There's so much snow, and it's our birthday week, and we like surprises, and something about media distractions, and french Canadians may or may not eat people.. This one is definitely a grab bag episode. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Because context matters. We've got a lot to say about context, and especially how comments, headlines, and even video clips on the internet are persistently taken out of it. Or worse, put out there with none at all. Or even worse, perhaps the context is manufactured and artificial. ...And yes, we also explain the nazi thing. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

We won't deny that there are events occurring around this country which sometimes end with devastating results. But people CAN'T deny that it's this culture of flagrant antagonism, and even the championing of certain crimes, that certainly isn't helping the situation. It's a red hot topic, so we're talking about it. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

We're back! And we're waxing nostalgic. With so many staples of our childhoods being recreated and revamped for the newer generation, the real question that comes to mind is "Was this really necessary?" For real, though, is it? When something was so good to begin with, why does it need a CGI makeover and its characters given iPads? That's what we're talking about. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

THAT'S A WRAP!! Bringing our first full calendar year of your favorite podcast to a close, and sending off 2025 with a little insider exclusive. The TTP braintrust is compiling a new list of conversation starters for the upcoming year, and we're doing it live for your listening and viewing entertainment. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by listening to them. THANKS for listening, KEEP tuning in, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

And Festivus for the rest of us! All of these holidays do tend to happen around the same time every year. And, they’re not all the same, and not everyone celebrating the same holidays celebrate with the same traditions. But is keeping your seasons greetings nondenominational really necessary? Like… really? And if someone “mis-greets” you, is it really a big deal? That’s what we’re talking about; this is last week part two. It’s amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Is there anyone out there who actually does not know that kindness is free? Coexistence is more than an idea for a bumper sticker. And not just at this festive season of the year, Mr. Scrooge... It's always okay to let people be different. It's always okay to live and let live. But what's it finally going to take for more people to let that really sink in?That's what we're talking about. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

'TIS THE SEASON!!! For finding yourself a year older and not an lick more pleasant. It happened at Valentine's Day, and it's happening again-- some people just can't let others get wrapped up in the pure joy they want to feel during the holidays. So we're taking on the task of spreading joy anyway! (And only dropping a few complaints along the way.) It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by listening to them.