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Talk of the Tavern is a weekly, syndicated, live and interactive internet-radio show, hosted by Travis I. Sivart and airs every Monday at 8 P.M. Eastern. Join us and our regulars as well as special guests, as we discuss geek culture, conspiracies, politics, and dozens of other random and/or taboo to…

Talk of the Tavern


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 158 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Talk Of The Tavern

    Ep 501: Scars, Shots, and Side Effects: A Tavern Talk on PTSD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 47:44


    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 dramaWhy “just get over it” is a trash takeHow PTSD shows up in weird, unexpected waysCoping mechanisms—good, bad, and whiskey-basedWhat healing really looks like (spoiler: it's messy)Pull up a stool, pour one out, and join the conversation.#TalkOfTheTavern#PTSDawareness#MentalHealthUnfiltered#WhiskeyAndWounds#DarkHumorHeals

    Ep 500: 500 Episodes Later—Have We Learned Anything?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 46:22


    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:

    Ep 499: The Death of Common Sense – A Eulogy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 42:36


    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.________________________________________What's on Tap?

    Ep 498: Aliens, AI, and Apocalypse—Which Will Kill Us First?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 37:39


    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.________________________________________What's on Tap?

    Ep 497: Millennials in the Workplace: Heroes or Hindrances?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 45:33


    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?

    Ep 496: Raising Minimum Wage: Broken Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 44:43


    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?

    Ep 495: Microplastics: Getting Under Your Skin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 41:55


    Episode SummaryPlastic 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?

    Ep 494: GMOs, Friend or Foe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 41:43


    Talk of the Tavern Podcast #494: GMOs, Friend or Foe?Talk of the Tavern Podcast #494GMOs: Friend or Foe?Featuring: Travis, Ed, and Andrea Episode SummaryIn 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?

    Ep 493: Extinction Events & Genetic Editing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 36:51


    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?Comment, Subscribe, and Share!Books: http://bit.ly/TravisBooksMerch: https://the-tavern-society.printify.me/Watch the live stream on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/TravisTavern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TravisISivartTwitter: https://twitter.com/TravisISivartDiscord: http://bit.ly/TotTDiscord

    Ep 492: Religion & Apathy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 30:11


    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.What's your thoughts?Comment, Subscribe, and Share!Books: http://bit.ly/TravisBooksMerch: https://the-tavern-society.printify.me/Watch the live stream on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/TravisTavern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TravisISivartTwitter: https://twitter.com/TravisISivartDiscord: http://bit.ly/TotTDiscord

    Ep 491: Kick Them Out of Bed for...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 36:10


    Remember that old saying, "I wouldn't kick them out of bed for eating crackers!"? What would YOU kick someone out of bed for? Find books, audiobooks, and other podcasts at https://www.TravisSivart.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 490: Cake or Pie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 27:26


    Which is the best, cake or pie? Find books, audiobooks, and other podcasts at https://www.TravisSivart.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 489: Move Over AI, Here Comes Organoid Intelligence Field!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 34:26


    Are you worried about the AI revolution? What if we could great organic brains that could replace computers? Find books, audiobooks, and other podcasts at https://www.TravisSivart.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 488: Fun Foreign Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 50:05


    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? Find books, audiobooks, and other podcasts at https://www.TravisSivart.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 487: Dress-Coded

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 24:56


    Ever been judged by people because of what you're wearing? Find books, audiobooks, and other podcasts at https://www.TravisSivart.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 486: Health & Long Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 42:34


    How do you get good health that helps contribute to long life? Join Ed, Andrea, and Travis as they explore options. Find books, audiobooks, and other podcasts at https://www.TravisSivart.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 485: Is Going Green, Really Green?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 37:52


    Going green is a great idea! But are we doing it right? Get 20% OFF with promo code Travis20 at TitTeas.com! #ad Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 484: Banning Legal Drugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 31:36


    No more flavored cigarettes. Flavored cigars are under fire (pun intended), and what comes after that? Alcohol? Get 15% OFF with promo code Travis15 at FirehouseMoustacheWax.com! #ad Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 483: You Cant Say That Anymore

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 49:56


    Is our day to day speech too violent and offensive? Let's shoot the shit and try and fire out some ideas! Get 20% OFF with promo code Travis20 at TitTeas.com! #ad Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 482: When Your Rock Crumbles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 30:17


    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? Get 15% OFF with promo code Travis15 at FirehouseMoustacheWax.com! #ad Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 481: Boomer Opinions Other Generations Agree With

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 82:01


    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... Get 15% OFF with promo code Travis15 at FirehouseMoustacheWax.com! #ad Get 20% OFF with promo code Travis20 at TitTeas.com! #ad Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 480: Old Ladies Arrested For Feeding Cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 21:44


    Little old ladies have been feeding stray cats for centuries, but now they're getting arrested for it! Get 15% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code Travis15 at FirehouseMoustacheWax.com! #ad Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 479: Good Paying Jobs Nobody Wants

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 38:16


    What job would you NEVER do? Get 15% OFF with promo code Travis15 at FirehouseMoustacheWax.com! #ad Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 478: Maybe Your Opinion Doesn't Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 26:41


    Everyone wants to behave like their lame opinion matters when it comes to making multi-million dollar movies, but maybe it doesn't. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SIVART at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    EP 477: Emoting Offense

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 26:14


    ⁠Hey, did you know, a kiss or thumbs up emoji is offensive to the generation just entering the workforce? Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SIVART at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernsociety/support

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    Ep 476: Older Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 18:14


    Life changes, and we each face new challenges as we grow older and - hopefully - wiser. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SIVART at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 475: Relationships at Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 27:14


    Do relationships in the workplace...work? Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SIVART at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 474: Dumbasses in Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 34:59


    Oh no! Is there really stupid people doing stupid shit in schools? Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SIVART at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 473: Warning Labels

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 32:32


    Should we just remove warning labels and let Darwinism sort out the idiots? Get 15% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code Travis15 at FirehouseMoustacheWax.com! #ad Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 472: Suicide Kits

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 30:07


    Did you know that someone is suing Amazon for having "suicide kits"? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkofthetavern/support

    Ep 471: Candlestick Maker!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 40:20


    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 29:40


    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 73:03


    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?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 24:24


    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?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 29:47


    Are Hot Dogs Sandwiches? Are Tacos? Is cereal soup? Is lasagna cake?

    Ep 466: Cultural Costume Appropriation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 30:36


    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?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 22:43


    Should we tone down the sex and violence on our entertainment?

    Ep 464: Bring Them Back Alive, Genetically!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 30:31


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 50:02


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 17:40


    Which is hotter: a medusa or a mermaid? A minotaur or a werewolf?

    Ep 461: Does Porn Ruin Real Sex?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 11:31


    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?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 11:26


    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?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 25:15


    Did a 60 year old, world famous astronomer predict the downfall of the United States over 25 years ago?

    Ep 458: Free the Nipple!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 22:22


    What more do you need to know?

    Ep 457: Can You Sue Because You Were Born? Yes, you can!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 19:16


    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?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 24:34


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 43:25


    It's Star Trek, folks. Nice and simple.

    Ep 454: Did Our Spending Habits Shift from Goods to Experiences?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 29:42


    Did Our Spending Habits Shift from Goods to Experiences?

    EP 453: Anti-Lynching Act Passed in 2022?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 30:42


    Wait, what? Did it REALLY take them until 2022 to pass an anti-lynching law???

    Ep 452: What's Your Best Physical Feature?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 29:57


    Let's talk about what YOU think is your best feature, and we can say personality or sense of humor.

    Ep 451: Does an Unborn Child Count for the HOV Lane?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 21:12


    Court cases and state legislature has changed the idea of what an unborn child means for taxes and driving laws.

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