The Still Spinning Podcast

Hello and welcome to the 61st episode of the Still Spinning Podcast. The weather has been a little nutty here in the Midwest so we kick things off by Dan talking a bit about what has been happening and the inclement weather headed towards both Dan and Nicole as the taping was happening. For those who do not know, Dan loves meteorology and has the Dan Deibert Command Center all fixed up to monitor the weather.

 

It was a rough week for Gen X. We lost Shannan Doherty, Dr. Ruth and Richard Simmons so we discuss the impact a few of those people had on us specifically. Dan goes into his issues with Dr. Ruth and we honor their memory.

 

Can we all agree not to shoot people, even when we do not agree? That is our next topic. We do not get political on this show, that is not something we are interested in doing, but we do need to address the fact no one should be shooting anyone.

 

Now on to the fun stuff! McDonald's Coke/Diet Coke is superior and anyone will tell you that. They have done some scientific studies as to WHY and there are 5 main reasons. Dan thinks he knows 3, is he right?? Tune in to find out what they are, how many Dan knew and all about his addiction to the DC.

 

Finally, Target will no longer be taking your checks! We discuss writing checks in all its glory.

 

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Welcome to episode 60 of the Still Spinning Podcast. Dan is on-site at a job, so he is out of his normal studio space and very unhappy with his hair.

 

The first topic we tackle tonight is a positive initiative coming out of California. They are working towards making a financial understanding class mandatory for their high schools. While Dan and Nicole agree this is a fabulous idea, of course SOMETHING about it has to piss us off, it is who we are. First off, Dan cannot believe that California, of all places, is enacting this as they have issues balancing their own budgets. This whole topic goes down a pretty deep rabbit hole that you have to hear to believe.

 

The EU has a new mandate for cars, and it is not good for anyone. This leads us into a discussion about Google Maps versus Apple Maps, how we are always being tracked, and a bit about how AI will ruin everything. It is a real pick-me-up segment.

 

At this point we are running long so I (Nicole) let Dan pick the final topic, thinking there is no way he could make a feel good story about meeting your neighbors into something to be mad about. BUT HE DID! He never backs down from a challenge.

 

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Hello everyone and welcome to episode 59 of the Still Spinning Podcast. Summer is fully here and tomorrow is the 4th of July so before you go on a picnic or watch some fireworks, we hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast.

 

The Olympic trials just wrapped up, and one of us was very excited and watched a whole lot of them, and the other is "not an Olympic person." Can you guess which is which? Nicole would love to see a new addition to the Olympics - the Average Person. Put just an average person into every track and field event and really see how impressive these athletes are. Dan shares something he gets excited about: outer space stuff.

 

Can you get arrested for giving a state trooper the bird? Well, it happened in Vermont, but Nicole thinks there is way more to the story than the story tells us. We discuss it, and Dan shares some tips on how NOT to get arrested.

 

What scares Dan more than most things? SINKHOLES. There is a story out of a small town outside of St. Louis about a sinkhole that appeared under a soccer field and this thing is WILD. It crosses over into the story about the Teton Pass road being washed away and chat about what scares the crap out of us in both scenarios.

 

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Welcome to episode 58 of the Still Spinning podcast. Nicole starts of by thanking one our amazing listeners, Sweet An's Cookies in Grafton, WI, for the cool Still Spinning light AND delicious cookies! If you need cool-looking, great-tasting, custom cookies, look her up! (https://sweetans.com/)

 

Dan gives an update on Doordash and it is probably not what you think it is. He also has apparently been having some very bizarre, apocalyptic dreams that we hear about. Nicole would make a terrible witness, self-declared, and Dan really takes that discussion to a dark place.

 

The US Government came out last week with some recommendations on where folks should set their thermostats and I can tell you right now, they can F Right Off (our new segment - FRO) with them. This leads to quite a discussion on temperature and where our listeners like to keep theirs.

 

And finally, wedding season is upon us, which means Dan and Nicole get to share their thoughts on some of the newest trends. This one has to do with where the bride and groom made a request for gifts. Take a listen and let us know what you think.

 

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Hello everyone, and welcome to episode 57! It will be hard to top episode 56 but we will give it a go!

 

We kick things off with a poll/question. If you could describe how our show SMELLS, how would you describe it? We want to know! There is a reason we are asking, but we cannot tell you quite yet. Folks share their thoughts in the chat, and we hope we get even more.

 

Tip etiquette experts have come out and given us all 5 different situations in which you do NOT have to tip. This is a welcome break from the tipping culture we are all in and, quite honestly, the tipping expectations that have gotten out of hand. So, we discuss the five situations and share our thoughts on whether we agree.

 

At this point, it's already running long, so only one more topic! Some retail stores have announced they will be equipping their retail associates with body cams. BODY CAMS. What will this mean for retail workers and the industry in general. Nicole does NOT think this will be good, not for anyone.

 

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Hello everyone and welcome to episode 56 of the Still Spinning Podcast. We set a record for length this week, but it is a good time, so strap in and prepare yourself!

 

We kick things off with an update on a story we mentioned last week about the guy who showed up to his "suspended license" virtual court date WHILE DRIVING. Remember him? Well, it turns out he NEVER HAD A LICENSE. It is a pretty interesting story, and we chatted about it.

 

A new survey came out about Gen Z and how involved their parents get with their job interviews. It is SHOCKING, and may be another indicator of how doomed we all are.

 

Speaking of being doomed, Divorce Registries are a thing now! This leads us down a path of Nicole telling the story of how she and Dan were put together on the air in the first place, and that leads Dan down a path of working in radio. It is a fun little journey down memory lane.

 

Finally, Nicole shares a personal story about massage parlors and how she may have accidentally gone to one that provides more than just a rubdown. It is quite a story, AND she forgot to add that she had to pay upfront AND could not leave a tip on a credit card. Even more proof that there was something "extra" going on? You will have to listen and judge for yourself.

 

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Hello, everyone, and welcome to episode #55 of the Still Spinning Podcast. We recorded this on DAN'S BIRTHDAY so please enjoy Nicole signing to him. It is also his wedding anniversary! Dan shares his weekend of celebration with us but of course, in Old Man Dan fashion, he has lots to say about the youths he encountered.

 

That leads us to a story Nicole found about a woman who refuses to put her shopping cart away when she has her kids with her. What an a-hole. We discuss the downfall of society and Nicole declares the youths Dan ran into over the weekend either turn into this cart lady OR the guy who called into a Zoom court date for his suspended license WHILE DRIVING!!

 

If you remember us talking about the Japanese city that wanted to block the amazing view so that tourist would not come to their town, we have an update for you! They put up a screen, and let's just say, it is not going well. We had some thoughts on that.

 

Big news in the soda world: Dr. Pepper has overtaken Pepsi as the #2 most popular soda in the US!! Dan tells us a new "law" he wants to be enacted, which concerns Dt. Mountain Dew, and we also find out how much his mom loved Pepsi.

 

And finally, a thief was caught in England and truly had the best reason for his crime. You have to hear it to believe it.

 

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Hello and welcome to episode #54 of the Still Spinning Podcast. We recently found out we have some subscribers through Spotify (hello and thank you!) and we are unable to see who they are! That means we cannot send them (in the mail) the fun stuff Dan impulse purchases, so if you are one of those people and want the fun freebies, please let us know.

 

We kick things off with a segment called "What Annoyed You This Week." It is impossible to list ALL the things, but Dan and Nicole each manage to bring up one. For Dan, someone working at Starbucks was talking about music made in the 1980s and phrased it in such a way that it made Dan mad. For Nicole, it was all about people on social media asking questions that should really be addressed to some sort of professional (like a doctor or accountant).

 

A new trend called REJECTION THERAPY is making the rounds on Tik Tok and boy, we had a lot to say about that. And where it stems from (hint - participation trophies). It is a pretty fun little chat, you should probably check it out.

 

And finally, an animal topic. A woman surrendered her dog to be euthanized but it wasn't and a year later, she wants it back. Some strong feelings were shared as well as some theories.

 

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