”Conversation based comedy news podcast that aims to connect the world through strange and interesting real-life news stories.”
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Joined by guest host Spencer Parks of The Dictionary (21:02), Adam and Spencer discuss the influence of Urban Dictionary and Wikipedia on the future of AI technology (04:09) and if saying offensive words to the police should land you in cuffs (32:46). The Dictionary Clip (70:31). Corrections (71:42). Enjoy!
Learn more about Spencer’s charity of choice, “Catcade Chicago”. “Our mission is to rescue cats from life-threatening situations such as high-kill shelters and to find friendly, quality homes for them through our adoption program.”
[News Story]
IBM’s Watson Memorized The Entire ‘Urban Dictionary’, Then His Overlords Had To Delete It
Colorado Springs Sued For Declaring War On The Word “Fuck”
[Episode Links]
Spencer Parks (www.Instagram.com/SpeJamPar)
The Dictionary (www.Linktr.ee/DictionaryPod)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Joined by guest host Kensy Cooperrider (24:12), Adam and Kensy discuss if being bilingual can be beneficial when dealing with pain (03:31) and how the “OK” symbol could have become a dog whistle for white supremacy (28:16). Corrections (61:01). Enjoy!
Learn more about Kensy’s charity of choice, the “Chicago Coalition for the Homeless”. “We organize and advocate to prevent and end homelessness, because we believe housing is a human right in a just society.”
[News Story]
Does Your Pain Feel Different In English And Spanish?
Family Outraged After A Universal Character Made “OK” Symbol On 6-Year-Old’s Shoulder
[Episode Links]
Kensy Cooperrider (www.KensyCooperrider.com)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Joined by guest host Avik Das (21:12), Adam and Avik discuss how VR technology could lend a helping hand in therapy for gender dysphoria (03:59) and how the prestigious man is slowly starting to overtake the alpha male (29:22). Corrections (53:17). Enjoy!
Learn more about Avik’s charity of choice, Planned Parenthood. “Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education and information to millions of people worldwide.”
[News Story]
Experiencing The Illusion Of Having An Opposite-Sex Body In Virtual Reality Can Shift Aspects…
[Episode Links]
Avik Das (www.AvikDas.com)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Before we officially begin the 2021 season, we revisit our five favorite stories of 2020!
Stories: how deepfake technology has been altering mens relationships towards women (04:12), if it’s possible for Flavortown and Guy Fieri to make up for the atrocities of Christopher Columbus (21:14), professional musicians asking for “tips” (39:17), bouncing back from dream death (64:34) and dealing with loss and how we perceive the afterlife (85:03). Enjoy!
[News Story]
Deep Fake Education w/ Maria Ahlin
What Can You Do If Somebody Steals Your Face To Make A Pornographic Video?
Positive Consumption w/ Sam Rosemark
Petition Underway To Rename Columbus, Ohio ‘Flavortown’ As City Removes Columbus Statue
10,000 Tendus w/ Empress
Spotify’s New “Tip Jar” Won’t Save The Industry But It Asks Us To Consider Music’s Value
What Now w/ Jennifer Dougherty
People No Longer Believe Working Hard Will Lead To A Better Life
The Afterlife w/ Min Lee
Arizona Man Learns Mom’s Body Sold To Military, Detonated In Experiment
[Episode Links]
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Joined by guest host Caroline Skoog (25:27), Adam and Caroline discuss Jenny Slate’s decision to step down from the character of Missy on ‘Big Mouth’ (04:20) and if the pursuit of satisfaction is more important than the pursuit of happiness (33:20). Corrections (62:38). Enjoy!
Learn more about Caroline’s charity of choice, The Shift Cooperative. “The Strategy Helping Initiative for Teens is a nonprofit organization providing emergency relief to underserved communities and youth in the Twin Cities.”
[News Story]
Jenny Slate Exits ‘Big Mouth’: “Black Characters Should Be Played By Black People”
A Nobel Prize-Winning Psychologist Says Most People Don’t Really Want To Be Happy
[Episode Links]
Caroline Skoog (www.Instagram.com/SkooglyMoogly)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Joined by special guest host Mika Pollack, executive director at Safest Drug (23:47), Adam and Mika discuss how illegal prescription drugs are being found in brain boosting supplements (01:40) and if medical tourism is the answer to rising prescription drug prices in the US (33:03). Corrections (59:20). Enjoy!
Learn more about Mika's organization, Safest Drug. "Safest Drug is a nonprofit working to end medication injuries and deaths in America by making sure the medication experience is safer for millions."
[News Stories]
Study Finds Russian Prescription Drugs Hiding In “Brain Boosting” Supplements
To Fight High Drug Prices, Utah Will Pay Public Employees To Go Fill Prescriptions In Mexico
[Episode Links]
Safest Drug (www.SafestDrug.org)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Joined by special guest host Bianca Nkwonta (25:29), Adam and Bianca discuss if a lottery system of electing officials could replace the electoral college (02:56) and how paywalls are allowing conservative media to win the journalism wars (37:24). Corrections (64:05) Enjoy!
Learn more about Bianca’s Charity of Choice, Project Protect. “Project Protect provides financial, medical and legal resources during and after #EndSARS protests.”
[News Stories]
Let’s Get Rid Of Elections And Choose Our Political Leaders By Lottery
Liberals Are Losing The Journalism Wars
[Episode Links]
Bianca Nkwonta (www.Instagram.com/BiancaNkwonta)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Joined by special guest host Abby Tornquist (15:51), Adam and Abby discuss potential consequences to littering in National Parks (02:33) and the social impact of “boys will be boys” (22:07). Corrections (45:53). Enjoy!
Learn more about Abby’s Charity of Choice, the Loveland Foundation. “Loveland Foundation is committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls.”
[News Stories]
Thai National Park Sends Rubbish Back To Tourists
The Unending Influence Of “Boys Will Be Boys”
[Episode Links]
Abby Tornquist (www.Instagram.com/AbbyTornquist)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Joined by special guest host Cecil Harris (for a 2nd time) (24:38), Adam and Cecil discuss the University of Georgia’s decision to support football over on-campus voting (07:49) and why the NBA ratings have continued to decline throughout the years (38:59). Corrections (68:10). Enjoy!
Learn more about Cecil’s Charity of Choice, Services for the UnderServed. “Services for the UnderServed (S:US) envisions a city where everyone has a roof over their head, is healthy, productive and can enjoy the social connections that create a life of purpose.”
[News Stories]
University Of Georgia To Allow Football -- But Not In-Person Voting -- This Fall
NBA Playoff Ratings Slip As Fans Grumble That League Has Become “Too Political”
[Episode Links]
Cecil Harris (www.CecilHarrisBooks.com)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Joined by special guest host Maria Ahlin, founder of Changing Attitudes (27:07), Adam and Maria discuss the impact of Covid-19 on sex workers in Germany (02:57) and how deepfake technology has been altering mens relationships towards women (38:03). Corrections (62:46). Enjoy!
Learn more about Maria's organization, Changing Attitudes. "Changing Attitudes exists to eliminate all attitudes leading to sex-buying."
[News Stories]
Berlin Brothels Reopen After Lockdown, But No Sex Allowed
What Can You Do If Somebody Steals Your Face To Make A Pornographic Video?
[Episode Links]
Maria Ahlin (www.Instagram.com/AhlinMaria)
Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)
Artwork (www.Kohney.com)