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It's Hard To Explain

Join Jake, Kaegan, Adam, and Ethan as they bring you diverse biweekly conversations, hangout, and engage in nonsensical tomfoolery.

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  1. 62

    The Big 26 “It’s still January dude” | IHTE #61

    Happy New Year! The big 26 is upon us. In this episode we catch up and discuss future plans for the podcast, upcoming episodes & yap about some video games…again.

  2. 61

    Yappetizer "Call me Mrs. Miracle" | IHTE #60

    Merry Christmas! Everyone loves a Christmas movie, and during the Christmas season, the Hallmark channel pumps them out like nobody’s business. We picked a Hallmark movie based on Jake and Ethan’s mother’s recommendations to watch and review. So without further ado, enjoy our loose review of Call me Mrs. Miracle.

  3. 60

    Kink/Fetish Iceberg “They shove what where?!” | IHTE #59

    Intercourse is awesome. Evolution has made the activity quite literally the most pleasurable feeling your brain can naturally experience. Unfortunately though, people being people just have to take it up a few notches. Join us as we review an iceberg created by Kaegan and Jake of kinks and fetishes ranging from fairly common to downright unsettling.

  4. 59

    As Seen on T.V. “Just 20 easy payments of $19.99!’ | IHTE #58

    Hi, Adam here with It’s Hard to Explain! Are you tired of fun, exciting podcasts? Then I have the product for you! For just 20 easy payments of $0.00, you can kiss being entertained goodbye. So tune in, and we’ll tell you all about the wonderful world of As Seen on T.V. products!

  5. 58

    Horrors of the Ocean Iceberg "Fascination or Fear?" | IHTE #57

    The ocean is one of humanity's greatest interests, and one of our strongest sources of pure fear. The cocktail of equal parts horror and wonder it evokes in us is fascinating. We have been wanting to explore the more horrifying aspect of the sea for a while now, and now here it is for your enjoyment.

  6. 57

    Halloween Candy Tier List "Ethan 6:7 - Thou shall not eat candy corn” | IHTE #56

    Happy Halloween! For our final October episode, we wanted to harness childhood nostalgia once again. We picked some of the biggest and best Halloween candies to eat and rank on a tier list. Join the fun as we put our tummies through the ringer once again with an exorbitant amount of sweets.

  7. 56

    Analog Horror “AHHHH! A SCARY FACE PNG!” | IHTE #55

    Mandela Catalogue, Local 58, Gemini Home Entertainment, etc. These are all classic analog horror projects that have become famous online in recent years. In honor of the spooky season, we wanted to watch and talk about our thoughts on some of these series. Please enjoy!

  8. 55

    New Developments "Cameras and Comic-con" | IHTE #54

    Hello!!! We finally meet face to face! This is just a nice update episode where we talk about our recent experience at comic-con. We will also be talking about new developments of our podcast ranging from new, updated logos and graphics to… NEW CAMERAS!!! We finally have a video element!

  9. 54

    D&D One-shot (feat. Allston and Austin) "A Standard Who-dun-it Scenario" | IHTE #53

    This week, we have 2 special guests in place of Ethan. Our friends Allston and Austin join an episode for the first time via a oneshot D&D campaign. Join us as we work our way through a murder mystery Allston has created, and try to figure out which player is our killer.

  10. 53

    Who Said This? "Video Game Edition" | IHTE #52

    This week, a game straight from the mind of Adam! For this game, he has compiled a list of quotes from well known video game characters, and Jake, Kaegan, and Ethan have to try to guess what game it’s from and… WHO! SAID! THIS!

  11. 52

    Virtual Viscera "Round 3… FIGHT!" | IHTE #51

    In this episode, we will be continuing our matchup series with another fresh twist. This time, can we beat some of our favorite video game characters with various video game weaponry. We’re stepping in the ring again, but this time our fate is up to chance.

  12. 51

    Snack Cake Tier List "Boy Dinner" | IHTE #50

    Happy 50th episode of the It’s Hard to Explain Podcast!!! It’s only fitting that we have cake to celebrate, so we’re going to eat and rank the most popular snack cakes as well as some of our personal favorites! We definitely won’t regret this idea three cakes in!

  13. 50

    Yappetizer "Fantastic Four: First Steps" | IHTE #49

    All the fellas (except Adam because he’s a loser) went to see Fantastic Four: First Steps, and much like Superman we wanted to sit down and discuss our thoughts on the film. (Spoiler… it’s fantastic.)

  14. 49

    Yappetizer (feat. Kayla and Shay) "Jurassic World: Rebirth" | IHTE #48

    Dinosaurs are awesome, so we all made our way to the theater to watch Jurassic World: Rebirth. We had our thoughts and were missing two of the boys (Jake and Ethan). So join Kaegan and I (Adam), as well as returning guests Kayla and Shay, as we discuss our opinions on the film.

  15. 48

    Yappetizer "Superman" | IHTE #47

    As we all know, DC doesn’t have the best track record with movies, and compared to Marvel they may as well not even exist in a cinematic sense. This brings us to their latest attempt at a fun cinematic experience, Superman. Here’s our official review of the film after seeing it on opening night.

  16. 47

    Generational Brainrot “Skibidi rizz, am I right?” | IHTE #46

    From youtube poops to skibidi toilets, brainrot content has plagued the internet since its creation. Today, we are historians, guiding you humble listeners through the conception and evolution of internet brainrot content.

  17. 46

    Movie in a Minute "Spy Kids 2!" | IHTE #45

    This week, a game Kaegan thought up. Jake returns as our host for “Movie in a Minute!” Jake has found short, ambiguous descriptions of well-known films, and Kaegan, Ethan, and I (Adam) have to guess what film is being described.

  18. 45

    Am I the A**hole? "Jake 2: Return of the King" | IHTE #44

    This week, Kaegan cooked up an idea to delve into Reddit once again. He read some posts from the infamous r/AmItheA**hole, and we debated amongst ourselves whether or not the culprit in question is in fact the a**hole.

  19. 44

    Nostalgic Video Games (feat. KarmaHitz) “We got no Jake before GTA 6.” | IHTE #43

    Jake has gone rogue, so in his place is Ethan’s cousin Bryce. Bryce is an avid gamer and streams on Kick, so we thought what topic is more fitting than talking about our most nostalgic video games of yester-year.

  20. 43

    Urban Dictionary Definitions "The Cost is Correct!" | IHTE #42

    Everyone has heard of the Urban Dictionary and the endless fun found within, but we wanted to play a game with it. Jake and I (Adam) gathered some words and the goal is to correctly guess what they mean. Join us for the first official episode of The Cost is Correct! Hosted by Scotch Johnjaman (Jake).Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012Artist: http://incompetech.com/

  21. 42

    Yappetizer "Thunderbolts*" | IHTE #41

    Adam is gone for the weekend, so the boys took the time to go see "Thunderbolts*" and decided to give their thoughts on the 36th film in the MCU.

  22. 41

    Tales to Explain 2 “Story Time Kiddos!” | IHTE #40

    We’re back at it again! After the first time was so much fun, we wanted to play Cards Against Humanity Tales again. Join us for round 2 of the most out of pocket and wild stories you’ve ever heard.

  23. 40

    Would You Rather...Again? "I would, I would rather." | IHTE #39

    Once again, the fellas wanted to play “Would you rather…?”. Jake and Kaegan scoured the horrible depths of internet sewage (Reddit), and brought a list of fun “Would you rather…?” questions to answer.

  24. 39

    Yappetizer "A Minecraft Movie" | IHTE #38

    Surprise! After many trials and tribulations we went to the theater to see A Minecraft Movie. Join us as we talk about the experience, our personal enjoyment of the film, and our experiences with the game growing up. (SPOILERS INCOMING!!!)

  25. 38

    Adult Animation "Don't Tell Mom..." | IHTE #37

    This week we wanted to talk about adult animation (Family Guy, Rick and Morty, etc.). We grew up watching these shows even when we weren’t supposed to, and they played a critical role in our childhoods. So join us as we discuss the awesome world of adult animation.

  26. 37

    Missing 411 "411 Missing, 0 Found" | IHTE #36

    Kaegan and I (Adam) wanted to speak about a topic that has always interested us, but Jake and Ethan are fairly uneducated on. This topic has always been interesting to me personally, so join Jake and Ethan in class as your teachers explain the fascinating horrors of Missing 411.

  27. 36

    Yappetizer "AOT: The Last Attack" | IHTE #35

    Jake took us kids on a field trip. Attack on Titan: The Last Attack premiered in theaters, and we wanted a family friendly outing. Jake and I (Adam) have seen the show multiple times, but Kaegan had never finished the anime and Ethan had never seen it at all. So join us as we recount our experience, and hear Ethan’s take as a new fan.

  28. 35

    Yappetizer "Captain America: Brave New World" | IHTE #34

    Adam is gone for the evening so the boys took the time to go see “Captain America brave new world” and decided to give an honest review and say what we think about it.

  29. 34

    Smash or Pass "Hear Me Out..." | IHTE #33

    We’re preparing for Valentine’s Day by getting a bit sensual. Come listen as we play smash or pass with an assortment of characters and other things/beings we could cook up in our troubled minds, and rank them tier list style. Let’s get zesty.

  30. 33

    Copilot "New Year, Same Us" | IHTE #32

    Well well well, look who's back for more. Happy new year! We're glad to be back and wanted to start the year right with some catch-up on how we've been during the holidays. Make sure to listen to the end for some nice conversation and maybe even some sneak peeks into what we've been cooking for 2025's itinerary.

  31. 32

    Strangest Christmas Gifts "It’s a Very Hard to Explain Christmas" | IHTE #31

    It’s been a wild first year, and we had to finish it off with holiday cheer. Join us on one last ride for 2024 as we peruse some of the strangest gifts people online have ever received.

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    Weirdest Holiday Traditions " 'White Bread' Edition" | IHTE #30

    Christmas is coming and it’s coming fast. That being said, we want to do something festive, so let’s chat about some odd and unorthodox holiday traditions from all over the world.

  33. 30

    Tales to Explain "Terrible Parables" | IHTE #29

    We've wanted to play Cards Against Humanity for a while now, so we were excited to find a newly released version. Join us as we enjoy the hilarity of the new Cards Against Humanity Tales.

  34. 29

    Smut Happens "License & Sm*gmastration Please" | IHTE #28

    Don't listen around your family, because this week Kayla reappears to have us read some passages from her favorite smut stories. So grab your lotion and let's get steamy.

  35. 28

    Campfire Stories "Tales of Terror" | IHTE #27

    Continuing in the spooky theme, the boys gather round and share some scary stories they found in the most terrifying place imaginable, the internet. So grab your marshmallows, gather 'round the fire, and enjoy.

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    Yappetizer "Terrifier 3" | IHTE #26

    Join Ethan, Jake and Kaegan as they reminisce on their girls night out with Terrifier 3. Buckle up for an in depth chat about this intense slasher.  Spoilers included!

  37. 26

    Paranormal Cases "Masterclass in Tomfoolery" | IHTE #25

    Today we wanted to read about some documented "Paranormal Cases", artifacts, and locations in honor of the spooky season.

  38. 25

    Slasher Skirmish "He’s Right Behind Me Isn’t He?" | IHTE #24

    We had a blast recording Cryptid Combat and wanted to do something similar for the spooky season. Therefore, we bring you Slasher Skirmish. Same rules and methods but with well known horror movie icons.

  39. 24

    Yappetite Pt.3 "Lorem Ipsum" | IHTE #23

    Kaegan's untimely disappearance has made us want to appreciate life a little more, so we just wanted to sit down and have a nice chill conversation about life, our aspirations, and various other things in this episode.

  40. 23

    Body Modifications "Let's Talk Hardware Updates" | IHTE #22

    Sometimes, a hardware update is necessary to keep a product interesting, but what if the product is your body. Today we'll be discussing different forms of body modification, what is involved, and our personal thoughts on the process.

  41. 22

    The Wonderful World of AI "Imbecilic Intelligence" | IHTE #21

    Today, we wanted to talk about something topical and relevant to a place of joy that we all know and love, the internet. A magical place of knowledge, community, and definitely nothing bad, has been invaded by A.I. generated content and personalities. Join us as we talk about how the world is being affected right now, as well as what the future might hold for this technology.

  42. 21

    Conspiracy Theories Pt. 2 "Perplexity & Puzzlement" | IHTE #20

    We had quite a lot to say this time, and we didn't want to cram everything into a single long episode. So join us as we finish up our theories and close out this episode.

  43. 20

    Conspiracy Theories Pt. 1 "Mysteries & Inquiries" | IHTE #19

    We finally got an opportunity to record our conspiracy theory episode. We had a lot of interesting things to speak of, so this recording ran a bit long. Enjoy part one of this two part recording

  44. 19

    Yappetizer "Deadpool & Wolverine" | IHTE #18

    With Adam gone on vacation, us three remaining hosts went to see Deadpool and Wolverine. Join us as we talk about our thoughts on the film and other Marvel movies for about an hour. Warning: Spoilers included!

  45. 18

    When The Cards Are Against Humanity "Stupidity Was In The Cards" | IHTE #17

    Ethan couldn't join us this time, so once again Kayla the hero filled in and we all played an interesting and entertaining game of Cards Against Humanity. Along with sharing some hilarious and crazy personal stories. 

  46. 17

    Would You Rather...? "Deep Thoughts & Lost Plots" | IHTE #16

    We really wanted to play some kind of game for this episode, and Jake and Kaegan cooked. So enjoy as we answer some of the most thought provoking/out of pocket "Would you rather...?" questions we could find.

  47. 16

    Yappetite Pt.2 "Is Another Mans Table" | IHTE #15

    One yap session wasn't enough for us, so once again we venture down the path of random and pointless conversation. With some added improv games as seasoning.

  48. 15

    Yappetite Pt.1 "One Mans Table..." | IHTE #14

    The boys built up a yappetite after moving to a new recording location. Join them as they rant and yap about tables, beef and nothing in particular.

  49. 14

    Let's Talk Attack On Titan "Terror, Titans, & Treachery | IHTE #13

    Building walls and mourning mounds. Join Jake & Adam in our longest episode yet as they discuss a mutual favorite, Attack On Titan, with a new surprise guest! (Kaegan & Ethan weren't missed)

  50. 13

    Over/Under "High Stakes & Bad Takes" | IHTE #12

    The boys decide in their humble opinions, what's overrated and underrated. Hot takes and high stakes.

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Join Jake, Kaegan, Adam, and Ethan as they bring you diverse biweekly conversations, hangout, and engage in nonsensical tomfoolery.

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Jakob Pearson, Kaegan Wood, Adam Korejko, Ethan Powell

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