Hyphen Nation

Okay! So in this episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I talk about what may be the heaviest topic in Hyphen Nation history: religion. I discuss my whole journey with faith and spirituality and I somehow get sidetracked into talking about my mom's own journey with religion and how that tied into her hypnotherapy work.  I share a lot more than what I thought I was capable of... and then the girls were headed home so I stopped recording. And didn't realize I had been talking for 50+ minutes. This episode was brought to you by my afternoon nap, Back To The Future Part II, and Heroes S01E05. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hyphen-nation/support

Almost two days late but we here. In this episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I spent a little time touching on the Browns first win, the greatness of Spider-Man PS4 once again, and the Big Breakfast from McDonald's? Then, I come back with the third part of my ongoing Jessica Jones/ Deadpool story as the unlikely pairing end up in Canada together. Part 1 was on Episode #12 and Part 2 was on Episode #40. This episode was brought to you by Back To The Future. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hyphen-nation/support

In this episode of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I come to you live from the back patio for the first time since Episode #97. Within these audio walls, I discuss Antonio Brown for the final time (see Browns In Our Blood S3E3 for part two of my thoughts on him) and whether his departure from the Raiders is his fault or Oakland's, I segue into some NFL talk and how much I enjoyed my first non-fantasy football Sunday in years, I recap my visit to the 2019 West Virginia Pop Culture and Comic Book Convention with Gary (WV PopCon), then I tell the tale of the time I met Wiz Khalifa and how he ultimately influenced my fashion decisions for years to come. And how I have to now give up those fashion decisions. This episode was brought to you by Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Northern Illinois @ Nebraska. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hyphen-nation/support

In this episode of the Barack Obama Approved World's Greatest Podcast (regular case so you know I'm serious), for the first time, I discuss the September 11th attacks on the 18th anniversary of this terrible tragedy that has shaped the United States into the paranoid republic that it's known as today. Following that, I try to lighten things up by picking winners for this Sunday's Clash Of Champions PPV. I don't know if it worked. I'm glad I did this though. This episode was brought to you by Heroes and my current YouTube deep dive into all things 9/11. Rest in peace to all those lost and all those who gave their lives in order to protect the people of this country that day. And the CBS Early Show host who made the "it's too quiet" remark was Mark McEwen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hyphen-nation/support

EDIT: Since this episode was recorded, Jon Gruden said that Antonio Brown wouldn't face suspension, the Raiders fined him over $200K for conduct detrimental to the team and voided his guaranteed money, AB asked for his release; Oakland granted his request. Brown then promptly signed a one year deal with the Patriots. You can't make this stuff up. This episode begins with a special congratulations to Handsome Bane, Everyday Rogue, and the entire extended family of It's Like A Podcast Or Whatever on their upcoming 100th episode. Things go downhill from there. I talk about the odd hero worship of former Mountaineer athletes and the complacency of WVU's football and basketball programs (yes, again). I turn a typical order of buffalo wings into a case study of what kind of person you are. And all the Antonio Brown hatred you can shake a stick at. No one listens to me. This episode is brought to you by Archibald's Next Big Thing and no sleep thanks to a marathon night of Spider-Man PS4. ---

So things have started happening with this Roc Nation/Jay-Z/NFL deal. So much in fact, that my semi-regular co-host was driven to write about how letdown he was by Hov. Two days after he released his piece on Marc Rob, I gathered Marcus and the newest 4x Club Member Michael Lamerique (Eps. 48, 81, 83) to share their POVs. Marcus expounded on his thoughts against these deals, while Lam got to be the angel on S Dot's shoulder. Only time will tell who will ultimately be right but I do have to say that as Jay-Z Stan #1, I'm deeply disappointed so far. Diamonds are forever though. This episode was brought to you by YouTube Kids and Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. Related: When Rappers Aren't Heroes, Part III --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hyphen-nation/support

Stranger Things 3 has come and gone but I haven't taken my trip to back to Hawkins, Indiana yet. With that said, this episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST sees me sharing my thoughts on the third season of the Netflix original series. Before that, I spent some time fighting falling leaves, discussing future Hyphen Podcast Group plans on the internets, and then I throw a few minutes of an unused convo between Marcus and I about the value of websites in 2019. This episode was brought to you by Mike Wheeler's mom and the #xspoilers hashtag. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hyphen-nation/support

Eighteen years ago, the world was shocked to learn of the sudden death of singer, actor, and model Aaliyah. The 22 year old died in a plane accident just days after the release of her third studio album and her loss is still felt by many today. Marcus asked me if I marked this tragic anniversary on the pod while we looked for photos for the cover of Episode 110, so this is my attempt to rectify that error on my part. Also on this edition of the BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I take on the 2011 romantic comedy, Something Borrowed. Don't read Wikipedia beforehand. This episode was brought to you by WhatCulture Wrestling, Simon Miller, Ups and Downs, and this run of Spider-Man PS4 I'm about to embark on. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hyphen-nation/support

So along with the rest of the world, I was shocked to learn that Andrew Luck was retiring from the NFL at age 29. So on this pulse pounding episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I discuss what some call a questionable move on Andrew's part. That segues into my decision to finally take that year off from fantasy football. I touch on Mahershala Ali's casting as Blade and the internet's reaction it wasn't a 57 year old Wesley Snipes. We then close with a spirited conversation about Ja Rule's Venni Vetti Vecci and its recent 20 year anniversary. This episode is brought to you by BH90210. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hyphen-nation/support

As August draws itself to a close, so does the Hot Girl Summer of Hyphen Nation. So now that Angel shared her summer vacation, it's time for me to get into mine. This episode of the BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST is all about out trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina which was immediately followed by a trip to Weehawken, New Jersey for the nuptials of a close family friend. No detail is left unsaid! Food is discussed! I went to Wahlburgers! There was a heat advisory in the NJ/NYC area! This episode is brought to you by Good Eats: The Return. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hyphen-nation/support

In today's episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I really just planned on catching up on some topics. Instead, I jump immediately into the Jay-Z/NFL/Colin Kaepernick drama. I read the official NFL statement on the deal and then hash out my thoughts on whether or not Hov was shady by making this deal. Jermaine Dupri, Brian Michael Cox, and Travis Scott are all mentioned. When I'm done yelling about that, I kill some topic ideas before I touch on Robert Kirkman's decision to end his comic The Walking Dead after almost 16 years. This episode is brought to you by Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man PS4. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hyphen-nation/support

On our way to check out Pittsburgh's second annual Fresh Fest (and on the way back, shhhhhhhhhh), I welcome my wife Angel to the 4-time guest club of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST! I pretty much hand her the reins and let her talk about her European Vacation (and yes, I call myself Chevy and her Beverly D'Angelo). From Pittsburgh to Toronto to Italy to Greece to Israel back to Greece to New Jersey to Pittsburgh! You'll hear about sketch massage parlors, flooded hotel hallways, how salty the dead sea is, how much it is to pay to use a public restroom... no stone is left unturned (except the part where Angel's friend Maggie blew up her hair dyer. Thanks European outlets!). And I still didn't get any Raptors championship gear from the 6. This episode is brought to you by DuckTales and "The Duck Knight Returns". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hyphen-nation/support

In a shocking turn of events, in this episode of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, Marcus and I discuss a Marvel Cinematic Universe film! Let's face it; we've been doing this a ton since Black Panther was released. HOWEVER, don't let that stop you from enjoying this episode of Web-Headed fire! We take on Spider-Man: Far From Home and while it doesn't top Into The Spider-Verse for either of us, we're both comfortable saying it landed in our MCU top 10s easily. I think this one will age like fine wine. OH! And we talked about Quentin Tarantino's latest film Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood! See! We can switch it up! This episode was brought to you by the Scrubs episodes "My Finale" and my discovery of the late Auntie Fee. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hyphen-nation/support

In an unplanned happy accident, this is THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST episode all about the TWENTY SECOND (I think I said 21st in the episode) entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avengers: Endgame. The happy accident part is the fact that it's now available digitally. Along with me for the ride is Episode #10, #11, and #48's Errick "Handsome Bane" Greenlee, Episode #70's Anthony "Triple S" Sellers, Episode #88's George "The Howitzer" Gerbo, and our moderator, Marcus "Showinmadlov" Robinson. We cover everything we can about Endgame but it's so massive, I can't help but feel we missed something. Regardless, welcome to the the biggest panel of guests in Hyphen Nation history. Shout out to Lam who was too sick to join us. We love you 3000! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hyphen-nation/support

Dr. Kelso : You are going to shut your damn yapper and listen for a change, because I got you pegged, sweetheart. You want to take the easy way out with the surgery because you're scared. You're scared because if you try and fail, there's only you to blame. Well, Missy, let me break this down for you, Bobbo-style. Life is scary. Get used to it. J.D. : [Narration]  And then it seemed like Dr. Kelso wasn't only talking to her. Dr. Kelso : There are no magical fixes. It's all up to you. So get up off your keister, get out of here, and go start doin' the work. Nell Goldman : What if it's too hard? Dr. Christopher Turk : Yeah, what if it's too hard? Dr. Kelso : Turkleton, I have no idea why you're chiming in, but I'll say this to both of you. Nothing in this world that's worth having comes easy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hyphen-nation/support

It was June 23rd, 1989 when Tim Burton's Batman hit theaters in America, starring Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, and Kim Basinger. Almost 30 years later, myself and Marcus Robinson come together for the one hundred and third episode of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST to discuss Batman '89 and its legacy when it comes to those involved... and those that came after. Plenty of hijinks ensue of course as we blatantly steal apex mountain from the Rewatchables, which leads to a deep dive into the career of... Johnny Depp? Aside from that, flowers are given to all those involved in this master class of a superhero film and we even talk a little about its sequels, Joel Schumacher, and our favorite Batmobile! Pair this episode with Episode #68 for ultimate Batmania immersion. This episode was brought to you by sleep deprivation, This Magic Moment, and now Trainwreck, I guess. And Batman '89. Man I'm sleepy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hyphen-nation/support

I still haven't hit that Sunday release date since I vowed to go bi-weekly on #100 but nevermind all that! In the one hundred and second episode of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I'm live from the road again! During my trek back to Morgantown from the Pittsburgh airport, I go over how my Father's Day was and then get to a topic I've been dying to unleash: the rise and plateauing of the career of one Taylor Alison Swift. Oh yeah, I see you ALISON. After that, I relay how I was mistaken for Method Man and possibly retell the story of my phone interview with Meth. And then I talk a real quick minute about Robert Pattinson as Batman. This episode was brought to you Ashley O and "On A Roll". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hyphen-nation/support

Special guest appearance by Johnny Harmonic! Oh boy. So it all started with a tweet from EG mentioning that he was a fan of J. Cole's Born Sinner album. As a fellow fan of Born Sinner, I reached out to him to do the pod about... Born Sinner. Now, we do talk about Born Sinner; pretty in depth actually. But what this episode of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST holds is a whole lot of music talk. We talk about whether Take Care or Nothing Was The Same is better, do a comprehensive look at Jermaine's entire career, and even talk about Degrassi: The Next Generation and Drake's "I'm Upset" music video. Johnny Harmonic enters and tells a horrible story about me littering and then drops some knowledge why he's never been able to look at Cole the same way after "Firing Squad". It's a point of view that both EG and I didn't think of but we try to work our way through it after. This episode was brought to you by The Big Short and The Devil Wears Prada. --- Support this po

I don't know if this episode is supposed to come out. I started it two weeks ago, planned on finishing that same weekend but then had to make a surprise trip home. Finished principle recording late last week and then I ended up helping shoot a video with the fam and then I putted around on Sunday. Completed editing on Monday morning and planned on posting last night... and I fell asleep during Game 5 only to wake up to see the Warriors had pulled it out. Uploaded the audio this morning before I left the house... and the internet has been spotty at best all day at work. With all that said, welcome to Hyphen Nation Episode ONE HUNDRED! I made a bunch of categories and picked my favorites out of a bunch of things I care about. Then I shared my hopes and dreams because Marcus asked me to... and I may or may not have been talking trash. Then everything wraps up nicely with an extremely personal segment that I did not expect I'd have the opportunity to do. Happy 100 Hyphen Nation. Thank you to everyone who&

Episode 99. It only took me 3 years but the next episode of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST is Episode #100, the CENTENNIAL HYPHEN NATION AWARDS. Man, I hope this isn't trash. In this episode however, I beat the Ayesha Curry topic dead, reconsider the hall of fame career of Shaquille O'Neal, and then examine the life and death of a coworker. This episode is brought to you by Henny on Snapchat. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hyphen-nation/support