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?

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Ryan Hester

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Music

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Latest episode

Oct 28, 2026

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Episodes

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...

S2 - BONUS 5 - The Roundtable Strikes Back: A Discussion With Kathy Lambert, Steven Kawano, & Arisel Gutierrez 24.07.2024

TOPICS: Topics Discussed In This Episode: Nanobots, Compliments, Respect, Unbiased News Sources, Eskimos, The Assassination Attempt Of Donald Trump, The New Slang, Poop Taboos, The Bristol Chart, DEI Hiring, Using Disadvantages To Our Advantage, Logic And Emotion, Illegal Immigration, Prosecuting The Media, ASMR, Vegetarianism, Tequila, Regulating Alcohol Content, Impossible Meat, The Carnivore Di...

S2 - BONUS 4 - I Want It To Be Your Favorite - The Musical Journey Of Chris Lambert (Part 2) 17.07.2024

Part 2 of 2.   My conversation with Chris picks up where we left off and takes us right up to present day. PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE: Pointers (2018) Deal, New Jersey (2009) I Shot A Man (2009) Unemployment Blues (2009) The Chase (2009) To Grandfather Mountain (2009) Julian (2009) Delirium Tremens (2009) Overproof Jamaican Rum (2009) The Top (Even If We All Fall Down) (2009) Frosty The Snowman (20...

S2 - BONUS 3 - Did This Accidentally Become My Hit? - The Musical Journey Of Chris Lambert (Part 1) 10.07.2024

In Part 1 of  2, Chris and I discuss his musical journey up through 2008.  Complete with song clips of some of his music. PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE: Gasoline (2016) Snorkel A Year Or Twelve (2006) Hop A Rocket (2006) A Second Chance (2006) Dromophobic Overture (2006) I'd Like To Buy You A Smile (2006) Minstrel's Tale (2006) The Infinite Mirrors (2006) Chapter 1: Prologue (2007) Chapter 2: Remember...

S2 - BONUS 2 - Further Discussion About The Messianic Jewish Belief System With Ellen Hill 26.06.2024

Listen in as Ellen and I continue our discussion we started back towards the beginning of this season, about Messianic Judaism.

S2 - BONUS 1 - Q&A From Season 2 19.06.2024
S2E46 - Ronald McDonald Didn't Do Anything, He's Just The Dummy On The Cover: A Conversation With The Most Beautiful Woman In The World 12.06.2024

Things Discussed In This Episode: Our Origin Story, Elton John, The Doors, The Carpenters, Rockin' Rio, Mariah Carey, Jewel, Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Halsey, MTV, Meatloaf, Jehovah's Witnesses, Michael Jackson, K-Life, Stacie Orrico, Rachael Lampa, Plus One, Shawn McDonald, Paul Wright, Bethany Dillon, Sanctus Real, The O.C. Supertones, BarlowGirl, Sam Rivera...

S2E45 - Not Old Enough To Be Classic: A Conversation With Mario Cor 05.06.2024

Topics discussed in this episode: Being Raised Pentecostal, Meeting His Wife, Faith & Science, The Power Of Music, Joy Electric, Rap Or Hip-Hop, RadioU, Deconstruction, Lauren Daigle, Twenty One Pilots, Worship Music, Frank Peretti, Hillsong, Derek Webb, The 2020 Election, Tom MacDonald, Matt Walsh, What Is A Woman, Feelings, Faith, Losing Everything, God's Will, Studying Greek, Jehovah's Witnesse...

S2E44 - Gay Old People Walking Poodles: A Conversation With Jimmy Westerfield 22.05.2024

Things Mentioned In This Episode: The Carnivore Diet, Marriage & Children, Van Morrison, Billy Idol, Rocky IV, Hamilton, Orgasmic Waffles, Stand Up Comedy, Marvin Gaye, M.C. Ren, Hi-C, DJ Quik, Vanilla Ice, A-F-R-O, Citizen Cope, Amos Lee, Sublime, Brotha Lynch, NF, Post Malone, Jelly Roll, George Strait, Rage Against The Machine, Assisting Other Countries, Homelessness, Mental Health, Bacteria, T...

S2E43 - If The Music Stops: A Conversation With Matt Patterson 15.05.2024

Topics In This Episode: The Emperor's New Groove, Doing A Wedding After The Zombie Apocalypse, Raising Children, Growing Up In A Musical Family, Taking Care Of Your Voice, Def Leppard, DC Talk, Peter Gabriel, Genesis, Underoath, Musical Theater, Hoop Dreams, Fiddler On The Roof, U2, David Crowder, Switchfoot, Skillet, Children 18:3, Abortion, Our Kids Working As A Filter, Mental Health, Individual...

S2E42 - Where's The Line?: A Conversation With Samantha Showalter 08.05.2024

Topics Discussed In This Episode: Inner Connections, Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Diamond Rio, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Alabama, Pearl Jam, Eminem, Too Short, NF, 2Pac, Jay-Z, Ludacris, Lil' Wayne, Ja Rule, TLC, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Pink, Justin Timberlake, Spice Girls, Warped Tour, The Killers, The Fray, Dashboard Confessional, The Ataris, George Strait, Vot...

S2E41 - People Disappoint: A Conversation With Michelle Aquino 02.05.2024

Topics Discussed In This Episode: South Pacific, The Sound Of Music, Too Short, Souls Of Mischief, Snoop Dogg, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Neil Diamond, Britney Spears, NOFX, Propagandhi, New Kids On The Block, Smashing Pumpkins, Hers, The Suicide Boys, Ghostmane, Dancing, Girl In A Coma, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Wet Leg, That Dog, Children 18:3, The Cure, Rap Music's Objectification Of Women, G...

S2E40 - I Was The Moron That God Needed: A Conversation With Justin Chamberlain 24.04.2024

On This Episode You Will Hear Us Discuss: Indiana Jones Music, Having Tourette's, Soundgarden, Too Short, 2-Live Crew, Enya, Yanni, The Fat Boys, Father MC, Snap, D.J. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Sir Mix-A-Lot, The Judgment Night Soundtrack, Metallica, AC/DC, Regina Spektor, Phil Collins, In The Air Tonight, She & Him, Jack White, Ingrid Michaelson, The Beatles, Def Leppard, The Revivalists, Pl...

S2E39 - Trying To Prove You're Having A Moment With God: A Conversation With Rebecca Wheeler 17.04.2024

Things discussed in this episode: Justin Bieber, Working At Hume, Taylor Swift, Conan Gray, Glee, Indiana Jones, Shia LaBeouf, The Waitress Soundtrack, Weezer, Lizzy McAlpine, Ashe, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Big Pharma, Anxiety Disorders, Stress As A Good Thing, Processed Foods, Curing Cancer, ADHD, Homeschooling, Backing Everything Up With Scripture, Charismatics, Worship Services, Speaking...

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