Another solo week for the ole' One Topic crew. We simply cannot get our shit together so today it's just me. Autumn. A possible asshole. You be the judge. LOVE YOU BAAAIIII

Another solo week for the ole' One Topic crew. We simply cannot get our shit together so today it's just me. Autumn. A possible asshole. You be the judge. LOVE YOU BAAAIIII

225. Am I an Asshole?

Greg's in Ireland. By listening, you are too!

Greg's in Ireland. By listening, you are too!

Greg in Ireland, Part 1

Put this episode on as you wash the dishes or paint the walls or sweep the garage. 

Put this episode on as you wash the dishes or paint the walls or sweep the garage.

Background Listening

False Authority

Nothing is worth standing in line for.

Standing On Line, In Queue

Autumn can't help but lie. Greg regrets not trading in his Jansport while there was still a lifetime guarantee.

Autumn can't help but lie. Greg regrets not trading in his Jansport while there was still a lifetime guarantee.

The Compulsive Need To Lie

Autumn saves a dog and takes a girls' trip; Greg thinks 9/11 and video conferencing ruined the way business is conducted, and eats Jersey Mike's.

Autumn saves a dog and takes a girls' trip; Greg thinks 9/11 and video conferencing ruined the way business is conducted, and eats Jersey Mike's.

The Things We Do

You cannot die if you don't go to the doctor.

You cannot die if you don't go to the doctor.

Ignorance Is Bliss

Diabetes? Weight loss? Why not both?

The Miracle of Modern Medicine

In dire need of an additional stream of income, Autumn contemplates Only Fans. Or maybe it's really Greg who wants to join.

In dire need of an additional stream of income, Autumn contemplates Only Fans. Or maybe it's really Greg who wants to join.

Only Fans

Autumn Fischer and Greg Russ are tackling life's big issues one topic at at time. A whole episode dedicated to salt? Sure, they'd be open to that. A discussion about that old movie you wouldn't think anyone would ever feel the need to talk about in-depth? Already done it. If you're a thoughtless chump who holds no curiosity for the world around you, don't waste your time listening to this podcast. But if you're self-aware, smart, and fall for reverse psychology, One Topic is the show for you.

Listener 221 Carroll....

Like when Greg’s on anything freaking funny as hell.

Greg

One Topic

Some stupid hobbies that people think are funny could be listed here: Something about goat shearing or lint collecting. We’ll leave that for the hack shows, though.  Hobbies are a good way to distract from the ever-passing time; time that ultimately leads to death. Autumn and Greg take a look at ways to distract yourself from mortality.

Some stupid hobbies that people think are funny could be listed here: Something about goat shearing or lint collecting. We’ll leave that for the hack shows, though. Hobbies are a good way to distract from the ever-passing time; time that ultimately leads to death. Autumn and Greg take a look at ways to distract yourself from mortality.

Hobbies

What makes good art? Are pre-conceived notions to this question immovable? Are certain styles more worthy for public adoration than others? Should pieces be dismissed solely for being part of a specific movement? Are there exceptions? If so, what sets those apart? There are a lot of questions, and really, are there any answers?

What makes good art? Are pre-conceived notions to this question immovable? Are certain styles more worthy for public adoration than others? Should pieces be dismissed solely for being part of a specific movement? Are there exceptions? If so, what sets those apart?  There are a lot of questions, and really, are there any answers?

Art  

What should we talk about today? Marijuana use? Perception versus reality? No. Let's really get into the what's going on in our society. I mean, we didn't make this podcast to dance around the important issues going on today! We're not going to just take time out of our lives to talk about things that don't matter! THAT'S why we chose the grocery store as this week's one topic.

What should we talk about today? Marijuana use? Perception versus reality? No. Let's really get into the what's going on in our society. I mean, we didn't make this podcast to dance around the important issues going on today! We're not going to just take time out of our lives to talk about things that don't matter! THAT'S why we chose the grocery store as this week's one topic.

The Grocery Store

Autumn and Greg are both in Atlanta. Autumn and Greg are both leaving Atlanta after they record this podcast. Autumn and Greg are taking a plane to do so, and therefore must go to the airport. Autumn and Greg have thoughts on this.

Autumn and Greg are both in Atlanta. Autumn and Greg are both leaving Atlanta after they record this podcast. Autumn and Greg are taking a plane to do so, and therefore must go to the airport. Autumn and Greg have thoughts on this.

Airports

What's that Autumn? You wear WHAT type of underwear?! Are you sure you want to give THAT MUCH detail? It's very descriptive. Graphic even. Oh my god, did you really just reveal that? My heart is pounding. Really? You want to post pictures of it? Photos that are accessible via code that only people who listen to the whole episode get? Okay...suit yourself.* *The episode may or may not match the above description.

What's that Autumn? You wear WHAT type of underwear?! Are you sure you want to give THAT MUCH detail? It's very descriptive. Graphic even. Oh my god, did you really just reveal that? My heart is pounding. Really? You want to post pictures of it? Photos that are accessible via code that only people who listen to the whole episode get? Okay...suit yourself.* *The episode may or may not match the above description.

Underwear

Cats the movie was released. Cats the movie shouldn't have been released. Cats the movie will eat at your brain for days after seeing it because your mind isn't able to grasp just how terrible it is. Cats the movie is an example of all the things not to do when making a film.

Cats the movie was released. Cats the movie shouldn't have been released. Cats the movie will eat at your brain for days after seeing it because your mind isn't able to grasp just how terrible it is. Cats the movie is an example of all the things not to do when making a film.

Oh God, Cats, Why?

The episode Autumn doesn't want you to hear! Instead of sticking to the topic at hand, which opened the door to an array of observations about, and discussions regarding idiosyncratic behaviors in, hotels, Autumn decided to use the opportunity to talk about...other things, none of them even salacious or scandalous. Despite her expressed desire to edit - or even scrap! - the show, doing so would be in direct violation of the rules set forth in the One Topic charter. So, what was recorded is what you get.

The episode Autumn doesn't want you to hear! Instead of sticking to the topic at hand, which opened the door to an array of observations about, and discussions regarding idiosyncratic behaviors in, hotels, Autumn decided to use the opportunity to talk about...other things, none of them even salacious or scandalous.   Despite her expressed desire to edit - or even scrap! - the show, doing so would be in direct violation of the rules set forth in the One Topic charter. So, what was recorded is what you get.

Hotels

Ah, to be one with the Great Outdoors, reconnecting with the filthy animal you naturally are. Civilization give us the opportunity to forget the nasty beasts we actually exist as, but camping puts it all back into perspective.

Ah, to be one with the Great Outdoors, reconnecting with the filthy animal you naturally are. Civilization give us the opportunity to forget the nasty beasts we actually exist as, but camping puts it all back into perspective.

Camping

Welcome to the Free For Fall, the one episode of the year in which Autumn and Greg don't stick to just one topic, but instead, talk about who knows what for an hour and a half. Oh boy.

Welcome to the Free For Fall, the one episode of the year in which Autumn and Greg don't stick to just one topic, but instead, talk about who knows what for an hour and a half. Oh boy.

Free For Fall 2019

To be more precise, this week's topic isn't about vanity in all its forms, but that which is precipitated by aging. If you're wondering how this came about, it's simple: Autumn is panicked about her looks as she grows older. Greg thinks she's beautiful as is. Autumn thinks Greg is an idiot. The conveyor belt of time keeps moving and there's nothing any of us can do to escape it. Futile as it may be, if it makes a person feel better to fight it, why should any of us care?

To be more precise, this week's topic isn't about vanity in all its forms, but that which is precipitated by aging. If you're wondering how this came about, it's simple: Autumn is panicked about her looks as she grows older. Greg thinks she's beautiful as is. Autumn thinks Greg is an idiot.   The conveyor belt of time keeps moving and there's nothing any of us can do to escape it. Futile as it may be, if it makes a person feel better to fight it, why should any of us care?

Vanity

It's the holidays, and a bunch of people are doing things they do every year because it makes them feel nice and connected to others, or maybe they're just doing those things because they feel like they have to and don't want to be an outcast anymore than they already are. Whatever the reason, Autumn and Greg discuss traditions. And customs. And rituals. Really, who cares about rules to a show called "One Topic"?

It's the holidays, and a bunch of people are doing things they do every year because it makes them feel nice and connected to others, or maybe they're just doing those things because they feel like they have to and don't want to be an outcast anymore than they already are. Whatever the reason, Autumn and Greg discuss traditions. And customs. And rituals. Really, who cares about rules to a show called "One Topic"?

Traditions

Some people call online dating the cesspool of humanity. This comment is misplaced, as humanity is a cesspool on all levels. Nonetheless, Greg has chosen online dating as his topic, another subject with which Autumn has no experience, thus alienating her and allowing Greg to make the show all about himself. Good things Autumn's talented and able to still contribute - a lesser host would've surely shut down.

Some people call online dating the cesspool of humanity. This comment is misplaced, as humanity is a cesspool on all levels. Nonetheless, Greg has chosen online dating as his topic, another subject with which Autumn has no experience, thus alienating her and allowing Greg to make the show all about himself. Good things Autumn's talented and able to still contribute - a lesser host would've surely shut down.

Online Dating

New Year resolutions are for the birds. New Year purging is where it's at. Yes, that's poor grammar. Get over it. Life is filled with a bunch of junk. Throw it out.

New Year resolutions are for the birds. New Year purging is where it's at. Yes, that's poor grammar. Get over it. Life is filled with a bunch of junk. Throw it out.

New Year Purging / Greg's Closet

Autumn's journey of self-discovery has led to the realization that she's a secret perfectionist - anything less than an immaculate existence is unacceptable and a reason for paralyzing shame. Listen as she tries to change for the better.

Autumn's journey of self-discovery has led to the realization that she's a secret perfectionist - anything less than an immaculate existence is unacceptable and a reason for paralyzing shame. Listen as she tries to change for the better.

Autumn The Perfectionist

Many people are jumping on the polyamory bandwagon, but do the majority have the proper mindset to make it work, or are they just following a fad? What does that mindset entail? Is it viable for the long run?   Autumn and Greg explore the topic on this week's episode, but do they have the proper mindset to address it, or are they just following the podcast fad? What does their mindset entail to make them think they're worthy of doing this? Is One Topic viable for the long run?

Many people are jumping on the polyamory bandwagon, but do the majority have the proper mindset to make it work, or are they just following a fad? What does that mindset entail? Is it viable for the long run?  Autumn and Greg explore the topic on this week's episode, but do they have the proper mindset to address it, or are they just following the podcast fad? What does their mindset entail to make them think they're worthy of doing this? Is One Topic viable for the long run?

Polyamory

It's Autumn's week to pick a topic, and in an another effort to gain many downloads, she's going with fetishes. Not an inanimate object worshiped for its supposed magical powers or because it is considered to be inhabited by a spirit fetish, but SEXUAL fetishes.

It's Autumn's week to pick a topic, and in an another effort to gain many downloads, she's going with fetishes. Not an inanimate object worshiped for its supposed magical powers or because it is considered to be inhabited by a spirit fetish, but SEXUAL fetishes.

Fetishes

Puberty - what a horrific time in one's life. Four out of five children actually say they'd rather burn in an acid bath than have to experience the grisliness that is pubescence. The fifth says they'd rather drink bleach. No matter. Ever the masochists, Autumn and Greg take a look back to the chapter of life that our brains have so desperately tried to forever block from memory.

Puberty - what a horrific time in one's life. Four out of five children actually say they'd rather burn in an acid bath than have to experience the grisliness that is pubescence. The fifth says they'd rather drink bleach. No matter. Ever the masochists, Autumn and Greg take a look back to the chapter of life that our brains have so desperately tried to forever block from memory.

Puberty

Is time a construct? Is it a flat circle? Does it matter? The natural progression of time cannot be stopped. You're getting older. There's nothing you can do to change that. Now panic in 3...2...1...

Aging

Autumn has the potential to form a gambling habit. But it's not too late.

Autumn has the potential to form a gambling habit. But it's not too late.

Gambling

Greg had his bag stolen, which provided the inspiration for this week's topic. After running through his own history of stealing, the initial anger and violation he experienced evolved into that of acceptance and justification. This raised the question as to why people steal. There are plenty of motivators, but do those change within the same thief over the course of a looting career?As for Autumn, it goes without saying that she's a sweet angel without much experience in the field of petty criminal activity.

Greg had his bag stolen, which provided the inspiration for this week's topic. After running through his own history of stealing, the initial anger and violation he experienced evolved into that of acceptance and justification. This raised the question as to why people steal. There are plenty of motivators, but do those change within the same thief over the course of a looting career? As for Autumn, it goes without saying that she's a sweet angel without much experience in the field of petty criminal activity.

Theft

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