
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.
Podcasting since 2024 • 83 episodes
I Hate Talking
Latest Episodes
Libfixes, Diving Boards, and Generosity
Word of the Episode: LibfixDefinition: A “libfix” is a liberated suffix—when part of a word (often mistaken as a suffix) gets reanalyzed and reused as a suffix for other words.Examples:-gate (from W...
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Season 2025
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Episode 73
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17:51

Self-Care versus Self-Indulgence
Word of the Episode: PenitentUsage: Came up while studying Psalm 6 (one of the “penitential psalms”).Common Associations:Hosts thought it related to humility, kneeling, or seeking forgiveness.One reca...
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Season 2025
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Episode 72
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29:53

Our One-Day Whirlwind Trip To Chicago - Part 2
This episode is Part 1 of the Chicago recap. Find Part 1 in episode 70 last week.Word of the Episode: Porta PottyDefinition: A portable, temporary toilet facility.Etymology:“Porta Potty” comes from ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 71
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29:04

Our One-Day Whirlwind Trip To Chicago - Part 1
This episode is part 1 of the Chicago recap; it will continue in the next episode, including the promised description of the "Taj Mahal of porta potties" and covering the remaining tourist adventures.Word of the Episode: Flabbergas...
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Season 2025
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Episode 70
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26:03
