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In this lively new episode of Don’t Ask Me to Talk, Stacy and Eric are back together in studio! The conversation kicks off with an exploration of regional snacks, including Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews, disappointing Devil Dogs, and the disappearance of penny candy. From inflation to claw machines to the mystery of red pistachios.

The duo then embarks on an unexpectedly serious civic mission: naming the official Pacific Northwest groundhog. Move over Punxsutawney Phil — it’s time for Metaline Mike, Washington’s very own furry weather forecaster. And yes, the marketing plan is already in the works.

In this week’s Cultural Blind Spots, Stacey watches Sophie's Choice for the first time and breaks down what makes it so iconic (and devastating). Eric counters with the cult‑classic anthology Creepshow and the surprisingly charming, based‑on‑a‑true‑story film Roofman. Together, they cover the full emotional spectrum — from heavy to goofy.

For the Top Topic Great Debate, they tackle modern communication etiquette:

📱 How long is too long for a text, voicemail, or voice memo?

📞 Is voicemail basically extinct?

👀 And why are young people suddenly FaceTiming everything?

It’s funny, it’s thoughtful, it’s nostalgic, it’s chaotic — in other words, a classic Don’t Ask Me to Talk episode.

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DAMTT: Love, Getting Help, and Zaddies

It’s been a minute since Stacy and Eric asked listeners to leave a review and get 15 seconds of fame and appreciation; you too can join the fun! Speaking of fun, Eric celebrates 15 years with “the gf” with dinner at Indochine and a movie while Stacy celebrates her daughter who is twice as old (30). Stacy shares a story about her mother’s “vintage” mattress and the “vintage” dance partners she had while visiting her mother. It reminded Eric of the old Craftmatic adjustable recliner ads with Art Linklater. Thanks to checking off their Cultural Blindspots (and watching the Godfather movies), Eric and Stacy have a better appreciation for the recently deceased Robert Duvall. That reminds Stacy of recently seeing Catherine O”Hara in Best in Show, a hilarious close look at a VERY specific “sport/hobby.” Eric’s romantic Valentine movie date was to see Send Help which was a cross between Castaway and Misery and a whole lot of fun. Eric also watched the movie Novocain with Hollywood nepo-baby Jack Quaid which was also surprisingly good! Cultural Blindspots can also be regional as Stacy shares her love of Goldenbergs Chews and Drake’s Devil Dogs. Stacy and Eric play Kiss, Marry, Avoid (a take on the more common Eff, Marry, Kill game) with random options of “Cougars” or “Zaddies.” Some interesting choices are made and p.s. Eric definitely prefers the older ladies! DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email [email protected] Next Time: Ideal Voice/Text Length

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Snarcasm might just be Stacy’s new favorite blended word, like complisault or frenemies, thanks Eric! While Eric went shopping during “the big game,” Stacy was en route to visit her mother in PA and not even new pants, sneakers, a shirt too much ketchup can beat hearing 80-something year old women discuss Bad Bunny grabbing his crotch. Eric makes a hilarious point about how when we’re 80-somethings we’ll look back fondly on the days when the Red-Hot Chili Peppers played with Flea only wearing a sock to cover his peni$. Speaking of Eric’s love of sports, he’s been taking the stairs lately at work and is to the point where he doesn’t immediately need oxygen. For his Cultural Blindspot, Eric watched Logan’s Run which he had mentioned in the previous episode. Generally, he was a big fan of the very 70’s sci-fi flick but an even bigger fan of Jenny Agutter. He also watched Marie Antoinette with Kirsten Dunst which he was surprised to also enjoy. Meanwhile, stuck at her mom’s Stacy lived and watched Golden Girls. AS for the top topic, lasagna was mentioned and Stacy found a loophole. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email [email protected] Next Time: F, M, K.

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What does Eric do during the big game?” He goes shopping naturally. Stacy ignores the game, scrolls on her phone and grazes at snacks; clearly, they’re the sporty types. Does having access to two screens (phone and TV, laptop or tablet) diminish the primary experience you’re supposed to be present for? Is there a superior sense between hearing and seeing? Do you get more nuance from the former or the latter? Does Eric have undiagnosed ADHD? Are all kids with easy and early access to screens doomed to have it too? Should there be a component of driving tests where you have to text or root for a rogue binky? These are the compelling conversational tangents Stacy and Eric take this time on DAMTT. Eric returned the kids’ books Stacy lent him which ties in perfectly with her Cultural Blindspot, seeing Zootopia in a theater with a gaggle of littles. Stacy thinks Eric’s lack of watching kids’ fare is a HUGE gaping CB which Eric is in no hurry to remedy. Ironically, he watched Wonder Man, the new limited Marvel series on Disney which one could argue is kid-ish (hello, superheroes?!?). He also watched Weapons which sounded intriguing even to spicy level 2 Stacy. As for “Real Ads,” Eric met Flo once, and in an unrelated tangent, Stacy comes up with a real ad to sell tampons other than blue or pink liquid. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email [email protected] Next Time: Our last meal

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DAMTT: Where is Everybody?

Don’t Ask Me to Talk has listeners from around the world, not just C-eh, n-eh, d-eh which is a surprise to no one except Stacy and Eric. In other news Eric survived not just his gum graft, but his gum graft post-surgery diet and his cold is gone which means to keep him humble the universe sent him an eye that looks like he went a round. Naturally this resulted in a conversation around how wearing sunglasses may be the one vanity thing that works – covering something lame with something that makes you look cool (think Macron, pirates, Bono, and Biden). Stacy is on edge with her impending move leading her to point out it’s like the book, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, which Stacy is shocked to learn Eric has NEVER read. As for Cultural Blindspots, Stacy watched her first episode ever of The Twilight Zone and was rightfully impressed with how on edge it leaves you. Meanwhile, Eric watched an old Warren Beatty movie based mostly in Seattle called The Parallax View and a newer old movie, Gladiator. While not factual, it was enjoyable, but enough to watch number 2? Maybe not…as for the week’s top topic, folding a fitted sheet, Eric shares a life hack, and Stacy invokes Martha Stewart’s name. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email [email protected] Next Time: The “real” as we’d like to see

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After missing a week-long hiatus due to an ever-changing schedule, the duo is reunited and it feels so good! While Stacy was in the sunshine of San Antonio, Eric was driving his sunshine (which is case you’re wondering, is not stored in the cloud). After a lesson on how solar works, sharing about how forgettable the Alamo is, and learning about the ideal post-gum graft recovery plan– a no exercise, all carb, and soft food diet, the pals are mostly caught up. For his Cultural Blindspot Eric checked off something old and something new; he saw the new movie, “One Battle After Another” which he argues was PTA’s (Paul Thomas Anderson’s) best film possibly since “Boogie Nights.” He also watched the Glen Powell remake of “The Running Man” which was good and less campy than the 80’s version with “The Arnold.” Meanwhile, Stacy finally watched, “A Star is Born,” the latest iteration with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. Now she wants to see the others too. In possibly the BIGGEST revelation, Eric acknowledges Stacy was right about “Heated Rivalry” being a thing. Finally, Eric and Stacy find three words so sum themselves up – no barbs were thrown, it was pragmatic and sweet. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email [email protected] Next Time: Folding a Fitted Sheet

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DAMTT: Stella, Marching Bands and Overrated Daily Rituals

Are you surprised that Stacy has no problem talking with strangers or injecting in their conversations? Neither is Eric as he pulls a quote from a Simpson’s episode that parodies A Streetcar Named Desire. This leads to a story about Ethan Hawke. Eric is prepping for his gum grafting surgery which sounds hideous and led Eric to declare, “NO.” Did you feel the earth move too?? Meanwhile Gertie awaits her checkup results – fingers crossed she’s doing better! Stacy’s story arc has shifted from ankle updates to moving hassles and hilarity. Eric checked off a musical for his Cultural Blindspot this week; another one inspired by the Simpon’s, he watched The Music Man. While entertained by a very young and cute Shirley Jones, Eric was less impressed with Harold Hill’s non-scam scam that could have been trimmed down a bit. Meanwhile, Stacy has a new appreciation for Lego building as she puts back together several broken sets that could bring in money. Somehow this leads to a story about Eric rewatching Indiana Jones and the odd story of the two minor league baseball players, both named Brady Feigl. As for this episode’s top topic, Overrated Daily Rituals, Stacy and Eric agree selfcare is just a good habit and the rest could be superstition, OCD, addiction, or just a personal quirk. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email [email protected] Next Time: Three Words to Describe Ourselves

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Join DAMTT as we look back on our top topics of 2025! But before that we reminisce about our post Xmas week and talk about the pieces of culture we consumed.

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On this Boxing Day edition of DAMTT! Your podcast pals are back to discuss everything from Christmas decoration massacres to Josh Brolin's many turns as film villains, including his latest turn as an evil priest in "Wake Up Deadman". Plus Eric checked a big Cultural Blind Spot of his list by watching Casablanca! Lastly, they discuss weird food combos. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email [email protected] Next Time: Looking back on 2025

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It’s the most festive time of year, unless you’re Stacy trying to find shiny red balls for your Christmas tree! While they’ve been elusive, tinsel isn’t and is currently tormenting Stacy’s grandcat much to Eric’s dismay (tinsel butt plug!). His favorite ornaments growing up doubled as cat toys. While Stacy stresses, Eric doesn’t sweat it since his tree typically goes up on Christmas Eve. He has been enjoying watching his neighbor’s “legs.” Stacy gave Eric a book on Easter Island, mistaking it for Stonehenge because of rocks, duh. Eric shares a health update on Gertie (donations welcome). Eric also shares that he was in a band with Roy Disney’s grandson before he gave up percussion for combustion. Dear Crabby makes a comeback asking for good gift ideas for adult children which Eric and Stacy share; from charity to Bop It, they share some real winners before sharing this week’s Cultural Blindspots. Eric rewatched the first two Knives Out movies before watching the third all starring the last James Bond, Daniel Craig. Which leads to Stacy’s CB, “Live and Let Die,” per Eric’s review from a previous episode. Lastly, they discuss the weird debate about whether water is wet. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email [email protected] Next Time: Weird Food Combos

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