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Mike and Rusty catch up on an underground local music venue, share King of the Hill-related food talk, and discuss Texas politics, voting and fairness. This conversation reflects the hosts’ opinions at the time of recording. Check current official sources for voting information. https://bwaaakoth.com | https://thatmikehamilton.com ElevenLabs: https://try.elevenlabs.io/taca4konob0b (affiliate link; the show may earn a commission at no extra cost to you). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing Jordan Firstman Teaches Chloe ‘Club Kid’ Lingo from The Run-Through with Vogue. Follow the show: The Run-Through with Vogue Jordan Firstman's directorial debut, Club Kid, was the talk of Cannes this year, earning a 7-minute standing ovation and even starting a bidding war.  "I had a funny LA tarot card reader right before Cannes. I hadn't sold the movie until Cannes and she was like, "This card is A24, and this card is Neon. If you go with A24, I think there's a multi-picture deal happening," Jordan Firstman shared with Chloe on The Run-Through's podcast. The film is out Friday and features Cara Delevigne, Saturn Risin9 and a cast of extras found on Grindr and the local NYC nightlife scene. But one of the standouts is newcomer Reggie Absoholm, who plays Arlo, the long-lost ten-year-old son that Peter (played by Jordan) finds out he has. "I do stuff to, like, cringe [Reggie] out 'cause I just like it. I do feel like a dad to him sometimes, and, like, it's fun. I feel like that's what made him comfortable on set was just being able to make fun of me." In his conversation at the Vogue offices, Jordan shares why he chose to center NYC for a story about friendship and nightlife culture, a quick duo-lingo lesson of all things club culture, and being newly in love. The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

More from Mike: https://thatmikehamilton.com Lady Bird may be the one member of the Hill family who gets Hank to lower his guard without making him feel exposed. This BWAAA! video essay looks at the difference between Hank feeling love and knowing how to make another person feel loved. Through Hank’s Choice and Dances With Dogs, we examine why Lady Bird gives Hank such a safe place for affection—and whether that safety sometimes lets him avoid the harder emotional work his family needs. Watch, then tell us: does Lady Bird bring out Hank’s best qualities, or show how much easier affection is for him when he does not have to answer difficult questions? AI voice tools I use: https://try.elevenlabs.io/taca4konob0b Affiliate disclosure: I may earn a commission if you sign up through that link, at no extra cost to you. Independent criticism and commentary; not affiliated with the program or its rightsholders. Original video: https://youtu.be/q6fZUn2qjgE Chapters 0:00 BWAAA! intro 0:51 Why Lady Bird gets the real Hank 2:27 Hank’s Choice and emotional safety 4:50 Dances With Dogs 6:29 Ad break 9:09 When safe love becomes avoidance 11:37 What Lady Bird teaches Hank 14:08 Outro #KingOfTheHill #HankHill #BWAAA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More from Mike: https://thatmikehamilton.com Hank, Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer may own the alley, but another social network carries information, status, secrets, and judgment through Rainey Street. This BWAAA! video essay looks at Peggy, Nancy, Minh, and Luanne—not simply as supporting wives and relatives, but as neighbors with their own ambitions, alliances, expertise, and influence. From Minh’s garden and gun-club skill to Nancy’s carefully managed public image and Luanne’s underestimated future, these women show us who really holds Arlen together. Who would you trust least with a secret: Peggy, Nancy, or Minh? AI voice tools I use: https://try.elevenlabs.io/taca4konob0b Affiliate disclosure: I may earn a commission if you sign up through that link, at no extra cost to you. Independent criticism and commentary; not affiliated with the program or its rightsholders. Original video: https://youtu.be/phgwgV12GHs Chapters 0:00 BWAAA! intro 0:51 The hidden social network of Arlen 3:18 Peggy and Minh 5:47 Nancy’s public image 7:50 Ad break 10:30 Luanne’s future gets dismissed 13:15 Gossip, secrets, and social power 15:55 Who would you trust least? 17:59 Outro #KingOfTheHill #Arlen #BWAAA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Mike and Rusty for a BWAAA! watch-along of King of the Hill’s “Reality Bites.” They react to the episode, discuss its big moments, and share their thoughts on Bobby and Connie’s relationship. Visit https://bwaaakoth.com and https://thatmikehamilton.com. ElevenLabs: https://try.elevenlabs.io/taca4konob0b (affiliate link; the show may earn a commission at no extra cost to you). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike and Rusty look back on their conversation with Paul Scarlata, share what they love about animation and King of the Hill, and talk about the people who make BWAAA! worth doing. They also discuss changes at Rogue Media and what they hope to create next. BWAAA! — A King of the Hill Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Landry Middle School punishes Bobby, labels him, and hides him from a standardized test—but rarely asks what he is good at. Mike explores the institution that keeps failing Arlen’s children in this BWAAA! essay. More: https://bwaaakoth.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Hills rarely say “I love you” directly. They grill, cook, share recipes, and put something on the table when words fail them. Mike explores food as the emotional language of King of the Hill. More: https://bwaaakoth.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Artist Paul Scarlata joins Mike and Rusty to talk about his path into animation and his work on the early King of the Hill character designs. He recalls collaborating on characters including Bill and Cotton, reflects on how television animation has changed, and talks about other projects including Regular Show and The Van Helsing Society. BWAAA! — A King of the Hill Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike and Rusty catch up with BWAAA! listeners on That Ain't Right Friday. A listener's memories of Canadian fast-food restaurants lead to stories about childhood McDonald's, old buildings, renovations that erase character, and the places we still remember. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike and Rusty watch and discuss King of the Hill Season 15, Episode 8, “No-Cuddle Offense.” Bill's search for connection sends the conversation through the cuddle scene, Peggy's past, the show's jokes, and the episode's big character moments. There is also a detour into collectible fast-food toys before the watch-along begins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this That Ain't Right Friday, Mike and Rusty get into the politics of punk rock after Rusty's debate with Earthworm Jim creator Doug TenNapel. Is punk inherently anti-authoritarian, can it belong to either political side, or does trying to claim it miss the point? Then: a winning horror short inspired by Office Space, what makes “A Case of the Mondays” work, and the very King of the Hill-adjacent thrill of seeing Stephen Root connected to GTA 6. More from Mike: https://thatmikehamilton.com Try ElevenLabs: https://try.elevenlabs.io/taca4konob0b Affiliate disclosure: BWAAA! may earn a commission if you sign up through this link, at no extra cost to you. Subscribe for weekly King of the Hill conversations, essays and Friday tangents. Tell us what punk rock means to you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dale Gribble believes almost every conspiracy—except the truth sitting inside his own house. More from Mike: https://thatmikehamilton.com In this BWAAA! video essay, Mike examines why Dale can suspect the government, corporations, aliens, and secret organizations while missing the obvious truth about Nancy, John Redcorn, and Joseph. The answer is more complicated than “Dale is stupid.” His conspiracies turn shame into importance and protect the relationships that give his life meaning. From “Soldier of Misfortune” and “Dog Dale Afternoon” to “Of Mice and Little Green Men,” “Nancy Boys,” and “My Own Private Rodeo,” this is a character study of denial, fatherhood, loyalty, and the strange emotional purpose of conspiracy thinking. Like the video, subscribe to BWAAA!, and find us anywhere you get your podcasts. Try ElevenLabs: https://try.elevenlabs.io/taca4konob0b Affiliate disclosure: BWAAA! may earn a commission if you sign up through this link, at no additional cost to you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Peggy Hill’s biggest flaw may also be the reason she is impossible to break. More from Mike: https://thatmikehamilton.com In this BWAAA! video essay, Mike looks past the easy “Peggy is arrogant” joke and asks why King of the Hill keeps that arrogance around. From “Lupe’s Revenge” and “The Substitute Spanish Prisoner” to Peggy’s brutal recovery after her skydiving accident, the same confidence that gets her into trouble also keeps her standing. We also look at what Peggy gives Hank, Bobby, and the entire Hill family: permission to act before the world approves. She can be vain, exhausting, and spectacularly wrong—but she is also resilient, resourceful, and far braver than she gets credit for. Like the video, subscribe to BWAAA!, and find us anywhere you get your podcasts. Try ElevenLabs: https://try.elevenlabs.io/taca4konob0b Affiliate disclosure: BWAAA! may earn a commission if you sign up through this link, at no additional cost to you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike and Rusty watch and unpack King of the Hill Season 15, Episode 7, “Hank Ruffles Some Feathers.” The episode turns Hank's love of structure into a chicken-coop crisis—and gives BWAAA! plenty to discuss: Bertrude, FFA, the show's equal-opportunity political satire, Principal Moss's changed voice, and whether the revival's writing has finally found the original show's rhythm. More from Mike: https://thatmikehamilton.com Try ElevenLabs: https://try.elevenlabs.io/taca4konob0b Affiliate disclosure: BWAAA! may earn a commission if you sign up through this link, at no extra cost to you. Subscribe for weekly King of the Hill reviews, essays and live conversations. Tell us what score you would give the new seasons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.