I Hate Talking

Stephadam
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A podcast about talking, including etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and other random subjects. Want to contact the hosts or have a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at ihatetalkingpodcast@gmail.com. Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique. 

  1. 5d ago

    By Rote or By Boat - Travel to St Thomas and Water Island - Part 1

    Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, the hosts unpack the word rote—from “rote compliance” and mindless repetition to surprising dictionary meanings like the sound of surf and a medieval stringed instrument. They then pivot to their recent family trip to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, with an extended stay on tiny Water Island. They share travel hacks (driving to a farther airport, “park-and-go” hotel rates), arrival tips (airport rum shots, regulated per-person taxis, Venmo vs. cash), and how they got around Water Island (golf cart on left-hand traffic, very hilly roads, almost no other vehicles). The episode sets up a multi-part vacation series, covering the logistics and first impressions of Water Island—its slow pace, small population (~182 residents), limited activities, and why it’s perfect for a quiet, beach-and-snorkel-focused getaway, but not for resort-style itineraries. Next episodes will dive into Water Island beaches, Wi Mart, Dinghy’s Bar and Grill, their rental, and then their time on St. Thomas. Key Words: I Hate Talking, Podcast, Word of the Episode, Rote, Etymology, Word Of The Day, Travel and Destinations, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, WaterIsland, Beach Vacation, TravelHack, Transportation and Logistics, Left Hand Driving, Golf Cart Life, Water Taxi, Airport Parking, TravelTips, Travel Tips, Fort Segarra, conversational podcast.  Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podcast are those solely of the hosts and is for entertainment purposes only. None of the content is medical advice or financial advice.  Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique.

  2. Sep 3

    Faux Pas, Short Sales, and the Search for a Forever Home

    Send us Fan Mail  In episode 123 of I Hate Talking, the hosts discuss the meaning and origins of faux pas, the French phrase for a social mistake, blunder, or tactless misstep. They compare it with “solecism,” the topic of the previous episode, and explore how faux pas entered the English language in the 1670s. The conversation also considers literal translations, cultural differences, and how an advertising slogan can become a faux pas when translated incorrectly. The episode then turns to the hosts’ experiences buying and selling homes. Together, they look back on four home purchases and multiple sales, comparing which transactions were the easiest, most emotional, most complicated, and most stressful. They revisit a short sale that nearly went into foreclosure, a rushed sale that led to several weeks in a hotel, paperwork and power-of-attorney complications, a missing set of rocking chairs, and the challenges of preparing a home for showings with three young children. The hosts also reflect on how their views of a “forever home” have changed over time, their family’s recent move, their children’s adjustment to a new neighborhood, and the possibility of staying in their current home for many years. The episode closes with a preview of the next word: rote. Keywords: faux pas meaning, what does faux pas mean, faux pas definition, faux pas etymology, faux pas in English, faux pas versus solecism, solecism and faux pas, examples of a faux pas, social blunder meaning, cultural faux pas examples, translation mistakes and cultural misunderstandings, language and cultural differences, unusual French phrases, French words in English, podcast about word origins, home buying and selling experiences, buying and selling multiple homes, real estate podcast, home buying stories, home selling stories, hardest house to buy, easiest house to sell, complicated home purchase, short sale home buying experience, buying a short sale, foreclosure short sale story, real estate closing problems, power of attorney real estate closing, home buying paperwork problems, real estate closing day stress, selling a house with young children, preparing a home for showings, living in a hotel between homes, moving from state to state, finding a forever home, family relocation story, home buying mistakes, real estate lessons learned, rote meaning, conversation podcast. Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podcast are those solely of the hosts and is for entertainment purposes only. None of the content is medical advice or financial advice.  Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique.

  3. Aug 27

    Solecisms, Faux Pas, and Toy Story 5

    Send us Fan Mail  In episode 122 of I Hate Talking, the hosts explore the meaning and history of solecism, a word describing a grammatical error, improper language, inconsistency, or breach of etiquette. They discuss examples such as incorrect verb usage, intentional dialect-based misspellings, and the word’s Greek origins, which were connected to the Athenians’ criticism of the dialect spoken by residents of Soli. The hosts then continue their Toy Story mini-series with a spoiler-filled discussion of Toy Story 5. They share their mixed—and largely negative—reactions to the film, criticizing its focus on human characters, repeated near-endings, heavy-handed “technology versus toys” message, and underused supporting characters. They also discuss the movie’s treatment of toy instincts, including why the Buzz Lightyear figures freeze when humans are nearby. The episode also covers the Forky Asks a Question shorts, which one host finds more entertaining and clever than Toy Story 5 because they combine humor and surprisingly sophisticated topics—including economics, time, gravity, and Einstein’s theory of relativity—for both children and adults. The conversation closes with updates on family life, moving, real estate, the return of fall activities, and possible future discussions of Silo and the Cars franchise. Keywords: I Hate Talking, episode 122, solecism, word of the episode, word origins, etymology, Greek etymology, grammar mistakes, grammatical errors, language mistakes, breach of etiquette, faux pas, Toy Story 5, Toy Story review, Toy Story movie discussion, Toy Story spoilers, Pixar movies, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Forky, Forky Asks a Question, animated movies, family movie night, technology and children, screen time, parenting, movie reviews, Silo, Cars franchise, podcast episode, family podcast, entertainment podcast, conversational podcast.  Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podcast are those solely of the hosts and is for entertainment purposes only. None of the content is medical advice or financial advice.  Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique.

  4. Aug 20

    The Journey That Goes On and On, My Friend

    Send us Fan Mail  Episode 121 explores the phrase “on end,” from its everyday meaning of something continuing for a remarkably long time—such as “years on end”—to its less familiar use describing something standing upright. The hosts trace the phrase to older English usage and debate whether it literally means “without end” or simply refers to uninterrupted continuity. The discussion then takes an unexpected turn to Karl Bushby’s decades-long Goliath Expedition. After leaving Punta Arenas, Chile, in 1998, Bushby set out to reach his hometown of Hull, England, under his own power and without using transportation to make forward progress. Nearly 28 years and more than 30,500 miles later, he is on the final European stretch, facing the English Channel as one of his last major obstacles. The episode also revisits Lamb Chop’s Play-Along and its famously repetitive closing song, questioning whether the lyric is “the song that never ends” or “the song that doesn’t end.” The hosts consider whether the difference is a genuine Mandela effect or simply a widely repeated playground variation. They close by recognizing that both the song and the journey toward understanding can, in their own ways, go on and on. Keywords: on end meaning, on end definition, what does on end mean, hours on end meaning, days on end meaning, English phrases explained, phrase etymology, Karl Bushby, Karl Bushby Goliath Expedition, Chile to England walk, longest continuous walk, extreme endurance journey, Lamb Chop song, song that doesn’t end, Lamb Chop Mandela effect, 90s nostalgia, conversational podcast. Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podcast are those solely of the hosts and is for entertainment purposes only. None of the content is medical advice or financial advice.  Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique.

  5. Aug 13

    I Will Find You… After This Synopsis

    Send us Fan Mail  Episode 120 of I Hate Talking begins with the word “synopsis,” as the hosts define it as a concise written summary and finally settle the long-running plural debate: the preferred form is synopses. They also explore the word’s roots—syn meaning “together” and opsis meaning “view”—and discuss why a synopsis helps people understand a larger work at a glance. The main conversation turns to Netflix’s I Will Find You, an adult mystery series filled with twists, red herrings, shifting loyalties, and morally complicated characters. One host strongly recommends the show for its binge-worthy reveals and satisfying ending, while the other finds its middle episodes overly drawn out and prefers stories with more open-ended moral questions. Along the way, they debate whether the show’s characters are truly good or bad, consider its recurring theme of parents doing almost anything for their children, and compare binge releases with the anticipation of weekly shows like Silo. The episode ends with a playful viewing experiment: watch only episode one and the finale to see whether the story still works—or skip the series entirely and save several hours. Keywords: synopsis meaning, synopses plural, synopsis vs summary, synopsis definition, I Will Find You Netflix, I Will Find You recap, I Will Find You ending explained, Harlan Coben I Will Find You, Netflix mystery series, Netflix crime thriller, binge-worthy Netflix shows, Silo TV series, weekly release vs binge release, conversational podcast. Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podcast are those solely of the hosts and is for entertainment purposes only. None of the content is medical advice or financial advice.  Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique.

  6. Aug 6

    Fabricated Synopses of Well-Known Movies and Can AI Lie?

    Send us Fan Mail  Episode 119 of I Hate Talking explores the word “fabrication,” tracing its roots from Latin and showing how it evolved from “making or constructing” to “deliberately making up a false story.” The hosts compare definitions from different sources and look at how the word’s usage has changed over time, including a quick detour into Google Ngram data. The episode then turns into a game: the hosts read out thriller-style, intentionally misleading synopses of well-known family films and challenge each other (and listeners) to guess the movies. This leads to a wider conversation about how AI handles misinformation, with one host’s AI assistant happily crafting dramatic fake summaries while the other’s pushes back on requests that feel deceptive or factually wrong, even refusing to “prove” that 2 + 2 = 5. The episode closes by inviting listeners to play along with the fabricated-synopsis challenge and to think about how storytelling, truth, and technology intersect. As always, the hosts end with their reminder that talking is how understanding begins. Keywords: fabrication meaning, what does fabrication mean, fabricated synopsis, fake movie synopsis, AI misinformation, AI guardrails, Perplexity vs Gemini, Google Ngram viewer, word origins, etymology of fabrication, conversational podcast. Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podcast are those solely of the hosts and is for entertainment purposes only. None of the content is medical advice or financial advice.  Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique.

  7. Jul 30

    The Mixed Morality of Toy Story 4

    Send us Fan Mail  Episode 118 of I Hate Talking focuses on the word “debuted,” with the hosts unpacking its meaning, French origins, and why English keeps some borrowed spellings intact. From there, the conversation turns to Toy Story 4, which they revisit as a surprisingly strong addition to the franchise, even as they question its pacing, tone, and shifting character dynamics. Much of the episode centers on how the fourth film changes the roles of familiar characters. The hosts discuss Bo Peep’s major transformation, Buzz’s reduced agency, Forky’s identity crisis, and Gabby Gabby’s redemption arc, while also debating whether Woody has become less sympathetic as the series has gone on. They compare the film’s more complex moral landscape to the clearer good-versus-evil structure of the earlier movies. The episode closes with a ranking of the Toy Story films, with the hosts agreeing that the first film remains the most original and that the fourth sparks the most discussion, even if it is not their favorite. The discussion ends, as always, with the reminder that talking helps turn questions into understanding. Keywords: debuted meaning, Toy Story 4, Toy Story 4 recap, Toy Story 4 explained, Forky, Bo Peep, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Gabby Gabby, Toy Story villains, Toy Story character development, toy sentience, Toy Story fan theory, Disney Pixar, conversational podcast. Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podcast are those solely of the hosts and is for entertainment purposes only. None of the content is medical advice or financial advice.  Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique.

  8. Jul 23

    Offsides, Overtime, and the World Cup

    Send us Fan Mail  Episode 117 of I Hate Talking shifts from Toy Story to the World Cup, with the hosts celebrating Spain’s victory and unpacking the rules behind extra time, stoppage time, and penalty shootouts. They use the match as a springboard to explain offsides, including how positioning is judged, why cherry-picking is prevented, and when offsides does or doesn’t apply on throw-ins, corner kicks, and goal kicks. The conversation then widens into a broader sports comparison, touching on basketball’s three-second rule, backcourt violations, and how much more running soccer players do over the course of a match. The hosts also reflect on the most memorable World Cup moments they watched, from the U.S. matches to a high-scoring England-France game and dramatic knockout rounds. The episode closes with a look ahead to future World Cups and a lighthearted note about how much fun it was to watch the tournament with family and friends. As always, the hosts end by reinforcing their theme that talking is what leads to understanding. Keywords: World Cup 2026, Spain wins World Cup, offsides meaning, soccer offsides, extra time, stoppage time, penalty shootout, soccer rules, football rules, cherry-picking in soccer, World Cup recap, soccer strategy, basketball three-second rule, sports rules explained, conversational podcast. Support the show --- Any views expressed on this podcast are those solely of the hosts and is for entertainment purposes only. None of the content is medical advice or financial advice.  Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique.

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A podcast about talking, including etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and other random subjects. Want to contact the hosts or have a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at ihatetalkingpodcast@gmail.com. Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique. 

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  • Creator
    Stephadam
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    137
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 I Hate Talking
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