Blowing It

This week Mary and Nat yap about the new Prime Minister because we're in the past and don't know who it is yet, whatever is going on in America, absurd stories for absurd times and more.

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This podcast was recorded in on the unceded and rightful territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi'kmaq and Peskotomuhkati peoples.

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Further reading/viewing:

Canada's ruling Liberals move on from Trudeau with Trump boost (Reuters)

We logged every RCMP Black Hawk flight for 6 weeks. Here's what we found (CBC)

Democrats are acting sedate and silent during Trump's worst excesses (Guardian)

Smoke grenades tossed in Serbian parliament, lawmaker suffers stroke (Reuters)

Amanda's Mild Takes (Instagram)

Why is America afraid of 'No Other Land'? (Al Jazeera)

JOHN CLEESE: The meaning of life and other absurd topics (YouTube)

Why Severance is the series for our times (New Statesman)

Mickey 17 (YouTube)

Elbows Up (Simplecast)

This week Mary and Nat yap about why this will never be a video podcast, what happens if the US invades Canada, how to summon the devil and more.

Follow us on Bluesky: @nfstrongarm.bsky.social | @marygreenhahaha.bsky.social | @blowingitpod.bsky.social

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded and rightful territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi'kmaq and Peskotomuhkati peoples.

Indigenous causes that need your support:

Wolastoqey Language Fund

Mawi' Art (Wabanaki Artist Collective)

Gignoo Transition House

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

Fierté Fredericton Pride

Imprint Youth

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Further reading/viewing:

Councillor calls for faster action on creating accessible bus stops (Telegraph Journal)

Canadian election race thrown open by Trump's tariff threat (Reuters)

Don't Test Us, Trump. It Won't End Well for You (Tyee)

What if the U.S. invaded Canada? (CBC Frontburner)

Trudeau takes swipe at Trump after Canada's 4 Nations victory over the U.S. (CTV)

CONCLAVE - Official Trailer 2 [HD] - Only In Theaters October 25 (YouTube)

Gay accent in Italian (Instagram)

The White Lotus Season 3 | Official Trailer | Max (YouTube)

Sinners | Official Trailer 2 (YouTube)

Severance — Season 2 Official Trailer | Apple TV+ (YouTube)

Yellowjackets | Season 3 Official Trailer (YouTube)

This week Mary and Nat yap about job hunting tips for landlords, the concept of potatoes, terrible British people and more.

Follow us on Bluesky: @nfstrongarm.bsky.social | @marygreenhahaha.bsky.social | @blowingitpod.bsky.social

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded and rightful territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi'kmaq and Peskotomuhkati peoples.

Indigenous causes that need your support:

Wolastoqey Language Fund

Mawi' Art (Wabanaki Artist Collective)

Gignoo Transition House

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

Fierté Fredericton Pride

Imprint Youth

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Further reading/viewing:

What you need to know about the 3% rent cap that starts Saturday (CBC)

It Could Happen Here - Executive Disorder (Spotify)

Canadians waiting to see if Trump's tariff threat materializes (Canadian Press)

Helicopter black box recovered from Washington DC plane crash site (BBC)

Good Omens shares graphic novel update ahead of season 3 (RadioTimes)

Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman' to End With Season 2 at Netflix (EXCLUSIVE) (Variety)

Say Nothing | Official Trailer | FX (YouTube)

Anora – Trailer (YouTube)

Tangerine - Red Band Trailer (YouTube)

Companion – Trailer (YouTube)

This week Mary and Nat yap about the lack of useful local news,. The Lemon Party of Canada's leadership race, how to avoid accidentally entering The Black Lodge from your shower, and more. Follow us on Instagram: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded and rightful territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi'kmaq and Peskotomuhkati peoples.

Indigenous causes that need your support:

Wolastoqey Language Fund

Mawi' Art (Wabanaki Artist Collective)

Gignoo Transition House

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

Fierté Fredericton Pride

Imprint Youth

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Further reading/viewing:

CBC needed with Elon Musk 'meddling' in Canadian politics: heritage minister (Canadian Press)

Chrystia Freeland, Mark Carney emerge as top contenders in Liberal leadership race (The Star)

There Is No Safe Word How the best-selling fantasy author Neil Gaiman hid the darkest parts of himself for decades. (Vulture via Archive.is)

I knew one day I'd have to watch powerful men burn the world down – I just didn't expect them to be such losers (The Guardian)

PlayStation 2 advert: Welcome To The Third Space | 2000 (YouTube)

Twin Peaks episode 8: A riveting episode unlike any other explores the origins of evil (Vox)

It's Pervert Winter (i-d.co)

Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix (YouTube)

This week Mary and Nat yap about ten notable moments from the year that was 2024, and may St Luigi of Mangeone have mercy on us all. Follow us on Instagram: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded and rightful territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi'kmaq and Peskotomuhkati peoples.

Indigenous causes that need your support:

Wolastoqey Language Fund

Mawi' Art (Wabanaki Artist Collective)

Gignoo Transition House

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

Fierté Fredericton Pride

Imprint Youth

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Further reading/viewing:

She won boxing gold. Now Imane Khelif has filed a harassment complaint over claims she's a man or transgender (CBC)

How Raygun made it to the Olympics and divided breaking world (BBC)

Heavy Metal Band Gojira Shocks With Marie Antoinette Head Moment at Opening Ceremony (E! News)

Turkish sharpshooter Yusuf Dikeç wins silver at Paris Olympics with minimal gear, becomes internet sensation (NBC)

N.B. government reverses changes to school gender identity policy (Global)

Five unanswered questions from the Pelicot trial (BBC)

'It is what it is': Higgs congratulates Holt on majority Liberal win in N.B. election (Global)

David Moscrop (Substack)

Bubble Pop with Rachel Gilmore (Substack)

The Maple (readthemaple.com)

NB Meida Co-op (nbmediacoop.org)

A Complete Track-by-Track Timeline of Drake and Kendrick Lamar's Feud (Vulture)

Spotify says nope, didn't happen to Drake's lawsuit (AV Club)

KYM Review: The Top 20 Memes Of 2024 (KnowYourMeme)

Trump rages about the 'sickness' of Luigi Mangione fans (MSNBC)

TikTok is done for (usermag.co)

This week Mary and Nat yap about juice that makes you explode, free money from the government, when you're too old for anime and more.

Follow us on Instagram: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded and rightful territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi'kmaq and Peskotomuhkati peoples.

Comedy Night at the Wilser's Room (Facebook)

Indigenous causes that need your support:

Wolastoqey Language Fund

Mawi' Art (Wabanaki Artist Collective)

Gignoo Transition House

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

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Further reading/viewing:

Trudeau in Florida to meet with Donald Trump in wake of tariff threat (CBC)

Premier says 'surprise' federal tax holiday could cost province $62M (CBC)

Rogers Media makes another brutal blow in Canadian podcasting. Canada responds. (Pod The North)

A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein (Spotify)

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrom (YouTube)

NOSFERATU - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters December 25 (YouTube)

Babygirl | Official Trailer 2 HD | A24 (YouTube)

This week Mary and Nat yap about the horrors, evil circuses, loose lips and more.

Follow us on Instagram: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded and rightful territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi'kmaq and Peskotomuhkati peoples.

Indigenous causes that need your support:

Wolastoqey Language Fund

Mawi' Art (Wabanaki Artist Collective)

Gignoo Transition House

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

Fierté Fredericton Pride

Imprint Youth

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Further reading/viewing:

Irving-owned company settles in Wolastoqey title claim suit (CBC)

Harm reduction not enough to support those struggling with addictions, say front-line workers (CBC)

Tracking Trump's Cabinet picks (Politico)

Trump Draft Executive Order Would Create Board to Purge Generals (WSJ)

The exodus from X to Bluesky has happened – the era of mass social media platforms is over (Guardian)

Gladiator II | Official Trailer (2024 Movie) - Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington (YouTube)

Heretic | Official Trailer 3 HD | A24 (YouTube)

How The Penguin Avoided Superhero Fatigue | The Backdrop (YouTube)

The Onion wins Alex Jones' Infowars in bankruptcy auction (NBC News)

This week Mary and Nat yap about the New Brunswick election results, what's going on in Alberta, the agony and ecstasy of a Timothée Chalamet lookalike Contest and more.

Follow us on Instagram: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded and rightful territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi'kmaq and Peskotomuhkati peoples.

Indigenous causes that need your support:

Wolastoqey Language Fund

Mawi' Art (Wabanaki Artist Collective)

Gignoo Transition House

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

Fierté Fredericton Pride

Imprint Youth

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Comedy Night at the Wilser's Room (Facebook)

Further reading/viewing:

Hogan's news quotes can't be used as evidence against his gender-identity policy, judge rules (CBC)

CCLA Welcomes Commitment to Reverse Harmful Changes to Policy 713 in New Brunswick (Canadian Civil Liberties Association)

Liberal government's proposed revisions to Policy 713 prioritize cisgender comfort over transgender rights (NB Media Co-Op)

'My future has been decided': Blaine Higgs loses seat as party falls in N.B. election (CTV)

Conservative candidate stumbles into intersectionality, gets everything about it completely backwards (NB Media Co-Op)

Alberta unveils 3 sweeping bills affecting trans and gender-diverse youth (Global)

2024 election violence is already happening (Vox)

What the US election outcome means for Ukraine, Gaza and world conflict (BBC)

As U.S. election polls show tight race, 'take a breath,' experts say (Global)

George of the Jungle – Trailer (YouTube)

'Fandom has toxified the world': Watchmen author Alan Moore on superheroes, Comicsgate and Trump (Guardian)

Taylor Lorenz's User Mag (user.co)

Gamergate's Aggrieved Men Still Haunt the Internet (Wired)

The Agony and Ecstasy of a Timothée Chalamet Lookalike Contest (GQ)

Tom Papa: Home Free | Official Trailer | Netflix (YouTube)

Friends in Therapy | Hasan Minhaj: Off With His Head | Netflix Is A Joke (YouTube)

Ali Wong: Single Lady | Official Trailer | Netflix (YouTube)

This week Mary and Nat yap about politicians' birth charts, the worst thing about disinformation, vampire fights, and more.

Follow us on Instagram: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded and rightful territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi'kmaq and Peskotomuhkati peoples.

Indigenous causes that need your support:

Wolastoqey Language Fund

Mawi' Art (Wabanaki Artist Collective)

Gignoo Transition House

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

Fierté Fredericton Pride

Imprint Youth

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Further reading/viewing:

N.B. election: Party leaders focus on collaborative health care as campaign enters final weekend (CTV)

Gendered change room policy in Sask. schools would put trans kids at risk, say advocates, families (CBC)

Poilievre refuses to learn which members of his party are involved in political interference (Rabble)

What does the new era of hurricanes mean for Canada? (The Big Story)

Anti-Israel message displayed on digital billboard in Moncton after 'malicious hack' (CTV)

Chappell Roan Would Be Thrown "Off a Roof" in Gaza, Bill Maher Says in 9-Min Tirade (Them.us)

I Hate Bill Maher (Spotify)

Chappell Roan | Austin City Limits Music Festival 2024 | Full Set (YouTube)

STALKER 2 : Heart Of Chernobyl (YouTube)

What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 Episode 1 Airs October 21 2024 on FX (TVEveryday)

What do Israel's attacks on peacekeepers mean for UNIFIL? (The Take)

This week Mary and Nat yap about the provincial election, upsetting made-for-TV movies, tabletop gaming and more.

Follow us on Instagram: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded and rightful territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi'kmaq and Peskotomuhkati peoples.

Indigenous causes that need your support:

Wolastoqey Language Fund

Mawi' Art (Wabanaki Artist Collective)

Gignoo Transition House

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

Fierté Fredericton Pride

Imprint Youth

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Further reading/viewing:

Higgs doubles down on asylum seekers rhetoric in meeting with Fredericton council (CBC)

Premiers' Performance: As Election Day looms for three, Eby up, Moe down, Higgs remains least approved-of (Angus Reid)

Province adds $18.6M for some family physicians to expand their practice (CBC)

Liberals, Greens make large health-care promises, PC stalk HST (CBC)

Carriers suspended for refusing to deliver 'sex-change ban' flyer: union rep (Telegraph Journal)

'I'm right here, bro': Singh, Poilievre have tense exchange during question period (CBC)

Conservatives are targeting Singh over his pension — but Poilievre's is three times larger (CBC)

Rick Mercer: Pierre Poilievre's Pension | CBC (YouTube)

BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE | Official Trailer (YouTube)

THE SUBSTANCE | Official Trailer | In Theaters September 20 (YouTube)

How Substance tackles aging in Hollywood, and Katy Perry's messy album rollout. | CBC Podcasts (YouTube)

I Saw The TV Glow | Official Trailer HD | A24 (YouTube)

Chapelwaite Season 1 Trailer | Rotten Tomatoes TV (YouTube)

Threads (1984) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] (YouTube)

The Day After 1983 – Trailer (YouTube)