Don’t Ask Me To Talk

On this sequel special edition of Don't Ask Me To Talk- we present some of our favorite Cultural Blind Spots or CBS (it's better than IBS) segments where we both ended up watching the same classic movies. You'll get dueling takes on Dial M For Murder, Project Hail Mary and Weapons!

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The podcast pals are together in studio again! Stacy is in town for a “bloodletting,” and because she’s en route to a wedding in CT. The blood draw was for a health update, and it only took the vampire/phlebotomist a few tries to get the four vials. Meanwhile, Eric’s Waterpik is so effective it dissolved the tooth that was put in as a temp. Now Eric has two missing teeth and food sensitivity which lends itself to finding a dentist as a show sponsor. Eric’s planning a trip to Point Roberts, WA, a peninsula you access by going into, and out of, Canada. But the real question is will Gertie kayak and do ducks beef? For their CBS segment, Stacy talks about sharing the movie, Father of Bride (the remake) with one of her daughters and their friend which takes her on a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Eric does the heavy lifting of this episode after watching Jaws, Duel, and starting The Sopranos. The first two were directed by a young Steven Speilberg and the last is now considered iconic HBO television which was influenced by The Godfather cinema universe and has a great soundtrack as evidenced by the inclusion of music by Tindersticks. Eric deems all three of his CBSs worth the watch. As for which utensil is the MVP, Eric likes to spoon while Stacy likes to fork. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email [email protected] Next Time: Top sheet?

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On this special edition of Don't Ask Me To Talk- we present some of our favorite Cultural Blind Spots or CBS (it's better than IBS) segments where we both ended up watching the same classic movies. You'll get dueling takes on Whatever Happened To Baby Jane, Modern Times and Robocop!

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Stacy is bringing even more Veranda Beach vibes to the pod than usual since she’s recording from ON her veranda this week. With kids, their plus ones, and plus ones visiting for the July 4th holiday weekend, it’s hard to eek out quiet space. The good part is kids visiting, great weather and fun adventures to wineries and mini golf; the flipside is that even adult children want to be fed three meals EVERY day! Aside from that, VB is an awesome spot to celebrate the holiday in a lowkey, family fun, and classic way. Eric and “The GF” will celebrate after a nice waterfront meal with a primo spot to watch the fireworks over Tacoma. Meanwhile, Gertie will hide out at home. Eric has good news in the form of his car’s database working again and bad news in the form of a leak that after multiple trips to the water meter, Home Depot, and Lowe’s is not yet fixed. He’s hoping there’s only fireworks over the holiday, no waterworks because any glue he has at home has dried up (Eric definitely did not point fingers at the culprit). If any listeners out there have a solution for effectively closing glue (and food in general), let us know! Although Stacy’s daughter suggested she watch White Chicks for her CBS, Stacy watched the 1970 movie M*A*S*H instead. She watched and loved the TV show so decided to check out the movie. She enjoyed it and appreciated the coping with humor, satirical commentary it must have represented during the time of the Vietnam war. Eric watched Whatever Happened to Baby Jane after hearing Stacy’s take and was also riveted by the acting and actors that chewed up the screen and story. He and The GF also enjoyed Widow’s Bay, an Apple original that’s both spooky and funny. As for bar soap versus body wash, Stacy and Eric agree, everyone needs a little bit of soap, but perhaps it should be sold in bulk like oatmeal? Or bring back soap-on-a-rope! DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email [email protected] Next Time: Which utensil is the MVP?

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Stacy is back in her happy place at Veranda Beach enjoying sunburn, social time, and solo watch parties tackling her Cultural Blind Spots. Eric rocked out with his band Battersea at The Valley in Tacoma last week; looking cool with his blue tint shades (is it less distracting or does he just enjoy the vibe?). Apparently, his missing tooth saga did not deter his singing although his Sonicare toothbrush DID deter his sleeping – the ghost of cavities past?! Should Stacy get a Waterpik flosser? Should she cover the bathroom (and herself) in plastic when using it? Eric has a simple solution. Also, is there a worse sound than a chirping low battery fire alarm? Summer has started to open its’ front door in Tacoma and is enjoying lazy days on Zero Gravity chairs not afraid of pitching over at all. As for her CBS, Stacy dove headfirst into the world of mahjong. Having only ever played with her mother-in-law, Stacy finds herself knee-deep in the rules, drama, and accessories that are American Mahjong. She also finally watched Napolean Dynamite and found it utterly delightful and would also like Pedro for President. For his CBS, Eric tried (and failed) to watch The General with Buster Keaton. While Buster may be a legendary silent film star known for his physical comedy, the movie goes South quickly. To cleanse the palate, Eric watched, Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair. Classic Tarantino with great music and lots of violence; plan for snacks and bathroom breaks given its’ four plus hour run time. Stacy comes out swinging on their top topic this week boldly declaring her disdain for breakfast. Eric walks her back from the ledge pointing out it’s not the meal, it’s the foods she dislikes. Meanwhile, Eric tucks into a full Irish Breakfast enjoying every morsel of the blood sausage. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email [email protected] Next Time: Bar soap versus body wash

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Stacy has been on the road a lot of late; first off to Cali to see her twenty-something son before going home to San Antonio for a quick trip. The visit with Charlie involved multiple trips to IKEA and a lot of resisting the urge to clean and organize. Two highlights were Stacy celebrating her 34th wedding anniversary with Pete and putting a foot in the ocean. Meanwhile Eric continues to have fun filling the gap in his mouth and is looking forward to pulling a Cindy Brady for his upcoming Battersea show at The Valley (June 20th) in Tacoma. Stacy’s CBS (cultural blind spot) was watching Sunset Boulevard which made her favorite skit from The Carol Burnett Show, make SO MUCH more sense. It’s a classic for a reason and the topic of our relationship between ego and mental health is still relevant today. Eric explored two sides of a coin, first watching Master and Commander of the Far Side of the World with Russell Crowe, followed by Kneecap, a movie about the Irish hip hop trio – yes, you read that correctly. He was a fan of both movies although hip hop as a genre still alludes him. What does the Good Housekeeping say about when to floss? What does Stacy’s hubby do? Will they stay married as a result? How does Eric feel about night guards and addressing the reason behind his teeth grinding? Take a listen and learn! DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email [email protected] Next Time: Is breakfast really that important?

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Stacy has descended a new rabbit hole that makes this episode even more exciting than usual; however, it’s a Cultural Blindspot so she’s forced to wait to share even though it’s become her LIFE. Speaking of holes, Eric continues to recover from his dental surgery with his tooth hole intact. He and “the Girlfriend” did something perhaps no one has ever done, they crashed into a bird enroute home from Veranda Beach – a traumatizing experience all around. On the same ride he realized his car’s data center wasn’t working thus begins “The early Morning Plight of the Chevy Blazer.” Other than Mexican food and avoiding grocery shopping Stacy’s highlight in banana Laffy Taffy (which leads to a conversation about the excellent candy selection at Dollarama in Canada. For their CBS (cultural blindspots), not to be confused with IBS, Stacy finally gets to discuss the cultural phenomenon that is the true crime documentary. From MacKenzie Shirilla to Elizabeth Smart with Moriah Wilson for good measure, Stacy is hooked! To redeem herself she watches What Ever Happened to Baby Jane which essentially had a fictional true crime plot with the iconic real-life rivals Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. It was a wild ride and like no other day at the beach! Perhaps inspired by his trip to Canada, Eric watched Strange Brew, a precursor to movies like Wayne’s World. To balance out the shenanigans he also watched GlenGarry Glen Ross which featured an A-list cast including our old pals Al Pacino and Jack Lemmon. He gave both movies two thumbs sideways. As for the topic of the week, it was trivia time, a surprisingly fun time to learn they know nothing! DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email [email protected] Next Time: Flossing before brushing?

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Did Eric and Stacy just become best friends?!? Eric, "The Girlfriend," and Gertie visit Stacy's cottage at the Veranda Beach Resort (the show's sponsor and Stacy's happy place) for Memorial Day weekend. A visit to Canada included A&W and their "teen" burger, poutine, and soda with real sugar naturally.

Eric also had his periodontal post op visit and for the next four months is ready to suck Jello shots through his teeth. They also discuss PlayDoh and Irish Stew which apparently is deemed Irish if made from lamb - a smell that triggers Gertie. Speaking of smells, coffee smells better than it tastes unless you're Eric. For their Cultural Blindspots, Stacy and Eric were together and watched two movies; Some Like it Hot and Marty Supreme. The first is a weirdly edgy romantic comedy from 1959 about two musicians that go under cover as female musicians to avoid the mob. One poses as a millionaire, and one is pursued by a millionaire. Marty Supreme is a surprise from the jump and keeps the same pace and energy as an elite table tennis match. It features some interesting casting and a surprising body count! Stacy and Eric liked both movies which surprised them both. As for their weekly topic, Stacy "Ketchup" Heller and Eric "Mustard" Reidar go toe-to-toe and the winner might be gravy. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email [email protected] Next Time: Play a game

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Eric’s tooth extraction revealed a sinus infection and now he’s cosplaying as a prospector. To add insult to injury he pulled out his stiches out while practicing for Battersea’s upcoming show on June 20th at The Valley in Tacoma, WA. Like the good boyfriend he is, Eric waited too late to get “The Girlfriend” a birthday cake so perhaps we’ll have to celebrate when they come to Veranda Beach for the weekend. Stacy’s week includes a continuation of her dress quest and finds out she’s a yeasty girl (on her scalp) so as predicted by commercials from the 70’s dandruff is now a thing. What’s next quicksand? As for their Cultural Blindspots, Stacy goes back to the year The Gap opened (1969) and watched Midnight Cowboy. It wasn’t what she was expecting; however, she agrees it’s worthy of the AFI100 list. Eric finally watched Saturday Night Fever and found the disco music and dancing were the least offensive part for him, ultimately, he preferred Warriors. Hoping for a better outcome, he watched A Night at The Opera, the Marx Brothers classic. Sadly, he found it silly except for Harpo’s stellar harp playing. This week’s topic on the impact of reality TV was something Stacy and Eric could agree upon. While not judgement for consuming it, it does feel like there’s now generations of reality ick. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email [email protected] Next Time: Ketchup vs. Mustard

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Today’s show starts from the top addressing the topic of vices with Eric confessing to his weekly 12oz can of cider, such depraved morality. Whereas Stacy started drinking cocktails slowly but joined select social drinking especially once at her lake house. Stacy visited Austin this week while Eric once watched MTV’s Austin Stories. Stacy also waited almost two hours for Franklin’s Barbeque while Eric is still waiting for Arby’s to have the meats! One thing they both have in common is their wariness about roller coasters. While at Six Flags in Fiesta, Texas Stacy rode the Ferris wheel which is less impressive than Eric riding the Ferris wheel at the iconic Coney Island. As for Cultural Blindspots, Stacy continued her theme of movies involving apartments by watching, The Apartment. She was struck by the empathy and modernity of the movie. Eric watched two movies on both sides of the spectrum: Heat and Sky King. The first is a classic cops and robbers movie with Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro, while the second is a documentary about an airline ground agent who stole a plane from SeaTac and took the ride of his life. As for their topic of the week, unsurprisingly Stacy has far more foibles than Eric, he’s just socially awkward sometimes. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email [email protected] Next Time: Reality TV: Entertaining or Social Commentary

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