That Talking Podcast

You can't deny that some people use their devices as a crutch. Heck, some of us right here do. Sometimes the phone can be a distraction from real life, and other times it can be a means of comfort and connection. But it's undeniable that the attention paid to these screens can get out of hand, even to the point of obsessive. That's what we're talking about. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

We've said it before-- live and let live. But when, from all sides, you're being bombarded with differing opinions, outlooks, and the idea that you're not living your own life the way others either would or simply think you should, we think it's time to say it again. So that's what we're talking about. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

No, we're talking about actual grudges here. Not just that but we're talking about the nature of forgiveness, and whether or not it's even a real thing. Can you forgive AND forget? What does it really do to someone when they hold a grudge? It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Introducing the latest addition to the team: Clean Gene! Just kidding, it's still us. We're talking about hygiene, and the common sense that goes into maintaining it. Because, as whole, grown adults, we can't figure out how - or why! - other whole, grown adults still haven't mastered the basics. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

We have a cat now! We've taken in a stray and turned the 3 of us here at TTP into 4. It's got us thinking about all the pets we've had before, and all the wildlife we get to interact with in our lives. It's even got us talking a bit about "new pet guilt" and the realness of pet ownership. But, bottom line-- WE HAVE A CAT NOW! It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

We're talking about the hottest of hot topics-- the latest trends in fascism! And not just this fad of victimhood that too many people have subscribed to, but the great hypocrisy of so-called "tolerance." Is it a simple matter of context? Does it all boil down to "Yes, but..."? Who out there are the real oppressors? It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Wax on, nostalgia! We're at it again-- talking about when stuff used to be a big deal, and what used to instill in us the most joy. Like the mall! Like classic TV, and loitering... Ah, good times. That's what we're talking about. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

WELCOME BACK!! Kicking off season 3 with some news (and, naturally, some new complaints). Andy's navigating a split with the band, and jj gets to co-pilot. Just like any relationship, ends like this can bring up a lot of thoughts and feelings. But with ends come new beginnings! And we're talking about that. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

HELLO FOR THE 100TH TIME!!! It's not a clip show, but we certainly are diving back into the archives and bringing up some awesome memories from past episodes. We've got a lot of gratitude for all y'all who have stuck by us for the past 2 years, and we've STILL got a lot to say about it. Time we all celebrate! It's still amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

When did groceries become a luxury? Same with gas, and home utilities. But we nonetheless all continue to spend what is being asked. We all gripe about the cost of living but what can we actually do about it? That's what we're talking about. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

It's weird that these days a helping hand is so often met with cynicism, and even weirder that it's often offered with strings attached. What happened to lending some help, or even just some empathy, without keeping score? That's what we're talking about. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking them. 

We're back from a big tattoo con weekend, and it's got us talking about the cost of doing business. And the cost of doing art. ...Making art, you know what we mean. Not just in terms of money, but also in terms of time, and labor, and money. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

The standard seems to be that in order to demonstrate progress you need to feel some sort of pain for it; artists suffer for their art. You know your workout was good if you feel that burn. A hard day's work leaves you dead tired but full of pride. Right? And that's a good thing! ...Right? Well, as creatives, we think so. So that's what we're talking about. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

But this time, if you do, you get a lot more than slimed. People are out there with their torches and pitchforks just waiting to tear up and burn down anyone with the unmitigated gall to do, say, or even think something different or "unpopular." ...Didn't we used to call that bullying? It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.