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Welcome to Talk Hard! A show where we talk super hard about everything and nothing.

  1. 23 FEB

    Friction, Fame & Being Real | ft. Joanie Sprague - Episode 20

    This week on Talk Hard, we’re joined by Joanie Sprague — known to many from America's Next Top Model, and now an established presence in the maker community. Instead of focusing on the past, we dig into her current work — what she’s building, how she shows up online, and what it really means to be authentic in a space driven by algorithms and aesthetics. There’s some mild friction along the way. Honest questions. A little pushback. But it turns into a strong discussion about: Authenticity on social media Ego vs. credibility Navigating perception in creative industries Being real when the internet rewards performance We close things out with Hot Takes and Mark’s Movie Minute. If you care about building something real — online or offline — this one’s worth the listen.

    1 h y 11 min

  2. 16 FEB

    Kid Rock Fell Off, Bad Bunny Took Over & We Might Be Out of Touch - Episode 19

    This week on Talk Hard, Mark, Tyler, and John try to figure out when exactly they became out of touch and whether it happened all at once or slowly over time. Kid Rock makes a comeback nobody asked for, Bad Bunny performs for an audience half the internet pretends to understand, and somehow even little kids are arguing about culture wars now. The guys debate whether music is actually getting worse or if they’re just getting older and whether discovering new bands in your 40's is a sign of growth or denial. We also get into: – The ongoing Talk Hard contest and listener voicemails – Why nobody listens to Mark’s Movie Minute (this week: Snowpiercer with Chris Evans) – Social media reels, failed podcast promotion, and questionable marketing strategies – Reading habits, attention span, and trying to use your brain again – College baseball, random nostalgia, and completely pointless arguments – And the usual behind-the-scenes chaos when nobody has a plan and everyone hits record anyway Somehow it all makes sense by the end. Or it doesn’t. Hard to say. We Talk Hard so you don't have to.

    1 h y 12 min

  3. 9 FEB

    Shoplifting Confessions, Seattle Slander & Little League Power Trips - Episode 18

    This one starts slow and somehow ends with Mark admitting to organized retail crime. John, Mark, and Tyler kick things off by absolutely torching Seattle, the Pacific Northwest attitude, and whether Pike Place has officially turned into The Walking Dead. From there we slide straight into Little League politics, volunteer dictators, and Tyler getting suspended from his own kid’s baseball game like a common hooligan. Then the wheels fully come off: - Mark explains his teenage professional shoplifting operation - John threatens an entire youth sports league - Tyler quits Carl’s Jr. after four hours - Soda vs pop vs “Coke head” debates - Hardware store legends vs Home Depot zombies - Listener voicemail introduces a new all-time sound drop It’s messy, unproductive, occasionally offensive, and exactly what happens when three dudes hit record with no plan. Listen Loud & Talk Hard

    1 h y 9 min

  4. 2 FEB

    Midlife Crisis or Just Getting Old? | Beards, Ego & Existential Dread

    Midlife Crisis or Just Getting Old? | Beards, Ego & Existential Dread This episode starts off unhinged and somehow turns into a full-blown group therapy session. Mark, John, and Tyler dig into aging, ego, and that creeping realization that you’re officially the age you used to make fun of. From midlife panic and identity crises to whether anyone over 40 can still be considered “cool,” the guys spiral in the most Talk Hard way possible. We get into:     •    Aging, midlife crises, and existential dread     •    Mark questioning his life choices at 45     •    John admitting he’s mentally still a teenager     •    Tyler trying to mediate… and failing     •    Beards, beard lengths, and why no one can get it right     •    Listener call-ins with hot takes and chaos     •    Chicago vs New York energy and road-rage etiquette     •    Mark’s Movie Minute (Superbad), one of the last real comedies ever made It’s honest, funny, self-aware, and exactly what happens when three guys realize time is undefeated.

    1 h y 14 min

  5. 26 ENE

    Instagram Burnout, Fake Influencers & Donnie Darko - Episode 16

    Instagram Burnout, Fake Influencers & Donnie Darko - Episode 16 In this episode of the Talk Hard Podcast, the boys are all over the place — in the best way possible. We kick things off talking about creator burnout, Instagram pressure, fake influencer marketing, and why posting content just isn’t fun like it used to be. From brand deals and affiliate links to algorithms killing niche reach, we get real about the stuff nobody says out loud. Then Tyler drops a Hot Take that turns into a whole debate, John gets deep into relatable content and authenticity, and Mark spirals (again) trying to defend the honor of cult classic movies. Later, we hit: – The realities of being a small creator in 2026 – Why brands exploit free content – Pivoting away from niche content – The “asshole tax” for jobs & content creation – And whether Donnie Darko is actually a must-watch… or completely overrated We wrap it all up with Love / Hate, where we air out what we’re loving and what we absolutely can’t stand this week. If you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or just here for unhinged group chat energy, this one’s for you. Listen Loud. Talk Hard.

    1 h y 12 min

  6. 19 ENE

    CNC Gatekeeping, Learning in Public & Why Everyone’s Mad Online

    In this episode of Talk Hard, the conversation jumps from CNC woodworking debates into a much bigger discussion about gatekeeping, learning in public, and why the internet is so hostile toward beginners. Mark talks about coming up through the trades, what actually earns respect in blue-collar work, and why tools like CNC machines trigger so much outrage online. From there, things spiral into social media criticism, internet pile-ons, hobbyists versus professionals, and why everyone seems furious when someone is still figuring things out. The episode also gets into pride, experience, identity, and how posting your learning process online has become an invitation for strangers to lecture you about how you’re doing it wrong. Along the way, the guys cover:     •    CNC machines vs traditional woodworking     •    Gatekeeping trades and who gets to “count”     •    Being a beginner in public     •    Internet outrage and comment-section culture     •    Hobbyists vs professionals     •    Learning curves, ego, and respect     •    Mark’s Movie Minute game returns It’s honest, opinionated, and very online — exactly how Talk Hard works best. New episodes every week. Listen loud. Talk Hard.

    1 h y 11 min

  7. 12 ENE

    Youth Sports Are Broken, Chicago Has Beaches & Traveling Changes You - Episode 14

    Youth Sports Are Broken, Chicago Has Beaches & Traveling Changes You | Episode 14 In this episode of Talk Hard, the conversation goes everywhere — and somehow all of it makes sense. We get into how youth sports completely lost the plot, parents living through their kids, and why turning everything into a pay-to-play grind ruins the whole point. From there it spirals into travel, perspective, American fear culture, and an argument that should not be an argument at all: whether Chicago actually has beaches. It’s opinionated, unfiltered, and full of the kind of conversations you only have when no one’s trying to sound smart for the internet.  Topics include:     •     Why youth sports are broken (and who ruined them)     •     Parents turning kids into projects     •     Money, pressure & fake competition     •     How traveling messes with your worldview (in a good way)     •     The Chicago beach debate (yes, we’re serious)     •     Mark’s Movie Minute     •     Side tangents, hot takes & zero filter - Talk Hard merch available now  - Link in description / pinned comment - New episodes every week. - Subscribe, listen, and Talk Hard.

    1 h y 30 min

  8. 5 ENE

    Fake Patriotism, Soft Parenting & Internet Tough Guys - Episode 13

    In this episode of Talk Hard, we spiral into internet trolls, soft parenting, fake patriotism, fear-based thinking, and why everyone online seems way tougher than they are in real life. We talk about Christian nationalism, comment-section courage, parenting at the zoo, kids crawling on bathroom floors, AI as therapy, and how fear disguises itself as “concern,” “values,” and “just asking questions.” As always, things get uncomfortable… and honest. In this episode, we get into: - Internet trolls & comment-section bravery - God, country, and online hypocrisy - Soft parenting vs real-world consequences - Fear disguised as patriotism - Why Americans seem scary to everyone else - Using AI as a sounding board (and why it works) - Kids, zoos, bathrooms, and losing your mind  New episodes every week. Like, subscribe, and share if you enjoy unfiltered conversation. Merch available now: www.talkhardpod.com Follow us on Instagram & TikTok for clips and highlights.

    1 h y 26 min
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Welcome to Talk Hard! A show where we talk super hard about everything and nothing.

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    Talk Hard Podcast
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    21
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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