Talk About That
Talk About That
Two quirky and cerebral creatives talk it out as writer and former History teacher, John Driver, goes toe-to-toe with best friend and comedian, Jonnie W., in hilariously real and genuinely insightful conversations about life, history, current culture, faith—and everything in between.Social links:
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Movie Adaptations, “Justified” Shoplifting, and Vice
John finally gets into reading fiction, but hates it when the movie ends different than the book. Meanwhile, Jonnie gets a random Venmo from a listener who is trying to keep him out of jail and tells the story of the time left-handed polo players got banned. Plus, a conversation about vices, neigh…
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Fake Trees, Illegal Christmas, and Greatness
John brings glowsticks to church and the crowd goes wild. Meanwhile, Jonnie rides in the back of a truck in January with a 300 lb television and tells the tale of Grandfather Frost. Plus, a conversation about the dangers in striving for greatness and why we’re really happiest when we make our life…
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SPECIAL Christmas Compilation Episode!
John and Jonnie bring you past clips from some of their favorite holiday moments of the podcast over the years. FOLLOW Jonnie W: https://jonniew.com FOLLOW John Driver: https://johndriver.com LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, SEND MESSAGE, OR SUPPORT at http://talkaboutthatpodcast.com WATCH/SUBSCRIBE on Yo…
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Aluminum Trees, Bad Candy, and Synthetic Connection
John reveals his least favorite candy and learns what beloved TV special killed the aluminum Christmas tree industry. Meanwhile, Jonnie has lunch with some comedian pals and tells the tale of the Pet Rock craze of the 1970s. Plus, a conversation about red flags, toxic people, and how weaponized “t…
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Movie Candy, Rabies, and Pottery Class
John questions the morality of sneaking in outside candy to the movies. Meanwhile, Jonnie joins the podcast remotely from snowy Michigan and tells the history of the phrase “innocent until proven guilty.” Plus, a conversation about "The Pottery Class Paradox” and why making a lot of things is bett…
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Laughing Gas, Thanksgiving History, and Prayer
John gets his wisdom teeth out and experiences time travel. Meanwhile, Jonnie searches for a loyal dog and shares historical facts about Thanksgiving. Plus, a conversation about Job and the two-word answer God gives to every prayer. Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Vicks Vap-O-Rub: “You’re sti…
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Flying Pigs, Shipwrecks, and Sanctification
John ponders whether AI will take our podcasting jobs and hates when his favorite shows "jump the shark.” Meanwhile, Jonnie gets a WAY too firm handshake from an audience member and gets suspicious of the woman who survived 3 famous ship disasters Plus, a conversation about Sanctification, Nicenes…
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Super Glue, Exploding Whales, and Thankfulness
John's standing desk goes rogue and he learns a musical use for Super Glue. Meanwhile, Jonnie reveals why the sandwich was invented and tells the tale of the exploding whale in Oregon. Plus, a conversation about giving, receiving, and a perspective of gratitude. Today's episode is NOT sponsored b…
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Favorite Chairs, Shattered Backboards, and Loving Our Enemies
John finds his bald band of brothers and hopes he eventually gets a recliner. Meanwhile, Jonnie visits a famous golf destination and reveals yet another 80's political scandal that is just adorable by today's standards. Plus, a conversation about winning the culture war and losing our way. Today'…
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Retractions, Dust Mites, and Grace
John takes an "L" when he issues a snarky retraction about typewriters and brags about his ability to worry. Meanwhile, Jonnie learns a troubling fact about pillows and hopes he'll be a new man in 7 years. Plus, a conversation about how grace goes against our urge to achieve approval. Today's epi…
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