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The Social Hour

The Social Hour

By George Hernandez

I'll be discussing weekly topics in a freeform manner. I'll be looking with my own perspective and talking with guests to see their side on the issue.

Cover art photo courtesy of Israel Palacio on Unsplash: unsplash.com/@othentikisra
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Food Network, Home Improvement and More

The Social HourAug 16, 2021

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Food Network, Home Improvement and More

Food Network, Home Improvement and More

In this episode, I'm here with my friend Andrew about the Food Network and the shows it has today, interactive fiction and it how it can go into the gaming industry, home improvement and the importance of material quality with interior design and much more. 

Take a look at the business Vicenta's Artisan Boutique for any Mexican-inspired pieces: https://vicentasartisanboutique.com/

Aug 16, 202101:24:28
The Magic Behind Field Reporting

The Magic Behind Field Reporting

In this episode, guest Samuel Maupin joins me in discussing his perspective and methods of field reporting in the broadcasting sector. 

Mar 19, 202130:52
The Future of Radio

The Future of Radio

I'm back with an episode with a good friend of mine, Warren Fazio. In this talk, we will discuss the future of the medium of radio broadcasting with the advent of podcasts, satellite radio, sponsors and other technologies that may come. 

Feb 03, 202142:01
A Message of Perseverance

A Message of Perseverance

I thought it would be best to make a message of perseverance for those handling the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a long year and we need to keep hope with the progress we have seen in the vaccine. 

Dec 22, 202003:59
Recent Family Trips

Recent Family Trips

I had some family trips I took with my mother and brother and since I had observations I still remember and enjoy, I decided to make a podcast about the remembrances of them. 

Aug 14, 202005:33
A Lookback on the COVID-19 Lockdown

A Lookback on the COVID-19 Lockdown

After soon returning to work after a few months during the pandemic, I decided to make a mini-podcast on what I've been doing since. I hope to see more podcasts happen in the future as soon as more guests allow for an appearance.

Jul 27, 202003:10
The Homefront Perspective on COVID-19

The Homefront Perspective on COVID-19

It has been a while since I uploaded an episode due to the lack of topics especially in these unprecedented times but I decided to talk with a friend on his take with being at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and how we have dealt with it. I hope to upload more in the future and see where else the podcast goes.

May 12, 202022:43
Update and No Safe Spaces

Update and No Safe Spaces

It has been a while since I did a podcast and I wanted to give an update on what has been going on since and give more updates on No Safe Spaces with its home release. I hope I can make more podcasts in the future on any other events that occur when the time calls. I also want to thank the many people on the frontlines helping through the current COVID-19 crisis. I hope everyone is staying safe!

Apr 11, 202003:54
The Podcast's Inspiration

The Podcast's Inspiration

During my first year of college, I had a couple of friends and we decided to speak in a podcast format since I thought this would help me in the college radio station and start boosting my career while they had business ventures in the future to pursue.

At the time, we hooked up an Audio-Technica condenser microphone, an XLR-to-USB audio interface and Logic Pro X courtesy from one of my friend's help. We just made our own topics along the way and made various perspectives like a freeform panel. I wanted to submit this as a possible show in the radio station at college but was rejected due to the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission. It inspired me to create my own podcast and I found Anchor.fm in the process when looking for tools for both broadcasting and distribution. 

I'd thought I would show you a flashback from the time machine and show you somewhat of a podcast pilot and inspiration. I thank my friends who were participating in this and our mutual interest in audio engineering and broadcasting that brought us all together.

(Originally recorded on May 13, 2018)

Jan 28, 202001:08:11
2020 and Christopher Titus
Jan 22, 202010:18
No Safe Spaces Film Review
Dec 09, 201906:57
Impeachment, Epstein, and No Safe Spaces
Nov 10, 201901:12:28
Japanese Culture in the Pacific Northwest

Japanese Culture in the Pacific Northwest

In this episode, I and Andrew talk more about the Japanese culture that is found in the Greater Seattle Area. 

Oct 27, 201919:20
E-Cigarette Laws, Medical Research, and Transportation

E-Cigarette Laws, Medical Research, and Transportation

In this episode, Cameron Hoadley returns with me on the recent temporary bans regarding e-cigarettes and vaporizers, how Boeing and car companies have been uniting to make flying cars, documentaries and how they influence the viewer, and much more!

Oct 13, 201956:01
Autism & Social Skills

Autism & Social Skills

This week, me and Andrew Forster look through our mutual testimonials with autism and how it affects us in the personal sense when it comes to employment, interpersonal relationships, and how autism movements have benefited the community. 

Oct 06, 201926:23
The Rise of Cancel Culture

The Rise of Cancel Culture

It has been announced that iHeartRadio Podcasts has taken us in as another distribution platform to get the podcast known. I thank them for their support! I have also joined recently in another podcast with a friend and will post details on that as soon as updates roll in.


In this episode, Cameron Hoadley joins us on a potpourri of issues when it comes to the history of rock and roll, the revolt against political correctness, radio programs that made an impact with their audiences, before the time of MTV for music programming, the algorithms faced in Big Tech with conservatives and other groups, the current state of stand-up comedy, and much more.

Sep 30, 201901:01:46
The Magic of Second Life

The Magic of Second Life

In this episode, Andrew joins us again to look at both of our experiences with the virtual world of Second Life and how it has evolved into being the largest user-generated world since its inception in 2003.

Sep 15, 201925:01
YouTube & Oversaturation
Sep 08, 201954:29
Job Hunting & Algorithms
Sep 01, 201951:59
The Temperament of Cats

The Temperament of Cats

We are back with The Social Hour - we decide to look at the actions of cats within their inner mindsets! Me and my partner look back at our childhoods with our cats and see through breeds on how behavior can be influenced.

Aug 24, 201918:32
Production in Audio & Live Venues
Aug 11, 201959:40
The Pros and Cons of Film & TV Franchises

The Pros and Cons of Film & TV Franchises

Me and my partner discuss on this week's episode of The Social Hour, we look at the advantages and disadvantages of film and television franchises and how it can be put to obsession by their viewers and how much the merchandise and fandom can influence the industry. We also look through the current film industry and see more into how the recent remakes and eras of films showing lack of originality with focus instead on CG effects, oversaturation on genres and subgenres, and more. 

If you want to leave a voice message, click on this link: https://anchor.fm/george-hernandez/message

Aug 04, 201923:05
Life of a Gamer

Life of a Gamer

On this week's episode, I talk with a friend of mine, Andrew. He will discuss on how he became the videogaming developer and producer he is today from his humble beginnings to the present time including how it has shown improvements for him in the personal sense. 

Thank you for having the patience of waiting for this episode. I hope to see more content be posted more for the podcast!

Jul 27, 201924:52
The World of Gaming
Jul 15, 201928:10
The Spirit of the Holidays

The Spirit of the Holidays

Me and my partner Ashley discuss looking at our own traditions of how we celebrate multiple holidays throughout the year. We look through various holidays and what it reminds both of us when celebrating.

Jul 07, 201924:07
Tapwater Media - A Company Coming Near You

Tapwater Media - A Company Coming Near You

This week, I sit down via Skype with Mason McGerry, a man who is venturing into a production company called Tapwater Media, we go in-depth on the steps of the company while also going with the humble beginnings.

Jul 01, 201935:32
Back Into Reality

Back Into Reality

I have returned back to home and I decided to describe the moments in a five-minute mini podcast and give details upon the return. It has now been my first time hosting solo since and hope to get used to it more. I hope to return back with more events.

Jun 22, 201905:10
End of Quarter Reflections & Job Advice

End of Quarter Reflections & Job Advice

I decided to use Audacity for this podcast in comparison for GarageBand and was able to create a new audio patch for the latter. More episodes are to come in the future!

Me and my friend Chris look back at the quarter and see what plans we have headed our way and we reflect on what made the college years for us helpful and see new skills we gained. We also look at advice for summer jobs and give our takes on what to see. This would be the first twofer I have for a podcast (if you consider the recital review from earlier) and the last podcast while in college. 

Jun 08, 201945:59
Experimental Recital Review

Experimental Recital Review

Me and my girlfriend Ashley talk about her performance recital she recently played in as a project. I went to see the recital and I decided to talk with her giving input and points with her clarifications as a cast member.

Jun 08, 201917:47
Revising Humanity with the Changes of Technology

Revising Humanity with the Changes of Technology

Me and Cameron look at his claim of trans-humanism with the personalities of man with hedonism, genetic reform, and how technology can handle the revisions. I give my responses to Cameron and see the counterpoints. 

(I have been working through on Garageband when editing and still working on the settings that may make it default. Wish me luck!)

Jun 01, 201935:25
MTV: History and Music in the Making
May 25, 201937:12
Cuisines and Their History

Cuisines and Their History

Me and Ashley look at a potpourri of various cuisines and inventions involved in foods and looking at inventions involving both food and beverages done through history. 

Click the link if you want to leave input! https://anchor.fm/george-hernandez/message


May 19, 201925:25
The Downfall of YouTube

The Downfall of YouTube

Chris joins me on this podcast as an article inspired me to look at the recent changes in how YouTube has changed with its algorithms and how it has gone more commercial instead of looking at their independent creator base. We also examine the possibility of alternative platforms being utilized in the future from the Internet entrepreneur community. 

May 13, 201948:58
Performance Clothing in Athletics, Audio Gear, and the Future of Radio

Performance Clothing in Athletics, Audio Gear, and the Future of Radio

Me and special guest Ashley go on about how athleisure has been influenced through history with athletics in moisture-wicking properties, how the sport of golf is a hobby I enjoy, the updates that change with Apple products, and if satellite radio may be the full possibility instead of terrestrial radio.

May 06, 201939:38
Cats & Dogs Perspectives

Cats & Dogs Perspectives

For this show, I had my friend and special guest Joseph talk about our takes on cats and dogs on which is the best breeds, great characteristics in their temperaments, and looking through the pets we've had historically. I also give a small special thanks to the city of Olympia for their historic Procession of the Species Parade and Arts Walk they have every year since 1995. 

Apr 28, 201930:57
The Effects of Indoctrination

The Effects of Indoctrination

Me and Cameron Hoadley discuss the effects of indoctrination, automation in workplaces, the recent difficulties in the Family Medical Leave Act, vaccine laws, and entrepreneurship with products that various new outlets provide. 

Apr 20, 201952:43
Robocalls, Entertainment & Political Correctness

Robocalls, Entertainment & Political Correctness

Me and Matthew give our perspective on laws revolving around restricted products with states rising the ages for them, the rise of robocalls in phones, and finally get into why political opinions and suppression of speech can be difficult when interconnected with the entertainment industry.

Apr 13, 201942:02
We Return!

We Return!

Me and Chris Lapins return back to the podcast with new ideas we have in our respective programs after going through Spring Break. I hope everyone is doing well and wish you the best!

Apr 06, 201943:47
Roles of Celebrities, College Admissions Scandal & Prequel Film

Roles of Celebrities, College Admissions Scandal & Prequel Film

Me and my special guest Matthew comes on again regarding how we look at celebrities versus the person we see with censorship seen on television and later dive into the college admissions scandal and a prequel film coming out based on a hit show that has some spectators skeptical. 

Mar 16, 201946:36
Common Sense, Allegations, & Pop Culture

Common Sense, Allegations, & Pop Culture

Me and fellow guest Matthew will discuss on common sense in the current political climate, social issues, and stand-up comedy. We also give our take on Leaving Neverland, and music and television with how it may not be the same with nostalgia on revivals. 

Mar 09, 201956:36
Fine Arts & The Fashion Industry With Textiles

Fine Arts & The Fashion Industry With Textiles

Me and guest Ashley discuss on the fine arts within paintings and the artists that make them along with album covers that constitute arts in their own rights. We later delve into more in-depth with the fashion industry with the time periods of the 1990s versus the present along with the textiles and fabrics we see today with enhanced technological developments. 

Mar 02, 201955:17
Weather, Chris' New Film Project, & Clothing

Weather, Chris' New Film Project, & Clothing

I and Chris Lapins joins me again to see on the weather nearby and the possibility of more snow, Chris talks about his new project idea for filming, and we look at both our perspectives on clothing.

Feb 23, 201949:15
Music, Freedom of Speech in Businesses & The Human Condition

Music, Freedom of Speech in Businesses & The Human Condition

Me and special guest Mason McGerry gives his new project on Tapwater Media, we look through freedom of speech and the future of technology, and finally we look at the human condition through the scientific method with psychological factors.

Feb 16, 201901:02:36
Gillette, Political Correctness, & Film

Gillette, Political Correctness, & Film

In this episode, me and Chris examine our take on the recent backlash with Gillette razors, look at political correctness in general, and see more into Chris' inspiration for film and television.

I mention a cause in this episode called No Safe Spaces. You can find more information at www.nosafespaces.com. 

Jan 19, 201947:33
Star Wars & Science Fiction

Star Wars & Science Fiction

On this first full episode of The Social Hour, I had my friend Chris discuss his love of Star Wars and how he has kept his fandom since. 

Jan 14, 201942:20