Buckle up, because things are about to get awkward! Not really, but we thought it would be fun to talk about some of life’s low-key cringe moments. Maybe by acknowledging we all find these situations unnerving, we can somehow release the cringe? You be the judge!

Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod

Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer

License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Much of our family lore centers around panic and overreactions, and we’re sharing some of our most iconic stories with you today! Note: This episode was slightly more topical when we recorded it, but since we were dying to talk about T-Swift last week, this one got postponed a bit. But it’s always a great time to roast Claire for her intensity, isn’t it?

Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod

Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer

License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We are ringing in Taylor Swift’s Eras tour (though none of us were lucky enough to score tickets) with a look back at some iconic eras of our own! We also asked listeners for examples of their fondest eras as well as the ones that make them look back and laugh. Head to our Instagram and let us know what era you’re in now!

Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod

Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer

License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We love a bargain here at Hop Culture, and we’re not afraid to do a little digging to get a good deal. So we’re getting into the good, the bad, and the ugly of Facebook marketplace, garage sales, Goodwill bins, and more!

Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod

Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer

License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week we’re deep diving into one of the most controversial fast food joints around: Taco Bell! 3 out of 4 Hopkin sisters love a good Crunchwrap Supreme, so we had much to discuss. Even if you’re not a big TBell fan, you may just be won over by the end of this episode.

Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod

Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer

License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

There’s nothing we love more than a little hot gossip. So we asked listeners for their most shocking confessions—but we didn’t let ourselves off the hook! Don’t miss our own rather embarrassing revelations in this episode of Hop Culture.

Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod

Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer

License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Do you feel like the winter months dragging on and on? This episode is for you! We asked listeners for their best winter coping strategies, and we shared some of our own as well.

Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod

Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer

License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

TikTok: nefarious time-waster, or entertaining platform of the people? That’s what we debated today before testing Grace’s knowledge of internet jargon.

Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod

Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer

License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today we are back with another Love it or Lose it: rom-com edition! A fresh batch of beloved chick flicks are up for discussion. Listener beware: Some opinions may be polarizing!

Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod

Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer

License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

For this installment of Hop Culture Book Club, we read Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals”. And let’s just say it was no Lazy Genius! One of us even DNF’d it. Join us as we politely rip it to shreds! Just kidding, there was a lot we liked about the book! But who could ever compare to our fav?

Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod

Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer

License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/