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Thousand Mile Hug

Thousand Mile Hug

By Joshua Heinlein

Thousand Mile Hug is a best friends podcast where two real-life best friends Josh Heinlein (Austin, TX) and Joey Chance (Denver, CO) talk long distance over the interwebs on things they usually gab about on their routine Saturday afternoon phone calls. Each week, they pick a topic to base the episode around and bring up stories from their lives that tangent into other wacky scenarios they have wound up in over the years. Feel safe in the boy’s arms as we invite you to “get in here!” for a well-deserved thousand mile hug.

For topic ideas, questions, concerns, or inquiries, contact thousandmilehug@gmail.com. Use the hashtag #thousandmilehug on twitter!
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TMH 32 - George G. Geef

Thousand Mile HugJun 27, 2018

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TMH 70 - Call Your Friends (Special Binge or Cringe Announcement!)

TMH 70 - Call Your Friends (Special Binge or Cringe Announcement!)

Josh and Joey are back! Well, just this once. The boys are checking in on some guests they have had on the show in the past and have a very special announcement about a BRAND NEW SHOW they created! Binge or Cringe will be available on April 7! Here's the link to Joey's video, mentioned in this episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4eRCd0XwJw&feature=youtu.be
Apr 06, 202056:32
TMH 69 - A Whole Lotta Hugs (Finale)

TMH 69 - A Whole Lotta Hugs (Finale)

THIS IS IT. By far the most explicit episode of the show, it's the grand finale! A bunch of guests return to throw a party for the boys and some new fun friends get on the mic for the first time. This episode is an extra special, extra long one - so buckle up ya chuckleheads!

Big thanks to all of our guests, you mean the world to us and we love you.
May 22, 201901:54:56
TMH 68 - The Tooth Larrys

TMH 68 - The Tooth Larrys

Does Jon Snow love Taika Waititi movies? What does penultimate mean? A game of who would you rap battle, marry, and kill? And a surprise stop by the Tooth Larry family! It's the second to last episode yall!
May 15, 201939:10
TMH 67 - George R.R. Martin Lawrence

TMH 67 - George R.R. Martin Lawrence

The boys talk about their live comedy shows and the eventual ending to this podcast. They're sad about it. And of course the talk about Endgame and the final season of Game of Thrones. Wait a minute...is this whole episode about ending things?! Will Josh and Joey stay friends?! Download to find out!
May 08, 201928:48
TMH 66 - Household Ottawa

TMH 66 - Household Ottawa

Josh tells us what happens in the new Avengers movie. Joey talks about how the Game was Throned. Both play a game about band names. And they share their airtime with a new internet show about weird calls!
May 01, 201945:07
TMH 65 - The Living Room

TMH 65 - The Living Room

Well, well, well...guess who got the sickness this time! NOT JOSH. But did he get Joey sick? The jury is still out. The boys work on an improv format called "the living room" and do a couple of scenes.
Apr 24, 201929:01
TMH 64 - What Have We Done

TMH 64 - What Have We Done

Yeah, we've been gone a while but so what! Josh had the flu, Joey is starting Task Rabbit because he is good at standing in line, and Game of Thrones updates are here!
Apr 17, 201938:15
TMH 63 - Wally, the Dog Juggler

TMH 63 - Wally, the Dog Juggler

Joey hosts the show with a new guy named Wally! He's a hoot (he told us to say that), and Josh shows up late. What a dork!
Mar 13, 201923:40
TMH 62 - Richard Pictures

TMH 62 - Richard Pictures

Joey got new glasses! Josh got new contacts! Joey got a dog! Josh is obsessed with a tv show! A special guest joins the show and he has a funny name!
Mar 06, 201930:34
TMH 61 - Oscars 2019 - Spoiler Alert!

TMH 61 - Oscars 2019 - Spoiler Alert!

This week is all about those hot juicy spoilers for the 2019 Oscars. Who is going to win? Or...who did win? And freestyle rapping!
Feb 27, 201930:27
TMH 60 - I Love Schmoozin'

TMH 60 - I Love Schmoozin'

The guys talk about potential 2020 presidential candidates, Joey's new favorite app, their first jobs, and how the Thousand Mile Hug Dos-and-Don'ts of nailing the perfect job interview!
Feb 20, 201930:44
TMH 59 - The Pasta Faizon of Houston Proper

TMH 59 - The Pasta Faizon of Houston Proper

Boy oh boy were the Grammy's a DOOZY this year. And the guys have some OPINIONS about the winners, the losers, and the names of some of the bands. Later, they go out into the streets and ask people about nontraditional ways they spend Valentine's Day.
Feb 13, 201931:08
TMH 58 - We're Sorry ft. Molly Hardwick Smith
Feb 06, 201948:04
TMH 57 - Live from Madison Square Garden

TMH 57 - Live from Madison Square Garden

Well the boys really derfed it on this one. Whatever the opposite of a sold out Madison Square Garden is, that's this. Josh may have to go on a cross country trip with a stranger. Joey brings a new segment to the show: G&Vs with G&Ts!
Jan 30, 201934:32
TMH 56 - Keeping It Canon

TMH 56 - Keeping It Canon

Parting is such sweet sorrow, and the super wolf blood moon is such sweetness, my dude. Hear the boys talk about their howling good night and then hear some exclusive early hidden tapes recordings from Josh's phone!
Jan 23, 201928:02
TMH 55 - A 2,000 Mile Hug ft. Matthew Hagerman

TMH 55 - A 2,000 Mile Hug ft. Matthew Hagerman

We have our buddy Matthew Hagerman on the podcast this week and he is moving 2000 miles away to Portland and we are really gonna miss his booty!

Sorry for the noise! Last minute mic situation!
Jan 16, 201925:44
TMH 54 - J Bones is Josh, Mom!

TMH 54 - J Bones is Josh, Mom!

Joey started taking improv! and Josh started pimping! You'll get it...once you listen to this rip-roaring (and very late) episode of the Hug. #thousandmiletotheoscars
Jan 14, 201928:28
TMH 53 - Santa's Iron Lung

TMH 53 - Santa's Iron Lung

Hello, 2019! The Hug Boys of 2018 are now the proud owners of a brand new year and we plan on taking it by the horns baby! We talk about our Christmas at home and answer a bunch of fan emails!
Jan 03, 201930:27
TMH 52 - More Chog Than Head

TMH 52 - More Chog Than Head

What the heck is going on with the new Sonic the Hedgehog poster? What happened during the Blue Bell crisis of 2015? Seems these two boys are a couple of real gumshoes in this episode...figuring things out and stuff.
Dec 19, 201835:48
TMH 51 - The Story of Thousand Mile Hug

TMH 51 - The Story of Thousand Mile Hug

This episode is a little look back at how the boys started the show and why, and give a little advice on how to navigate a long distance friendship.
Dec 12, 201831:32
TMH 50 - Flapjack Homecoming
Dec 05, 201843:03
TMH 49 - Pat's Cajamas

TMH 49 - Pat's Cajamas

Al Roker, Thanksgiving, iPhone notes, metalcore shows, honestly what more do you need to greedy doofs!
Nov 28, 201832:59
TMH 48 - Grow Patterns Not Show Patterns

TMH 48 - Grow Patterns Not Show Patterns

Why didn't anyone tell us we missed a week of podcasting? In lieu of some of our guests' schedules, we had Joey's neighbor Arthur Cummingham on the show! Arthur talks about his dogs and nothing strange happens at all!
Nov 21, 201832:31
TMH 47 - FOMO

TMH 47 - FOMO

The guys get wise to the new hip happening lingo of the 20-teens. And another batch of Shipmate names comes in! All aboard the laugh wagon!
Nov 07, 201833:18
TMH 46 - Halloween Special Two!

TMH 46 - Halloween Special Two!

It's the boys' favorite time of the year! What a treat to be able to release an episode on Halloween. To honor the day, Josh and Joey are showing listeners the podcast that got them interested in podcasts in the first place - Sippin' Tea with Vladislav and Sebastian!
Oct 31, 201830:36
TMH 45 - Darryl from the Chuckle Hut

TMH 45 - Darryl from the Chuckle Hut

Joey and Josh are on the road, but that doesn't stop them from creating new sub-podcasts within this very episode. They invite their Lyft driver, Darryl, on for a chat and talk about the latest news with David Schwimmer.
Oct 24, 201833:16
TMH 44 - The Return of Steppani

TMH 44 - The Return of Steppani

Josh and Joey talk about sharing public space and the proper etiquette for coffee shops. A surprise return guest drops in to show a different side of herself.
Oct 17, 201828:24
TMH 43 - Joey's Car Battery

TMH 43 - Joey's Car Battery

Did you know Joey had to change his car battery this week? Now you do. The guys play Dungeon World IRL and talk about grocery shopping etiquette and best practice.
Oct 10, 201831:52
TMH 42 - Goss Guys

TMH 42 - Goss Guys

AND WE BACK! Your Hug Boyz 4 Lyfe have taken a break but now they are back with all your favorite yuck yucks. And listen to a brand new segment filled with all the hot gossip about Ryan Gosling.
Oct 03, 201835:28
TMH 41 - I Have Many Painuhs

TMH 41 - I Have Many Painuhs

It seems our hosts have been lighting up the city of Austin with entertainment that can't be controlled. Also, Josh's neighbor is a guest!
Aug 29, 201835:24
TMH 40 - Hoidle Doidle Doidle

TMH 40 - Hoidle Doidle Doidle

The guys celebrate their 40th episode by drinking a 40! In turn, they also discuss the cultural viewpoints of being drunk. Yeah guys, this has been going on for 40 freakin' episodes.
Aug 22, 201843:13
TMH 39 - Balls to the Wall
Aug 15, 201846:30
TMH 38 - The Wienermobile Incident
Aug 08, 201845:36
TMH 37 - The Famous Fruit Scene

TMH 37 - The Famous Fruit Scene

Josh and Joey talk about venmo, stick and poke tattoos, and play improv games again, yall!
Aug 01, 201848:49
TMH 36 - Kurt Ferlander

TMH 36 - Kurt Ferlander

The fellas catch up on the Red Rocks show, Stardew Valley, and have a new guest on for their rejected and guested episode - Kurt Ferlander!
Jul 25, 201852:40
TMH 35 - Aw, Crud!

TMH 35 - Aw, Crud!

Josh and Joey give tell ya what games they are playing, give a preshow review of their Red Rocks performance, and have a special guest on the show for a brand new segment! Also they make way too many Futurama references!
Jul 18, 201850:35
TMH 34 - Big Ol' Onion Booty
Jul 11, 201847:17
TMH 33 - Tales from Planet Fitness
Jul 04, 201846:02
TMH 32 - George G. Geef

TMH 32 - George G. Geef

What is Goofy's last name? Are the boys getting enough sun, exercising, taking their medicine? This episode is filled with weird stories from living in Austin, and a very special song by Joey and Our Neighbor Drew at the end!
Jun 27, 201846:16
TMH 31 - Jar Jar Isn't Cis
Jun 22, 201842:03
TMH 30 - We're Gettin' Dirty

TMH 30 - We're Gettin' Dirty

Oh yeah! Dirty 30 baby! This is the raunchiest one yet because the boys are feeling flirty and GERDy (GERD is a real daily battle for both of them). Plus a door to door salesman comes by for a visit!
Jun 13, 201850:59
TMH 29 - Life is Like a Pastry ft. Mike Yates
Jun 06, 201846:55
TMH 28 - The Devil and The Nine Iron

TMH 28 - The Devil and The Nine Iron

Joey sings all the words to The Devil Went Down to Georgia and Josh talks about how he used to trip on purpose in high school. Also, two special guests come on the show to clear the air.
May 30, 201851:25
TMH 27 - Grind the Quizbeans!

TMH 27 - Grind the Quizbeans!

In an all-new, delirious episode of the Hug, Joey and Josh decide to quiz each other on some very important topics. Plus an array of characters come out and Joey's family won't stop calling him about his dad eating a bad sausage!
May 23, 201843:57
TMH 26 - I Like the Hoo-Has

TMH 26 - I Like the Hoo-Has

The boys got new mics, new attitudes, new leases on life. What does this mean for the show? They are gonna go bigger, harder, and faster and be the ultimate podcast for you and your ears to jam on. Aw yeah. Also they go on about craigslist.
May 16, 201845:29
TMH 25 - The Birds and The Bees ft. John Mark McMillan
May 09, 201851:21
TMH 24 - Noodles in Paris

TMH 24 - Noodles in Paris

Have you ever had FOMO? Do you know how that feels? It feels like all your friends hanging out while you're sitting at your mom's doing your laundry! The boys talk about their FOMO and play a little game at the end!
May 02, 201856:19
TMH 23 - Bubby ft. Andy Baxter

TMH 23 - Bubby ft. Andy Baxter

We've brought in one of our very best friends to the show, the Master of Horror himself, Andy Baxter. This episode *goes there* yall. It goes all the way there and brings a box of popcorn. So I guess the question is: are you? Andy is half of the band Penny & Sparrow and their music can be found and purchased at www.pennyandsparrow.com
Apr 25, 201801:06:20
TMH 22 - Pizza Insurance Fraud (PIF)

TMH 22 - Pizza Insurance Fraud (PIF)

Josh and Joey reminisce on their last day of the winter/spring tour and discuss how to be good authentic friends. Also, Joey reveals his plans to commit fraud and become a master pizza pie thief. And they finally see some fan-made art!
Apr 18, 201831:40
TMH 21 - Hunny Bunny Chisket

TMH 21 - Hunny Bunny Chisket

The boys do what any normal show would do on their 21st, they got a little drinky and recorded their voices to permanently be placed on the internet. They dive deep into Austin culture, fast food walk-ups, and ride sharing. 21 is gonna be the best.
Apr 11, 201852:37