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Fun energetic conversations with different interesting people every week.

Darren Rita


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 14m AVG DURATION
    • 254 EPISODES


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    D-Talks About the Political & Economic State of the World (Episode 308)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 35:00


    This week Darren takes as moment to remember early 2010s fashion, talks attacking friends during sleepovers, and learns new internet slang. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Connor O'Hara (Episode 307)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 65:35


    On this week's episode of the pod we sit down with Milwuakee Roast Battle's NEW champ, Connor O'Hara, to talk roasting, improv, Olive Garden, kink shaming and more. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Adyn Hamann (Episode 306)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 79:05


    On this week's episode of the pod, Adyn Hamann came through to the studio to talk comedy, college, and offering his saxophone skills to Kanye West's new live ensemble. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Owen Joyner (Episode 305)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 93:30


    On this week's episode of the podcast, comedian Owen Joyner dropped by to discuss slurping flowberry jizz, men shaving their eyelashes, and freestyle rapping — all while squeezing in as many ad reads as possible. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Jane Green (Episode 304)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 64:06


    On this week's episode of the podcast, friend of the show Koko Tsioutsiopoulos introduced to the amazing Jane Green! We talk all about working in theme parks, people's babies, and how to dumpster dive. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Simple Soulz (Episode 303)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 71:45


    On this week's episode of the podcast, Amarion from Simple Soulz Apparel stopped by the studio to talk starting a clothing brand, how empathy relates to mental health, performance anxiety, and the underrepresented world of sports psychology. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Impulse. (Episode 302)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 84:00


    On this week's episode of the podcast, the owners of Impulse, Travis and Shane Garski, stopped by the studio to talk about their love for cameras and gear. We dive into the ins and outs of opening a camera store, beating cancer, and get some top gear recommendations from two guys who live and breathe tech. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Breanne Wilhite (Episode 301)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 78:10


    On this week's episode of the podcast, comedian Breanne Wilhite came through to the studio to talk about Disney Lesbians, teaching blowjobs in sex ed, and dating somebody she's never met in real life. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Tommy G (Episode 300)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 110:30


    For the 300th episode of the podcast we had YouTube Journalist Tommy G come through to the studio to talk about documenting the craziest people in the world, his beef with mainstream media, drawing moral boundaries, "Bronify" and much much more. Thank you for celebrating 300 episodes with us, and we hope you enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Aaron Clark (Episode 299)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 80:10


    Comedian Aaron Clark comes through to the studio to help us make fun of sport franchise owners, little league dads, and Slenderman stabbers. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ TEDWORTH (Episode 298)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 66:20


    On this week's episode of the show we get to know indie artist TEDWORTH. We chat all about his journey from van life to making music, watch YouTubers beat up predators, and make fun og IGN's terrible reviews. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Sarah Critchfield (Episode 297)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 74:25


    On this week's episode of the podcast, comedian and therapist Sarah Critchfield came through to the studio to talk National Women's Month, giving out footjobs, whether or not poor people should have kids. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Big Ty (Episode 296)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 100:45


    On this week's episode of the podcast, an old familiar guest comes back to the studio to pick things right back up where he left off. Talking gooning, terrible jobs, and the degeneracy that makes up young men's sleepovers. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ The Well Red Damsel (Episode 295)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 67:35


    On this week's episode of the podcast, Natasha, the owner and operator of the pop-up bookstore The Well-Red Damsel, stops by the studio to talk about romance books, rank tropes, and discuss the difference between a little "spice" and full-on "smut." Enjoy!

    D-Talks W/ Javier & Frankii H (Episode 294)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 99:05


    On this week's episode of the podcast, Javier and Frankii come back to the studio after almost 3 years! We give you the tea on what it's REALLY like to work at Target, Turkish Oil Wrestling, and becoming friends with coworkers. Enjoy.

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    D-Talks About Kendrick's Halftime, Post Malone's Oreos, & NBA Trades (Episode 293)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 50:15


    On this week's episode I, the biggest Drake stan, talk about what I liked and didn't like about Kendrick's haltime show, try Post Malone's new Oreos, and remain baffled by recent NBA trades. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Diego Avila (Episode 292)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 83:06


    On this week's episode of the podcast, comedian and photographer Diego Avila came through to the podcast to talk shooting Milwaukee's comedy scene, posting for attention, and beating your meat in Mississippi. Enjoy.

    D-Talks About Patrick Mahomes, President Snow, & Emperor Palpatine (Episode 291)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 46:00


    On this week's episode of the podcast, I make my case for why it's corny to hate Patrick Mahomes, talk about the the Hunger Games happening IRL, and how the Clone Wars and TikTok ban are suspiciously similar. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Jun Yoon (Episode 290)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 66:10


    On this week's episode of the podcast, Korean chef and friend of the show Jun Yoon came through to talk all things Korea, what coming the US is really like, and how working in the back of house at a restaurant really looks. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Aissa from Good Land Theraputic Massage (Episode 289)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 91:08


    On this week's episode of the podcast, Massage Therapist Aissa came through to teach us about the different types of massage therapy, how Reiki might be the force, and the truth about creeps in massage. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ James Groh (Episode 288)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 93:35


    On this week's episode of the podcast, reporter James Groh came through to talk about the importance of different kinds of news, new media vs legacy media, LOTRs vs Star Wars and much more. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Syed (Episode 287)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 87:40


    On this week's episode of the podcast, Milwaukee comic, Syed came back to the studio to talk about everything from Snyder Bros hating the new Superman, The Vampire Diaries being the best show of all-time, religion being kinda gay, and rubbing one out for LeBron's 40th birthday. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ The WZA aka Kepi (Episode 286)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 90:55


    On this week's episode of the podcast, Artist and Friend of the show Kepi comes through to talk drama surrounding the re-drawing of famous anime characters, classic Marvel Comics, and the newly viral Dr.Pepper and Eggnog drink. Enjoy.

    D-Talks About a BIG Change (Episode 285)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 58:20


    On this week's episode, Darren makes fun of Christmas festivities, talks Snapchat ettiquette, and discusses a very big change for the pod. Enjoy.

    D-Talks About Health Care & Rich People (Episode 284)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 64:35


    On this week's episode, Darren takes a look at the death of United Health Care's CEO in the context of the American health care system as a whole in a somewhat unhinged rant. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Marcus Horch (Episode 283)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 87:40


    On this week's episode of the pod, the homie Marcus pulled up to the studio to talk "gun play" in the bedroom, working retail during the holidays, and "brainrot" being the word of the year. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Mycole Scott (Episode 282)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 73:01


    On this week's episode of the podcast, the legendary Mycole Scott returns to talk about giant crabs that ate Amelia Earhart, practicing acceptance, Thanksgiving, and of course the age old question about being able to suck one's own... well you know. Enjoy.

    D-Talks About Jake Paul, Bears Fans, & Fortnite (Episode 281)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 62:25


    Yes, you read that title correctly. In this week's episode I give my perspective on Jake Paul's career and where I think he goes from here, cry about Netflix's terrible relationship with it's subscribers, call for the firing of yet another Bears head coach, and reminisce over OG Fortnite as rumors stir of it's come back. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Anita Astley (Episode 280)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 104:05


    On this week's episode of the podcast, therapist and author Anita Astley stops by the studio to discuss how to communicate effectively in relationships, build closeness with others, and, as her book title suggests, how to "unf**" your life. Enjoy!

    D-Talks W/ Micah Emrich (Episode 279)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 80:05


    On this week's episode of the podcast, singer-songwriter Micah Emrich came through to the studio to talk new music, living in Milwaukee, and the sus nature of the Boy Scouts. Enjoy.

    D-Talks Halloween Special (Episode 278)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 74:20


    On this week's Halloween Special, the crew and I talk childhood Halloween memories, Dwayne Wade's new statue,and what it's like being a Bears fan, all while showing off our costumes for this year! Enjoy.

    D-Talks Ranks Every Halloween Candy (Episode 277)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 43:55


    On this week's episode of the podcast, Darren gives you his favorite nostalgic Halloween films, puts you onto the greatest genre of YouTube videos, and hates on your favorite Halloween candy. Enjoy

    D-Talks W/ Darrell Cochran (Episode 276)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 76:15


    On this week's episode of the podcast, comedian Darrell Cochran is back and we nerd out about everything from Tesla Bots, to Nintendo newest lawsuit, and for some reason break down the layers of Kingdom Hearts 2's perfect combat system. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Him (Episode 275)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 47:10


    This week we talk Diddy Parties...

    D-Talks About Gen Z Marketing, Group Chats, & Serving (Episode 274)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 40:50


    On this week's episode I take a look at how brands are trying to appeal to the youth on social media, rant about Group Chat etiquette, and complain about people who don't tip. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Iris & Laura (Episode 273)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 83:20


    On this week's episode Iris and Laura are back to talk about the backlash from their last appearance, dating, and wedding season. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Sarah Teale (Episode 272)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 110:45


    On this week's episode of the podcast Singer and Performer Sarah Teale came through to the studio for a wild conversation. She details her journey so far in the music industry and what its like to fall out with other creatives. We also take a moment to honor David Guetta's attempt to end racism, try Oreo Coke Zero, and vent about the service industry. Enjoy.

    D-Talks About Wisdom Teeth, NFL, & Hawk-Tuah (Episode 271)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 38:15


    Fresh off removing my wisdom teeth, I break down the Chicago Bears' week one win, react to TikTokers adding brainrot to my podcast, and take a look at Hawk-Tuah Girl's new podcast. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Whisk Chick (Episode 270)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 80:33


    On this week's episode of the podcast, MK from Whisk Chick came through to the studio to talk cake decorating, the struggles of delivering cakes, and the social media success of her designs. All of that and much more in this week's episode. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Patrick Collins (Episode 269)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 70:00


    The goat Pdizy returns to the pod to recap our vacation to New Mexico, react to Shoenice on the D-Talks Podcast, and talk what it's like to see your favorite creator get cancelled. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Eric Carroll (Episode 268)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 103:45


    On this week's episode of the podcast, sauce master Eric Carroll came through to the studio to have us taste test Red Sesame Sauce Company signature sauces, teach us how to cook for a date, and talk the worst type of bartenders. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Denny Fit (Episode 267)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 82:10


    On this week's episode of the podcast, fitness enthusiast and online coach, Denny Fit came through to the studio to talk about lifting as a fifth grader, the reality of taking steriods, and the struggle of having body dysmorphia. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Chris Romano (Episode 266)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 76:55


    On this week's episode of the podcast, aspiring author and ex mover, Chris Romano came through to the studio to tell us why he doesn't believe in money, how love and hate are the same, and the power of imagination. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Valerie Lighthart (Episode 265)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 60:22


    On this week's episode of the podcast singer, songwriter, and filmmaker Valerie Lighthart came through to the studio to talk about her new feature film and album "Small Town Starlet", being creative on a budget, and writing her own books. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Dan Schlewitz (Episode 264)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 67:21


    On this week's episode of the podcast, we bring in Dan. Dan is icon of a man that I met in a rec league soccer game a few weeks ago. We talk about inventing a new bike seat that helps you ride in more ways than one, politicians shutting down Grindr, and doing anal on a first date. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Bertha Harris (Episode 263)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 95:10


    On this week's episode of the podcast, the homie Bertha Harris pops into the studio to talk open relationships, what people get wrong about dating, and what makes a good Baby Daddy. Enjoy.

    D-Talks About Sucking Nuts & Barstool (Episode 262)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 74:55


    On this week's episode we introduced some new segments to the pod, including challenging Mycole to name 100 women, eating boiled Peanuts, and a lil storytime about my Barstool video. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Maria Acosta (Episode 261)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 65:45


    On this week's episode of the podcast, comedian Maria Acosta stopped by the studio to talk growing up on the Southside of Milwaukee, Dragon Ball Z, and even taught us some Mexican slang. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Melee (Episode 260)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 83:00


    On this week's episode of the podcast, Melee the Queen came through to the studio to teach us all about Drag, talk throwing shows, and even read me live on the air. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Iris & Laura (Episode 259)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 69:10


    On this week's unhinged episode of the podcast, my coworkers, Iris and Laura came through to the studio to talk about lip filler, dating, MAPS testing, & more. Enjoy.

    D-Talks W/ Luise Noe (Episode 258)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 58:05


    On this week's episode of the podcast, comedian Luise Noe came through to talk about getting a PhD, German culture, and the benefits of smoking cigarettes. Enjoy.

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