Time Two Talk

Happy turkey day, y'all! Quick question: would you rather never eat turkey again for Thanksgiving or eat overcooked turkey every year? 

Today, we're talking about the origins of holidays, why it's important for people to understand the meaning behind these special times, and how those meanings should inform our traditions and approach to "holy days." 

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We're back after a short break -- and we're diving right into a conversation on the ideologies behind being polite or being frank. If you've listened to previous episodes, you probably won't be surprised to hear which behavior pattern Grace and I naturally tend toward, but you may be surprised by some of the beliefs that inform politeness and frankness. This topic ended up being more intricate than even we expected, so we'll be back with a part two in the coming weeks!

Please please (and coming from Faith, that's saying a lot!) leave us a rating and review then go follow us on Instagram at @timetwotalk. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode, where you stand, and what questions you have for part two!

Show Notes
Is It Better to Be Polite or Frank?
The School of Life

Where did the tradition of Halloween begin? Who introduced jack-o'-lan·terns? What are the most popular Halloween costumes? And how much candy corn do Americans consume annually? Prepare for an all-out Halloween trivia episode, plus a few stories of our favorite October 31st candies, costumes, and catastrophes.

Check out our Instagram, @timetwotalk, for pictures of our best costumes and share your Halloween memories! 

What's the difference between bias, prejudice, and stereotype? What's their impact on today's American society? What're the major problems plaguing our nation? And what is our responsibility as Christians in engaging with civil government? 

We are by no means experts on these topics, but what we lack in knowledge, we make up for in passion! In all seriousness, we are two young people, and two believers, trying to figure out our place in this crazy world. We hope our conversation is enlightening and encouraging to you -- and that you continue the conversation with friends and family!

Your responsibility is to vote, but it's also to subscribe to our podcast, leave a rating, and write a 5-star review! JK. We'd love for you to join our community, though, so go follow us on Instagram at @timetwotalk. See your "faces" there! 

Who do you admire? What books spark your creativity? Where's your happy place? Why is Samwise Gamgee a role model? These are a few of the questions we pose in our conversation on inspiration. Whether from a literary character, a family member, or even a YouTuber, inspiration comes in a variety of forms, and, we believe, can say a lot about who a person is and who they want to become. From Grace's longing to belong to Faith's sense of incompleteness, this episode is not for the faint-hearted as we delve into the deepest recesses of the who, what, when, where, why, and how of our inspirations. 

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Today, we hear from the twin who is louder in person but quieter on the podcast (or maybe Faith just talks too much). Grace is our resident artist, photographer, hostess, connector of people, and so much more! Her kind heart and gentle spirit shine through in this conversation that covers topics ranging from family, friends, and community to sleep schedules, lifelong learning, and driving skills. And, of course, Grace mentions her favorite Italian singer, Andrea Bocelli. Plus, we display our amazing ability to forget (thanks, Mom!) the names of famous artists and Dr. Seuss quotes.

We had tons of fun recording this interviews with each other. If you enjoyed listening, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and go follow us on Instagram @timetwotalk. Ciao!

References

• Andrea Bocelli
• The Trumpeter of Krakow
• Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
• Jan Vermeer van Delft
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni
• Giovanni Bellini
• Byzantine Empire mosaics
• Édouard Manet
• Edgar Degas
• Oscar-Claude Monet
• Jacques-Louis David
• Jackson Pollock
• Pablo Picasso
• Paul Gauguin
• Henri Matisse
• Anna Rose Bain
• Andy Goldsworthy

Have you ever fallen so deeply in love with something you cannot stop listening, doing, watching, playing, or reading it? From Grace's high school obsession with Andrea Bocelli to Faith's lengthy bike rides listening to an obscure French Pop singer/songwriter, today we take you on a tour of our Current Obsessions. The exhibitions include a snippet on the power of language, attempts to pronounce German words, and the ugly reality of book hangovers.

We hope our podcast has become one of your current obsessions and that you would hit subscribe; leave a rating and review; then jump onto Instagram and follow us @timetwotalk!

References: 

• The Mentalist (Prime)
• Loïc Nottet
• Fall On Me by Andrea & Matteo Bocelli
• Beyond the Sea by Bobby Darin
• Straw Into Gold by Gary D Schmidt
• Til We Have Faces by C. S. Lewis
• The Pearl & East of Eden by John Steinbeck
• Acrylic Paint Pouring (Kanella Ciraco Art)
• Cassandra Bankson (YouTube)

Here's to the patriots, the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

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We're switching things up today with Grace taking over and grilling *cough* interviewing Faith about her personality, passions, and penchant for optimization. Amongst the twins' rambling conversation, you might hear the words calamari, Star Trek, Tom Cruise, minimalism, puzzles, and God's Easter eggs. Faith has a profound revelation from her five year old self (yes, she was brilliant from the beginning) and Grace encourages her to let go of perfectionism and embrace experimentation. Beware: smart alecs are not welcome!

If you laughed during today's episode (or if you want to be nice), hit the subscribe button, leave a 5 star rating, and write a raving review. Then head over to Instagram to follow @timetwotalk, and leave a compliment for Faith on our latest post!

References:

• Minimalism
• Trello
• Bullet Journal
• Amy Landino (has a YouTube channel)
• ME Journal
• Daily Journal 
• Revisionist History: THE PRIME MINISTER AND THE PROF

Most people are fans of sports teams, singers, or actors, but we are the biggest fans of books. As self-described bibliophiles, we just had to record an episode on what we're currently reading -- and Grace happens to mention a pet peeve she has with authors repeatedly. So, per usual, we turn the conversation from our bookshelves to literary pet peeves, touching on the misuse of Frankenstein, time travel, and the grossly snobbish fact that Grace doesn't read bad authors. If you're entertained by our literary sallies, hop over to @timetwotalk on Instagram to join in the conversation. Don't forget to subscribe, write a review, or leave a rating! Until next time!

Ask your friends if they relate to these 10 Literary Pet Peeves!

Show Notes

• The Count of Monte Cristo
• Anna Karenina
• The Hunchback of Notre Dame
• The Hunger Games
• Truman
• Beauty Will Save the World
• The Catcher in the Rye
• Atomic Habits
• Evidence Not Seen
• Kidnapped
• The Iliad
• The Epic of Gilgamesh
• Beowulf
• The Song of Roland
• The Great Gatsby
• To Kill a Mockingbird
• Frankenstein
• A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
• Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
• The Lord of the Rings
• The Waste Land
• The Harvester
• The Keeper of the Bees
• Michael O'Halloran
• Laddie
• Ulysses