In this episode we explore the impacts of the BC Government’s Project Labour Agreement (PLA) on the construction industry. Introduced in 2018 disguised as a traditional Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), the policy is widely considered a violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Find out why, and why it matters.
In this episode we explore the twin crises of mental health and addiction, and how culture change is essential to the solution. The construction industry must be a space where those who are struggling know they aren’t alone, and can find a way forward to building their best life. As writer Johann Hari says, the … Continue reading "A Life Worth Living"
Compulsory trades are coming to BC. Are you informed and ready to adapt? If you’re a tradesperson in BC’s electrical, mechanical or automotive trades, you may be in the first wave of tradespeople to be impacted by the new regulations. In this episode we look at what’s coming, when, how and why, and hear from … Continue reading "No Ticket, No Ride."
An inside look at the evolution of BC’s construction culture In this episode we look at how this traditionally “tough guy” industry is redefining safety to protect against psychological as well as physical hazards. As more employers adopt the Builders Code and its baseline conduct standard banning all forms of hazing, bullying, and harassment, they’re … Continue reading "Not Too Tough To Change"
A Beating | The Latest | A New Weight Loss Tool | It’s Pretty Hot Eh? | OttaWHAT? | Jamie Tries To Break Another Record | Joke Text | DUGY Smells | Instant Answer Question Time
When the pandemic started there was something lovely about being together all the time. Ha! That sure wore off as the months in lockdown dragged on. But now that the world is opening up we want to know — what will family life look like on the other side of this? Will we go back … Continue reading "Hina’s Big Reset: Family Life"
The Latest | Tiddly Winks Up Nose | Cyclists Dooown! | OttaWHAT? | Mouth Music | DUGY Line | Instant Answer Question Time
New segment, what?! Welcome to the newest detour on The Safe Haven podcast, our new segment, ROAD TRIP! You already know Amanda well, so today you’ll meet Jenn Porter, Amanda’s Road Trip Co-Pilot! In this introduction episode, we get to know a little bit about Jenn! You’ll hear all about her 33rd birthday shenanigans, including … Continue reading "ROAD TRIP #1: Introducing your Co-Pilots!"
Montreal Is On Fire… Well.. Was.. Sorta | The Latest | New Study Says To Work…More? | OttaWHAT? | DUGY Damn Habs | TOPS: Names For Fat Guys | The Longest Noise New Record | We Love Doing DEEDS | Instant Answer Question Time
The driver’s seat debate. Dylan gets a suspicious text from an ex. What’s the etiquette behind dating a friend’s ex? We have so many questions about hell. We expose Dylan for being a bad son. Problems at the Pepper household. We deliver a 10th anniversary surprise to some long-time listeners. Dylan’s friend Gem may have … Continue reading "Weekly Wrap: Dating Friend’s Exes, Dylan’s a Bad Son, and More Pepper Parenting Problems"
New Twizzler Flavour | The Latest | Foreskin Smuggling | A New Dating Show On Netflix | OttaWHAT? | Habs Could Find Themselves In The Finals | TOPS! | Alphabet Race | DUGY Gags | Instant Answer Question Time
ADULT CONTENT WARNING. We discuss orgasms. How common is it for men to fake them? The married couple sexual dance. The importance of sex in a relationship. Our pact to haunt each other after we die. We have so many questions about heaven and hell. What’s the craziest thing you ever did see? The time … Continue reading "After Show Show: The Big O, Our Haunting Pact, and Witnessing A Suicide"
We are all humans. We all eat and sleep. BUT ALSO, we all….have secrets. Things we never talk about. Today Garner and Bryce talk about the things you keep locked inside. For example, Garner has never been to Winnipeg and doesnt know the difference between Philips and Robertson screwdrivers. Bryce also has BILLION dollar idea … Continue reading "That Thing You Never Talk About"
Wrong Testy Removal | The Latest | M&M Stacks | Somebody’s Watchin’ Youuuu | OttaWHAT? | DUGY Duping | The 7-10 | DUGY Inked | Instant Answer Question Time
You wanted to know how often everyone on the show makes love to their partners. Roz explains the bottle he pees in while driving called ‘Daddy’s Little Helper’ & Roz doesn’t like Mangoes?!
An Old Fashioned Drubbing | The Latest | Adult Slumber Parties Are A Thing? | Thigh Stop | OttaWHAT? | It’s Stupid Men Things Day | Joke Text | A DUGY Battle | Instant Answer Question Time
Over the next four episodes, we are going to explore what our lives could look like in a post-pandemic world. We know we are not there yet — there are still many inequities to overcome before we can all live in a COVID-free world. But if you want to create a habit for your future … Continue reading "Hina’s Big Reset: Money"
Some Of The Best Reffing We’ve Seen | The Latest | A Woman Is In Love With An Alien | An Awful Cat Killer Situation | OttaWHAT? | Something Gross That You Grew Up Eating | A New Serious Contest | A Fella Has A Hot Take On The DUGY Line | Instant Answer Question … Continue reading "Alien Love | Gross Food Growing Up | DUGY Hot Take"
A new round of the Roz & Mocha original game ‘Name That Quarantune’ comes with some drama and controversy! A new poll asked how many meals could you make without looking at a recipe. We hear about the dad named ‘Macroni85’ who just named his baby boy ‘HTML’! We’ll find out how Cristiano Ronaldo cost Coca-Cola $4 Billion in 20 seconds! Did Drake just confirm that ‘Certified Lover Boy’ will be released this summer?! Plus, Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters SLAMS Mark Zuckerberg and we have the audio! Plus, Damnit Maurie chats with Jim Gaffigan about his new movie ‘Luca’ which is now streaming on Disney+
On this episode of Beyond Style Matters, Jeanne talks to Canadian artist and fashion designer Sage Paul about her Indigenous roots and her passion for story-telling and awareness-raising at a time when so many hard truths are being revealed.
Rebekah was a guest on The Safe Haven podcast on April 23, and in the conversation, I asked Rebekah how she was able to be her best self for her kids while grieving. Her answer was that she wasn’t her best self for her kids. I loved how raw and real Bex’s answer was. Today, … Continue reading "The Aftermath; a story of grief, healing, and the “Big Messy” book series"
It’s not easy being single during a pandemic. Just ask MaryAnne Ivison. She’s a former radio host and a friend of Hilary and Sandra’s. On this episode she opens about the realities of being single and living alone in a pandemic, and trying to have a dating life. She talks about how important it is … Continue reading "Pandemic Dating and Beyond with MaryAnne Ivison"
Staples & Eggs For Wood, Oh My! | The Latest | Golf Clubs Are Not For Clubbing People | TOPS: Green Veggies | OttaWHAT? | DUGY Is Smart | DEED #5 | The Longest Noise | Instant Answer Question Time
Dylan’s at it again with another dating mishap story. We salute the above ground pool owners. What NOT to do in an above ground pool. Pepper has a gift idea he claims to be amazing but it may be terrible. Comprehensive plunger chat. Robbie is more in love with his cat than we thought. Should … Continue reading "Weekly Wrap: Dating Mishaps, Kitty Cat Love, and Ghosting Girls"
What would you do if you won the $70 million lottery jackpot? We cold called a bunch of Canadians to get their awesome answers. ‘Homeland’ star Mandy Patinkin was asked, “Name 5 actors who played Batman” and he had a hard time naming one. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is named as the #1 reason to love America by People Magazine. You don’t want to miss Bill Murray singing ‘Take Me Out To The Ballgame’. Plus, production on a new ‘Slip & Slide’ TV show has halted production due to…. explosive diarrhea!
The Latest | McDonalds Slushy Fight | Get Ahead By Being Dumb | OttaWHAT? | DUGY Loves Straps & Wives | Alphabet Race | We Give Confidence | Instant Answer Question Time
Catching up with characters from the show’s past. The over crowded Taco Tuesday party. Our old friend Fuzzy. We’re planning an amazing southern road trip focused on BBQ. Dylan is feeling the pressure have kids. The fear of ending up alone. Dating someone with kids. Talking Pepper out of getting a dog. Pepper’s plan to … Continue reading "After Show Show: Old Friends, Show Road Trip, and Baby Fever"
Call us crazy, but people online tend to be pretty opinionated. Garner and Bryce have decided to throw a new convention for people who love to nitpick. We call it “Umm Actually” and its coming to a hotel ballroom near you. They also talk about people in an office winning the lottery and falling asleep … Continue reading "Today In Nitpicking"
New Popcorn Hack Isn’t New | The Latest | Jamie Was Appalled | OttaWHAT? | DUGY Advice | The 7-10 | Egging for Wood? | Instant Answer Question Time
Roz talks about in grown toe nails. Shem opens up about his past marriage. Mocha talks about his bed time. Plus, when did Roz start being called “smooth cool dude”.