Random Talk

Everyone needs a rainbow cookie including you, your English teacher, and even your librarians! This week the boys hop on the poddie and talk about Matthew’s hatred for taking pictures and Tacen’s appreciation for the little things (and scrumptious signs). They discuss Wolfgang, Ludwig, and Queen’s concert options and (during the rise of freedom) Matthew shares a story of an Old Geezer and his gran...

May the Fourth be with you...except for Matthew. To start sode 16, Tacen asks the class where they want to travel to (after the world panorama), while at the same time, Matthew works on his (very good) accent impressions...The boys wish everyone a Happy Birthday, Tacen shares a prom story about a random girl touching his hair, and talk about their experiences with the multiplication time tables......

An early Yay Of The Day leads to Tacen’s appreciation for different culture and art, and additionally Matthew’s love for those pencil top erasers...Tacen pranks Matthew on a fake voice memo (leave a 5 star review and voice memo), and consequently Matthew fires him from the show. The boys talk about dreams (Donald Trump’s remix), Tacen’s earliest nightmare, they give a short motivational message, a...

“I hit somebody but I didn’t kill them” Wrong answers only...On this shorter episode of Random Talk, Tacen gives 6 Steps to Change the World (so he can get an A on his history project) and they play a new improv game. Matthew still thinks it’s normal to tell people (LeBron James) they were in your dream, busts out of his buckets for compliments, and Tacen shouts YAY! for his Chocky Avacodo Milk (c...

You've heard of Blind Dates, but have you heard of Blind Q&A's?!? On S2 E13, Tacen tries to guess Matthew's middle name, and they (attempt) to play a new game live on the pod...The boys then come up with a band name for their friend Tanner, and then they all sit around Tacen’s table and talk about cookies, cereal, and peanut butter (a.k.a Creamy Nut Spread)...Tanner’s milk is soggy, Matthew is tea...

"Just Freaking Be Kind." Put it on a t-shirt! On this episode Tacen starts a movement to spread more love and kindness called "People Love People" and they suggest late April Fools prank ideas (to do next year.) Matthew goes on the Random Talk Post Game Talk (everyone's favorite segment!) two times to talk about his basketball battles with Post Malone and Bol Bol, and his Ultimate Frisbee victorie...

The boys invite their first ever official guest, and good friend Scooby on the podcast (not the dog)! He’s just a Spanish boy who likes to make videos for fun and probably solves mysteries with the gang on the side too! On this episode the boys share stories and laugh about their time in Chinese class and Matthew and Scooby go on Shark Tank to pitch their new invention: Shower Straws©! They give i...

Introducing, Matthew Jepson: The most interesting person ever! (According to Tacen) On this episode the boys learn that Tacen joined an Ultimate Frisbee team, how to pronounce the word "dagger" in Russian ("kenzjal"), and they learn what holiday lands on Matthew's birthday (Spoiler Alert!) It's National Eat Beans Day! Speaking of beans, Matthew share's his experience of slurping baked beans at sch...

Matthew isn't a sophomore and Tacen is definitely 7 foot 3 (don't be misconstruing)...On this episode of the best podcast in the world, the boys bring a close to the Random Talk Post Game Talk (for basketball) as they reflect on their past season, while setting future plans to become pro duckpin bowlers. They come to a realization that they both can't do algebra nor take naps, and Tacen gives a sh...

Episode 8 is not sponsored by "Dixon Ticonderoga" Pencils, but sponsored and dedicated to grandmas! On this (Fun Friday) episode of the Random Talk Podcast, the boys discover that it's "Barq's Root Beer" (and not spelled with a "g") and Matthew discovers the secret to the Discover Weekly Weekly Update algorithm...The boys reflect back on their school memories of writing cursive, and agree that com...

March is here, and so is Episode 7 of Season 2! The boys blast off and talk about the madness of this month and jinx the Jazz (again)...They mention Bieber, Bill Mars and Bill Nye all while gathering rock samples on their big rover, and a lengthy Top 5 segment reveals Tacen’s backstories of his favorite fountain sodas...Matthew thinks Mountain Dew, Sprite, and 7Up taste the exact same, Tacen loves...

Is Gorilla Glue the best substitute for hair gel? Is Ultimate Frisbee really that ultimate? How do you milk an almond? All these questions, and more, are answered during the next hour and 12 minutes of this episode...Additionally, Matthew and Tacen start planning their new kids restaurant menu; full of lunchables, chocky milk, and all the childhood snacks you can think of, as Matthew learns a new...

Screw a Valentines Day Special and let’s spice up those chicken nuggets! (Vibez!) On this episode of the Random Talk Podcast, the boys make bold future plans to go on a world tour to taste test spicy nuggets and fly around in the Milky Way Galaxy...While trying not to jinx the professional basketball team that plays in Utah (and their own basketball team), the boys give great valentine card ideas...

We don’t suggest running on the field during the Super Bowl, but we do suggest sending a Valentine’s Day card to children at St. Jude’s Hospital! (https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/other-ways/valentines-day.html) On S2 E4, the boys discuss their most previous basketball game, and talk about Matthew’s Mt. Rushmore of recent artists...The spider returns in a stunning sequel (Wanted: Big Momma) and...

They’re just 2 teenagers who are very hungry while recording...On S2 E3 the boys talk about nuggets (but not the ones in Denver) and give a recap of their new weekend tradition: Scooby-Doo Saturday’s! The Hot Take leads to a great conversation about Pop (Hot) Tarts and they bring up that life is moving way too fast. Matthew was a 2nd grade celebrity, and Tacen joins the Spotify Family...Jonathan i...

Please enjoy this next hour and 18 minutes of just straight vibez...Episode 2 of Season 2 starts off with Matthew’s meme of the week, and a new banger intro song! Slam Poetry makes a second return and it’s all about the phalanges on our handies! The boys break down their last basketball game (on the Random Talk Post Game Talk) and they both love it when grapes are covered in water droplets...Now t...

What’s a better way to start off a new season than with Slam Poetry about octopus and eggs? On the first episode of Season 2 of Random Talk, “Math is Ew” starts it off with a Hot Take, while “Jacen McFlurry” brings up Matthew’s best friend’s (and co-star’s) song “drivers license” blowing up everywhere. Matthew shares (too much information) with his experience throwing up at school, and Tacen expla...

After not fulfilling their “New Years Resolution” (on week 1) the boys return with a banger season finale! Matthew starts it off with a hot (physically cold) take, and is disappointed that he didn’t get his late-night spicy chicken sandwich. Tacen sparks a conversation about baked beans, green beans, Mr. Bean, Lord of the Beans, cool beans, and even Dude Perfect Beans... Anyways back to the episod...

Get ready for the biggest debate full of hot takes so far on the Random Talk Podcast! After filling out their brackets (and doing some research) the boys discuss their picks of some of the best 32 Disney-Pixar Animated movies of all time! In an episode full of last minute rearranging and late-night laughs, we learn Tacen has a brother-sister connection to Lilo & Stitch, and Matthew still loves his...

Elmo, Grandmas, and Dr. Fauci. What do all three of these things have in common? Christmas of course! On this holiday, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas special the boys get a voice memo from a Randie (Shoutout from the Random Fandom!), Tacen gets off topic as he shares a story about his dodgeball skills (shoutout Alfredo, Johnny, and Mr. Hulsey!), and Matthew likes the anticipation of Christmas Ev...

Is this a comedy or an improv pod? I don’t know...you decide! On this (lucky number) 7th episode, the boys set New Years Resolutions for the podcast, and Tacen breaks down what “nothing really matters” really means. They reflect back on and praise Bill Nye (The Banger Guy!) and get in a “meated” debate (?) over the classification of sandwiches and eggnog. Just a quick special shoutout to the non b...

Do you have an Instagram account for your dog and or new born baby? If so...you’re canceled. On this extra (extra) long episode Matthew and Tacen try not to bring up fresh babies and big pickles (it was only a couple times), they address what triggers them about Instagram posts, and discuss Tacen’s thoughts on Christmas culture and Christmas Trees. (No decking the halls in Tacen’s future house) Me...

Episode 5! The Win-Win-Win Episode! Tacen comes down with a potential case of the Rona (hopefully he won't die, unlike Trey), and cries about not being able to play basketball, while Matthew is very happy about his "Discover Weekly, Weekly Update" success rate (new segment!), and is going to cry if the episode doesn't end (pray for his bladder). They take (way too much time) discussing the perfect...

Random Talk: The most inspiring podcast ever? We think so! In this episode Matthew and Tacen try to spread smiles (not sadness) while starting up 2 new segments (yay!) Tacen fires off some obscure questions, Matthew sits and stays on Santa’s lap (during a prayer) and Tacen keeps flexing on his grades and presidential skills. Meanwhile, Matthew gives his (not so convincing) opinions about the movie...

Random Talk is back!!! (no intro needed) A couple things have changed, but the guys are the same! To kick off a long waited Episode 3: Matthew debuts a new segment (not sponsored by hot fries), and a new fan based nickname. (The Randies!) They offer their condolences to their friend Trey (it's ok, he's doing all right...hopefully) Tacen complains about over-friendly employees, and won't stop cryin...