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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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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Steroid Shots, Bad Eyes, and Dehumanization
John gets over his fear of needles and gets emotional listening to Guns N Roses. Meanwhile, Jonnie figures out his eyes are failing while hanging out with a younger person and tells us about the time a man took his wife on a balloon ride 11 miles up. Plus, a conversation about the death of nuance,…
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Nacho Libre, Adult Braces, and Misinformation
John reminisces on his childhood days as a pool shark and tells us why he is a prisoner in his own mouth. Meanwhile, Jonnie decides minivans aren't so bad and begins a frantic search for an audience member who used a funny alias at his show (and then had a serious thing happen to him). Plus, a con…
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Tunnels, Sarcasm, and Encouragement
John is enamored with his car's technology and patiently awaits Nashville's new tunnel system. Meanwhile, Jonnie does a show for people in recovery and tells the tale of a woman who rode a bicycle an unreasonable distance. Plus, a conversation about affirmation, encouragement and how we never real…
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