The Talking Ass

Jake Abhau is a former Mormon missionary who left the church when his son came out as gay. He was kind enough to open up about his own journey as well as the complexities of Mormonism, exploring its history, beliefs, and cultural dynamics. In addition to revealing a few juicy secrets from the inside, we discuss the controversial figure of Joseph Smith, the legacy of Brigham Young, racism within ch...

John Stebbing is a retired lawyer and mediator with decades of experience in the complexities of legal conflicts, particularly focusing on mediation as a method of resolution. We discuss the evolution of mediation in family law and its growing importance in corporate and international contexts. The discussion highlights the emotional aspects of mediation, the importance of communication, and the p...

Benjamin Salles (the Nerd) and Kovi Rose (the Scientist) from the excellent podcast Science, Actually Presents : The Nerd and the Scientist are here to impart wonderful bite-sized chunks of k-nowledge, as the Beastie Boys once said. We start a with a teaser of Danny's appearance on their show followed by a full-length Talking Ass classic. Rest assured that Sylvia's fake science was thoroug...

Our special guest for this bonus episode, in addition to fan favourite Sylvia of course, is Jeffrey from the Jeffrey van Leeuwen Podcast. You can find his show on YouTube , Spotify and wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure you catch Danny's episode! Send your thoughts to talkingasspodcast@gmail.com. For exceptional website building, SEO and incorporation services, visit ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evue - Sup...

No teasers needed - this time we dive straight into the Great Trans Sport Debate with the amazing Rowan, who is a scientist, wrestler, ice hockey player and public health advocate. We explore the complexities of the transgender experience, particularly in the context of sports and pro wrestling. In addition to fascinating stories from wrestling in small towns in Tennessee and Alabama, Rowan shares...

Danny is in trouble again and manages to upset all of Ireland, amongst other groups. Send your thoughts to talkingasspodcast@gmail.com. For exceptional website building, SEO and incorporation services, visit ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Evue - Superior Web Solutions

Danny returns to his old ways and infiltrates a community only to find himself spellbound by their talent and personalities. Cadi Froehlich appeared on Season 7 of The Great Pottery Throwdown, a Channel 4 reality show that has helped revive the art of pottery in the UK. Find her art here: Cadi Froehlich The annual Talking Ass "art that we understand nothing about" award goes to Diane Gri...

In this episode, the elusive and mysterious Mark Wallace from ⁠Wallace Craft Chocolate⁠ recounts his journey from consulting and contracting tropical diseases in Africa to starting his own chocolate company focused on ethical sourcing and direct trade. In addition to the decadent details of the manufacturing process, we discuss the challenges faced by cocoa farmers, environmental issues and develo...

Here we go - diving straight into Season 2 but not before some reminiscing and listener comments about Season 1! Send your ideas to talkingasspodcast@gmail.com. For exceptional website building, SEO and incorporation services, visit ⁠ Evue - Superior Web Solutions

Enni Tapionkaski is an artist, author, Tarot reader and overall awesome person who has agreed to tell us about living with Schizoaffective Disorder. In addition to sharing juicy details about delusions and hallucinations, Enni also sheds some light on the challenges, coping mechanisms and impact of her conditions on her life and aspirations. We are not here to provide medical advice, please consul...

Rory embarrasses himself multiple times but somehow walks away with a win and makes himself legendary. Sylvia tells us what William Blake would say about all that. Send ideas to talkingasspodcast@gmail.com For exceptional website building, SEO and incorporation services, visit Evue - Superior Web Solutions

Our French Canadian correspondent Pat breaks down Ovechkin catching Gretzky, the dynamics of French Canadian nationalism, and the cultural uniqueness of Montreal. The conversation also touches on the economics of hockey, the impact of nationalism on sports, and the cultural significance of maple syrup in Quebec. We also provide our picks for the Masters and the Stanley Cup. Chapters 00:00 The Spor...

Will Farr is an expert in autism and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) at one of the top universities in the world. He tells us about current issues in the world of special education and the school system more broadly. He highlights the need for a holistic approach to education, particularly for children with special needs. The discussion also touches on the impact of technology on...

This week we welcome Norway to the top 5, talk the shutting down of Voice of America and visit a restricted island paradise. Send your thoughts to talkingasspodcast@gmail.com. For exceptional website building, SEO and incorporation services, visit ⁠ Evue - Superior Web Solutions

In this fun episode we get to talk to a real life cowboy capitalist in Eastern Europe. Mike shares his unique journey as a self-made entrepreneur navigating the intersection of Western and Russian cultures in Estonia. We discuss his early ventures, the economic landscape of the country, as well as myths and facts relating to the the status of Russian speakers and the Russian mafia. If you're looki...

Sylvia is back to go through some feedback and to deliver yet another Hall of Fame public service announcement. We also reveal the top 5 countries of listeners. Send your own feedback to talkingasspodcast@gmail.com. For exceptional website building, SEO and incorporation services, visit ⁠ https://evue.eu

In our first attempt at medical weirdness, Hagi tells us about life with an extremely rare and painful condition. We are not here to provide medical advice, so please consult a doctor if you are suffering from...anything. If you have another interesting medical topic in mind, send it to talkingasspodcast@gmail.com. In this chat we delve into the complexities of Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, explo...

In this episode, Danny talks about the Fat People Football League and shares exciting updates about the podcast, including a new partnership with Evue and upcoming guests. For exceptional website building, SEO and incorporation services, visit ⁠Evue - Superior Web Solutions

Yoni is back to finish his story and to impart some valuable knowledge. This episode gets heavy at times, so send your thoughts to talkingasspodcast@gmail.com. 00:00 Introduction and Recap of Previous Episode 02:51 Life in Gaza: Initial Experiences and Tensions 05:20 Engagements and Tactical Decisions 07:38 The Nature of Warfare: Booby Traps and Guerrilla Tactics 10:00 Civilian Impact and Observat...

The sublime Cara is here to talk about life as a superstar surgeon responding to polar bear attacks in the Arctic as well as her experiences with discrimination in the workplace. We also cover the imminent invasion of Greenland. Send comments and bear facts to talkingasspodcast@gmail.com. 00:00 Introduction and Baby Talk 02:45 Healthcare Challenges in Greenland 05:06 Cultural Insights and Historic...

Sylvia is a back by popular demand to talk about all kinds of nonsense that this podcast does not officially condone: astrology, tarot and palm reading (eww!). But she also delivers another epic PSA at the end. Send hate mail to talkingasspodcast@gmail.com.

Richard is here to share his experiences from obscure and forgotten conflicts as well as more contentious and current ones. Send in any thoughts to talkingasspodcast@gmail.com. 00:00 Introduction and Background 05:26 Deployment to Yemen and Initial Combat 19:41 Deployment to Anguilla and Operation Sheepskin 26:15 Reflections on Class Divide and Race 32:30 The IRA's Training and Tactics 35:59 Daily...

The wonderful Kate is here to tell us you can just keep dancing and it will all be okay! We explore the multifaceted world of dance, discussing its role as a career as well as the diversity of body types and political leanings within the dance community - or lack thereof. We delve into the educational pathways available for aspiring dancers, the impact of social media on the dance industry, and th...

In this short and cute one we take down a taxi scam in Finland and introduce a recurring segment called Pottery Corner. As usual, send hate mail to talkingasspodcast@gmail.com

We promised some contentious Middle East stuff, so here it is. Listen, reflect and be safe. Now with improved audio. Send your thoughts to talkingasspodcast@gmail.com. 00:00 Yoni's Background and Connection to Israel 04:37 Military Service and Personal Growth 09:18 Reflections on Army Experience and War 14:04 Life After the Army and Recent Conflicts 22:24 The Impact of October 7th Attacks 24:47 Pe...