The Lockdown Lowdown: Recent Episodes
Lockdown Lowdown
$10 salad kits & $40 chicken breasts. Grocery prices are at an all-time high. How much profit is too much profit?
Toronto's NDP Socialist Mayor Olivia Chow proposes a 16% property tax hike during a cost of living crisis.
Andrew and special guest Trevor philosophize about capitalism, intersectionality and systems of oppression. Is society broken? If so, how do we fix it?
Lyon Brave joins the podcast to share her story of living in China at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Russ, Megha and Andrew discuss Tucker Carlson's departure from Fox News, Andrew Tate's dislike of female pilots, and the legacy of Rush Limbaugh.
Alex and Andrew discuss the Canadian media landscape. What does the Shaw Rogers merger mean for Canadians? Also, how will bill C-11 impact content creators?
A former US president is indicted. An arrest warrant is issued for the president of Russia. A Canadian MP with ties to the Chinese Communist Party resigns from the Liberal caucus.
A debate over bill C-16 and compelled speech catapulted this University of Toronto professor into the limelight as a political commentator. Unapologetic and outspoken, his controversial views draw a crowd and often times land him in hot water.
Andrew reflects on his favourite episodes of the past year! Topics include Pizzagate, Twitter, Trump, the Monarchy, Cancel Culture and of course the Freedom Convoy.
He's back, baby! Brace yourself for more lies, misinformation and blatant racist attacks! Former US president Donald Trump's Twitter account has been reinstated!
How to land your first marketing job! The job market is fiercely competitive. What courses should you take? What are the tools of the trade? What transferable skills do you have? Let's get started on your marketing journey.
Residents of downtown Ottawa recall their traumatic experiences during the illegal occupation by the Freedom Convoy.
Andrew reacts to the documentary "What is a Woman?", produced by conservative commentator Matt Walsh of the Daily Wire. Let's talk about sex!
Corporate executives have no place in the newsroom. Michael Melling's interference with CTV News editorial decisions is yet another example of Bell pushing its corporate agenda.
July 8, 2022. A $26B merger on the line. $150M in customer credits. Millions of outraged Canadians.
Shawn and Andrew explore the Canadian identity in this 3 part episode. Is the Monarchy outdated? Which party should lead Ontario out of the pandemic? Should OHIP be expanded to include dental care, vision care and pharmacare?
Was Twitter's attempt to control "misinformation" justified? Or, was it a crackdown orchestrated by crazed woke leftist tech oligarchs with Trump derangement syndrome?
From Pong to Super Mario to Call of Duty, hardcore gamers Christian & Andrew geek out over their favourite games!
Is the pen mightier than the slap? Andrew, Alex and Comedian Jean Brisson discuss the future of comedy in a post-oscar slap world.
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To commemorate the 6th anniversary of Rob Ford's passing, Andrew and Alex revisit the good the bad and the ugly of Ford's legendary career at Toronto's city hall.
Are Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau's liberal policies to blame for the sky rocketing gas prices? Andrew and Alex discuss the realities of living under extreme environmentalist politicians.
Special guest Angie opens up about the mental health challenges she has overcome throughout the pandemic.
Andrew and special guest Veronika celebrate their Ukrainian heritage. As war breaks out we stand with Ukraine during this time of crisis. A strong, resilient people with a rich history.
Andrew, Mischa and Alex duel over the rapidly evolving freedom convoy situation and the federal govenment's recent emergency declaration.
Former co-host Mischa Aravena travels through space and time to rejoin The Lockdown Lowdown for this epic review of the Back to the Future trilogy.
Despite the economic downturn during the pandemic the ultra rich still got richer. Wealth disparity plagues the US & Canada. But Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price has proven that we can do things differently. By taking a million dollar pay cut he was able to pay all his employees a minimum annual salary of $70K.
Firearms expert and gun enthusiast joins us to discuss the controversial trial of Kyle Rittenhouse.
Part II - The Lockdown Lowdown connects with Brian, a truck driver parked right in front of parliament, to help dispel some myths and rumours about the Freedom Convoy 2022 movement. Brian's YouTube Channel: Wheelburner Express https://youtube.com/channel/UCUuJVnS8MIxRNthk8JJeLKA
Part I - The longest truck convoy in history descends on the capital of Canada. Is it a violent takeover or a peaceful demonstration? Are they radical anti-vaxxers, or everyday people tired of government mandates?
Charasmatic leaders brainwash you and exert control. They take your money, dictate how you should live your life and even how you should think. Alex and I chat about cults. At what point does a cult become a religion?
Just when you thought you'd heard it all! Satanic, cannibalistic pedophiles have infiltrated the senior ranks of the US government. Can Donald Trump save us all?
The greeting "Merry Christmas" has been canceled. The carol "Baby It's Cold Outside" is done! Classic Christmas flick "It's a Wonderful Life"? That's been erased too. Once again the woke left has ruined anything that can be deemed mildly offensive. Happy generic holiday season!
Alex and Andrew are joined by blockchain technology expert Christian Firth, as we discuss cryptocurrency, NFT's, and the metaverse.
SHOW ME THE MONEY! Alex, Ian and Andrew exchange war stories, reflecting on their past Sales careers. To add some colour they also chat about their favourite Sales movies.
Middle management box tickers, telemarketer scam artists, diversity and inclusion offers. Alex and Andrew talk bullshit jobs. If your job was eliminated tomorrow, would anyone even notice?
Daniel Craig bows out of the James Bond franchise as a new agent inherits the designation of 007.
The Ontario Progressive Conservatives are about to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour. What impact will this have on small businesses? If increased labour costs are passed on to the consumer, will we lose purchase power?
Alex and I chat about the radical woke left. Political correctness is killing comedy. Cancel culture seeks to erase anything that can be deemed offensive. Pure socialism is perfect in theory but disastrous in reality.
How has the pandemic affected the Canadian economy and what does the path to recovery look like?
A pioneering film maker ahead of his time, Stanley Kubrick is responsible for some of the most influential, groundbreaking works in the history of cinema. The Shining, A Clockwork Orange, and 2001: A Space Odyssey are just 3 examples of his cinematic triumphs.
China's recent ban on "sissy men" in the media is just another example of the communist propaganda machine in full force. The state reinforces traditional values in order to control its people. This raises a larger question: How do we define masculinity in the modern age?
Andrew brings on special guests from the marketing industry to chat about the fragmented, highly-saturated digital marketing ecosystem. As marketers shift more and more of their ad dollars out of traditional media into digital, will TV and radio be left in the dust?
The horrific terrorist attacks on 9/11 sparked a 20 year war in Afghanistan. The War On Terror cost 2400 US servicemembers their lives. The cost to US taxpayers was around $2T. Was it worth it?
Lockdown Lowdown's election showdown! In an attempt to win a majority government Trudeau called a snap election. His decision is controversial given the challenges our nation is currently facing. Will his decision cost him his job?
"Clowns to the left of me! Jokers to the right! Here I am stuck in the middle with you." Gratuitous violence, non-linear storytelling, and superb soundtracks are the key trademarks of this super-stylized film maker.
The unsolved mystery of the deaths of 2 young women, Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, who hiked the forests of Panama. What really happened during their final days and hours out in the unforgiving jungle of Panama? Read more about this case: https://koudekaas.blogspot.com/?m=1
Numbers are jumping back up. An aggressive Delta variant is the leading cause of a fourth wave in Ontario. The majority of new cases are occurring within the unvaccinated population. We're definitely not out of the woods yet...
Pyramid schemes, accounting fraud, embezzlement, the list goes on! Wealthy executives consumed by greed create their own rules. It's only a matter of time until even the most sophisticated schemes implode.
A killing machine that will stop at nothing to eliminate its target, Sarah Conor, mother of the resistance. A science fiction action masterpiece from the brilliant mind of James Cameron.
4 million Americans quit their jobs in April 2021. After a year and a half in lockdown workers' priorities have shifted. The people have spoken and they want flexibility.
Alex, Andrew & Mischa chat about the legendary Indiana Jones film saga! The combined artistic talents of Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas and Lawrence Kasdan resulted in a blockbuster adventure film series that is still enjoyed by fans 40 years on! Han Solo stand aside, this episode is all about Indy!
"GET TO THE CHOPPA!!" "If it bleeds, we kill it." "I eat green berets for breakfast." Let off some steam as you listen to our ARNOLD episode! Don't worry, WE'LL BE BACK with another episode soon!
To act or not to act, that is the question. Passion is not enough. It takes talent, resilience and sometimes a little luck to make it in this highly competitive industry!
The apple never falls far from the tree. Like his father Pierre, Justin Trudeau is a charismatic politician. But is charm enough, or will his scandalous reputation spell certain doom for the Liberal Party?
Andrew brings on some guests to discuss the challenges faced by women working in tech. Consider: the gender pay gap in Big Tech.
Politicians change the lyrics of our national anthem, Mr. Potato Head gets a sex change, and award-winning children's author Dr. Seuss gets the boot! Classic works are canceled in favour of political correctness.
The boys discuss a dark, disturbing science fiction show that explores eerily plausible futuristic technology.
Alex, Andrew and Mischa chat about the pressures of life, specifically money. Are you winning the rat race?
Alex, Andrew and Mischa discuss the work of controversial documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux. Topics include: gambling addicts, religious hate groups and hypnotism.
Man has made his match. Now it's his problem. Alex, Andrew and Mischa analyze the 1982 Ridley Scott cyberpunk classic film.
In space no one can hear you scream... Alex, Andrew and Mischa BURST with excitement as they chat about the legacy of Ridley Scott's Science Fiction Horror classic!
This episode will leave you shaken... not stirred. Alex, Andrew and Mischa talk about the spy film franchise that has been running strong for 60 years. Bond. James Bond.
13 months and counting! Lockdowns, travel bans, border closures and Asian hate! Lots to talk about!
Self-driving cars threaten the livelihood of millions. Robot arms assist in surgeries. Machines learn to recognize images. Welcome to the fourth industrial revolution!
Andrew, Alex and Mischa discuss selected outlandish conspiracy theories that have propogated throughout the internet.