The Heine Awards! August 2026

<p><strong>In this episode, Johnny and Optimus Hein share humorous stories the award winning areas of pop culture. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Introduction to the Heine Awards and personal updates</p><p>Favorite Monty Python movies and quotes</p><p>Charitable activities and personal milestones</p><p>Humor in movies and personal quotes</p><p>Celebrating birthdays and personal milestones</p><p> Fun experiments with Diet Coke and Mentos</p><p>Music favorites and new releases</p><p>Favorite 80s crushes and pop culture</p><p>Yacht rock and 80s music favorites</p><p>Favorite movies and entertainment choices</p><p>Roadside attractions and quirky stops</p><p>Unique landmarks and bucket list items</p><p>Travel experiences and favorite places</p><p>Music and bands from the 80s and 90s</p><p>Humor, innuendo, and playful language</p><p>Podcast milestones and upcoming seasons</p><p>31:50 Humor, personal stories, and connection</p><p>32:13 Closing remarks and personal anecdotes</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Books with Johnny as the Narrator:</p><p><br></p><p>Dirty Poker Tactics: Master Bluffing</p><p>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0FYHMY6RJ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-478237&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_478237_pd_us</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Rapid Skill Acquisition: Learn Faster, Retain More</p><p>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F85ZV59B/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-448197&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_448197_pd_us</p><p><br></p><p>Deep Dark Forest: A Michael Carter Cold Case Thriller </p><p>(The Dark Series Book 2)</p><p>By Susan Lund</p><p>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DMBXRJ21/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-420268&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_420268_pd_us</p><p><br></p><p>Cold Dark Water: A Michael Carter Cold Case Thriller (The Dark Series Book 3)</p><p>By Susan Lund</p><p>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DQTFX8RT/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-425950&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_425950_pd_us</p><p><br></p><p>His to Correct</p><p>By Emily Tilton</p><p>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F7BQFT5D/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-446890&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_446890_pd_us</p><p><br></p><p>How to Talk to Anyone with Confidence</p><p>By Emma Callahan</p><p>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F697DLFL/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-445675&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_445675_pd_us</p><p><br></p><p>Calculated Evil: Inside the Gruesome Crimes of the Toolbox Killers</p><p>By Emily V. Graves</p><p>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F4H41SCX/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-442838&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_442838_pd_us</p><p><br></p><p>How To Pray: A Christian&#39;s Guide to Powerful and Purposeful Prayer</p><p>By David Ray</p><p>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F71K79QT/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-446482&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_446482_pd_us</p><p><br></p><p>Agüeybaná the Great: Leader of the Taino’s (History Of Puerto Rico Book 3)</p><p>By Alex Alicea</p><p>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F574XFSV/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-444172&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_444172_pd_us</p><p>Nothing to Hide (Barefoot Haven Romance Series Book 1)</p><p>By Casey Holloway</p><p>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F56J853C/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-444059&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_444059_pd_us</p><p><br></p><p>Norse Paganism for Beginners</p><p>By Ingrid Valdruna</p><p>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F3LDSF2J/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-441747&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_441747_pd_us</p><p><br></p><p>The High Value Mom : Raising High Value Kids</p><p>By Tahtyanna Mattocks</p><p>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F3XX33JW/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-441996&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_441996_pd_us</p><p>Spell Book for Beginners</p><p>By Sophia Elara</p><p>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F3R5JSSJ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-441805&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_441805_pd_us</p><p>How to beat Menopause after 35</p><p>By Dr. Olivia Winters</p><p>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F3RGG62Q/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-441806&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX