All of the Above radio

Have you ever thought that you need more AOTA content? Well one of my good friends nudged me to create a supplemental playlist from the show's music archive. We talk about that, stories from the AOTA past and the now defunct AOTA Facebook page. The playlist needs to cook a little more. But remind me of your favorites from the show at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com. 

I'm back in the kitchen and back on the mic. Topics we cover are everything from the snapshot you take of people to the amout of time you give to yourself. And somewhere in the middle, I'm cooking bacon rice and eggs. Recipes for my subpar food? Email me at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

Do you have a liquor that puts you in a mood? In today's episode, I am checking in on my relationship with my favorite distilled spirit. In addition, I have a small thought bubble about high school and the continued pressure society puts on you to fill your weekends. Get the dialouge going by messaging me at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

In early 2023, I put out a series of episodes on how to be a better restaurant and/or bar guest. Apparently, the world needs a refresher course. Tune in to listen to yet another tale of kids, parents and grandparents all doing the wrong thing. Hate this rant? Disagree? email me at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

On this episode, we are taking a deep dive into the NFL's love of Taylor and Travis's love. We are also discussing Swifties becoming football fans and football fans becoming Swifties. email me your thoughts at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

Before we get too deep into 2024, we should do a cleanup of 2023. Listen in to hear updates and amendments to your favorite show from last year.What did I miss a second time? Let me know at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

I've been GOOD at a lot of things in life. Maybe even GREAT at one or two. But I have never been EXCELLENT at just one thing. We take a deep dive into what it takes to be a "master of one" in this episode. Enjoy. Drop me a line with your thoughts at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

There's approximately 365 days in a year. Milestones can spread throughout the year. But sometimes, Milestones in your life can happen on the same day from year to year. Today we're talking about two of those days and the milestones that are attached. Has this happened to you? Tell me about it at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a pro football scout? Have you never heard of pro football scouting and are curious to learn about it? I got you! In this episode, I chat with a man that worked for an awesome team doing quietly awesome work. Buckle up. This is a good one. Start the discussion with me on alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

In a discussion that noone has solved yet, I attempt to unpack the 8 types of love as defined by the Greeks. And I of course bring it into the present day with a story or two from my job.Take a look at the pic and figure out how you have manifested the 8 types. Then send me a line at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

This show is always looking for ways to grow and update. And this show is the first experiment using a wireless microphone to chat with you. Follow along as I run the dishwasher, iron and chat. Why is my lead pic for this show Winston Bishop? Listen and find out.Get the dialouge going by emailing me at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com.

What habit would you challenege yourself to do for 30 days? I pick a different goal each month. In the episode, we look at the first few months of 2023 and check in on each goal I set and how close I got. It's small growth. But it's growth all the same.Tell me about your personal challenge or 30 day goal at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com.

This episode breaks down into two parts but comes right back together. I'm talking a ton about how hard it is to get out of your own way. Then in the second half, I pay respects to celebrities that have passed over the past year. And yet it all comes together at the end. What keeps you from better success? Start the discussion at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

Here it is! This is the final (for now) installmant of the ways that YOU can be a better bar or restaurant guest. Listen, laugh, internalize.  And then feel free to add your two cents in at alloftheaboveradio.com.

Here comes part two in the series of rules and tips to being a better bar/restaurant guest. As the topics get hotter, so do I. Some of you will love this. Some of you will want to hide in shame. Let's get the discussion going. Email me your thoughts at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

I've been a bartender for a lot of years. I've seen a ton and learned even more. Now I must teach you all. Follow these simple rules and you too can be a model bar guest. I promise.Disagree? Offended? Start the discussion by emailing me at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

In this episode, we dive into the small commitment and hopefully large reset that is Dry January.  The reasons why, the ups the downs and everything in between. Tell me your Dry January stories. Or deeper yet, confess the habits that you want to disconnect from.  Email the show at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

Two things I love to do: work in the kitchen and record for you. So I decided to do them at the same time. If you like what you hear, I'll do more random conversations from the kitchen.Email the show at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

Time for another listen into the old show; All of the Above radio. In this archive dive, we're showcasing a best of collection that originally aired in July of 2018. This episode features not just my musings. It also features an in studio cohost and two great call in guests. Get comfortable and enjoy. And don't forget to tell me what you think of the old show @alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com.Song Credits:Zero by The Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Written by Brian Chase, Karen Lee Orzolek and Nicholas Joseph ZinnerYou worry me by Natheniel Rateliff and the night sweats - Written by Nathaniel Rateliff and Luke MossmanPanic Switch by Silversun Pickups - Written by Brian Aubert, Christopher Ander Guanlao, Joseph Charles Lester and Nicole Lynn MonningerLoving is easy by Rex Orange County - Written by Alexander O'Connor and Benny SingsNo Good by Kaleo - Written by Jokull Juliusson, Daniel Aegir Kristjansson, Rubin Pollock and David Nils Olof AntonssonSend me on my way by Rusted Root -Written by Micheal Glabicki, Liz Berlin, John Buynak, Jim Dispirito, Jim Donovan, Patrick Norman and Jennifer WertzI do not own the rights to any music played on this show.

Consider this episode a preview and a clean up. We are previewing and reviewing the "best of" archive dive. But we are also catching new listeners up on what the old scene was all about. Curious? Confused? Give it a listen. And if you haven't already, listen to the All of the Above archive dive.Tell me what you think of the old scene AND the new version of the old scene. Email me at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

Do you remember the old days of All of the Above radio? New to the show and just heard me talk about the old show format? Well I've dug into the crates to give you a best of All of the Above radio episode from January of 2019. You're about to get the full taste of what the show once was. Thanks to my time at the Fishbowl Radio Network for a great experience and vessel for creativity. Song Credits;Valerie by Ra Ra Riot - Written by Steve Winwood and Will JenningsLoving is Easy by Rex Orange County - Written by Alexander O'Connor and Benny SingsStarry Eyed by Ellie Goulding - Written by Ellie Goulding and Johnny LattimerEverything is Debatable by Hellogoodbye - Written by Forrest KlineSend Me on my way by Rusted Root - Written by Michael Glabicki, Liz Berlin, John Buynak, Jim Dispirito, Jim Donovan, Patrick Norman and Jennifer WertzI do not own the rights to any music played on this show.

OK so I'm not a particularly avid reader. But I definitely wanted to share the books I've recently enjoyed and why. Feel free to tell me if you've read any of these books and let me know your recommendations.Keep the conversation going outside of the show at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

This episode features an in depth interview with the recently married Hayli Thorpe. We chat about the wedding planning process, her bridesmaids, Bud Light and more. Anyone planning a wedding should check this out!Email me your questions or questions for Hayli at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com 

In this episode, we take a long look at the alumni photo that was taken during my wedding reception. Did I talk about you? What did I say? Tune in and enjoy.

Welcome to 2022! In the first episode of the year, we chat about the firing of NFL coaches. I interview the son of a former NFL coach about what it's like when the end of the season arrives. Let's get the dialouge rolling outside after the show. Email me at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

As we walk into to 2022, it's about time we shared a positive message. Let's start this year right!contact me at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

As a child, people going to therapy was considerably more taboo. The age we are in now is far different. My thoughts on that and more are here. Be prepared for more questions that answers.Let's start a dialogue. Send me your thoughts at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

Favorite Christmas memories? Got em. Favorite Christmas songs? Got em. Random thoughts about Christmas in general? Yup we got those too! Listen and enjoy.Start the convo with me by emailing me at alloftheaboveradio.com

In this episode, we are talking about a huge musical sensation, a huge difference in concerts and movies, and a huge petpeeve when it comes to bathroom etiquette.Send me your thoughts on Hamilton to alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

The Spotify Wrapped video is causing a stir with musicians and consumers alike. In very spontaneous fashioned, I caught up to Dave Perez of local Dallas band Big Story for his thoughts. Email your thoughts to alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

In this episode, we are chatting about two recurring dreams I have had. One has been prevalent over the last year. The other has been around since high school. You and me are gonna figure out just what they mean in the waking world.email me your thoughts at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

A super fast episode to get me back in shape and to get you excited again for AOTA. There's more to come. Stick around.

Since getting engaged in October of 2020, I've heard lots of thoughts and opinions. Some of them welcome. Some not so much. I put together a top 5 list of what I've heard the most. Listen and enjoy. Agree or disagree? email your top 5 to alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

In today's episode, we're getting into recency bias and the way it does or doesn't shape the decisions you make. Listen in for my examples and then start the discussion by emailing me at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com.

This episode is in many was a follow up piece to a show from June of 2020. It's been over a year since restaurants shut down and reopened. Mask mandates are being lifted all over the United States. But here I come with the reason why I might consider still wearing one. Or not. Search Hank Thorpe on Spotify for previous episodes

This is the companion piece to the interview with Jessica Everett. We talk about my trip to Maui in depth and ask the question of how you all like to do your vacations.Follow me on Instagram @hankheyhowyadoin or @hanktoldyouso

In April of last year, I did the Bands of your life music survey. Here I am doing it again. Chime in and chat with me on Instagram about your list @hankheyhowyadoin. 1-Band you hate 2-Band you think is overrated 3-Band who is underappreciated 4-Band you can listen to over and over 5-Band that made you fall in love with music 6-Band that changed your life 7-Band that surprised you 8-Band you love 9-Band you should have seen by now 10-Guity pleasure 11-Great band to see live

I was lucky and privileged to meet and then interview Jessica Everett. She is a bartender and operating partner of Ester's Fair Prospect in Wailuku, Maui HI. Listen in as we talk dreams, cold summers, cheap beer and expensive living.   Follow Ester's on Instagram @estersmaui Follow me on Instagram @hanktoldyouso or @hankheyhowyadoin

From baseball cards as a kid to whiskey as an adult, I have a bit of a collector's bone in my body. We talk deep about that and more in this episode.   Send feedback to alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

Before we run like hell towards 2021, I wanted to take a look back at what was a surprisingly good 2020. Lots of topics covered in short order. Email me at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com or thehrt3@gmail.com if you want any topic expanded into a full show.

Twins the new trend and other Youtube reaction video makers have given me a chance to think back to my younger days when music had no bias. And of course, I turn this into an episode about race and stereotyping.  NOW ON SPOTIFY!!!

The passing of Chadwick Boseman caused me to think about a few things. Dive in and give a listen. 

As we travel deeper into 2020, restaurant dining rooms and patios across the country are opening their doors to the public again. Would you go out? Do you think it's too soon? Are you just ready for life again? Hear my opinions on that and more.   We're now on Google Podcasts.  

The recent death of George Floyd and the protests that followed have sparked lots of thoughts and feelings across the country. Personally, it sparked a memory of Colin Kaepernick and his protests of police brutality. Listen in as we dive into the All of the Above radio archives to give you thoughts from August of 2016 and how they tie in to the world of today. 

Having more time at home has caused me to get back on Facebook. And while I was there, I found a music survey that was kinda fun. So instead of just listing it on FB, I decided to turn it into an interactive show. Here's the survey: Please do copy the text below and answer the questions for yourself. If you wanna discuss, email me at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @hankheyhowyadoin or @hanktoldyouso Name a band: 1. You hate: 2. Who is overrated: 3. Who is under appreciated: 4. You can listen to over and over: 5. That made you fall in love with music: 6. Which changed your life: 7. That surprised you: 8. You love: 9. You should have seen by now: 10. That is guilty pleasure: 11. Best to see live: 12. You want to learn more about: 13. You listened to last: At time of typing this: 14. You still own their cd: 15. That makes you think of younger days: 16. Who you think people should be listening to? 17. You actually bought at least one album and it wasn’t your thing? 18. Artist/Band that you feel is so talented they can do no wrong musically? 19. Band you never gave a fair chance to? 20. What voice/singing style do you wish you could emulate?

After a long break, I am back with new content. The loss of Bill Withers gives me some very strong memories and thoughts. Sit back and reminisce with me.   Song credits: Lovely Day (1977) is written by Bill Withers and Skip Scarborough Can we pretend (1974) is written by Bill Withers and Denise Nicholas

We have returned with new content for you. On this episode, I talk to Blake Gordon, the owner of the first dedicated meadery in Dallas TX. Listen as we talk Walter White, beekeeping, flavor pairing and the next great trend in drinking.  Previous episodes are on Apple Podcasts. 

The second coming of Chef Dave is here. I talk live in Denton Texas with him about food trucks, killing flies, raising young chefs and more. Follow me on Instagram @hanktoldyouso Follow the Swine and Garden Food Truck @swineandgarden