#007: Beach Fella

Josh made the grilled cheese. The soup brought its own mystery ingredient.A homemade tomato bisque takes a turn when a strange blue plastic piece surfaces in the ladle. Now Josh and Kellie have a whole crock pot of soup, an immersion blender that was making suspicious noises, and a dinner decision nobody wanted to make. Robb has questions, theories, and a very different tolerance for risk. First, though, someone needs to explain to Josh what a griddle is.Robb’s Costco mission ends with the missing steak bits appearing in somebody else’s cart. His next mystery is why strangers keep talking to him everywhere he goes, while Josh’s resting angry face seems to be working exactly as intended.A quick pharmacy stop becomes an extended Target outing, complete with coupon math, three separate transactions, and a cover story that absolutely nobody asked for. Then the guys discover that falling asleep is complicated—even before you have to decide where your arms belong.A family gathering brings heirloom apples, buffalo chicken dip, and a debate over whether festivals are still worth leaving the house for. Josh makes a strong case for key lime pie, mechanical alligators, and competitive hermit crab engineering.Finally, disaster strikes Robb’s Elvis shelf. The King is in pieces, the guitar is still accounted for, and a tour of the collection raises several questions about collectible candy, Graceland souvenirs, and Robb’s ability to pick a winning video format.Watch or listen at StillTalkinPodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Robb’s AI assistant has a name, a troubled past, and far too many apologies.Meet Hector: the digital helper who turned a car-door repair into a full production and a computer cleanup into a days-long relationship test. As Robb tries to untangle duplicate music files, Josh explains why making the machine jealous of Earl might not be the most efficient solution. Somewhere in the digital clutter, “Every Day I’m Shuffling” becomes a much snowier radio parody.The guys debate Martha Stewart, celebrity apologies, and the publicity cycle before tackling a problem closer to home: getting Robb’s enormous fruitcake mixer upstairs. Josh’s first suggestion is to move the kitchen. His alternatives aren’t much more practical.Then it’s a defense of grown-up gaming, the double standard around scrolling versus playing, and the challenge of sharing a room with someone else’s TikTok soundtrack. Cruise plans lead into a love letter to Back to the Future: first CDs, schoolyard hoverboard rumors, favorite sequels, and why Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd still make the whole thing work.Naturally, a conversation about great TV characters ends with Robb nominating Steve Sanders—and Josh demanding an explanation.AI apologies, industrial baking, questionable pop-culture rankings, and two friends who are still talking.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Josh Sroka and Robb Spewak welcome Aaron Burns, director and producer of Jimmy, for a conversation about bringing an American screen legend’s most transformative years to the movies. From Hollywood stardom to World War II combat and the making of It’s a Wonderful Life, Aaron explains why Jimmy Stewart’s story became a film about service, hope, and finding a way forward.Aaron shares how KJ Apa captured Stewart’s voice and mannerisms without turning the performance into an impression, why he approached Jimmy as a Frank Capra movie, and how the team combined archival footage with recreated newsreels. He also discusses Kelly Stewart-Harcourt’s involvement, a cameo from Karolyn Grimes—Zuzu herself—and the reactions that meant the most to the filmmakers.Plus: honoring veterans, the difference between a timely story and a timeless one, Rob Riggle’s input on set, and the camera choices that show Jimmy’s isolation and return to joy. Robb has already watched the film twice, Josh offers a potential poster blurb, and Aaron picks his favorite Stewart movies—with one obvious choice taken off the table.Jimmy opens nationwide November 6, 2026.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jimmy Stewart was a Hollywood legend. To Kelly Stewart-Harcourt, he was Dad. Kelly joins Josh Sroka and Robb Spewak to share family stories, from the wartime diary discovered after his death to the mischievous sense of humor behind his familiar screen presence.Kelly discusses seeing KJ Apa portray her father in Jimmy, growing up near Lucille Ball and Jack Benny, fans picnicking on the family’s front lawn, and the poem about Beau that brought everyone to tears. Afterward, Josh has one important question about Harvey: does Jimmy Stewart play the rabbit?Watch or listen at StillTalkinPodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Robb wants a seat at the captain’s table. Josh isn’t convinced there even is a captain’s table—and wearing a tie might be the least of their problems.This week, Josh Sroka and Robb Spewak compare clothes they’ve owned for decades, set some ground rules for visiting aliens, and dream up their ideal Super Bowl halftime shows. Elvis Presto sends them down a wonderfully strange rabbit hole, while a “raging tiger” story leaves Josh spectacularly disappointed. Then it’s back to Bayside for Saved by the Bell nostalgia, opening-day movie confessions, and Robb’s memories of watching The King of Queens come together in front of a live audience.Old shirts. Old TV. Absolutely no shortage of opinions.Watch, listen, and support the show: https://StillTalkinPodcast.comHosted by Josh Sroka and Robb Spewak.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Is it cake—or is it just a lot of edible clay? Josh Sroka and Robb Spewak take on Is It Cake? Halloween and discover that liking cake, game shows, and Mikey Day does not necessarily mean liking all three together.From suspiciously easy reveals and confusing rules to eight-hour baking sessions, celebrity judges, and Robb’s many questions about Blippi, the guys cut through the frosting to ask what this show is really serving. Josh pitches his own sheet-cake masterpiece, Robb wonders whether any of these creations would actually taste good, and the conversation takes a predictably ridiculous turn toward “sexy Blippi.”Spoilers ahead: this discussion covers all three episodes, including the winner.Plus, the guys tee up Love Is Blind as their next Still Watchin’ adventure.Watch, listen, and find more from Josh and Robb at https://StillTalkinPodcast.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Josh has hired an assistant. His name is Earl. Robb has one question: who the hell is Earl?In episode 006, Josh introduces his AI assistant, a tireless organizer with the attitude of Orioles legend Earl Weaver. Earl sorts founder messages, untangles a stack of toll notices, checks in with Josh’s wife, and offers thrift-store advice with a grumpy baseball-manager streak. Robb wonders when a computer became the third guy on the show—and whether his own assistant, Hector, needs a personality upgrade.Then the guys tackle baseball’s unwritten rules: stop blocking home plate for your selfie, and if you catch a playoff foul ball, do you really have to give it to a kid? Josh’s World Series longing leads to a Super Bowl memory involving Paul McCartney, which Robb takes very personally.Josh shares an encouraging update on Bella after a rough stretch of emergency-vet visits. Robb’s love of The Sting opens the door to an impressive playing-card collection, a shopping cart he wisely abandoned, and ideas for the final TMOS cruise. Plus: Disney pin collecting, memories of Robert’s Make-A-Wish trip, and a lightsaber adventure at the happiest—and hottest—place on earth.Meet Earl. He handles the paperwork. Josh and Robb handle the tangents.More Still Talkin’, premium Friday shows, and membership information:https://StillTalkinPodcast.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Still Talkin’ 005 — The Burger BoxRobb drops his car key fob into the trash and turns the rescue mission into a game show. The contestants: fifteen open fast-food bags, two trash cans, and one man determined to prove he’s brilliant. The twist? The burger box.In Episode 005, Robb walks Josh through a garbage-day disaster and the surprisingly clever trick he uses to track down his missing key. Josh has a competing strategy, naturally, and the guys debate whether brains beat simply diving into the trash. Along the way, there’s a hard-fought used-car negotiation, a stash of root beer barrels, and considerably more mayonnaise than anyone wanted.The conversation takes a more personal turn as Josh shares a frightening emergency-vet visit with his dog Bella and the staggering cost of getting answers. Robb relates with stories about his aging dog Linus, a failed nail-trimming appointment, and a groomer whose voice sends him straight into *Euphoria*.Plus: a thoughtful listener restores Robb’s beloved knife set, the guys talk head-shaving mishaps and plans for the final TMOS cruise, thank the founding members helping launch the show, and consider whether a mystery hat is a bargain or an expensive gamble.It’s lost keys, loyal dogs, sharp objects, and questionable headwear—with a burger box holding the answer.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Josh and Robb bought the hype, found the golden ticket, and somehow wound up with a notebook full of complaints.In this bonus episode, they take a spoiler-filled trip through Netflix’s Wonka’s The Golden Ticket—a reality competition with spectacular sets, suspiciously camera-ready contestants, an AI Gene Wilder voice, celebrity cameos by webcam, and enough production tricks to make the chocolate river look restrained. The frustrating part? It gets incredibly close to being a genuinely great show.They break down the overproduced golden-ticket reveals, the missing real-world Wonka bars, the strange contestant pairings, the giant gumball disappearance effect, the Wonka-Vator, and the impressive practical magic that kept them watching five episodes in one sitting.Come with us into a world of pure overproduction.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy