Ryan Hester

Why CAN'T We Talk About That?

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Enjoy a civil discussion between two people. Topics include music, politics, and spirituality. We have all been told NOT to talk about these things, but I say Why CAN'T We Talk About That?

Author

Ryan Hester

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Music

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Latest episode

Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

S3E23 - Not Every "Why" Is Important: A Conversation With Martin Ruiz 05.02.2025

Listen to Martin and I discuss: The Thinking Process, Hip-Hop Music, 2Pac, Road Trip Shenanigans, When The New Guy Comes In, Covid, Term Limits On Politicians, Giving Our Kids What We Never Had, Climate Change, DEI Hires, Transgender Motives, Having The Right To Be Racist, Catholic Rituals, Absolute Truth, Probability Vs. Possibility, The Ends Justifies The Means Christianity, And The Accuracy Of...

S3B2 - Redemption For Darth Vader: A Second Conversation With Ryan Edwards 23.01.2025

Things we discuss in this episode include: Drones, Biblical Contradictions?, Faith Without Works Is Dead, Near Death Experiences, Karma, Hypno-Therapy, Love Wins, Childhood Memories Of Past Lives, Q&A From Session 1, Psychedelics, And Blind Faith.

S3E22 - I'm Not Gonna Powder Your Butt: A Conversation With Brian Moles 08.01.2025

In This Episode, Brian And I Discuss: Aaron Lewis, Getting Starstruck, Hollywood Relationships, RFK Jr., Line Shifting, Fixing The Homelessness Problem, The Influence Of Music, Free Will, Getting Rid Of Money, The Value Of A Clean Floor, The Universe Speaking To Us Through Numbers, Being A Recovering Catholic, Wayne Dyer, God's Will, Reincarnation, Tarot Readings, Past Lifetimes, Dark Entities, Go...

S3E21 - Smelling The Agenda: A Conversation With Matt Schofield 01.01.2025

Listen to Matt and I discuss: Life In The Coast Guard, Alcoholism, Bagpiping, Leatherworking, Living In Alaska, Being In A Biker Gang, Metallica, Dating In Your 40's, Why God Does Things, The Food That Will Be In Heaven, TexMex Vs. Real Mex, Cake Vs. Pie, Bike Jumps That Equal Concussions, The Sega Master System, Walking In Trump's Inauguration, Trusting Reporters, Hating Christmas, Hugging Homele...

S3E20 - Jesus Juice Is Disgusting: A Conversation With Lauren Limon 20.12.2024

Listen to Lauren and I discuss: Dementia, Being Boba Fett's Cousin, Big Train Chai, Bonsai Trees, The Michael Jackson Trial, Liam Payne's Death, Abortion, Planned Parenthood, Sex Work, Making Money On The Internet, Health Insurance, The Mayor Of Homeless People, Growing Up Catholic, Ghosts, Becoming Ineligible For Heaven, and Jesus' Forgiveness. PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE: Amy Winehouse – Me & Mr....

S3E19 - More Real Than Reality: A Conversation With Ryan Edwards 07.12.2024

Ryan and I discuss really cool stuff like: A.I., Deep Fakes, Morgan Wallen, Nirvana, Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin, Being An Adrenaline Junkie, Michael Kiwunaka, Wokeism, D.E.I., Covid, True Journalism, Big Pharma, BlackRock, LIHOP, Conspiracy Theories, 9-11, Stanley Kubrick And The Moon Landing, Indoctrinating Children, Pre-Wrath, Preterism, Chaotic Canonization, Christ-Consciousness, Yahweh As The Fa...

S3E18 - The Best Worst Year: A Conversation With Nathan Black 27.11.2024

Nathan and I have a great discussion about: Grits, Twenty One Pilots, David Kushner, NF, Billie Eilish, Writing Music, The 2024 Election, DEI Hiring, Car Masking, Foreign Wars, Why Trump Is Hated, Deportation, Sex Trafficking, Tattooing, Jinxing, Working At Jamba Juice, The Best Smoothie, Pre-Destination, Growing Up As A Jehovah's Witness, Why Christianity?, Spiritual Gifts, Drug Addiction, And Bo...

S3E17 - Well, Jesus Is A Better Person Than I Am: A Conversation With Travis Purington 26.11.2024

In this episode Travis and I discuss: 90's Music, Sublime, Pepper, George Thorogood, Fleetwood Mac, Boyz II Men, Bidenomics, Starting A Non-Profit, Helping Our Veterans, Understanding Muslims, The Trump Savior Complex, Conspiracy Theories, Dual Citizenship, Israel & Gaza, Is God Anti-War?, God's Chosen People, Who Is The REAL Israel?, Stolen Elections, The Moon Landing, Combat In Iraq, Being A Ter...

S3E16 - I'd Rather Be Effective Than Be Right: A Conversation With Chet Cooper 20.11.2024

Chet And I Discuss: Being A Lifer In The Airforce, Being Fluent In The Chinese Language, Captain Ron, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Elliott Smith, The Jake Paul & Mike Tyson Fight, Hating Old People, Waiting To Die, Being Bill Burr's Twin, The 2024 Election, Toxic People, Data-Driven Decisions, Fruitful Conversations, Trumps Cabinet Picks, "Surrounded", J.D. Vance, Proof Vs. Evidence, Intelligent Desi...

S3 - BONUS 1 - Be Great - A Conversation With Chris Lambert About His New Album 15.11.2024

Listen in as I have a conversation with Chris about his brand new album, "Be Great", that releases today. PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE: Chris Lambert – Beneath You (2024) Chris Lambert – Blow (2024) Chris Lambert – Do You Listen? (2024) Chris Lambert – Down The Line (2024) Chris Lambert – Even Then (2024) Chris Lambert – Feels Great To Be Great (2024) Chris Lambert – Hooray (2024) Chris Lambert – Lef...

S3E15 - This Whole World Is Just A Place To Live: A Conversation With Doug Hoover 06.11.2024

Things that Doug and I discussed in this episode: Being A Cat Person, White Privilege, Mentorship, Spending Almost Half Of His Current Lifespan In Prison, Bagging Groceries As An Art Form, Facing Fears, Ranching And Farming Human Beings, Going Into The Navy, Nuclear Power, The Clash, Boogie Boarding, Outlaw Country, Getting Married While In Prison, Prison Overpopulation, Racism,   And Favoritism....

S3E14 - Intelligent Neanderthals: A Conversation With Ian Moats 02.11.2024

Listen to Ian and I discuss: Alcoholism, The Unexpected Passing Of His Wife, The Old Tennis Days, Live (The Band), Kamala Not Answering Questions, Being A Fiscal Conservative, Removing Federal Income Tax, Transgender Sports, Reproductive Rights, Drill Baby Drill, Masking, Gun Control, Sharing 99% Of Our DNA With Chimpanzees, Degenerating Humans, The "Design" Of The Universe, The Motives Of The Bib...

S3E13 - You Don't Have To Go To Church To Go To Church: A Conversation With Pat Silva 30.10.2024

Listen in as Pat and I converse about Neverland Memories, 3 Rolls, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Eminem, Public Speaking, The Electoral College, Giving To Homeless People, Immigration, The 2024 Election, Minimum Wage, Christian Works, Evidence For Christianity, False Conversions, And Different Levels Of Christians. PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE: AC/DC – Highway To Hell (1979) AC/DC – Thunderstruck (1990) AC/DC – T.N...

S3E12 - Don't Put Everything In One Bucket Because That Bucket Might Disappear: A Conversation With Leah Jantzen 23.10.2024

Listen in as Leah and I dig into important topics like: Self-Medicating With Mountain Dew, The Existence Of Wyoming, Being In A Band, Children 18:3, Go Fish, John Elefante, Cory Wong, Newsboys, Hello Kelly, Adventures In Odyssey, K-Life, Steve Taylor, Shallow Worship Music, Flying Colors, Figuring Out The Ending, Podcasts We Listen To, Songs You Shouldn't Listen To While Driving, Horses, The LGBTQ...

S3E11 - Everyone Thinks That Their Story Is Special...But It's Not: A Conversation With David Young 18.10.2024

David and I have a discussion about: Growing Up A Military Brat, Working At The Prison, Rage Against The Machine, R.E.M., Josh Garrels, NF, Worship Music, Dwelling On The Past, The Comparisons Between Linkin Park & Imagine Dragons, Master Of Puppets, The 2024 Election, The Rona, When Life Begins, Prison Reform, Homelessness, Safe Zones, Drinking Alcohol, Fatherless Homes, The Sovereignty Of God, B...

S3E10 - Rebellion To Tyrants Is Obedience To God: A Conversation With Devin Fitzgerald 10.10.2024

In this episode Devin and I talk about Amish Vampires, Why He Came To California, Jpegs vs. Vector, Growing Up Like The Partridge Family, Heavenly Crowns, Linkin Park's New Singer, The Decemberists, Concept Albums, The Lore Of Twenty One Pilots, Stephen Sanchez, Alec Benjamin, John Van Deusen, The Dear Hunter, The Cat Empire, Typhoon, Dawn Golden, Charlie Kirk, Michael Knowles, The Presidential De...

S3E9 - Doing What You Are Supposed To Be Doing: A Conversation With Cort Newby 04.10.2024

In this episode you will hear Cort and I discuss: Naming Our Children, Martial Arts, The Samurai, Cobra Kai, The Rings Of Power, Abraham Lincoln, Break Dancing, Johnny Cash, Bob Marley, Wu-Tang Clan, The Olympic Breakdancer, Untrustworthy News Sources, Voting For The 3rd Party, The Proper Approach To Bible Study, The Variables, Free Will, Judging Others And God's Love. PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE: B...

S3E8 - A Very Black And White Guy: A Conversation With Jimmy W. 28.09.2024

Join us as Jimmy and I talk about D.J.ing at Vans Warped Tour, The Difference Between Rap And Hip-Hop, Selling Out, Profanity, Vidangel & Clearplay, Beautiful Eulogy, Kings Kaleidoscope, The Nappy Dugout, Lecrae, Concept Albums, D.J. Battling, Freestyling, Owning A Record Label, Abortion, Immigration Reform, Political Ambitions, The Popular Vote, Fixing The Economy, Growing Up Atheist, Levels Of S...

S3E7 - If There Was Anything Blacker Than The Black Sheep, That Was Me: A Conversation With Jerod Hurnblad 26.09.2024

Jerod and I discuss: Being A Problem Kid, Traveling Across The Country In His Earty Twenties, Facing Our Fears, Native American Culture, Not Kissing His Wife Before Their Wedding Day, Adoption, Seeing The World Through The Eyes Of A Muslim, Near-Death Experiences, Having The Opportunity For Salvation AFTER Physical Death, Repentance, False Conversions, IS Jesus The Only Way To Heaven?, Immigration...

S3E6 - For The Sake Of The Flowers The Weeds Are Watered (OR) This Whole Thing Is The Goggles: A Conversation With Sabrina Barney 23.09.2024

Listen In As I Talk With Sabrina About: Smooth Criminal, Having Kids, Morticia The One-Eyed Cat, Live Events, The Beetlehouse, Tim Burton Movies, Too Short, Madonna, Sing-Talking, Hot Ones, No Doubt, Moulin Rouge, Brazilian Waxing, The Catalyst, Illegal Immigration, Abortion, Capital Punishment, Why Square Patties Taste Better, The Jab, Indoctrinating Children, Reiki, Avatar's I.C.U., Energy, Puni...

S3E5 - Open Mics Are My Bowling League: A Conversation With Dan Pankratz 21.09.2024

Dan And I Have A Great Discussion About: Opening A Skate Shop At 19, Hitting Rock Bottom At 20, Doing Stand-Up Comedy, Covid Restrictions, Not Forcing Jesus On People, Tim Keller, The Age Of Accountability, Invisible Cliffs, Identity, The 2024 Election, And Raising The Minimum Wage. PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE: Beastie Boys – No Sleep Till Brooklyn (1986) Beastie Boys – Root Down (1995) Beastie Boys...

S3E4 - More Than A Feeling: A Conversation With Sarah Shepherd 18.09.2024

Join in as Sarah and I talk about: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Auditioning For American Idol, Ashnikko, Horror Movies, Limp Bizkit, Nirvana, Sublime, The Postal Service, The Border, Abortion, A Bi-Sexual's Viewpoint On The Trans Community, Bathrooms And Sporting Events, Does Love Require Approval?, The Origin Of Life, Is God An Alien?, Do Morals Exist?, And The Ten Commandments In Public Scho...

S3E3 - Trying To Describe Color To Someone Who Has Been Blind Their Whole Life: A Conversation With James Martinez 16.09.2024

Listen In As James And I Talk About: Lactose, Mold, Butter (Refrigerate Or NOT Refrigerate?), Pizza, Covid, Masking Up, Johnny Cash, Carmen Sandiego, Dancing, Matcha Being Terrible, Brandon Heath, Kirk Cameron, Movie Kissing, Identity Politics, Systemic Racism, Trump, Kamala, Ron DeSantis, Feelings During Worship, Asking Jesus Into Your Heart, Figuring Out The Answer To Prayer, And Proof Of The Ex...

S3E2 - Weirdos Thrive When They Are Among Other Weirdos: A Conversation With Chuck Musselwhite 13.09.2024

Listen in as Chuck and I Discuss: Thai Food, White People Making Lumpia, U2, The Kelce Brothers Podcast, Politics From The Pulpit, The Olympic Boxing Fiasco, The Motives Of The Trans Community, Love & Acceptance, Seeing Biblical Sites In Person, Looking Forward To Empty Nesting, Raising Pastor's Kids, Worship Services, Whether Or Not The Holy Spirit Needs A Microphone, Spiritual Gifts, Speaking In...

S3E1 - Every Sand Dune I've Been On Has Collapsed: A Conversation With Jennifer Perizzolo 11.09.2024

Topics Discussed In This Episode: "No-Schooling", The Goon Squad, Tom MacDonald, NOFX, Abby The Spoon Lady, Racism, George Floyd, Kamala Harris, Ben Shapiro, Abortion, The Confusion Of The Sexes, Man-Buns, Media Bias, Bible Canonization, Toilet Seat: Up Or Down, Being Born Gay, Transgender Children, The Moral Compass, Emerald Tablets And Dead Sea Scrolls, Bible Contradictions, The Eye Angel, The S...

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