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.
Episodes
83 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
Oldies, Remakes, and Spin-Offs
Theme & Word of the Episode:The episode focuses on the word "oldie," exploring its definition, history, and how its meaning has shifted over time, especially in the context of music.Origin and Evolution:
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Season 2025
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Episode 69
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30:34
Bonus Onomatopeia Behind the Scenes
Special behind the scenes bonus episode:The hosts discuss how to represent a rewind sound (onomatopoeia). They debate whether to cut out a portion of the recording or continue, and ultimately decide to keep the candid m...
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Season 2025
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Episode 68
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0:30
Onomatopeia and the Sounds of Coldplay
The hosts continue their discussion on the word "onomatopoeia," elaborating on its definition (words that imitate sounds, like "splash" or "ping") and etymology (from Greek meaning "name making"), and exploring examples of onomatopoeia, e...
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Season 2025
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Episode 68
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39:55
Bloops, Bloopers, and Trees
The Word of the Episode: "Bloop""Bloop" Origins and Mysteries: The episode opens with a discussion about the word "bloop," notable in the hosts' family for its mysterious oceanic association. The "bloop" refers to an ultra-low...
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Season 2025
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Episode 67
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33:10
Roshambo (alternatively known as Rock Paper Scissors)
Episode 66 of "I Hate Talking" shifts to a more lighthearted tone after two serious episodes, focusing on the word "Rochambeau," which is another name for the game rock-paper-scissors. The hosts discuss the debated origins of the term. On...
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Season 2025
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Episode 66
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16:00
Parallel Play - Part 2
Episode 65 of "I Hate Talking" centers on the word "cogitate" and continues the discussion about parallel play.The hosts introduce and explore the word "cogitate," which means to think deeply about something, tracing its Latin...
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Season 2025
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Episode 65
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28:54
Parallel Play - Part 1
The hosts discuss the concept of "parallel play," ultimately choosing it over other potential topics like "predictive programming" or "apse" for this episode.Definition and Origins:Parallel play originally desc...
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Season 2025
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Episode 64
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31:20
Pareidolia (Seeing Faces and More in Everyday Scenery)
Example #1: Person Standing Over Edge of A Cliff Seen In Background of One Photo but Not Another.Example #2:
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Season 2025
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Episode 63
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24:12
Going Gangbusters on Personal Health and More
Main Topic: The Word "Gangbusters"The episode centers on the meaning, usage, and origin of the word "gangbusters," prompted by a listener request.The hosts initially discuss their own understanding, associating "gangb...
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Season 2025
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Episode 62
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27:05
Things of Which We're Proud, Plus Plumbers
The episode centers around the etymology of the word "plumber" and segues into a broader discussion about pride, personal achievements, and learning styles.Key Points:Origin of "Plumber":The hosts discuss the word "...
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Season 2025
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Episode 61
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27:17
Bonus Knock Knock Joke
Bonus knock knock joke, following our humorous episode from yesterday!
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Season 2025
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Episode 60
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0:05
What a Joke of an Episode
Episode Milestone and Word of the DayThe hosts discuss the significance of reaching episode 60, debating whether 50 or 60 is a more exciting milestone.The featured word is "rubric." They explore its meanings:I...
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Season 2025
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Episode 60
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39:10
Latin Terms and When To Commit
Key Terms and EtymologyDe Minimis: This Latin phrase, from "de minimis non curat lex" meaning "the law does not concern itself with trifles," refers to a threshold value in tariff law. Goods imported into the US below a certai...
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Season 2025
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Episode 59
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25:12
Taxes, Value, and Volunteering
Word of the Episode: TariffThe hosts define a tariff as a tax imposed by a government on goods, usually on imports, with the goal of making foreign goods less competitive compared to domestic products. Tariffs can also be appl...
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Season 2025
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Episode 58
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28:46
Instrumental Tariffs
The episode opens with the hosts noting there are no major announcements and moves directly into discussing the “word or phrase of the episode”: instrumental. The hosts observed that “instrumental” has come up frequently in their recent p...
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Season 2025
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Episode 57
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33:50
One Year Podcasting Celebration and Norman Doors
Episode 56 of “I Hate Talking” celebrates the podcast’s one-year anniversary since its launch in May 2024, reflecting on the journey and thanking listeners for their support. The hosts announce that all episodes now have transcripts and i...
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Season 2025
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Episode 56
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32:06
Mind Your Ps and Qs
Discussion Focus:The hosts explore the origin and meaning of the phrase "mind your P's and Q's," sharing theories, personal experiences, and research.Main Theories Discussed:Typesetting/Printing Press The...
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Season 2025
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Episode 55
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32:05
Narrator Research Behind the Scenes
This clip didn't make the final cut to our previous episode, but now you can get a behind-the-scenes listen to our roundabout and somewhat humorous research on our favorite narrator.
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Season 2025
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Episode 54
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6:06
Apt, App, App, App, and Ray Porter
We have an extended conversation on the etymology of the word "apt" as well as three different versions of shortened words that result in "app" (application, appetizer, and appearance).We continue the episode with discussion about ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 54
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26:40