Hero or Dick

Welcome to Hero or Dick — the podcast where Kate and KJ dig into the strange, funny, and unforgettable corners of history, pop culture, and everything in between. Each episode, we take on famous (and infamous) figures, events, and ideas, breaking them down with humor, insight, and just enough irreverence to ask the question that matters: hero…or dick? From legendary icons to the odd stories behind movies, music, and everyday life, we pull the threads that make people and moments extraordinary. Along the way, you’ll get Kate’s infamous Fast Five lists (and KJ forgetting his), personal anecdotes, and plenty of chances to weigh in with your own takes. Ever wondered if a celebrated artist was secretly a scoundrel? Or if a movie villain actually had a point? We live in those gray areas — the messy, funny, human places where the line between hero and dick isn’t so clear. Join us bi-weekly for deep dives, pl

Hero or Dick is a society podcast hosted by Kate & KJ, with 73 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kate & KJ hosts Hero or Dick, a society show with 73 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  Hero or Dick - S4., Ep 12 - Dolly Parton/Anthony Bourdain

  Sep 2, 202643 minS4

  We start with Dolly Parton—her music, business sense, philanthropy, and the rare ability to become enormously famous without giving people much reason to dislike her. Then we move to Anthony Bourdain, a much messier Hero or Dick case: Kitchen Confidential , Parts Unknown , drugs, travel, food, fame, family, and the contradictions between the empathetic guy on television and the asshole he freely admitted he could be. Somewhere in there we also talk saunas, because apparently KJ can't stay on topic. Where do you land on Bourdain: hero, dick, or both? Thanks for listening! ~ Kate & KJ

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  Episode #11

  Hero or Dick - S4., Ep 11. - Camping

  Aug 12, 202636 minS4

  What is camping, really? We trace its evolution from survival to recreation, debate tents versus RVs, glamping, van life, and campground culture, and share our own favorite camping memories, meals, and mishaps. Along the way we explore the history, economics, etiquette, and quirks of America's favorite outdoor pastime. So...is camping still about escaping civilization, or have we simply brought civilization into the woods? Thanks for tuning into another episode of Hero or Dick! ~ Kate & KJ

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  Hero or Dick - S4., Ep 9. - Boom Boom

  Jul 7, 202625 min

  Fireworks are supposed to be pure fun. But the closer you look, the more complicated they become. We start with a Fourth of July recap—bonfires, s'mores, and fireworks across the lake—before digging into where fireworks came from, why we love them, and what they really cost. We talk injuries, pollution, pets, PTSD, billions of dollars spent every year, and whether our priorities make sense. Then it's time for the verdict: Hero or Dick? As always, thanks for listening! ~ Kate & KJ

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  Episode #7

  Hero or Dick - S4., Ep. 7 - Frank Lloyd Wright

  Jun 23, 202645 minS4

  Kate returns from a trip to Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob, sending us down a Frank Lloyd Wright rabbit hole. We talk prairie style, open floor plans, organic architecture, and why Wright's ideas still shape the way we live today. We also dig into the man behind the buildings: scandal, affairs, Taliesin, murder, money troubles, and the question at the heart of the episode—can someone be a hero and still be a dick? Plus, road trip stories, food stops, travel mishaps, and a Fast Five on vacation destinations. Hero. Dick. Or both? Tune in and decide. Thanks for listening! ~ Kate & KJ

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  Episode #7

  Hero or Dick - S4., Ep. 7 - America at 250

  May 19, 202643 minS4

  America turns 250 soon, and instead of uncomplicated pride, we found questions. We talk patriotism, propaganda, immigration, inequality, surveillance, AI, and the cost of “progress” in modern America. From 1776 to today, we look at the country’s biggest achievements, failures, contradictions, and myths—then ask the only question that matters: hero or dick? As always, thanks for listening! ~ Kate & KJ

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