The Talking Ass
Episodes
Schniekattack! The magical world of RPGs | Azatiron
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas (Azatiron) is the host of the fabulous German-language RPG podcast Schniekattack , and he is here to tell us about Dungeons and Dragons, ...
Kharg Island: The Centre of the Universe
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At long last Danny is delivering another solo episode! If you listen closely, buried under a mountain of bad jokes and God-level arrogance, there is s...
China and the Uyghur Genocide | Foreign Minister Salih Hudayar
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Salih Hudayar is the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the East Turkestan Government in Exile. After providing an insightful overview of what exactly Ea...
Decoding the Middle East: Larry David survives, but others do not
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After addressing some of the best listener feedback in the history of the show, Danny teaches us about the Great Wall of Sand before attempting to shu...
RISE: Record-Breaking Robots and Revolutionary Belt-Draulics | Hiten Sonpal
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hiten Sonpal is the CEO of Rise Robotics, a company that has developed belt-draulics, an alternative to conventional hydraulics systems ,and has won a...
Winter Olympic Scandals and Anthony Kim is Elvis?
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danny has some steaming hot opinions about all the literal and figurative pecker action that went on in the Winter Olympics. We saw cheating, home ref...
Self-Publishing, Review Scams and Van Life | Christian Austin
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Austin is an author, musician and criminologist who spent years of his life incarcerated and addicted to drugs. His memoir, which took over ...
Super Bowl Reaction + Hans Island Whisky Wars | The Nerd and the Scientist
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The award-winning podcast The Talking Ass celebrates its first birthday in style! Our favourite science guys, Kovi and Benjamin from Science, Actually...
Elephant Conservation and Celebrity Hospitality | Nigel Mason
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nigel Mason runs a celebrity-infested elephant sanctuary in Bali dedicated to the conservation of Sumatran elephants. We discuss the critical threats ...
2026 Winter Olympics Ice Sports Mega Preview
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our official figure skating correspondent and ice dancing insider Emily breaks down all of the upcoming Olympic action in Italy, while Danny tries to ...
Davos, Iran and the Chagos Islands Scandal...and some jokes
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the award-winning podcast The Talking Ass listener feedback is praised and ridiculed per usual, and both sides of the political map...
Green Hell: Lessons from Vietnam and Afghanistan | Stephen Comstock
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Comstock is a former US Army Ranger and host of Green Hell: A Vietnam War Podcast. We delve into the complexities of the often misunderstood (...
Sexy in Your 60s: The Power of Burlesque | Pupin DeVert
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pupin DeVert (Instagram) is a Hastings-based burlesque performer who got a late start in the business at age 55. We discuss the evolution of the art f...
Fraudulent Patriots? NFL playoff bracket + CTE chat
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before delivering the usual , i.e. bad advice and poor analysis - Danny and Sami discuss the impact of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) in Ameri...
Venezuela Debrief, Beaver Moon and Mailbox
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a couple of massive episodes, Sylvia and Danny dissect some listener feedback and react to the US operation in Venezuela. Somehow beavers and mo...
Understanding the Global Security Landscape | Vago Muradian
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vago Muradian is one of the world’s premier defence and national security journalists and host of the podcast Defense & Aerospace Report. Over his l...
Weed, Work Ethic and a $1 Billion Buyout | Jake Abhau
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year, bud! Jake Abhau, former Director of Growing Operations for a major cannabis manufacturer, is here to teach us about growing weed succe...
Holiday Special: Christmas Island(s!)
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this holiday special of The Talking Ass, Danny and Sylvia travel to various Christmas Islands. Yes, apparently there are more than one. First, howe...
Building Top Golf Courses From Age 14 | Ernie Klaile
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Talking Ass has finally found its own golf reporter, and he is a fun one! Ernie has been involved in building some of the most prestigious courses...
Visiting A Floating Hotel in North Korea with Ronald R. Rosenberg
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The now AWARD-WINNING podcast The Talking Ass is recording in international waters with our attorney, the elusive Ronald R. Rosenberg. Aside from smug...
Extreme Training Through Pain + An American Woman in Pakistan
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our favorite adventurer and superhero Racheli Aye is back! While training for a HYROX race in Australia, she made a stealth visit to the mountains of ...
The Death and Legacy of MTV + Epstein Leaks and Saudi Jets
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a quick detour into listener feedback and the Epstein leaks, Danny and Sylvia discuss the MTV shutdown and the end of an era in Western popular ...
Saving Lives Amid Toxic Exposure: A Fireman's Story
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Gates and Richard Borley are retired firefighters with decades of experience in rescuing people and animals alike. We explore their journey into ...
Season 4 is under way: World War I, Morality and Mailbox
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 4 of The Talking Ass! We hope you learned something from the first couple of episodes and are ripe to receive some of that silliness...
The Evolution of Trends and the Role of AI in Fashion
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are lucky to host Tania, a fashion executive from the very top of the retail world. We explore the multifaceted world of fashion, discuss...
NFL Mid-Season Bonanza (with some apologies)
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our resident NFL expert and Fantasy Football embarrassment Sami is back for a quick mid-season review of the league. Both Danny and Sami have a lot to...
Forever Chemicals in the Water with Federal Hydro Agent
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We close out Season 3 with a wild one! After Sylvia and Danny are done with their intro filled with all-important Peru and Estonia updates, our Federa...
Whales, Volcanoes and Fermented Stingray: Iceland is Chilling
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Icelandic correspondent Joakim is fresh out of the chilly Atlantic and dipping into his volcanic jacuzzi. With a warm cup of fermented shark urine...
EMERGENCY POD: Peace(ish) in the Middle East
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming with a cautiously optimistic analysis of the biggest and best news in a long, long time. World leade...
Lidl Sneakers, Bon Jovi Sex Scandal and NFL Week 5
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do Lidl sneakers have to do with a Bon Jovi sex scandal and Elton John's views on gun control? As you may have guessed, this one gets out of ...
Living with a Narcissist and Fighting Legal Abuse | Lisa Johnson
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There Got Out, shares her insights on navigating high conflict divorces, the signs of domestic violence, and the impo...
Ryder Cup, Eel Reproduction and Something About Kates
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Ryder Cup was almost as exciting as the new Talking Ass activity on X (Twitter): Talking Ass Podcast (@talkingasspod) / X. This show has officiall...
Staying Ahead of Fraud and Drinking Every Beer in Florida | Justin McDonald
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin McDonald is a professor of economics, a true money guy and a rumoured "econ wizard" who has some things to say about your password reusage. His...
Mailbox, Rusty Holes and Fascist Baseball
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danny has more misinformation to apologize for and Sylvia is desperately holding on to her final marbles. Listener feedback is thoroughly inspected bu...
3I/ATLAS, Aliens and the Avi Loeb Controversy | The Nerd and the Scientist
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that Avi Loeb is so obsessed with Finnish baseball? This and many other pressing questions are answered by Kovi Rose and Benjamin Salles fro...
Mailbox, Ken Dryden, Qatar and NFL week 1
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of jokes fall flat in this one, as we tackle listener feedback and react to events in Qatar and the NFL (among other things). Talking Ass has al...
Pluralistic Judaism: Tradition Meets Modernity | PinkRabbi Laila
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The radiant and wonderful PinkRabbi Laila is here to shower us in some accessible, fun and modern conceptions of faith. Her journey of finding a home ...
Quiz Corner + Religion and Science with Jeffrey Fun Lovin
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of the show Jeffrey van Leeuwen is back for an intense, thought-provoking discussion (appropriately punctuated by some plain silliness). We dis...
How Big Ships Work and Adapt to Changing Times | Tico Takolander
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kaj "Tico" Takolander is in charge of the passenger operations of a major European port that services almost 10 million passengers annually. He joins ...
People Painting Flags + Missing People in Antigua and Barbuda
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danny and Sylvia engage in a lively discussion that spans various topics, including feedback from listeners, cultural commentary on national symbols, ...
2025 NFL Fantasy Preview with Europe's Worst Gamblers
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our resident NFL masochist is here to deliver a completely ridiculous season preview with a focus on Fantasy Football, which is what really matters. W...
Portugal, Madeleine McCann and Dog Kung Fu
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sylvia and Danny recount their harrowing corporate retreat next door to the infamous resort in Portugal from which Madeleine McCann was taken 18 years...
Planes, drones and UFO-mobiles: Flying high with Joseph Marshall
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph Marshall is a pilot, aviation safety guru, drone expert and overall fantastic fella. He starts by sharing his personal experiences with the leg...
Happy Gilmore 2 Review and Exploring the Kuril Islands
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The most important film of our generation was released last week and we will finally tackle it with the radiant Sylvia. And just to satisfy the explor...
Resilient: Childhood Adversity to Cambridge University | Christian Austin
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Austin is a musician, criminologist, author and former prisoner and addict. He spent two decades of his life in the juvenile and adult priso...
Intro to Season 3 + Ozzy Tribute and Estonia Update
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 is here and we start by discussing some heavy news. The Prince of Darkness is no longer with us and, of course, Estonia is still crazy. But S...
What's wrong with Britain? A listener grills the host!
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An actual listener, Laura, joins the show to challenge Danny with some tough questions! We cover everything from controversies in the world of metal m...
Getting Sweded: This is why you hire a real lawyer
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Ass has received some concerning but ultimately unsurprising correspondence from the show's Legal Advisor. Sylvia attends a familiar workshop ...
Aliens, Nazca Lines and How Tupac Really Died – Peru is a Wild Ride
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is it like to have 5 presidents in 5 years? And at least as many in prison? Our Peruvian correspondent Susana is here to teach the Talking Ass ig...
A Story About a Working Class Hero + Mailbox with Sylvia
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The website is live, click here!Talking Ass Podcast | Real Talk, Raw Humor, No FiltersThis week's emails are wild and Sylvia may have lost her mind. B...
Big Tech Goes Nordic: Superintelligent AI and the Environment
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI expert, big tech apologist and noted harbinger of doom Matt is back to dive deeper into the world of AI. This time we discuss the race to 'Superint...
Beaver Testicle Tea: Historical Contraceptive Methods
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's all escape the horrors of current events and delve into ancient alternatives to condoms! Sylvia takes us on a hilarious journey through various ...
Debunking Dave Smith: Gaza, Fake News and the Culture Wars
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Middle East correspondent Yoni is here to explore the complexities of the Middle East conflict. We touch on historical perspectives, the humanitar...
US Open Tennis and Golf, Iran, and Kaliningrad with Sylvia
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Danny and Sylvia explore a variety of topics ranging from sports updates to geopolitical tensions. They discuss a unique orange-theme...
A Life in Orange: Trauma, Identity and a Juicy Wardrobe
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Levaille is an artist based in Cleveland, Ohio who only wears the colour orange. It’s a form of healing from past trauma but also a fun and creative...
To Mongolia and Beyond by Road: Adventurist Racheli Aye
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Racheli Aye (@racheliaye) is an adventurist and women's health advocate who has travelled to some lesser-known corners of the Earth. Join us on a fun ...
Mailbox, Scientology and Eurovision Corner with Sylvia
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the new Talking Ass Reddit thread here: TalkingAss and make Sylvia happy with some comments!Also, please help Rowan’s cat get urgent galls...
Bigfoot and Dragon Dads: Ex-Mormon Reveals Church Secrets
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Abhau is a former Mormon missionary who left the church when his son came out as gay. He was kind enough to open up about his own journey as well...
From Combative Lawyer To Family Mediator
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Stebbing is a retired lawyer and mediator with decades of experience in the complexities of legal conflicts, particularly focusing on mediation a...
Brown Dwarfs and Actual Science with The Nerd and The Scientist
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin Salles (the Nerd) and Kovi Rose (the Scientist) from the excellent podcast Science, Actually Presents : The Nerd and the Scientist are here t...
About Leadership and Mentorship with Jeffrey van Leeuwen
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our special guest for this bonus episode, in addition to fan favourite Sylvia of course, is Jeffrey from the Jeffrey van Leeuwen Podcast.You can find ...
A Trans Wrestler with a PhD in Trump's America
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No teasers needed - this time we dive straight into the Great Trans Sport Debate with the amazing Rowan, who is a scientist, wrestler, ice hockey play...
Mailbox and HR Ethics Corner with Sylvia
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danny is in trouble again and manages to upset all of Ireland, amongst other groups.Send your thoughts to [email protected] exceptional ...
Going Gonzo at Potfest with Special Guest from The Great Pottery Throwdown
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danny returns to his old ways and infiltrates a community only to find himself spellbound by their talent and personalities.Cadi Froehlich appeared on...
The Art and Business of Ethical Chocolate + Surviving Tropical Diseases
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the elusive and mysterious Mark Wallace from Wallace Craft Chocolate recounts his journey from consulting and contracting tropi...
S1 Wrap-up, S2 Teasers and Mailbox with Sylvia
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go - diving straight into Season 2 but not before some reminiscing and listener comments about Season 1!Send your ideas to talkingasspodcast@g...
A Conversation with a Schizophrenic
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enni Tapionkaski is an artist, author, Tarot reader and overall awesome person who has agreed to tell us about living with Schizoaffective Disorder. I...
Masters debrief, Mailbox and Poetry Corner (which James Hetfield wins)
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rory embarrasses himself multiple times but somehow walks away with a win and makes himself legendary. Sylvia tells us what William Blake would say ab...
Ice Hockey, Nationalism and Eating Snow with Quebec Pat + Masters and Stanley Cup Picks
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our French Canadian correspondent Pat breaks down Ovechkin catching Gretzky, the dynamics of French Canadian nationalism, and the cultural uniqueness ...
Autism, ADHD and the Crisis in Special Education with Will Farr
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will Farr is an expert in autism and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) at one of the top universities in the world. He tells us about ...
Musk cuts, Iran and Diego Garcia
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Norway to the top 5, talk the shutting down of Voice of America and visit a restricted island paradise. Send your thoughts to tal...
Business Adventures in Eastern Europe
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this fun episode we get to talk to a real life cowboy capitalist in Eastern Europe. Mike shares his unique journey as a self-made entrepreneur navi...
Mailbox, Mea Culpas and Sylvia Defends Musicals
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sylvia is back to go through some feedback and to deliver yet another Hall of Fame public service announcement. We also reveal the top 5 countries of ...
Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our first attempt at medical weirdness, Hagi tells us about life with an extremely rare and painful condition. We are not here to provide medical a...
Fat People Football League and other exciting news
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Danny talks about the Fat People Football League and shares exciting updates about the podcast, including a new partnership with Evue...
Further reflections on Gaza War with IDF paratrooper (Part 2)
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yoni is back to finish his story and to impart some valuable knowledge. This episode gets heavy at times, so send your thoughts to talkingasspodcast@g...
The world's most educated immigrant
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The sublime Cara is here to talk about life as a superstar surgeon responding to polar bear attacks in the Arctic as well as her experiences with disc...
Magic Corner with Sylvia
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sylvia is a back by popular demand to talk about all kinds of nonsense that this podcast does not officially condone: astrology, tarot and palm readin...
From Aden to Anguilla: wars you've never heard of with British veteran
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard is here to share his experiences from obscure and forgotten conflicts as well as more contentious and current ones. Send in any thoughts to ta...
Can you just dance and be happy?
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The wonderful Kate is here to tell us you can just keep dancing and it will all be okay! We explore the multifaceted world of dance, discussing its ro...
Mailbox and Pottery Corner with Sylvia
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this short and cute one we take down a taxi scam in Finland and introduce a recurring segment called Pottery Corner. As usual, send hate mail to ta...
Reflecting on Gaza War with IDF Paratrooper (part 1)
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We promised some contentious Middle East stuff, so here it is. Listen, reflect and be safe. Now with improved audio.Send your thoughts to talkingasspo...
Ethics and Future of AI with Hotshot Doomsday Merchant
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Matt from the very top of the AI and cloud computing world. The conversation remains accessible to a beginner but there should ...
Talking Introductory Ass
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My dear friend Kum is here to launch this ship into an ocean of Internet hatred.Send comments and ideas to [email protected].