249: The 10 Deadliest Conversation Sins

Hosts Marc Chambers and Tod Perry discuss a list from Yahoo Shine regarding the '10 Deadliest Conversation Sins'. They riff on each point by demonstrating the bad habits themselves, while also discussing Tod's recent experience eating mutton.

Originally aired March 8, 2010|The Early Podcast: Marc & Tod|Download MP3

Chapters (12)

00:00IntroJohn Salwin introduces the show and sponsors.
00:21LA Metro AdventuresTod describes his train ride and the poverty he witnessed in the city.
02:16The Mutton IncidentTod talks about eating mutton and the hosts discuss the ethics of eating veal.
06:39Yahoo Shine IntroductionMarc introduces the list of conversation sins and notes John's absence due to illness.
08:35Sins 1-2: Hijacking and Eye ContactDiscussion on conversation hijacking and the discomfort of too much or too little eye contact.
11:39Eye Contact and HairlinesTod discusses the anxiety of people looking at his receding hairline.
15:56Sins 3: Ghost ListeningThe hosts discuss faking responses in loud environments and a confusing phrase from a New Zealander.
20:39Sin 4: Tasteless JokesRiffing on being immediately obnoxious and 'titty fuck' as a catchphrase.
23:04Sins 5-6: Self-PromotionDiscussion on name-dropping in LA and the 'me, me, me' conversational style.
26:53Sin 7: Negativity and PedantryThe hosts admit to being pedantic and discuss the 'well, actually' type of person.
31:46Sins 8-9: Dead Ends and Word MachinesDiscussion on one-word answers and people who talk too much, including movie spoilers.
36:12Sin 10 and Wrap-upDiscussion on preachy intelligence and a final admission that the show commits all ten sins.

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