On the final episode of Yep, we are going out with a bang (or a crash off a roof) by discussing what is probably the best, and arguably the darkest, episode of King of the Hill: "Pretty, Pretty Dresses" (S03E09).

In this Christmas classic, Bill Dautrieve hits rock bottom on the anniversary of Lenore leaving him, leading to a breakdown involving an iguana, a dress, and a very confused party. We discuss the "best cold open in television history," Hank's well-meaning but terrible advice to "just practice being happy," and Stephen Root’s incredible vocal performance as a weeping Bill. We also open up about why we are bringing Yep to a close, sharing personal stories about nursing school prerequisites and the healing power of collaboration.

1. Dark Humor: Ronnie shares why, despite growing up around similar themes, he finds the show's handling of Bill's depression hilarious rather than just depressing.
2. The Tater Tot Tray: Celebrating Bobby as the "hostess with the mostess" and his "homemade tater tray."
3. Dale’s Moment of Clarity: The shocking hilarity of Dale Gribble asking, "Bill's been acting a little weird lately... don't you think maybe it's me?".
4. The Iguana named Lenore: Bill's misguided attempt to fill the void with a lizard that eventually pisses on him.
5. Hank’s Glory Days: Noting how Hank constantly brings up his high school football stats to relate to Bill's trauma.
6. The End of the Road: Rob recounts his stressful saga of trying to register for biology classes, and Ronnie discusses how this podcast helped him work through past creative trauma.

Thank you for listening! While Yep is ending, you can still catch Rob and Ronnie together on the Dancing Is Forbidden podcast for monthly pop culture deep dives.

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What happens when Dale Gribble meets a woman who can match his enthusiasm for extermination? 🐜

In this episode of Yep, we are discussing "Night and Deity", where Dale finds a soulmate in Sheila Refkin, the "Pigeon God of Heimlich County". While Sheila is strangely attracted to Dale, he remains delightfully oblivious, viewing her only as a colleague in the war against pests. Nancy, realizing she has actual feelings for her husband, finds herself "Gribbling" in the basement to spy on them. Meanwhile, Hank accidentally gets sloshed on Luanne's 21st birthday, and Bill and Boomhauer trip-sit a pigeon. Bobby faces a troubling ethical dilemma, but... we never really see what happens with that.

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As Thanksgiving approaches in Arlen, Bobby discovers a hidden prodigy-level talent for Home Ec, mastering cooking, sewing, and cleaning in record time. While Hank is initially skeptical, he is quickly won over by Bobby’s ability to create bluejeans and a pot roast that puts “Tuesday Night Pork Chops” to shame. This domestic shift triggers a massive identity crisis for Peggy, who views Bobby’s competence as a hostile takeover of her role as wife and mother. Today the Yep boys break down Peggy’s spiral into a one-sided rivalry, the strangely specific harassment in the B-plot, and how the show manages to deliver a genuinely sweet resolution amidst the chaos.

🦃 Topics include:

• The Kit Boss Resume: A look at the career of episode writer Kit Boss, his work on Bill Nye the Science Guy, and his eventual transition to Louis C.K.'s Lucky Louie alongside Pam Adlon.
• Soiled Cheerleader Uniforms: Discussing Ms. Bittner’s class, where she and the janitor aggressively stain clothing with cake frosting to teach the children a lesson. Ms. Bittner is funny, the janitor likes fingers.
• Wolf Brand Nostalgia: Analyzing the sodium-rich reality of Frito Pie with Wolf Brand Chili, and how Peggy’s claim that she “made it perfect” just involves opening bags and cans.
• The Anatomy of a Bad Friend: Breaking down the B-plot where Dale bets Bill a million dollars he can't make a basket, and then proceeds to harass him to the point of financial ruin over a "joke".
• Yard Waste & Hairdressers: Peggy’s attempt to reclaim her status with a centerpiece made of literal garbage, and her trip to Ernst, voiced by Toby Huss doing a "European" accent that sounds suspiciously like Kahn.
• The "Buddy" System: Hank's genuine bonding with Bobby over the custom "Buddy" for his circular saw, proving they can connect when domestic gender norms are removed from the equation.

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Yep is hosted by two longtime King of the Hill fans—native Texan Rob Couch and Adult Swim collaborator Ronnie Neeley. New episodes every other Monday.