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That Sounds Funny

That Sounds Funny

Keith Heltsley

Two blind brothers, and a blind sister telling it the way we see it.

212 - Personal Fun with Animals. (203)
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  • 212 - Personal Fun with Animals. (203)

    Quick recap
    Keith, Terry, and Jill, hosts of the “That Sounds Funny” podcast, shared personal stories, discussed various topics including holidays, birthdays, and current events, and engaged in word games during their meeting. They touched on frustrations with political commercials and explored the meanings of different words. The group also conversed about recent news stories, including animal-related incidents and unusual contests.
    Summary
    Keith, Terry, and Jill Podcast Episode 203
    Keith, Terry, and Jill, two blind brothers and a blind sister, host a podcast called “That Sounds Funny” in its fourth season. In episode 203, recorded on October 8th, 2024, they discuss their plans for the previous week when they couldn’t record due to an issue with Keith. Terry shares a funny story about getting a haircut and discovering a mysterious scab on his head. Keith mentions a shooting incident in Donaldson.
    Keith, Jill, and Terry shared personal anecdotes and humor, with Keith recounting a story about a man who had his brother shoot his wife, and a new kitten named Miss Kitty. Jill shared a funny story about her grandson’s joke about a deer with no eyes or feet, which he named Edward. The group also discussed a song about a reindeer named Camilla that got run over. The conversation ended on a light-hearted note with everyone enjoying the shared stories and humor. The group also discussed their frustration with political commercials, which they found misleading and lacking in facts. They agreed that both candidates need to be fact-checked, as the commercials often contain propaganda and lies about the opposing side.
    Keith shared his recent experiences, including a foot injury. He explained that he had been dealing with open wounds and was supposed to see an infectious disease doctor, but due to a swollen and red foot, he was sent to the emergency room where it was discovered he had a broken bone. Keith also mentioned that he had been unable to get an appointment with an orthopedic doctor to further investigate the issue. The team also discussed their personal experiences, including Terry’s memory of his father kicking him in the butt, which resulted in a broken finger. The conversation ended with Keith sharing his experiences of trying to work while keeping his foot elevated.
    Random Topic
    We don’t have our usual birthday segment, but Keith and Terry reminisced about notable birthdays, including Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday and Larry Fine’s 100th birthday. They also discussed the history of the 3 Stooges, with Keith clarifying that Larry Fine and Moe Howard were the original stooges, and Curly Howard joined later.
    We finally get to our random topic and feature October 17. Keith discussed various holidays and events, including Black Poetry Day, Child Poverty Day, and the Day of the Races. He also mentioned the International Day to Eradicate Poverty and the National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day.
    This Week in the News
    Terry then shared news about the National Toy Museum inducting 12 new toys, including balloons, choose-your-own-adventure books, and remote-control vehicles.
    Jill shared an amusing story about Damian Lewis, an actor, leading a ceremonial sheep crossing over the London Bridge, an event claimed to have been happening for centuries but only in its 11th annual occurrence.
    Keith shared a story about a challenge being made to the LGBT community. The group’s goals were either to expose hypocrisy in supporting both LGBT and Palestinian causes, or potentially change Hamas’ stance on the issue.
    Terry shared a story about two squirrels in England who boarded a subway train without paying for a ticket, causing chaos among passengers. The train was diverted, and the squirrels were eventually lured off the train with nuts. Jill’s shared a story about a criminal hiding in ...

    Thu, 10 Oct 2024 - 1h 15min
  • 211 - Crashing Family Secrets. (202)

    Quick recap
    The team engaged in a light-hearted discussion about their personal lives, including reminiscing about childhood mispronunciations, sharing music preferences, and discussing various words and their meanings. They also shared humorous anecdotes and puns, and discussed the security of Keith’s computer and email accounts. The conversation ended with a focus on promoting the show and audience growth.
    Summary
    Terry reminisced about his 13-year-old marriage and Jill shared about her son’s 2-year-old anniversary. They also talked about a family gathering for Terry’s grandson’s birthday. Keith mentioned an upcoming doctor’s appointment regarding a sore on his heel. The doctor recommended using puffy slippers for indoor use, which Keith’s wife, Robin, ordered from Amazon. Keith humorously considered getting elephant heads to attach to his slippers, suggesting it would be a funny and unique way to wear them. Jill and Terry participated in the conversation, with Jill suggesting that the slippers would be funny if they were gray, the color of an elephant. The team discussed the recent rainfall and its positive impact on the environment, including grass growth and helping farmers with their crops.
    Random Topic
    After Terry shares his birthday list, we feature an icebreaker game. Keith and Terry reminisced about their childhood mispronunciations, with Keith recalling his inability to say “Superman” correctly. Jill also shared her childhood mispronunciation of words starting with “J.”
    The discussion continued with interesting relatives. Keith shared stories about his uncle Dutch, who was known for his scandalous rumors and along with a couple of his cousins, his work on major construction projects like the St. Louis Arch and the Spirit of St. Louis airplane.
    The icebreaker topic continues with a discussion about music preferences, with participants sharing their past and current tastes. Terry and Jill expressed their dislike for rap music, while Keith shared his fondness for various genres. The conversation then shifted to personal bucket lists, with Jill expressing interest in skydiving and Terry mentioning weight restrictions for his grandson’s desired helicopter ride.
    This week in the news
    We share a variety of articles that include bungee jumping in cars, parachuting, and fishing, with participants sharing their experiences and insights on these activities.
    Good try AI companion, but you’re almost correct.
    Keith shared a story about a car crashing through an Arizona home, causing minor injuries and significant damage. The family, including their pets, were in the living room at the time of the crash. Terry mentioned a California incident where a semi-truck carrying raisins caused a traffic jam after crashing into another semi-truck and a pickup truck. Both incidents resulted in significant damage but no major injuries.
    Jill’s Weird Words
    Jill shares various words and their meanings, while Terry and Keith try to guess the definitions.
    They started with “spore,” “firstling,” and “propinquity” was also discussed. Keith humorously suggested that it could refer to a close-knit family wearing the same T-shirt. The team also discussed the term “grandiphonerent” and its possible meanings.
    Terry’s Top 10
    Terry shared his top 10 lists of unanswered questions, including who let the dogs out, where’s the beef, how to get to Sesame Street, why eggs are packaged in flimsy paper cartons, why women can’t put mascara on with their mouth closed, and why lemon juice is made with artificial flavors. The conversation ended with Keith and Terry acknowledging that some of these questions may never be answered.
    Anchor Topic
    This week we are discussing the topic of computers,

    Thu, 26 Sep 2024 - 1h 20min
  • 210 - It’s Happening in the bedroom and kitchen. (201)

    Quick recap
    The team shared personal experiences, discussed various topics including politics, celebrities, and classic movies, and played a guessing game. They also engaged in a lively discussion about words, their meanings, and pronunciations, and shared reactions to unusual bed designs from history. Lastly, they discussed the use of a talking microwave, proper plugging of devices, and the importance of respecting partners’ interests.
    Summary
    Keith shared his grandchildren’s experiences with a hurricane in Alabama, and he also discussed a book he read about JD Vance. Jill watched a documentary about Ronald Reagan’s life and his debate with Mondale, noting the differences between political debates then and now. They also discussed the high cost of organic milk, personal experiences with raising chickens, and the idea of getting goats as a natural lawnmower. The conversation also touched on the tax implications of winning prizes, as well as the upcoming holidays.
    After Terry shares his list of birthdays, they also played a game of “Guess the Year” presenting a series of events that occurred in the same year, such as the San Francisco 49ers defeating the Broncos in the Super Bowl, the opening of the first McDonald’s in Moscow, and Buster Douglas defeating Mike Tyson in a boxing match. Jill’s input was also included in the guessing game, as they debated various historical events like the year smoking was banned on US domestic flights, the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, the closure of the musical “A Chorus,” and the release of Windows 3.1.
    We share a variety of news stories including world record events, elephants, tigers and more.
    Jill’s Weird Words
    Keith, Jill, and Terry engaged in a lively discussion about various words, their meanings, and pronunciations. They debated the terms “Eniac” and “Ennead”, with Keith suggesting “Ennead” could refer to a set of nine. Jill introduced the word “Gamesome”, which they agreed meant playful and merry. The conversation also touched on college football games, with Terry expressing his dislike for the excessive coverage during weekends. They clarified the meaning of “autopsy” as seeing something with one’s own eyes, not performing an autopsy on oneself. They also discussed the term “deliquescent”, which means becoming liquid or melting, and its relation to pastries. The team used humor and personal anecdotes to illustrate their points, sharing experiences related to words like “prehensile” and “vertiginous”. The conversation ended with the team moving on to Terry’s top 10 list.
    Terry’s Top 10 List
    Terry discussed various unusual beds from history, including the Great Bed of Ware, a box bed, and a bed designed by Thomas Jefferson. Keith and Jill shared their reactions and thoughts on these beds. The conversation also touched on inventions like a Murphy bed, and a self-making bed. The conversation ended with a humorous comment from Keith about the rotating bed’s design and a shared experience from Jill about a round bed for her daughters. Terry, Keith, and Jill continue to discussed various unusual bed designs aimed at addressing safety concerns for babies, such as suspended crib-like cages and structures with bars to prevent rolling over and smothering. They considered the practicalities of using these beds, including how the mother could breastfeed through the bars or cage openings. The conversation also touched on Murphy beds that fold up against the wall and whether gravity would help keep sheets in place.
    Anchor Topic
    The topic of the day is living skills, but first we have an update. Jill shared an update about the computers she had been waiting for, which could take up to a month to arrive. Keith encouraged listeners to donate computers to th...

    Thu, 19 Sep 2024 - 2h 07min
  • 209 - Pickle Juice! Pickle Juice! (200)

    Quick recap
    The team discussed various topics, including funny stories, birthdays, and a property for sale in California. They also shared details about a world record set by a group of bowlers, strange noises heard from the Starliner capsule, and the meanings of various words. The conversation ended with discussions about living skills, the process of applying for a computer for the visually impaired, and personal experiences with technology and humor.
    Summary
    Keith, Terry, and Jill Conversations and Experiences
    Keith, Terry, and Jill discussed various topics. Keith shared a funny story about Marcus spending the whole day sleeping at his girlfriend’s house. Jill shared her experience with her husband, George, who built her a porch swing but had to figure out how to detach it from the saw horses. Keith also mentioned his new iPhone lanyard, which allows him to wear his phone around his neck. Terry was set to share some birthdays, but the details were not provided in the transcript.
    Celebrity Birthdays and Mad Libs Game
    Terry discussed various individuals’ birthdays and ages, including celebrities like Beyonce, and Roger Waters. Keith and Jill also participated in the discussion, correcting some ages and sharing additional information. Towards the end, Keith and Jill played a game involving Mad Libs, where they had to fill in different word forms like nouns and adjectives.
    California Property Discussion and Speculation
    The group discussed a property for sale in California, which is a 645 square feet bungalow over 50 years old. The property is listed for half a million dollars, which was considered expensive by the group. They speculated that the property might have been owned by a movie star or was featured in the TV show “2 and a half men”. The group also discussed the size of the property, noting that it was not very big, and that it might be a starter house for a small family.
    Museum Vase Incident, Bowling Record Attempt, Mascot Decapitation, and Space Station Noises
    Keith shared a story about a 4-year-old child accidentally breaking a 3,500-year-old bronze age vase at a museum, highlighting the museum’s decision to present certain objects without protective glass for public accessibility. Terry then shared details about a quartet of bowlers in Louisville, Kentucky, who set a world record by rolling 2,032 consecutive strikes in a 24-hour period, suggesting the Mcab blind bowlers attempt to break this record. Jill shared a story about a man decapitating the statue of Bob, the mascot of Bob’s Big Boy restaurant in California, after crashing into it with his car. Lastly, NASA astronauts on the International Space Station, reported hearing strange pulsating noises resembling sonar pings emanating from the Starliner capsule before it was set to return to Earth on autopilot.
    Exploring Word Meanings and Clarifications
    Keith, Terry, and Jill discussed the meanings of various words. The term “bent hick” referred to a person bent over by a whiskey still. Jill introduced “pertinent” as something related to a lifestyle, and “accessory” as an item associated with it, like a purse or belt. Jill also introduced “coyacious”, but its meaning was unclear. The team clarified “occlude” as obstructing or closing something. The meeting humorously ended with Keith preparing to use the word “prude”.
    Exploring Words and Weather Terms
    The team discussed various words and their meanings, with Jill’s words being “sapient” (intelligence or wisdom), “kinesis” (movement or kinetic energy), and “autogenous” (self-generating or arising from within). They also briefly discussed a movie, “Multiplicity,” and a potential visit to a Beetlejuice movie. Terry revealed his top 10 list of words,

    Fri, 13 Sep 2024 - 1h 41min
  • 208 - Terry’s Hot Steaming News. (199)

    Quick recap
    The team discussed various words and their meanings, shared personal anecdotes, and humorously discussed upcoming holidays and birthdays. Lastly, Keith demonstrated the Be My Eyes app, which connects blind users with sighted volunteers for assistance, and the potential of AI to identify objects in images and read documents.
    Summary
    To get things started, Jill shares her mosquito-filled camping trip, while Terry talks about reading Richard Cunningham’s biography “The Boys” and a show on animals passing gas. They also discuss the difficulties child actors faced with crooked teeth, like Clint Howard.
    Big news! Apple Vis Podcast’s Returns!
    Keith and Terry discussed the return of Apple Vis, a podcast and website that provides support for blind people. They noted that Apple Vis had stepped back but was now back in operation, with plans to update their content and make show notes available in multiple languages. Keith also mentioned that Thomas Dondville, a prominent figure in the blindness community, had been involved in the podcast’s return.
    Random Topic
    after the conversation shifted to birthdays, we get busy with our random topic of the week. We discussed a list of upcoming movies, speculating about their titles and meanings. Keith and Jill tried to decipher the meaning of “Charlie Tango,” while also discussing various movie plots, including a thriller about a magical raincoat and a fantasy involving a white dragon. The conversation ended with Keith suggesting they move on to other topics.
    This Week in the News
    Terry brings us a news item that speculated about people using tents to hide their actions and the province’s recent investment in new bathrooms for the beach. The conversation then shifted to Jill’s story about Ikea hosting a slumber party in Sweden to study how different decor, lighting, and pillows affect sleep. They also discussed a news story about a chicken parade in Des Moines, Iowa, which led to changes in city restrictions. Keith mentioned a new rule allowing roosters but requiring licensing of chickens and set up a process for dealing with nuisance animals. Terry keeps on taking a dump on our news when he shared two stories about sewage blockages in England, one caused by a “fat bird” and the other speculated to be due to excessive pooping.
    Note: our AI secretary always had it right. There were two stories, but the Eagle was full of it, and had nothing to do with the sewer. Let’s just say that if you’re a raccoon in his vicinity, you might want to be afraid.
    Jill then introduced a topic about Trader Joe’s seeking a “pumpkin spice pundit” to taste-test their pumpkin spice products. Keith and Terry discussed the restrictions on marijuana businesses in Ohio, particularly regarding signage and the sale of food and drinks. Terry and Keith also discussed a French museum in Marseille that welcomes visitors to go all natural at designated times while visiting exhibits on Naturism.
    Jill’s Weird Words
    The team discussed various words and their meanings, with humor and personal anecdotes. They started with “TanTivi”, with Keith humorously describing the former and Terry humorously linking it to Donald Trump’s tanning habits. They also discussed “Izzat” and “izzat,” with Keith identifying the former as a reference to Izod and Terry humorously linking the latter to ZZ Top’s song “I’m Tired (At) Texas.” The conversation ended with the team still trying to figure out the meaning of “Tantiby.” Jill and Keith also discussed various words such as “astern,” “penumbra,” “napery,” “melliferous,” “hermetic,” “cabil,” and “fossick,” with Keith often providing insightful interpretations.

    Thu, 05 Sep 2024 - 1h 44min
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