Joined by special guest host Marcell and Cortezz of The Real Is Back Music, Adam and The Real Is Back Music discuss the death of George Floyd and the response of Mayor Hal Marx (5:13), how it feels to be black in America (12:37), activism clout (24:45), the white savior complex (52:53), the impact of protests and riots (61:40), the damaged police system of the US with a few solutions (71:56) and the importance of opinion (109:27). Corrections (124:36). Enjoy!

TRIBmusic's Charity of Choice, Minnesota Freedom Fund. "The Minnesota Freedom Fund is a community based nonprofit that combats the harms of incarceration by paying bail for low-income individuals who cannot otherwise afford it. We oppose 'pay-to-play' justice and believe that our work has the potential to catalyze substantive criminal justice."

Official Website (www.watercoolertalkpod.com)

Artwork by Neil Kohney (www.kohney.com)

Joined by special guest host Eliza VanCort, Adam and Eliza discuss equal representation in a post #MeToo society, the shifting landscape of female politicians and the perceived confidence behind your wardrobe. Enjoy!

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Eliza VanCort

Website / "Women Amplified" YouTube Series

Support Eliza's Charity of Choice [Girl Up]

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A Female James Bond? Never, Confirms Executive Producer

https://bit.ly/2R3YnDj

[00:04:15 - 00:29:43]

Running For President Is Hurting Hillary Clinton’s Presidential Campaign

https://bit.ly/2AfbED5

[00:33:55 - 00:55:28]

Women Dress Modestly To Defend Themselves Against Aggression From Other Women

https://bit.ly/30wAQhd

[00:55:28 - 01:27:22]

Water Cooler Talk | Episode 037

Cover artwork by Neil Kohney

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Joined by special guest host Ryan Beal (for a 3rd time), Adam and Ryan discuss “Tiger King” and Carole Baskin conspiracy theories, AI vs Hollywood gut instinct and how loot boxes are changing the video game landscape! Enjoy!

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Ryan Beal

Instagram

Support Ryan's Charity of Choice [Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota]

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O.J. Simpson Has “Not A Shred Of Doubt” That Carole Baskin Killed Her Husband

https://ietv.co/2WDONbW (replacing broken source)

[00:03:29 - 00:20:48]

Warner Bros. Signs Deal For AI-Driven Film Management System

https://bit.ly/2Rsg9Pv

[00:25:30 - 00:41:17]

EA: They’re Not Loot Boxes, They’re “Surprise Mechanics” And They’re “Quite Ethical”

https://bit.ly/3bUJ2MU

[00:41:17 - 00:57:47]

Water Cooler Talk | Episode 036

Cover artwork by Neil Kohney

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Joined by special guest host Cecil Harris, Adam and Cecil discuss athletes reclaiming ownership of their own names, Althea Gibson’s racial impact on tennis and the USWNT fight for equal pay across the sports landscape. Enjoy!

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Cecil Harris

Website / Twitter

Order "Different Strokes" [HERE]

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Ohio State Has Filed A Trademark Application For The Word “The”

https://bit.ly/34gkzyP

[00:05:07 - 00:21:20]

Gibson, Hard Advance To Wimbledon Final

https://bit.ly/2RFtQvu

[00:38:39 - 01:02:15]

Male Footballers Should Earn More Than Women...According To US Football Authorities

https://bbc.in/2JPEhbf

[01:02:15 - 01:26:06]

*Update to USWNT lawsuit

https://bit.ly/3b1hYul

Water Cooler Talk | Episode 035

Cover artwork by Neil Kohney

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Joined by special guest host Min Lee of Quality Under Pressure Podcast, Adam and Min discuss dealing with loss and how we perceive the afterlife, hosting a podcast in the middle of a pandemic and deciding enough is enough when it comes to gender reveals. Enjoy!

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Min Lee

Instagram / Twitter / Podcast

Listen to Min's Previous Episode [Burnout Culture]

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Arizona Man Learns Mom’s Body Sold To Military, Detonated In Experiment

https://abc13.co/2XcK1UA

[00:03:15 - 00:57:16]

How Many People Have To Die Before We’re Done With Gender Reveals?

https://bit.ly/2LBCpEE

[01:10:20 - 01:45:09]

Water Cooler Talk | Episode 034

Cover artwork by Neil Kohney

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Joined by special guest host Thomas Martin, Adam and Tom discuss protecting your online reputation from a stubborn ex, the costly impact of drug trafficking and how geofence data could change the future of law enforcement. Enjoy!

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Thomas Martin

Website / For Podcast Listeners

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Vancouver Woman Ordered To Pay Ex $200K After Trashing His Reputation Online

https://bit.ly/3aveYro

[00:04:36 - 00:27:03]

Florida Troopers Find Narcotics In Bag Labeled “Bag Full Of Drugs”

https://bit.ly/3c1pcj2

[00:45:17 - 01:12:05]

Google Tracked His Bike Ride Past A Burglarized Home. That Made Him A Suspect.

https://nbcnews.to/2XfSaaI

[01:12:05 - 01:34:09]

Water Cooler Talk | Episode 033

Cover artwork by Neil Kohney

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Joined by special guest host Sam Walsh, Adam and Sam discuss sucking toes to avoid sex, the media’s influence on beauty and success and the technological downfall of human connection. Enjoy!

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Sam Walsh

Instagram / Music

Listen to Sam's Previous Episode [Wall-E Marathon]

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Dad Slams School After Leaflet Tells Teens To “Suck Toes” Rather Than Have Sex

https://bit.ly/39gTZaO

[00:04:06 - 00:23:21]

People Who Match More TV Find Thinner Women More Attractive, Even In Remote Communities

https://bit.ly/2x2eqtJ

[00:31:37 - 00:50:38]

America’s Sex Recession Could Lead To An Economic Depression

https://cnb.cx/2x1suDQ

[00:50:38 - 01:17:01]

Water Cooler Talk | Episode 032

Cover artwork by Neil Kohney

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Joined by special guest host Jennifer Dougherty, Adam and Jennifer discuss avoiding red flags while online dating, bouncing back from dream death and living to enjoy more moments. Enjoy!

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Jennifer Dougherty

Website

*For a 20% discount on Jennifer's Ebook "How To Bounce Back When Your Dreams Have Not Worked Out, Burned You Out or Your Dreams Have Died”, join her classy and sassy newsletter (https://www.jenniferldougherty.com/store/ebook).

*During the month of love, February 2020, Jennifer is offering a 25% discount on one of her coaching programs to the first 25 listeners (https://www.jenniferldougherty.com/free).

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He Robbed A Bank On Their First Date And Forced Her To Be The Getaway Driver

https://cnn.it/2SFBzcA

[00:07:07 - 00:32:15]

People No Longer Believe Working Hard Will Lead To A Better Life

https://ab.co/38uqAcv

[00:40:59 - 01:01:28]

Study Shows Humans Are On Autopilot Nearly Half The Time

https://bit.ly/2Rrd9mC

[01:01:28 - 01:16:25]

Water Cooler Talk | Episode 031

Cover artwork by Neil Kohney

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Joined by special guest host Lori Krause, Adam and Lori discuss communicating with your hairdresser to avoid conflict, new year new me and America’s 2030 obesity epidemic. Enjoy!

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Lori Krause

Support

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Dad Angry Over 13-Year-Old’s Haircut Shoots Barber Three Times

https://bit.ly/2MOtKiL

[00:03:25 - 00:16:28]

Nearly Half Of US Population Will Be Obese By 2030

https://bit.ly/2QzEjac

[00:22:56 - 00:37:34] 

Water Cooler Talk | Episode 030

Artwork by Neil Kohney

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Before we officially head into 2020, we revisit our five favorite stories of 2019. Enjoy!

[Top Stories Of 2019]

S.M.A.R.T. Goals w/ Sam Rosemark

https://watercoolertalkpod.podbean.com/e/smartgoals/

[00:02:36 - 00:16:10]

Vulnerability w/ Eli Brown

https://watercoolertalkpod.podbean.com/e/vulnerability/

[00:16:10 - 00:27:00]

Life w/ Angie Krause

https://watercoolertalkpod.podbean.com/e/life/

[00:27:00 - 00:53:04]

Radical Confidence w/ Jake Mierva

https://watercoolertalkpod.podbean.com/e/radicalconfidence/

[00:53:04 - 01:10:09]

Don't Recycle w/ Noah Causey

https://watercoolertalkpod.podbean.com/e/dontrecycle/

[01:10:09 - 01:27:37]

[Episode Links]

Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)

Instagram (@WaterCoolerTalkPod)

Artwork (www.Kohney.com)

Water Cooler Talk Podcast | Episode 029