Hella Meh

Apr 14 2024

Hella Meh Podcast artwork

I am Nick Carter. The other one. I writes books and plays music and talks about whatever I wants. This podcast is my attempt to share the experiences of my generation, Gen X, so younger generations will understand why we are so charming and why we are accidentally destroying everything. I mostly talk about events that shaped our lives. I also offer my cat asparagus from time to time.

Subscribe on Podcast Addict

Civil War Part 2 - The Movie

Apr 14 2024 43 mins

Part 2 of my discussion on the Civil War, with a focus on the movie. Listen to part 1 first. In this discussion, I go into the great decisions that were made in the new movie. I talk about what I think this movie really says about journalists, and what it would take to really sustain a Civil War. Both parts 1 and 2 are in a single video that was live streamed on YouTube.https://www

Civil War Part 1 - The War

Apr 14 2024 43 mins

I saw the Civil War movie, and wanted to talk about everyone's favorite wet dream. How close we are to starting another Civil War. Find out why things aren't as bleak as you might hope. In this first part, I talk about the events and state of mind that led to the first Civil War.This is part of an accidental two part series, because I accidentally stopped the recording in the middl

Midlife Crisis and The Matrix

Nov 05 2023 37 mins

This is a rambling affair. You see, I was talking with this guy about midlife crisises. And then I saw this meme about The Matrix. And then I hit record, and this podcast is the result. Is life an illusion. What is real? If you could know what is real, would you? Let's find out the lessons of life, now that it's half over.

Blink 182 New Album Review - Part 1

Nov 03 2023 48 mins

I take a bunch of detours through my first listen through of the first half of the new Blin 182 album. Hear what makes them great. Hear examples of their greatness from other albums. And find out which songs are bangers according to Hella Meh. At least on the first half of the album.

Songs with Vibe

Sep 15 2023 63 mins

I analyze a song I love, a song I like, and a song I hate. What they all have in common is they create a vibe. They are simple, effective, and take you to an emotional place. I explore what this means, how I might write my own song with a vibe, and geek out a little with the guitar. And cuss.

Y2k, The Stranger, and The Reverse Stranger

Aug 06 2023 59 mins

For mature audiences only. We discuss the most terrifying year of every Gen X'ers life - 1999. Anticipation of all the ways every computer could ruin society. And then we explore The Stranger. "The stranger could be 1 of the more well-known masturbatory techniques out there, but that doesn't mean every single man has listened to of it - or perfected it." Even more compelling is the

How To Tell a Good Story

Jul 31 2023 84 mins

I announce the new name of the podcast, which is coming soon. And when that is done. I talk about the movies. So many people want to tell you which movies are good or bad. How about Indiana Jones or the Sound of Freedom. They are either the best movies ever, or literally Hitler. In this podcast I dig into the mechanics of good story telling, so you can do some next-level analysis o

Politics and Religion

Jun 04 2023 119 mins

Trigger Warning - You might be a front butt! Nick and all star panel explore when religion and politics are at their best, and when they go wrong. If you are looking to have your beliefs affirmed, go somewhere else. We are trodding on dangerous territory, with no fudges given. With special guest Alofa and Paris.

Clown Core

Apr 11 2023 44 mins

Nick does just the right amount of fan-boy-ing on the latest jazz/fusion/crunk/horn/enema music sensation. Have you wondered what makes Clown Core so great, but were too stupid to figure it out for yourself? The wait is over. Listen and be blessed. If you don't like it, I'll give you double your money back.

Space Shuttle Challenger

Feb 21 2023 52 mins

I was 10 years old, watching live on television in school. The first teacher in space was onboard. The launch was hyped for months. Within 2 minutes of launch, my teacher had the TV off and was trying to get us to talk about something else. Anything else.Hear the story of what goes wrong when the engineers get overruled by the suits.And hear about my new favorite tea.