Hemming and Hawing

Sean Thompson

Best friends Sean and Brett check in weekly to talk about the world, their friendship, and philosophy. From joking about current events to discussing their emotional growth, their conversations can go almost anywhere or nowhere at all.

  1. 11/09/2022

    38 - Education, Meaningful Work, and Frenzied Tweeters

    Brett and Sean discuss changes in education and work, including how people their age relate meaning to their jobs. They also talk about Twitter being bought and how interesting it is as a platform.

  2. 11/01/2022

    37 - Reflections on the Podcast, Older and (Maybe) Slightly Wiser

    Sean and Brett are back after a 3 month break to discuss the future of the podcast and a new, more structured format. They also talk about feeling old to the point of enjoying quieter nights, sticky social situations, and more.

  3. 09/01/2022

    36 - Making the Big Decisions in Our Lives

    Sean and Brett talk about dogs, being messy, and climbing extreme mountains. They also discuss tragic historic events, philosophy, what they want out of life, having kids, and more. Recorded 7/24/22

  4. 09/01/2022

    35 - Keeping Up Strong Relationships with Old Friends

    Sean and Brett discuss weddings, including what Brett envisions for his wedding. They also talk about keeping up meaningful connections with old friends, and get a little heated over their personal friend group situations. The conversation then shifts to sources of fulfillment in life, and a quick discussion of recent abortion rulings. Recorded 6/26/22

  5. 06/27/2022

    34 - Even More Reflections on Having Hot Topic Conversations

    Sean and Brett reflect on their tone and attitude while discussing certain topics, specifically about not being too negative or cavalier. Brett clarifies some points about his thoughts from last week, and then they talk about people's niche passions, putting yourself in the other's person's shoes in a conversation, and more.

  6. 06/10/2022

    33 - Married to Young and Another Angle on the Challenges of Discussing Mental Health

    Brett and Sean discuss weddings, new dogs, the history of Brett venting to Sean, the real attitude of destigmatizing mental health, how to go about having sensitive conversation about mental health without coming across as an idiot and a jerk, and more.

  7. 06/01/2022

    32 - Learn History, Just Not in History Class

    Sean and Brett sit down after a break to talk about how fascinating and broad history is, just not the kind they learned in class, whether people would actually prefer to read a quality newspaper or if they prefer the current product, why everyone is a parrot who hates when other people are parrots, and on the more humorous side, Brett gives Sean a few jokes to tell to his friends at comedy night.

  8. 02/24/2022

    31 - College Scam and The Virtual World

    Sean and Brett discuss college, the future of the virtual world, empowerment, shootings, and more.

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About

Best friends Sean and Brett check in weekly to talk about the world, their friendship, and philosophy. From joking about current events to discussing their emotional growth, their conversations can go almost anywhere or nowhere at all.

Information

  • Creator
    Sean Thompson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sean Thompson
  • Show Website
    Hemming and Hawing