Don’t Ask Me To Talk

Eric is still sick (and not just in the head) which means it takes us longer than usual to say hello. Stacy and Eric discuss what they haven’t watched and what they have (Succession and Breaking Bad for Eric and Breaking Bad and bad Hallmark-esque movies for Stacy). While delving into their usual nonsense they keep noting good book titles before finally sharing ideas for their own memoirs. Hey gue...

It’s Independence Day and that means it’s time for a grilled (boiled or microwaved) hot dog which coincides perfectly with National Grilling and Hot Dog Months. Stacy gets a little off topic while regaling Eric with the story of the great flood that happened at her house, but they eventually get around to the important topic of an ideal picnic. Eric likes his by the water, but Stacy is like, “Beac...

Would you bungee jump off a bridge?? We wouldn’t but we will jump into any topic. If you want to try Eric’s shampoo, try Broo (with umlauts), if you want a blast from the past look up the Faberge Organics ad with Heather Locklear from 1984, and if you want to feel old, watch what we watch for the ads. After a detour to wish the Happy Birthday song a Happy Birthday (also are the Hill sisters the OG...

Before Stacy and Eric even introduce the program, they go off on an  eggs-cellent  tangent about their recent run-ins with birds. They highlight Audiobook Appreciation and Lemon months with stories about each (PSA: don’t listen to Jay Shetty while driving). Eric admits surfing won’t be happening even on the Summer Solstice and downward facing dog would be extra special when you bring your dog to w...

Stacy and Eric discuss various monthlong holidays like Men’s Health Month, and Dairy Month: the good news is Eric has finally gone to the doctor/dentist, the bad news is dairy is the nemesis he chooses to ignore unless it’s a documentary about Cheddar Man. Talk of Garfield puts Eric in a white-hot rage and leads him to confuse the show Whitechapel with a bodice ripper. They finally talk about cons...

In an episode supposedly about games, Eric and Stacy spend a lot of time debating which candy is best, discussing yo-yos and the meaning of oopsie daisy. In wishing Tom Jones HBD, Stacy shares a must-hear comedy bit by John Mulaney called,  The Salt and Pepper Diner . Gene Wilder’s birthday kicks off a discussion about kid’s movies with an edge. Their talk of games starts with Password and with a...

It’s June, Dads and Grads month (ok, technically it’s May when this airs but whatever). Talk of National Zoo month leads to two startling discoveries for Stacy: first about Ivan the Gorilla from Tacoma and then about Eric not seeing the movie Madagascar ! They discuss pen pals, First Ladies/Doug’s Day, before wishing a HBD to Pat Boone, Kenny G, and others. Their conversation about food zeroes in...

Stacy and Eric focus on important May celebrations like Salsa Month which naturally leads to a conversation about whether salsa is a condiment and for that matter dips! They also talk of aspargusic acid and how to keep carrots fresh before reminiscing about eating haggis and escargot and recalling the Baz Luhrmann classic, Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen ). After touching upon The Dewey Cox St...

Stacy gets slightly distracted by National Wildfire Awareness and National Inventor’s month while Eric waxes about wanting to make Irish Tea Brack. While discussing Solitaire Day, Stacy references a song that after some research is At Seventeen by Janice Ian. She also references the poem, Necessities of Life by Adrienne Rich. James Stewart’s May birthday leads them to Bert & Ernie from, It’s a...

Stacy and Eric start by suggesting DAMTT might be a good tool to improve your conversation skills before once again attempting to find the perfect call number acronym (with zero success). May talk leads to a discussion on burgers, lettuce, and American cheese and Tear the Tags Off Your Mattress Day and other irrational fears. For their take on health, they chat about ridiculous diets through the y...

Back from a long hiatus, Stacy, and Eric fall (mostly) right back in step! The good news is Eric finally saw the Lego Batman movie; the bad news is Stacy’s grandfather was in rehab with Irving Berlin. From Boy Bands and Kate Smith to NFTs and Nigerian Prince’s they touch on May “Holidaze” before switching gears to discuss what television they’ve been binging. Since Stacy is no help, Eric does the...

In this mini episode Stacy and Eric return to preview a new season of Don't Ask Me To Talk! Subscribe now so you don't miss new episodes starting Thursday May 2nd! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Orange you glad I’m not always “evergreen?!” Stacy welcomes Eric Reidar back to the show for a Halloween themed, Don’t Ask Me to Talk redux. They chat about the origins, traditions and industry that is Halloween. After sharing bad Knock Knock jokes and useless factoids, they move on to a game of Topics from the Candy Bowl. Burning questions like DIY or store-bought costumes? Gore or thriller scary...

Special one-off DAMTT Since the program falls on Independence Day, Stacy celebrates by having friend, show producer, and former DAMTT co-host, Eric Reider on the show. In honor of Alice in Wonderland day, but mostly because it’s how it goes with them, they explore the conversational rabbit holes that only the Wheel o’Topics could inspire. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

For the last episode of Don’t Ask Me to Talk to air on KIXI, Stacy and Eric commemorate by discussing Chip and Dip Day and Near Miss Day among other nonsensical holidays (not worth mentioning). Their topic for this week is dreams and unlike Stacy, Eric doesn’t have weird reoccurring dreams which may or may not mean she’s a little crazy! Vance Dingfelder from Dingfelder’s Delicatessen and Nourish C...

Poker Face, And/or The Bear? Which to watch!? Before they dish on what they’ve been watching, Stacy and Eric take time to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day and National Artichoke Day. Of equal importance, no; however, both are green adjacent. After a lesson on colcannon from Eric, they switch gears to discuss which programs they’ve been binging. Since Stacy is always so far behind, she takes a back se...

Stacy and Eric get particularly into their conversation about International School Meals Day, comparing school lunch with home lunch. They determine the grass is always greener on the other side. As promised, they welcome a guest (Steve Haas) to the show and spin the Wheel ‘O Topics to determine their topic. Steve, Stacy, and Eric share their first “real” jobs. Steve learned his is now obsolete, E...

Do you prefer warm weather vacays or cold around this time of year? After their usual banter about random holidays that include cats and old stuff, Stacy and Eric explore their vacation preferences. While Eric has his sights set on Iceland and The Outer Banks, Stacy is thinking about sun, sun, and more sun (with a side of sunburn). Although she will consider all offers to go somewhere snowy if she...

Or would you rather eat waffles? Stacy and Eric discuss the sport of curling and the literal impression it left on Stacy when she tried it years ago. They get a bit sidetracked by the notion that Tootsie Rolls were “developed” before finally launching into a rather in-depth dissection of breakfast as a meal (including a giggly tangent about the program Review with Andy Daly). Vance Dingfelder from...

After last week’s sad attempt to write a song, Stacy and Eric get back to basics. From turning frowns upside down for, Do a Grouch a Favor Day to discussing their travel quirks and hacks, they stick to what they know best, edu-tainment! Recovering from Valentine’s Day craziness, Vance Dingfelder from Dingfelder’s Delicatessen and Nourish Catering joins the program to share an update on what’s cook...

Stacy and Eric agree Pizza and Chocolate Days don’t belong together; how do you pick which to celebrate? Maybe you alternate between them since it’s also Develop Alternative Vices Day. Stacy’s bright idea to write a song backfires spectacularly; primarily because of her lack of talent and in spite of Eric’s attempts to take a less random approach. By the end, it’s hard to tell what they’ve created...

But Sid starts with S and Sid is apparently Cookie Monster’s first name! Stacy and Eric discuss today’s holidays such as Lotus 1-2-3 Day which is as random as you’d expect; it does start a good convo about the show, White Lotus and Aperol Spritzes. Their topic of the week is favorite cookies which leads to Eric’s question, “Is a Fig Newton a cookie?” and his hot take that store bought cookies are...

Wait Thirty Minutes Before Swimming and other arbitrary rules from childhood. Stacy and Eric celebrate National Popcorn Day by discussing their fav types, toppings and ways to make it (anyone else have a Crazy 8 popcorn popper?). Their topic of the week is random childhood rules, most of which seemed to be specific to our families, the era, or in hindsight were just super silly. Vance Dingfelder f...

After almost a month off, Stacy and Eric are back in time for National Ginger Day; how could they miss it given Stacy’s ginger status?! They disagree about marzipan, but agree on the impact Howard Stern has on radio. For the topic this week, Stacy and Eric share which states they’ve lived in, which ones they’ve visited, and which just got the airport terra firma touch down only. Boise, Idaho boded...

Stacy and Eric get off topic earlier than usual this time talking about random topics like holiday skits from SNL, the holiday and song “celebrating” Short People, and a childhood mixed tape Eric listened to featuring a band from Belguim. They share their secret talents; like Eric’s ability to find free-parking and Stacy’s ability to lie without remorse (mostly). Vance Dingfelder chats about Hanuk...