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.
I Hate Talking
Latest Episodes
Trail Life vs. Cub Scouts: Similar Oath, Different Soup?
Adam and Steph wrap up their Halloween conversations with a word that’s easier to use than to spell: macabre. After sorting through its spelling and pronunciation, they explore its connection to the French phrase danse macabre, or “dance ...
Halloween Neighborhood Traditions: Candy, Glow Sticks & Hot Dogs
In episode 132 of I Hate Talking, Adam and Steph recap their first Halloween in their new neighborhood, where trick-or-treating is a major community event. They begin with the word Halloween, tracing it to All Hallows’ Eve and discussing ...
Trail Life Camping Kerfuffle: Campfires, Conflict & Type A Parenting
In episode 131 of I Hate Talking, Adam and Steph explore the word kerfuffle—a fuss, disturbance, or commotion—and discuss its Scots origins. Their guesses about its meaning lead into a playful disagreement about personality types: Adam id...
Optimization & Halloween: Trick-or-Treating, Decorations & 1,200 Glow Sticks
In episode 130 of I Hate Talking, Adam and Steph explore optimization—both what it means and why saying it proves unexpectedly difficult. Following their discussion of multi-stop vacations, they look up “optimize,” examine its connection ...
Why Stay in Multiple Hotels on Vacation? Nomads & Travel Optimization
In episode 129 of I Hate Talking, Adam and Steph move beyond their St. Thomas recap to explore a recurring vacation habit: staying in multiple places during a single trip. They begin with the word nomad, discussing its definitions, its ro...