That Talking Podcast

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.

There's so much snow, and it's our birthday week, and we like surprises, and something about media distractions, and french Canadians may or may not eat people.. This one is definitely a grab bag episode. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Because context matters. We've got a lot to say about context, and especially how comments, headlines, and even video clips on the internet are persistently taken out of it. Or worse, put out there with none at all. Or even worse, perhaps the context is manufactured and artificial. ...And yes, we also explain the nazi thing. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

We won't deny that there are events occurring around this country which sometimes end with devastating results. But people CAN'T deny that it's this culture of flagrant antagonism, and even the championing of certain crimes, that certainly isn't helping the situation. It's a red hot topic, so we're talking about it. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

'TIS THE SEASON!!! For finding yourself a year older and not an lick more pleasant. It happened at Valentine's Day, and it's happening again-- some people just can't let others get wrapped up in the pure joy they want to feel during the holidays. So we're taking on the task of spreading joy anyway! (And only dropping a few complaints along the way.) It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by listening to them.

You had a bad day. Well, we did. Well, one of us did. But it happens! It happens to all of us. And sometimes you just have to take the loss, vent, and wake up tomorrow to something better. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Bringing it way, way back to the very beginning, when Episode 1 focused on what we consider to be the best use of a day off. Only now, instead of even trying to relax, we're talking about how busy we decided to make ourselves (not to mention what's it's done to our old, old bodies). It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

We MAY have started out with an idea here, but whatever that was just really got away from us. If any of you out there can figure out what this one is actually about, please let us know! BUT! While we may have let this one run all over the map, it is undeniably civilly discordant. It’s amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Free buses, tax brackets, a government shutdown, AND MORE! We're bringing back the hot button issues of the season, and we're getting right to the point. There's no tap dancing around our opinions here, so strap in. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

We're taking a break! Well, we're talking about it anyhow-- the idea of taking a break from the rat race, from the headaches, from social media, and really from people in general. Does it ever really work? Does it benefit your peace of mind? It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

What makes someone a collector? Do certain criteria need to be met for your favorite things to be considered a collection? That's what we're talking about. We're talking about our own collections, the collections of others, and even collecting habits that evoke a super strong side-eye. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Good morning, podcast land! We're here in our jammies talking about the mornings of today and yesterday-- breakfast, the morning routines, getting ready for work and school, and even what may or may not help some of us to have more pleasant times waking up. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

That's a real thing that Oscar Wilde said! How great is that? But seriously, we're talking a lot about donuts. Life hasn't slowed down a tick, so Andy went and found the most incredible donuts to brighten things up. And now we can't stop talking about them. tWe DO try talking about other things, but damn if it doesn't keep coming back around to donuts. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.