Hugs & Disses

Episode 56: Brace Yourself…Pineapple

hugsanddisses — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +0000

With the wife attending at Gotye show, Post and Straka welcome fellow Dickhead Kevin Manwarren into the studio to discuss Straka’s newest adventure in Facebook, why it was cool to have braces in middle school, playground games like Smear The Queer, the gold record we shot into space, and why as a society we need a safety word. Follow us on Twitter @hugsanddisses and be apart of the 800% and like us on Facebook.

Episode 55: Fear & Loathing In Valley Glen

hugsanddisses — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:32:02 +0000

The Urban Cowboys excite a crowd and discuss why you can’t call ladies ma’am, why Straka hates dogs in stores so much, Spring Break, and how the duo was nearly killed at 7-11 the night before. Check out our new website www.hugsanddisses.net and follow us on Twitter @hugsanddisses and like us on Facebook.Singer & Songwriter Joel Walter closes the show with two tracks from his newest EP Nowhere In Fiction find him at joelwalter.com

Episode 54: The Reviews Are In!

hugsanddisses — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:35:18 +0000

Post & Straka welcome acclaimed filmmaker and warrior poet, Werner Herzog, into the studio for a lively discussion of Brian’s childhood traumas, living to the century mark, building sweat lodges in the desert, and what to do if you ever suffer a rattlesnake bite. Check us out at Hugsanddisses.net and @hugsanddisses.

This weeks episode is brought to you by the iPhone app, Instashirt.

Episode 53: $20 Roll!

hugsanddisses — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:44:25 +0000

Post and Straka invade the Improv Space in Westwood for an intimate live podcast. The two discuss an awkward dinner they just had, the newest NFL gossip, times they’ve gotten drunk to avoid driving, and periodically engage in some backroom gambling which leaves one of them $30 wealthier. Follow us on Twitter @hugsanddisses and check out our new website www.hugsanddisses.net

Episode 52: Relationship of Fools

hugsanddisses — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:42:53 +0000

Hugs & Disses gets all emotional in this episode and discuss the highs and lows of living in Los Angeles, our hang ups in relationships and loves lost, March Madness, homemade gambling operations and Gypsy Blood all in 55 minutes! At the end of the show the duo read a very personal email from a listener and Post correctly identifies a flaw in Straka.

Episode 51: The Trouble With Stevie Nicks

hugsanddisses — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 05:11:07 +0000

Post and Straka welcome James Greer and Guylaine Vivarat from the rock trio Detective into the studio to discuss their newest EP, Cohen Brothers movies, why the French can’t make good rock music, Super Tuesday, and James shares a troubling story about Stevie Nicks.

Episode 50: Remember What I Taught You!

hugsanddisses — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:41:15 +0000

After a work conference in Sacramento, an awkward dinner with his Dad, and some lessons in adultery, Straka returns and fires up the mics with Post to discuss his week, Rush’s mistake, the death of Davy Jones, how Biometrics correctly labeled Post and his run ins with James Earl Jones and Tony Bennett, and we introduce the Hugs & Disses Foe Of The Show. Follow us on Twitter @hugsanddisses, email us anything hugsanddisses@gmail.com, and listen to us on Stitcher!

Episode XLVIIII: NBA All Star Break with ProSportsBlogging.com’s Steve Jones

hugsanddisses — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:06:35 +0000

From the new Hugs & Disses World News Headquarters, Post and Straka talk with prosportsblogging.com’s Steve Jones about the NBA half way through the season at the All Star Break. The three discuss the biggest snubs of the All Star teams, how irrelevant the Dunk Contest is, If Lin is for real, and some big surprises for the second half of the season. Follow us on Twitter @hugsanddisses and like us on Facebook!

Episode XLVIII: Hugs & Disses Oscar Special

hugsanddisses — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:51:13 +0000

As the Oscars approach, Post and Straka invited over Midnight in Paris star Kurt Fuller and Breaking Bad’s Matt Jones for our 2012 Oscar Round Table Special. The four place bets on Best Director, Actor & Actress, Picture, and take a huge gamble on Best Animated Short. Follow us on Twitter @hugsanddisses and send us your thoughts on your Oscar winners to hugsanddisses@gmail.com.

Episode XLVII: White Handed & Red Bonerd

hugsanddisses — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:52:03 +0000

After headlining a sold out show, Straka and Post head back to the friendly confines of La Casa de Post to talk about Boys Night Out, a return visitor, eating garbage from Trader Joes, and a time when Mike was caught White Handed.

Episode XLVI: Super Boring XLVI

hugsanddisses — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:16:23 +0000

After the Super Bowl Post and Straka sit outside to discuss the game with friends Kevin and Mayor of Chico, CA Kyle Pierson. After in depth analysis the four discuss Kevin’s bad house guest, why Straka is fearful of strip clubs and the upcoming live podcast.

Come see the Urban Cowboys live Friday February 10th at 11 pm at The Improv Space in Westwood Village. Check out www.theimprovspace.com for more details.

Episode XLV: Welcome Back!

hugsanddisses — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:48:27 +0000

After a two week hiatus Post is back with Straka in the studio to discuss his trip back to Fatsville, his Dad’s new annoying habit, the Republican Presidential shake up, and why the mid-westerners are so lazy. Half way through the show we place a call to show friend Ryan (remember him from last summer?). Follow our rantings on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and check out our website www.hugsanddisses.tumblr.com

Episode XLIV: Nervous Jerks! With Special Guests Gian Molina & Nina Tarr

hugsanddisses — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:01:59 +0000

With Post out town, Straka called up Gian Molina and Nina Tarr (Nervous Jerk Podcast) to come in the studio to talk about their new podcast, why Gian hates Cholos, the NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl, why Nina hates sports, and signs you’re getting older.

Episode XLIII: Pam’s Story

hugsanddisses — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:11:03 +0000

Before Post leaves for two weeks, him and Straka sit down to discuss the Broncos vs. Steelers, Post’s vision of a home schooled child, why Chinese students are beating American kids, and read an email from Straka’s Mom. Follow us on Twitter @ hugsanddisses or email us with anything hugsanddisses@gmail.com

Episode XLII: Hambone!

hugsanddisses — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:48:05 +0000

Hugs & Disses gets the new year off started rights talking about their resolutions, Straka’s visit to the Mid-West, Post’s Christmas watching Straka’s house, and why you can be bald AND fat. This episode’s editing brought to you courtesy of Mike Post.

Episode XLI: Santa Doesn’t Exist w/ Special Guest Professor Randol Aikin

hugsanddisses — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:33:34 +0000

Fresh from his third tour in Antarctica, show friend Professor Randol Aikin stops by the studio and talks with Post, Straka, and Kevin Manwarren about holidays past, when they found out Santa Wasn’t real, his work studying the cosmos and how the universe came to be, and life in the South Pole. In the last minute the four breakdown the biggest stories in 2011. Please follow us on Twitter @hugsanddisses and visit our website www.hugsanddisses.tumblr.com.

Merry Christmas!

<3 Post & Straka

Episode XXXVIIII: It’s A Shame About Ernie Hudson w/ Special Guest Kurt Fuller

hugsanddisses — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:41:33 +0000

Post and Straka proudly welcome actor and hopeful SAG Award nominee Kurt Fuller into the studio. The three talk about his illustrious career working with such notables as Woody Allen, Mike Myers, and Hulk Hogan. Kurt indulges us as we read a scene from Ghostbusters 2, talk professional wrestling, and indulge in Lingerie Football. Visit our website www.hugsanddisses.tumblr.com, follow us on Twitter @hugsanddisses, and email us with any questions, gripes, comments, or complaints hugsanddisses@gmail.com.

Episode XXXVIII: Do You Have The Golden Ticket?

hugsanddisses — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:12:47 +0000

Post and Straka get back together since the holiday and discuss Post’s Thanksgiving with show friend Rascal, Straka parent’s divorce and the one witnessed at Barone’s, and, between the two, who would make a better father to a nine-year-old boy - Post or Straka? Submit your answers to hugsanddisses@gmail.com and while you’re emailing let us know you want to come to the

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Episode XXXVIII: Do You Have The Golden Ticket?

hugsanddisses — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:11:44 +0000

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Episode XXXVII: A Thanksgiving To Remember

hugsanddisses — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:00:59 +0000

Straka and a cowering Post welcome show friend and fellow Dickhead Kevin Manwarren into the studio to discuss whats got Post so scared, swap awful Thanksgiving stories, talk about Straka’s Civil War reenactment, and read some listener mail. Email us your awful Thanksgiving story or any complaints to hugsanddisses@gmail.com or check out our website www.hugsanddisses.tumblr.com.