What the Hal??

In this episode, the hosts explore her personal experience and the broader efforts to change consent laws and support survivors through education and action.

Key Topics

- Sexual assault awareness and advocacy

- Consent law reform

- The Summer Willis Act

- Community support for survivors

Support the podcast

https://buymeacoffee.com/haleisner

Original Theme Music Composed by Stuart Pearson

https://stuartpearsonmusic.com

Listen to previous episodes

https://audioboom.com/channels/4960408-what-the-hal

Resources & Links

https://www.summerwillisfoundation.org/

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/113378/the-denim-run

https://www.instagram.com/likesummerwillis/

Connect

Hal Eisner

https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/

https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/

https://x.com/HalEisner

Elsa Ramon

https://www.instagram.com/elsamramon/

https://x.com/ElsaMRamon

Hunter Lowry

https://www.instagram.com/serendipitychick/

What the Hal?? Podcast 2.0 - Episode 1: Why we did this

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

What the Hal?? Podcast 2.0 – Episode 1

What the Hal — The Launch of a New Podcast

Watch this episode on YouTube

https://youtu.be/biz6Y4K66cw

Journalism and media experience come together as Hal Eisner, Hunter Lowry, and Elsa Ramon launch a new podcast focused on real, unscripted conversations.

They discuss their careers in television news, the transition into podcasting, and what this new format means for their audience.

Key Topics

- Journalism and media backgrounds

- Transition from TV to podcasting

- Storytelling and audience connection

- Launch of a new conversational format

Support the podcast

https://buymeacoffee.com/haleisner

Original Theme Music Composed by Stuart Pearson

https://stuartpearsonmusic.com

Listen to previous episodes

https://audioboom.com/channels/4960408-what-the-hal

Connect

Hal Eisner

https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/

https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/

https://x.com/HalEisner

Elsa Ramon

https://www.instagram.com/elsamramon/

https://x.com/ElsaMRamon

Hunter Lowry

https://www.instagram.com/serendipitychick/

What The Hal?? 2.0 Trailer

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:58:53 GMT

Veteran Los Angeles journalist Hal Eisner has spent decades reporting the stories that shape our communities. Now he’s taking those conversations to a more personal level.

The New What the Hal?? Podcast 2.0 brings listeners inside thoughtful, candid discussions about the moments in life and the headlines that make us stop and ask — what just happened?

Joined by journalist Elsa Ramon and former television news producer Hunter Lowry, Hal explores stories that range from serious to uplifting, heartbreaking to inspiring. From major news events to the human moments behind them, the conversations go beyond the surface to understand the people, decisions, and emotions involved.

Some stories are difficult. Some are surprising. Some are even funny.

But every episode centers on the kinds of moments that leave us all thinking the same thing:

What the Hal?

Produced in Los Angeles, California.

What the Hal?? Podcast 2.0 – Episode 6: Understanding Your Pet — Behavior, Health, and the Human-Animal Bond

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

What the Hal?? Podcast 2.0 – Episode 6

Understanding Your Pet — Behavior, Health, and the Human-Animal Bond

Watch this episode on YouTube

https://youtu.be/FRi4enRzcCk

Pet behavior, communication, and care are at the center of this conversation with Kim Todd.

In this episode, Hal Eisner and Hunter Lowry explore how pets express their needs, emotions, and health through behavior and subtle cues, and how owners can better understand and support them.

Key Topics

- Pet behavior and communication

- Recognizing signs of stress, illness, and emotional changes

- Strengthening the human-animal bond

- Alternative approaches to pet care

- End-of-life considerations for pets

Support the podcast

https://buymeacoffee.com/haleisner

Original Theme Music Composed by Stuart Pearson

https://stuartpearsonmusic.com

Listen to previous episodes

https://audioboom.com/channels/4960408-what-the-hal

Resources & Links

https://starsoulsblossom.com

https://www.tellingtontouch.com

https://petworks.com

Connect with Kim Todd

https://starsoulsblossom.com

https://www.instagram.com/starsoulsblossom

https://www.facebook.com/starsoulsblossom

Connect

Hal Eisner

https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/

https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/

https://x.com/HalEisner

Hunter Lowry

https://www.instagram.com/serendipitychick/

What the Hal?? Podcast 2.0 – Episode 4: The Story Behind Big Bear’s Famous Eagles

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

What the Hal?? Podcast 2.0 – Episode 4

Big Bear Eagles — Why Millions Are Watching Jackie & Shadow

Watch this episode on YouTube

https://youtu.be/QcOWIPv7OpM

Big Bear bald eagles, wildlife conservation, and the viral Eagle Cam featuring Jackie and Shadow have captured a global audience.

In this episode, the hosts explore the impact of the Eagle Cam and the efforts to protect the eagles’ habitat.

As always with live wildlife, moments can change quickly—but what remains constant is the connection people have built with these eagles and the effort to protect their future.

Key Topics

- Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow

- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

- Eagle Cam and global audience engagement

- Community-led environmental efforts

Support the podcast

https://buymeacoffee.com/haleisner

Original Theme Music Composed by Stuart Pearson

https://stuartpearsonmusic.com

Listen to previous episodes

https://audioboom.com/channels/4960408-what-the-hal

Resources & Links