Don’t Ask Me To Talk

Stacy isn’t the only one that lives far away, it turns out there’s DAMTT listeners all over the country (and world)! But how many of them have experienced Buc-ee’s? Stacy and her husband made the pilgrimage and as promised, it’s a lot, from “Beaver Chips” to brisket and bathing suits, Buc-ee’s delivers. Eric had a less in-your-face time celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with tea brack and colcannon. H...

Stacy is still getting adjusted to life in San Antonio with days mostly punctuated by sun, heat, deliveries, and service calls with folks like the grumpy clock guy. She’s also learning about life with hard water which Eric is surprisingly well-versed in. His update is less sunny as he found out he didn’t read the fine print about his gum graft surgery; like that there’s a part two!! It’s enough to...

The band is back together, except not really since Stacy is finally in her new home in San Antonio.   While Eric has been prepping for his latest  Battersea  gig at The Central Salon and adjusting to Daylight Savings, Stacy has been unpacking, learning the two-step at Stable Hall, and trying out local bars. At Otto’s Icehouse she ran into Spurs Jesus which was  not  a reli...

In this episode of Don’t Ask Me to Talk , Stacey preps for a chaotic move to San Antonio while debating whether her Cabo trip will actually happen. Eric tries to play voice‑of‑reason as they detour through Texas heat, Buc‑ee’s culture, and the mystery of H‑E‑B. They dive into their cultural blind spots —from Empire Records to America’s Next Top Model —touch on the darker side of reality TV, swap h...

In this lively new episode of Don’t Ask Me to Talk , Stacy and Eric are back together in studio! The conversation kicks off with an exploration of regional snacks, including Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews, disappointing Devil Dogs, and the disappearance of penny candy. From inflation to claw machines to the mystery of red pistachios. The duo then embarks on an unexpectedly serious civic mission: naming...

DAMTT: Love, Getting Help, and Zaddies It’s been a minute since Stacy and Eric asked listeners to leave a review and get 15 seconds of fame and appreciation; you too can join the fun! Speaking of fun, Eric celebrates 15 years with “the gf” with dinner at Indochine and a movie while Stacy celebrates her daughter who is twice as old (30). Stacy shares a story about her mother’s “vintage” mattress an...

Snarcasm might just be Stacy’s new favorite blended word, like complisault or frenemies, thanks Eric! While Eric went shopping during “the big game,” Stacy was en route to visit her mother in PA and not even new pants, sneakers, a shirt too much ketchup can beat hearing 80-something year old women discuss Bad Bunny grabbing his crotch. Eric makes a hilarious point about how when we’re 80-something...

What does Eric do during the big game?” He goes shopping naturally. Stacy ignores the game, scrolls on her phone and grazes at snacks; clearly, they’re the sporty types. Does having access to two screens (phone and TV, laptop or tablet) diminish the primary experience you’re supposed to be present for? Is there a superior sense between hearing and seeing? Do you get more nuance from the former or...

DAMTT: Where is Everybody? Don’t Ask Me to Talk  has listeners from around the world, not just C-eh, n-eh, d-eh which is a surprise to no one except Stacy and Eric. In other news Eric survived not just his gum graft, but his gum graft post-surgery diet and his cold is gone which means to keep him humble the universe sent him an eye that looks like he went a round. Naturally this resulted in a...

After missing a week-long hiatus due to an ever-changing schedule, the duo is reunited and it feels so good! While Stacy was in the sunshine of San Antonio, Eric was driving his sunshine (which is case you’re wondering, is not stored in the cloud). After a lesson on how solar works, sharing about how forgettable the Alamo is, and learning about the ideal post-gum graft recovery plan– a no exercise...

DAMTT: Stella, Marching Bands and Overrated Daily Rituals Are you surprised that Stacy has no problem talking with strangers or injecting in their conversations? Neither is Eric as he pulls a quote from a Simpson’s episode that parodies  A Streetcar Named Desire . This leads to a story about Ethan Hawke. Eric is prepping for his gum grafting surgery which sounds hideous and led Eric to declar...

Join DAMTT as we look back on our top topics of 2025! But before that we reminisce about our post Xmas week and talk about the pieces of culture we consumed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this Boxing Day edition of DAMTT! Your podcast pals are back to discuss everything from Christmas decoration massacres to Josh Brolin's many turns as film villains, including his latest turn as an evil priest in "Wake Up Deadman". Plus Eric checked a big Cultural Blind Spot of his list by watching Casablanca! Lastly, they discuss weird food combos. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontask...

It’s the most festive time of year, unless you’re Stacy trying to find shiny red balls for your Christmas tree! While they’ve been elusive, tinsel isn’t and is currently tormenting Stacy’s grandcat much to Eric’s dismay (tinsel butt plug!). His favorite ornaments growing up doubled as cat toys. While Stacy stresses, Eric doesn’t sweat it since his tree typically goes up on Christmas Eve. He has be...

After missing a week due to sickness, Stacy and Eric are together again! Stacy is knee-deep in prepping her house for sale, which is making her way less enthused to decorate her house, while per tradition, Eric’s place is decorated, save for the tree which will go up eventually. Naturally this leads to a rabbit hole about real versus fake trees and holiday smells. Speaking of smells, Stacy had a s...

This   episode seems to mark the beginning of a busy season. Stacy went down a rabbit hole making decisions about what to get rid of (does it have value? Do the kids want it? Do I care?), she went to a show at The Showbox with Sir Mix-A-Lot and Macklemore along with a bunch of talented kids, saw “Now You See Me, Now You Don’t” and had all four kids come home for Thanksgiving! Eric shared a Ge...

Eric had a great birthday with lots of cake. Meanwhile Stacy has been rowing to build strength a la Hanz & Franz from SNL in the late 80’s. Supposedly there was going to be a movie with Arnold Schwartzenager, but he was too busy to make it happen – Eric said they did a read-through on Conan O’Brian and it was funny! Birthday goodness. Gertie is also dealing with lame healthcare processes and i...

It’s Eric’s birthday along with the Earl of Sandwich and Steve Zayn. Stacy fetes the big day with Nothing Bundt Cakes and kind words; after all, it is World Kindness Day! The latest for Eric is his almost complete deck, the newly installed solar panels, and his (and Gertie’s) medical checkup. Ironically both father and (dog) daughter have high cholesterol for which one of them takes a pill the siz...

In this episode of "Don't Ask Me to Talk," Stacy and Eric pull the thread on a variety of stories and musings, from the embarrassing (for Stacy) moment of pulling a hair off her male friend’s sweater only to realize it was still attached to his chest, to the should have been awkward moment of a waiter spilling Coke on Eric’s girlfriend’s sweater (he was deft so it was fine). This leads to a rabbit...

Stacy's back from Italy and Eric's still back from Iceland, The UK and France. together they talk about their adventures in site seeing, lingering illnesses, best impulse buys and more. Next week: video games. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskmetotalk Email  asking@dontaskmetotalk.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

The gang is back together again, although not in studio so the sound may be different in this episode. Eric is just back from his European vacation and Stacy is on the eve of leaving for her trip to Italy. For the first half of the show, Stacy peppers Eric with questions about his trip – “the roses” or highlights and “the thorns” or struggles. Unsurprisingly the biggest thorn was the stress of won...

DAMTT: Rats & Cats, Mahjong and Holiday Décor Debates In this episode of "Don’t Ask Me to Talk," Stacy shares while visiting “Joan” (her mother), she’s been painting ladybug rocks for her mother and friends, sparking memories of “A Bug’s Life” and Denis Leary’s hilarious ladybug character, Francis. Things take a turn as Stacy reveals an unfortunate update about a now-infected cat scratch from...

Stacy and Eric kick things off trying to figure out a smoother transition into the show besides “How you doin?” like Joey from Friends. Somehow that leads to conversation about Seinfeld episodes that touch on the infamous J. Peterman catalog and the evolution from collecting CDs to streaming favorite shows on demand now. Eric reports in from his European travels, sharing highlights from his multi-...

In this episode of "Don't Ask Me to Talk," co-hosts Eric Reidar and Stacy Heller kick things off with their signature upbeat banter and a shout-out to their intro music creator, Dave Nelson. Eric discusses the ups and downs of planning his trip to the UK, debating hotel choices and the reliability of online reviews, while Stacy shares updates about her ankle injury and her cats. They also touch on...

In another classically tangential episode of Don’t Ask Me to Talk, Stacy sips from her trusty Owala bottle while sparking a debate on banning plastic water bottles and recycling schemes that may or may not involve mailing empty bottles to Pollywood. Meanwhile, Eric recounts his misadventures at a Nicky Glazer show—complete with a surprise Amanda Knox comedy set and losing his car in a mystery gara...