Episode 249 · March 8, 2010 · 41:28
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.
Chapters
- 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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