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 lower than the average American? Also, the gas chamber makes a comeback in Alabama, and how do we deal with guns being made from 3D printers? A couple of states are answering that question by trying to ban the printers. Is that the right solution? Hosted by Chris a...
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. Topics0:00:27 Welcome/Intro0:00:36 Disclaimer0:01:06 Philosophical Ponderings0:36:08 How Hot Is Too Hot??0:43:29 Texanisms0:57:22 Contact/Rate/Subscribe 2. Addit...
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 from the Bible. Next we have the most popular Halloween costumes. And finally, we have the scariest movies of all time and the most popular Halloween songs. Hosted by Chris and Jeff 1. Topics0:00:35 Welcome/Intro0:00:44 D...
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 we both think is morally wrong by the way), how might it be looked at differently 100 years from now? Will it be similar to how society views homosexuality now versus how it was viewed 100 years ago? If science were to determine that pedophilia is not a choice, should futu...
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 shouldn’t do with your phone. Also, the grammar police are back (that’s us), and Tripadvisor’s top 30 things to do in Texas (we have a different opinion). Hosted by Chris and Jeff1. Topics0:00:31 Welcome/Intro0:00:41 Disclaimer0...
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 the country? If so, you should probably check the State Department’s travel advisories. And spoiler alert: don’t go to North Korea. Next, Jeff throws some famous movie quotes at Chris to see if he knows which movies they come from. And finally, we have two idiots who just ...
Chris got a new toy, life was weird in the 1980s, we talk about a midair explosion of sorts, and we read some listener emails. Hosted by Chris and Jeff 1. Topics0:00:27 Welcome/Intro0:00:38 Disclaimer0:01:07 Mind Games0:11:34 Survival In The 80s0:20:59 Airborne Diarrhea0:34:29 Listener Email0:52:12 Contact/Rate/Subscribe 2. Additional Reso...
We recently lost an American legend—Bob Barker. We take a brief look at his career, The Price Is Right, and talk about Americans’ favorite Price Is Right Games. Also, we talk about Oliver Anthony’s angry anthem, Florida being Florida again, and why you now have yet another reason not to go in the river. Hosted by Chris and Jeff 1. Topics0:00:31 Welcome/Intro0:00:42 Disclaimer0:01:10 Chief Bob0:20:32 Oliver’...
Falling hundreds of feet, drowning, getting electrocuted, getting your feet ripped off, and getting decapitated—all things that can happen to you at your family-friendly amusement park. This week, we discuss the ten worst amusement park disasters in American history! Hosted by Chris and Jeff 1. Topics0:00:22 Welcome/Intro0:00:31 Disclaimer0:00:57 Revisiting Schabusiness0:02:55 Top Amusement Park Tragedies0:...
Happy Labor Day! We hope you celebrated in traditional American fashion: by taking advantage of sales at stores that made employees work on the very day that we’re supposed to celebrate them. This week, we talk workplace injuries, a scary amusement park situation, term and age limits for people in public office, and drugs. Hosted by Chris and Jeff 1. Topics0:00:27 Welcome/Intro0:00:36 Disclaimer0:01:04 Labor Injur...
We’re coming out of the closet! Politically anyway. Join us in this listener-interactive episode and answer some questions to find out exactly where you stand politically. We both answer the questions and then reveal our results at the end of the episode. Before that, we have two bizarre stories: a man identifying as a dog, and an overweight airline passenger gets stuck in their seat for three hours. Hosted by Chris and Jeff 1. Topics0:00:43 We...
We hear a lot about the insanity defense in murder cases, but the reality is that it’s hardly ever used and even when it is, it’s hardly every successful. But what does it mean to be “insane?” This week we look at a current case juxtaposed with the assassination attempt of Ronald Reagan, and learn how the insanity defense changed in this country. Also, what are the most widely read books of all time? Chris had the unenviable task of venturing into a government office, and we end up with some ...
What’s the worst sound in the world? In the words of Kip Dynamite, “Like anyone could possibly know that.” But thanks to science, we can! Also this week, we discuss the Bud Light backlash, political burnout, and the fact that Texas gets sued—again. Hosted by Chris and Jeff 1. Topics0:00:29 Welcome/Intro0:00:39 Disclaimer0:01:06 Worst Sounds In The World0:16:52 Bud Light Backlash0:25:21 Politica...
First up, we focus on airplane passengers: one who was unruly and another who fell 10,000 feet and lived. New York and New Jersey are in a spat, Jeff talks Boardwalk Empire, and Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg might fight. Yes, like physically (fingers crossed). And finally, what are some scams that have become normalized, and what are the most overrated places in America? Hosted by Chris and Jeff 1. Topics0:00:29 Welcome/Intro0:00:39 Discl...
We’re back this week with more of the best of Subpar Talks. This time, it’s Part 2. And, to prove we’re not perfect, we threw in some bloopers at the end! Hosted by Chris and Jeff 1. Topics0:00:22 Welcome/Intro0:00:32 Disclaimer0:01:01 Best of Subpar Talks0:46:54 Bloopers0:58:29 Contact/Rate/Subscribe 2. Merchandise/Support the Showhttps://www.subpartalks.com/support/htt...
We reached a bit of a milestone—our 50th episode! So, this week we look back at the best of Subpar Talks, Part 1. Enjoy! Hosted by Chris and Jeff 1. Topics0:00:22 Welcome/Intro0:00:31 Disclaimer0:01:01 Best of Subpar Talks0:56:20 Contact/Rate/Subscribe 2. Merchandise/Support the Showhttps://www.subpartalks.com/support/https://www.subpartalks.com/p/store/ 3. &n...
This week, Chris has some helpful air conditioner info for this God-forsaken, hot summer. Next, we look at two Supreme Court decisions: first, we examine the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s abortion decision from last year; and second, the court also broke with precedent in deciding that race can no longer be used as a factor in college admissions. Is this a good thing or bad thing, and how will colleges respond to the ruling? And finally, it seems that there’s a push from employers to get t...
Do you miss the genius of Breaking Bad? No worries, as Chris provides a list of seven similar shows you should consider. And speaking of genius, we discuss George Carlin and Elton John. Also, how do we navigate the controversial issue of trans individuals in athletic competitions? And finally, tipping is out of control. Hosted by Chris and Jeff 1. Topics0:00:27 Welcome/Intro0:00:36 Disclaimer0:01:08 Breaking Bad Backups0:15:1...
Happy Independence Day! Our forefathers died so you could sit around, eat hot dogs, drink beer, and listen to great content, so do your patriotic duty and turn up the volume as you stuff your face. The American Dream: we’ve all been told about it, but is it a reality or a myth? Chris brings us a top-ten list (Jeff is happy) of patriotic songs, and Jeff has a list of his own, which shows us that the percentage of Americans who don’t believe in basic facts is alarming. Hosted by Chri...
As usual, we’re coming at you with a lot of topics this week. We discuss the ill-fated submersible in the North Atlantic and discuss another world record. Chris informs us of something else we need to be fearful of. We also touch on an interesting thread Chris found on Reddit: what is a luxury today that once was viewed as common? And finally, the head of the Harvard medical School morgue was, allegedly, selling body parts! Hosted by Chris and Jeff 1. Topics0:00:3...