O'talkin' with Dave

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been called a NARCASSIST?  Yeah, me too... NARCISSIST has become a buzzword that is thrown around and weaponized as a blanket assessment of a person's character, sometimes without even knowing what the word means. Some people are just JEALOUS of my NARCISSISM... hehehehe...  It is just a lazy throwing of a blanket over specific personality traits or actions. Joi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been around someone that talked too much...yeah, met too... A lot of the times, I was the guy who was talking too much...hehehe... It can be a problem for you or for someone you know. Join Dave for some insight into: Why do people TALK too much? What are 5 times when you should SHUT UP? What are some valid reasons you should learn to SHUT UP? What are the consequence...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been told or sold something based on how much you wanted it to work or bring the desired SIZZLE...only to find it it was all SIZZLE and no STEAK.  Yeah, me too... How many times have you been at a Mexican restaurant and they are delivering some SIZZLING fajitas to another table or at a Greek restaurant heard the "OPA!!!" when they "light the cheese&quo...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself a little less PATIENT?  Yeah, me too... Sometimes, something that would not bother me at all will trigger an episode of IMPATIENCE that is purely SITUATIONAL. Join Dave as he works on his IMPATIENCE by: Analyzing treating coworkers/strangers with more PATIENCE than loved ones Understanding what TRIGGERS our IMPATIENCE Discovering how INTERUPTIONS are a...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been to a WAFFLE HOUSE?  Yeah, me too!!! If you haven't ever been to a WAFFLE HOUSE, you're missin' out...you may live longer, but you're missin' out!!! Join Dave in his tribute to the WAFFLE HOUSE: Little known high respect for the WAFFLE HOUSE Myths and Facts about the WAFFLE HOUSE The not-so-secret HASH BROWN menu Crazy true stories - even...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever done something that unintentionally LOOKED RACIST?  Yeah, unfortunately, me too... It is very difficult for a white man with long hair and six-pack abs, like me, to PROVE he is not RACIST.  Especially when he does things that, when taken out of context, look or sound RACIST to the casual observer. Join Dave for a few stories about when he could have been misjudged as...

Send us Fan Mail Have you noticed that people seem to get MAD quicker and more often?  Yeah, me too... Whether it is to get attention, provocation, or to just get their way, it seems that ANGER is the GO TO strategy. Join Dave for some observations on: Why are people so MAD? What are they MAD about? Is ANGER a Strategy or a Reaction? When can getting MAD get things DONE? Don't get MAD, get EV...

Send us Fan Mail How much do you love MOVIES?  Not as much as KEIRA... I am so happy to officially introduce KEIRA, my intern who makes me more interesting than I really am. We talk about: The love of MOVIES How TECHNOLOGY is changing everything - for the GOOD Relating the CRAFT of making MOVIES, MUSIC, and being part of a project How making MOVIES and MUSIC changes the way you WATCH & HEAR Th...

Send us Fan Mail Do you still believe in SANTA?  ME TOO!!! I love CHRISTMAS and everything about it!!! Join Dave for reflections on: The CHRISTMAS SPIRIT BAD parents with BAD reasons for not letting their kids enjoy SANTA Reasons why we all need to KEEP SANTA ALIVE Special CHRISTMAS traditions and where the originated Why the CHRISTMAS season and spirit is so important Merry Christmas and Giddyup!...

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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you don't have CONTROL over some aspect of your life?  I think we all have from time to time... Join Dave for some thoughts on: You should CONTROL the decisions about your life Areas where we give up CONTROL Reasons why we relinquish CONTROL How we can RETAKE and MAINTAIN CONTROL It's your life and if you don't TAKE CONTROL, you leave the res...

Send us Fan Mail Be KIND, we are a KIND company, we treat people with KINDNESS, if you can't be KIND, be quiet... Have you heard these words lately?  Yeah, me too... KINDESS is more than just a slogan or marketing ploy to get you to buy something. Join Dave for some thoughts on: What is true KINDNESS? How is KINDNESS being used by media, social platforms, marketing and corporations to soften...

Send us Fan Mail Do you get irritated when you pay a lot of money for a ticket, get a baby sitter, and go see a band or an artist that you really love and they talk too much, change the song, or let the crowd most of the time?  Yeah, me too... Join Dave for some venting on: Things that artist do that RUINS the show Examples of BYPOSCITY and double standards Reasons why MEGA STARS get weird How to...

Send us Fan Mail Don't you just love TRAFFIC?  Yeah, me neither... I am especially frustrated when you have drivers clogging the PASSING LANE. It's a PASSING LANE!!!  Not a hang out and watch reels lane... Join Dave for some insight into: What role does the PASSING LANE play? What types of people hang out in the PASSING LANE? What are some strategies in dealing with these types of people...

Send us Fan Mail Do you love stand-up COMEDY?  I sure do... COMEDY is taking back it's domain and it is destroying the WOKE movement. Join Dave for comments around: Examples of how COMEDY has taken back the stage Why COMEDY is more popular now than ever Why NORMAL people don't like being around WOKE people Why COMEDY will make you happier If you had rather be OFFENDED than enjoy a good L...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have a lot of THANKS to give?  Boy I do!!! Join Dave for this THANSGIVING edition: People, Places, and Things Memories and Stories Healthy and Happy TELL SOMEBODY! Looking forward to being THANKFUL Have a great holiday! Giddyup!!! Email David@Otalks.com or OWD@Otalks.com for comments, questions, or ideas for content on an upcoming O'talkin' with Dave podcast.  Ota...

Send us Fan Mail Does the thought of DEATH scare the crap out of you?  It does that to a lot of people... Join Dave for some thoughts on: Weird LAST requests Strange ways people have DIED Reasons people fear DEATH Ways to reduce the impact of thought of DEATH  Ways to improve your LIFE TAXES are scarry, but DEATH doesn't have to be... Giddyup!!! Email David@Otalks.com or OWD@Otalks.com for co...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been given a LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA that was not expected but greatly appreciated?  Yeah, me too... LAGNIAPPE is a term I learned in New Orleans and consider a token of generosity that is a seed for more generosity... Join Dave for words on: What is LAGNIAPPE? What are daily examples of LAGNIAPPE? How does LAGNIAPPE improve aspects of our lives How is LAGNIAPPE used...

Send us Fan Mail What do HELEN KELLER and the MODERN FEMINIST have in common?  They are both DEAF, DUMB, and BLIND... I know that is old terminology and seems harsh, but join Dave and he can explain: HELEN KELLER's role in FEMINISM Foundational beliefs and causes of the initial FEMINIST movement Examples of how MODERN FEMINISTS are selectively SILENT Ways to FIGHT for a CAUSE without CONDITIO...

Send us Fan Mail Have you been around anyone lately that was called or considered themself an EXPERT?  Be very careful...EXPERT, My #@&$*!!! Join Dave for some words about: Who do we consider EXPERTS? Why do we consider other EXPERTS? When have EXPERTS been WRONG?  Terribly WRONG!!! What are some signs to be leary of EXPERTS? How to choose and EXPERT when you really need one? Opinion Alert:  A...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know anyone who FARMS for a living?  I mean a REAL FARMER... I never cease to be amazed by the prospect of someone taking a seed, planting it, tending to it, and have the faith to put your future finances at risk for what is possible - if everything goes right! Join Dave for topics like: What are the keys to a successful CROP? What obstacles does a FARMER face? What sacrifi...

Send us Fan Mail When is the last time you FAILED at something?  Don't sweat it...It's not how man time you FALL - it's how many times you GET BACK UP!!! Solid words = FAILING still sucks!!! Join Dave for some discussion around: Where is FAILURE inevitable? Behaviors to avoid with FAILURE Attitudes to adopt around FAILURE How to turn FAILURE into learning and motivation "Failur...

Send us Fan Mail Have you got a spot or state of mind you consider your HAPPY PLACE? Isn't it wonderful?  If not...let's get you one! Join Dave for some conversation around: What is a HAPPY PLACE? Why is a HAPPY PLACE so important? What are some threats to your HAPPY PLACE? How do you protect your HAPPY PLACE? How do you find or rejuvenate your HAPPY PLACE? Having an established, well pr...

Send us Fan Mail Do you HATE something or someone?  Come on, do you really HATE them? HATE is a strong emotion that can lead to strong consequences. Join Dave for some thoughts on: What is HATE? Who are the most HATED people around the world? Why is HATE so commonly used for simple, tolerable things? How does HATE harm the HATER? How can we reduce or eliminate our HATE? HATE is a choice and a self...

Send us Fan Mail Have you been told "NO" or felt rejected lately?  Yeah, #METOO!!! Join Dave for some points on: Categories of REJECTION Why REJECTION is necessary The GOOD that comes from REJECTION How to GET OVER IT and GET ON WITH IT "NOs" are just part of getting to YES...they are still are no fun the hear. Let's absorb them, learn from them, and put them where they ne...