The Hard Talk

The Hard Talk

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The Hard Talk episodes

  • Episode 26: Sophia Flores

    Host Johnny Taylor (@hipsterocracy) is joined by punk rocker, vegan, and weed boss, Sophia Flores. As the manager of Abatin Wellness (@abatinsacramento) in Sacramento, we talk about cannabis transitioning from medical to adult use, being essential during the pandemic, and risking your life to see shitty bands. Stream wherever you stream podcasts.

    39 min
  • Episode 25: Robert Berry

    On a brand new Hipsterocracy, Johnny (@hipsterocracy) is joined by his long time friend and hilarious comedian and author, Robert Berry (@retrocrush). They muse about being late to rock concerts, overbooked comedy shows, and joke books. Stream wherever you stream stuff.

    57 min
  • Episode 24: Drennon Davis

    On an all new Hipsterocracy, Johnny (@hipsterocracy) is joined by mad musical and comedy genius, Drennon Davis (@drennondavis). They talk crowd interaction, The SF Comedy Competition, and puppet shows. Stream wherever you stream podcasts, or also here: www.thehardtimes.net/podcasts.

    49 min
  • Episode 23: Val Nigro and Clara Pluton

    On an all new Hipsterocracy, Johnny (@hipsterocracy) is joined by hosts of the Hot Takes With Hot Dykes Podcast, Val Nigro (@vallyo on Twitter / @teenbeat_84 on IG) and Clara Pluton (@clarapluton) to talk missing bad shows, man ponytails, and Guitar Hero. Stream wherever you stream podcasts.

    56 min
  • Episode 22: Brendan Benson (The Raconteurs)
    On a brand new episode of Hipsterocracy, Johnny (@hipsterocracy) is joined by Brendan Benson (@brendanbensonsongs) of The Raconteurs (@theraconteurs) to discuss why comedians wish they were rock stars and rock stars wish they were comedians, touring, and why weed is awesome. Stream wherever you stream stuff or here: www.thehardtimes.net/podcasts      
    44 min
  • Episode 21: Alexandra Tweten

    On an all new Hipsterocracy, Author of "Bye Felipe", Alexandra Tweten (@byefelipe) joins Johnny (@hipsterocracy) to talk dating in a pandemic, clinical depression vs. regular depression, and wi-fi cat feeders. Stream, subscribe, rate, and review wherever you do your podcast listening.

    38 min
  • Episode 20: Blag Dahlia (The Dwarves)

    Johnny is joined by frontman of The Dwarves, Blag Dahlia. Conversation ranges from PC culture, what it's like to be a rock legend, and the debut of a new song from Blag's upcoming solo album. Stream, subscribe, rate, and review anywhere you stream podcasts

    44 min
  • Episode 19: Spies Like Us Podcast (Tod Hostetler and David Mohajer)
    Johnny (@hipsterocracy) is joined by the hosts of the Spies Like Us (@spies_likeus) podcast to chat about all things espionage cinema. We also talk film in general, making a podcast, and why listening to the competition is overrated. Stream wherever you stream things or just go here: www.thehardtimes.net/podcasts  
    42 min
  • Episode 18: Max Collins (Eve 6)

    Host Johnny Taylor (@hipsterocracy) is joined by Eve 6 frontman and newly-crowned King of Twitter, Max Collins (@Eve6 and @MaxCollinsMusic). They talk about Twitter fame, being an overnight success, and if you know when you've written a hit.

    40 min
  • Episode 17 - David Rodriguez
    This week on Hipsterocracy, Johnny is joined by stand-up comedian David Rodriguez and new comedy club owner (The Comedy Fort in Ft. Collins, CO) to talk opening a comedy club, being busy when the world is on pause, and how it takes a village to make your dreams come true. Check it out at the Hard Times Podcast Network!
    40 min

About The Hard Talk

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New name, same old podcast! Stand-up comedian Johnny Taylor takes you on a weekly pop culture exploration of all things cult classic. Whether it’s metal, horror, or pro wrestling, Taylor has his…