Talk About That

Today on Talk About That, John opts out of the Multiverse and goes full "Analog Dad Mode" on a road trip. Meanwhile, Jonnie can't slow down on skis and tells us about the time a cow was milked in mid-air. Plus, a conversation about healthy boundaries and how most people don't come to God until they come to the end of themselves. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by KitKat: "You don't need a candy b...

John learns the difference between further and farther, and tells us "how the sausage is made". Meanwhile, Jonnie visits a town with the strangest monument ever and gets invited to a pro wrestling event in Texas. Plus, a conversation about skepticism, doubt, and the death of expertise. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Low Carb Chocolates: "This Valentine's Day, tell your spouse 'Hey, I know you...

John preaches in a beanie and finds a luxurious toilet. Meanwhile, Jonnie almost shatters his windshield, and argues against the need for trees. Plus, a conversation about prayer & lamentation and why it's less about changing God's mind and more about changing our mindset about God. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by The Snooze Button: "Go ahead, hit it. You'll have other jobs.”  ...

John wonders if trees are weaker in the South and prepares for Y2K with his dad. Meanwhile, Jonnie ponders getting a taser and thinks Groucho Marx would've loved the new "6-7" craze. Plus, a conversation about the sins that upset humans the most, and whether they are the ones God is focused on. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Spaghetti Sauce: "Staining Your Tupperware Containers Since 1946." &...

John has extreme generator FOMO as the big winter storm approaches and hopes his robot bed doesn't become self aware. Meanwhile, Jonnie gets bougie in the movie theater and tells us about the time two nuclear bombs were accidentally dropped on North Carolina. Plus, a conversation about life, death, and the legacy we hope to leave in between. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Snow Skiing: "The mo...

John flies on a private jet and gets ignored by young people. Meanwhile, Jonnie uses two high schoolers as his opening act and invents a historical new drink. Plus, a conversation about Rage Bait and why politics can never bring us true freedom. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Sally's Seashell Shop: "We're right down by the seashore, which in retrospect was a poor choice of location." FOLLOW J...

John listens to one of his daughter's favorite podcasts and ponders why someone would want to buy Hitler's old car. Meanwhile, Jonnie resolves to be mediocre in 2026 and tells us how both President Bushes had embarrassing moments exactly 10 years apart. Plus, a conversation about not losing hope when a season of life ends, and the importance of trusting God. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Doo...

John finally gets into reading fiction, but hates it when the movie ends different than the book. Meanwhile, Jonnie gets a random Venmo from a listener who is trying to keep him out of jail and tells the story of the time left-handed polo players got banned. Plus, a conversation about vices, neighbors, and the advantages of failing in private. Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by New Year&rsq...

John brings glowsticks to church and the crowd goes wild. Meanwhile, Jonnie rides in the back of a truck in January with a 300 lb television and tells the tale of Grandfather Frost. Plus, a conversation about the dangers in striving for greatness and why we’re really happiest when we make our life about other people.  Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Figgy Pudding: “Bring...

John and Jonnie bring you past clips from some of their favorite holiday moments of the podcast over the years.   FOLLOW Jonnie W: https://jonniew.com FOLLOW John Driver: https://johndriver.com LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, SEND MESSAGE, OR SUPPORT at http://talkaboutthatpodcast.com WATCH/SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjExy_jWIdNvGd28XgF2Dg Discover more Christian podcasts at l...

John reveals his least favorite candy and learns what beloved TV special killed the aluminum Christmas tree industry. Meanwhile, Jonnie has lunch with some comedian pals and tells the tale of the Pet Rock craze of the 1970s. Plus, a conversation about red flags, toxic people, and how weaponized “therapy talk” has led to a loneliness epidemic. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Trail M...

John questions the morality of sneaking in outside candy to the movies. Meanwhile, Jonnie joins the podcast remotely from snowy Michigan and tells the history of the phrase “innocent until proven guilty.” Plus, a conversation about "The Pottery Class Paradox” and why making a lot of things is better than obsessing over perfection. Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Co-Pays...

John gets his wisdom teeth out and experiences time travel. Meanwhile, Jonnie searches for a loyal dog and shares historical facts about Thanksgiving. Plus, a conversation about Job and the two-word answer God gives to every prayer. Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Vicks Vap-O-Rub: “You’re still sick, but now you also smell like menthol.” FOLLOW Jonnie W: https://jonniew...

John ponders whether AI will take our podcasting jobs and hates when his favorite shows "jump the shark.” Meanwhile, Jonnie gets a WAY too firm handshake from an audience member and gets suspicious of the woman who survived 3 famous ship disasters Plus, a conversation about Sanctification, Niceness, and why we are (hopefully) falling down an up escalator.  Today's episode is NOT sponsor...

John's standing desk goes rogue and he learns a musical use for Super Glue. Meanwhile, Jonnie reveals why the sandwich was invented and tells the tale of the exploding whale in Oregon. Plus, a conversation about giving, receiving, and a perspective of gratitude. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by The Government: "We're back up and running (until the next time we decide to shut it down)! FOLLOW Jo...

John finds his bald band of brothers and hopes he eventually gets a recliner. Meanwhile, Jonnie visits a famous golf destination and reveals yet another 80's political scandal that is just adorable by today's standards. Plus, a conversation about winning the culture war and losing our way. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Daylight Savings Time: "Literally no one you know wants it, and yet it pe...

John takes an "L" when he issues a snarky retraction about typewriters and brags about his ability to worry. Meanwhile, Jonnie learns a troubling fact about pillows and hopes he'll be a new man in 7 years. Plus, a conversation about how grace goes against our urge to achieve approval. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Books: "Just like an audiobook, but with the captions on."   FOLLOW Jonni...

John gets over his fear of needles and gets emotional listening to Guns N Roses. Meanwhile, Jonnie figures out his eyes are failing while hanging out with a younger person and tells us about the time a man took his wife on a balloon ride 11 miles up. Plus, a conversation about the death of nuance, and why the internet has turned our conversations into shouting matches. Today's episode is NOT spons...

John reminisces on his childhood days as a pool shark and tells us why he is a prisoner in his own mouth. Meanwhile, Jonnie decides minivans aren't so bad and begins a frantic search for an audience member who used a funny alias at his show (and then had a serious thing happen to him). Plus, a conversation about truth, propaganda, and why we really hope there's a generation coming that will reject...

John is enamored with his car's technology and patiently awaits Nashville's new tunnel system. Meanwhile, Jonnie does a show for people in recovery and tells the tale of a woman who rode a bicycle an unreasonable distance. Plus, a conversation about affirmation, encouragement and how we never really stop becoming something. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Hammocks: "Are you relaxed, or trapped...

John wants a 3D printed liver and spends a week at home alone watching movies his wife would hate. Meanwhile, Jonnie ponders how adorable old political scandals are when compared with today's and celebrates the birthday of an author who sold a lot of books… and got his predictions wrong 100% of the time. Plus, a conversation about submission and obedience, and what it means to be "free inde...

John goes snake hunting and tells us why he doesn't like scary movies. Meanwhile Jonnie visits Stephen King's house in Maine and shares the story of the man who quit drumming for the Beatles to go back to driving a forklift. Plus, a conversation about the anxiety built into modern life and the challenges this generation faces that we never had to deal with. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Inte...

John has a serious dilemma when choosing a license plate and is upset by the current trends in facial hair. Meanwhile, Jonnie gives an update on his scratched car and tells us why it's not quite like the parable of the Good Samaritan. Plus, a conversation about cultural baggage around the word "Christian" and the balance between proclaiming our faith and living our faith. Today's episode is NOT sp...

John pits AI servers against one another and learns about a war that lasted about as long as this episode. Meanwhile, Jonnie gets a mysterious note from a stranger and tells us the strange (and misremembered) history of the "Rosie the Riveter" poster. Plus, a conversation about tradition and the tension we hold between honoring the past and charting a new direction. Today's episode is NOT sponsore...

John tells us his elaborate sleeping regimen, and tries to bring back the offeratory in church services. Meanwhile, Jonnie gets a case of the "church giggles", and shares the complicated history of The Wizard of Oz. Plus, a conversation about confirmation bias, and why truthfulness still matters. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by The Self-Checkout Aisle at the Grocery Store: "Grab a name tag, yo...