Don’t Ask Me To Talk

Stacy gets so excited about hearing from a listener that she starts the show sharing their feedback; she also gives Eric a present which is a callback from the episode, “O. Henry! Those Were Great Gifts!” Stacy and Eric talk about more Ridiculous Holidaze including Cat Herder’s Day before getting into their topic for the week, weird holiday songs. Once again Eric out-odds Stacy, sharing unique hol...

It’s National Lard Day which is not nearly as exciting as National Brownie Day (which are frankly better from a box). Speaking of boxes, Stacy and Eric talk about some of the gifts they’ve unwrapped over the years, favorites like the gift of wings (a car), and the lasting memories of experiences (like Broadway shows). Vance Dingfelder talks about classic Hanukkah foods like latkes, matzo ball soup...

A week after Thanksgiving and Eric is still sleepy from the tryptophan. Luckily there are other holidaze to perk him up such as National Cookie Cutter and Peppermint Bark Day. Their game of Two Truths and a Lie starts right out of the gate when Stacy confesses her name isn’t Stacy Heller. From there Eric and Stacy guess whether various scenarios from their lives are fact or fiction; like did Eric...

1. An attitude of gratitude 2. Quality time with family, or friends who are like family, like Stacy and Eric for instance. 3. Conversation starters like, “Which breed should win the National Dog Show? And Did D.B. Cooper survive his jump from the plane?” 4. Vance Dingfelder’s specialty, food! Whether turkey from Butterball, pastrami from Dingfelder’s Delicatessen or Ahi Poke Spoons from Nourish Ca...

Do you know who you probably won’t need to unfriend on National Unfriend Day? Reuben - he’s not just a sandwich, he’s a rare bird in the wild. Speaking of birds, Stacy and Eric talk about favorite holiday foods which includes turkey for both. They agree tradition and memories influence which holiday foods are best; however, they disagree on ambrosia. Vance Dingfelder, the Deli Dude from Dingfelder...

Sesame Street aired its first episode on November 10, 1969, unleashing on the world the likes of Oscar, Big Bird and our favorite, Grover. Eric points out that Stacy’s imaginary friend may have just been her talking to herself, sending Stacy either back to therapy or in search of a vanilla cupcakes. On today’s program they share favorite YouTube Channels; between Stacy and Eric’s diverse interests...

See what happens when you make assumptions?! Turns out Eric doesn’t drink beer so International Stout Day is lost on him. However, he is down with Give People a Dollar Day. After more edutaining content, Stacy and Eric discuss the cliché that is the pumpkin spice craze. While Eric is very PC and anti-rage with regards to hating on PSL fans; Stacy is less PC and generally just doesn’t get it especi...

Eric started it! Suggesting he can be cranky provides the ideal segway into one of today’s holidaze, Cranky Co-Worker Day. Between that and the other holidaze they discuss, it’s a very Eric day. Their topic this week is first dates; clearly Stacy has romantic notions and a high bar for what’s considered a “first date” whereas Eric is far more realistic and relatable. Conversation turns to good loc...

Is your brain full of useless information too? It’s International Information Overload Day, and luckily much of what Stacy and Eric talk about doesn’t need to be recalled; although it can be helpful! Their topic for this episode is Halloween Costumes. They share some of their best and worst costumes through the years; Eric as Clark Kent starting to transform into Superman! Stacy as Velma because s...

Are you prepared for when disaster strikes? It’s International Disaster Day and neither Stacy, nor Eric are ready. They are prepared to celebrate National M&M Day and agree it would be nuts not to choose this classic candy if stuck on a deserted island. They share their dream trip, spoiler it’s not a deserted island, and discuss considerations they contemplate when planning travel. Vance of Di...

Who comes up with Holidays like Zero Inbox Day? Probably the same folks that drink orange wine. While Stacy thinks anything orange sounds hideous, Eric disagrees and even prefers orange popsicles! They share what in their respective fridges; Eric’s contents are more interesting; however, Stacy shares a good life hack for keeping carrots fresh. Speaking of fresh, Vance Dingfelder of Dingfelder’s De...

What would Confucius think about the tradition of adding “in bed” to the pearls of wisdom found within fortune cookies? He was probably too wise to care; meanwhile, Stacy and Eric have thoughts about the conspiracy that is coffee/Starbucks/biscotti day. They share fond thoughts about some of their favorite books from childhood. Stacy has a lot to add between her own childhood and that of her kids,...

The irony of it being the first day of fall and National Ice Cream Day is not lost on Stacy; however, as Eric points out, any time of year is good for an ice cream cone. They also talk about chainmail versus chain letters and “being stuck in the car with Mom.” The topic they tackle on the program is, “the thing that they want to do, but it seems too BIG.” Are all dreams meant to be realized? And c...

September 15th is International Dot Day which is essentially about making your mark in the world even if you just start with a dot. Stacy and Eric discuss whether grilled cheese and cheese toast are the same thing (tune in to see where they land) before moving on to movies they can happily watch on repeat. Their lists are quite different which makes for an interesting selection. Vance Dingfelder o...

Just in time for back-to-school it’s National School Picture Day; paired with Star Trek Day and Wiz Khalifa’s birthday and you have the perfect late summer day or September 8. Stacy and Eric have a conversation about popular expressions or idioms. Quickly there’s a snowball effect as they both jump on the bandwagon and spill the beans on their personal favorites. Because every cloud has a silver l...

Not only is it Chicken Boy Day, it’s National Chicken Month (and National Cat Month, which as cat lovers, Stacy and Eric agree is more important). This week they get right to their topic, a discussion about their Top 5 Favorite Albums with Stacy sharing hers first. With an eclectic assortment of genres that includes showtunes, Eric gives his seal of approval before sharing his top 5 list. Eric’s l...

How do you celebrate National Whiskey Sour and Burger Day? By sharing the infamous recipe that has been the cause of many an unexpected nap on Thanksgiving Day. Stacy and Eric talk about their favorite burgers and give a plug for National Secondhand Wardrobe Day. Eric geeks out on this episode’s Superman vs. Spiderman topic and Stacy agrees on most of his points while trying to make a couple herse...

Is there such thing as bad poetry? There must be since it’s National Bad Poetry Day. Stacy and Eric chat about their poetry prowess and they recall Mike Myers beat poetry skills in the cult classic comedy, So I Married an Axe Murderer. After some discussion about ice cream pie (Stacy’s a fan, Eric doesn’t get it), they play, Would You Rather? The questions vary from the sublime to the ridiculous w...

National Hip Hop Day plus Presidential Joke Day equals Eric reminiscing about and performing Ronnie’s Rap by Ron and the D.C. Crew making this the best episode EVER. After a short break so Stacy can recover, they talk about “feel-good” stories; what makes one, where they find them, and which are worth sharing. From cutes videos of cats and pictures of donkeys to Stacy’s favorite children’s book, M...

It’s a big day for celebrating; Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, White Wine Day, IPA Day and a lot of birthdays worth celebrating. This leads Stacy and Eric to search who shares their birthdays. Next, they explore the topic of “artists.” Exploring questions such as, what makes an artist notable or “textbook-worthy over time?” What makes an artist “good?” What’s the impact of social media on today’s arti...

Stacy and Eric agree chili dogs in summer seem wrong, chocolate milk seems right, soccer seems like a lot of work, and Buffalo Soldiers seemed like good guys. Their similarities end there this week when talking about video games, arcade, classic consoles and ones available as apps. While Eric spent free time as a preteen trying to get five bucks from his dad to blow at the arcade, Stacy missed out...

Stacy and Eric celebrate the absurdity of national holidays like Invite an Alien to Live with You Day and Take a Monkey to Lunch Day; the latter introducing Stacy to Lancelot Link. Their conversation about podcasts runs the gamut from humor and history to music and murder; take notes and check out their recommendations. Vance Dingfelder of Dingfelder’s Delicatessen and Nourish Catering calls in wh...

Stacy and Eric celebrate National Mac & Cheese Day, Nude Day and Grand Mariner Day; naturally they go on multiple tangents which include MF Doom’s recipe for mac cheese and the recipe for Stacy’s “fruit crack.” Their convo about classic TV spans from I Love Lucy to Better Call Saul and includes The Simpson’s, Seinfeld and Scooby Do; they mention shows faster than you can change the channel! Va...

With a quick follow upon Travis Barker of Blink-182, Stacy and Eric continue their tradition of discussing random holidays like Tell the Truth Day and World Chocolate Day. They conclude both should be every day. They segue into talking about classic family games like Monopoly and Life and reminisce about playing them as kids (which apparently Stacy still is since she continues to play board games)...

Named to annoy Eric, in this episode Stacy shares that Blink 182 Day is during Watermelon Seed Spitting Week, both holidays they agree are lame. June 30th is also Social Media Day which aligns perfectly with their topic for the program being “Social.” Eric and Stacy chat about what is means to be social in 2022 versus, how it’s changed over time and also remained the same. They also share their id...