Two Peas In A Podcast: Recent Episodes
Emma Scott
The girls discuss their favourite Halloween costumes and memories, including the sometimes embarrassing aftermath. They commiserate with each other about certain witch-like, or Weird Al-like features they share. Costumes at work prove difficult and inconvenient when a blow up dinosaur ruins the workplace vibe.
The girls talk about their earliest movie theatre experiences, both enjoyable and embarrassing. From the on screen magic of Nicolas Cage, to awkward first dates, to sneaking food into the theatre, and more. A jaw dropping nudity scene becomes a wildly unforgettable memory.
The girls laugh about the moments in their life where they felt starstruck. An awkward conversation with an actor from Shameless takes place on the TTC. Jessica wards off a sexual encounter with a "small" celebrity.
The girls talk about their experiences with recent dangerous weather alerts in their local cities. Nearly a week without power becomes the longest long weekend staycation camping trip they never asked for. Surviving the tornado activity prompts them to watch Twister again and review this Helen Hunt classic.
The girls have a good laugh about their poor interview skills, and how their confidence eventually surpassed their desperation through years of practice. Unpaid internships and terrible interviews take the stage as they reminisce about the weirdest interactions and asks they've ever experienced in a professional setting. Having a swig of rum before an interview to "loosen up" gets taken a tad too far.
The girls reflect on all the good, the bad, and the ugly living situations from their past. From clean freaks to hoarders, they analyze the different wacky dynamics of every roommate setup they had. A dusty old chore wheel ends a flatmate friendship.
The girls discuss pothead vs. booze hound lifestyles from their past and present. They chat about the evolution of weed culture over the past decade. A classic stoner mishap occurs while recording.
The girls examine all the bad first date stories from their past. They discuss the awkwardness surrounding traditional Valentine's day activities, cartoon crushes, first kisses, pickup artists, and being a third wheel. Learning to crush the ever so fragile male ego with a simple "no" results in a dodgy police report.
The girls chat about their first jobs, and the perks attached to them. Ultimatums, being fired, memories of wearing uniforms and costumes get them heated about the pros and cons of part-time odd jobs. A past experience with stealing at a retail job reveals a missed opportunity with another coworker.
The girls review the movie 'Waiting' by comparing it to their own personal restaurant job experiences. They air out all the absolute worst serving and bartending nightmares from their younger years. Difficulty upholding a fake ID alias proves to be hilariously flustering in retrospect.
The girls discuss the most embarrassing anecdotes from their college years. Reminiscing about first paid projects within their creative careers leads to the realization of how 'starving artist' became a term. Public comments and reviews from the previous episode provide a laugh.
The girls ring in a new season and a new year by reminiscing of NYE parties and hangovers past. They discuss the origins of their creative ventures and when they "fell in friend" with each other in their late teens. They share hot takes on classic holiday movies, and their plans for this next season of the podcast.
The girls start their California debut by wearing chicken suits on a night out in San Francisco. The Conan show puts them in front of Will Forte and Weezer, and has them in a heated dance-off for a prize. An airport dispute is caused by a tasty burrito.
The girls draw some attention while drinking on the long flight home to Canada. After months of adjusting to being back in Toronto, they quickly begin to plan their next trip. Meeting up with old friends within West Coast Canadian cities allows them to couch surf, and whale watch, but also proves difficult when a band of misfits foil their sightseeing plans.
The girls learn that their 6 hour speed boat to Laos will be a lot more unsophisticated than initially expected. After a short-lived experience being millionaires in Laos, they are blessed with their first ever empty flight heading to Dubai. The Middle East offers delicious high-end meals, desert camel rides, iconic buildings and some huge culture shock.
The girls do a quick visit to Australia where a wildlife sanctuary introduces them to the illustrious dangly bits of a kangaroo. A stop over in Hong Kong during a historical revolution really puts things in perspective. Once in Thailand, learning to ride motorbikes like locals proves to be surprisingly easy... if they can manage the 3 hour road trip.
The girls move out of Wellington and head south after almost leaving a passport behind. After sleeping in a garage and a variety of hostels tucked within the southern alps, they try their luck with hitchhiking for the first time while hungover. Boarding their flight out of New Zealand almost proves problematic when they discover what it's like to accidentally bring a knife in their carry on.
The girls reach Wellington, which immediately upholds its title of windiest city in the world. Difficulty apartment hunting and job searching has them entertaining interviews at some sleazy venues. Working temp shifts at a fancy private event accidentally becomes an inside job to attain free ice cream and champagne.
The girls nerd out at Hobbiton, and dabble in the local mead. A speeding ticket welcomes them into the iconic geothermal stank town of Rotorua. They experience their first New Zealand earthquake in an inconvenient location.
The girls continue to discover New Zealand's beaches, mountains, and dormant volcanoes. Regret sets in after going off-trail on a mountain path in poorly chosen shoes. Chasing waterfalls proves futile in the art deco capital of the world.
Against all odds, the girls finally arrive in New Zealand. A Northern road trip leads them to some giant sand dunes, ancient trees, and head-sized ice cream cones. Their frugal ways land them with something a little less conventional than a camper van for the next month.
Snowboarding the picturesque Swiss Alps leads the girls to wonder if travel insurance covers extreme sports injuries. Paris charms us with it's moist Catacombs, and inexpensive wines. The race to make it to the airport on time for our next huge flight ends up going so, so wrong.
After discovering they aren't great at archery, the girls stick to simply touring the areas of Buda Castle. A Hungarian David Spade leads us safely through a huge cave underneath the city. A small yet embarrassing altercation involving red wine takes place on their train ride to Prague.
The girls get baked on edibles and talk about being in Bruges, Vienna, and Amsterdam. After a strange late night serenade in a Vienna hostel, they revisit their confusing space cake experience in the red light district of Amsterdam. A cheese fondue experience takes a hilarious but shameful turn.
The girls discover that London is, in fact, very rainy. An overnight bus up to Scotland leads us to the Scotch Whiskey experience of a lifetime. Our pronunciation of butter is mocked while trying haggis for the first time.
The girls wear 8 layers of clothing to avoid baggage fees from Reading England to Berlin Germany. A nearly failed night out in Berlin is saved by a group of partying Russians. We experience a hangover in the worst possible place imaginable.
Jessica and Emma reminisce about how two acquaintances became global travel buds and hardcore sleep seekers. The first episode that marries the Two Girls One Trip web series alias into Two Peas in a Podcast. Hi mom!