Subpar Talks

Conversations are the lifeblood of human interaction and if they’re engaging and lively, all the better. Join hosts Chris and Jeff each week as they tackle different topics from the crazy and the funny to the sane and the serious. If you believe that it’s OK to laugh and be entertained while learning something, this show is for you. 

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Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 54m. Bisher sind 67 Folge(n) erschienen. Dies ist ein wöchentlich erscheinender Podcast.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 11 hours 20 minutes

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E45 - Two Pats Departing

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We had two notable deaths recently, and Pat Sajak announced his retirement. We have a fat twins update, and some guy set a new record for the most time spent underwater. Al Pacino—at the ripe old age of 83—is set to become a father. Chris tells us about his trip to D.C. and whether he observed proper airplane etiquette. And finally, we talk Maisel, Succession, Suits and Jury Duty. 

 Hosted by Chris and Jeff

  

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 June 20, 2023  57m
 
 

E44 - Jerks on a Plane

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First up, we recall the time Jeff had an unfortunate beer incident...


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 June 13, 2023  42m
 
 

E43 - Tina Turner, D.C., and Weird Guinness Records

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This week we discuss a notable death. Also, Chris plans a trip, we get some clarification on which is more dangerous—bungee jumping or skydiving, and we wrap it up with some crazy Guinness records. 

 
Hosted by Chris and Jeff

 

1.     Topics

  • 0:00:00    Welcome/Intro
  • 0:00:37    Disclaimer
  • 0:01:12    Sandwiches, Beer, and Grammar
  • 0:04:37    Tina Turner
  • 0:06:44    Washington, D.C...


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 June 6, 2023  53m
 
 

E42 - Nightmare Hiccups

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More topic jumping this week. Is Chris more knowledgeable than your everyday, average Walmart shopper? We talk about a guy who had the hiccups for 68 YEARS. We took notes the night we took a gummy. Plus, skydiving and bungee jumping, expiration dates, taxes, and Jeff gives a couple of streaming recommendations. 

 Hosted by Chris and Jeff

  

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 May 30, 2023  45m
 
 

E41 - Guns, Gummies, and Questions

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This week, Chris teaches us the art of gummy ingestion and sleeping. Next, we talk guns in the wake of the recent mass shooting in Allen, Texas. And finally, Chris poses some thought-provoking questions.

 Hosted by Chris and Jeff

  

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 May 23, 2023  1h1m
 
 

E40 - Star Swallowing, Ransomware, and Stomach Babies

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Artificial intelligence is here and can improve our lives, but is it also stealing jobs? We discuss that, plus hear what one of Jeff’s students thought about the abortion process. Scientists have now confirmed that stars swallow planets, and Dallas gets hit with a ransomware attack. All that and more!

 Hosted by Chris and Jeff

  

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 May 16, 2023  1h1m
 
 

E39 - Beef, Mulaney, and Springer

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This week, we have some Netflix recommendations for you. Also, there’s an AI job that can make you rich. The old woman at Walgreens is back. Jerry Springer died, and what happened to talk shows? And finally, the Texas Legislature presses ahead on religious indoctrination. 

 Hosted by Chris and Jeff

 

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 May 9, 2023  45m
 
 

E38 - Snakes, Dying for Selfies, and Spanking

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This week, as Chris fights through some voice troubles, we tackle several subjects including snakes, people who have died while taking selfies, and bad drivers. And finally, what does spanking have to do with Donald Trump?

 Hosted by Chris and Jeff

 

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 May 2, 2023  51m
 
 

E37 - Best 80s Sitcoms

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In the 1980s, sitcoms were everywhere. A lot were not that good, but some distinguished themselves as classics. This week, we see how good Chris is at guessing the highest rated sitcoms of the 80s, as determined by Rotten Tomatoes.

 Hosted by Chris and Jeff

 

1.     Topics

  • 0:00:00    Welcome/Intro
  • 0:00:36    Disclaimer
  • 0:01:07    Life In The 80s
  • 0:08:23    Top 80s Sitcoms
  • 0:49:27    Contact/Rate/Subscribe

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 April 25, 2023  53m
 
 

E36 - The Seinfeld Trivia Drinking Game

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Take a listen as we try to answer some difficult Seinfeld trivia questions. The penalty (or reward?) is that we have to take a shot if we get one wrong. Oh, mama! It’s the Seinfeld Trivia Drinking Game! Oh, and if you’re playing along, the links in the episode notes contain some spoilers. 

 Hosted by Chris and Jeff

  

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 April 18, 2023  46m