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I Hate Talking
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.
Episodes
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Summer of Camping
Send us Fan Mail Episode 23 of I Hate Talking begins by exploring the word "nice" and its etymological journey from meaning "ignorant" in the 13th century to…
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Mental Load
Send us Fan Mail Episode 22 of I Hate Talking tackles the concept of mental load, also known as cognitive labor, defined as the cognitive effort required in…
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Decision Fatigue
Send us Fan Mail Episode 21 of I Hate Talking delves into the concept of decision fatigue and choice overload, exploring how both impact people's mental state…
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Change Fatigue
Send us Fan Mail Mandela Effect & the “Shazam” Movie Myth The hosts revisit the Mandela Effect, focusing on the widespread false memory of a 1990s movie called…
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The Mandela Effect
Send us Fan Mail We discuss the definition, source, and many examples of the Mandela Effect. How many do you remember correctly, or incorrectly? What amimal…
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Our Favorite Toxic Drinks
Send us Fan Mail We then talk about some of our favorite drinks, including: Water Josh Lodi Gratsi - order with this link and get two free Bàcaro glasses…
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Cost Tracking, Income Protection, and Giving
Send us Fan Mail Episode 17 of I Hate Talking continues the money miniseries, focusing on cost tracking and budgeting strategies in light of inflation and…
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More Money and Budgets
Send us Fan Mail Episode 16 of I Hate Talking continues the discussion from the previous episode on money, money dysmorphia, and inflation, focusing on…
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Assassination Attempt - Bonus Content
Send us Fan Mail Warning: This episode is about the assassination attempt on President Trump on July 13, 2024. It also references the outcomes and deaths…
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Inflation and Money Dysmorphia
Send us Fan Mail Episode 15 of I Hate Talking discusses dysmorphia, focusing on body dysmorphia and money dysmorphia. Key Points: 1. Defining Dysmorphia The…
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Independence and Autarky
Send us Fan Mail Warning: this episode contains references to 9/11, various wars, and death statistics. Episode 14 of "I Hate Talking" is a July 4th…
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Expect the Unexpected
Send us Fan Mail Warning: this episode contains reference to shark attacks. Episode 13 of "I Hate Talking" opens with a discussion about the superstition…
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Expedition into Time Bound Conversation
Send us Fan Mail Episode 12 explores the nuances and meanings of three related words: exhibition, exposition, and expedition, prompted by a listener’s request…
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The Chaos Episode
Send us Fan Mail Episode 11 dives into the phrase "que sera sera" ("whatever will be, will be") and explores its meaning, origins, and philosophical…
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Podcast Origination Story
Send us Fan Mail Episode 10 celebrates reaching double digits in the podcast series and focuses on the origin story ("Genesis") of the podcast itself. Key…
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Don't Be Distracted
Send us Fan Mail Or send us an email at ihatetalkingpodcast@gmail.com. You need to "actively" listen to this episode. Are audio books a valid way to "read"? We…
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I Hate Talking Before Processing
Send us Fan Mail Episode 8 centers around the theme of "elastic"—both as a noun (the material) and an adjective (describing something that can stretch and…
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Hatred of Narrative
Send us Fan Mail Main Theme The episode explores the distinction and interplay between narrative (storytelling) and reasoning (facts and logic) in…
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Perfection is Hated
Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be a perfectionist? Episode 6 of “I Hate Talking” explores the concept of being a perfectionist, moving beyond…
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What Topics are Hated
Send us Fan Mail Episode 2 of I Hate Talking opens with two featured words: ketogenesis—the metabolic process that produces ketone bodies as an alternative…
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When Can We Talk
Send us Fan Mail Episode 4 of I Hate Talking centers on the theme of time—specifically, when people hate talking. The episode begins with the word of the day…
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Where People Hate Talking
Send us Fan Mail Episode 3 of I Hate Talking begins with the word of the episode: homonym—words that sound the same but may have different spellings and…
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Who Hates Talking
Send us Fan Mail The first episode of the podcast I Hate Talking introduces the show’s focus on etymology, frustrating everyday topics, current events, and…
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Why Bother Talking At All
Send us Fan Mail Episode 5 of I Hate Talking concludes their introductory 5-part series by exploring why we bother talking at all. The episode opens with the…