Got a few minutes? That's all you need to catch up with the truly odd, real things going on in the world today... no, not THAT weirdness. The OTHER weirdness. Stories you haven't heard elsewhere, direct from radio's storehouse of weird news and conversation starters, Talk Topics at AllAccess.com. Daily, and short. Real short. Follow Talk Topics on Twitter @talktopics and Perry Michael Simon at @pmsimon wherever fine social media is available.
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I'm feeling guilty about ordering "non-essential" stuff for delivery during a pandemic. I'm feeling guilty about ordering ANYTHING for delivery during a pandemic.Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Are you using your pandemic down-time in a constructive manner? Yeah, me neither.Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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A lot has changed since March. I'm not certain we'll get back what we had in the meantime, and I'm not talking about the economy.Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Guess who's back? (Sort of. Kinda.) The Bulletin lives....Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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The podcast goes on hiatus after 666 episodes (this is the 667th), because everyone needs a break.Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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A poll shows more people today think the coronavirus threat is "blown out of proportion" than thought so a month ago. We are truly in a post-facts world. (Source: NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Toilet paper isn't really in short supply. It's just that... okay, we'll go into why you can't easily find TP at your local market, and how that's by design.Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Things take a dark turn, and Mr. Brightside has some trouble finding humor in anything. I talk about how the incessant coronavirus news is affecting what I do for a living.Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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We live in a time when we need instructions on safety when eating out. That's distressing. (Source: USA Today)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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What happens when there are too many massive news stories happening all at once? This. This is what happens.Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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VHS tapes are making a comeback? Not really, but for some people, videotape remains a big deal, like vinyl records. (Source: CNBC via NBC News)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Elbow bumps replacing fist bumps replacing handshakes...Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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We love technology until it just won't do what it's supposed to do, like automatically reset clocks for Daylight Saving Time. That's when the cursing starts.Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Monopoly takes too long to play. It's complicated and boring. Why, then, is it so popular? (Source: BBC)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Could you live with your toilet right next to your bed, in the same room? In London, people pay big bucks for that, not because they want to, but because that's what's available. The real estate market is insane. (Source: CNN)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Coronavirus has some people turning survivalist, hoarding supplies in case we're all quarantined. Are you ready to go that far? (Source: KTVT/Dallas-Fort Worth)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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The passing of the founder of Trader Joe's serves as a reminder that not too many other businesses are as universally highly regarded. Except for the parking. (Source: Washington Post)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Coronavirus threatens the way we greet each other. Can you live without handshakes or European-style cheek kisses? Yes, you can. (Source: Los Angeles Times)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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It's that season again. Peeps are back. Shamrock shakes, too. Spare me. (Source: USA Today; CNN)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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The pending demise of a Spanish-language newsstand in L.A. is a reminder of how far print has fallen. It also raises the question of whether anyone's reading anything but social media posts and text messages anymore. (Source: Los Angeles Times)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Parents still think that kids get "sugar highs" that cause them to bounce off walls. It's not true, but that doesn't prevent the myth from persisting. (Source: New York Times)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Coronavirus isn't the only health-related danger flight attendants have to face these days. They're always dealing with illness and bacteria. It's your fault. (Source: Los Angeles Times)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Two airlines have increased their baggage fees. It's not because their costs are higher; it's because they can. (Source: USA Today)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Yet another study shows that the Mediterranean diet is very good for you. And yet again, you won't take the hint. (Source: CNN)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Burial and cremation have new competition. You can now be composted. You'll probably want to wait until after you're dead, though. (Source: BBC)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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You listen to music or podcasts while working out. Perhaps you should reconsider that. (Source: The Atlantic)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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A new health fad turns out to be a very bad idea. It could cause you to develop long-term and even fatal damage. That's what you get for taking health advice from Instagram. (Source: Los Angeles Times)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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No, pets aren't gonna catch coronavirus. Stop putting masks on them. (Source: CTV)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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It's Valentine's Day, so let's keep it quick. You won't want to delay candy and dinner.Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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The trend towards allowing workers to take breaks during the day sometimes leads to too much time spent on surfing the web and Facebook and other pursuits. It's called "cyberloafing," and maybe there's a limit. Or maybe not. (Source: BBC)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Some people prefer paper maps to GPS or map apps. The old-fashioned way may offer some benefits that Waze can't match. (Source: USA Today)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Could flight shaming take hold in America like it's doing in Europe? Maybe, but it will have to get over some major hurdles to do so. (Source: Los Angeles Times)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Every number's a milestone if you want it to be a milestone. You don't have to wait for a round number to celebrate, do you?Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Polls show that most people think you shouldn't discuss politics at the office. Most people do it anyway. (Source: USA Today)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Are you more likely to catch coronavirus on an airplane? Probably not. At least, it's no more likely than if you're in any other place with lots of people. Maybe. (Source: Washington Post)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Quentin Tarantino apparently doesn't have a cell phone. He bans other people's phones from the set, too. Maybe he's on to something. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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You're watching a movie. The actors' accents sound inauthentic. Does that take you out of the moment? (Source: BBC)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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More states and cities are on board with the idea of mental health days off for students. Perhaps they should consider extending that to the rest of us. (Source: Washington Post)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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A survey suggests that there will be a lot of Americans calling in sick the day after the Super Bowl. If you can't get it together after watching football on TV, maybe you should reassess your existence. (Source: USA Today)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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The Washington Post offers some etiquette tips on eating while flying, and so do I. (Source: Washington Post)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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A homeowners' association in Arizona wants to fine and punish residents for complaining about them on social media. That's not how it's supposed to work. (Source: Arizona Republic)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Two proposals are on the table for changes to nutrition labels. There are good and bad aspects to each of them. (Sources: The Guardian; Washington Post)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Sometimes, you can prepare in advance. Sometimes, you can't. That's especially true with podcasts, and social media, when tragedy strikes.Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Science has determined why some people's hair turns grey quicker. You can already guess the answer, and you'd be correct. (Source: The Guardian)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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How are you at shaking hands? One article offers tips on how to do it right. I wonder why we do it at all. (Source: BBC)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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The shopping mall may be dead, but some malls are thriving. They have certain things in common. (Source: New York Times)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Having conquered the children's market, Lego is now going after the adult market. We are all reverting to childhood. There's something to be said for that. (Source: Washington Post)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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It's easy to just react to headlines you see on Facebook and Twitter without looking deeper. That's a mistake.Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Some survey claims that most Americans worry about being judged for what they wear while exercising. I don't share that concern. (Source: SWNS via New York Post)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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Kiwi on a pizza? That's what someone is doing in Denmark. I'd be less appalled if it didn't include ham, too. (Source: New York Post)Από τον Perry Michael Simon
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