The Talking Ass

Danny shares an unbelievable true story about a rare natural encounter before burning through a TRIPLE Island Corner featuring some gems in the South Atlantic. Sylvia is asleep, as usual, and there are wars, history and some cute animals. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Talking Ass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You...

Denny LaVe is running for the United States Senate in Idaho. He is no ordinary candidate, however, unless you consider a Marine turned monk who transitioned into a successful businessman ordinary. Denny argues - convincingly - that his unique background will be an asset in Washington, as he is committed to serving the needs of everyday Americans. His campaign is marked by a focus on issues that ma...

Kalle Uusitalo is the most successful General Manager in the history of the BUIHA International All Stars. After some reminiscing of their very own Heated Rivalry, Kalle and Danny dive into the contentious topic of fighting in hockey. Kalle actually has a degree in this stuff, so he knows that it isn’t just about throwing punches - it’s a complex dance of risk and protection without which skilled...

After some trademark rambling and bad jokes, Danny teaches us all how gut health, international espionage and ballistic missiles all somehow relate to Jack Black and his wildly interesting family. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Talking Ass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or whatever platform you fancy and s...

Max Pashm is a veteran of the dance music scene, known for his ability to blend traditional world music with electronic sounds. With decades of experience, Max has not only created music but also a cultural phenomenon that resonates with audiences around the globe. Join us for a journey through his career with some banging tunes! Find Max's excellent new album and back catalogue on Spotify or...

Our resident private jet pilot and hockey expert Joseph Marshall (who recently won 50k in a Mr. Beast challenge! ) walks us through the NHL playoff picture. Join us as we dive into a lively discussion about this year's NHL season, legendary players, and what makes hockey uniquely exciting. We cover Ovechkin's record-breaking season and career, team dynamics, coaching legends, and the unpre...

After a truly inspiring Bible reading, Danny reads some emails before delivering a weird philosophical recap of the Masters and highlights some of the strange stories he has found in the nooks of the Internet. Listen to Danny on also on Science, Actually Presents: The Nerd and the Scientist and on Green Hell: A Vietnam War Podcast Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Talking Ass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,...

Miss Trunchbull is a young female teacher at a British school. We discuss Louis Theroux's most recent documentary and delve into the impact of online extremism and the Manosphere on young minds. The discussion sheds light on how these ideas influence teens' attitudes towards masculinity, politics, and social relationships, and the role of educators and parents in navigating these complex i...

It's that time of year again, and the most magical week of television is watching is upon us. Our senior golf correspondent Ernie is back to deliver some astute analysis of the Masters and the people and things to keep an eye on from a golf course designer's perspective. After discussing some favorite memories from watching the Masters over the decades, Ernie and Danny dish out some extremely poor...

Kira Shishkin is the CEO of informed.now , a revolutionary sms news digest that aims "to beat information overload" and focus on the main message without all the bias, clickbait and advertisement of legacy media. Since both intentional misinformation and the sheer volume of content contribute to the confusion, Kira highlights the need for clearer, more straightforward news delivery. He points to s...

Thomas (Azatiron) is the host of the fabulous German-language RPG podcast ⁠Schniekattack⁠ , and he is here to tell us about Dungeons and Dragons, Critical Role, Pathfinder and all the rest. Thomas offers a captivating look into the world of RPGs, and while navigating Danny’s stupid questions (who thinks Monopoly is an RPG), Thomas highlights the creativity, community, and collaborative spirit that...

At long last Danny is delivering another solo episode! If you listen closely, buried under a mountain of bad jokes and God-level arrogance, there is some interesting information. Kharg Island has truly become the center of a global conflict, and while some others may have mentioned it in passing, they can never come close to Danny's expert pronunciation of ancient place names and analysis of o...

Salih Hudayar is the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the East Turkestan Government in Exile . After providing an insightful overview of what exactly East Turkestan is and the history of his people – the Uyghurs – Salih reveals the extent of their plight today. A rarely mentioned genocide is taking place against ethnic Turkic peoples in territory occupied by China. Unbelievable atrocities ranging f...

After addressing some of the best listener feedback in the history of the show, Danny teaches us about the Great Wall of Sand before attempting to shuffle through the complexities of Middle Eastern conflicts in record time! The AI summary of it says it's "blending humor with insightful analysis", but make up your own mind. Be your own person! Resources China Island Tracker US Nationa...

Hiten Sonpal is the CEO of Rise Robotics , a company that has developed belt-draulics, an alternative to conventional hydraulics systems, and has won a Guinness World Record for the strongest robotic arm . Hiten talks about this innovative technology that offers cleaner and more cost efficient solutions to various industries. He also shares insights on the challenges of convincing traditional indu...

Danny has some steaming hot opinions about all the literal and figurative pecker action that went on in the Winter Olympics. We saw cheating, home refereeing and tens of thousands of used condoms. But there is a sweet silver lining to it all: Anthony Kim is back! Anthony Who? Yeah, that's the whole point. Follow ⁠⁠⁠The Talking Ass⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠...

Christian Austin is an author, musician and criminologist who spent years of his life incarcerated and addicted to drugs. His memoir , which took over five years to write, is an inspiring story of resilience and survival. We explore these themes as well as the universal challenges that new authors face, including connecting with an audience, common review scams, finding ARC readers and narrating y...

The award-winning podcast The Talking Ass celebrates its first birthday in style! Our favourite science guys, Kovi and Benjamin from Science, Actually Presents : The Nerd and the Scientist, bring some hard-hitting facts and figures about how the Seahawks kicker was wronged and should have been the Super Bowl MVP. Benjamin also takes us on a journey to a really interesting island in the Arctic, whe...

Nigel Mason runs a celebrity-infested elephant sanctuary in Bali dedicated to the conservation of Sumatran elephants. We discuss the critical threats these elephants face, including deforestation and the challenges of working with the Indonesian government. The sanctuary emphasizes ethical treatment and gentle training methods for the elephants, allowing for tourist interaction that promotes their...

Our official figure skating correspondent and ice dancing insider Emily breaks down all of the upcoming Olympic action in Italy, while Danny tries to desperately argue for the relevance of ice hockey. Emily explains the various disciplines of figure skating, the popularity of ice sports, and the need for more ice rinks in the UK. We also discuss the intricacies of judging in figure skating, the fu...

In this episode of the award-winning podcast The Talking Ass listener feedback is praised and ridiculed per usual, and both sides of the political map receive a thorough spanking for their recent hypocrisy. After some healthy laughs, Danny delivers a heartfelt message to the people of Iran in the form of a cryptic story. Follow ⁠The Talking Ass⁠ on ⁠Spotify⁠ , ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ , ⁠Amazon Music⁠ , ⁠...

Stephen Comstock is a former US Army Ranger and host of Green Hell: A Vietnam War Podcast. We delve into the complexities of the often misunderstood (or poorly understood) war in Vietnam, exploring its historical context, the role of media, the polarization of society and the parallels between Vietnam and contemporary military engagements, some of which Stephen participated in himself. Find Stephe...

Pupin DeVert (Instagram) is a Hastings-based burlesque performer who got a late start in the business at age 55. We discuss the evolution of the art form, the cultural significance of burlesque, its intersection with stripping, and the financial realities performers face. Pupin emphasizes the importance of body positivity and representation, highlighting how burlesque allows individuals to own the...

Before delivering the usual , i.e. bad advice and poor analysis, Danny and Sami discuss the impact of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) in American football, reflecting on the 10th anniversary of the movie 'Concussion' starring Will Smith. One of them also argues passionately against the New England Patriots' chances in the playoffs. Follow The Talking Ass on your favourite platform and send...

After a couple of massive episodes, Sylvia and Danny dissect some listener feedback and react to the US operation in Venezuela. Somehow beavers and moons play an important part in all that, while reindeer stew also makes a surprise appearance. Follow The Talking Ass on your favourite platform and send your hate mail to talkingasspodcast@gmail.com or get in touch through the website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...