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Conversations are the lifeblood of human interaction and if they’re engaging and lively, all the better. Join 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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E64 - Antifreeze, Friends, Gas, and Guns
Nov. 28, 2023

E64 - Antifreeze, Friends, Gas, and Guns

So how do you poison someone with antifreeze and get away with it? Apparently you don’t, as one North Dakota woman found out. Also, how many close friends do you have? It’s probably more than we do, but is that higher or low…
E63 - Questions, Spice, and Talking Texan
Nov. 7, 2023

E63 - Questions, Spice, and Talking Texan

This week, we tackle some thought-provoking questions. And what does the world need? A new hottest pepper, of course. And finally, we try our hand at talking Texan. Hosted by Chris and Jeff 1. Topics 0:00:27 Welcome/Intr…
E62 - Halloween Horrors
Oct. 31, 2023

E62 - Halloween Horrors

Happy Halloween! Sit back and have a listen as you try to avoid your cyanide-laced candy and your apples loaded with razor blades. In this episode, we have some lists for you. First up, the scariest (and goriest) stories fro…
E61 - Pedophilia, Prostitution, and Your Face
Oct. 24, 2023

E61 - Pedophilia, Prostitution, and Your Face

Where do the protections of free speech end? For one professor, it ended when he argued that pedophilia is not morally wrong. The university he works for suspended him, and he has now sued. And speaking of pedophilia (which …
E60 - Phone No-nos and Where to Go in Texas (or not)
Oct. 10, 2023

E60 - Phone No-nos and Where to Go in Texas (or not)

Do you leave voicemails? Do you use speakerphone in public? Do you phub your friends or family? If you do these things, you have bad phone etiquette. Don’t sweat it, though, because we discuss the things you should and shoul…
E59 - Don't Go There
Oct. 3, 2023

E59 - Don't Go There

If you’re considering exploring a cave that’s like 4,000 feet underground, please don’t. A lot of bad things can happen. But that didn’t stop Mark Dickey. We talk about his ordeal. Also, are you planning on traveling out of …
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About the Hosts

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Jeff

Jeff is a college professor and former attorney whose mind is disproportionately filled with useless information. Outside of his teaching and podcasting time, he enjoys music, reading, traveling, and sports. And oh yeah, his family too.

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Chris

Chris is a Senior Partner Sales Engineer Team Lead for a document management company. He grew up in Dallas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a BBA in Business Analysis. Having spent his entire career in IT in various positions, he is always curious, always searching for different perspectives, and eager to have vibrant discussions. He also enjoys TV, movies, stand-up comedy, DIY projects, and traveling. With a son in college and a daughter in high school, life stays busy and interesting.

Reviews

Whack-a-mole style topics that make you laugh (and think).

"Funny and enjoyable!"

TheOriginalHollybean | June 5, 2023

Non Natural Disasters

"Think if you will a watch mojo list, but Jeff/Chris do a great job without sounding to peppy about terrible things. Loved listening and hot potating to the order I wanted to listen to it thanks to t…"

IPA-DET | Sept. 9, 2022
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