Episodes
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Puppy Fights and Childish Names for Things
Finally, Jon comes up with a phenomenal idea. We're going to buy a private island and just invite the rich and famous to it, Jeffrey Epstein-style. But, instead of letting the politicians have sex with underage women, we're going to host dog fights for them. Wait, wait...hear me out. Not just any...
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Life After Death
What's the meaning of it all?!?! Today, we dive into what would happen if Jon were to keel over in the studio in the middle of an episode. Scott acknowledges that it would take at least a day or two for him to find a new host. As we dig further into what life might mean, we ask the questions…
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Professional Sports
Sports analogies. Sports, in general...especially the professional ones. Poop. If you’ve got comments or suggestions for an upcoming episode, give us a call or text us at (706) 740-2174. You can also leave us a message online at...
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Everything is Trash
Scott reads nonfiction almost exclusively, and Jon thinks everything is garbage. If you’ve got comments or suggestions for an upcoming episode, give us a call or text us at (706) 740-2174. You can also leave us a message online at...
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Picky Eaters and Special Needs Diets
I wonder if we can get some search engine juice just by saying the name "Joe Rogan" repeatedly... Do you know what Joe Rogan hasn't talked about lately? Picky eaters and those with special needs diets. Barf. If you’ve got comments or suggestions for an upcoming episode, give us a call or text us…
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PowerPoint
99.9% of PowerPoint presentations are garbage. Yes, yours, too. If you’ve got comments or suggestions for an upcoming episode, give us a call or text us at (706) 740-2174. You can also leave us a message online at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/someunpopularopinions/message. We can’t...
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Panhandlers
Does the phrase "how the sausage is made" make you hungry? It certainly does so for Scott. Do you know who else is hungry? Panhandlers. If you’ve got comments or suggestions for an upcoming episode, give us a call or text us at (706) 740-2174. You can also leave us a message online at...
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The Unabomber Had Some Good Points
Jon and Scott have a candid discussion about the pains of unemployment. We look to other notable unemployed individuals such as the Unabomber. Were his ideas really so bad? If you’ve got comments or suggestions for an upcoming episode, give us a call or text us at (706) 740-2174. You can also...
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Funny Names
In a heartwarming moment, Scott tells Jon that he loves him more than a hobo jerking off in a bag. Can you believe it?!? We talk about how to be cool these days which leads us into a conversation about names. If you’ve got comments or suggestions for an upcoming episode, give us a call or text us...
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Pimps and Hoes
No messing around today, folks. We start right off by closing the studio door and discussing the topic(s) of pimps and hoes. If you’ve got comments or suggestions for an upcoming episode, give us a call or text us at (706) 740-2174. You can also leave us a message online at...
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The Plumber Story
Jon brags about his son's perfect pitch and existence as a musical prodigy before Scott relays a personal story about a recent visit from a crappy plumber. If you’ve got comments or suggestions for an upcoming episode, give us a call or text us at (706) 740-2174. You can also leave us a message...
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Coffee Substitutes and Free Mugs
When someone asks "How are you doing?", there are only two correct answers: "Doin' great." "Fantastic!" No one wants to hear your lame complaining. In this episode, Scott complains a bit about being sick and then complains a lot about coffee substitutes and free mugs. Listen closely to hear about...
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Cats
Uses for cats: Microphone windscreen Snake food If you're a cat person, you should find another podcast to listen to. If you’ve got comments or suggestions for an upcoming episode (or want to try to talk Scott into tolerating cats), give us a call or text us at (706) 740-2174. You can also…
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Seeking Stalkers
Today, we knock out an episode while Jon's on lunch break, or more accurately, pickle break. Who knew that a discussion about pickles could lead to dick jokes? (Everyone.) But the real discussion is about the crazed fans/stalkers that the Hands on Host's award-winning content will inevitably…
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Chastity Belts
After a cerebral discussion of NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, New Kids on the Block, and the Home Alone movie franchise, Jon leads us into the discussion everyone is having these days. I know, I know. You've heard it on Fox News, NPR, and the Home Shopping Network, but we've got to get our opinions in...
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Smokers' Lives Matter
Listen. This episode is gonna start a bit slowly. Bear with us. Jon, as a long-time smoker, has been struggling to keep up with Scott's youthful pace obtained through clean living. But, we dive into it. Does "social smoking" or "only smoking when you drink" equal "smoking"? (Yes) Should smoking…
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COVID
The boys critique the ills of society, Spotify terms of use, drinking bleach, and Chinese Ninjas. Join us won't you?
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Harry Potter for Adults
What's the deal with adult Harry Potter fans? It's a great children's book...
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Adult Birthdays and Taylor Swift Looks Like a Frog
Congratulations! You're alive! Just like the rest of us, you made it through the previous 365 days without dying. Here's an Applebee's Lava Cake with a candle. Also, Jon thinks Taylor Swift looks like a frog (and he has a free trial of satellite radio in his car). If you’ve got comments or...
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Adult Partners with Shared Email and Social Media Accounts
What in the world would possess an otherwise normal adult couple to use a single email address or a single social media profile? It turns out, that if you and your spouse/partner/fae/faer have a shared email address and/or Facebook profile, then you are swingers. Good on ya! A discussion of…
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Fat People Can't Be Trusted
Are the bots listening to this podcast? Jon and Scott discuss the fact that this podcast is a therapeutic outlet for us. And then, Jon wants to talk about fat people. He reveals how he teaches his child to hate fat people. And we reveal that we’re just helping you out, our squishy little friends....
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Virtue Signaling Parapernalia
You’ve got to stand for something… Scott stands for wild animals, and then shoots them and eats them. Yummy. During this episode, we stand for people not telling people what they stand for…and we tell everyone about it. In exploring this topic, we get into the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement…
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Dogs on the Bed, and Your Feet Planted Firmly on the Ground
Uh oh. Trouble in the Scott household. The dog, or more specifically the presence of the dog on the bed, becomes a point of friction between him and his wife. Now it's your turn to hear Scott rant about his "no dogs on the bed" hate speech. From there, we roll into a conversation about "The...
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Air Fryers
Who would have thought that anyone could get this worked up about a kitchen appliance? Scott talks about his passion for cooking and his disdain for making up new names for the same old stuff. It’s not a fryer, it’s an oven. Later, Scott focuses his hate on the Instant Pot and bravely stands up…
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Valentine's Day
Jon and Scott discuss the age-old tradition of St. Valentine's Day offering suggestions for entertaining your lover.
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Tattoos
Today we share some exciting news. Scott has a new job, and Jon wants to celebrate with a tattoo. This leads us into a conversation about which cultures are allowed tattoos and which are not. Somehow, from there, we end up disclosing that Tweety Bird seat covers are a signal that one was a victim...
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Gay Movies as a Heterosexual
Today we learn that Scott (george/clooney) only watches movies he’s seen before and that Jon is a connoisseur of film, or cinephile if you were. Scott suggests a trip to his local library for old, hipster movies, but Jon is uncomfortable with how to deal with gay movies as a straight man. What...
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PJs on a Plane
Do you know what’s more frightening than snakes on a plane? Mother F*&*@ing PJs on a Plane! Today Scott and Jon discuss how funny Scott’s face is and the harbinger of the end of society as we know it: people wearing pajamas on airplanes. Also, Scott admits to wearing “Socially Acceptable Pajama...
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Pronouns
So much to discuss today. Scott (he/him) and Jon (fae/faer) touch on “the machine” and “the man”, balloon animals, and then everyone’s favorite game show: “Pick. Your. Pronouns!!” I hope you’re not familiar with some of these: He/Him She/Her They/Them Xe/Xem Ze/Hir Ey/Em Hir/Hir Fae/Faer Hu/Hu If...
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eBikes
In this episode, Scott and Jon discuss the only acceptable responses to “How are you?”, how much they hate “the guessing game”, eBikes, Onewheels, and tease the topic of skimboarding. What a ride. If you’ve got comments or suggestions for an upcoming episode, give us a call or text us at (706)...
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DEI
In the premier episode of season 2, we discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). If you’ve got comments or suggestions for an upcoming episode, give us a call or text us at (706) 740-2174. You can also leave us a message online at...
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Season Finale
Well, we made it to the end of Season 1…and what a season it was. From escalators and dogs on a plane to chivalry and Mr. Beast, we’ve covered some spicy topics. We wrap up 2023 with Scott’s story about learning to podcast…sort of. Now all of the sound effect button references will make sense.…
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A Bonus Christmas Gift for You
No rambling complaints today. Instead, we’ve got a special Christmas gift for you, our loyal listeners. It’s a behind-the-scenes conversation between Scott and Jon about topics such as disapproving spouses, wooing women with song, and scene-testing our new morning drive radio show. Our season...
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Social Media Influencers
In this episode, Jon and Scott discuss how to get some corporate sponsorships. (#ProTip - It's not by calling out Patagonia on their apparently nonexistent child labor practices.) It's by enlisting the help of Social Media Influencers. WTF do those guys do, anyway? #MrBeastSucks...
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I Shouldn't Hear Your Phone
Pop quiz. When should I hear your phone? Never. The answer is never.
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BJJ & Cats
In this episode, the boys critique Jiu Jitsu instruction, explore murder, and ponder cat euthanasia through vascular restraint. Should we call the authorities? If you’ve got comments or suggestions for an upcoming episode, give us a call or text us at (706) 740-2174. You can also leave us a...
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The Death of Chivalry
Chivalry. Is it dead? Yes. That is all.
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Patagonia
Join Scott and Jon as they dive into the world of SWAG (branded promotional items/clothing). And then Jon falsely accuses an unnamed powerful outdoor clothing company of using child labor.
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Black Friday Special
Scott and Jon discuss the state of big box retailers around the holidays focusing on the vast array of children's books, toys, and games. I mean, “discuss” isn’t really the right term. This episode is mostly just Scott rambling on, old-man style, about the good old days of children’s books…
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Service Dogs
This week we discuss the societal ills of so-called "service dogs"...especially those on planes. Join us, why don't you?
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Standing on an Escalator
On episode 1 of Unpopular Opinions, we ponder why anyone would stand on an escalator. They're stairs, people!
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