Hop Culture

Summer's here and we've got recs! In this episode, we're dishing out our favorite things to watch, wear, read, and eat this season. From binge-worthy shows and breezy outfits to beach reads and snack obsessions, we've got your summer covered.    Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

You've heard us rave about our latest obsessions in our #influenced episodes—but what about the OGs? This week, we're spilling the tea on our forever faves: the products, gadgets, and goodies that have stood the test of time and still have a chokehold on us. Old trusties, if you will. These aren't just passing flings… they're lifelong loves.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ever hear a song and suddenly you're back in your childhood bedroom, your high school cafeteria, or dancing in your college dorm? In this episode, we dive into the songs that transport us—whether it's a guilty pleasure, an angsty anthem, or a track that somehow still smells like teen spirit. Join us for a lighthearted, funny, and nostalgia-packed ride through the soundtrack of our lives. Warning: spontaneous singalongs may occur.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week, we're diving into the world of whimsy—what it means, why it charms us, and when it maybe crosses the line into cringe. Inspired by a viral TikTok asking people to share their most whimsical habits, we chat about everything from fairy houses to teacup gardens, and play a round of “Love It or Lose It” featuring unicorns, Luna Lovegood, and a healthy dose of twee. Whether you're a full-time whimsical girlie or just whimsy-curious, there's something here for you. Let us know—what's the most whimsical thing you've ever done?   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We're back (with our tails between our legs)! In this episode, were diving into all things girls trips, inspired by our recent getaway to sunny Oklahoma. We kick things off with a recap of our Arizona adventures before sharing our thoughts on the girls trip phenomenon—what makes them special, what can go wrong, and how we think we'd hold up if we ever scored an invite to a classic girls trip. Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

If you met your younger self, what would you say? In this episode, we tackle this viral question—but, of course, with our signature tongue-in-cheek twist. Instead of the usual heartfelt advice, we dish out the brutally honest, slightly ridiculous truths our younger selves *probably* wouldn't listen to anyway. From questionable fashion choices to life lessons learned the hard way, this is the advice you didn't know you needed (or maybe still don't).   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We're back from our wintry adventures with an episode of #influenced! We tried a lot of new stuff during our break and we're ready to talk about it!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's another love it or lose it, and the topic today is classic children's Christmas books. Do you have a favorite Christmas book? In this episode, we just might rip it to shreds! Just kidding, we were gentle with our criticisms.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We have a feeling this might be one of our more *popular* episodes! We recorded this deep dive on Wicked before the movie came out, and we're very relieved to hear it is receiving rave reviews. If you can't get enough of all things Wicked, give this episode a listen and you just might learn some new fun facts.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Have you ever heard of the fun scale? We hadn't either! It's a way of categorizing experiences and deciding whether to repeat them. You'd be surprised how much discord the fun scale caused us, but in the end we look back on this episode fondly! You could say it was a type 2 experience!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today we're talking about something a bit unexpected: vanity plates! But it turns out we have a lot to say about them. We've each had one (against our will), and we've seen some questionable ones. This is the episode you never knew you needed!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's election season here at Hop Culture! But you'll find that these polls are a bit lighthearted and don't require any registration. Do you agree with the officials we elected? Let us know over on Instagram!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

What's spookier than skeletons in the closet? In this episode, we're confronting some truly embarrassing moments that still haunt us years later. Tune in for a bone-chilling time!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We're asking each other the hard hitting questions in this episode of Hop Culture! We thought we knew each other pretty well being sisters and all, but some interesting tidbits were uncovered. Listening to this episode might have you questioning your own siblings!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome to the 90s, Mr. Banks! In this episode, we're revisiting one of our favorite rom-coms, Father of the Bride. This movie has everything—Nancy Meyers interiors, 90s nostalgia, and genuine laughs! Join us for a cozy good time!    Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, we're reporting on the items we were influenced to try during our summer break. From a life-changing cleaning app to a controversial fly trap, we tried it all! Listen to find out what gets the Hopkin Stamp of Approval!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The girls are back in town! We've returned from our (accidentally unexplained) summer break, and we're excited to fill you in on our adventures. We missed our loyal listeners, and we promise not to disappear without warning ever again!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Scammers have made fools out of us all, and today we're talking about it! We each told a story of a time we've been tricked, and we shared some of our famous family scams.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are in full swing, and we've all had a lot going on! In this episode, we're just catching up with each other and sharing what we've been up to. The question of the day is who gets to keep Grace?   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We all have our cravings from time to time, but what about when the craving sticks around for months at a time? Today we're discussing our food fixations—the meals and treats we simply can't get over! Does this happen to you or is this a Hopkin girl thing?     Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mother's Day is here, so we're honoring our mom by sharing some of her best phrases and quotes. And believe us, there are many to choose from! If you've never had the honor of meeting our mom, hopefully you'll feel like you have by the end of this episode.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's a dog eat dog world out there for women in business, so this week we asked Grace to share some of her best tips for the corporate girlies out there! But since we never take anything too seriously, even if you're not currently in the workforce (like 3/4 of us), this episode should still be entertaining for you. If nothing else, it'll leave you in awe of Bougie Grace!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

For this book club episode, we read about the marvel of the human body. No, we didn't discuss The Care and Keeping You, we read The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson! We learned many interesting tidbits in our first non-self-help book club pick.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sometimes we like to take a break from our own problems and bestow some of our winning advice upon our listeners. In this episode, we talked a lot about how to glow up and feel good about yourself at any age. Was any of our advice actually helpful? That's for the listeners to decide!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Color analysis - the trend from the 80s is back! Are you a spring, summer, autumn, or winter? We debate each other's optimal color palettes, and give some tips to find which colors work best for you.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The youngest Hopkin sister is turning 25, so this episode is all about her! We started out with a game of “not” connections, and we shared some of our favorite Tess stories and quotes. Listen to this episode to get to know and love the baby of our family!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

As we get older, we find ourselves doing things we swore we'd never do! In this episode, we talked about some of our signs of aging—not wrinkles or gray hairs, but the more subtle behaviors that make us realize we're all grown up.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A new season means new things to look forward to! In this episode, we each shared what we're excited about this spring. We're all aflutter about the upcoming eclipse here at Hop Culture! Will the next one happen in 40 years or 440 years? Listen to find out!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Join us for a modified game of Connections, NYT's latest popular word game! If you've spent any time on the internet lately, you've probably heard of it. But some of us had never played, so Claire gave us an introduction and tested our Connections skills with her own custom categories.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Reading is all the rage both on social media and among the Hopkin sisters! We did an episode about books early on, but we figured it's time to revisit the topic now that we've all caught the bug. We discussed how social media has influenced books in recent years and we shared some of our favorite books we read last year. Press play if you're a book girly!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's time for another installment of #Influenced, which means we are sharing our experiences with the trends we've been influenced to try lately. Don't forget to head to our Instagram and let us know how you've been #influenced lately!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Making friends as an adult can be tricky, but we're here to talk about how to know a friendship is meant to be! Some of our friendship green flags are pretty silly, but sometimes it's the little things that pique our interest. We're happy to say that our listeners have the biggest green flag of all—listening to Hop Culture!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Valentine's Day is coming up, and today we're talking about iconic pairings! We decide whether we love or would lose romantic, platonic, and even inanimate pairings. No controversial couple is safe—we're judging them all!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

For today's episode of Hop Culture Book Club, we read “How to Know a Person” by David Brooks. Like any self-help book, there was some skippable content, but we thought there was much more good than bad! Join us as we focus on the more interesting tips and tidbits!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Following the shocking news that Claire is reading Harry Potter fanfic 17 years too late, we were inspired to ask, how else are we behind the times? But not before getting delightfully in the weeds a time or two. Don't forget to keep an eye out for our Instagram giveaway happening soon!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We all have some tasks that get pushed aside over the holidays, but when the fun is over it's time to face the music! For this episode, Claire gave us the assignment to cross something dreaded off our to-do lists. We each reported on our troublesome tasks, and we discussed some advice for dealing with procrastination.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

With so many podcasts making predictions for 2024, we wanted to put our own spin on the trend! We made predictions for each other for the new year. Will Claire's side hustles finally pay off? What will be Anne's newest snack fixation? Only time will tell!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We're talking about the things that made our year a little better in 2023! We promise it's not just Walmart+. This is our last episode of the year, but we'll be back in 2024!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

‘Tis the season for spending time with friends and family, but what to do if you have some anxiety around hosting? Don't fret! We asked listeners to share what they do to make hosting a little easier, and they had some great ideas! Listen to this episode to become the hostess with the mostest!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

There's nothing more festive than cozying up by the fireplace and watching a Christmas movie at this time of year! We each chose a new holiday flick to review for our listeners. Some were big fails, but others were pretty cute! Give it a listen to find out which Christmas movies to watch or skip this year.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We've heard people sharing their “delulu” beliefs on social media recently, so we thought we'd hop on the bandwagon! We ranked ourselves from most to least delusional, and we shared times that our hopes didn't really line up with our abilities. R u delulu 2? Tell us how on our Instagram!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We're sharing the latest trends we've been influenced to try in this installment of our #influenced series. Find out what we loved and didn't much care for by giving this episode a listen. 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 the Problem Solvers! Have a problem? We can solve it! Or at the very least, we can offer our completely unqualified opinions. Join us as we weigh in on listener-submitted questions, and don't forget to follow @HopCulturePod on Instagram to join in the next round.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's a battle for the ages! Gen Z vs. their ultimate foes (and the queens of cringe), Millennials! We discuss generational divides, and where they can be helpful and harmful. Tess gives us the ol' one-two punch by rating annoying millennial sayings, and we retaliate by quizzing her on classic 90's slogans. All we can say is…..man, kids these days!!    Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's spooky season, and you know what's really scary? Being a grownup! In this episode we're talking about scenarios that give us a fright on a daily basis. Listener beware!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

What to watch next? Just ask Grace! She's known in our family for giving the best personalized TV show recommendations, so we put her to the test in this episode. Hear our reports on the shows she chose for each of us and whether we liked them!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, we reported on our no spend challenge. Some of us were more successful than others, but we all learned something about ourselves. And in the end, isn't that what it's all about?   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We're all familiar with the concept of affirmations. And although everybody loves fall, there can be a lot of pressure to make the most of it. So we each came up with some autumnal affirmations to get us through the changing of the seasons.    Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

How often do you think about the Roman Empire? We discussed this bewildering trend, and suggested our own versions while trying not to get into too depressing territory (why is history so dark??). Head over to Instagram and let us know what your Roman Empire is!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We read The No Spend Challenge Guide by Jen Smith to kick of our own “spending freeze” (as we couldn't stop calling it!). The purpose of this episode is not to shame anyone into frugality, but to provide some encouragement for anyone who might care to save a little extra money by taking a break from spending with us. Take a listen and let us know if you're down!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We're back with a new episode of #influenced—the series where we try trends so you don't have to! But first we caught up for a minute since we hadn't chatted in a while!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/