That Talking Podcast

What makes someone a collector? Do certain criteria need to be met for your favorite things to be considered a collection? That's what we're talking about. We're talking about our own collections, the collections of others, and even collecting habits that evoke a super strong side-eye. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Good morning, podcast land! We're here in our jammies talking about the mornings of today and yesterday-- breakfast, the morning routines, getting ready for work and school, and even what may or may not help some of us to have more pleasant times waking up. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

That's a real thing that Oscar Wilde said! How great is that? But seriously, we're talking a lot about donuts. Life hasn't slowed down a tick, so Andy went and found the most incredible donuts to brighten things up. And now we can't stop talking about them. tWe DO try talking about other things, but damn if it doesn't keep coming back around to donuts. It's amazing what you can learn about someone...

We're coming off a BIG weekend at this year's Blood And Ink convention. We're super wiped out, but we're still riding high. It's always such a great time, and even better to be able to interact face-to-face with this community of creatives. Now we're back in the real world, but taking a beat to talk about some of the fun times, as well as some of our thoughts on the way certain members of that com...

Taking a break from the weight of the world on everyone's shoulders and peeking behind the curtain for a bit. We're talking about how it is that we actually decide what topics to discuss here on your favorite podcast. At least that's what we meant to talk about. You know us... It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Today, to some people, it may sound like we're talking about yet another hot-button issue - like gender identity. But if you listen reeeally closely, you might even hear just how wrong you are. WE'RE talking about parenting. The point WE'RE making is that parents should - MUST- be permitted to make decisions about raising their own kids, even if other people disagree with how they're doing it. End...

Sending jokes out of the room for this one. This is us discussing our feelings about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Full stop. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

The older kid just turned 16!! And it's got us nostalgic again. We're talking about birthdays we've celebrated and all the gifts and parties and cakes we've gotten to enjoy. Aaand a few embarrassments we've suffered in the name of birthdays, too. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Get it? It's time to go back to school! But it seems like getting ready for another new school year is just that now-- it's just another school year. Remember when it used to be a big deal? Getting all the coolest gear to show off to your friends, and picking out the perfect outfit to really stand out on that first day? We're talking about that! It's amazing what you can learn about someone just b...

Four years ago, we ran out of Jimmy Dean Pure Pork Sausage, and life would never be the same again. That's one way of saying we're talking about our lost favorite Big Jym. It's hard to lose someone you're so close to, and it doesn't really get much easier over time. He was a friend, companion, and brother to so many, so we're taking the time to talk about some of the fondest - and goofiest - memor...

He's been in the mountains rocking out with the band. She's been at home cranking out more artwork. Why, what do you do with your vacation? It's been a HUGE long weekend for your favorite podcasters, both super productive and even a little bit fun. Now for some together time and a grrreat night's rest! It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

From the most absurd styles and lingos to the stuff we just grew up with as kids, fads ARE what they are. And they STILL are, even if we don't get them. But is following a fad actually the death of individuality? And what do they say about character, or even ethics? Who knew fads even ran that deep? It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Rule #2 has always been what? NOTHING PERSONAL! Because for some reason these days all people do is take everything personally. Every differing opinion is a personal attack or flagrantly offensive. "Oh, I didn't like that movie," and "Oh, I don't like wearing shorts," and of course "Actually I act according to my own conscience." We're not hear to change people's minds, and we're certainly not her...

It's a veritable grab bag today! We're talking about everything from the weather and the news to social media animal videos and what it would be like if we could really change the world. Pride isn't actually a sin! Animals are people too! It's ok to look on the bright side of life! That's what we're talking about. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Maybe we need to *TW* this one? We're checking in to the Hotel Mental Health (such a lovely place, such a lovely face). It's been a real trip these past few weeks, and while we've been navigating it all, the big question is, "you good?" So we're taking the time to ask each other, and ourselves, and to play in this safe space for a bit. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking...

Fate, destiny, karma, good luck, bad luck, or even a sense of universal balance or the simple idea that everything happens for a reason. There are so many names for it - as a concept, a construct, or a fact - but still not everyone knows how they feel about it. It's such a hot button issue so much of the time, but it doesn't have to be. And that's what we're talking about. It's amazing what you ca...

Where does a love of books even come from? Is it just the fantasy of being Belle on that rolling library ladder? Does it kick in whenever you hear "butterfly in the skyyyyy" maybe? Wherever it comes from, jj's got it. And Andy's got questions. It's like the most intense book club sesh that no one was ready for. It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

I can't be the only one who remembers that song, right?! But anyway, we're talking about old hollywood and today's PC culture, and the absolute genius of Mel Brooks - the man, the myth, the legend himself. We think too much of the formative boomer years as repressed, but were they really? And were they AT ALL compared to the demands for censorship today? It's amazing what you can learn about peopl...

The puns could really write themselves for this one, but we're not here for the puns. We're talking about the art - or perhaps the science? - of tipping. Why do we do it? To whom do we give it? How much do we give? Or do we even give at all?! That's what we're talking about. It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

We talk a lot about etiquette, manners, and gratitude on this show. We also talk a lot about entitlement. And we're doing it again. The question is whether or not coming from nothing makes a person more or less grateful for what they have, and what they can achieve. Or are people more likely to demand more because they see others with more? What more do people deserve? Do we all deserve more? Who...

The times they really are a-changing, and it's not always easy, or nice, or good, or fun. Sometimes it just plain stinks. Sometimes it causes grief and anxiety and even white hot rage. And we're talking about that! It's amazing what you learn about people just by talking to them.

The vibe is a bit more sullen today. Andy lost his dad this weekend, and we're all doing our best to live with the grief. And it makes you think about life, and about death, and about all the different ways in which people choose to mourn loss. But it also makes you smile to remember all the good times, and to hold on to the memories that really matter in the long run. It's amazing what you can le...

We're just gonna go ahead and say it: there's a THICK line between being a friend and being a douchebag to someone. At least there sure should be. We had an incident this week, and we're talking about it! It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

We started out waxing nostalgic, and ended up proclaiming "ADAPT OR PERISH!" When it comes to tech, not everyone wants to progress at the speed of light. But if you don't, what then? We've seen physical media like cassettes and CDs kicked to the curb by iPods which were outmoded by smartphones and streaming platforms and wifi and hot spots and what the hell is next!? It's amazing what you can lear...

We're getting a little bit serious here, talking about some surgery JJ just had, and the unfortunate possibilities that come along with it. But whatever happened to being compassionate!? When you live with certain conditions, it gets difficult (and sometimes super lonely) when you feel like no one really takes you seriously. Makes you wonder what it might actually take for people to have some more...