Twelve O’Clock Talks Podcast

Twelve O’Clock Talks

Twelve O'Clock Talks
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.
Quality or Speed, Being Around but Not in the Way, and Asking for Help
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!
Nov 18, 2022
1 hr 7 min
Cheetos Tier List, Creative Compliments, and Mistakes
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!
Oct 28, 2022
1 hr 2 min
Passing the BAR, Christmas Movies, and Getting Older
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!
Oct 14, 2022
58 min
Fridays, The Importance of Irresponsibility, and Soy Chorizo
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.
Oct 7, 2022
1 hr 13 min
Learning Through Mistakes, Car Stereotypes, and Greek Life
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!
Sep 23, 2022
1 hr 3 min
Not Giving 100%, Hating to Lose, and Just Being Kids
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!
Sep 16, 2022
1 hr 4 min
Big Words, Kids, and McDonalds
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!
Sep 9, 2022
1 hr 4 min
Rom Coms, Shrek, and Working in a Kitchen
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.
Aug 22, 2022
52 min
Special Guest Episode - Being Patient With Yourself, Experiencing New Things, and Travel Tips
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!
Aug 6, 2022
56 min
Schwan's, Tipping, and Sandwich Chains
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!
Jul 29, 2022
1 hr 3 min
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