Don’t Ask Me To Talk

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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...

Stacy and Eric Tackle Luck vs. Intelligence, Neighborhood Oddities, and Cultural Blindspots This week on the podcast, Stacy tries her hand at the show intro (with questionable results—Eric’s still the pro!). She shares her idea for an “empty nest” social channel: just her and her husband deciding what stays and what goes as they clear out their home. Stacy also recounts a recent visit to a Silent...

Stacy is back in the studio and at home and facing unique challenges like the lingering scent of moldy bagels, feline antics (maybe it’s time for a pet psychic?), and plenty of cleaning projects. Meanwhile, Eric finds himself dealing with unexpected crawl space surprises and learns about the science behind corpse-odor removal (note: maybe mint isn’t ideal after all). The pair chat about pop cultur...

Join Stacy and Eric as they discuss Stacy’s lakeside adventures and Eric’s deck renovation woes. This episode dives into the quirks of Spotify daylists, the pitfalls of AI-generated work, and the age-old debate over peanut butter pretzels versus Cheezits. Eric shares his kayaking tales and a memorable  Wet Leg  show, while Stacy reflects on her favorite road trip snacks and her evolving...

Get ready for another whirlwind episode with Eric and Stacy, your podcast pals who prove it’s not what you do, but how you retell it! Stacy’s still dealing with a persistent ankle injury and some questionable eyesight (highlighted by her paint-by-numbers struggle), but she’s also discovering new territory at the lake house, including Roosters in Tonasket, where the ice cream is delicious and cheap...

DAMTT: Baddies, Bats and Blindspots, oui? Ready for another dose of conversational chaos? After a brief break, Eric and Stacy return refreshed and ready to tackle the tangents. Eric recounts his adventures, from playing a gig at The Valley with Battersea (and selling another coveted T-shirt!), to kayaking with “the girlfriend” and spotting sea lions and celebrating his dad’s birthday over a fish-l...

We're off this week but plan to be back with a new episode next week, in the meantime here's one of our fave episodes brought back for you to enjoy again. We ran away and joined the circus! Not really but we find out on this episode what jobs we’d apply for if we did. Have an opinion or idea you want to share? Email us at  ⁠asking@dontaskmetotalk.com⁠ . You can also follow DAMTT on Facebook a...

DAMTT: Burgers, Bunnyman, and Broken Hearts In this episode, Eric talks about his Oregon coast adventures, including sunburns, post-punk music, Astoria’s pop culture fame, and local eats. Stacy deals with "roid rage" after free samples from three girls. For their segment "Cultural Blindspots," they wrap up The Godfather series, and before sharing memories of their first heartbreaks. DAMTT is...

DAMTT: Do Majors Matter? Ready for another wild spin on the Wheel O’ Tangents? This episode finds Stacy embracing “roid rage” (thanks, prescription steroids) and losing sleep—while Eric fondly remembers his polio vaccine as oddly tasty. We’ve got first crushes, canine and musical (Devo), plus a sweaty, shirtless Iggy Pop sighting at the park. The duo finally wraps up The Godfather II, checks off m...

Coal the cat drops in as Stacy and Eric debate RICE vs MEAT (hint: both come with side effects), relive Field Day fails, and celebrate Eric’s quest for a car—big cupholders, vibrating seats, and all. Dear Crabby dishes on weed, and the hosts dissect the first half of  The Godfather Part II  (verdict: Al Pacino is cute, Eric’s been to Tahoe). This week’s topic? Prized possessions. Turns o...

DAMTT: My Pet Parrot OR My Parrot Needs a Line Not a Cracker Join Stacy Heller and Eric Reidar in this week’s episode as Stacy battles her ongoing ankle woes (she’s definitely not up for Eric’s proposed “Jumping Jacks” segment), and Eric recounts his misadventures in car shopping—a saga filled with lemons and zero lemonade. For their Cultural Blindspot, both tackle The Godfather, experiencing plen...

DAMTT: Homework Join Eric Reidar and Stacy Heller as they follow tangents and share real-life misadventures. This week they discuss undiagnosed ankle woes, too-short fireworks, wine tasting in Canada, European travel plans, and Stacy’s Instagram catch-up. No topic is off-limits for Dear Crabby, even family vacations. Eric and Stacy also tackle Cultural Blindspots—this time comparing blockbuster mo...