De(a)f Dialogue
De(a)f Dialogue covers multiple topics, ideas, and opinions to help educate and relate to other humans from all over the world.
Knock, Break, Pick, or Find the Key!
Week 171! What does the way you deal with a locked door say about your personality? Apparently, quite a lot — especially if your answer is “break it down.”
This week on Deaf Dialogue, Davi, Wes VA, and Quiet K somehow turn a simple locked-door hypothetical into a full-blown Hogwarts house personality test. Would you knock? Search for a key? Pick the lock? Or just destroy the damn door? The answers lead to an unexpected debate over Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff — and, naturally, everyone immediately forgets what Slytherin is actually supposed to represent.
The conversation also gets a l...
When the House Gets Quiet!
Week 170! This week on Deaf Dialogue, we return from Spain and immediately find ourselves dealing with something much heavier. Dave shares the heartbreaking loss of Minnie, his dog of 14 years, and the guys talk about grief, aging, the strange emptiness left behind when someone is suddenly gone, and the difficult decisions that come with saying goodbye.
From there, the conversation moves into getting older, dealing with physical pain, navigating the healthcare system, and the realization that sometimes you can't fix everything. It's an emotional episode, but there are still plenty of the usual laughs, stories, and side...
Spain, Burning Cities & Making New Friends!
Week 169! This week on Deaf Dialogue, Dave is officially headed to Spain—and the excitement, nerves, and chaos are all setting in. After completing the civil ceremony for the couple he's marrying, the guys talk about the upcoming trip to Valencia, navigating a foreign country without speaking much Spanish, and the incredible Las Fallas festival, where massive works of art are literally set on fire.
But the conversation takes a turn when the bride-to-be points out something the guys hadn't really considered: they don't have many local friends they actually hang out with. That sparks a conversation ab...
The Unlock: Why Failure Can Be the Best Part!
Week 168! This week on Deaf Dialogue, Kyle is officially hooked on bouldering—and discovers that sometimes the only way to figure something out is to fall first. The guys talk about fear, perseverance, problem-solving, and the incredible feeling of finally finding “the unlock” after struggling with something that seemed impossible.
From hanging off overhung walls and learning the difference between brute strength and proper technique to realizing that watching someone else succeed doesn't necessarily take away from your own journey, the conversation explores what happens when you stop avoiding failure and start learning from it.
Plus...
The Climb Begins!
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...
Expect Less, Live More!
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, an...
The Places We Leave Behind!
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...
Leave It Behind!
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 th...
What Childhood Quietly Took From Us!
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.
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Turkey Tips, Parade Nightmares & Post-Thanksgiving Comas!
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!
Going Home, Losing Discs & Lying About Buying More!
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 forever
Disc retriever failures
“I’m done buying discs” (he was not done buying discs)
Building the perfect bag before tourname...
The Baby Who Waited Seven Years!
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 hesitation
IVF and the emotional weight of “one shot”
Hematomas that mimicked miscarriage
Hearing the heartbeat on the scariest day
Managing POTS during...
Father Dave, Bad Dogs & 20-Second Eye Surgery
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 chaos
The surprisingly simple process of getting ordained
Performing a wedding in Spain (but legally in Florida)
LASIK jealousy and adult eyesight decline
Whether Prime...
Two Concerts, One Cold, and Zero Regrets
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 seen
Yellowcard absolutely crushing a redemption set
Solo concert experiences
Getting older but still refusing to sit down at shows
And the universal post-concert illness
Plus: Minnesota trips, disc g...
The Guilt of a Generous Gift (And the Disc Golf Spiral That Followed)
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 gifts
Shoulder anxiety and playing through pain
Disc golf nerd-out (Latitude 64 Pure, Felons, Trespasses & more)<...
Special Guest, Luke!
Week 155! We are joined by special guest Luke. Hear all that he has to say this week. Enjoy!
On The Tip of My Tongue!
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!
Insurance Is A Scam!
Week 153! I learned a lot about insurance, specifically dental insurance, and now you have to hear it too! Enjoy!
Exploding Pasta!
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!
Floppy Discs Disc Golf!
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!
Got Milks?
Week 150! Do you suffer from drinking too much milk? Enjoy!
Spiders and Dolls!
Week 149! We need to clean QuietK's office so he can make more space for spiders and dolls Enjoy!
Pigs In The Neighborhood, Again!
Week 148! Just QuietK and I tonight. Two boys. Two mouths. Two updates. Enjoy!
Plastic Circles!
Week 147! Full steam ahead on the disc golf train, lets get focused! Enjoy!
Not In My Neighborhood!
Week 146! We found a homeless man, now what? Enjoy!
Toilets Save Lives!
Week 145! Let's flush that invention talk right down the drain. Enjoy!
Boys Trip!
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!
Circus!
Week 142! We're going to theme this entire episode after a circus, you don't want to miss it! Enjoy!
Fact Check!
Week 141! We want you to determine which statements of this episode are true, and which ones are false. Enjoy!
We'll Do It Live!
Week 140! Sometimes you just have to grab life by the horns and do it live. Enjoy!
The Worst President(s)!
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!
Cinnamon Salute!
Week 138! No one can prepare you for the journey that this weeks episode takes you on... Enjoy!
Having My Sisters Baby!
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!
My Mouth Hurts!
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!
Last Couple of Days!
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!
Hug Your Wives!
Week 134! This is the most vulnerable we have ever gotten.... Enjoy!
Agree or Disagree!
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!
Jesus Christmas '24
Week 132! Welcome to our 2024 Christmas special! Enjoy!
Pete Davidson vs Lewis Hamilton!
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!
Banana Nightmares!
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!
