The Heine Awards! August 2026

In this episode, Johnny and Optimus Hein share humorous stories the award winning areas of pop culture. Introduction to the Heine Awards and personal updatesFavorite Monty Python movies and quotesCharitable activities and personal milestonesHumor in movies and personal quotesCelebrating birthdays and personal milestones Fun experiments with Diet Coke and MentosMusic favorites and new releasesFavorite 80s crushes and pop cultureYacht rock and 80s music favoritesFavorite movies and entertainment choicesRoadside attractions and quirky stopsUnique landmarks and bucket list itemsTravel experiences and favorite placesMusic and bands from the 80s and 90sHumor, innuendo, and playful languagePodcast milestones and upcoming seasons31:50 Humor, personal stories, and connection32:13 Closing remarks and personal anecdotesBooks with Johnny as the Narrator:Dirty Poker Tactics: Master Bluffinghttps://www.audible.com/pd/B0FYHMY6RJ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-478237&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_478237_pd_usRapid Skill Acquisition: Learn Faster, Retain Morehttps://www.audible.com/pd/B0F85ZV59B/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-448197&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_448197_pd_usDeep Dark Forest: A Michael Carter Cold Case Thriller (The Dark Series Book 2)By Susan Lundhttps://www.audible.com/pd/B0DMBXRJ21/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-420268&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_420268_pd_usCold Dark Water: A Michael Carter Cold Case Thriller (The Dark Series Book 3)By Susan Lundhttps://www.audible.com/pd/B0DQTFX8RT/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-425950&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_425950_pd_usHis to CorrectBy Emily Tiltonhttps://www.audible.com/pd/B0F7BQFT5D/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-446890&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_446890_pd_usHow to Talk to Anyone with ConfidenceBy Emma Callahanhttps://www.audible.com/pd/B0F697DLFL/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-445675&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_445675_pd_usCalculated Evil: Inside the Gruesome Crimes of the Toolbox KillersBy Emily V. Graveshttps://www.audible.com/pd/B0F4H41SCX/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-442838&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_442838_pd_usHow To Pray: A Christian's Guide to Powerful and Purposeful PrayerBy David Rayhttps://www.audible.com/pd/B0F71K79QT/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-446482&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_446482_pd_usAgüeybaná the Great: Leader of the Taino’s (History Of Puerto Rico Book 3)By Alex Aliceahttps://www.audible.com/pd/B0F574XFSV/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-444172&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_444172_pd_usNothing to Hide (Barefoot Haven Romance Series Book 1)By Casey Hollowayhttps://www.audible.com/pd/B0F56J853C/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-444059&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_444059_pd_usNorse Paganism for BeginnersBy Ingrid Valdrunahttps://www.audible.com/pd/B0F3LDSF2J/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-441747&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_441747_pd_usThe High Value Mom : Raising High Value KidsBy Tahtyanna Mattockshttps://www.audible.com/pd/B0F3XX33JW/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-441996&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_441996_pd_usSpell Book for BeginnersBy Sophia Elarahttps://www.audible.com/pd/B0F3R5JSSJ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-441805&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_441805_pd_usHow to beat Menopause after 35By Dr. Olivia Wintershttps://www.audible.com/pd/B0F3RGG62Q/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-441806&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_441806_pd_usWealth Alchemy: Turning Ideas into GoldBy David Hawkinshttps://www.audible.com/pd/B0F5HXFWYJ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-444494&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_444494_pd_usA little disclosure: there are affiliate links on this page! That just means if you click on a link, find something you like and buy it, we'll make some cash. Don't worry, you won't pay any extra – sometimes you might even get a tasty discount. It's a win for us and a win for you too!