Still Talkin'

Robb’s AI assistant has a name, a troubled past, and far too many apologies.Meet Hector: the digital helper who turned a car-door repair into a full production and a computer cleanup into a days-long relationship test. As Robb tries to untangle duplicate music files, Josh explains why making the machine jealous of Earl might not be the most efficient solution. Somewhere in the digital clutter, “Every Day I’m Shuffling” becomes a much snowier radio parody.The guys debate Martha Stewart, celebrity apologies, and the publicity cycle before tackling a problem closer to home: getting Robb’s enormous fruitcake mixer upstairs. Josh’s first suggestion is to move the kitchen. His alternatives aren’t much more practical.Then it’s a defense of grown-up gaming, the double standard around scrolling versus playing, and the challenge of sharing a room with someone else’s TikTok soundtrack. Cruise plans lead into a love letter to Back to the Future: first CDs, schoolyard hoverboard rumors, favorite sequels, and why Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd still make the whole thing work.Naturally, a conversation about great TV characters ends with Robb nominating Steve Sanders—and Josh demanding an explanation.AI apologies, industrial baking, questionable pop-culture rankings, and two friends who are still talking.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Josh Sroka and Robb Spewak welcome Aaron Burns, director and producer of Jimmy, for a conversation about bringing an American screen legend’s most transformative years to the movies. From Hollywood stardom to World War II combat and the making of It’s a Wonderful Life, Aaron explains why Jimmy Stewart’s story became a film about service, hope, and finding a way forward.Aaron shares how KJ Apa captured Stewart’s voice and mannerisms without turning the performance into an impression, why he approached Jimmy as a Frank Capra movie, and how the team combined archival footage with recreated newsreels. He also discusses Kelly Stewart-Harcourt’s involvement, a cameo from Karolyn Grimes—Zuzu herself—and the reactions that meant the most to the filmmakers.Plus: honoring veterans, the difference between a timely story and a timeless one, Rob Riggle’s input on set, and the camera choices that show Jimmy’s isolation and return to joy. Robb has already watched the film twice, Josh offers a potential poster blurb, and Aaron picks his favorite Stewart movies—with one obvious choice taken off the table.Jimmy opens nationwide November 6, 2026.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jimmy Stewart was a Hollywood legend. To Kelly Stewart-Harcourt, he was Dad. Kelly joins Josh Sroka and Robb Spewak to share family stories, from the wartime diary discovered after his death to the mischievous sense of humor behind his familiar screen presence.Kelly discusses seeing KJ Apa portray her father in Jimmy, growing up near Lucille Ball and Jack Benny, fans picnicking on the family’s front lawn, and the poem about Beau that brought everyone to tears. Afterward, Josh has one important question about Harvey: does Jimmy Stewart play the rabbit?Watch or listen at StillTalkinPodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Robb wants a seat at the captain’s table. Josh isn’t convinced there even is a captain’s table—and wearing a tie might be the least of their problems.This week, Josh Sroka and Robb Spewak compare clothes they’ve owned for decades, set some ground rules for visiting aliens, and dream up their ideal Super Bowl halftime shows. Elvis Presto sends them down a wonderfully strange rabbit hole, while a “raging tiger” story leaves Josh spectacularly disappointed. Then it’s back to Bayside for Saved by the Bell nostalgia, opening-day movie confessions, and Robb’s memories of watching The King of Queens come together in front of a live audience.Old shirts. Old TV. Absolutely no shortage of opinions.Watch, listen, and support the show: https://StillTalkinPodcast.comHosted by Josh Sroka and Robb Spewak.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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