I Hate Talking

Send us Fan Mail   Special behind the scenes bonus episode: The hosts discuss how to represent a rewind sound (onomatopoeia). They debate whether to cut out a portion of the recording or continue, and ultimately decide to keep the candid moment because it's funny, then agree to continue from where they left off. Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podcast are those solely of the...

Send us Fan Mail  The hosts continue their discussion on the word "onomatopoeia," elaborating on its definition (words that imitate sounds, like "splash" or "ping") and etymology (from Greek meaning "name making"), and exploring examples of onomatopoeia, especially in animal and bird names. They highlight how different languages create onomatopoeia different...

Send us Fan Mail  The Word of the Episode: "Bloop" "Bloop" Origins and Mysteries: The episode opens with a discussion about the word "bloop," notable in the hosts' family for its mysterious oceanic association. The "bloop" refers to an ultra-low-frequency underwater sound detected in 1997 by two hydrophones 5,000 miles apart. It initially fueled specula...

Send us Fan Mail  Episode 66 of "I Hate Talking" shifts to a more lighthearted tone after two serious episodes, focusing on the word "Rochambeau," which is another name for the game rock-paper-scissors. The hosts discuss the debated origins of the term. One popular but incorrect urban legend claims that a French general named Rochambeau used the game to make battlefield decisio...

Send us Fan Mail  Episode 65 of "I Hate Talking" centers on the word "cogitate" and continues the discussion about parallel play. The hosts introduce and explore the word "cogitate," which means to think deeply about something, tracing its Latin roots and comparing it with "meditate." They note that while both words involve deep thought, "cogitate"...

Send us Fan Mail  The hosts discuss the concept of "parallel play," ultimately choosing it over other potential topics like "predictive programming" or "apse" for this episode. Definition and Origins: Parallel play originally describes a stage in child development where children play side by side without direct interaction, as a precursor to cooperative play. The term...

Send us Fan Mail  Example #1: Person Standing Over Edge of A Cliff Seen In Background of One Photo but Not Another . Example #2: My family member went on a hike – but someone (or something) else showed up in her photo . The Pareidolia episode: Pareidolia is the tendency to perceive familiar patterns, especially faces, in random or ambiguous images and objects. Common examples include seeing faces...

Send us Fan Mail  Main Topic: The Word "Gangbusters" The episode centers on the meaning, usage, and origin of the word "gangbusters," prompted by a listener request. The hosts initially discuss their own understanding, associating "gangbusters" with something that is very successful, energetic, or goes "all out." Dictionary definitions are referenced: (1) A...

Send us Fan Mail  The episode centers around the etymology of the word "plumber" and segues into a broader discussion about pride, personal achievements, and learning styles. Key Points: Origin of "Plumber": The hosts discuss the word "plumber," tracing its roots to the Latin word plumbum (meaning lead), which is why the chemical symbol for lead is Pb. Historically, p...

Send us Fan Mail  Bonus knock knock joke, following our humorous episode from yesterday! Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podcast are those solely of the hosts and is for entertainment purposes only. None of the content is medical advice or financial advice.  Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique. 

Send us Fan Mail  Episode Milestone and Word of the Day The hosts discuss the significance of reaching episode 60, debating whether 50 or 60 is a more exciting milestone. The featured word is "rubric." They explore its meanings: In education and structure: a checklist or set of criteria to fulfill a purpose. In liturgical context: instructions for how a religious service should be conduc...

Send us Fan Mail  Key Terms and Etymology De Minimis: This Latin phrase, from "de minimis non curat lex" meaning "the law does not concern itself with trifles," refers to a threshold value in tariff law. Goods imported into the US below a certain dollar amount (e.g., $800) are considered trivial and not subject to tariffs, while those above are. Ad Valorem: Also Latin, meaning...

Send us Fan Mail  Word of the Episode: Tariff The hosts define a tariff as a tax imposed by a government on goods, usually on imports, with the goal of making foreign goods less competitive compared to domestic products. Tariffs can also be applied to exports, though this is less common and often used when a country has a unique product or resource. Types and Purposes of Tariffs There are two main...

Send us Fan Mail  The episode opens with the hosts noting there are no major announcements and moves directly into discussing the “word or phrase of the episode”: instrumental. The hosts observed that “instrumental” has come up frequently in their recent personal conversations, prompting them to explore its meanings and usage. Etymology and Definitions •Etymology: The word “instrumental” traces ba...

Send us Fan Mail  Episode 56 of “I Hate Talking” celebrates the podcast’s one-year anniversary since its launch in May 2024, reflecting on the journey and thanking listeners for their support. The hosts announce that all episodes now have transcripts and improved show notes to enhance accessibility and discoverability. The episode’s featured phrase is “Norman Door,” a term named after design exper...

Send us Fan Mail Discussion Focus: The hosts explore the origin and meaning of the phrase "mind your P's and Q's," sharing theories, personal experiences, and research. Main Theories Discussed: Typesetting/Printing Press Theory: The phrase may have originated from early printing, where printers had to be careful not to confuse the lowercase letters "p" and "q,&qu...

Send us Fan Mail  This clip didn't make the final cut to our previous episode, but now you can get a behind-the-scenes listen to our roundabout and somewhat humorous research on our favorite narrator. Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podcast are those solely of the hosts and is for entertainment purposes only. None of the content is medical advice or financial advice.  Special...

Send us Fan Mail  We have an extended conversation on the etymology of the word "apt" as well as three different versions of shortened words that result in "app" (application, appetizer, and appearance). We continue the episode with discussion about the likes and dislikes of when authors self-narrate their own books, and conclude with talking about our favorite narrator of all...

Send us Fan Mail  Missed our latest episode? Maybe you are thinking less is more, more or less, but it's still worth a listen. Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podcast are those solely of the hosts and is for entertainment purposes only. None of the content is medical advice or financial advice.  Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song...

Send us Fan Mail  We delve into a word related to the recent book titled "The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More" by Jefferson Fisher. That word is "pause". ... You can find that book on Amazon or wherever you buy books. We then discuss a variety of topics related to talking as well as pausing in conversations. Is this just a strategy or does pausing during conversations...

Send us Fan Mail  We talk about Sturgeon's Law at the start of this episode as it relates to some of the topics covered in last week's episode as well as some of the discussion we continue this week. We build on the (hopefully good) content from last week and discuss the "starter" role versus the "sustainer" role. Maybe there is, or needs to be, a third role: the &quo...

Send us Fan Mail  We begin with a word related to the topic in mind: troth. We discuss the etymology and related words, and discuss our thoughts on commitments, truth, and declarations. Then we delve into how much commitment you need to have things, when is a good time to quit, and the social pressure put on us by unspoken contracts. Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podcast are tho...

Send us Fan Mail  We have a short discussion about the recent "rescuing" of the astronauts that experienced a much longer trip to space than planned. The word of the episode, "egress", has the definition and origin discussed, since that was one of the technical words used during the live broadcast of the capsule returning to earth. This word has more meaning than just "exi...

Send us Fan Mail  We talk about the definition, usage, history, and etymology of the phrase "on the fly", as requested by a listener. Where do you think that phrase came from? See if you're right; there's actually two different prevailing theories on the origin of that phrase. Then we have a conversation on Daylight Savings Time, the impact it has on our lives, and potential al...

Send us Fan Mail  Adam talks about the etymology of two words, encouragement and endurance. Heart and hardness are the two themes. Then, for this special episode, an original sermon from a Scout Service in late 2024 is recited. Finally, some brief thoughts on the need for "softness" versus "hardness" when dealing with life. Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podca...