BWAAA! a King of the Hill Podcast

That Ain't Right Friday: Texas Politics, Local Music & King of the Hill | BWAAA!

Mike and Rusty catch up on an underground local music venue, share King of the Hill-related food talk, and discuss Texas politics, voting and fairness. This conversation

Why Lady Bird Sees Hank Better Than Anyone

More from Mike: https://thatmikehamilton.com Lady Bird may be the one member of the Hill family who gets Hank to lower his guard without making him feel exposed. This BW

Why the Women of Rainey Street Run Arlen Final Got SO Messy

More from Mike: https://thatmikehamilton.com Hank, Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer may own the alley, but another social network carries information, status, secrets, and judg

King of the Hill: Reality Bites Watch-Along | Bobby & Connie Are Back

Join Mike and Rusty for a BWAAA! watch-along of King of the Hill’s “Reality Bites.” They react to the episode, discuss its big moments, and share their thoughts on Bobby

Why We Keep Showing Up | BWAAA! with Mike and Rusty

Mike and Rusty look back on their conversation with Paul Scarlata, share what they love about animation and King of the Hill, and talk about the people who make BWAAA! wo

The Real Villain of King of the Hill Isn't Who You Think

Tom Landry Middle School punishes Bobby, labels him, and hides him from a standardized test—but rarely asks what he is good at. Mike explores the institution that keeps f

The Hill Family Doesn’t Talk About Feelings. They Cook Them.

The Hills rarely say “I love you” directly. They grill, cook, share recipes, and put something on the table when words fail them. Mike explores food as the emotional lang

Drawing King of the Hill with Paul Scarlata | BWAAA!

Artist Paul Scarlata joins Mike and Rusty to talk about his path into animation and his work on the early King of the Hill character designs. He recalls collaborating on

That Ain't Right Friday: Fan Mail, Fast Food & Old Buildings | BWAAA!

Mike and Rusty catch up with BWAAA! listeners on That Ain't Right Friday. A listener's memories of Canadian fast-food restaurants lead to stories about childhood McDonald

King of the Hill S15E8 Review: No-Cuddle Offense | BWAAA!

Mike and Rusty watch and discuss King of the Hill Season 15, Episode 8, “No-Cuddle Offense.” Bill's search for connection sends the conversation through the cuddle scene,

Is Punk Rock Conservative? | That Ain't Right Friday

On this That Ain't Right Friday, Mike and Rusty get into the politics of punk rock after Rusty's debate with Earthworm Jim creator Doug TenNapel. Is punk inherently anti-

Dale Gribble vs. The Truth: Why he chooses conspiracies

Dale Gribble believes almost every conspiracy—except the truth sitting inside his own house. More from Mike: https://thatmikehamilton.com In this BWAAA! video essay, Mi

Peggy Hill’s Biggest Flaw Is Also Her Superpower

Peggy Hill’s biggest flaw may also be the reason she is impossible to break. More from Mike: https://thatmikehamilton.com In this BWAAA! video essay, Mike looks past th

King of the Hill S15E7 Review: Hank Ruffles Some Feathers

Mike and Rusty watch and unpack King of the Hill Season 15, Episode 7, “Hank Ruffles Some Feathers.” The episode turns Hank's love of structure into a chicken-coop crisis

Is Infinite Arlen The Weirdest King of the Hill Project Ever?

Blind Fury can do a startlingly good Hank Hill—and that is only where this That Ain’t Right Friday starts. Mike and Rusty revisit Blind Fury’s Freestyle Friday history a

The Alley Is the Real Heart of King of the Hill

The most important place in King of the Hill is not the Hill house, Strickland Propane, or the Mega Lo Mart. It is an ordinary alley where Hank, Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer

Cotton Hill: A Villain or a Victim of War?

Cotton Hill survived the war—but emotionally, he never came home. In this BWAAA! video essay, Mike examines how Cotton turns survival into identity, pain into authority,

Peggy Hill Faces “The Change” | King of the Hill S15E6 Watch-Along

Peggy Hill is changing—and Arlen is not ready. Mike and Rusty watch and discuss King of the Hill Season 15, Episode 6, “Chit Chit Chit Changes,” including Peggy’s menopau

Season 15 Finally Gave Hank Hill What He Earned

Hank Hill spent decades believing Buck Strickland would reward his loyalty. Season 15 finally gives Hank something better: ownership. More BWAAA! and Mike Hamilton: http

King of the Hill Predicted the Culture War—and Knew It Was a Trap

Before every local disagreement became national content, King of the Hill understood the culture-war trap. In this BWAAA! video essay, Mike looks at “Square Peg,” “Hillo