Hang-outs and Headlines

Hail to the Victors? | The Michigan Wolverines and Spygate 2 (H&H 10-20-23) 20.10.2023 1:22:57 ↓

In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into Michigan Wolverine's football, the role of critical thinking in media narratives, and the challenges of war reporting. He also engages with the audience through a Super Chat, compares NFL's Spygate to NCAA's current investigation, and discusses the potential impact on the Wolverines' season. Further, he explores the ethics of sportsmanship and legality of...

Disney Disarray? | Marvel Goes Back to Basics - A New Hope in Electronic Arts (H&H 10-12-23) 12.10.2023 1:42:01 ↓

In this episode, Richard Hoeg shares personal updates and discusses community support and fund-raising efforts. He shares his therapy experiences and insights from YouTube video production. Legal Bytes joins for a talk about Disney, Marvel, and Halloween traditions, as well as Marvel's production issues and binge-watching TV shows. Richard analyzes Disney's potential gaming industry move. The epis...

The Writer's Strike is Over. Maybe. (H&H 9-29-23) 29.09.2023 1:00:27 ↓

In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses the end of the writers strike and its impact on Hollywood, dives into Epic's Supreme Court appeal against Apple, and analyzes FTC's stance on Microsoft's merger with Activision Blizzard King. He also comments on PlayStation's leadership changes, explores the implications of the Writers Guild and Studios strike, examines AI regulations in writing projects, an...

SUCCESSION: Murdoch Stepping Down from Fox News (H&H | 9-22-23) 22.09.2023 1:23:32 ↓

In this episode, Richard Hoeg starts with a mental health check-in and a discussion on work-life balance. He then dives into current entertainment topics before shifting focus to an analysis of Rupert Murdoch's media coverage. The episode explores Murdoch's departure from his media empire, its implications, his influence on media and politics, and speculates on the future of his empire. It conclud...

Lauren Boebert, Beetlejuice, and the Need for National News (H&H 9-15-23) 15.09.2023 1:06:21 ↓

In this episode, Richard Hoeg and guest Alita from Legal Bites discuss recent movies and games, reflect on work-life balance, and predict the Game of the Year. They delve into audience etiquette at public events and analyze media coverage of Lauren Boebert's theatre incident, sparking a debate on the need for a national conversation on audience behavior.

Already Proved? | Donald Trump, E. Jean Carroll, Legal Liability and Estoppel (H&H | 9-7-23) 07.09.2023 1:23:58 ↓

In this episode, Richard Hoeg updates listeners on his health, discusses media portrayal of Donald Trump, shares views on Starfield and other video games, and delves into Bitcoin and health awareness. Guest Runkle of the Bailey joins to discuss ignoring health symptoms, sensitive legal topics, and family dynamics. They also cover Trump's defamation trial, media accuracy, and the influence of polit...