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That Don‘t Sound Right

TDSRpodcast 250 Episodes Oct 10, 2026

That Don't Sound Right is a podcast about talking the way we did before the internet, when you couldn't prove anyone right or wrong and all expertise came from the people in the conversation. The host hopes listeners enjoy the conversations and invites them to comment if they find themselves silently saying 'that don't sound right'.

Episodes

Centralia, Pennsylvania: The Underground Coal Fire That Could Burn for Centuries
Centralia, Pennsylvania: The Underground Coal Fire That Could Burn for Centuries Oct 10, 2026 1306 Imagine living in a town where the ground beneath your feet is on fire—and it might keep burning for centuries. That Don't Sound Right.  But in Centralia, Pennsylvania, the underground fire is real, and its story is stranger than you might expect. On That Don’t Sound Right, hosts Peter and Cecil explore the history of Centralia, the Pennsylvania town that became famous for a coal fire burning b
Are Hotels Tracking Your Towels? RFID Chips, Stolen Linens & Hotel Room Secrets
Are Hotels Tracking Your Towels? RFID Chips, Stolen Linens & Hotel Room Secrets Oct 3, 2026 1382 Ever checked into a hotel, looked at the bathroom, and discovered a warning that your towels and linens contain tracking devices? That’s exactly the kind of thing that makes you stop and say, "That Don't Sound Right." In this episode Peter returns from his adventure in Geneva. He and Cecil discuss a hotel bathroom sticker spotted in Geneva warning guests that the towels and linens are equipped wit
What Does a Futurist Actually Do? AI, Robotics, Product Strategy & Predicting the Future
What Does a Futurist Actually Do? AI, Robotics, Product Strategy & Predicting the Future Sep 26, 2026 1277 What exactly is a futurist—and how does someone get paid to think about what the world might look like years from now? On That Don’t Sound Right, hosts Peter and Cecil take a deep dive into the world of futurists and the surprisingly practical role that future-thinking can play in business. No crystal ball required. The conversation starts with a simple question: What does “futurist” actually mean
We Tried 4 Bizarre Oreo Flavors! Banana Pudding, Chicken & Waffles & More
We Tried 4 Bizarre Oreo Flavors! Banana Pudding, Chicken & Waffles & More Sep 20, 2026 1647 How far would you go for an Oreo? On Episode 261 of That Don’t Sound Right, hosts Peter and Cecil welcome Margaret “Meg” Wilson for a blind taste test featuring four limited-edition Oreo flavors that sound questionable before you even take the first bite. On the menu: Banana Pudding, Apple Pie à la Mode, Deep-Fried Oreo, and Chicken & Waffles. What starts as a simple taste test quickly turns i
UNC JV Basketball: Dean Smith, Phil Ford, Open Tryouts & Life Behind the Bench
UNC JV Basketball: Dean Smith, Phil Ford, Open Tryouts & Life Behind the Bench Sep 12, 2026 1622 In this episode of That Don’t Sound Right, hosts Peter and Cecil welcome Dr. Cooper Scurry for a fascinating look at the history, traditions, and unexpected perks of University of North Carolina basketball JV team. Cooper shares how the UNC JV program evolved from the old freshman basketball team under legendary coach Dean Smith, what it was like going through open tryouts at the Dean Dome, and th
Rock Tumbling: How Rocks Become Polished Treasures | Finding, Collecting & Polishing Rocks
Rock Tumbling: How Rocks Become Polished Treasures | Finding, Collecting & Polishing Rocks Sep 5, 2026 1235 In this episode, Peter and Cecil get into one of Cecil's long-running hobbies: rock tumbling. What starts with an ordinary-looking rock can end with a polished little treasure—and Cecil explains why the process is so addictive. The conversation explores how rock tumblers work, the different stages of the grit-and-polish process, and what happens when rough stones spend weeks being tumbled, shaped,
The ’80s Martial Arts Craze: Nunchucks, Throwing Stars & Mall Ninja Madness
The ’80s Martial Arts Craze: Nunchucks, Throwing Stars & Mall Ninja Madness Aug 29, 2026 1190 In this episode, Peter and Cecil take a nostalgic—and occasionally painful—trip back to the 1980s martial-arts craze. Remember when you could walk through the mall and find stores packed with nunchucks, throwing stars, butterfly knives, martial-arts practice gear, and all kinds of equipment that seemed incredibly cool to a kid in the ’80s? Peter and Cecil reminisce about learning martial-arts move
Listener Mailbag: Stainless Steel Cups, Tannerite, Isle of Man TT & Unwritten Rules
Listener Mailbag: Stainless Steel Cups, Tannerite, Isle of Man TT & Unwritten Rules Aug 22, 2026 1291 It's time to open the That Don't Sound Right listener mailbag! In this episode, Peter and Cecil respond to a stack of listener emails covering everything from the stainless-steel cup craze and old-school weather phone lines and almanacs to memorable Tannerite stories, explosions, and the strange things people remember from before everything was online. The conversation also circles back to some of
Will AI Make Money Obsolete? Elon Musk, Star Trek, Star Wars & the Future Without Currency
Will AI Make Money Obsolete? Elon Musk, Star Trek, Star Wars & the Future Without Currency Aug 15, 2026 1207 Could artificial intelligence eventually make money and currency obsolete? In this episode, Peter and Cecil tackle Elon Musk's provocative idea that AI and advanced technology could someday create a world where currency is no longer necessary. But what would that actually look like? The conversation quickly turns into a battle between two very different visions of the future: Gene Roddenberry's St
Why Can't I Just Mind My Own Business?
Why Can't I Just Mind My Own Business? Aug 8, 2026 1277 Have you ever tried to mind your own business… and completely failed? We realized we're becoming exactly the kind of people Dr. Rick warns us about. From unsolicited chainsaw advice to explaining car paint, we're starting to wonder: are we becoming our parents? In this episode of That Don’t Sound Right, Peter and Cecil talk about the Progressive Dr. Rick commercials—and the uncomfortable realizati
Why a Tool Truck Feels Like an Ice Cream Truck for Mechanics
Why a Tool Truck Feels Like an Ice Cream Truck for Mechanics Aug 1, 2026 1333 For mechanics, few sounds are more exciting than the arrival of the tool truck. In this episode, Peter and Cecil climb aboard the world of Snap-on, Mac Tools, and Matco Tools, exploring the unique culture, craftsmanship, and temptation that have made these rolling tool stores legendary. The hosts share stories from their own experiences with tool cribs, warranty replacements, toolbox envy, and the
Can You Still Tell What's Human? The Turing Test and the Future of Conversation
Can You Still Tell What's Human? The Turing Test and the Future of Conversation Jul 25, 2026 1355 Artificial intelligence is getting harder to recognize—but can you still tell when you're talking to a human? In this episode, Peter and Cecil tackle one of today's most fascinating questions by exploring the Turing Test, the thought experiment designed to determine whether a machine can successfully imitate a person. From there, the conversation takes an unexpected turn into the idea of a reverse

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