web02.fireside.fm Fri, 01 May 2026 12:53:25 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Jonathan Wier Show - Episodes Tagged with “Comedy” https://wiershow.fireside.fm/tags/comedy Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0400 News, pop culture, sports, and whatever story I can't stop thinking about. Kansas City radio host Jonathan Wier breaks down the things worth talking about — and a few things that probably aren't, but we're doing it anyway. New episodes every Sunday. en episodic The Jonathan Wier Show: News, Culture, and Whatever Else I Feel Like Talking About Jonathan News, pop culture, sports, and whatever story I can't stop thinking about. Kansas City radio host Jonathan Wier breaks down the things worth talking about — and a few things that probably aren't, but we're doing it anyway. New episodes every Sunday. yes ews commentary, kansas city, chiefs, current events, daily news, pop culture, sports talk, jonathan wier, weird news, midday, talk radio, kansas city chiefs, AI news, culture Jonathan jonwierwlca@Gmail.com Episode 1048: Why the First 3 Episodes of the King of the Hill Revival Feel So Important https://wiershow.fireside.fm/1048 e19d6f66-010a-4614-9d4a-cd1dc637056e Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0400 Jonathan 1048 Why the First 3 Episodes of the King of the Hill Revival Feel So Important full Jonathan In this conversation, Jonathan and Cody discuss the revival of 'King of the Hill' Season 14, focusing on the first three episodes. They explore themes of cultural identity, family dynamics, and the challenges of adapting to change. The hosts analyze character development, particularly Bobby's journey as he navigates adulthood and the complexities of running a restaurant. They also touch on the humor and social commentary present in the episodes, highlighting the show's ability to address serious topics through comedy. 39:52 yes Chapters 00:31 The Return of King of the Hill 03:10 Hank and Peggy's Adjustment to Life in America 06:33 Bobby's New Life and Continuity Issues 12:08 Bobby's Character Development 14:48 Bill's Wellness Check and Episode Two Overview 19:26 Father-Son Dynamics in Relationships 22:05 Genetics vs. Nurture: The Influence of Parents 24:07 The Role of Competition in Family 26:36 Cultural Appropriation and Identity 29:30 Bobby's Restaurant and Tradition vs. Innovation 33:04 Truth and Reality in Modern Society 36:17 Nostalgia and Character Development Keywords King of the Hill, Season 14, Return of the King, Bobby Hill, Cultural Appropriation, Father-Son Relationships, Animated Series, Comedy, TV Review, Episode Analysis Chapters
00:31 The Return of King of the Hill
03:10 Hank and Peggy's Adjustment to Life in America
06:33 Bobby's New Life and Continuity Issues
12:08 Bobby's Character Development
14:48 Bill's Wellness Check and Episode Two Overview
19:26 Father-Son Dynamics in Relationships
22:05 Genetics vs. Nurture: The Influence of Parents
24:07 The Role of Competition in Family
26:36 Cultural Appropriation and Identity
29:30 Bobby's Restaurant and Tradition vs. Innovation
33:04 Truth and Reality in Modern Society
36:17 Nostalgia and Character Development

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00:31 The Return of King of the Hill
03:10 Hank and Peggy's Adjustment to Life in America
06:33 Bobby's New Life and Continuity Issues
12:08 Bobby's Character Development
14:48 Bill's Wellness Check and Episode Two Overview
19:26 Father-Son Dynamics in Relationships
22:05 Genetics vs. Nurture: The Influence of Parents
24:07 The Role of Competition in Family
26:36 Cultural Appropriation and Identity
29:30 Bobby's Restaurant and Tradition vs. Innovation
33:04 Truth and Reality in Modern Society
36:17 Nostalgia and Character Development

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]]> How to revive a classic: King of the Hill https://wiershow.fireside.fm/1047 868296fd-b391-443b-b9f3-478b613a463a Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400 Jonathan 1047 How to revive a classic: King of the Hill full Jonathan Cody and I do a overall breakdown of why KOTH is so important culturally and then talk about why this revival worked where so many other failed. 49:44 yes <p>Cody and I do a overall breakdown of why KOTH is so important culturally and then talk about why this revival worked where so many other failed. </p> Keywords King of the Hill, revival, animated sitcom, character development, nostalgia, TV shows, pop culture, episode breakdown, animated series, comedy Cody and I do a overall breakdown of why KOTH is so important culturally and then talk about why this revival worked where so many other failed.

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]]> "Is it time to forgive Guns N Roses?" https://wiershow.fireside.fm/953 88b8d6d5-865e-4043-88e7-2df60bf443f8 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0400 Jonathan 953 "Is it time to forgive Guns N Roses?" full Jonathan (0:08) Rod is paranoid that his watch watches him masterbate. (2:38) Classic Rock News about musicians we ALL HATE! (27:23) Song facts! Kenny Loggins fantasized about Tina Turner while he was singing Danger Zone. (47:40) The Rock and Roll Draft! Where we create the greatest super-group known to man! 1:17:41 yes (0:08) Rod is paranoid that his watch watches him masterbate. (2:38) Classic Rock News about musicians we ALL HATE! (Especially Morrissey) (27:23) Song facts! Kenny Loggins fantasized about Tina Turner while he was singing Danger Zone. (47:40) The Rock and Roll Draft! Where we create the greatest super-group known to man! classic rock, music news, music commentary, comedy, humor, The Sex Pistols, Ted Nugent, Morrissey, Axl Rose, The Beatles (0:08) Rod is paranoid that his watch watches him masterbate. (2:38) Classic Rock News about musicians we ALL HATE! (Especially Morrissey) (27:23) Song facts! Kenny Loggins fantasized about Tina Turner while he was singing Danger Zone. (47:40) The Rock and Roll Draft! Where we create the greatest super-group known to man!

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]]> RIP Taylor Hawkins/Best War song of all time https://wiershow.fireside.fm/946 2a8491cc-b991-489a-b060-e1411712fe52 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0400 Jonathan 946 RIP Taylor Hawkins/Best War song of all time full Jonathan We talk about the untimely passing of Taylor Hawkins and how devastating it is to lose a best friend suddenly. We also did a list of the best songs about war! Not because that's relevant or anything these days. 1:28:25 yes <p>We talk about the untimely passing of Taylor Hawkins and how devastating it is to lose a best friend suddenly. We also did a list of the best songs about war! Not because that's relevant or anything these days. </p> Taylor Hawkins, Dave Grohl, The Beatlesm Music, Comedy, Wier, Kansas City, St. Louis We talk about the untimely passing of Taylor Hawkins and how devastating it is to lose a best friend suddenly. We also did a list of the best songs about war! Not because that's relevant or anything these days.

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]]> Episode 928: Wier Show with ROD AND JAMES! 10-10-92 https://wiershow.fireside.fm/928 3a4f2d37-65d7-44cd-b27e-d0fa05380baa Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400 Jonathan 928 Wier Show with ROD AND JAMES! 10-10-92 full Jonathan Jonathan is convinced he's going to get the Italian Defemation League called on him because of something his son did at dinner We hop into a time machine and explore the music and mood of October 1992 (hint it SUCKED) And best of all on this podcast? No one will say anything about The Chiefs/Bills game! (Because we recorded it Sunday morning) [Brought to you by Akins Pc Repair! ](http://www.akinspcrepair.com) 1:24:30 yes <p>Jonathan is convinced he's going to get the Italian Defemation League called on him because of something his son did at dinner<br> We hop into a time machine and explore the music and mood of October 1992 (hint it SUCKED) <br> And best of all on this podcast? No one will say anything about The Chiefs/Bills game! (Because we recorded it Sunday morning) </p> <p><a href="http://www.akinspcrepair.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Brought to you by Akins Pc Repair! </a> </p> music, nostalgia, comedy, 1992 Jonathan is convinced he's going to get the Italian Defemation League called on him because of something his son did at dinner
We hop into a time machine and explore the music and mood of October 1992 (hint it SUCKED)
And best of all on this podcast? No one will say anything about The Chiefs/Bills game! (Because we recorded it Sunday morning)

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We hop into a time machine and explore the music and mood of October 1992 (hint it SUCKED)
And best of all on this podcast? No one will say anything about The Chiefs/Bills game! (Because we recorded it Sunday morning)

Brought to you by Akins Pc Repair!

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]]> Listen to this show because it could save your life!!! Episode 9 https://wiershow.fireside.fm/860 765da2ac-c89b-4014-ba1d-5a0d2a8ca109 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 18:00:00 -0400 Jonathan 860 Listen to this show because it could save your life!!! Episode 9 full Jonathan 43:32 yes <p>Cameo by Chris Hanson<br> Learn about Stan Lee and Dr. Suess teaming up to beat VD in World War 2 and more!!! </p> Cameo by Chris Hanson
Learn about Stan Lee and Dr. Suess teaming up to beat VD in World War 2 and more!!!

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]]> Listen to this show because it could save your life EPISODE 8 https://wiershow.fireside.fm/858 bee11539-16bd-4dff-b0af-e0555cebc4e2 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 18:00:00 -0400 Jonathan 858 Listen to this show because it could save your life EPISODE 8 full Jonathan 48:30 yes How much Axe Body Spray could kill a man? Monkey hangers, Beethoven improv duel and a CAMEO* WITH TOM ARNOLD?! *It's a cameo review not really him stopping by the show or something. He would like to but Jonathan told us no. How much Axe Body Spray could kill a man? Monkey hangers, Beethoven improv duel and a CAMEO* WITH TOM ARNOLD?!

*It's a cameo review not really him stopping by the show or something. He would like to but Jonathan told us no.

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*It's a cameo review not really him stopping by the show or something. He would like to but Jonathan told us no.

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]]> Episode 08: "Forever....forever....forever....." https://wiershow.fireside.fm/719 823cd261-449e-4510-a4cf-ae5774a38f52 Fri, 19 Jul 2019 19:00:00 -0400 Jonathan 719 Episode 08: "Forever....forever....forever....." full Jonathan More fun, misery and explosions of joy from your favorite unemployed radio freaks! 1:00:23 yes <p>Friday List! Best pet from a movie or TV show </p> comedy, movies, tv, lists, jonathan wier, Rod babcock Friday List! Best pet from a movie or TV show

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]]> Episode 07: "Metha-Godzilla!" https://wiershow.fireside.fm/717 11dc09ca-d499-47d1-b11d-adf8e992d394 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 20:00:00 -0400 Jonathan 717 Episode 07: "Metha-Godzilla!" full Jonathan More fun, misery and explosions of joy from your favorite unemployed radio freaks! 1:16:38 no How Jonathan and Rod almost got sued! THAT'S NOT A BABY!!! And Rebecca Crockett's celebrity ROCKET! 717: Metha-Godzilla! How Jonathan almost got sued! THAT'S NOT A BABY!!! And Rebecca Crockett's celebrity ROCKET! How Jonathan and Rod almost got sued! THAT'S NOT A BABY!!! And Rebecca Crockett's celebrity ROCKET!
717: Metha-Godzilla! How Jonathan almost got sued! THAT'S NOT A BABY!!! And Rebecca Crockett's celebrity ROCKET!

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717: Metha-Godzilla! How Jonathan almost got sued! THAT'S NOT A BABY!!! And Rebecca Crockett's celebrity ROCKET!

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]]> Episode 06: "How to get through this rocky period" https://wiershow.fireside.fm/715 6efb32e9-ee12-44a0-81cc-a571a61681bb Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:00:00 -0400 Jonathan 715 Episode 06: "How to get through this rocky period" full Jonathan More fun, misery and explosions of joy from your favorite unemployed radio freaks! 1:06:29 yes <p>How Jonathan is dealing with being fired.</p> <p>Stupid News: Why the City won't fix their potholes, what happens when you run over a cop in Australia, why area 51 doesn't have anything in it. </p> <p>Game: 5 in 10</p> <p>Jon Jury: The kid isn't his, tell him! </p> Kansas City, Podcast, Stupid News, Funny, Comedy How Jonathan is dealing with being fired.

Stupid News: Why the City won't fix their potholes, what happens when you run over a cop in Australia, why area 51 doesn't have anything in it.

Game: 5 in 10

Jon Jury: The kid isn't his, tell him!

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Stupid News: Why the City won't fix their potholes, what happens when you run over a cop in Australia, why area 51 doesn't have anything in it.

Game: 5 in 10

Jon Jury: The kid isn't his, tell him!

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