The Talking Ass

The award-winning podcast The Talking Ass celebrates its first birthday in style! Our favourite science guys, Kovi and Benjamin from Science, Actually Presents : The Nerd and the Scientist, bring some hard-hitting facts and figures about how the Seahawks kicker was wronged and should have been the Super Bowl MVP. Benjamin also takes us on a journey to a really interesting island in the Arctic, whe...

Nigel Mason runs a celebrity-infested elephant sanctuary in Bali dedicated to the conservation of Sumatran elephants. We discuss the critical threats these elephants face, including deforestation and the challenges of working with the Indonesian government. The sanctuary emphasizes ethical treatment and gentle training methods for the elephants, allowing for tourist interaction that promotes their...

Our official figure skating correspondent and ice dancing insider Emily breaks down all of the upcoming Olympic action in Italy, while Danny tries to desperately argue for the relevance of ice hockey. Emily explains the various disciplines of figure skating, the popularity of ice sports, and the need for more ice rinks in the UK. We also discuss the intricacies of judging in figure skating, the fu...

In this episode of the award-winning podcast The Talking Ass listener feedback is praised and ridiculed per usual, and both sides of the political map receive a thorough spanking for their recent hypocrisy. After some healthy laughs, Danny delivers a heartfelt message to the people of Iran in the form of a cryptic story. Follow ⁠The Talking Ass⁠ on ⁠Spotify⁠ , ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ , ⁠Amazon Music⁠ , ⁠...

Stephen Comstock is a former US Army Ranger and host of Green Hell: A Vietnam War Podcast. We delve into the complexities of the often misunderstood (or poorly understood) war in Vietnam, exploring its historical context, the role of media, the polarization of society and the parallels between Vietnam and contemporary military engagements, some of which Stephen participated in himself. Find Stephe...

Pupin DeVert (Instagram) is a Hastings-based burlesque performer who got a late start in the business at age 55. We discuss the evolution of the art form, the cultural significance of burlesque, its intersection with stripping, and the financial realities performers face. Pupin emphasizes the importance of body positivity and representation, highlighting how burlesque allows individuals to own the...

Before delivering the usual , i.e. bad advice and poor analysis, Danny and Sami discuss the impact of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) in American football, reflecting on the 10th anniversary of the movie 'Concussion' starring Will Smith. One of them also argues passionately against the New England Patriots' chances in the playoffs. Follow The Talking Ass on your favourite platform and send...

After a couple of massive episodes, Sylvia and Danny dissect some listener feedback and react to the US operation in Venezuela. Somehow beavers and moons play an important part in all that, while reindeer stew also makes a surprise appearance. Follow The Talking Ass on your favourite platform and send your hate mail to talkingasspodcast@gmail.com or get in touch through the website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Vago Muradian is one of the world’s premier defence and national security journalists and host of the podcast Defense & Aerospace Report . Over his long and illustrious career he has interviewed and gained insights from top strategists, politicians and military leaders. In this episode, Vago teaches us about the current global security landscape, the nature of modern warfare, and the challenges fa...

Happy New Year, bud! Jake Abhau, former Director of Growing Operations for a major cannabis manufacturer, is here to teach us about growing weed successfully in a hostile climate (legally and otherwise). Through hard work and crazy hours in the unforgiving tundra of North Dakota, he helped take a company from a shipping container to a research facility and finally to a massive buyout. Jake grew up...

In this holiday special of The Talking Ass, Danny and Sylvia travel to various Christmas Islands. Yes, apparently there are more than one. First, however, listener feedback must be ridiculed and a zebra consumed, because everyone knows you can't visit Eastern Europe without eating one. What? Anyway, there is some interesting actual learning in this one (shockingly). Follow The Talking Ass on your...

The Talking Ass has finally found its own golf reporter, and he is a fun one! Ernie has been involved in building some of the most prestigious courses in the world and has worked in the industry since he was a teenager. After learning about the culture of Swedish speaking Finns, we delve into various aspects of golf, from the intricacies of sustainable golf course design to the evolution of equipm...

The now AWARD-WINNING podcast The Talking Ass is recording in international waters with our attorney, the elusive Ronald R. Rosenberg. Aside from smuggling contraband across international borders and traveling under assumed identities, we are on our best behavior. We discuss the achievements of the pod, the implications of media monopolies, and cultural shifts regarding progress and regress in soc...

Our favorite adventurer and superhero Racheli Aye is back! While training for a HYROX race in Australia, she made a stealth visit to the mountains of Pakistan as a Jewish American woman. In addition to educating us about what it’s like to train hard with endometriosis, 'Rae-Rae' has some juicy takes on Pakistan and the emerging tourism scene there. Danny also shares his own incredibly impr...

After a quick detour into listener feedback and the Epstein leaks, Danny and Sylvia discuss the MTV shutdown and the end of an era in Western popular culture. Danny also tells a forgotten story about Sea Monkeys and finishes with a trifecta of top 10 public service announcements. Follow The Talking Ass on your favourite platform and send your hate mail to talkingasspodcast@gmail.com or get in touc...

Alan Gates and Richard Borley are retired firefighters with decades of experience in rescuing people and animals alike. We explore their journey into the profession, hear some tales of dramatic rescues and learn about the evolution of firefighting techniques and standards. The discussion highlights the emotional toll of the job and the camaraderie among firefighters, while also addressing the risk...

Welcome to Season 4 of The Talking Ass! We hope you learned something from the first couple of episodes and are ripe to receive some of that silliness and weirdness you've missed so much. Sylvia is reading about World War I, Danny has lost his sense of morality but gained a superhuman sense of smell, and Attorney Ronald R. Rosenberg is worried about the legality of our gambling advice. Listener fe...

This week we are lucky to host Tania, a fashion executive from the very top of the retail world. We explore the multifaceted world of fashion, discussing the evolution of trends, the influence of pop culture, and the intersection of fashion with technology and sustainability. How is AI shaping consumer behaviour and why is conscious consumption important? And apparently there are also sweatshops o...

Our resident NFL expert and Fantasy Football embarrassment Sami is back for a quick mid-season review of the league. Both Danny and Sami have a lot to apologise for, as we got some things wrong in our season preview. However, we also have plenty to be proud of, as some teams and individuals have proven just as disappointing as we thought they would be. The conversation culminates in predictions fo...

We close out Season 3 with a wild one! After Sylvia and Danny are done with their intro filled with all-important Peru and Estonia updates, our Federal Correspondent Big Daddy Z teaches us a thing or two about chemicals in the water supply. A warning is in order, however: this one deteriorates into more silliness than is normally advisable. We also discuss the government shutdown and what that rea...

Our Icelandic correspondent Joakim is fresh out of the chilly Atlantic and dipping into his volcanic jacuzzi. With a warm cup of fermented shark urine in hand, he helps us understand this strange and remote island. We dive into the unique culture and lifestyle of Iceland, discussing everything from the country's rich history and traditions to its modern-day quirks, such as the absence of McDonald'...

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming with a cautiously optimistic analysis of the biggest and best news in a long, long time. World leaders are lambasted and lauded in the same sentence, somehow, and there is also a healthy dose of Talking Ass branded silliness. Follow Talking Ass on your favourite platform and send your hate mail to talkingasspodcast@gmail.com or get in touch through...

What do Lidl sneakers have to do with a Bon Jovi sex scandal and Elton John's views on gun control? As you may have guessed, this one gets out of hand...and then immediately back under control, only to spiral into madness again. However, we do remember to read out some listener emails and address the growing beef between two former guests on the show. Follow Talking Ass on your favorite platfo...

Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There Got Out , shares her insights on navigating high conflict divorces, the signs of domestic violence, and the importance of strategic communication in family court. She discusses her personal journey through a tumultuous marriage, representing herself in challenging legal battles, and the emotional toll of divorce. Lisa emphasizes the need for education on heal...

The Ryder Cup was almost as exciting as the new Talking Ass activity on X (Twitter): Talking Ass Podcast (@talkingasspod) / X. This show has officially joined the dark side and it has been a wild first few days. Danny and Sylvia also let Scottie Scheffler and Bryson hear some tough truths, and somehow it all has a lot to do with Kates Winslet, Beckinsale and Hudson. Listener feedback is thoroughly...