Talk About That

John changes his mind on a cheesy 90's song now that he's a girl dad and ponders whether aliens are real. Meanwhile, Jonnie reveals the commercial jingle that makes him homicidal and tells the insane story of the last bareknuckle boxing match. Plus, a conversation about friends, enemies, and the best revenge. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by July: "Water your plants all you want. They're alread...

John plays basketball against some teenagers and finds out that George Lucas was just making Star Wars up as he went along. Meanwhile, Jonnie evicts his uninvited bird guests and complains about fast food prices like an old man shouting at the clouds. Plus, a conversation about why negativity is so easy and why hope takes courage. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Oranges: "Now 100% pulp!”...

John passes a class without ever opening the textbook and ponders whether he used to preach too long. Meanwhile, Jonnie wonders if train travel is really safe and tells the story of a gift from France that came unassembled—and the strange political path it took to become our symbol of freedom. Plus, a conversation about justice, greatness, and the responsibility we have to one another. Today...

John does the work of 3 grown men and learns why Benjamin Franklin was a lot like Andre the Giant. Meanwhile, Jonnie eats the last ice cream bar while out on tour with another comedian and tells the tale of the Satanic Panic that helped start the Black Plague in the 1200’s.  Plus, a conversation about why it's so hard to make new friends as adults. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Kl...

John avoids flying bread and questions whether the Apostle Paul was easy to get along with. Meanwhile, Jonnie ponders his comedy origin story and tells the tale of the unfamous third man to walk on the moon. Plus, a conversation about coincidence, providence, and all the things we thought we wanted, but are glad we didn't get. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Movie Theatres: "Way more expensive...

John wants his friends to be honest, even if it hurts—and gets hungry hearing about a tornado in England. Meanwhile, Jonnie learns exactly how many roller coasters it takes to make him nauseous and makes a joke at a "General Baptist" convention. Plus, a conversation about whether compromise is always a bad thing. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Message in a Bottle: "The least reliable wa...

John is terrified of youth (even though he was a youth pastor) and congratulates Jonnie on his symmetrical face wounds. Meanwhile, Jonnie reveals the surprising star who was rejected for the lead role in the original Terminator movie and tells the tale of Fred Turner, the man who walked across America. Plus, a conversation about asking, seeking, and knocking—and why our persistence in prayer...

John goes on a fast to get ready for his time on camera and makes a staunch defense of green peppers. Meanwhile, Jonnie tells us the harrowing tale of a gnarly scooter crash that temporarily derailed his comedy tour, but might have actually improved his nose. Plus, a conversation about what "good" really means and why God is trustworthy, but not predictable. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Aco...

This week, take a walk down memory lane from our October 17, 2024 episode where John gets played by his own dog and ponders a replacement for smart phones. Meanwhile, Jonnie learns about pandas who fake pregnancy and how Abe Lincoln got body-shamed by an 11-year old girl.  Plus, a conversation about forgiveness and grace as a habitual act. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Moving Walkways a...

John makes sermon illustrations about soda and hosts a Santa convention at the church. Meanwhile, Jonnie tells the story of Elmo testifying before Congress and wonders if police dogs know that they're cops. Plus, a conversation about mercy and sin—and why our perspective of how God sees us is so important. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Rainbows: "We just escaped from prism." FOLLOW Jon...

John can't find the remote until he finds his glasses and defends his love of McDonald's. Meanwhile, Jonnie feels old after a conversation with a young comedian and tells the story of the time Winnie the Pooh went on trial for assault in the 80’s. Plus, a conversation about the late great author and theologian Brennan Manning and what it means to be a "Ragamuffin.”  Today's episod...

John prepares for his "Super Bowl" and adds a middle initial to his books. Meanwhile Jonnie channels his inner Chris Farley for a church skit and tells the tale of the Spaghetti Tree Hoax. Plus, a conversation about love and the gospel—and why how we present it shows whether or not we really have it. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Air Travel: "Soar through the clouds like a bird (but on...

John dreams of a month-long train ride and tries not to embarrass himself in front of a Christian music legend. Meanwhile, Jonnie gets a flat tire in the weirdest way possible and reveals the strange history of Super Glue. Plus, a conversation about humility and how we are being shaped by the difficulties in our lives. Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Best Western Hotels: “If we are...

John wishes his girls would get ready faster and writes a children's book about a fish. Meanwhile, Jonnie think March has the most violent holidays, and reveals why he never liked The Power Team.  Plus, a conversation about how we think God sees us and why it really matters. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Android phones: "Turning your text threads green since 2008.”  FOLLOW Jo...

John rents a haunted AirBnB and ponders podcasting from his deathbed. Meanwhile, Jonnie tries to be a better listener and discovers the terrifying reason he likes hotel pillows. Plus, a conversation about what real leadership is… and what it isn't. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Sliced Bread: "It's the best thing since…bread."   FOLLOW Jonnie W: https://jonniew.com FOLLOW J...

John has no idea how ice hockey works and ponders if a cat could get elected mayor. Meanwhile, Jonnie wonders if a big butt helps you or hurts you with a hula hoop and tells the creepy story of the first chiropractor. Plus, a conversation about oversimplification and why critical thinking is more rare than ever. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Stools: "When you need to sit down, but also want...

John tries to sneak a knife onto a plane and aims fireworks at his friends. Meanwhile, Jonnie meets Tim Tebow and tells the story of the time the Pope influenced an entire generation to sip the "Devils Drink.”  Plus, a conversation about looking for the good in the world and getting more vulnerable with age. Today's Episode is NOT sponsored by Bananas: "Deliciously ripe for exactly fift...

Today on Talk About That, John opts out of the Multiverse and goes full "Analog Dad Mode" on a road trip. Meanwhile, Jonnie can't slow down on skis and tells us about the time a cow was milked in mid-air. Plus, a conversation about healthy boundaries and how most people don't come to God until they come to the end of themselves. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by KitKat: "You don't need a candy b...

John learns the difference between further and farther, and tells us "how the sausage is made". Meanwhile, Jonnie visits a town with the strangest monument ever and gets invited to a pro wrestling event in Texas. Plus, a conversation about skepticism, doubt, and the death of expertise. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Low Carb Chocolates: "This Valentine's Day, tell your spouse 'Hey, I know you...

John preaches in a beanie and finds a luxurious toilet. Meanwhile, Jonnie almost shatters his windshield, and argues against the need for trees. Plus, a conversation about prayer & lamentation and why it's less about changing God's mind and more about changing our mindset about God. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by The Snooze Button: "Go ahead, hit it. You'll have other jobs.”  ...

John wonders if trees are weaker in the South and prepares for Y2K with his dad. Meanwhile, Jonnie ponders getting a taser and thinks Groucho Marx would've loved the new "6-7" craze. Plus, a conversation about the sins that upset humans the most, and whether they are the ones God is focused on. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Spaghetti Sauce: "Staining Your Tupperware Containers Since 1946." &...

John has extreme generator FOMO as the big winter storm approaches and hopes his robot bed doesn't become self aware. Meanwhile, Jonnie gets bougie in the movie theater and tells us about the time two nuclear bombs were accidentally dropped on North Carolina. Plus, a conversation about life, death, and the legacy we hope to leave in between. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Snow Skiing: "The mo...

John flies on a private jet and gets ignored by young people. Meanwhile, Jonnie uses two high schoolers as his opening act and invents a historical new drink. Plus, a conversation about Rage Bait and why politics can never bring us true freedom. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Sally's Seashell Shop: "We're right down by the seashore, which in retrospect was a poor choice of location." FOLLOW J...

John listens to one of his daughter's favorite podcasts and ponders why someone would want to buy Hitler's old car. Meanwhile, Jonnie resolves to be mediocre in 2026 and tells us how both President Bushes had embarrassing moments exactly 10 years apart. Plus, a conversation about not losing hope when a season of life ends, and the importance of trusting God. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Doo...

John finally gets into reading fiction, but hates it when the movie ends different than the book. Meanwhile, Jonnie gets a random Venmo from a listener who is trying to keep him out of jail and tells the story of the time left-handed polo players got banned. Plus, a conversation about vices, neighbors, and the advantages of failing in private. Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by New Year&rsq...