Hop Heroes Podcast

This month, our Heroes hit the red carpet (figuratively) as they break down each of this year's Best Picture nominated films. There are laughs, Zach cries, and we give gambling advice for the final awards - in case you are as much of a degenerate as we think you might be. Cheers!

This month, our Heroes are officially all fathers! They celebrate by discussing Seven to Eternity from Rick Remender, the new Disney+ show Echo, and The Magic Order from Mark Millar - all the while enjoying limited release Red Chair NW Pale from Deschutes Brewing Co.

This week, our Heroes check in remotely to discuss their thoughts on The Marvels, a measly 4 episodes of Invincible Season 2 and Zach unveils four seasons of anime bliss with our recap of Attack on Titan Season 4 - all the while Jordin decides to drink early-afternoon Jager-Bombs.

This month, our Heroes meet for the last time in person before Jordin's big move (again) and discuss The Boys' spinoff Gen V, The Creator and Loki Season 2 - all the while drinking Perplexor Hazy Pale Ale from Black Raven Brewing.

This month, our Heroes have Sleep Easy's Silvestre Aguilar on to spoil the ending of three shows he has only seen the first episodes of - Silo, The Witcher and Ahsoka - all the while drinking French Toast Bastard from Founders Brewing Co.

This month, our Heroes recap their summers through Gosling-colored lenses as they break down the Barbie/Oppenheimer experience and give their thoughts on Marvel's Secret Invasion whilst enjoying beverages from Russian River Brewing, Drekker Brewing Co., Logan Brewing Co. & Fortside Brewing Co.

This month, our Heroes take in 'Merica Day by recapping their major month of June. The gang enters the upside down (with some cocktails) in the Stranger Things Experience, they travel through yet another incredible installment from Sony in Across the Spiderverse and recap their thoughts on the Ezra-Miller-rollercoaster while breaking down The Flash - all the while enjoying Magnetic Fields IPA from Fort George Brewing. Oh, and Zach has never seen The Goonies. 

This month, Our Heroes discuss the Guardians trilogy and welcome Emmy-Award winning reporter and comic creator AJ Janavel on to discuss his latest book I Serve Monsters. We get insight into what it takes to report tragedies, how to publish your own comic and JR can't keep his audio direction in one place. All the while enjoying a limited release IPA from Deschutes Brewery.

This month, Our Heroes are with special guest "Vader" as the gang recaps the wedding of the century while drinking Born and Raised IPA from No Li Brewhouse. Jordin explains why Jack Black should win a grammy for his new hit single "Peaches," Zach unveils is newfound love for Keanu Reaves and they all chime in on their disappointment for Jonny Fav's third installment of The Mandalorian.

This episode is brought to you by Magic Mind! Visit https://www.magicmind.co/HopHeroes and get 20% off your next order using the code HOPH20   This month, our Heroes enter the ring of debate with whether or not Creed III was everything it was hyped up to be. They then touch on the soon-to-be-Netflix-series Something is Killing the Children, and finally close out with their old pal Mando making his return to the screen.

This episode is brought to you by Magic Mind! Visit https://www.magicmind.co/HopHeroes and get 20% off your next order using the code HOPH20   This month, our Heroes break bread in the morning as they recap their venture at the Ant-Man premiere the night prior. They delve into the first half of The Last of Us, and Zach explains why his character in Hogwarts Legacy is actually his younger self from another timeline.

This week, our Heroes discuss Harry Potter as Jordin takes his first tour through the films in preparation for Hogwartz Legacy. Why is White Lotus so popular, and is Jenna Ortega a breakout star? These are the questions that need answers.

This month, our Heroes recap the happenings in their lives and the shows they've watched over the fall before diving into Black Adam as well as Coogler's latest masterpiece w/ Wakanda Forever. Black Raven Brewing is the special concession to go along with on the ride.

This week, our Heroes discuss their disgust with the third edition of The Umbrella Academy on Netflix, JR gushes over the connection between show and comic in The Sandman, and Jordin wants to now go by Jordan in honor of Jordan Peele's latest masterpiece.

This week, our Heroes are Drinking Freak King from Silver City & Barlow's Brewery Hazy IPA as they discuss the loaded content that's brewed over the past 30. Zach has a new son, JR is becoming more Dad as the days go on and Jordin is still gushing over Steve Harrington.

This week, our Heroes break down a plethora of comic book goodness. They discuss why the latest Dr. Strange installment missed the mark, and how Marvel is spiraling. They touch on the terror that was Morbius, take a trip to Egypt to visit Moon Knight, gush over Peacemaker and Zach explains why to not lose hope over The Book of Boba Fett.

WE BACK!!! Our Heroes return to the scene to catch us up on what we've missed over the past 9 months of hiatus, Zach cries over The Batman and all three touch on the nostalgic beauty of Spider-Man.

This week, our Heroes review Josh Williamson's first 4 issues of his Robin run on Damian Wayne while drinking Ziggy Zoggy Party Beer from Silver City Brewery. Jordin meets up with his pal James Furney at the Mariner game for a destination beverage breakdown while JR walks us through the seemingly hundreds of first appearances in the book.

This week, our Heroes react to the latest edition of Suicide Squad from James Gunn. Jordin and JR both agree this is a drastic improvement over DC's first attempt, and JR throws in some comic equity advice.

This week, our Heroes break down East of West volume 1 from Jonathan Hickman while drinking Apocalypse IPA from 10 Barrel Brewing Co. Jordin explains why he wasn't built for the sea while JR gives us perspective into the mind of Hickman.

This week, our Heroes break down The Siege from Brian Michael Bendis while drinking Ollie IPA from Freemont Brewing. JR answers a thousand questions and potentially links this run to the MCU while Jordin finds yet another character Ryan Gosling should play.

This week, our Heroes give their thoughts on Black Widow and the Loki series while drinking Trickster IPA from Black Raven Brewing. Fan favorite Thomas Kellogg returns to give his opinion of Loki and catch us up on the feature film he's working on.

This week, our Heroes break down Kelly Thompson's 2021 Black Widow run "The Ties That Bind" and drink down some Black Widow margaritas. Jordin and JR differ on their feelings towards the story, discuss what they hope to see in the upcoming film and JR gives more comic equity advice in Stock Talk.

This week, our Heroes break down the action-smash-hit BZRKR from none other that the great Keanu Reeves while crushing Bud Lights in honor of a true fallen hero - Dale Fjone. Jordin and JR both gush over the pure bliss of bloodshed in this comic, discuss the upcoming adaptation to Netflix and revisit "Stock Talk" with some new comic purchase suggestions for your collection.

This week, our Heroes went to Summer Con and had Johnny Utah Pale Ale from Georgetown Brewing. Jordin and JR recap their experience while also discussing Loki, Sweet Tooth, Nightwing and what comic stocks to invest into next if you want to make, make that paper.

This week, our Heroes pay tribute to all of you Hop Headz out there as we celebrate our first 10,000 downloads!!! Zach is back as the gang revisits their favorite moments in Hop Hero history, and react to their many arguments and freezing cold takes over the years. We hope you enjoy the trip down memory lane as much as we did!

This week, our Heroes discuss Hulu's MODOK while drinking Enchantments Hazy IPA from Icicle Brewing. Gordon and Evan from College Radio stop by to talk music, comics and the inevitable takeover of the world from Darkfield (Dark Garfield). 

This week, our Heroes have Jupiter's Legacy's own Morgan David Jones (Jack Frost) on to chat about his experience filming the Netflix hit while Jordin drinks Storm Surge IPA from Redhook Brewing. Jordin has a rough weekend, JR walks us through the comparison of Mark Millar's comic to the adaptation and Morgan walks us through life of an actor in Toronto.

This week, our Heroes delve into the TMNT universe w/ The Last Ronin from Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird whilst drinking the closest thing they could find to a mutant turtle - Combat Wombat IPA from Rogue Ales and Spirits. Jordin takes far too long to identify who the Ronin actually is while JR has the story's letterer Shawn Lee on to chat life in comic design.

This week, our Heroes celebrate MOMS DAY by discussing Robert Kirkman's animated series Invincible while drinking Rainier Seltzer. Jordin joins us post mimosa-marathon with the feels, JR guides us through why Invincible surprised him and TK Ukulele joins us to wish Jordin's mom a Happy Mother's Day.

This week, our Heroes are talking the God of Mischief himself, Loki, while getting lunar on "Flamingo Planet" Guava Blonde from Ecliptic Brewing. Jon Levine from the upcoming Loki series joins Jordin and JR to chat his experience working with Tom Hiddleston on set of the show - and takes his chances in Loki Trivia.

This week, our Heroes Jordin & JR discuss the finale of F&WS while drinking Sun Glitter IPA from Silver City Brewing - AND they give their reaction to the Mortal Kombat movie that dropped in THEATERS this past weekend (yea, we said it). Jordin gives both shows a healthy serving of love while JR may or may not have watched MK twice in one day. TK Ukulele Operation-Dumbo-Drop's in unexpectedly midway through to give some hot takes and the gang debuts the newest single from their good friends Weeknites!

This week, our Heroes Jordin & JR are joined once again from notorious ukulele connoisseur Thomas Kellogg to drink Sandals & Flannels Hazy IPA from Stoup Brewing and talk Episode 5 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Jordin is challenged to throw down an IPA in one chug, JR navigates us through the chaos and TK breaks the bell curve with his hot hot heat. 

This week, our Heroes Jordin and JR have the ukulele legend himself Thomas Kellogg back to chat F&WS. Jordin busts out into song three-too-many times, TK tries a mystery beverage and JR breaks down the facts of why Marvel is killing it with this show. Oh, we also explain why the new Mighty Ducks series from Disney+ may not be quite suitable for children...enjoy!

This week, our Heroes discuss the second installment of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier while drinking Cosmic Dreams Hazy IPA from Aslan Brewing. Jordin and JR explain their thoughts of the show so far, while Zach gives a differing opinion (weird). Oh, and towards the end the fellas open up about the intimacy of their friendship...

This week, our Heroes break down the ever-so-hyped Snyder-Cut of the Justice League, as well as break down The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Pilot while drinking Mysterious Familiar Coconut & Vanilla Dessert Stout from Silver City Brewery. Jordin comes back from his desert vacay looking like Red Skull, Zach steps onto his DC soap box to explain why Zack Snyder is the Messiah and JR gets giddy over some Falcon and Winter Soldier factoids.

This week, our Heroes are graced with the presence of Workaholics' Thomas Kellogg as they discuss the finale of Wandavision while drinking Hop Bullet from Sierra Nevada. JR breaks down the "soft ending" of the story, Jordin goes full Palm Springs while Zach teams up with TK to sail the wild world of Comic-Con.

This week, our Heroes discuss the 8th installment of Wandavision while drinking the often-referenced Strange Love Imperial Porter from Silver City Brewery. Jordin breaks down the beverage and the integrity of Zach's character simultaneously, JR explains why Dr. Doom is the big baddie the world needs and Zach dives beneath the ink on the history of Chaos Magic.

This week, our Heroes break down both Episode 6 & 7 of Wandavision while drinking Mystic Kiwi IPA from Silver City Brewery. Jordin does an incredibly terrible job of synopsizing the past two episodes on the spot, JR finds too many easter eggs and Zach informs us why Kathryn Hawn is the GOAT.

This week, our Heroes check in post-Super Bowl w/ special guest Brandon "Bird" Ereth to discuss the fifth installment of Wandavision. The beverage of the week is the cosmic-smoothie itself, Mystic Mojo IPA from their pals over at Silver City Brewery. Jordin and Bird reveal their new podcast amount intimate brotherhood, Zach gets nice and toasty and JR does his best to keep our hands on the wheel down the stretch.

This week, our Heroes break down the fourth installment of Wandavision - "We Interrupt This Program..." and dabble in the 4th season of the Expanse while drinking Superfuzz from Elysian. JR gives us his take on the beverage breakdown, Jordin walks us through the MCU Easter Eggs and Zach gets in his feels about a few particular Expanse characters.

This week, our Heroes are back and ready to talk Phase 4 of the MCU with recapping the first three episodes of Wandavision. Jordin is back in WA, Zach tackles a light IPA from Redhook Brewery and JR hits the deetz you may have missed in his Wandavision Easter Egg Hunt.

This week, our Heroes conclude 2020 and The Mandalorian Saga while Zach breaks down an IPA from the WA local and black-owned Metier Brewing. The gang gives their thoughts on Chapters 15 and 16 with some surprising takes and debate whether or not the finale is what the doctor ordered. Also, Anthony Gramuglia comes on to give his thoughts on the Star Wars finale.

This week, our Heroes break down Chapter 14 of the Mandalorian, "The Tragedy" and drink the seasonal Winter Warmer from King Street Brewery. Zach has a change of heart on the legend that is Boba Fett, JR identifies the predictability of the 'sode while Jordin compares the societal impact of Boba Fett to Gambit in the X-Men.

This week, our Heroes break down Chapter 13 in the Mando saga, "The Jedi." Jordin introduces us to a new take on a very classic cocktail and Zach dives beneath the ink into the story of Ahsoka Tano. JR walks us through the synopsis of the episode, and the gang answer the age old question: "Is Yoda a bitch?"

This week, our Heroes are JR-less as Zach and Jordin navigate through the fourth installment of the second Mando season, titled The Siege. They also have screenwriter/actor Jimmy Kustes on to talk about his new film "Body Swap" that has already taken home three Best Feature Comedy awards at film festivals across the nation!

This week, our Heroes break down the first three episodes from the second season of The Mandalorian while drinking Stratasphere IPA from Alaskan Brewing Co. Jordin finds new love in an OSU-created hop, JR guides us through Mando's journey thus far and Zach gives us backstory on the Manda-Lore.

This week, our Heroes conclude the three-part series of Three Jokers while drinking Batsquatch IPA from Rogue Ales. Jordin breaks down a Hazy IPA with a unique take, JR gives us the breakdown of the story while Zach dives deep into the Batman universe on the scariest villains the winged-hero has faced.

This week, our Heroes break down the second season of the Amazon Prime series The Boys, and drink Blue Moon's Pumpkin Harvest Wheat. Anthony Gramuglia comes on for his monthly installment of "Ask Anthony" where he answers questions on seasonal recommendations for both comics and film, and gives his thoughts on the new Spiderman film rumors.

This week, our Heroes Zach and Jordin took on Hoppy Mommy and Mash from the Hops Geek News podcast in a comic book trivia drinking game for the ages (hosted by JR Gonzalez). The event was held to support the Red Cross Wildfire Relief, and we had some fantastic sponsors on board with us: 49th State Brewing Co, Midnight Sun Brewing Co, Edge Brewing Co, and Pyramid Brewing. Let the fireworks ensue!

This week, we take a break from the real and go inter-galactic as we discuss Paul Scheer's Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History and drink Irish Death from Iron Horse Brewery. The gang disagrees on their thoughts with the comedic story arc, but all agree on the beautiful Washington staple that is Irish Death.