Hard Nation

104. Mark and Pete Hard Finally Kiss (w/ Paul F. Tompkins, D'Arcy Carden, Carl Tart, Henry Zebrowski, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Jeff Foxworthy is at the door, and Mark & Pete are closing the borders with help from Attorney General Jeff Sessions (Paul F. Tompkins), former presidential candidate Jill Stein (D’Arcy Carden), prominent Trump supporter Velveteen Carter (Carl Tart), patriotic singer Miguel Wargo (Craig Rowin), conservative media personality Alex Jones (Henry Zebrowski), video game legend Mario and his talking hat Cappy (Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino), and maybe more. Secret alliances are revealed, murder will be attempted, and things get surprisingly intimate. Plus: Mark offers some words to live by.

103. The Capitol Steps Pound It Out Their Peehole (w/ Baby Wants Candy)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:00:00 +0000

DC musical legends The Capitol Steps (Baby Wants Candy's Chris Grace, Ashley Ward, John Hartman and Scott Passarella) return to Hard Nation with catheters in tow, and songs about Sophie’s Choice, Laura Bush’s DUI, the complete history of America and Mockin Jay Pt. 1. Plus: Mark was in an all white male version of West Side Story, and Pete is taking a lot of Fentanyl. And don’t forget about Matthew Broderick...

102. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Can't Do Sit-Ups (w/ Pam Murphy)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:00:00 +0000

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Pam Murphy) returns to do shuttle runs around the Hard Nation studios. She reveals her true feelings about Hope Hicks, defends her handling of the Stormy Daniels scandal, and reads more real letters that real children wrote President Trump. Plus: Mark leads Pete on a meditative journey.

101. Rick Gates Is Head Of The AV Club (w/ Andrew Hansen)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 6 Mar 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Former Trump advisor Rick Gates (Andrew Hansen) isn't just a person of interest in the Mueller investigation, he's also a very good boy. He talks to Mark and Pete about what he has in common with Spongebob and Mueller's baby blue eyes, but can't resist some gross-looking but delicious candy. Plus: The Hard boys get some shocking news.

100. Elizabeth Warren & Chuck Schumer Love Ballers (w/ Rachel Bloom, Dan Gregor)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Rising Democratic Senators Elizabeth "Poseidon" Warren (Rachel Bloom) and Chuck "Lil Squish" Schumer (Dan Gregor) waltz into Hard Nation like a couple of Admiral Holdos. Warren thinks all Americans deserve a "double drop" like Splash Mountain, Schumer's famous cousin has been sending him dog crap for 1600 days, and both of them dish on their favorite taffy flavors. Plus: it's Hard Nation's 100th episode!

99. Jeff Foxworthy Is Rastafarian Now (w/ Jason Saenz)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Newly dreadlocked comedian Jeff Foxworthy (Jason Saenz) brings a backpack full of essential oils to the shores of Hard Nation. With his PR rep (who is a cactus) in tow, he teaches a hapless Mark how to tell his patented “redneck” jokes. Plus: Pete hypothesizes what Olympic curlers are like in the bedroom.

Stormy Daniels Loves Pink Himalayan Salt (w/ Jamie Denbo)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Adult film actress Stormy Daniels (Jamie Denbo) joins Mark & Pete on Hard Nation to allegedly talk about the alleged rendezvous she may or may not have had with our current president. She also shares outspoken thoughts on her failed political career, the death of Aziz Ansari, and which religious group is multiplying like butterflies. Plus: Mark shares his romantic Valentines Day plans.

Alec Baldwin Is Beetlejuice (w/ Lee Rubenstein)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Mon, 5 Feb 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Actor Alec Baldwin (Lee Rubenstein) leans into five or six different controversies on todays Hard Nation. He talks satire in the age of Trump, what the AB stands for in "ABFoundation," and why America won the hunt for Red October. Plus: Mark shouldnt have invested in Bitcoin. Dilly dilly!

Michael Wolff Fucks (w/ Adam Frucci)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Bestselling Fire & Fury author Michael Wolff (Adam Frucci) stops by Hard Nation, willing to burn any bridges and destroy his personal relationships to offer Mark & Pete some juicy stories. Wolff tells us how Steve Bannon smells and his dream of infiltrating Netflix, before he and Mark engage in some locker room talk. Meanwhile, Pete just wants to protect the mice...

Vladimir Putin Hates Breaking The Fourth Wall (w/ Greg Tuculescu)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (Greg Tuculescu) and his impressive man-boobs arrive on the shores of Hard Nation! Putin claims he wrestles President Trump every time he meets him, endorses a 'strong hug' as his favorite murder method, and admits he wants to take over the United States. Plus: the Hard boys talk Oscar noms!

Steve Bannon Takes All His Shirts Off (w/ Josh Simpson)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Former White House strategist and Breitbart.com head Steve Bannon (Josh Simpson) comes to Hard Nation still reeling from his rough dismissal by the President. Steve explains why hes the inspiration for every Seinfeld character and helps Mark with his revenge porn dilemma, while Pete demands to know what an Orange Julius is.

Kim Jong-Un Has A Nacho Guy (w/ Sarah Claspell)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 9 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +0000

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (Sarah Claspell) brings the party to this week's Hard Nation! The brutal dictator tells Mark & Pete he might be in the Olympics, doesn't know what a toilet is, and made Crocodile Rock the national song of North Korea. Plus: Mark swears that Three Billboards is a dark comedy.

Ben Carson Knows Your Secrets (w/ Cory P. Willis)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 2 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +0000

HUD secretary Ben Carson (Cory P. Willis) may be a Cabinet member now, but on this weeks Hard Nation he wants to talk about his true passion; the brain. Carson explains why brains never really die, and pitches his animal frat comedy Hippo Campus. Plus: which Hard brother will receive free brain surgery before the episode is over?

John Dowd and Maureen Dowd Aren't Related (w/ Anna Rubanova, Adam Bozarth)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Hope...get the machine! New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd (Anna Rubanova) and Trump administration lawyer John Dowd (Adam Bozarth) were accidentally booked together on this weeks Hard Nation. Maureen remembers the time she ate a whole pot chocolate bar, John is covered in pasta, and Trump is scared of yetis. Plus: the Hard boys count down their 2017 year in review!

Pope Francis Has A Skateboard (w/ Jace Armstrong)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000

His Holiness Pope Francis (Jace Armstrong) turns out to be a real sneaky Pete on a Christmas episode of Hard Nation. Francis explains why Jesus was the best, lists his favorite Scientologists, and gets passionate about eating Cheetos in a bubble bath. Plus: Mark goes wassailing in a sketchy neighborhood.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Is Off-Puttingly Enthusiastic (w/ Dhruv Uday Singh)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000

The star and creator of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda (Dhruv Uday Singh) freestyles through a very dramatic Hard Nation. Lin talks about his all-cat musical Mewsies, envisions a musical based on the Hard brothers and challenges Pete to a duel. Plus: Mark is now a woke-servative."

Kate Middleton & Penelope Cruz Get Into Some Trouble (w/ Patty Guggenheim, Sofia Gonzalez)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 5 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton (Patty Guggenheim) and actress Penelope Cruz (Sofia Gonzalez) arent playing around on this weeks Hard Nation. Penelope wants to throw Woody Allen off a building and almost voiced a churro once, while Kate hates Meghan Markle is and shares her favorite Boxing Day traditions. Plus: Marks wife chose Captain Sully as her hall pass.'

James OKeefe Never Claimed To Be A Doctor (w/ Kale Hills)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Conservative provocateur James OKeefe (Kale Hills) joins Hard Nation mere days after the Washington Post foiled his latest sting. He tells Mark and Pete why he sees Project Veritas as an immersive theater company, how he got into character as Daddy Peppermint, and his admiration for John Leguizamo. Plus: Pete almost does a character.

Barack Obama Is On Tinder (w/ Colton Dunn)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Former president Barack Obama (Colton Dunn) returns to Hard Nation for a special Thanksgiving episode! He reveals his true feelings about Hamilton, talks up the pranks he played at the White House, and tells a very disturbing story about Cory Booker. Plus: Mark played King Lear when he was 15 (?)
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Richard Painter Knows What An Emolument Is (w/ Paul Brittain)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Richard Painter (Paul Brittain), one of the lawyers suing Donald Trump for ethics violations, gets into the nitty gritty on Hard Nation; why he no longer eats Cap'n Crunch, what makes a Courtyard Marriott different then a regular Marriott, and his favorite Gerry Rafferty song. Plus: Mark attempts to destroy his Keurig.
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Mario and Cappy Have An Existential Crisis (w/ Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 7 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Its a Hard Nation Odyssey, as video game legend Mario and his sidekick Cappy (Jessica McKenna & Zach Reino) visit Mark & Pete to discuss their latest adventure. They discuss the ethics of capturing an enemy, what hats eat, Marios addiction to psychedelics, and Luigis shady real estate scheme. Plus: Mark & Pete decide whos the Mario and whos the Luigi of their relationship.

Paul Manafort Drinks Feta Cheese (w/ Dan Black)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort (Dan Black) is preparing to go under house arrest when Mark & Pete catch him for Hard Nation. The man Pete calls evil Roald Dahl obsesses over his daughters boyfriends and discovers Rick Lazio is the Zodiac Killer. Plus: Mark blows his school board debate.

Roger Clinton Is The First Brother of America (w/ Jacob Womack)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Roger Clinton (Jacob Womack), the half brother of former president Bill Clinton, already has a nosebleed when he joins Mark & Pete on Hard Nation. He spills what he learned about Paul Giamatti on the set of Fred Claus, and explains why his favorite vitamin is meth. Plus: Mark makes creative use of the Halloween season to boost his run for school board.

Erik Prince Wants All the Boys (w/ George Basil)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Erik Prince (George Basil), founder of the private military services firm Blackwater/Academi, thoroughly terrifies Mark & Pete on this weeks Hard Nation. While chowing down on octopus tartar, he discusses creating human/Great Dane hybrid soldiers and his favorite movie Snow Dogs. Plus: Mark makes a major announcement.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Can Bench 550 (w/ Pamela Murphy)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Pamela Murphy) brings her skateboard and a bucket of mashed potatoes to the shores of Hard Nation. After reading some heartwarming letters to the president from children named Scallop and Scaliwag, she plays Mark & Pete her heavy metal mixtape. Plus: Pete is vaping again.

Miguel Wargo Stands for the Star Spangled Banner (w/ Craig Rowin)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 3 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Patriotic singer and possible hobo Miguel Wargo (Craig Rowin) brings his beautiful voice to Hard Nation to discuss the NFL protests. You wont want to miss his tribute to Tom Petty, or his renditions of American standards like Battle Hymn Of The Republic and the Chili's Baby Back Ribs song. Plus: Pete remembers his days as the owner of "Top Secret Massage"

Stephen Miller Is The Three Eyed Raven (w/ Zac Oyama)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 17:00:00 +0000

32 year-old White House policy adviser Stephen Miller (Zac Oyama) opens up to Mark & Pete about growing up on the mean streets of Santa Monica, littering to make a point, and stabbing Cesar Milan. Plus: Is Stephen more like Tommy Bahama or Tom Bombadil?

Jim Mattis Can't Be Cornered (w/ Lou Wilson)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Defense Secretary James Mad Dog Mattis (Lou Wilson) is famously private, but on Hard Nation he opens up about everything from why he likes visiting IKEA late at night to his 44 year relationship with a prostitute named Strawberry. Plus: Mark thinks he can control Trump with his mind.
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Salma Hayek Has Theresa Mays Insulin (w/ Alice Wetterlund, Veronica Osorio)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 17:00:00 +0000

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Alice Wetterlund) and actress Salma Hayek (Veronica Osorio) are fast friends on this weeks Hard Nation. Theresa reveals she loves hacking the mainframe and threatening her husband with a cane, Salma plugs her movie Batteries Not Included, and yes, they go deep on Brexit. Plus: Mark and Pete both love that scene from My Girl with the bees.
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Eric Bolling & Lilith Are All Out Of Faith (w/ Devin Field, Rose OShea)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 5 Sep 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Fox News personality Eric Bolling (Devin Field) and Foxs HR representative Lilith (Rose OShea) thought they were on Hard Nation to discuss the sexual harassment allegations against Bolling, but that just scratches the surface of Erics dick pic addiction and Liliths methamphetamine-laden past. Mark & Pete lead Eric & Lilith on a journey of body-shaming, falafels, Natalie Imbruglia, and love.
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Hope Hicks Modeled For Ralph Lauren (w/ Laura Willcox)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:00:00 +0000

White House Communications Director Hope Hicks (Laura Willcox) takes a break from assisting Mr. Donald President Trump to talk to the Hard brothers. She reveals which former staffer she called Polly Pocket, how Trumps brain cured AIDS, and her plan to become a Real Housewife of DC. Plus: Mark, Dick Durbin and Newt Gingrich are prepping for Burning Man!

Eric Trump Doesnt See Color (w/ Casey Feigh)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Eric Trump (Casey Feigh) stops by Hard Nation to talk about managing Trump Wineries, touring with the String Cheese Incident, and being Reese Witherspoon. Plus: Pete explains what makes a great key party.

Summer Vibes with Jill Stein and Jimmy Buffett (w/ DArcy Carden, Geoff Garlock)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Green Party candidate and Harvard-educated doctor Jill Stein (D'Arcy Carden) returns to Hard Nation, where she avoids answering whether she's responsible for Donald Trump by playing Never Have I Ever and Zip Zap Kraut. Later, Jimmy Buffett (Geoff Garlock) calls in to preach the gospel of island livin' and keeping the bad people out. Plus: Mark thinks Nazis are bad!
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Sean Spicer Binds His Penis (w/ Will Hines)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 8 Aug 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer (Will Hines) discusses his upcoming transition from the Trump administration and why he couldnt get a photo with Spiderman on Hollywood Blvd, in between punching himself in the crotch. Plus: Mark is going to Burning Man!

Mark Hard's Conservative Summer Jam! (Live from Politicon ft. Donald Trump)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 1 Aug 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Live from Politicon in Pasadena, CA, Mark has rounded up a trio of his favorite conservative thinkers! Anthony Scaramucci (Craig Rowin) insists everything he says on this podcast is off the record. Velveteen Carter (Carl Tart) returns to explain why she hasnt gotten her period since Trump was elected. Betsy Ross (Christine Nangle) is visiting from the past, and angry about the price of thread. And a certain President of the United States (Anthony Atamanuik) just might stop by...
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Tim Allen Thinks Jared Kushners A Weenie (w/ Adam Lustick, Billy Scafuri)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of HARD NATION, odd couple Jared Kushner (Adam Lustick) and Tim Allen (Billy Scafuri) join the brothers for a wild conversation about "Devil's Dust", coconut balls, and dinosaurs. Plus, an in-depth look at Kushner's "teen mustache"!

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Has A Ferret (w/ Ryan Stanger)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (Ryan Stanger) stops by Hard Nation to clarify that he and Donald Trump are not hanging out pals, stump for the right to keep exotic pets and recite his favorite poems. Plus: Mark is learning to boogie board.

Nick Nolte Is On His Seventh Throat (w/ Ed Larson)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0000

People Magazines "Sexiest Man Alive" of 1992, Nick Nolte (Ed Larson) comes on Hard Nation to promote his new show Graves, explain how he lost his looks in a game of baccarat, and redefine oral sex. Plus: Mark and Pete debate the best movie presidents.

Lynne Patton Is Garry Marshall (w/ Diona Reasonover)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 4 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On a special post-July 4th episode of Hard Nation, newly appointed head of Region II of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development / wedding planner extraordinaire Lynne Patton (Diona Reasonover) joins the guys to chat about "HUD-ing", how to plan the best celebrity golf tournament, and her secret life as a rom-com screenwriter.

Tina and Tanya Wrote The Health Care Bill (w/ Holly Prazoff, Alana Johnston)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Mark and Pete break down the Senates new health care bill with help from the bills authors, Tina and Tanya (Holly Prazoff and Alana Johnston). Learn why being a woman is now a pre-existing condition, and why asthma sufferers just have a bad attitude. Plus: Pete is helpless to stop another segment about Star Wars.

Supergirl is Wonder Womans Intern (w/ Kimmy Gatewood, Rebekka Johnson)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On this special super episode of Hard Nation, the guys are joined by ultimate super heroes Wonder Woman (Kimmy Gatewood) and Supergirl (Rebekka Johnson)! The ladies get into why invisible ink is endangered, Wonder Woman's first glimpse at a penis and Supergirl's deep love of Rotten Tomatoes.

Pete's Dad Brought A Fine Chardo (w/ Nate Smith, Jim Santangeli)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On a very special Hard Nation, Petes father Ruth (Nate Smith) comes to visit his son, along with a rough gentleman (Jim Santangeli) who knows Mark suspiciously well. Painful memories are unearthed, white wine flows copiously, new podcasts are started, and its all very Game of Thrones.

Donald Trump Jr: Prince of the White House (w/ Don Fanelli)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 6 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On this episode of HARD NATION, the guys are joined by President Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr. (Don Fanelli). They break down cow taxes and milk economics; Donald Jr.'s consulting tactics for "Romano Inc."; plus the art of sleeping in a suit!
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Tomi Lahren Agrees To Disagree (w/ Jessica Jardine)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 30 May 2017 17:00:00 +0000

24 year old conservative commentator Tomi Lahren (Jessica Jardine) tells Mark & Pete about being a voice for 24 year olds, the pain of losing her platform, and why shes definitely friends with Ivanka. Plus: Pete hates The Three Stooges.

Jesse Jackson DJ'ed John Lewis' Birthday (w/ Phil Jackson, Lamar Woods)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 23 May 2017 17:00:00 +0000

This week on HARD NATION, Reverend Jesse Jackson (Phil Jackson) and Congressman John Lewis (Lamar Woods) join Mark and Pete for an important civil rights conversation. The guys do a deep dive on "staying woke", Magic Eye etiquette and eating pizza at a buffet.

Tiffany Trump Got To Go Outside (w/ Nicole Shabtai)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 16 May 2017 17:00:00 +0000

First Daughter Tiffany Trump (Nicole Shabtai) is very excited to be out of her house and at the Hard Nation studios. She tells Mark & Pete about her Warby Parker internship, why hair is a great low-calorie meal, and why her knuckles are bleeding. Plus: Tiffany and Mark plan their revival of Grease.

Maxine Waters Hates Mitch McConnell (w/ Naomi Ekperigin, Andy Beckerman)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 9 May 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (Naomi Ekperigin) and Senator Mitch McConnell (Andy Beckerman) join the boys this week in some heated debates over hot topics like carnivals, PT Cruisers and Palmers cocoa butter. Plus, we get the details on what Patrick Stewart's orgasm is like and more!
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Race for the Wall with Sid Rock and Ned Nugent (w/ Henry Zebrowski, Craig Rowin)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 2 May 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Ted Nugents brother Ned (Henry Zebrowski) and Kid Rocks brother Sid (Craig Rowin) help Hard Nation raise money for their radio station (according to Pete) and the Mexican border wall (according to Mark). After discovering the origin of Cat Scratch Fever and why Sid has taken a vow of celibacy, Mark & Pete take calls from a lost child, a truck driver, and a mysterious young man. Check out Henry and Craig in "Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell" on Adult Swim!

United CEO Was Born On A Plane (w/ Zhubin Parang)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Oscar Muñoz (Zhubin Parang), the CEO of United Airlines, is full of ideas to make your United experience better, and he pitches Mark & Pete on free scorpions, sky bodegas, and a sentient Mother Of All Bombs on every plane. Plus: Mark spills details from his couples therapy sessions.

Mike Huckabee Has Blazer Sausages (w/ Paul F. Tompkins)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:00:00 +0000

This week, Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee (Paul F. Tompkins) joins the guys to teach them all about the art of comedy. Plus, Huckabee discusses his guacamole disguise, the importance of a good "bass face" and his love of full milk.
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Neil Gorsuch Did A Baby Elephant Walk (w/ Ali Ghandour, Mary Grill, Cass Bugge, Matt Hobby)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 4 Apr 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch (Ali Ghandour) visits Hard Nation to discuss the infamous frozen trucker case and his true ambitions - and thats before Mark & Pete bring in surprise guests Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Mary Grill), Elena Kagan (Cass Bugge), and Stephen Breyer (Matt Hobby) to haze him. Plus: Pete finally grills Mark on his Pinocchio fascination.
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Rudy Giuliani Has "Chain Guys" (w/ Jon Daly)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Former NY mayor / Republican presidential nominee Rudy Giuliani (Jon Daly) comes in hot on this week's episode of Hard Nation! Rudy talks about his "rat kids", his love of the Times Square M&M Store, and admits to what he was up to on 9/11.
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Paul Ryan Believes In Aryan Jesus (w/ Matt Newell)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Speaker Of The House Paul Ryan (Matt Newell) comes to Hard Nation to defend his health care plan, do some man-Kegels and play Eat, Piggy, Eat with Mark. Later, Pete uses his Freudian magic to help Paul confront his demons (and get his Instagram password).
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Bill O'Reilly Interviews The Hard Boys (w/ Seth Morris)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Fox News host Bill O'Reilly (Seth Morris) had Mark & Pete on his show, and Hard Nation is running the interview in full! Listen to some of the shows best moments, while learning about the international Build-A-Bear conspiracy and Hillary Clintons secret penis.
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Uber CEO Wants To Be A Horse (w/ Christine Nangle)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 7 Mar 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick (Christine Nangle) joins the boys of HARD NATION this week to explain the current controversy surrounding Uber. Travis has trouble breaking out of speaking in ride-share lingo, reveals details about the WEE MAT app, and shares his deep appreciation of the OWN Network, and more.

Betsy DeVos Bought Sea World (w/ Lauren Adams)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Secretary Of Education Betsy DeVos (Lauren Adams) brings a crow named Jim and a binder full of Earth facts to Hard Nation. She explains to Mark & Pete why even elephants deserve vouchers, and enthuses about her Black-History-Month-themed topiary. Plus: Pete performs an excerpt from his rap single.
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Herman Cain Talks Pizza and Oscars (w/ Ronnie Adrian)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Former GOP presidential nominee Herman Cain (Ronnie Adrian) joins Mark and Pete to chat all things business, pizza, and Oscar nominees! Herman reveals his "trumpet pin bag" to the guys and gets emotional about Godfather's Pizza. Plus, "everybody gets a little Cain"!

A Hard Nation Valentine's Day (w/ Mary Sasson, Matthew Brian Cohen)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:00:00 +0000

This Valentines Day, Hard Nation welcomes Jean & Howard DiTillo (Mary Sasson & Matthew Brian Cohen), a loving couple who disagree politically. They plug their book Love Your Body, Hate Your Guts, recount their trip to gay California, and explain why Desert Storm was lots of fun. Plus: Are Mark & Pete living in a bubble universe?
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Negin Farsad Bypassed The Alarm

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 7 Feb 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Mark & Pete welcome Negin Farsad from Earwolf's "Fake The Nation" as they process the wild early days of the Trump administration. Pete posits that Donald is forever stuck in the New York City of the 1970's, Mark wants to replace everyone's hands with guns, and Negin is concerned about mandatory transvaginal ultrasounds.
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Alex Jones Bleeds Blood (w/ Henry Zebrowski)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Controversial radio host Alex Jones (Henry Zebrowski) brings a heavy dose of truth (and various bodily fluids) to Hard Nation. Jones enlightens Mark & Pete about 9/11, reptilians, weather weapons, Shakespeare, Beyonce, homosexual frogs, and why he chased a maid nude for seven miles in Mexico.
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Ivanka Trump Has A Lot of Fingers (w/ Jen D'Angelo)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:00:00 +0000

On this episode of HARD NATION, Mark and Pete interview First Daughter / First Lady Ivanka Trump (Jen D'Angelo) post-her father's inauguration. We hear more about Ivanka's clothing line, her husband Jared Kushner's true racial identity and what's hidden under her clothes. Is this interview real?! Or is there just some "funky poison" in the air...
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The Trump Inauguration Special with Big Grande

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 16:00:00 +0000

On the eve of Donald Trumps inauguration, Mark and Pete are live on the scene with some of the A-list performers headlining the festivities (Big Grande's Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, Ryan Rosenberg and Drew Tarver). 3 Doors Down comes out in favor of slavery. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir reveals they all sleep in the same giant organ. The "B Street Band" is dripping with sarcasm. And Mark deconstructs Chik-Fil-A!
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Casey Affleck & Viggo Mortensen Are Sad and Mad (w/ Dan Klein, Kelly Hudson)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Golden Globe nominees Casey Affleck (Dan Klein) and Viggo Mortensen (Kelly Hudson) break down this years awards crop on a cinephilic Hard Nation! Viggo gets emotionally and physically revealing when he shows off his rows of tiny teeth, while Caseys favorite city will surprise absolutely no one. Plus: Mark identifies strongly with Florence Foster Jenkins.

Donald Trump's Doctor Gets Very Burpy (w/ Jon Gabrus)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 3 Jan 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Dr. Harold Bornstein (Jon Gabrus), Donald Trump's personal physician, shares fun facts about Trumps health and fitness with Mark and Pete; his all-horse-meat diet, why he literally bleeds red, white and blue, and whether he is in fact immortal. Plus: Pete resolves to be less combative in the new year.

Santa Claus Is A Mixed Bag (w/ Allan McLeod)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 16:00:00 +0000

This week on a special holiday edition of HARD NATION, the one and only Santa Claus (Allan McLeod) stops by the studio to disclose the mysteries of elf diapers, share the process behind the naughty or nice list, and reveal his affair with Melania Trump. Plus: Mark & Pete get punched in the face (a lot).

A 400-lb Hacker Has the Original McRib (w/ Charlie Sanders)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 16:00:00 +0000

On a special Hard Boys investigation, Mark & Pete track down the anonymous 400 lb. New Jersey hacker (Charlie Sanders) that Donald Trump claims leaked the DNC's emails. In between sips of liquified meat, this mysterious man will reveal secrets about Putin, his own body, and the future of America that will make you question everything you thought you knew.

Kellyanne Conway Hates Facts (w/ Julie Brister)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 6 Dec 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Former campaign manager and Trump whisperer Kellyanne Conway (Julie Brister) stops by Hard Nation to enthuse about the President-elect and our glorious future. Mark joins her in imagining Ted Cruzs moist lips, cheering Omarosas possible appointment to Trumps cabinet, and shaming Petes drug use, while Pete considers setting himself on fire. #FeelingsTrumpFacts #HesOurPresident #GetOverIt

Bodhi Sad-va Tells A Story About A Horse (w/ Suzi Barrett)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Self-proclaimed "Bodhi Sad-va" (Suzi Barrett) may be the Buddha incarnate, but shes having trouble maintaining enlightenment in the face of global anxiety. Mark and Pete ask her about coping strategies in the wake of the election, how to cleanse yourself of thetans, and Jerry Seinfelds Bee Movie. Make it so!

Dana and Derek Hard Brought String Bean Casserole (w/ Hillary Matthews, Zach Reino)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 16:00:00 +0000

On a very special Thanksgiving episode, Mark & Pete share the studio with their niece and nephew Dana and Derek Hard (Hillary Matthews and Zach Reino). Dana tries to teach Uncle Mark about gender neutral pronouns, Derek reads an excerpt from his alt-right take on Hamilton called Jefferson, and everyone argues about whether plants have feelings.

Velveteen Carter Was in the Horse Pillow (w/ Carl Tart)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Mark and Pete welcome one of the few black female Trump supporters, Velveteen Carter (Carl Tart), to Hard Nation. Velveteen defends her No Lunks policy and explains how she knows Hillary Clinton killed Michael Jackson, before the whole gang gets drunk on Svedka Mango Pineapple Jalapeño vodka. Ka-chunk!

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Abraham Lincoln Invented the Car (w/ Beth Appel)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Still flabbergasted by the outcome of the 2016 election, Mark & Pete play a reenactment of an 1865 interview from the Hard Nation archives, with President Abraham Lincoln (Beth Appel). Listen to "Casual, Cool Abe discuss the difficulties of bringing a divided nation together, the widow he keeps in his outhouse, and the Look Whos Talking cycle of plays.

Sarah Palin Has A Plate In Her Brain (w/ Mary Holland, Craig Rowin, Mike Mitchell)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 1 Nov 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Mark & Pete remember their favorite moments from the 2016 presidential campaign, then invite Sarah Palin (Mary Holland) on to gloat about Donald Trumps recent good fortune in the polls and her bear-fighting prowess. That is, until a masked intruder (Craig Rowin) shows up and all hell breaks loose. Can Jay Leno (Mike Mitchell) save the day?
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Gary Johnson and Jill Stein Live Together (w/ Jacob Wysocki, D'Arcy Carden)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson (Jacob Wysocki) and Green Party candidate Jill Stein (DArcy Carden) join Mark and Pete for a revealing candidates roundtable. Learn about important issues the two major parties wont talk about, including soldiers, squatches, warp core technology, and the difference between a sea monkey and a sea horse.

Ken Bone's Family Is Lost (w/ Sean Clements, Hayes Davenport)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Dog and Dinosaur Bone (Sean Clements & Hayes Davenport), the brother and grandfather of breakout debate star Ken Bone, baffle Mark and Pete with their plans to go viral and theories about the true nature of The Matrix. Plus: Mark remembers his years as a sexual pioneer in Key West.

Debate 2016: Three Margarets (w/ Marcy Jarreau, Madeline Walter, Nicole Byer)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 17:00:00 +0000

To help analyze the second Clinton-Trump debate, Mark and Pete have assembled a panel of undecided suburban voters named Margaret (Marcy Jarreau, Madeline Walter and Nicole Byer) They discuss the impact of Bill Clintons scandals on the race, why the big boy is mad at the little boy, how hard it is not to fall down in the shower, and ooh is that banana bread?
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Joe Biden Loves Ice Cream (w/ Seth Morris)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 4 Oct 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Vice President Joe Biden (Seth Morris) is amped to be on Hard Nation, dropping knowledge about the three types of animals, his superhuman levels of testosterone and his relationship with Lady Gaga. Plus: Mark & Pete remember their titty-twister war.
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Debate 2016: Defeating the Cyber (w/ Gilli Nissim, Dhruv Uday Singh, Jamie Denbo)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Debate season has begun, and Mark and Pete have invited celebrity campaign surrogates Lena Dunham (Gilli Nissim), George Clooney (Dhruv Uday Singh) and returning favorite Gennifer Flowers (Jamie Denbo) to discuss the first Clinton-Trump face off. Who gave Trump cocaine before the debate? Who will admit they own slaves? Who will admit they had a recurring role on One Life To Live? Who will get shot before the episode ends? All this and more will be revealed. Wooh!
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Richard Nixon's Ghost Is the Original Prankster (w/ Will Hines)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 17:00:00 +0000

While messing with a Ouija board in studio, Mark & Pete summon the crookedorkable ghost of former President Richard Nixon (Will Hines). After discussing Nixons favorite nickname for Henry Kissinger and how the afterlife has affected his marriage, they resolve to put an old rumor about Rod Stewart to rest once and for all.
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Michelle Obama Sets It Off (w/ Ego Nwodim)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 17:00:00 +0000

First Lady Michelle Obama (Ego Nwodim) brightens up Hard Nation with stories about avoiding assassination, doing Pilates while watching pilots, and her burning hatred for Eleanor Roosevelt. Plus: Mark remembers 9/11, in poem.

Delaware Burgess Is Sponsored By Chuggersticks (w/ Matt Gourley, Craig Rowin)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 6 Sep 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Right-wing radio host Delaware Burgess (Matt Gourley) surprises his rival Mark at the Hard Nation studio and agrees to participate in a conservative-off', while Pete teaches him about polytheism and plugs his pan-flute album. Plus: A mysterious fugitive (Craig Rowin) calls in.
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Roger Ailes Needs His Nectar (w/ John Gemberling)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Roger Ailes (John Gemberling), former Fox News head and Marks personal hero, comes on Hard Nation to ask what consent really means, explain his orchestra pit theory, and handle Marks unsubtle advances.

Gabby Douglas & Ryan Lochte Get Bacon (w/ Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Drew Tarver)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 17:00:00 +0000

U.S. Olympians Gabby Douglas & Ryan Lochte (Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Drew Tarver) help Hard Nation recap the 2016 Rio Olympics, while educating Mark & Pete on hand jobs, smiling, patriotism, slavery, and Chinese food. Plus: Pete fat-shames Mark.
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Mike and Karen Pence Keep It White (w/ Kenny Stevenson, Julie Brister, Craig Rowin)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Vice-presidential candidate Mike Pence and his wife Karen (Kenny Stevenson and Julie Brister) turn the Hard Nation studios into a traditional Christian home, while Pete struggles with vertigo and Mark debuts a controversial new character. Plus: Dwayne Johnson (Craig Rowin) finally takes initiative.

Bill Clinton Winks Mischievously (w/ Mike Mitchell, Anthony Atamanuik)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 9 Aug 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Former President "Mr. Bill" Clinton (Mike Mitchell) visits Hard Nation to play a little sax, read his AOL chat transcripts with Monica Lewinsky, and dish on his upcoming talk show on Spike. Plus: Donald Trump (Anthony Atamanuik) calls from a helicopter circling Rio to tell Mark his plan to impress Jodie Foster.

Ayn Rand Imagines Herself Dancing (w/ Heather Anne Campbell)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 2 Aug 2016 17:00:00 +0000

In this 1957 episode from the Hard Nation archives, author and philosopher Ayn Rand (Heather Anne Campbell) reveals her love of amphetamines and hatred of Elvis, and rewrites The Cat In The Hat as a capitalist manifesto. Plus: Mark thinks Pete is a Communist, and Pete thinks hes a dog.

Bernie Sanders Parallel Parks at The DNC (w/ James Adomian, Jen Bartels)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Bernie Sanders (James Adomian) joins Mark and Pete live from the Democratic National Convention to explain why he might still be the nominee, and how he defended his wife from Ronald Reagans declaration of prima nocta. Plus: Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Jen Bartels) shares her latke recipe.

All Lives Matter at The RNC (w/ Matt Besser, Anthony Atamanuik)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Tim Pinebluff (Matt Besser), the founder of the All Lives Matter movement, joins Mark and Pete live from the Republican National Convention to discuss why some lives matter more than others and the demise of Crystal Pepsi. Plus; Mark reads poetry, Donald Trump (Anthony Atamanuik) promises to burn Ted Cruz alive, and Pete sneaks off to chat up his daughter Tiffany.

Melania Trump Rides a Golden Throne (w/ Grace Parra, Devin Field)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump's wife Melania (Grace Parra) and her manservants stop by Hard Nation to explain how she became genetically flawless, and tell the story of the time her husband rode a bus. Also: Gary Hargrove (Devin Field), a former Al Gore staffer, reveals secrets that drive Pete into a nervous breakdown.
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Carly Fiorina Has A Fetus In Her Purse (w/ Fran Gillespie, Anthony Atamanuik)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 5 Jul 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Former presidential candidate Carly "The Fiorins" Fiorina (Fran Gillespie) tells Mark and Pete why she sleeps in a drawer and tags Planned Parenthoods at night. Plus: Donald Trump (Anthony Atamanuik) calls in to share how he celebrates the Fourth of July!
This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron and Loot Crate.

Live from the Kennedy Center (w/ Jimmy Williams, Jessica McKenna, Ben Kissel)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Mark and Pete are live from the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC! Pete tells us why all libraries are abominations. Mark explains why camels are Jewish horses. Jimmy Williams (MSNBC, DecodeDC) reminisces about being a staff ass for Dick Durbin. Nancy Pelosi (Jessica McKenna) shares her Georgia O'Keefe sex dreams. And Paul Ryan (Ben Kissel) has not slept in weeks. It's all happening in our nation's capital!
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The Capitol Steps Get Back To Laughing (w/ Baby Wants Candy)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:00:00 +0000

DC musical mainstays The Capitol Steps ("Baby Wants Candy"'s Chris Grace, Ashley Ward, Amber Petty, John Hartman and Scott Passarella) perform some of their greatest hits on a Hard Nation musical extravaganza! Hear about their Vietnam-themed spinoff group and how Hamilton ripped them off between such classics as "ISIS Love" and "This Is The 90s."
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Bernie Bros Think Banks Are Bad (w/ Fran Gillespie, Joe Spellman, Nick Mandernach)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Die-hard "Bernie Bros" Thad and Kirk (Fran Gillespie and Joe Spellman) explain to Mark and Pete why they live in a treadmill-powered house and what GORP stands for. Plus: John Drexler (Nick Mandernach) deals with the emotional fallout of unfriending a Trump supporter.
This episode is sponsored by Loot Crate and Bonobos.

Punch Those D's, America! (w/ Alison Rich, Pam Murphy, Dan Black)

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 7 Jun 2016 17:00:00 +0000

The phone lines are open this week! Trump University student Alyssa Marezzo (Alison Rich) tries to sell Pete a scarf, gun shop owner Claudia Danger (Pamela Murphy) stumps for Stand Your Womb legislation, and Professor Charles Waterbury (Dan Black) has a new book. Plus: Mark thinks everyone in Cincinnati should go to jail.
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Justin Trudeau Has A Tattoo

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 31 May 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Thomas Middleditch) visits South Boys Mark and Pete to discuss Elbowgate, quantum mechanics, and his First Nations heritage, while squeezing in a couple rounds of naked basketball.
This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon and Bonobos.

Megyn Kelly Is Inside the Boys Club

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 24 May 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Megyn Kelly (Jessica Chaffin) goes deep with Mark and Pete about her Donald Trump interview, her beauty secrets, and Marks unfortunate medical condition. Plus: Dwayne Johnson (Craig Rowin) takes initiative at school.
This episode is sponsored by Bonobos.

Jeb Bush Is A Cat

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 17 May 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Jeb Bush (Daniel Van Kirk) talks to Mark and Pete about his hopes for a contested convention, his nickname for 9/11, and the difference between the Bush family and Fight Club. Plus: Tamya Harding (Jessica McKenna) is in love with a Hillary booster!
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FDR is the Santa Claus of America

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 10 May 2016 17:00:00 +0000

In this April 1945 selection from the Hard Nation archives, Mark and Pete interview President Franklin D. Roosevelt (Eugene Cordero) about ending WWII and desegregating boxing. Plus: Pete might be a Communist.

Gennifer Flowers Has a Website

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 3 May 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Gennifer Flowers (Jamie Denbo), Bill Clinton's one-time mistress, tells all about her fairytale romance with the former president and her burgeoning off-off-Broadway career. Plus: Professor Charles Waterbury (Dan Black) plugs his latest book, "PC Racism."

Chris Christie Goes to the Beach

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Gov. Chris Christie (Jon Gabrus) spills the beans on his famous Obama hug, his favorite swimwear, and which member of the E Street Band hes assassinated. Plus: Mark wonders how water can come from space.

Sarah Palin Can See In The Dark

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Sarah Palin (Mary Holland) stops by Hard Nation to promote her new book documentary on climate change and play the flute. Plus: a young man named Dwayne Johnson (Craig Rowin) needs help dealing with his mom.

Ted Cruz Eats Lunch With Jesus

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Sen. Ted Cruz (Paul F. Tompkins) talks about why he empathizes with candles and his fantasy Ghostbusters reboot. Plus: Pete plugs his childrens book "Even Starfish Can Consent."

Hillary Clinton Eats A Burrito

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 5 Apr 2016 17:00:00 +0000

On the podcast debut of Hard Nation, Mark and Pete interview Democratic front runner Hillary Clinton (Nicole Byer), who reveals her favorite Chipotle order and what type of Animorph she is. Plus: a phone call from lovelorn Bernie supporter Tamya Harding (Jessica McKenna)!

Donald Trump Goes Camping

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 5 Apr 2016 17:00:00 +0000

The Hard Brothers welcome Republican Presidential Primary front-runner Donald Trump (Anthony Atamanuik) as they discuss bronze-plated anchor babies, the truth about 9-11 and the dangers of Italian ISIS.

Preview: Hard Nation

rss@midroll.com (Stitcher Premium) — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 17:00:00 +0000

A sneak peek at Earwolf's new political comedy Hard Nation with Mike Still and Paul Welsh. Subscribe now; Hard Nation premieres April 6th!