Smoke Signals From the Heartland with Ryan Trickey

This week, the Hippie Not Hippie crew welcomes comedian Ryan Trickey for a trip down a hilarious, head-scratching rabbit hole.

Prepare for:

• Psychedelic revelations (or lack thereof): Ryan confesses his tripless life, prompting a deep dive into the world of mind-bending substances. Is he missing out, or is he living the dream?

• Roe vs. Weed: We untangle the mind-boggling Missouri-Kansas conundrum where you can chill out with a bong but not terminate a pregnancy.

• Creed: Party or Purgatory? We dissect the sonic assault of a Creed concert, leaving you questioning whether it's a mosh pit or a mass exorcism.

• Marriage: Ride or Die or Just Die? Unpack the lifelong commitment of saying "I do" with a healthy dose of skepticism and laughter.

• Keens Kicks the Bucket: A eulogy for Ryan's beloved shoe brand and his wife's desperate hunt for the last pairs left in the land. May your soles rest in peace.
• Counting Crows: Live Sucks or Sucks Live? We settle the age-old debate about the band's live performance, ensuring you'll never listen to "Mr. Jones" the same way again.
• Matchbox 20: The Soundtrack of Ryan's Soul: Prepare for an ode to the band that brought us "Mad Season" and "How You Remind Me," complete with questionable karaoke renditions.
• Nickelback: Inside Scoop or Inside Joke? Ryan spills the beans on a Nickelback concert experience, leaving you wondering if they're secretly awesome or just really, really loud.
• Run From Tricky: Ryan grapples with being forever linked to the song "Tricky" from Run DMC. Was it a blessing or a curse? You decide!
• Zac's Dad, the Milk Connoisseur: Brace yourself for the bizarre tale of Zac's competitive milk-tasting father and his accidental infiltration of the Kansas City Chiefs locker room.
• Limp Bizkit or Limp Bisque? We ponder Ryan's uncanny resemblance to a member of the nü-metal band, leaving you questioning the fabric of reality itself.
• Pittsburgh, Kansas: Where it All Began: Rewind to the moment Zac and Ryan first crossed paths in the heart of the Midwest.

This episode is a wild ride through pop culture, personal anecdotes, and existential quandaries. So, light up a metaphorical joint (or don't, depending on your Missouri location), grab your headphones, and get ready to laugh your way through the absurdities of life with the Hippie Not Hippie crew and Ryan Trickey!