The gang is back together again, although not in studio so the sound may be different in this episode. Eric is just back from his European vacation and Stacy is on the eve of leaving for her trip to Italy. For the first half of the show, Stacy peppers Eric with questions about his trip – “the roses” or highlights and “the thorns” or struggles. Unsurprisingly the biggest thorn was the stress of wondering whether the apartment Eric booked in Paris would let him in as he had no communication prior to his arrival. While it all worked out in the end (thanks to the ‘Frenchies,” the process was a thorn in Eric’s side. However, the roses were in full bloom as he and the girlfriend got to visit some new and old favorite places. Eric also got to see some of his all-time favorite bands/musicians while traveling – from the Woodentops and Noel Burke to Edwyn Collins (on his farewell tour) and The Divine Comedy. For the second half of the show, Eric and Stacy shared that they both checked off another Cultural Blindspot; for Eric, The Fugitive and for Stacy, Citizen Kane. They agreed the former was enjoyable if farfetched while the latter was “meh” making its’ reputation as one of the greatest films made all that much more perplexing. In the end they barely touch on the topic of the week, so next week’s episode topic is TBD. Tune in for relatable laughs and pop culture tangents. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskmetotalk Email asking@dontaskmetotalk.com

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DAMTT: Rats & Cats, Mahjong and Holiday Décor Debates

In this episode of "Don’t Ask Me to Talk," Stacy shares while visiting “Joan” (her mother), she’s been painting ladybug rocks for her mother and friends, sparking memories of “A Bug’s Life” and Denis Leary’s hilarious ladybug character, Francis. Things take a turn as Stacy reveals an unfortunate update about a now-infected cat scratch from her grandcat Wilson—cue the Dr. Pimple Popper reference—which leads Eric to recall a classic Seinfeld moment questioning how dermatologists save lives. The duo debates the credibility of certain medical professions, with Eric voicing skepticism about chiropractors. Stacy also recounts joining her mother-in-law and her friends for a lively game of mahjong, while Eric muses about games popular among the older demographic, like golf, poker, and cribbage. Meanwhile, Eric discovers another dead rat in his crawl space and once again tackles the smell with his trusty (and minty) odor killer. As he continues to finalize his travel plans in France, he jokes he might end up sleeping on the streets. The Cultural Blindspots segment features Eric’s passionate correction that “records” is the right term (not “vinyls”) and his review of “Rosemary’s Baby” starring a young Mia Farrow, as well as the prequel “Apartment 7A” with Julia Garner. They talk about the darker side of some of these classic movies and their infamous directors. Wrapping up, the hosts dive into the week’s hot topic: when is the right time to decorate for major holidays? Eric introduces the term “Summerween” to describe the ever-earlier arrival of Halloween décor in stores, sparking a lively debate about trends, retail pressure, and personal preferences. Tune in for laughs, pop culture tangents, and quirky household stories! DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email asking@dontaskmetotalk.com

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Stacy and Eric kick things off trying to figure out a smoother transition into the show besides “How you doin?” like Joey from Friends. Somehow that leads to conversation about Seinfeld episodes that touch on the infamous J. Peterman catalog and the evolution from collecting CDs to streaming favorite shows on demand now. Eric reports in from his European travels, sharing highlights from his multi-city trip—sightseeing, catching shows, and wondering if he’ll spot the Northern Lights in Iceland. Stacy questions Eric about his radio career beginning in Alaska, he goes on to describe the unique seasons and travel quirks of living in Juneau/Ketchikan. Cultural Blindspots return as Eric admits he’s never seen Forrest Gump, while Stacy suggests a movie night like their previous Godfather viewing. Eric reviews "The Paper" (an Office spin-off), shares his fascination with "Top of the Pops," and muses about quirky UK TV culture. Meanwhile, Stacy recounts her first trip to Applebee’s, a different kind of Cultural Blindspot, and their “studly” pretzels. The hosts then dive into “The Right Way” to tackle everyday household routines from dishwasher loading, toilet paper orientation, sandwich cutting, to folding socks. Eric and Stacy compare their habits, debating both sides of each topic. Tune in for travel tales, pop culture deep-dives, and playful domestic debates! DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email asking@dontaskmetotalk.com

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