Talk About That

Today on Talk About That, John finds buried treasure and gets Covid 🦠. Meanwhile, Jonnie has some regrettable hot takes from old episodes, and desperately wants to be a ninja.  Also, a conversation about unlearning wrong ideas and the pitfalls of ideological certainty.  Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Bananas 🍌™️: “Perfectly ripe for exactly 15 minutes.” Discover more Christian podcasts at l...

This week on Talk About, John gets hacked by a nefarious New Zealander, and ponders a future in politics. Meanwhile, Jonnie puts his mattress on the floor like a college dorm room and avoids watching He-Man like a good Christian. Also, a conversation about the balance between being confident and staying humble. Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Sporks : 50% Spoon, 50% Fork, 100% useless. Discove...

Today on Talk About That, Jonnie gives tips on staying in cheap hotels, & makes a tough choice in a movie theatre. Meanwhile, John ponders Old Testament Law & The 5th Amendment, and also shaves his face with body wash 🪒. Also, a conversation on accountability in politics, and why throwing someone's words back at them no longer works anymore.  Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Vitamin Supplement...

Today on Talk About That, it’s a Snowpocalypse! John hurts himself sledding, and has no butt 🍑. Meanwhile Jonnie tries adopting a “lunchroom” philosophy to creativity, rather than always trying to win over critics. Also, a conversation about the illusion of safety, and how taking no risks is the biggest risk of all. Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Beaded Chains®️: "Stopping you from stealing...

Today on Talk About That,  John gives a history lesson about the President who locked up his critics 🔒, and gets some new pen pals for his Birthday ✍️. Meanwhile, Jonnie ponders freedom of speech and hyper-sensitivity in comedy and elsewhere.  Also, a conversation about negativity and whether people can become more positive or are just wired one way or the other.  Today’s episode is NOT sponsored...

Today on Talk About That, John is hopelessly behind on his Marvel Movies 🎥 🦸‍♂️ & shares how a strong wind caused his mental meltdown🌪. Meanwhile, Jonnie has strong feelings about unnecessary apostrophes, and gets a dog at Walgreens 🐶. Also, a conversation on making amends. Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Hangman®️: “The children’s spelling game that combines the fun of Wheel of Fortune wit...

Today on Talk About That, Jonnie gives his dog table food and wonders if he’s too old for TikTok. Meanwhile, John claims he never cheated in school, but learns he has something in common with a serial killer 🔪. Also, the boys read a list of ten Cognitive Distortions, and ponder why they suffer from all of them 🤯.  Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Christmas Sweaters for Cats 🐈‍⬛®️: “The most...

Today on Talk About That, John laments his December birthday 🎁, and explores the history of his family name. Meanwhile, Jonnie ponders the art of interruption, and whether people still use a Rolodex 📝. Plus, a conversation on the pressure to identify ourselves by our job. Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Fajitas™️: “When you’re hungry for food AND attention, it’s time for fajitas." Discover m...

Today on Talk About That, Jonnie develops an unhealthy envy of someone’s fridge, and ponders worship lyric technology in the future 🤖. Meanwhile John reaches his breaking point while doing a home repair project 🤬. Plus, a discussion on how getting older gives us a more generous and empathetic perspective on our parents. Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Amazon Alexa, who’d like to remind you t...

Today on Talk About That, Jonnie scolds John for running on empty, and attempts to impress a girl with popcorn 🍿. Meanwhile John calls Jonnie a Grinch and proposes a permanent Holiday Tree. Also, a conversation on hustle, burnout, and the balance between chasing opportunities or letting them come to you. Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Christmas Cookie Tins 🍪®️: “The cookies are gone. This i...

Today on Talk About That, John abandons Jonnie at a 5k race 🏃🏼‍♂️, and Jonnie holds a 20 year grudge about it. Meanwhile, we ponder the moral panic surrounding drug culture💊in the 80’s & 90’s, and the resulting fallout. Plus, a conversation on pain and purpose, and why some conflict is actually good. Todays episode is NOT sponsored by Pepsi®️🥤 : “Are we okay??"  Discover more Christian podcast...

Today on Talk About That, John uses a fifty-cent word, and ponders tasing himself into better posture. Meanwhile, Jonnie hurts himself playing kickball with other adults, and has a run-in with the Bills Mafia at his comedy show. Plus, a conversation about new parents, sensitivity, and small talk. Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Microphones: “We get it, you think you said something really cool,...

Today on Talk About That, Jonnie sells plants while not knowing anything about them, and get caught cheating on the Titans with another team. Meanwhile, John talks about being an easy target for teasing, and has his mind blown by the oldest joke in the world. Also, we read listeners' emails, including a question about church trauma, and knowing when it’s time to move on to another church. Today’s...

Today on Talk About That, John absorbs all the responsibility in the room, and ponders life as an oil baron. Meanwhile, Jonnie has car trouble, and prepares to do standup on a show with a WWE Hall of Famer. Also, a conversation about sheep, honesty, and manipulation. Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Eavesdropping: “The absolute best way to lower your self-esteem." Discover more Christian podcas...

Today on Talk About That, Jonnie inures himself, and ponders when and why abs became so culturally important 🏋️. Meanwhile, John makes a fashion statement on national TV, and takes the Big Apple by storm. Also, the boys talk about being huge crybabies, and why sensitivity is actually a good thing. Today’s episode is not sponsored by Chairs 🪑®️: “When you get tired of taking a stand, just take a s...

Today on Talk About That, Jonnie goes to the Grand Ole Opry 🎸and hears a perfect joke, while John quotes himself in a sermon, and holds a wet orange 🍊 for good luck.  Plus, a conversation about humility, empathy, and Jenga.  Todays episode is NOT sponsored by the Semicolon: “You’re probably ; using it wrong." Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportu...

Today on Talk About That, John exercises his 3rd Amendment rights and ponders mixed drinks from the Bible. Meanwhile, Jonnie makes for a terrible (and chubby) chocolate salesman, and goes to a pep rally at his job. Also, a conversation about fashion anxiety among middle aged men.  Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Squirrels: “Every bit as rabid as rats, but for some reason you love us." Discover...

This week, the podcast welcomes Laura Driver who revisits clips from a past episode’s volleyed foibles between John and Jonnie. In rebutting their merits and mistakes, Laura and John also work out a few of their twenty-one year-old marriage issues on the air.  DISCLAIMER: No marriages were injured in the making of this episode.  Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Motion Censor Bathroom Faucets:®️...

Today on Talk About That, John tries to explain why his Christmas tree is already up, and Jonnie gets taller, but still can’t dunk a basketball 🏀. Then we discuss our eavesdropping devices, and online shopping compulsion 💴.  Plus, a conversation about American exceptionalism, and why our built in biases give us a sense of comfort.  Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Honey 🍯 ®️: “Delicious and...

Today on Talk About That, John gets a medal 🏅 in the mail, and immediately turns it into a sermon illustration. Meanwhile, Jonnie loses his precious fitness watch in a 95-foot hole 🕳, gets a massage, and has an unfortunate mishap in the jacuzzi.  Plus, a conversation about fear of over-sharing and social media etiquette while on vacation.  Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Dasani 💧™️: “Somehow...

Today on Talk About That, John argues with his wife about breakfast, and mails someone a book, only to have it returned a year later. Meanwhile, Jonnie ponders why certain movies just appeal more to men, and then later sobs like a baby at an internet video 😭. Also, a conversation about narcissistic leadership and self-awareness. Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by QR Codes ™️: “The greatest comeb...

Today on Talk About That, John has a real life “This Is Us” moment while looking at old videos of himself leaving for college 😭. Meanwhile, Jonnie is terrified of living a real life "Hotel California” while on vacation, and can’t believe his niece is in a chair in the sky. Also, a conversation about nostalgia, and why we can’t have true perspective until some time has passed. Today’s episode is N...

John takes us inside the competitive world of Teen Bible Quiz 📖, and shares one of the worst parts about his time as a youth pastor. Meanwhile, Jonnie threatens to record the podcast shirtless, and ponders the strange phenomenon of mascot genders for school sports teams.    Also, a conversation about hope.   Today’s episode in NOT sponsored by Black Licorice®️: “For people who love candy, but hat...

Today on Talk About That, Jonnie climbs the corporate ladder to an easier but still minimum wage job, while John reads his own writing into an expensive microphone, and forgets how to pronounce things. Also, a conversation on the subtle difference between coaching and manipulation. Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Lunch: “One of the 7 most important meals of the day." Discover more Christian po...

On today’s show, John almost loses his scholarship, gets fired at a greasy spoon, and somehow gets mono TWICE. Jonnie loses his driving privileges, and comes dangerously close to fighting a drunk guy while wearing a muscle shirt.  Plus, a conversation on living in the moment.  Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by IKEA: “Our instructions are shelf explanatory.”  Discover more Christian podcasts at l...