Hills I'd Die On
By Taylor Cox
Hills I'd Die OnJun 25, 2019
Thanksgiving Stinks: Mike Schur
Today we say goodbye to writer/producer Mike Schur (The Good Place, Parks And Rec, The Office) who died on the hill of "Thanksgiving Stinks." Go listen to Mike's last words as he and Taylor debate turkey, tradition, and the future of the holidays. RIP Mike!
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Mike Carrier
Juice Cleanses are Fake Healthy (Diets We've Tried): Emily Goldwyn
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Will Witwer
Surprise Parties are gaslighting / Communication is Sexy: Melissa Hunter
Today we say goodbye to Melissa Hunter (SANTA CLARITA DIET, MAYA & MARTY) who died taking down surprises. Go listen to Melissa’s hilarious last words about making each other feel crazy + some horrifying surprise party fail stories . RIP Melissa!
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Will Witwer
Couples Shouldn't Live Together: Jennifer Levinson
Today we say goodbye to writer/actor Jennifer Levinson (TRIASSIC WORLD, SOLVE, BUZZFEED) who died trying to convince everyone not to live with their partners. Taylor and Jennifer get INTO IT about living with the people you love, and whether or not moving in with your S.O. means your relationship is doomed. RIP Jenn!
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Will Witwer
Horror Is The Best Genre/Don't Change The Alphabet Song: Ben Blacker
Today we say goodbye to writer/author Ben Blacker (HEX WIVES, THE WRITERS PANEL, THE ADVENTURES OF PUSS AND BOOTS) who died standing up for all things horror. Go listen to Ben's spooooky last words about the joys of being scared and why horror deserves more credit than it gets. RIP Ben!
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Will Witwer
Twins Should Be Separated At Birth / Name your kid "Banana" : Gilli Nissim
Today we say goodbye to Gilli Nissim (THE OTHER TWO, A.P. BIO) who died splitting up "unnatural freaks." Go listen to Gilli's hilarious last words on growing up with twin sisters + all things Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen. RIP Gilli!
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Will Witwer
Brides Are Out Of Control / Derek Peth Should Not Be The Bachelor: Kate Casey
Taylor says goodbye to comedian/author/host Kate Casey (REALITY LIFE WITH KATE CASEY) who died taking down party culture (+ a bonus mini hill of the hour on the new bachelor)! Go listen to Kate's last words on "birthday weeks", wedding mayhem, and the best way to confront a friend that's being a big ol' party diva. RIP Kate! Art: Mackenzie Moore Music: Hayden Coplen Editor: Will Witwer
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Will Witwer
The Beach Is Overrated : Bridget Kyle
A day at the beach! How do you see it? The wind in your hair and the sand between your toes? Or the wind warping your towel and the sand in your mouth cuz you dropped your bagel sandwich!? In today's ep, Taylor is joined by writer/comedian Bridget Kyle (SUPERSTORE, THE GRINDER, MARRY ME) to discuss and debate just that. Give 'er a listen!
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Will Witwer
Dog Allergies Aren't Real/ Dump Your Allergic Boyfriend : Niccole Thurman
Taylor says goodbye to actor/comedian Niccole Thurman (SHRILL, A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW, THE OPPOSITION WITH JORDAN KLEPPER) who died trying to convince the world that dog allergies aren't real. Go listen to Niccole's last words about dog people, emotional support pets, and what to do if a loved one fakes an allergy to a "cute little sweetie". RIP Niccole!
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Will Witwer
Being Old Is Awesome: Mike Royce
Taylor is joined by writer/producer Mike Royce (ONE DAY AT A TIME, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE) for a generational face off to debate the currency of youth and the many super powers that await us all with age. RIP Mike!!
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Mike Carrier
FRIENDS Ross And Rachel Were On A Break: Savannah Rodin
The one where Taylor is joined by writer/actor Savannah Rodin (THE BIG SHOW SHOW (Netflix), EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE (Netflix)) who died defending the most controversial relationship in TV history. RIP Sav (and also Taylor who died of embarrassment after making a "the one where __" joke!!)!!
BONUS: WHY ROSS SUCKS by Friends expert Jessica Connor (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre):
1. Lied about his and Rachel's annulment
2. Forced out of his job for anger issues
3. Absent father (is Ben alive?)
4. Tried to make out with his cousin one time
5. Co-founder of the I Hate Rachel Green Club
6. Had a monkey and let it run amok in other peoples apartments
7. Has a problem with his male nanny / with Ben playing with a doll
8. said the wrong name at his wedding
9. He gets some points back for his spray tan, leather pants, and seamless ability to get rid of his fake accent.
10. But otherwise he just sucks
CREDITS:
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editing: Mike Carrier
Disney's Live-Action Remakes Are Cancelled: Dana Schwartz
Shoes Should Be Off In The House: Sherry Cola
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Will Witwer
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Is A Perfect Film: Shaun Diston
Ginny Weasley is the worst character in Harry Potter History: Claude Zeins
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Editor: Mike Carrier
Music: Hayden Coplen
Speaker Phone In Public Is Rude: Nelson Franklin
Taylor is joined by actor/comedian Nelson Franklin (ABBY'S, VEEP, BLACK-ISH) to debate cell phone habits, cancel culture, and the proper punishments for people out there who are "criminally annoying."
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Editor: Steven Kanter
Music: Hayden Coplen
Going To The Movies Is Trash: Lauren Ashley Smith
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Editor: Steven Kanter
Music: Hayden Coplen
Vegetarians Are Bad People: Josh Malmuth
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Steven Kanter
Adults Who Love Disney Are Unwell: Niki Schwartz-Wright
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Steven Kanter
Black Licorice Is For Losers: Yassir Lester
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Mike Carrier
Novels Are Bad: Noah Garfinkel
The Left Lane Is For Passing Only: Hayden Coplen
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Mike Carrier
Cats Are Snakes: Natalie Morales
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Mike Carrier
Thanksgiving Stinks: Mike Schur
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Mike Carrier
Men Should Not Be Gynecologists: Chelsea Devantez
The Bachelor Is The Best Way To Find Love: Alex Franklin
Art: Mackenzie Moore
Music: Hayden Coplen
Editor: Mike Carrier
Coming Soon: Hills I'd Die On
Welcome to Hills I'd Die On: A podcast where host/comedian Taylor Cox invites guests to discuss and debate unpopular opinions they feel so strongly about, they'd be willing to die on a hill over them. A new episode will be available every Tuesday on Spotify, Apple and everywhere else you normally listen to podcasts. Check it out!