Stacy shares the tale of getting her Texas license which involves the straight-out-of-central-casting Dept. of Public Safety in the town of Frederickburg. While Stacy’s husband was a wreck anticipating the process, Stacy eased in like a drawl and the process went down like sweet tea! What’s the difference between a Farmer’s Market and a Maker’s Market? See if you agree. Speaking of makers, Eric ventured to the new Maker’s Lab at the Tacoma Public Library to create a masterpiece of modern engineering; the process is ongoing and involves a free Hoover vacuum. Continuing to tick off items off their Cultural Blindspot Stacy watched Modern Times (Eric’s recommendation from last time) and Pulp Fiction. Eric watched something from the century, in fact from the most recent Oscar’s race, Begonia with Emma Stone. Once again opinions and thumbs up or down were shared. On the topic of Biggest Lie” it was determined that Stacy is the biggest liar (among other things) while Eric was once a fraud. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email asking@dontaskmetotalk.com Next Time: More like Mom or Dad?

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Stacy isn’t the only one that lives far away, it turns out there’s DAMTT listeners all over the country (and world)! But how many of them have experienced Buc-ee’s? Stacy and her husband made the pilgrimage and as promised, it’s a lot, from “Beaver Chips” to brisket and bathing suits, Buc-ee’s delivers. Eric had a less in-your-face time celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with tea brack and colcannon. He also has FSA money to spend so let the loophole search on how to spend it best begin. Eric’s Cultural Blindspot of the week is on the AFI 100 list, Modern Times with Charlie Chaplin. It was a movie square on the fence between the silent era and “talkies” about finding and keeping a job in the face of modern times. Also starring Paulette Goddard, Eric was surprised to find he enjoyed it so much and saw the seeds of many comedy bits like I Love Lucy’s chocolate factory episode. Stacy watched KPop Demon Hunters which she was also surprised to enjoy since she’s not into K-pop or manufactured bands. Her takeaway was its good for children AND your inner child. As for nicknames, Ric-y Radio/E/Eric has none while Beans/Stacky/Fire Face/Stacy has plenty to go by and give! DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email asking@dontaskmetotalk.com Next Time: Biggest Lie

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Stacy is still getting adjusted to life in San Antonio with days mostly punctuated by sun, heat, deliveries, and service calls with folks like the grumpy clock guy. She’s also learning about life with hard water which Eric is surprisingly well-versed in. His update is less sunny as he found out he didn’t read the fine print about his gum graft surgery; like that there’s a part two!! It’s enough to make you wonder about the ROI on dental procedures. But in good news, Battersea played another great show even if Eric did spill his drink. Stacy and Eric both checked off Cultural Blindspots; Stacy watched 9 to 5 while Eric watched, To Kill a Mockingbird. Eric also watched Band of Brothers and Pacific which was awesome but brutal. The weekly topic was fantastic failure which made for hilarious and heartfelt conversation that taught us not to be phased by failure (which we all fail to do). DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email asking@dontaskmetotalk.com Next Time: Nicknames

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The band is back together, except not really since Stacy is finally in her new home in San Antonio. While Eric has been prepping for his latest Battersea gig at The Central Salon and adjusting to Daylight Savings, Stacy has been unpacking, learning the two-step at Stable Hall, and trying out local bars. At Otto’s Icehouse she ran into Spurs Jesus which was not a religious experience although Stacy and Eric had some thoughts on adding other biblical icons to make a sort of Peanuts-esque gang for SJ to hang with at games. As for Cultural Blindspots, Stacy finally watched Weapons on a recent flight and was semi-surprised by how much she liked it. Meanwhile Eric continues to overachieve by watching not one, but two movies; Key Largo, a Bogart and Becall movie with a film noir vibe and Tucker, The Man, The Car. While sharing it’s clear Stacy knows all the “hot goss” about dead Hollywood stars and nothing about cars. Eric shares his surprise that the Tucker movie was directed by famed Godfather director, Francis Ford Coppola since it seems more like what would be considered an “indie” these days. As for the week’s top topic, annoying coworker behaviors, Eric has more actual experience in a classic office setting, but Stacy has more thoughts. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email asking@dontaskmetotalk.com Next Time: Fantastic Failures

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In this episode of Don’t Ask Me to Talk, Stacey preps for a chaotic move to San Antonio while debating whether her Cabo trip will actually happen. Eric tries to play voice‑of‑reason as they detour through Texas heat, Buc‑ee’s culture, and the mystery of H‑E‑B.

They dive into their cultural blind spots—from Empire Records to America’s Next Top Model—touch on the darker side of reality TV, swap hilarious pet‑bathroom stories, and debate who their dream corporate sponsors would be (Diet Coke and Rickenbacker Guitars, naturally).

Next week’s topic teaser: microwaving fish and other annoying coworker behavior.

Battersea's upcoming live show 3/12 at The Central Saloon in Seattle.

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In this lively new episode of Don’t Ask Me to Talk, Stacy and Eric are back together in studio! The conversation kicks off with an exploration of regional snacks, including Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews, disappointing Devil Dogs, and the disappearance of penny candy. From inflation to claw machines to the mystery of red pistachios.

The duo then embarks on an unexpectedly serious civic mission: naming the official Pacific Northwest groundhog. Move over Punxsutawney Phil — it’s time for Metaline Mike, Washington’s very own furry weather forecaster. And yes, the marketing plan is already in the works.

In this week’s Cultural Blind Spots, Stacey watches Sophie's Choice for the first time and breaks down what makes it so iconic (and devastating). Eric counters with the cult‑classic anthology Creepshow and the surprisingly charming, based‑on‑a‑true‑story film Roofman. Together, they cover the full emotional spectrum — from heavy to goofy.

For the Top Topic Great Debate, they tackle modern communication etiquette:

📱 How long is too long for a text, voicemail, or voice memo?

📞 Is voicemail basically extinct?

👀 And why are young people suddenly FaceTiming everything?

It’s funny, it’s thoughtful, it’s nostalgic, it’s chaotic — in other words, a classic Don’t Ask Me to Talk episode.

Next time: our dream sponsors

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DAMTT: Love, Getting Help, and Zaddies

It’s been a minute since Stacy and Eric asked listeners to leave a review and get 15 seconds of fame and appreciation; you too can join the fun! Speaking of fun, Eric celebrates 15 years with “the gf” with dinner at Indochine and a movie while Stacy celebrates her daughter who is twice as old (30). Stacy shares a story about her mother’s “vintage” mattress and the “vintage” dance partners she had while visiting her mother. It reminded Eric of the old Craftmatic adjustable recliner ads with Art Linklater. Thanks to checking off their Cultural Blindspots (and watching the Godfather movies), Eric and Stacy have a better appreciation for the recently deceased Robert Duvall. That reminds Stacy of recently seeing Catherine O”Hara in Best in Show, a hilarious close look at a VERY specific “sport/hobby.” Eric’s romantic Valentine movie date was to see Send Help which was a cross between Castaway and Misery and a whole lot of fun. Eric also watched the movie Novocain with Hollywood nepo-baby Jack Quaid which was also surprisingly good! Cultural Blindspots can also be regional as Stacy shares her love of Goldenbergs Chews and Drake’s Devil Dogs. Stacy and Eric play Kiss, Marry, Avoid (a take on the more common Eff, Marry, Kill game) with random options of “Cougars” or “Zaddies.” Some interesting choices are made and p.s. Eric definitely prefers the older ladies! DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email asking@dontaskmetotalk.com Next Time: Ideal Voice/Text Length

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Snarcasm might just be Stacy’s new favorite blended word, like complisault or frenemies, thanks Eric! While Eric went shopping during “the big game,” Stacy was en route to visit her mother in PA and not even new pants, sneakers, a shirt too much ketchup can beat hearing 80-something year old women discuss Bad Bunny grabbing his crotch. Eric makes a hilarious point about how when we’re 80-somethings we’ll look back fondly on the days when the Red-Hot Chili Peppers played with Flea only wearing a sock to cover his peni$. Speaking of Eric’s love of sports, he’s been taking the stairs lately at work and is to the point where he doesn’t immediately need oxygen. For his Cultural Blindspot, Eric watched Logan’s Run which he had mentioned in the previous episode. Generally, he was a big fan of the very 70’s sci-fi flick but an even bigger fan of Jenny Agutter. He also watched Marie Antoinette with Kirsten Dunst which he was surprised to also enjoy. Meanwhile, stuck at her mom’s Stacy lived and watched Golden Girls. AS for the top topic, lasagna was mentioned and Stacy found a loophole. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email asking@dontaskmetotalk.com Next Time: F, M, K.

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