That Talking Podcast

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...

We're not here to alienate anyone. ...But we might? Even when we try not to get political, sometimes it just can't be helped. We're here talking about debate, protesting, and people who simply cannot (or will not) find any good in an argument that they didn't come up with themselves. And we're talking about how much that stinks. It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

Surely we're not the only ones who have hung on to things like clothes and shoes long past their expiration date. Everyone wears out their underwear until you can see right through it... right? Well, we're talking about it! It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

We're still here, and we're still talking! Kicking off this new season with a "fresh eyes" look at last season (and doing our best not to cringe). We've come so far... we think. Better yet, we're ready to go even further! It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

To close out this first season, we're talking movies. But not just the movies... It's like the formula says the more realistic the violence, the more the people want it. But what does that mean? Is it possible that movies are actually turning us all a little bit darker? Are creators responsible for our entering a more intense and violent age? Is it an issue of people being too impressionable? Bott...

HO-LY!! Coming in hot with an extra long dose of weirdo. We're letting people in on our huge stash on inside jokes, and giving everyone a super in-depth look at just how ridiculous we are as a couple. From all the movie quotes we recite in our daily lives, to the nonsense that comes right out of our butts, this one makes US laugh so hard that even our mics can't pick up all the high-pitched goofin...

::Cue Salt-N-Pepa:: We're talking 'bout sex! Not just our personal experiences - past and present - but also putting to bed (no pun intended) certain misconceptions and misinformations that have been around for far too long now. You know, that stuff you were lead to believe about sex when you were younger? Yeah, that stuff. It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

The time has come! We're getting into the nitty gritty world of... (drum roll) ...CUSS WORDS! The fact is they're everywhere nowadays, from the TV box to the mouths of babes, and it's got us on a roll. Question is, what's the ::BLEEP:: problem? IS IT a problem? It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Why is it that so many people are more concerned with who you vote for than with the actual depth, width, or breadth of your character? Who decided that being judgmental is the best way to get to know people? We're talking about it! It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Did you get your tickets? No, wait, we're not joking about this one. Andy's giving some lessons on this one, letting jj ask all the dumb questions. We're legit talking about guns. It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

We're on our way to becoming gym rats, and we're talking about it. We're sore, and we're talking about it. We've set goals, we're getting strong and healthy, and, yeah, you get it. It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

Not really a follow up to last week, but a continuation to the real point-- who are any of us to judge? Live and let live. Again! It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Everybody seems to have something to say about it, whether it's good or bad. And lately, all we seem to be seeing is.. well, bad! We're a couple in love, and we're talking about it. Welcome to our Valentine's Day episode! It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Let's call it... collecting. No addictions detected! We don't have a problem, and we can stop whenever we want to! It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Let's talk some more about 2 weeks ago... Let's talk about how some people just have to open their mouths and make things worse for others. Let's talk about how hurtful some people can be when they think only of themselves. AND! Let's talk about how WE WILL NOT BE CENSORED! It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

On the road again! We trekked to White Plains for a good talk with Andy's online fave, Giovanni Paolo Difuccia-- sangweech king of Westchester. We're talking about food and family and what it's like to be in the limelight, pausing for a pic and some fanboying in the process. And, of course, TO EAT! It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking about them.

Presumptions, assumptions, and compunctions, oh... man. Talking about some stuff that's really under our skin, and playing a major game of devil's advocate. Are we wrong? Is there even a wrong to be? Are we about to make people introspective, or just plain pissed off. It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.