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Dial Tone Podcast
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Dial Tone is a podcast about the conversations that only happen when the call goes long.
We’re Anthony and Taco. Two unlikely friends who met years ago and somehow never hung up. We’ve spent thousands of hours on the phone together. Late nights. Early mornings. Long drives. Bored days. Heavy days. Just talking through life in real time.
This podcast is an extension of those calls.
Every episode is a raw, honest, and often hilarious conversation about anything and everything. One minute we’re talking about pooping in a bucket. Next minute we’re unpacking masculinity, relationships, mental health, ambition, failure, and the stuff people usually only admit to their closest friend.
There’s no script. No agenda. No filters. Just two friends on the line saying what most people think but don’t say out loud.
Dial Tone is a long-form conversation podcast about friendship, modern masculinity, growing up, screwing up, and trying to figure things out as you go. It’s part therapy, part comedy, part late-night phone call you didn’t realize you needed.
If you’ve ever lost track of time on a call that turned into real talk, laughs, and unexpected clarity, you’re already in the right place.
Stay on the line.
Email us at dialtonepod@gmail.com
Call us at 910-357-1830
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Episode 22: Low Riders
1w ago01:24:15Tap to summarizeThis week, Ant and Taco start off mellow and somehow end up everywhere: gardening, denture updates, late-night Denny’s runs, weird wedding photography scams, photography ethics, future dream jobs, money stress, sprinter van fantasies, personal drivers, old cars, tint tickets, manual transmissions, lowriders, and the slow evolution of Ant’s photography wagon setup.Taco talks about getting back into the garden, eating biscuits with no teeth, and running into someone from an old Denny’s story, while Ant gets into photography, wedding disasters, creative goals, wanting to shoot more, and what life could look like if work, travel, tattoos, and photography all came together.It’s a laid-back, random, funny episode about work, creativity, money, cars, and the kind of conversations that only happen when one host is tired and the other is fully ready to go off the rails.Connect with Dial Tone :Call or text the show: 910-357-1830Email: dialtonepod@gmail.comFollow and watch more content:TikTok: @dialtone.podcastInstagram: @dialtonepodcastFacebook: Dial Tone PodcastConnect with your hosts:Taco on TikTok: @travel_with_tacoAnthony on TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpgAnthony on Instagram: @younglord.antUSE CODE "DIALTONE" AT Distil Union for 20% off your entire order!USE CODE "DIALTONE" AT Dubby for 10% off your entire order!
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Episode 21: Photo I.D
2w ago01:21:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Dial Tone, we get into everything from sending postcards across the world to falling back in love with pen and paper, handwriting, cursive, photography, and the weird ways creativity sneaks back into your life.We talk about Postcrossing, vintage postcards, getting too attached to our phones, going down TikTok rabbit holes, and why old-school hobbies still feel special in a world where everything is instant. From there, Anthony breaks down a recent graduation photoshoot, dealing with broken gear, being surrounded by other photographers, learning how to pose people, and trying to grow as an artist without putting too much pressure on the work.The episode also gets into dreams, creative insecurity, photography goals, tattoo conventions, van life, working remotely, and the strange feeling of realizing your work has reached people you’ve never even met.It’s a longer, more creative episode about art, growth, comparison, and trying to keep chasing the things that make you feel something.Connect with Dial Tone :Call or text the show: 910-357-1830Email: dialtonepod@gmail.comFollow and watch more content:TikTok: @dialtone.podcastInstagram: @dialtonepodcastFacebook: Dial Tone PodcastConnect with your hosts:Taco on TikTok: @travel_with_tacoAnthony on TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpgAnthony on Instagram: @younglord.antUSE CODE "DIALTONE" AT Distil Union for 20% off your entire order!USE CODE "DIALTONE" AT Dubby for 10% off your entire order!
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Episode 20: Stamped & Stolen
3w ago01:17:30Tap to summarizeIn Episode 20 of Dial Tone Podcast, we somehow start with our eyes closed, recording in the dark on a rainy Jacksonville day, and end up deep in stories about old cars, Facebook Marketplace rabbit holes, postcard exchanges, USPS shipping supplies, graffiti stickers, and the weird creative habits that stick with you for years.From there, the conversation turns into a chaotic trip through old Circle K memories, late-night gas station shifts, strange customers, help desk disasters, free soda, safe drops, and the kind of workplace stories that only make sense when you lived through them. We also get into the funny, questionable, and sometimes ridiculous line between “taking,” collecting, stealing, and pushing your luck.It’s a classic Dial Tone episode full of random stories, old job trauma, dumb ideas, creative side quests, and the kind of conversations that somehow go everywhere and nowhere at the same time.Connect with Dial Tone :Call or text the show: 910-357-1830Email: dialtonepod@gmail.comFollow and watch more content:TikTok: @dialtone.podcastInstagram: @dialtonepodcastFacebook: Dial Tone PodcastConnect with your hosts:Taco on TikTok: @travel_with_tacoAnthony on TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpgAnthony on Instagram: @younglord.antUSE CODE "DIALTONE" AT Distil Union for 20% off your entire order!USE CODE "DIALTONE" AT Dubby for 10% off your entire order!
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Episode 19: Food Is Life
May 401:08:38Tap to summarizeEpisode 19 is basically what happens when we record back-to-back and completely lose the plot in the best way. We start off talking about Taco’s pill-swallowing problem, dentures, weight loss, soft foods, peanut butter, sugar-free brownies, and why food can feel like a full-blown addiction.From there, the episode turns into a full food spiral covering Golden Corral, Subway, Cook Out, Chick-fil-A sauce, Polynesian sauce, milkshakes that are really just ice cream, Checkers fries, Bojangles, and the fast food debates nobody asked for but we had anyway.We also get into pronunciation battles, Taco’s unique relationship with the English language, random geography lessons, the Panama Canal, the Three Gorges Dam, road trip ideas through Mexico, and somehow end up discussing math, towers, and whether either of us should be trusted to teach anything.It’s a classic Dial Tone episode full of food talk, random rabbit holes, friendship, bad explanations, and the kind of conversations that only make sense when you’ve been talking for way too long.Connect with Dial Tone :Call or text the show: 910-357-1830Email: dialtonepod@gmail.comFollow and watch more content:TikTok: @dialtone.podcastInstagram: @dialtonepodcastFacebook: Dial Tone PodcastConnect with your hosts:Taco on TikTok: @travel_with_tacoAnthony on TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpgAnthony on Instagram: @younglord.antUSE CODE "DIALTONE" AT Distil Union for 20% off your entire order!
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Episode 18: Eat Your A.I. Slop
Apr 2701:13:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we recap a weekend at a tattoo convention and talk about what it’s like documenting events like that year after year, reconnecting with artists, and getting back into a creative rhythm behind the camera. The conversation turns into a broader look at tattoo convention culture, networking in the industry, and the role photography plays in preserving those moments.We also get into a heated story involving AI-generated tattoo designs and a near conflict between shops, which opens a larger discussion about originality, creative ownership, and whether AI belongs in tattooing at all. From there, we talk about editing workflows, supporting artists through documentation, and what makes handmade work different from algorithm-driven output.The episode wraps with lighter conversations about games we’ve been playing, creative habits outside the shop, and why tattoo conventions remain one of the most important spaces for artists to connect, learn, and stay inspired.Connect with Dial Tone :Call or text the show: 910-357-1830Email: dialtonepod@gmail.comFollow and watch more content:TikTok: @dialtone.podcastInstagram: @dialtonepodcastFacebook: Dial Tone PodcastConnect with your hosts:Taco on TikTok: @travel_with_tacoAnthony on TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpgAnthony on Instagram: @younglord.antUSE CODE "DIALTONE" AT Distil Union for 20% off your entire order!
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Episode 17: Hip Hop Hooray
Apr 2001:12:21Tap to summarizeThis episode starts off a little chaotic. We’re recording while there’s real-life drama happening right outside the office involving our landlords and a nearby shooting, which somehow turns into the setup for one of those classic Dial Tone catch-up conversations after a long week of barely talking to each other.From there, the episode shifts into a mix of life updates and the kinds of thoughts that come out during therapy when you finally say things out loud instead of keeping them in your head. That opens the door to a conversation about creative habits like doodling during conversations, saving random notes from everyday life, and how documenting small moments over time can turn into something meaningful.Eventually, the episode turns into what it naturally becomes: a full deep dive into hip hop. We talk about the Kendrick vs. Drake battle, artists we grew up listening to, how scandals change the way people experience music, and the difference between respecting the art and separating it from the artist. Along the way we get into Biggie vs. Tupac, Eminem, Lil Wayne, DMX, Wu-Tang, Action Bronson, Griselda, and the albums that shaped how we listen to music in the first place.It’s part life update, part music conversation, and part nostalgia episode about the artists and moments that stick with you longer than you expect.Connect with Dial Tone :Call or text the show: 910-357-1830Email: dialtonepod@gmail.comFollow and watch more content:TikTok: @dialtone.podcastInstagram: @dialtonepodcastFacebook: Dial Tone PodcastConnect with your hosts:Taco on TikTok: @travel_with_tacoAnthony on TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpgAnthony on Instagram: @younglord.antUSE CODE "DIALTONE" AT Distil Union for 20% off your entire order!
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Episode 16: Space & Coffee, Allegedly...
Apr 1301:04:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we kick things off by talking about Taco’s new teeth and how weird it is seeing a familiar face suddenly look completely different after years. From there, we get into Easter plans, family brunch stories, and a small behind-the-scenes scare when we thought we lost an entire recorded episode after an SD card went through the wash (and somehow survived).The conversation then turns into a longer debate about space travel, whether we actually went to the moon in the first place, and what it means that we’re supposedly heading back again. We get into conspiracy theories, NASA logic, old technology vs. modern capability, and how people decide what they believe when it comes to big historical moments like the moon landing.It’s a laid-back episode with random tangents, questionable theories, and the kind of conversations that start simple and slowly spiral into bigger questions about history, science, and what’s actually real.Connect with Dial Tone :Call or text the show: 910-357-1830Email: dialtonepod@gmail.comFollow and watch more content:TikTok: @dialtone.podcastInstagram: @dialtonepodcastFacebook: Dial Tone PodcastConnect with your hosts:Taco on TikTok: @travel_with_tacoAnthony on TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpgAnthony on Instagram: @younglord.antUSE CODE "DIALTONE" AT Distil Union for 20% off your entire order!
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Episode 15: Everything In Texas...Sucks!
Apr 600:59:31Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we start with some Easter mix-ups and church memories before getting into stories from traveling through Texas, working conventions, and chasing down some of the best barbecue we’ve had on the road. What starts as casual catch-up turns into a deep dive on movies, storytelling, and the kinds of plot twists that either make a film unforgettable or completely take us out of it.We share our thoughts on films like Sinners, The Irishman, Longlegs, Terrifier, and classics like Goodfellas, Casino, and The Godfather, while debating what makes certain directors, performances, and endings actually stick. We also get into Southern folklore, voodoo misconceptions, and how cultural context can shape the tone of a story more than people realize.It’s a laid-back episode full of travel stories, movie debates, and the kind of unexpected tangents that happen when we just follow the conversation wherever it goes.Connect with Dial Tone :Call or text the show: 910-357-1830Email: dialtonepod@gmail.comFollow and watch more content:TikTok: @dialtone.podcastInstagram: @dialtonepodcastFacebook: Dial Tone PodcastConnect with your hosts:Taco on TikTok: @travel_with_tacoAnthony on TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpgAnthony on Instagram: @younglord.antUSE CODE "DIALTONE" AT Distil Union for 20% off your entire order!
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Episode 14: Won't You Be My Neighbor
Mar 3001:07:53Tap to summarizeThis week on Dial Tone, we start with Taco’s mystery elbow injury and somehow end up talking about long-distance phone charges, showing up at friends’ houses unannounced, handwritten letters, and how fast the world changed without anyone really noticing.We get into birthday trips to Greenville, Korean barbecue and hot pot for the first time, the unexpected value of a good manicure, and why Trader Joe’s still needs to come to Jacksonville. Then things shift into a bigger conversation about technology. From growing up with house phones and AIM to printing objects from your phone across town with a 3D printer, it’s wild how different everyday life looks now compared to even one generation ago.We also talk about disappearing habits like calling instead of texting, neighbors dropping by just to say hello, and what it meant to grow up with a little more independence and a lot less screen time.Somewhere in there we decide people should probably start writing letters again.Episode 14 is part nostalgia, part tech appreciation, and part reminder that maybe things didn’t feel this fast all that long ago.Connect with Dial Tone :Call or text the show: 910-357-1830Email: dialtonepod@gmail.comFollow and watch more content:TikTok: @dialtone.podcastInstagram: @dialtonepodcastFacebook: Dial Tone PodcastConnect with your hosts:Taco on TikTok: @travel_with_tacoAnthony on TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpgAnthony on Instagram: @younglord.antUSE CODE "DIALTONE" AT Distil Union for 20% off your entire order!
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Episode 13: Taco Titus
Mar 2301:02:13Tap to summarizeEpisode 13 starts off exactly how you’d expect from us.We somehow open on Friday the 13th even though it isn’t Friday the 13th, talk about Pi Day, celebrate one full year of playing chess badly, and try to figure out what’s actually wrong with Taco’s elbow after the doctor basically said “good luck.”Then the conversation shifts.We get into near-death moments, getting older, and what changes when something serious reminds you that you’re not guaranteed another day. Taco tells the story of the car accident that almost killed him and his kids, what it was like sitting in the hospital afterward, and the moment it really hit him that things could have gone very differently.From there we talk about trauma, comparing experiences, bouncing back from hard situations, and why people downplay what they’ve been through even when they shouldn’t.Somewhere in between all that we also talk about turning 30, having kids someday, the name Luna Riot, building a home office setup, 3D printers, thrifting trips around eastern North Carolina, and why this office is finally starting to feel like ours.It’s funny, honest, and one of those episodes that ended up deeper than we planned when we hit record.Connect with Dial Tone :Call or text the show: 910-357-1830Email: dialtonepod@gmail.comFollow and watch more content:TikTok: @dialtone.podcastInstagram: @dialtonepodcastFacebook: Dial Tone PodcastConnect with your hosts:Taco on TikTok: @travel_with_tacoAnthony on TikTok: @Anthonyy.jpgAnthony on Instagram: @younglord.antUSE CODE "DIALTONE" AT Distil Union for 20% off your entire order!
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