Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen talk about the IG Nobel awards. How slippery is a banana peel really? Are dogs in line with the earth’s axis when they poop? Real science.
Celeste Perry: Eating Donuts in the Middle of the Night
Celeste Perry talks with friend Sherry Brown about Allstar Donuts and eating food that isn’t really all that nutritious. Eating in the middle of the night.
Stan Burford: What Age To Die – Another Thought
Stan Burford reacts to Ed and Rosie’s discussion on What Age To Die.
Barbara Simpson: Is It War Yet?
Barbara Simpson asks if we are at war now that the bombing started and what happens if our guys get shot down?
John Rothmann: Airstrikes Begin In Syria
John Rothmann talks about how President Obama will speak to the nation today and the world tomorrow. We are in a war and what he says will be critical to our efforts.
Flick Nation: Halloween Comes Early
Dennis Willis on Michael Myers return in the definitive HD collection of Halloween movies, plus Seth Rogen and Zack Ephron get neighborly, and there’s a whole lotta TV to catch up on.
Stan Burford: Is it Common Core or New Math?
Stan Burford talks about how years ago it was called New Math. Today it’s called Common Core. What is it? And why are parents and teachers so upset?
Joe Starkey: 49ers and Raiders – Trading Places?
Joe Starkey says the 49ers are looking more and more like the old Raiders. Lots of penalties, lots of fights.
John Rothmann: Richard Nixon’s Advice Applies Even Today
John Rothmann talks about how as the battle for control of the Senate is tightening, Richard Nixon’s advise is more timely than ever!
Ed & Rosie: What Age to Die?
Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen discuss a man’s request not to live past 75 years. When do we outlive our desire to live and what should be done.
John Rothmann: Prop 1 and Water: A Problematic Issue
John Rothmann talks about how water is a hot political issue in California. Proposition 1 leaves a lot unsaid.
Barbara Simpson: Censorship of the U.S. Flag: Equality Is Not Equal
Barbara Simpson on the censorship of American flags on school campuses if Latinos object. It’s a case of equality but some are more equal than others.
John Rothmann: The Humanitarian Crisis In The Middle East Grows Worse
John Rothmann talks about the Kurds fleeing Islamic State forces are fleeing into Syria. This is more than a humanitarian crisis, it is a growing political crisis.
Ed Baxter: Forty Niner Emotional Basket Case
Ed Baxter says the Forty Niners have been out-coached and have lost their emotional cool. Niners lose to the Arizona Cardinals in terrible fashion.
John Rothmann: Republicans Future In California
John Rothmann on how the Republican state convention offered little hope for the GOP in November.
Elizabeth Kate: Wines For Fall
A Treasure from Oz: Rutherglen Muscat. Elizabeth Kate looks at a good wine for fall.
John Rothmann: Sad State of GOP in California
John Rothmann on how the GOP state convention reveals the sad state of the the party weeks before the November election.
Ken Dito: Making It on the PGA Tour
Ken Dito looks at Matt Garcia, a young golfer trying to make it on the PGA Tour.
John Rothmann: Who is in the Coalition to Fight Radical Islam?
John Rothmann says there seems to be a reluctance to name names as to who is in the coalition to fight radical Islam. Rand Paul is right, why not Israel?
Ed & Rosie: Honey Boo Family Troubles…Oh No!!!
Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen talk about divorce in the Honey Boo Boo family. Reality television at its most unreal.
John Rothmann: Goodell Must Go From the NFL
John Rothmann says for the sake of the NFL and its future, Goodell must go!
Ed Baxter: Big Brown Endorsement
Ed Baxter reports the Bay Area News Group has endorsed Jerry Brown even though it doesn’t agree with some of his major campaign issues. Baxter asks if that makes sense.
Barbara Simpson: The Cowboy Express Rides Again
Barbara Simpson talks about the battle between ranchers and the Federal Government. The Cowboy Express rides again!
John Rothmann: Time for a Change at PUC
John Rothmann says it is time for Governor Jerry Brown to act on the P.U.C. and PG&E.
Ed & Rosie: Facebook for the Wealthy?
Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen discuss Netropolitan, an online Country Club. Like-minded individuals with more money than time.
John Rothmann: Another Credit Card Hack and Our Vulnerability
John Rothmann discusses how Home Depot has been hacked and our vulnerability is revealed again.
Ed Baxter: All Hail Alibaba…Hi Tech Turned on It’s Ear
Ed Baxter discusses the Alibaba IPO. It is huge for Silicon Valley, Yahoo, Google, Facebook.
Elizabeth Kate: Light French Alps Gem
Elizabeth Kate talks about a little gem from the French Alps: Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle!
Ed & Rosie: Did Roger Goodell Actually Say Anything?
Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen talk about NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s news conference regarding domestic violence in the NFL. Ed says he said nothing, Rosie says he set up some new programs.
John Rothmann: Democracy Works in Scotland
The election is over, the result is known and democracy is the winner. Scotland votes and the world learns a lesson in democracy.
Ed & Rosie: Pot in Moderation is Safe?
Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen discuss “stoner stereotypes.” New Colorado ads say pot is safe if used in moderation.
Ken Dito: Did Babe Ruth Actually Point to Center Field?
Did the Babe point or not? Frank Crosetti was the shortstop on the 1932 NY Yankees. He was there when Babe Ruth pointed to the centerfield stands – or did he?
Ed Baxter: Will Australia Wake Up the World on Radical Islam?
Ed Baxter wonders if the world will finally wake up about Radical Islam after the threats of public random beheadings in Australia.
John Rothmann: Did Syrian Radicals Give Bad Measles Vaccinations?
Children are dead and the Syrian opposition has been dealt a blow to its already questionable credibility.
Celeste Perry: Bob Sarlatte is a Show Biz Super Star!
Celeste Perry interviews Bob Sarlatte about comedy, show business in the Bay Area, and his years working with the San Francisco Forty Niners. Welcome Celeste to TheTalkPod.
Joe Starkey: Getting the NFL Refs in Shape
Joe Starkey talks about the lengths the NFL is going to to get the referees in shape. They run 5 or 6 miles during a game.
Ed & Rosie: Sharon Osbourne Rips U2
Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen talk about Sharon Osbourne saying that U2 and Bono are megalomaniacs and money grabbers. She does not like the free album download from Apple.
Barbara Simpson: A Light Touch on Technology
Barbara Simpson says life is crazy but you have to laugh.
John Rothmann: Are There Moderate Syrian Forces?
John Rothmann talks about how the House has voted, but are there moderate Syrian forces? Boots on the ground in Syria remain a question mark.
Ed & Rosie: Did CBS Blow the Rihanna Deal?
Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen discuss CBS’ pulling the Rihanna song from their opening on Thursday Night Football. She was the victim of spousal abuse.
Ken Dito: Yankee Captain Derek Jeter
Ken Dito talks about the Yankee Captain. Derek Jeter has honored baseball, himself and the City of New York his entire career.
Stan Burford: The Apple Watch and Other Unintended Consequences
Stan Burford talks about how the Apple Watch is only one of a number of wearable communication devices, but do we really need to communicate that much?
John Rothmann: Division In the Democratic Party
John Rothmann discusses that weeks before the mid-term elections, President Obama is unhappy with the head of the Democratic National Committee and that is not good news for the Democrats.
Ed & Rosie: Virginity T-Shirt and a Chinese Price on Virginity
Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen discuss a girl who wears a t-shirt that says she is a virgin to school. China judge awards a woman $5,000 for her loss of virginity.
Ed Baxter: Nice Divorce, Nice Tweets, and It’s Not One World
Ed Baxter shares stories on Jewel’s constructive divorce, $5000 paid for virginity in China, woman arrested for driving in Saudi Arabia, and Lady Gaga’s positive tweets.
Barbara Simpson: No, It’s War
Barbara Simpson talks about how the President says no boots on the ground. He wants aerial and advisors. Secretary Kerry is trying to get allies to sign on but many don’t trust the president.
Ken Dito: Pitchers Hitting Batters
Ken Dito says hitting a batter on purpose is done by cowards. More has to be done to stop Major League pitchers intentionally hitting batters.
John Rothmann: For Every Action, There Is A Reaction
John Rothmann on how Russia is threatening to send troops into Crimea and the White House and General Dempsey are at odds about the question of U.S. troops on the ground in Iraq and Syria. The U.S. must speak with one voice on foreign policy.
Flick Nation: Haley Joel Osment Isn’t Back – He Never Left
Dennis Willis chats with Oscar nominee Haley Joel Osment (Forrest Gump, The Sixth Sense, A.I. Artificial Intelligence) about his role in Kevin Smith’s Tusk, being associated with two iconic films from the 90s, and misconceptions about Steven Spielberg and Stanley Kubrick.
Lloyd Lindsay Young: Fall Colors
Lloyd Lindsay Young talks about Fall Colors. Where is the best place to see them and when and what causes the leaves to change?
