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Fraters Libertas' Brian Ward and Paul Happe of Nihilist in Golf Pants bring a unique upper-midwest point of view as they comment on current events in the news and the culture.

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  • May 29, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 25 EPISODES


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140. The Omega Men

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 38:14


The HWX podcast is back in quarantined form! Paul and Brian pay tribute to the Charlton Heston camp thriller that somehow seems to parallel the events of 2020. What are they drinking? Brian has the old reliable All Day IPA from Founders Brewery, while Paul has a Summit Grapefruit Supreme. Then the boys settle in […]Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/the-omega-men/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

139. Thanksgiving Spectacular 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 48:09


Brian Ward and Paul Happe are in a thankful mood in this special Thanksgiving episode of the HWX podcast. Topics include: Bernie Sanders’ favorite things A lot of political and media figures are thankful; you might be surprised why Billy Bragg is in the Bubble No one is thankful for the impeachment proceedings We couldn’t […]Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/thanksgiving-spectacular-2019/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

138. Hallowe’en Spooktacular 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 50:34


It’s time for the HWX Halloween Spooktacular as Brian Ward and Paul Happe gather to discuss all the things that frighten them, including: Greta Thunberg’s “Tales of Terror” Democratic candidates are being frighteningly disingenuous Is there anything scarier than “grabbing a beer with Elizabeth Warren” or hanging out in Mayor Pete’s crime ridden, urban decaying […]Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/halloween-spooktacular-2019/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

137. A Very Special Musical Christmas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 59:06


Brian Ward and Paul Happe are back with a very musical Christmas episode of the HWX podcast. Topics include: Discussion of the Christmas blockbuster film “Vice,” along with spooky similarities to an earlier film about a different VPOTUS A Christmas carol that’s becoming a new favorite Introduction of a new, certain to be recurring bit, […]Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/a-very-special-musical-christmas/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

136. Thanksgiving HWX

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2018 51:12


Brian Ward and Paul Happe are in a thankful mood in this special Thanksgiving episode of the HWX podcast. Topics include: You will be thankful for Thanksgiving drinking tips from the pros Linguistics Professor John McWhorter may or may not be thankful that Brian corresponded with him on the linguistic issue of the day – […]Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/thanksgiving-hwx-2018/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

135. HWX Haunted Halloween – 2018

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 54:08


Brian Ward and Paul Happe emerge from their crypt for a special Haunted Halloween Spooktacular Episode of the HWX podcast. Topics include: Monstrous old news around the Kavanaugh hearings Frightening solipsism from In The Bubble featuring Sam Harris, Bill Maher, and Larry Charles A haunting interview with the ghost of Senator Ted Kennedy Nate Silver’s […]Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/hwx-haunted-halloween-2018/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

134. Return of the HWX!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2018 51:49


It’s the triumphant return of HWX to the airwaves. Brian and Paul reconvene to discuss the critical issues of our times, including: The Winter Woke Olympics The romantic aspects of the Strzok-Page texts Melania Trump’s Einstein Visa The demise of Hope Hicks The pain of English accents commenting on American politics The Democratic Response the […]Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/return-of-the-hwx/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

133. Thanksgiving Spectacular

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2017 45:09


It’s a very special Thanksgiving edition of HWX. Brian Ward and Paul Happe gather to discuss all the critical holiday issues of the day. Topics addressed include: Al Franken’s roaming hands and his roaming apology as a liberal template for future instances. Other random things we’ve learned about our culture from the recent deluge of […]Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/thanksgiving-spectacular/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

132. Halloween Spooktacular 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 52:54


It’s a spooky, special episode of HWX, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reincarnating to discuss the critical issues of our time. Topics addressed include: The Harvey Weinstein Horror, including suggestions for the new name of the Weinstein company. Kevin Can’t Wait – our tribute to the Rob Long/Kevin James comedy classic. What really happened […]Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/hwx-halloween-spooktacular-2017/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

132. What Happened?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2017 48:46


It’s a very special book club HWX episode, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss Hillary Clinton’s latest masterpiece, What Happened. Topics addressed include: Alternate title suggestions, analysis of what’s behind the Beatles like shrieking of her fans, suggestions on how to make Republican audiences shriek, and sound clips from Hillary’s recent interview […]Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/hwx-what-happened/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

133. Gone with the Wind

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2017 48:13


It’s a very special episode of HWX, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss the critical issues of our time. Topics addressed include: * The NFL season is about to kick off, but it wouldn’t be 2017 without a side dish of politics. The meaning of the Colin Kaepernick saga is investigated. * […]Sponsored by Dollar Shave Club Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/gone-with-the-wind/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

132. Blank Your Own Blank

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2017 46:46


It’s a very special episode of HWX, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss the critical issues of our times. Topics addressed include: Exit Steve Bannon. We recount our favorite memories of the Bannon era, and bring in Carly Simon for a fond farewell. Fear Makes a Comeback. Pundits and politicians were all […]Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/blank-your-own-blank/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

131. The Song Remains the Same

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 46:11


It’s a very special HWX with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss the critical issues of our times. Topics addressed include: Our favorite memories of the Anthony Scaramucci era. Who was this clown and where did he come from? We have all the details. Plus a musical tribute to his departure, Nobody Does […]Sponsored by Dollar Shave Club Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/hwx-song-remains-same/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

130. The Pretenders

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2017 51:32


HWX is back this week by popular demand, with a special broadcast of Brian Ward and Paul Happe breaking down the critical issues of our time. Topics addressed include: It’s the Summer of Fake News, we look back on how we got here, including a fond reminiscence of the father of Fake News, This Week […]Sponsored by Dollar Shave Club Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/hwx-pretenders/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

129. Prognosis Negative

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2017 35:31


It’s a very special late July episode of HWX, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss the critical issues of our times. Topics addressed include: After 63 successful votes to repeal Obamacare while there was a Democrat in the White House, the Republicans strike out in their first attempt while having a President […]Sponsored by SimpliSafe Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/prognosis-negative/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

128. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2017 45:45


It’s a special summer extravaganza for HWX, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe discussing the crucial issues of the season, including: * The plight of urban America. What’s with the big cities doubling down on socialism this year? We analyze the issue in detail. Also, exclusive audio of a recent Minneapolis Traffic report, exposing the […]Sponsored by Dollar Shave Club Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/midsummer-nights-dream/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

127. Making Shakespeare Great Again

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 51:22


It’s a special new episode of HWX, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss the critical issues of our times. Topics addressed include: * With Kathy Griffin and Shakespeare in the Park’s Juliuis Caesar, lots of new Trump bashing in the news. Are these new levels of depravity or just the same old […]Sponsored by Dollar Shave Club Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/making-shakespeare-great/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

126. The Real World with Rep. Sean Duffy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 81:34


It’s a very special episode of HWX, featuring commentary on the critical issues of our times. Topics addressed include: * It’s the 25th Anniversary of The Real World on MTV. We discuss this seminal reality series, it’s meaning for the culture and rehash our favorite highlights from the early years. Also, exclusive audio of the […]Sponsored by Dollar Shave Club Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/real-world-rep-sen-duffy/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

125. Summa Cum Laude

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2017 48:08


HWX returns with a Spring Spectacular episode, including discussion of: * Graduation day at Notre Dame featuring VP Mike Pence and a snowflake student walk out protest. We go In the Bubble with the protestors to analyze the action, including exclusive audio of the speech that proves the students were wise to get out while […]Sponsored by Dollar Shave Club Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/summa-cum-laude/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

124. Mike Nelson

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2017 37:08


It’s a very special episode of HWX with Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvening to discuss the critical issues of our times. The highlight is special guest Mike Nelson of Mystery Science 3000 fame, and now of Rifftrax. We discuss his path to comedy stardom and what the early days of MST3K were like. Also […]Sponsored by Dollar Shave Club Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/mike-nelson/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

124. Get Fired

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2017 53:09


From the retail apocalypse to ESPN to Fox News, lots of people in the news of late are getting wacked from their jobs. Brian Ward and Paul Happe return to try and make sense of it all. Specific topics addressed include: What is the meaning of work in the modern age of constant creative destruction? […]Sponsored by Dollar Shave Club Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/get-fired/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

123. Rotten Tax Paranoia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2017 44:42


HWX returns for a very special broadcast. Topics addressed include: * Tax Day filing musings * Neil Gorsuch and This Day in Never Trump Alternative History * Johnny Rotten comes out as Pro Trump and exclusive debut of the new Sex Pistols song, Deplorably in the USA * In the Bubble, with Professors Tim Snyder, […]Sponsored by SimpliSafe Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/rotten-tax-paranoia/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

122. Government Jobs Are For Closers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2017 52:39


In this very special episode of HWX, Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvene to discuss the critical issues of the day. Show highlights include: * We go “In the Bubble” with Trevor Noah and Van Jones as they try to imagine what an extreme Liberal might look like, and we try to imagine what an […]Sponsored by SimpliSafe Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/government-jobs-closers/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

121. God Save the Queen

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2017 41:40


​Brian Ward and Paul Happe reconvene for a very special HWX broadcast. Highlight include: * Fear Update: It’s not just for Democrats, a look back at what terrified us in administrations past * Recap of the 2017 Oscars Politicization Fantasy League results, who politicized the show, how did they do it, and who predicted it. […]Sponsored by SimpliSafe Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/god-save-queen/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

120. Making the Oscars Great Again (with Politics)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2017 46:59


It’s another very special episode of HWX, with Brian Ward and Paul Happe discussing the critical issues of our times. Topics addressed include: * Sean Spicer and Stephen Miller press relations – is it the end of the modern media as we know it? * A Day without Immigrants hits home as Brian and Paul […]Sponsored by SimpliSafe Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/hwx/making-oscars-great-politics/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to HWX in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

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