Barbershop Quintet Podcast

HOT PSA (POD SUMMER ALERT)!!! Mark it on your calendar, June 8th, 2021. 

And thank you for all of your support thus far, and check out what I have in store for y'all! Cheers. 

In this episode, I split the panel into two sides as we share our oppositional takes on what we think were the "TOP 5 BEST and WORST transactions in the 20/21 NBA Season". We also pay a little throwback homage as we give our takes and annual predictions on the ALL-NBA Teams, the teams to have the best chance to win it all, and ESPN's "Top 25 Under the Age of 25 With the Most Future Potential" list. In the Buzzcut Lightning Round, my guests co-sign on an NBA player who'd release their first rap single, and why it would be a banger, with a twist of course. 

In this episode, I sit down with 3 sneakerheads, as we share OUR lists of the "TOP 5 Shoes That We've Ever Owned". We also share our takes on the most iconic, unique, overhyped, and classic shoes; our recommendations on starter sneakers; and go down memory lane while sharing the back stories behind some of the sneakers we've owned. In the Buzzcut Lightning Round, my guests share what sneaker you should be rocking this summer. 

FYI: Before you listen to this episode if you or someone you know who needs immediate help, or at risk of danger, please call 9-1-1. And use this episode as a reference but not as your professional help.

In this episode, I invited a behavioural analyst, and we share our lists on the "TOP 5 Ways You Can Do For Self-Care" in general, but especially throughout the pandemic. Michelle also shares some mindfulness exercises that can help you alleviate your stress and emotions (1:16:01:00); shares her thoughts on how society views mental health as currently, and its outlook (1:24:57:00); and she recommends ways on how you can help your friends and/or loved ones when you believe they're in danger or in need of help. In the Buzzcut Lightning Round, Michelle reveals her roundtable panel of famous people whose mental health journeys she'd want to discover more about. 

This episode, I sit down with an artist who produces his own tracks and a producer who produces artists' tracks, to share OUR lists on the "TOP 5 best-produced songs", in OUR opinions. We reminisce some of the biggest tracks, producers, artists, samples, and melodies that have influenced our love for music, and discuss the state of hip hop today, and going forward. In the Buzzcut Lightning Round, one of my guests struggles to share his 'Mount Rushmore' of music producers.   

*RECORDED ON MARCH 21/2021*

I sit down with a Bachelor of Science Grad from McMaster University, and contributor for Science For Everyone (@sciforeveryone), an Instagram page where grads from all over Canada and, even the US promote science literacy, accessibility, and understanding of everything science and health-related in our society right now. Specifically, in this episode, Eric Shingleton-Smith shares his list of the "TOP 5 THINGS you NEED to know about the COVID-19 vaccine" before you're eligible to get vaccinated. I also have him debunk myths, and misconceptions, and the reasons as to why it has taken Canada so long to get vaccines. In the Buzzcut Lightning Round, Eric shares with me what would be the first thing he would do in the new normal, once everyone is fully vaccinated. 

This episode, we share our takes and take on the world of the most popular sport internationally, futbal, or soccer, as the quarter finals for UEFA Champions League starts soon. Eights teams have been drawn to play this week, so we decided to narrow it down to five, as we share OUR lists on the "Top 5 teams that have the best chance to win Champions League". We also look at the current season; discuss on the controversial VAR; and make some hot and spicy predictions for the next season and who'd eclipse Messi and Ronaldo as arguably, the GOAT. In the Buzzcut Lightning Round, my guests share their all time 5 man lineup for their clubs. 

This episode, we go right back to where it all started, basketball. My guests and I share OUR TOP 5 lists of "the BEST players who have NEVER played in the NBA All Star Game". We reminisce a bit on past All Star Weekends; share our thoughts on this year's NBA All Star Game; touch upon this season thus far; and make predictions on the biggest awards, of course, you'll find a gold mine of hot takes here. In the Buzzcut Lightning Round, my guests create their own All-Star dunk contest roster to save this year's embarrassment, or do they?