I loved reading The Reader's Digest section Laughter, The Best Medicine and it got me thinking... Is laughter the best medicine? It might not cure cancer, but it is a great mood booster for sure. What makes you laugh? A comic strip, a TV show,

EP 49: How did you learn to fix things?

Jun 28th, 2021 13m 46s

Maybe your parents taught you or you have a natural ability. You can pretty much find any fix it solution on YouTube. You’ll have to listen to the episode to hear our take on the subject and our stories.Have you heard about the IKEA effect? I

EP 48: Why do people lie?

Jun 21st, 2021 12m 52s

Wow, Joe just nailed several of the big reasons why people lie off the top of his head. There are actual research studies, but it’s more fun to share personal stories. We welcome any comments on our Facebook or Twitter page.Enjoy, Share, Rate

EP 47: Do you have a song that brings back strong memories?

Jun 14th, 2021 13m 49s

Listen to Joe and Asha’s stories about songs that take you down memory lane.Here is more information about the science of what happens in the brain and about The Proust Effect:https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20140417-why-does-music-evoke-

EP 46: How often do you shower and change your clothes in a day?

May 23rd, 2021 16m 4s

If you are like Joe and Asha, the answer depends on the day. Oh, the stories we tell and the personal information we share for our listeners!Did you think you had to shower every day? Not according to health professionals and my 9th grade Bio

EP 45: Do you need an extended car warranty?

May 14th, 2021 19m 8s

What’s with all the telemarketer calls selling extended car warranties? Joe and Asha share phone scam stories and laugh about the silliness of it all. We also have personal strategies on how to have fun with the telemarketers! You’ll have to li

EP 44: Have you seen any emotional support animals on a plane?

Apr 30th, 2021 14m

Airlines are limiting the animals allowed to fly as emotional support to only dogs. This is after everything from turtles, pigs, snakes, turkeys, and even mini-ponies were approved in the past.Oh darn, I forgot to say “when pigs fly” during th

EP 43: Do you think you have a good memory?

Apr 30th, 2021 16m 2s

Do you have a story of when you remembered something very differently from someone else? Do you believe in hypnosis? Joe and I share our thoughts and stories. Wow, the justice department even has a description of their use of hypnosis!https

EP 42: Are you spending more time in the lavatory?

Mar 22nd, 2021 17m 17s

Are you spending more time in the lavatory?Enjoy, Share, Rate, Comment and Subscribe to Chat Buffet!EP Tags: Latrine, toilet--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatbuffet/support

EP 41: Have you heard of Pastel Q?

Mar 9th, 2021 16m 12s

Have you heard of Pastel Q?Enjoy, Share, Rate, Comment and Subscribe to Chat Buffet!EP Tags: Pastel Q, Woke, Intersectionality, Racial Biases--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatbuffet/support

EP 40: Have you made a large withdrawal in a relationship? Are you allowed to repair everything you own? Do you arrive at parties on time?

Mar 6th, 2021 39m

Have you made a large withdrawal in a relationship? Are you allowed to repair everything you own? Do you arrive at parties on time?Enjoy, Share, Rate, Comment and Subscribe to Chat Buffet!EP Tags: Relationships, Repairs, Being On TimeIf you

EP 39: Does income determine division of domestic responsibilities? Do you use a weighted blanket? In what form do you read books?

Feb 28th, 2021 24m 42s

Does income determine division of domestic responsibilities? Do you use a weighted blanket? In what form do you read books?Enjoy, Share, Rate, Comment and Subscribe to Chat Buffet!EP Tags: Money, House hold income, Weighted Blankets, Reading

EP 38: Have you ever experienced blind rage? Do you have any daily routines for yourself? Do you check your receipts?

Feb 19th, 2021 27m 5s

Have you ever experienced blind rage? Do you have any daily routines for yourself? Do you check your receipts?Enjoy, Share and Subscribe to Chat Buffet!EP Tags: Blind Rage, Daily Routines, Receipts; Financial Safety--- Support this podcas

EP 37: What is the most explicit form of PDA you have seen? Do you remember talking about stress so much? What is considered rude?

Feb 12th, 2021 27m 33s

What is the most explicit form of PDA you have seen? Do you remember talking about stress so much? What is considered rude?Enjoy, Share and Subscribe to Chat Buffet!EP Tags: PDA, Stress, Rudeness--- Support this podcast: https://podcas

EP 36: Is recognition at work important to you? What cuisine could you eat for the rest of your life? Are you a pill-popper?

Feb 4th, 2021 27m 58s

Is recognition at work important to you? What cuisine could you eat for the rest of your life? Are you a pill-popper?Enjoy, Share and Subscribe to Chat Buffet!EP Tags: Work Recognition, Favorite Cuisine, Pill Popper--- Support this pod

EP 35: Have you heard of buyer’s remorse? Does a rough childhood make you a successful adult? Know any blended families? Do you buy canned veges? Have you been home alone lately?

Jan 30th, 2021 40m 2s

Have you heard of buyer’s remorse? Does a rough childhood make you a successful adult? What is the right thing to do with blending families? Do you buy canned veges? When is the last time you have been home alone?If you are a listener, you kno

EP 34: Are there shades of niceness? Is common sense really common? Who have you hugged lately? Do you take vitamins?

Jan 23rd, 2021 37m 54s

Are there shades of "niceness? Is common sense really common? When is the last time you hugged a non-family member? Do you take vitamins?If you are a listener, you know that Joe’s responses come out of left field and boy do we have stories

EP 33: Do you order differently if you are splitting the bill? Do you always keep water bottles with you? Do you chew gum? How do you lift your mood? Are there shades of "niceness?"

Jan 14th, 2021 37m 49s

Join the conversation between Joe and Asha as they talk about a variety of topics. They question the everyday things, and share thoughts and opinions in a fun, light hearted way that might even make you laugh. Go ahead and share these "water-

EP 32: What do you do in the shower? Have you bought new clothes since COVID? Will we ever have another Albert Einstein? Does you personality change with age?

Jan 8th, 2021 36m 42s

Are you the type of person that eavesdrops on other people’s conversations in restaurants? Do you wish you had some company with you while waiting in a long line or doing something equally mindless? Then you’ve come to the right place! Liste

EP 31: Would you consider being a toll booth collector? Can appliances talk to each other? Do you believe in animal testing? Do you own an encyclopedia? Do you get the local paper?

Dec 22nd, 2020 30m 5s

EP 00: Introduction to Chat Buffet

Dec 17th, 2020 26s

Join in on the conversation between Joe and Asha as they talk about a variety of topics. The description of each episode gives you an idea of the questions we discuss, but don't be surprised if we stray a bit. Listen in and laugh along!---

EP 30: Would you use someone else's toothbrush? Did you change your social media profile picture recently? Do you need an art degree to call yourself an artist? Do you have driving pet peeves?

Dec 17th, 2020 27m 58s

Chat Buffet with Asha Makam and Joe Rosado is a weekly podcast talking about basically everything (or nothing) depending on how you want to look at it. They question the everyday things, share thoughts and opinions in a fun, light hearted way t

EP 29: Does your collection of friends reflect your character? Do you unplug unused electronics? Have you drempt of waking up in a morgue? Weight control strategy? Can toys predict your career?

Dec 8th, 2020 31m 15s

EP 28: Do you eavesdrop on conversations? Do you have to be married to be happy? Are you interested in space travel? Are you a good gift giver? Have you thrown sneakers out of your car window?

Dec 2nd, 2020 37m 55s

Listen to Chat Buffet and share the podcast with your friends and family! Definitely share the 2nd question with your spouse. If they give you the wrong answer, ask them the 3rd question!EP 28: Do you eavesdrop on conversations? Do you have

EP 27: What does sorry mean to you? Can teachers stop students at home from cheating? Do you compost? Have your habits changed during the pandemic?

Nov 27th, 2020 30m 4s

The Meaning Of An Apology, Students Cheating On School Tests At Home, Composting, Personal Changes Due To The Pandemic--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatbuffet/support