100TH EPISODE of SPLITTING HAIRS! We celebrate a momentous occasion by talking, yet again, about Taylor Swift (hopefully for the last time). We discuss Swift being named "Time: Person of the Year" and try to understand why she's been such a phenomenon this past year. We also talk about holiday music, again, and name our favorite songs of the festiv…

Taylor Swift: we don't care for it. On this week's episode of Splitting Hairs, we discuss the homework we had since our last episode: listen to a Taylor Swift album all the way through. Tune in to find out our conclusions on this week's edition of Splitting Hairs. Plus, a reminder that Max and Nicky's band, Silhouette City, released a brand new EP,…

Taylor Swift: we just don't get it. On this week's episode of Splitting Hairs, we discuss and debate and try to understand why Taylor Swift is such a global phenomenon. We really don't get it. So, we decided to debate it. Plus, Max and Nicky's band, Silhouette City released a brand new EP, last month, called 'Who Do You Want to Be?' available anywh…

On this episode of Splitting Hairs, we revisit one of our greatest passions - musical theatre. But now, we have Nickon in the mix! Plus, Max and Nicky's band, Silhouette City has released a brand new EP called Who Do You Want to Be? available anywhere you listen to music (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Bandcamp, etc.).Intro and Outro MusicWrit…

You ever hear someone talking about the dream they just had, and you think to yourself, "Man, when is this guy gonna finish talking?" We get it. Sometimes, dreams can be boring to hear about. So, does that mean that all dreams are not really even worth talking about? The boys discuss.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinba…

If you had the opportunity, would you go to space? Max, Nicky, and Nickon debate the question that may be posed to more and more regular people (non-astronauts) in the very near future. Plus, more grammar corner!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbachتوسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Max and Nicky have band and they're releasing a new EP in the next month and half. They have decided that they'd like to change their band name for this new release. Nickon and a few of our listeners help the twins decide on a new band name. Lots of debate, lots of fun, and, of course, more grammar corner!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and pr…

Max and Nicky went to public school growing up and feel that it profoundly contributed to the people they are today, in a good way! Nickon also went to public school, but he has a less positive outlook on it than the twins. Would private school have been a better option for him? In general, what's better for kids? Can we even generalize something s…

Video games offer us a whole world of music that we don't normally find through the traditional outlets for music. The modern world of streaming and more democratization of arts distribution has of course allowed for easier paths to discover all of these wonderful musical delights... But that's a whole other discussion to be had. Today, we're talki…

Simple question: is appropriation good or bad? Maybe not so easy to answer. Or is it? Max, Nicky, and Nickon discuss on this week's edition of Splitting Hairs! And, as usual, more grammar corner.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbachتوسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Holiday Cards: Who needs 'em?! Maybe we do. Max, Nicky, and Nickon debate whether holiday cards are simply empty, annual, routine wastes of space or heartwarming tokens of cheer, love, and kindness from friends and family that actually hold significant meaning. And, as usual, Grammar Corner!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky…

What was the best decade for film? Is there a best decade for film? Max, Nicky, and Nickon discuss. And, as usual, Grammar Corner!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbachتوسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Anachronisms: they don't make sense by definition. Why would a writer or director include something anachronistic in their art? On this week's episode, we discuss whether or not anachronisms bother us. Big debate on this one. And, as usual, Grammar Corner!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach…

Recently, Max & Nicky found out that another comedian had a very similar joke in his act to one of their own jokes. Should Max & Nicky stop doing the bit? Should the other comedian give it up? Who has the right to keep performing the joke? Is it okay for both acts to keep doing it? The situation is the basis for the topic of debate this week: art a…

Do you have a preferred approach to acting? Do you have a problem with very "serious" actors? Is Lee Strasberg Method acting truly acting? Isn't it kind of annoying? These are questions Max, Nicky, and Nickon attempt answer and debate on this week's episode of Splitting Hairs. Plus, we have a funny and inspiring discussion about commercial jingles.…

Sports are fun to play. They provide exercise, a sense of community, and even a possible stimulating serving of competition. And for many people, they're also fun to watch! But.... are those people just wasting their time? What do sports really provide us as mere spectators? These issues are at the forefront of our discussion on this week's episode…

Are you someone who always sees the positive in every situation? Or perhaps you can't escape the feeling that everything is crap or will turn to crap? The boys examine and debate the positives and negatives of being positive and negative and whether someone can truly and wholly be either one on this week's episode of Splitting Hairs. Plus, another …

Let's face it, both e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes are horrible. But which is worse? Which is just more annoying as a bystander? The boys have it out on this hotly debated topic. Can they come to a mutual understanding? Find out on this week's episode of Splitting Hairs.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach…

In both romance and platonic relationships, some people find it necessary to share common interests with their partners. But, is that really the most important part of having a healthy relationship? Is it essential at all? Can you have a long-lasting partnership or friendship without sharing any common interests? On this week's episode of Splitting…

What's more important, IQ or EQ? Max, Nicky, and Nickon intelligently and emotionally (not really) tackle this pressing concern on this week's episode. Plus, a fun, thorough pre-debate edition of grammar corner!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbachتوسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Was TV better before the current age of streaming? Remember reruns of old shows like 'I Love Lucy' and 'Happy Days?' What about Saturday morning cartoons? Are kids, today, missing out on an educational and historical experience through the television medium by having the luxury of watching what they want, whenever they want? On this week's episode,…

Max, Nicky & Nickon all recently celebrated their birthdays. And you know what that means? It means that our topic for this week is aging. Is this unavoidable inevitability a good thing? Is it depressing? Is it something to desire? All of these questions are discussed on this latest episode of Splitting Hairs.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, an…

The sellout. We once looked down on such an individual. But, in today's world, is it such a bad thing to "sell out?" Does selling out really even exist anymore? This is the topic for this week's episode of Splitting Hairs. Plus, some grammar pet peeves! Enjoy!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach…

George Costanza once said, “Do you realize that toilet paper has not changed in my lifetime? It's just paper on a cardboard roll, that's it. And in ten thousand years, it will still be exactly the same because really, what else can they do?” Well, George was completely wrong. Toilet paper has definitely changed over the years, and there's a wide va…

Is cursing necessary? Is it worth it? Does it make you sound stupid? Does it make you sound funny? Does it just feel good to utter a well placed swear word once in a while? All these questions are discussed on this week's episode of Splitting Hairs. While Nickon feels he could cut back on his curse word employment, Max and Nicky rethink their near …

The boys debate, discuss, and, of course, split hairs over Sight and Sound's recently published list of the "100 Greatest Films of All Time." Is this list "ridiculous" as Nicky asserts? Or, are lists like this good fodder for cinephiles to talk more about film as Nickon suggests? Tune in to find out what conclusion they come to. Max plays moderator…

On this episode of Splitting Hairs, Max, Nicky, and Nickon engage in the pointless yet often discussed debate - The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones. Is this an argument worth having? Is one band actually better than the other? Does anyone really care?! Tune in to find out. Oh, and we also chew the fat about the recent Get Back documentary, so this o…

After an extended hiatus, 'Splitting Hairs' is back and better than ever with a new co-host, Nickon Hemati, joining the Weinbach twins. On this first episode of the Splitting Hairs reboot, we talk about hipsters and hipsterism. In the current age of social media and trends updating minute-to-minute, Nicky poses the question, "Do hipsters still exis…

Did you partake in online dating during the pandemic? On this week's episode, we're joined by friend of the podcast Guydonna Nicius to discuss online dating sites and how our opinions have changed since the last time we talked about the topic. Very revealing episode. Enjoy!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach…

What's your favorite vegetable? A couple of weeks ago, Max & Nicky tackled the subject of their favorite fruits, so this week, they thought it'd be fun to discuss vegetables with the same passion and delight.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbachتوسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Do you want to have kids when you grow up? This week, Max & Nicky are joined by friend of the podcast, Kevin Crooks, to talk about their experiences with kids, to dissect the recent events of each becoming an uncle, and to ultimately answer the question, "Do you want to have kids in this lifetime?" Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced …

Max & Nicky recount some of their most exciting stories from traveling the world and decide whether or not they actually like traveling. Does traveling, in fact, suck? Tune in, and find out!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky WeinbachNote: Nicky accidentally calls Kieran Culkin "Kiernan" Culkin. He apologizes for incorrectly …

Max & Nicky talk about their favorite fruits of all time. Plus, a heated debate on the word "several" and other grammar-related tangents. Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky WeinbachNote: Max accidentally refers to Modest Mussorgsky as "Modesto Mussorgsky." He also mistakenly pronounces the 'i' in Borodin as a French person w…

Max & Nicky over-analyze the subject of roommates and talk about their own personal experiences from good to absolutely nightmarish roommates. Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbachتوسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Max & Nicky continue to analyze all aspects of high school from getting your drivers license to taking the SATs to getting acne to going to prom to finally graduating and more in this second half of an in depth two-part discussion on those formative teenage years.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach…

Max & Nicky analyze all aspects of high school from homework to sleep deprivation to crushes and dances and more in this first half of an in depth two-part discussion on those formative teenage years. Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbachتوسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Max & Nicky discuss their favorite Beatles albums, Shakespeare, musicals, and more! As usual, tangents are formed. Enjoy!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbachتوسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Max & Nicky are joined by comedian Myq Kaplan and returning guest Kevin Crooks to talk about and analyze the word “literally”. Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbachتوسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Max & Nicky are joined by Kevin Crooks for an in depth discussion on the documentary, Los Angeles Plays Itself. Plus, some Phantom of the Opera talk.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbachتوسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Max & Nicky discuss some of their favorite and not-so-favorite sodas and the major problems with diet sodas and aspartame.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbachتوسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Max & Nicky discuss game shows and their influence on modern culture. Also, some talk on Mr. Rogers and the new documentary about him.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbachتوسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Max & Nicky discuss the impact YouTube has on the current media landscape. Plus, some talk about the Broadway shows they've seen in the past couple weeks.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbachتوسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Max & Nicky discuss all things 'Cobra Kai', the new 'Karate Kid' sequel YouTube series.Note: Max & Nicky make a mistake in referring to a character in 'The Karate Kid III' as Terry Price. The character's name is actually Terry Silver.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach…

Max & Nicky talk about chips from potato to tortilla to the TV series (kidding about the last one). Note: The brand of corn chips that Nicky couldn't remember during the recording of this episode is Have'a Corn Chips.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbachتوسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Max & Nicky compare and contrast several grocery stores with special emphasis on Trader Joe's.توسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Max & Nicky finally get around to discussing the extremely important topic of shoes.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbachتوسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Max & Nicky discuss why they enjoy watching 'At the Movies with Siskel & Ebert' despite their frequent disagreement with Siskel and Ebert’s film reviews.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbachتوسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Max & Nicky discuss the all-American tradition of going to summer camp. Plus, some post-Oscars talk.توسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Max & Nicky discuss their feelings on life changes.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbachتوسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati

Max & Nicky delve even deeper into the very contentious and very current topic of gun control.توسط Max & Nicky Weinbach and Nickon Hemati