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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 [email protected].
Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique.
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Overcoming the Diderot Effect
Send a text In episode 97 of I Hate Talking, the hosts introduce the Diderot effect, a behavioral economics concept named after French philosopher Denis Diderot. After Diderot received a luxurious…
S2026E96 We've Moved!
Send a text In this episode of I Hate Talking, the hosts explore the word “somniferous,” meaning sleep‑inducing or soporific. They trace its Latin roots from “somnium” (dream) and explain how it’s…
S2026E95 Sesquipedalian Farming
Send a text In episode 95 of I Hate Talking, the hosts introduce the delightfully nerdy word “sesquipedalian”—a term that describes long, multi‑syllabic words or overly long‑winded speech. They trace…
S2026E92 The Etymology of Errors and Erroneous, and the Oktoberfest Experience
Send a text In episode 92 of I Hate Talking, the hosts lean into a real‑life continuity error: the original recording for this episode was corrupted, so they had to re‑record it after already…
S2026E94 The Continuity of Hershey's Chocolate World
Send a text In episode 94 of I Hate Talking, the hosts center their discussion on the word “continuity.” They define it both as the unbroken, consistent existence of something over time and, more…
S2026E93 Old Hats, New Hats, and WonderWorks
Send a text In episode 93 of I Hate Talking, the hosts tackle a listener‑requested phrase: “old hat.” They unpack its meaning as something outdated, overused, or overly familiar, often carrying a…
S2026E91 Beating a Dead Horse, Tilting at Windmills, and Universal Studios
Send a text In episode 91 of I Hate Talking, the hosts tackle another word or phrase of the episode—this time the idiom “beating a dead horse.” After clarifying its proper form (“beat a dead horse”)…
S2026E90 Defunct Stores and Active Waterparks
Send a text In episode 90 of I Hate Talking, the hosts welcome new listeners for the new year with a quick refresher on their show’s format—each episode features a word or phrase of the week, its…
S2026E89 Adam Gets Pied in the Face
Send a text In episode 89 of I Hate Talking, the hosts return from the holidays with a full conversation centered on the word aplomb—a fitting term for confidence, balance, and maintaining composure…
S2025E88 Happy New Year and a Brief on New Years Resolutions
Send a text This New Year’s mini episode skips the usual full-length conversation so the hosts can briefly ring in 2026 and connect with listeners. Dropping on January 1, they share lighthearted New…
S2025E88 Merry Christmas and the Mystery of the Missing Color of the Year Episode
Send a text This Christmas-day mini episode is a warm holiday check‑in rather than a full installment. The hosts pause regular programming on December 25, 2025 to wish listeners a Merry Christmas,…
S2025E88 Color of the Year and More Color Discussion
Send a text In episode 88 of I Hate Talking, the hosts revisit the idea of “color of the year” and unpack Pantone’s 2026 pick: Cloud Dancer. Instead of finding it calming or inspiring, they both…
S2025E87 Pants and Other Clothing That Could Go To Waste
Send a text Episode 87 of I Hate Talking dives into the surprisingly rich world of pants—sparked by the hosts’ recent closet decluttering and reflections on how many clothes a typical American…
S2025E86 The Interesting Etylmology of Goodbye
Send a text In episode 86 of I Hate Talking, the hosts take on the deceptively simple word “goodbye” and discover how emotionally loaded it has become in modern conversation. They unpack why…
S2025E85 Happy Thanksgiving and Episode Recommendations
Send a text No new episode this week—your hosts are taking a break to celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States! If you’re looking for something to listen to while you cook, travel, or relax,…
S2025E85 Raingutter Regatta, Kayaks, Canoes, Rowboats, and More
Send a text In episode 85 of I Hate Talking, the hosts open with a milestone announcement: November marked their most downloaded month since the podcast launched, second only to their debut month.…
S2025E84 The Word of the Year Isn't Even a Word?
Send a text Episode 84 explores Dictionary.com's controversial 2025 "Word of the Year"—the number —and the explosion of meme culture in everyday language. The hosts debate whether numerals can truly…
S2025E83 More Debate on the Quote "Nostalgia is simply a longing for a time we know we can survive"
Send a text In Episode 83 of I Hate Talking, the hosts dive into the concept of "nostalgia," sparked by a listener suggestion and a memorable quote: "Nostalgia is just a longing for a time we know we…
S2025E82 Fetid Smells and Debate on Nostalgia
Send a text In Episode 82, the hosts take a listener suggestion and spotlight the word fetid—a recent Wordle answer—and trace its meaning, origins, and less obvious relatives. The hosts discuss both…
S2025E81 Conclusions on Blue, When Does Christmas Start, the Value of Thanksgiving Day, and Day Light Savings
Send a text In this richly layered episode, the hosts follow up on unanswered questions from last week’s exploration of blue. They start by confirming what Russians actually call their beloved “Blue”…
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