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That Don‘t Sound Right is a podcast about talking. Talking the way we did before the internet. When you could not prove anyone right or wrong. All the expertise was contained in the people involved with the conversation. I hope you enjoy our conversations and as you listen, if you find yourself silently saying ”that don‘t sound right”, send us a comment. You are one of us.

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S6 · E269
Sunday · 22 min
Fly Me To The Moon(shine)
On this episode of That Don't Sound Right hosts Peter and Cecil go all the way back to Episode #12 in the first season "How It All Started." Moonshine is a big part of the origin story of TDSR and we are back again. A recent explosion of a Wilkes county illegal moonshine operations has our intrepid hosts asking who is buying illicit hooch in 2026. They sample some of the commercially available moonshine while pondering who is in the market for off the books corn liqueur. One of the possibilities leads to Cecil bring out a mason jar of home aged Buffalo Trace White dog. The conversation ambles along discussing what they know about the moonshining lore of the Old North State. They do a quick follow up with listener email regarding Episode #266 "Restaurants on Notice - Cut Your Own Fries". The guys set up future taste taste episode for Snickers candy bars and home cooked BBQ. Thanks for listening and we will soon be breaking the 50K download mark! #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #Curiosity #Podcast #ThatDontSoundRightPodcast #conversation #moonshine #buffalotrace #bourbon #revenuers #agingbourbon Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast!
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S6 · E268
November 1 · 20 min
Leftover Logic: Hey, You Gonna to Eat That?
The persistent question "You gonna eat that?" resonates through dorm rooms, cafeterias and dinner tables around the world. As you grow older are you still willing to eat someones leftovers? Peter and Cecil debate the odd ethics and societal norms around taking uneaten food: from purloined leftover pizza or bread at a pizza joint to intercepting donuts destined for the dumpster. Disscussing the same ethics as they apply to family-style dishes and endless drink refills. Through candid examples and humor, they explore when food-sharing crosses the line from invitation to prevarication. Light-hearted and avoiding needless internet searches that kill conversation, the episode highlights different personal boundaries, cultural norms, and how context (invitation, restaurant type, or familiarity) changes what feels acceptable. Tune in for a lively conversational dive into manners, hygiene, and the unspoken rules at the table. #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #Curiosity #Podcast #ThatDontSoundRightPodcast #leftovers #pizza #donuts #dumpsterdiving #conversation #familystyle Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast!
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S6 · E267
October 25 · 22 min
Gas in a Glass Box and Dosing Until You Are Sick
Medical test that seem to be ancient that are still being used is the fodder for the conversation in this episode of That Don't Sound Right. Peter and Cecil talk through unsettling medical tests and remedies — from glass chambers used to induce asthma and chemical cardiac stress tests to electric dental vitality checks, allergy scratch panels, colchicine dosing by nausea, and old creosote cough syrups. They reflect on the discomfort, history, and surprising survival of these practices. They relate a story of how a long dead physician's carcinogenic cough syrup is still high requested in a modern day hospital. They also welcome and thank all the new listeners joining the podcast. With a conversational, pre-internet style, they share personal stories, question why some tests still exist, and wonder how diagnostics might improve in the future. If the discussion makes you silently say "That Don't Sound Right," send a comment — you are one of us. Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast!
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S6 · E266
October 18 · 23 min
Restaurants on Notice - Cut Your Own Fries!
All restaurants are put on notice in this episode of That Don't Sound Right! Hosts Peter and Cecil debate why so many restaurants use frozen fries instead of hand-cut potatoes. Cecil posits why would you go to the trouble of creating a great burger, BBQ or ribs and then serve it with frozen fries? This episode covers taste differences, prep effort, frying fats like beef tallow, and how sides like slaw and hush puppies affect a restaurant’s reputation. Then, when it is almost over, Cecil reveals that he is in the top one percent of Trip Advisor reviewers, so his notice carries some weight. Peter introduces the term "dirt fruit." They challenge restaurateurs to reconsider their fry prep, propose taste tests and menu options for fresh fries, and invite listeners to share their own fry experiences and feedback. #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #Curiosity #Podcast #Restaurants #FrenchFries #Handcutfries Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast!
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S6 · E265
October 11 · 21 min
Centralia, Pennsylvania: The Underground Coal Fire That Could Burn for Centuries
Imagine living in a town where the ground beneath your feet is on fire—and it might keep burning for centuries. That Don't Sound Right. But in Centralia, Pennsylvania, the underground fire is real, and its story is stranger than you might expect. On That Don’t Sound Right, hosts Peter and Cecil explore the history of Centralia, the Pennsylvania town that became famous for a coal fire burning beneath its streets for decades. What may have started with a landfill burn in 1962 eventually ignited an underground coal seam, setting off a slow-moving disaster that would change the town forever. As the fire spread underground, the dangers grew. Smoldering coal seams, dangerously hot underground areas, sinkholes, and toxic gases turned ordinary life into a serious hazard. What do you do when the ground itself becomes unpredictable? And how do you explain to people that the place they call home may no longer be safe? The conversation follows Centralia’s gradual abandonment and condemnation, exploring the environmental and health concerns, the challenges of containing an underground coal fire, and the difficult reality of watching a hometown disappear. And here's the part that really makes you stop and think: the fire could continue burning for centuries. A problem that began decades ago may outlast generations of people who once called Centralia home. How does something like this happen? Why is an underground coal fire so difficult to extinguish? And what does it mean when a town isn't destroyed all at once, but slowly disappears because of what's happening beneath it? Join Peter and Cecil for another curious, sometimes unbelievable conversation on That Don’t Sound Right—where a strange story leads to more questions, and nobody gets to Google their way out of the discussion. #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #CentraliaPennsylvania #Centralia #UndergroundCoalFire #PennsylvaniaHistory #GhostTown #AbandonedPlaces #CoalFire #CoalMining #EnvironmentalDisaster #AmericanHistory #StrangeHistory #RealLifeMysteries #ForgottenTowns #SmallTownHistory #UndergroundFire #EnvironmentalScience #WeirdHistory #HistoryPodcast #TrueStories #Curiosity #Podcast Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast!
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S6 · E264
October 4 · 23 min
Are Hotels Tracking Your Towels? RFID Chips, Stolen Linens & Hotel Room Secrets
Ever checked into a hotel, looked at the bathroom, and discovered a warning that your towels and linens contain tracking devices? That’s exactly the kind of thing that makes you stop and say, "That Don't Sound Right." In this episode Peter returns from his adventure in Geneva. He and Cecil discuss a hotel bathroom sticker spotted in Geneva warning guests that the towels and linens are equipped with RF tracking devices. Why would a hotel need to track its towels? Is the problem of missing hotel property really big enough to justify the cost of putting tracking technology in sheets and bath linens? And perhaps the most important question: How do those little devices survive the washing machine, industrial laundry equipment, and everything else involved in keeping hotel linens clean? The conversation takes a turn through the curious world of hotel theft, guest behavior, travel stories, and the surprisingly unusual things people apparently decide are worth taking from a hotel room. It's a conversation about modern hotel security, technology, and the strange relationship between guests and the things they find in a room that find there way into luggage. The hotels are not just throwing in the towel, they are tracking it! Join Peter and Cecil for another round of old-school conversation, where a simple hotel sticker leads to more questions than answers. If you find yourself thinking, “That Don’t Sound Right,” you're one of us. Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast! #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #HotelStories #HotelTowels #RFID #RFTracking #HotelSecurity #HotelTheft #TravelStories #HotelRoom #TravelPodcast #FunnyPodcast #HotelLife #TravelHumor #HospitalityIndustry #Technology #SmartHotels #HotelLinens #WeirdStories #EverydayMysteries #Podcast #Conversation #TravelExperiences
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S6 · E263
September 27 · 21 min
What Does a Futurist Actually Do? AI, Robotics, Product Strategy & Predicting the Future
What exactly is a futurist—and how does someone get paid to think about what the world might look like years from now? On That Don’t Sound Right, hosts Peter and Cecil take a deep dive into the world of futurists and the surprisingly practical role that future-thinking can play in business. No crystal ball required. The conversation starts with a simple question: What does “futurist” actually mean? From there, Peter and Cecil explore how companies use scenario planning to imagine multiple possible futures and then use those scenarios to make decisions about products, technology, and long-term strategy. They explore everything from a future built around natural foods to a Star Trek-style world of abundance, showing how radically different assumptions about the future can lead companies toward very different plans. The discussion gets practical with examples involving trucks, microwaves, emissions regulations, and DEF, illustrating how changes that seem far off can eventually affect the products we use every day. And then there's AI and robotics. What happens when automation starts transforming something as familiar as pharmacy fulfillment? How do businesses prepare for technology that may completely change the way work gets done? Along the way, Peter and Cecil question what separates useful futurism from simply making predictions—and what makes a futurist valuable when a company is trying to plan for a future nobody can actually see yet. It's another classic TDSR conversation: part business strategy, part technology discussion, part speculation—and plenty of “wait…what?” moments. Because before you can argue about whether the future sounds right, you have to figure out what the future is supposed to look like. If you find yourself thinking, “That Don’t Sound Right,” you’re one of us. Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast! #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #Futurist #Futurism #FutureOfBusiness #FutureOfTechnology #ScenarioPlanning #BusinessStrategy #ProductStrategy #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Robotics #Automation #PharmacyAutomation #Technology #FutureThinking #StrategicPlanning #ProductDevelopment #EmergingTechnology #BusinessPodcast #TechPodcast #FutureOfWork #Podcast
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S6 · E262
September 20 · 27 min
We Tried 4 Bizarre Oreo Flavors! Banana Pudding, Chicken & Waffles & More
How far would you go for an Oreo? On Episode 261 of That Don’t Sound Right, hosts Peter and Cecil welcome Margaret “Meg” Wilson for a blind taste test featuring four limited-edition Oreo flavors that sound questionable before you even take the first bite. On the menu: Banana Pudding, Apple Pie à la Mode, Deep-Fried Oreo, and Chicken & Waffles. What starts as a simple taste test quickly turns into exactly the kind of conversation you’d expect from TDSR—surprise, laughter, strong opinions, and a few moments of genuine revulsion. Some flavors bring back familiar desserts. Others leave everyone wondering who decided these should become Oreos in the first place. Along the way, Peter, Cecil, and Meg talk about nostalgia, podcast milestones, weird food experiments, and why our brains sometimes tell us something should taste good… right up until we actually taste it. Then there’s a quick speed round to wrap things up. Four unusual Oreo flavors. Three willing taste testers. One important question: Which Oreo flavor sounds the most wrong—and which one would you actually eat again? This is That Don’t Sound Right—where we talk the way we did before the internet, when you couldn’t immediately prove anybody right or wrong and the expertise lived in the people sitting around the conversation. And sometimes, you just have to take a bite and decide for yourself. If you find yourself thinking, “That Don’t Sound Right”… you’re one of us. Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast! #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #Oreo #Oreos #OreoTasteTest #BlindTasteTest #WeirdFood #WeirdFoodChallenge #LimitedEditionOreo #BananaPudding #ApplePie #ChickenAndWaffles #DeepFriedOreo #FoodChallenge #FoodTasteTest #SnackFood #Nostalgia #FunnyPodcast #ComedyPodcast #Podcast #PodcastEpisode #FoodPodcast #TasteTest #Episode261
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S6 · E261
September 13 · 27 min
UNC JV Basketball: Dean Smith, Phil Ford, Open Tryouts & Life Behind the Bench
In this episode of That Don’t Sound Right, hosts Peter and Cecil welcome Dr. Cooper Scurry for a fascinating look at the history, traditions, and unexpected perks of University of North Carolina basketball JV team. Cooper shares how the UNC JV program evolved from the old freshman basketball team under legendary coach Dean Smith, what it was like going through open tryouts at the Dean Dome, and the experience of being around coaches and Carolina basketball figures like Phil Ford. And then there are the perks. From the unique opportunity to sit directly behind the bench to the memories and experiences that came with being part of the program, this conversation offers a different perspective on one of college basketball's most storied programs. The discussion goes beyond wins and losses, too. Cooper talks about the basketball drills, coaching lessons, player development, and experiences that stayed with him long after his time on the court—and helped shape players and coaches alike. It's a look at UNC basketball from a perspective you don't often hear: the JV team, the people behind the scenes, and the lessons that happen away from the spotlight. Pull up a chair and join Peter, Cecil, and Cooper as they talk Carolina basketball the old-fashioned way—before you could Google every answer. And if something in this conversation makes you think, “That Don’t Sound Right,” you know what to do. Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast! #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #UNC #UNCbasketball #CarolinaBasketball #NorthCarolinaBasketball #DeanSmith #PhilFord #TarHeels #UNCJV #JVBasketball #CollegeBasketball #BasketballHistory #DeanDome #BasketballCoaching #BasketballDrills #PlayerDevelopment #CollegeSports #BasketballStories #TarHeelBasketball #SportsHistory #BehindTheScenes #NorthCarolina #Podcast #SportsPodcast
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S6 · E260
September 6 · 20 min
Rock Tumbling: How Rocks Become Polished Treasures | Finding, Collecting & Polishing Rocks
In this episode, Peter and Cecil get into one of Cecil's long-running hobbies: rock tumbling. What starts with an ordinary-looking rock can end with a polished little treasure—and Cecil explains why the process is so addictive. The conversation explores how rock tumblers work, the different stages of the grit-and-polish process, and what happens when rough stones spend weeks being tumbled, shaped, smoothed, and polished. They also talk about beach glass, unusual stones, roadside discoveries, rock shows, collecting, and finding rocks that are worth keeping. Peter and Cecil discuss the fun of giving polished stones as gifts, the hunt for something unusual, and the reality of owning a rock tumbler: it's a noisy machine that seems determined to run forever. Along the way, they share stories about memorable finds and the simple pleasure of noticing interesting things that most people would walk right past. Do you have a favorite rock, an unusual stone you've found, or your own rock-tumbling project? Send Peter and Cecil a picture—we'd love to see what you've found. It's another simple hobby that raises a surprisingly important question: Why can finding a cool rock make your whole day? That Don't Sound Right. Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast! Hashtags: #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #RockTumbling #RockCollector #RockHounding #Rocks #Geology #Lapidary #PolishedRocks #Gemstones #BeachGlass #RockCollection #RockHunting #RockHounds #StoneCollector #Hobbies #Collecting #Nature #OutdoorHobbies #Nostalgia #Podcast
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S6 · E259
August 30 · 19 min
The ’80s Martial Arts Craze: Nunchucks, Throwing Stars & Mall Ninja Madness
In this episode, Peter and Cecil take a nostalgic—and occasionally painful—trip back to the 1980s martial-arts craze. Remember when you could walk through the mall and find stores packed with nunchucks, throwing stars, butterfly knives, martial-arts practice gear, and all kinds of equipment that seemed incredibly cool to a kid in the ’80s? Peter and Cecil reminisce about learning martial-arts moves, experimenting with nunchucks, and discovering the hard way that some techniques look a lot easier in the movies than they are in real life. They also share stories about the homemade versions kids created when they couldn't afford the real thing—and the inevitable question: How did we think this was a good idea? The conversation wanders through the martial-arts movies and pop culture that fueled the craze, the surprising availability of martial-arts equipment, and the laws and attitudes that made some of these items seem perfectly normal for kids to encounter at the local mall. It's another classic That Don't Sound Right conversation about growing up before the internet, when you learned by watching somebody else, trying it yourself, and occasionally getting hurt. Did you have a pair of nunchucks? Make your own? Own throwing stars? Or have a story about learning a martial-arts move that went spectacularly wrong? Send it to Peter and Cecil. Your story could make it into a future episode. Because in the ’80s, sometimes the path to becoming a martial-arts master started at the mall... and ended with an ice pack. That Don't Sound Right. Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast! #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #1980s #80sNostalgia #MartialArts #80sMartialArts #Nunchucks #ThrowingStars #ButterflyKnife #Karate #KungFu #MartialArtsMovies #MallCulture #ChildhoodMemories #80sKids #Retro #Nostalgia #GrowingUpInThe80s #OldSchool #Podcast
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S6 · E258
August 23 · 21 min
Listener Mailbag: Stainless Steel Cups, Tannerite, Isle of Man TT & Unwritten Rules
It's time to open the That Don't Sound Right listener mailbag! In this episode, Peter and Cecil respond to a stack of listener emails covering everything from the stainless-steel cup craze and old-school weather phone lines and almanacs to memorable Tannerite stories, explosions, and the strange things people remember from before everything was online. The conversation also circles back to some of the show's favorite themes, including unwritten social rules. Peter and Cecil discuss the etiquette we somehow learn without anyone teaching us—whether it's at the barbershop, on a bus, or even in the way we write and respond to emails. They also revisit the Isle of Man TT, swapping thoughts on the legendary motorcycle race, and share a particularly thoughtful message from a middle-school listener that reminds them why listener feedback is such an important part of the show. This is That Don't Sound Right at its best: real questions, strange stories, memories, disagreements, and conversations that don't need an immediate Google search to be interesting. So keep the emails coming. Your question, story, disagreement, or "that doesn't sound right" moment could be featured on the next mailbag episode. Subscribe, leave a comment, and join the conversation. Because this podcast isn't just Peter and Cecil talking—it's all of us talking. #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #ListenerMailbag #PodcastMailbag #StainlessSteelCups #Tannerite #IsleOfManTT #MotorcycleRacing #WeatherAlmanac #WeatherLines #UnwrittenRules #SocialEtiquette #BarbershopEtiquette #PodcastCommunity #ListenerQuestions #OldSchool #Nostalgia #Conversation #PreInternet #Podcast Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast!
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S6 · E257
August 16 · 20 min
Will AI Make Money Obsolete? Elon Musk, Star Trek, Star Wars & the Future Without Currency
Could artificial intelligence eventually make money and currency obsolete? In this episode, Peter and Cecil tackle Elon Musk's provocative idea that AI and advanced technology could someday create a world where currency is no longer necessary. But what would that actually look like? The conversation quickly turns into a battle between two very different visions of the future: Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek, where money has largely disappeared and people are driven by exploration, purpose, and personal growth, versus Star Wars, where credits, trade, wealth, and commerce are still very much part of everyday life. Peter and Cecil explore the enormous questions behind a moneyless society. Could technology provide everything people need? Would the entire world have to agree? What happens when resources are limited? And perhaps the biggest question of all: What would motivate people if money were no longer necessary? The hosts also turn to some of science fiction's most memorable visions of the future, including WALL·E, The Matrix, and 2001: A Space Odyssey, to explore what happens when technology becomes powerful enough to reshape human life—and potentially human purpose. Is a post-money future a technological utopia, a dystopian nightmare, or something we simply can't imagine yet? It's a wide-ranging conversation about artificial intelligence, economics, human nature, technology, science fiction, work, purpose, and the future of money—with Peter and Cecil doing what they do best: asking questions without immediately reaching for Google to settle the argument. Because if AI eventually makes money obsolete... who's going to buy our TDSR merchandise? That Don't Sound Right. #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ElonMusk #FutureOfAI #FutureOfMoney #Money #Currency #Economics #StarTrek #StarWars #GeneRoddenberry #WALLE #TheMatrix #2001ASpaceOdyssey #ScienceFiction #Technology #FutureOfWork #HumanNature #Podcast Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast!
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S6 · E256
August 9 · 21 min
Why Can't I Just Mind My Own Business?
Have you ever tried to mind your own business… and completely failed? We realized we're becoming exactly the kind of people Dr. Rick warns us about. From unsolicited chainsaw advice to explaining car paint, we're starting to wonder: are we becoming our parents? In this episode of That Don’t Sound Right, Peter and Cecil talk about the Progressive Dr. Rick commercials—and the uncomfortable realization that they're actually starting to see themselves in them. Cecil tells the story of two young guys buying a new chainsaw chain instead of sharpening the old one. He tried to mind his own business. He failed. Then we get into the other ways we've discovered we're becoming "those people": talking to strangers, showing people pictures of our families, managing the TV, giving contractors advice, explaining shades of white, talking way too much about automotive paint, and even trying to help people in elevators. The real question is: when does being helpful turn into being the annoying old guy who can't stop giving advice? That Don’t Sound Right is a podcast about talking the way we did before the Internet—without Googling, fact-checking, or immediately looking up who's right. Have you ever caught yourself doing something that made you realize you're becoming your parents? Tell us about it in the comments. #ThatDontSoundRight #DrRick #ProgressiveCommercial #LikeYourParents #GenerationalHumor Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast!
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S6 · E255
August 2 · 22 min
Why a Tool Truck Feels Like an Ice Cream Truck for Mechanics
For mechanics, few sounds are more exciting than the arrival of the tool truck. In this episode, Peter and Cecil climb aboard the world of Snap-on, Mac Tools, and Matco Tools, exploring the unique culture, craftsmanship, and temptation that have made these rolling tool stores legendary. The hosts share stories from their own experiences with tool cribs, warranty replacements, toolbox envy, and the unwritten hierarchy of professional tools. They discuss why mechanics often thousands of dollars in their equipment, the convenience of buying directly from the truck, and how weekly payments have helped generations of technicians build their collections one wrench at a time. The conversation also explores whether premium tools are really worth the price, the satisfaction of owning quality equipment, and the memories attached to tools that have been passed down through families or earned through years of hard work. Along the way, Peter and Cecil swap stories about auctions, bargain finds, and the never-ending search for the perfect tool. Whether you're a professional mechanic, a weekend DIYer, a car enthusiast, or someone who's simply wondered why people get so excited when the tool truck pulls into the parking lot, this episode is packed with nostalgia, practical insights, and plenty of garage-shop conversation. Because somehow a truck full of wrenches can feel a lot like an ice cream truck for grown-ups... That Don't Sound Right. #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #SnapOn #MacTools #MatcoTools #Mechanic #ToolTruck #Toolbox #GarageLife #AutoRepair #DIYMechanic #CarCulture #Wrenches #ShopTalk #ClassicCars #Automotive #Trades #HandTools #BlueCollar Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast!
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S6 · E254
July 26 · 22 min
Can You Still Tell What's Human? The Turing Test and the Future of Conversation
Artificial intelligence is getting harder to recognize—but can you still tell when you're talking to a human? In this episode, Peter and Cecil tackle one of today's most fascinating questions by exploring the Turing Test, the thought experiment designed to determine whether a machine can successfully imitate a person. From there, the conversation takes an unexpected turn into the idea of a reverse Turing test: What happens when humans have to prove they're not AI? The hosts discuss everything from robocalls, AI chatbots, fake social media profiles, CAPTCHA tests, and voice cloning to science fiction stories that imagined this future decades ago. They swap stories, laugh about suspicious online interactions, and wonder how close we are to a world where it's nearly impossible to know who's real. Along the way, Peter and Cecil explore how AI is changing news, healthcare, education, hiring, finance, customer service, and everyday communication. As synthetic voices, images, and videos become increasingly convincing, they ask whether technology might actually drive us back toward something we've been missing all along—real, face-to-face conversations with real people. Whether you're excited about artificial intelligence, cautious about its rapid growth, or simply curious about where the technology is headed, this episode offers a thoughtful, humorous, and refreshingly human discussion about one of the biggest technological shifts of our time. Because when you have to prove you're human before joining the conversation... That Don't Sound Right. #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #TuringTest #ReverseTuringTest #ChatGPT #MachineLearning #Robocalls #Deepfakes #VoiceAI #FutureOfAI #Technology #TechPodcast #DigitalLife #HumanConnection #ScienceFiction #AITools #Conversation Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast!
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S6 · E253
July 18 · 20 min
Should You Store Cheap Fuel? Slip Tanks, Diesel Storage & Fuel Prep Explained
What if you could save money by buying fuel when prices are low and storing it for later? Is investing in a slip tank actually a smart idea—or just another project that sounds better in theory than in practice? In this episode, Peter and Cecil fuel up for a conversation about slip tanks, pickup transfer tanks, farm fuel storage, and even the massive milk tankers and fuel trailers that spark every tinker's imagination. They crunch the numbers on whether stockpiling gasoline or diesel really saves money, discuss the challenges of ethanol-blended gasoline, fuel stabilizers, shelf life, and why diesel often makes more sense for long-term storage. The discussion also wanders into auction finds, preparedness, maintaining older engines, neighborhood regulations, and the practical—and sometimes hilarious—realities of parking a giant fuel tank in your backyard. Along the way, Peter and Cecil share stories from years of tinkering, hauling equipment, and always looking for the next interesting project. Whether you're a gearhead, homesteader, prepper, truck enthusiast, or just someone who keeps an eye on gas prices, this episode is full of practical insights, back-of-the-shop wisdom, and plenty of laughs. Because owning your own fuel depot might sound like a great idea... until the neighbors start asking questions. That Don't Sound Right. #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #SlipTank #FuelStorage #Diesel #GasPrices #TransferTank #Prepper #Homestead #OldTrucks #TruckLife #SmallEngine #DieselLife #FuelEconomy #GarageTalk #FarmLife #Equipment #Mechanical #DIY Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast!
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S6 · E252
July 12 · 19 min
The Isle of Man TT: The World's Most Dangerous Motorcycle Race?
This week, Peter and Cecil tackle one of the most legendary—and controversial—sporting events in the world: the Isle of Man TT. Held on the winding public roads of a small island in the Irish Sea, this iconic motorcycle race has captivated fans for more than a century with breathtaking speeds, incredible skill, and undeniable danger. The hosts explore the famous 37.73-mile Mountain Course, featuring more than 219 turns, stone walls, villages, mountain passes, and straightaways where riders reach astonishing speeds. They discuss the history of the TT, the unique sidecar races, the army of volunteer marshals who make the event possible, and the remarkable logistics of welcoming tens of thousands of fans to an island of just 85,000 residents. Along the way, Peter and Cecil share their own motorcycle experiences, debate the balance between risk and passion, and wonder what compels riders to compete in an event many consider the most dangerous motorcycle race in the world. It's a conversation about adventure, tradition, engineering, and the people who willingly chase the edge. Whether you're a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast or you've never heard of the Isle of Man TT, this episode offers an entertaining look at one of motorsport's most extraordinary spectacles—and why it continues to fascinate riders and fans around the globe. Because when someone tells you motorcycles race flat-out through villages, over mountain roads, and past stone walls at nearly 200 miles per hour... that don't sound right. #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #IsleOfManTT #TT2026 #MotorcycleRacing #RoadRacing #Motorcycles #Motorsports #SidecarRacing #IrishSea #Adventure #MotorcyclePodcast #RoadRace #RacingHistory #Travel #Engineering #MotoLife Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast!
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S6 · E251
July 5 · 22 min
What Wins a Ribbon? Judging Hay, Gourds, and Lego at the County Fair
This week, Peter and Cecil take a nostalgic trip through one of America's most beloved traditions—the county fair. From prize-winning hay bales and giant gourds to elaborate LEGO creations, decorated vegetables, homemade crafts, baked goods, and collections you never knew people judged, they explore the wonderfully quirky competitions that make local fairs so memorable. Along the way, the conversation drifts into childhood memories, favorite fair exhibits, the surprising pride behind earning a blue ribbon, and the unique personalities that keep these hometown traditions alive. The hosts even share a memorable "Judge's Choice" story that proves sometimes the most unexpected entries leave the biggest impression. Why do people spend months growing the perfect pumpkin, arranging vegetables into works of art, or carefully displaying lifelong collections? Peter and Cecil celebrate the creativity, community, friendly competition, and simple joy that make county fairs a cherished part of small-town life. Whether you grew up walking the livestock barns, admiring the quilt displays, or heading straight for the funnel cakes, this episode is a fun reminder of why county fairs continue to bring generations together. Because somewhere between the giant zucchini, the prize-winning tomatoes, and the blue ribbon hay bale... you'll probably find yourself saying, That Don't Sound Right. #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #CountyFair #StateFair #BlueRibbon #SmallTownAmerica #Agriculture #FairSeason #Nostalgia #Community #LEGO #Homemade #CountryLife #FarmLife #Americana #LocalTraditions #FunnelCake #SmallTownStories Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast!
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S6 · E250
June 27 · 19 min
How to Start a Podcast in 2026: Beginner Tips, Equipment, Costs & Growing an Audience
Have you ever thought about starting a podcast but weren't sure where to begin? In this episode, Peter and Cecil share everything they've learned from producing hundreds of episodes of That Don't Sound Right. Whether you're dreaming of launching your first show or wondering what it really takes to keep one going, this conversation is full of practical advice and honest encouragement. The hosts discuss why the hardest—and most important—step is simply getting started, why your smartphone may be all the equipment you need, and how to choose recording gear and hosting platforms without spending a fortune. They also talk about publishing schedules, finding your audience, building consistency, avoiding common mistakes, and why chasing downloads or monetization too early can distract from creating a podcast people genuinely enjoy. Drawing from years of podcasting experience, Peter and Cecil explain what has worked (and what hasn't) while encouraging listeners to focus on authentic conversations instead of perfection. If you've been waiting for the "right time" to launch your podcast, this episode may be the encouragement you've been looking for. Because sometimes the best way to start... is to hit Record. #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #Podcast #Podcasting #StartAPodcast #PodcastTips #PodcastEquipment #PodcastSetup #ContentCreation #CreatorEconomy #PodcastLife #PodcastMarketing #PodcastAdvice #SmallCreators #YouTubePodcast #AudioPodcast #CreativeJourney Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: tdsrpodcast@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast!
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