Episodes

3 hours ago
3 hours ago
Erik and his very special guest, MATTHEW, dive into the true meaning of “Ohana” and “remaking movies that didn’t need to be remade.” Also, what’s up with Gen Alpha? They’re kinda weird, huh?
Tune into Part 2 for this week’s “Hoots” and “Hollers”!

Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Following an epic adventure at the LA Time Festival of Books, Erik ponders the social and educational value of books in our current world, and how readership demographics became so skewed over time.
This week’s “Hoot”: Trader Joe’s Braided Brioche Loaf
This week’s “Holler”: LinkedIn

Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Erik and his special guest, TONY (of Tony’s NYC Pizzeria), discuss the pros and cons of living in The Big Apple. I also review A Minecraft Movie and try to decipher some recurring rat imagery popping up in my life.
This week’s “Hoot”: Corner Stores
This week’s “Holler”: The Guy I Almost Hit with My Car

Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Your favorite unemployed podcast host and his fellow unemployed guest, MATTHEW, discuss the latest in theater, music, and movies while lamenting on their inability to find jobs.
This week’s “Hoots”: TV Spoilers & TikTok Virality
This Week’s “Hollers”: Family Group Chats & Security Questions

Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
This week, Erik and Matthew acknowledge that some individuals on the Hoot n’ Holler Podcast have a history of spreading misinformation and misrepresenting the truth.
Out of an abundance of caution, we have chosen not to list a “Hoot” or “Holler” for this week’s episode. Thank you for your understanding.

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
AMY returns to the pod to ring in the start of SEASON TWO and express her expectations for appropriate gym behavior.
This week’s “Hoots”: Atarashii Gakko! and Cutting Off Bad Drivers
This week’s “Hollers”: Late Amazon Deliveries & Shady Doctors

Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Baking extraordinaire, KELSEY, joins the pod to reflect on the delicious offerings and gaseous occurrences at the UCLA Dining Halls.
This week’s “Hoots”: Themed Costume Parties & Horse Products
This week’s “Hollers”: Uncertain Temperatures & The Seven Deadly Sins

Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
MATTHEW and Erik explore the psychology of Disney Channel Moms, their neglect-ridden parenting styles, and their unquenchable thirst for attention.
This week’s “Hoots”: Bribing Children & Speed Puzzling World Championships
This week’s “Hollers”: Airplane Travel & Higher Education

Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Official HnH Fashion Correspondent, JULIA, returns to discuss the current trend cycle and analyze the rise of jorts, low rise jeans, and crocs.
This week’s “Hoots”: Hot Yoga & Carnival Games
This week’s “Hollers”: Theme Parks & Airplane Seating

Friday Nov 15, 2024
Friday Nov 15, 2024
MATTHEW joins the pod for a major HnH milestone - OUR FIRST VIDEO EPISODE! We chat about M&M character erasure, classic conspiracy theories, and the awful, horrible movie, Terrifier 3.
This week’s “Hoots”: Playing Games at Work & Prank Calls
This week’s “Hollers”: California & Teaching Board Game Rules