Best Moderntalk Podcasts (2025)

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Time to Smile (ITWT35) 49:19

10M ago49:19

49:19

In Touch with Tommy 35 “Why not me” miracles, in the shower smell a flower, charge it to the game, change your game, homesickness, hey, first paid podcast editing job, certified classic birthday day, dominate Dinucci, who’s on first? Me. #87 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt35 This is an AI-generated show notes Modern Talk: Musings with Tommy Wiz In this…

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Tammy (ITWT34) 24:41

1+ y ago24:41

24:41

In Touch with Tommy 34 “The Cutter,” edge rather than taunt, how you do it is how you do it, I’m Thor, the secret is behind avoidance, and never never gonna give ya up. #86 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt34

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Silliness: Open for Business (ITWT33) 48:21

1+ y ago48:21

48:21

In Touch with Tommy 33 I reward myself from a playoff win with a hot chocolate milk, my favorite street, my favorite father story, give back, kids have it hard, don’t talk behind my back in front of me, and I wonder who is it? #85 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt33

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Face Pain (ITWT32) 43:44

1+ y ago43:44

43:44

In Touch with Tommy 32 Be undeniable, water is bad, emotional impermanence, and overcorrecting selfishness. #84 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt32

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Feel The Ball (ITWT31) 1:07:24

1+ y ago1:07:24

1:07:24

In Touch with Tommy 31 Join me with my new setup with meaningful decor, managing pees, my right one survives a sunrise hike, I sneak a slice of pizza, I rip Drip Baylss, I’m okay just now, widdle a king’s table to a TV tray, and Bugs Bunny Boundaries. #83 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt31

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Baby Rock Steps (ITWT30) 56:33

1+ y ago56:33

56:33

In Touch with Tommy 30 My Myrtle family takes me to a cabin in the mountains, I’m 25 going on 19, I get my first stalker, become big pickler of the week, and almost join a gym. #83 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt30

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Jayden Baker: Anyways 1:12:47

1+ y ago1:12:47

1:12:47

“Hey camera man, give me a jam” My six-year-old friend and I talk about the meaning of life, death, what she thinks about the world, her suggestions for the education system, what’s frustrating about adults, and Frozen bedsheets. #82 tommywaite.com/podcast/jaydenbaker

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Cotton Candy Spinner (ITWT29) 1:26:07

1+ y ago1:26:07

1:26:07

In Touch with Tommy 29 We catch up after a Christmas hiatus talking about my eviction, having a loser mentality, knowing what to do with the ball before you touch it, Christmas Sheetz anxiety, pickle/kick ball Venn diagram, Dillon downs a Christmas beer, we steal a rooftop, Tatum helps beasts, and my hash-slinging slasher origin story. #81 tommywai…

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Gotta Be Kiddin' Me (ITWT28) 30:58

1+ y ago30:58

30:58

In Touch with Tommy 28 We’re all hookers, hurt people hurt people, don’t make sense, I have a bad case of the “you don’t tell me what to do”s, and I talk to my child self. #80 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt28

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Candle Time (ITWT27) 40:52

2y ago40:52

40:52

I lose the ugly gingerbread house contest, I wear a skirt in a parade, fascinated by the choices in a one-man play, it’s not cool to not be cool, and ‘this’ too. In Touch with Tommy 27 #79 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt27

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Perhaps (ITWT26) 1:00:59

2y ago1:00:59

1:00:59

We’re all dumb, Tommy’s Take on Planes, Trains and Automobiles, hellos & goodbyes, be decisive to flow, I show my toes at a waterpark, and getting caught doing the right thing. In Touch with Tommy 26 Full show notes: tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt26 #78

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Billy Baker: Hero Built 1:32:47

2y ago1:32:47

1:32:47

Billy’s a chill military guy with two jobs, four kids, and two wives (at different times of course). Billy’s ultimate goal is to be a proud farm owner called “Baker’s Acres.” We talk about growing up as a quiet, funny kid and how having a kid at 19 grew him up fast. #77 Full show notes: tommywaite.com/podcast/billybaker…

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No Free Air (ITWT25) 29:58

2y ago29:58

29:58

In Touch with Tommy 25 Is art for the artist or audience, Meat is gross, no free lunches, expectations vs manifestations, and I’m a toenail hero. #76 Full show notes: tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt25

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Steady Funny Eddie (ITWT24) 36:36

2y ago36:36

36:36

In Touch with Tommy 24 I conveniently forgot to shave in November, go to a diaper party, it’s good to be a kid again, and HURTS! #75 Full show notes: tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt24

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Middle Is Best (ITWT23) 34:16

2y ago34:16

34:16

In Touch with Tommy 23 Fresh off The Nuance Nuisance (ITWT5), I learn avocado is lit, set intentions, do what you want, and I eat a whole rotisserie chicken. #74 Full episode notes: tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt23

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Beautiful Fountain (ITWT22) 33:25

2y ago33:25

33:25

In Touch with Tommy 22 Halloween episode! I talk about loss, acceptance of change, (un)communicated expectations, I don’t believe, and I’m Tommy frickin Waite. #73 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt22

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Cold Water (ITWT21) 44:02

2y ago44:02

44:02

I recap my time home in Pittsburgh, I’m hit with a whirlwind when I get back to Myrtle, a guy next to me attempts a joke at the urinals, love is love, I figure out the great mystery of - the friendzone - and the MultiMcFlyverse. What are you afraid of? #72 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt21

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We Don't Care (ITWT20) 1:19:56

2y ago1:19:56

1:19:56

I turn 26 with you, read a birthday blog I wrote in 2018, and get surprised. #71 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt20

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Sandwich Irons (ITWT19) 37:02

2y ago37:02

37:02

What’s your ideal sandwich? #70 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt19

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Intermingling (ITWT18) 30:52

2y ago30:52

30:52

Tommy’s Take on Remember The Titans, motorcycles are too loud, and we play “Is It Racist?” #69 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt18

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We're All Friends (ITWT17) 45:05

2y ago45:05

45:05

How to eat like a Bachelor, we’re all just a hang out away from being friends, and rocked like a Hurricane. #68 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt17

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Stay Ready (ITWT16) 49:20

2y ago49:20

49:20

Tommy’s Take on Teen Wolf (1985), Practical Living with blinds, softball soliloquies, and relationship crop tops. #67 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt16

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Burghers at the Beach w/ Scott Petraca 1:35:42

2y ago1:35:42

1:35:42

My roommate and I talk about growing up in Pittsburgh, going to military school, love of thrifting, and we play games at the end! #66 tommywaite.com/podcast/scottpetraca

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Silly Fun Boy (ITWT15) 39:05

2+ y ago39:05

39:05

Gather ‘round the fire for some camp stories, practical ways of living, wheatgrass shots, insect friends, and zoom out together. #65 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt15

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Everything's A Lesson (ITWT14) 44:43

2+ y ago44:43

44:43

Apple flimsy up the numbers in the fall, softball gets hard, I get my stuff back while looking silly, and I don’t consider how I feel. #64 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt14

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Discipline with the Flippin' (ITWT13) 58:20

2+ y ago58:20

58:20

I go fake fishing with a toddler, what I appreciate about being single, why sports are silly, my Dad pulls a Peter Griffin, stand updates, keeping happiness sunny side up, and emotional Jack in the Boxes. #63 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt13

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Get Gratitude While You Can (ITWT12) 59:40

2+ y ago59:40

59:40

I paint someone’s face, the phone background dilemma, picture taking hack, I get a poor person notch in my belt, and my first attempt at crowd work didn’t go as planned. #62 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt12

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Flimsy Up the Numbers (ITWT11) 55:18

2+ y ago55:18

55:18

Tommy’s Take on Karate Kid (1984), Bill Withers tells on himself, making girls feel comfy, and I confront my incongruent shoulders. #61 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt11

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Vengeful Path (ITWT10) 33:59

2+ y ago33:59

33:59

Past week’s trip to Virginia with Pete, tread cautiously down a vengeful path, Hannah & Sammy offspring, small stuff can affect the big stuff. #60 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt10

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Reset Button (ITWT9) 29:15

2+ y ago29:15

29:15

I use people’s stuff for free, the perfect balanced day, being a peacemaker in the playoffs, you get a peak at my only fans, and I’m the styleless stylist. What’s your perfect day? #59 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt9

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Serial Sneezer (ITWT8) 27:57

2+ y ago27:57

27:57

House Hopper, Cashing In listener, Ideal Bachelor padder, Overstimmer, Practical liver, sneezer, movie watcher, easy crier. #58 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt8

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Rounded Blue Square (ITWT7) 34:16

2+ y ago34:16

34:16

New shoes & new music from Childish Gambino, anklet poetry, LED installation, and The Nuisance is back. #57 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt7

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Ball Abilities (ITWT6) 45:28

2+ y ago45:28

45:28

I get a kick out of kickball, exceeding low expectations, staying positive in the face of cigarettes, circumstance victims, and things get a bit less harry. #56 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt6

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ITWT5 [YouTube Exclusive] 1:53

2+ y ago1:53

1:53

YOUTUBE EXCLUSIVE: https://youtu.be/FTI8ZrmuCNs 0-3 on break ups, how many “best friends” can you have, nuance in texting, supporting myself through creativity, and we get into more rumblings thus far. What’s your relationship record? #55 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt5

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Anthony La Bianca 1:41:49

2+ y ago1:41:49

1:41:49

The Star of Street Walking!! We discuss acting, poetry, and loss. #54 tommywaite.com/podcast/anthonylabianca

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Tommy's Target (ITWT4) 19:21

2+ y ago19:21

19:21

Tommy’s Target’s target audience, productive procrastinator, Johnny Carson makes his first appearance on Modern Talk (even though I’m more of a Larry Sanders guy), perfectionism in creative processes, and boobies #53 tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt4

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Vacation Until Further Notice (ITWT3) 15:34

2+ y ago15:34

15:34

In the closet, scary & exciting coffee opportunity, and introducing Mr. Harry Frickin Sparklezzzzz I challenge people to live life like they’re on vacation and only work to stay on vacation. tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt3 #52

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Sticky Angles (ITWT2) 26:24

2+ y ago26:24

26:24

BIE (Big Intern Energy), seeing green for stepping up my game, self-critical of my self-editing, mandatory allergic & voluntary vegan, and sticky angles. tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt2 #51

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In Touch with Tommy 41:02

2+ y ago41:02

41:02

A new season for Tommy!! The wave has crescented on the Solo Seas, and now I want to update you on my hero’s journey! Pete’s friends visit, we get Hawaiian & have a LuWOW at church, and save a turtle without using straws. Keep in touch!! tommywaite.com/podcast/itwt #50

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Episode 49: Bunt (SSS13) 15:18

3y ago15:18

15:18

Being ready to be ready, funny on my feet, and bunting for the win! tommywaite.com/podcast/sss13 #49

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Episode 48: Hero (SSS12) 18:16

3y ago18:16

18:16

Presence, hate, and heroics. Please enjoy random photos from that week -- #48 tommywaite.com/podcast/sss12

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Episode 47: Benjamin Conner 51:03

3y ago51:03

51:03

We get into Ben’s love of coins, his childhood growing up as a missionary kid growing up in Mexico, and his decision to go from a loan officer to a nurse. Also, he is the inspiration for the character “Ben” in Street Walking! #47 tommywaite.com/podcast/benjaminconner

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Episode 46: Josh Sullivan 1:03:06

3+ y ago1:03:06

1:03:06

On a special Thanksgiving podcast, I guest host The Business Connect podcast. We talk about how to stay focused, having a savage mind, and a couple classic Modern Talk questions. #46 tommywaite.com/podcast/joshsullivan

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Episode 45: "I'm an Absurdist" (SSS11) 19:32

3+ y ago19:32

19:32

I'm a spiritual do-anything-for-a-laugh competitive movie star. #45 tommywaite.com/podcast/sss11

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Episode 44: SSS10 37:41

3+ y ago37:41

37:41

I have my first bar experience, the news comes to the open mic, and a 9-year-old slams me at bowling. #44 tommywaite.com/podcast/sss10

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Episode 43: SSS9 16:32

3+ y ago16:32

16:32

A cat co-host joins me at the new place I’m staying! #43 tommywaite.com/podcast/sss9

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Episode 41: American Crazy Dream (SSS8) 42:37

4y ago42:37

42:37

“I’m trying to feel my feelings. But I’m also trying to chase my dreams.” tommywaite.com/podcast/sss8 #41

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Episode 42: Red Rachel Lapp 3:27:30

4y ago3:27:30

3:27:30

We talk about her favorite self, OCD, play games, and she turns the mic on me at the end! tommywaite.com/podcast/redrach #42

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Episode 40: Solo Summer Season Seven (SSS7) 20:39

4y ago20:39

20:39

I get mad that I lost to Pete and my khaki shorts. But it's not really about that. And I talk bout the mysteries of ~eye contact~ tommywaite.com/podcast/sss7 #41