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Tip Tap Tip is an audio podcast from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. For over 450 episodes, Eric & Rachelle, have covered odd news items and current events with their own special brand of degenerate humor. Few subjects are off-limits, including the detailed (and at times, juicy) specifics of their lives.

Eric & Rachelle


    • Apr 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 2m AVG DURATION
    • 68 EPISODES


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    TTT 556: Talk Amongst Yourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025


    We get the creepy robots to shit talk themselves. The Eurovision mascot is giving us nightmares. Australia brings it to Eurovision. All that and more screaming. Tip Tap Tip Episode Music playlist on YouTube Music

    TTT 555: Interchangeable Parts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 52:15


    Happy second month of 2025. The robots have taken over and are doing a better job podcasting than we are. Totally not creepy. It’s also Eurovision season. We talk about first batch of songs. Eric get super excited about Luxembourg for some reason. Rachelle wants more manly men in the contest. Tip Tap Tip Episode […]

    TTT 554: Wishful Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 64:49


    We love Christmas! Eric has so much Christmas spirit that it’s practically oozing out his orifices. No amount of Humbug antibiotics will quell his Christmas cheer. In this special holiday episode, we discuss our predictions and hopes for 2025 and our favorite festive shoplifting tips. Tip Tap Tip Episode Music playlist on YouTube Music

    TTT 553: Buddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 64:46


    It turns out that AI isn't quite ready to take over writing duties yet when it comes to writing the show outline. Robots: you either get us or you don't. We make the most of it and try to get through the stories the robots suggested – even when they are just dumb. Tip Tap […]

    TTT 552: Scream and Shout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 45:34


    Rachelle is off this episode and is working on art. Check her out on Instagram. In her absence, the youngest child has stepped to the mic and is helping to guide the show by choosing the music and some of the topics. As with any child under 10 when they get bored, it does devolve […]

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    TTT 551: Connecting The Dots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024


    It's our post Eurovision wrap up! What a show it was. Scandal! Intrigue! Drama! We go over what went on both on stage and off and come to our own conclusions. Mostly, it's all Eric's fault. Tip Tap Tip Episode Music playlist on YouTube Music

    TTT 550: Against The Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 64:02


    Is this the best Eurovision ever? It’s certainly looking that way. We pack this episode with lots of songs from earnest ballads (Germany) to absolute craziness (Finland). If you live in Calgary, join us on Saturday, May 11 at Congress Coffee Shop as we watch the finale. See you there. Tip Tap Tip Episode Music […]

    TTT 549: The Tip Tap Tip Parable

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 58:42


    It’s Eurovision time so that means it’s Tip Tap Tip time. Eric and Rachelle and back in Studio A to bring you more of what you want. That means more songs, more news about local entrepreneurs and more news about getting in each others faces. There are constant interruptions from the children throughout. But that’s […]

    TTT 548: Smashing Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 59:48


    Eric and Rachelle have a lot to talk about – how Chinese marathon runners are making a compelling case for chain smoking; why menus makes us nervous; why Madonna should listen to her audience and end concerts before bedtime. Lots more including our brush with fame. Tip Tap Tip Episode Music playlist on YouTube Music

    TTT 547: Explain It To Me Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 58:18


    People need to get their priorities together. Especially the ones who think social media is better than sex. Also, ghost husbands can be deadbeats too. Call us! Seriously, we only mention it like a thousand times but we love voicemail so leave one (whatever your state) at 310-584-7827 / 310-5-TIPTAP‬ Tip Tap Tip Episode Music […]

    TTT 546: Space Is The Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 64:57


    Space is weird. Space is dangerous. The only people who seem to go there in their dick rockets are bored billionaires. There’s plenty to keep me entertained down here so send me a postcard from space if you think it’s important. In this space-themed episode, we discuss rockets, robots, cults and more! If you like […]

    TTT 545: Barbarism Begins At Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 58:05


    Still recording on an old mic as our studio setup is blocked by boxes and junk. Deal with it. In this episode, the children join us, then leave, then come back, then fight each other. Between all that we manage to sneak in what we’ve been up to: renovations, hating AirBNB, Eurovision. We also take […]

    TTT 544: Fixer Upper

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 67:36


    We’re in full-on renovation mode. Our house is soon going to be fitted with trampolines in every room and paisley everything. The child joins us, then goes away to make a fort, then comes back. There might be an allegory there. We play a voicemail from our biggest fan and also talk about the Eurovision […]

    TTT 543: Dare To Dream

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 46:55


    We take a trip into the subconscious in this dreamy episode. Why does Eric keep on dreaming about celebrities? Does he want to be one or just want them as friends. Send in your interpretations because we have no idea. Also, Eurovision is in full steam and we listen to songs from Moldova, Poland, and […]

    TTT 542: How To Be Popular

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 65:51


    Take it from us. We know cool from Coolio. Rachelle is back after missing last episode! We talk about 1940s dating advice; how when bad is just bad; and look at our first batch of Eurovision 2023 songs. Call us! Seriously, we only mention it like a thousand times but we love voicemail so leave […]

    TTT 541: Imagine If

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 53:57


    The youngest son enthusiastically joins the show as Rachelle is sick. As an early graduate of the Tip Tap Tip school of podcast hosting, he brings his own flavour to the show and in a couple of instances upstages Eric. We’ll have to talk to him about that. Topics include: Christmas and New Year recap; […]

    TTT 540: Candy Corned

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 52:27


    Get your giant car-size pumpkins ready because it’s spooky episode! We discuss such scary topics as: halloween costume trends; lazy zombies; how candy corn get made; and why AI generated art scares the pants off actual artists. Double up your underwear because we’re going to scare the shit out of you. Call us! Seriously, we […]

    TTT 539: Mixed Bag

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 64:32


    Sometimes intentions and execution don’t line up. This was supposed to be a summer recap / 1990s episode and it kind of is – but not really. It looks like we have a new co-host with the youngest child. At least, until he becomes a moody teenager. Call us! Seriously, we only mention it like […]

    TTT 538: Bored To Tears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 55:51


    Sometimes life isn’t very exciting and you have to embrace the boring. Local news, the weather, our summer plans. You bored yet? No. Wait to you hear this. Our kids join us so it is a bit chaotic but that’s the norm these days so deal with it. Eric tries his best to keep it […]

    TTT 537: From Out Of Nowhere

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 66:43


    That’s it! We’re done another Eurovision. The kids join us for part of the episode before getting bored and wandering off somewhere. We go over the 2022 contest – our likes, dislikes, predictions for next year’s content and even play the winning song from the American Song Contest. Spoiler Alert: It’s trash. Leave a Voicemail: 310-584-7827 […]

    TTT 536: Quitters Always Win

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 77:27


    We’re ready to quit! Kids soccer, social media, life. It’s really all just a pile of trash. Does this make us better than the next rube? Absolutely. Because when the going gets tough, peace out. It’s a very Eurovision-heavy episode where we catch up on a bunch of songs we’ve missed so far. Joining us […]

    TTT 535: Free To Choose

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 67:27


    In the episode, we test out a new piece of studio equipment and are dazzled (also confused) by what it exactly does other than make sound effects and record our voices and clips. Lots of song contest talk – Eurovision and the awful American one. It’s that time of year. Eric may have screamed something at […]

    TTT 534: Tip Tap Tip To Go!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 68:03


    Food! Who likes it? Everybody! Do we need it to live? Probably! In this episode recorded in Studio K (the kitchen table), we talk a variety of food-related topics; what we like; what we hate; and why do Brussels Sprouts still exist? Also, we look at Eurovision songs from Spain and Italy. No comment. ‪Leave […]

    TTT 533: Art For Art's Sake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 74:04


    It’s another year! Or is it! We don’t know. Time ceases to have meaning in a lockdown. In the art related episode we discuss Rachelle’s new art toys; make not to subtle plugs for Rachelle’s available for sale on her website. We also recall some of the weird things we encountered in art school. We […]

    TTT 532: Spooky Ooky

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 66:51


    It’s Halloween – almost. In this episode, Eric & Rachelle talk spooky music, dial spooky number. Also, was Rachelle actually a goth? We’ll find out. The Tip Tap Tip Playlist on Spotify Call Us! ‪310-584-7827‬

    TTT 531: Hot Dog!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 61:46


    It’s summer – or at least near the end of it. Eric & Rachelle discuss: home renovations (all houses should be pastel); what they’ve been watching (foreign reality drama and kids movies); go over some local Missed Connections (goths are still hot) ; and see what’s new in fall fashions (food!). The Tip Tap Tip […]

    TTT 530: Pants Optional

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 61:25


    It’s hot. It’s really hot. Tip Tap Tip have retreated to the cool, cool basement and will stay there until winter – at which point they will complain how cold it is. In this episode we talk dumb fitness trends; look at the hottest trends in makeup for 2021; and find out what we’re going to […]

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    TTT 529: Just Like That

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 71:21


    And another Eurovision is in the bag. It was a fun contest and full of surprises. We’re joined by our kids until they get bored and leave. We then go through our highlights and favourite moments. Was it ridiculous? Sure! That’s why we like it. Enjoy the silly ride. The Tip Tap Tip Playlist on […]

    TTT 528: No Hard Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 73:32


    Every once and a while we like to drop the news stories and just wing it. Eric and Rachelle have got their first vaccination. Yay! We also talk about why Eric’s other podcast is on hiatus (spoiler: Fortnite) and catch up on Eurovision songs. Still going crazy. Still locked down. Still fun. The Tip Tap […]

    TTT 527: Surprise!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 67:11


    This episode is full of surprises — literally. Also, we run down what we like (poetry), what we’ve been up to (staying in) and get into Eurovision. Fun! The Tip Tap Tip Playlist on Spotify

    TTT 526: Slow To Learn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 73:23


    Yes. The audio quality is garbage. We know! Eric didn’t want to spend any more time in his office/podcast studio since he’s working from home so we recorded it from the kitchen table using Eric’s phone. You’ll be okay. In this show, we catch up on how Eric almost destroyed their movie club though his […]

    TTT 525: Take it to the Limit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 65:28


    Eric & Rachelle are pretty excited for our new AI lovers. Listen as we take a quiz to find out just what they’re like. Also, find out what Eric has been doing to his body. Lastly., we listen to the latest bath of Eurovision songs and we’re really, really excited about this year’s podcast. So […]

    TTT 524: Push of a Button

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 63:25


    Eric & Rachelle get office casual and talk about how the pandemic working from home best practices; weird relationship advice; a comedic movie (not really) and how Eric will damage his body for a laugh. The Tip Tap Tip Playlist on Spotify Yota – The Vibe Blue Hawaii – I Felt Love (Suzanne Kraft Remix)

    TTT 523: Anatomically Incorrect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 47:19


    It’s a new full of flying cars, robot helpers, and jetpacks. The earth has now entered into a utopia. Everything is fantastic. There’s no pandemic. There’s no loss of self and crippling anxiety and sudden crying spells. We can see our friends again and go out and have beers together. Oh wait. In this episode, […] The post TTT 523: Anatomically Incorrect first appeared on Tip Tap Tip.

    TTT 522: Building Blocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 53:57


    We’re channeling our inner Martha Stewart this episode and we decide to get a bit crafty. In addition, we talk about what we’ve up to – which is not a lot with a global pandemic and everything. Kids toy trends are weird as they are every year. What else is new? No really. Anything new? […] The post TTT 522: Building Blocks first appeared on Tip Tap Tip.

    TTT 521: According To Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 72:04


    Well, it’s happened. Eric & Rachelle got a pet. So now Tip Tap Tip is going to an all-cat format. We hope you like cat stories, cat memes, cat songs, and cat content, because that’s what we’re doing from this point forward. Also, we got Eurovision news and Eric is upset that the metal monolith […] The post TTT 521: According To Plan first appeared on Tip Tap Tip.

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    TTT 520: Eric & Rachelle Go Boating

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 67:44


    We don’t actually go boating in this episode. We might though if we weren’t forced to stay in because of COVID and winter storms. So with that in mind, we lean in a lot on TV and movies is this episode. Also, we see what David Lynch is up to and watch some trailers for […] The post TTT 520: Eric & Rachelle Go Boating first appeared on Tip Tap Tip.

    TTT 519: Pizza Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 64:15


    It’s Winter! Let’s get snuggly. In this episode Eric & Rachelle get excited about typical homeowner stuff like appliances; brainstorm custom license plates; and welcome their new furry houseguest. The Tip Tap Tip Playlist on Spotify Bronson – Know Me (feat. Gallant (Cassian Remix) WhoMadeWho – Hamstring (feat. Michael Mayer)   The post TTT 519: Pizza Party first appeared on Tip Tap Tip.

    TTT 518: Podcast Vérité

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 61:19


    Eric & Rachelle spend some time discussing their latest obsessions. It could be Fortnite or hair videos. Also, we check in on John Cage’s comedic masterpiece and strengthen the case for us getting chickens. The Tip Tap Tip Playlist on Spotify Mat Zo – Problems Toukan Toukan – Mangrove The post TTT 518: Podcast Vérité first appeared on Tip Tap Tip.

    TTT 517: How Does Your Garden Grow?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 62:27


    It’s late summer so Eric & Rachelle have decided to take the show to Studio D (the deck). KFC pivots on their slogan; brain implants in pigs; hyperloops in our backyard; and relationship advice – all while basking in the summer sun. The Tip Tap Tip Playlist on Spotify Fenne Lily – Alapathy Hen Ogledd […] The post TTT 517: How Does Your Garden Grow? first appeared on Tip Tap Tip.

    TTT 516: All You Can Eat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 68:13


    It’s summer and Eric and Rachelle are back talking about bad stuff, good stuff, funny stuff, weird stuff, and other stuff too. Also, Rachelle will adopt any pet (except bugs) named after her and. Eric will fight you over truffle oil. The Tip Tap Tip Playlist on Spotify Greg Phillinganes – Behind The Mask Sean […] The post TTT 516: All You Can Eat first appeared on Tip Tap Tip.

    TTT 515: The Carnival is Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 64:36


    Hi! Remember us? It’s Eric & Rachelle. You may know us as the semi-frequent hosts of Tip Tap Tip. We’re here to tell you what we’ve been up to the last two months. It involves a lot of money and destroying things. Also, don’t take all the good french fries. Deal? Thanks! The Tip Tap […] The post TTT 515: The Carnival is Over first appeared on Tip Tap Tip.

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    TTT 514: Weirded Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 70:19


    Things are still weird. That’s the new normal. Our friend Andrea joins us as we talk home renovation; reflect on why gardening is overrated; dispense some advise on weird situations; and talk about how the Dutch are taking care of business. Bonus points if someone can guess where Eric had to leave to change a […]

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    TTT 513: Kick Up Your Heels

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 75:16


    Staying in shouldn’t be this much fun. And yet — two months later — here we are. Eric & Rachelle have gotten used to this new reality. Rachelle still wants chickens despite what our neighbours think. In this episode we cover how the pandemic is affecting us and what we’ve done to cope. We check in […]

    TTT 512: Cut & Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 48:17


    We’re four weeks into lockdown and learning to love our new way of life and are more productive than ever with our personal projects. Eric may make a career change into a super sleuth as he has found a big mystery that needs solving. Rachelle is getting her hands dirty fixing what needs fixing. Also, […]

    TTT 511: Friends To The End

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 61:51


    Well things certainly have changed since the last episode. We are currently social distancing and making the most of this weird situation. We talk about what we’ve been up to; how not to get on each other’s nerves; and feature songs from the cancelled Eurovision Song Contest. Good times all around. Stay safe, listeners. The […]

    TTT 510: Descent Into Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 70:00


    We’re all stocked up on toilet paper and energy drinks and are ready to ride out this latest calamity. If things get real weird, we’ll just skip town and seek out refuge on the ski hills. All Eric needs to do now is to learn how to ski. The Tip Tap Tip Playlist on Spotify […]

    TTT 509: Deep Breathing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 71:39


    The world is weird and getting weirder. We’re ready to lock the doors and wait for things to blow over. But before we go full on prepper, there’s a few things lingering questions. Why are people using rubber chickens to steal things? Can she lift a car with that? And finally, is the UK really […]

    TTT 508: Old People Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 54:32


    Eric is being a passive aggressive weirdo and Rachelle is not putting up with it. Also, Eric plays show and tell with what he recently bought on Kijiji in his effort to turn back the clock. It’s not working. The Tip Tap Tip Playlist on Spotify Sudan Archives – Did You Know Glass Candy – […]

    TTT 507 : For The Love of The Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 56:22


    Rachelle is back – mostly. Just ignore the coughing. We got lots to talk about including the new musicals, toilets, and our first Eurovision entry for 2020. The Tip Tap Tip Playlist on Spotify Art d’Ecco – I’ll Never Give You Up Jack Ladder – Susan

    TTT 506.5: Keeping it Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 80:47


    We’re still here! Rachelle has had the mother of all flus for almost three weeks. The good news is she’s not dying. The bad news is that voice is shot. Eric has playing Dr. Dad and keeping the house running. To keep you satiated, here’s episode 120 from 2009 — back when our life was ahead […]

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