SipTalk

About SipTalk

Thought-provoking uncensored conversations on current events, tough topics, and personal perspective on life. Nothing is off limits from politics, to relationships, to career advice and more.

Publisher

Justin DiGiulio

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Nov 2019

Latest episode

24 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

278 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Jan 2026

   SipTalk Ep. 287: We No Longer Live in a Shared Reality

   We used to disagree on opinions, now we disagree on what’s real. In this episode of SipTalk, we explore one of the biggest problems facing society today: the collapse of a shared reality. From media fragmentation and algorithm-driven worlds to mistrust in institutions and the breakdown of common language, we unpack why people can look at the same facts and walk away with completely different truths. This isn’t a political conversation. It’s a human one—about trust, meaning, and whether a society can function when reality itself is no longer agreed upon. Subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge assumptions and go deeper than headlines. Your host: Justin DiGiulio. Futurist, Sales Psychology Coach, Real Estate Broker, Writer, Runner, and Jack of All Trades. CoHost: James Boswell. Accountant, Philosopher, Bartender & Professional Referee Bar Trivia: The salesman assured Clara Clatter that the parrot she was purchasing would repeat every word it heard. A week later, Clara returned the bird, complaining that it had not uttered a single word. The salesman was not lying about the bird's ability. How is this possible?

2. 

   9 Jan 2026

   SipTalk Ep. 286: Double Standards: Why We Hate Them… and Why We Still Use Them

   Double standards are everywhere, in relationships, work, politics, money, parenting, and social norms. Everyone claims to hate them, but many still benefit from them.In this episode of SipTalk, we break down some of the most common double standards people complain about, defend, ignore, or conveniently overlook. We talk about why they exist, when they’re genuinely unfair, and when they’re actually practical or even necessary.This isn’t a rant episode. It’s a real conversation about human behavior, social expectations, and the uncomfortable truth that fairness isn’t always symmetrical. Some double standards deserve to be called out. Others might exist for a reason.Grab a drink and decide where you land.Subscribe to SipTalk for more long-form conversations that question the stuff everyone else avoids.Your host: Justin DiGiulio. Futurist, Sales Psychology Coach, Real Estate Broker, Writer, Runner, and Jack of All Trades.CoHost: James Boswell. Accountant, Philosopher, Bartender & Professional Referee Bar Trivia: During a world fair a group of scientists were exhibiting their advances in genetic engineering. There were cross-breeds of various bulls, cows, and other domestic farm animals. Featured in the exhibit were several oversized prize turkeys. One afternoon during the show, a woman walked up to the exhibit, shot the turkeys and then ran out of the building. Although she was known to a number of people, nobody made any attempt to stop her. Why?

3. 

   23 Dec 2025

   SipTalk Ep. 285: Our Predictions for 2026

   2026 is shaping up to be a turning point — economically, politically, culturally, and personally. SipTalkPodcast.com In this episode of SipTalk, we lay out our predictions for 2026 by looking at the signals already in front of us: economic trends, shifting work patterns, technology adoption, politics, housing, and how people are actually behaving day to day. No hot takes for the sake of clicks. No pretending we have a crystal ball. Just a grounded conversation about where things appear to be headed, what feels unsustainable, and what might finally snap into place. Some of these predictions will age well. Some probably won’t. That’s part of the exercise. If you’re trying to think one step ahead — in business, investing, or life — this is a worthwhile conversation to sit with. Subscribe to SipTalk for more long-form conversations that cut through noise and trends. Your host: Justin DiGiulio. Futurist, Sales Psychology Coach, Real Estate Broker, Writer, Runner, and Jack of All Trades. CoHost: James Boswell. Accountant, Philosopher, Bartender & Professional Referee Bar Trivia: A door-to-door salesman offers high-tech car wax for $19 per container or two containers for $33. He claims his profit is the same whether he sells one or two containers. Based on this information, what is the cost of one container to the salesman?

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YouTube views

63,124

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

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Quality

77

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

75

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