Eazy Conversations: Recent Episodes
Erik Salloum
Creating a unique soundscape with each episode. Topics will vary based on the guest. A podcast on life and its multiple facets.
In this episode, Matt and I put our respective knowledge to the test when it comes to a topic of our choosing; Seinfeld and Horror Movies accordingly!What did you think of the levels of difficulty for the questions asked? Any stumpers or too easy? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I discuss the latest blockbuster smash hit from Christopher Nolan: The Odyssey!We share our thoughts about this epic from start to finish, citing our favourite moments in this gargantuan tale as well as praise for various actors along the way. What did you think of the movie? Did it live up to the hype? Let us know in the comments!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I go down memory lane and discuss the entries in the legendary Pixar franchise that is Toy Story! We start our conversation off with the OG, and culminate all the way up to TS5, full spoilers if you havent seen the latter. This is a saga that is near and dear to our hearts, and was a blast to go through them all in this episode. Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I share our recommendations for the summer in the Nation's Capital and put an end to the myth that Ottawa is the city that fun forgot, as there is tons going on and we want to spread some awareness!What are you most looking forward to during the summer months? Anything that we forgot in the episode? Let us know in the comments!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
Grogu! We start off with Maul, and at the 35:22 mark share our thoughts on the Mando movie. What were your thoughts on either/both of these products? Were you surprised by either of them? Let us know in the comments!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In the latest instalment of our Debating The Greats series, Matt and I return to the well of V/S battle format, placing modern day legends of cinema toe to toe against one another in Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve, friends turned enemies in this clash of the titans.We each prepared 10 movies from each director and faced off to see which of the two has the superior filmography thus far in their respective careers, but regardless of outcome, these two are both winning. Any thoughts on how it all played out? Any controversial moments? What else should we debate next? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, deep die into the NHL Draft Lottery results, among other topics! Who is winning the Cup in your opinion? Thoughts on the Leafs winning the 1st overall pick? Let us know in the comments!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by three-time guest and Registered Nurse Andy Leroux to assist us with a proper diagnosis of the latest Crave smash hit The Pitt!We discuss both seasons of the show, touching on the various characters and themes addressed in this critically acclaimed show. Andy sheds light on the realities experienced in healthcare as well as validating the show's accuracy and exaggerations at times. What did you think of The Pitt? Are you looking forward to season 3? Let us know in the comments!Thank you for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by seven-time guest Kurtis Daigle to discuss the second season of the live-action adaptation of the anime One Piece!We share our thoughts on the future of the show and what we hope to see going forward. What did you think of the second season? Did it live up to expectations? Let us know in the comments!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by 613PGB, local content creator who has taken the Ottawa Internet scene by storm with his viral TikTok and Instagram reels over the last few months!We discuss Pat's journey into the content world, where he finds inspiration, what he seeks to accomplish with his videos, and so much more in this episode. What kind of videos would you like to see or are you enjoying from Pat so far? Let us know in the comments!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays! Be sure to follow Pat's socials, available at the links below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/613pgb/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@613pgb
In this episode, Matt and I share our experience as 30 year olds with minor ailments we did not see coming this quickly in life. In other words, we wish to share our wisdom and discuss things they dont tell you about when you hit the big 3-0.Of course, the intention here isn't to make this a 'woe is me' podcast, we merely sought to raise awareness and hope that others can find things to relate to one way or another. Did anything we discuss here today resonate with you? If so, feel free to let us know so we can discuss further, offline of course.Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I go over the latest spinoff from the Game of Thrones universe that just wrapped up; A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms!We share our thoughts on this pleasant surprise of a show, predictions for what we would like to see in future seasons, as well as insight on expectations for House of the Dragon Season 3. Did you enjoy this show? How are you feeling going into House of the Dragon in June? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In our final top 10 of the yearly series, Matt and I share our favourite movies from 2025! It was an interesting one for sure that may not have the depth of previous years, but we were able to curate top-heavy lists with some sleepers that have the potential to age quite well. What were some of your favourites of last year? Let us know in the comments!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I share our respective top 10s for our favourite TV shows of 2025, and what a stacked year it was!We left alot of great gems on the cutting room floor, and that's including the shows we even missed out on last year! What were some of your favourites of 2025? Any notable omissions? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by five time guest Brandon aka HipHopFiend85 to share our respective top 10 hip-hop albums of 2025!Last year was quite stacked in terms of releases and it was a struggle to put together a comprehensive list, but we compiled strong top 10s across the board providing representation for most great albums of the year. Any omissions? What were your favourites of the year? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I share our thoughts on the final season of the Netflix smash hit show Stranger Things!It's been a hell of a journey following these legendary characters and their development along the way, and as to whether or not they landed the plane on the finale, is open to interpretation. What did you think of the ending? Did it live up to expectations? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I list off our favourite movies from each year from 2000 all the way up to 2024 to round out the first quarter of the 21st century!It was a great time revisiting the classics from the last 25 years. What are some of your favourites from this time? Did we forget any iconic flicks? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
In this episode, Matt and I share some of our favourite books we've read in 2025 with the hopes that you will peer into these page turners and enjoy them as we have!What were some of your favourite novels or non-fiction books you've read this year? Any particular reading goals heading into 2026? Let us know below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by winemaker Harneet Singh to discuss his homemade grape-based beverage brewing journey!We get into the basic chemistry of alcohol generation through fermentation, our various plans for future self-sustainability, and much more! Do you have any in-house projects you're working on or would like to attempt in the future? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I share five of our travel destinations and various accompanying stories from each of these trips! What are some of your favourite countries you've visited? Have you had similar experiences to us in any location? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I go over various horror movies we've been watching in the last few weeks for you to consume during the Fall months!From oldies to new age classics, no era is left unexplored! What are some of your favourite horror movies to watch this time of year? Did we go over some of them in this episode? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I share our thoughts on the upcoming NHL 2025-26 season starting off with an analysis of our Ottawa Senators, and diving into other Atlantic Division rivals such as the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs!We then get into our first call-in segment in which listeners tuned in live to share their thoughts on their teams from various regions of the country! Is this a format you'd like to see replicated down the line? Let us know and we'd love to have more people call in again!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, the first in the "Debating The Greats" (name confirmation pending) series, Matt and I put the two top ranked movies on the IMDB list against one another; the number one ranked The Shawshank Redemption and the number two ranked The Godfather, to see which truly merits the top spot on the list!We make our case for each film, and it was a hell of a time debating both these classics. Which of the two do you believe to be the superior movie? Which two movies should we debate next in the DTG episode series? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!Thank you all for watching and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I rattle off a number of movies that we've been watching in the last few months as recommendations for you all to enjoy!Have you seen any of these flicks? What did you think of them? Any recommendations of your own that we should watch? Let us know in the comments!Thank you for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I discuss what we've been up to in the dog days of Summer as well as what we have planned for the Fall months! From fermentation to bicycle rides, and golf game improvement to trips in North America, no stone is left unturned. What are you most looking forward to in the Fall? Let us know in the comments below!We hope you enjoy the pod and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I go over the dangerous strength that targeted marketing campaigns have on the youths of today and how they have changed across generations with emerging technologies. We start our conversation off by discussing the implications of legalized sports gambling, vaping versus cigarettes, and get into the various trends that are established through social media apps like TikTok. We hope you enjoy the episode and please let us know if you have similar or contrasting thoughts on any of the topics we addressed in this podcast!
In this episode, Matt and I provide a comprehensive overview of each of the Marvel and DC products that have been released thus far in 2025, beginning with Captain America: Brave New World, culminating with The Fantastic Four: First Steps!What were your thoughts on these products? Which one was your favourite? Is the MCU in better shape than it was 8 months ago when we last spoke on its state? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I recount our various experiences attending concerts and music festivals in our lives, as well as speaking on the general vibe one catches at a live event!After sharing some of our favourite shows we've seen, we round out the conversation by presenting our dream fictional 3 day lineups with respective artists we would love to see perform. Who are some bucket list individuals or groups you'd like to see? Let us know in the comments!Thank you for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I discuss the various periods of history and share our thoughts as to whether or not we would have enjoyed to live in these times or not!Our Odyssey spans across generations both ancient and modern, from Egyptian sand to Viking waters, leading all the way up to our technological revolution in the 21st century. Any periods of note that we omitted? Let us know in the comments!We hope you enjoy the discussion and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I share our thoughts on both smash hit tv shows The Last of Us and Andor's second season! We start off our conversation breaking down The Last of Us and offering our predictions for season 3. Fear not, if you have not seen the show, skip ahead to the 31 minute mark for our thoughts on Andor, which we finally wrap a bow on and analyze its place in the Star Wars pantheon. What were your thoughts on either/both of these shows? Did the second seasons live up to the hype? Eclipse the first? Let us know in the comments!As always, thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I share our plans and goals to accomplish in Summer 2025! We've already gotten some tasks done in the early days of the warmer months, what are some of your ambitions for the Summer that you're looking to complete? Let us know in the comments below!We hope you enjoy the episode and stay tuned for podcasts dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I get into the thriller movie genre and share our takes on what makes it attractive (and scary) for us as an audience!We get into our top 5 thriller movies, provide insights on Ryan Coogler's Sinners, as well as make a distinction between the country cousin genres thriller and horror! We hope you enjoy the discussion and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I share our thoughts on the critically acclaimed AppleTV+ show Severance, and try to make sense of it all along the way!What did you think of Severance? Did it live up to the hype? Any thoughts on what is to come next in this show? Let us know in the comments!We hope you enjoy the discussion and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I share our thoughts on all seasons of the HBO cult phenomenon The White Lotus, as well as offer up dream casts for Season 4 and what the future of this franchise could look like!What were your thoughts on the latest season of White Lotus? Did it meet expectations? Which is your favourite of the show? Let us know in the comments below!We hope you enjoy the episode and stay tuned for podcasts dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I complete a comprehensive tiering exercise of (almost) all of the Star Wars Cinematic Universe content that has dropped since 1977 until today!We limited ourselves to 5 per tier, let us know what you think of our final rankings for each show/movie! Did we miss the mark entirely on some of these? Drop a comment below to share your top/bottom picks!Thank you for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I put our respective knowledge to the test in quizzing ourselves in both horror movie and Harry Potter trivia!We definitely didn't hold back on the difficulty here, let us know how you did if you were able to play along for either categories!Thank you for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
For this episode, Matt and I recorded our thoughts on the 97th Academy Awards in two different sittings; one before the ceremony, in which we offered up our predictions on how the night would pan out, the second one after the fact, recapping the events and winners of the evening!What did you think of the 2024 Oscars? Any surprise winners and losers? Someone you would have wanted to see walk away with an award who was robbed? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by my brother Zach to discuss the Four Nations Face-Off Tournament that took the hockey world by storm over the last few weeks!What were your thoughts on the tournament? Did it live up to expectations? Any roster decisions that you think should be rejigged ahead of the Olympics? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I return to the culinary art school to provide updates on where we're at in the cooking game since our latest podcast in 2021!We share some of our go-to meals when we're in a jam and impart newly acquired wisdom when it comes to cheffing up on the regular. What are some of your favourite meals to dishes to make? Let us know in the comments below!We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
Last top 10 of the year, Matt and I list off our favourite movies of 2024, in what surprisingly turned out to be a very strong year for cinema!What were some of your favourites of the year? Any controversial picks or notable omissions? Let us know in the comments below!We hope you enjoy the discussion and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, continuing the year-end list trend, Matt and I share our top 10 TV shows of 2024!Last year was filled with classic television shows, what are your thoughts on the ones we listed? Did we miss any of the best? Let us know in the comments below!Be sure to check out the full episode on YouTube as well to follow along as our picks are displayed on the graphic! We hope you enjoy the discussion and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this annual episode, Matt and I are joined by hip-hip enthusiast Brandon to share our our respective top 10 albums of the year pertaining to the genre! What did you think of the rap scene in 2024? Any notable albums left off our lists? What were your favourites of the year? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I delve into some of the more random things that for reasons unexplained, we find oddly satisfying! Our lists vary heavily from strange activities we enjoy to visually appealing objects, and we had a lot of fun dissecting what exactly it is that we find enjoyable about them!Do you have any peculiar things you find oddly satisfying? Agree or disagree with any of the ones we listed? Let us know in the comments below!We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In one of our strangest episodes yet, Matt and I nosedive directly into the various aromas that we find pleasant and dissect those we deem pungent in the same fell swoop!We list of our soft top 4 smells before getting into listener submissions and covering a wide range of smells known to humanity. Did we leave some iconic smells out? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I discuss the latest Marvel produced content in Deadpool & Wolverine as well as Agatha All Along, contrasting it to the DC/HBO collaborative effort The Penguin!We get in-depth on all three of these pieces of art, and offer our predictions concerning the future of both these comic book mass producing factories. Are you more optimistic about the future of Marvel or does DC inspire more confidence in your books? Let us know below!We hope you enjoy the discussion and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I list off an abundance of habits and quirks that some people have that simply drive us insane, and there's nothing we can do about it. This was a lot of fun to go through things that annoy us, and we both got to learn a bit about one another! Do you have any specific pet peeves that are unique to you? Let us know in the comments!We hope you enjoy the episode and stay tuned for podcasts dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I recap the final episodes of the latest season of The Rings of Power in all it's glory! We go over the season in retrospect, highlighting our highs and lows, and offer up predictions as to where this show is headed next. Did you enjoy this season compared to the last one? Thoughts on the show in general? Let us know in the comments!We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I share our thoughts through the halfway mark on the second season of the Prime Video smash series The Rings of Power!We go through each storyline, highlighting the peaks and valleys of each, as well as offering predictions for what's to come in the last 3 episodes!What are your thoughts on the show through 5 episodes? Are you enjoying it more or less than the first season? Let us know in the comments!We thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I delve into the sci-fi movie genre and discuss its various facets that help make it so appealing to the masses!We provide our top 5 sci-fi movie list - excluding Star Wars - as well as a deep dive on the latest entry in the Alien series with a review of Alien Romulus at the 49 minute mark. If you haven't seen that yet, skip ahead to the 1:04:13 mark for random recommendations!We hope you enjoy the episode and stay tuned for podcasts dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I recap the second season of the HBO hit show House of the Dragon and answer the question we've all been asking ourselves: did this live up to the hype?We share our thoughts on what happened versus what we hoped would happen and look ahead to the future of the Game of Thrones-verse shows to come.We hope you enjoy the discussion and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I test our knowledge in our respective area of expertise; general movie trivia for Matt, and NHL draft for myself!We didn't hold any punches back in this one and was a lot of fun to identify blind spots and areas for improvement the next time we do a trivial battle!Play along with us through the episode and we hope you enjoy the content! Stay tuned for pods dropping every two Mondays and thank you all for listening!
In this episode, Matt and I provide our opening thoughts on Season 2 of House of the Dragon as well as get into predictions for what is to come in the rest of the season!We get in-depth on Team Green and Team Black, doing a deep dive on all the major players and who we think will make it through till the end!We hope you enjoy the episode and stay tuned for podcasts dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I share our mid-year top 5's for movies, tv shows, and hip-hop albums of 2024!This was a lot of fun and will allow us to look back at what was hot back in June 2024 when the year is at a close! Timestamps: 0:00 - 21:50 Top 5 Hip-Hop Albums21:51 - 45:56 Top 5 Movies 45:57 - 1:17:30 Top 5 TV Shows1:17:31 - 1:25:18 Random Recommendations
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by my brother and now SEVEN time guest, Zach Salloum, to discuss various fictional worlds in movies and tv shows that we would like to live in, if given the chance. This was a lot of fun and gave us a chance to dip our toes into a multitude of universes. Are there any you've thought of living in? Let us know in the comments!Thank you for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I provide an overview of the X-Men properties within the Marvel franchise, starting from the Bryan Singer trilogy ending with the latest X-Men 97 tv show!Which X-Men product is your favourite? Have X-Men 97 and the promise of Deadpool & Wolverine given you hope for the MCU? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by recurring guest Zach Salloum to offer up analysis and predictions for each of the series in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs!We go through all of the matchup and make various bold and safe calls, ending up with our ultimate picks for conference champs as well as who will be hoisting Lord Stanley in the next few months.We hope you enjoy the podcast (and the Stanley Cup Playoffs) and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I go over the popular film and tv show genre that showcases the darkest parts of humanity: war. We talk about what makes this genre so popular, share our top 5 war movies of all time, as well as provide in-depth analysis on the Apple TV+ show Masters of the Air. Are there any classics that we forgot to talk about? Let us know in the comments!We hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I go over the various perks of the at times most overlooked season: Spring! We go over our favourite parts of the new season, brush over holiday traditions as well as get into listener submissions for their thoughts on the spring months. We hope you enjoy the discussion and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I discuss Denis Villeneuve's latest sci-fi blockbuster entry in the Dune Cinematic Universe: Dune Part 2!We share our thoughts on the epic, analyze the changes made from Frank Herbert's novel, and get into our predictions on what comes next in this on-screen saga.What did you think of Dune Part 2? Did it live up to the hype? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I provide our midseason reporting on the 2023-24 NHL season, beginning with a breakdown of where our Ottawa Senators went right and wrong this year.We get into some year end predictions in terms of the scoring race as well as our picks for the Stanley Cup!We hope you enjoy the discussion and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I share the details of our respective fitness journeys while diving into tips and tricks to help improve and develop healthy habits in the gym!We go over proper etiquette that should be followed at the gym, while also going over the pros and cons of both at home workouts and in-gym facilities. We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by two time guests Dallas and Nezz to complete the final instalment of our top 10 series for 2023, in which we list off our favourite films of the previous year!Some controversial picks are made, some universal picks are made. Tap in and let us know what you thought of our lists! Any notable omissions? Any films rated too high or too low? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by three time guest HipHopFiend85 to share our hip-hop favourite albums of 2023! What started off as a slow year for the genre turned out to be a gold mine of hidden gems. What did you think of our picks for last year? Any glaring omissions? What were your favourites of 2023? Let us know in the comments!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
Happy New Year everyone! For our first episode of 2024, Matt and I have compiled our first of three top 10s of 2023, starting off with our favourite tv shows of the year!Last year was filled with classic television shows, what are your thoughts on the ones we listed? Did we miss any of the best? Let us know in the comments below!As always, be sure to check this episode out on YouTube as you will see our selections made in real time in a graphic format. We hope you enjoy the discussion and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In our last episode of 2023, Matt and I decided to cover the season of Yule by going over the best Christmas movies out there via draft format! We each picked 10 films that embody the holidays, in one way or another. Which team did you like more? Any glaring omissions? Let us know in the comments below!We will be back in early January with our various top 10's of 2023 (TV, movies, hip-hop albums) so stay tuned for those dropping very soon and we hope you enjoy the holiday season with your families! See you soon!
In this episode, Matt and I go over some tips and tricks to help improve our mental healths during the colder months. These times can be difficult to navigate, and we hope that we can all collaborate to navigate them together. Do you have any tips to feel better when you're feeling down? Let us know in the comments!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by my cousin Dyl Deschamps to breakdown and make sense of what happened in the second season of the smash hit show Loki! We offer up our reactions to what occurred in the season and compare them against our predictions as we progressed through the show. We round out our discussion by offering our thoughts on the MCU going forward and what we would like to see come to fruition in Phases 5 and 6!What did you think of Loki Season 2? Do you like where the MCU is headed? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I share our thoughts on both the third and first seasons of The Mandalorian and Ahsoka respectively! We also get into predictions for future Star Wars products and what we would like to see in this galaxy far, far away...What did you think of Ahsoka and The Mandalorian? Which did you prefer? Let us know in the comments!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by SIX time guest Kurtis Daigle to discuss the latest smash Netflix series One Piece! Kurtis being an expert of the anime genre, it was only right to bring him along for this ride over the East Blue sea, and we discuss the differences between the anime and the live action rendition, as well as get into a character draft to discuss our favourite personages of the season!What was your favourite moment of the season? Who were your favourite characters? Let us know in the comments below!We hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by recurring guest Dan Deschamps to list off a few of our bucket list items we would like to see and do in our lifetime!What did you think of our bucket list items? Let us know in the comments and share some of yours if you would like as well!This was a lot of fun and a good way to get to know each other even more than we already do, we hope you learned something new about us all in this one!Stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays and thank you all for listening!
In this episode, Matt and I share 10 tips and tricks that can help optimize day to day processes in ways you didn't even know were possible! We go through listener submissions as well and discuss their life hacks before closing out with a few random recommendatinos. Please share your own life hacks with us in the comments below and let us know if you end up trying any of ours to confirm their validity!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I discuss the many movies we have watched in the month of August and share them as recommendations for you all to enjoy!
Lots of hidden gems in our discussion, please let us know if you enjoyed some of these!
Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I go over the do's and dont's that we should all abide by in a workplace setting.
We went over our respective lists as well as going through numerous listener submissions, beginning with the infamous age old question: should you keep your shoes on or off within your own cubicle at work? Tune in to find out.
We hope you enjoy the discussion and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I provide our analysis for the latest entry in Christopher Nolan's catalogue, the epic biopic of J. Robert Oppenheimer!
We also break down his filmography and go over each of his movies, providing our takes on them in traditional Nolan fashion: utilizing a non-linear approach.
What did you think of Oppenheimer? Did it live up to expectations? Let us know in the comments!
Thank you for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I list off our five favourite action movie heroes and break down what makes them so badass!
We also share our thoughts on the latest Mission Impossible film, Dead Reckoning Pt. 1 and offer our predictions on what is to come in the series finale!
We hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by 5 time guest Zach Salloum to discuss his journey through the world of hockey from showing prowess at a young age rising up to receive a scholarship to play at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) at the Division 1 level!
Zach gives us an unprecedented look behind the curtain of what life was like at RIT, going through the highs and the lows of the grind as an NCAA athlete.
This was a very insightful conversation and I hope you all learn a thing or two from this story of resilience shared by my brother.
We hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, we are joined by four time guest Justin Machtinger to list off what we deemed to be the five best and worst movie sequels.
This idea was inspired by the endless number of sequels we receive when a movie is successful, and the outcome is not always for the best.
This was a lot of fun, we hope we gave you some good recommendations if you haven't seen these movies and a list of movies to stay far, far away from!
Thank you for listening and stay tuned for new episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I rank all of the 32 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies in the S, A, B, C, D, E, and F categories accordingly. We begin with the latest MCU entries, Ant Man and the Wasp Quantumania and Guardians of the Galaxy 3, providing our unfiltered opinions, before working our way back chronologically through the other movies. What did you think of our tiers? Did we make any questionable choices? Let us know in the comments!For a visual, be sure to check out the episode on YouTube to follow along as we make our selections!Thank you all for listening or watching and stay for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I complete another draft in which we select the best dramatic television shows of our generation and look to assemble the strongest roster of 10 respectively!We spend the appropriate amount of time on each selection and offer spoiler-free thoughts (for the most part) in the hopes of passing on recommendations to the listeners who may not have had the chance to watch these shows yet. Let us know what you thought of our picks and which roster you preferred! Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this historic episode and with summer right around the corner, Matt and I are joined by three fan-favourite guests to debate the best things of summer in a 16 item bracket style format! My girlfriend Andy, wizard Christine Houde, and inaugural guest Mart Chevrier all came to play and dropped at times controversial opinions but that is the name of the game in healthy debate!Do you agree with the outcome of this bracket? Let us know in the comments if you agree with our crowned item! We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I complete a movie draft wherein we select a film from each of the four major sports (hockey, baseball, basketball and football) as well as a miscellaneous category to round out our selections!Let us know who's picks you preferred and if there are any glaring omissions for any of the categories!Timestamps:00:00 Intro 02:50 The Draft38:42 Listener Submissions46:32 Creed III Thoughts59:12 Random RecommendationsThank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I prepared questions for each other on a topic of OUR choosing for which the other was unaware of going into the podcast!We did not go easy in terms of question difficulty, and there were some struggles along the way but it made for a great educational session and entertaining discussion!We hope you enjoy the episode and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I share our thoughts on the latest HBO smash show The Last Of Us that has just wrapped up! We go through the season's best moments and offer up predictions as to what we would like to see in future seasons to come. What was your favourite part of the season? Let us know in the comments below!We hope you enjoy the pod and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I provide our bi-yearly update on the NHL season, beginning with the Ottawa Senators leading to our playoff predictions! We also offer up thoughts on the Maple Leafs, as well as which teams we would like (and wouldn't like) to see land generational prospect Connor Bedard!We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I share our lists for both favourite movies and tv shows that were released in 2022!We cap our discussion off by delving into listener submissions and offering thoughts on each of them. What were your favourite movies or shows of the year? Let us know in the comments!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this GQ inspired episode, Matt and I are joined by a fan-favourite guest to share 7 items we have each deemed as essentials in our lives.What did you think of our picks? Did we make some glaring omissions? What are some of your essentials? Let us know in the comments below!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
Happy New Year everyone! For the first episode of 2023, we are back at it with our yearly top 10 hip-hop albums discussion and we brought back HipHopFiend85 for this one!2022 was a stacked year for hip-hop and it made for quite the discussion in the variety of picks that we each made for our favourites of the year. What were some of your favourites of the year? Did we miss any big albums? Let us know what you think in the comments below! Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by fan-favourite guest Kurtis Daigle to participate in a comedy movie characters draft in which we each selected 5 iconic characters to round out a super-team!As we made our selections, we shared stories these characters reminded us of and commented on the state of comedy movies since its golden era in the mid 2000s. Let us know what you thought of our respective teams and if any iconic characters were omitted! We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In our one hundredth episode, Matt and I cover multiple topics in many mini-segments that include facts about us, trivia, reminiscing on the journey to 100 episodes as well as a look ahead at the future of the podcast!We cap our discussion off with an Ask Me Anything from the listeners in which the winner is revealed via wheel spin (check it out on YouTube for the full experience)! This was a lot of fun to record, and we want to thank everyone out there who supports the podcast, we truly appreciate it!Enjoy the episode and stay tuned for podcasts dropping every two Mondays!
Matt and I devote the last episode in the double digits to share movies, tv shows, and albums we have been consuming in the last few weeks!Let us know what you have been watching and listening to these days and we will add them to the ever-growing list of content to take in!Thank you all for listening and we truly appreciate the support for getting us to 99, here's to the triple digits, beginning in two weeks!
In this episode, Matt and I offer our final thoughts on the first seasons for both House of the Dragon and Rings of Power!We get into predictions for future seasons as well as comparative analysis of both shows. Which show did you prefer of the two? Let us know in the comments!We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by fan-favourite guest Sara Smith to go over our Best of the Fall bracket in a debate format episode! The conversation lead to many great places ultimately leading to a winner being crowned in the Twelfth Hour!What did you think of our choices? Did we get this wrong? Let us know what you think in the comments!Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I impart wisdom we wish we had when we were younger and attending university for the first time.
We share life experiences and suggestions for anyone in post-secondary that we feel will enrich their journey throughout their academic pursuit. Many of these tips and tricks also apply to the workplace.
We hope you enjoy the discussion and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I share our opening thoughts on the House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series!
We cap off our conversation by offering predictions for what we think is to come in both shows. So far, which show are you preferring? Let us know in the comments!
We hope you enjoy the discussion and stay tuned for episodes dropping very two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by my cousin Dan Deschamps to discuss the hypothetical: if you could only listen to five artists for the rest of your life, who would they be?
We go down a rabbit hole of artists we hold in high esteem and go over listener submissions as well!
Check out Dan's podcast Desdan's Basement on YouTube in which he and his friends share stories and discuss their various interests, from music to hockey, among others: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1jNmbrkOEtEhU0NmVc3XQ
We hope you enjoy the episode and stay tuned for podcasts dropping every two Mondays!
In our yearly Marvel episode, Matt and I share our top 5 characters in the MCU we find underrated, under appreciated, etc. and go over our listener submissions with their picks!
We then do a deep dive on the recent Phase IV products that have been released this year, which leads to a discussion as to whether or not the MCU is becoming over-saturated... We then cap off our discussion with a look ahead at Phases 5 and 6 of the MCU!
Thank you everyone for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I provide our thoughts and analysis on the two recent Star Wars Disney+ shows: The Book of Boba Fett and Obi-Wan Kenobi!
Two shows for which we had varying levels of excitement and expectations, did they live up to yours and what did you think of them both? Let us know in the comments!
We round out our discussion with our thoughts on the upcoming Andor series and what we would like to see in that show.
Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I discuss the smash Netflix series Stranger Things, recounting our thoughts from when we discovered it all the way to the latest season!
Season 4 definitely upped the stakes, production value, and general show popularity to levels that were reminiscent of Game of Thrones in its prime, and we spend a good amount of time dissecting this Vecna-enduced season!
What was your favourite season of the show? What do you want to see happen in Season 5? Let us know in the comments!
We hope you enjoy the pod and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In our ninetieth podcast, Matt and I complete our second Summer Special episode and share what's been going on in our lives the last few months!
We also discuss what's to come in the upcoming summer months and share activity recommendations for the people to enjoy with the warm weather!
We hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by film aficionado Nezz Bedard to discuss a multitude of movie genres; from dramas to foreign cinema, no stone is left unturned in this one!
Our guest provides insight on these genres as well as a plethora of film recommendations for you all to dive into! Here is Nezz's Letterboxd page on which he rates and reviews movies:
Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/nezzbedard/
We hope you enjoy the pod and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I do our yearly NHL coverage discussion, hopping in at the start of the Stanley Cup conference finals! We offer our insights on the first two rounds of the playoffs as well as predictions for the Final Four and Cup Champion!
As always, we get into the Ottawa Senators, offering our thoughts on the past season as well as taking a look at what's to come via draft, free agency, and the 2022-23 NHL season!
We hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by fellow podcasters Julia and Alex to discuss their true-crime podcast: Around The World in 80 Murders!
Julia and Alex recall how they joined forces to start this podcast, share insight on where they get their ideas from for each episode, among many other topics!
This was a lot of fun and you can check out their podcast on all major streaming platforms! Links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/48uJU8aSarPto10gprMMy6 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/around-the-world-in-80-murders/id1595342486
We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, we are joined by recurring guest Bassam Issa in which we all share five things we find underrated in this life!
This discussion was a lot of fun, with topics ranging from culinary items to phenomenons we each experience in our day to day lives!
Once more, the episode is available in full on YouTube so be sure to check it out there as well!
We hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two weeks!
In this episode, we are joined by two-time guest and Harry Potter enthusiast Christine Houde to discuss the latest instalment in the Fantastic Beasts series!
Our conversation begins with analysis of the latest film in the franchise; The Secrets of Dumbledore, bleeding into what's to come in future instalments!
What did you think of this movie and do you like the direction they are headed in for the upcoming movies? Let us know in the comments!
Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by my friend Dallas who speaks on his experience as a key worker in the group home setting!
Dallas put on a masterclass (for free) in teaching us about the ins and outs of the group home dynamics, providing an overview of his experiences as well as the various roles in this setting.
We also touched on essential habits, importance of a balanced routine, as well as avenues to decompress from work.
We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
Once more, Matt and I did something different in this episode: we completed the first-ever fantasy draft in-episode, selecting actors and actresses to round out a 10 person list to star in our own movie!
The premise for our movie was two actors/actresses of our choice embarking on a cross-country road trip, with the intention of meeting up with another character at the end of the movie. The 7 other characters casted could be split up as we deemed.
We rounded out our conversation by going over listener submissions for their favourite actors and presented our own lists of favourites in the end as well.
This was a lot of fun, let us know what you thought of this concept/if you'd like to see more, and who's movie cast you preferred!
Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this highly anticipated episode, Matt and I debate the question whether Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight belongs in the conversation for greatest movie of all time.
I took the side of the defence, whereas Matt went against the claim that it should be ranked as highly as it is when great movies are discussed!
We also analyze the latest entry in The Batman cinematic universe; The Batman starring Robert Pattinson! Did you see The Batman? Let us know what you thought in the comments!
Thank you for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by four-time guest Kurtis Daigle to go over this or that / would you rather style questions we prepared for each other! Each question lead to interesting discussions and friendly debate.
This is another different episode format we tried out, let us know if you would like to see more of these!
Thank you for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I put our knowledge to the test in a night of trivia in which we prepared Star Wars and Horror movie questions for one another!
This was a lot of fun, we hope you are able to play along while we attempt to answer each other's questions, and you should all learn a lot in this one on both subjects!
Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by good friend of the program Esra Pirinen, making his second appearance INTERNATIONALLY from Finland to discuss feel-good movies!
We each prepared a list of 5 movies that will objectively make you feel good by the end of them! While many of them have their fair share of emotional moments throughout, they all end on a note of happiness. We rounded out our discussion by going over listener submissions.
We hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by hip-hop aficionado and collector Brandon aka HipHopFiend85 to share our respective top 10 hip-hop albums of 2021 lists!
2021 was an interesting year and it was no different for it's hip-hop releases; our lists range from underground lyrical content to alternative and mainstream rap, and there is surely an artist that will resonate with you in our respective lists.
What did you think of our lists and was your favourite hip-hop album of 2021? Let us know in the comments!
We hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I discuss the Netflix fantasy hit series The Witcher!
We begin our conversation by going over the highlights of the show's first season before analyzing the recently released second season. Which season did you prefer? Let us know in the comments!
We round out our conversation by taking a look at what we would like to see happen in Season 3!
We hope you enjoy the episode and stay tuned for more content dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I complete a retrospective exercise at our 2021 year, highlighting some of our favourite experiences as well as evaluating whether or not certain goals we set out for ourselves were met!
As is indicated in the title of the episode, we also look ahead at 2022 as far as our goals are concerned and speak on New Years resolutions.
We wrap up our conversation speaking on movies and tv shows we are anticipating going into next year!
Thank you all for listening and supporting the podcast for yet another year, we couldn't do this without you all and are looking forward to bringing more content to you in 2022! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!
In this episode of Eazy Conversations, discuss one of Matt's favourite director's of all time Denis Villeneuve's filmography, beginning with his latest sci-fi epic: Dune!
We go over listener submissions and discuss their favourite Denis Villeneuve movies, such as Prisoners, Arrival, Sicario, among others! What is your favourite Villeneuve movie? Let us know in the comments!
We round out our conversation with a soft top 5 list of Villeneuve movies, as well as some random recommendations to kick off your weeks!
We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this special episode, Matt and I are joined by my mom and master chef in her own right to discuss healthy cooking habits, share recipes, and hidden gems in the world of food!
We go over listener submissions for quick and easy recipes, as well as share our thoughts on takeout and how to achieve a healthy meal and cheat snack balance!
If you are looking to develop healthy eating habits and discover new recipes, Lyne, my mom and nutrition coach, is happy to provide guidance; you can contact her at lyne@choosing-health.com and on Facebook at the link below:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Choosing-Health-Nutrition-Coach-101827621860253
We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In the halloween special of Eazy Conversations, Matt and I discuss our experiences as kids during this time of year, from favourite costumes to treats of choice!
In this episode, we analyze the global phenomenon that is Squid Game, from the 26:56 mark to the 39:44 mark. If you have not seen the show, be sure to fast-forward through as we spoil the majority of the show!
We wrap up our discussion by sharing the horror movies we watched recently, as well as going over listener submissions!
We hope you enjoy the episode and stay tuned for more content dropping every two weeks!
In this episode, we are joined by three-time guest Justin Machtinger to discuss the three eastern Ontario and western Quebec NHL team's upcoming seasons!
We also share our cup predictions, which Canadian team will end up with the most points, as well as a few hot takes along the way!
We hope you enjoy the pod and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, we went off an idea Matt proposed in EP60 to do an entire episode with no topic and have a freestyle conversation!
The conversation goes all over the place, with stories shared, from the most recent Salloum Bros Beer Pong Tournament recap to customer service interactions!
We also go over listener feedback from the last episode and go over each of their suggestions for future podcast topics, culminating into a draw for a limited edition Eazy Conversations hoodie, winner revealed in the episode!
We hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, we are joined by se7en-time guest Bassam Issa in which we each prepared five things we believe are overrated; including but not limited to movies, artists, pop-culture phenomenons, edible items, etc.
We capped off our discussion by going over listener submissions and providing our opinions on each of the suggestions. Was a great conversation that lead to many HEATED yet civil debates. Do you agree with any of our hot takes? Did we miss anything that is severely overrated? Let us know!
We hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping very two Mondays!
This is our Summer 2021 Recap episode! It's been a summer like no other, and we took this time to reminisce over the last few months and talk about what we've learned about ourselves through our various experiences!
We also take some time to speak on what we look forward to in the Fall, and close out with some Random Recommendations!
We hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping very two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I provide a timeline of our video game consumption history, dating back to the first system we owned all the way to the games we play today! We round out the discussion by going over listener submissions for their favourite video games as well as sharing our own top 5 games of all time! We hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, we are joined by fan-favourite four-time guest Zach Salloum to discuss our favourite comedy tv shows that shaped our tastes in humour!
We each share our 5 favourite comedy tv shows of all time, go over listener submissions as well as discuss some of tv's finest comedic characters!
We hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I share our opinions on the three first Disney+ shows in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Loki!
We also look forward to the upcoming Marvel shows and movies and the repercussions each of these show will have for the future of the MCU.
Which show did you prefer of the three and which are you most looking forward to next? Let us know in the comments!
Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by my friend Katrina Blomkvist to discuss the importance of music - broken down into soundtracks and scores - in both movies and television shows!
Throughout our conversation, we go share some of our favourite movie soundtracks, discuss iconic film scores from major franchises, dissect moments in cinema that are remembered for the music playing in the background, etc.
We also go over listener submissions for favourite scores/soundtracks as well as tv show theme songs. We hope you all enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two weeks!
In this episode, Matt and I take a trip down memory lane and discuss some of our favourite summer experiences, beginning in our formative childhood years, with a pitstop at the teenage saga, and a deep-dive into summer as adults. We look back at our various summer camp experiences, various pool games, first summer jobs, among many other summer memories!
Reminiscing was a healthy exercise, especially in this climate, and we encourage you all to do the same. Look back on some of your fondest summer memories for motivation to continue to create new ones going forward! We hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by a connoisseur and critic of all things entertainment, curator of his own review website: Jesse Revell. We cover a multitude of topics in this episode starting with when his hobby started, how he choses content to engage with, his musical and film tastes, why he started a YouTube channel, etc.
Our conversation includes many hot takes, differing opinions, and will certainly introduce you all to some new content... see Twin Peaks and Stalker... Is Arrival all that it is made out to be? Is The Dark Knight trilogy over-rated? Was Matt right all along??! Let us know what you think about some of these takes in the comments!
Here is a link to Jesse's Wordpress page in which he reviews movies, tv shows, albums, trailers, among MANY other forms of entertainment as well as his new YouTube channel:
WordPress: https://jesserevellreviews.wordpress.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIPW5xhAUKZEYU7kEAHHFWA
We hope you enjoy the episode and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I reminisce on our favourite movie theatre experiences, discuss what we love the most about going to the theatres, proper etiquette, among many other topics!
We can't wait to get back to the movie theatres, what was your favourite thing about going to the theatres? Let us know in the comments!
We hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In the SIXTIETH episode of Eazy Conversations, Matt and I answer all of our listener questions on a multitude of topics including career choices, life events and major decisions, favourite songs, cooking skills, among MANY others! No stone is left unturned.
You will undoubtedly leave this episode feeling as though you now know your hosts on a deeper level. Additionally, ONE of you will be leaving this episode with a LIMITED edition Eazy Conversations mug! The winner is revealed IN the episode so once you hear your name called, message Matt or myself and we will have the mug shipped out to you in no time!
Thank you all for submitting your questions, we had a blast doing this and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I discuss our love of reading books, the pros and cons for movies v/s books, share some of our favourite books as well as go over listener recommendations.
What are some of your favourite books? Have you read any of the ones we discussed in this episode? Let us know in the comments!
We hope you enjoy the episode and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by five time fan favourite guest Sara Smith to discuss the DC Cinematic Universe (DCEU) and it's newly rejuvenated life with the release of Justice League: The Snyder Cut! We begin our conversation with in-depth analysis of both the 2017 and 2021 versions of Justice League, comparing the Whedon Cut with the Snyder Cut, touching on the future of the DCEU, as well as answering listener questions about our favourite DC characters! Who is your favourite DC character? Let us know in the comment section!
I hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by my friend Mat Denis who is currently studying to become an architect! We discuss the various architectural styles of Ottawa's landscape, what makes a building beautiful, the thought process behind every shape used, among many other topics!
We also share a few of our Wishlist architectural wonders we would like to see once travel is permitted again. What are some of your destination landmarks you wang to cross off your list? Let us know!
I hope you all enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays! Stay safe everyone!
In this episode, Matt and I discuss each movie submitted by the listeners as well as share some of our own recommendations! The majority of these movies and shows are on streaming services so we hope you are able to check them out and let us know what you think! If you have any other recommendations, please let Matt and myself know as we are always looking for new content!
Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by Kevin Andrews who shares his newly found passion for creating his own movie props! We discuss the importance of props in movies as well as the other components that go into making a cinematic experience truly great. We also share some of our favourite props in movies as well as go over our listener submissions on the topic!
We hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I discuss the cult-phenomenon show that is Netflix's Cobra Kai! We give a recap of each season as well as our predictions for Season 4, and we wrap-up the episode by answering to our listener questions. What did you think of the show? Did you prefer Miyagi-do or Cobra Kai? Let us know below!
Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by Emily Roach and Rebecca Rahme, the co-authors of the young adult dystopian novel: The Uprising! Our guests share how they met and how the idea of writing a novel together came about, the creative process behind developing a fictional world, their inspirations for these characters, etc.
We also get an EXCLUSIVE sneak peek into the next instalment of the trilogy, including the NAME of the second novel!! You can purchase The Uprising on Amazon and at Chapters Indigo by following the links below! Stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays and thank you all for listening!
Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Uprising-Emily-Roach/dp/153206117X Chapters Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-uprising/9781532061172-item.html
Be sure to follow @theuprisingtrilogy on Instagram for updates on the trilogy!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by five-time guest Derrick Gregoire to discuss the Disney+ hit series The Mandalorian that has restored order in the Star Wars franchise! We begin our discussion by doing a deep-dive into season 2 which leads us into speculation on season 3. We also get into all of the future Star Wars projects that have been announced, from the fan-favourite Obi-Wan Kenobi series to the mysterious Acolyte series! Which series are you most excited for? What do you want to see in The Mandalorian season 3?? Let us know in the comments!
I hope you all enjoy the episode and stay tuned for new content dropping every two Mondays! Stay safe everyone!
In this episode: Matt and I are joined by Mohamed Ba to go over our respective top 10 hip-hop albums of 2020! Our lists feature new school artists as well as lyrical veterans and we hope to impart some new recommendations onto you all! We also discuss albums we are looking forward to in the new year. Did we omit any of your favourite albums on our lists? Which artists are you looking for to drop this year? Let us know in the comments below!
I hope you enjoy the discussion and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this Christmas edition of Eazy Conversations, Matt and I discuss classic Christmas movies, favourite family traditions, as well as other topics related to the season to be jolly! We go over listener submissions for our TWO custom merch item giveaways, for which the winners are revealed IN the episode. Once you hear your name, message Matt or myself and we will get you the merch item of your choice ASAP!
It is said a million times in the episode, but thank you so much to everyone who tunes in and supports our pod and we cannot wait to continue to bring you content in the new year! 24 episodes in 2020, we will look to give you more in 2021! Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year my friends!!
In this episode, Matt and I pit the two titans of the animated movie industry against one another in a rap battle format to determine which studio has the better product: Disney or Pixar! We each prepared a list of our 10 favourite movies and put them toe to toe with each other, and it was an absolute blast!
I hope you all enjoy this episode and go down memory lane as Matt and I did to watch some of these movies again, as Matt says, these movies are just as much for adults as they are for kids! Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episode FIFTY dropping in two weeks! Giveaway information coming soon 👀
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by popular recurring guests Bassam Issa and Kurtis Daigle to share our top 5 hidden gem movies with you all! In our discussion, we find a healthy balance between deep cut sleepers as well as movies you may have heard of but had never given a chance. We hope you walk away from this episode with a few more titles on your ever-growing lists of movies to watch!
Did we miss any classic hidden gem films? Let us know! Enjoy the episode and stay tuned for more content dropping every two Mondays!
In this week's episode, Matt and I discuss the various movies and tv shows we have watched in the last few weeks, spoiler-free! These are mostly movies and tv shows that are available on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Crave, etc. so we hope to inspire you to check them out! We also go over some listener recommendations at the end as well, so thank you to everyone who submitted a movie that they recently enjoyed!
As always, I hope you enjoy the episode and are continuing to stay safe out there. Movie consumption will be at an all-time high this winter, so stay tuned for more recommendations and episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this Halloween-themed episode, Matt and I take a deep dive into the horror genre in 2020 with a focus on Mike Flanagan's two hit Netflix series: The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor! If you haven't seen either of the series, here are the time stamps to skip ahead in the episode:
10:43 Hill House 32:37 Bly Manor 60:20 Halloween movies 66:48 Bonus Hill House 68:08 Movie recommendations
Thank you all for listening! Stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday and I hope you are all staying safe!
In this Thanksgiving edition episode, we are joined by Zach Salloum making his 3 Peat appearance on the pod to discuss the NHL playoffs, draft, and free agent frenzy that have occurred within the last 2 weeks! Our conversation revolves around the top teams in the last rounds of the playoffs, the implications of the draft for the Ottawa Senators, as well as potential destinations for high profile free agents such as Alex Pietrangelo, Torey Krug, Taylor Hall, etc.
I hope you all enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
In the most important episode we've done yet, Matt and I are joined by good friend of mine Em Gagnon to discuss mental health and the impact social media has on it. We touch on a number of key topics such as dealing with anxiety, the importance of breath control, and how COVID-19 has affected us in the last few months.
This is a subject matter that affects us all, and talking about it is important. I hope you can all take something away from this episode and if you have anything you'd like to talk about with any of us, we are here to listen. I will speak for myself, felt good to talk about with Em and Matt.
Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping very other Monday!
In this episode, Matt and I go over the spy film genre with a focus on the James Bond, Jason Bourne, and John Wick franchises. We provide insight on our favourite components of each franchise as well as the commonalities that unite them, such as the over-the-top action sequences. We end this week's episode by answering listener questions. I hope you all enjoyed, stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday and continue to stay safe!
Si vis pacem, para bellum...
In this summer wrap-up episode, Matt and I go over a multitude of subjects including but not limited to recent movies and tv shows we watched, music we are currently listening to, addressing what is going on in the sports world, etc.
Thank you all for listening! Stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays and I hope you all have a great day!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by fan-favourite and 4-time Allstar guest Sara Smith to discuss one of our favourite guilty-pleasure series: Fast and Furious! We go over each movie, thoroughly analyzing the realism in each of them and honing in on particular moments that standout in each film. Gear up for this wild ride of an episode featuring bald on bald character analysis, fast v/s furious moments, favourite Toretto-isms, etc.
Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I answered your burning questions in an Ask Me Anything format and asked each other questions all in the hopes of getting to know one another for your entertainment! I found out a lot about Matt, as I am sure Matt found out about myself! We also reveal the two winners of the limited edition Eazy Conversations mugs at the end of the episode so stick around until the end to find out if you have won some customized memorabilia! Thank you very much to everyone who submitted questions, we appreciate you all more than you know! Stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays and we will look to do more episodes like this down the road! Stay safe and love you all!
In this episode, Matt and I go over the recent phenomenon that swept the nation in Dystopian Teen Drama Series, with particular focus on the Hunger Games trilogy! We share what we think made these series so popular - love triangles, young adults, relatable hidden desires, etc. while doing a deep-dive on each movie in the series. As is indicated in the title, we show absolutely no love to the character of Peeta Mellark. Any enthusiasts of the character, get back to us and try to change our minds why this character is undeniably the worst.
This being said! I hope you all enjoy the episode and thank you for the listener submissions :) stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays and stay safe!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by Christine, the most knowledgeable Harry Potter fan we know! We discuss our favourite movies and characters in the iconic series, identify differences between the books and movies, as well as the future of the franchise, i.e. the Fantastic Beasts series and potential for different stories told in this universe! We finish our discussion by answering listener questions. Thank you very much to everyone's contributions to this episode's discussion topics and for listening! Stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays and I hope you are all staying safe!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by friend of the program and recurring guest Justin Machtinger to discuss the epic trilogy that is The Lord of the Rings! We share our favourite moments from each film, when we were introduced to the franchise, our favourite characters, as well as answering some listener questions! What did you think of our favourite moments? Any iconic scenes that we forgot? Let us know!
I hope you all enjoyed the episode and stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday! Stay safe everyone!
With everything going on in the world today, I want to start by saying that change comes from within, and if we all push ourselves to be better as human beings and hold others accountable, we will be able to manifest real growth as a society. Be open-minded and welcoming to all, not divisive and hateful. I hope you enjoy the episode and take from it some enjoyable life lessons.
In this episode, our uncle Pat joins us to tell us some legendary stories from his travels. The emphasis is on the life lessons learned along the way, which leads to some great discussions that capture relatable life skills we have all acquired in our respective travels and misadventures. Pat also shares his recently developed passion for painting, which mirrors some of his travels in that some of the greatest things happen when you least expect them. I hope you all enjoy and are staying safe. Stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday!
In this episode, Matt, Bassam and I discuss my favourite character archetypes in most movies: villains! We list our top 5 favourite villains from various film franchises and go over listener submissions as well. Did we forget any iconic villains? Let us know!
I hope you all enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, Matt and I go over listener submissions pertaining to new habits they have developed during these different times. Our discussion leads us into a continuation of episode 32 where we share our thoughts on recent movies we have seen without spoiling them. Let us know if you have any movies recommendations and we will discuss them on future episodes! Thank you very much or listening, like, subscribe and stay tuned for content dropping every other Monday! Stay safe everyone!
Note: since recording this episode I have watched almost all of Clone Wars, and I DEFINITELY recommend!
She's back! For episode 33 I am extremely excited to bring back my cousin, fan-favourite Sara Smith to the pod to discuss our top albums of each year of the 2010 decade! We also share honourable mentions for each year along the way, while also looking at anticipated releases for this year! Let us know what you think of each of our lists and if we missed some classics along the way! As always, Thank you for listening and I hope everyone is staying safe!
In Episode 2 of Quarantine Season, Matt and I discuss how our routines have been affected and the movies/shows we have watched during the last few weeks. Feel free to share your own movies/shows you have watched during this time as we are always looking for suggestions! I hope everyone is staying safe and enjoy the episode!
During this pandemic, recording this episode was a breath of fresh air. For episode 31, Matt was unable to join us but my brother Zach was in studio and former guest and friend of the program Kurtis Daigle joined us for a special guest appearance via FaceTime!
In this episode, we discussed the crisis that is COVID-19 and it's effect on the currently postponed NHL season. We also dove in to potential playoff formats, what the draft lottery could look like and reminisce on our favourite moments from this NHL season! Thank you all very much for listening, stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday and until this is all resolved I hope you all stay inside and stay safe!
In the THIRTIETH Eazy Conversations episode, Matt and I share our favourite movies from each year of the 2010 decade! We also compare them to the Oscar nominees of each year, and go over each submission for the Eazy Conversations hoodie giveaway for the 2019 films! The winner of the limited edition hoodie is revealed IN this episode... Thank you very much for listening and we appreciate everyone who has been tuning in up until now - way more content to come this year! Stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday!
In this episode, Matt and I delve into the gangster movie lore, providing a deep-dive on Martin Scorsese’s filmography, discussing tropes of the genre, as well as answering listener questions! We discuss the films Goodfellas, The Departed, Casino, The Irishman, among others in-depth so be sure to have seen those movies to limit spoilers! Thank you for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by fan-favourite guest Derrick Gregoire to discuss one of our favourite film franchises of all-time: the Star Wars universe! Our conversation begins with analysis of the divisive final entry to the Skywalker Saga; The Rise of Skywalker. We then delve onto discussions of the three trilogies, what Disney+ will bring to the table for future series, including the 2019 hit "The Mandalorian," as well as what the future holds for the franchise! Thank you for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by Kurtis Daigle to discuss our favourite comedy movies of all time! We each share our top 5 lists, share honourable mentions for sleeper picks that didn't make the final cut, as well as take listener questions at the end of the episode! I hope you all enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday! Cheers!
In this episode, Matt and I are joined by our uncle Big Al to discuss the state of the Ottawa Senators franchise and how it has changed over the years! We begin by sharing our favourite alumni from the franchise's history, then take a look at the current roster and where we are headed as an organization in the years to come! We also answer listener questions along the way. This is also Matt's first episode as official co-host to Eazy Conversations! This is the last episode of 2019 so thank you so much to everyone for listening to our episodes this year and stay tuned for more content dropping in the New Year!
In this episode, I am joined by (now co-host of Eazy Conversations) Matt Durocher and three-time guest Bassam Issa to discuss the films released in 2019! Our conversation begins with an in-depth analysis of the two films that feature a prominent clown character: It Chapter 2 and Joker. We continue on to cover our favourite films of the year, discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies of 2019, and many more! As mentioned above, Matt will be joining Eazy Conversations full-time as co-host so give him a warm welcome on the podcast and follow him on social media at the link below! Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon and enjoy!
Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movies.with.matt/
In this episode, I am joined by my friend Martin Bissonnette who discusses his transition into the highly competitive real estate industry. This episode doubles as an informative seminar in which my guest shares countless gems for current and future homeowners and provides insight on how to navigate through the most stressful and important purchase of your life: finding your dream home. We also discuss some of the biggest obstacles he has had to overcome in this industry, some of the biggest misconceptions of being a real estate agent as well as providing tips to individuals looking to join the industry down the road. Stay tuned for episodes dropping every two weeks and thank you Marty for joining me!
In this episode, I am joined by former guest @BassamIssa’s podcast called Tales From The 96 Camry members Mike and Hass to discuss our favourite director’s filmography: Quentin Tarantino. In this spoiler filled episode, we discuss the directors “Tarantino-isms,” his latest film Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, our favourite movies and characters of his, as well as potential future films by Tarantino.
Be sure to check out their podcast on SoundCloud and the podcasts app at this link: https://soundcloud.com/user-341965799
Stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Monday’s and thanks for listening!
After a premeditated hiatus, I am extremely excited to announce that we will be returning to the biweekly Monday new episode drops! In this episode, I am joined by three of my friends I made on exchange abroad to the United Kingdom in 2016! Through the digital age of social media, we were all able to keep in touch and organize this legendary reunion in Canada this summer!
In the episode, we begin our discussion with our experience in a country that was foreign to each of us and how our semester abroad made us grow as individuals. Our conversations shifts towards our past travel experiences as well as our plans for future travelling endeavours!
This episode kicks off the Tales of International Travellers series I will be launching, in which I will have different guests on to discuss their respective experiences in other countries and how their perceptions of the world have changed! So stay tuned for more travel talk coming soon!
Enjoy the episode and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two weeks!🙏🏼🎙🇫🇮🇸🇪
In this episode, my guest Jeff teaches the audience about the autograph hounding game: the art of acquiring celebrity signatures on memorabilia and selling them afterwards. He has met countless celebrities and shares his stories of those encounters on the pod. From Snoop Dogg to Celine Dion, he shares his most favourable celebrity encounters as well as some of the less-fruitful run-ins he has witnessed. I hope you enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two weeks!
In this episode, my guests and I discuss the greatest show of all time: Game of Thrones. Our conversation begins with our predictions for the penultimate season and the epic finale that awaits us in Season 8. We break down the roles we anticipate will be played by each remaining character, as well as predicting their respective fates. We also discuss ideas for potential spin-off series in the Game of Thrones universe, as well as answer listener questions. With one week remaining before Season 8's premiere, catch up on everything GOT with this episode! Thanks to everyone for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays! Behind the scenes video of this episode coming soon!
In this episode, I bring on upcoming country singer songwriter Erica Brighthill on the podcast to discuss her career beginnings in following music as a profession. She shares her experiences working in an artist development program, the songwriting process, lessons she has learned through her music, the importance of "saying what you want," not only in country music, but in every facet of life! Our conversation touches on all aspects of Erica's journey in the country music world and I hope you enjoy listening to her story! Stay tuned for episodes dropping every 2 Mondays and thank you for listening!
Erica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericabrighthill/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericabrighthill/?__tn__=kC-R&eid=ARAa92Ffizaxv4Nzd5tLYyuJlIxUl_3pJq3og9kK_HzV2NIBL6mDUpG3hgKNxBmqDOidQHwSIUqCY8qE&hc_ref=ARQNYQcc_ALheyvTRCyWRL94T0b8iwjxmv1SaIGgWTVVnkQkleAzBrhnsYjNAXcN_uk&fref=nf&__xts__[0]=68.ARDBT4zQcuQ0q5WMwfrpGl9el1ykEIF1kqVJ5r78KW8M71QBSKL3ioW2JUy5IP078QHzg9lPs3iSKnyIQQUSzypudnPU9zlk6bzVUCrwbOCyzn2Ic1qO5f-GnmlHnCnTp1ic5qZWxSVl_9Y6U6XooW9xsnBFv85ubhaGJKj6qZOdVLNwYe9guEgInOL-5xxSXf05fvjC5z-CkVrOaO9r57GnssLHio3u0fFrO2ejFgpiysX6QXxqPm0NVglcfONzEQocPedDcMNktSli42DAj1TiuNdTfM0Ff8w1CrL1GTOQfzpEPADzk8ZZlG3uVyTFuy68IgW1PF2v4pgEcetwVY1oOhxp
Be sure to check out her upcoming show on May 9th at Bar Robo!
In this episode, I am joined by my girlfriend Andy Leroux to discuss the new-age phenomenon that is social media and the equally great and detrimental effect it is having on our society. Our discussion leads us to analyzing both pros and cons in relation to mental health, the social skills that are lost (and gained) through these platforms, the shifts in consumerism and what is perceived to be a viable career in this digital era, etc. I hope you enjoy the episode and stay tuned for more podcasts dropping every two Mondays! Cheers!
In this episode, I introduce OHL scout for the Sault-St. Marie Greyhounds Kyle Barber to the podcast via FaceTime - the first podcast recorded completely over the phone. Kyle provides an overview on his ascension within the coaching and scouting hockey worlds, followed by an in-depth discussion on player development at the minor hockey, junior, major-junior, AHL and NHL levels. Our conversation covers topics such as the difficulty of projecting a young hockey player's potential and growth, key look-fors when it comes to scouting, the state of the NHL in 2019, among other topics.
Thanks a lot to Kyle for coming on the podcast stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!
In this episode, I am joined by my cousin Farid Jaber to discuss the stigma surrounding marijuana and its legalization in Canada since October 17th 2018. We discuss how - quickly, in some cases - perceptions are changing towards its recreational use and break down the positive effects of CBD for post-concussion syndromes, anxiety, etc. Our conversation topics drift along but everything came back full circle in the end! I hope you enjoy this episode, thank you for listening and stay tuned for more episodes dropping every two Mondays! Like and subscribe if you haven't done so already! Cheers.
In this episode, I am joined by my cousin, University of Ottawa professor Maryse Sullivan, and her husband, high school teacher Mark Sullivan! This enlightening conversation touches on many topics of the various education systems, and the answers provided by my guests speak for themselves. There are many gems to dissect from this episode and I am sure each of you will leave this episode having learned something! Enjoy and stay tuned for GoPro video content from this episode coming soon as well as episode 16 dropping in two weeks! Cheers!
In this episode, my cousin and I discuss the evolution of the horror genre and how it has become a much more credible genre with intelligent and original concepts seen in recent films including Get Out, A Quiet Place, Bird Box, etc. Matt shares his extensive horror film knowledge in what is a must-listen episode for any fan of cinema! Enjoy and stay tuned for more episodes dropping every two weeks!👹🎥🎙
Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movies.with.matt/
In the final episode of 2018, my guest Cam & I discuss the gargantuan year that was 2018 for hip-hop as we share our 10 favourite albums of the year! Our conversation matter flows from the comparison of old school to new school, albums we are anticipating for 2019, among other topics. Does your top 10 list differ from ours? Let us know! Enjoy the episode and stay tuned for more content dropping every two weeks in the New Year! Thank you very much for everyone who has taken the time to listen to the podcast in 2018 and there's MUCH more coming your way next year! Cheers!
In this episode, my guests and I circle back to the topic addressed in episode 2 featuring D.I.G: the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its future! We discuss the impact of Captain Marvel on the franchise, the direction our superheroes are heading into with the New-Avengers, the future of the Original 6 Avengers, our ideal Disney+ produced series, among other topics! Enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every 2 Mondays!
Also, check out Bassam Issa's own podcast called TalesFromThe96Camry!
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-341965799 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talesfromthe96camry/id1441365770?mt=2
In this episode, I am joined by my elementary school friend Nich Seguin (@therealniche) who shares his success story: from karate classes during lunch time at our elementary school to teaching mixed martial arts at various gyms. From fights all around the world in a multitude of MMA areas, all leading to the grand opening of his gym on December 1st: Bigode Martial Arts & Fitness! If his tales tell us anything, it is that whenever life kicks you down, you get back up and continue to fight for what you believe in. It was my pleasure catching up with Nich and I think after listening to this episode it will be clear to you all why his unfinished story is already a success. Enjoy and stay tuned for more episodes dropping every two weeks!
Address: 571 Lacolle Way, Unit 201. Ottawa, ON Bigode website: https://www.bigodemaf.com/?fbclid=IwAR2dICQlTD0A2C9eTh5Qn8eqzYB8HZmcrnJOkk5XzaOAULvKDFQhCRGLZzw Bigode Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigodemaf/ Nich's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealniche/
In this episode, fan-favourite guest Krisor drops by to (yet again) deliver more knowledge pertaining on how to fulfill a successful work/school-life balance, how to effectively manage stress, and how efficient shadow-work will help you become the best version of yourself. This episode is quite the ride, and all the pit stops along the way make the journey just as enjoyable as the destination. Enjoy!💎💎
In this episode, my guests and I discuss the positive impact they are having with their music as a part of the Campus Rush music collective. Their music preaches peace, love and positivity while maintaining a funky vibe for you to jam out to! Our conversation veers towards the impact the mainstream music is having on the future generation of kids, among other topics. I hope you enjoy this very enlightening conversation I had with my two friends and you can check out their music in the links below! Like, subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes dropping bi-weekly!
Campus Rush Music: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/campus-rush-music/1078001405 Bridge Music: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/eclipse/1440640384
In this episode, I introduce the first ever father and son tandem on the podcast and we discuss the ever-growing popularity of gaming culture among the mainstream and the disparity between generations when it comes to these technological advancements! In the longest episode of the podcast yet, we dive into the socio-cultural implications of games such as Fortnite & Call of Duty and how they are affecting the youths in the 21st century. Questions discussed include whether or not video games merit the classification of "e-sport", why people are donating money to watch streamers play, among others. Enjoy and stay tuned for more episodes coming soon!
With this episode, we welcome back the return of the NHL season and the long-awaited Keepers League Fantasy Hockey battle for supremacy! My guests Sara, Guz and Chevy - all members of my fantasy league - offer value picks from their respective teams and rookie projections for this upcoming season. We go on to dissect a few of the Canadian market teams, including the gongshow that have become synonymous with Ottawa and Montreal's crumbling franchises. We show love to everyone's favourite mascot: Gritty, as well as offer hot takes on predictions for the season, and much more! Stay tuned for upcoming episodes coming soon!
In this episode, my guest and I discuss what an imminent and inevitable Erik Karlsson trade will look like in Ottawa and what that means for the franchise moving forward. We discuss the recent happenings in the NHL; from free agent frenzy to predictions for the upcoming NHL season. Our focus is on the Ottawa Senators, but the conversation shifts over to the West as we take a critical look at what a Vegas fanbase should expect from their core moving forward. New episodes coming soon! Thank you for listening!
WARNING: this gem-filled episode contains explicit language. In this episode, my guest Krisor and I discuss the importance of finding your element; that escape from reality and from your problems to spark purpose and fulfillment in your every day life. For some of us, that can be going to the gym - The Temple, as dubbed by my guest. Our conversation took many turns that ultimately lead us to a discussion about a progressive future and contemplating changes we might need to make as a society to be more united as a people. This being said, we don't propose radical large-scale changes in society, but if you can start by treating the next woman or man as an equal rand focus on loving them rather than hating them, progress will be made. Enjoy.
In this episode, my guest Sara Smith and I discuss her profession as a female barber and the social and professional expectations that come with this position. Our discussion went deeper than expected; with talks of travels, life skills acquired through multiple professions, and countless quotable gems from my guest make this podcast a must-listen for anyone out there looking for inspiration and advice on how to navigate through this journey we call life.
In this episode, my guest Guz and I discuss the state of hip-hop in the 21st century and how it has changed since we both began listening to it. Themes explored in the podcast include: The double-edged sword that hip-hop has become with its various different sounds; where does J. Cole stand next to Kendrick Lamar and Drake following his latest release? Are the Flatbush Zombies the new Migos? Is Jadakiss the best rapper alive? Listen and find out.
In this episode, my guest Derrick Gregoire aka Notorious DIG and I go in-depth on the Marvel Cinematic Universe; keeping the conversation to predictions and expectations around the franchise's upcoming blockbuster: Infinity Wars. We speculate on where it will lead the franchise going forward and discuss the impact this movie will have on the superhero genre itself.
In the inaugural first episode of my Eazy Conversation podcast, my first guest Chevy and I keep the conversation to hockey, focusing on year-end predictions and offering our take on the Ottawa Senator's season with a glimpse into the franchise's future.
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Thank you for listening and stay tuned for the next episode!