Talk Of The Tavern
By Travis I. Sivart
Ep 502: Cancel Culture & Consequences: Who Gets a Second Chance?
In this fiery round at Talk of the Tavern, Travis, Ed, and Andrea tackle the tangled mess that is Cancel Culture. Is it justice or just a digital witch hunt? The crew sips and sparrs over accountability, public shaming, and whether society’s obsession with calling people out is helping or hurting. Can people change—or are past mistakes now permanent life sentences?
What’s On Tap:
⚖️ Accountability vs. Mob Rule
📱 Social Media Trials & Tribulations
🧨 Who Gets “Cancelled”—and Who Gets a Pass?
💬 Free Speech vs. Consequence Culture
🥃 Redemption Stories: Are they possible?
Pull up a barstool and join the unfiltered chat about one of the most divisive topics of our time.
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Ep 501: Scars, Shots, and Side Effects: A Tavern Talk on PTSD
In this unfiltered episode of Talk of the Tavern, Travis, Ed, and Andrea tackle the invisible wounds that don’t fade with time: PTSD. From veterans to victims of everyday chaos, we explore how trauma lingers, how people cope, and why society still can’t seem to talk about it without flinching. Expect brutal honesty, dark humor, and a round of drinks poured for those still fighting the battles no one sees.
Highlights include:
The difference between trauma and drama
Why “just get over it” is a trash take
How PTSD shows up in weird, unexpected ways
Coping mechanisms—good, bad, and whiskey-based
What healing really looks like (spoiler: it’s messy)
Pull up a stool, pour one out, and join the conversation.
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#MentalHealthUnfiltered
#WhiskeyAndWounds
#DarkHumorHeals
Ep 500: 500 Episodes Later—Have We Learned Anything?
It’s our 500th episode, and we’re still standing (barely)! In this milestone celebration, Travis, Ed, and Andrea reflect on the rants, revelations, and ridiculous moments that brought us here. From drunken debates to unexpectedly deep dives, we ask the ultimate question: Did we learn anything—or just get better at faking it?
What’s On Tap:
🍻 Best Moments from 500 Episodes
🔥 The Wildest Topics We Somehow Survived
🧠 Actual Wisdom vs. Barstool Philosophy
🎉 Listener Favorites & Unexpected Lessons
🥃 What’s Next for Talk of the Tavern?
Raise a glass with us—we made it to 500, and we’re not done yet.
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Ep 499: The Death of Common Sense – A Eulogy
Common sense: gone but not forgotten. In this episode of Talk of the Tavern, Travis, Ed, and Andrea mourn the tragic demise of rational thought. From warning labels on coffee cups to viral stupidity, we break down the slow, painful decline of basic logic. Was it social media? Lawsuits? Participation trophies? Grab a drink as we pay our respects—and take bets on what dies next.
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What’s on Tap?
🪦 When Did Common Sense Die? A look back at the decline of basic reasoning.
🔥 Who Killed It? Social media, overregulation, or just pure stupidity?
⚖️ The Aftermath – How its absence is ruining everything.
🥃 Final Verdict – Can common sense be revived, or is it time to move on?
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Toasts, Topics, & Tangents
🔥 Ed rants about warning labels that shouldn’t exist.
🔥 Andrea shares stories of outrageously dumb lawsuits.
🔥 Travis wonders if whiskey is the last thing keeping logic alive.
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Join the Conversation!
What’s the dumbest thing you’ve seen that proves common sense is dead? Let us know! Email us at TalkOfTheTavernShow@gmail.com, drop a comment, or find us on social media.
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Ep 498: Aliens, AI, and Apocalypse—Which Will Kill Us First?
Aliens, AI, or apocalypse—who’s got the best odds of ending us first? In this episode of Talk of the Tavern, Travis, Ed, and Andrea break down humanity’s top doomsday contenders. Will aliens finally show up, AI take over, or will we just self-destruct the old-fashioned way? Grab a drink and let’s debate which extinction event is most likely—and whether whiskey will still be available when it happens.
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What’s on Tap?
👽 Aliens – Are they watching us? Do they care? Or are we just some cosmic reality show?
🤖 AI Takeover – From Skynet to Chatbots, will machines replace us—or enslave us?
🔥 Apocalypse – Nuclear war, climate disaster, or humanity just being dumb?
🥃 Final Verdict – Who (or what) will get us first, and can we bribe them with whiskey?
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Toasts, Topics, & Tangents
🔥 Ed argues AI is just aliens outsourcing world domination.
🔥 Andrea explains why humans might be their own worst enemy.
🔥 Travis wonders if whiskey can be used as an intergalactic peace offering.
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Join the Conversation!
Who’s your bet for humanity’s downfall—Aliens, AI, or Apocalypse? Let us know! Email us at TalkOfTheTavernShow@gmail.com, drop a comment, or find us on social media.
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Ep 497: Millennials in the Workplace: Heroes or Hindrances?
Millennials—are they revolutionizing the workplace with innovation and work-life balance, or are they just entitled brats who demand participation trophies and nap pods? In this episode of Talk of the Tavern, Travis, Ed, and Andrea sip, rant, and roast their way through the generational battlefield of office culture. From quiet quitting to hustle culture, let’s settle the debate once and for all.
What’s on Tap?
💼 Millennials vs. Boomers vs. Gen Z: The workplace warzone.
🍵 Work-Life Balance or Just Laziness? Are they onto something, or is this just whining?
📈 The Rise of Remote Work: Freedom or productivity killer?
😡 Boomer Rants & Millennial Clapbacks: Who really has it harder?
🥃 Final Verdict: Are Millennials the workplace heroes or just the next scapegoat?
Toasts, Topics, & Tangents
🔥 Ed complains about participation trophies (again).
🔥 Andrea exposes the weirdest Millennial work habits.
🔥 Travis finds a way to bring whiskey into the discussion—because, priorities.
Join the Conversation!
Are Millennials saving the workplace or ruining it? Let us know what you think! Email us at TalkOfTheTavernShow@gmail.com, drop a comment, or find us on social media.
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Ep 496: Raising Minimum Wage: Broken Systems
Episode Summary
Raising the minimum wage—economic salvation or the beginning of financial Armageddon? In this episode of Talk of the Tavern, Travis, Ed, and Andrea dive into the heated debate over wage increases. Will higher paychecks lift people out of poverty, or will it just drive inflation through the roof? And more importantly, will this affect the price of whiskey? Grab a drink and let’s break down the facts, the fiction, and the fiery opinions.
What’s on Tap?
💰 The Pros: Fair pay, reduced poverty, and fewer people living off ramen.
🔥 The Cons: Inflation, layoffs, and small businesses taking a hit.
⚖️ The Politics: Who’s pushing for it, and who’s fighting against it?
🤔 Economic Reality: Does raising wages actually help, or just make everything more expensive?
🥃 Final Verdict: A necessary change or just another broken system?
Toasts, Topics, & Tangents
🔥 Ed rants about “back in my day” wages.
🔥 Andrea brings some eye-opening stats on minimum wage history.
🔥 Travis asks the real question: How does this impact the cost of booze?
Join the Conversation!
What’s your take on raising minimum wage? Smart move or economic disaster? Let us know! Email us at TalkOfTheTavernShow@gmail.com, drop a comment, or find us on social media.
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Ep 495: Microplastics: Getting Under Your Skin?
Episode Summary
Plastic is everywhere—our oceans, our food, our beer, andnow… our bloodstream? In this episode of Talk of the Tavern, Travis, Ed, and Andrea break down (unlike microplastics) what these tiny particles are doing to our bodies and the environment. Are we all just becoming human Tupperware? Or is this just another overblown eco-panic? Grab a drink and let’s dive into the depths of plastic pollution, health risks, and whether Ed’s liver is now 30% synthetic.
What’s on Tap?
🧴 What the Hell Are Microplastics? How did we get here?
🍽️ We’re Eating What?! The shocking places microplastics have been found.
🧪 Health Concerns: Cancer, infertility, and the slow march toward becoming action figures.
🌎 Environmental Fallout: The never-ending cycle of plastic waste.
🥃 Final Verdict: Should we care, or just drink more whiskey to flush it out?
Toasts, Topics, & Tangents
🔥 Ed claims microplastics are just adding durability to his insides.
🔥 Andrea drops some unsettling facts about plastic in beauty products.
🔥 Travis wonders if whiskey filters out plastic—asking the real questions here.
Join the Conversation!
Are you freaking out about microplastics, or just acceptingyour fate as a walking recycling bin? Let us know in the comments, message us, email us at TalkOfTheTavernShow@gmail.com, or find us on social media.
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Ep 494: GMOs, Friend or Foe?
Talk of the Tavern Podcast #494: GMOs, Friend or Foe?
Talk of the Tavern Podcast #494
GMOs: Friend or Foe?
Featuring: Travis, Ed, and Andrea
Episode Summary
In this episode of Talk of the Tavern, we dive headfirst into the world of GMOs—Genetically Modified Organisms. Are they the savior of modern agriculture, feeding the masses and saving the planet? Or are they a frankenfood science experiment gone too far? Join Travis, Ed, and Andrea as they raise a glass and tackle the science, myths, and conspiracies surrounding GMOs with their signature wit, sarcasm, and just a splash of whiskey.
What’s on Tap?
🍺 Defining GMOs: What arethey really, and how do they affect our food?
🍷 The Pros: Higheryields, pest resistance, and potential benefits to humanity.
🥃 The Cons: Corporategreed, health concerns, and environmental impact.
🍹 Conspiracies &Misinformation: From killer tomatoes to microchipped corn.
🍻 Final Verdict: Are GMOsfriend or foe? (And does whiskey count as a GMO?)
Toasts, Topics, & Tangents
🔥 Ed goes off on a rantabout organic food snobbery.
🔥 Andrea brings in someeyebrow-raising GMO myths.
🔥 Travis finds a way totie GMOs to whiskey… because of course he does.
Join the Conversation!
What’s your take on GMOs? Love them? Hate them? Just herefor the booze? Drop your thoughts in the comments, message us, email us at TalkOfTheTavernShow@gmail.com, orfind us on social media.
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Ep 493: Extinction Events & Genetic Editing
Andrea and Ed follow Travis down the dark rabbit hole of why the it's okay when we have extinction events and why we could (but may shouldn't) revive extinct species in our modern world.
What's your thoughts?
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Ep 492: Religion & Apathy
Travis is once again joined by Ed and Andrea as they discuss if people care less now than before and if it's tied to a decline in religion in the US.
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Ep 491: Kick Them Out of Bed for...
Remember that old saying, "I wouldn't kick them out of bed for eating crackers!"? What would YOU kick someone out of bed for?
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Ep 490: Cake or Pie
Which is the best, cake or pie?
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Ep 489: Move Over AI, Here Comes Organoid Intelligence Field!
Are you worried about the AI revolution? What if we could great organic brains that could replace computers?
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Ep 488: Fun Foreign Words
There are some thoughts, feelings, and ideas that we just don't have a word for in English. Here's some of them. What's your favorite?
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Ep 487: Dress-Coded
Ever been judged by people because of what you're wearing?
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Ep 486: Health & Long Life
How do you get good health that helps contribute to long life? Join Ed, Andrea, and Travis as they explore options.
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Ep 485: Is Going Green, Really Green?
Going green is a great idea! But are we doing it right?
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Ep 484: Banning Legal Drugs
No more flavored cigarettes. Flavored cigars are under fire (pun intended), and what comes after that? Alcohol?
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Ep 483: You Cant Say That Anymore
Is our day to day speech too violent and offensive? Let's shoot the shit and try and fire out some ideas!
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Ep 482: When Your Rock Crumbles
We all have someone in our life who helps us when we're having a rough time, but what do you do when it's them that needs help?
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Ep 481: Boomer Opinions Other Generations Agree With
These young whippersnappers think they know it all, and old folks who've been around for three times longer than them no nothing. Until now...
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Ep 480: Old Ladies Arrested For Feeding Cats
Little old ladies have been feeding stray cats for centuries, but now they're getting arrested for it!
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Ep 479: Good Paying Jobs Nobody Wants
What job would you NEVER do?
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Ep 478: Maybe Your Opinion Doesn't Matter
Everyone wants to behave like their lame opinion matters when it comes to making multi-million dollar movies, but maybe it doesn't.
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EP 477: Emoting Offense
Hey, did you know, a kiss or thumbs up emoji is offensive to the generation just entering the workforce?
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Ep 476: Older Challenges
Life changes, and we each face new challenges as we grow older and - hopefully - wiser.
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Ep 475: Relationships at Work
Do relationships in the workplace...work?
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Ep 474: Dumbasses in Schools
Oh no! Is there really stupid people doing stupid shit in schools?
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Ep 473: Warning Labels
Should we just remove warning labels and let Darwinism sort out the idiots?
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Ep 472: Suicide Kits
Did you know that someone is suing Amazon for having "suicide kits"?
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Ep 471: Candlestick Maker!
Ed, Andrea, and Travis are joined by author Rachel Morley to discuss her many skills in this 3 part series, Butcher, Baker, and Candlestick Maker!
Ep: 470: Baker!
Ed, Andrea, and Travis are joined by author Rachel Morley to discuss her many skills in this 3 part series, Butcher, Baker, and Candlestick Maker!
Ep 469: Butcher!
Ed, Andrea, and Travis are joined by author Rachel Morley to discuss her many skills in this 3 part series, Butcher, Baker, and Candlestick Maker!
Ep 468: Describing Skin Color in Books, Representation or Racism?
I recently attended a writers' conference and heard we shouldn't describe skin tone of characters at all, and if the reader assumes the main characters are all white and straight, that is the fault of the writer. The topic exploded, and I decided to talk about it here.
Ep 467: Are Hot Dogs Sandwiches? Are Tacos?
Are Hot Dogs Sandwiches? Are Tacos? Is cereal soup? Is lasagna cake?
Ep 466: Cultural Costume Appropriation
Costumes are for fun, right? But some folks find them offensive. What are we allowed to do now?
Ep 465: Are Movies & TV Too Graphic?
Should we tone down the sex and violence on our entertainment?
Ep 464: Bring Them Back Alive, Genetically!
So, we're cloning long dead animals now through genetic material. Is this something we should do? That's how you get dinosaurs! Do you want dinosaurs???
Ep 463: Autumn Spices, Castles, Apocalypse, Glitter Cows, Fart Jars, & Zombies
Joined by Rachel, we went off the rails on this episode. Join Ed, Andrea, and Travis as we talk about SO many things!
Ep 462: Sexiest Fantasy Creatures
Which is hotter: a medusa or a mermaid? A minotaur or a werewolf?
Ep 461: Does Porn Ruin Real Sex?
Hey, it's PORN! But, does it mess you up so you can't get off on sex with a real person?
Ep 460: Can You Delete Toxic People?
Are you allowed to ignore toxic people? What if they REALLY want to come back into your life?
Ep 459: Did Carl Sagan Predict the Decline of Our Society?
Did a 60 year old, world famous astronomer predict the downfall of the United States over 25 years ago?
Ep 458: Free the Nipple!
What more do you need to know?
Ep 457: Can You Sue Because You Were Born? Yes, you can!
Can you believe it? People are now suing their parents and doctors because they were born!
Ep 456: Generic vs. Name Brand - Is It Worth It?
Have you compared paying more for a name brand versus paying less for a generic? Which one is worth it?
Ep 455: Discovery of Strange New Worlds in Deep Space by a Voyager
It's Star Trek, folks. Nice and simple.
Ep 454: Did Our Spending Habits Shift from Goods to Experiences?
Did Our Spending Habits Shift from Goods to Experiences?
EP 453: Anti-Lynching Act Passed in 2022?
Wait, what? Did it REALLY take them until 2022 to pass an anti-lynching law???