Is it a Hit?

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Max, Pat, and Nate hang out. Nate writes a song about it. Then we all decide: Is it a Hit?

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    • Jul 25, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 38 EPISODES


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    Is it a Hit? - Episode 31 - JingleJam 2023 (Presented by OG Boom Wraps)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 81:28


    This week, the guys introduce our new sponsor: OG Boom Wraps! Nate also throws together a handful of jingles for our new sponsor. We hope you like them! (1:01:56) Jingles start

    Single - Be Cool

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 2:43


    Single from episode 29 - Be Cool

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 30 - When I Grow Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 82:15


    This week, the guys close out season 2 by discussing all things Spike TV, including: MANswers, Deadliest Warrior, and 1000 Ways to Die ("You Will Die!").   In the end, Nate performs the perfect song for 11-14 year old boys who dream of being an 18-34 years old: When I Grow Up.   (46:50) Song Starts

    grow up spike tv when i grow up deadliest warrior manswers
    Is it a Hit? -Episode 29 - Be Cool

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 71:13


    This week, the guys talk about Pamela Anderson, Bobcat Goldthwait, and the Rodman-Dreyfuss Coolness Scale.   Pat also tells a "cool" story about petty theft, directly inspiring Nate's song: Be Cool.   (45:32) Song starts

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 28 - The River

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 74:13


    This week, the guys talk about all things Bruce Springsteen.   This helps Nate write a song that would make The Boss himself proud: The River. Is it a cover? Tune in to find out! (Spoiler alert: NO!)   (45:48) Song starts

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 27 - A New Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 78:22


    This week, the guys talk about AI, The Simulation, and a whole lotta Yanni. Welcome to A New Age! (52:32) Song starts

    Single - Mandatory Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 3:06


    Single from episode 26 - Mandatory Dance

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 26 - Mandatory Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 75:32


    This week, the guys talk about orange cummerbunds, Wild Hogs, and a handful of songs few people have ever heard.   In the end, Nate commands everyone to enjoy this wedding by playing us: Mandatory Dance   (56:08) Song starts

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 25 - Snap a Picture

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 88:04


    This week, the guys talk about Filler Songs, Woodstock '99, and Nate's dreams of being an air traffic controller.   In the end, Nate just wants to live in the now. This moment won't last forever, so Snap a Picture.

    Single - You Can't Walk Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 3:25


    Single from episode 4 - You Can't Walk Away

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 24 - An Ode to Bullying

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 69:01


    This week, the guys talk about Mackinac Island, Jessie Camp, and Judge Reinhold. For some reason, Nate keeps bringing everything back to bullying, so that's the song we got: An Ode to Bullying. 

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 23 - Bargain Bin Bonanza Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 75:01


    This week, the guys talk about Godzilla v Kong (again?), swap meets, and the diverse filmography of Steven Seagal.  We also meet a new superhero/merch-magnet: Bargain Bin Bonanza Man! 55:10 - Song Starts

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 22 - (In My) Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 79:09


    This week, the guys discuss Shakespeare, Alex Jones, and nightmares. They also get to hear an exclusive new single from the next hit boy band, Free4m!  (56:51) Song starts 

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 21 - Blue Within Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 71:18


    This week the guys talk about the appeal of serial killers and referees, and they spend some time working on their Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions. In the end, Nate makes a song about Dune. (52:18) Song starts Note to the listener: This episode was recorded in the summer of 2021. Please leave us a voicemail letting us know how dated our references are.

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 20 - Hoss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 44:09


    This week, in a slight change to the format, the guys interview a bona fide celebrity: 1977 World Armwrestling Champion Big Joe Mikulec. We ask him about how he got into the sport, proper technique, and what it's like to get sponsored by Stroh's Beer. Video from the interview can be found here (Good parts are at 2:43 and 9:47): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuE1tMeE-hQ    

    Single - Fantastic Birdboy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 5:50


    Song from Episode 9 - Fantastic Birdboy

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 19 - Steely Hand

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 85:27


    This week, the guys brainstorm a stage name for a professional arm wrestler.  June 4th at Cobo Hall, Detroit MI: Jack the Gripper takes on.... Steely Hand!   Song starts at 1:07:36.

    song steely gripper cobo hall
    Is it a Hit? - Episode 18 - Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 82:18


    This weeks, the guys talk about books, books, and more books! Also, Hulk Hogan makes an appearance.  In the end, Nate shares with us a PSA on the importance of reading. 56:01 - Song starts

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 17 - Trish Out of Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 80:13


    This week, the guys set their sites on TGIF. They also brainstorm a new sitcom, for which Nate writes a theme song.   Ever thought that ALF should be remade, but in reverse? Enjoy the theme song for the hit new Friday night comedy: Trish Out of Water

    Single - Tony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 8:53


    Song from episode 2, Tony.

    Single - Stomp Shake (Godzilla)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 5:43


    Song from episode 7, Stomp Shake (Godzilla).

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 16 - Santa Gets Around on Christmas Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 67:47


    This week, the guys celebrate the holidays with talk of old-timey toys and socially-conscious Christmas songs. In the true Christmas spirit, Nate makes a song about Santa spreading joy all over the world in: Santa Gets Around on Christmas Night.

    Single - Santa Gets Around on Christmas Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 5:08


    Song from a soon-to-be-released episode.    A true Christmas miracle!

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 15 - Real Life Beastmaster

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 92:05


    In the final episode of season 1, the guys discuss Noam Chomsky, grifts, and their respective bucket lists. In an unsurprising turn, Nate creates a Tenacious D style song about Beastmaster. We are just as surprised as you are that it took him this long to do it.

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 14 - The Possibilities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 84:18


    This week, the guys discuss recaptchas, spectacular failures, Shaquille O'neal's ad campaigns, and Smash Mouth. For tax purposes, Nate creates the Church of Sinodyne. Just think of... The Possibilities.

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 13 - Animal Child Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 78:30


    This week, the guys discuss their first experiences with alcohol, Elon Musk on SNL, and the classic film Most Valuable Primate.  Most importantly, Nate actually listens to our segment on movies with animal actors. Please enjoy: Animal Child Stars.

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 12 - Prime Time on a Sunday Night

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 84:49


    This week, the guys talk about Arachnophobia, Texas geography, and the lighting in high school showers. Nate also gives his outlandish pitch for a TV show starring Antonio Banderas as a butler on the Planet of the Apes.  Once again, not much of this makes it into Nate's notes. Instead, we get the Murder She Wrote + Luchador wrestling mashup that we all have been waiting for: Prime Time on a Sunday Night. Featuring Quebec wrestler “Wonderful” Wes Dawson  — you can catch him on the Gabagool in 8 podcast here (or wherever you get your podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gabagool-in-8/id1523218631 

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 11 - MOBAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 87:08


    This week, the guys discuss all things Independence Day. That includes: Harry Connick Jr, Harvey Fierstein, and MOBAR. 

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 10 - Living in an Office Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 75:23


    This week, the guys discuss bonehats, charcuterie board etiquette, and the Bayou-inspired energy of the band Korn. Also, Nate reminds us how much we miss workplace banter with: (Living in an) Office Space.

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 9 - Fantastic Birdboy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 70:03


    This week, the guys make some Tool Time grunts, discuss Frasier fan fiction, and visit the Land of the Podcast. Unfortunately, none of that makes it into Nate's notes. Please enjoy: Fantastic Birdboy. 

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 8 - Dewey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 86:14


    This week, the guys discuss their favorite jobs, the upcoming Queen's Gambit musical, and the Jon Voight classic Anaconda. This all leads us to a song about someone who is just a little too good at their job: Dewey

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 7 - Stomp Shake (Godzilla)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 79:24


    This week, the guys talk about Michael Buffer's Tinder habits, Giraffe tongues, and a JFK/Cha Cha Slide mashup. Also, Nate presents his late entry to the Godzilla Soundtrack Fan Song Submission Contest of 1998: Stomp Shake (Godzilla)

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 6 - The Lines

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 81:50


    This week, the guys discuss embarrassing facts about themselves, gravy, and conspiracy theories. Is everyone crazy..... except you? You'll never know until read between The Lines.

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 5 - Shine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 86:24


    This week, the guys discuss secret albums, childhood fears, and the confounding appeal of Phil Collins. Also, Nate really stretches for content to make his new single: Shine!

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 4 - You Can't Walk Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 76:09


    This week, the guys brainstorm motivational phrases and montage ideas. Also Nate drinks gasoline, possibly by accident.

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 3 - Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 86:59


    This week, we discuss all things in the realm of cartoonish violence, including Starship Troopers, Robocop, and interesting ways to torture James Bond. Oddly enough, we also cover Kevin Bacon's willingness to drop everything for a film role. What do the people want? Paul Verhoeven knows: The people want BLOOD!

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 2 - Tony

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 104:31


    This week, we learn about nonsense song lyrics, devil sticks, and Nate's connection to the no-fly list. We also discuss our dream jobs, which leads us on a journey we will never forget, with our new friend Tony.

    Is it a Hit? - Episode 1 - Death Race 1989

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 107:10


    This week we meet our protagonists. We learn about their shared interest in trucks, musicals, and Mark Cohn. Also, Nate performs 2 wildly different versions of the same song. Welcome to the first episode of "Is it a Hit?"

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