That Talking Podcast

We're talking about the hottest of hot topics-- the latest trends in fascism! And not just this fad of victimhood that too many people have subscribed to, but the great hypocrisy of so-called "tolerance." Is it a simple matter of context? Does it all boil down to "Yes, but..."? Who out there are the real oppressors? It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Wax on, nostalgia! We're at it again-- talking about when stuff used to be a big deal, and what used to instill in us the most joy. Like the mall! Like classic TV, and loitering... Ah, good times. That's what we're talking about. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

WELCOME BACK!! Kicking off season 3 with some news (and, naturally, some new complaints). Andy's navigating a split with the band, and jj gets to co-pilot. Just like any relationship, ends like this can bring up a lot of thoughts and feelings. But with ends come new beginnings! And we're talking about that. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

HELLO FOR THE 100TH TIME!!! It's not a clip show, but we certainly are diving back into the archives and bringing up some awesome memories from past episodes. We've got a lot of gratitude for all y'all who have stuck by us for the past 2 years, and we've STILL got a lot to say about it. Time we all celebrate! It's still amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

When did groceries become a luxury? Same with gas, and home utilities. But we nonetheless all continue to spend what is being asked. We all gripe about the cost of living but what can we actually do about it? That's what we're talking about. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Your favorite podcasters just celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary! Blow the confetti cannons, and prepare to get jealous because we're here talking about showering each other with love in its many forms. And we're talking about how too many relationships are based on being transactional, and what we think that can do to people and their outlooks on romance. It's amazing what you can learn...

It's weird that these days a helping hand is so often met with cynicism, and even weirder that it's often offered with strings attached. What happened to lending some help, or even just some empathy, without keeping score? That's what we're talking about. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking them. 

Think about how many songs have been written about lying. Really, just think about it for a moment. ...Now, why do you think that's a thing? Because lies are everywhere! And they always have been, from Santa Claus to Watergate to telling someone they look fine in those jeans to NOT telling someone they have spinach in their teeth. Are they harmful? Are they harmless? Can they be either? Or both? T...

We're back from a big tattoo con weekend, and it's got us talking about the cost of doing business. And the cost of doing art. ...Making art, you know what we mean. Not just in terms of money, but also in terms of time, and labor, and money. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

The standard seems to be that in order to demonstrate progress you need to feel some sort of pain for it; artists suffer for their art. You know your workout was good if you feel that burn. A hard day's work leaves you dead tired but full of pride. Right? And that's a good thing! ...Right? Well, as creatives, we think so. So that's what we're talking about. It's amazing what you can learn about so...

No, not like with airplanes or ocean depths. We're talking about the real human cost of not allowing time for personal comfort. Hypertension may be "the silent killer," but some stress can get super loud. Can you ever really keep it quiet? Is that really the impossible dream these days? And why does achieving it make people so dang uncomfortable?! That's what we're talking about. It's amazing what...

But this time, if you do, you get a lot more than slimed. People are out there with their torches and pitchforks just waiting to tear up and burn down anyone with the unmitigated gall to do, say, or even think something different or "unpopular." ...Didn't we used to call that bullying? It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

There's so much snow, and it's our birthday week, and we like surprises, and something about media distractions, and french Canadians may or may not eat people.. This one is definitely a grab bag episode. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Because context matters. We've got a lot to say about context, and especially how comments, headlines, and even video clips on the internet are persistently taken out of it. Or worse, put out there with none at all. Or even worse, perhaps the context is manufactured and artificial. ...And yes, we also explain the nazi thing. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

We won't deny that there are events occurring around this country which sometimes end with devastating results. But people CAN'T deny that it's this culture of flagrant antagonism, and even the championing of certain crimes, that certainly isn't helping the situation. It's a red hot topic, so we're talking about it. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

We're back! And we're waxing nostalgic. With so many staples of our childhoods being recreated and revamped for the newer generation, the real question that comes to mind is "Was this really necessary?" For real, though, is it? When something was so good to begin with, why does it need a CGI makeover and its characters given iPads? That's what we're talking about. It's amazing what you can learn a...

THAT'S A WRAP!! Bringing our first full calendar year of your favorite podcast to a close, and sending off 2025 with a little insider exclusive. The TTP braintrust is compiling a new list of conversation starters for the upcoming year, and we're doing it live for your listening and viewing entertainment. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by listening to them. THANKS for listening,...

And Festivus for the rest of us! All of these holidays do tend to happen around the same time every year. And, they’re not all the same, and not everyone celebrating the same holidays celebrate with the same traditions. But is keeping your seasons greetings nondenominational really necessary? Like… really? And if someone “mis-greets” you, is it really a big deal? That’s what we’re talking about; t...

Is there anyone out there who actually does not know that kindness is free? Coexistence is more than an idea for a bumper sticker. And not just at this festive season of the year, Mr. Scrooge... It's always okay to let people be different. It's always okay to live and let live. But what's it finally going to take for more people to let that really sink in? That's what we're talking about. It's ama...

'TIS THE SEASON!!! For finding yourself a year older and not an lick more pleasant. It happened at Valentine's Day, and it's happening again-- some people just can't let others get wrapped up in the pure joy they want to feel during the holidays. So we're taking on the task of spreading joy anyway! (And only dropping a few complaints along the way.) It's amazing what you can learn about someone ju...

You had a bad day. Well, we did. Well, one of us did. But it happens! It happens to all of us. And sometimes you just have to take the loss, vent, and wake up tomorrow to something better. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Bringing it way, way back to the very beginning, when Episode 1 focused on what we consider to be the best use of a day off. Only now, instead of even trying to relax, we're talking about how busy we decided to make ourselves (not to mention what's it's done to our old, old bodies). It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

We MAY have started out with an idea here, but whatever that was just really got away from us. If any of you out there can figure out what this one is actually about, please let us know! BUT! While we may have let this one run all over the map, it is undeniably civilly discordant. It’s amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Free buses, tax brackets, a government shutdown, AND MORE! We're bringing back the hot button issues of the season, and we're getting right to the point. There's no tap dancing around our opinions here, so strap in. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

We're taking a break! Well, we're talking about it anyhow-- the idea of taking a break from the rat race, from the headaches, from social media, and really from people in general. Does it ever really work? Does it benefit your peace of mind? It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.