Atypical Talk

Have you ever heard of button dogs? They’re dogs that communicate through pressing buttons with pre-recorded phrases and words. We talk about what science has to say about this as well as what science has proven about the benefits of high schoolers getting more sleep. And lastly, we talk about the barrage of hate that Jewish content creators have gotten since the Hamas attacks on Oct 7. 

Can dogs talk by pressing buttons? What science says about the debate.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/03/21/dog-talking-buttons-communication-research/

Science Says Teens Need More Sleep. So Why Is It So Hard to Start School Later?

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/school-start-times-sleep-parents/

'Dear TikTok': Social media under fire as Israel-Hamas war inflames anti-Jewish hate

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2023/11/01/jewish-influencers-tiktok-antisemitism-israel-hamas/71348475007/

This week on Atypical Talk, we talk about “Girl Math” and the humor that came along with this silly trend. We talked about how goats are being used to prevent wildfires in California. We talk about what’s happening in Israel and the fear that comes with that. And we talk about how more and more atheists are getting curious about Christianity and finding they have more in common with Christians than was once believed.

Girl Math Quiz

https://www.buzzfeed.com/sarahaspler/girl-math-quiz

‘Boy Math’ And ‘Girl Math’ Meme, Explained

https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2023/09/29/boy-math-and-girl-math-meme-explained/?sh=60ac9a6a68b1

Dog Math

https://www.tiktok.com/@randihood22/video/7289519461089037574?_r=1&_t=8gps3WeTzBq

The goats fighting fires in Los Angeles

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230922-these-la-goats-help-stop-wildfires

Israel is at war with Hamas. Here’s what to know

https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/16/middleeast/israel-hamas-gaza-war-explained-week-2-mime-intl/index.html

New atheism has collapsed. The tide is turning on belief in God

https://www.premierchristianity.com/new-atheism-has-collapsed-the-tide-is-turning-on-belief-in-god/16350.article?fbclid=IwAR3iavCoDoL4CNIxCZbBDre2-MRVdicWDNS1nCOUbW3Xeai2UnnoWLYeOv0_aem_Abx8jI_F0GE9pl_QS9J_a5w_F5FhZVogHTWSzITNm0QvDtBj8haGFayuu7MLwMrH0GA&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

This week, we're talking about how horror movies have slowly changed their stance on religion over the years. We talk about a bus driver named "Miss Sparkles" and the joy she brings to all the kids riding her bus. And we talk about how AI has made it's way into church services – is it going to change the way we do church?? Dive into all these conversations by listening to this week's episode!

This week on Atypical Talk, we jump into the world of Taylor Swift and talk about her concert movie coming out in October, and how some movie production companies are not happy about it. We talk about the new law passed in Texas requiring drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a parent or guardian in an accident. And we talk about how the majority of Americans want age limits for politicians – there's a lot of aspects to consider in a conversation like this.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie made it into theaters by sidestepping Hollywood studios

https://www.insider.com/how-taylor-swift-eras-tour-got-into-movie-theaters-amc-2023-9

New Texas law requires drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a child’s parent or guardian

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4184348-new-texas-law-requires-drunk-drivers-to-pay-child-support-if-they-kill-a-childs-parent-or-guardian/

Majorities of Americans support age limits for Congress and mental-competency tests

https://today.yougov.com/topics/politics/articles-reports/2023/09/06/majorities-americans-support-age-limits-congress-a

This week on Atypical Talk, we talked about tourists bringing negative attention on themselves by being disrespectful towards historical landmarks. We talked about the phrase "modest is hottest" and the issues with that idea. And we talked about the hate that presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been getting from Christian conservatives.

Is this the summer of bad tourists

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230821-is-this-the-summer-of-bad-tourists

What We Get Wrong About ‘Modest Is Hottest’

https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/modest-is-the-hottest-isnt-in-the-bible/

Opinion: Christian conservatives betray their values in criticizing Ramaswamy’s faith

https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/19/opinions/christian-conservatives-ramaswamys-faith-sheffield/index.html

We talked a few weeks ago about the anticipated UFO report. Now that it's out, we discussed the report and our thoughts on them. We talked about the wildfires in Maui that are ongoing. We also talked about the recent news surrounding Micheal Oher of "Blind Side" fame. Lastly, we talked about Family Vlogs and how harmful they can be.

This week we talked about the writer and actor strike taking place in Hollywood. It's been going on for almost 3 months with no end in sight. And we talked about our personal travel nightmares along with a story of how one woman was expected to give up her seat for a mom wanting to sit with her kids. This lead to a discussion about how to respond christianly in these types of awkward situations.

Actors union joins writers on strike, shutting down Hollywood

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/07/13/sag-actors-union-goes-on-strike-joining-hollywood-writers.htmlWoman Praised for Saying No to a

Mom With Kids On a Plane

https://www.thestreet.com/travel/see-ceo-blows-up-internet-for-refusing-to-sacrifice-airplane-seat-to-pleading-mom?fbclid=IwAR2jN4zDufZDT4hl-RmYTQ3nKVs5KxFGIk1DrF8oTgM23pSaLp1QDcyQd7g_aem_Ab7kMJuBQEho4lBDNz9Ef82yUK_qAXDl33YOlL2QUrT914FDhEKHZzAfw1b3crI63rQ&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

This week we talk about Buc-ee's and their pay rates that are surprising everyone. We discuss Fall Out Boy's "system update" of We Didn't Start The Fire. And we talk about the new social media app, Threads. Maybe we'll make an account on there next – who knows!

‘I haven't been the same since’: This TikToker was shocked to find out that Buc-ee's pays janitors the same wage as her office job — why the demand for blue collar work is soaring

This week we talk about a new report on UFO’s that will be released at the end of July by a team of scientists and experts, along with a recent alien sighting! We also talk about common phrases and the unique origin of those phrases. And we talk about Shiny Happy People — a documentary exploring secrets of the Duggars and the religion they’re apart of, the Institute in Basic Life Principles.

While Alison is on vacation, we are joined this week by Dr. Andrea Hoover! We talk about a woman who was able to translate an old family recipe with the help of strangers on the internet, and the recipe turned out have quite the story behind it. And we talk about the opioid crisis in America. Andrea talks with us about misconceptions, treatment, harm prevention and much more on this week's episode.

How the internet helped one woman decipher a forgotten family recipe

https://www.today.com/food/people/reddit-strangers-decode-italian-recipe-serpentone-alle-mandorle-rcna85682

Fentanyl-laced pills are killing teens. Here’s how to stop it.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/05/08/fentanyl-pills-poisonings-teen-deaths/