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Two long-time friends chatting about anything and everything. From sports, to music, entertainment and beyond. The limits are endless. Come for the good talks. Stay for the good laughs. Email: thegoodtalkspod@gmail.com Instagram: @thegoodtalkspod

Gil Gomez & George Tristan


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    Latest episodes from The Good Talks Pod with Gil Gomez and George Tristan

    Say It With Your Chest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 83:13


    Back after a couple weeks. Gil saw Polaris and got a boot on his car. George also got his car booted. The Cowboys still disappointing us. Astros hanging in there. Tune in for this and more.

    Human Identification

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 71:17


    Back for another week of shenanigans. George is doing doordash on the side. Gil went to Pittsburgh over the weekend and sent drunk Batman texts after going to a space themed bar that asks for "human identification." PNC park is top tier. Sports is happening all over the place. CeeDee Lamb finally signed his contract with the Cowboys. Astros are...not playing well as of late. Will they make playoffs? Tune in for all this and more.

    Drum Roll, Please

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 110:16


    Back at it with another episode. Alcohol of choice in hand, and off we go. Lots of Astros talk as we kick things off. Cowboys still without CeeDee Lamb. Brandon Aubrey kicks a 66 yard field goal. Gil casts a spell that leads to a Cowboys pick 6. Ending with another bracket this week. It deals with the emo/warped tour era of bands. Tune in and enjoy.

    Bump and Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 61:52


    George is back this week. We talk baseball, mainly Astros baseball of course. Is Loperfido missed? After that, we slightly get into the upcoming NFL season. Jerry Jones says there is no "urgency" to get a deal done with CeeDee Lamb. Will the Cowboys be contenders this year? Nascar had quite the finish this past weekend, but was it legit, or a cheap shot? All this and more. Enjoy.

    Not The Pasta (feat. Tyler Fletcher)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 86:13


    Well, its been a few months. We can call this the beginning of a new season. First off, Tyler is filling in for George and joining Gil for this episode. Europe trip was a few months back, but we discuss it. Afterwards, the MLB trade deadline has come and gone and we have thoughts. Astros seemed to have paid a high price for the new acquisition. The top ten most rarest feats in a baseball game. All this and more. Be sure to follow us on social media. Cheers.

    What's Up, Brother?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 70:56


    Welcome back. Baseball is a few weeks into the season and the Astros are in last place. Time to hit the panic button, or be patient in this early season? What is going on with Jose Abreu this year? Shohei's former interpreter; is he the fall guy? To end, we do another drafting game. We draft our top five annoyances at an airport/air travel. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    Will It Whiskey?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 152:31


    Joining us today is Britt Tristan. Baseball is a week in. Astros are "struggling" but no need to panic. More work shenanigans. We end this episode with another bracket; whiskey tasting. Yes, we taste different whiskeys to determine which of these 8 is the best. Needless to say, we go off the rails and get a little buzzed. Tune in for all this and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    Oh Hey, Shohei

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 108:37


    Formula one raced again this past weekend in Australia, and to everyones surprise, Max Verstappen did not win. Nascar raced on the road course in Austin; COTA. We take a look at the Astros starting pitching depth and the injuries currently looming. Opening week for baseball is here. Ohtani is in a pickle, and it's quite a bit of info. Finally, we do another bracket game covering baseballs unwritten rules. Tune in for this and more. Enjoy and Happy Easter. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    The Energizer Bunny

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 112:46


    Back with another episode. Work shenanigans, per usual. Formula 1 is two races into the season and it already seems like the Max Verstappen show. Is this good or bad for the sport? George learned to drive stick shift. He apparently also just keeps going and going and going. A history of Tequila is mentioned. March Madness is upon us so we do our own bracket; choosing the best energy drink. All this and more. Tune in to find out. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    You Do The Cleaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 109:53


    New week means a new episode. Our weekly nascar analyst, George, gives his thoughts on this past weekends race; it was a wild photo finish. Shohei Ohtani hits a tank in his first spring training at bat with the Dodgers. Astros seem to like the idea of batting Yordan second in the lineup and we have thoughts. Should Houston, or anyone, take a chance on signing Trevor Bauer for league minimum money? We welcome back our random draft pick game this week. Our topic you ask; worst song to pick/play in a (karaoke) bar. Tune in and enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    Who's Your Papí?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 113:11


    Catching up over the past week. George consumes more bourbon. The Daytona 500 took place this past weekend. More work shenanigans. Can the NBA all star game be fixed at this point? Are you a fan of the Cybertruck? How about the new Apple Vision pro? The new baseball jerseys are not that great. Since baseball season right around the corner, we bring back another bracket featuring baseball movies. All this and more. Tune in, sit back, relax and enjoy this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    Valentines...Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 116:24


    Another episode, and just in time for Valentines day. Do you like or dislike the holiday? We share our thoughts. The Super Bowl happened and the Chiefs are champs. How does a coaching staff not know the rule changes for overtime. After a relationship, is that time lost or experienced gained? George shares some "flirty" advice for single people. Kids on the shoulders of their dad at a concert; yay or nay? Tune in for all this and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    That's What She Said

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 105:12


    Two weeks in a row is what the two of us call consistency. The Super Bowl is set. George has a new "hobby." We somehow get into a deep topic of discussion; Would you rather be happy or content? Georges drinks plenty of whisky. A quick game of "this or that.' All this and plenty more. Tune in and enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and share it with your friends and family. Thanks. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    Back Like We Never Left

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 73:45


    We know, it has been some time since our last episode. Tune in and catch up on what has happened over the last 6 months or so. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    Whoop, There It Is

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 117:41


    Back with another episode for all the listeners. Amazon prime day happened and work was busy because of it. Gil has a trip to Denver coming up, and George to Austin. The FIFA Womens World Cup is right around the corner. Astros two games back to start the second half of the season. Where will Shohei Ohtani end up? Lastly, we do G.O.A.T. draft. This draft somehow turned into a debate. Tune in and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    Drop It Low

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 107:04


    We know, it's been a while. But, we have a new episode. We attend a friends wedding with an open bar and fancy foods. George drops it low and ripped his pants on the backside. Some people have strange eating habits. Baseball season is go so far. Astros and Rangers battling for the division lead, despite injuries on both sides. Tune in for all this and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    Bourbon and Beer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 150:56


    It's been a while, we know. George travels to Kentucky (derby), and Gil went to Europe. Sit back and tune in as we share our stories from our trips. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    Death Below

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 99:11


    We are back with another episode. Work shenanigans. A dog sitting like a human. George and Gil went to an Astros game. Should Meyers or Chas get more starts in Centerfield? Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark; let them be. Finally, back into the normal schedule, its bracket week, Since August Burns Red released a new album a couple of weeks ago, we decided to try and pick their best album from the previous 8. Tune in to see which one we picked overall. Hope you enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 82:40


    We are back with a new episode. Small talk to catch up. Gil ran over his phone while at work. The two of us finally got to hang out for a couple of days. Cinnamon toast crunch...cheesecake!? The World Baseball Classic is over and Japan are the champs. Ohtani against Trout was a doozy. New August Burns Red album is here. And finally, we dive into another bracket. Picking the "best" hard rock/rock album from the 2000-2009 era. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    Rock the Baby, No More (ft. Tyler Fletcher)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 92:23


    Joining us this week, is our good friend, Tyler. NFL season is over so that means baseball is fast approaching. New rules for this year means we have some thoughts and we dive into it. Bigger bases, no shift, no rocking the baby, pitch clock and more. This week was our draft week and the topic was fast food restaurants. Tune in and enjoy. Disclaimer: a couple tech issues occurred, so it might sound as if we jumped to another topic. But we keep this pod as real and natural as possible. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    The Pick of Destiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 107:11


    Another episode; we know, two in one week. NFL refs had some really bad calls this past weekend. Why not just employ full time refs? Tom Brady decides to retire again, "for good." Possible merch at some point? Gil has another work story. George gets the tingles, and it's not because he hit his funny bone. Finally, we have another bracket debating the best 90s sitcom show. Tune in and enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    Three Emma's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 72:10


    Another episode for your listening pleasure. George has to replace his hot water heater. The niners/eagles game wasn't "purdy" to watch. Cowboys lose again in the playoffs; how much is Dak to blame? Kellen Moore is out as offensive coordinator. This week, we try our hand at a true crime episode. George tells the story of Otto Koehler and all the Emma's involved. Tune in and enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    All The Cake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 84:01


    Welcome to a new episode. George tries to explain why he smacks his lips so much and as you would expect, it makes no sense. Carlos Correa finally signs and ends up where this free agency started; with the Twins. TCU lost to Georgia. We have thoughts about players opting out of bowl games. Finally, this week we draft Little Debbie snacks. Tune in and enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    The Popcorn King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 83:17


    Happy New Year. We are back with a new episode. Fantasy football/NFL update. Demar Hamlin is doing better day by day. Ken Block; a legend gone too soon. Corpus has a viral celebrity known as the popcorn king. More work story shenanigans. Finally, we do a bracket of the worst holiday things. Tune in for this and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 66:07


    Just another holiday episode. What would you put on your Thanksgiving plate? We talk about the NFL games during turkey day. All this and more so sit back and enjoy this episode. Thanks for tuning in. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    We Want Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 137:58


    Okay, so it's been a while since our last pod; a month to be exact. So today, we present you with a two hour pod to make up for it. First, some Austin shenanigans. Meanwhile Brewing is a must visit place when you're up there. Next, a guy got mad at Gil for being next time him in a crowded bar. Houston Astros are World Series champs and we get into that conversation. Is leaning into a pitch frowned upon? Dusty finally gets his ring. Verlander gets his first win in the World Series. Pena is MVP for the postseason. George attends game one and watches a girl take instagram photos post game. August Burns Red and The Greeting Committee release new songs. All this and much more. Tune in, enjoy, and thank you for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    Fluffy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 67:02


    To open this episode, George aims to confuse people unintentionally. Aaron Judge hits 62 homers; the new AL record. Is Bonds' record valid? We discuss. More work shenanigans. George explains why he has seen the back side of naked people, on accident. All this and more. Tune in, rate, and share with your friends! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    The Name is "Dough-Daddy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 80:04


    Another week means another episode. George visited Austin for work. Fantasy football update. Move aside Mark Sanchez, we now have a butt punt. Cowboys win without Dak. The Dolphins seem to be good this year. Pujols hits his 700th. Can George decipher which of his kids made the artwork? George decides to rename the term sugar daddy. All this and more. Give it a listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoodtalkspod/message

    It's Corn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 87:17


    Today, we start out by Gil talking about his weekend getaway to Oakland. George goes to Ohio. His kids made a quick appearance on the pod by yelling at a dog. Fantasy football has started. Packers and Cowboys didn't look good during the first week of the season. Cars blow up in a parking lot. Corvette has a new Z06. Possible new podcast segments. Tune in to find out!

    Pickle Rick

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 72:09


    Another week, another episode. George has his adult beverage. Gil booked his flights for a spontaneous weekend getaway to Oakland, California. We play a game to see how many metal riffs George can guess correctly. Cartoons and Batman. Football season is just around the corner. Tune in and enjoy.

    Most. Metal. Ever.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 90:02


    To start, we talk about the August Burns Red concert. Yes, George actually went. If you could have a walk up song in baseball, what would it be? MLB trades happened and there were a lot. Retractable roofs; yay or nay? Everyone knows the phrase, "bye felicia," or so we thought. Tune in for all this and more!

    Running Up That Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 62:44


    A new episode is finally here for you wonderful people. Gil talks about his trip to Canada/Seattle. Watching the Astros play an away game (in person) is a different experience. A possible weekend getaway to check off another MLB stadium from the list. George still hasn't bought his ticket for the August Burns Red show. Late news now, but Kevin Durant wants out of Brooklyn. Football season is quickly approaching. Also, "grandma" made us end the episode sooner than we planned for. Tune in for all this and more.

    Lights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 76:05


    It's episode 50, and well, it is a bunch of random talks as usual. More work shenanigans (some serious; and yes, everyone is fine). Possibly going to an Astros game on Friday. Working in the rain. August Burns Red concert approaching. George makes his brisket...jiggle. We don't understand some of these TikTok trends. Tune in and thank you for continuing to support and listen to us. Be sure and share this. Enjoy!

    Ranch Or Blue Cheese?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 84:05


    We are back with another episode. First we talk about how Gil went to the Astros game, but didn't make a sign for Katie Nolan to see. George won free baseball tickets, but never claimed them. Celtics and Warriors are in the NBA Finals. MLB managers have been fired already, this year. Are boneless wings essentially tenders? Ranch vs. blue cheese? Kayak adventures. So much more so be sure and tune in. Share it with your friends and please rate it. Enjoy!

    About Damn Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 75:25


    To start, we talk about our hangout in Austin. New eateries and new beers is what we tried. Gil finally found an IPA he enjoys and we both like chicken biscuit sandwiches. Ever lose your only key fob to your car? Well, don't because it is no fun. Apple TV plus broadcast for baseball; we have thoughts. James Harden "forgot" to show up for game seven. Luka and the Mavs take care of business in Phoenix. Tune in for all this and more.

    My Money Don't Jiggle Jiggle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 81:32


    That's right, we are back for another episode. George pours a glass of whiskey, and that turns into 3. More talks about work incidents. Sunday funday to the fullest extent. TikTok songs and videos. George rants about sports, again. It's a doozy of an episode. Tune in to find out and share it!

    Cheater Cheater Pumpkin Eater

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 52:32


    A little late, but we are back after a few weeks. Work is work. Whataburger has come out with a few new burgers on the menu. George brings his racing "knowledge" and talks about NASCAR and Formula One. Toyota is releasing a new hot hatch (Corolla GR) and we have some thoughts. Yankees are forced to prove they, too, have cheated. Tune in and enjoy!

    The Slap Heard Around The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 67:23


    It's been quite some time; forgive us. In this episode we talk about concerts/music to start with. Next we dive into some of the craziness that has taken place with NFL trades. Baseball is back, and more. Oh yeah, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. Tune in and share this with your friends.

    I'm Vengeance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 73:57


    Here is another episode from us. Fireball or Rumple? A couple huge moves/big contracts in the NFL today. Still no agreement between the MLB and MLBPA. Gil is unsure of where to go on his vacation. The Batman is out and we talk about it a little, as to not spoil it for everyone. Concerts and TV shows. Tune in, and share it with your friends.

    Life In The Fast Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 61:07


    It's been a few weeks, we know. Just some life updates, Super Bowl talk, and concerts. Oh, and apparently, our Nascar "expert" wasn't sure what a sequential gearbox is. Tune in to find out.

    I'm Not High Speed Internet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 87:05


    First thing is first. We talk about the reasoning for no episode last week. After that, we crack open an August Burns Red beer (in collaboration with Elder Pine Brewing). This past weekend in the NFL was arguably one of the best weekends ever and we discuss it. Next, Gil gets into a couple interesting encounters that happened at work in the past week. George stares at a dog taking a poo and talks about his brother, who may or may not have fallen off a roof at one point in time. Enjoy.Follow us on Instagram: @thegoodtalkspod, @gil_gomez, @jr_tris88

    Never Enough Whiskey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 67:54


    To start, George sips on some whiskey. We talk some sports such as college football, week 18 in the NFL, coaching changes, and much more. Tune in to find out.

    We're (Bringing Sexy) Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 87:49


    We are back after a long break. Life updates all around. Tune in and enjoy!

    It's...Tebow Time!?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 57:11


    To start, we discuss how we have been the past couple weeks. Hooks game on opening day. Are fireworks overrated? George went to a few Astros games. Truly tea, white claw, topo chico seltzer...any good? George finally drinks the August Burns Red stout from months ago. Possible solo trip for Gil, but the question is, where to? Tim Tebow is making his return to the NFL, as a tight end. As usual, shows, music, and facts are suggested.

    Get A Toaster Oven

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 50:48


    To start, we talk about our past week. Gil tossed around some baseballs. George made steak. Next, we finally mention the Jake Paul/Ben Askren fight and we certainly have thoughts. UFC 261 was good all around. Next, the NFL draft starts this week. Madison Bumgarner throws a no hitter, but does it "count" since it was a 7 inning game? Trevor Bauer calls himself daddy and Fernando Tatis Jr posts a picture suggesting differently. Finally, pizza roll or bagel bite? As usual we suggest shows to watch, music to listen to, and a random fact.

    Poor Millionaire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 48:19


    We are back after a week off. To start, we quickly discuss mental health and the importance of it. The two of us got to hangout a couple weeks back. Jeopardy is still trying out different celebrities for the next potential host and we have thoughts. August Burns Red announced their upcoming livestream show for the ten year anniversary of their album, "Leveler" and we are excited. Little bit of baseball talk as well. As usual, we suggest shows to watch and music to check out. There is a random fact, too.

    Home Alone in (T)oron(t)o

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 46:45


    We kick things off by discussing our Easter weekend. One of us had some BBQ at home, the other went to the beach and watched a movie. The NCAA college basketball tournament (mens and womens) are now over with. Baseball is one week into the season and we have some early thoughts. Roughned Odor is a....Yankee now. As usual, we suggest music and shows to check out, as we as our random fact of the week.

    Febreze The Odor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 54:47


    To start, we recap our weekends. George ate a Grub Burger with his kids. Gil drank beers and became friends with a cat named, Creme. After that, we talk about opening day for baseball, the Rangers letting go of Odor, and what we think the Astros might do this year. NFL has expanded their season to 17 games this year. As usual, we suggest shows to watch, music to check out, and random facts.

    School Recess Games Bracket (ft. Leo Flowers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 63:54


    Joining us today is Leo Flowers and we are excited to have him on the pod. To start, we get to know him a little bit and he is a man of many talents. After that, we get into the bracket for this week. School recess games. It sure did bring back many many memories for the three of us. As usual, we suggest music to check out, shows to watch, and a random fact.

    The Cereal Bracket (ft. Lisa Reinertson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 64:23


    Third week of March means third bracket. This week, our good friend, Lisa Reinertson, joins us. Before the bracket, we all catch up a bit. Drew Brees has officially retired from the NFL. Then, we debate what the "best" cereal is. As usual, we suggest shows to watch, music to check out, and random facts.

    Pet Peeves Bracket (ft. Tyler Fletcher)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 60:18


    Joining us today is Tyler. We start off by talking about the contract Dak Prescott signed. Then, head straight into the bracket of the "worst" pet peeve.

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