That Talking Podcast

We talk a lot about etiquette, manners, and gratitude on this show. We also talk a lot about entitlement. And we're doing it again. The question is whether or not coming from nothing makes a person more or less grateful for what they have, and what they can achieve. Or are people more likely to demand more because they see others with more? What more do people deserve? Do we all deserve more? Who gets to have more? MORE! It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

The times they really are a-changing, and it's not always easy, or nice, or good, or fun. Sometimes it just plain stinks. Sometimes it causes grief and anxiety and even white hot rage. And we're talking about that! It's amazing what you learn about people just by talking to them.

The vibe is a bit more sullen today. Andy lost his dad this weekend, and we're all doing our best to live with the grief. And it makes you think about life, and about death, and about all the different ways in which people choose to mourn loss. But it also makes you smile to remember all the good times, and to hold on to the memories that really matter in the long run. It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

We're just gonna go ahead and say it: there's a THICK line between being a friend and being a douchebag to someone. At least there sure should be. We had an incident this week, and we're talking about it! It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

We started out waxing nostalgic, and ended up proclaiming "ADAPT OR PERISH!" When it comes to tech, not everyone wants to progress at the speed of light. But if you don't, what then? We've seen physical media like cassettes and CDs kicked to the curb by iPods which were outmoded by smartphones and streaming platforms and wifi and hot spots and what the hell is next!? It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

We're getting a little bit serious here, talking about some surgery JJ just had, and the unfortunate possibilities that come along with it. But whatever happened to being compassionate!? When you live with certain conditions, it gets difficult (and sometimes super lonely) when you feel like no one really takes you seriously. Makes you wonder what it might actually take for people to have some more obvious care and understanding. It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

We're not here to alienate anyone. ...But we might? Even when we try not to get political, sometimes it just can't be helped. We're here talking about debate, protesting, and people who simply cannot (or will not) find any good in an argument that they didn't come up with themselves. And we're talking about how much that stinks. It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

Surely we're not the only ones who have hung on to things like clothes and shoes long past their expiration date. Everyone wears out their underwear until you can see right through it... right? Well, we're talking about it! It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

We're still here, and we're still talking! Kicking off this new season with a "fresh eyes" look at last season (and doing our best not to cringe). We've come so far... we think. Better yet, we're ready to go even further! It's amazing what you can learn about people just by talking to them.

To close out this first season, we're talking movies. But not just the movies... It's like the formula says the more realistic the violence, the more the people want it. But what does that mean? Is it possible that movies are actually turning us all a little bit darker? Are creators responsible for our entering a more intense and violent age? Is it an issue of people being too impressionable? Bottom line-- THAT'S A WRAP ON SEASON ONE!