Testing Normal
137 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThis podcast is a way for us to test what is "normal" through discussion, laughter, challenging each other, and being adult enough to know how to disagree and remain friends. Our views may change, and they may be exaggerated to make the discussion more interesting.
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#138 - Landmark Cases and More
June 26, 2022 20:46 - 42 MBLets chat about whats going on. Summer, family, and work schedules has had us all over the spectrum lately, but on a rare Sunday morning we have some aligning spare time for a conversation. Lets do it. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode...
#136 - Twitter Goes Private
June 07, 2022 20:01 - 35.3 MBWell, Elon bought Twitter. We obviously want to talk about it, and chat the current world happenings. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode recordings and to join the chat! Links discussed in episode: Texas judge invites Disney World to ...
#135 - Pets, China, and Sleeping on the Job
April 19, 2022 18:33 - 30.5 MBPets are being taken in China as lockdowns continue, Tesla wants people to sleep at work, and the world just keeps getting weirder. Funny part is we still want to talk about it. Join us and say hi, and chime in with your questions and thoughts. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us o...
#134 - Mushrooms and Ghost Guns
April 11, 2022 17:46 - 34.3 MBLast minute plans spoiled last weeks recording BUT... we are back to talk about two very similar things, and whatever else passes through the microphone. You know the drill. Conversation is important. Join us! If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE!...
#133 - Will Smith Slapped Chris Rock
March 29, 2022 15:38 - 41 MBChris Rock got slapped by Will Smith while the world is still basically at war. We want to chat about it... kinda happy to have something to discuss other than Russia If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode recordings and to join the chat! ...
#132 - Blame Russia and Bitcoin
March 22, 2022 04:14 - 42 MBBitcoin and Russia are still seeming to make headlines as well as some other odd things. Per usual we want to talk about it and want you to join us in the fun. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode recordings and to join the chat! Links d...
#131 - War is the New Normal
March 15, 2022 01:17 - 31.5 MBWar seems to be quickly becoming the new normal in 2022. If wars can be started with lies, peace can be started with truth. Lets chat about truth. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode recordings and to join the chat! Links discussed in e...
#130 - Should We Really Be Buying Oil From Russia?
March 08, 2022 06:08 - 35.3 MBThe world is still focused on the war brewing between Russia and Ukraine. We want to chat more about new developments surrounding this and its effects on the world around us. Join us with your thoughts, questions, comments, and join us in this discussion live (or later!) If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for ran...
#129 - Russia and Ukraine Updates
March 01, 2022 05:46 - 28.6 MBMore developing events to chat about. Discussion is healthy, questions are welcome, and all opinions are on the table. Let's chat. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode recordings and to join the chat! Links discussed in episode: Neutral...
#128 - Avoiding Wars And Bank Control
February 22, 2022 06:13 - 37.2 MBWar may still be on the horizon, the neighbors to the North seem to still be in a tailspin, and yet... we still want to have a good discussion about it. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode recordings and to join the chat! Links discusse...
#127 - Our Thoughts On Olympics
February 14, 2022 23:06 - 42 MBThe world is so far still here, and as we enter the next Olympic season we want to chat about it. As per usual we have some opinions and we are sure you do too! If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode recordings and to join the chat! Links ...
#126 - Russia and Video Games
February 01, 2022 22:30 - 37.2 MBBack again and ready to chat! Russia, video games, TIL, and much much more. How do we always end up bringing up China and North Korea??? If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode recordings and to join the chat! Links discussed in episode: U...
#125 - We're Baaaaaack!!!
January 25, 2022 16:43 - 37.2 MBWe took some time off to be with family, work, and just let life happen, but we are back to talk about 2022 as it is now over 6% over with!!! Join us in conversation, ask some questions, and have some fun! If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! epi...
#124 - A Very TN Christmas
December 22, 2021 22:05 - 37.2 MBThe Metaverse, Elon Musk, Elizabeth Warren, Octopi, and taxes…. Things we talk about this holiday week! Join us as we return after a few weeks off to travel and work some weird hours. We laugh, probably don’t cry, and obviously talk about showers. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow ...
#123 - ABC
November 26, 2021 00:43 - 47.7 MBLets chat before the holiday kicks off and we all need really long naps and loose pants to recover. We have some fun stuff to chat about, questions to ask, questions to answer, and are ready for a good time of discussion!!! If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get not...
#122 - Can We Defend Ourselves?
November 23, 2021 23:12 - 47.7 MBSome trials happened this week, china probably did some more things, and we want to talk about all that and more. Join us for a fun filled time of questions, comments, laughs, and good old fashioned discussion. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE...
#121 - No One Should Rule For Life!
November 11, 2021 03:11 - 34.3 MBHere we are a week and a day later. World still standing, and we are still talking. China seems poised to create rules allowing their current leader to rule for life, no one can seem to agree still on social media, and here we are wanting to laugh at it all and ourselves. Join us for a fun filled time of taking life a little less serious for a moment and enjoying honest discussions without the need to always agree. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song ...
#120 - Will the Metaverse Be Better?
November 09, 2021 08:23 - 31.5 MBWell, some things happened faster than we thought after last weeks discussion. We also have some new things happening in the world that may sound familiar (cough: China). We want to talk about it and hear your take on it to. Join us live and comment, or leave your comments afterwards. Conversations is important, and ideas are healthy to discuss. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumb...
#119 - Tik Tok, NFTs, and banks doing weird things
October 26, 2021 21:07 - 38.1 MBWe have things to talk about, but its been a busy week. So if its more scattered than normal you know why. We want to chat about some Tik Tok happenings, Crypto, NFT (Like what is it and why do we keep seeing things about it?), probably some China happenings, banks being strange, and whatever else comes up in the comments or questions. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watc...
#118 - We Shipped Our Pants!
October 19, 2021 23:55 - 41 MBThe world did not disappoint this week in weird and interesting news topics. It also hasn't slowed down with some older stories too. Tonight we will dive into the shipping situation, jobs, China launching nukes through space, and then launch into whatever else we want to talk about and end with some laughter. Stop by and say "hello" live, or leave a comment and listen later. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subsc...
#117 - Digital Identity and Currency = Control
October 12, 2021 05:29 - 36.2 MBLiving in the digital age has brought us many improvements, but until recently some of our daily lives haven’t resided in a way digitally that is outside of our control completely. We want to talk about the good and the bad of currency, identity, ownership and so much more is affected by having it only live in a digital space. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos...
#116 - Facebook Down and the World is a Healthier Place
October 05, 2021 15:48 - 38.1 MBFacebook has been down a lot of the day and we are calling an audible and streaming on YouTube this evening. We want to go over some of what we have found in this mess of a story, because some of it is not as it may seem once you start to dig into it. Shortly after the show some of it is already unfolding and the main whistleblower is heading before the senate Oct 5th to testify why social media needs more government control. Do we also laugh… of course. Mostly at ourselves, and partially a...
#115 - Senate Hearings are Frustrating
September 29, 2021 16:28 - 37.2 MBSome odd news in the week about koala bears, boars, and Google getting strong-armed by Russia, but on the Afghanistan front some senate hearings took place and we have some thoughts on it all. Stick around for some laughs at ourselves and some shower thoughts as well. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random...
#114 - Submarines and Volcanos
September 22, 2021 15:05 - 39.1 MBSubmarine deals falling through, China banks going bankrupt, and Amazon spying on their employees. We gots stuff to chat about. Stop by and say hello! If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode recordings and to join the chat! Links discussed...
#113 - Transitory Inflation
September 22, 2021 15:01 - 42.9 MBInflation is a real threat, a tax on the poor, and is likely here to stay for awhile at higher than normal levels. Also, we have a serial pooper on the loose that needs to be discussed as well as other subjects that tie to the economic decline of our world and nation. We do end the show more light-hearted as per usual. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after th...
#112 - Labor Day is a day off??
September 07, 2021 16:38 - 40.1 MBMcflurry machines breaking constantly is an issue. Discuss. Imported goods from victims of forced labor is something we all need to be aware of, and housing/pay/homelessness seems to be at an all time high in our country. Almost none of this did we plan to discuss this long (as it normally goes when live), but it was a good conversation. We obviously don't have all the answers or pretend to have the exact right ones, but we think conversation and discussion is healthy. Join us again for some...
#111 - A World In Turmoil
August 23, 2021 04:45 - 39.1 MBAfghanistan, robots, china, and so much more going on this week. We want to talk about it and create a good discussion starting point. This is a sensitive topic for many and we completely understand and want to tread lightly with those that are either affected by this now, or have substantial portions of their life tied up in this conflict. Do we end with shower thoughts? yes. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please sub...
#110 - Apple is about to spy on your pictures
August 10, 2021 04:38 - 43.9 MBApple has said they are sending out a new update in the coming months that will do some pretty scary things in our opinion. We want to talk about it, and compare it to last weeks topic of North Korea. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode ...
#109 - Let them eat steak!! (without masks)
August 05, 2021 05:10 - 48.6 MBIn this episode we set out to talk about some meat, and we do eventually for a minute, but it went a completely different direction… and it needed to. We include some pretty important links in our show notes and strongly encourage everyone to listen to the podcast we discuss. Discussion, discourse, opinions, views, perspectives, thoughts, beliefs… all of them and in between are important to talk about. Some are wrong, and some are just wrong for some. Some are right, and some are just right ...
#108 - Tunisia in hot water and El Salvador protesting Bitcoin
July 27, 2021 04:08 - 46.7 MBBrexit, China, Portland, Tunisia… we go all over the world on this episode and have fun talking about it. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode recordings and to join the chat! Links discussed in episode: Retailers blame Brexit as food s...
#107 - Farmland, censorship, and renewable energy
July 25, 2021 18:58 - 44.8 MBChina is buying up farmland faster than anyone else, more censorship is being called for, and large malware findings are being released that could give anyone access to your phone without you knowing it. So much more is going on and we want to talk about it. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pic...
#106 - Blockchain, heat waves, and China
July 13, 2021 14:48 - 41 MBA couple weeks off and the world didn't stop. Record heat, continued weirdness in China, markets and crypto all over the news, and still nobody can figure out that we all have to live with each other. Lets chat about it, learn to disagree, learn to find commond ground, and most of all remember what its like to not take ourselves so seriously sometimes. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube a...
#105 - Are our law makers just bored?
June 27, 2021 23:02 - 43.9 MBOregon is passing some weird laws these days, recall elections in California are looming while they want to pay for all the past rent, and Kamala Harris has what appears to be only servants of color while serving mostly white people at her tea party. So... nothing much new. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for ...
#104 - Decentralization is the key to our nation
June 15, 2021 20:13 - 53.4 MBWorld leaders meet, cryptocurrency is making weird moves again and lots of excitement and fear surround that, and we are still talking about Covid stuff. Lets all hang out again and chat about this crazy planet. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIV...
#103 - Freedom to barbeque
June 01, 2021 15:47 - 53.4 MBIt's the historical Memorial Day (Decoration Day) and we are here to talk about it, share memories and thoughts, and of course cover some of the absurd things going on in our world this week. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode recording...
#102 - Fight for rights
May 30, 2021 18:20 - 53.4 MBOregon has some interesting things going on regarding continued conditional lockdowns while pushing for COVID shots. We had a discussion about this and how it affects our rights in a free society and wanted to bring it to this episode along with some other interesting things going on this week. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follo...
#101 - The tale of a Covid test
May 17, 2021 17:08 - 53.4 MBMissiles in Israel, Covid tests checked by non-medically trained, masks not required and required, and a canceled trip. This is a clown world we live in at times and the logic is missing from things we are told to follow. Let’s talk about it. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on...
#100 - Triple digits and a couple of moms!
May 10, 2021 18:38 - 44.8 MBIt's mother's day and our 100th episode. We have some very special returning guests that will be joining the conversation and having a blast discussing some fun and weird things. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode recordings and to join...
#99 - Ninety-nine bottles of episodes on the wall
May 03, 2021 21:00 - 52.5 MBTaliban retaliation, night vision, Google saving money sending people home, weird unknown sonar attacks, and so much more. Join us again for an entertaining time of real and raw conversations. Stick around for the TIL and Shower Thoughts :-) If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on F...
#98 - Nature is metal and safety is the new religion
April 19, 2021 06:50 - 47.7 MBWell, we thought we were going to talk about a random bobcat attack and instead did a pivot to discussing My Little Pony fans, monkey testing, shots being fired at the National Guard, a crazy knock-out, and removing Maxine Waters from congress. Still some good discussion, Facebook blocking the stream for a song we didn’t play, and complaints about getting too much sun. You know… a normal week for us. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify...
#97 - Constitutional amendments aren't set in stone
April 14, 2021 15:34 - 57.2 MBHere we go again with a new week. 2nd amendment rights are in question, and the President is telling us that the constitution isn’t set in stone. We think this is concerning for different reasons, but the most important thing to do is to freely talk about it. We got asked during this episode if we are still friends again, and the answer is “yes”. Conversations and discussions are just so abnormal these days that I think some of us forget what it was like when arguments and discussions drew u...
#96 - Listen for the quiet part to be said out loud
April 05, 2021 05:28 - 51.5 MBVaccine passports, boats getting stuck, and so much more. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode recordings and to join the chat! Links discussed in episode: Hundreds of thousands flock to Rumble to watch Trump interview censored by Big T...
#95 - Electric cans and nuclear missiles
March 22, 2021 04:53 - 44.8 MBPresidents tripping, more missiles being made, and Russia... "slow news week" is what they may call this, but we think lots is still happening. Join us as we talk through it all. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode recordings and to join...
#94 - So we meat again?
March 15, 2021 04:48 - 52.5 MBCrypto art, more Myanmar happenings, Newsom thinks he needs to stay in place, trillions more in stimulus spending, and so much more. So many of these topics seem like they are all over the place, but we try and bring them all together as one big issue. Conversations are good, and will save us all. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Fol...
#93 - Why the obsession over canceling things?
March 14, 2021 22:31 - 50.5 MBSo much of the world is about canceling things like Dr Sues, and random individuals just because of differing beliefs. We think this is a conversation and that the answer isn't to simply erase ideas that you don't like, but lets talk about it. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on...
#92 - We finally test drove a Tesla
March 02, 2021 00:52 - 38.1 MBWell it finally happened. All this talk about Tesla and neither of us had ever test-driven one at a dealership. We are here to talk about it, Chinese anal swabs, vaccines, and a lot more. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode recordings an...
#91 - A Week Late Because of Ice and Falling Trees
February 22, 2021 19:12 - 44.8 MB2021 really upped its game this last week for us and not only remodeled the top of Jordan's garage and house, but took out the power and internet. So here we are a week late with power and communications back up to chat about the ice storm in Oregon and Texas, Bitcoin hitting a trillion dollar cap, Senators taking trips out of the country, Wuhan labs/funding, and of course we learned a little and laughed at Shower Thoughts. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire In...
#90 - Tesla bought 1.5 Billion in Bitcoin...
February 10, 2021 01:48 - 42 MBIt was only a matter of time before a company with some reputation put some confidence in cryptocurrency. This morning Tesla disclosed that they had purchased 1.5 billion in bitcoin (a reported 10% of their holdings) and we think this is a big deal. Some doctors discovered something odd about the new iPhone that could kill some people, Google is still removing accounts for little to no reason, celebrities are mounting rocks to their heads and so much more. Shower thoughts were shared and we...
#89 - GameStop, Reddit, and Hedge Funds oh my!
February 02, 2021 07:07 - 46.7 MBIn this episode we cover some COVID updates, this week in the news, and a lot about the ongoing GameStop stock situation. So much covered, and lots of good links in our show notes at our website. We got into some TIL's and Shower Thoughts as well. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published. Follow us on Instagram for random funny pics Follow u...
#88 - Executive Orders, riots, wars, and soldiers sleeping on floors
January 25, 2021 05:24 - 46.7 MBFrom the Keystone XL pipeline to the pope drinking Yoohoo... We cover a lot of ground. Some additional thoughts on freespeech and what that looks like for social media company's and some highlights of the week (of course Bernie Memes). TIL's were had and shower thoughts to top it off. See ya'll next week!!! If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfire Intro song links: Spotify Apple Music Please subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are publi...