Episodes
The Hard Talk welcomes stand-up comedian, Amy Miller (@amymiller on Twitter @amymillercomedy on Instagram) to the show. Host Johnny Taylor (@hipsterocracy) and Amy reflect on coming up in the Bay Area comedy scene, paying rent on an apartment you're never at, and being too edgy for NBC. Rate, review and subscribe!  
Published 09/29/22
Published 09/29/22
Johnny (@hipsterocracy) talks with professional wrestler, actor, and host of Hey! (EW), RJ CIty (RJCity1 on Twitter and @RJCity on Instagram) about comedy, AEW, and what it feels like to be ghosted on Twitter. Please rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast wherever you do that sort of thing.      
Published 09/16/22
Host Johnny Taylor (@hipsterocracy) welcomes comedian and author, Keith Lowell Jensen (@keithlowell) back to the show to discuss his new stand-up special taping (his 9th!), avoiding the cops, and delivering comedy like pizza. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcast needs. Seriously though. Do it. It helps.
Published 09/09/22
This week Johnny (@hipsterocracy) gets spooky with Diana Prince (AKA Darcy the Mail Girl from Shudder's Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs). They chat about how Diana played a role in bringing Joe Bob out of retirement, haters, and horror (duh). Follow Diana on Twitter @kinky_horror or Instagram @dianaprincexo.    Please rate, review, and subscribe and never miss when an episode drops.
Published 09/02/22
WE'RE BACK!!! The Hard Talk returns with the lost Nick Youssef episode (@nickyoussef). Nick and host, Johnny Taylor (@hipsterocracy) discuss comedy being back in full swing, Nick's first road gigs (with Pauly Shore), and his obsession with the band TOOL. Rate, review, and subscribe.  
Published 08/26/22
On a brand new episode of The Hard Talk, host Johnny Taylor is joined by stand-up comedian, podcaster, and TV host, Chris Gethard to chat about his new hour, wrasslin', and The Smiths. Stream, rate, and review wherever you do that sorta thing.
Published 12/11/21
Johnny (@hipsterocracy) is joined by Saturday Night Live's Melissa Villasenor (@melissavcomedy) to chat stand-up comedy, SNL, and what it's like to get a big break. Johnny also rants about Squadcast and yet another kidney stone surgery. Stream wherever you stream stuff.
Published 12/04/21
On a new episode of The Hard Talk, Johnny (@hipsterocracy) chats with music video director, artist, and stand-up comedian, Raul Gonzo (@raulgonzo) about channeling his love for music into directing videos, surrealist cinema, and of course, comedy. Stream, rate, and subscribe wherever you do that sort of thing.
Published 10/08/21
On an all new The Hard Talk, Johnny (@hipsterocracy) is joined by artist (Balloon art, Boxed Wine Boyfriend) Michael James Schneider (@blcksmth) to talk going viral, balloons, and pissing off the right people. Subscribe, stream, rate and review wherever you get your podcast fix.
Published 09/24/21
Johnny Taylor (@hipsterocracy) is back with The Hard Talk! Comedian and actor, Kyle Kinane (@kylekinane) joins the show to talk getting cancelled on Zoom, pickle back shots, and the time Johnny and Kyle nearly got kicked out of Gilman for sneaking beers into the green room.
Published 09/17/21
Project Runway Season 5's Kenley Collins (@kenleycollins) joins Johnny (@hipsterocracy) to talk Tim Gunn being a jerk, Florida being wild, and real estate. Stream wherever you stream podcasts and stuff.
Published 05/26/21
Host Johnny Taylor (@hipsterocracy) is joined by punk rocker, vegan, and weed boss, Sophia Flores. As the manager of Abatin Wellness (@abatinsacramento) in Sacramento, we talk about cannabis transitioning from medical to adult use, being essential during the pandemic, and risking your life to see s****y bands. Stream wherever you stream podcasts.
Published 05/19/21
On a brand new Hipsterocracy, Johnny (@hipsterocracy) is joined by his long time friend and hilarious comedian and author, Robert Berry (@retrocrush). The muse about being late to rock concerts, overbooked comedy shows, and joke books. Stream wherever you stream stuff.
Published 05/05/21
On an all new Hipsterocracy, Johnny (@hipsterocracy) is joined by mad musical and comedy genius, Drennon Davis (@drennondavis). They talk crowd interaction, The SF Comedy Competition, and puppet shows. Stream wherever you stream podcasts, or also here: www.thehardtimes.net/podcasts.
Published 04/21/21
On an all new Hipsterocracy, Johnny (@hipsterocracy) is joined by hosts of the Hot Takes With Hot Dykes Podcast, Val Nigro (@vallyo on Twitter / @teenbeat_84 on IG) and Clara Pluton (@clarapluton) to talk missing bad shows, man ponytails, and Guitar Hero. Stream wherever you stream podcasts.
Published 04/14/21
On a brand new episode of Hipsterocracy, Johnny (@hipsterocracy) is joined by Brendan Benson (@brendanbensonsongs) of The Raconteurs (@theraconteurs) to discuss why comedians wish they were rock stars and rock stars wish they were comedians, touring, and why weed is awesome. Stream wherever you stream stuff or here: www.thehardtimes.net/podcasts
Published 04/07/21
On an all new Hipsterocracy, Author of "Bye Felipe", Alexandra Tweten (@byefelipe) joins Johnny (@hipsterocracy) to talk dating in a pandemic, clinical depression vs. regular depression, and wi-fi cat feeders. Stream, subscribe, rate, and review wherever you do your podcast listening.
Published 03/24/21
Johnny is joined by frontman of The Dwarves, Blag Dahlia. Conversation ranges from PC culture, what it's like to be a rock legend, and the debut of a new song from Blag's upcoming solo album. Stream, subscribe, rate, and review anywhere you stream podcasts
Published 03/10/21
Johnny (@hipsterocracy) is joined by the hosts of the Spies Like Us (@spies_likeus) podcast to chat about all things espionage cinema. We also talk film in general, making a podcast, and why listening to the competition is overrated. Stream wherever you stream things or just go here: www.thehardtimes.net/podcasts
Published 03/03/21
Host Johnny Taylor (@hipsterocracy) is joined by Eve 6 frontman and newly-crowned King of Twitter, Max Collins (@Eve6 and @MaxCollinsMusic). They talk about Twitter fame, being an overnight success, and if you know when you've written a hit.
Published 02/24/21
This week on Hipsterocracy, Johnny is joined by stand-up comedian (Just For Laughs) and new comedy club owner (The Comedy Fort in Ft. Collins, CO) to talk opening a comedy club, being busy when the world is on pause, and how it takes a village to make your dreams come true. Check it out at the Hard Times Podcast Network: https://thehardtimes.net/podcasts/
Published 02/10/21
The Love Horrors comedy troupe (Alicia Davis, Morgan Anderson, and Emily Pedersen) joins Johnny to discuss transitioning from stand-up to sketch, being creative in a pandemic, and what they miss most about performing live. Johnny also gives an update on his upcoming comedy album on Stand Up!
Published 02/03/21
This week on Hipsterocracy, Johnny takes some of the best clips from the show's stand-up comedy guests to talk about those trying times from just starting out in the business. Guests include Keith Lowell Jensen, Dave Sirus, Ngaio Bealum, Christina Parrish, JT Habersaat, and Hal Sparks. Listen at the Hard Times Podcast Network
Published 01/27/21
Today on the Hard Times Podcast, Soul Glo members Pierce Jordan and GG Guerra stop by to talk upgrading punk houses, flat earths and finding love in hopeless places. Check it out at The Hard Times Podcast Network!
Published 01/21/21