That Talking Podcast

What's Up, New Pussycat?

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.

Fascism Is The New Black

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.

Remember When The Sopranos Got "Remember When" Wrong?

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.

Footloose And Band Free!

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.

The 100th Episode Spectacular!!

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.

The Cost Of Living Hasn't Effected Its Popularity

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.

I Don't Always Give Unsolicited Relationship Advice, But When I Do...

Your favorite podcasters just celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary! Blow the confetti cannons, and prepare to get jealous because we're here talking about showering each other with love in its many forms. And we're talking about how too many relationships are based on being transactional, and what we think that can do to people and their outlooks on romance. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Nothing Wrong With A Little Friendly Competition?

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. 

Tell Me Sweet Little Lies

Think about how many songs have been written about lying. Really, just think about it for a moment. ...Now, why do you think that's a thing? Because lies are everywhere! And they always have been, from Santa Claus to Watergate to telling someone they look fine in those jeans to NOT telling someone they have spinach in their teeth. Are they harmful? Are they harmless? Can they be either? Or both? That's what we're talking about. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

What's That Got To Do With The Price Of Art?

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.