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TAGQ (That's A Good Question) - Podcast

TAGQ (That's A Good Question)

Ben Johnston talks to his father Scott about improv comedy, forestry and landscaping, as well as computing, cooking, and music, and whatever else these characters are interested in.

Improv Technology Nature Science Comedy
Update frequency
every 15 days
Average duration
38 minutes
Episodes
38
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Plexiglass Backgrounds

Plexiglass Backgrounds

Father and son navigate childhood memories, family dynamics, and philosophical questions in this meandering conversation that reveals surprising vulnerability and humor.

• Discussing how dad actually …

00:38:06  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
Forest Swinging

Forest Swinging

Ben and Scott explore profound life lessons through everyday experiences, from psychedelic insights at the beach to emergency medical situations in the backcountry.

• Ben shares the story of an octopu…

00:40:00  |   Mon 21 Jul 2025
Corvid Warning

Corvid Warning

We explore the peculiar phenomenon of Wi-Fi storms, territorial crow attacks, and the age-old battle against household ant invasions in this wide-ranging conversation about nature's intrusions into d…

00:41:23  |   Fri 04 Jul 2025
The Old New Cabin

The Old New Cabin

From AI joke failures to family cabin memories, we traverse the landscape of modern technology while exploring the deeply human experiences that technology can never fully replicate.

• AI struggles wi…

00:40:00  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
Scuba Climbing

Scuba Climbing

The hosts explore personal growth through physical challenges and reflect on how our true selves emerge in moments of pressure or difficulty. This thoughtful conversation weaves between childhood mem…

00:38:57  |   Tue 27 May 2025
Natural Intelligence is Greener

Natural Intelligence is Greener

Father and son share a meandering morning conversation over coffee, covering everything from technology limitations and AI energy consumption to cancel culture and Prince's legacy. Their caffeine-fue…

00:39:45  |   Mon 12 May 2025
Noises To Moises

Noises To Moises

We explore the revolutionary capabilities of Moises music splitting technology and reflect on how childhood entertainment shapes our adult values and dreams.

• neural-net music tools allow musicians t…

00:39:36  |   Thu 24 Apr 2025
Corporate Rock

Corporate Rock

Music and creativity aren't just for professionals, but we've been conditioned to "cringe" at amateur performances due to corporate entertainment propaganda. This father-son conversation explores how…

00:39:54  |   Fri 21 Mar 2025
Segmented Questions

Segmented Questions

A rambling, free-flowing conversation explores everything from abandoned home projects to plant biology, Wikipedia games to music history, all connected through tangential thought patterns and nostal…

00:39:00  |   Sun 09 Mar 2025
Snoqualmie Falling

Snoqualmie Falling

This episode reveals unexpected connections between concealed talents, consumer curiosities, and profound artistic insights, all while celebrating the adventures of life. Our conversation shifts from…

00:39:19  |   Fri 21 Feb 2025
On The Road

On The Road

This episode features a lively conversation on the spontaneous joys of a road trip through Oregon, exploring memories from college, agriculture in the Willamette Valley, and oddities of life that spa…

00:43:17  |   Sun 02 Feb 2025
Smoking Pork Sauce

Smoking Pork Sauce

Ever had a guitar that stole the show during a recording session? Let us take you on a humorous journey as we face down technical gremlins, risk legal drama with Paramount Pictures, and introduce our…

00:37:29  |   Mon 20 Jan 2025
Enough With The AI

Enough With The AI

This episode dives into the science behind wind and weather, exploring how air pressure dynamics affect our everyday experiences, transitioning into personal stories about acclimating to colder seaso…

00:37:52  |   Tue 31 Dec 2024
Flying Spaghetti Monster

Flying Spaghetti Monster

Remember those clever classroom systems we all encountered as kids? From point systems to mini-economies, our early education was full of inventive ways that taught us about value and justice. In thi…

00:37:01  |   Mon 16 Dec 2024
Mushroom Mysteries and Moving Thrills

Mushroom Mysteries and Moving Thrills

Now a flashback episode from earlier in the fall.  Have you ever wondered why some superfoods are shockingly affordable? Join us as we unravel the mysteries of a company selling superfood mushroom po…

00:33:21  |   Sun 24 Nov 2024
Slam Dance Surprise

Slam Dance Surprise

What happens when you move to a new city and find yourself interrupted by a playful cat and a housemate during a podcast recording? Our latest episode of "That's a Good Question" brings you to Seattl…

00:36:05  |   Sun 03 Nov 2024
Car Trip Music

Car Trip Music

What happens when the sky lights up with electricity and the ground starts to smoke? Join us as we tackle the ominous relationship between lightning storms and forest fires, focusing on a recent temp…

00:38:35  |   Sat 12 Oct 2024
Water Traps

Water Traps

What truly defines an island and why do we label some places as separate entities while others blend seamlessly? This episode starts with a curious exploration of geographic labels, pondering the arb…

00:38:38  |   Sun 06 Oct 2024
Perma-Counter-Culture

Perma-Counter-Culture

What happens when a banana meets a walnut in a plastic bag?  Join us as we talk about the unplanned culinary experiment that resulted in banana-flavored walnuts,  the surprising permeability of plast…

00:39:05  |   Sat 21 Sep 2024
Grandma's Letters

Grandma's Letters

Join us in Minneapolis for a special live recording of "That's a Good Question" with our delightful guest, my grandmother, Clara Korb. We kick off with the logistics of my flight and a funny story ab…

00:43:01  |   Sun 18 Aug 2024
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