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 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...
St. Thomas Travel Tips: Customs, Kids, and Costly Sips - Part 5
In episode 128 of I Hate Talking, the hosts wrap up their five-part St. Thomas vacation recap with customs surprises, expensive airport refreshments, and a late-night journey home. They also celebrate a podcast milestone: September brough...
Spinning Toilets, Stingrays, and St. Thomas Shores - Part 4
In episode 127 of I Hate Talking, the hosts revisit the Coriolis effect after a previous discussion about the direction of a spiral staircase at Blackbeard’s Castle. They separate fact from fiction, explaining that Earth’s rotation affect...