We're coming off a BIG weekend at this year's Blood And Ink convention. We're super wiped out, but we're still riding high. It's always such a great time, and even better to be able to interact face-to-face with this community of creatives. Now we're back in the real world, but taking a beat to talk about some of the fun times, as well as some of our thoughts on the way certain members of that community choose to interact with others, and weighing the pros and cons of shooting for bigger things. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Taking a break from the weight of the world on everyone's shoulders and peeking behind the curtain for a bit. We're talking about how it is that we actually decide what topics to discuss here on your favorite podcast. At least that's what we meant to talk about. You know us... It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Today, to some people, it may sound like we're talking about yet another hot-button issue - like gender identity. But if you listen reeeally closely, you might even hear just how wrong you are. WE'RE talking about parenting. The point WE'RE making is that parents should - MUST- be permitted to make decisions about raising their own kids, even if other people disagree with how they're doing it. End of meeting! It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Sending jokes out of the room for this one. This is us discussing our feelings about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Full stop. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

The older kid just turned 16!! And it's got us nostalgic again. We're talking about birthdays we've celebrated and all the gifts and parties and cakes we've gotten to enjoy. Aaand a few embarrassments we've suffered in the name of birthdays, too. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Get it? It's time to go back to school! But it seems like getting ready for another new school year is just that now-- it's just another school year. Remember when it used to be a big deal? Getting all the coolest gear to show off to your friends, and picking out the perfect outfit to really stand out on that first day? We're talking about that! It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.

Four years ago, we ran out of Jimmy Dean Pure Pork Sausage, and life would never be the same again. That's one way of saying we're talking about our lost favorite Big Jym. It's hard to lose someone you're so close to, and it doesn't really get much easier over time. He was a friend, companion, and brother to so many, so we're taking the time to talk about some of the fondest - and goofiest - memories of him. It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to (or, in this case, about) them.

He's been in the mountains rocking out with the band. She's been at home cranking out more artwork. Why, what do you do with your vacation? It's been a HUGE long weekend for your favorite podcasters, both super productive and even a little bit fun. Now for some together time and a grrreat night's rest! It's amazing what you can learn about someone just by talking to them.