's getting involved in a passion project or just making a little cash on the side, we're there. This week we talk about our best and worst side gigs, and share some tips for how to start a venture with the right motivations.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Try as we might to say otherwise, we know fast food. This week we reveal some of our favorite places and menu items, and find out Anne has been keeping us from our Arby's dreams for years.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Love it or hate it, spring is here! We talk about our favorite parts of the season and talk about what we're looking forward to this year. Claire tries to blame her weird pronunciation of "fragrance" on her seasonal allergies.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We have a lot of spring birthdays in our family, so this week we're talking about birthdays! Are some times of year better for birthdays than others? How many restaurant freebies can one ethically claim? These questions and more answered in this episode.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We channel our inner celebrity and do a round of 73 questions. We may not have glamorous LA homes to show off, but we do have plenty of opinions.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Since we're talking about Costco this week, we decided to bring on Costco's number one fan to guest this week: our mom! Note - something went wrong with Anne's audio, so we lost her weekly win and a few other things, but she was there!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We may not be qualified to talk about organization, but that's not going to stop us! We share a few tips for getting things under control, but mostly we share our worst organization confessions.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This isn't clickbait: you won't believe how many times Tess changed her major in college. Join us as we talk about changing course in life, school, and careers!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

From feta pasta to Trader Joes hauls, this week we take on our favorite trends.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We talk about some of our favorite childhood books. Spoiler alert: it's a lot of stories about four sisters. We also share some of the books that have impacted us as adults.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We're back, and here to talk about one of our favorite holidays! We get into which TV ladies we want to be our galentines, plus share some research on the importance of strong social networks.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/