”Conversation based comedy news podcast that aims to connect the world through strange and interesting real-life news stories.”
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Joined by guest host Sarah Kermode of Hiking Thru Life Podcast (15:12), Adam and Sarah discuss the Icelandic Forest Service giving out advice to take 5 minutes to hug a tree (02:54) and why trusting a rope from a hiking trail 7 years ago might not be a wise decision (27:59). Enjoy!
Learn more about Sarah’s charity of choice, “HIKE For Mental Health”. “HIKE For Mental Health organizes fundraising hikes to promote healthy outdoor activity, alleviate suffering from mental illness and conserve wilderness trails.”
[News Story]
Forest Service Recommends Hugging Trees While You Can’t Hug Others
Message In A Bottle Leads To Rescue Of California Family Stranded On 40ft Waterfall
[Episode Links]
Hiking Thru Life (www.HikingThruLife.net)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Joined by guest host John Holden (21:37), Adam and John discuss if the relative ease of sports betting in the US will impact the future of ethical competition (02:15) and how new laws surrounding paying student-athletes can allow players to capitalize on their best earning years (28:38). Enjoy!
Learn more about John’s charity of choice, the ASPCA. “The ASPCA works to rescue animals from abuse, pass humane laws and share resources with shelters nationwide”.
[News Story]
Tech Billionaire Puts Money On Eagles Winning Super Bowl LVI In First Sports Bet From Space
Should Top College Athletes Earn $800,000 A Year? Some Believe So
[Episode Links]
John Holden (www.Twitter.com/JohnSportsLaw)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Joined by guest host Macy Ramos (23:48), Adam and Macy discuss the legal lawsuit taken by the naked baby on the cover of Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ album (03:24) and how OnlyFans’ sexually explicit content “flip-flop” mostly hurt the creators who allowed OnlyFans to have its platform (39:01). Enjoy!
Learn more about Macy’s charity of choice, New Horizons Shelter And Outreach Centers. “...a shelter for individuals and families who have experienced domestic violence, was organized in 1978 through the cooperative efforts of an informal group of citizens in the La Crosse area who recognized the need for services to victims of domestic abuse.”
[News Story]
Why The Baby On Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ Album Is Suing Now
Who’s Really In Charge Of OnlyFans?
[Episode Links]
Macy Ramos (www.LinkedIn.com/Macy-Ramos-14a109104)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Joined by guest host Jeff Abraham (22:37), Adam and Jeff discuss if children should watch a cartoon about the world’s longest penis (03:53) and how China’s switch towards “war hero” masculinity might impact societies view of what it means to be a modern man (29:19). Enjoy!
[News Story]
Danish Kids TV Show Centred On Man With World’s Longest Penis Raises Eyebrows
China Promotes Education Drive To Make Boys More “Manly”
[Episode Links]
Jeff Abraham (www.Twitter.com/JeffAbraham111)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Joined by guest host Natasha Sohni (30:46), Adam and Natasha discuss building friendships across political lines (03:34) and how critical race theory is re-washing America’s past (50:46). Enjoy!
Learn more about Natasha’s charity of choice, Khalsa Aid. “Khalsa Aid is an international NGO with the aim to provide humanitarian aid in disaster areas and civil conflict zones around the world”.
[News Story]
Why Friendships Are Falling Apart Over Politics
Critical Race Theory Ban Leads Oklahoma College To Cancel Class That Taught “White Privilege”
[Episode Links]
Natasha Sohni (www.NatSohni.wordpress.com)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Joined (for a 2nd time) by guest host Jake Teeny (28:39), Adam and Jake discuss the current hullabaloo surrounding the misinformation associated with the origins of COVID-19 (04:23) and what the latest patent approval by Spotify could mean for the future of playlist recommendations (34:44). Enjoy!
Learn more about Jake’s charity of choice, PAWS Chicago. “PAWS Chicago is a national model in animal sheltering, committed to bringing an end to the killing of homeless cats and dogs”.
[News Story]
The Media’s Lab Leak Debacle Shows Why Banning “Misinformation” Is A Terrible Idea
Spotify Patents Tech To Monitor Your Speech, Infer Emotion
[Episode Links]
Jake Teeny (www.EverydayPsych.com)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Joined by guest host Harriet Hunt (12:44), Adam and Harriet discuss younger generations taking on the challenges of exploring space (04:04) and how the Swiss are taking on space junk (22:34). Enjoy!
Learn more about Harriet’s charity of choice, Stand.Earth. “Stand challenges corporations and governments to treat people and the environment with respect, because our lives depend on it”.
[News Story]
17 YO. Discovers Planet 6.9 Times Larger Than Earth On 3rd Day Of Internship With NASA
The World’s First Space ‘Garbage Truck’ Will Be Swiss
[Episode Links]
Harriet Hunt (www.Twitter.com/Hunt_Harriet)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Joined by guest host Daniel Proussalidis of The Long Way (23:20), Adam and Daniel discuss the implications of Canada’s Bill C-10 on regulating internet cat videos (02:58) and how China’s preparation for their 100th year party celebration is a cause for free speech concern (34:01). The Long Way teaser (55:18). Enjoy!
Learn more about Daniel’s charity of choice, The Ottawa Mission. “The Ottawa Mission is a charitable organization offering hope and dignity through a wide range of programs and services to the city’s most vulnerable people.”
[News Story]
Justin Trudeau And The CRTC Are Coming For Your Cat Videos
[Episode Links]
Daniel Proussalidis (www.Twitter.com/DProuss)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
Joined by guest host Ray Chmielecki of Spoon Mob (20:03), Adam and Ray discuss the ethical dilemma of the convenience of delivery apps vs supporting local restaurants (06:25) and how McDonald’s McPlant burger could carve a new path for how we consume beef (35:06). Spoon Mob teaser (71:03). Enjoy!
Learn more about Ray’s charity of choice, “Colony Cats in Columbus”. “Colony Cats is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization whose primary mission is to address cat overpopulation in central Ohio through public awareness and spay/neuter efforts”.
[News Story]
Complaints About Food Delivery #1 On Annual List Of Nuisance 9-1-1 Calls
Laugh If You Want, But The ‘McPlant’ Burger Is A Step To A Greener World
[Episode Links]
Spoon Mob (www.SpoonMob.com)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Joined by guest host Robin and Jaimie of If These Ovaries Could Talk (25:16); Adam, Robin and Jaimie discuss the ridiculousness of being outraged over a potato (03:22) and if schools should be able to expel kids because of a crush (39:40). Corrections (62:36). If These Ovaries Could Talk Teaser (65:42). Enjoy!
Learn more about Robin and Jaimie’s charity of choice, The Trevor Project. “The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25”.
[News Story]
Mr. Potato Head Drops The Mister, Sort Of
Second Grader Expelled Over “Crush” On Girl At Owasso Private School
[Episode Links]
If These Ovaries Could Talk (www.OvariesTalk.com)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)