I Hate Talking

Send us Fan Mail  The episode centers around the etymology of the word "plumber" and segues into a broader discussion about pride, personal achievements, and learning styles. Key Points: Origin of "Plumber": The hosts discuss the word "plumber," tracing its roots to the Latin word plumbum (meaning lead), which is why the chemical symbol for lead is Pb. Historically, p...

Send us Fan Mail  Bonus knock knock joke, following our humorous episode from yesterday! Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podcast are those solely of the hosts and is for entertainment purposes only. None of the content is medical advice or financial advice.  Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique. 

Send us Fan Mail  Episode Milestone and Word of the Day The hosts discuss the significance of reaching episode 60, debating whether 50 or 60 is a more exciting milestone. The featured word is "rubric." They explore its meanings: In education and structure: a checklist or set of criteria to fulfill a purpose. In liturgical context: instructions for how a religious service should be conduc...

Send us Fan Mail  Key Terms and Etymology De Minimis: This Latin phrase, from "de minimis non curat lex" meaning "the law does not concern itself with trifles," refers to a threshold value in tariff law. Goods imported into the US below a certain dollar amount (e.g., $800) are considered trivial and not subject to tariffs, while those above are. Ad Valorem: Also Latin, meaning...

Send us Fan Mail  Word of the Episode: Tariff The hosts define a tariff as a tax imposed by a government on goods, usually on imports, with the goal of making foreign goods less competitive compared to domestic products. Tariffs can also be applied to exports, though this is less common and often used when a country has a unique product or resource. Types and Purposes of Tariffs There are two main...

Send us Fan Mail  The episode opens with the hosts noting there are no major announcements and moves directly into discussing the “word or phrase of the episode”: instrumental. The hosts observed that “instrumental” has come up frequently in their recent personal conversations, prompting them to explore its meanings and usage. Etymology and Definitions •Etymology: The word “instrumental” traces ba...

Send us Fan Mail  Episode 56 of “I Hate Talking” celebrates the podcast’s one-year anniversary since its launch in May 2024, reflecting on the journey and thanking listeners for their support. The hosts announce that all episodes now have transcripts and improved show notes to enhance accessibility and discoverability. The episode’s featured phrase is “Norman Door,” a term named after design exper...

Send us Fan Mail Discussion Focus: The hosts explore the origin and meaning of the phrase "mind your P's and Q's," sharing theories, personal experiences, and research. Main Theories Discussed: Typesetting/Printing Press Theory: The phrase may have originated from early printing, where printers had to be careful not to confuse the lowercase letters "p" and "q,&qu...

Send us Fan Mail  This clip didn't make the final cut to our previous episode, but now you can get a behind-the-scenes listen to our roundabout and somewhat humorous research on our favorite narrator. Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podcast are those solely of the hosts and is for entertainment purposes only. None of the content is medical advice or financial advice.  Special...

Send us Fan Mail  We have an extended conversation on the etymology of the word "apt" as well as three different versions of shortened words that result in "app" (application, appetizer, and appearance). We continue the episode with discussion about the likes and dislikes of when authors self-narrate their own books, and conclude with talking about our favorite narrator of all...

Send us Fan Mail  Missed our latest episode? Maybe you are thinking less is more, more or less, but it's still worth a listen. Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podcast are those solely of the hosts and is for entertainment purposes only. None of the content is medical advice or financial advice.  Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song...

Send us Fan Mail  We delve into a word related to the recent book titled "The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More" by Jefferson Fisher. That word is "pause". ... You can find that book on Amazon or wherever you buy books. We then discuss a variety of topics related to talking as well as pausing in conversations. Is this just a strategy or does pausing during conversations...

Send us Fan Mail  We talk about Sturgeon's Law at the start of this episode as it relates to some of the topics covered in last week's episode as well as some of the discussion we continue this week. We build on the (hopefully good) content from last week and discuss the "starter" role versus the "sustainer" role. Maybe there is, or needs to be, a third role: the &quo...

Send us Fan Mail  We begin with a word related to the topic in mind: troth. We discuss the etymology and related words, and discuss our thoughts on commitments, truth, and declarations. Then we delve into how much commitment you need to have things, when is a good time to quit, and the social pressure put on us by unspoken contracts. Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podcast are tho...

Send us Fan Mail  We have a short discussion about the recent "rescuing" of the astronauts that experienced a much longer trip to space than planned. The word of the episode, "egress", has the definition and origin discussed, since that was one of the technical words used during the live broadcast of the capsule returning to earth. This word has more meaning than just "exi...

Send us Fan Mail  We talk about the definition, usage, history, and etymology of the phrase "on the fly", as requested by a listener. Where do you think that phrase came from? See if you're right; there's actually two different prevailing theories on the origin of that phrase. Then we have a conversation on Daylight Savings Time, the impact it has on our lives, and potential al...

Send us Fan Mail  Adam talks about the etymology of two words, encouragement and endurance. Heart and hardness are the two themes. Then, for this special episode, an original sermon from a Scout Service in late 2024 is recited. Finally, some brief thoughts on the need for "softness" versus "hardness" when dealing with life. Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podca...

Send us Fan Mail  We have an unstructured conversation about Operation Mockingbird. But first we talk about the Northern Mockingbird and How to Kill a Mockingbird. Then we dive into the conspiracy theory that the US Government infiltrated large media organizations. Supposedly this project was shut down in the 19070s, but does it continue secretly to this day? One of the sources on the legitimacy t...

Send us Fan Mail  The long awaited sourdough episode is finally here. We talk about autolyse, a word coined by a French chef in regards to baking.  Then we talk about our sourdough journey including the validation that Steph found in this endeavor.  Finally, we try to determine what women sourdough bakers should call themselves as we discuss both the positive and negative connotations associated w...

Send us Fan Mail  Word of the Episode: Per Se The episode centers on the phrase "per se", often miswritten as one word but correctly written as two ("per se"). The hosts discuss its meaning: "by or in itself; intrinsically." For example, "It is not these facts per se that are important" means the facts themselves aren’t what matter most. The hosts share a pe...

Send us Fan Mail  In episode 44, the hosts begin with light banter about podcast audio issues and reminders for listeners to like, share, and subscribe. They pick up on topics left unfinished from the previous episode, especially the idea of how people see themselves and others in everyday life. Neologism Explained The hosts clarify the meaning of neologism: a newly coined word or expression. Whil...

Send us Fan Mail  In episode 43, the hosts discuss the concept of sonder, a neologism coined by John Koenig in 2012 in his blog The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows . A word with no etymology per se, the episode unpacks the word’s meaning, origins, and how it applies to daily life. Key Points: Definition and Origin: "Sonder" is defined as the realization that each random passerby is living...

Send us Fan Mail  In episode 42, the hosts celebrate a podcast milestone and thank their loyal listeners before diving into the long-awaited topic of synesthesia-a phenomenon where stimulation of one sense involuntarily triggers experiences in another. Key Points: Definition & Etymology: Synesthesia comes from Greek roots: "syn" (together) and "esthesia" (sensation). Unlike...

Send us Fan Mail  In episode 41, recorded in January 2025, the hosts discuss the lingering presence of Christmas in their lives, prompted by one wearing a Christmas sweater well after the holiday. This leads to a deep dive into the word of the episode: Christmastide. Key Points: Christmastide Defined: Christmastide refers to the traditional Christian season of Christmas, beginning at sunset on Chr...

Send us Fan Mail  Word of the Episode: Mawkish The hosts introduce the word mawkish, which neither of them initially knows. They discuss its pronunciation and origins, noting confusion with similar-sounding words like "mockish" or "moccasins." Looking up the word in historical dictionaries, they find that "mawkish" means: Having a faint, sickly, or unpleasantly sweet...