Modern Talk

In Touch with Tommy 35“Why not me” miracles, in the shower smell a flower, charge it to the game, change your game, homesickness, hey,  first paid podcast editing job, certified classic birthday day, dominate Dinucci, who's on first? Me.#87tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt35This is an AI-generated show notesModern Talk: Musings with Tommy WizIn this script, host Tommy Wiz shares a collection of personal anecdotes, thoughts, and reflections ranging from his experiences with clothing shopping mishaps, aspirations to embrace more creativity in his YouTube show, to deeper revelations about homesickness and personal growth during therapy sessions. He touches on various topics, including the freedom of creating content, the value of doing something to break stagnation, and the emotional power of sharing new experiences with friends. Tommy also discusses the unexpected outcomes of social interactions, deals with negative feedback from an online comedy bit, and embraces the concept that life is filled with miracles. The narrative is interwoven with humor, self-deprecation, and insightful observations about life, self-discovery, and the pursuit of happiness.00:00 Kicking Off with Modern Talk: The Freedom of Content Creation01:52 The H&M Sweater Saga: A Shopping Misadventure05:44 Exploring Personal Style and the Power of Self-Expression07:21 The Creative Process and Embracing Setbacks09:26 Pickleball Adventures: Lessons in Strategy and Growth12:27 Navigating Life's Challenges: Therapy Insights and Finding Home17:41 Embracing Miracles and the Power of Positive Thinking20:00 The Journey of Content Creation: From Standup to Social Media25:20 Navigating Adult Friendships and the Importance of Direct Communication25:57 Navigating Texting Etiquette and Embracing Direct Communication26:31 Learning from Soft Kickball: A Lesson in Determination27:20 The Philosophy of Doing Your Best in Life27:57 Navigating Challenges: From Academic Struggles to Kickball Insights29:10 Adult Play Dates and the Joy of Team Bonding29:52 A New Venture: Editing Podcasts and Negotiating Pay31:10 Overcoming Stress and Finding Solace in Play33:39 The Therapeutic Power of Physical Activity and Play34:56 Indulging in Food and Friendship: A Sushi Buffet Adventure38:33 Celebrating Success and Nurturing Dreams40:57 Creating Memorable Experiences and Embracing New Opportunities47:06 The Importance of Taking Action and Embracing Change

In Touch with Tommy 34 “The Cutter,” edge rather than taunt, how you do it is how you do it, I'm Thor, the secret is behind avoidance, and never never gonna give ya up. #86 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt34

In Touch with Tommy 33 I reward myself from a playoff win with a hot chocolate milk, my favorite street, my favorite father story, give back, kids have it hard, don't talk behind my back in front of me, and I wonder who is it? #85 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt33  

In Touch with Tommy 32 Be undeniable, water is bad, emotional impermanence, and overcorrecting selfishness. #84 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt32

In Touch with Tommy 31 Join me with my new setup with meaningful decor, managing pees, my right one survives a sunrise hike, I sneak a slice of pizza, I rip Drip Baylss, I'm okay just now, widdle a king's table to a TV tray, and Bugs Bunny Boundaries. #83 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt31

In Touch with Tommy 30 My Myrtle family takes me to a cabin in the mountains, I'm 25 going on 19, I get my first stalker, become big pickler of the week, and almost join a gym. #83 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt30 

“Hey camera man, give me a jam” My six-year-old friend and I talk about the meaning of life, death, what she thinks about the world, her suggestions for the education system, what's frustrating about adults, and Frozen bedsheets. #82 tommywaite.com/podcast/jaydenbaker

In Touch with Tommy 29 We catch up after a Christmas hiatus talking about my eviction, having a loser mentality, knowing what to do with the ball before you touch it, Christmas Sheetz anxiety, pickle/kick ball Venn diagram, Dillon downs a Christmas beer, we steal a rooftop, Tatum helps beasts, and my hash-slinging slasher origin story. #81 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt29

In Touch with Tommy 28 We're all hookers, hurt people hurt people, don't make sense, I have a bad case of the “you don't tell me what to do”s, and I talk to my child self. #80 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt28

I lose the ugly gingerbread house contest, I wear a skirt in a parade, fascinated by the choices in a one-man play, it's not cool to not be cool, and ‘this' too. In Touch with Tommy 27 #79 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt27 

We're all dumb, Tommy's Take on Planes, Trains and Automobiles, hellos & goodbyes, be decisive to flow, I show my toes at a waterpark, and getting caught doing the right thing. In Touch with Tommy 26 Full show notes: tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt26 #78 

Billy's a chill military guy with two jobs, four kids, and two wives (at different times of course). Billy's ultimate goal is to be a proud farm owner called “Baker's Acres.” We talk about growing up as a quiet, funny kid and how having a kid at 19 grew him up fast. #77 Full show notes: tommywaite.com/podcast/billybaker

In Touch with Tommy 25Is art for the artist or audience, Meat is gross, no free lunches, expectations vs manifestations, and I'm a toenail hero.#76Full show notes: tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt25

In Touch with Tommy 24I conveniently forgot to shave in November, go to a diaper party, it's good to be a kid again, and HURTS!#75Full show notes:tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt24

In Touch with Tommy 23 Fresh off The Nuance Nuisance (ITWT5), I learn avocado is lit, set intentions, do what you want, and I eat a whole rotisserie chicken. #74 Full episode notes: tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt23

In Touch with Tommy 22Halloween episode! I talk about loss, acceptance of change, (un)communicated expectations, I don't believe, and I'm Tommy frickin Waite. #73 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt22

I recap my time home in Pittsburgh, I'm hit with a whirlwind when I get back to Myrtle, a guy next to me attempts a joke at the urinals, love is love, I figure out the great mystery of - the friendzone - and the MultiMcFlyverse. What are you afraid of? #72 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt21

I turn 26 with you, read a birthday blog I wrote in 2018, and get surprised. #71 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt20 

What's your ideal sandwich? #70 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt19

Tommy's Take on Remember The Titans, motorcycles are too loud, and we play “Is It Racist?” #69tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt18

How to eat like a Bachelor, we're all just a hang out away from being friends, and rocked like a Hurricane. #68 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt17

Tommy's Take on Teen Wolf (1985), Practical Living with blinds, softball soliloquies, and relationship crop tops. #67 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt16 

My roommate and I talk about growing up in Pittsburgh, going to military school, love of thrifting, and we play games at the end! #66 tommywaite.com/podcast/scottpetraca 

Gather ‘round the fire for some camp stories, practical ways of living, wheatgrass shots, insect friends, and zoom out together. #65 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt15 

Apple flimsy up the numbers in the fall, softball gets hard, I get my stuff back while looking silly, and I don't consider how I feel. #64 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt14 

I go fake fishing with a toddler, what I appreciate about being single, why sports are silly, my Dad pulls a Peter Griffin, stand updates, keeping happiness sunny side up, and emotional Jack in the Boxes. #63 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt13

I paint someone's face, the phone background dilemma, picture taking hack, I get a poor person notch in my belt, and my first attempt at crowd work didn't go as planned. #62 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt12

Tommy's Take on Karate Kid (1984), Bill Withers tells on himself, making girls feel comfy, and I confront my incongruent shoulders. #61 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt11

Past week's trip to Virginia with Pete, tread cautiously down a vengeful path, Hannah & Sammy offspring, small stuff can affect the big stuff. #60 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt10 

I use people's stuff for free, the perfect balanced day, being a peacemaker in the playoffs, you get a peak at my only fans, and I'm the styleless stylist. What's your perfect day? #59 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt9

House Hopper, Cashing In listener, Ideal Bachelor padder, Overstimmer, Practical liver, sneezer, movie watcher, easy crier. #58 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt8 

New shoes & new music from Childish Gambino, anklet poetry, LED installation, and The Nuisance is back. #57 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt7 

I get a kick out of kickball, exceeding low expectations, staying positive in the face of cigarettes, circumstance victims, and things get a bit less harry. #56 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt6

YOUTUBE EXCLUSIVE: https://youtu.be/FTI8ZrmuCNs 0-3 on break ups, how many “best friends” can you have, nuance in texting, supporting myself through creativity, and we get into more rumblings thus far. What's your relationship record? #55 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt5

The Star of Street Walking!! We discuss acting, poetry, and loss.  #54 tommywaite.com/podcast/anthonylabianca

Tommy's Target's target audience, productive procrastinator, Johnny Carson makes his first appearance on Modern Talk (even though I'm more of a Larry Sanders guy), perfectionism in creative processes, and boobies #53 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt4

In the closet, scary & exciting coffee opportunity, and introducing Mr. Harry Frickin Sparklezzzzz I challenge people to live life like they're on vacation and only work to stay on vacation. tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt3#52

BIE (Big Intern Energy), seeing green for stepping up my game, self-critical of my self-editing, mandatory allergic & voluntary vegan, and sticky angles. tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt2#51

A new season for Tommy!! The wave has crescented on the Solo Seas, and now I want to update you on my hero's journey! Pete's friends visit, we get Hawaiian & have a LuWOW at church, and save a turtle without using straws.  Keep in touch!!tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt#50

Being ready to be ready, funny on my feet, and bunting for the win! tommywaite.com/podcast/sss13#49

Presence, hate, and heroics. Please enjoy random photos from that week -- #48 tommywaite.com/podcast/sss12 

We get into Ben's love of coins, his childhood growing up as a missionary kid growing up in Mexico, and his decision to go from a loan officer to a nurse. Also, he is the inspiration for the character “Ben” in Street Walking!

On a special Thanksgiving podcast, I guest host The Business Connect podcast. We talk about how to stay focused, having a savage mind, and a couple classic Modern Talk questions.tommywaite.com/podcast/joshsullivan#46

I'm a spiritual do-anything-for-a-laugh competitive movie star. 

I have my first bar experience, the news comes to the open mic, and a 9-year-old slams me at bowling. #44 tommywaite.com/podcast/sss10

A cat co-host joins me at the new place I'm staying! #43 tommywaite.com/podcast/sss9

“I'm trying to feel my feelings. But I'm also trying to chase my dream” tommywaite.com/podcast/sss8 #41

We talk about her favorite self, OCD, play games, and she turns the mic on me at the end! tommywaite.com/podcast/redrach #42

I get mad that I lost to Pete and my khaki shorts. But it's not really about that. And I talk bout the mysteries of ~eye contact~ tommywaite.com/podcast/sss7 #41

We talk about her favorite self, OCD, play games, and she turns the mic on me at the end! tommywaite.com/podcast/redrach #40

My first Sunday at the church, I had a dream, and more! tommywaite.com/podcast/sss6 #39