Fauxropter: Recent Episodes
John Dutton and Bobbie Gaucher
Fauxropter is a podcast about refocused curiosity by John Dutton and Bobbie Gaucher.
We learn about the world using words that represent things and ideas. But those words change their meaning over time. And maybe they mean different things to different people.
Fauxropter is about starting conversations, not winning arguments. It’s about raising questions, not necessarily answering them. Because ultimately, it's about different ways of seeing the world.
Please rate and review, and we would love to hear from you at fauxropter@gmail.com!
From politics to dinner parties, Bobbie convinces John that multiple situations can easily turn into a party. But the real question is… is he a pooper?
Fauxropter will be on a hiatus for a bit, but thank you for listening and sharing your feedback!
Warning: This episode contains multiple rants about the ridiculous verb ADULTING and has plenty of extremely adult curse words.
If you or anyone you know has any positive uses of the word, please write to us at fauxropter@gmail.com
Is it possible to ignore cognitive dissonance? Bobbie seems to think so and insists on solving humanity’s problems in under 30 minutes! John isn’t so sure…
Please rate, review and subscribe. And let us know whether you suffer from cognitive dissonance by emailing us at fauxropter@gmail.com.
This week’s episode delves into the word BAG. How did bags change the world and why can’t Bobbie ever remember to bring reusable ones to the store? We also take a lengthy but instructive digression to ask: What’s the deal with the pocketriarchy?
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This episode is 100% natural, organic and gluten free. Because everything is from nature, right? But what if being natural isn’t good? And what if men use “nature” as an excuse to be dicks? John and Bobbie have some answers.
For those of you who prefer your podcasts with a visual (of our logo) Fauxropter is also available on YouTube. And if you love the show, please rate, review and share with your friends!
An update on the first (half) year of Fauxropter. What we missed, what we changed our minds about, and a fun throwback to the era of DVD extras with a blooper compilation at the end of the show.
Thank you so much for listening in 2022, and please keep rating, reviewing and sending in your suggestions for more words and phrases to cover in 2023 to fauxropter@gmail.com.
The Fauxropter holiday special is on SNACKS. If you have one New Year’s resolution to follow, it should be Bobbie’s personal declaration of independence: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Snackiness.
Let us know what your fave snacks are, and also tell us what you think of the holiday remix of the Fauxropter theme (thanks, Ben!). Email us at fauxropter@gmail.com, and please rate and review wherever you get your podcasts :)
One of us isn’t scared of anything and the other is scared of everything. Maybe it’s because one of us is female… Or maybe not! See what you think by listening to Fauxropter’s take on SCARED.
Don’t be scared to rate and review us on whichever podcast service you use. We really appreciate it. Even if a couple of people give us a 5-star rating, it helps other people discover Fauxropter. Thanks!
Sir or sup? Unconscious? Men only? What’s a forelock? These questions and more are answered in today’s episode on the word NOD.
Nod along and tell us what you think at fauxropter@gmail.com
Listener’s Choice! From being a boss, acting like a boss or just plain being bossy, John gets Bobbie all fired up over the term ‘girl boss’. There’s also some Scouse…
Please rate, review and subscribe. Like a boss.
Shaming proves to be a much larger discussion than expected. Included: slutshaming, bodyshaming, parentshaming and a shameover.
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Listener’s Choice! Is being original all it’s cracked up to be? Bobbie and John explore originality and do their best to get to the bottom of who the real OG is.
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In an alternate universe, there is a timeline where John asked Bobbie to unfocus instead of refocus curiosity. Follow us down the rabbit hole to find new heroes, badder villains and if peace ever had a chance.
Also, there’s a timeline where you immediately rate and review Fauxropter on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen!
Bobbie insists she doesn’t care while John shows how much he does. Let’s see how much sharing truly is caring.
Aaaaaand… if you care about Fauxropter, why not send someone a link to the show from your favourite platform?
Why in tarnation did we do reincarnation? This week’s episode struggles with philosophies, beliefs and franchise reboots.
If you’re enjoying listening to Fauxropter, one of the best ways to help the show is to spread the word. So please tell someone you know about us, whether in this life or the next. Thanks!
Two individuals walk into a bar to discuss an ism. They come out a collective. (Ba-dum tss!)
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Thought this episode was about illegal downloads? Nope. So… is it about people with wooden legs, eye patches and parrots on their shoulders? Arrrgh! And to get us in the mood, we recorded it in the hold of a genuine pirate ship.
If you enjoy Fauxropter, leave us a message or question when you rate and review on Apple Music or wherever you listen. Arrrgh!
Please listen! Please, please, please! Pretty please!!! If you do, you’ll find out the link between online influencers and 1930s poverty.
Send us your thoughts and suggestions to fauxropter@gmail.com and if you like the show, tell people! Please?
From terrorism to tightknit friend groups – what does loneliness have to do with it? If you’re feeling lonely right now, listen to Fauxropter episode 14 and we’ll keep you company for almost 20 minutes while we discuss what seems to be a growing affliction.
Please rate and review Fauxropter wherever you listen, and tell your friends and family about the show, which also helps steer clear of loneliness!
John and Bobbie take some time to discuss the complexities of observing and celebrating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A big shout out to @CBCUnreserved for inviting everyone to have an open conversation around a traumatic past.
We invite you to keep the conversation going with those around you or us at fauxropter@gmail.com.
More info at: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html
Blood is thicker than water and we don’t get to choose our family, but what if we do? J and B discuss the parameters of family from a bro to cuz.
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You only get one shot, but what if it’s twice? John questions if a first impression matters and Bobbie answers primarily in rap lyrics.
If you’re enjoying listening to Fauxropter, please tell your friends and family (that last word is a sneak peak of next week’s episode!). Send us your thoughts or word/rap suggestions to fauxropter@gmail.com.
John gets the hang of the word vibe while using “gentleman” as an antonym for unappealing group of wankers. Bobbie hopes the hashtag #regularnightwithregularfriends will catch on.
Send suggestions for words or phrases to feature on future episodes to fauxropter@gmail.com
John and Bobbie get into the nitty gritty of being cancelled. Please don’t cancel us for not using the American spelling “canceled”.
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Luckily this blurb gets to be stream of consciousness which means that anything that comes to mind is acceptable cheese tennis fandango, and this episode took a decent amount of energy to be cool about how annoying stream of consciousness can be.
Send us your thoughts or word suggestions to fauxropter@gmail.com and embark upon a long stream-of-consciousness monologue with your friends about how much you love Fauxropter. Also, rate and review please!
New tongue twister: A poppin’ Pope’s passive apology perpetuates problems. Is it too Canadian to apologize for constantly apologizing?
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Bobbie lady-splains through new music what it means to be comfortable while John learns what it’s like to be a strong and independent black woman.
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Today we cover a serious subject: Reparations. Does it always have to be about money?
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Bobbie’s embarrassing childhood and John struggle to make a dad joke epitomize how CRINGE can be an action, a comedy or a drama.
Shoot a suggestion for future episodes to fauxropter@gmail.com (no matter how cringeworthy).
Bobbie helps John understand the evolution of the word “vibe” from a noun to a verb. Please send us good vibes and suggestions for words or phrases for future episodes to fauxropter@gmail.com
Just say yes to episode 3 of Fauxropter! We travel back in time to when it was super easy to overcome addiction to drugs. WARNING: You may become addicted to this podcast after listening to episode 3: the word “Just”.
Episode 2 of Fauxropter, in which John’s brain stops working a couple of times. Is that a sign that he’s dying? Listen to find out! Plus melodrama, bums, butts and more…
The Fauxropter podcast is out of the gate with a bang. Never ones to shy away from hot-button topics, John and Bobbie talk about the word… IDENTITY!
Fauxropter is a podcast about refocused curiosity by John Dutton and Bobbie Gaucher.
We learn about the world using words that represent things and ideas. But those words change their meaning over time. And maybe they mean different things to different people.
Fauxropter is about starting conversations, not winning arguments. It’s about raising questions, not necessarily answering them. Because ultimately, it's about different ways of seeing the world.
This is our teaser episode. Check back in for more!