Propaniacs: a King of the Hill Podcast
A critical look at each King of the Hill episode by two fans. Join Melton McMaynerbury and Daisy Durndle as we stand in the alley behind Rainey Street and dig into each episode of this great television series, discussing the universal themes that it explores along with all the nice little touches that keep it grounded. Line starts behind Lucky.
Episodes
Cotton and Black Friday descend upon Rainey Street, and everyone is forced to react, as the stuffing isn't the only thing that's spoiled in this classic holiday episode of King of the Hill. But are we voting for Hank's mom or the mower?
Also, is Melton offering listeners $50 to participate in a Nashville Anthems: Dissecting 80s & 90s Country Music focus group?
Peggy's self-confidence puts herself, and Hank, in a tough spot, and it's going to take more than premium-grade duct tape to fix this mess. But when Peggy shifts her focus to subversion, who exactly is the establishment and who is the revolutionary?
Oh, and he won't be covering the Spice Girls, but you should still flip over to Melton's other podcast, Nashville Anthems: Dissecting 80s & 90s Country...
Cotton shows off what he can do and Hank can't, as storylines and themes from "Pregnant Paws" continued to be carried to term. But which is less explainable for Melton, the Mega La Magnet or the Vegas trip?
Also, don't forget to ask your physician about Melton's other podcast, Nashville Anthems: Dissecting 80s & 90s Country Music. Doctor's orders.
Hank and Peggy deal with infertility past and present while Dale finds a side hustle that feels just right for him, and Melton continues, without producing any credentials, to hunt for themes that tie it all together, as we sit awkwardly through "Pregnant Paws".
And if the mood strikes you, switch over to Melton's other podcast, Nashville Anthems: Dissecting 80s & 90s Country Music. Because rogue is the...
Melton tackles an episode that plays with the concepts of awareness and things unspoken. What happens when everyone else comes to know that Peggy has finally come to know the thing everyone else already knows...but prefers not to talk about? It's a well-crafted King of the Hill episode, and Melton hopes his musings about it are at least more insightful that Doyle Harcavy's.
And hey, if 80s & 90s country mus...
Bobby finds something like love, while the guys find something like furniture, in this complex classic of Season 3.
But why were you dancing with all those guys??
And hey, if country music is good enough to drown Bobby's sorrows, it must be good enough for yours. So check out Melton's other podcast, Nashville Anthems: Dissecting 80s & 90s Country Music.
Melton attempts pop psychology as the Hills (+ Luanne) attempt to cope with the aftermath of the Great Mega Lo Mart Explosion of 1998. Even Chuck Mangione doesn't feel so good until Kahn saves the day with a tasteless setup about a tasty strawberry. But what does a rocket ship have to do with all this?
And after you worked through the stages of this episode, work your way over to Melton's other podcast, Nashvil...
Season 2 ends with a bang, as Hank takes desperate measures to make ends meet in all-time classic KOTH episode. But is there more on the line than just Hank's paycheck, Luanne's tuition, and Buckley's trampoline?
And don't forget to drag your propane tanks over to Melton's other podcast, Nashville Anthems: Dissecting 80s & 90s Country Music.
Peggy comes out of her shell and unsuspectingly finds herself on the unfamiliar ground of Lilith-Fair-style feminism, while Bobby teaches Hank about checkers and drugs, in the penultimate episode of Season 2, Peggy's Turtle Song. Are "family values" truly alive and well at the Hill household, or is something else going with those pies on the windowsills?
And hey, just because he hasn't covered any song...
Bobby enters the working world, Hank pushes his ideals, and Dale holds a bucket of sand in this 98-octane-fueled episode of King of the Hill. The world of Arlen will never be the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Jimmy Whichard, but where exactly did all these hot and dry people come from?
And where's Daisy?
It's time to put on your Monsignor Martinez casual pants, because the Propaniacs are back to talk about "Junkie Business" wherein Hank shows off his management prowess and Dale attemptsa career change. Melton and Daisy have differing views on this episode. Which side are you on?
The Propaniacs have hidden their forks in preparation for "Leanne's Saga" in which Luanne's mama comes home and starts a lot of trouble for Rainey Street, and Hank's workbench is an innocent victim. What's going on with Leanne's roots?
The Propaniacs have come to deliver "The Final Shinsult" as Daisy provides Melton with a little Texas history, Cotton cheats the system with an eye chart, and Peggy puts on an overly elaborate play. What is shin jelly, and what does it do?
The Propaniacs sneak into the den to sift through Hank's Dirty Laundry. On the way, we talk about just what is goading Hank, and why no one else seems to care. Also, professional Buckley?
The Propaniacs are back...ing out of the alley in the wrong direction! In this episode, Melton and Daisy talk about "Traffic Jam" and follow Hank and Bobby's journey to the traffic school/comedy club. Peggy shines in this episode, with her efficient grading and time-giving methods. Make sure your ketchup bottles are filled before you listen!
It's time to say Buenos Dias Mexico and spend "Three Days of Kahndo" with the Propaniacs. The characters of Arlen take a little trip to Mexico and find themselves in all kinds of trouble.
What does mitad really mean?
Oh, and in case you missed it, check out Melton's new podcast here: https://nashvilleanthems.buzzsprout.com/
Learn all about Epstein-Barr in this Propaniacs episode! "I Remember Mono" is a Valentine's Day episode, and the myth of Hank and Peggy's romance is almost destroyed. Bobby receives a very surprising Valentine, Luanne dismembers a carcass, and a pig runs wild.
Also, check out Melton's new podcast that he mentioned, Nashville Anthems: Dissecting 80s & 90s Country Music, here.
The Propaniacs are stocking up on water chestnuts in preparation for unexpected snow as they discuss the wintry antics in Arlen during the "Snow Job" episode. Hank experiences a crisis of his own while the town endures a propane crisis. And what is a balaclava, anyway?
In this episode, the Propaniacs unplug their non-American television sets to talk about “Meet the Manger Babies” in which Luanne finds her calling and Bill sullies a sofa. Also, bubble gum nostalgia!
The Propaniacs are back to blow out the candles on the meñora and suffer conversion disorder while discussing "The Unbearable Blindness of Laying" because that’s so Arizona! Also, how important are foam fingers to society?
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