Explore every episode of the podcast BWAAA! a King of the Hill Podcast
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| Where Are Luanne and Lucky? What *King of the Hill* Still Owes Them | 28 août 2026 | 00:18:13 | |
Luanne and Lucky are missing from the new *King of the Hill* seasons—and the silence says more than the revival may realize. https://thatmikehamilton.com This BWAAA! essay looks at why the show chose not to recast Brittany Murphy or Tom Petty, what Luanne and Lucky meant to the Hill family, and why Gracie may be the most respectful path forward without replacing either performance. Luanne and Lucky were never just two more people in Arlen. They were proof that messy, underqualified, strange people could still build a home, become reliable, and be loved. Respect does not have to mean silence forever. What would feel right to you: a flashback, a story about Gracie, or letting their life in Arlen remain offscreen? Tell us below. #KingOfTheHill #LuannePlatter #BWAAA ## Chapters ```text 00:00 Cold open 00:20 BWAAA! intro 01:06 Why Luanne and Lucky are absent 03:40 Luanne and the Hill family 06:50 Ad break 08:36 Lucky’s dignity 13:35 Gracie and the revival’s future 17:10 What the show still owes them See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| “Searching for Bobby Phisher” Is the Moment Bobby Became the Adult | 24 août 2026 | 00:20:30 | |
“Searching for Bobby Phisher” gives King of the Hill one of its best revival ideas: Hank gets fooled, and Bobby has to help without making his dad feel small. This BWAAA! essay breaks down the Season 15 episode’s AI voice scam, Dale’s paranoia, and the quiet moment Bobby becomes an adult in Hank’s eyes. The scam works because it weaponizes the thing that makes Hank decent: his instinct to protect Bobby. But this episode is not just about a new kind of fraud. It is about confidence, humiliation, and what happens when the father who always knew what to do suddenly needs help. Adult Bobby does not lecture Hank about technology. He helps restore his confidence. That is why this episode matters: it turns the old Hank-and-Bobby relationship into something new without losing what made it work. Did this episode make you see adult Bobby differently? And was Dale’s answer to the scam actually useful—or just Dale being Dale? Tell us below. #KingOfTheHill #BobbyHill See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| That Ain't Right Friday; Healing with King of the Hill | 21 août 2026 | 00:17:45 | |
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| Season 15 Premiere Watchalong Rewatch | 17 août 2026 | 00:29:07 | |
Let's try this again, shall we See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Old vs. New King of the Hill: What Changed and What Didn’t | 14 août 2026 | 00:13:09 | |
Old vs. new *King of the Hill*: what changed between seasons 1–13 and the revival’s seasons 14–15—and what did not? The original show was built around Hank Hill resisting the change that arrived on his doorstep. The revival makes him return to an Arlen that changed without him. In this Bwaaa essay, we look at the old broadcast sitcom structure, season 14’s shock of re-entry, adult Bobby, and why season 15 is where the revival starts feeling at home. https://thatmikehamilton.com Subscribe for more Bwaaa video essays, and find us anywhere you get your podcasts. 00:00 Old vs. new *King of the Hill* 01:35 Seasons 1–13: the comedy of resistance 03:18 Season 14: the comedy of re-entry 05:10 Why adult Bobby changes the show 06:35 Season 15: the comedy of living there 08:10 What the revival keeps—and changes 09:25 Why season 15 matters 10:00 Outro How does the new *King of the Hill* compare with the original run? This Bwaaa essay compares seasons 1–13 with seasons 14 and 15: Hank’s changing role, adult Bobby, the shift from broadcast episodic comedy to a 20-episode revival arc, and why Arlen still works when the world around it does not. King of the Hill, King of the Hill revival, King of the Hill season 14, King of the Hill season 15, Hank Hill, Bobby Hill, Bwaaa, TV analysis, animated sitcom, Mike Judge, Greg Daniels, Hulu What feels most different in the revival: Hank, Bobby, the animation, or Arlen itself? And which version of the show do you prefer? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| The Morality Turns of King of the Hill | 12 août 2026 | 00:14:52 | |
King of the Hill is more than a show about propane, lawn care, and one man’s reasonable discomfort with change. It is a quietly moral comedy about how to live decently with people you do not completely understand. In this Bwaaa video essay, we look at Hank and Bobby, Peggy, Bill, Dale, Kahn, and Luanne—and the small turns where pride gives way to care, certainty gives way to relationship, and Arlen chooses not to throw its hardest people away. Subscribe for more Bwaaa video essays, and find us anywhere you get your podcasts. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:01 A moral comedy in Arlen 02:17 Hank Hill and the limits of familiarity 04:00 Discomfort, dignity, and decency 05:28 Peggy Hill and the need to matter 06:50 Ad break 07:18 Bill, Dale, and making room for people 10:04 Kahn and the duty of neighborliness 11:15 Luanne and the gift of safety 12:12 What people owe each other 14:30 Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Hank Hill and Stoicism: The Ethics of Propane | 10 août 2026 | 00:23:03 | |
What Hank Hill gets right—and wrong—about Stoicism is more useful than it has any business being. This BWAAA! episode follows Hank’s practical ethics, his emotional blind spots, and why Dale, Peggy, Bobby, and Bill keep putting the philosophy to the test. Hank Hill would hate the phrase “Stoic virtue.” He would also, somehow, live a lot of it: show up, do the work, do not make life harder for the people around you, and do not let panic make the decisions. But Stoicism is not emotional shutdown, and that is where *King of the Hill* gets interesting. We look at Hank’s difference between calm and bottled-up, Bobby as the person Hank cannot control, Dale as a stress test for ordinary reality, Peggy’s hunger for applause, and Bill as the inconvenient duty of friendship. This is a video essay and fan commentary on *King of the Hill*—not a replacement for the show. If Hank’s version of practical wisdom has helped you, or if you think he is mostly just avoiding a feeling with a socket wrench, tell us below. CHAPTERS 00:00 Hank Hill Meets Stoicism 03:19 The Stoic Control Test 06:01 Calm vs. Bottled Up 08:11 Bobby and the Limits of Control 11:03 Hank’s Real Virtue: Justice 13:04 The Dale Gribble Stress Test 15:17 Peggy, Pride, and Applause 17:02 Bill and What We Owe People 18:37 The Limits of Hank’s Stoicism 20:25 What Hank Hill Can Teach Us 22:53 One Last Thing What is the most Stoic—or least Stoic—thing Hank Hill ever did? Leave it in the comments. #KingOfTheHill #Stoicism #VideoEssay See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| That Ain't Right Friday; Hulu Merch and More | 07 août 2026 | 00:07:55 | |
Let's see what merch is out there and what else we got going on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Season 15 Episode 2 Watchalong | 03 août 2026 | 00:46:19 | |
Let's keep watching this new season Mason is sorry he had to skip the part where they are watching the intro to avoid audio issues See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| That Ain't Right Friday; Marketing and Interviews | 31 juil. 2026 | 00:13:58 | |
The new season has launched, let's talk some more about it! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Season Fifteen Premiere Watchalong | 27 juil. 2026 | 00:35:47 | |
Let's enjoy the SEASON PREMIERE Season 15 BABYYYY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| That Ain't Right Friday; Mike's Got Some Thoughts | 17 juil. 2026 | 00:23:35 | |
Title speaks, listen to mike teach some teachin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Season 9 Episode 8; "Mutual of Omabwah" (Mar 6, 2005) | 13 juil. 2026 | 00:45:51 | |
Mike rolls solo today Hank realizes he doesn't have any home-owner's insurance; Dale realizes people are willing to pay money to be stung by bees; Bill and Boomhauer discover the pleasures of a deep fryer; and Peggy and Luanne get stuck at a highway rest stop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| That Ain't Right Friday; Pod People Special | 10 juil. 2026 | 00:09:58 | |
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| Season 9 Episode 7: "Enrique-cilable Differences" (Feb 20, 2005) | 06 juil. 2026 | 00:57:35 | |
gotta love me some danny trejo Enrique's marriage is in limbo, but rather than face up to his problems, he tries to find someone else to turn to. He chooses to confide in a heartless Hank who casts him out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| A Conversation With Gary Yap! | 29 juin 2026 | 01:16:02 | |
We were able to have a more in depth conversation with the wonderful Gary Yap! Find his content here https://www.youtube.com/@ByGaryYap Please send any questions, comments, or professional inquiries to ArtOverLifeStudios@Gmail.com. thelastwestern.com alwaysbeholden.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| That Ain't Right Friday; Things to look ForWard to | 26 juin 2026 | 00:10:15 | |
A Lot of exciting stuff coming upon the horizon https://roguemedianetwork.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Season 9 Episode 6; "The Petriot Act" (Feb 13,2005) | 22 juin 2026 | 00:56:11 | |
Happy Father's Day Uncs! https://roguemedianetwork.com/ Hank makes a bizarre decision to adopt the pet of a soldier, expecting a dog. When the military drops off a wholly unpleasant cat at the door instead, Hank realizes that the cat's vet bills will ruin his family's upcoming travel plans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| That Ain't Right Friday; WD40 And Angry Hank | 19 juin 2026 | 00:18:57 | |
The promised day of A NEW SEASON is almost upon us See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Season 9 Episode 5: "Dale to the Chief" (Jan 30, 2005) | 15 juin 2026 | 00:54:54 | |
Did anyone watch that latest ufc event at the white house? Hank is embarrassed when his new driver's license lists him as female. And after reviewing the Warren Commission Report, Dale turns pro-America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| That Ain't Right Friday; While that boy ain't right, he sure is funny! | 12 juin 2026 | 00:11:14 | |
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| Season 9 Episode 4: "Yard, She Blows!" (Jan 23, 2005) | 08 juin 2026 | 00:57:41 | |
Mason also fears gsrden gnomes, could not sit trough gnomeo and juliet Peggy tries to spruce up the front yard by purchasing a lawn gnome, much to Hank's horror. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Season 9 Episode 3: "Death Buys a Timeshare" (Jan 16, 2005) | 05 juin 2026 | 01:24:34 | |
Remember when timeshares were semi affordable, pepperidge farms does Hank accompanies Cotton and Bill to Mexico to keep them from buying into a timeshare; and Peggy, Dale, and Bobby sneak into swimming pools during a heat wave. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| That Ain't Right Friday; Monday Special: Heavy Topics and Short Films | 01 juin 2026 | 00:32:54 | |
Will be more enjoyable for video viewing https://youtu.be/xjw5l83tMHE Some heavy conversation topics in this one, plus a special short film our very own Mike H worked on See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| That Ain't Right Friday; Gary and Aliens | 29 mai 2026 | 00:24:12 | |
Special Thank You to Gary Yapp 51 days to New Season See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Season 9 Episode 2: "Mrs. Wakefield" (Dec 19,2004) | 25 mai 2026 | 01:06:45 | |
A controversial episode to many get out of MY house old lady During the Christmas season, a dying, elderly woman wants to spend her final days in the Hills' house, which used to be hers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| That Ain't Right Friday: Some New Stills from Season 15! | 22 mai 2026 | 00:14:03 | |
A NEW LOOK AT SEASON 15 2 MONTHS AWAY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Season 9 Episode 1: "A Rover Runs Through It" (Nov 7, 2004) | 18 mai 2026 | 00:54:43 | |
I like beef The Hills travel to Montana where Peggy attempts to make amends with her estranged rancher mother; Meanwhile, Hank clashes with the locals and Henry Winkler. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| That Ain't Right Friday: Season 15 Coming Soon!!! | 15 mai 2026 | 00:27:06 | |
Apologies for the delayed release!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Season 8 Episode 22: "Talking Shop" (May 23, 2004) | 04 mai 2026 | 00:49:52 | |
Therapy can be great Bobby infuriates Hank by training as a student counsellor, then upsets Connie by breaking the rules and dating one of his own clients - only to be stalked by a girl he's just advised to break up with her boyfriend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| That Ain't Right Friday; Reddit Pets and Luanne's Psyche | 01 mai 2026 | 00:16:05 | |
gotta love the internet mason should have studied psychology in school See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| That Ain't Right Friday: Peggy is a Good Mommy | 24 avr. 2026 | 00:18:19 | |
MOTHER'S DAY IS UPON US SOON See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Season 8 Episode 21; " The Redneck on Rainey Street" (May 16, 2004) | 20 avr. 2026 | 01:13:06 | |
IT'S LUCKY!!! After Connie becomes a victim of reverse discrimination, Kahn gives up his hopes and dreams and embraces the life of a hillbilly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| That Ain't Right Friday; Remember when Memes used to be Dank? | 17 avr. 2026 | 00:13:01 | |
pepperidge farm remembers enjoy the king of the hill memes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Season 8 Episode 20: "Hank's Back" (May 9, 2004) | 13 avr. 2026 | 00:55:17 | |
mike got the episode number wrong Laugh out Loud Hank starts taking yoga classes after injuring his back at work; and Peggy bags groceries at a mom-and-pop store that's having a hard time competing against Megalomart.
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| B. Hill Reads the Easter Story Part 2 | 04 avr. 2026 | 00:03:30 | |
B. Hill Reads the Easter Story Part 2
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| B. Hill Reads the Easter Story Part 1 | 03 avr. 2026 | 00:19:26 | |
Bobby Reads The Easter Story!
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| That Ain't Right Friday; April is coming, maybe with showers. | 03 avr. 2026 | 00:16:21 | |
we're picking the pace back up
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| Season 8 Episode 19; "Stressed for Success" (May 2, 2004) | 30 mars 2026 | 01:30:14 | |
Another mason personal favorite Bobby joins the school's academic team, where he specializes in pop culture, but the stress proves too much for him to handle.
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| That Ain't Right Friday; Uncs are yapping on a Saturday | 28 mars 2026 | 00:19:30 | |
dang it bobby! rusty and mike a fun to listen too
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| Season 8 Episode 18; "Girl, You'll Be a Giant Soon" (April 25, 2004) | 27 mars 2026 | 01:15:45 | |
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| That Ain't Right Friday; WTAF IS A TARF? | 20 mars 2026 | 00:18:29 | |
These old heads never learned to speel lol lmao roflroflrofl
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| Season 8 Episode17: "How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Alamo" (Apr 18, 2004) | 16 mars 2026 | 01:20:43 | |
I REMEMBERRRR Hank reacts with disbelief when he realizes Bobby's history textbook contains almost nothing on the Alamo; and Peggy photographs a Flat Stanley doll to help teach kids about geography and safety issues.
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| A Special Message From Mike | 09 mars 2026 | 00:02:40 | |
A Special Message and a Huge ask!
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| That Ain't Right Friday; Some Kooky Storylines | 20 févr. 2026 | 00:11:47 | |
This series is both hilarious and weird laugh out loud
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| Season 8 Episode 15; "Après Hank, le Deluge" (Mar 21, 2004) | 16 févr. 2026 | 01:04:32 | |
Talk about being mad at the wrong person! Arlen is hit with rains and flash floods. Bill finds himself put in charge of the shelter at Tom Landry Middle School, and instantly becomes mad with power and authority.
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| That Ain't Right Friday; Heading into the 2026 Month of Love | 06 févr. 2026 | 00:17:04 | |
This year can hopefully get better and better
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| Season 8 Episode 14; "Dale Be Not Proud" (Mar 14,2004) | 02 févr. 2026 | 00:58:57 | |
When racecar driver John Force needs a kidney transplant, Dale turns out to be a perfect match; and Peggy helps Bobby win over his classmates when he reads announcements over the school's intercom system
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| That Ain't Right Friday: The Texas Sky and Ricky Chilton! | 29 janv. 2026 | 00:25:35 | |
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| BWAAA Season 8 Episode 13: "Cheer Factor" (March 7, 2004) | 26 janv. 2026 | 01:14:30 | |
Season 8 Episode 13: Cheer Factor Episode aired Mar 7, 2004 TV-PG 22m Peggy takes over as coach of the cheerleading squad, and switches the girls from elaborate dance routines to violent spectacle. Directors Wesley Archer, Boo Hwan Lim, Kyoung Hee Lim Writers Christy Stratton, Wyatt Cenac, Tony Gama-Lobo Stars Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon
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