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Talk Nothing

by Northampton

A monthly drop-in podcast of fresh and unexpected conversations amongst Northampton neighbors, strangers, visitors, and everything in between. The views expressed in this podcast are the guests' own and do not reflect the views of the organization.

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Episodes

  1. Data Centers, Divas, and the Soul of a City | Episode 7

    This is our longest episode yet. Ten voices, one city, and conversations that span generations, memories, and visions for what comes next. Talk Nothing opens with two strangers sharing what they would tell their younger selves. From there, a speaker delivers an urgent appeal: can Northampton's...

  2. Local Pride, National Fear, and Things to Be Thankful For | Episode 6

    This episode of Talk Nothing moves from the micro to the macro and across decades. Seven voices gather to discuss the value of complaining and the necessity of gratitude, the meaning of community and refuge, and the state of America's stability at a moment of deep uncertainty. The conversation...

  3. Common Ground: Three Voices on Race and Reality | Episode 5

    Three men sit down at the Talk Nothing table. They are strangers. But by the end of the conversation, they've found something unexpected: a shared experience of navigating race and identity in Northampton and the Pioneer Valley. This is an earnest, honest conversation about the realities of…

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  4. How to (Almost) Die on a Raft and Other Important Topics | Episode 4

    What happens when a casual conversation between two strangers drifts into near-death territory? This episode of Talk Nothing opens with the cultural history of zombies and somehow arrives at a harrowing account of building a raft to cross the Pacific: a journey that could have easily ended in...

  5. Pigs, Fame, and Friendship | Episode 3

    A pig in Northampton. Random facts. Five minutes of fame. Celebrity encounters. And three friends who are simply having a good time. This episode of Talk Nothing is silly, fun, and wonderfully unscripted. Tristan kicks things off with a funny story that sets the tone for the evening. Then a group...

  6. Whispers, K-Pop, and the Scam Economy | Episode 2

    First, three friends (Carly, Salem, and Danyan) experiment with ASMR, give their younger selves advice, and share the compliments they've never forgotten. Then, four more voices (including Mark, Amanda, and Chaya) arrive to celebrate a birthday and declare war on everyday scams. This is Talk...

  7. First Meetings, Long Memories, and a Personal Poem | Episode 1

    Talk Nothing presents an evening's organic flow of community voices. The experiment unfolds in three distinct movements: a gentle first meeting between strangers, a warm cascade of nostalgia between old friends remembering Northampton's past bars, and a final, powerful soliloquy: a mother's poem...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A monthly drop-in podcast of fresh and unexpected conversations amongst Northampton neighbors, strangers, visitors, and everything in between. The views expressed in this podcast are the guests' own and do not reflect the views of the organization.

HOSTED BY

Northampton

Produced by Northampton Open Media

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How many episodes does Talk Nothing have?

Talk Nothing currently has 7 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Talk Nothing about?

A monthly drop-in podcast of fresh and unexpected conversations amongst Northampton neighbors, strangers, visitors, and everything in between. The views expressed in this podcast are the guests' own and do not reflect the views of the organization.

How often does Talk Nothing release new episodes?

Talk Nothing has 7 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Talk Nothing?

Talk Nothing is created and hosted by Northampton.
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