Chat Buffet

I loved reading The Reader's Digest section Laughter, The Best Medicine and it got me thinking... Is laughter the best medicine?  It might not cure cancer, but it is a great mood booster for sure. What makes you laugh? A comic strip, a TV show, a friend? Joe and Asha have a difference in opinion and that makes for a great conversation! Have you heard of Laughter Yoga? Joe thinks I am pulling his leg, but it is a real thing! I tried it while visiting family in Bangalore, India.  It was a blast!  There are chapters around the world and it is also available online.  Check it out. It is a lot of fun! https://laughteryoga.org/ EP Tags: #laughteristhebestmedicine, #laugh, #laughter, #smile, #dontworrybehappy, #behappy, #seinfeld, #stooges, #laughteryoga, #hahaha, #hehehe, #readersdigest

Maybe your parents taught you or you have a natural ability. You can pretty much find any fix it solution on YouTube. You’ll have to listen to the episode to hear our take on the subject and our stories. Have you heard about the IKEA effect? I have some useless things that I kept just because I made it. Read up on it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IKEA_effect EP Tags: #IKEAEffect, #handyman, #hacks, #repairs, #IFixedIt, #DIY, #instructions

Wow, Joe just nailed several of the big reasons why people lie off the top of his head. There are actual research studies, but it’s more fun to share personal stories.  We welcome any comments on our Facebook or Twitter page. Enjoy, Share, Rate, Comment and Subscribe to Chat Buffet!

Listen to Joe and Asha’s stories about songs that take you down memory lane. Here is more information about the science of what happens in the brain and about The Proust Effect: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20140417-why-does-music-evoke-memories EP Tags: #musicmemory, #memorylane, #soundtrackofyourlife, #prousteffect

If you are like Joe and Asha, the answer depends on the day.  Oh, the stories we tell and the personal information we share for our listeners! Did you think you had to shower every day? Not according to health professionals and my 9th grade Bio teacher. Check out the article below. https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/how-often-should-you-shower EP Tags: #shower, #showerroutine, #singingintheshower, #showertime, exercise, clothes, shower thoughts, shower together

What’s with all the telemarketer calls selling extended car warranties? Joe and Asha share phone scam stories and laugh about the silliness of it all. We also have personal strategies on how to have fun with the telemarketers! You’ll have to listen to the episode to learn about it. By the way, you are not the only one getting these calls. Here is an article about it: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/komando/2021/04/08/tips-help-stop-flood-deceptive-auto-warranty-robocalls/7098844002/ EP Tags: extended car warranty, telemarketers, scams, fraud, sales

Airlines are limiting the animals allowed to fly as emotional support to only dogs. This is after everything from turtles, pigs, snakes, turkeys, and even mini-ponies were approved in the past. Oh darn, I forgot to say “when pigs fly” during this episode! https://www.wsj.com/articles/emotional-support-animals-are-banned-on-airplanes-but-service-dogs-can-still-fly-free-11613570234 EP Tags: Emotional Support Animals, ESA, Airlines, DOT

Do you have a story of when you remembered something very differently from someone else?  Do you believe in hypnosis?  Joe and I share our thoughts and stories.  Wow, the justice department even has a description of their use of hypnosis! https://www.justice.gov/archives/jm/criminal-resource-manual-287-use-hypnosis-purpose EP Tags: Memory, Hypnosis

Are you spending more time in the lavatory? Enjoy, Share, Rate, Comment and Subscribe to Chat Buffet! EP Tags: Latrine, toilet

Have you heard of Pastel Q? Enjoy, Share, Rate, Comment and Subscribe to Chat Buffet! EP Tags: Pastel Q, Woke, Intersectionality, Racial Biases

Have you made a large withdrawal in a relationship? Are you allowed to repair everything you own? Do you arrive at parties on time? Enjoy, Share, Rate, Comment and Subscribe to Chat Buffet! EP Tags: Relationships, Repairs, Being On Time If you want to read more about Massachusetts "Right to Repair," here is a link https://www.autonews.com/fixed-ops-journal/mass-right-repair-law-faces-new-court-fight

Does income determine division of domestic responsibilities? Do you use a weighted blanket? In what form do you read books? Enjoy, Share, Rate, Comment and Subscribe to Chat Buffet! EP Tags: Money, House hold income, Weighted Blankets, Reading

Have you ever experienced blind rage? Do you have any daily routines for yourself? Do you check your receipts? Enjoy, Share and Subscribe to Chat Buffet! EP Tags: Blind Rage, Daily Routines, Receipts; Financial Safety

What is the most explicit form of PDA you have seen? Do you remember talking about stress so much? What is considered rude? Enjoy, Share and Subscribe to Chat Buffet! EP Tags: PDA, Stress, Rudeness

Is recognition at work important to you? What cuisine could you eat for the rest of your life? Are you a pill-popper? Enjoy, Share and Subscribe to Chat Buffet! EP Tags: Work Recognition, Favorite Cuisine, Pill Popper

Have you heard of buyer’s remorse? Does a rough childhood make you a successful adult? What is the right thing to do with blending families? Do you buy canned veges? When is the last time you have been home alone? If you are a listener, you know that Joe’s responses come out of left field and boy do we have stories to tell and laughter to share! You should not drink and drive, but you can drink and listen or drive and listen to Chat Buffet! EP Tags: Remorse, Childhood, Blended Family, Canned Vegetables, Home Alone

Are there shades of "niceness?  Is common sense really common?  When is the last time you hugged a non-family member?  Do you take vitamins? If you are a listener, you know that Joe’s responses come out of left field and boy do we have stories to tell and laughter to share! You should not drink and drive, but you can drink and listen or drive and listen to Chat Buffet! EP Tags: Nice People, Common Sense, Hugging, Vitamins, Memory

Join the conversation between Joe and Asha as they talk about a variety of topics.  They question the everyday things, and share thoughts and opinions in a fun, light hearted way that might even make you laugh.  Go ahead and share these "water-cooler" topics or better yet, share the Chat Buffet podcast with your friends and family!

Are you the type of person that eavesdrops on other people’s conversations in restaurants?  Do you wish you had some company with you while waiting in a long line or doing something equally mindless?  Then you’ve come to the right place!  Listen to some fun conversation between Joe and Asha.

Are you the type of person that eavesdrops on other people’s conversations in restaurants?  Do you wish you had some company with you while waiting in a long line or doing something equally mindless?  Then you’ve come to the right place!  Listen to some fun conversation between Joe and Asha.

Join in on the conversation between Joe and Asha as they talk about a variety of topics.  The description of each episode gives you an idea of the questions we discuss, but don't be surprised if we stray a bit.  Listen in and laugh along!

Chat Buffet with Asha Makam and Joe Rosado is a weekly podcast talking about basically everything (or nothing) depending on how you want to look at it. They question the everyday things, share thoughts and opinions in a fun, light hearted way that might even make you laugh.  Go ahead and share these "water-cooler" topics or better yet, share the Chat Buffet podcast with your friends and family!

Chat Buffet with Asha Makam and Joe Rosado is a weekly podcast talking about basically everything (or nothing) depending on how you want to look at it. They question the everyday things, share thoughts and opinions in a fun, light hearted way that might even make you laugh.  Go ahead and share these "water-cooler" topics or better yet, share the Chat Buffet podcast with your friends and family!

Listen to Chat Buffet and share the podcast with your friends and family!  Definitely share the 2nd question with your spouse.  If they give you the wrong answer, ask them the 3rd question! EP 28: Do you eavesdrop on conversations? Do you have to be married to be happy? Are you interested in space travel? Are you a good gift giver? Have you thrown sneakers out of your car window?

The Meaning Of An Apology, Students Cheating On School Tests At Home, Composting, Personal Changes Due To The Pandemic

Embarrassing Body Noise, Moving Into An RV, Noticing Fashion Trends, Name Brand Batteries, Mind/Body Connection

Recipes, Should Pot Be Legalized, Reducing Packaging Waste In Groceries, Feeling Comfortable In a Self-Driving Car

Are People Taking COVID-19 Seriously?, Friend having an affair, Regional words for common items, Gain a child & lose a tooth, How often do you wash  your jeans? 

Chat Buffet with Asha Makam and Joe Rosado is a weekly podcast talking about basically everything (or nothing) depending on how you want to look at it. They question the everyday things, share thoughts and opinions in a fun, light hearted way that might even make you laugh.  Go ahead and share these "water-cooler" topics or better yet, share the Chat Buffet podcast with your friends and family! 

Text vs. Calling, People Moving Away From Cities, Bad Telephone Jobs, Different Approaches To Decorating, Software & Devices That Spy On Your Life

Molecular Differences Between Men & Women, Corporate Rebranding, Fear of Parenting, Lefty Day, Online Sightseeing

Do compliments from different people have different value?   Using bubbles to pollinate as bee population is in jeopardy.   Do you want to go back to your office after Covid?   What do you think of tattoos and what does it say about the person?

Believe In Allowance, Work From Home Changes, Drive Or Fly

Sentence Finisher; CEO As Public Figure; Online Learning; Age Of Your Cells

Lingering Phone Conversations; Why Are You Sorry; Stirring the Pot; Wearable Arms; Bacteria in Plumbing, Excessive Sweaters

The Need For Quality Sleep, CoronaPod & Other New Pandemic Words, Nail-Biting, Journal Keeping, Would You Want To Live Forever?

Couples Talking at Restaurants; Going to the Bank; Pre-Nups; Eating Organics

Drinking Changes; More Milkshake Please; Night Eating; Clean Out Freezer

Popularity of Podcasts, Plant Epigenetics, Blending of Art & Science

Lost & Found Items, Board Games Making A Comeback, Spouses Who Pick-Up Each Other's Phone Calls, Pets As Family

Virus Diet, Workout for Eyes, Online Dating Scams, Pet Adoptions

Scary Dreams; Facebook Profile Picture

Imitating people, giving friends, don’t do it, house move

Driving, TV showed in NYC, opposites attract

Forest Bathing, Tolerance for Bad or Different Grammar, Take Paper Receipts?, Eating Habits While In Lockdown, Hoarder or Purger?

Books in a person's library, Video chat protocol, electronic devices that are always listening, sleep divorce, double-spacing after a period.

Automation in everyday life, Hotel Keys, Are You A List Maker?, Sibling Influence, Screen Time While Under Lock Down. 

Business Voices, Working Out During Lockdown & Parental Roles. 

Phone calls while taking care of business, on-line therapy.

Passing off cheap liquor, scamming hotel mini-bars, expired foods, public bathroom practices