Twelve O’Clock Talks

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Jack and Dave’s light-hearted lunchtime conversations explore the nuances of day-to-day life hoping to share their life experience with those listening.

Twelve O'Clock Talks


    • Dec 23, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 1m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Twelve O’Clock Talks

    Simple Solutions, Moving in Together, and Baggage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 75:49


    Welcome Back! Today Jack and Dave discuss simple solutions, moving in together, and the baggage that comes with it. Hope you enjoy!

    Learning Spanish, Foreign Dorms, and the World Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 55:59


    Welcome back! Today Jack and Dave discuss Thanksgiving dinners, how to watch shows with your significant other, learning Spanish, foreign dorms, how to meet people while traveling and the World Cup, we hope you enjoy!

    Quality or Speed, Being Around but Not in the Way, and Asking for Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 67:06


    Welcome Back! Today Jack and Dave discuss work scenarios, how knowledge and honesty help diffuse conflict, what effect TV has had on people's interpretation of the law, why quality is better than speed, how to be around and not in the way, and why asking for help is important!

    Cheetos Tier List, Creative Compliments, and Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 62:12


    Welcome back! Today we discuss what makes candy, candy, how growing up leads to Halloween parties, ranking Cheetos into a tier list, why it's important to be creative with your compliments, how to call out mistakes, and coaching. We hope you enjoy!

    Passing the BAR, Christmas Movies, and Getting Older

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 58:17


    Welcome Back! Today Jack and Dave discuss what it's like to pass the BAR exam, which Christmas movies are good and which are definitely not, how life changes so quickly, and being adults. Hope you enjoy!

    Fridays, The Importance of Irresponsibility, and Soy Chorizo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 73:59


    Welcome back! Today Jack and Dave discuss looking forward to Friday, the need to be irresponsible, when we are most creative, why we can't turn our brains off, how Dave needs to overcome his fear of failure in carnival games, why Soy Chorizo is a great brand and how Duolingo could help you in a grocery store. Lastly, we cap the episode by discussing southern accents, having niche things in common, politely rejecting suggestions, and why your glass should always be half full.

    Learning Through Mistakes, Car Stereotypes, and Greek Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 63:50


    Welcome back! Today Jack and Dave discuss Dave's first week as a new employee, whether learning through mistakes or being told what to do is better, different car stereotypes, how social media plays a role in Greek life brands, sexist stereotypes in movies, and why Gen Z is better at protesting. We hope you enjoy!

    Not Giving 100%, Hating to Lose, and Just Being Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 64:41


    Welcome Back! This week Jack and Dave discuss why it's important not to suck, why you won't always have 100% to give, how hating to lose could be more important than loving to win, the impact of micro-interactions, pairing negative thoughts with positive actions, and kids just being kids. We hope you enjoy!

    Big Words, Kids, and McDonalds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 64:13


    In this episode Jack and Dave talk about Googling big words in front of you boss, how negative reinforcement eventually doesn't work, giving the best parenting advice, the importance of making mistakes when you're younger, and the perfect McDonalds order. We Hope you enjoy!

    Rom Coms, Shrek, and Working in a Kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 52:01


    Today we discuss what makes a good Rom Com, how much sauce is too much sauce, why it's important to delegate, Shrek being the best movie that never should've been, and how running a good kitchen service can teach us lessons about life.

    Special Guest Episode - Being Patient With Yourself, Experiencing New Things, and Travel Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 56:03


    Today, Jack, Dave, and their special guest discuss what it's like moving to a new country in the 7th grade, how scantrons can be a bit tricky, why the little things matter, what it's like to experience new things, how complexities in life become trivial, how communication makes or breaks you, and some top tier travel skills! We hope you enjoy!

    Schwan's, Tipping, and Sandwich Chains

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 63:00


    Welcome back! Today Jack and Dave discuss the difference between delivery food and food delivery, whether there were stunt doubles in life alert commercials, when Schwan's was advertised (we don't know), why shower mats are important, having problems with food delivery services, why tipping is so important, which sandwich fast food restaurant is the best, and the recognition of your social battery. We hope you enjoy!

    Buying Time, Flower Beds, and Public Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 61:11


    Today we ramble about whether money leads to happiness or whether it just buy you more time, why you should always ask the police not to stand in your flower bed, and why Jack will never be a city planner. We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Swear Jars, Vacations, and the Ideal Morning Routine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 65:29


    Today Jack and Dave discuss the future of swearing on the podcast, how you can have fun in discount stores, what the perfect time of year for a vacation is, debating whether being hot or being cold is better, and the ideal morning routine!

    Being Lawn or Smoker Guys, Bad Habits, The Ten One One Rule

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 59:21


    Today Jack and Dave discuss what hobby they'll pick up as they get older, what constitutes as a bad habit, and why the Ten One One Rules is the perfect way to deal with things you want to complain about.

    Being Uncomfortable, Truck Beds With Kool Aid, and Non-Negotiables

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 69:01


    Today we discuss why 20 seconds of courage can help you overcome "no", movies that changed our lives, what your drink says about you, why putting yourself in uncomfortable situations is beneficial, why it's so difficult to be genuine, non-negotiables, and truck beds full of Kool-Aid.

    Napoleon, Living Forever, and Three Legged Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 60:29


    Today Jack and Dave try out a new segment called "Would You Rather" where each has come up with ridiculous "this or that" scenarios for the other to answer!

    Respect, Better Insults, and Not Being THAT Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 59:48


    Today Jack and Dave discuss whether titles bring respect, what it means to go to college, when you should talk to the manager (it's not when you think), why it's not hard to be kind, not being THAT guy, treating obstacles as lessons, why you should come up with better insults, whether you should care if someone respects you or not, why your opinion probably doesn't matter, and the best types of candy.

    First Dates, Video Games, and Losing Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 54:58


    Today Jack and Dave explore what it means to go on a good first date (don't take our advice), when we'll stop playing video games, why we feel they're important to our social life, and why you shouldn't look for things when you lose them!

    Movie Snacks, The 25 Dilemma, and Support Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 52:31


    Today Jack and Dave have a debate on what to eat/bring to the movies, whether or not going to the mall as a kid was "cool", how "Xbox talk" is becoming a bit more mainstream, weathering life changes, and the challenges that come with being 25, how support systems and strong communities help us through tough times, and what our ideal vacation spots are. Best Movie Snacks: 0:00 - 13:30 Going to the mall: 13:30 - 15:00 Xbox Talk: 15:00 - 16:30 The 25 Dilemma: 16:30 - 28:00 Community and Support Systems: 28:00 - 49:00 I deal Vacation 49:00 - 52:00

    Pastries, Bonds, and Cold Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 60:53


    Today Jack and Dave discuss why you should always eat the pastry, how the bond system is slightly outdated (and elitist), and whether or not cold food tastes the same as hot food.

    Cleopatra, Velocipastor, and LSD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 60:27


    This week Jack and Dave talk about how Cleopatra may have been one of the greatest leaders of all time, what made Alfred so great, George Lopez going on a pilgrimage, why it's important to acknowledge your vices, the fact that Dave definitely doesn't have a problem with caffeine, a study on LSD, a bad movie, and why challenging your beliefs is a good thing.  Cleopatra and Alfred The Great: 0:00 - 27:00 Knowing Your Vices: 27:01 - 41:00 Baby Brains and LSD: 41:01 - 50:39 Velocipastor: 50:40 - 1:02:00 Link to NPR's interview: Your Brain On LSD Looks A Lot Like A Baby's : NPR

    Condoms, Carrots, and Tom Cruise

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 62:48


    Jack and Dave discuss how Condoms and Carrots were used as World War 2 propaganda, the way big agriculture changed the way America eats, strategies for making difficult life decisions, why being the smiling dog is always better, and how short king spring legend Tom Cruise helps build mindfulness in The Last Sammurai. Carrots and Condoms: 0:00 – 17:17 The Art of Making Difficult Decisions: 17:18 – 32:44 The Dog and the Carriage: 32:45 - 48:13 Tom Cruise and The Last Samurai: 48:14 – End

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