De(a)f Dialogue

Week 167! ave is getting ready to officiate a wedding in Spain... and somehow that includes learning Spanish, writing the perfect ceremony, and possibly showing up with brightly colored hair.This week, the guys catch up on wedding preparations, Epic Universe adventures, and the surprising differences between a 15-minute ceremony and an hour-long one. Then the conversation shifts to trying new things as Kyle shares why he finally stepped into a bouldering gym after years of putting it off—and how climbing has unexpectedly become a way to quiet his mind, face fear, and stay present.It's an episode about embracing new experiences, stepping outside your comfort zone, finding unexpected passions, and realizing that sometimes the hardest part of any climb is simply deciding to start. Enjoy!

Week 166! Can lowering your expectations actually make you happier?This week, the guys dive into the surprising idea of living with fewer expectations—and why it might be one of the healthiest mindset shifts you can make. They unpack anxiety, stressful workloads, avoiding risky left turns, and the strange ways our brains create unnecessary pressure. Along the way, they debate Wawa vs. Sheetz, laugh about relationship quirks, complain about endless winter, and wonder why Canadian geese insist on walking across frozen ponds when they can literally fly.It's a mix of thoughtful conversations, relatable frustrations, and the kind of everyday observations that somehow turn into life lessons. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, overthought the smallest decisions, or just needed a reminder to roll with whatever life throws at you, this episode is for you. Enjoy!

Week 165! Can you miss a version of your life without wanting to go back?This week, the guys dive into nostalgia, regret, and personal growth as they explore the places, people, and chapters that shaped who they are. From missing old homes and simpler routines to reflecting on addiction, military life, and the weight of past decisions, the conversation turns into an honest look at what it means to move forward without forgetting where you came from.Along the way, they discuss the difference between happiness and longing, whether we romanticize the past, why traffic can somehow become a metaphor for life, and how becoming a better version of yourself can change the way you view everything that came before.It's an episode about perspective, second chances, and realizing that sometimes the hardest place to leave behind is the one you loved the most. Enjoy!

Week 164! As one year ends and another begins, we're talking about more than just resolutions.We kick things off by sharing the habits, fears, and mindsets we're leaving behind in 2025—from seeking approval and waiting for the "perfect time" to pretending everything is okay. Then the conversation takes a hilarious turn as we challenge each other with increasingly outrageous money dilemmas.Would you live in Walmart for 24 hours? Trade phones with a stranger? Give up sugar for a decade? Or live in a tiny house with ten random roommates for millions?Equal parts thoughtful, ridiculous, and unexpectedly revealing, this episode is the perfect way to wrap up the year and start the next one with a fresh perspective.🎙️ Leave behind what no longer serves you... and find out what price it would take to make us question everything. Enjoy!

Week 163! A rude YouTube comment unexpectedly sends us down one of the deepest conversations we've had yet.What starts as a discussion about online negativity turns into an honest look at something many of us carry without realizing it: the fear of being judged. We explore why it's so difficult to dance, be goofy, celebrate freely, or simply let ourselves be seen.Along the way, we talk about childhood experiences, parenting, emotional suppression, masculinity in the '90s and early 2000s, therapy, and the invisible moments that shape who we become as adults.If you've ever felt embarrassed for being yourself, this episode might hit closer to home than you expect.🎙️ Sometimes the smallest comment reveals the biggest truths. Enjoy!

Week 162! We’re back from Thanksgiving break and catching up on everything that went down over the holiday weekend.This episode includes:The right (and wrong) way to cook a turkeyWhy 500 degrees might feel like arsonThe Macy’s Parade becoming one giant fever dreamLip-syncing disasters and questionable float decisionsThanksgiving food rankings and family chaosClara becoming an actual human overnightDog food theft prevention strategiesPlus, we debate whether post-dinner naps are inevitable and why a Thanksgiving walk might secretly be elite.Family, food, nostalgia, and complete nonsense — the holidays are officially back. Enjoy!

Week 161! Thanksgiving is around the corner, which means road trips, hometown nostalgia… and a lot of disc golf.In this episode, we talk about heading back to Virginia, squeezing in early morning rounds, and the intense need to beat your friends at their own course.Also:Losing a brand new disc in a canal (and making it worse)The emotional damage of watching it disappear foreverDisc retriever failures“I’m done buying discs” (he was not done buying discs)Building the perfect bag before tournament seasonIt’s part travel episode, part disc golf therapy, and part competitive delusion. Enjoy!

Week 160! Tonight’s episode is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had.Becky joins us to share what it was like being the surrogate for Jess and James — and carrying the only embryo they had after Jessica’s cancer diagnosis.That embryo was frozen for seven years.There was one chance.We talk about:Volunteering for surrogacy without hesitationIVF and the emotional weight of “one shot”Hematomas that mimicked miscarriageHearing the heartbeat on the scariest dayManaging POTS during pregnancyWaiting seven years for the right timingIt’s raw. It’s vulnerable. And it’s a reminder that sometimes the long wait has a purpose. Enjoy!

Week 158! This week on Deaf Dialogue:Dave becomes legally ordained in Florida in under 10 seconds.An Australian Shepherd absolutely loses his mind.LASIK turns out to be 20 seconds per eye and way more expensive than expected.And somehow we end up debating Amazon, marriage licenses, and vibrating dog collars.We talk:Training collars vs chaosThe surprisingly simple process of getting ordainedPerforming a wedding in Spain (but legally in Florida)LASIK jealousy and adult eyesight declineWhether Prime shipping is even worth it anymoreFrom barking dogs to “Father Dave,” it’s another completely normal week. Enjoy!

Week 157! Kyle went to two concerts in one weekend.Now he’s congested, on antibiotics, and questioning a mysterious spider-bite-looking finger situation.Worth it? Absolutely.In this episode we break down:Lucy Dacus’ hometown show (and on-stage weddings)Tyler Childers and one of the most intentional stage productions we’ve ever seenYellowcard absolutely crushing a redemption setSolo concert experiencesGetting older but still refusing to sit down at showsAnd the universal post-concert illnessPlus: Minnesota trips, disc golf, mysterious finger cultures, and why naps hit different when you’re actually sick. Enjoy!

Week 156! In this episode of Deaf Dialogue, Dave unpacks the emotional rollercoaster of receiving a massive surprise from Kyle — excitement, guilt, pressure, shoulder injuries, and the terrifying feeling of “now I have to be good at this.”We talk disc golf obsession, sports injuries, favorite discs, lost legends (RIP to the EMAC Truth stuck 100 feet up in a tree), and why receiving generosity can sometimes feel heavier than giving it.Plus:The psychology of big giftsShoulder anxiety and playing through painDisc golf nerd-out (Latitude 64 Pure, Felons, Trespasses & more)The one that got awayIt’s funny. It’s honest. It’s aggressively disc golf. Enjoy!

Week 155! We are joined by special guest Luke. Hear all that he has to say this week. Enjoy!

Week 154! This week we are challenging you to a game of Tip of My Tongue. I give a description and you have to guess the word. Let's test those vocabularies! Enjoy!

Week 153! I learned a lot about insurance, specifically dental insurance, and now you have to hear it too! Enjoy!

Week 152! We drove hours and hours for pasta sauce, just to have it explode in our faces? That can't be true, can it? Enjoy!

Week 151! Most friends have the idea of starting a bar, but with us, we want to start a disc golf company. Like real men. Enjoy!

Week 150! Do you suffer from drinking too much milk? Enjoy!

Week 149! We need to clean QuietK's office so he can make more space for spiders and dolls Enjoy!

Week 148! Just QuietK and I tonight. Two boys. Two mouths. Two updates. Enjoy!

Week 147! Full steam ahead on the disc golf train, lets get focused! Enjoy!

Week 146! We found a homeless man, now what? Enjoy!

Week 145! Let's flush that invention talk right down the drain. Enjoy!

Week 143! We all took a boys trip and it went exactly as how you think it would go. Hear all about it in this weeks episode. Enjoy!

Week 142! We're going to theme this entire episode after a circus, you don't want to miss it! Enjoy!

Week 141! We want you to determine which statements of this episode are true, and which ones are false. Enjoy!

Week 140! Sometimes you just have to grab life by the horns and do it live. Enjoy!

Week 139! Who is the most controversial president(s) in history? I think we all know the answer, but lets double check in this weeks episode. Enjoy!

Week 138! No one can prepare you for the journey that this weeks episode takes you on... Enjoy!

Week 137! This episode is a melting pot of thoughts, from talking about our cousins newborn, to trying to come up with new ideas for guests, we cover a lot of ground. Enjoy!

Week 136! Back from the dentist and ready to smile... kind of! Also, Kyle walks off and I end up performing some stand up comedy. Enjoy!

Week 135! Catch up with the boys over our last couple of days! With so much going on in our lives, it's nice to slow down and reflect on everything around us. Enjoy!

Week 134! This is the most vulnerable we have ever gotten.... Enjoy!

Week 133! We play a little game called Agree or Disagree with some important topics. Let us know if you agree or disagree with them. Enjoy!

Week 132! Welcome to our 2024 Christmas special! Enjoy!

Week 131! We are back after taking a break for Thanksgiving, and so much had happened during our break.... Like a lot. From a CEO getting unalived, to a US election, and then some. So let's play another game of celebrity, and talk things over. Enjoy!

WeeK 130! This was an eye-opening therapeutic episode where we talk about how we are learning to identify emotions and how we can work towards embracing this. We also have a midnight snack bracket. Enjoy!

Week 129! We are joined by internet plant celebrity, Cathrine Cahoon, aka Botianically Insane! We talk about how she got her start with plants, her super secret plant care routine, and so much more! Enjoy!

Week. 128! Work can be super stressful, so lets talk about it. Then, lets plan a trip! Enjoy!

Week 127! This episode is all about trying to confuse our host, QuietK. Enjoy!

Week 126! We play, Guess That Celebrity!

Week 125! We cover a few fun lists but then open it up about new music and updates on soccer. Wes and QuietK also try to guess each others celebrity. Enjoy!

Week 124! Let's have a real conversation, but only after we laugh at Kyle! Enjoy!

Week 123! We start off with some funny questions and lists, but follow that up with a more meaningful and inspiring conversation. Enjoy!

Week 122! Happy B-day QuietK! Always loyal, reliable, intelligent, caring, and handsome! What more could you ask for? Enjoy!

Week 121! Loaded with fun, random facts, this week we explore facts that are completely random and super fun, wow! Enjoy!

Week 120! This week we are joined by our very own soccer coach, Coach Davis! We constantly try to relive our glory days of playing soccer with all of our friends, so having our coach join us for an episode just made sense. Enjoy!

Week 119! This episode is meant to be inspiring to anyone who could use a boost of confidence. For anyone who is doubting themselves, or second guessing a decision, or just needs a pick-me-up. Enjoy!

Week 118! The 4th of July and the 5th of July are special days here at Deaf Dialogue because they are the birthdays of America and our very own WesVA! Listen to how we all celebrated these historic days. Enjoy!

Week 117! Soccer soccer soccer soccer soccer soccer soccer and more soccer! Enjoy!

Week 116! Have you ever thought about how nothing actually matters? Imagine the new perspective you would have on life if you always thought this way. Well we dive into this concept this week. Enjoy!