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Last week when Angus and Sal returned from the Net they were presented with the struggles of their corporeal forms. This week they must confront the stress the physical world puts on their minds and ask if they’ve chosen healthy coping mechanisms.
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This week Eunice and Kadi talk about grief, the decolonization of magic and love triangles. And, because we just can’t help ourselves, we’re talking about Twilight (again)
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Untapped Libraries is going sideways. Because this week's guest, Modular Cocoon, has brought an all-horizontal Commander deck for us to peruse. What's an "all-horizontal deck"? Let's find out! Vinny and Neale talk about a new Magic format based on Rainbow Vale, feeling checked out from Magic, and exploding corpses.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and guest Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) answer the age-old question: should you put an egg on that? We discuss proper egg-on-sandwich eating techniques, establish the ideal doneness for the fried egg in various circumstances, and share some of our favorite breakfast sandwiches, before facing the hardest question yet: is ‘dessert egg’ anything? We’ll find out. Plus, what happens when hotdogs, avocado, and liquid smoke make their way into the Random Meal Generator?
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Angus and Sal return from the digital frontier to their physical bodies. The boys will have to readjust to corporeal life and reassess their priorities.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Food Crimes Correspondent Giovanni Colantonio (@marioprime) explore the many borderline-cursed ways humans prepare and eat eggs! We crack into deviled eggs, poached eggs, big ol’ wet eggs on sandwiches, scotch eggs, century eggs, balut, and more! Are pre-peeled hardboiled eggs in a bag a crime? What makes a crime a crime anyway? Are some crimes more forgivable than others? Is Sheldon from Garfield & Friends a crime against nature or a delicious treat waiting to happen? And, what happens when we throw Octopus, Peaches, and Pork Rinds into the Random Meal Generator?
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After seeming decades trapped in the Super Net Angus is found by The Web Admin XXStrykerXX (Josh Degagné) The two must seek out Sal before they can get out of the wed and return home. What dark part of the web has Sal found himself stuck in?
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bust out a delicious summer staple, the Dense Bean Salad! We get into what makes the DBS one of the most nutritious ways to use up pantry staples and a perfect oven-free dish for a hot summer day, then share some of our favorite grains and veggies to throw in there! Plus, what happens when lamb chops, pomegranates, and mashed potatoes make their way into the Random Meal Generator?
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Teffer and Bailey review Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu, talking about intergenerational feminism, riot grrrls, and what they liked (and didn't like) about the Netflix adaptation.
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It’s a slow news day for Angus and Sal so they spend their time setting up Angus’ new hand which hurls them into cyberspace. What history will be revealed and what will the guys do on this new digital frontier.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with farmer and author Dennis Bulani (@bulanidennis) about canola oil, diversified crop rotations, and the unjust vilification of seed oils. Plus, what do we really mean by ‘bleaching’ and ‘deodorizing’ in the context of food?
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Untapped Libraries welcomes Fiona to talk about her Doctor Who precon, Masters of Evil. We discuss what it's like to enter the world of Magic: the Gathering and learning to connect with the game. Vinny and Neale talk about whales, cathode ray tubes, and leaving other players to deal with the aftermath of your Magic shenanigans.
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Angus and Sal are unable to do a normal show this week because they both have big scoops they are keeping close to the chest. Who will show up in the second half? Will it be the guys or two perfectly unrecognizable characters?
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Chris Walker of Nerdcraft Nation joins Eunice and Teffer to talk about Stamped, Jason Reynolds’ “remix” of Ibram X. Kendi’s antiracism work. We talk about highschool history class, institutional racism, and what anti-racist pedagogy might look like.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you an episode all about mayonnaise and aioli! What makes these two classic egg-based french sauces distinct from each other, and why does it drive Teffer crazy when people conflate the two? We talk Provencal roots, anti-Midwestern snobbery, the stigma against eastern european cuisines, and some of our favorite ways to use these rich, unctuous sauces! Plus, what happens when honey glazed ham, pickles, and popping boba find their way into the Random Meal Generator?
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Angus tries to work exposing wrong doers into articles about animals and Sal goes over the changes he has made as Workplace Safety Officer.
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Our guest this episode is Jane who brings her Peasant Cube for us to explore. The cube only has commons and uncommons and is meant to be a welcoming entry to the world of Magic and drafting. The whole thing is unsleeved and fits in an old Fat Pack Box. (Plus you MUST riffle shuffle it!) Vinny and Neale talk about our names, going away to play Magic with your friends for a weekend, and the smash hit segment: Untapped Gems.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) interviews David Page (@culinary_characters_unlocked), creator of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, host of Culinary Characters Unlocked, and author of Food Americana! David tells us the story of his New York upbringing, his whirlwind journalism career, and how he fell in love with food media, creating one of the biggest food shows of all time. He’s had to make some significant dietary changes in recent years for health reasons, but still knows how to have a good time. We talk about how fat is what makes food taste delicious, and how it’s important to still find ways to find joy through your food, even when your diet is a bit restrictive. Plus, what happens beef brisket, tomatoes, and candy canes make their way into the Random Meal Generator?
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Angus can’t get his fix with flatlining anymore and has hit a new low. Sal calls in Dr. Amadeus Personae (Joël Paulin) to help Angus cultivate a new better personae.
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Maddie’s animation is bold, brash, and confident, with a stated goal of making weird animation for weird freaks. She’s worked with Comedy Central, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, and Bento Box, all while maintaining a distinctive and unmistakable creative voice. Join us as we talk to Maddie about her process, her perspective on the industry, and how she stays independent while also finding collaborators to help bring her ideas to life.
You can check out her latest show, Chips, right now on Adult Swim Smalls!
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Paige TheMaverickGirl joins Vinny and Neale to explore the Pauper format and its evolution with two Elf decks, one from 2018 and another from this year to pick apart how they work and what’s changed. Vinny and Neale talk about their Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease, argue about saying Yes in improv, and introduce a new segment: “Untapped Gems”!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai), Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear), and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bring you the FINALE of Munch Madness 2026! Eggs vs. Potatoes vs. Pies! With special guest judges Daniel Zafran (@candyisdandypod), Gab Chernitsky (@helixivytheatre), and Anisa Cameron (@csldramaticsociety)!
The post 233. Munch Madness FINALE: Eggs vs. Potatoes vs. Pies ft. Daniel Zafran, Gab Chernitsky, and Anisa Cameron! appeared first on PodCavern.
This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai), Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear), and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bring you the SEMI-FINALS of Munch Madness 2026! Eggs vs. Curry! Salt vs. Potatoes! With special guest judges Tranna Wintour (@trannawintour) and Justin Bragg (@lejus_mtl)!
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Angus has gotten kicked out of his flatlining club and enlists Sal to help him to indulge in his dangerous hobby.
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Kayla has a undeniably unique creative voice. Her colorful illustrations of oddball characters are unsettling and delightful in equal measures. These characters come to life in her animated shorts, including 2024's "Hell" a story about an existential crisis in a bowl of alphabet soup.
She is currently on a working holiday in Cork, Ireland, but we had a chance to catch up with Kayla while she was in town for the holidays! In our conversation, Kayla told us about how she's connected with a local artistic community in Cork, in pursuit of new experiences and artistic collaborators, as she continues to broaden her horizons and refine her singular off-kilter style.
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Joining the crew on this week’s episode is Judge Bones and he’s brought Eiganjo Drift, a Vehicles-themed Cube! We go deep on being inspired by cubes, pilots, and TV News Vans. Vinny and Neale talk extensively about the Fast & Furious movies.
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This week on Untapped Libraries we talk to… each other! We’ve had a few requests to get to know us better on the show so we’re exploring Neale’s Commander deck featuring, Darien, King of Kjeldor. We also talk Arena Standard, taking a scalpel to magic cards, and the least interesting colour of Magic.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bring you the remaining Quarter-Final match ups for Munch Madness 2026! Corn vs. Salt! Potato vs. Fried Rice! With special guest judges Andrew Henderson (@debatethiscast) and Bonny Reichert (@bonnyreichert)!
The post 231. Munch Madness: Corn vs. Salt; Potato vs. Fried Rice ft. Andrew Henderson & Bonny Reichert! appeared first on PodCavern.
This week, Kadi and Bailey review The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna. We talk about well-researched fantasy religions, the experience of living under oppressive systems, brilliant visual metaphors, and how dang much we want this incredible book to be made into a movie.
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Angus and Sal are visited by one of Angus’ childhood heroes! Scott Jasons (Rich Hillborn) comes on the show to talk about everything he’s been up to since he was a Power Stranger as a teen with attitude.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the first Quarter-Final match ups for Munch Madness 2026! Eggs vs. Chicken Wings! Noodles vs. Curry! With special guest judges The S.T.E.A.M. Sisters (@steam.sisters) and Julian McKenzie (@jkamckenzie)!
The post 230. Munch Madness: Eggs vs. Chicken Wings; Noodles vs. Curry ft. The S.T.E.A.M. Sisters & Julian McKenzie! appeared first on PodCavern.
This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bring you the fourth round of matchups for Munch Madness 2026! Beef vs. Salt! Tomato vs. Fried Rice! With special guest judges Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) and Marianne’s Cheesepulls (@mariannes_cheesepulls)!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the third round of matchups for Munch Madness 2026! Chicken Wings vs. Hotdogs! Chili vs. Curry! With special guest judges Cupcakedex (@cupcakedex) and Eric Silver (@el_silvero)!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bring you the next round of matchups for Munch Madness 2026! Corn vs. Cake! Pickles vs. Potatoes! With special guest judges, The Jersey Daves: Left Trigger Right Trigger’s David Flamm (@atiredskeleton) and Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer & creator of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, David Page (@culinary_characters_unlocked)!
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Get ready to rock out with bonafide wizard, Ross Love and certified champion, Shane Plante as we dive into the story behind their indie animation series, aptly titled... Wizard n' Champion.
Having worked together for years on shows such as Wander Over Yonder, Hilda, and Mickey Mouse, Shane and Ross have accrued a deep bag of animation tricks. Premium Fantasy Studios is what happens when they combine forces and use their unique powers to create something bold, raunchy, exciting and entirely their own.
Building something unique also comes with its own unique struggles along the way. Ross and Shane share with us both their challenges and their triumphs in this premium, fantastical, profanity-ladden episode of The Most Fun Podcast!
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Angus and Sal go out for a drink to celebrate Angus’ burgeoning relationship. Next thing they know they wake up with a terrible headache and have to piece together what happened.
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Our guest this week is Good Luck High Five's Maria! She's brought an old school 2019 Standard deck that is near and dear to her: Pants (where "pants" means auras). Maria shares not only how the deck works but also what it meant to her to play and compete with it. Vinny and Neale talk about Spotlight Series Toronto, saying Farewell, and how to pronounce "libraries".
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the first round of matchups for Munch Madness 2026! Eggs vs. Peaches! Soup vs. Noodles! With guest judges J.P. Karwacki (@j.p.karwacki) and Aslam Choudhury!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) break down the bracket for this year’s Munch Madness! Did your favorites make it into the competition? Who do you think will come out on top and be crowned Food Of The Year?
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This week's guest is ManaDad and his Only Bad Cards cube. This is all about drafting and playing with some of the absolute worst cards ever created. What is in the cube? How does it play? Why would you do this to yourself?? Neale and Vinny talk about the official Untapped Libraries Commander Tracker. Our email is untappedlibraries@gmail.com.
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Sal is short a few important organs so he and Angus head to their local Black Market to get some ethically sourced replacements. There they meet Brody (Woody McCadden) who helps figure out their best alternatives to the big corporate dream streaming services.
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Dennis is a man of many talents and many interests. An accomplished animation FX artist, he is currently working on the highly FX-driven series X-Men ’98. He is also a prolific doodler, and his keenly observed location sketches leap from the page with bold, decisive pen lines. With his comic series, The Skyward Isles, Dennis brings together his many talents and passions to create worlds and characters that burst with color and personality.
For Dennis, color and personality are intrinsically linked. In this episode, he shares how his artistic approach is deeply connected to his synesthesia, giving him a unique perception of sensory phenomena that shapes his expressive signature style.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf) sneak a bunch of tasty treats into the movie theatre! Slushies! Iced Capps! Popcorn! Junior Mints! Red Vines! Sour Patch Watermelons! Nachos! Plus, clams, brussels sprouts, and marzipan take a trip to the Random Meal Generator for a nice cursed movie snack! Smashing!
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Joining us this week is James with his Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon commander deck. James is one of the hosts of the Planeswalker Traffic Report and we dive into magic aesthetics and customizing a deck with your favourite cards. Neale and Vinny talk about analog art, Mr. Show, and our new promo card.
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This episode we delve into the uncommons-only format, Clover, with its creator, OnionBug! OnionBug walks us through the format and her General Kreat deck. Neale and Vinny talk about building commander decks in all colour combos, being explosive and terrible on Arena, and quasi-Partners.
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Angus and Sal are visited by engaged couple Linda and Jeremy (Jinny Rodriguez and Josh Degagne) to talk about what it’s like planning a wedding in Super City.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf) talk about the unsung hero of the appliance world, the Food Processor! Hummus! Pesto! Dips and Goops! It’s Greg’s first episode as a host of the show! You’ll be hearing more of him from here on out! (Teffer’s still here too, don’t panic!) Plus, the Random Meal Generator serves up SPAM, Sumo Citrus, and Hungarian Wax Peppers! Hot Take? SPAM is Tofu.
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Kadi & Eunice review Malinda Lo's Last Night At The Telegraph Club and talk about period pieces, romance novels, and the beauty of intersectional representation.
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Angus and Sal have benefactors who will cover all their future legal fees…but the boys are still hemorrhaging money! Surely if they sit down and go over their spending habits they can find a spot to make a few cuts.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the relationship between food and magic! What is a Green Witch? What makes things like honey, cinnamon, apples, and black pepper so special? Are Takis magic? Plus, what happens when filet mignon, parsnips, and jelly beans make their way into the Random Meal Generator?
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This week, patron Maddy Dever joins Teffer to talk about The Art of Feeling by Laura Tims! We're talking about grieving, living with chronic pain, the surprising joy of finding people who value you, and the mortifying ordeal of being known.
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While Sal is busy working on an important task for The Daily Deposit Angus tries to fill the void left by Travis with a sidekick for hire (Jason Summers).
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Our guest this week is Del! He's the co-host of the Planeswalker Traffic Report and builder of this week's deck: Uncle Touchy (a Patton Oswalt reference). Uncle Touchy seems like it should be a beast to play against. And it is. And that's the point. It's built to produce the most incredible nightmare game of commander possible (with everyone's consent). Neale and Vinny talk about our Local LGS, combo in a casual meta, and "the thirteen guy".
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest Eric Silver (@el_silvero) talk about Pastrami and Montreal Smoked Meat! What’s the difference between these two beautiful staples of the North American Jewish Deli? What link do they have to a common ancestor? Why is Smoked Meat just called Smoked Meat? And what happens when lamb chops, apples, and nutritional yeast find their way into the Random Meal Generator? Thanks be to Nooch.
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This week, Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan joined Teffer and Kadi to talk about relationships, sex, peer-to-peer education, and, of course, their new YA sex ed resource, Let's Talk About It! Join us for a conversation about taking the fear out of dating, who to talk to about what you want to do, and what to name your favourite beet!
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) talk about starting the new year with foods that make us feel taken care of, the liminality of the post-holiday season, Sheetz, Chipotle, Taco Bell, and more! Horse go fast! Beans are abundance! Pork is wealth! Eat some legumes! Plus, what happens when canned tuna, pineapple, and nori make their way into the Random Meal Generator?
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Happy New Year #Strugglies! A new year is upon us, and for your friendly neighbourhood podcast hosts; Nick Watson (@fivestergram) and Brie Watson (@briewats0n), that means fresh new Lighthouse Words! (or "Words-of-the-Year.") YAY!!!!! Brie's frankly happy to be done with last year's word & Nick's new word has its very own mascot. Intrigued? Take a listen & check in with your trying-to-be-creative-in-this-busy-late-stage-capitalist-nightmare buddies as we update you on the Tank Fillers & of course the Struggles as we head into 2026 with space heaters to reignite the creative fire.
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Angus and Sal try to take their minds of their recent loss by suggesting new hobbies to each other.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) announce the nomination form for Munch Madness 2026!
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This week, Kadi and Eunice review Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley! We talk about communities going through hard times, intergenerational trauma & healing, and the importance of storytelling in marginalized communities. Then, we get vulnerable about recent events and our own experiences as cultural minorities. This book is so good, y'all. It's so good!!
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This week’s episode features Ivy Foxglove, Magic Ambassador, Doctor of Psychology, and Rakdos superfan. Ivy’s deck stars one of the most recent Voltron commanders: “Ty Lee, Artful Acrobat”. We talk about bulk rares, giving yourself a challenge, and rubber-ducking.
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We speak with Chris Dainty, owner of Dainty Productions Inc about all the advantages that come with being a small boutique studio. Through animation, apps, games and books, Chris follows his restless creative instincts, always looking for ways to grow and innovate in today's shifting media landscape.
Oh and he's also an ice carver! And he animates with ice?? How is that possible? Chris explains it all in detail on this episode of The Most Fun Podcast.
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The Grunge District Dumpster Divers have made it all the way to The Super City World Series of Little League and Co-coaches Angus and Sal must inspire their team to their first win of the season. But our Co-Coaches haven’t considered what this win will cost them…
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah! We get into our favorite fried foods, alternate latke toppings, sufganiyot, and the joys of letting your food traditions come from a big blend of influences! Then, we use the Random Meal Generator to whip up a delicious Hanukkah dish using duck breast, blackberries, and couscous!
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to Justin Bragg from Le Jus (@lejus_mtl) about bringing his delicious smash burgers to NDG, his love of diner culture, filipino food, and putting mashed potatoes on a sandwich! Then, we see what happens when brisket, rutabaga, and balsamic vinegar find their way into the Random Meal Generator!
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Meg Ferguson is an accomplished animator and animation director best known for her work on the hit show Hilda, for which she was nominated for an Annie Award for Best Direction.
She is also a dedicated community builder and a vocal advocate for the rights of artists. Meg founded OATS (Ottawa Animators Talking Socially), a community group that provides a safe space for artists to connect and discuss constructive solutions to the challenges they face, whether in the studio or in the wider community.
Inside the studio and out, Meg communicates with intention, sparks collaboration that moves teams toward shared goals, and amplifies the voices around her.
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Does an “episode zero” truly exist? Get to know your hosts, Tab and Spence as they explain what the heck they’re doing here!!! For the most fun experience, our Patreon...
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about gluten! What is gluten, how does it form, how does it work, and why can’t some people digest it? Why is it so hard to make good gluten-free bread? What’s the difference between gluten intolerance and celiac disease? And, of course, what happens when sausage, carrots, and apple sauce find their way into the Random Meal Generator?
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This week's guest brings the rock. Rachel Kendra's Toggo and Silas Renn commander deck generates a lot of artifacts to make a Grixis landfall-affinity deck. We also talk Norwegian sauna, naughty rabbits, and deckbuilding as storytelling.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to special guest Kevin Morrison of Butter Hospitality (@thebutterhospitality) about the lessons he teaches restaurateurs in his coaching program, the challenge of choosing...
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What’s next? That’s the question of the episode in this edition of #StrugglePod. You’ll have to tune in for a bit more context. Co-hosts Nick Watson (@fivestergram) and Brie Watson (@briewats0n) are entering the dark, chilly, Canadian Winter, putting up their Ws where they can (dress for the job you want!) and bemoaning the struggles (passing out in a high school gymnasium.) Please enjoy this fun new episode from your favourite struggling siblings.
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After 128 episodes of Teffer pestering the others to review a Ship Book, it finally happened! Listen in as Teffer and Bailey review Adrienne Young's high seas fantasy, Fable, and get into exactly what it is that makes a maritime adventure so much fun. We talk pseudo-love triangles, almost-queer-baiting, and which nautical daddies can get it.
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Angus and Sal are running out of options for turning around Travis’ behaviour, so they go to someone who has had many sidekicks over the years. Can Bubo (Matt Barrow) provide useful advice on keeping sidekicks safe or will things just get more messy?
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) chats with special guest Miles Taffert (@wheelie.tattoo) about his all-liquid diet, Boost 2.24, auto-immune disorders, and how to make the most of all of it! We get into soups, teas, and the importance of refusing to accept pain and discomfort as the default. Then, what happens when turkey, celery root, and gluten-free pretzels find their way into the Random Meal Generator?
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Kadi and Teffer review To All the Boys: Always and Forever, the Netflix adaptation of Jenny Han's Always and Forever, Lara Jean. Join us for Kadi's first foray into the himbo universe, the joys of boys who do sports, satisfying final chapters, and a surprising side order of Jon Hamm. Is anyone else hot?
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Excited for Halloween Angus and Sal patiently await their first Trick Or Treaters of the night. They chose to set up shop at Sal’s place, a van parked under a street light in the paper mill district.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest Julian McKenzie (@jkamckenzie) from The Athletic talk about the best and wildest foods Julian's come across on his travels as a journalist following the Ottawa Senators. Bell Centre hotdogs! The Calgary Airport Chili's! Popeyes! Buffalo Wild Wings! Chicago Deep Dish Pizza! Burger De Ville! Jersey Mike's! Then, what happens when the Random Meal Generator is given black beans, banana peppers, and "le fromage qui fait squik squik??"
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Teffer and Kadi return to the Graceling Realm with Kristin Cashore's new release, Winterkeep! We're talking about environmental anxiety, the Gen Z/Millennial tension, extended character development, generational trauma and generational healing, who can get it, and so much more.
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At first glance, this episode's deck with 99 lands plus Lumra as the commander might seem like a joke but as we explored the nooks and crannies with our guest, EnkiBye from France, this turned out to be a bear of a deck. We also talk 4-person cube, sharpie alters, and making do with limited options.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) talk about their favorite sick day comfort foods! Mashed potatoes! Soup! Tea! Cheeseburgers! Frozen lasagnas and casseroles and meal trains! Plus, the Random Meal Generator serves up a delicious trio of pork, onions, and bouillon cubes to really challenge our chefs today. No idea how you could possibly make comfort food out of those ingredients, this is a real curveball. Yeesh.
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Patron Emily Pattyn joins us to talk about one of the hottest new releases of 2020: Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko. We talk about magic systems, the development of diverse fantasy in YA, and why The Lord of the Rings should be 200 pages shorter than it is. Like all our new release reviews, this one is spoiler free!
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Still reeling from last week’s rescue mission Angus is in need of some first aid and Sal could not be more excited to finally try out some of his home cooked remedies.
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Eunice and Teffer review Rent a Boyfriend, Gloria Chao's third book! We talk (a lot) about family dynamics, boundaries, compassion, and peer pressure. Also a little about love, and a lot about writing!
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Our guest this episode is one we had in mind as the platonic ideal for a guest of this series, DJ and his “Dear Gonti, Love Sophie” deck. Yep, the one made famous by the Rhystic Studies video. We talk about punk aesthetics, rhinestones, and tracking coin flips.
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Joining us for episode TEN (the big one-oh!) is comedian and Magic content creator, Mike Carrozza. Mike tours his Lyzolda, the Blood Witch deck and explains why he absolutely must send his creatures to the 'yard. We also talk about the Commander Sealed Event, garbage plates, and asking your parents to buy you a booster.
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After sixteen weeks at the Super City Maximum Security Sleep Away Camp it’s finally time to bring Travis home. Angus and Sal venture into the depths of the subterranean camp to meet with Thaniel Hardiss (Joshua Mayo) to get Travis, but the camp has what the legal team would call “A minor inconvenient issue involving the camp’s AI overseer.”
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Host Nick Watson (@fivestergram) and Brie Watson (@briewats0n) reflect after respectively busy summers: one filled with parental obligations and the other with increased tourism volume. But with Back to School season comes a renewed sense of responsibility towards our creative endeavours, and in some cases, brand new projects and directions. Tune in to see where these creative siblings are headed next.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz talk wedding food! We share our favorite cocktail hour snacks, appetizers, open bar alternatives, and more! Greg's married now! What did he serve at his wedding?! Also, what happens when rack of lamb, kale, and hummus find their way into the Random Meal Generator?
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This week our guest is Lucky Paper's Anthony Mattox! Anthony walks us through the world of Magic Cubes: what they are, why they're fun, and his very own creation, The Regular Cube. We also talk about food metaphors, how we sort our collections, and why you should never play "Tag" optimally.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about Tom's favorite breakfast staple, Cheese Toast! What distinguishes cheese toast from Welsh Rarebit? How far from a classic cheese toast can someone get before what they're making becomes a grilled cheese sandwich? Plus, what happens when baby back ribs, romaine lettuce, and ramen powder go into the Random Meal Generator?
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This week Bailey and Teffer talk about a shiny new release: Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala! We’re chatting about crafts, glassblowing, competition shows, Boston, crafting in competition shows in Boston, love, parents, art, passion, and so much more!
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Angus and Sal interview Teen Detective Ewan Cherrywood (Jason Summers) hoping for a lighter story, but what they get is anything but.
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This week, we review Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant! Kadi, Eunice, and Teffer talk about baking, relationships, baking relationships, and relationships with baking, in this SPOILER-FREE review of this great new release!
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Our guest for this week's Untapped Libraries is Gwen and her Attractions Commander deck. We hit the carnival and play the games as Gwen guides us through her deck. We discuss going to our first weekend event (Commander Sealed), working at an amusement park, and having a good time playing Magic.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and guest Aslam Choudhury talk about various foods on sticks! Yakitori! Satay! Spiedini! Arrosticini! Cake Pops! Popsicles! Caprese Skewers! Plus, what happens when chicken breast, asparagus, and tomato sauce get thrown into the Random Meal Generator?!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bury their faces in everyone's favorite emoji, the Peach! We explore the cultural and historical significance of these fuzzy round flavor-bombs, from their role in ancient Chinese myth to their connection with One Piece, Pokemon, and more! Plus, what happens when peaches, beans, asparagus, and couscous get run through the Random Meal Generator? The results will probably not shock you.
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All good things must come to an end.
After 8+ years, the time has finally arrived to hang up the podcasting gear on this ranking journey. Over the years, we have laughed, cried, passionately yelled at each other, and came together to rank numerous glorious Top 5 lists.
In this final episode, the A-Team (Tuong La, Angus MacDonald, Samantha Leggatt, & Leslie Cserepy) reminisce on the humble beginnings of the show, go through our favourite moments, hear from an all-star lineup of past guests, talk about what topics we would have done if this show kept going, and of course rank some shit (because obviously).
We want to thank everyone for joining Tuong La and all of our guests on this insane rollercoaster of a podcast where we ranked everything from the obscure, serious, thought provoking, delicious, silly, and most random topics we could think of. It was never about the lists (they literally don't matter as the podcast title implies). It was all about building community, having interesting conversations, and coming together on a thing while having a whole heck of a lot of fun along the way. So with that said, we are beyond proud of what we achieved with Ranked.
So thank you for listening to Ranked: Top 5 Lists of Stuff That Don't Matter and for being part of this special thing. See you around the PodCavern.
PS If you didn't like or agree with any of our past Top 5 lists, in the holy words of the Mayor of the PodCavern Leslie Cserepy....Fuck you <3Top 5, top 5, top 5.-Tuong
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Painter and artist Hummingbird joins us on the podcast this week. Hummingbird alters the art on Magic cards and we attempt the impossible to capture the imagery in an audio-only format (with images on our website and socials). Hummingbird brings his fully altered cEDH deck, The Apparatus, to Untapped Libraries. See more at UntappedLibraries.com.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and guest Eric Silver (@el_silvero) talk about the Bacon Industrial Complex and the Bacon Mania of 2009. How did a massive PR campaign lead to this off cut of pork becoming an american breakfast staple? How did it save fast food chains from fading into obscurity? Is the Wendy's Baconator still an exciting amount of bacon? How is Obama-era recession economics responsible for the rise of Epic Meal Time? Plus, what happens when bacon, split peas, eggplant, and ketchup find their way into the Random Meal Generator?
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This week, we're reviewing Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas! This review is SPOILER-FREE! Kadi and Teffer talk about parenting, representation of Black fathers, the 90's, and, of course, who can get it.
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While Sal has an easier time leaving the vigilante life behind, Angus is not so lucky. Angus opts to have his memories of his time as The Coil erased so that he won’t feel so tempted to engage in illegal heroics. Will he be the same on the other side?
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This week our guest is Nick V. Nick's Zada Commander deck is completely sunbleached. Yes, he found a way to leave each card in the sun to bleach the colours creating a very distinct look to them. We discuss buying cards at the flea market, the power of the sun, and fighting birds.
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As it turns out, we are not dead. This is one for the real ones. The OG’s.
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We wrap up our spirituality miniseries with Heretics Anonymous by Katie Henry. Bailey and Teffer discuss interfaith community, changing things from the inside versus changing from the outside, and our own relationships with church, spirituality, and faith.
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To all the ones who came in second.
People have been wondering what we could possibly rank for our penultimate episode of this show. Well our answer is it's time to uplift the unsung heroes. The ones that almost got their time in the sun and spotlight but never quite went the distance. They are the almost-winners, the bridesmaid but never the bride, the silver medalist. And so just like this being the second last episode, it's time to bring in the second place team in all of Ranked as that was only fitting to tackle this very topic. Join the B-Team Laura Gordon, Sarah MacDonald, Bradley Sales, and Leslie Cserepy as they lock Tuong in a box and embrace the glory that they finally deserve while ranking Top 5 Runners Up.
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Joining us on our episode is Beth, Queen of Cardboard. Beth shares with us the thoughtful and touching commander deck made in honour of her late dog, King, including an altered Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful. We chat about Pac-Man Secret Lair, bestowing titles, and bonus animal guests.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about grilled meat on skewers! There are so many different kinds of kebabs in the world- donair, doner, shawarma, shish kabob, souvlaki, kefta, tacos al pastor, the list goes on and on. Cooking meat over an open flame is universal, and there's nothing quite like a kebab to get us in touch with that beautiful, primal feeling. Plus, the extremely difficult challenge of running chorizo, turnips, and smoked paprika through the Random Meal Generator.
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Joining us this week is Nick from Nick's Lotus! Nick takes us back to the very first commander deck he ever built as a teen and walks us through his memories of learning to play magic. We all reminisce about what it was like to learn this game, get pulled into the joy of building decks, and discover new cards you couldn't even imagine
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Angus and Sal come in to work riding high after their first night back in the world of vigilantes. But it’s not all one liners and high fives, the guys learn that there is such a thing as over doing it even when it comes to doing the right thing.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the humble zucchini! This summer squash deserves to be treated with love and respect, and if handled correctly, can be absolutely delicious. Its flowers are also wonderful, it can be turned into musical instruments, and apparently Meghan Markle thinks they make a sexy pasta sauce. Jury's out on that one. Plus, what happens when zucchini, ground beef, rhubarb, and instant coffee powder enter the Random Meal Generator?!
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We continue our series on religion and spirituality with Bombay Blues by Tanuja Desai Hidier! Kadi and Teffer talk about the particular introspection of being 19, what makes a really good travel book, and face our own personal discomforts around religion. The connection was a bit rough at the beginning because a storm was rolling in - sorry!
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Time to SPIN THAT WHEEEEL!
Back in 2021, in the thick of the pandemic, when we were all going a little stir crazy and desperately clinging to any ways to have human connection, an idea was born. From the rubble of boredom and the craving to do something new came an ambitious Top 5 improv-style game show called The Ranky Roulette. The show was a great success, and the plan was to do it once every single year with new guests, custom SFX, and bigger productions. Alas, things didn't work out that way, but as we near the end of this show, we would be remiss not to give this format another spin! So join your game show host Tuong La and comeback contestants Angus MacDonald, Samantha Leggatt, and Leslie Cserepy as they get another crack at showing off their ranking skills to be crowned the next "Ranky Ruler of the Realm"!
Also featuring guest audio clips from past ranking legends: Chelsea Fahey, Brie Watson (The Constant Struggle Podcast), and Simone Dorie.
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Our guest this week is Emma Skyeward. Emma is a competitive Magic player who’s been ranked #1 on Arena and a prolific content creator. She walks Neale and Vinny through the ropes of playing competitive Magic and the Merfolk deck that qualified her for a Regional Championship. We talk about what year it is, Modern Horizons 6, and taunting your friends.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about iconic food duos- pairings that just feel wrong without each other! Bacon & Eggs! Burgers & Fries! Berries & Cream! Pancakes & Syrup! Chips & Dip! What's your favorite food duo? And what happens when salmon, corn, and boxed mac & cheese find their way into the Random Meal Generator?
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We get chatting about a miniseries on faith, religion, and spirituality, starting with Saints and Misfits by S.K. Ali. Eunice and Teffer talk about the importance of diverse faith communities, what it means to write responsibly about religion, and why we want to see more books that deal with faith coming from big presses!
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Angus and Sal finally have the guest who was bumped last week. Ms. Frazzle (Chelsea Fahey) joins the guys to show them that you can learn anywhere and that you should go for the stars.
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This week’s guest is COMMAND ZOE. Zoe is a Magic content creator and writer for EDHRec & Commander’s Herald. She brought an interesting take on Isshin, Two Heavens as One to Untapped Libraries ignoring your typical attack triggers and instead cursing all her enemies. We talk pillowforts, streaming, and uh-oh moments.
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Host Nick Watson (@fivestergram) graciously allows his co-host Brie and her cast-mates: Dan Dingwall, Dina Senior & Heather Eyman, on this episode to chat about their upcoming production at the Hamilton Fringe Festival: What If? Improvising Your Alternate Universe.
Tune in as the cast dig into the rehearsal process for an improvised Fringe production, shouting out to their absent cast-mates Bradley Doyle, David Lahti & Natasha Bromfield, and share their hopes for the festival which, for many of the cast, will be performing in their first ever Fringe Festival.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) reflects on a recent Omakase experience at Montreal-based sushi restaurant Jun I, tying it back to an old season of Top Chef (obviously) and exploring what makes a dining experience memorable- for better or for worse!
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Out of the cavern and onto the open road!
Road trips and snacks go hand-in-hand like salt & pepper, rock & roll, and tourists & fanny packs. They just belong together. Whether you are are going for a short distance or in it for the long haul, it's always a good idea to be packing some tasty goods to help sustain you through your journey. But there are certain foods out there that are waaay better to bring with you on a voyage and we are here to share those secrets to our dear listeners. So join Tuong La and Road Warriors Kristine Shadid, Marc Quintaneiro, and Amanda Parker as they cruise down the freeway and stuff their faces while ranking Top 5 Road Trip Snacks.
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We kick things off strong with Meghan Wolff, from "Good Luck, High Five" & "Commander Arcade". Meghan joins us to talk about her upgraded Duskmourn commander deck for Aminatou, Veil Piercer. We also talk X-Files, dogs, and Shuffle Butlers. Decklist on Moxfield.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about summertime salads- no lettuce allowed! Dense bean salads! Pasta salads! Potato salads! Couscous! Lentils! Quinoa! Also, why do potato salad and mayonnaise get such a bad rap? Plus, what happens when the Random Meal Generator serves up ground lamb, butternut squash, and mango?
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SPOILERS: This review contains massive spoilers for the entirety of the Netflix series! You've been warned! After reviewing Dash & Lily's Book of Dares back in 2018, Bailey and Teffer return to review the new Netflix series Dash & Lily! We argue about whether or not it's good, whose faces need punching, and romance… but it might surprise you who's getting mushy this time.
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Angus and Sal prep for their guest when a sudden reminder sends Sal crawling into his safe space. How will Angus Coax him out?
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about everyone's favorite fertility symbol, the cherry! What’s the difference between sweet and sour cherries? Why does your pen smell like cherries? How many cherries can Teffer eat in one sitting without having a bad time?! Plus, what happens when you mix eggs, cherries, raspberries, and horseradish?
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This week, Melody Simpson of Melanin in YA joins Teffer to talk about her "no excuses database" of the YA publishing world. We talk about the recent surge of representation in YA, the experiences that led her to create this database, and what "no excuses" really means.
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The Chip Chums do Hot Ones!
From the legends that brought you Top 5 Chips and Top 5 Weird Chip Flavours comes our ranking finale as a group. But don't worry, we have a smoking hot episode lined up for you this week as we turn our taste buds into a fiery pit of podcast gold for your listening pleasure. So join Tuong La and Chip Chums Hayley Kellett, Simone Dorie, and Leslie Cserepy as they bring on the heat and rank this ever so popular type of condiment and make a Top 5 Hot Sauces list. PS Listen to the end of the episode as we got a secret chip flavour review that you don't want to miss...;).
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) celebrate 200 episodes of No Bad Food by sharing their favorite sandwiches, coffees, soups, salads, pastas, grilled meats, and desserts!
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Kadi and Teffer round off the month with a gorgeous new release. This is the first time we’ve reviewed a graphic novel on the show! We talk about history, reparations, and the developing Indigenous representation we hope to see in YA lit going forward. Also, we’re tired. Are you tired? This year has been rough. We talk about that, too.
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Angus and Sal have swapped bodies several times before, however this is the first time they’ve swapped bodies with total strangers. The guys try to piece together who they’ve swapped with and unravel what kind of lesson the universe is trying to teach them.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about what Tom's learned in 10 years of hosting & producing podcasts, then dig into everyone's favorite animal product, milk! How long have human beings been drinking animal milk? Which milks make the best substitute for human milk? What's up with nut milk? How do different milks taste as cheese? And, of course, what happens when you combine milk with sausage in this week's Random Meal Generator?
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This week, patron Maddy Dever joins Teffer to review Those Who Run in the Sky by Aviaq Johnston. We talk about coming of age, living in the shadow of our parents, emotional maturity, and the role of elders as we move through this visually stunning book.
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All you need is love...and Top 5 rankings.
We have made a Top 5 list of many songs over the course of this show and it is bittersweet that this episode will be our last music ranking. That is why we decided to go out with a bang and bring back Beatlemania for this occasion! The Beatles literally changed the game and the way we listen to music today. Who knew that the music industry would have transformed so much from 4 Lads from Liverpool but this influential band continues to inspire artists all around the world. So join Tuong La with the rest of the members of the Fab Four Katie Pagnucco (Learn Real Good), Vinny Francois (Improv College & Learn Real Good, Untapped Libraries), and Howard Mitnick (Gateway Music) as they rock out in their moptop hairdos and rank Top 5 Beatles Songs.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) introduces the newest project from the No Bad Food team: The NBF Recommended Restaurant List! We’re looking for your favorite Montreal restaurants, and will feature 20 of them on our list before the end of 2025! The goal is to help highlight and lift up some of the awesome food our city has to offer, regardless of Michelin status.
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In this special bonus episode, Ben Philippe joins us for the second time! We talk about the process of writing a second book, trains, Pokémon, writing what you know, and his upcoming nonfiction debut.
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Finally free from the simulation trap of The Chair, Angus and Sal venture out into Super City to find the perfect place to hide it away. If only they had experience being tucked away somewhere secret.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with co-founders of Safi International (@safi_milk), Miraal Kabir & Martin Turuta, about their amazing new project bringing special pasteurization devices to East African dairy farmers. With funding from Seeding The Future, these awesome 24-year-olds are going to save lives and pave the way for a stronger, healthier dairy industry in Rwanda, Kenya, and beyond!
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This week, we continue our series of books by Indigenous authors with Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson. We talk about whether or not it’s YA (and what that means), writing sadness while still writing hope, and what makes a good sex scene.
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Lettuce indulge on an episode all about vegetables.
Back in 2019 four legendary rankers fought, argued, cried, but ultimately came together on a list of Top 5 Fruits. Well years have passed and wounds have healed and now we are finally ready to turn our attention to the food that your parents & doctors have been heckling you to eat all your life - vegetables! And you know what? Turns out that as you get older, vegetables are pretty dang good! Vegetables contain a variety of textures, flavours, versatility, and nutrition that it's finally due time for them to shine on this podcast. So join Tuong La and Veggie Virtuosos Colleen Wang, Victoria Luloff, and Leslie Cserepy as they rinse, spin, and toss up a Top 5 Vegetables list for ya!
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with fourth-generation Saskatchewan farmer Dennis Bulani about his new book, What A Farmer Wants You To Know About Food! Dennis shares his insights into the world of GMOs, organic farming, and all the reasons we should actually feel hopeful about the future! Then, we put Dennis through the Random Meal Generator, and find out about his family's favorite taco recipe.
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We’re reading books by Indigenous authors! We kick it off this week with a heartwarming YA romance. Is 6’3” the ideal heartthrob height? Can you ever separate the artist from the art- and should you? What the heck is a turkey trot? We answer all these, and more!
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Angus tells Sal about how perfect his day has been.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with author & journalist Bonny Reichert (@bonnyreichert) about her new book How To Share An Egg: A Story Story of Hunger, Love, and Plenty. We talk about what makes a good memoir, the importance of food as a way to connect to family, and the way opening up to the past can help us break out of our shells and move toward a better future. Also, an extremely cursed round of the Random Meal Generator that brings back an old favorite: Mountain Dew.
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Hosts Nick (@fivestergram) & Brie Watson (@briewats0n) are in it pretty deep at the time this episode was recorded. With feelings of stagnation, injury and loss, our two humble hosts are really feeling the name of the podcast. Although recording in the same room for the first time since Covid has added a level of irreverence towards life that might just help them get back on track. The hosts review March and April, check in on their lighthouse words, constant struggles and tank fillers. Will the check in be enough to get back on the creative horse?
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Batter up those taste buds!
This week we are breaking out our aprons and cracking open the windows, so you can catch a whiff of all the glorious aromas, because the PodCavern Bakery is open for business! People all around the world have enjoyed the art of baking for centuries because the creative possibilities are endless (and delicious). There are so many diverse flavours and textures that offer such a cozy sense of satisfaction and comfort that only baked treats can provide. So that is why you should join Tuong La and Baking Buds Laura Gordon, Leslie Cserepy, and Zoe Towne as they whisk up some tasty goods, carefully measure out their decisions, and pull a Top 5 Baked Treats list out of the oven!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) dig into the Armenian classic Lahmajoun! Teffer brings us a deep dive into its history and mythology as well as its cultural significance throughout the Levant! Also, the Random Meal Generator serves up a delicious sandwich that I'm going to need to eat as soon as possible.
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To wrap up our Witchtober series, Kadi and Teffer talk about the history of witchcraft: where does our idea of “witch” come from? What sparked the witch hunts? And why are we so fascinated with witches in 2020?
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Angus is very into his new chair while Sal tries to go about business as usual. They guys sit down with their sandwich artist Justine (Desiree Connors Warmington) to learn more about the art form. And aren’t CHAIRS the best? Everyone should grab a chair and sit down!
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63 Disney Features, 28 Pixar Features, 20 Pixar Shorts, 7 Disney Direct to Home Video, 4 Disney Theme Parks, 2 Disney Novels, and 1 Stage Play. It's hard to believe it but over the last 5 years, the Disney Dummies covered and talked about all that and more while getting into the thick about the good, bad, funny, and weird about all things Disney. We originally sought out just to watch all the Disney animated feature films but ended up loving doing this podcast so much we stuck around for much longer for all the spinoff series. Alas, all good fairytales must come to an end so join us as we close this magical chapter in our lives and make way for new beginnings as we take a well deserved rest from the show.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with special guest Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) for a deep dive into ground beef! White People Taco Night! Air Fryer Meatballs! Meatloaf! Barbecue Beef Cups! Then, the Random Meal Generator brings us another beautiful opportunity for schnitzel!
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What do you get when you mix a classic YA coming of age romance with a coven of powerful witches? We head to Salem with a chat about elemental magic, paranormal mystery, casual queers casually existing, and the fun of a magic system based in our familiar world!
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Time to get jiggy with it!
It's time to hit the D-floor and shake your butts because this week we are grooving out while talking about dance! People have been expressing themselves through dance for what feels like forever. It's a medium and universal language that has rich history, cultural significance, and also coolness & cringe all wrapped up in one art form. So join Tuong and Boogy Buddies Brie & Nick Watson (The Constant Struggle Podcast), and Dan Rosen as they get ready to shake it while ranking Top 5 Dance Moves.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to special guest Chef Kory DiPucchio (@chefkorydipucchio) from Compass Group Canada about their International Stop Food Waste Day initiative, great uses for scraps and leftovers, and some key ways to invest in your stocks- soup stocks, I mean. The only financial advice given in this episode is related to groceries!
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We continue Witchtober with a dark debut novel full of blood and magic. We’re talking about curses, plagues, and fever dream world building, with a significant detour into... cottagecore?
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While Angus is getting fitted for his new chair, Sal meets up with a friend from his past life. Will this mysterious figure be able to lure Sal back into the exciting life of black ops missions?
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The Disney Dummies are back for our second edition of Disney Book Club, which you may remember we covered the novel sequel to Pixar's Brave called Bravely (2022) on a previous episode. Well this time we are going back to the world of mermaids and sea witches as we sail the pages of The Little Mermaid universe. Speaking of, have you ever watched The Little Mermaid and wondered "Hm, I wonder what Prince Eric was thinking through that movie and what his whole deal and backstory is?" Well look no further as this week we answer just that by discussing one of the three Disney Prince Novels, with Linsey Miller's Prince of Song & Sea (2022).
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to guest & patron Aslam Choudhury about his love for the Capital Grille restaurant franchise, steakhouse dinners, the Bengali concept of 'jotno', and the difference between classic steakhouse cuts! Plus, the return of the Random Meal Generator!
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This week we’re kicking off a witch themed October with a thick fantasy tome! We’re talking about elemental magic, fantasy pacing, the fun of seeing a fantasy universe based in Asia, and necromancy as a good thing!
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Take a dip into deliciousness!
After a legendary episode ranking Top 5 Cheeses together, the gang is back for another food sample filled episode where we talk about the food you can't wait to scoop - dips! Dips are a culinary delight that has captured the hearts of foodies everywhere by providing us a flavour explosion of countless variety that often enhances the vessel you choose to dip with. One of the greatest things about them is how they are made to be shared which makes it perfect for our episode today! So join Tuong La and Dip-shits Hayley Kellett, Spencer Dunn, and Simone Dorie as they dunk themselves into another sensory episode for their mouths and your ears as they rank Top 5 Dips!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about what we mean when we say “There’s no such thing as bad food” and how our relationships with food have changed since we started the show!
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This week, we review Ben Philippe’s second book, Charming as a Verb! We’re talking about the pressure of university admissions, the subtlety of writing strong family dynamics, and how fun it is to see your hometown written in a book!
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Sal has a surprise planned for Angus and there is no way one could misinterpret his signals. A special guest arrives to help Angus pursue greater forms of comfort.
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The Disney Dummies thought they were done with their time at Pride Rock but the great Circle of Life compelled us back so we could talk about The Lion King Broadway Musical. Join us as we go deep on the history, production, costumes, and new music of the third-longest running show on Broadway!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the FINALE of Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges Bailey Eastwood, Julian McKenzie, Miriam Zeira, Andrew Henderson, and Chris Walker! Corn vs. Beef! Will we have another victory by a staple grain,, or will we have our first ever meat champ?!
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This week, we’re talking about a childhood seagoing classic! One of us loves it, the other, not so much. We debate whether it’s really YA, talk about the difficulties of reading middle grade mystery as adults, and discuss the particular appeal of the open sea.
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If it's a jingle, let it mingle.
As much as we try to skip as many ads and commercials as we can this day in age, capitalism always finds a way to rears it's claws to sink itself into our brain through the power of catchy advertising earworms. There's an art to a commercial jingle that sets it apart from traditional songs. A good commercial jingle needs to catch your attention in a short span of time and make you subconsciously think about it, so when you are ready to make a purchasing decision it's the first one you think of. It's a strange and somewhat nefarious tradition but when done right at least you got something fun to hum along to! So join Tuong La and the A-Team Samantha Leggatt, Angus MacDonald, and Leslie Cserepy as they reminisce and sing along to some our favourite tunes that refuse to leave our minds and rank Top 5 Commercial Jingles.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the SEMI-FINAL match ups of Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges Tuong La (@tuonginurpic) and Gabriel Chernitsky! Salt vs Corn! Beef vs Cake! Michael Flatley vs Fortnite?! Who will move forward to the finale?!
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This week, we review the Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. We’re talking about queer subtext, the unapologetic writing of a villain’s backstory, and what representation looks like when every character is evil.
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Angus and Sal stall for time before their guest arrives. Ethan Pace (Jason Summers) comes on the show to discuss DEIA in Super City but it seems like something else is bugging him.
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It's the GRAND FINALE of our limited series on direct-to-home video Disney flicks, and we're ending with a bang! This week, come along as we take a 90's-style father-son road trip, grab a bite at the Leaning Tower of Cheezah, and watch Goofy & Max learn to see i2i. We're closing out Disney Homies with THE PERFECT CAST for you, our goofy audience!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the next final quarter-final match ups of Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges Keith Serry (@volume_knob) and Giovanni Colantonio (@MarioPrime)! Salt vs Chocolate! Beef vs Stonefruit! Giovanni vs Skill Tests?! Who will move forward to the semi-finals?!
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Host Nick Watson (@fivestergram) is in a real pickle this episode as he and co-host Brie Watson (@briewats0n) find solutions to the doom scrolling rabbit hole that is US politics on YouTube. (There are two surprisingly easy solutions.) As the hosts review the second month of 2025, they continue to check in on their lighthouse words and constant struggles. It’s not all heavy though, each host brings up a number of tank fillers to help them get through that cold lil’ February. Like Conan hosting the Oscars, there is a beacon of hope!
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Bailey, Eunice and Teffer round up some of their favourite books for that back to school feeling! Do boarding school books just feel more school-y? What’s the difference between a school book and a summer book? Is autumn just a better time to read fantasy? We answer these questions and more!
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Hi, ho! It's the Muppet Show!
It's time to celebrate the felt-filled world of Jim Henson and talk Muppets! Since their creation in the 50's, the Muppets have been gracing our screens with endless entertainment, gags, and heart felt warm fuzzies. The Muppets are more than just puppets; they're cultural touchstones, comedic geniuses, life gurus, Hollywood celebrities, and surprisingly complex characters. So join Tuong La and Muppet Maniacs Victoria Luloff, Geoff McBride, and Jess Preece as they have a maniacal laugh while ranking Top 5 Muppets!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the next round of match ups for Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges Eric Silver (@el_silvero) and James Hawes (@turrethousepressmtl)! Eggs vs Corn! Cookies vs Cake! Jerry Seinfeld vs Gary Gygax! Who will move forward to the quarter-finals?!
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"He looks slimy but in a way that I'd put up with for jewelry…"
Is Edward an incel? Is Carlisle a zaddy? On this episode of YA, we decide—yes. Featuring longtime friend of the show Candice Pye (@candicepye)
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Sal needs to re-season his cast iron pan in a short amount of time or risk failing his college course. Angus tags along hoping to go on an epic fantasy quest.
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The Disney Homies take an unexpected journey back to the world of Cinderella when we find out the franchises third instalment and direct-to-home video release is "actually really good"?! Join us this week as we put on our glass slipper and bippity boppity boop our way past Cinderella II: Dreams Come True and land our pumpkin carriage right to Cinderella III: A Twist in Time.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the next round of match ups for Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges DJ Sylvis (@deejsylvis) and Amanda McLoughlin (@shessomickey)! Stonefruit vs Soft Drinks! Rice vs. Salt! Who will move forward to the quarter-finals?!
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This week Eunice, Bailey and Teffer talk about the Netflix series adapted from the beloved Babysitters Club books. We share our opinions of the adaptation, which babysitters we most identify with, and what we hope for in season 2!
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WAHOOO!
Put on your plumbing overalls and get ready to stomp on some Goombas because we are back once again in The Mushroom Kingdom to celebrate Mario day (MAR10th)! In the past we have ranked the best Mario Games and Mario Songs, but this week we are wrapping our trifecta of Mario episodes and exploring the creative wondrous abilities that our favourite Nintendo mascot has been bestowed over the decades - his power ups! So join Tuong La and his rag tag team of Tenacious Toads Spencer Moreland, Joshua Mayo, and Samantha Leggatt as they chomp down on a magic mushroom, touch a shiny star, and rank Top 5 Mario Power Ups!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the next round of match ups for Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges David Flamm (@atiredskeleton) and Daniel Zafran (@candyisdandypod)! Rhubarb vs Corn! Cookies vs. Soup! Teffer vs. Laryngitis?! Cast your tiebreaker votes at patreon.com/nobadfoodpod!
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After a poorly timed snowplow pass Angus and Sal find themself stuck inside Sal’s van! When in a situation like this there is only one way to pass the time….Board Games!
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Open sesame! The Disney Homies use their final wish to summon Robin Williams to voice Genie again and take us on an adventure through Agrabah to find Aladdin's very hot dad...err we mean to find the mythical Hand of Midas AND Aladdin's very hot dad.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the next round of match ups for Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) & Cupcakedex (@cupcakedex)!! Chocolate vs. Berries! Cake vs. Toast! Tom vs. Turkey, I guess?! Cast your tiebreaker votes at patreon.com/nobadfoodpod!
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This week, Teffer and Bailey talk about disability, boundaries, and medical bullshit in Sick Kids in Love, a book that provides much-needed representation of chronic illness in YA.
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Walking the red carpet one last time.
It's hard to believe that we have been ranking movies (almost) every year since our very first episode of this podcast back in 2017. In fact the whole conceit of this show came from first wanting to talk about our love of movies which eventually spun out to talking about all sorts of random topics. So it's very fitting that in our final year of Ranked we get to go back to where it all began and chat about the cinematic rollercoaster that we went through in 2024. So join Tuong La, Alyssa Wooldridge, Taylor Fleming, and Laura Gordon as they come out of the Criterion Closet one last time to rank Top 5 Movies of 2024.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the much-anticipated first round of match ups for Munch Madness 2025! Mac & Cheese vs. Eggs! Beef vs. Flatbread! Tom's tastebuds vs. Buffalo mozzarella! Cast your tiebreaker votes at patreon.com/nobadfoodpod!
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This week, Eunice and Teffer go on a trip down memory lane with a book we both read in highschool! We’re talking about romance, responsibility, grief, and Taylor Swift. Grab your low rise capris and impossibly long tank top because we’re heading to 2004!
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Angus and Sal need a break from looking after Travis, their feral ward. Thankfully Thaniel Hardass (Joshua Mayo) comes in to talk about Super City’s Maximum Security Sleepaway Camp.
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This week on Disney Homies, we use one of our genie wishes to return to the land of Agrabah and go on a less magical carpet ride as we chat about Aladdin: The Return of Jafar.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) reveal the full bracket for Munch Madness 2025!
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This week, we’re looking at a book that puts a new spin on the geek-to-prom-Queen story. We talk about proms in general, our prom in particular, and where the idea of “highschool culture” comes from.
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Thanks for the meme-ories.
Memes have become a universal language of the internet, capturing our shared experiences and showcasing them in amusing ways. And while there are new memes popping up every second of every day, there are some that have pushed past the noise and solidified it's place on the internet hall of fame. So join Tuong La and Meme Lords Emma Currie, Braeden Etienne, and Jacob Barrick as they scour all corners of the internet to come up with a Top 5 All Time Classic Memes List.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the pre-season breakdown for this year's Munch Madness tournament! Who are the front-runners for the People's Choice & Write-In divisions? Who's coming back from last year's Final Four to me up this year's Champions Bracket? Also, a fun recipe suggestion for using up lentils and leeks when all of your groceries suddenly become extremely expensive later this week because some big orange loser and his nazi pals are doing everything in their power to make you poor!
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Hosts Nick Watson (@fivestergram) and Brie Watson (@briewats0n) discuss their tank-fillers & drainers in the creative department of their ongoing struggle to make literature and comedy, (respectively.) They’re a month into 2025 and are checking in on the progress following their respective Lighthouse words. Are they still being guided in the right direction? Or did the longest January in history have other plans for our noble hosts?
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This week, we plunge into some magical realism, exploring a world where sirens, merpeople, and gargoyles inhabit Portland. This book feels extremely relevant right now; we talk about the role of fantasy in social commentary, the current protests and police violence in Portland, and the cohesive look Morrow takes at misogynoir through her world building.
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Angus and Sal look to give back to the community by getting gifts for the children of Super City….a week after Christmas. How will they accomplish this? Why with time portals of course.
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We are taking a half step back to Pride Rock to revisit the events of the original Lion King but through the eyes of two of our favourite Disney Sidekicks...
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest James Hawes (@turrethousepressmtl) break down Stanley Tucci's 1996 cult classic, Big Night! This iteration of the No Bad Food Food Film Festival gets into the push and pull between food as art and food as business, the immigrant experience and the emotional roller coaster of a particularly busy dinner service.
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This week, Kristina Forest joins us for a conversation about why she writes YA, how she started out, and where she gets her inspiration. We talk about preserving the things she loves in YA while adding the representation the genre needs, some of the books that have inspired her, and what it really means to write a coming of age story.
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In a land before time...
Dinosaurs? Overrated! Okay, maybe not completely because we actually did an incredible episode ranking Dinosaurs years ago...but there's a whole world of amazing prehistoric creatures beyond the T-Rex. So join Tuong and PAL-eontologists Desiree Connors Warmington, Geoff McBride, and Catherine Ballachey as they journey back in time to an era ruled by some of the most fascinating creatures that roamed the Earth and rank Top 5 Prehistoric Animals.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the Chickpea (or Garbanzo bean!)- where does this amazingly nutritious legume get its name? How come they're so good for you? Where do Canadian chickpeas come from? And, of course, what's the best way to combine chickpeas with mortadella, rice, and celery root?!
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This week is full of new stuff! We have a new host, Eunice Hong, and our first review of an upcoming release! We talk about the role of tropes in comfort reading, what makes an author an “automatic buy,” and how the YA landscape has improved since our highschool days.
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We are back on the Disney Homies train and raring to go to watch our next home video release in our series - the surprisingly good Lion King II: Simba's Pride. Join us this week as we return to Pride Rock to see some old friends and get introduced to our new young & hopeful protagonist Kiara, while being swooned by the sexiest cartoon lion in all of movies - Kovu.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest David Flamm (@atiredskeleton) explore what makes the food in anime and manga look so delicious, why that matters, and why that's less of a thing in Western cartoon culture! Also, what happens when cottage cheese, fennel, seafood and soya sauce enter the Random Meal Generator? Surprisingly good things!
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Hosts Nick Watson (@fivestergram) and Brie Watson (@briewats0n) kick off the new year by sticking to their new podcasting format and so far crushing this New Year Pod Resolution. They’ve also carefully prepared their 2025 Lighthouse Word, or Word-of-the-Year and strongly recommend you do too!
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This week, we’re talking about one of our favourite fantasy books to date. We get into different approaches to worldbuilding, and have a long conversation about the impact of the fantasy brothel trope on conversations about sex work.
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It's our final, epic Game of the Year ranking!
For the past 8 years, we've celebrated the awesome power that is video games with our GOTY deliberations. We've witnessed the gaming landscape change drastically over the years, but through thick and thin, we've delivered Top 5 lists of our favourite gaming experiences through rowdy and passionate debates. What makes PodCavern's GOTY lists special? They're crafted not by a gaming publication, YouTube/Twitch channel, or sponsored by a third party, but by everyday gamers who simply love video games and talking about them. We've gladly poured our blood, sweat, and pixels into this process year after year, playing games like it's our job (it's not!), just to create these lists, celebrate the medium, and frankly, have an excuse to nerd out about a topic that is near and dear to our hearts.
But now as this podcast is coming to an end, the day has come for us to rest, put down the controller, and make space for others to marathon video games and create their own lists. But not before one last victory lap! Join Tuong La and Gaming Legends Angus MacDonald, Ethan Howieson, and Mathew Whalley as they 'press start' together once more to rank Top 5 Video Games of 2024!
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) ring in the 2025 season with a run-down of all the great things we ate over the holidays, and introduce a new segment: The Random Meal Generator!
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Hosts Nick Watson (@fivestergram) and Brie Watson (@briewats0n) are back after an unplanned hiatus to chat plans for the podcast going forward including new segments like: what’s filling the tank, what’s draining the bucket and what are we working on as 2024 comes to a close.
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Angus and Sal have found a monkey’s paw and it could be the solution to all their problems. Now the guys know that a monkey’s paw is always trying to get one over on you so they are going to try and be smart about this. Surely nothing will go wrong.
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Make way because we are setting sail across the ocean and journeying into another Disney sequel. That's right! Disney is going back to the well on one of their beloved franchises and attempting to make a big splash with another adventure from our titular heroine. So join the Disney Dummies as they consider the coconut, go beyond the reef, and discuss Moana 2 and why....well just why???
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) wrap up 2024 with a great conversation about all of our favorite rice dishes! Risotto! Arancini! Paella! Holiday Stuffing! This beautiful grain is so versatile it feels impossible to list them all!
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In our final Anne of Green April episode, we take on a book written twenty years after Anne of Green Gables. We talk about lesbians, fashion-forward fan fiction, lesbians, letter writing, lesbians, saviour complexes, and lesbians.
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End of an Era...literally.
As Taylor Swift's epic Eras Tour comes to a close, we're taking a moment to celebrate the magic, the memories, and of course, the music from this beloved multi-talented icon. There are few artists that come to mind that have been able to capture the hearts and minds of their fans like Taylor has with her music. Her ability to combine her poetic brilliance with her ever evolving music has shaped her into the superstar sensation that she is today. So join Tuong La and fellow Swifties Laura Gordon, Amanda Gulka-Armstrong, and Kayla Snyder as they dive deep into all the eras of this legendary pop artist and rank Top 5 Taylor Swift Songs.
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This week our Anne series continues, with Anne going to college and falling in love. We talk about what distinguishes this series as a turn of the century work and the ways growing up makes us revise and reconsider our expectations. We also revisit our discussion of Anne... what happens when she’s not the quirkiest girl in the room?
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Angus and Sal are in a funk and decide to take a day off work and take Travis, Angus’ ward, to do a bunch of activities for children around Super City.
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HO HO HO! Welcome to our first episode in our brand new limited series run...Disney Homies! That's right, the Disney Dummies are tackling the cream of of the crop of Disney's direct to home video offerings and we are starting out with a fitting one to ring in the yuletide season. So join us this week, as we travel back to Beast's Castle and talking inanimate objects with Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997).
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This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talks to special guest registered dietitian Miriam Zeira about fibre! Which foods are rich in this wonderful nutrient and what benefits does it provide to our digestive systems? What are some exciting and delicious ways to introduce more of it into our diets?
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In our second installation of Anne of Green April, Kadi warms up to Anne a little, we talk about approaches to child care, make our predictions for the series, and talk about what makes YA, YA. Also, is Anne a Manic Pixie Dream Girl?!
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When you rank upon a star...
In celebration of Disney Dummies x Pixar Pals crossing our 100th episode, we decided to make one last crossover with Ranked doing what we do best! In this episode, we're taking on the enchanting task of ranking music that has captured the minds and hearts of Disney Dummies across the world. From heartfelt ballads to magical melodies, we’re diving into the music that has defined generations and sparked countless singalongs. So join Tuong La and Disney Dummies x Pixar Pals Laura Gordon, Samantha Leggatt, and Bradley Sales as they step up onto Pride Rock, rub a magic genie lamp, and rank Top 5 Disney Songs.
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) answer questions sent in by listeners of the show! What foods freeze best? What inspired us to make a show about food? What's the best soda? The answer to all these questions and more await.
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We’re reading through the first four Anne of Green Gables books! Join us for a fresh take through totally virgin eyes, and passionate analysis from a long time fan! Help us decide... just how queer IS this book?
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Angus and Sal reach out to the most famous podcaster in Super City, Rex “The Rocket” Roarke (Tuong La) for advice on how to get their show out to more people.
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It's time to say 'so long, partner!" to our limited series run of Pixar Shorties! This week on our finale, we take a look at the last handful of Pixar Original Theatrical Shorts with Sanjay's Super Team (2015), Piper (2016), Lou (2017), & Bao (2018).
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) rant about the cultural and political importance of the olive! We get into the stuffed olives of Ascoli Piceno and the glorious Kalamata, with a side dish of anger at the state of the world.
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Get your groove on!
Throughout our time on this show we have listened and ranked A LOT of music spanning from the 80's, 90's, 2000's, and the 2010's. So where do we go from here? Backwards of course! It's time to end our pentalogy of ranking decades of music by boogying on down to the 70's. The 70's was a big turning point for contemporary music, elevating genres such as rock, reggae, funk, folk, and of course disco! The innovations from this decade set new standards for artistic freedom and creativity while being a powerful force for entertainment and social change. Suffice to say the 70's was, in fact, cool beans. So hang loose with Tuong La and foxy friends Axandre Lemours, Colleen Wang, and Victoria Luloff as they stick it to the man one more time and bang out a dynamite Top 5 70's Songs list!
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about gooey, starchy, delicious risotto! From its bizarre connection to Milan's Duomo to a fabulous use for leftovers, risotto has something for everyone!
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Angus and Sal attempt to prove a local manor is haunted to keep the mayor from replacing it with an offensive statue. But is there something more offensive lurking in the depth of the old Hedgerton Estate?
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We are taking a brief intermission on Pixar Shorties to give you a very special episode of Disney Dummies! That's right! We have been doing this magical podcast for 100 episodes now and thought we would do it with the bang of a thousand Disney fireworks. This week, we have our final crossover episode with Ranked as we embark on our most difficult discussion topic yet - ranking Top 5 Disney Songs! From hopeful "I Want" songs to dastardly "Villain" songs to bodacious Ballads, the Dummies have their work cut out for them as they take on this herculean task to turn this into a Top 5 list. We also may or may not have a couple of surprise guests sent down from Mickey mouse himself to chyme in...
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) try to stump each other with trivia questions from the Food & Drink Ultimate Foodie Quiz card game!
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You are not prepared.
On our final Halloween special of Ranked, we dive into the dark side of the internet to unravel the eerie mysteries of some of the most insidious groups on Earth. From twisted charismatic leaders to money gouging schemes to mass murders, we explore the sinister side of human beliefs and the rippling effects that come from it. So join Tuong and Level 5 PodCavern Worshippers Patricia Eddu, Stefanie McBurns, and Stenley Philippe as they journey through chilling real world stories so they can rank Top 5 Cults.
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) explore the origins behind the names of 8 of the most frequently searched foods! Why do French-Canadians call shepherd's pie "Pate Chinois" and how did Baloney end up getting called that if it's not from Bologna?
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Angus is writing about a new meringue based diet while Sal secures another ad sponsor. The boys were also rewarded for thwarting Seth’s crimes in the last episode and need to speak to financial expert Bullwinkle (Rich Hilborn) to figure out what they should do with the sizable reward.
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Buckle up because our penultimate episode of our limited series run of Pixar Shorties is here! This week we take a deep dive into Pixar Shorties #4 - Day & Night (2010), La Luna (2011), The Blue Umbrella (2013) & Lava (2014).
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In which we try to find out the best monster husband, and discover Sarah just wants a strong man that will shut up, while Shannon and Briner are keen on...
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Trick or Treat!
For our Halloween special this year, we are heading back into the candy aisle to debate once and for all the best chocolates to satisfy our devilish sweet tooth. So join Tuong La and Chocolate Chums Rob Lewin & Cas Knihnisky (Corpse), and Emily Vance (The Phlegmies) as they creep their way into a fang-tastic debate and rank Top 5 Candy Aisle Chocolate!
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Description: (0:00) Opening (9:10) Cold Beer by Jake Brenneman (12:58) Tiermaker – Thanksgiving Foods (38:58) Staring at the Sky by Stylusboy (41:48) Ranker – The Best Rap Artists of All-Time...
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about The Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, and Squash! Why do these three plants work so well together? What significance do they hold in mythology, history, and agriculture?
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“We'll be back next week with an all-new episode of Pull the Plug, but for now, here's a little treat for ya.
Here's the episode that Justin G and PTP alum Jordan G recently guested on with host Tuong La and Tom Zalatnai for Ranked: Top 5 Lists of Stuff That Don't Matter.
Listen in as we try and rank the Top 5 Fictional Swords! There's hilarity. There's innuendoes. There's an uncomfortable amount of Lord of the Rings and anime lore. It's a good time maybe!
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Angus calls Sal late at night with an emergency. He’s in an apartment full of blood! Did Angus do something he’ll regret? Is this the end of the podcast? And most importantly does Sal have time to grab a breaky sandwich?
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The Pixar Shorties train chugs through another set of animated shorts as we hit our halfway point of our limited series run! This week we check out One Man Band (2006), Lifted (2007), Presto (2008), & Partly Cloudy (2009).
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This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and special guest James Hawes (@turrethousepressmtl) talk about Juzo Itami's 1985 Japanese 'Ramen Western' Tampopo and all of its delicious, campy meanderings!
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Great Scott!
Time travel is a storytelling device that has been used in countless pieces of fiction, pop culture, movies, and more that has always added an extra wrinkle to a story for better or worse. Who among us hasn't wished they could turn back the clock, face off with a dark gritty version of our future self, ride in the DeLorean, or be stuck in a time loop for all eternity until we learned a valuable lesson?! So join Tuong La and Future Cassie Pyatt, Present Gill Manchee, and Past Justin Otto as they get take a trip through time to rank Top 5 Time Travels!
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In hopes of raising some funds Sal takes on a questionable sponsor. Some fine print saddles Angus with his very own feral child ward. In hopes of bettering the communication between him and his ward Angus brings Super Cities Poet Laureate Fastidious Swag (Woody McCadden) on the show to show the boys exactly how powerful words can be.
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The Pixar Shorties are back for more micro-doses of Pixar magic in our next instalment of our limited series run! Join us this week as we continue our journey and take a look at Knick Knack (1989), Geri’s Game (1997), For the Birds (2000), Boundin’ (2003).
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) follow the tomato on a journey from Mexico to Italy and beyond, learning about how this weird fruit became a beloved icon of Italian cuisine and how its American cousins became flavourless styrofoam husks of their former selves, and share some of our favorite ways to make them delicious!
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Schwing!
Welcome to a world of legends, where the mightiest weapons aren't just forged from steel, but from the imaginations of countless storytellers. From blades that wield mystical powers to those steeped in prophecy, these badass swords have become as famous as the heroes who wield them and captured our hearts and minds across movies, game, books, etc. So join Tuong La and Podcast Knights Justin Godelie (Pull the Plug), Jordan Godelie (Benko Pet Treats), and Tom Zalatnai (No Bad Food) as they slice and dice their way to making a Top 5 Fictional Swords list!
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) dig into the history of Savory Pies! What do the Tudors, French-Canadians settlers, and Sweeney Todd have in common? When did pies go from functional to flavourful? Why don't we eat pigeons anymore?
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Angus and Sal are co-coaching their first little league game with the Grunge District Dumpster Divers. Will they be able to co-coach this ragtag group of kids to victory and will they compromise their morals to do so?
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The Disney Dummies X Pixar Pals are caught up on all our movies (for now), so you may be wondering what's next as we await for new theatrical movies to come out? Glad you asked! We are venturing into Pixar's beloved short films with our new limited series run: Pixar Shorties! Join us this week as we rewind all the way back to the humble beginnings of Pixar once again and take a look at The Adventures of André & Wally B (1984), Luxo Jr. (1986), Red's Dream (1987), Tin Toy (1988).
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) give you a 101 lesson in taking care of cast-iron cookware! What is 'seasoning' and why is it so important? How can you make perfect bread in a dutch oven? What's the best way to make a grilled cheese sandwich or pressed panini on a stovetop? And, how can cooking with cast-iron help folks with anemia?
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drool Mmm Donuts.
Centuries ago some great innovator came up with punching a hole through fried dough. These dough balls eventually became the familiar ring shape we know today as donuts! Donuts have remained popular not only for it's versatility, coming in all sorts of flavours and sizes, but also for being a bit of a cultural icon in the comfort food world. This week join Tuong La and Dough-Boyz Jesse Bergen (What We Do in the Basement), Thomas Proles & Kevin Ramberran (Oops All Segments) as they comb through dozens over baker's dozens worth of fried pastries and come up with a slam DUNKIN' Top 5 Donuts list.
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Description: (0:00) Opening (3:14) Invincible by Jaclyn VanHappen (Fick) (5:53) Ranker – The Greatest Game Shows of All Time (20:32) Sail On by Paul Federici (23:44) Hyp-Hyp-Hypothetical – $50...
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Lick your fingers, folks. It's time.
This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about the latest collaboration between Kentucky Fried Chicken and Kraft Dinner! We also get into the history of both brands in Canada and some of our favorite ways of eating boxed mac and cheese!
Disclaimer: we were given free food as an incentive to produce this episode. And it was GREAT!
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Sal relishes his new found will to live and youth by living life in the fast lane. Angus reels from visiting his childhood home and learning it all might be a ruse. The boys are then visited by the custodian of one of Super City’s community centers, Glorf (Leichelle Little) to talk about what it’s like helping the city’s youth.
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This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and special guest Lee Kim (@hunny_dill_) talk about the great Sriracha Shortage and the drama between Huy Fong creator David Tran and supplier Underwood Ranches, then dig into celebrity chef David Chang's controversial Chili Crisp escapades.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and eternal BFF-of-the-show Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) break down everything you need to make the most of Brat Summer!
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Angus and Sal venture in The Enchanted District to hunt down the Fae Deer Trickster that stole Sal’s will to live. Will they avoid the traps set by the devious entity… probably not.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about pudding! We talk about the history of how it got its name, share some personal favorites, and ask the ever-important question: is haggis a pudding?!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about edible fungi! We share some of our favorite mushroom dishes, from Escargot Mushrooms to Cream of Mushroom Soup, dig into the history of the mushroom, and more! Also, Teffer shares a little update about their recent trips to Boston and Ottawa and some of the delicious food eaten along the way!
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Description: (0:00) Opening (2:25) Cry Me a River (Cover) by Lust for Words (5:59) Ranker a’ Tanker – The Best Bands with Numbers in their Names (24:56) Lessons in Love...
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Angus and Sal work on some pretty grim stories and decide to get a snack. After their snack break the boys are joined by Mike Keyes (Velvet Wells) a volunteer who works the lost and found booths at the many conventions of Super City. Can Mike Keyes help the boys find something they’ve lost?
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest James Hawes (@turrethousepressmtl) talk about Jon Favreau's 2014 movie "Chef"- this conversation contains some mild spoilers! We get into the themes of The Chef as An Artist, parent-child relationship redemption stories, and how food service workers can touch people's lives with their work.
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Hey Bae, hope you are ready to get turnt up to some lit tunes!
We did the 80's, we did the 90's, and then the 2000's, so the time has come to finally listen to the tunes of the 2010 decade ! The 2010's were a huge leap in the music industry with the rise of streaming services and having every song at your finger tips. The songs of the 2010s did wonders for many genres like pop, hip-hop, R&B, and saw the rise of EDM and all sorts of electronic music. We even saw more genre-blending and the breaking of traditional boundaries between categories of music. So join Tuong La and his music rankin' fam Axandre Lemours, Colleen Wang, and Victoria Luloff as they 'low-key' go 'YOLO' and bring you a Top 5 2010's list that is definitely 'on fleek'.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up friend of show and Best DM in Podcasting Eric Silver (@el_silvero) for a deep dive into the beauty of Montreal & New York bagels, the best bagel varieties, toppings, and schmears, and which Sex & The City character Eric endorses for President.
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While Angus recovers from a laser related eye injury Sal looks for a new part time job after getting fired from his last one for an “Oh Damn” moment.
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(0:00) Opening – Man stopped with 100 snakes in his pants – Ingrid Andress’ national anthem attempt (10:24) When I Died by Anna Wiebe (14:48) Ranker a’ Tanker – The...
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Over a year ago the Dummies ranked Top 5 Disney Animated Feature Films in a special CROSSOVER episode after spending a few years discussing and catching up to all of the Disney movies. Well we did it all over again, as Pixar Pals this time, watching every single Pixar movie (so far)! That’s right, we’re once again assembling the ultimate top five list as your Pals Tuong, Laura, Sam, and Brad duke it out to decide which story from the adventures of talking toys, to robots finding love, to listening to your emotions, and much more will be crowned our champ!
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up patron & writer Aslam Choudhury (@aslamchoudhury) to talk about all the best sides for a backyard cookout! Find out what we think...
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This is Summer!
It's time to complete our boozy trilogy. We did Halloween Cocktails, we've done Christmas Cocktails, and now it's time to dive into the summer with refreshing drinks by the poolside! Join Disney Dummies Tuong La, Samantha Leggatt, Bradley Sales, and Laura Gordon as they once again whip up some delicious drinks and quench your thirst while ranking Top 5 Summer Cocktails!
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up longtime friend of the show Greg Schulz (@lefttriggerrighttrigger) to talk about his recent foray BACK into the world of eggs! Find out what finally made this former vegan CRACK! This one’s no YOLK! We’re so EGGScited. This is a CRY FOR HEL-
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Angus and Sal head over to the Rat King Theatre to catch some of the night time programming. There they meet with Catherine Abernathy-Quill (Patrice-Ann Forbes) to see if anything can be done to save the theatre now that it’s in Mayor Hick’s sights.
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If yeh had the chance to change the ending of a Pixar movie…would yeh? Well, the Pals have done exactly that, with a twist - they’ve powered down their screens and cracked open a spine for their first ever book club episode! It’s back to Castle Dunbroch and the world of Brave where we learn that Merida’s story was just getting started. But if she’s going to take on the new challenges awaiting her and her family, she’ll have to do it…Bravely.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you an episode all about butter! We made homemade butter before this recording and it was awesome! We also talk a lot about BOG BUTTER, clarified butter, beurre d'Isigny, and laminated doughs!
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It is another CROSSOVER special in today’s episode of Ranked! If you don't already know the Disney Dummies went on a mission to watch every single Disney Animated Feature in chronological order, discuss them at length, argue about the merits of the movie, shared fun facts, talked about which characters had f*ck energy, and so much more. They eventually caught up and are still on the Disney Train, but needed a second challenge. That challenge was Pixar and so Disney Dummies x Pixar Pals was born and the cycle started again! Flash forward again to present day where they have ALSO caught up to Pixar as well and the time again is now to make a definitive list of which movies are the best! So join the Pixar Pals (Tuong La, Laura Gordon, Samantha Leggatt, and Brad Sales) as they get those snakes outta their boots and rank Top 5 Pixar Movies!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you an episode all about sausages! Links! Patties! Loose Sausage Meat! Haggis! Brats! Blood Pudding! The list goes on, but one thing's for sure: we're casing this joint and taking a look at how the sausage gets made!
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Angus shows up late to the show after finding a treasure map in the walls of his apartment. The boys venture to Providence Park in hopes of not only saving the park but also themselves. This will surely not be a waste of anyone’s time.
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Be cool, everyone - Inside Out 2 has arrived, Riley’s starting high school soon, and under NO CIRCUMSTANCES can we embarrass ourselves!! Good thing the Pixar Pals can keep their cool, even as anxiety, envy, and other new emotions arrive on the scene to heat things up. With more hands than ever on the steering wheel, Joy and the others have one last chance to shape Riley’s beliefs before anxiety takes control for good.
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(0:00) Opening
- An Evening with John Wozniak in Tillsonburg
(5:28) Watering Hole by Jay Pollmann
(8:39) Ranker
- Best Cartoon Theme Songs
(27:01) The Echoes by Dover Lynn Fox
(31:37) Justin’s Hypothetical
- Be Any Other Living Organism In the Next Life
(42:17) The Priest by Ivory Hours
(45:04) Tiermaker
- Canadian Chip Flavours
(1:11:38) Exorcise Me by Dang Guilty
(1:14:50) Rec Room/Closing
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Drive-Away Dolls
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Strike Force Five podcast
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up Berlin-based improviser, podcaster & journalist Summer Banks (@winter.streams) to talk about New California Cuisine, Alice Waters, Sustainability, and Tuna 'N Rice, a delicious comfort food from her childhood cupboard!
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It's National Ranking Day!
Okay it's not but if we told you that, you'd probably believe it's real because there's essentially a plethora of random National Days EVERY DAY of the year for EVERYTHING. They range from being wholesome to totally obscure to so incredibly niche that you wonder why it got it's own National Day to begin with. That's kind of the beauty and chaos of it all and we are here today to shoutout the strangest/silliest out of the bunch! So join Tuong La and our favourite idiots at Pull the Plug Justin Godelie, Shannon Godelie, and Justin Briner as they flip through the obscure depths of the calendar and to rank Top 5 Weird or Silly National Days.
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Sal works on a story around Super City’s newest serial killer, The Haberdasher Slasher, while Angus discusses the finer points of skin donation. The guys are then visited by the sickly Weebly Creezer (Josh Mayo), a former resident of a local experimental lab.
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Opening
Your Mind Is On Vacation by Bash O’Sullivan & the yesiwillyes
Ranker ‘a Tanker
- Bad Smells That You Secretly Enjoy
Little Light by Chad Price
Hypotheticals
- You are offered $100,000 if you can win in a yap competition. What are you yapping about?
Gold Digging by Jake Scott
Tiering Canadian Fast Food
- Create a Canadian Fast Food Tier List
Ten Years by The King Heat Ensemble
Buzzfeeder
- The Hardest ‘Would You Rather’ for Canadians Who Love Food
Groping to Victory by Vern Nicholson
Rec Room/Closing
- LUNCH by Billie Eilish
- Hit Me Hard and Soft by Billie Eilish on Vinyl
- Barry show
- The Fall Guy
- We’re Here show
- End of Beginning by Djo
- Heaven by Softcult
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939 film)
- Justin G’s Letterboxd
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Benko Pet Treats
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It’s time to get back to basics, back to foundations, back to…dare we say…the elements? The Pixar Pals are following the fiery young Lumen family to Element City as they build a new home, business, and life in a completely unfamiliar land that’s less than friendly to fire types. But when sparks fly between the Lumen’s daughter Ember and city inspector Wade, Elemental really starts to heat up.
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TW: Italian Food Crimes are committed in this episode. Mi dispiace, ma è molto divertente!
This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up longtime friend of the show Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) for a deep dive into Matt's favorite rice dish: Pizza Rice! What is pizza rice, and how can we elevate it into a fine dining experience?
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Tale as old as time.
The stories of mythical creatures have captivated the minds and imaginations of people around the world for centuries. Part of the fascination stems from tapping into deep-seated aspects of human psychology, culture, and our universal desire for meaning and connection. Or maybe another part of the interest for this multifaceted phenomenon simply comes from these creatures just looking cool as hell and have fun stories to go along with it. Either way we felt compelled to dive into this exciting meaty topic. So this week join Tuong and Mythical Podcast Legends Desiree Connors Warmington, Kristine Shadid, and Amanda Parker as they journey through mystical realms and drum up some magic to make a Top 5 Mythical Creatures list.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) take a look into the pantry and talk about different kinds of peppercorns! Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Contact...
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Sal is feeling better than ever and Angus is run down from working multiple jobs to raise money for their trial with Mayor Hicks. In fact Angus forgot that he had an extra shift and had to leave the episode early.
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Opening
- Do phone sex operators still exist?
- Check out Sarah’s ‘Cunty Polls’
Paperbag by The Estatics
Ranker ‘a Tanker
- The Best Characters in the Super Mario Bros. Universe
When I Died by Anna Wiebe
Justin’s Hypothetical
- What would you ask an all-knowing extra dimensional being?
Victoria by Ida Skodt
PTP Playlist - The Best Songs to Wake Up To
- Playlist on Apple Music
- Playlist on Spotify
Cold Beer by Jake Brenneman
Buzzfeeder
- Keep One, Lose The Rest Forever
Push It Away by Matt Weidinger
Closing
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Have you ever wanted to know more about your favourite space ranger? Turns out it doesn’t matter, because Pixar is going to tell you anyways, as the Pixar Pals blast off with Lightyear - the fictional-turned-actual movie about a fictional astronaut turned fictional-turned-actual toy. Are you confused yet? Not to worry, the Pals have already sent an SOS to Star Command about where in the universe things went wrong, and as soon as they get the hyperspace fuel crystal right we’ll escape the effects of time dilation! Also, there’s a cute cat robot.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up Plant-Based Correspondent Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) to talk about Vice-President Potato, the people's politician. We get into the Great Irish Potato Famine, ways to prep potatoes in bulk for freezing, Marie Antoinette's buttonhole, and the history of the Potato Head toy!
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To me, my X-Men!
What's there to say that hasn't already been said about the X-Men? They are easily some of comic books most recognizable teams and for good reason! Not only is it consistently telling quality stories about marginalized groups and discrimination in the form of superheroes, but it also has had a myriad of movies, video games, tv shows, and more! Now the X-Men haven't always had a home run when it comes to it's movies, but with the recent boom of the X-Men '97 TV show we'd be remiss not to talk about all the cool mutants that are in this beloved property. So join Tuong and his Brotherhood of Mutant Weirdos Angus MacDonald, Rich Hilborn, and Taylor Fleming as they mind meld their brains in Cerebro and come up with a Top 5 X-Men Characters list!
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) dive into a hot pot of soup! We get into the Bone Broth craze, the beauty of a well-balanced soup, and some fun uses for extra stock! Also, Tom got butt surgery this week, so, we have to talk about that.
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Our guest in this episode is mustard and smoked-meat wizard Zane Caplansky, founder of Caplanksy's Deli & purveyor of fine mustards. When Nick had the idea of interviewing a chef to discuss the artistic elements of food and cooking, Zane immediately came to mind. As it turns out, the struggles associated with balancing artisanal meats and mustards and attempting to find balance in life are huge. Six-figure-legal-fees huge.
And yet, Zane is probably the most optimistic and hopeful guests we've had the pleasure of speaking with - and in the current political climate, that doesn't seem so easy to do, right? So, grab some pickles, dip 'em in some tasty Caplansky mustard & enjoy our journey strugglin' on with Zane Caplanksy.
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Angus and Sal celebrate their work to save the Museum of Personal History, until a mysterious character (Leslie Cserepy) appears to deliver some bad news. Is this character merely the herald of some greater threat….yes.
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Opening – Johnny Cash has a posthumous album coming out Isn’t Love Everything by Maïa Davies Briner’s Game – PTP Top 5 Plays I Left by Under the Rocks Sucks...
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Some might argue that a mother’s love is the greatest power of all, but in Turning Red, a teenage girl’s boy band obsession will give that love a run for its money - that is, if she can make enough money to afford the concert tickets. While the Pixar Pals learn pretty quickly that there’s Nobody Like U, their fellow 4*Townies Meilin and friends navigate the complicated and often contradictory priorities that come with familial responsibility, extraordinary friendship, and growing up a tiny bit different from everyone else.
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The big long road brings Wanderer… somewhere?
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In which Wands gets chewed out.
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Narf!
From ranking Fictional Horses, Birds, Cats, Dogs and much more, we have finally arrived to giving the little guys some love on the PodCavern airwaves. That's right, today we celebrate all the rodents out there who despite their size, have the same amount of spunk, whimsy, adventure, and weirdly sexy aspects to them as any other fictional animal out there! So join Tuong and his Rat Pack Victoria Luloff, Jess Maybear and Axandre Lemours as they scour the sewers and the streets to come up with Top 5 Fictional Rodents!
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about a tasty treat that doubles as a great use for your leftover rice- Rice Pudding!
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BONUS MATERIAL for Oneiric.
Festspeel, by Vincent Lauzon
I hope you enjoy this fantasy short story by the author of Oneiric and The Moth Collection, which I found while cataloguing sources in the data mines of ancient online giant Google. TT
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In hopes of saving it from Mayor Hicks, Sal takes Angus to The Museum of Personal History to shine a light on the value it provides to the community. Inside Angus and Sal get to relive moments from their pasts and see what might have been…
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Opening – Briner’s YouTube channel Race Against Your Eternal Me by Justin Briner Ranker ‘a Tanker – The Best Acoustic Bands and Artists of All-Time Thrash Unreal (Against Me! Cover)...
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They say everything’s better down where it’s wetter, but what if the seagrass isn’t always greener? The Pixar Pals are following the current of a curious young sea monster who’s about to learn a thing or two about wanting to be where the people are - as well as where the pasta, Vespas, and gelato can be found - while a village is turned upside down forever as Luca lands on, well, land, and discovers what it means to accept and be accepted for exactly who you are. It’s a heartwarming tale that’s cold blooded - in the best way.
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about the riveting rhizome, Rhubarb!
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DK! Donkey Kong is here!
It's time to talk about everyone's favourite gorilla with a tie! Yes, we are talkin' Donkey Kong this week! This iconic character has been jumping on alligators, riding on rails on sketchy mine carts, and torpedo-ing himself through explosive barrels for decades now, but part of what makes those adventures so memorable is the catchy music that serves as a backdrop for his adventures. So this week, grab your bananas and your DK Bongos as Tuong La and his Musically Groovy Kongs Samantha Leggatt, Spencer Moreland, and Joshua Mayo barrel through the jungle and rank some of the best music in video games - with Top 5 Donkey Kong Songs!
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) call up special guest Daniel Zafran (@candyisdandypod) from Candy Is Dandy, the world’s best candy review podcast, to talk about...
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The irony of this episode is that Nick's "Word of the Year" for 2024 is EDIT. And it took Brie four months to edit this dang file. Maybe EDIT should have been both our words!
NEVERTHELESS. Here we are. It's 2024. We're the happiest new members of PodCavern. And we're ready to set and tackle our goals in the struggly world of Arts & Entertainment in Canada for this new year. (Aware that we're already in the second quarter of the new year!)
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Angus and Sal are joined by Public Transportation Advocate C.J. Orion (Josh Degagné) who thinks less people should be driving on the roads of Super City. But with this guest there might be more than meets the eye.
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A little spark can be a handy thing for lighting a fire, but what’s a soul to do when they can’t seem to find theirs? Enter Joe, a not-quite-dead man walking who’s looking for any possible route from the great beyond back to Earth - but preferably one that’s going to get him to his gig at 7 tonight. As Joe encounters many a misadventure in his attempts to find his way back, he and the Pixar Pals are about to learn a valuable lesson about finding your spark, discovering your purpose, and living every minute.
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the FINALE of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges JP Karwacki (@johnnycrust) and Bailey Eastwood give us their takes on the battle between Chocolate & Rice, crowning the winner of this year's tournament!
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BONUS MATERIAL for Oneiric because poetry is also cool in languages other than English.
Dreamroots, episode 5
Herbsttag, von Rainer Maria Rilke
Le Vaisseau d'or, par Émile Nelligan
La Belle Dame Sans Merci, by John Keats (of course that one is in English)
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Sometimes you CAN eat just one...
After an iconic episode ranking of Top 5 Chips, the 'Chip Gang' has RETURNED to put their taste buds to the test through a gauntlet of weirdness. So join Tuong La and Chip-a-holics Hayley Kellett, Simone Dorie, and Leslie Cserepy as they explore uncharted territory and embark on a crunchy and quirky journey of their taste buds with Top 5 Weird Chip Flavours.
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the semi-final match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Gab Chernitsky and Tuong La (@podcavern) give us their takes on the battles between Chocolate & Salt and Rice & Berries!
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Angus and Sal are on vigilante patrol when they pick up a signal reporting a festive crime in progress. Can Angus and Sal save Easter….I wouldn’t count on it.
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In a world of dungeons, dragons, and classic teenage high school drama, it’s tough being an elf who just wants to fit in - and as the Pals will learn in Onward, overenthusiastic older brothers don’t exactly make things any easier. But while it can take a lot of imagination to get past a sibling’s seemingly embarrassing hobbies or odd quirks to embrace them for who they are, in the end, their own extraordinary imagination might turn out to be the best thing about them.
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the next quarter-final match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Erica Jacobs-Perkins (@ejpviolinist) and Sophie Lane (@sophielanemusic) give us their takes on the battles between Soup & Salt and Berries & Hot Sauce!
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Things get somewhat confusing. Just like real life.
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Hey there spud!
Potatoes are extremely versatile and has become a beloved staple in cuisines across the globe. From golden crispy fries to creamy mashed potatoes and everything in between, the amount of culinary creations that can be made with the humble potato are vast and seemingly infinite. So join Tuong La and his 'Spuddies' Angus MacDonald, Rich Hilborn, and Meghan Murphy as they peel back the layers of this deliciously starchy food and rank Top 5 Potato Dishes.
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BONUS MATERIAL for Oneiric because this one is insanely cool
Dreamroots, episode 4
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the first quarter-final match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Cupcakedex (@cupcakedex) and Kadi Diop (@kadi_d) give us their takes on the battles between Ice Cream & Chocolate and Potatoes & Rice!
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Things get somewhat confusing. Just like real life.
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While Angus and Sal try to find the perfect headline for an article they are visited by an undead backup dancer, Number 62 (Leichelle Little). But this dancer yearns to dance to their own beat.
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You might not believe it, but 24 years later, your favourite talking toys are back for an unprecedented fourth film in the beloved Toy Story series - and it has the house of Dummies divided! While some fans might have preferred to leave Woody, Buzz and the gang to live their happily ever after with Bonnie, there are more adventures to be had, heartstrings to be tugged, and toys to be spawned from the depths of the trash bin in the latest road trippin’ instalment of this smaller-than-life tetralogy.
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the final two first-round match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) and Andrew Henderson (@debatethiscast) give us their takes on the battles between Soup & Sausage and Mountain Dew & Rice!
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A broken Hatch and a big bear.
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It's Oscar season baby, let's talk movies!
Get ready for a wild ride through the glitz and glamour of Hollywood movies as we dish out all the juiciest takes of our favourite movies of 2023, leading up to the 96th Academy Awards. From nuclear bombs to star-crossed lovers to massive amounts of Kenergy, we'll be your trusty guides through the cinematic rollercoaster that's kept audiences on the edge of their seats all year long. So grab your popcorn, cozy up on the couch, and join Tuong La, Taylor Fleming, Alyssa Wooldridge, and Laura Gordon as they rank Top 5 Movies of 2023!
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Wanderer is not dead. Of course he's not dead.
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the next two first-round match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Zack Ingles (@zackinglesmusic) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) give us their takes on the battles between Charcuterie & Chocolate and Bread & Hot Sauce!
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Sal is recovering from a juice based diagnosis while Angus establishes contact with someone who can connect the Mayor of Super City to a series of crimes. When this informant Paul De Parle finally comes on the show it turns out getting the information from him will be harder than they expected.
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Is there such thing as being TOO incredible? We can’t say for sure, but there’s definitely such thing as Incredibles 2! That’s right, your favourite family of superheroes is back in action, ready to take on everything from telecommunications and real estate porn to first dates and flame-retardant fashion. The Pixar Pals are just barely keeping up with the crew in this high-octane sequel that’s pretty…amazing.
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the next two first-round match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Amanda McLoughlin (@shessomickey) and David Flamm (@atiredskeleton) give us their takes on the battles between Pasta & Berries and Salt & Curry!
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Charging attack...still charging...still...charging...
We are back on the anime train once again, this time specifically focusing in on those flashy, often high-budget animated attacks that get our blood pumping. These powerful techniques are unique to each character (or set of characters), often defining their combat style and personality. From fiery explosions to world-ending powerful punches, these moves captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression, showcasing the dynamic and imaginative nature of anime storytelling. So join Tuong and Anime Waifus Amanda Parker, Adam Cunning, and Ethan Howieson for powering up to over 9000 to rank Top 5 Anime Signature Moves!
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the first two first-round match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Eric Silver (@el_silvero) and Aslam Choudhury (@aslamchoudhury) give us their takes on the battles between Potatoes & Pickles and Citrus & Ice Cream!
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Angus finally emerges from his cocoon with a new perspective. Sal has been plenty busy while Angus was gone, taking the safety of Super City and the comfort of his coworkers into his own hands.
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Every family has its stories, and though some of those stories live on through generations, others fade into memories long forgotten. While the Pixar Pals are going loco for Coco’s heartfelt tunes, stunning visuals, and creative storytelling, Miguel and the rest of the Rivera family - including the goodest boy, Dante - show us the importance of honouring those who came before us and the power of remembering.
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about curry! We give our SuperBowl 2024 recap (mostly the food), share some of our favorite curry dishes, and talk about the immense multicultural potential of curry!
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Bang-arang!
It's that time of year again where love and consensual** (very important) coitus is in the air! And so, this Valentine's day we thought we would spice up your bedroom, closet, floor, etc. (we don't kink shame) with a sultry list of dulcet tunes that is sure to get your loins fired up. Join Tuong La and sexy music experts Victoria Luloff, Simone Dorie, and Leslie Cserepy as they make a hot and steamy Top 5 Songs to Bang To list!
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the moment you've all been waiting for: It's time to reveal the 2024 Munch Madness bracket! Which 16 foods made the cut for this year's tournament? What do our first round match-ups look like? How can YOU become part of this year's panel of judges?
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Jo Anne Tacorda is an actor, improviser, singer and one fifth of the popular sketch comedy troupe Big Chick Energy. In this episode of TCS, Brie and Nick find out what it was like to form a sketch troupe in the thick of Covid, what it takes to be part of the Hallmark "Christmasverse" and great tips along the way about embracing your inner-creative.
You're going to love Jo Anne's enthusiasm and it'll leave you "pregnant" with possibilities for new creative projects!
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Angus is a mess going through energy drink withdrawal while Sal fixes up the damage to the office. The boys are joined by a role model from Angus’ edgier days, Gloom The Ferret (Tuong La) who fights for animal rights….with a gun!
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They say the third time’s the charm, and the Dummies are happy to confirm that after a couple of rough stints, Pixar landed firmly on the podium with Cars 3. We’re back to the studio’s basics of compelling characters, meaningful storytelling, and heartwarming (if foreseeable) plot twists…plus an epic demolition derby that we did NOT see coming.
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about mustard! Hey did you know that mustard comes from a plant?! It's okay if you didn't, but now you do! We get into medieval cooking, different varieties of mustard-based condiments, and and bring you some exciting new ways to eat it!
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What's really going on in Atlantis? Can our ninja leave the city at will? What is going on with the Russians? ... and ... Are centaurs a product of zoophilia?. Tune in!
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This week's episode is going to be....Gr-r-eat!
Many moons ago we ranked Top 5 Food Mascots (which you should totally check out still) but we found that our friends the Cereal Mascots were severely underrepresented. Flash forward to the year 2024 where we right these wrongs and give these unsung mascots the time in the limelight they deserve! So join Tuong and A-Team Angus MacDonald, Samantha Leggatt, and Leslie Cserepy as they spoon feed you a big ol' bowl of Top 5 Cereal Mascots!
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about the greatest innovation in grab-and-go breakfasts, the Breakfast Sandwich! Where did the classic egg-cheese-meat sando come from? What's the perfect commercial iteration of it? Does a bagel with lox count as a breakfast sandwich?
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Angus and Sal Exchange gifts for Supemas and a harmless office prank unleashes something that not only threatens the employees of The Daily Deposit but the integrity of journalism across Super City. Can Sal and Angus undo what they’ve done? And more importantly can they figure out how to work walkie talkies.
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Dory always did warn us that she’d just keep swimming, so it should come as no surprise that after splashing into our hearts in Finding Nemo she swam right off onto her next adventure: to find her long-forgotten but recently-remembered parents. The Dummies are submerging themselves in the deep blue along with a familiar found family and a whole aquarium of colourful new characters in this celebration of love, friendship, belonging, and seven-tentacled octopi.
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk Salt! Where does it come from? What does it do to our bodies when we eat it? What are some of the different kinds of salt and what purpose do they serve in a kitchen? Most importantly, how can you eat the inside of a volcano?!
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January means it's that time of year again for...video game discussions!
2023 was a weird year for video games. It has arguably the highest highs in gaming we have seen in a long time in terms of quality of output, but it also has arguably the lowest lows we have seen in the industry as a whole for the people who make those games. In recognizing that, we still want to celebrate the truly amazing games that came out this year and hope that 2024 turns that dark ship around for those who make the games we enjoy so much. So join Tuong La and self-proclaimed game GODS Angus MacDonald, Ethan Howieson, and Mathew Whalley as they step into our 7th GOTY podcast discussions and put together our Top 5 Video Games of 2023 list!
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk Vinegar! Whether it's white, balsamic, wine, rice, or apple cider, vinegar is absolutely essential to any well-stocked pantry. But what is it that makes these acidic condiments so special? And how did we figure out how to make them in the first place?
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Angus and Sal take to the stage at Super City’s Rat King Theater for their 100th episode. The boys are interrupted by an old artificial frenemy and joined by Mighty Mind (Rich Hillborn) , a hero celebrating a 100th of his own.
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We’ve heard that dogs are a man’s best friend, but who’s a dinosaur’s best friend? Probably another dinosaur, but also, maybe, man. That’s what the Pixar Pals are exploring with The Good Dinosaur, as our hero Arlo (no relation to JLo) embarks on a journey fueled by vengeance yet sidelined by a lesson: maybe being good is better than being big.
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) are excited to announce that the nomination period for Munch Madness 2024 has begun! We break down the bracket system and nomination form for this year's tournament, talk about last year's champion and runner-up, and share some predictions for which foods we think stand a chance this year. Now, it's your turn! Head to https://forms.gle/stJMPRhUFpQsxqcr9 to cast your votes and make your write-in nominations before the end of January! Got a contender you want to see in the tournament? Encourage your friends to vote too! Get titillated.
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This is Christmas!
Inspired by our Halloween Cocktails episode, we decided to get into the Christmas spirit this year by filling our cups with some delicious yuletide drinks. Join Santa's Mischievous Mixologists Tuong La, Samantha Leggatt, Bradley Sales, and Laura Gordon as they make things merry, bright, and bring several rounds of CHEERS while ranking our festive Top 5 Christmas Cocktails list.
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Angus talks with Sal about his new style. The boys are also visited by guest Chonklesha Versace (Jinny Lewis) the brutally honest publicist for Mayor Hicks. She tells it like it is.
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For Disney’s 100th anniversary, if you were hoping for a brand new animated feature packed with head-scratching tunes, unnecessary nods to classic characters, and a cast who can’t stop talking...
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This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) chats with special guest Emma Lanza about the food of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings! We're talking books, movies, AND animated adaptations, with apologies to the book purists out there, because, let's be real, visual depictions of fictional food are wonderful and worth exploring too! What the heck are "seed cake" and "lembas bread?" What can Bilbo Baggins teach us about hospitality? Is Samwise Gamgee the ultimate salt-loving bisexual icon?
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Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. We have a lot of it on Earth and if we can safely use hydrogen fuel then it becomes a very appealing energy source because it turns into water when it burns. Because it’s such a small molecule, storing it is tricky because any tiny cracks or gaps will cause it to escape, which is generally a bad thing. This is why Jonas Welsch, a PhD student in Electrical Engineering at the University of British Columbia, is studying ultrasonic transducers and how they can be used to monitor for leaks. Katie and Vinny talk about hippos and teeny pulses of light.
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Tony has strange dream and people keep on disappearing! Turtle Sensei has not seen Sprout since she left last. Does the squad need to start killing random Atlanteans to find out if they are really themselves? Tune in to find you!
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up friend of the show Amanda McLoughlin (@shessomickey) to talk about everyone's favorite Hanukkah treat, Latkes! We get into some creative (and possibly cursed?) alternatives to the potato pancake and share stories of building new family traditions out of conversion to Judaism! Also, are air-fried foods fried enough for Hanukkah?
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The world is built around fossil fuels. Cars, shipping, air travel, it’s all powered by carbon emitting combustion engines. What if we could use something else? What if we could use chicken fat?? That’s exactly what Master’s student Zak Kaal is researching at the University of Alberta .Vinny and Katie talk about asteroids and immune systems.
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Angus and Sal have been tasked with broadcasting the 98th Annual Hero Day Parade. They will describe in great detail each float, no matter how difficult, so you fine listeners who can’t make it out to see the parade in person can still get into the holiday spirit.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) review the official One Piece cookbook, Pirate Recipes by Sanji! We tried out the recipes for Meat on the Bone and Exploding Apples, and shared some tips & warnings about how to have a good time cooking from a recipe!
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Yeast is everywhere. We use it to make bread and beer but it’s a fungus with its own biology. Science is turning to yeast once again to make wonderful things for us. We can bioengineer it to turn its natural processes into building compounds that humans can use, like medicine. That’s the research being done by this episode’s guest, Asia Vighi, a PhD student in Bioengineering at McGill University. Katie and Vinny talk about heat sensing and how babies feel pain.
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The Russians are in Atlantis?! It cannot be! Why? ...and What!?! The royals have been murdered? Is Princess Metopia telling the truth? Has there been a coup? ...and How safe is it, really, to go biting on undead? Tune in to find out!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about Teffer's latest project, Three of Cups! You can get your hands (and your mouths!) on some of Teffer's delicious herbal tea blends by filling out the order form at this link: https://tinyurl.com/3ofCups
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The human brain has receptors for cannabinoids which the body naturally produces to regulate stress. The connection between cannabis use and mental health has long been discussed but still requires much study. Lyne Baaj is a Master’s student in neuroscience at McGill University examining the effect of cannabis use on depression and anxiety. Vinny and Katie talk about early humans and treating obesity.
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Angus and Sal break into The Super City Maximum Security Zoo to save their old friend RepTyler (Woody McCadden). But this time it might be the mystical Lizard Carpenter who saves them.
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Sure, we’ve all heard the voices inside our own heads, but Pixar is letting those inside voices out to play with your favourite Pals in - you guessed it! - Inside Out. Follow Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, and Fear as they navigate the emotional rollercoaster that comes with growing up, saying goodbye, and making your voice heard, as they learn the importance of letting all our emotions shine through.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you an episode that's been cooking for a long time. That's right, it's finally time for rice. What is the Columbian Exchange and how does the transatlantic slave trade connect to the prominence of rice worldwide? Also, some of our favorite rice dishes and a game of “Rice Varietal or Kentucky Derby Horse!”
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BONUS MATERIAL for Oneiric, because gosh darn it how awesome are these two poems?
Dreamroots, episode 3
Sonnet V, by George Santayana
Ulalume, by Edgar Allan Poe
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Kids learn about shapes from a very young age. Circles, squares, triangles are familiar territory. But when it comes to high-energy physics, the topology gets a good deal more complicated. Recent PhD grad and mathematician, Christopher Mahadeo, joins us to talk about the geometry of shapes that are used in cutting edge physics. Vinny and Katie talk about detecting radioactivity and the human genome project.
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Animals make every movie better. That's a fact.
Cinema has a long history of using animals in their films, real and animated. Something about an animal protagonist is just inherently more joyous and interesting as we get to inject human emotion on creatures that famously do not speak human, while also playing into their animal behaviours that better serve the story. This week join Tuong and our Furry Friend lovers Justin & Shannon Godelie (Pull the Plug) and Dan Foerster as they go off-leash and rank Top 5 Movies with Animals as Leads.
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The White Bear Clan has come to Atlantis? Impossible! And why would they destroy the Shroomie grove? Will our heroes defeat them once more? Will they get answers? Tune in to find out!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) dish up an episode all about cornbread! Teffer shares some pro-tips and tricks for stepping up your game next time you bake this cornmeal classic. Also, Teffer gets kicked out of the entire European Union, and we come to the defense of boxed mixes & processed food!
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Anyone who enjoys potato chips knows how great salty foods are. We, as humans, need salt for so many of our functions including our neurons and muscle contractions so it makes sense that we find it so enjoyable. But how do our brains know when we’re getting some of that salty goodness? We talk with zoology PhD student Sasha McDowell from UBC who is studying the neurology of how fruit flies taste salt to give us insight into our own brains. Katie and Vinny talk about Venus and cork trees.
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Angus and Sal are visited by 90’s radical dude Dunkaroos Blockbuster (Rich Hillborn) who gives them the 4-1-1 on what it’s like to be a Dinosaur Person living in Super City. Only 90’s kids will get this episode!
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We know you’re sick of frat house movies, but we swear, this one is monstrously good! The Pixar Pals are rewinding to the origins of your favourite former scarers’ enemies-to-besties friendship, with a story featuring fantastic new friends, righteous rivals, and a certain serpentine antagonist we all love to loathe. Consider this our application for admission to Monsters University!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) have a special treat for you- an episode all about making fresh cheese at home! First, Tom interviews Alexis Cobham, co-owner of CheeseMaker.ca, to learn all about her culinary journey, the inspiration behind the company's cheese kits, and some expert tips to help make the most of their products. Then, Teffer tries out the kit and reports back to Tom about how it all went down!
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In which Wands meets a talking wolf again.
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Gaming is a multi-billion dollar industry more than double the size of the movie and music industry combined. But for the longest time a huge group of gamers, people with physical disabilities, were excluded due to the nature of the controls, whether it’s controllers or keyboards. That’s rapidly changing and people like Carleton University’s Georgia Loewen, a Masters’ student in Human-Computer Interaction, are working on improving accessibility to games. We discuss the growing field of wearable technology. Vinny and Katie talk about special frogs and a problem with Voyager 2.
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Olé, Olé, Olé!
Something about watching a live sports game is so much different and unmatched compared to simply watching it on TV. The energy. The crowds. The overpriced concessions. All of it is elevated by the pure buzz you get from the excitement in the stadium. Alas, the true hero of all sports games is not the players themselves, but the one that keeps the crowd cranked to an 11 in an oversized (and probably overheated) novelty costume! So join Tuong La and Sports Aficionados Julian McKenzie, Eric Silver (Multitude, Join the Party, Tell Me About it), and Tom Zalatnai (No Bad Food) as they look through at the most chaotic side of sports and rank Top 5 Sports Mascots!
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Atlantis is like no other place our ninja have ever been to before, older and more majestic than the most ancient wonders that have withstood the test of time on the surface. The squad has emerged into the dry section of the city and they are being welcome by the Atlantean King and Queen themselves. What will the royal reception be like? Will they finally be able to return to the surface? Tune in to find out!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about Pumpkin Bread, quick breads, pureed squash, and the joys of a quick slice of cake on the go. Surprisingly great for gluten-free baking, super easy to make, and infinitely versatile, you should make quick breads a staple of your home baking! Happy National Pumpkin Bread Day!
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BONUS MATERIAL for Oneiric
Dreamroots, episode 2
Celephaïs, by H.P. Lovecraft
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Epigenetics is the study of which parts of our genetic code are turned on or off based on environmental signals. Dorothy Lin, a graduate in medical genetics, takes a statistical look at the factors that can affect childhood development. Katie and Vinny talk about playing rats and next-generation urinals.
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Angus contemplates moving from vigilante work into professional heroism. Sal brings up The Coil’s Help reviews on the office’s fancy new holo screen.
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If yeh had the chance to change yer fate - would yeh? The Dummies are saying yes and running into the open air this week with Merida, a strong-willed princess who’s a beast with a bow and arrow, and her mother, who turns out to be a beast of another kind. Find out what fate has in store for this family and sing along to some stunning melodies as we discover what it means to be Brave.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) get into the Halloween spirit by talking about all of our favorite chocolate candy bars!
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The sound of the Hatch is a C major chord.
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Mosquitos are a real pain when you’re going camping. But cattle get pestered by bugs even when they’re hanging out on the farm, more specifically by stable flies. They can number in the hundreds on any given cow, bite painfully, and feed on their blood. Saif Nayani, a Master’s student in biology, studies how stable flies find cows through the chemicals they emit and then using those chemicals to build a trap. Katie and Vinny share facts about the thymus and sexist cars.
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This is Halloween.
Just when we thought we ranked every Halloween topic on this show, a spook of inspiration came to us! So move aside that chocolate/candy and get your cocktail shakers because this week Tuong La, Samantha Leggatt, Bradley Sales, and Laura Gordon are concocting some ghastly, bone-chilling, and delicious drinks in our cauldrons with Top 5 Halloween Cocktails.
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They already failed once to catch the smoke-made hellcat wreaking havoc inside the oracle whale. But now they have extra help from the mushroom girl, Sprout, will it be enough? And once they catch it, what will the Atlanteans do with them? Will they let them go? Will they help the squad get back to the surface world? Tune in to find out!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) are under the weather, so, what better way to celebrate(?) than by talking about some of our favorite comfy cozy sick day foods!
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Wanderer makes it hard for his coworkers to sleep.
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BONUS MATERIAL for Oneiric, because poetry is cool.
Kubla Khan, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
I Dream of You, To Wake, by Christina Rossetti
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We think of hospitals as clean and sterile environments. But there will always be bacteria in any environment, including in and on the people in the hospitals. This week’s guest, Rita Lam, is an engineer/microbiologist who investigates how sunlight affects the microbiome in hospitals. Vinny and Katie share science facts about the origins of clothes and science’s new disco mice?
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Angus looks after Sal while he recovers from a broken leg. Super City Gravedigger Michigan Morton (Cole Parkin) comes on the show to discuss his long career and recent viral fame.
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Cars 2 is for everyone who dared to ask the question “what if cars were spies?” and absolutely no one else. Setting aside the absurdity of different types of vehicles racing in a single class world championship, the Pixar Pals draw the line at this film wasting the voice talents (and precious training time) of motorsport GOAT Lewis Hamilton. Watch if you must, but be warned that there are no winners in this race. (Literally - it just ends.)
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"I probably would do less harm to my body drinking absinthe every day"
This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up Food Crimes Correspondent Giovanni Colantonio (@marioprime) to share a big gulp of their shared favorite soft drink, Mountain Dew! We dig into the history and cultural impact of the soda, its wild marketing choices, and some extremely cursed exclusive flavors and recipes from the official MTN Dew website.
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Everything has gone sideways. The Oracle Whale is hurt and has hidden somewhere in the depths of the ocean. The hell cat that escaped from Leonora's boat is wreaking havoc and is proving difficult to catch. To cap it all, the Atlanteans are just abut to get involved. How will our ninja get out of this one? Tune in to find out what happens next!
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It ain't easy being cheesy.
First, we just want to thank whoever squeezed the first animal udder and decided "Hm, I think i can turn that into one of the most delicious things on the planet". Second, some of the best foods revolve around or include cheese in the dish. From adding that extra zing in your meals, to needing something to snack on, to being a solid pot luck item to parties; cheese does it all. But since the dawn of cheese, there has been MANY different types/flavours that has popped up over the years and that's why we are here today. Join Tuong and Grate Cheese Guests Hayley Kellett, Spencer Dunn, and Simone Dorie as they sample a ton of dairy and make a very gouda Top 5 Cheeses list!
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No shoes were harmed in the making of this episode.
This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the ins & outs of crisps, crumbles, and cobblers! How do these three baked-fruit beauties differ from one another, how do you make a simple streusel topping, and which fruits should absolutely never be baked into a dessert unless you're a bad person?
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In Super City the Heroes, Sidekicks, and Professional Victims are on strike! Angus and Sal want the inside scoop so they turn to a pro! Returning Guest Marge O’Donnell (Sarah Conway) returns and uses her expertise as a talent agent and anarchist to fill the guys in.
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A third tale of aging playthings may not entice the common-folk among us, but the savviest always knew that Toy Story 3 was certain to tug at our heartstrings in just the right way. The Pixar Pals are playing with some familiar friends and lots’o new acquaintances in this second sequel for Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang as they prepare to say “so long, partner” as Andy heads into adulthood and they step into a new sandbox - Lincoln Logs and all.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you a crash course in olive oil! What do olives have to do with the ancient greek goddess of wisdom Athena? What happens to your digestive system when you put olive oil in your coffee? Have you ever wondered what it means for an olive oil to be 'extra virgin'? Turns out, it's kinda super complicated! Let us anoint you with information about the mediterranean's favorite fat!
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You oughta know by now.
This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) chats with special guest plant-based food correspondent Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) about the best foods to eat before, during, and after a big move! We also pitch a new catering service and learn about some of Chicago's favorite healthy moving day snacks., I guess? Plus- non-beer moving-day drinkies!
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Rolling for initiative...
There are so many activities that exist in the world that us humans do to distract us from life's every day woes and get some much needed R&R. But sometimes, the most fun we can have is as simple as getting a good group of friends together around a table with some paper, dice, and our imagination! Tabletop RPGs have been around forever and one of the very few positives of the pandemic was how much the genre exploded in popularity, and finally being more accepted into the public mainstream. And while most people are really familiar with that one RPG with dungeons and dare I say dragons, there are a bountiful amount of tabletop rpgs that exist in the world waiting to be played! So join Tuong La and his party of misfit companions Sascha Lecours, Josef Addleman, Bryan Robinson, and Jordana Heney (Page of the Wind) as they roll a critical hit on ranking Top 5 Tabletop RPGs.
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Angus and Sal have a huge night of activities planned; they just need to take a quick power nap. Meanwhile on the Super City Shopping Channel Zap Thunderthighs and Residual Angst show of a range of super powered products you can buy right now!
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We’ve heard of children testing the limits of gravity, but a senior citizen making helium bend to his will is uncharted territory - and the start of an unforgettable expedition. Float along to Paradise Falls with the Pixar Pals as we witness the bittersweet story of Karl and Ellie, and see how far love can carry you as long as you believe that adventure is out there.
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TCW: 9/11 and associated experiences of racism and discrimination.
This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about chicken! We get into the health risks of eating undercooked chicken, then dig into some of our favorite ways to eat it! Also, who first domesticated chickens? How do I make a perfect chicken stock? Finally, the most important question: Can chickens be trusted?!
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream
After a much needed summer vacation, Ranked is back and ready to close off the season by ranking everyone's favourite summer treat - ice cream! In arguably one of our most ambitious episodes yet, we tackle this behemoth of a topic by making it a live SAMPLING episode where the group indulges in an excess quantity of dairy to make the perfect list for you - the listeners! So join Tuong La and Ice Cream Heads Laura Gordon, Jay Smith, and Kristina Bartold (The Social Snippet) as they freeze their brains sampling a ton of frozen dairy to come up with a Top 5 Ice Cream Flavours list!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) celebrate Tom's latest milestone birthday by digging into some of their favorite foods of all time. We talk powdered donuts, cheesy bread, calamari, schnitzel, sushi, bagels, and more!
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Angus gets some work done after finally getting some sleep, Sal gets some concerning feedback and the guys are joined by Anthony Hawke aka BirdDude_69 (Meghan Murphy) a streamer in Super City.
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Put on your Sunday clothes, listeners - turns out there’s lots of world out there, and the Pixar Pals are about to explore it with everyone’s favourite anthropomorphic robot, WALL-E! Garbage compacting has never been so watchable, and cockroaches have never been so cute, in this unexpectedly charming story that reminds us that there’s a lot of good to see in the world…as long as we look beyond our screens.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about everyone's favorite leafy green herb, Basil! We get into different basil varieties, fun uses for pesto, and the herb's complicated relationship with beheadings. Cruelty, O Cruelty.
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The deep, pitch undulating, growl of the hell cat reverberates through the inside of the Oracle Whale. In the brain cavity, the lights turn red and the entryway seals shut, trapping Edelmira and Leonora inside. The air is running out. There is no time to waste, our ninja must jump into action. Will they be able to catch the smoke-made cat in time?! Tune in to find out!
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CW: Lots of talk about colonialism, genocide, and war. Some mention of disordered eating.
This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about H.E. Jacob's prolific tome, 6000 Years of Bread: Its Holy and Unholy History. We get into the interplay of religion, industrialization, and the military, and how all three connect deeply to bread. What lessons can we learn from the history of bread? Where do bagels come from? Why would someone wear Jesus's foreskin as a wedding ring? The answers may (or may not) surprise you…
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Sal sets up a stakeout to bust a corrupt hero. Angus tags along, but can he resist the urge to intervene when someone is in trouble?
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the wonderful world of Edible Flowers! There's so many! Dandelions! Nasturtiums! Borage! Roses! Chamomile! Linden! Lilacs! Lavender! Day lilies! Tulips! Apple Blossoms! Cherry Blossoms! Clovers! Pansies! Johnny Jump-Ups! Pickled Magnolias! Peonies! Wood sorrel! Marigolds! Calendula! Hibiscus! Also- How can you identify edible flowers near you? Why should we look to folk wisdom about food to save us from hunger? How does all of this link to food sovereignty?
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Our ninja entered into the third mirror shard in search for the last fragment of the prophesy. Now they only have to resist the temptations in the room, for they have been turned into flies. As important as they know paying attention is, the orange Fanta glass on the table sitting next to the half eaten stake, the dog lying on the floor, the sweat covered uniform of the practicing ninja, are all so alluring. Will they be able to resist?! Tune in to find out!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) recap our recent trip to New York City! Bagel sandwiches! Tahini iced coffee! Oatmeal lace cookies! Dumplings! Hand-pulled noodles! Ice...
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Angus and Sal receive a call from an old frenemy in prison, Bubo (Matt Barrow). What could possibly go wrong though he is safely locked away….
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Our ninja got two parts of the prophesy and things look grim. The book recovered from the library of Babel told a heart wrenching story and left a troubling warning. Will our heroes-to-be find the answers they seek in the last fragment of the prophesy? Will they even be able to obtain it? Tune in to find out!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about seasonal eating, supporting local farmers, food sovereignty, and more! Why is it a good idea to buy and eat local produce? How does it affect prices? What role do things like terroir and Barbara Kingsolver novels play in all of this? And what exactly IS food sovereignty, and why is it kind of super important?
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After a recent string of prophecies, fortunes and predictions Angus and Sal are hooked on getting a sneak peak at what’s in store for them. Eventually TAA Agent Altoid Bench (Jonas Mclean) has to step in and sort their tangled futures out, with what else but…. paperwork!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the national fruit of Armenia, the apricot! Learn about Amaretto, Amaretti, surprising stone fruits, and the joys of a dried apricot in an Almond Mom Household.
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The prophesy is not complete? What?! Our squad has obtained one piece after suffering a great loss, but it looks like they are not done yet. What challenges await them? Will they succeed in obtaining the other pieces? What will be the price? Tune in to find out.
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Angus and Sal Take a night off from paper work and grab dinner at a Zero Gravity restaurant. Sal explains his split from his road warrior gang and Angus talks about being a vigilante.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and friend of the show Eric Silver (@el_silvero) keep it YUMMY with a great chat about smoked salmon, lox, gravlax, and all the accoutrements! We get into Montreal vs New York fish culture, capers, and the ACME Fish Company's wide array of lox seasonings!
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Happy Pride Month 2023!
Being part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ family comes with a beautiful community of people that have unwavering love and respect for one another but unfortunately it's not always sunshines and rainbows. The hardships and struggles they face are ones that frankly straight people would never truly understand but should continue to do their best to educate themselves and stand up with their peers as allies. Thankfully, it's slowly but surely gotten better as the years have gone on with the help of individuals who dared to stand up to the status quo and shake things up for the better to fight for a better tomorrow. So join Tuong and Queer Icons themselves Hayley Kellett, Kez Vicario-Robinson, and Aashay Dalvi as we end pride month by celebrating Top 5 Gay Icons!
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Absenthia, Willing to sacrifice themselves, went in first. They placed their palm on the mirror surface and was sucked in at the point of contact, as if they had been made out of cloth. The others would not accept the sacrifice and followed in pursuit into the nightmarish mirror shard. What awaits them on the other side? Will they become trapped? Will they be able to recover the oracle? Tune in to find out!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) get into the sticky, sappy world of maple syrup! We get into the great Maple Syrup heist of the 2010s, the Cabane à Sucre, and the wonders of the quebecois breakfast plate!
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Angus and Sal do a Live episode of HDDP from a Speakeasy in the Pre-Depression District. They are joined by model couple Patty Globulox (Chelsea Fahey) and Don Oppenheimer (Josh Mayo).
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Adventurous fish, a family of superheroes, talking cars…what’s next, a charming rat who can cook you a gourmet meal? YUP! The Pixar Pals are continuing the studio’s hot streak of fine fare as they serve up some silliness and a side of heart with Ratatouille. This one goes out to anyone who’s ever needed an ego boost in the kitchen - because anyone can cook!
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up friend of the show Aslam Choudhury (@aslamchoudhury) for an exploration of all things hotdogs! We talk baseball, corn dogs, chili dogs, and the power of one simple sausage to make a place feel like home. Plus, how messy food can help ground us and stop us from dissociating during a meal!
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Cue Victory Fanfare*
One of gaming's most beloved and recognizable series, Final Fantasy, has been around for over 30+ years; gracing their loyal fanbase with excellent JRPG content, spiky hair, giant swords, exhilarating stories, and some of the best music in games. So join Tuong and his level 99 party of magical anime warriors (with a touch of teen angst) Spencer Moreland, Joshua Mayo, and Mariel Martinez-Smallwood as they ride up on their Chocobos and rank Top 5 Final Fantasy Songs!
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Our ninja forcefully learn about whale anatomy as they search for the Oracle. Could it be that they may not return back once they enter? Will they learn their future? Will they finally understand why the adorable gremilin, Pug Louisa, hatched out of its green dotted purple egg? Tune in to find out!
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This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) calls up longtime friend of the show Kadi Diop (@kadi_d) to talk about Lavash, the Armenian flatbread! We get into its deep history, its cultural relevance, its relationship to the Armenian Christian church, and so much more!
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Sal is out for a minor medical procedure so Angus goes to a local shirt store to buy him a get well gift. Joffrey Checkoff (Matthew Whalley) really tries to sell Angus on his prophetic shirts.
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Things may be speeding up on the racetrack, but Pixar is definitely slowing down a bit this week as we head west on Route 66. Even Lightning McQueen’s flashy style and the small-town charm of Radiator Springs aren’t enough to bring Cars the life that it’s creators were looking for - but hey, your Pals are still here to point out the bright spots, including a decent redemption plot, one memorable tune, and an unexpectedly compelling road paving machine that just might have you saying ka-chow!
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) celebrate #Pride by talking about gay food culture! Which foods are most emblematic of the queer community, and the relationship between fruit and sex! Also, we saw the Mario movie this week, so, y'know, we talk about Peaches a bunch.
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Our heroes finally found the Oracle Whale! Or perhaps it would be better to say that the Oracle whale found them. Will they find out why the Gremilin, Pug Louisa, hatched? What adventures await them inside a whale the size of a small continent? Tune in to find out!
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Gotta Rank’Em All!
Since the 90's Pokémon has dominated pop culture with no plans on slowing down. As of today, there have been nine generations of Pokémon but depending when you grew up, you know there's a certain attachment and fondness for the first generation you were exposed to. In our case, it's the original 151! So join Tuong and the other members of the Elite Four Angus MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, and Samantha Leggatt as they seek out to be the very best (like no one ever was) and rank all 151 of the first generation Pokémon in an ordered list!
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) are just two little lads who love berries and cream. We talk all things strawberries, from their strange to connections to historical figures like King Louis XIV and Kelsey Grammer, to the sheer perfection of a good fruity ice cream. Plus, the famous Strawberry Dress makes an appearance! Oh baby, I hear the blues a-callin'...
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The Coil interrogates a henchman (Matt Barrow) on a roof top only to be interrupted by the intrepid Sal Bedfellow.
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The squad enlists Leonora to take them to the suspected location where the island of Atlantis once was, and where the Oracle Whale is suspected to be found. They set off in Leonora's motor boat, seemingly too small for the high seas, on a multi day journey. They hope the gremilin, Pug Louisa, will attract the whale just like the gremlin eggs are supposed to. Will they find the Oracle Whale? Will they survive the high seas? Tune in to find out!
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This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talks to longtime friend of the show Gab Chernitsky (@gabnitsky) about the traditional jewish braided bread, Challah! We get into Gab's family recipe, how braiding challah improves your hairstylist skills, and why challah makes the best french toast. We also get into the link between Challah and the Exodus story of the ancient Jews, Shabbos rituals, and how food can link us to family across space and time. So funky!
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up friend of the show Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf) to take a big ol' crunch out of Pickles! We talk about why pickles are the perfect food to open up our palates to new flavours, pickle mistakes, and the importance of trying things again even when we don't like them. Plus, we get into how the acidity of vinegar interacts with salt and fat!
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Sal looks after Angus who is recovering from a dip in a frozen river when a mysterious package from S.H.A.R.T. arrives. John Doe (Josh Mayo) arrives on the show hoping not to inconvenience anyone.
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So far, we’ve met Pixar characters who are lovable, resourceful, adventurous, caring, and determined; but this week, we’re saying hello to a cast that’s truly incredible. Your best Pals are stretching, lifting, speeding, and disappearing our way through our first superhero film, and you better believe we’re leaving our capes at home as we take on the evil Syndrome alongside…you guessed it!…The Incredibles.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) celebrate reaching our 100 episode milestone by answering questions from listeners and past guests! We talk weird pickled items, our favorite Montreal bakeries, East Asian dishes that stole our hearts, and more!
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Opening
- Vote on Sarah’s Instagram polls
- Claire Tonti
Pints by Claire Tonti
Ranker ‘a Tanker
- The Best Cult Comedy Movies
Fake Conversations by Nick Everett
Sucks to Suck
- Mother calls police cause she can’t tell twins apart
- Daycare gives kid to wrong person at pick up
- Florida teacher accused of organizing school fight club
- Divorced woman wants refund for wedding photos
Shithole of a Town by Tomas McManus
Buzzfeeder
- Would You Try These Weird Food Combos?
I Will Follow You Into the Dark (Cover) by Jade Birkner
Closing/Rec Room
- Octopus costume for a kid
- Nope movie
- Where’s the Jump?
- Chill Astronaut on Apple Music and Spotify
- The Donkey Kong Country Soundtrack
- Harry Potter Theory on YouTube
- Nerd of the Rings on YouTube
- Pogo on Apple Music and Spotify
- Welcome to Chippendales
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Give us your lunch money nerds because this week we rankin' bullies!
Let's get one thing outta the way: real bullies suck. Fictional bullies, however, have a certain charm to them that make them much more intriguing to watch or read about. So this week join Tuong and his school yard chums Angus MacDonald, Matt Barrow, and Chelsea Fahey as they get wedgied and thrown into a locker together while ranking Top 5 Fictional Bullies!
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After an especially long day, it's time for some dinner. By the way, what does Pug Louisa Eat? Also, at the Drunken Master Pub: Agarast Razor in "Sing or Die: An Operatic Experiment and Rave Party. What will the squad's first mission be? Tune in to find out what all this is about!
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up Mathieu Fortin (@pizzamath), creator of Pasta Fest MTL (@pastfestmtl), to get the scoop on this year's PastaFest lineup! We also get into Mathieu's recent trip to the Las Vegas Pizza Expo, and hear about the slice of pizza that changed his life. This year's PastaFest is May 11th-24th! Head to www.pastafestmtl.com for all the info!
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Opening
- Sarah Ehms polls on Instagram
The Sky by Jake Brenneman
Ranker
- The Best Opening Movie Scenes of All-Time
Watering Hole by Jay Pollmann
Regina’s Tourism Blunder
- Article from the BBC
Ghost (Ella Henderson Cover) by ZAYA
Buzzfeeder
- Iconic Candies…Or Are They?
The Girl by Evelina Vila
Closing
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Angus and Sal get on each other's nerves before they can make it up to a recently snubbed guest. Due to an unforeseen technical issue most of the episode was lost and instead a signal from some nearby observers was picked up.
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We all get a little lost sometimes - but it’s a rare clownfish whose dad travels hundreds of miles, battling sharks and traversing a jellyfish forest, with only one mission: just keep swimming, just keep swimming…until he finds his son. With the help of a plucky Blue Tang and a tank full of finned friends, Finding Nemo and the Pixar Pals will remind even the most ichthyophobic among us that fish are friends, not food.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Julian McKenzie (@jkamckenzie), Sophie Lane (@sophielanemusic), and Jesse Thorn (@jessethorn) to help us decide the WINNER of Munch Madness 2023! Which one of our returning champs will be the first to ever win the title twice? Will Bread continue its winning streak, or will Pasta take home the dough? Who will GRAIN supreme in this heavyweight gluten smackdown?
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I wanna rank it that way.
If you were born in the 80's or 90's you know how much Boy Bands and Girl Groups absolutely dominated the music industry. The fabricated personas of a group of 3-5 individuals were all the rage back then from the cute one, the bad boy, the sporty one, the list goes on and on. While they may not be as popular as they used to be, there's something primal that happens when you play a song from one of these groups that transports you back to your pre-teen era; and before you know it you are belting out on a karaoke stage and dancing your face off. So this week join Tuong La and Teen Music Heart Throbs Desiree Connors Warmington, Kristine Shadid, and Marc Quintaneiro as they get down, get down, and move it all around while ranking Top 5 Boy Bands and Girl Groups.
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An adorable little creature hatched out of the Gremilin egg! What?! Impossible!? It was never heard of a Gremilin egg hatching before. What is the creature? Will they keep it? What will Commander C. Norris do with it? And, how did our young almost-ninja do in their test? Will they have to re-take it? Tune in to find out!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Keith Serry (@volumeknob) and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20) to help us determine the winners of this year's Munch Madness semi-finals! Will Pasta get another shot at the title, or will newcomer Berries continue its prolific journey to the top? Will reigning champ Bread knock out spicy rookie Hot Sauce or will it bring the heat straight into the finale?
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Sal helps Angus fix his podcasting gear just in time for a new episode. Tour guide Guy Detour (Rich Hilborn) joins the guys on the show to talk about hot spots to see in Super City along with one of his tour gangs.
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What if the monsters under your bed really did exist - but they were more scared of you than you were of them? The Pixar Pals are swinging the closet door wide open and facing some high-scoring scarers as we explore the world of Monsters, Inc., and all the slimy, scaly, and shaggy beasts it has to offer - including an outsider who isn’t afraid to say “Boo!”
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Dalton Deschain (@daltondeschain) and Tranna Wintour (@trannawintour) to help determine the two final foods moving forward to the semi-finals of Munch Madness 2023! Will Pasta get another shot at the championship, or will Rice finally have its moment in the sun? Will last year's champ Bread knock out last year's runner-up Coffee (again) or will its grain of terror come to an end?
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Opening - Herbert the Rocket
- Sarah Ehms polls on Instagram
- Seeing the Magic Kingdom castle video
Wheat Kings (Tragically Hip Cover) by Kevin Foster
Feeder Theatre
- Tell Us Your Potato Preferences
Afterlife by Charlie Weber
Quiz Time
- What Super Mario Bros Character Are You?
Off the Rails by JJ Wilde
PTP Playlist
- Songs About a City or Country
Lincoln Learning French by Little City
Closing/Rec Room
- Tetris on Apple TV+
- The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
- Matrescence by Claire Tonti
- Tilt at the Wind No More by Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
- Beyond by Dinosaur Jr.
- Diary by Sunny Day Real Estate
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
- You’re Living All Over Me by Dinosaur Jr.
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Canadian TV Shows eh?!
When people think of their favourite TV shows, often times they point to programming that was created and produced in America. Well we are here to tell you this week that that is a great disservice to all the incredible content coming out of the True North! So join us as Tuong La and Hosers Catherine Ballachey and Alli Harris team up in our very first THREE person podcast to celebrate Top 5 Canadian TV Shows.
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Russian ninjas stealing the Gremilin eggs? What? Impossible! Gorroh, the Germilin guardian faces off one of the intruders, while the rest of the squad, including our heroes to be, go in pursuit of the rest. Will they find them? will they be able to recover the stolen eggs? Will they graduate? Tune in to find out!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) and DJ Sylvis (@monkeymanprod) to help determine the winners of our first Quarter-Final Matchups! Will the Chicken cross the road, or will Berries bury it alive? And in a battle of Heat vs Sweet, which condiment will come out on top? Also, someone calls Tom's seeding legitimate for the first time ever, which is nice.
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Angus and Sal are on their way to interview a prolific underground hero when they find themselves stuck in a Super City traffic jam. Will they ever get to their guest?!?
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It seems the world couldn’t get enough of Woody, Buzz and the gang, so for their third feature, Pixar gave the people what they wanted and delivered their first sequel: Toy Story 2. The Pixar Pals are ready for this roundup, featuring a mix of fresh and familiar faces, unexpected adventures, hilarious hijinks, and what is to become a signature move for the studio: an emotional gut-punch of a scene that’ll have you reaching for the Kleenex (and your favourite childhood toy).
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Amanda McLoughlin (@shessomickey) and Cupcakedex (@cupcakedex) to help us decide the fate of our next two Munch Madness matchups! Will the chad Rice knock out the (extra) virgin Olive? Will reigning champ Bread hand over its crown to Burgers? Am I just realizing now that Burger King would make a spectacular sponsor for this tournament? I need to go send some emails...
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Opening
- Sarah Ehms polls on Instagram
Damn Fine Day - Mike Vial
PTP Playlist - Songs You Want to Hear Before You Die
- Playlist on Spotify
- Playlist on Apple Music
Wait a Little Bit - The Beelays
Buzzfeeder
- Would You Rather?
Your Mind Is On Vacation - Bash O’Sullivan & the yesiwillYes
Closing
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Hoodwinked again!
Nobody likes getting scammed themselves but everyone loves to hear the stories of all the best swindles out there. So that is exactly what we are here to do on this episode of Ranked! This week join Tuong and Everyday Con Artists Victoria Luloff, Jess Maybear, and Jonah Maybear as they perform the ultimate racket...working together to make a Top 5 Real World Scams list!
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Our ninja-to-be finally found their loved ones, only one more obstacle remains to finish their exam: to defeat the, extra tough, four armed giant, Gorroh. Will they succeed? Will the exam finally be over? Tune in to find out!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Eric Silver (@el_silvero) and Lee Kim (@hunny_dill_) to help pick which foods move forward to the next round of the tournament! Will Chicken find the courage to tell Salad to leaf? Will The Bread Basket prove sweet enough to conquer Honey, or is this one for the bees? I don't know what any of this means. Munch Madness!
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Angus and Sal are given tickets to go review a play at Super City’s Rat King Theater. After the show they chat with Catherine Abernathy Quill (Patrice-Ann Forbes) and learn about all the hard and unusual work that goes into producing shows in Super City.
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It’s tough to be a bug, and even tougher when you’re at the bottom of the food chain like Flik and the other inhabitants of Ant Island. But the Pixar Pals are about to find out what happens when a bully pushes a little ant with big ideas too far…and a classic mix-up leads to a motley crew of new friends showing him exactly what he’s capable of. You may not walk away a lover of insects, but A Bug’s Life will at least having you thinking twice before taking a magnifying glass to the sidewalk on a sunny day.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf) and Giovanni Colantonio (@marioprime) to hear their arguments for which foods deserve to move forward to the next round of Munch Madness! Will hot sauce prove too hot to handle, or will beef steak home the gold? Will mustard have enough faith to move mountains, or will berries bury the competition?
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Opening
- PTP’s hot sauce adventure
Traveller by John Moorhead
Ranker
- The Funnies Stand-Up Comedians of All Time
Colours by Among Millions
Buzzfeeder
- Do You Actually Like These 14 Most-Hated Foods?
Ontar-I-O by Chris Nicholls
Closing
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The Oscars? Psh. We got the real best movies of 2022 right here!
It's that time of year again where the folks at Ranked celebrate our favourite movies of last year in our annual Top 5 Movies episode! And what a year for movies we had in 2022 from action, drama, rom-coms, animation, horror, etc. there was something of great quality for everyone in 2022 (except for arguably super-hero films #sorrynotsorry). So join Tuong La and Film Nerds Taylor Fleming, Alyssa Wooldrige, and Laura Gordon as they slap the Oscars out of the way to bring you the real Top 5 Movies of 2022.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Billy Eff (@billyefflechef) and Andrew Henderson (@arhenderson) to kick off the first round of Munch Madness 2023! Will last year's runner-up Coffee knock out Dumplings and start another sweep? Will our season 1 champ Pasta give newcomer Salsa a run for its money?
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Will our ninja-to-be manage to overcome the giant snake that is swallowing Tony? Will they be able to rescue Carmen's granny, Abby's father, Tony's nona and finish their graduation exam? Will they pass their test? Listen to find out!
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Angus joins Sal at Gil’s Garage, while he searches for a new vehicle. The owner Gil Dea (Tuong La) comes on the show to get guys in a brand new used vehicle
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Reach for the sky, cowboys and space rangers - the Pixar Pals (AKA the artists formerly known as the Disney Dummies) are falling with style as they launch into a new series of animated classics! And they’re pulling one heck of a snake out of their boot with episode one - Toy Story! Join Buzz, Woody and all of Andy’s toys as we witness how friendship can take us to infinity…and beyond!
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We decided to get some hot sauce and do a hot sauce challenge and record it. Perfect for an audio medium.
This has absolutely never been done before by anything else on the internet.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) break down and reveal this year's Munch Madness tournament bracket! Which foods made the cut this year? Which food will win the title of Best Food of the Year? Which foods will get scrapped and left in the compost bucket? There's only one way to find out. By listening. Obviously.
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Cheers to all Ontario Breweries!
On a previous beer-filled drunken episode, we ranked Top 5 Budget Beers. This time, the gang decided to level up and get more bougie with their alcohol by ranking craft beers! Craft beer has become increasingly popular over the years as more breweries pop up every single day and Ontario does not mess around when it comes to their booze. The excitement of craft beers come from the sheer variety of brews out there, with fun cans, and flavour profiles. And while drinking craft beer can get expensive, you often get more bang for your buck in terms of quality and alcohol percentage (sorry Pabst Blue Ribbon). So join Tuong La and our favourite idiots at Pull the Plug Justin Godelie, Shannon Godelie, and Justin Briner as they chug down some delicious samples while ranking Top 5 Craft Beers in Ontario!
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Our ninja-to-be continue to make progress in their graduation exam as they struggle on their mission to rescue their loved ones. Will they enter the Jungle Layer in the Restricted Section of the Claybelt Ninjitsu Museum in time? Listen to find out!
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up longtime friend of the show Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) to talk about pancakes! That's right baby, it's a Mardi Gras episode! We get into the history of pancakes, the ideal texture for a perfect pancake, and also some cursed things! Then, Tom leads Matt through a game of IHOP or I Shop!
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Angus is still adjusting to having some kind of superpower while Sal works himself to the bone. The guys are joined by Kenny Splitz (Alexander Wozny, @alexanderwozny) a mini donut maker at the Super City Fair. Kenny describes the challenges of working with his coworkers and Sal reveals his disdain for carnival staff.
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You didn’t think the Dummies were going to leave you hanging, did you?! Your three best pals - and also Brad - are continuing on their whirlwind (Disney) World tour as they journey through Epcot and wrap up at the one and only Magic Kingdom. Don’t miss a minute of the magic and memories, and be sure to stay for the fireworks.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) celebrate Valentine's Day the only way they know how: with an intimate investigation of aphrodisiacs, human sexuality, and the power of pleasure in both food & sex! Warning: this show is and always has been explicit, but today's episode is like.. extra full of words you might not want your kid to hear in the car, so, like, you've been warned!
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Today, Moth confronts some loose ends.
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Five years have gone by, our heroes-to-be, Tony, Carmen and Absenthia, are all grown up and it is the day of their final exam at the Claybelt Ninjitsu Academy: It's a heist! It is their intent to join the Claybelt Field Ninja Corps upon graduation, but they need top marks to achieve this. Will they manage it?
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Meet our heroes, Carmen, Absenthia and Tony as they enter the Ninja world.
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Holla newbies! We are in the 2000's now!
We did the 80's, we did the 90's, now it's time to tackle the best music of the 2000's! The 2000's was a big turning point in the music industry. With the rise of portable music players (ie mp3 players and the iPod classic) and digital storefronts to download songs, listening to music became easier and more accessible than ever. Because of that, we got a boom in the quantity and quality of songs that came out in this decade from essentially every genre which is what made today's episode particularly difficult (but not impossible!). So join Tuong La and your "Baller Homeskillets" Axandre Lemours, Colleen Wang, and Victoria Luloff as they bring back "fetch" while getting "crunk" and make a Top 5 2000's songs list!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) dish up tons of funs facts about everyone’s favorite hyper-seasonal squishy fruit, the persimmon!
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In this sidetrip, I read Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came, by Robert Browning.
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Angus and Sal are guinea pigs in return for a place to stay. Giger (or Gieger) Industries is running cruel and unusual experiments on the guys, the two of them will never be the same.
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It’s finally the day every young podcaster dreams of - the Dummies are going to Disney World! In this first of two very special episodes, the Dummies (and bonus Brad) are sharing their personal tips on what to know before you you go, from Disneybounding and Dole Whips to reservations and rope dropping - plus a run-down of their visits to Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and other highlights from the the most magical place on Earth.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) invite you to consider supporting our show on Patreon! We've set ourselves a goal of $50/month in pledges by the end of February 2023! Tune in to learn about all of the awesome perks included for members at different levels, and then run over to www.patreon.com/nobadfoodpod and help us get there! Plus, we tease our exciting new side-project, the No Bad Food Recipe Club!
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Today, Moth and Cicada fail to buy a book.
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It is a CROSSOVER special in today's episode of Ranked! For the past few years, the Disney Dummies went on a mission to watch every single Disney Animated Feature in chronological order, discuss them at length, argue about the merits of the movie, shared fun facts, talked about which characters had f*ck energy, and so much more. Flash forward to present day where they have finally caught up and it's about time to make a definitive list of which movies are the best! So join the Disney Dummies (Tuong La, Laura Gordon, Samantha Leggatt, and Brad Sales) as they use that Disney magic to make a Top 5 Disney Animated Feature Films list!
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) chats with a very special guest about peanut butter! We talk crunchy vs smooth, peanut cheese, and a quick lesson on patents! Plus, we share our favorite ways to eat peanut butter and some great alternatives for those with allergies!
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Sal has a morning mixup while Angus is reporting on a somewhat comical gang war. The guys are joined by Bramwell Smith (Jordan Moffat), a lifeguard in Super City, who breaks down the lengths he will go to save a life.
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If you thought watching and reviewing all 61 Disney animated feature films was an impressive feat, you’ll be blown away by what the Dummies are up to next: we’re ranking in this CROSSOVER SPECIAL, baby! That’s right, we’re assembling the ultimate top five list as your friends Tuong, Laura, Sam, and special guest Brad duke it out to decide which treasured story earns the title of Disney’s greatest animated feature. We’re not pulling any punches for this one, so tune in for some fiery debates and to see if the Dummies’ friendships survive their greatest challenge yet!
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This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about everyone's favorite starchy tuber, the potato! Tell me about it, spud. We get into different textures, colours, and flavours of potatoes, our favorite ways to cook them, and... All He Wants For Christmas Is A Fingerling??
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Today, Moth and Cicada have a row.
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Starting the year like we always do...ranking games of last year!
Now you might be asking, "PodCavern, isn't it a little late to be releasing the best video games of 2022 list when so many websites have already done that in December?". To that we say, "No". So join Tuong La and self-proclaimed gaming LEGENDS Angus MacDonald, Ethan Howieson, and Mathew Whalley as they compile all their knowledge and hours of gaming from last year into one mega sized podcast so that they can come up with the Top 5 Video Games of 2022!
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This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talks with special guest Shivani Bhatia (@shivanimb) about the relationship between spaces & the foods we eat in them, the importance of holistic nourishment, and multigenerational cooking! We also get into Masala Chai, warming & cooling properties in spices, and appropriation in wellness culture!
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After almost 5 wild and wonderful years, the YA Podcast is coming to an end. Join Kadi, Teffer, and Bailey as we reminisce over the years, the books, and the friendships we’ve shared. Stay in touch!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) kick off the new year by sharing some of their personal, professional, and podcasting goals for 2023, including some exciting teasers for new content coming soon! Talking points include: being intentional about being adventurous with food; setting achievable goals; finding joy in self-care; eating disorder recovery; TikTok; and of course, Munch Madness!
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Today, Moth and Spider attend a concert.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) wraps up this year of Bread with a final foray into the sandwich! Eric Silver (@el_silvero) joins the party to talk about the Bacon Industrial Complex, a walkthrough of the thought process behind how much meat goes into a good sandwich, and the pork-forwardness of Italian sandwich culture. Plus, a game of Is This Sandwich Appetizing Or Too Much?!
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In this sidetrip, I read Shambleau, by C.L. Moore.
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It’s the holiday season in Super City, with nowhere to stay Angus and Sal meet at the Daily Deposit office to celebrate together. Sal has recently gotten into some libertarian literature and tours Angus around the traps he has laid down to secure the office.
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Jaeger Clade may be hard as nails, blazing trails, the manliest of guys, but that doesn’t mean his son Searcher wants to follow in his footsteps as an explorer…but fate has other plans for this family. Adventure down to a new and Strange World with the Clades, the Dummies, and company (both two- and three-legged) in this fun family film (and stealth biology lesson). If there’s one thing you take away from this story, let it be this: this world, this world we live in today, is a pretty strange world too.
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Polar bears are incredible animals native to the Arctic and manage the feat of being both adorable and fearsome. Camille Jodouin is doing her Master’s at University of Alberta studying how polar bears move around the sea ice in Hudson Bay and how that affects their populations. Katie and Vinny share science facts about X and Y chromosomes and the failed American version of the CERN particle accelerator.
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This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) chats with special guest Mallory Skinner (@mal_skinner) about the interplay between food and chronic illness! We get into Ulcerative Colitis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and...
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Today, Moth and Cicada wonder about stories.
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Throw on another log to the fire because we are bringing the heat for this year's Christmas special!
There's nothing like the holiday season to watch and rewatch our favorite festive shows and movies. What makes the viewing experience even better is that there are certain characters out there that make us blush more red than Santa's outfit and Rudolph's nose put together. Before we all knew it, we realized that 'Christmas Crushes' is definitely a thing so we might as well do what we do best...and rank it! So join Tuong and Santa's Elite Squad of Naughty Elves Cassie Pyatt, Justin Otto, and Gillian Manchee as they perform a Christmas miracle and come up with a Top 5 Holiday Hotties list for you all to enjoy!
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There are always competitive pressures in nature. Alexa Scott studies how species in competition with each other are affected by environments that have a natural cycle, like the tide or seasons, at the University of Guelph. Katie and Vinny talk about attracting mosquitos and what a supercomputer has to do with the moon’s origin.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) chats with special guest Amanda McLoughlin (@shessomickey) about everyone's favorite sticky treat, honey! We get into honey's connection to Judaism, the joys of micro-dosing on plant-based allergens, and the ethics of using animal by-products!
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Zip down to Colombia with the Dummies to meet the members of the family Madrigal…including the one we don’t talk about. Dance your heart out while it breaks to Surface Pressure, fall in love with Dos Oruguitas, and bust a move to THAT song over and over again in one of Disney’s most colourful, creative, and caring films in recent memory. And remember, listeners - the miracle is you.
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Angus and Sal have found places to live and are really getting into the groove of writing their articles. Guest Cristobal Cross the 3rd (Josh Mayo) tells the guys about his experiences as a Risk Assessment Officer in Super City.
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Our circadian rhythms regulate our lives: how we sleep, when we eat, and our energy levels throughout the day. Cassandra Goldfarb is a PhD student investigating chronotypes in the psychology department of Concordia University. Vinny and Katie share science facts about the Voyager satellites and fish sounds.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) shares book recommendations to help you find the perfect holiday gifts for the Food nerds in your life!
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Today, Moth loses something and Cicada finds something else.
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Chill out to some of gaming's best tunes!
We've already tackled Top 5 Video Game Theme Songs but the spectrum of what songs in gaming can offer is so much more vast. Today's episode is inspired by how popular Lo-Fi beats have become (Thanks Lo-Fi Girl!) and so we wanted to bring you some of gaming's best chilling and relaxing tunes. So join Tuong and 8-Bit Cool Cats Samantha Leggatt, Spencer Moreland, and Joshua Mayo as they get into their cozy vibes while ranking Top 5 Chill Video Game Songs.
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Competitive sport spends a lot of effort to catch athletes who abuse drugs to gain an edge on their competitors. But what about cannabis? It’s legal to consume in Canada but does it help or hinder? Christian Cheung studies the effects of cannabis on the cardiovascular system. Vinny and Katie share science facts about artificial sweeteners and double liquid water.
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In this sidetrip, I read L'albatros by Charles Baudelaire, Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll, Erlkönig by Goethe, and Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti. In the original languages.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to special guest Cupcakedex (@cupcakedex) about Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's new edible Pokemon, its restaurant meal mechanics, Kosher Bacon, and… Olive Pizza? Yeah that sounds about right.
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With only thirty minutes until the deadline Angus and Sal must rewrite a piece praising one of Super City’s beloved heroes. Will they make it in time?
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The Dummies are journeying into new worlds with Raya and the Last Dragon - specifically, the world of Kumandra, a land made up of five warring kingdoms, each of which covet the powerful Dragon Gem. The stakes are high and the dragons are full of laughs in this land-spanning adventure, which comes with an important lesson: In a world full of Druuns, be a Sisu.
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Bison used to roam North American in the millions but were hunted to near-extinction by settlers during the late 19th century. Alexander Araujo is this week’s guest and his research covers the reintroduction of wild bison to the Banff National Park. Vinny and Katie chat about the secret lives of quarks and dinosaur eyes.
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Today, Moth and Flea are at cross purposes.
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Turning the raw materials of food into all the products we find in our stores is a science unto itself. Learning how to make, store, and preserve food without generating waste is a tricky and important problem to solve. This week’s guest is Louis Colaruotolo, a food science researcher to tell us about the incredible work that goes into what we eat. Katie and Vinny talk about dinosaur-human hybrids, lactose intolerance, and the opposite of leap seconds.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to special guest Dalton Deschain (@daltondeschain) about their new podcast Are You Afraid Of The Dark Universe, their love of hot sauce, and the most bizarre Italian dish ever.
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Angus and Sal are settling into their new careers as journalists in Super City and trying to figure out exactly what they are going to write about. The guest this week is Sleep Consultant Sue Hushins (Chelsea Fahey) who values a good night's sleep above all else.
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You weren’t REALLY ready to let it go, were you? Journey into the unknown with the Dummies, Anna, Elsa, and the whole Arendelle squad as they venture into the Enchanted Forest and beyond to discover their family’s true history - and the secrets that only Ahtohallan knows.
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Manipulating DNA has offered the potential to revolutionize medicine and nanomaterials for decades. That potential is becoming a reality. Ghufran Rafique researches methods to synthesize DNA nanostructures one nucleotide at a time. Vinny and Katie talk about boiling water and vole predators.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about Beef! We share our Formative Beef Moments, when we realized the actual potential of a good steak, and some of our favorite uses of ground beef! Plus: Bulgogi, Brazilian steakhouses, and a quick guide to different cuts of steak beef!
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Today, Moth and Butterfly work hard to meet Reality halfway.
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Double, double Top 5 lists and trouble, fire burn and ranking bubbles!
Spooky season is not yet over in the PodCavern as we get talking about dark magic, broom sticks, and pointy hats on this week's episode of Ranked! So join Tuong La and his Coven of Cuties Hayley Kellett (Scary KILL-IT), Braeden (BOO-den) Etienne, and Simone Dorie (GORY) as they cast a spell on our audience while conjuring a Top 5 Witches list!
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The field of robotics is moving rapidly from science-fiction to everyday experience. Our guest, Pawel Kudzia, researches wearable robots to restore functions for people who need rehabilitation or assistance. His focus is on building exoskeletons to help people walk. Vinny and Katie talk about building new telescopes and odors caused by viruses.
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We're coming at you with another media review! Kadi and Teffer watched Season 1 of the Vampire Diaries and we're here to tell you all about low cut jeans, sexy vampire brothers, and racist small towns.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to haunted house expert & friend of the show Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) about the behind the scenes of the haunted house world, the best halloween candies, and the ways we set kids up to fail on Halloween! Plus, test your knowledge with a riveting game of 50 Shades of Brown!
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Angus and Sal finally arrive back to their home universe…but some time has passed. Now the two are unemployed and starting from square one again and they must literally dig for new jobs in this vaguely sinister future.
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Our favourite video game villain is back…and he’s on that vigilante shit again. Our old pals Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz are about to face the ultimate test of...
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Medicinal chemistry is the study of building synthetic medicine in the lab. Our guest, Vanessa Ruscetta, researches how to synthetically copy an already existing successful cancer treatment drug that will be effective, safe, and affordable. Katie and Vinny talk about the distance to the moon and butterfly wings.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about Phil Rosenthal's Netflix Food Travel series, Somebody Feed Phil! We break down the things we love about this joy-filled culinary romp, the way it serves as an optimistic take on Anthony Bourdain's work, and the beauty of seeing tender masculinity & "soft dorky dad" energy in a piece of food media.
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Today, Moth and Cicada meet an old woman.
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Creatures making their spooky podcast feature!
The spirit of Halloween is upon us once again and for this year's bone-chilling episode we wanted to celebrate our favourite creatures in cinema! So join Tuong La and his Ghastly Ghouls Angus MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, and Samantha Leggatt as they lock themselves in a haunted house and won't emerge until they come up with a list of Top 5 Movie Monsters!
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Our bodies are made up of bazillions of cells, each one specialized to serve a function. Cells have an external structure to give it shape called a cytoskeleton. Researcher Claire Edrington is looking into the microtubules that make up cytoskeletons and how they can be grown in the lab. Katie and Vinny share facts about particle accelerators and giraffe necks.
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Kadi and Teffer talk about art, light, gayness, coming out, coming of age, and queer community in this breathtaking novel by Malinda Lo.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up friend of the show Lily Bennett Scharf (@5ft25) to talk about the significance of gathering together (especially around the table!) during the Jewish High Holidays, Tom's decision to convert to Judaism, and the beauty of the cycle of the year. We also get into astrology, the playfulness of time, and the power behind participating in something ancient.
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In this sidetrip, I read Black God's Kiss, by C.L. Moore.
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Make way for one of Disney’s best original stories in decade: the future Chief herself, Moana of Motunui. The Dummies will definitely consider the coconut as they voyage along on this epic adventure across the seas to find Maui, discover the heart of Te Fiti, and perhaps even repair her family and their community along the way. Because at the end of the day, don’t we all just want someone to know who we are?
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up friend of the show Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) to talk about Food Challenges! Greg shares the harrowing tales of the Fast Food Grand Prix, adding fries to your sandwich, the KFC Famous Bowl, the White Castle Crave Case, and more! We also drop our own new food challenge in the second half of the episode! Follow our Instagram page to participate!
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Today, Moth and Cicada forget things.
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Documenting our ranking of documentaries.
The old saying "life is stranger than fiction" could not be more true when it comes to many documentaries out there. The appeal of these types of films have really exploded in recent years and the technology of bringing in lost footage or remastering old footage has only gotten better, which has only improved the art form. They can also give the audience a fresh perspective on behind the scenes events of everyday life and make someone an expert on really niche topics (for like a week)! So join Tuong La and Documentary Film Buffs Katie Pagnucco (Learn Real Good), Vinny Francois (Improv College & Learn Real Good), and Howard Mitnick (Gateway Music) as they let you peak behind the curtain of their process of ranking Top 5 Documentary films!
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Kadi and Teffer talk crushes, cringe and criminal movie adaptations in Meg Cabot’s Y2K Marxist monarchy classic, Princess Diaries.
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) answer questions from past guests! What's your favorite odd grilled cheese combination? If you had to have the same thing for breakfast every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? Which food is most fuckable and which food is marriage material? How did you get into food?
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Angus and Sal are visited by the mysterious Kraven Faraday (Jonas Mclean) and embark on a sightseeing trip across the multiverse!
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Zootopia: Come for the cute, fluffy bunny and the Shakira song, stay for the lessons on the harms of stereotyping and why you should never call a bunny “cute”! This week, the Dummies are learning a thing or two from Judy Hops - that’s Officer Hops to you - and her new friend Nick Wilde as they embark on a mission through a world where animals can surprise us (and them!) at every turn.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to Pat Schnettler (@patschnettler), CEO & Co-Founder of 12 Tides (@12tides), about their company's revolutionary new snacks, the importance of marine conservation, and how to create a product that goes beyond sustainability and into regeneration! Find out about the health benefits of kelp- both for us, AND for our planet!
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Today, Moth and Butterfly look for a teddy bear.
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Order up!
Look, we know fast food is not "good for us" but life's too short not to occasionally indulge in the guilty pleasures of the world. That said, there are is definitely a difference between what constitutes "good" versus "bad" fast food and we are here to rank only the worthy food establishments that satisfy our high bar of questionable food. So join Tuong and Deep Fried Foodies Tom Zalatnai (No Bad Food), Matt Cole (Debate This) and Giovanni Colantonio (Left Trigger Right Trigger) as they cook up a Top 5 Fast Food Chains list!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk all about dolma, sarma, and other delicious stuffed & wrapped middle eastern appetizers! We also play a little Gastronomical Geography and talk about the effects of industrialization, globalization & international trade on cuisines, which dolma ingredients are indigenous to the middle east and the mediterranean, and the longterm effects of colonialism.
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In this sidetrip, I read The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe.
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Angus and Sal are back! After a career making arrest the guys are punished with dirty, difficult and down right upsetting jobs instead of being praised for their heroic work. What’s the deal? It’s almost like someone is out to get them.
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The Disney Dummies are holding out for a Hiro - and may have got more than they bargained for with Big Hero 6. With a high-stakes plot and an unforgettable cast of characters (were lookin’ at you, Aunt Cass), this movie’s emotional gut punches are matched only by its final Hail Mary rocket-fist thruster punch…but we promise that it’ll leave you satisfied with your care.
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Today, Moth and Butterfly meet a bunch of monks.
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It has the juice!
This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) sits down with longtime friend of the show Julian McKenzie (@jkamckenzie) to talk about everyone's favorite big lump with knobs, corn! We get into the viral Recess Therapy corn video, the history of corn, and its beautiful versatility as an ingredient! We also talk grits, polenta, nixtamalization, and all the lovely things we can do with cornmeal!
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Say no to drugs (unless you are ranking them).
After a well deserved break in the PodCavern, we are back to full power to do what we do best on this show - ranking!
Drugs can be a hard thing to talk about as the word often has some mixed connotations to it. That's why we won't pretend we are experts on the real thing and will rank drugs based on things we DO know - FICTION! So this week join Tuong and The Sonar Network/That's How I Remember It's Michael Mongiardi, John Richardson, and Raul Delgado as they get high on life and inject a Top 5 Fictional Drugs list into your veins/ears.
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Kadi and Teffer talk 2009, love triangles, and Twilight references in the Amazon Prime show & the book it’s based on! There’s a reason Netflix passed on this one.. Support...
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Happy Labor Day! This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up longtime friend of the show Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) to talk burger history, fast food, and the beauty of a Cowboy Burger! We also get into complicated feelings around nostalgia for capitalist chain restaurants, the value of reading history through a modern lens, and the importance of recognizing the biases that come with that. PLUS, some Hamburger History True or False, and an exciting announcement about the future of No Bad Food!
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Today we visit a house and meet Moth and Butterfly for the first time.
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The Moth Collection is 14-episode series of science-fiction short stories, tinged with horror and, I’m not going to lie, sentimentality. Moth travels everywhere and everywhen in search of (often deadly) Discrepancies, and tries to make sense of the Briefs she gets from Collection.
She also pines a bit for her colleague Cicada.
Episodes are standalone but linked, and details add up.
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After a thrilling climatic chase and rooftop battle Angus and Sal have finally caught the villain known as The System (Leslie Cserepy). But now comes the most exciting part of all the interrogation and paperwork!
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You better believe that the Dummies are NOT going to let it go this week, as they shiver their way through the unforgettable modern classic Frozen - the movie that proved sisterly love can be just as powerful as romantic love…and that some people are worth melting for.
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So bad it's good.
Movies are a lot of things to people but the main thing it's for is to entertain the audience. It turns out "entertainment" can come in different forms. Some movies are objectively bad but others find ways to cross that threshold of being bad and becoming something that we can't help but love it. We know it's not great but we can't look away. It's like that fast food burger you know you aren't supposed to have but you end up ordering them every time your drunk or hangry. Our guilty pleasures if you will. So Join Tuong and Guilty Pleasures Samantha Leggatt, Tina Wallace, and Victoria Luloff as they rank Top 5 Terrible Movies That Are Good!
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Angus and Sal head over to Bubo’s (Matt Barrow) Mansion to figure out a plan to lure out and catch the villain known as The System, but they are immediately side tracked by the vaguely sinister sounding community of people living in Bubo’s many basements.
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What if some villains were born to be heroes, some glitches were destined to be racing champions, and some handymen were fated to fall in love with first-person shooter guides? The Dummies are about to learn that in the world of video games and Wreck-It Ralph, all this - along with candy cars, penthouse parties, and chocolate lakes - is possible…as long as you don’t go turbo.
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Too much sugar in the blood can lead to all sorts of health problems, including diabetes, and we rely on insulin to properly process it in our bodies. But that’s not always possible for a...
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One of the best things about anime...the openings!
In a vast sea of anime out there, it's difficult to figure out what show to watch next. Lucky enough, one of the best ways is through it's opening where it often has the best animation, a great look at what the show will be about, and above all else, a catchy earworm tune that will keep you coming back for more! So join Tuong and Anime Waifus Amanda Parker, Ethan Howieson, and Adam Cunning as they belt their way through ranking a Top 5 Anime Intro Songs list!
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Sea Lamprey are an invasive species in the Great Lakes. Our guest Victoria Heath works in marine labs doing research into chasing them out of sensitive areas using sounds that don’t harm the environment. Vinny and Katie share the latest research about babies and moon dirt.
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Even though Angus and Sal are stuck in the wilds of the untamed forest district that won’t stop them from getting an episode out on time! The guys show off the camp they’ve survived in for the past week and their plans for rescue. Guaranteed to have more bees and amphetamines than you were expecting.
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In a world where just about everything feels unpredictable, it’s comforting to return to a familiar face - or more accurately, a familiar bottom half whose top is stuck, as always, in a honey pot. 2011’s Winnie the Pooh has a lot in common with its predecessors, and while it’s not quite high adventure, a missing tail and a mysterious Backson will provide enough hijinks to keep you smiling along with Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and the rest of the gang.
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Talking to computers is tricky because people use a lot of context clues to figure out exactly what people mean. Computers like to take things literally so it’s a challenge for them to untangle any ambiguity or multiple meanings. Frederick Gietz is a computational linguist working on research to help computers understand how these messy humans use verbs. Katie and Vinny talk about mosquitofish and what happens to DNA in microgravity.
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Pesticides can be found in so many of our waterways thanks to industrial farming. Monitoring the levels of pesticides in our water is important to ensure the health of our water supplies and everything that lives in them. MSc student Moira Ijzerman studies new ways to detect and measure their presence using a new type of material, biofilms. Vinny and Katie share facts about Mars and millipedes.
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A city destroying threat has come to Super City! Angus and Sal have been called in to support the brave heroes combating evil. They just need to grab a few things from the S.H.A.R.T. gadget locker.
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Tangled is a lot of things: an imaginative take on a familiar tale; one of Alan Menken’s greatest works; a reminder of the importance of following one’s dreams; a really effective advertisement for frying pans. Full of love, laughs, and of course, lanterns, this one holds a special place in the hearts of the Dummies - softies that they are.
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When you think of an earthquake, you think of a sudden destructive event that lasts minutes or even seconds. Our guest this week is Meghomita Das who studies “slow earthquakes”. Slow earthquakes release the same amount of energy but over a timescale of weeks or even months. We talk about what slow earthquakes can tell us about the Earth’s history and earthquake predictions. Katie and Vinny talk about the whales and the bees.
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"Sonic, meet Knuckles."
This week join Tuong and Twitch streamer extraordinaire whinnaay as they talk about the joys and struggles of streaming, whinnaay's lack of popculture knowledge, and their love of everyone's favorite blue hedgehog in his latest hit movie sequel - Sonic the Hedgehog 2!
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We got a genie in a bottle baby!
Among fantasy dreams and hypothetical questions such as "What superpower would you want to have?" and "If you won a million dollars what would you do?", the classic "What would you wish for from a genie" ranks above them all. If a magical being insists we make some choices to fulfill our deepest desires and needs, who are we to say no to that?! So join Tuong and Gyrating Lamp Rubbers Victoria Luloff, Jess Maybear, and Jonah Maybear as they summon the all powerful Jinn of the PodCavern, and rank Top 5 Genie Wishes!
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Fainting is an unpleasant and sometimes dangerous experience. We talk to Erin Williams about the cardiovascular system and research into new and simple tools, like swaying, to prevent fainting (aka: syncope). Vinny and Katie talk about wild animals getting drunk and nuclear missiles.
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On the hunt for any info about the mole in S.H.A.R.T. Sal and Angus use the criminal informant app Clueter to meet up with Eric (Rich Hillborn). Will they find out the info they need? One this is for sure Eric is a master of his craft.
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Legend has it you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you meet your prince, but somehow our friend Tiana got it right on the first try - and if you’re into jazz, beignets, and watching fireflies on the bayou, then you’ll agree with the Dummies that The Princess and the Frog got a lot of other things right, too! Groove along with us to the sights and sounds of Mardi Gras, New Orleans jazz, and an excellent cast of characters in this starry take on a classic tale.
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The world of sub-atomic physics is always fascinating and most people know that the CERN lab is where lots of the latest experiments run. Our guest this week is Ben Davis-Purcell who did his research as part of the ATLAS experiment running at CERN, examining the fundamental particles that make up our universe. Katie and Vinny talk about plant tubes and robots that fight fires.
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"If you're going to run, do it now."
This week join Tuong and Living Vampire Dan Foerster as they talk about pirating games for the SEGA Dreamcast, being stuck in the Truman Show in real life, and the latest entry in Sony's Spider-Man Universe (without Spider-Man) - 2022's Morbius!
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From chip tunes and beyond!
Music is an integral part of gaming. The way a track is used can elevate the moments of playing your game and stick with you long after you have put down the controller. Just like in film and television, it invokes a certain personality and feeling that really just rounds out the overall experience. So join Tuong and 8-bit heroes Angus MacDonald, Samantha Leggatt, and Leslie Cserepy as they activate their cheat codes and celebrate Top 5 Video Game Theme Songs.
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Sea Cucumbers are amazing animals. They hang out all over the ocean and have a surprising defense mechanism. Em Lim studies their pee and how the nitrogen in their pee is perfect for growing seaweed. Vinny and Katie talk about embryos and sharks.
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Still reeling from his recent failures Angus decides to bail on the show and leaves Sal to host all by himself. The Wombat comes on and teaches everyone a thing or two about what it’s like to live life like a man who is also a wombat.
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If ever an argument were to be made that Disney created a character that was TOO cute, it would probably be Bolt. A canine action star who loves his human more than anything, and establishes an unlikely friendship with a cynical but street smart big-city cat? The Dummies never stood a chance. But they’re up to the challenge all the same, and this week they’ve got a lot to bark about as they howl the praises of one of the most underwoofed Disney films of the 21st century.
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We don’t really think too much about how we read or speak but our brains are doing a lot of work to make that happen. Alex Cross studies how our minds learn and develop our...
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"My panda, my choice"
This week join Tuong and Natural Toonie's Kendalyn Aldridge as they chat about Asian cooking, Snoop Dog in video games, and opening all cans of worms while talking about Pixar's latest movie - 2022's Turning Red!
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Wait did any movies even come out last year?
The pandemic has made the timing of movie releases weird. Movies endlessly have been getting delayed and it really seemed like nothing came out in 2021. With the Oscars coming up, y'know the most prestigious awards show nobody watches, we once again took it upon ourselves to reflect on if there was anything even worth watching or talking about for this year's best movie podcast. The answer was YES! Even in a sea of delayed films, there was a number of great stuff that came out last year that supplied that much-needed escapism that only movies can provide, transporting our minds away from the harsh reality of real life and into a world of imagination and wonder. So join Tuong and Movie Lovers Nivala Maharaj, Jesse Anderson, and Alyssa Wooldridge as they binge all the films from last year to bring you a Top 5 Movies of 2021 list!
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Given the modern reality of industrial farming, Animal Scientists are always looking for ways to raise animals with as little suffering as possible. Chickens often peck each other and pluck out each other’s feathers when placed under stress. Claire Mindus joins us to discuss how to reduce chicken stress with probiotics. Vinny and Katie talk about elephants and mitochondria.
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After an unsuccessful undercover mission where the bad guy got away, Angus and Sal hang out at Sports Bar. They are visited by several odd characters (Matt Barrow) and NOTHING is as it seems.
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It’s another first for the Dummies this week, as we give time travel a go with Meet the Robinsons, a family of quirky characters who are all about celebrating the art of trying - even when it ends in failure. But as we follow our hero Lewis through time and space along with his guide and new friend Wilbur Robinson, we’ve got a sneaking suspicion (or at least, some of us do) that Wilbur might know more about Lewis than he’s letting on…
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"I'm Vengeance!"
This week join Tuong and The Dark Knight of the PodCavern, Matt Barrow, as they talk about a dash of Marvel, a pinch of Star Wars, and whole heaping spoon of DC comic talk including our thoughts on 2021's The Batman!
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Brunch: One Meal to rule them all.
Once upon a time, there was (probably) a person who woke up too late for breakfast and thought of the genius idea of combining both the powers of breakfast and lunch into one powerhouse meal full of eggs, pancakes, hash browns, coffee, and alcohol. The beauty of brunch is there's no judgement. Eat breakfast past noon. Start treating yourself to alcohol in the early afternoon. Go ahead and get the best of sweet and savoury in your dish. The world is a better place because brunch exists! So join Tuong and Pull the Plug's Justin Godelie, Shannon Godelie, and Dan Foerster as they put on their stretchy pants and feast at the PodCavern Diner while ranking Top 5 Brunch Menu Items!
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After a week undercover as 10 year olds Sal and Angus have found clues to the identity of the mysterious leader of the Slipknot gang, a roving pack of children committing crimes around Super City. Gym Teacher, Coach Chip Remington (Nathan Hartswick, Vermont Comedy Club, The Corporation) comes on the show for questioning. Could this creepy old man be the guy they are looking for?
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We’re back into the world of CG animation, and for Chicken Little, Disney went BIG! Anthropomorphic animals, alien invasions, a high-stakes baseball game…this movie has everything! But as the Dummies will tell you, at the heart of it, we’ve got a little chicken with a big heart - and some pretty cool tricks up his sleeve that he just might have to use to save the day.
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"There are places out there you can't find on any map."
Tuong and Treasure Hunter Angus MacDonald discovery a bounty of things to talk about on this week's episode from Pokemon, Elden Ring, Steam Decks, Live Action Beyblade, film school, and our movie of the week - 2022's treasure hunting, globe trotting, action adventure based on the popular video game series...Uncharted!
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Dare you enter the Cocktagon?! Please enjoy another collection of some of Paul's favourite stories from the first season of The Pen Is Mightier - featuring performances by Clare Blackwood, Maddox Campbell, Kat Letwin, Matt McCready, Rebecca Reeds, and Velvet Wells.
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Ranking for the Gold!
It doesn't seem like that long ago we were ranking Summer Olympic Sports. Our list of concerns in that episode about the social, political, environmental impacts of hosting this global competition on top of an ongoing pandemic well...is still very present all these months later. All that said, there is still something really special getting the world's top athletes to compete on the bitter cold terrain of snow and ice competing for our love and for the gold! So join Tuong and Winter Olympians Desiree Connors Warmington, Al Connors, and Leslie Cserepy as they shred some gnarly hills and 'hot dog' their way to ranking a Top 5 Winter Olympic Sports list!
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Now in their 10 year old bodies Angus and Sal go back to school shopping for their upcoming undercover mission. They’re going to need to come up with their undercover personas and figure out young people slang, what could go wrong?
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They say there’s no place like home, and the Disney Dummies can confirm that there’s certainly no place like Home on the Range…and that’s probably a good thing. Not to call this one a stinker, but the farm winds are blowing all over this, well, stinker, as our new friends Maggie, Grace, and Mrs. Calloway teach us that of all the things we need in this world, an animated movie about displaced cattle probably wasn’t one of them.
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"I'll have what she's having"
This week join Tuong and his Movie Expert Valentine Alyssa Wooldridge as they talk about keeping a tally on how many times you cry in a year, that the world started going downhill when JLo stopped making romance movies, and 1989's all-time classic rom-com When Harry Met Sally!
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It's a crossover episode! Featuring the creators of pop-culture review podcast Rude Dude Takedowns: Bridget Cann (MCU Improvised, Rude Dude Takedowns), Candace Meeks (My Immortal: The Webseries, Rude Dude Takedowns), Chris Middleton (CBC, Rude Dude Takedowns). This week, the panel learns about the etymology of the word “Garfussy,” figures out how many companies can sue the show because of a single story, and the Rude Dudes renew their rivalry with a famous Hollywood director.
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Will you be our Valentine again?
Love is in the air in the PodCavern for somehow our FOURTH Valentine's special on Ranked! We continue to live in unprecedented times but that doesn't mean we should be alone for V-Day. But we get it. Interacting with people is hard. We might forget how to beyond our computer screens and that's why we have quite the steamy romantic episode for you today! This week join Tuong and The Improv Embassy's Adriana Johnston, Joshua Mayo, Woody Field McCadden as they make everyone in the world fall in love with them with their Top 5 Smooth Pick Up Moves for Valentine's day.
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After a week together on the street Sal and Angus are called into the S.H.A.R.T. Station to meet their new chief, Nat Bubo (Matt Barrow).
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Oh brother, bear art thou? Trek through the Alaskan wilderness with the Dummies as they follow former human, current bear Kenai on his quest to find “the mountain where the lights touch the earth” and transform back into his former self - while discovering, with the help of Denahi, Sitka, and Koda, what brotherhood really means. (No thanks to Phil Collins).
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"What do these trillions of dollars even matter if we’re all gonna die?"
This week join Tuong and comet conspirator (not actually) Reba Ollerhead as they talk about discovering the joys of cross-stiching, how to spend your last 6 months on Earth, and a star-studded, meta-commentary, film that has a giant rock hurdling towards the planet - Don't Look Up (2021).
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Featuring Maddox Campbell (Break A Wish, Caverns & Comedians), Tuong La (Podcavern), and Alex Nursall (Parkdale Haunt). The panel discusses what constitutes a "medium" level of gratuity, learns how to make a planet climax, and guesses the flavour of Prince Eric's dick.
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Initiating Top 5 Protocol 0010101.
Beep boop beep! Some of the most memorable characters in fiction are machines. The way they move, talk, perform functions that are simultaneously grand and wondrous has always been an appeal about them. On the other hand, almost everything is run by a computer chip these days and engineers are doing their best to replicate what we liked about robots in fiction and bring it into the real world (to often terrifying results). The thing that is missing from real life robots is the charm, wonder, and several degrees of separation from our reality that come with fictional machines! So join Tuong and Constant Struggle Podcast/Improv Niagara's Brie Watson, Nick Watson, and Aaron Boyd as they compute themselves a Top 5 Fictional Robots list!
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Now that they are partners Angus helps Sal get reacquainted with field agent work. They are called to report on a robbery being committed by a pee wee soccer team.
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We’re shooting for the stars and solar surfing into space this week, as the Dummies tune into Disney’s Treasure Planet. Swashbuckle along with us on a multi-galaxy adventure involving pirates, planets, portals, and the greatest treasure of all (spoiler: it’s love).
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"The Choice Is An Illusion"
This week join Tuong and "The One" Axandre Lemours as they talk about watching a new movie a day in 2022, how the new Fresh Prince of Bel-Air show might not look so fresh, the art of reviewing movies on Letterboxd, and a new sequel to one of the most beloved franchises that made us question reality - The Matrix Resurrections (2021)!
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Dare you enter the Cocktagon?! Please enjoy a collection of some of Paul's favourite stories from the first season of The Pen Is Mightier - featuring performances by Jon Blair, Andrew Bushell, Bridget Cann, Taylor Davis, Erin Pim, and Carley Thorne.
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Where would we be in the pandemic without video games?
It is not hyperbole to say that, for many, video games has been a beacon of joy and much needed escapism from the reality of this pandemic. It continues to be one of the more enjoyable ways to connect with family/friends digitally, in a world where lockdowns are frequent and Zoom fatigue is real. While the planet continues to be a big ol' dumpster fire, video games provided that comfort we needed to push through to the next day. And yes, the effects of the pandemic did hit game development pretty bad resulting in multiple delays but somehow, through it all, we were still able to get some quality titles this year. So join Tuong and #GamerBoyz Angus MacDonald, Matthew Whalley, and Ethan Howieson as they celebrate another fantastic year in gaming by ranking Top 5 Video Games of 2021!
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Sal’s ethical trial is finally here with Angus serving as his defense. They face a tough prosecutor in Cretaceous Trombone (Leslie Cserepy) and are at the mercy of first timer Judge Jude Law (Tuong La). Will Sal get shunned by the bureaucrat community? Will they both get branded?
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“Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind.” Are you crying yet?? Catch a wave with Lilo and Stitch - plus Nani, David, and the Disney Dummies! We follow our tough little protagonist, her loving sister, and their new pet “dog” as they learn what it means to be a family- and most importantly, that even broken families are still good.
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“With great power…” This week join Tuong and multi-verse hero Emily Lambert as they talk about her love for Disney, reading 100 books in a year, why anyone should care for a sequel to Avatar,...
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Twas the night before Christmas,
And all through Podcavern,
Our hosts sat all sullen,
Posted up at the Tavern.
When suddenly SANTA!
All liquored up,
Said " Punch Up These Carols!"
His slurred speech was fucked up!
So Les, Tuong and Angus,
Each chose a song,
Three new versions were born,
In an ep juuuust over an hour long!
So strap tight for some tales,
With drug deals and Luigi,
You'll cry so much,
Ya need a damn squeegee!
So put up your stockings,
Tuong by the chimney with care,
Merry Punch Up To All,
Until we're back on the air!!
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Angus helps Sal prepare for his upcoming trial by going through law books at the Super City Library. The laws they find might be more odd than you think.
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If you’ve ever questioned Disney’s commitment to sci-fi, check out Atlantis: The Lost Empire, which features AN ENTIRE LANGUAGE created for the fictional (???) Atlanteans. Venture underwater with the Dummies as we navigate some fancy ocean plumbing on a hunt for the fabled ancient society, led by charismatic linguist/cartographer Milo and a motley crew of experts who are ready to take on any obstacle - including, perhaps, the darkness within their own hearts. OooooOOOOo!!
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“When you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way!"
In the very first show of the post 100th episode world of Talkin' Tuong, Tuong is joined by Laura Gordon and Leslie Cserepy to talk about the biggest cinematic (musical) movie of the year (probably) - West Side Story!
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Featuring Antony Hall (CBC's Ming's Dynasty, Book It Vince!), Simon McCamus (The Second City, Fake Cops), and Brie Watson (The Second City, Improv Niagara). It’s our Christmas Special! This week the panel discusses whether Eyes Wide Shut is a Christmas movie, gets treated to a startlingly clever rundown of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s filmography, and learns about the true meaning of Jizzmas from Ebenezer Splooge.
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The lights around the tree are not the only thing getting lit this Christmas!
Merry Christmas all you cotton headed ninny muggins because it's time for our annual Ranked Christmas/Holiday Special! This time we wanted to end yet another weird year around the sun with a night we'll never forget. That's right! What better way to put a close to 2021 then to throw the biggest (fictional) party with all our favourite Christmas characters! So join Tuong and Ef Interns Justin Otto & Cassie Pyatt (Love Is...), and Amanda Pereira (The Liquid Courage Podcast) as they throw the biggest holiday rager while ranking Top 5 Festive Characters You'd Want to Party with on Christmas.
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With Sal still reeling from the news of his upcoming Tribunal review he hastily gets a guest for the show. Angus, wanting to help his friend relax, agrees to sit down with the Robot Hero Vigilant-E (Rich Hillborn). Together the guys learn a little bit about what it is to be human.
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There’s no time like the end of the year to discover a new groove! The Emperor’s New Groove is Disney animated slapstick at its best, and the Dummies are following along on a truly wacky mission to save Pacha’s home from the selfish King/llama Kuzco, and stop the evil Yzma and her right-hand himbo, Kronk, from doing MURDER (gasp!!). Groove along with us, if you dare!
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People around the world drink a LOT of coffee and all those grounds go somewhere, often into our garbage dumps. What if we could use it for something other than compost? Our guest Alivia Mukherjee is studying a way to sequester carbon dioxide using coffee grounds to help mitigate climate change. Vinny and Katie talk about Spirit Bears and drilling holes on Mars.
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We made it to 100!
We did it everyone! Talkin' Tuong has officially hit a big ol' milestone today with the release of episode 100! Join the titular Tuong from Talkin' Tuong as he reminisces about the history of this very special show while looking ahead to the future. Also if you have never listened to an episode of TT, there has never been a better time! With relentless stupidity and determination, Tuong decided to celebrate today's occasion by giving a micro-review of EVERY SINGLE movie, game, show, etc. he's ever talked about on this show all the way back starting from episode 1. Will this be an episode you want to miss? No. Will this be entertaining for you as a listener? Maybe. Will Tuong have fun anyways recording this thing even if talking to yourself for a long stretch of time makes you go a little crazy? Absolutely. So sit back and enjoy Tuong ramble on and on with Talkin' Tuong's 100th Episode Spectacular Bonanza!
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Featuring Marc Hallworth (SiriusXM, Vest of Friends Podcast), Rachel Manson (What We Do In The Shadows, NOW Toronto), and Zoe Towne (EP Mint & Roses, Ouija Shark). This week, the panel discusses which Pokémon look like genitalia, competes to invent the best McDonald’s-themed innuendo, and gets to enjoy another of Garfield’s manliest adventures.
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Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming!
Humans have discovered some pretty amazing creatures in history but some of the most amazing ones come from those vast and varying bodies of water that span our Earth. While there are over 30,000 species of fish known to us, we have only scratched the surface of what's out there in the darker depths of that great big blue. So forget aliens! There's a whole bunch of interesting and weird fish species that inhabit the Earth that also feel out of this world! So join Tuong and Fishy Freaks Simone Dorie, Braeden Etienne, and Hayley Kellett as they plunder the ocean and swim their way to ranking a Top 5 Fish list!
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Bioengineering is the field of using and modifying natural processes to produce new materials. This week’s guest, Lizzie Baker, bioengineered a new kind of spider silk to promote the growth of nerves and treat spinal cord injuries. Vinny and Katie share facts about space clocks and hybrid animals.
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Angus and Sal unwind on their wine and wives night. Angus has had a rough first few days as a S.H.A.R.T. field agent while Sal has had to adjust to working alone again.
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After decades of audiences clamouring for a feature-film crossover between dinosaurs and lemurs, Disney finally delivered with Dinosaur, a movie starring a cast of colourful characters who love a long walk! Follow Aladar, Neera, and the Dummies as they traverse barren land to the mystical nesting ground - and maybe learn a lesson or two about friendship along the way.
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Tracking toxins in our environment is an important part of our food and health safety. Our guest Isabel Hilgendag talks about tracking the presence and effects of mercury in Arctic food webs. Vinny and Katie talk about fighting infections and bird navigation.
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Featuring Taylor Davis (Parkdale Haunt, Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival), Kat Letwin (1623,Good Morning Tonight), and Cassie Pyatt (Paw Patrol, Babar and the Adventures of Badou). In the debut of Season 2, the panel discusses what everyone did (or didn’t do) on Halloween, what sexual escapades would result from a Jason Voorhees/Michael Myers crossover, and which of our competitors has inescapable “Stanley-Tucci-energy.”
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VROOOMM VROOOOOM!
No matter how much you care for real-life vehicles, it's undeniable that fictional ones are just exponentially cooler in every way. From fancy gadgets, to literal transformations, to time travel (and much more!); these types of imaginary auto-machines have entered pop-culture in a big way and in some cases have helped pave the way for real life applications in the automotive industry. So join Tuong and That's How I Remember It's Michael Mongiardi, Raul Delgado, and John Richardson as they strap themselves in and shift into turbo as they rank Top 5 Fictional Vehicles!
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Cierra Stiegelmar joins Vinny and Katie to share her work with robotic prosthetics. Vinny also talks about the smell of petrichor after the rain and Katie dishes the hot goss about protists.
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“You’re about to meet the greatest warriors the world has ever known. Legendary, fashionable, powerful.”
This week join Tuong and 7000 year old God/Pull the Plug's Justin Godelie as they miss all the Disney Plus day news and instead talk about dad life, Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson's ongoing Fast + Furious beef, why Henry Cavill deserves a good Superman movie, and our movie of the week ..Eternals (2021)!
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Angus finally gets his S.H.A.R.T. Field Agent Exam results. We get a glimpse of Sal’s dark past and Bubo stops by for a visit. Or has he been there all along? SPOILERS He has!
The post EP52 – Recorded Records: Revelations appeared first on PodCavern.
Well, friends, we made it to the new millennium, and a fate far greater than the Y2K bug awaited us: instead, the Dummies have arrived at Fantasia 2000! We’re celebrating with a familiar apprentice, and some new short films that range from forgettable to spectacular - and a few celebrities, too!
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Our guest this week is Saiful Hoque who researches textile science. His specialty is making protective gear for firefighters. Katie and Vinny share facts about coral bleaching and mind-machine interfaces.
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"I’ve got this kind of gift. I can see people, places. Things others can’t."
This week join Tuong and a guy who thinks he's living in the 60's (Taylor Fleming) as they chat about Chris Pratt voice-casted as Garfield (yuck), Pokemon Go but Harry Potter, the new Animal Crossing update, and our movie of the week - Edgar Wright's new hyper stylized film... Last Night in Soho (2021)!
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OooOooooOooOoooooOoo!
Spooky season may technically be over but before the spirit of Mariah Carey comes bursting into your timelines, we have one more belated Halloween special coming your way! So join Tuong and Castle Rockettes's Spencer Dunn, Kate Ethier, and Cas Knihnisky as they use their ranking ouija board to summon a list of Top 5 Things Featuring Ghosts!
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This week we meet researcher Amanda Kotila, who is studying glacier retreat, which is the process of how glaciers melt and get smaller. Katie and Vinny talk about fires in winter and decapitated worms.
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"This is Ripley, last survivor of the Nostromo, signing off."
This week join Tuong and King of The Spooks Paul JP as they talk about a movie-a-day of spooky movies in October, Sonic the Hedgehog erotica, Guy Fieri walking you down the aisle at your wedding, and our movie of the week - the all time classic sci-fi/horror 1979's Alien!
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BOO!
A dark cavern. A mystical tomb. A dormant podcast long thought to be dead suddenly RISES FROM THE DEPTHS OF HELL. What is it?? It couldn't be!!! THE IMPROV PUNCH UP IS BACK FOR BLOOD BABYYYYY! FORKED Tuong La, PAINgus MacDonald and Leslie SCAREpy are back this spooky season and have ONCE AGAIN ventured further than ever before in the ghoulish bowels of the Podcavern. Their old friend Satan stops by and leaves them with a stack of 13 (AHH!) Kill Scenes (AHH!) to be written before he gets back...OR ELSE (AHHHHH!) Will Da Punch Up Boyz fuck up as per usual? Or will they absolutely SLAY the task at hand?? Grab some candy and a cup o' blood. Its a very Punch Up Halloween!!
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While Angus waits for his test results Sal remains tight lipped. Susan Box (Cassie Pyatt) joins the guys to see if she is eligible for a world record!
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AaaaaaaaAAAAAAAaaaaAAAAAAAAAA!!! The Dummies are swinging through the jungle along with a group of gorillas and the man himself - Tarzan! Come for the cartoon nudity, stay for a series of absolute bangers from the one and only Phil Collins!
…also a first for the Disney Dummies: a special guest and the greatest Ape Man Brad Sales!
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Cassie & Justin hope listeners tune in with an appetite. This week your hosts snack on practical applications to dating these days and what relationship types get a yay and which a nay. A little bit of everything this week in this, the penultimate episode of season one of Love Is. Grab a little cheese, a slice of spicy Sopressata, a chip, and double dip on love…don’t worry we won’t tell.
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This week we meet Sujani Gomes who is solving “The Mysterious Case of Bacteria and Nitrogen”. Vinny and Katie talk about wolves saving lives and wiggling tubes.
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"Evil dies tonight!"
This week join Tuong and soon-to-be Michael Myers victim Steven Price as they talk about the cultyness of Peloton, the convoluted world of Kingdom Hearts, Facebook changing their name (why?), and our bloody movie of the week - 2021's Halloween Kills.
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The PodCavern and Guelph Comedy Festival are teaming up to bring in the spooks!
In this very special collaboration episode, we have partnered with some very funny local talent from the Guelph Comedy Festival to bring the TERROR (and hilarity) in one of our Halloween specials of Ranked this year! The pandemic has shutdown the world of comedy for too long and it's our goal, together, to announce this very important message - that comedy is back baby! So join Tuong and GCF's Hayley Kellett (The Making Box), Ben Gorodetsky, and Spencer Dunn (Castle Rockettes)as they discuss (in HORROR) Top 5 Spooky Characters You'd Want to Party with on Halloween!
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Meet Tessa Krause who is investigating using lasers to control laser welding and preventing lithium fires. Katie and Vinny talk about protecting the bees from mites and getting rechargeable batteries from the ocean.
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"All I wanted in this world is carnage"
This week join Tuong and our favorite alien symbiote Dan Foerster as they talk about new daddy life, Bezos wasting money going to space, how cartoonishly violent Home Alone traps are, and why our movie of the week made us physically face palm in the theaters - 2021's Venom: Let There Be Carnage.
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The day has finally come! Angus is finally taking his S.H.A.R.T. Field Agent Exam, with none other than Sal (Matthew Whalley) as his proctor! Will all of Angus’ studying and training pay off? Will the test involve monkeys in some way? Will Sal remain impartial?
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Let’s get down to business…to talk about how great Mulan is! The story! The action! The synth-y soundtrack! Li Shang!! Along with Mushu and our lucky cricket, the Dummies are journeying with our heroine and her loyal crew of misfits as they bring honour to Mulan’s family, the emperor, and ultimately, all of China.
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"My town called that game the Squid Game."
This week join Tuong as he does a belated post-Thanksgiving episode because it'd be crazy not to do an episode of the South Korean Netlfix mega hit - Squid Game! Featuring special guest...just Tuong?!
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Straight out of the long weekend Justin and Cassie take another look at Heartbreak but this time through the lens of Fleetwood Mac’s album “Rumours”. Love Is, listens to 6 songs off the album and dive deep into the anthem’s that still ring true to us today. Whether we go our own way, rekindle the magic we never thought we’d find again or reminisce about what we’ve had and what we’ve lost, they get to the nitty gritty of heartbreak. Let’s get into it.
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Meet Kevin Guo who is exploring new treatments of diabetes using everyone’s favourite organic molecule, Vitamin K. Katie and Vinny talk about bats wearing party hats and a mysterious object that could replace Pluto as the Sun’s ninth planet.
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A Top 5 episode unlike anything you've heard before!
Welcome to the very first Ranky Roulette - an improv styled game show where the best ranker reigns supreme! Join Tuong and professional Podcast Guinea Pigs Angus MacDonald, Samantha Leggatt, and Leslie Cserepy as they venture into this grand inaugural experiment and rank like they've never ranked before!
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Our first episode! Meet grad student Ida Derish who is working to use blood cells to repair broken hearts. Katie and Vinny also talk cicadas and planets. If you want to continue to support the...
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"Waving through a window".
This week join Tuong and Laura Gordon as they take the PodCavern on the road to Ottawa! Look, they both love the musical Dear Evan Hansen but does that mean all broadway musicals should be turned into a big Hollywood movie? (Short answer: No. Long Answer: Listen to find out!). Join us as we chat about the Super Mario Bros. cast, 007's fashion choices, and Ben Platt's hair, while also talking about our movie of the week - 2021's Dear Evan Hansen!
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Angus and Sal are still adjusting to no longer being roommates. As tension between them grows they are joined by the most self-sufficient person in Super City, Venus Gillette (Colleen Wang). Venus teaches the guys sometimes you just need to roll up your sleeves and haul some net.
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Go the distance with the Dummies this week as we find out who puts the “glad” in gladiator! Sing along with everyone’s favourite Muses to the outstanding soundtrack while we talk everything Hercules, from villainous jerks to Air Hercs and all the action, love, laughs, and shouts of “that’s Phil’s boy!” in between.
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Single and ready to mingle? Or just single and living your best life? Then this episode is for you! Love Is talks with some of our favorite singles to put a stop to the old...
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"What happened to you? Did you run here?"
This week join Tuong and special guest Geoff McBride as they talk about the return to performing outdoor theater, Geoff’s goal to become the next Sting, and 1998’s Techno/Thriller/German film Run Lola Run.
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The hosts of Learn Real Good, Vinny Francois and Katie Pagnucco, introduce the podcast, and share their own unique backgrounds in science and comedy. Come learn about the hosts, but don’t expect any conclusions.
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Angus and Sal have resolved they can no longer be roommates. However instead of moving out they have decided it's better to just split their apartment into two much smaller spaces. To help with this task Tyler McTavish (Woody Field McCadden) arrives to do the construction and dispensing of life lessons
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A children’s film that includes a song about the angry fires of hell doesn’t exactly scream “Disney,” but not even hellfire will prevent the Dummies from checking out The Hunchback of Notre Dame! Tune in for our discussion of some mind-bending visuals, a hauntingly cruel villain, and a complete inability to establish an overall tone - plus one truly memorable tune, sung among the bells of Notre Dame herself.
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"If You Aim At Nothing, You Hit Nothing."
This week join Tuong and special guest Justine Phan as they talk about hot dudes, Asian representation, fancy French pastries, and more while celebrating the first Asian-led superhero movie and global phenomenon - Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings.
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Surprise mother fu***kas!
There's nothing like a good swear word (or ten) to help you articulate or vent your frustration. As children, we were taught that using profanity was a big no no but maybe if we were able to swear back then we'd be able to let out our anger in a more healthy way (think about it!). That said, when we think of swear words we immediately go to the "taboo" words that would shock and appall your grandparents but not all swear words need to have same shock value to be a good one. So this week join Tuong and Potty Mouths Axandre Lemours, Victoria Luloff, Jess Maybear as they shout blasphemy at each other while ranking Top 5 Swear Words!
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"Is that the Secretary of State looking at us?"
This week join Tuong and special guest Catherine Ballachey as they prepare for the Canadian Election by watching an unexpectedly delightful political rom-com not related to Canadian politics at all (starring Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron) with 2019's Long Shot!
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Angus and Sal are still reeling from the loss of Dex putter about the office. They are visited by upbeat and optimistic Aganna Actuary (Lana Lodge), employee of the Merry Queen Ice Cream chain and hopeful Hero in training.
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Just around the river bend of what fans might call Disney’s all-time greatest trio of films, we come upon one of their biggest missteps: Pocahontas. Though there’s a lot to be admired about the movie (“Colours of the Wind,” anyone??), this week the Dummies are doing their best to explore some of the problematic historical and social implications of this incredibly complicated story while celebrating some truly impressive achievements in animation.
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Met the one? Feel a connection that spans time, space, and perhaps even this mortal coil? Well we found a few who have! Love is returns from our brief hiatus to chat Soulmates, Karmic relationships, and what exactly makes someone your person.
Join Cassie and Justin as they continue to ask the question what is Love?
Trigger warning: people in committed loving relationships. Enjoy.
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"O greatest of Kings, let one of your knights try to land a blow against me. Indulge me in this game."
This week join Tuong and medieval, fantasy, poetry fan Gisela Peters as they find out that playing a game with a big, mysterious, and spooky Groot-looking dude with a giant ax is not as cracked up to be in 2021's The Green Knight.
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"Weeeee want Candy!"
As kids, candy was the pinnacle of food (who cares about steak dinners or gourmet seafood when you can have a handful of Sour Patch Kids). Somewhere along the way, the constant nagging of teachers, parents, and health experts convinced us that candy was "bad for us" and we should only eat it "occasionally and in moderation". Well no more! This week join Tuong and Pull the Plug's Justin Godelie, Shannon Godelie, and Dan Foerster as they embody the phrase "kids in a candy store" and rank Top 5 Candy!
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"Don't have a good day, have a GREAT day".
Join Tuong and special guest Matt Malcolm as they check out Canadian Heart Throb Ryan Reynold's latest action packed video game comedy - 2021's Free Guy!
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It's time for a party! Angus and Sal host a shindig for Dex’s Ascension Day, unsure of what exactly that is. Little do they know while they are trying to be good hosts the obvious cult members they have invited into their home have more nefarious plans.
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If everything the light touches was ours, then hey, we couldn’t wait to be king, either! Explore the thrill, joy, and heartbreak of the circle of life as the Dummies sing along to Hakuna Matata with Simba, Timon, Pumbaa, and a whole pride of other familiar faces.
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"So this is the famous Suicide Squad..."
Wait didn't this movie already happen a few years ago?! Back in 2016, the comic book world was hyped to see their favorite villains team up in DC's own Guardians of the Galaxy type of movie - pitting a bunch of NOT morally good characters together to save the world. After much build up, that movie turned out to be a massive disappointment and loathed by many. Since then, a few characters from that movie endured and have broke out to appear in several more movies, such as Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn, but it always seemed like such a missed opportunity to not see this beloved comic book property properly adapted to the big screen like it always deserved. Well fast forward to 2021 and Guardians of the Galaxy's James Gunn decided to take another stab at it! Join Tuong and Task Force X Villain Matt Barrow as they see if the second times a charm and talk about 2021's The Suicide Squad!
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Let the games begin! Okay let’s be real. The Olympics most probably shouldn’t be happening this year due to the ongoing pandemic let alone just the sheer negative environmental impact of hosting these games. That...
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“Are you a Tune or a Goon?”
Back in 1996, there was a movie that shook the foundation of the world (Tuong's world at least) combining the zany Looney Tunes playing a high stakes game of basketball alongside Michael Jordan against a group of talent stealing alien MonStars! Fast forward 25 years and we finally get a sequel . Was it worth the wait? Did this even need to happen? Join the two biggest Space Jam nerds on the planet Tuong and Alli Harris as they get looney talking all things Space Jam: A New Legacy!
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Sal (Matthew Whalley) has been a chaperone for some concerning kindergarten events. Angus is trying to cram for exams. When S.I.D (Leslie Cserepy) arrives to disrupt everyone’s day, Sal must call upon his training as a “Maury” to mediate the situation.
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Listen, he steals only what he can’t afford - it’s not his fault that’s everything! Stay one jump ahead with the Dummies and our favourite street rat as we meet Princess Jasmine, recover a magic lamp, and come face to face with one of the greatest characters in cinematic history - Robin William’s incomparable Genie.
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This week on Love Is we call it quits, because love is hopeless...GOTCHA!!! Wasn't that unexpected!? That's what to expect this week, where Cassie and Justin venture into the ways love comes out of nowhere and in unfamiliar ways. This week we interview Steph and Paddy as they tell us the story of how they landed in an unexpected, messy, wonderful partnership. Follow them @toomuchinfoimpro and get all the details of their Improvised Show, about their real life break up, running now at the Hamilton Fringe. Let's get into it!
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"Glorious Purpose".
Ever since Thor (2011) Tom Hiddleston has won the Marvel audience with his now iconic portrayal of Loki. After the rise of popularity of the character, Loki came back over and over in several movies and now a TV show! So join us as Tuong and Taylor Fleming tackle the third Marvel TV show and talk all about the God of Mischief, Time Cops, and the the Multiverse in 2021's Loki series!
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"HEY! Listen!"
Earlier this year we paid tribute to everyone's favourite video game plumber by celebrating Top 5 Super Mario Songs . But Mario isn't the only one with a big anniversary to celebrate this year. That's right! This time, we are giving love to another one of gaming's most popular franchises - The Legend of Zelda for their 35th anniversary! So this week join Tuong and the Tri-Force trio that is Justin Godelie, Spencer Moreland, and Kristine Shadid as they grab their ocarinas and spin attack their way to making a Top 5 Legend of Zelda Songs list!
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"I'm done running from my past."
It's been over 2 years since we have got a proper movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (since Spider-Man: Far From Home came out in June of 2019 to be exact). While the Disney+ Marvel shows have been doing a great job in their own rights expanding the universe, there was a lot of appetite to see a feature length movie in the MCU. After multiple multiple delays from the pandemic, the time has come finally to the nerds to rejoice! Was it worth the wait? Join Tuong and the Strongest Avenger Patricia Eddu as they talk about long anticipated Black Widow!
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Angus and Sal (Matthew Whalley) are finally nailing this whole parenting thing! The next step is to get their beautiful undead fish monster son, Dex, into a nice school. Enter Josie Anderson (Meghan Murphy) a kindergarten teacher in Super City. Will her program be the right fit for Dex?
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It should come as no surprise that a tale as old as time should be just as good thirty years later. The Dummies invite you to be our guest as we journey from a little town (it’s a quiiiiet village!) to an enchanted castle and take on one of Disney’s all-time classics, Beauty and the Beast.
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Yup that’s right. You’re reading this correctly. Justin and Cassie listen to the 1st 5 songs off of Taylor Swift’s album “Folklore”.
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"Well we think of life like the seasons."
When people think of horror movies they often think about jump scares, lots of blood, gore, spooky creatures, ghosts, or...shudder children. But some horror movies opt for a different approach where it's horror of the mind, slowly peeling away at your psyche as you watch it, such as on this week's episode of Talkin' Tuong. So join Tuong and Castle Rockettes's Spencer Dunn as they take a look at the bright and disturbing Swedish folk horror/cultish nightmare that is 2019's Midsommar.
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What even is "Canadian" food anyway?
There are many mixed emotions releasing this episode today. On one hand, we originally recorded this to "celebrate" Canada as we have in the past. On the other hand, with recent news and the further evidence of how Canada has mistreated our Indigenous Communities it's difficult to feel very patriotic. With that said, we have included resources in our show notes to resources and charities so you can help educate yourself as well as give back to some incredible Indigenous causes.
Ultimately, we decided to release today's episode anyways. Today's episode centres more around food than Canada and our guests today would be the first to tell you that they don't celebrate Canada day. So join Tuong and The Upford Network/Natural Toonie's Tom Zalatnai, Alexander Smith, and David Hall as they try to figure out what is "Canadian Food" and make a Top 5 list from it!
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"A pig that doesn't fly is just a pig."
Coming off last week's episode (Luca) set in an Italian inspired world with sea creatures, this week we go back to the legendary catalog of Studio Ghibli films exploring Italy once more but under the lens of sky pirates, planes, and a pilot pig! So join Tuong and special guest Jacob Barrick as they take to the skies to discuss yet another Hayao Miyazaki classic with 1992's Porco Rosso!
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Angus finally chips in to help Sal (Matthew Whalley) with the mutant fish monster they are raising. But who will do the podcast!? The guys grab an episode from the illegal podcast pile and throw it on. Welcome to the Henchwarmers where Grunts Handman (Matthew Whalley) and Walter Mansson (Angus MacDonald) guide you through the ins and outs of the Henching Profession.
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After reviewing more than fifty years of Disney’s animated feature films, the Dummies have arrived at their first sequel: The Rescuers Down Under! That’s right, we’re hopping an albatross down to the Outback, where our beloved Bianca and Bernard are about to ruffle more than a few feathers as they help their new pal Cody take on an evil poacher and a freaky lizard to save the great Marahute.
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The search continues as Justin and Cassie take a look at Soulmate and Twin Flame connections. Can we have more than one Soulmate? Do Twin Flames exist? What does any of this even mean? Join them to find out and learn more about these destined relationships.
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"Silenzio, Bruno!"
It's hard to remember a time when Pixar was not at the forefront of animated movies. From Toy Story to Up to Inside Out (and much more) they have always somehow managed to push the boundary of story and animation while being incredibly accessible for the whole family. So join Tuong and Sea Creature/Love Is Pod's Cassie Pyatt as they dive deep into the latest Pixar original and talk about the colourful Itlalian inspired world of 2021's Luca!
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Who's your daddy? (Us. It's us.)
We've done Fictional Moms so it's only fair to pass some love to daddys right? So join Tuong La Fur-Fathers Axandre Lemours, Catherine Ballachey, and Alli Harris as they work out their collective issues and rank Top 5 Fictional Dads.
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"The streets were made of music".
Even if you aren't a Broadway nerd, you probably have at least heard of the hit musical "Hamilton" by now. But long before Hamilton became the musical juggernaut that it is, a young Lin Manuel Miranda made his first masterpiece back in 2008 that also so happened to win Best Musical. Blending a myriad of different styles of music from hip hop to Latin influenced to soul (etc.) while also telling a moving story about community and family made adapting this stage musical to the big screen a no brainer. So join Tuong and Huge Broadway Nerd/Disney Dummies Laura Gordon as they sing and dance their way through talking about 2021's In the Heights!
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Sal struggles to raise Dex with minimal help from Angus. Jenny Booth (Kristine Shadid) a Super City Food Truck owner comes in to see if she can her smoothie truck.
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The time has come for the Dummies to go under the sea with friends Ariel, Sebastian, Flounder, and more! We’re turning up the heat at the bottom of the ocean as we discuss The Little Mermaid in all its glory. From outstanding animation to unforgettable music, there’s a lot to say about the movie that made us all want to be part of that world.
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No closer to finding out what love is? Don’t cry about it. Or do! Heartbreak is tough, but this week Justin and Cassie interview other listeners to hear their stories about heartbreak. Maybe, just maybe you won’t feel so all alone. Get your tissues ready, it’s about to get sad:).
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"There it is. That funny feeling."
From viral YouTube star to award winning film director, singer songwriter, comedian, etc. Bo Burnham is one of the most uniquely talented individuals in entertainment today. Juggling the fine line between comedy and music, he somehow finds a way to make you laugh, cry, and contemplate the f*cked up world we live in today while also making you bob your head to some of the catchiest original tunes. So join Tuong and Love is...'s Justin Otto as they talk and gush about Bo's latest Netflix special which he edited, directed, shot, performed all by himself: Inside.
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Question everything (even this podcast).
Humans have this undying and relentless need to uncover the truth to things. However, sometimes an answer to a question is not satisfying enough and we are left in this state of "well that's too simple" or "I don't buy it". That's why we gravitate towards conspiracy theories, as wild as some may be. They contain just enough nuggets of truth in there to make things plausible and their explanation can throw everything back into question on what we know. So join Tuong La and co-conspirators Patricia Eddu, Stefanie McBurns, and Stenley Philippe as they question everything (including themselves) while ranking Top 5 Conspiracy Theories!
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"It's A Goddamn Zombie Tiger. That's Crossing The Line."
George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (1978) is one of the most beloved and seminal zombie movies in cinema. When Zack Snyder remade it in 2004 it had a high bar to clear which it somehow successfully did, modernizing what a zombie film could be. Well after 15 years, Zack Snyder is taking another crack at the undead with a spiritual successor to these beloved films. So join Tuong and The Sonar Network's Michael Mongiardi as they try to survive the onslaught of zombies (and Dave Bautista's muscles) by talking about 2021's Army of the Dead!
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While Angus and Sal adjust to being parents they try to help Dr. Garfield (Tom Zolatnai, The Upford Network), a guidance counselor who is being bullied at school by the lunch lady. If you want...
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Oliver and Company dares to ask the existential question: why should I worry? Well, for starters, he’s a cat in a dog’s world, but lucky for Oliver those dogs are happy to have him join the crew - and maybe even help him find a home along the way. Sing along with the Dummies as they rock out to Disney’s earwormiest song so far, and learn what it takes to survive as a little cat in the big city.
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They’re back! This week Cassie and Justin do some heavy investigative work into watching hours and hours of romantic comedies from their past to try and understand why we think the way we do about love. From Roman Holiday to When Harry met Sally and all your other favourites the Love Is team takes the guilt out of guilty pleasure. Will they find out what love is? Tune in and find out.
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Punch Up is back for Victoria Day!! What starts as a normal day in the Simulacrum turns into an assignment from the QUEEN that makes for a few hectic hours......24 to be exact!
That's right! The boys take on the Bauer and create a FULL SEASON of 24 in ONE EPISODE! 24 scenes featuring: TMNT, A hot dog vendor with interesting anatomy, Bart Simpson, THE PUS BOYS and that's just the tip of this ol' iceberg! Grab a popcorn and get Chloe to a computer....it's gonna be a long day!
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"If we're kind and polite everything will be right."
Children's stories don't always translate well to the big screen and when they do, sometimes it's painfully clear they are made 'just for kids'. It takes a special type of movie magic to make a film that is good for the entire family, and there is no better example than the movies we have for today's episode of Talkin' Tuong! This week join Tuong and Mother of Marmalade Sarah MacDonald as they do a double feature of the most lovable bear with a dapper red hat, and blue coat and see why these are the most well reviewed movies of all time - Paddington 1 & 2!
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Come on down!
TV Game shows have been around for a very long time. And while the history of this format has been around forever, the appeal of them has always been the same - that everyday people could win a lot of money by being tested for their mental or physical abilities (or more times than not just dumb luck). So this week join Tuong La and What We Do in the Basement's Jesse Bergen, Natashia Durand, and Thomas Proles as they they land on the Daily Double and give the final answer of "what is Top 5 TV Game Shows?".
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"I don't ever say a final goodbye. I always just say, I'll see you down the road and I do".
Last year was a weird year for movies. Not a lot came out but also not a lot of people were in the mood to watch any of the movies that were contenders for the typical movie award season this year. Well we are in the mood today! So join Tuong and the Dungeon Master of our hearts Josef Addleman as they talk about wide vista shots of desserts, close-ups of Frances Mcdormand's face, and the Oscar's Best Picture - 2020's Nomadland!
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Angus and Sal are finally back at S.H.A.R.T. HQ and ready to work. Lamenting the loss of his home and his pet fish Sal tries to relax with one of his Lazarus juice foot baths only to find his fish has returned to him….changed.
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There’s no replacing Mickey Mouse, but if he ever needed a sick day, Basil - aka The Great Mouse Detective - would be up to the task. This charismatic rodent and his trusty sidekick Dawson (who he literally JUST met) are here to take on the evil Ratigan and save the day - and the Dummies are along for the hunt!
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In the pilot episode of Love Is…, Cassie and Justin debate the merits of Myths and Origins to decide whether cold hard scientific data or the stories we tell get us closer to what love, ultimately, is. Join them for laughs, some stone cold truths, and maybe a couple of Dad jokes. Love is here. Let’s get into it.
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“Families can be hard but they are so worth fighting for.”
Stop us if you heard this before: A movie about an unlikely group of people saving the world from killer robots. You'd think with the amount of times this type of movie has been done before that there would be no way to tell us this movie in a fresh exciting way. Well we were wrong! This week on Talkin' Tuong join Tuong and Overlord Robot A.I. Meghan Murphy as they talk about the latest movie from the minds behind Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse and The Lego Movie - The Mitchells vs. The Machines!
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Oh you thought we were done ranking first names? We have barely begun...
We've done Ryans, we've done Chrises, it was only a matter of time until we reached a point to ranking the glorious name that is...Steve! This week join Tuong La and Stupendous Steve Experts Desiree Connors Warmington, Geoff McBride, and Leslie Cserepy as we spend a (very) long time arguing and ranking Top 5 Steves!
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A brand new podcast all about love!
In love, looking for love, done with love, don’t even know what the hell it is? Same. Join us, your hosts Cassie & Justin, as we navigate our own personal love stories while searching for meaning in the wide, undiscovered world of love. From rom-coms to marriage from its origins to where it’s headed, we do the legwork to define love for all. Full of humor, storytelling, special guests, and even science we get to the bottom of what love is, how to find it, and how to fall in love with anyone(?).
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"Get over here!"
A good movie adaptation of a video game is really hard to come by since...well ever. From stinkers like 1993's Super Mario Bros. to Resident Evil to even the new Monster Hunter movie, Hollywood struggles to capture what makes these games so special in the first place. So join Tuong La and Earth Realm's Champion Katie Pagnucco (Improv College) as they discuss if the new Mortal Kombat movie is a "Flawless Victory" or gets put in the ever growing pantheon of bad video game movies.
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Angus and Bubo (Matt Barrow) climb a mountain in search of the village community Sal (Matthew Whalley) has become a part of since leaving S.H.A.R.T. They hope they can convince Sal to come back to Super City with the promise of mountains of paperwork.
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If there’s one Disney movie you’ve never seen, it’s probably The Black Cauldron, and it’s worth a watch to understand why. This film has got it all: magic pigs; inconsistent accents; sacrificial sidekicks; glowing orbs that have nothing to do with the plot. Tune in as the Dummies unpack this head-scratcher of a story and take a deep dive into one of Disney’s greatest unsung heroes: Gurgi.
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"On your left..."
Hey look we all love Captain America in the P0dCavern (at least Tuong really does) so was it a surprise that we'd be talking about this show? So join Tuong and Evil Captain America Taylor Fleming as they do a series review of Disney's second MCU show - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier!
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Tell us when...
Look, we've done a ton of food episodes on Ranked but we have often glossed over the unsung hero that are condiments. Condiments can make or break a food by giving it that little extra zing that you were missing. It can also turn a random assortment of green leafs into a helluva tasty salad or a dry piece of chicken into a mouth watering delight. So join Tuong and The Sonar Network/That's How I Remember It 's Michael Mongiardi, Raul Delgado, and John Richardson as they give you a nice heaping dollop of fun in the form of Top 5 Condiments!
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The boys are back in the simulac! What starts as a regular hangout bangout turns into an EMERGENCY PUNCH UP-ALITY of Hollywood's hottest new film...Mortal Kombat! There's only one problem....the boys are BEANED OUT OF THEIR GOURD!! Smoke the bat is buff as shit, calm as hell and can live forever....until he steps foot on Mortal Kombat island that is!! What follows is a love story like no other mixed with the hardcore fighting you know and love. The boys also land a HUGE STAR for the lead role that makes this new version 420% better! Enjoy responsibly!
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"Don't Settle. You Don't Have To. Even At The End Of The World."
Generally post-apocalyptic movies can all start to feel the same and are usually kind of a big bummer (we imagine that's partly because it's about the end of the world and all that...). Luckily, this week's movie somehow creates a fresh spin to the genre with plenty of laughs, action, heart, and charm! So join Tuong and producer, DJ, vocalist, and Giant Crab Monster Adam Jasim as they journey across the land to kick ass in the name of romance while talking about 2020's Love and Monsters!
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With Sal still away Angus digs deeper into what kind of person Walter Ego (Matt Barrow, It’s All Super) is. They also find their answering machine overflowing with messages.
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Sometimes the people you love most will break your heart - and Disney isn’t afraid to let you know it. The Fox and the Hound will have you falling for Tod and Copper’s perfect little inter-species friendship, but be warned - you’re in for a classic tale of grown-ups’ prejudices getting in the way of kids being kids. Cry along with the Dummies as they get walloped by this emotional gut punch of a film.
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“I don't condone this sexy yet reckless behavior, Susan Cooper!”
Paul Feig has brought some of the most iconic properties in the last few decades into the world from Freaks and Geeks to The Heat to even Bridesmaids. This week, we watch a Paul Feig film that isn't talked about enough that is full of a non-stop barrage of jokes and laughs. So join Tuong and Super Spy Krystal Merrells as they talk about improv and the comedic brilliance of Melissa McCarthy in 2015's Spy!
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Under the Sea, under the sea!
It's time to dive into the deep blue ocean on this week's episode of Ranked! We have touched upon how wild sea creatures are on a previous episode of Ranked (see Top 5 Interesting Animals You've Never Heard About), so it stands to reason that fictional sea creatures would be even WILDER. So join Tuong and The Upford Network's /Natural Toonie's Tom Zalatnai, Kendalyn Aldridge, and Greg Schulz as they sail through the vast expanse of the great blue sea to bring you a list of Top 5 Fictional Sea Creatures!
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"Well, Hello Clarice"
Thanks to the bone-chilling performance of Anthony Hopkins, The Silence of the Lambs has become a franchise that has no shortage of sequels and spin offs that is continuing to be milked for all it's worth. But what's the big deal anyway? Join Tuong La and intrepid FBI detective in training, Kelley Oliver, as they watch this classic psychological thriller horror for the first time and crack the case on why 1991's The Silence of the Lambs is one of the most revered movies of all time.
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You've hunted around your backyard and what did you find?? A brand new episode of the Improv Punch Up!
The boys meet up in the Simulacrum to punch up Hollywood's latest blockbuster...GODZILLA VS KONG! Godzilla loses his job and doesn't know what to do! Kong is stranded on an island and only wants to know his family!! A certain waskilly wabbit goes on a murderous rampage!!!
The scene is set for a triple threat deathmatch of the ages, featuring NO SWEARING whatsoever, some.....unfortunate.....side effects of puberty, and a SHOCKING conclusion that will leave you asking....What's Up Doc????
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Angus and Walter (Matt Barrow) still adjusting to Sal’s absence interview a former Sidekick and would be Hero Lightwave (Taylor Fleming, How’d We Get Here?). He sheds some light on how Sidekicks are treated in Super City….turns out not very well.
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Everybody needs a little rescuing - and that’s especially true if you’re an orphaned six-year-old who’s been kidnapped by a real monster of a woman and forced underground to look for a giant pirate diamond. But not to fear: Bianca, Bernard, and the Rescue Aid Society are here! This week the Dummies follow our plucky little mice heroes as they fearlessly confront one of Disney’s baddest villains and her crocodile cronies in The Rescuers!
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"There Are Six, Not Five. There Is No Us Without Him."
The Snydercut is one of the weirdest things to happen in film in a long time. The Justice League came out in 2017 which was finished by another director and had a sub-par reception to it upon it's release. Since then, the internet and even cast members were demanding the big studios to help realize Zack Snyder's original vision of this movie with #ReleasetheSnyderCut. With enough persistence and whining, the internet finally got it's way and the people actually got a new cut of this movie. So join Tuong, Matt Barrow, and Angus Macdonald as they watch over four hours of brooding and a lot of ideas crammed into one thing as they talk about Zack Snyder's Justice League!
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Imagine the following paragraph softly whispered in your ear
You hear that? That's the sound of an entire podcast episode dedicating to figuring out what the best sounds are! Autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR, has garnered immense popularity over the last decade. We all know sounds that we collectively disdain like nails on a chalkboard, but we often glossed over the sounds that we actually find enjoyable until ASMR came around. And while this episode is not strictly about ASMR, this week join Tuong La and the A-Team Angus MacDonald, Samantha Leggatt, and Leslie Cserepy as we rank the Top 5 Sounds that are sure to tickle your ears in the best way possible!
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"Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger! Can I take your order?"
Hey look, moves in the 90's were weird. But they were also wonderful because sometimes an idea is so bananas that it wouldn't work in today's world of cinema. That's why on this week's episode, Tuong and Alli "Mondo Burger" Harris take a look at this very special moment in movie history and watch the classic Nickelodean film about fast food rivalry and "being a dude" - Good Burger!
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Angus shows Walter Ego (Matt Barrow) the ropes at S.H.A.R.T. while visited by the great Super City director Claude Lancaster (Paul JP, The Pen Is Mightier). The guys get a graphic look into the business of making films in Super City.
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Live from the emerald isle! The Improv Punch Up is back for another episode to celebrate the most Shamrock of holidays....St. Patty's Day! Hear a tale of Young Laddy and Old Laddy, where a fateful pint at the pub sets off a journey through time, through dance, and through accents! We certainly believe you'll be.....TAKEN.....with it!
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It’s Winnie the Pooh, and the Dummies too! Venture into the hundred-acre wood with the Disney Dummies and their favourite stuffed bear as they down gallons of honey, do some thinking at the Thotful Spot, and bounce their worries away in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh!
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"It's a-me!"
We are not quite done celebrating Mario's 35th birthday in the PodCavern! Like many games that came to the Wii U, this particular one was revered by many but played by so few...until now! So join us this week as Tuong La and Doug MacKendrick talk about the newest (sort of) cat-filled adventure of Mario re-released on the Nintendo Switch - Super Mario 3D World and the brand new free expansion Bowser's Fury!
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Mama mia! It's Mario time!
To celebrate our favourite mushroom-eating, high-jumping, adventure-seeking Italian plumber on his 35th birthday, we take a look back on all the Mario games that have brought us gamers so much joy over the years. While last year we ranked Top 5 Super Mario Games, this year we wanted to celebrate an aspect of these iconic platformers that is crucial to making these games what they are but are so often overlooked - the music! This week join Tuong La and Koopa Kids Samantha Leggatt, Spencer Moreland, and Alex Toth as they venture into the Mushroom Kingdom, high on a star power up, while grooving out and ranking Top 5 Super Mario Songs!
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"It may feel impossible, but sometimes, you just have to take the first step"
Over the last couple of films, Disney Princesses have started to move away from the formula of being the damsel in distress and having to have big sweeping romantic love stories. With Disney's latest film, we (finally) get another capable female warrior princess set in a beautiful South-Eastern inspired backdrop with gorgeous action scenes and dragons! So is it any good? This week join Tuong La and Real Life Dragon Kalvin Nhan (Trà Time) as they discuss Disney's latest animated adventure - Raya and The Last Dragon!
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Featuring Rob Lewin (Bad Dog Featured Players, Second City FamCo). In this mini-episode, Paul shares his love of Spider-Man via one of the many web-slinging adventures he's saved over the years - learn which is the sexiest item of clothing, and also where Spider-Man learned some of his oral talents.
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Rattled from their week locked up in the S.H.A.R.T. basement Sal decides to finally start using his vacation days while Angus is left looking for a new co-host. A figure emerges from the shadows, could this be the new co-host Angus has been looking for?
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Steal from the rich, give to the poor, and never forget that Robin Hood is a total thirst trap - that’s the motto the Disney Dummies live by! Dance through Nottingham Forest with us as we drink in this charismatic fox and his band of merry friends, taking on the evil Sheriff and whiny Prince John as they restore justice to England in the name of the rightful king. Oo-de-lally, indeed!
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"There are three types of people: Those at the top, those at the bottom, and those who fall."
There have been many films that have tried to provide social commentary on status and class in such a way that it's almost become it's own sub-genre of movies. And while Parasite has popularized this sub genre in such a way that it set up a very a high bar for movies to follow, there is still room for these types of movies to say something new to add to the conversation. This week join Tuong La and The Insatiable Jesse Bergen as they brace their appetites talking about the Spanish Thriller film about a vertical platform, hunger, and the most ill-conceived prison system - Netflix's The Platform!
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Featuring Bridget Cann (Rude Dude Takedowns, MCU Improvised), Rob Lewin (Bad Dog Featured Players, Second City FamCo), and Janelle McGuinness (Steeltown Gaming). This week, the panel heals the rift between communism and capitalism, converts the show into an accent-coaching clinic, and discovers what happens when Bridget has 60 minutes to write some porn.
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Age is just a number, especially to these butt-woopin' seniors.
When we think of old people it is easy to immediately imagine that stereotype of a feeble hunched-back, white-haired individual that's slowly shuffling along with their walking cane and shaking their fist at kids. Well today's nominees completely shatter that stereotype in such a way that if you were to ever compare them to it, you would wish you never mentioned it. Join Tuong La and Ass Kicking Experts Kristine Shadid, Paul JP, and Amanda Parker as they clench their butts while talking about Top 5 Old People Who Could Kick Your Ass!
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"I'm the dying guy!"
"I'm the other guy!"
The Duplass Brothers have made their name in producing/directing some of the most interesting indie films over the years, and the movie of this week is no different! This week join Tuong La and Master of the Death Punch (Kristy Matheson) as they discuss a movie about an unlikely friendship, a made up sport, and a whole lot of emotions wrapped up in an hour and a half talking about 2019's Paddleton!
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Featuring Maddox Campbell (Break A Wish) and CJ (Canadian Comedy Award Winner). In our first mini-episode, Paul cracks into his personal collection of fan fiction, and shares chapter 226 of "Sonic's Ultimate Harem" with two of the show's past champions.
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Angus and Sal try to survive 7 days locked in the S.H.A.R.T. basement with little to no supplies. Who will break first? Who will develop a relationship with the puppets and who will side with the critters?
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Think learning your scales and arpeggios isn’t important? Think again! This week, your favourite cool cats (the Disney Dummies!) are checking out a clowder of even cooler ones - the Aristocats! Groove along to some swingin’ tunes as we’re transported back to Paris in 1910, where jazz was hot, and cats could talk!
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“I…am Tetsuo!” While loved by many, only in recent years has anime started hitting the main stream in North America. And while there are plenty of great anime films out there, the movie of this...
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Smooches to you and yours! The Punch Up Boys are back from within the Simulacrum to give you a very special Valentine's Episode! Join us as we reimagine an all time romantic classic....CASABLANCA. A serial murderer...A Hard boiled detective....Crab Rangoon?? Uncover the mystery in this thrilling tale of love that will make you asks life REAL questions.....Who, What, When, Where, Why and How??
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Featuring Clare Blackwood (The Beaverton, Late Night In Canada), Emma Decorte (Hilary Duff Fan Club, Ultimate Fan Fiction Championship), and Candace Meeks (Rude Dude Takedowns, My Immortal: The Webseries). This week, the panel figures out the mechanics of Spongebob's penis, reimagines Cupid as a thirsty troublemaker, and gets "actually horny" hearing about dinosaur genitals.
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Stop! In the name of love (songs)!
It's time for yet another Valentine's Ranked Special! Music and Love have gone hand in hand since the dawn of the cavemen (probably). As long as there has been music, there have been people out there singing about their feelings for one another. So how do you make a good song from a topic that has been covered millions of times without being overly cheesy, obvious, and copying what's come before? Join Tuong La and Palentine's Kristy Matheson, Amanda Gulka-Armstrong, and Laura Gordon as they get hot and steamy while ranking Top 5 Love Songs!
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“Why do I want to attend Harvard? If I was white, would you even have to ask me that question?”
Geeky kids. A party gone wrong. Geeky kids are forced into a life or death situation involving drugs. These are all beats from thousands of other movies that we've seen before. So is it possible to have a unique perspective with these well worn tropes? Short answer: YES! This week join Tuong and special guest Stenley Philippe as they discuss Rick Famuyiwa's Comedy/Drama drug-filled adventure - Dope (2015)!
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Angus and Sal are visited by Paranormal Investigator Lionella Bosworth (Sarah Mckinnon, Quest Friends Forever) as she assesses the method by which the guys contained their own recent paranormal threat.
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They say life’s a jungle, and in The Jungle Book, that’s literally true. Best pals Baloo and Bagheera are along for the ride as the Disney Dummies accompany our main not-quite-a-man Mowgli across swinging vines and down roaring rivers, all while dodging the clutches of the evil Shere Khan.
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"Time to go pound some Cunth!"
These days when you say Saturday Night Live we often think about the weekly sketch show featuring a famous Hollywood guest host and some popular music artist. But Saturday Night Live is far more than a bunch of sketches. Over the years, SNL has put out a ton of original movies based on it's sketches, among other things, and put these ideas on the big screen. This week on Talkin' Tuong, Tuong and Improv Niagara/The Constant Struggle's Brie Watson take a look at Will Forte's third-rate MacGyver, mullet loving, throat ripping action hero - MacGruber (2010)!
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Featuring Korri Birch (Good News Toronto), Emilie Overton (Blood Relations), and Brie Watson (The Second City, Improv Niagara). This week, the panel debates who would win a rap battle in the Shrek universe, which Game of Thrones characters are "attainable," and the most dramatic voting round yet.
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Pull up those overalls and throw on your neon tracksuits because this week we are going back to the 90's!
Aiight home skillet, do we have the episode for YOU today! The musical era of the 90's was, to say the least, an interesting and defining decade of what music would eventually become. Moving away from the whiny guitars and synth we got from the 80's, we started transitioning into a variety of different sounds from the rising popularity of Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B, Grunge, and Ska/Punk. We also got our fair share of boys band and pop groups too! So this week join Tuong La and Phat and Fly guests Axandre Lemours, Colleen Wang, and Victoria Luloff as they rank 'all that and a bag of chips' while discussing Top 5 90's songs!
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"Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind".
If you asking: "Wait doesn't the PodCavern already have an entire show dedicated to talking about Disney Movies" then yes, yes we do (Disney Dummies you should check it out!). But today on Talkin' Tuong we are going rogue because our special guest NEEDED this movie in their life ASAP (and let's be honest we can all use a movie like this right now). So this week join Tuong La and Experiment 8008135 (aka Simone Dorie) as they throw themselves into a world of aliens, tropical beaches, and sketchy social workers while they laugh, cry, and feel things talking about 2002's Lilo & Stitch.
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Featuring Maddox Campbell (Break A Wish), Axandre Lemours (Beowulf In Afghanistan, Honey Dew Me), and Craig Scorgie (Just For Laughs, Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival). This week, the panel discusses forging your own path with the scientific method, an inter-dimensional ghost orgy, and Spongebob getting sucked off by a snail.
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Angus and Sal venture to the Super City Library to check out some books that will help Angus prepare for his S.H.A.R.T. field agent written tests. And Sal opens up about why he detests Libraries.
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If you’re looking for something sword-forward, we’re sorry to say that The Sword in the Stone, weirdly, might not be for you. But if you’re hoping to spend some time learning about magic and goodness and maybe, just maybe, making a few friends along the way, then Merlin, Wart, and the Dummies invite you along for a wild ride!
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“We are an unusual couple you know.” – Wanda
“Oh I don’t think that was ever in question.” – Vision
Can you believe it's been over a whole dang year and a half since us comic book nerds have had any Marvel content? Well after an unintentional but perhaps a much needed break from all things Marvel, Disney + has finally dropped the first of their interconnected MCU TV shows! So this week join Tuong La and Taylor Fleming as they discuss the mind bending, fantastical, and mysterious sitcom world of the first two episodes of Wandavision!
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Featuring Jon Blair (CBC Radio's Because News, Now More Than Ever), Nkasi Ogbonnah (Second City Mainstage, Untitled Black Sketch Project), and Jason Voulgaris (Shots Fired!, MCU Improvised). This week, the panel tries to get sponsors for the show, learns about drowning in your own piss, and names their first-ever Ultimate Loser.
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A Top 5 fit for a King!
The title of King is one the highest positions of powers that people across the world have yearned and fought for (maybe because you get a fancy crown and comfy velvet robe?). For everyone else, the King meant the ruler of a kingdom who called all the shots, where you just really hoped they were a kind King and not the type that believes in you know...an ol'fashion beheading. But what makes a good King or rather interesting King? This week we'll find out! Join Tuong La and Royal Court Jesters/ Pull the Plug's Justin Godelie, Shannon Godelie, and Dan Foerster as they obey the royal decree of the PodCavern and all hail the Top 5 Kings list!
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"Where is Optimus Prime?!"
Back in 2007 Michael Bay launched one the most beloved shows/toys from our childhood into a live-action franchise that took over the world by storm. After 4 sequels, he also ran that sucker right into the ground creating the most convoluted, explosion festish-y, and overly serious movies that were just supposed to be about transforming robots punching each other. We all were ready to write off Transformers for good until....now?! Join Tuong and Improv College's Vinny Francois as they make like Autobots and Roll Out their thoughts on 2018's latest Transformer's movie - Bumblebee!
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Featuring Andrew Bushell (Second City Mainstage, Christmas Catch), Jeff Clark (Clark-Sauce), and Hailey Masterson (MCU Improvised). In our first episode of 2021, the panel discusses how they spent their holidays, trading tickles for oral, and the best way to measure the size of a dinosaur's erection.
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Angus and Sal have Parker McKennly (Stefan Spec, Some Good Friends) a “Travel Influencer '' on to figure out what exactly that is. Have Angus and Sal unwittingly brought the most dangerous and entitled guest on the show?
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Buckle up, because the Dummies are on the edge of their seats this week as they watch Cruella de Vil chase 101 Dalmatians across the English countryside. And don’t worry, cat fanatics - the Dummies have got lots of love for the REAL hero of the story, Sargeant Tibbs!
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"Is All This Living Really Worth Dying For?"
It's the first episode of 2021 in the PodCavern and we are starting things off by talking about some deep life sh*t all wrapped in the colorful world of Pixar! This week, join Tuong and special guest Kadi Diop (YA! Podcast) as they answer life's important questions such as: "What does it mean to have a soul?", "Why are epsom salts good for the body?" and "Would you play a Kanye West Nintendo game?". All this and more as we get chatty about Pixar's animated jazz-tastical film - Soul!
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At least we had video games in 2020.
It is not breaking any new ground to say 2020 was a dumpster fire. In that raging dumpster fire though, there was a small little ray of hope and escapism in the name of ...video games! It is not hyperbole to say that video games provided that much needed comfort in these dark times to the entire world. And while 2020 brought out the worst in gamers (we're looking at you The Last of Us 2/Cyberpunk entitled knuckleheads), it also brought out some real fantastic game experiences that we were able to get completely immersed in. It gave us a way to connect with family/friends digitally, in a world where we couldn't physically see each other. So join Tuong La and 'Sus Gamers' Angus MacDonald, Ethan Howieson, and Matthew Whalley as they celebrate the best games of 2020!
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"Yippee ki-yay, motherfucker!
It's still Christmas in the PodCavern this week because we, of course, couldn't do a holiday movie month of Talkin' Tuong without talking about the most debated "Is this a Christmas Movie" of all time. That's right! Join Tuong La and DIE HARD fan of Die Hard, Desiree Connors Warmington, as they talk about the early action hero days of Bruce Willis, why this movie is so dang popular over the holidays, and how good Alan Rickman's American accent is as they watch this 1988 classic to close off 2020!
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Twas The Night Before Christmas, all through the PodCavern.
Not a creature was stirring not even a....wow we really screwed ourselves there.
It's a special CHRISTMAS EDITION of the Improv Punch Up! Live from the North Pole, Leslie, Angus and Tuong gift your ears with a hot new take on a classic Christmas tale; A Christmas Carol! Tune in to hear the Tale of Ebeneezer , a crotchety old man with no heart, as he is visited by four....'Fantastic'....ghosts! This epic roller coaster has everything: A Christmas Past that goes to beginning of life itself, A Christmas Present spawned from a privilege competition, and A Christmas Future 57 years from now that, lets just say, has a few bugs that should have been tested! And there's a whooooole lotta cum jokes (because it's Christmas after all). Grab your nightgown, your stub of candle....you there! What day is it!?!? Punch Up Day!
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With Sal’s recent mass gain wreaking havoc on the paperwork and pets at S.H.A.R.T. Angus decides the show should do a segment on healthy eating. Can Sal overcome his need for Bulko-MAX bars and cast them into the fire!?
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Sleeping Beauty: Was she really a beauty? And was she really asleep? Well, the Dummies won’t be answering those questions this week, but they WILL be covering the drama, romance, and single deeply comedic moment of this classic Disney princess film.
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“It's Turbo Time!"
The week of Christmas has finally arrived so what better way to get into the holiday spirit then to watch Arnold Schwarzenegger's most iconic movie role of all time (we said what we said!). So join Turbo Man's trusty side kicks Tuong La and Chelsea Fahey as they frantically try to get their Christmas shopping done while watching 1996's Jingle All The Way.
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Featuring Glenys Marshall (Edinburgh Fringe Festival), Erin Pim (The Bed Post Podcast), and Christopher Seeney (Cookie Biscuits, Jack Computer). On the holiday special - and the last episode of 2020 before a seasonal break - the panel discusses which is the sexiest Christmas carol, how many boners Wolverine would have hidden in his hands, and the worst thing to hear in Rudolph’s voice.
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Celebrating 100 episodes of Ranked!
Almost 4 years ago there was an idea. An idea of Tuong uniting three other guests to bicker, banter, and passionately put together arbitrary Top 5 lists of anything and everything. Over the last few years we have ranked everything from Sandwich Toppings, to TV Theme Songs, to a variety of Fictional Animals. But for the 100th episode, we knew we had to go above and beyond to make a list that TRULY does not matter that also honours the legacy of all Ranked episodes (so far).
So join us as Tuong La and the A-Team Angus MacDonald, Samantha Leggatt, and Leslie Cserepy look back on all of the winners of each Top 5 list we have ever done, pit them together in a battle royale of which #1 was the best, and record a marathon episode where we rank and order ONE HUNDRED EPISODES in Ranked's 100th Episode Spectacular!
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“You sit on a throne of lies!” Christmas is drawing nearer by the day and what better way to get into the spirit then to talk about one of the all time greatest Holiday Movies!...
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Featuring Leslie Cserepy (The Improv Punch Up), Brian Edwards (MCU Improvised, Pinky & The Brian), and Grace Smith (I’m Not Mad At You, Things With Cats). The panel competes for the best buzzer noise, and...
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BAH GAWD! Mighty Muscle (Gilbert El-Dick, Quest Friends Forever) has entered the ring at HDDP to talk super powered wrestling with Angus and Sal. All while Sal starts to become a celestial anomaly. If you...
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Featuring Bridget Cann (Rude Dude Take Downs, MCU Improvised), Simon McCamus (The Second City, Fake Cops) and Zoe Towne (EP Mint & Roses, Ouija Shark). The panel experiments with Space Jam ASMR, and figures out the sexiest phrase...
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Featuring Robyn Bacon (Fanny Pack Improv), Oliver Georgiou (Syncing Ships) and Rebecca Reeds (SiriusXM, CBC Comedy). The panel discusses Squidward’s skin-coloured pants, bee-on-human sex, and getting hot and bothered by Settlers of Catan.
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Featuring Marc Hallworth (SiriusXM, Vest of Friends Podcast), Dana Schiemann (Letterkenny, Canadian Air Guitar Champion), and Velvet Wells (Crooner, Holodeck Follies). The panel discusses sports terms for sex, uses math to calculate the relative size of Smurf genitalia, and Marc...
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Lady and the Tramp: the film that changed spaghetti forever. Follow along with the Dummies and our four-legged friends as we watch our two heroes overcome villainous dog catchers, classist aunts, and one very romantic...
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It's Christmas time in the PodCavern!
After a two week hiatus full of editing and microphone failures, Talkin' Tuong is back just in time to bring Christmas Cheer in the PodCavern! Join Tuong and Laura Gordon as they kick off the spirit of the h0lidays as they watch Vanessa Hudgens switching clothes, accents, and roles in the Netflix Original - Princess Switch 2: Switched Again!
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Featuring Lance Byrd (Three Speed Comedy, The Weaker Vessels), Cassie Pyatt (Paw Patrol, Babar and the Adventures of Badou), and Cameron Wyllie (Vulture.com, Funny or Die). The panel discusses the intimacy of COVID testing, f***ing a mummy into dust, and Professor...
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Featuring Geoffrey Cork (The Beaverton, Partytown), Kat Letwin (CBC’s The Amazing Gayl Pile, Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons) and CJ (Canadian Comedy Award-winner). The panel discusses the existence of a hypothetical “Waluigi’s Mansion,” the perfect synergy between Star...
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Featuring Matt McCready (producer, The World’s Biggest Improv Tournament), Stephanie Malek (D&D Live, Cardboard Sword Collective) and Ben Sosa Wright (JFL42, NXNE). In this special Halloween episode, the panel discusses the Queen of England’s favourite Korn song and...
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Featuring Andrea Marston (The Second City, Great Callback), Chris Middleton (Parton & Pearl, Riverdale Rude Dudes), and Carley Thorne (Uber & Klonk, I Be Like). The panel discusses dating during quarantine and taking pride in your clitoris, while registering different...
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Featuring Clare Blackwood (The Beaverton), Maddox Campbell (Break A Wish, Caverns & Comedians), and Cihang Ma (Bob Curry Fellowship, Second City Toronto). This week the panel discusses what makes the most effective compliment, how much of the population...
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Host Paul JP welcomes 3 thirsty competitors onto the show, and discussions ensue about whether you can feel safe inside something called The Cocktagon, what exactly “art-porn” is, and how to tell immediately if erotica...
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Ranking finds a way. Long before humans walked this little blue planet, there were prehistoric reptiles of all shapes and sizes that happily roamed the Earth (well at least until a giant ass meteor got...
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Sal (Matthew Whalley) helps Angus train in the S.H.A.R.T. Office gym so he can be better prepared for his field agent training. If you want to continue to support the PodCavern and are buying off...
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We’re off to Never-never Land as the dummies take on Peter Pan! Join us as we explore the classic film’s glorious imagery, imaginative storyline, and unfortunately, its blatant racism. Just aim for the second star...
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"They may take our lives, but they'll never take away our Top 5 Lists!"
Part of the staying power of a movie is an expertly delivered movie line. When all things about a movie are firing on all cylinders (the music, the shot composition, the delivery, etc.) it can set up a perfect moment for a movie line that lives with us well after the credits roll. So this week, join Tuong La and 'My Wiiifes' Angus MacDonald, Nathan Hartswick, and Annie Russel as they combine their cinema brains together and make a Top 5 Iconic Movie Lines list!
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Welp it was bound to happen one day! In an incredible mishap, Tuong accidentally watches the wrong movie and unintentionally gives you a DOUBLE HOT FEATURE with special guest Rich Hilborn! Listen as these two...
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Angus and Sal discuss training required to become a Super Human Action Response Team field agent with returning guest Eustache Henge (Jonas Mclean). Who is using his experience as a henchperson to teach Angus about...
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Fall down the rabbit hole with the Disney Dummies as we follow Alice into Wonderland this week! We’ll be partying with the Mad Hatter and March Hare, hiding from the Queen of Hearts, and keeping...
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Way before Tom Cruise got his tiny hands on this beloved franchise for the Dark Universe (remember the Dark universe?), there was the movie that made Brendan Fraser into an adventurous treasure hunting heart throb...
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Pushes glasses up while smirking
Japanese Animation, or Anime, has always been popular but only for a niche audience. Only in the last decade has it hit the mainstream in a big way where gone are the days (well...mostly) when people stick up their noses when you tell them you watch anime! But what if you haven't dipped your toes into this incredibly popular format yet and you have no idea where to start? Well choosing a starter anime show just got easier ! Join Tuong La and Spiky Haired Magic Teen Fighters Axandre Lemours, Whitney, and Kalvin Nhan as they raise their power levels to over 9000 and "Rank-sengans" a Top 5 Anime Shows for Beginner List!
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Everyone’s favorite TV show about shitty superheroes and hilarious over the top violence is back for a season 2 on Prime Video. That’s right! This week on Talkin’ Tuong, we have special guest Angus MacDonald...
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Happy Halloween!
How'd We Get Here? HORROR is back with bonus episode 13! Travel to a modest San Francisco walk-up in Troll, then to the beautiful town of Nilbog (Troll 2) before listening to The Spookies, one of the oldest and most prestigious awards given in the Horror genre.
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AHHHH! Just in time for the scariest day of the year, The Improv Punch Up releases a JUMP SCARE surprise episode! Live from DEEP within the Podcavern, Leslie SCAREpy, Tuong AHHH!, and FANGUS MacDonald punch up the ultimate showdown of horror giants! This time with a werewolf geography teacher! It's a legitimately HELLISH assignment so terrifying that it begs the question..... Please won't you be our neighbor?
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Just in time for Halloween, this episode explores one of the most iconic and influential movies of all time: Halloween! Discover how an old Captain Kirk mask transforms a sleepy Illinois suburb into a portrait of pure evil. One of the first entries to carve its way into the Slasher genre, follow original Final Girl, Laurie Strode, as she battles her on-again-off-again brother through the decades.
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To commemorate 1 YEAR of HDDP, Angus and Sal (Matthew Whalley, Quest Friends Forever) review segments that have been cut out of the podcast and decide if the people of Super City knowing the truth is more important than saving themselves from embarrassment. Special thanks to our guests Chelsea Fahey, Matt Barrow, Tuong La and Leslie Cserepy!
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There’s nothing like a good old fairytale to get the Dummies out of a rut, and Cinderella and company are here to save the day. We’re talking wicked stepsisters, glass slippers, and animal friends here to save the day as we take on one of Disney’s greatest classics.
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Did... did that door just move?
Paranormal Activity did the unthinkable: made just about everyone afraid of their own homes. In a stroke of genius, the series strips the haunted house story to its core and makes it relatable. Everybody knows the feeling of hearing footsteps at night, or maybe seeing some lights flickering, or portals that transport you to the early 1990s-- wait, what? The Paranormal Activity series starts firmly planted on a tripod but quickly eschews that for secret covens and time travelling camcorders. Yep.
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The Final Week of PodCavern's Spookening starts NOW!
This week on Talkin' Tuong, King Boo of Spookstober Fame - Paul JP - haunts us with his presence as we babble on about the murder ghost Victor Crowley and 2006's Comedy/Horror/Slasher film Hatchet!
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Imagine the shark from JAWS and the aliens from A Quiet Place had a baby. That basically explains the giant sand-worms from Tremors. So grab Kevin Bacon and some sticks of dynamite because these suckers are hungry! From Perfection, Nevada to the South Pacific in Tremors: Shrieker Island, learn all about legendary battles with the Graboids, Shriekers, Dirt Dragons and Ass-Blasters.
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Squatchin’ for the truth!
The world is full of mysterious creatures and humankind has done a bang up job discovering a lot of them. However, there are so many creatures yet to be found, that have been shrouded in a shade of mystery, and eluding us at every turn. That’s right, we are talking about Cryptids! This week join Tuong La and Sasquatch’s Cousins Spencer Dunn, Cas Knihnisky, and Kate Ethier as they uncover the missing link that is Top 5 Cryptids!
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"Hi, I'm Chucky, and I'm your friend 'till the end! Hidey-ho, ha-ha-ha!"
Holster your video game controllers and pick up your LEGO because this year’s hottest toy is the Good Guy™ doll from Play Pals! And with friends like these, who needs enemies?
For a limited time only, listeners get two-for-the-price-of-one: the original Child’s Play (1988), modeled after lifestyle influencer Charles Lee Ray, and the brand new A.I. from Child’s Play (2019)!!
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PodCavern's Spookening continues with Week 3!
This week on Talkin' Tuong, The Queen of Spookstober herself - Kristine Shadid - casts a spell on all of us as we get talkin' about 1993's Halloween Classic....Hocus Pocus!
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John ‘The Jigsaw Killer’ Kramer has done the unthinkable: somehow made the Saw movies the most popular horror franchise of the mid-00s. Swapping a coherent plot for buckets of blood and gore, the Saw series leans on its shock value to distract from its overly convoluted and under-written continuity. "Want to play a game?” No. Now take your pig mask and get out of here.
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With a crop of new hires at the Super Human Action Response Team Angus and Sal (Matthew Whalley, Quest Friends Forever) throw together an orientation video giving the new recruits a tour around the HQ.
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For the sixth and final installment in our streak of Disney packaged films, Walt paired up everyone’s favourite headless horseman with everyone’s favourite anthropomorphic toad and called it a day. Limp across the finish line with the Dummies as we dissect The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.
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The mantle for best werewolf story is a hotly debated subject: Is it An American Werewolf in London? What about The Wolfman? Goosebumps’ Werewolf Skin? Well screw all that because this episode is about The Howling series! 1988’s psycho-sexual horror mystery The Howling and 2011’s The Howling: Reborn, a bargain bin Twilight with a shoestring budget. Grab a Coors Light and give it a listen!
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Week 2 of PodCavern's Spookening begins!
Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Asa Butterfield, Michael Sheen, and Margot Robbie all in a Comedy/Horror/Hogwarts like setting fighting a horde of evil creatures? How could this movie not be good?! (Spoilers: it's not) So join us this week as we have Pumpkin Scarecrow Gisela Peters stop by the PodCavern to discuss 2018's Slaughterhouse Rulez!
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Come on down to Camp Crystal Lake where we haven't had a single camper die for weeks!
For a fun throwback we'll be checking out some old reels from the 1980/2009 seasons! Watch as the counselors enjoy various camp amenities such as track and field, archery and ax throwing. (Pay attention, because there just might be a cameo from every camper's favorite former cook: Mrs. Voorhees!) If movies aren't your thing, you can always go for a nature run with former camper/current groundskeeper Jason!
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Beam me up Scotty!
The world of science fiction has introduced some truly amazing futuristic tech gizmos that real life technology always seemed so dull in comparison. It is no wonder that scientists and tech geeks have done their darndest to recreate some of this sci-fi tech in the real world (to some varying success). This week, join Tuong La and The Constant Struggle's Brie Watson, Nick Watson, and Dan Dingwall as they warp speed ahead to creating a Top 5 Science Fiction Technology list!
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Back in your life!
The Improv Punch Up returns with another surprise episode! This week the boys venture into the unknown and punch up...a reality show?? Love Island is the sexiest place on earth, where the hottest contestants flock to find "The One"....until a mysterious force reeks HAVOC on the would be lovebirds! Join host Snout Goocher in a brand new reality adventure filled with love, deception, and every millennial's favorite meal! HINT: It's NOT Avocado Toast!
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What could be worse than a giant shark stalking the residents of Amity Island? How about a much bigger, cheaper, magic shark following you to the Bahamas!
Find out how the JAWS series went from one of the greatest movies of all time to a Bohemian Christmas with Michael Caine a vindictive Great White.
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PodCavern's Spookening Begins!
We are doing a whole month of spooky-themed movies for this month's episodes of Talkin' Tuong! So join Tuong La and Half Ghost-Half Werewolf Kyle Jones, as we watch Martin Freeman take on Zombies (and an Australian accent) in 2017's Cargo (now streaming on Netflix!).
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Death has a plan... and apparently that plan involves a horror movie pentalogy of wavering quality. The Final Destination series turns Death into an unstoppable force with a penchant for overly complicated Rube Goldberg killing machines. Boasting a cast of horror icons from Devon Sawa (Casper) to David Koechner (The Comebacks), you need to listen to this episode before it's too late!
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With the days and nights in Super City starting to blur together Angus and Sal (Matthew Whalley, Quest Friends Forever) have the hero formally known as PM (Josh Mayo) on to see if he can patch things up with his brother and restore the city to a normal rhythm.
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If a short film about a tugboat named Little Toot isn’t enough to warm your heart, well, the rest of this movie ain’t gonna do it either. This week the Dummies take on Melody Time, the film brave enough to take on Johnny Appleseed, Flight of the Bumblebee, and even Donald Duck.
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Are you a fan of the Resident Evil games and awesome movies!? If you answered 'Yes' to either, this might not be franchise for you. Taylor and Steph are locked-and-loaded to make their way through Paul W. S. Anderson’s horror/sci-fi/action FILMS! Grab some popcorn for the nu-metal nightmare that is Resident Evil (2002) and throw out the continuity for the series conclusion Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016). Find out how things went so off the rails for Alice, the Umbrella Corps. and the fans(?) of this series.
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They’re no Ed and Lorraine Warren, but hosts Stephanie and Taylor investigate The Conjuring Universe to see what makes it so successful. The Conjuring (2013) pioneered one of the most elaborate and well-received horror franchises of all time, filled with sequels, prequels, spinoffs and tie-ins. Discover how the stories of the Warrens, Annabelle, Valak and others twist, turn and overlap to build a fully realized cinematic universe. From a ghost-witch terrorizing the Perrons to haunted board games and typewriter in Annabelle Comes Home (2019), this episode has it all.
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Nicolas Cage telling the future by looking at numbers. What more do you need in a movie!?
On this week's episode of Talkin' Tuong, join Tuong and Nicolas Cage's #1 Fan Katy Warren as they uncover an absurd plot filled with aliens, time capsules, and absolute nonsense in 2009's Knowing (streaming on Prime Video).
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On their inaugural horror movie journey, hosts Taylor Fleming and Stephanie Ridgeway travel to rural Texas to see what Leatherface and the Sawyer family have been up to. From the terror, grit and almost documentary feel of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) to an unnecessarily confusing and derivative origin story with Leatherface (2017). How does Leatherface transform from chainsaw-wielding icon to the pretty young teen love interest? Tune in and find out how we got here.
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Pouring one out for all the movie deaths on the big screen.
Death scenes in movies can be one of the most effective ways to keep the spirit of the film alive after it ends. A good movie death can range from gruesome, to heartbreakingly sad, to downright hilarious. Either way, when done right, it can make the audience elicit an emotion that connects ourselves to the movie and it's characters for years to come. Join Tuong La and That's How I Remember It/Sonar Network's Michael Mongiardi, John Richardson, and Raul Delgado as they relive the most memorable demises in cinema and rank Top 5 Iconic Death Scenes in Movies.
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Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy.
This week on Talkin' Tuong, join Tuong and Sensei James Beattie as they witness a beloved 80's movie property from their youth Crane-Kick it's way back into pop-culture relevancy and give their non-spoiler thoughts of the first two seasons of Cobra Kai!
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Sal (Matthew Whalley, Quest Friends Forever) uses his newfound wealth to live a life of decadence and takes Angus out for a night on the town.
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Ever heard of Bongo the bear? We’ll be honest: there’s a good reason you haven’t! Tune in to hear the Dummies’ take on Fun and Fancy Free, the fourth Disney package film that follows the story of a forgettable bear with an unforgettable climb up a beanstalk with our best pals Mickey, Goofy, and of course, Donald.
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Let's get down to business!
The long awaited and multiply delayed live-action remake of Mulan is finally here (for a 30 dollar cost), and has been met with VERY mixed emotions. So join Tuong La and special guest Whitney Chen as they 'bring honour' to the PodCavern and talk about all the things good, bad, and controversial about 2020's Mulan!
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If you really 'mustache', yes this episode is all about facial hair.
Facial hair has always had the qualities of completely transforming a person. When used correctly, celebrities can often shift their entire look for different roles and situations to be from good looking to DAMN good looking, leaving the rest of us patchy, uneven, peach fuzzed 'stached shlubs to shame. Join Tuong and Facial Hair Gawkers Justin Godelie, Shannon Godelie, and Laura Gordon as they romanticize the hairiness of famous people and rank Top 5 Celebrity Facial Hair.
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Come on and slam and welcome to the jam!
This week on Talkin' Tuong, it's going to get Looney AND Tuney up in the PodCavern as Tuong and The Upford Network's Tom Zalatnai chat about an all time animated classic (and one of Tuong's favorite movies of all time) SPACE JAM!
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Angus and Sal (Matthew Whalley, Quest Friends Forever) raise funds by selling off old gear from the Super Human Response Team basement when a familiar high roller (Matt Barrow, Shit Hot Shit Show) appears. Something’s not quite right about their guest though and it’s not just the pressure of being rich.
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What do anthropomorphic hats, a singing whale, and a mediocre baseball team have in common? Honestly, nothing, but Disney made this movie anyways. Check out Make Mine Music to find out what The Dummies think of this truly random collection of shorts!
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This week on Talkin' Tuong, Tuong and International Laugh Maker Mike Carrozza revisit the ol' Saw Franchise (Saw II specifically) and bare witness to all of it's twisted and gross needle-y, spiky, bloody traps! So join us as we try to solve Jigsaw's Ultimate Puzzle - was this franchise ever good? Tune in to find out!
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Surprise Punch Up!
Steve and Darryl Weed are going on a mild mannered fishing trip with their dad, when a dramatic chain of events changes EVERYTHING! In this page one re imagining of Christopher Nolan's TENET, the Ol' Punch Up PAL(indrome)S conjure up a tale filled with Boomers! Fall Guys!! A Pro Skateboarding Legend!!! and TIME SHENANIGANS!!!!
Will the Weed family survive to uncover the true meaning of "TENET?" Tune in to find out!!
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This week's episode >>> The Emoji Movie.
Emoji's have been around for over the last 20 years and have been on a steady incline of popularity. These electronic/digital ideograms have completely taken over how we speak to each other in the modern era and inject a sense of personality and emotion into our messages that normal words cannot do as seamlessly. So this week join Tuong La and Living Emoticons Victoria Lulloff , Kristine Shadid, and Amanda Parker as they communicate and translate their feelings digitally to make a Top 5 Emojis list!
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It's all DC news on this week's episode as Tuong and Caped Crusader Taylor Fleming enter the DC Fandome to talk about the hottest news stories that came out of this big event from the weekend! From The Suicide Squad Movie to Robert Pattinson's The Batman, we geek all over it as we give you the Snyder Cut version of Talkin' Tuong!
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Angus and Sal (Matthew Whalley, Quest Friends Forever) have Kyle Lygar Professional Golfer (Deborah Ring) on the show to talk about his recent ban from the SPGA, his family and his tendency to kill birds.
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They’re called The Three Caballeros, but are they really gentlemen? And are there really three of them? Only one way to find out! This week we’re extending our stay in Latin America with Donald, José, and of course, Panchito. (Spoiler: yes, there are three of them.)
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We are all unpacked and settled into a brand new PodCavern so the fires of Talkin' Tuong are burning once more! So join us as Tuong and special guest Jesse Anderson try to math out if Darren Aronofsky's 1998 film Pi is any good and if it will make us as psychologically uncomfortable as 99% of his films!
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Suns out, grills out!
Who doesn't love a backyard BBQ party in the middle of the summer? The joys of sunshine, good company, and great food make backyard BBQ parties some of the best times you can have all year! So join Tuong La and The Upford Network's Kendalyn Aldridge, Damian Duvain, and Tom Zalatnai as they put their minds and stomachs together to grill up a Top 5 Foods For a Backyard BBQ Party list!
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As Angus's eviction draws closer, he and Sal venture out of the office to look at the last few options for living spaces. Will they find a place for Angus to call home or will he be doomed to live in Sal's car?
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Travel plans cancelled? Quarantine got you down? Take a trip south with us as we talk Saludos Amigos and say “hello, friends” to some new - and some familiar! - faces across Latin America.
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Take a whiff outta this list!
Fun fact: people can detect at least one trillion distinct scents (It's true! We Googled this)! Not only is Smell one of the most powerful senses, it is also the most primal and layered sense where it can elicit an ultra-wide variation of emotion depending how your particular nose detects a scent. So join Tuong La and Stink Sniffers Angus MacDonald, Samantha Leggatt, and Leslie Cserepy as they waft the best aromas into their noses and rank Top 5 Smells!
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Angus and Sal meet with Captain Canada, a hero looking to retire. The only problem is no one has ever heard of him.
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The world could use more sweet little deer with skunk-positive attitudes. Experience the love, loss, elation and heartbreak as we discuss Bambi’s journey from taking his first steps (and slides) to becoming The Great Prince of the Forest.
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This week on Talkin' Tuong, join Tuong and the Ever Eclectic Esther Freesman as they see if they can get attached to this movie (as much as the main character can get attached to houses) in 2019's The Last Black Man in San Francisco (now streaming on Crave)!
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Dracarys!
If there is one thing we can agree on collectively, it's that Dragons are pretty frickin' cool. Something about these fire-breathing, scaly, giant flying lizards has endured throughout our history, literature, and mythology. This week join Tuong and Daring Dragon Riders, Justin Godelie, Shannon Godelie, and Dan Foerster as they take to the skies and reign down a fiery Top 5 Dragons list!
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We waited 7 years for this thing and it's finally here! Did it deliver? We'll find out on this week's Talkin' Tuong as The Last Two qualified gamers on Earth (Tuong & Leslie Cserepy) go deep into discussing Naughty Dog's highly anticipated post apocalyptic follow up game - The Last of Us Part II!
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Is your Super Team in need of a new lair? Amid Angus’ search for a new home he and Sal welcome Super Real Estate Agent Jen Myriad (Leichell Little, Quest Friends Forever) to the show and discuss what it’s like buying and selling in Super City.
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Maybe he’s your favourite flying elephant, or maybe he’s the only flying elephant you know. Either way, Dumbo has got a lot to talk about - from those ears, to that pink elephant fever dream, to the racist stereotypes you probably don’t remember from childhood. Listen in as we dissect the high highs and low lows of this little elephant’s big adventure.
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The world may have put Broadway on hold for the rest of the 2020, but the silver lining is we got Lin Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical on the home screen a year early! This week on Talkin' Tuong, join Tuong and special guest Nivala Maharaj as they don't throw away their shot to talk about the smash hit and global phenomenon - Hamilton (now streaming on Disney Plus)!
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The Circle of Life made some cool weird shit...
Let's face it, humans are boring. Sure we may be the dominating species on the planet but we are also in many ways just not that interesting. The world is full of exciting animals in the world, some that behave in peculiar ways and some that just look so strange that it basically looks like something that came out of James Cameron's Avatar. This week, join Tuong La and Faux Wild Life Experts Axandre Lemours, Catherine Ballachey, and Seth Gerry as they get their Zoology on and rank Top 5 Interesting Animals You've Never Heard About.
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WABAM!
It's another internet edition of The Improv Punch Up! This week the boys tackle another page one re write of another delayed movie: NO TIME TO DIE. Tune in as Bond......James Bond? gets a complete retooling featuring: NIKOLA TESLA! A TICKLE MONSTER!! WILL SMITH!!! And more story lines than you can shake....or stir....a martini at! Be sure to watch the video version for everyone's favourite thing...VISUAL BITS!
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Studio Ghibli films just hit Netflix in Canada so you better believe we are going to do a podcast about one! This week on Talkin' Tuong, join Tuong and First Time Ghibli Watcher Colleen Wang as Tuong tries to convert Colleen into loving one of the all time anime classics - Princess Mononoke!
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With the podcast now officially acknowledged by the Super Human Response Team Angus focuses on the show, 100% leaving all of his paperwork in Sal’s hands.
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Remember that one where Mickey wore the wizard hat, and there were dinosaurs, but also fairies and mermaids, and then a hippo did ballet and also Satan made an appearance? No, that wasn’t a trip, that was Fantasia. Follow us as we try to decipher everything from the film’s abstract sound and imagery to Cupid’s missing butthole (Spoiler: the centaurs have something to do with it).
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This week on Talkin' Tuong, Tuong and the Amicable Axandre Lemours witness Robert Pattinson being a non-vampire in the Safdie Brother's 2017 Crime/Thriller - Good Time (now streaming on Netflix)!
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"I was saying Boo-urns"
Ah The Simpsons. A show which is well regarded as one of the best TV shows of all time purely based on it's early seasons. While the show is still ongoing and has just completed its 31'st season, the magic of this beloved animated family started to wane somewhere after the first third of it's total run. That said, at it's best, The Simpsons in it's prime has some of the snappiest/most hilarious dialogue, phenomenal visual gags, and the most heartwarming moments in TV history. This week join Tuong La and Attractive Shelbyville Cousins Matt Barrow, Taylor Fleming, and Samantha Leggatt as they 'Do the Bartman' while ranking Top 5 Simpsons Episodes!
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This week on Talkin' Tuong, we get into the mind of Shia Labeouf as Tuong and The Making Box's Braeden Etienne get chatting about Shia's semi-autobiographical film complete with chickens, pies in the face as a child actor, and a whole lot of father-son drama; that's right we talking 2019's Honey Boy! (now streaming on Prime Video).
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Them Punch Up Boys are at it again! After an extended quarantine where Angus, Tuong and Leslie have been isolated from the world and new cycle they have come to find that Fast 9 has been delayed!! Why? Because the studio wanted a PAGE ONE REWRITE. Expect POTATO SACK RACES! TALKING ELEPHANTS!!!! Expect THINGS TO GO OFF THE RAILS!!!!!
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Sal prepares for a delightful day of filing when Angus comes in on his day off to report an embarrassing crime. He and Sal reach new levels of closeness.
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When you wish upon a star... you notice some pretty weird stuff that you missed as a kid. Listen along this week as we watch everyone’s favorite puppet become a real boy - and talk about how Pinocchio is both exactly how we remembered it, and infinitely more terrifying.
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This week on Talkin' Tuong, join Tuong and Quest Friend Forever/Heroes Don't Do Paperwork's/Thanos-Wannabe Angus MacDonald, as they examine the series of misfortunes of criminals being stuck in a house of even worse criminals while chatting about 2019's horror comedy - Villains (now streaming on Amazon Prime).
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The saga of ranking fictional animals continues!
The bond between horses and people is something special that we have witnessed in real life and in fiction. There is something majestic and bad ass about these creatures that have stuck with us over centuries that we keep coming back to. In fiction in particular, we see these loyal animals in some of the most entertaining stories while also being the heart of why the main character often succeeds. Join Tuong La and Montreal Improv's Vinny Francois, Kadi Diop, and Stefan Spec as they gallop into your hearts and neigh out a Top 5 Fictional Horse list!
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This week on Talkin' Tuong, we go on a grand visit to a beloved 6 season show that got itself a movie with 2019's Downton Abbey (now streaming on Crave). Join Tuong and Quarantine Buddy/Life Pal Laura Gordon (Disney Dummies) as one of them gets to revisit a familiar and juicy dramatic world they enjoy, and the other tries to figure out why everyone in this movie is so horny for English royalty.
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While Angus and Sal sort the mountain of crates heaped on them by the Super Human Action Response Team, a mysterious crate arrives...but what could be inside? And will it help Angus and Sal work past their issues?
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Comedy movies in the 2000's were definitely a product of it's time and this week's movie on Talkin' Tuong is here to prove it! Join Tuong La and road trip buddies The Making Box's Sarah Bennett & Mitchell Horne as they get deep and dirty about the raunchy teen sex romp that is 2008's Sex Drive (now streaming on Netflix)!
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SOUPS ON!
There's nothing like a big bowl of hearty warm soup to get your taste buds going. The delicious combination of throwing ingredients in a big pot of water and fusing the flavors together into something that not only tickles the nostrils but fills you up like someone is giving your stomach a nice cozy hug, is why soups have been a staple meal throughout the dawn of time. This week join Tuong La and Soup Heads Angus MacDonald, Samantha Leggatt, and Leslie Cserepy as they reunite with the powers of the internet to deliberate on the delectable topic that is Top 5 Soups!
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Magic mirror on the wall...what’s the oldest Disney animated feature of all?
We’re kicking off the inaugural episode of Disney Dummies by going all the way back to the movie that started it all, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Join us as we mine for gems and ID the poison apples along the way. Heigh ho!
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Waka Waka! This week on Talkin' Tuong we bring in Shit Hot Shit Show's/It's All Super's Matt Barrow to talk about his love for puppets , or more specifically his love for Muppets! Listen as Tuong and Matt try to see if they have a rainbow connection while they discuss the 1979 Original Classic - The Muppet Movie (now streaming on Disney Plus).
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Angus and Sal explore a previously unknown part of their office and find an answering machine with a slew of missed calls. What’s waiting for them on this answering machine? Will it tear our dynamic duo apart?
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This week on Talkin' Tuong we bring in The Making Box's Evelyn Barb & Lindsay Todd as we all try to make sense of Netflix's Horse Girl starring Alison Brie. Are there horses in this movie? Are there girls in this movie? What the hell is going on in this movie?! Tune in to find out!
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Gotta Rank'Em All!
...okay maybe not all of them but you get the idea. For over 20 years, Pokémon is still, to this day, one of the most beloved franchises of all time. In fact in many ways, Pokémon has never been more popular - now catering to the adults who grew up with the franchise as well as the younger generation of newcomers...er trainers. From the humble beginnings of only 150 Pokémon to now 800+ there has never been a better time to rank them! So join Tuong La and Gym Leaders Samantha Leggatt, Sarah Ghadbane, and Angus MacDonald as they pit their love of Pokémon, into the Ranked Poké-Gym, to battle it out and find out what the Top 5 Best Pokemon are!
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This week on Talkin' Tuong we bring in the Stereotyped Scarce Aaron Paulsen where we go back to a time when Angelina Jolie was kicking ass as a CIA agent...or a Russian Spy Operative? Tune in to find out as we talk about 2010's Salt!
And yes..we are starting to use a random adjective generator to introduce our guests now because why not.
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With Sal (Matthew Whalley) stuck in traffic caused by Rush Hour, Angus is stuck working from home.
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Hey you cool cats and kittens! This week on Talkin' Tuong, Tuong and our Big Cat guest Melanie Moshi talk about the documentary turned global phenomenon Tiger King (including the newest episode that just released!)!
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We know we can't just eat one...
We were very lucky to record this episode pre-quarantine because live-sampling needed to happen (for research of course) to once and for all decide what the best chips are! These thin-sliced, deep-fried, crunchy snacks have been a staple in Snack Food Culture for centuries and we knew we had to do this episode justice. So join Tuong La and Potato Heads Hayley Kellett, Simone Dorie, and Leslie Cserepy as they get their sweet, salty, and savoury on and rank Top 5 Chips!
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The (slightly) relaunched Talkin' Tuong is here and we are kicking things off with PodCavern fan favorite...Samantha Leggatt! The whole idea of this new-ish format is to find ways to connect with friends (old and new) in these darker times by talking about something more fun, like the types of art we are consuming more of these days. For the foreseeable future, we will be doing 1 on 1 interview shows with new guests every Monday to discuss the latest pop culture news as well as talk about one movie/tv or show/game/etc. that we both agreed to watch pre-recording. So sit back and enjoy our newest episode about Pixar's latest movie...Onward!
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Angus arrives at work to find that Sal isn’t at his desk? What kind of trouble could Sal be getting up to? Angus calls him and finds out he’s on a special assignment.
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Comb back your mullets and perms because this week we are going back to the 80's!
In many ways, the 80's were a much simpler time. A time where fashion was colorfully neon and bold, where people loved to actually go out to the movies and go dancing, and a time where random slang words were 'gnarly' and 'hella' plentiful. Music was particularly 'bitchin' during this time because it gave rise to some of the best karaoke songs and, not to mention, music videos that has ever existed. From whiny guitars to synth drums to dancing in a skin-tight outfit while dramatically belting out lyrics that put today's songs to shame - 80's music had it it all. This week join Tuong La and Tubular guests Axandre Lemours, Victoria Luloff, and Colleen Wang as they 'totally' come up with a 'rad' Top 5 80's Songs List!
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Talkin' Tuong has always been a show about finding ways to creatively express ideas and thoughts about pop culture, movies, tv, video games etc. In these dark times, we have decided to shine whatever light we can by committing to producing more frequent episodes, in this period of isolation, so we can keep the conversation going while finding ways to have fun along the way. Join Tuong La and special guest Taylor Fleming as they discuss The Invisible Man and all the shows/movies that are being impacted by this stupid virus!
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Angus gives the former Colonel Freedom (Tuong La) a call to see how his new life as a Super Hero Student is going. Short answer: not great.
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It's-a-me, Mario!
Mario is arguably the most iconic video game character of all time. Over the last couple decades, this pudgy little high-jumping Italian plumber has shaped the hearts and minds of gamers across the world and has consistently pushed the boundaries of what video games could be. From platforming, to party games, to karting around, to playing every conceivable sport - this one character has found ways to Nintendo-charm its way to being one of the all time greats of pop culture! So join Tuong La and Ninten-Nerds Alex Toth, Brian Costa, and Dan Foerster as they eat a power-up mushroom and storm their way through Bowser's castle while ranking a Top 5 Super Mario games list!
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Angus and Sal are visited by Agatha Shelley the librarian who works at the SuperCity Historical Paperback Society. The three of them must put their differences aside to help Agatha rid herself of an unwanted power or she may never be able to touch a book again.
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Better late than never! It's the February edition of Talkin' Tuong (in March)!
Listen as Tuong rounds up February's news while talkin' about Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Jay & Silent Bob Reboot!
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CAW CAW Mother cluckers! We talking’ about birds this week!
Look we’ve done Fictional Dogs. We’ve done Fictional Cats. It was only a matter of time until we tackle the all important topic of Fictional Birds! So join Tuong La and Bodacious Bird Watchers Axandre Lemours, Victoria Lulloff, and Joey Walsh as they soar over and hoot out a Top 5 Fictional Birds list!
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What's this??? IIIITTTTSSSSS TIIIIIIIIIMMMMMEEEE!!! The Improv Punch Up is BACK!!!! Leslie and Tuong resurrect the show for a very special SONIC THEMED episode! Get ready for a brand new version of YOUR FAVOURITE HEDGEHOG just FILLED with Robots, Italian Art Knockoffs, a BUNCH of cocaine. and of course.....a BRAND NEW Re-Re- Design of Sonic! Get ready folks, cuz it gets bloody!
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When the Super Powered Handyman Tyler McTavish comes to the office Sal finally meets someone who is as into details and process as himself and Angus learns that sometimes the most heroic thing is a chair crafted with love.
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All aboard the love train!
Look, every couple thinks they have the best romance since Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams from the Notebook, but the truth is there are certain romantic duos that have that certain iconic "presence"/"power" that tower over us common folk. These pairings are often looked up to as an unstoppable team that have a large amount of influence in the world. On this year's Valentine's Day special, we choo-choo-choose you to join Tuong La and the Love Triangle Shannon Leis, Lindsay Gordon, and Laura Gordon as they amorously rank a list of the Top 5 Real Life Power Couples of All Time!
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Angus and Sal arrive at their desks to find a PA system that goes out to the entire Super Human Action Response Team office. Surely they will use this great power responsibly...right?
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Talkin' Tuong returns in it's first episode of the decade to talk about a very eventful month!
Join Tuong La as he goes solo to ramble about all the news that came out in January as well as Adam Sandler's Uncut Gems, Sam Mendes's 1917, and the nightmare that everyone can't stop talking about...CATS!
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And the Oscars go to...
First off HAPPY THIRD BIRTHDAY to the PodCavern! thunderous applause It's been a helluva ride and there are no plans on slowing down this Top 5 train!
Now let's get down to why we are all gathered here today. Movies. Oscar season is quickly approaching and every year on Ranked's birthday we do intensive research (aka binge) to discover the best movies of yesteryear. 2019 started off seeming like quite possibly one of the weakest years in movies in a long time, but in the last few months of the decade it managed to put out some truly remarkable films that managed to flip that entire narrative. So join Tuong La and Hollywood Big Wigs Nivala Maharaj, Doug MacKendrick, and Melanie Moshi as they vigorously regale and argue over the best movies of 2019!
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Some wires must have gotten crossed because this week’s episode of … Villains Don’t Do Paperwork has Matthew and Seth Badfellow (Angus MacDonald) bring in Dr. ToxSixSixSix in an attempt to get him to be a bit more professional with his villainy.
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Here’s to all the naughty foods that stuck by us all these years.
Look we all love food here in the PodCavern, but sometimes you don't feel like cooking and need some reliable food that's quick, dirty, and cheap. So join Tuong La and Instant Food Experts Taylor Fleming, Laura Gordon, and Shannon Leis as they get their microwave/toaster oven ready to rank Top 5 Lazy Comfort Foods!
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Angus and Sal are visited by Colonel Freedom! While filling out his record they get to learn more about Super City’s #1 hero than they expected. Should you ever really meet your heroes?
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We made it to 2020!
A brand new decade of PodCavern is here and the gang is prepared for yet another year of Top 5 Lists! But before we can properly ring in the new year, as per every year, we must give some love to video games. At the outset, it seemed like 2019 would be an underwhelming year for games as the world prepares for a new generation of consoles in 2020. Turns out we were delightfully wrong! 2019 not only had some wild gaming moments but it also gave us meaningful free-to-play/subscription serviced games, expansions that felt like full games, and remakes of games that were built from the ground up that went above and beyond. So join Tuong La and Game Guru's Matthew Whalley, Angus MacDonald, and Ethan Howieson as they celebrate the best games of 2019!
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To cap off the decade in the PodCavern, Tuong takes Talkin' Tuong to a Galaxy Far Far Away (Ottawa) and gets talkin' about ALL things Star Wars with Master Samantha Leggatt from the Jedi Council and Darth Angus MacDonald the Sith Emperor! We also had a certain Force Ghost call in to make an appearance...tune in to find out!
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While recovering from a city wide cold, Angus and Sal are visited by Eustache Henge (Jonas McLean, Outtake Improv) a career henchman who has worked for some of Super City's worst villains. But he seems like such a nice guy!
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Come under our musical mistletoe this Christmas!
It’s that time of the year again for the Ranked Christmas/Holiday special! It’s also that time of the year where you cannot escape the magic of holiday music everywhere you go! While many (MANY) artists have put out their own renditions of holiday classics and originals, only some songs have stood the test of time and found a special way in our hearts (and playlists) year to year. Join Tuong La and his band of Merry Elves James Beattie. Kierstyn Beattie, and Laura Gordon as they jingle all the way to come up with a list of the Top 5 Christmas Songs!
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Angus and Sal are visited by Marge O’Donnell a talent agent for Super Heroes who is desperate for clients. If you are available she is interested!
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10 years of movies, that can't be THAT hard to Rank right?...right?
The 2010 decade is coming to an end and, looking back, the movie landscape has shifted and changed drastically in the last 10 years. The Twenty-Tens gave rise to streaming, obligatory sequels, reboots, and shared universes; while many smaller indie films struggled to break through the box office. The amount of content we face these days is endless so coming with a list of our favorites was a tough one (especially since it's been such a great decade for movies). So join us as Tuong La and Sassy Cinephiles Taylor Fleming, Stephanie Ridgeway, and Sean Mulhern pull out all their movie knowledge and rank down the behemoth of a list that is Top 5 Movies of the 2010 Decade!
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While building some new office equipment Angus and Sal are interrupted by one of Super City’s Dark Protectors. The power dynamic shifts as it becomes unclear who is the one asking the questions.
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This month on Talkin' Tuong, we take the PodCavern all the way to the West Coast (Vancouver, BC) to visit a regular recurring podcast guest who has only ever skyped in...till now! Listen as Tuong and Taylor Fleming discuss some big pop culture news from November and get chattin' about Taika Waititi's Jojo Rabbit, Bong Joon Ho's Parasite, and a certain Disney Plus show that has something to do with Stars and Wars? Listen and find out!
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The best cheap beer that money can buy.
Budget beers have been a staple for students, parties, camping, sports, and so much more since the dawn of beer. However, these days it's all about fancy 'shmancy' craft beers that are intricately poured with just the right amount of hops and unique flavors, which has been leaving our dear old friends ignored on that beer fridge shelf. Well not today! Today we celebrate cheap beers because sometimes money is tight and sometimes because we just want to have a damn inexpensive beer that gets the job done! Join Tuong La and Beer Buds Justin Godelie, Shannon Godelie, and Dan Foerster as they break out some cold ones and rank Top 5 Budget Beers!
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Angus and Sal start to butt heads in their workspace, but relationship counselor Dr. Marry Plath (Chelsea Fahey) arrives just in time to share relationship advice.
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We Rank in Peace, Earthlings.
Space. Another frontier of fictional characters we have not yet fully explored on Ranked yet. As we try to still discover life outside our small little blue planet called Earth in the real world, we can at least rely on fiction to come up with some other worldly creatures to pit against each other on a Top 5 list. Join Tuong La and Exotic Extraterrestials Rich Hilborn, Chelsea Fahey, and Angus MacDonald as they beam up and probe out a Top 5 Aliens list.
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Time to nut up or shut up because we got a Spooktastic ? October edition of Talkin' Tuong for you w/ special guest Jesse Anderson!
Listen as we put on some clown make up and chat about Joker?, escape from our meth-filled past as we gush about El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie?, and blow out the brains of the undead while talking about Zombieland: Double Tap.?♂️
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Angus Starts his new, not so glamorous, job with the Super Human Action Response Team filing paperwork in a dim basement. He meets his new partner/superior Sal Bedfellow (Matthew Whalley) and the two get to know each other.
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BRAAAAAIINNSS!
Zombies aka The Living Dead aka Biters aka Creepers aka (a thousand other ghoulish names) has permeated mainstream culture in a big way for decades, especially when George A. Romero launched his vision of what we perceive as the “modern zombie” today. Whether it’s your slow shuffling zombie to your horrifyingly fast flesh eating zombie, there has been a number of different haunted takes throughout all types of fiction and mediums. On this year’s Spookifying Halloween special of Ranked, join Tuong La and Undead Creepers Angus MacDonald. Samantha Leggatt, and Taylor Fleming as they celebrate these pop-culture monsters, eat the brains of the living, and come up with the Top 5 Things Featuring Zombies.
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Gobble Gobble!
It’s that time of year again where friends and family gather around and give thanks to the Turkey/Tofurkey gods! But whether you like Turkey or not, there is no denying that Thanksgiving has turned into a tradition where families bring out their A-game for dinner. This week join Tuong La and Food pilgrims Geoff McBride, Jesse Preece, and Desiree Connors Warmington as they brace their stomachs for turkey-itis and rank Top 5 Thanksgiving Foods!
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On this episode of The Improv Punch Up Tuong La is back! Alas, when the boys are about to record their no doubt hilarious episode, the podcast feed is interrupted and hijacked by the Punch Up of the FUTURE! Instead of Leslie, Angus and Tuong listen as Skywalker Cserepy, Bloodflap and Tuong La Punch Up disastrous movies while they wait for the Sun to explode!
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No live stream for this month’s edition of Talkin’ Tuong but the show still must go on! For this month’s episode, Tuong gathers up all the juicy news from September and also gets talkin’ about Brad Pitt in space with Ad Astra, seeing if the second chapter of IT floats as high as the first, and placing himself in the middle beside Zach Galifianakis in Netflix’s Between Two Ferns: The Movie!
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Mmm nature's candy...
Nothing beats that sweet delicious flavor you get from snacking on your favourite fruit. Not only do they have a mouth watering unbeatable taste to them but they also contain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals to keep your body healthy! You can juice em up, you can put them in a pie, you can make a kick ass cocktail with them - they got versatility for days! Join Tuong La and Fruity Patootie's Colleen Wang, Victoria Luloff, and Leslie Cserepy as they take a nice long juicy bite into making a Top 5 Fruits list!
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This time on The Improv Punch Up we decided to show you the fans a peek behind the curtain! When we have a guest on we usually do a practice scene or “Practice Punch Up” to get the creative juices flowing. We tell the guests these won’t appear on the podcast but guess what...we lied! Because they are just too fun to keep locked away. Is this a shameless attempt to scrape together another episode or an inspiring look at our guests before the episode has begun? You decide!
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History may have forgotten them, but we haven't.
Thanks to the internet and some high school classes, there have been historical people and their accomplishments that have stood the test of time. However, most of the time there are amazing individuals who slip through the cracks and are forgotten forever....until now! This week join Tuong La and Wikipedia Wizards Sarah Finn, Catherine Ballachey, and Axandre Lemours who put their Googling skills to the test as they research and rank Top 5 Interesting People You've Never Heard About.
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This week on The Improv Punch Up we have no guests so you know what that means...it’s time for a weird gimmick episode! This time the boys read a short story written by our very own Leslie Cserepy. In this version the boys tell the story of the brave Captain Thundercock and his crew as they land on Mars and are accosted by a strange and terrible creature. This story has more heart and shit than you’d expect!
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It's a classic episode where it's just Tuong spitting off nonsense into a mic on this August's Edition of Talkin' Tuong! This month, Tuong gets Fast and Furious while talking about Hobbs & Shaw, gets geeky talking about 'superheroes gone bad' in The Boys, and laughs at children doing incredibly inappropriate things in Good Boys! Also things get raunchy in the PodCavern as the folks on the live chat want to Tuong to take off his shirt? Did he do it? Do people understand that this is mostly an audio medium? Listen and find out!
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Tsck…pshh…fwshhhhhhhhh..fizzzzz
Hear that? That’s the satisfying sound you get when you pop open a fizzy drink of goodness that’s about to be chugged down. Over the years, there has been a plethora of flavoured, syrupy, sugary, carbonated/uncarbonated soft drinks that has hit the shelves - some great and some that make you question your life. BUT as always there can be only five that reign supreme! Join Tuong La and Unhealthy Human Beings Angus MacDonald, Matt Barrow, and Leslie Cserepy as they bring drink samples to the table and make themselves nauseous as they rank Top 5 Soft Drinks!
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On this week’s Improv Punch Up, it’s just Tuong and Angus (Twong & Agnes) punching up various things to do and see in Vermont on their way to The Big Pond Improv Festival! Listen while the boys dive into the thrilling new field of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Scream, they figure out exactly how many Keanus are needed in Neo Vermont, and an unlikely friendship forms between two men in the solitude of the morning beach.
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Cue opening title crawl
Movie themes have become an integral part of the movie experience, even though they sometimes can be overshadowed by the film it’s representing. When done right, the theme can be as iconic as the film itself turning a good movie into one that is remembered for all time. This week join Tuong La and the A-Team Samantha Leggatt, Angus MacDonald, and Leslie Cserepy as they try not to scream at each other while coming up with the best Top 5 Movie Theme Songs.
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On this explosive episode of The Improv Punch Up, we have the A-Team’s very own Samantha Leggatt joining ALL THREE Punch-Up hosts! This week we see what the MCU can bring to the opening of The Beauty and the Beast, discover if the lions of Pride Rock really need Simba, and Enzo gets what he always wanted for his birthday…. A “Yo MaMa Battle”!
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Talkin’ Tuong returns in full force to talk about a jam packed month we had in July! On this episode, with the help of Taylor Fleming, we discuss our favorite web-slinger in his newest movie Spider-Man: Far From Home, discover if the new live-action Lion King remake means Hakuna Matata, and dig into all the big news from San Diego Comic-Con 2019!
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Arrr matey! Here be some fine Captains!
Every good crew needs a good leader. A leader who can make the hard call, bring a team together, and step up to the cause when needed. Throughout history we have witnessed real-life & fictional captains take to the sea, the skies, and even SPACE to inspire us and steer us on to glory! This week join Tuong La and First Mates Sarah Ghadbane, Angus MacDonald, and Laura Gordon as they sail the seven seas to celebrate the Top 5 Best Captains!
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On this episode of The Improv Punch Up we have the Virtuous Victoria Luloff! This week we see a classic Mentos commercial getting updated with a body horror twist, Mrs Bix ditches Elvis to solve a murder from the 1969 classic “The Trouble with Girls”, some teens confront a “sheriff” in disguise, and through that we address some PRESSING RUMOURS you may have heard about our podcast.
The post E45 – Tammi, ‘Tos, and Turkeys (Mentos Commercial, The Trouble with Girls, ThanksKilling) appeared first on PodCavern.
Merry Chris-list to All!
Inspired by last year's Top 5 Ryans episode, the gang at Ranked decided to finally tackle the hottest question the universe has been asking: "Who is the Best Chris?". Now the fine folks of the PodCavern did not want to provide you with your typical internet Chris List (because BORING), so we put on a fun twist that cracks open the "Doorway of Chrises" that is sure to stir the pot. This week join Tuong La and Chris-tal Clear Rankers Kristine Shadid, Victoria Luloff, and Marc Quintaneiro as they go off the rails and rank a not-so-typical Top 5 Chrises List!
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On this episode of The Improv Punch Up, we have the Valiant Vinny Francois! This week we see a romantically tense race between Superman and The Flash, we learn that sometimes the people booing you are the ones supporting you the most, and we see why The Matrix should have been set in a high school.
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Oh the good ol' Ranking Game!
Sorry, it's that time of the year again where the folks at Ranked break out their toques and sip their Timmies on their chesterfields as they discuss some more great things about Canada! Canada is the land of many things. It's the land of overly polite people, beautiful scenery, but also the land some of the best god damn music on the planet! This year join Tuong La and Moose Riding Mounties Keish Saunders, Shannon Godelie, and Laura Gordon as they talk aboot and celebrate the Top 5 Songs from Canadian Artists!
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SAD NEWS.
In a PodCavern first, there will be no live-stream episode of Talkin' Tuong this month. Don't worry we'll all be okay, there there. group hug BUT FEAR NOT! Tuong still felt compelled to record an offline episode as the show must go on! Listen as he gives a quick and dirty round up of June of what he would have talked about including life stuff, E3 2019, Dark Phoenix, MIB: International, and Toy Story 4! We'll be back next month for a new LIVE episode!
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On this episode we have not one guest but TWO! Improvising with us is the Wondrous Woody McCadden (Blackbox Comedy) and, in a Punch Up first, all clips were curated by the Learned Lee Demarbre (Mayfair Theatre). Join us as a lowly servant on a Bulgarian party yacht stands up for himself with Pinocchio-like consequences, we find out how the Bulgarian police academy dean’s office gets it’s lovely furniture, and after 40 years of service, the world’s most professional Bulgarian flight attendant has a crisis of faith.
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Wait a sec...haven't we done this episode already?
All the way hidden in the shadowy depths of the PodCavern, there was an episode that was sealed away due to it's over-complicated ground rules that ultimately created a list which did not represent the original spirit of the topic! This week we finally release that episode from it's year long shackles and bring you Top 5 Fictional Worlds to live In PREDUX featuring your host Tuong La and the A-Team Leslie Cserepy, Angus MacDonald, and Samantha Leggatt!
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On this week’s Improv Punch Up Leslie and Angus attempt something that has never been done before...they Punch Up an ENTIRE MOVIE! Listen as the boys try to improve the 2013 documentary Blackfish! Will they take this movie and make something less boring? Probably. Will it be at the expense of an impactful message? You better believe it!
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Summer Loving, Summer Dreaming, Summer Ranking
We're finally almost here! Summer is upon us and we could not be more excited to finally enjoy all the joys that this season brings us. So get off your beach butts & grab your limed-up Coronas and join Tuong La and Rays of Sunshine Evelyn Barbr, Hayley Kellett, and Jesse Bergen as they cap off our quartet of seasons episodes and rank a list of the Top 5 Best Things about Summer!
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On this month's edition of Talkin' Tuong, join Tuong La and special guest Esther Freeman as they solve the mystery of Detective Pikachu, triple the body-count in the ever so joyously violent John Wick 3, and get taken on a magic carpet ride through Disney's new Aladdin film!
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On this episode of The Improv Punch Up we have the Astounding Al Connors in the PodCavern! Listen as Al and the boys figure out what the fall of the Berlin Wall would be like with more genies, a man’s whole life is a customer service nightmare, and the Avengers become a little more international!
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Hot & Ready Top 5 List comin' right up!
Pizza has been the king of comfort food all across the world for eons and eons. From the combination of that zesty tomato sauce, to that gooey cheese, right down to it's mouth watering crust - it's hard not to love this world-wide food phenomenon. Even most "bad pizza" is still pretty good because of the strength of that tasty trio of ingredients. But what makes good pizza even better are the endless combination of toppings you can put on it to take it to the next level! Join Tuong La and Pretty Pizzaiolos Johnny McArthur, Colleen Wang, and Leslie Cserepy as they put their best ideas in the oven and come out with a list of Top 5 Pizza Toppings!
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In this special episode of Talkin' Tuong, Tuong and special call-in guests wrap up the last season of Game of Thrones and gives some closing thoughts before their watch comes to an end.
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On this week’s Improv Punch Up we have the Pristine Patrice Ann-Forbes! This week we explore the world of The Princess Bride through a different lens...that lens being a water park. We also make some dating videos and The Blob interrupts a Boyardee wedding!
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22 films that we love 3000!
11 years ago there was an idea, an idea to create a shared universe of remarkable movies based on comic books that would change everything in pop-culture and cinema as we know it. Like it or not, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is not only the largest franchise in movie history but also has redefined genres, reinvigorated comics, and inspired people all over the world. With Avengers: Endgame, we have finally seen the "Infinity Saga" come to and end, and while there are more comic book movies that will surely come out, we have truly reached an end of an era. This week join Tuong La and the Assembled Avengers Matt Barrow, Stenley Philippe, and Stephen Peeling as they celebrate the last 11 years of MCU movies and use the Infinity Gauntlet to snap together a Top 5 list of the best moments!
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On this week’s Improv Punch Up, we are joined by Nicole “The Natural” Bedford! Listen as we give Spawn a newer, spicier entrance on hell's new game show, a new take on a ice cream commercial gets a whole lot faster, and we make Caesar's first words a little more positive!
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What could be the craziest month's for Nerd Culture in recent history, Tuong La and Pull the Plug's Justin Godelie step up to the plate and talk about all the juicy things that came out in April! Join them as they go to hell and never return watching the newest Hellboy, zap into magical supermen discussing Shazam!, and see the Infinity Saga come to an end chattin' about Avengers: Endgame!
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Ranking Super Powers is our Endgame.
Today we are celebrating 11 years of the MCU and superhero pop culture by giving our take on an aged old question: “What are the best super powers?”. Face it, even the most jaded comic book sneerer wishes they can get up and fly out of bed, transform into a fire breathing lizard, or shoot lasers out of their eyes! This week join Tuong La and New Mutants Justin Godelie, Dan Foerster, and Angus MacDonald as they put on the Infinity Gauntlet and materialize their take on the Top 5 best super powers!
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On this week’s Improv Punch Up the boys wake up with the Tactful Tuong La in Podcavern West with no recollection of how they got there and even worse, without any scenes to punch up! Listen as Jean Claude Vanclam and Vanjam face off in the showdown of the century, we get into the interiors and exteriors of Ant-Man vs Trader Joe, and a snow globe provides a look into the underworld, a blood donation, and fun with Siri.
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Yes and...time for our annual improv episode!
Welcome to the third year of a THREE in ONE Ranked episode where we put 15 improv groups on the spot from the Ottawa Improv Festival 2019 to weigh in on three questions that only improvisors can answer! Join Tuong La and Improv Nerds Angus MacDonald, Leslie Cserepy while we make a Top 5 and RANK other people's answers! Also once again a certain special friend from "Daredevil" and "Spiderverse" makes a surprise appearance..
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On this edition of Talkin' Tuong, join Tuong with the Titular Taylor Fleming as they wrap up all things March and go Higher Further Faster talking about Captain Marvel, get spooked by their dopplegangers with Jordan Peele's new horror - Us, and see how high Dumbo soars in the new Disney live-action remake!
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On this week’s Improv Punch Up we have the Judicious Joel Garrow (GRIMprov!) This time The Undertaker and Mankind relive their Hell in a Cell match, or should we say, Driver's License match? Captain America gets some time in the theatre and feels what it's like for his property to be stolen, and 3 Badass dudes face the ultimate foe: NATURE!
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Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows.
Can you feel it? The snow is melting, the temperature is starting to rise, and the world around us is starting to come alive! That's right Spring is here and is ready for some ranking! This week join Tuong La and Little Rays of Sunshine Justin Godelie, Shannon Godelie, and Laura Gordon as they plant their seeds in the PodCavern (don't be gross) and grow a Top 5 Best Things about Spring list!
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This week on The Improv Punch up we are joined by the Kinetic Krystal Merrells! On this episode, the kids on the magic school bus learn a grave lesson on Pluto, we tune in to a live special edition of Ontario Today to solve people's problems, and we find the ultimate match for a one inch punch: a bouncy castle!
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Let's bring you back to the good ol' days.
Remember when Saturday Mornings were the best time of the week? What better way to start the weekend than to wake up in your jammies, eat your favorite sugary cereal, turn on your oversized CRT TV's, and binge watch cartoons for hours on end. It was truly a wondrous era that swept North American pop culture for years on end which has sadly vanished in this day in age. So hop in our time machine as Tuong La and Nostalgic Cartoon Lovers Axandre Lemours, Ali Harris, and Catherine Ballachey take you back to the glory days of being a kid and rank the Top 5 best Saturday Morning Cartoons!
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On this week’s Improv Punch Up, Leslie and Angus are joined by the “Eye Catchin” Sachin Sinha! Open your ears and get ready for some alternate scenes where Tum Tum, Rocky and Colt and get into an altercation with some sexy mummies, the son of Godzilla gets himself into a sticky silky situation, and the Goodfella's participate in prison's hottest new baking show!
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On this edition of Talkin' Tuong, join Tuong and special guest Nivala Maharaj as they find out if everything is still awesome in The Lego Movie 2, observe if Dreamworks has finally learned How to Train Your Dragon, and capping the month of February with a Trailer Round Up!
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Wait a sec.. Green book? That can't be right..
[Warning: This episode contains some minor spoilers]
The Academy has had one of it's most controversial years yet. Just when you think they finally "get it" they manage to take one step forward and two steps back. From everything surrounding the hosting, to subtracting and re-adding categories to the main program, to the Best Movie they chose, it's clear that this whole awards show is kind of a hot mess. However, it's not all cloudy skies! While this year may not have had the strongest line up of movies, it still gave us some real humdingers which we are here today to share with you! Join Tuong La and True Oscar Winners Desiree Connors Warmington, Taylor Fleming, and Leslie Cserepy as they celebrate PodCavern & Ranked's second birthday, and rank the Top 5 Movies of 2018!
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On this week’s Punch Up there’s no guest!? That’s right there's no one joining Leslie and Angus in the PodCavern so they can relax and let their hair down. This week we see Mario and Luigi seek to find who put kale in their fridge, Georgie goes back for his boat (keen eared listeners might hear some kind of easter egg) and The Hardy Boys quit solving mysteries and live a normal life.
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Annnd can you feel the love tonight?
For some reason romantic comedies get a bad rap but secretly we know everyone loves them to some degree. When done right they make you tear up, give you some good chuckles, and fills your heart with joy. And then there are the other ones which..y'know...we don't talk about those ones. On this year's Valentine's special Tuong La and Love Birds Laura Gordon, Nivala Maharaj, and Alyssa Wooldridge love and laugh it out as they rank the Top 5 Rom-Coms in movies!
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On this week’s Punch Up Chelsea “Pay Me” Fahey returns! Together the gang discovers Earth with an alligator and a ticking deadline, We see what Pride & Prejudice would have been like with more Space Worms and we get a new and improved Moon Boots commercial.
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To kick off 2019, we have special guest Dan Foerster to talk with Tuong about the intriguing "choose your own adventure" Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, The HYPER explosive anime movie Dragon Ball Super: Broly, and brutally violent season 2 of The Punisher!
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Listen we all love fast food. No matter who you are you can't deny the instant gratification of eating a greasy burger with fries from your favorite fast food joint. You may not feel "good" about it after but you eventually come crawling back because it's oh so tasty (and convenient!). Now while there are plenty of great fast food chains, it's the items that you can order from those restaurants that make it or break it. On this finger lickin' episode, Tuong La and Fast Food Lovers Leslie Cserepy, Angus MacDonald, and Samantha Leggatt salivate and rank a Top 5 list of the best Fast Food Menu Items!
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On this week's Punch Up we have the Jovial Jordan Moffatt joining Leslie and Angus. This time the boys see what happens when you actually talk to the elderly, the old west gets "deep" with a submarine, and we hear the real inner monologues of Scott Glenn in a hot & cold discoteka!
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Rankin' in a Winter Wonderland.
Oh the weather outside sure can be frightful out in the cold, bitter, frosty Winter but it's not all bad! There's a certain magic and wonder that only comes out at this time of year and on this week's episode we're here to prove it! This week join Tuong La and Abominable Snow People Justin Godelie, Shannon Godelie,and Keish Saunders as they rank the Top 5 Best Things about Winter!
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On this week's Punch Up, we have the youthful Jonas Mclean joining Leslie and Angus. This time the boys reimagine Rudolph and Santa Claus as drugged up party animals, Tom hanks goes to an underwater fish club to meet and old friend and Robin Hood goes into the Oasis.
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Happy 50th episode to Ranked!
Big thanks to all of our listeners and guests for getting us to episode 50, we couldn't have done it without you! 2018 was full of ups and downs in the world but if we could take one small bit of solace, at least video games were pretty awesome last year. Join Tuong La and Gaming Guru's Angus MacDonald, Ethan Howieson, and Dan Foerster as they celebrate 2018's year in gaming by ranking a Top 5 list!
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To close out 2018, we have one last episode of Talkin' Tuong for ya and it's a juicy one! This month we have special guests Justin & Shannon Godelie (Pull the Plug) and Laura Gordon to help Tuong 'thwip' into action as we talk about Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse, break into a dance number and belt out a tune about Mary Poppins Returns, and swim into a CGI water explosion as we chat about Aquaman!
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'Twas the Night Before Christmas where Santa kicked Leslie, Angus, and Tuong off the show for being on the naughty list and hired instead his trusty elves Elfis Presley, Tingle the Tickler, and Butt Plug to Punch Up some holiday movie clips! Join them all the way from the North Pole as they witness Rudolph learning how to fly in a zombie winter wonderland, zoom into The Abominable Snowman's Nipple to find the small town of Nippion where the Ninch lurks, and Kurt Russel asks The Donald to help him redefine Christmas.
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Merry Christmas from the PodCavern!
It's everyone's favorite time of the year! Snow is falling, fancy colored lights are shining, and gifts are wrapped (mostly poorly but hey its the thought that counts) under the tree. It's the most joyous time of the year that brings us all together, which wouldn't be possible without the very thought of our favorite red-suited, white bearded hero, Kris Kringle!
Throughout Christmas history there have been MANY different representations of Santa in movies, TV, books, games, etc. On this Very Merry Christmas special of Ranked, Tuong La and Holly Jolly Elves Jesse Bergen, Hayley Kellett, and Jason Dogleash rank their favorite incarnations of Santa Claus!
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Welcome to The First Improv Punch Up!
Hello there, young whippersnappers! It's the very first Improv Punch Up Radio Program! Coming live over the airways, your hosts Randydoodle Cserepy, Hezekiah MacDonald and Tuong La, use there improvisation skills to weave tales that cover The Arrival of a Train (with snakes!), The Wolfman struggling with a deep drug addiction, and we take King Kong to a new dimension....SPACE! So huddle up round the ol' talkin machine and light a fresh candle, The Improv Punch Up is coming to you LIVE!
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Rank stuff and Chill?
The streaming giant that is Netflix has certainly gone through some changes throughout the years. From a simple mail-in video renting service, to streaming your favorite shows and movies, to creating some of the best original content on the small screen; Netflix has certainly made it's mark in today's TV show landscape. This week join Tuong La and TV Binge-a-holics Leslie Cserepy, Samantha Leggatt, and Victoria Luloff as they rank the Top 5 Netflix Originals (so far)!
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This month on Talkin' Tuong, Tuong teams up once again with Laura Gordon to talk about three huge movies that came out in November including Ralph Breaks the Internet, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and Creed II! As always this show is a Monthly Facebook Live Stream event so be sure to like the PodCavern Page to join the conversation next time!
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On this episode of The Improv Punch Up, we are joined by the Ridiculous, the Ravishing, the Radiant Rich Hilborn. Rich joins hosts Angus and Leslie as they try to improve some scenes from classic movies. The boys give The Pagemaster a redo that Breaks Bad over Fortnite. During a Miami Connection Jeff gets in touch with his feelings and shows off his sweet musical instrument and Shaaalotte get highjacked by a dingo. Will Dundee have something to say about it? Will it make any sense? Listen and find out!
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We went Cuckoo for Ranking Cereals!
This week we relive our glory days from our youth as we discuss the best of the best cereals! Join Tuong La and Hungry Adult Children Leslie Cserepy, Angus MacDonald, and Samantha Leggatt as they SNAP CRACKLE AND POP into action and rank the best cereals of the rainbow!
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The Improv Punch Up is BACK in your life this week with The Improv Embassy’s Queen Bee Dani “The Talon” Alon! Listen as we finally unveil the TRUE way Air Bud knows what color hoop to shoot for, we finally reveal WHATS IN THE BOOOOXXXX, and Kramer Vs Kramer’s famous ice cream scene gets some spiffing up with decidedly more X-Men! How does that work you ask? Listen/Watch to find out!
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Avada KeRanka!
Okay..that was a stretch. The point is that magic is pretty awesome and all of us wish we could wake up one day and receive a letter from Hogwarts. Since that won't likely happen (..yet) the folks at Ranked do the next best thing! Join Tuong La and magical beings Justin Godelie, Shannon Godelie, and Dan Foerster as we gather around our crystal balls to conjure up the Top 5 Wizards across all fiction!
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On Talkin' Tuong's Half Birthday, Tuong invites PodCavern Regular Taylor Fleming to join him to talk about some of the hits from October including Venom, Daredevil Season 3, and A Star is Born.
...also we are at it again with another bonus topic which is the new Halloween movie!
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On this epic episode of The Improv Punch Up, Leslie and Angus tackle scenes with Crush Improv's Dan Lajoie (de vivre!) Watch and listen as we reveal an INTERGALACTIC FIGHTING RING with the one and only Dirty Harry, Cast Justin Bieber in a Mad Max scene that truly is a "THRILLER", and Scarface gives up his Cuban heritage for one that is decidedly more French Canadian!
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Trick or Treat Bitches!
Things get spooky, delicious, and extremely controversial on this week's episode of Ranked! Join Tuong La and Adult Trick-or-Treaters Leslie Cserepy, Angus MacDonald, and Samantha Leggatt as we decide once and for all what the Top 5 best treats to get for Halloween are!
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AHHH!! On this SPOOKY episode of The Improv Punch Up, Angus and Leslie reunite with Tuong, a travel deeper into the Podcavern than ever before! We unveil a Frankly HORRIFYING tale of a German teen’s monster going to game night, a FRIGHTENING account of two Children of the Corn’s time with Enrique Iglesias, and a PETRIFYING anecdote of the spirit of Nic Cage, Jaeger mechs, and UNEXPECTED SMARTPHONE COMMERCIALS! Will the boys m-m-m-make it out alive? Tune in to find out…..IF YOU DARE!
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Hey Girl, You Like Ryans?
Since the dawn of Ryans there has been a precedent to compete them in an all out battle to win our collective hearts. First Name Ryans, Last name Ryans, Female Ryans, Fictional Ryans - doesn't matter they are all going into the ring this week! Listen as Tuong and special guests Leslie Cserepy, Geoff McBride, and Desiree Connors Warmington grab their RY-ANd Gingers and rack their brains tRYAN' to rank the Top 5 Ryans!
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This week on the Improv Punch Up there’s NO GUEST!?! It’s just Leslie and Angus. The boys take a look at an animated classic, a star studded blockbuster, and even read words off paper. They’ll also have to deal with some unwanted guests in the PodCavern.
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And we're back!
It's the end of September and that means another roundup of some of the most interesting things in pop culture that happened this month! This episode Tuong calls in help from co-host of The Improv Punch Up Angus MacDonald to talk on this Marvel-centric episode starting with Iron Fist Season 2, followed by the glory that is Spider-Man on PS4, then finishes off with the trailers from Captain Marvel and Dark Phoenix.
..also just for fun we discuss a BONUS TOPIC - Nicolas Cage's new psychedelic revenge film Mandy!
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Pumpkin Spice and everything nice.
The days of lying on the beach, drinking Palm Bays on the patio, and cottage weekends at the lake are coming to an end but luckily Autumn is no slouch either when it comes to amazing things it has to offer. Join Tuong La and Unbe-Leaf-able guests Laura Gordon, Marc Quintaneiro, and Kristine Shadid as we rank the Best Things about Fall!
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On this episode we have the Lauded Laura Hall! In this week’s Punch Up we see a Bambi remake cleverly disguised as Train Street Racing Movie. Jack Frost is kidnapped on a train?!?! As well as some Mascots duking it out for the fans…..will that last one have a train in it??? Listen to find out!
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"Yessss my master" kneels down cowering
Fictional villains often seem to have unlimited resources to fund their evil plans. Even though we, the audience, are taught to despise these villains, sometimes it's hard to resist their wealth of cash, their nefarious moral compass, or their smarmy accent. It's times like these when we wonder "What would it be like to work for this villain?". Would they treat me well? What's the benefits package like? Will I die horribly? These are the questions we ask on this week's Ranked as Tuong La and Underling Candidates Taylor Fleming, Alex Toth, and Josef Addleman rank the Top 5 Best Villains to Work For!
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On this episode we have the Authentic Alli Harris ( High School High) joining Punch Up hosts Angus and Leslie! This week we learn why people with peanut allergies shouldn’t shoot up peanut oil in the sewer, we finally get to make a pilot about a dog that’s a superintendent with a police butthole and we cross a few things off of our bucket list.
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This month Tuong teams up with Laura to talk about Eighth Grade, Crazy Rich Asians, and Overcooked 2 on Facebook Live!
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"I used to be with it, but they changed what it was"
Summer is finally coming to a close and responsibilities of being an adult are starting to set in. But remember our "glory days" of our youth when we didn't have a care in the world? When did we go from wild partying every weekend to going to bed at a reasonable hour, on a Saturday night, just so we can have early morning brunch with our parents the next day? This week Tuong La and "Super Mature" special guests James Beattie, Lindsay Gordon, and Laura Gordon age themselves and talk about the Top 5 Ways to Feel Like A Grown Ass Adult!
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On this episode we have the always artistic Angus Wright! Join as the gang discovers some robots learn not only about death, but how to love, The Great French Fry shortage leads to tripping balls and rabies and finally We take a trip to the old west where we order drinks and talk genitals.
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Don't make it weird.
Growing up in front of a television, it was hard not to admire some of the animated characters we saw on our favorite shows/movies. Something in the way these character talked, or the way they acted, or - yup - even the way they looked made us melt in a way that 'Tommy' or 'Sally' from school never would. This week Tuong La and Cartoon Crushers Angus MacDonald, Samantha Leggatt, and Meghan Murphy rank their favorite Cartoon Crushes that sparked their err.."awakening".
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On this episode of The Improv Punch Up, we have the ridiculous Ray Besharah in the PodCavern joining hosts Angus and Leslie. This week we phone in Spider-Man’s latest adventure, a landlord's love of Laurence Fishburne turns out to be his biggest nightmare (on Elm Street), and we find out why the green smoke on The Rock smells so funny.
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Last year we ranked some dogs, so it only seemed right to finally put together a list of it’s fur-midable foe – the cat! Join Tuong La and cat lover paw-destrians Leslie Cserepy, Angus MacDonald, and Samantha Leggatt as we rank a purr-fect Top 5 List of the best Fictional Cats!
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Tuong wraps up all the fun pop culture things (that he saw) in July and talks about Ant-Man and the Wasp, Skyscraper, and the hot trailers from SDCC 2018!
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Join us as hosts Tuong and Angus enter the ring to punch up some scenes with the magnificent Meghan “Murph” Murphy (Embassy Q) This week Big Lez pushes his son to make a volcanic decision, Ja Rule brings people together with grocery store street racing, and Ivan Ooze Fights for equal rights.
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It's getting hot in herre...
Do you feel that? Sun is out, Ray-Bans are on, and summer is in full swing! What better way to groove out to the nicest time of the year than to listen to some tunes while you're hanging out the cottage, cruising down the highway with your windows down, or laying down in your 10ft sandcastle on a beach. Join Tuong La and Saucy Summertime Lovers Adam Jasim, Ryan Hueglin, and Laura Gordon as they rank the Top 5 best summer songs of ALL TIME!
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DADDY IS BACK IN THE BUILDING! Tuong has found his way back from god knows where to Punch Up some scenes with Leslie and Angus. Join us as try to figure out the chain of command, Wolverine goes on a quest to make himself clean, and we find out once and for all who is the real faker!
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We all know real life sucks. From the dawn of human kind, we’ve always envied the fictional worlds that we see in movies, books, TV, and video games. We all have had a moment where...
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Welcome to episode 2 of Talkin' Tuong, the Live Show where your host Tuong La talks about 3 of his favorite pop culture topics in the last month with the fine folks on Facebook ! This month, Tuong gives some thought to E3 2018, gushes about Incredibles 2, and gives a live demo of Mario Tennis Aces!
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Leslie and Angus are joined this week by Hayley "The Mob" Robateau as they witness Scott Pilgrim saving the universe by becoming super unpopular, Drake ditching his crush for his best friend before tragedy strikes, and Marty McFly traveling back in time to convince children it's okay to kill seals.
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Ohhh Ranked-a-da!
Our favorite little country up in the north of the world is turning 151 and we are here to celebrate! When we think of our favorite celebrities, it's funny how a lot of them happen to be Canadian eh? So sit back, cozy up on your favorite chesterfield, grab some Timmies, and join Tuong La and Crazy Cool Canucks Leslie Cserepy, Angus MacDonald, and Laura Gordon as we rank our favourite Canadians of ALL TIME!
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This week Leslie and Angus are joined by none other than Matt “The Human Wheel” Barrow. Together they punch up hollywood scenes and discover things like how to use soap in space and what Alfred does when he’s not butlering for Batman. Join us and help us figure out if this was all a dream or not!?!
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We're raaanking in the rain'!
This week's episode is all singing, dancing, and showstoppin' ragtime fun! Join Tuong and Jazz Hand Experts Axandre Lemours, Ali Harris, and Nicole Milne as they tap-dance their way into our hearts and rank the top 5 best musical films!
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Talkin' Tuong, a monthly show where your host Tuong La talks about three of the hottest pop culture topics and interacts with the PodCavern fans LIVE on Facebook! This month, he tackles Deadpool 2, God of War, and Solo: A Star Wars Story.
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The Boys are back! All three of The Improv Punch Up hosts are in the PodCavern to record a new episode…. Wait a second where’s Tuong? He’s supposed to be here. Leslie and Angus will have to keep it together until he arrives. Come and see what can change when you’ve been frozen for 6 days, or what happens when you approach an alien in a cafe and tensions rise in the PodCavern. Could this be the end of Punch Up!?!
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How much you liftin' bruh?
Look we all know that staying actively fit is a good thing. Whenever we are feeling sluggish, guilty, or just want to get our sh*t together we all end up eventually spending too much money on a gym membership we sometimes use. Whether you actually like going to the gym or not, we can all agree there are several people who go that we just want to strangle because let's face it, the gym attracts some of the worst people out there. Today join Tuong La and gym rats Spencer Galipeau, Nathalie Lengacher, and Alex MacInnis as they call out the worst people and rank the top 5 Pet Peeves at the gym!
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The Improv Embassy/ TREVOR's Chelsea "Queen of the Hell-Sea" Fahey joins forces with Tuong and Leslie as they find out that Mark Wahlberg is reaching out to the community, a young lover learns to win a girl's heart through pranks, and Mr.Miyagi gets fired with an avalanche of callbacks!
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"MOOOOM THE MEATLOAF!"
In honor of Mother's Day, Tuong La and mama's boys/girl Axandre Lemours, Even Gilchrist, and Catherine Ballachey scour through the vast sea of fictional moms and make a Top 5 list of the very best!
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The Meus’s Dana “The Schniper” Schiemann joins Tuong La and Leslie Cserepy as they learn that a young girl wants to date Mario as a drug deal goes down, a kid confesses to his dads what they are really made of, Cassio Pftpft reigns down his awesome liquid voice to the people.
The post E13 – Hey Little Dude, You Got the Good Shit? (Super Mario Bros., The Sixth Sense, Wet Hot American Summer) appeared first on PodCavern.
The day of Infinity War as finally arrived!
10 years ago Marvel started a revolution for comic book nerds around the world with the very first Iron Man. What followed was the birth of a cinematic universe that has dominated today's pop culture. Through 18 movies, they have been slowly building the foundation of the biggest comic book event since...well ever. To celebrate this momentous occasion, join Tuong La as he gathers the Infinity Stones with the help of Stenley Philippe, Stephen Peeling, and Glen Barlas as they look back and rank the very best Marvel Movies leading up to Avengers: Infinity War.
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A Little Awkward’s Christina "Ghoul Herder" Muehlberger combine forces with Tuong La and Angus MacDonald as they discover Keannu Reeves try to become a better father, take a visit to “Build-A-Cher”, and Tom Brady goes on a rampage against the Timbits Little League.
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Oh, Yeaah! Let's talk about Food Mascots!
You know them. You love them. You trusted them to advertise food with gusto. These iconic characters helped sell your favorite breakfast cereals, fast food restaurants, snacks, drinks, etc. for years and now it's time to do a roundup of the very best! This week join Tuong La and food nerds Leslie Cserepy, Desiree Warmington, and Geoff McBride as they finally decide which 5 characters sit the highest on the Food Mascot throne.
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Outtake Improv's "Wonderful Wizard of" (Alex) Wozny takes a ride alongside hosts Leslie and Angus as they witness good men become "Bad Boys 2", paint a time traveling family portrait, and see daddy issues come alive at the Dentist Office.
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Yes and...we'll do this episode for a second year in a row!
Welcome to the second year of a THREE in ONE Ranked episode where we put 15 improv groups on the spot from the Ottawa Improv Festival 2018 to weigh in on three questions that only improvisors can answer! Join Tuong La and co-host wannabes Angus MacDonald, Leslie Cserepy while we make a Top 5 and RANK other people's answers! Also we get a surprise visit from an old "friend" of the show from Marvel's hit Netflix show Daredevil...
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All the way from the West Coast, Smooth Styles Colin Giles flies into town and joins Tuong and Leslie as they learn how Daniel Plainview reveals himself as a Time Wizard, Mr Simmons finds his tempo in different careers, and one man’s mouth is another man’s Pulp Fiction.
The post E10 – Rushing or Dragging: A Time Wizard’s Milkshake (There Will Be Blood, Whiplash, Pulp Fiction) appeared first on PodCavern.
"Travel does the heart good"
Whether you have been working long hours, cramming for finals, hell - even if life is just hitting you in the face, we all deserve a break once and awhile. And what better way to take a break from life then to tap into your wanderlust and go see some of the many amazing places our tiny planet has to offer. So join Tuong La and fellow gallivanters Keegan On, Sarah Ghadbane, and Vanessa Behncke as we rank the best places to travel on vacation!
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Live at the Ottawa Improv Festival 2018 Tuong , Angus, and Leslie are joined by D.j.Danger Mouse” Mausner (Crybabies, The Second City Touring Co), Dave “The Destroyer of Lawyers” Sawyer (Big Bang Improv) , and "Jason Voorhes" Kirsten Rasmussen (K$M, The Second City). Take the plunge with them as the Star Wars characters get a job at Dunder Mifflin, Alan Rickman unlocks the secrets of Footlocker with his tongue, and we learn that the true “Shining” is Oscar gold.
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Can you believe this year will be the 90th Academy Awards show? NINETY! Over most of this time, The Awards have been a pretty boring celebration between (generally) rich, white, powerful people giving themselves a pat on the back and snubbing more deserving individuals/films. However, this year in particular we saw the entire landscape of Hollywood shift from more representation, to calling out shitty people in the industry, to an influx of some really great Indie movies. Suffice to say things are looking to be changing and it's never been a better time to be a movie fan! Join Tuong La and Movie Bingers Leslie Cserepy, Taylor Fleming, and Sarah Finn as we celebrate and rank our favorite movies of 2017.
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Quest Friends Forever’s Goblin Whisperer Colleen Wang joins Tuong and Angus as they learn how going through puberty can affect your basketball career, sing their way into everyone becoming The Phantom of the Opera, and Link accidentally digs up the romantic past of his fairy Godmother and an Old Wizard Man.
The post E08 – The Legend of the Puberty Phantom (High School Musical 2, Phantom of the Opera, Zelda CD-i) appeared first on PodCavern.
Lovable. Relatable. Dysfunctional. They are just like us!
TV families come in all shapes and sizes but we love them all the same for making us laugh and cry on the small screen at home. They make us forget about our own lives (and to be honest - take a break from our own families) and bring us to a world of pure entertainment. While there are many great families on television, there are some that blow the rest out of the water! Join Tuong La and his PodCavern Family Taylor Fleming, Axandre Lemours, and Reba Ollerhead as we rank the very best TV families.
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The Magnficently Mustached Kristian Reimer of Blind Date joins Tuong and Leslie as they go on a steamy romantic date with a human and an orc, become spellbound as they see ‘The Vernons’ go to Hogwarts and get taught pizza magic, and finally answer the classic Goodfellas question – funny how?
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We choo-choo choose you to be our Valentine!
It's February and the time for cheesy, romantic, gushy, over-the-top gestures of love is in the air! Whether you are in a relationship, single, hate/love Valentines, or just like going on dates we got something for you! Join Tuong La and Rambunctious Romantics Catherine Ballachey, Kristine Shadid, and Alyssa Wooldridge as we discuss the best date ideas for Valentines (or any other day really).
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Former 'Woke Warrior' of TREVOR + The Improv Embassy Val Perelshtein joins Tuong and Leslie as they sing along with the Candy Man at his shop, smash cut to The Room going to a galaxy far far away, and find out that Jack from Titanic is the world’s #1 baby daddy
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Some of the best TV theme songs and intros have the power to take you back greatest moments in TV. They get stuck in our heads so we hum out the songs and forever remember fondly these shows years after the series finished. While there are so many amazing TV theme songs out there, there are some stand outs that rise above the rest! Join Tuong La as he assembles the A-Team of 'co-host wannabes' Leslie Cserepy, Angus MacDonald, and Samantha Leggatt as they do the impossible and rank what the best TV theme songs are.
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Improv Embassy’s Head Honcho Chris takes a blue pill and joins Angus and Leslie as they learn about the dying wishes of Optimus Prime, bring violent gangs together with the power of love, and see a young Angus take the Voight-Kampff Test.
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We survived 2017!
Happy new year PodCavern friends! Last year was quite the ride (to say the least) of wild ups and downs. Somewhere in all that chaos, video games decided to have one of the best year of releases and we're here today to celebrate that! Join Tuong La and gaming nerds Ethan Howieson, Tyler Furness, and Kevin Wiler as we deliberate on the best video games that came out in 2017.
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Improv Embassy’s Character Queen Deborah Ring takes a magic carpet ride with hosts Leslie and Tuong as they have a guys night out in Agrabah, learn about the Jobs family legacy, and lend a desperate prisoner a “really good” banjo.
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Merry Christmas you filthy animals!
On part 2 of our holiday themed episodes, we grab a nice cup of cocoa and put on our ugliest sweaters to decide once and for all what the best things to watch on Christmas are. Join Tuong "Gruber" La, Kristine "The Elf Dentist" Shadid, Chelsea "The Red Nosed" Fahey, and Taylor "The Abominable Snowmonster" Fleming as we ride our magical Christmas sleigh into the last Top 5 episode of 2017!
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Season's greetings PodCavern friends! On part 1 of our 2017 Christmas themed episodes of Ranked, Tuong La and Santa's Elves Laura Gordon, Samantha Leggatt, and Colleen Wang gather around the fireplace ,with a nice cup of holiday wine, to decide once and for all what is the most worthy thing to go into a giant Christmas sock.
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Crush + GRIMprov's resident goofball Jordan Moffatt steps into the ring with hosts Tuong and Angus as we learn about monkeys + keys, adding conflict at 400x speed, and visiting the council of wizards.
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Crush Improv's own Kristine Shadid joins hosts Leslie and Angus this week as they discover an underground sphincter market, the interworkings of Uber Meth, and Jenny Craig's many "presidential" connections.
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Improv Punch Up - the show where we take another pass at famous clips from movies, tv, video games, etc. and make them 'better' through improv! Join your hosts Tuong La, Angus MacDonald, and Leslie Cserepy as we see what it's like to be Aquaman, sit down with Darth Vader and Luke at a cafe, and see what Peter Parker thinks about the day after his infamous spider bite!
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Warning: this episode will make you salivate.
Since the dawn of sandwiches, people around the world have experimented tasty solutions on what goes best between two slices of bread. Unfortunately, there are people out there whose sandwich game is a little stale. Well not to worry, because today Tuong La and self proclaimed sandwich connoisseur's Leslie Cserepy, Johnny McArthur, and Sarah Fynn are here to save the day and talk about ingredients that will bring your sandwiches to a whole NEW level of delicious!
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Civil War has broken out in the PodCavern.
With Justice League rounding out a pretty amazing year of comic book movies (so far), we decided to nerd out and discuss once and for all what the best superhero teams are. Join Tuong La and our own rag-tag Avengers Angus MacDonald, Stephen Peeling, and Matt Barrow as we dive deep into the world of superheroes and do our best to keep Ragnarok from ruining our friendship.(Special guest list by Chelsea Lepage!)
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Everybody get up it's time to jam on this fictional sports themed episode of Ranked! Join Tuong La and unlikely team of misfits Joel Empey, Catherine Ballachey, and Kenneth DeBaeremaeker as we rank a Top 5 List; and try to come behind at the last minute with a weird trick play that we invented at the last second to win your hearts.
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Hey fellow PodCavern friends!
We are creating a new podcast for the PodCavern (about time!) and we need to work out some kinks before we release the show! This is strictly test audio so we can submit our feed to all your favorite podcast players. Stay tuned for more details.
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The Halloween madness continues with spine tingling true tales of terror! Gather around the campfire and join Tuong La "Mort", Angus "The Murderer" MacDonald, Catherine Ball"SLASH"ley, and Taylor "The Phantom" Fleming as they spin dark stories of murders, mysteries, and mayhem.
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October is here and so is the kickoff to our month of Halloween themed Ranked episodes! Join Tuong La and terrifyingly bone-chilling guests Leslie Cserepy, Rich Hilborn, and Colleen Wang as we talk about the Top 5 Spooky Characters in fiction!
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Urban Dictionary defines the term "badass" as: "ultra cool mother fucker". Join Tuong La and 'ultra cool mother fuckers' Samantha Leggatt, Victoria Wallace, and Deborah Ring as we celebrate the very best female badass characters in film.
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Summer where did you go?
As the days get shorter and fall starts creeping in, it only means one thing: Back to School is here! Join Tuong La and A+ guests Stenley Philippe, Patty Eddu, and Stefanie McLean as we look back on things we wish we knew when we were students; and pass down our wisdom to current students looking to get their sh*t together for school this year.
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Some people love to sing in the shower or in the car, others love to belt out a tune (being on key is optional) in front of a room of rowdy people who want to sing along with the party. That's right! This week we are talking about a concept that's been around since the dawn of musical recordings: Karaoke! Join us as Tuong La and Karaoke Superstars Adam Cunning, Chelsea Fahey, and Val Perelshtein serenade you with the Top 5 songs you should sing to be the king/queen of your next karaoke night!
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We are not throwing away "our shot"! Flashy dances, exuberant costumes, singing about literally everything. That's right! We talkin' musicals! Join Tuong La and podcast showstoppers Kristine Shadid, Laura Gordon, and Axandre Lemours as we talk about things that should be on Broadway!
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"It's-a Me, a Video Game Party Episode!" This week join Tuong La and Lvl 100 guests Josef Addleman, Angus MacDonald, and Ethan Howieson as we discuss who the Top 5 video game characters to party with are!
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Everything is coming up Milhouse in this brand new Simpsons themed episode of Ranked! Join Tuong La and fellow Springfield fanatics Matt Barrow, Samantha Leggatt, and Glen Barlas as they talk about all the best characters that AREN'T The Simpsons. (Also for the record...I was saying Boo-urns)
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Happy Canada 150 ya hosers! All across the world Canadians are known for their overbearing politeness and saying "sorry" for just about everything. On this week's Ranked, join Tuong La and returning special guests Angus MacDonald, Leslie Cserepy, and Samantha Leggatt as they defy that stereotype (sort of) and talk about Top 5 Things Canadians AREN'T Sorry Aboot. So put on your toques, grab your double doubles, and "toonie" into this episode eh? (sorry for the pun, sorry)
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Sidekicks.
Where would our Disney heroes be without them? These lovable fools who are along for the ride provide comic relief, they act as the conscience for our hero, and they sometimes get their own musical number! However, at the end of the movie they aren't the ones being basked in all the glory. Well not today! This week be our guest while Tuong La and partners in crime Samantha Leggatt, Alli Harris, and Kristine Shadid talk about the Top 5 Disney Sidekicks!
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We got a 'pawfully' (ya i went there) great episode for you this week! Join Tuong La and dog loving friends Leslie Cserepy, Catherine Ballachey, and Colleen Wang as we bark about the Top 5 best fictional dogs.
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"I am never drinking again" - a phrase said so often that it has lost all meaning. Well fear not, you party animal, because this week Tuong La brings in "Sexy Sex" Hangover Doctors Johnny McArthur, Eric Moore, and Reba Ollerhead to cure what ales ya after a long night/weekend of boozin'.
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Ever think to yourself "Man, i would love to trade two sheep for wood?" What about "I'm so tired of my iPad and ps4, the screens hurt my eyes!" Or how about "I want to play a game with grandma but she don't get computers!" Fear not! Tuong La and geeky guests Josef Addleman, Stephen Peeling, and Ryan Heffernan gather at the Podcavern table to discuss games that have little wooden cubes, cards, need no power, and will leave you wanting more; That's right we talkin' bout' BOARD GAMES!
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"To Infinity and Beyond"/
"42 Wallaby Way, Sydney"/
"Where's my super suit?!"/
"WAAALLLL-eee"/
"Who's your friend who likes to play...BING BONG BING BONG!"/
(are you excited yet?)
That's right folks, this week Tuong La and special guests Leslie Cserepy, Samantha Leggatt, and Matt Barrow are talking Pixar!
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Tired of people talking about superheroes and superpowers? Well that's awkward because we have a group of people who LOVE that shit. Putting a spin on the classic "What's the best superpower?" argument, (Captain) Tuong La and The Ranked Avengers Angus MacDonald, Stephen Peeling, and Rich Hilborn hash out what the best PRACTICAL superpowers are for everyday life. Join our rag tag Justice League in this action packed episode where we geek out hard on the minutia of what makes a good superpower and rank them!
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Ever wonder what the best way to conquer the world is? How about how to fight against 500 5 year olds? What about the best way to ask Sasquatch to go to the prom with you? We put 15 improv groups on the spot from the Ottawa Improv Festival 2017 and ask them these very important questions in this triple-header episode! Join Tuong La, Angus MacDonald, and Leslie Cserepy as we Top 5 RANK a whole bunch of random thoughts from improvisors. Also we get a surprise guest appearance from a famous super villain from the Marvel Netflix show Daredevil.
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Welcome back to the PodCavern for this delicious episode of Ranked! On this food drooling episode, Tuong and special guests Josef Addleman, Laura Gordon, and Leslie Cserepy rank and order the top 5 best items to bring to a potluck so that YOU will be drowned in potluck fame and glory.
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It's the very first episode of Ranked! Step into the PodCavern and join Tuong La and special guests Joel Empey, Kyle Jones, and Leslie Cserepy as they make a big-ass list of movies they liked in 2016 and try to narrow down a top 5 list together. Also SPOILERS.
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