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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 26: Soggy Buns
3d ago01:11:58Tap to summarizeEpisode 26 is a classic Dial Tone detour. We kick things off fresh off a smash burger run at Overruled in downtown Jacksonville and somehow end up deep in beef tallow, bike shopping, step counts, gym plateaus, dentures, sweet treats, and the emotional pull of a Ninja Creami.From there, things go everywhere. We talk about weight loss, getting older, customer service disasters, oil change appointments, Subway meatball betrayal, religion, spirituality, people minding their business, politics, presidents just being regular people, and why New York might actually burn down if the Knicks win it all.It is loose, loud, all over the place, and exactly what Dial Tone is supposed to be.Connect with Dial Tone :Email: 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 25: Protein Packing
1w ago01:13:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Dial Tone Podcast, we hit episode 25 and somehow turn a simple pre-trip catch-up into conversations about airport runs, stressful haircut timing, packing for Dallas, travel toiletries, tattoo convention prep, and why getting tattooed sounds fun until you’re actually in the chair.We also get into the wild side of tattoo placements, Anthony’s upcoming tattoo ideas, protein coffee, the rise of “protein” everything, and a full breakdown of the movie Chef. From food trucks and fatherhood to creative burnout, criticism, social media, and finding your way back to what you love, this one turns into a surprisingly solid movie review with the usual Dial Tone chaos mixed in.There’s also talk about Spotify, YouTube Premium, old music streaming days, 50 Cent, LimeWire, podcast apps, and why some subscriptions feel worth it while others just keep getting more annoying.Episode 25 is a mix of travel prep, tattoo talk, movie thoughts, music nostalgia, and the kind of random conversations that only happen when we sit down and just let it go.Connect with Dial Tone :Email: 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 24: All The Small Things
2w ago01:19:31Tap to summarizeThis week on Dial Tone, we get into the strange little moments that make adulthood feel real. Hunting for a place to rent, dealing with property management companies, buying tools, getting excited over pots and pans, and realizing that house stuff is suddenly fun now.We talk about how hard it can be to find a place to live, the weird rules that come with renting, and why the whole process feels way more complicated than it should. From there, we get into moving, cleaning out old clothes, weight loss, gym burnout, blood work, sleep, and all the small changes that come with trying to get your life together.Somewhere along the way, we also talk about The Bear, Severance, Better Call Saul, classic TV shows, the Knicks, Mike Tyson, boxing, running, soccer players, ultramarathons, and fixed gear bikes.It’s a classic Dial Tone episode. Random, honest, a little chaotic, and somehow goes from rent applications to neon yellow pee by the end.Connect with Dial Tone :Email: 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 23: We Don't Know Sports
3w ago01:15:55Tap to summarizeEpisode 23 starts exactly how you’d expect: us trying to talk sports while barely knowing enough sports to be trusted with the conversation. We get into jersey numbers, baseball games, old team names, minor league baseball, and somehow end up talking about the Great Depression, racial slurs, Amish communities, Red Dead Redemption horse crashes, and why old traditions are still hanging on.From there, the episode turns into a mix of life updates and real conversations about getting older, feeling more like an adult, moving, building a home setup, saving money, buying tires, journaling, decluttering, and trying to build a life that actually feels intentional.Ant talks about getting back into analog writing, setting up a new Traveler’s Notebook, keeping old hotel key cards and memories, and wanting to archive journals for the future. Taco gives an update on moving from the camper into the shed, buying a fridge, setting up water lines, and slowly turning the space into something that works.It’s a classic Dial Tone episode: random, funny, all over the place, but somehow still about growing up, figuring life out, and trying to enjoy the weird little moments along the way.Connect with Dial Tone :Email: 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 22: Low Riders
May 2501:24:15Tap 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
May 1801:21:23Tap 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
May 1101:17:30Tap 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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