Topic: Hipsters

13 chapters across the catalog

Biden Reset
Episode 1221 2:03:08 - 2:12:59

1221: Biden Reset

Three Mile Island Meetup, Austin Hipster Migration

Producers held a meetup near the Three Mile Island nuclear site, featuring a diverse group of attendees. Meanwhile, a producer from Fort Worth announced her departure from Austin, Texas, citing the city's transformation by "campers and hipsters." The segment also touched on the sociological impact of the workplace communication tool Slack, describing it as "pavlovian slave-oriented groupware."

Batteries Not Included
Episode 1029 1:31:34 - 1:35:40

1029: Batteries Not Included

The Domain in Austin and "Inside-Out" Malls

A visit to "The Domain" in Austin, Texas, is described as an "internment camp" for high-end shopping and living. The development is an "inside-out mall" where people live in apartments above standalone retail stores. The area is characterized by a high concentration of tech workers, hipsters on scooters, and "MILFs," representing a modern trend in urban live-work-play environments.

Morally Deformed
Episode 774 15:31 - 18:29

774: Morally Deformed

Passport Anomalies and Targeting the French Future

The discovery of an intact Greek passport near a suicide bomber's body is questioned as a suspicious recurring trope in terrorist events. The hosts analyze the choice of venues, noting that the targeted neighborhoods were "trendy" areas populated by pro-refugee millennials. They suggest that targeting these specific demographics is a calculated move to shift public opinion against open borders and immigration.

Slavery Enrollment Month
Episode 666

666: Slavery Enrollment Month

Halloween Trick-or-Treating in Austin and Berkeley

The hosts compare their Halloween experiences in Austin, Texas, and Berkeley, California. One host describes moving into a new neighborhood characterized as "ghetto-ish" or "hipster-ish" where very few trick-or-treaters visited. They discuss the local dynamics of their respective neighborhoods, including the safety of living in "the hood" and the lack of doorbell activity on Halloween night.

Clog the Pipes
Episode 660

660: Clog the Pipes

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak on Hipster Beard Trends

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 660 of the No Agenda show from FEMA Region 6 and Northern Silicon Valley. Curry discusses his decision to grow a beard at the request of his wife, Mickey, noting a current trend among hipsters. The hosts reference a Twitter post by Mickey regarding marital dynamics and the wisdom of following a wife's instructions.

Walking Bear
Episode 642 2:39:12 - 2:44:11

642: Walking Bear

Detroit Real Estate and Global Donor Roll Call

A personal anecdote about touring the ruins of Detroit, specifically the massive Packard Plant, and the reality of "hipster" reinvestment versus total desolation. This is followed by a final roll call of donors from around the world, including Australia, Sweden, and the Netherlands.

28 Pages
Episode 635 2:13:19 - 2:16:13

635: 28 Pages

Millennial Generation Attitudes and the "Hipster" Look

A discussion on the millennial generation references a Reason.com poll suggesting young people are increasingly distrustful of large authorities. The hosts also critique the modern "rockabilly" aesthetic of beards and tattoos prevalent among European and American youth.

Fruity Drinks
Episode 614 11:36 - 14:15

614: Fruity Drinks

Burlesque Revival and Hipster Culture in Austin and Oakland

A discussion of the modern burlesque revival highlights its popularity among hipsters in cities like Austin and Oakland. Personal anecdotes describe the scene as a mix of comedy and performance art, though some critics characterize the trend as lacking the glamour of traditional burlesque. One specific story involves a performer who returned to the stage after recovering from a medically induced coma.

Episode 557 1:14:40 - 1:17:58

557: Kalemia

Whole Foods Culture, Hipsters and Kalemia

Adam Curry describes his experience at a Whole Foods market, observing the "hipster" clientele and the unhappy demeanor of health-conscious shoppers. He coins the term "Kalemia" to describe a perceived condition among long-term vegans characterized by poor skin quality and a loss of humor. The hosts discuss the "creepy" atmosphere of modern high-end grocery stores.

Sponsor Influence
Episode 488 49:13 - 51:37

488: Sponsor Influence

Juiced Riders, Electric Utility Bicycles, Hipster Culture

Tora Harris of Juiced Riders is "de-douched" after donating and sharing information about his electric utility bicycle startup. The hosts examine the design of the bikes, noting their high payload capacity and integrated frames. However, the conversation quickly turns to the high cost of such items and their appeal to "hipster douchebags."

Sponsor Influence
Episode 488 51:40 - 57:53

488: Sponsor Influence

Detroit Hipsters, Socio-Economic Milieus, Urban Dictionary Definitions

A heated debate erupts over the definition and demographics of "hipsters," specifically regarding the existence of black hipsters in Detroit. One host argues that the subculture is not limited by race, while the other expresses skepticism based on California archetypes. They attempt to use Urban Dictionary to settle the dispute, ultimately failing to reach a consensus on what constitutes the "hipster" identity.

Sponsor Influence
Episode 488 1:31:38 - 1:35:12

488: Sponsor Influence

Unpretentiousil Parody, Hipster Symptoms, Gas Price Fluctuations

A parody advertisement for "Unpretentiousil" is played, mocking hipster culture and its associated behaviors like artisanal coffee and fixed-gear bikes. Following the clip, the hosts discuss the recent rise in gasoline prices and the public feud between Elon Musk and the New York Times over Tesla's vehicle range. They also note the absence of nuclear energy mentions in the State of the Union.