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Blank Slate Banter

Blank Slate Banter

By Michael, Donte & Matt

Michael, Donte, and Matt talk about trending topics with occasional guests. New episodes every Monday.
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Blank Slate BanterJan 06, 2021

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Blank Slate Banter Episode 34: Bet on yourself Ft. Warrick Kellman

Blank Slate Banter Episode 34: Bet on yourself Ft. Warrick Kellman

Warrick Kellman, owner of topctathlets page on Instagram, shares his story of how his Instagram page jumpstarted his career to where it is today.
Nov 13, 202301:08:39
Blank Slate Banter Episode 32: Would you cut off a limb to live longer?

Blank Slate Banter Episode 32: Would you cut off a limb to live longer?

We discuss if we’d cut off a limb to live loner, if we’d be able to live with ourselves as a roommate, and if watching a memory too many times takes away from the specialness of that memory.


Nov 10, 202301:16:38
Blank Slate Banter Episode 33:

Blank Slate Banter Episode 33:

Idk
Nov 06, 202350:58
Blank Slate Banter Episode 31: Happy Birthday Matt

Blank Slate Banter Episode 31: Happy Birthday Matt

We talk about Donte’s flossing problem, Matt’s Birthday and our plans for the upcoming weekend
Oct 23, 202348:30
Blank Slate Banter Episode 30: What classifies a person as a celebrity?

Blank Slate Banter Episode 30: What classifies a person as a celebrity?

We talk about what classifies someone as a celebrity, how the good guy always wins in movies/TV, and being able to replay moments from your life in realtime.


Oct 16, 202342:16
Blank Slate Banter Episode 29: Do reviews ruin the movie watching experience?

Blank Slate Banter Episode 29: Do reviews ruin the movie watching experience?

We talk about going to the movies without looking at reviews, gift giving, and building your dream house.
Oct 09, 202301:29:11
Blank Slate Banter Episode 28: Letting people down or proving people wrong

Blank Slate Banter Episode 28: Letting people down or proving people wrong

We discuss if we’d rather let people down or prove people wrong, etiquette when doing favors for others, and share stories from recent life events.
Oct 02, 202301:06:56
Podcast Update

Podcast Update

This is an update on where we've been. New episode will be out October 2 explaining everything.
Sep 23, 202300:54
Blank Slate Banter Episode 27: Semper Fidelis ft. Jack Schoonmaker

Blank Slate Banter Episode 27: Semper Fidelis ft. Jack Schoonmaker

Marine officer Jack Schoonmaker, talks to us about why he chose the Marines, his experience going through Marine training, and what it's like being on active duty.
Aug 28, 202301:34:56
Blank Slate Banter Episode 26: Do celebrities and the rich deserve to complain?

Blank Slate Banter Episode 26: Do celebrities and the rich deserve to complain?

We explore the topics of getting pulled over, kids getting special treatment at sporting events, and celebrities and the rich complaining.
Aug 21, 202301:24:53
Blank Slate Banter Episode 25: Outrunning a Giant

Blank Slate Banter Episode 25: Outrunning a Giant

We talk about if it’s possible to out run a giant, donte making reading content, and taking the more familiar route.


Aug 14, 202340:04
Blank Slate Banter Episode 24: Plans making it out of the group chat

Blank Slate Banter Episode 24: Plans making it out of the group chat

We talk about planning a group trip, weddings, and taking out a loan for a engagement ring
Aug 07, 202329:56
Blank Slate Banter Episode 23: Doing Favors for Friends

Blank Slate Banter Episode 23: Doing Favors for Friends

We discuss if we’d want to be the person that people rely on to fix every situation, the ability to say no to friends, and if we’d tell people when we’re going to die if we knew.
Jul 31, 202301:11:09
Blank Slate Banter Episode 22: Can you tell when you’re dreaming?

Blank Slate Banter Episode 22: Can you tell when you’re dreaming?

We discuss being able to tell if we’re in a dream or not, making observations of our surroundings, and if houses are safer with or without technology.
Jul 24, 202301:05:57
Blank Slate Banter Episode 21: Is all Change good?

Blank Slate Banter Episode 21: Is all Change good?

We discuss how we adjust to change, if we'd rather go in a rocket ship to space or submarine to see the titanic, and if we think flying cars will ever exist.

Jul 03, 202356:10
Blank Slate Banter Episode 20: Should loyalty be tested?

Blank Slate Banter Episode 20: Should loyalty be tested?

We talk about the relationship differences between best friend and significant other, our favorite fictional foods, and secretly testing the loyalty of your partner.

Jun 26, 202350:16
Blank Slate Banter Episode 19: Do stereotypes last forever?

Blank Slate Banter Episode 19: Do stereotypes last forever?

We talk about why we can’t remember dreams, if stereotypes can ever go away, and how judging people is unavoidable.
Jun 19, 202301:07:42
Blank Slate Banter Episode 18: Being part of an online community

Blank Slate Banter Episode 18: Being part of an online community

We talk about part of a fandom/community, whether we listen to a podcast for the host or the guest, and weather being nostalgic.
Jun 12, 202301:06:26
Blank Slater Banter Episode 17: Living in the Moment

Blank Slater Banter Episode 17: Living in the Moment

We talk about getting matching tattoos, who’s most likely to be arrested, and living in the moment before looking forward to what’s next.
Jun 05, 202301:08:54
Blank Slater Banter Episode 16: Should relatives and close friends get a pass?

Blank Slater Banter Episode 16: Should relatives and close friends get a pass?

We discus the driving force behind occupation based tv shows, not being able to save one persons vs multiple and if relatives and close friends should get a pass for doing something wrong.
May 29, 202301:05:26
Blank Slate Banter Episode 15: Is the truth always the best option?

Blank Slate Banter Episode 15: Is the truth always the best option?

We talk about what we think our best qualities are, trust, and honesty.
May 22, 202357:58
Blank Slate Banter Episode 14: All good things come to an end

Blank Slate Banter Episode 14: All good things come to an end

We discuss who our dream co-star would be in a movie, what celebrity we'd want to have a conversation with, and a moment that we knew would end, but it felt like it'd last forever.

May 09, 202301:04:47
Blank Slate Banter Episode 13: Pizza is overrated

Blank Slate Banter Episode 13: Pizza is overrated

We discuss how much money to give a friend for helping you earn money, high food prices in Alaska, and give our opinions on a few hot takes.
May 01, 202301:11:22
Blank Slate Banter Episode 12: Being a Morning Person

Blank Slate Banter Episode 12: Being a Morning Person

We talked being a morning person, lifting goals, and car accidents


Apr 24, 202301:15:56
Blank Slate Banter Episode 11: Living a secret life

Blank Slate Banter Episode 11: Living a secret life

With guest co host Dylan, we talk about getting married, moving out of our home towns, and if we have the ability to keep government secrets.

Apr 17, 202301:08:54
Blank Slate Banter Episode 10: The Female Gaze with Sam

Blank Slate Banter Episode 10: The Female Gaze with Sam

Sam gives her insight on what she believes the female gaze is opening our eyes to new ways of thinking about attraction.
Apr 10, 202352:08
Blank Slate Banter Episode 9: A Semester in Korea ft. Shannon Laughlin

Blank Slate Banter Episode 9: A Semester in Korea ft. Shannon Laughlin

Shannon shares her experience living in Korea for four months while taking college classes. She talks about the differences in cultures, navigating a country where she barley speaks the native language, and the night life.
Apr 03, 202356:17
Blank Slate Banter Episode 8: Live forever or Die Young

Blank Slate Banter Episode 8: Live forever or Die Young

We discuss if we'd rather live forever or die young, should a very good movie have a sequel and, what would happen if our significant other were to ever mess with something that we care about.

Mar 27, 202301:14:55
Blank Slate Banter Episode 7: Road to the NFL ft. Luke Schoonmaker

Blank Slate Banter Episode 7: Road to the NFL ft. Luke Schoonmaker

University of Michigan tight end Luke Schoonmaker takes us through his time playing football at Michigan, the NFL combine, and his experience leading up the the NFL draft.

Mar 20, 202346:03
Blank Slate Banter Episode 6: Moral Dilemmas

Blank Slate Banter Episode 6: Moral Dilemmas

When faced with moral Dilemma scenarios, we share our opinions on what choices we would make.  

Mar 13, 202345:02
Blank Slate Banter Episode 5: Taking a punch from Mike Tyson

Blank Slate Banter Episode 5: Taking a punch from Mike Tyson

We talk bout how much money it would take for us to get punched in the face by prime Mike Tyson, our weekend plans, and what we would pay for a gym membership 

Feb 27, 202338:53
Blank Slate Banter Episode 4: Star in the making ft. Charley Tiernan
Feb 20, 202348:17
Blank Slate Banter Episode 3: What every guy should know

Blank Slate Banter Episode 3: What every guy should know

We explore what we believe every guy should know when it comes to relationships and bettering themselves
Feb 13, 202355:42
Blank Slate Banter Episode 2: Reselling with Robby ft. Robby Mccormick

Blank Slate Banter Episode 2: Reselling with Robby ft. Robby Mccormick

What first started as a hobby turned into a full time job. Robby talks about his journey with reselling shoes and how he’s progressed to making a career out of it. Robby’s socials

TikTok: @sneakerfinds
Instagram: @sneakerfinds12
YouTube: @sneakerfinds12
Discord Instagram: @heatseekersdiscord
Feb 06, 202337:38
Blank Slate Banter Episode 1: How old is too old?

Blank Slate Banter Episode 1: How old is too old?

Michael, Donte, and Matt discuss at what age they might grow out of certain aspects of life
Jan 31, 202333:23
Small Talk: Fitness Journey Ft. Lexi Cornacchia

Small Talk: Fitness Journey Ft. Lexi Cornacchia

Michael, Donte, and Socks talk to Lexi about her motivational fitness journey. 

Jan 27, 202142:43
Small Talk: $50,000 Candy

Small Talk: $50,000 Candy

Michael, Donte, and Socks talk about Aliens, Thousand dollar candy, and more entertaining topics.
Jan 06, 202101:07:37
Episode 41: New Year, Better Us

Episode 41: New Year, Better Us

Michael, Donte and Socks talk about the holidays, sports, and the opportunities that 2020 holds. 

Jan 03, 202150:47
Episode 40: We are free

Episode 40: We are free

Michael, Donte, and Socks talk about their exams, Star Wars, and many other exciting topics. 

Dec 21, 202051:04
Episode 39: End of Cinema?

Episode 39: End of Cinema?

Michael, Donte and Socks talk about if they would change the past, recent sports news, and the possible end of movie theaters. 

Dec 06, 202049:41
Small Talk: Freelance Photography Ft. Nive Balan

Small Talk: Freelance Photography Ft. Nive Balan

Special guest Nivi Balan talks to Micheal, Donte, and Socks, about her journey to becoming a freelance photographer and gives some advice to anyone who may want to start becoming a freelance photographer.
Dec 02, 202038:32
Episode 38: Switching to PC

Episode 38: Switching to PC

Michael, Donte, and Socks talk about making the switch from console to PC, how their thanksgiving went, and preparing for Christmas
Nov 29, 202001:02:20
Small Talk: Should you take a gap year before college? Ft. Tait Brencher

Small Talk: Should you take a gap year before college? Ft. Tait Brencher

Michael, Donte, and Socks talk to their guest Tait about her gap year experience before she headed off to college.  

Nov 25, 202040:01
Welcome to season 2

Welcome to season 2

Michael, Donte, and Socks talk about what they've been doing since they took a break from the podcast.

Nov 23, 202047:26
Small Talk: Instagram Foodie Ft.Audra

Small Talk: Instagram Foodie Ft.Audra

Michael, Donte, and socks, talk to YFP guest, Audra, about why she started her Healthy lifestyle Instagram page, how she gained 2K followers in just two months, and what it’s like running a food/lifestyle Instagram.
Sep 02, 202042:28
Small Talk: High School Memories Ft. Dylan Balter

Small Talk: High School Memories Ft. Dylan Balter

Michael, Donte, and Socks talk about their high school memories with their guest and high school friend Dylan. 

Aug 19, 202042:47
Episode 37: Move in day

Episode 37: Move in day

Michael talks to Donte, and Socks about their experience on move-in day, along with his experience moving both his sisters into college.
Aug 16, 202048:11
Small Talk: Shooting Your Shot Ft. Sam Dunsmore

Small Talk: Shooting Your Shot Ft. Sam Dunsmore

Michael, Donte, and Socks asked their special guest Sam questions on how to approach, talk, and impress a girl.
Aug 12, 202033:51
Episode 36: Moving back in

Episode 36: Moving back in

With move-in one week away, Michael, Donte, and Socks talk about their expectations for the school year with all the changes due to COVID-19. 

Aug 09, 202032:16
Small Talk: Introvert or Extrovert

Small Talk: Introvert or Extrovert

Michael, Donte, and Socks take an introvert or extrovert quiz and discuss their answers and results.

Jul 29, 202048:21