Hardie Party of 5-1/2

NICK TROUTMAN!

Nick Troutman is a World Champion athlete, speaker, content creator, podcast host, coach, consultant and, most importantly, family man. In this fun conversation, Nick shares the vision behind his new YouTube show, “The Great Family Adventure”. He also drops some helpful hints on adventuring on any budget, navigating that RV lifestyle, parenting young kids on the go and living a fearless life no matter the circumstances. If you’re looking for the inspiration to live your best life you’ll find it here!

THIS MONTH IN HISTORY: CHRISTMAS EDITION!

Where are outdoor barbecues a traditional part of Christmas? What’s the number one Christmas song of all time? Who invented candy canes? You’ll to have to listen to find out! #HP5 #SZN4 #EP6 #ThisMonthInHistory #December #Christmas #Eggnog #CandyCanes #Bethlehem #Magi #Messiah #Frosty #Elf #Rudolph #TheRedNosedReindeer #LoveBIG #LaughLOTS #ASmileForYourEars

I AM COURAGEOUS!

We can't wait for you to meet the Graves! They are a delightful family who have founded an organization—I AM COURAGEOUS—that encourages seriously ill children and their families through uplifting music, TV shows and more. Be warned: This episode contains singing, dancing and all-around awesomeness. You won't be able to stop yourself from smiling!

ALL ABOUT: THANKSGIVING!

We hope you’ll enjoy this brand new segment called, “ALL ABOUT…”, where Rebecca and Scott pick a subject and find out everything they can about it—including the quirky and most unusual facts, of course. To celebrate the start of the holiday season, it’s time to uncover the reasons behind the season! When did the first Thanksgiving take place? Why is it always on the fourth Thursday of November? What’s on the menu and why? Welp, you’ll have to listen to ALL ABOUT: THANKSGIVING to find out! 

THIS MONTH IN HISTORY: NOVEMBER!

It's time to make history fun again! Come along with us as we step into our way-back machine and discover wacky off-the-wall events that have happened in the month of November somewhere along the sacred timeline of human history. Can Rebecca get all the answers right without the use of the world wide web? Can she drive 55 mph in her pursuit of perfection? Will she falter in her quest and just have to give up and say, "I'll be back"? Yep. You guessed it. Those are all clues to the answers. You'll have to listen to find out!

ERIC NADEL!

Baseball Hall of Famer and Radio Voice of the Texas Rangers, Eric Nadel, joins Rebecca and Scott in a wide-ranging conversation that includes baseball, broadcasting, music, youth development and poetry! It’s just like hanging out with a friend at the ballgame. Come on in and enjoy the show. We’ve saved a seat just for you!

ALL ABOUT: UNIVERSAL MONSTER MOVIES!

We hope you’ll enjoy this brand new segment called, “ALL ABOUT”, where Rebecca and Scott pick a subject and find out everything they can about it—including the quirky and most unusual facts, of course. To celebrate Spooky Season it’s time for a monster mash! When did the horror movie genre begin? Why do we enjoy watching movies that scare us? And exactly how much did Frankenstein’s shoes weigh? Well, you’ll have to listen to ALL ABOUT: UNIVERSAL MONSTER MOVIES to find out!

ERIK WEIHENMAYER!

Rebecca and Scott enjoy an incredible conversation with adventurer, author and international speaker Erik Weihenmayer. Erik, the first blind man to summit Mount Everest, shares his insights into overcoming personal obstacles--both physical and mental. He's all about breaking down walls and building community so that people can tap into their inner hope, optimism and resilience. Each and every day, Erik lives out the mantra of his No Barriers organization, "What's within us is stronger than what's in our way."

ZZZZZ!

It's time to talk about sleep... Why we do it. How we do it. And how we can get more of it. The Hardies will start in ancient Egypt and journey through time and space in their inexhaustible pursuit to find the practical sleep aids and remedies that lead to perfect sleep! In honor of our 67th episode we are giving away $67 (Venmo or gift card)! To qualify for the drawing you need to: (1) Share this episode and tag us. (2) Follow us (3) Post a review on Apple Podcasts.

ON WITH THE SHOW!

retro /'retrö/ adjective. imitative of a style, fashion or design from the recent past. Join us as we talk all things "retro". From clothes, to hairstyles to... classic radio theater, of course! Let's revisit a time gone by where families gathered around the radio and let their imaginations run wild listening to their favorite shows, sports and music. To top it all off, we'll perform a dramatic Hardie Party of Five and a Half table reading of a radio theater classic from yesteryear! All aboard the HP5.5 retro train, we depart from right here! [Also available on YouTube in video form]