This week Mary and Nat talk about transphobia, True Detective, why MLB players need to get some beige panties and more.

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

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back.

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

AIDS New Brunswick

Chroma NB

Clinic 554

Imprint Youth

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Further reading/viewing:

Vitalite Health says travel nursing contracts allowed them to 'save lives,' reduce exhaustion and turnover (CTV)

Nursing needs 'still as great' as 2022, when use of travel nurses started, says Vitalité CEO (CBC)

'Working' requirement shuts door on N.B.'s $300 affordability payment to thousands (CBC)

Poilievre backs banning trans women from women's sports, change rooms and bathrooms (CBC)

The death of an Oklahoma teen after a fight in school has LGBTQ+ advocates seeking answers (CNN)

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Liberals and New Democrats have a deal on pharmacare (CBC)

John Oliver Offers Clarence Thomas Millions to Resign Immediately (Daily Beast)

‘True Detective’ Renewed for Season 5 With Issa López at the Helm (Hollywood Reporter)

Nic Pizzolatto Can’t Stop Posting About the True Detective: Night Country Season Finale (Vanity Fair)

Robert Evans (Twitter)

The True Detective plagiarism controversy: explained (Vox)

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree – Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer (YouTube)

Introducing Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise (YouTube)

The Deep Dark Woods (I Heart Radio)

Better Offline (I Heart Radio)

Jomo - Screen Time Blocker (Apple App Store)

‘Everyone hates them’: see-through pants add to MLB’s uniform controversy (Guardian)

This week Mary and Nat talk about the world’s smallest cabinet shuffle, whether witches can give you hepatitis with their dark magic, what the hell is going on in Alberta (evergreen topic) and more.

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

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back. 

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

AIDS New Brunswick

Chroma NB

Clinic 554

Imprint Youth

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Further reading/viewing:

Clinic 554 to close, bringing clinic-based abortions to end in Fredericton area (CBC)

Top Saint John minister quitting Higgs cabinet, legislature seat (CBC)

“I just got to the part where we talk about the hepatitis hex that Gresseschi got from a coven of witches” (Shawn Rouse on Twitter)

'Preserving kids' choices': Alberta premier says transgender rules coming in fall (CTV)

Dev Patel Goes ‘John Wick’ in His Directorial Debut ‘Monkey Man,’ Gets Bloody Trailer and April Release Date From Universal (Variety)

True Detective’s Issa López Isn’t Bothered by Nic Pizzolatto’s Harsh Response to Night Country (Vanity Fair)

True Detective Season 4 Just Solved One Last Rust Cohle Mystery (Den of Geek)

The Expanse Trailer (YouTube)

Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & The Pool | Official Trailer | Netflix (YouTube)

PETE HOLMES - I AM NOT FOR EVERYONE - NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL (YouTube)

going for gold! #BethStelling: If You Didn't Want Me Then is streaming NOW on Netflix (YouTube)

Cis Woke Grief Sl*t - Laurie Kilmartin (YouTube)

This week Mary and Nat talk about Higgs scaring the hoes, sourcing holy water, what would impress Jodi Foster, and more.

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

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back.

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

AIDS New Brunswick

Chroma NB

Clinic 554

Imprint Youth

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qtfattiesnb

Further reading/viewing:

N.B. health authority says it’s working to improve strained emergency departments (Global)

Holiday health-care crunch prompts some N.B. ER advisories, overnight closures (CBC)

Life expectancy in Canada fell for the 3rd year in a row. What’s happening? (Global)

WHO sees 'incredibly low' COVID, flu vaccination rates as cases surge (Reuters)

Hub for homeless resources in Saint John to open in weeks, not months, following encampment death (CTV)

Higgs refuses to answer questions about comments made about gender-affirming care (CBC)

Sex researcher questions study he cited to the premier (Telegraph Journal)

U.S. conservatives are using Canadian research to justify anti-trans laws (CBC)

PCs gear up for election with wave of candidate nominations (CBC)

AI-Generated George Carlin Drops Comedy Special That Daughter Speaks Out Against: ‘No Machine Will Ever Replace His Genius’ (Variety)

Pope Francis compared the arguments for transgender rights to nuclear weapons (Vox)

Why are Canadian churches being burned? (CBC Podcasts)

‘Our Flag Means Death’ Canceled at Max (Hollywood Reporter)

Baldur's Gate 3: An Unexpected Adventure (feat. Elijah Wood & Sean Astin) (YouTube)

True Detective Crawls Back From the Void (Vulture)

This week Mary and Nat talk about decision fatigue, taking the bus to church, and Jon Hamm as a power bottom.

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

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back.

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

AIDS New Brunswick

Chroma NB

Clinic 554

Imprint Youth

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Further reading/viewing:

St. Stephen declares state of emergency over homelessness after man's death (CBC)

St. Stephen gets drop-in centre for homeless people after controversial emergency order (CBC)

N.B. to offer grants of $2,750 to keep people in housing (Global)

Fredericton councillor explores constituents' transit concerns one bus ride at a time (CBC)

Sunday transit service to hit Fredericton streets by spring 2024 (Global)

Miramichi groups go to court to try to stop creation of out-of-the-cold shelter (CBC)

Miramichi mayor responds to legal challenge to shelter site (CBC)

Conservatives, NDP call out CBC president for not ruling out bonuses, despite layoffs (CTV)

The Holdovers | Official Trailer 1 (YouTube)

Foundation — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ (YouTube)

FURIOSA : A MAD MAX SAGA | OFFICIAL TRAILER #1 (YouTube)

Fargo Season 5 Trailer (YouTube)

This week Mary and Nat talk about how the dystopia is not even being well executed, the golden age of RSS, cancel culture in comedy, and more.

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

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back.

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

AIDS New Brunswick

Chroma NB

Clinic 554

Imprint Youth

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Further reading/viewing:

Anglophone East council votes to sue N.B. over school gender-identity policy (CBC)

Opposition calls for reinstatement of rent cap as N.B. rents rose 9% over last year (Global)

Meta ban has been rough, but Google ban would be worse, say small news outlets, analysts (CBC)

There Is No One to Cheer for in the Clash Between Tech Titans and Canada’s News Media (Jacobin)

Who killed Google Reader? (The Verge)

In stunning pre-dawn raids, Toronto police ‘terrorize’ Palestine activists (The Breach)

CTV reports on Gaza with anti-Palestinian double standard, data shows (The Breach)

Ex-officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s killing, was stabbed in prison, AP source says (AP)

Good Omens | Official Trailer | Amazon Original (YouTube)

Fargo | Installment 5 Teaser - There's a New Cowboy in Town (Jon Hamm) | FX (YouTube)

Matt Rife Wants You to Think He’s Edgier Than He Actually Is (Rolling Stone)

Kliph Nesteroff (Twitter)

Episode 1278 - "Canceled Comedy" w/ Kliph Nesteroff and David Bianculli (WTF with Marc Maron)

Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & The Pool | Official Trailer | Netflix (YouTube)

PETE HOLMES - I AM NOT FOR EVERYONE - NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL (YouTube)

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn (Maximum Fun)

This week Mary and Nat talk about the advantages of being furious all the time, what to do when the news is Too Much, and more.

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

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back.

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

AIDS New Brunswick

Chroma NB

Clinic 554

Imprint Youth

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qtfattiesnb

Further reading/viewing:

The End of History (If Books Could Kill | Spotify)

'Political preferences' played role in COVID-19 pandemic response, Russell reveals (CBC)

Nova Scotia and New Brunswick want carbon pricing axed, tell Freeland during call (Global)

NDP to back Conservative motion calling for carbon price off all heat sources (CTV)

Alberta would need to negotiate international agreements if it quits CPP: Freeland (CTV)

N.B. premier finally rules out a fall election call after weeks of speculation (Global)

2 Saint John councillors sue city over 'humiliating' suspension (CBC)

Ireland’s criticism of Israel has made it an outlier in the EU. What lies behind it? (Guardian)

Getting Involved & Staying Regulated (Dr Devon Price | Substack)

'What a joke': Trudeau slammed after seemingly calling for Israeli ceasefire then backtracking (Yahoo)

The Gilded Age | Official Trailer | HBO (YouTube)

Our Flag Means Death Season 2 | Official Trailer | Max (YouTube)

GODZILLA MINUS ONE Official Trailer 2 (YouTube)

Marvel Studios’ Loki Season 2 | Official Trailer | Disney+ (YouTube)

The Fall of the House of Usher | Official Trailer | Netflix (YouTube)

Good Omens | Official Trailer | Amazon Original (YouTube)

True Detective: Night Country | Official Teaser 2 | Max (YouTube)

This week Mary and Nat talk about unoriginal bigotry, how New Brunswick is just Florida without the beaches, why Mary can’t watch sports, and more.

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

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back.

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

AIDS New Brunswick

Chroma NB

Clinic 554

Imprint Youth

steel.transplants

qtfattiesnb

Further reading/viewing:

NB Poli Podcast (Spotify)

Saint John protesters who stole, stomped on Pride flag provoke fear in city (CBC)

Higgs greets marchers opposing LGBTQ policies (CBC)

When Conservative Politicians Tacitly Supported the 1 Million March 4 Kids ‘Protests,’ They Were Endorsing Transphobia (Friday Things)

Canada’s ‘gender ideology’ protests were ugly — but this was the worst part (Toronto Star)

The Canada-wide protests over LGBTQ school rights (Frontburner on Spotify)     

@PierrePollevre (Twitter)

Find Out If Your Provincial Rep Is Invested In Real Estate (The Maple)

Drag show in small Restigouche community cancelled after threats of violence (CBC)

‘We’re kind of homeless’ Fredericton fire displaces 110 people (CTV)

Blue Jays wild-card race: Toronto can clinch playoff berth with six wins in remaining 10 games (Toronto Star)

Our Flag Means Death Season 2 | Official Trailer | Max (YouTube)

The Changeling — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ (YouTube)

A Haunting In Venice | Official Trailer | In Theaters Sept 15 (YouTube)

WGA strike: Hollywood studios send writers ‘best and final’ offer as deal nears on strike (CNN)

This week Mary and Nat talk about how it’s a Trailer Park Boys world, the CPC policy convention (no solutions, just vibes), how there are too many Skarsgårds nowadays, and more.

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

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back.

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

AIDS New Brunswick

Chroma NB

Clinic 554

Imprint Youth

steel.transplants

qtfattiesnb

Justin TooDeep’s tip jar

Barb Wire’s tip jar

Further reading/viewing:

CCLA lawsuit asks court to quash parental consent rule in N.B.'s gender-identity policy (CBC)

N.B. child advocate says LGBTQ policy in schools violates Charter rights of kids (Toronto Star)

New Brunswick did not learn from H1N1 to prepare for COVID-19: auditor general (Toronto Star)

All eyes are on Hurricane Lee in Atlantic Canada (CBC)

The Conservative Party Has No Real Solutions For The Affordability Crisis (The Maple)

Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake | Official Trailer | Max (YouTube)

Baldur's Gate 3 Official Launch Trailer (YouTube)

Maria Bamford – Crowd Pleaser! (Spotify)

2023 Monday Night Film Series (NB Film Co-Op)

Starfield Official Gameplay Trailer (YouTube)

Moonstone Island - Official Gameplay Trailer (YouTube)

For All Mankind — Official First Look Trailer | Apple TV+ (YouTube)

This week Mary and Nat talk about discount submarines, Blaine Higgs’ humiliation fetish, the importance of hobbies and more.

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

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back.

Le Tits Now - Fundraiser for Nat's Top Surgery (TicketTaylor)

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

AIDS New Brunswick

Chroma NB

Clinic 554

Imprint Youth

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Help Nats Chest Get to The Silicone Zone

Justin TooDeep’s tip jar

Barb Wire’s tip jar

Further reading/viewing:

Searchers find submersible wreckage near Titanic, all 5 men aboard lost at sea (CBC)

Andrew Tate says he wants to train Elon Musk to fight Zuckerberg: 'You will not lose' (USA Today)

Premier Higgs says he won't resign after calls for his removal (CBC)

Cabinet ministers quit amid ‘crisis’ for low-income New Brunswickers (CTV)

New Brunswick neurologist Dr. Alier Marrero speaks to CANADALAND about what he sees as an ever-widening mystery in his province (CANDALAND)

Executive chair Jamie Irving resigns from Postmedia board (CTV)

“Just shameless. Sheer contempt for public health and public intelligence.” (@JesseBrown)

No indication yet of Russian mercenary leader arriving in Belarus after deal with Kremlin (CBC)

Fall of Eagles E01 (YouTube)

Facebook and Instagram to restrict news access in Canada (BBC)

US Courts Block Anti-Trans Legislation (Human Rights Watch)

What Do the Recent Moves At TCM Mean For Film History, And Why Are Scorsese and Spielberg So Worried? (GQ)

The Satanic Rites of Dracula / Original Theatrical Trailer (1974) (YouTube)

Time After Time (1979) Official Trailer (YouTube)

The Bear Season 1 Trailer | Rotten Tomatoes TV (YouTube)

This week Mary and Nat talk about Policy 713, whether Turmp would have a good time in prison, and tabletop gaming.

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

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back.

 New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

AIDS New Brunswick

Chroma NB

Clinic 554

Imprint Youth

steel.transplants

qtfattiesnb

Help Nats Chest Get to The Silicone Zone

Justin TooDeep’s tip jar

Barb Wire’s tip jar

Further reading/viewing:

'Teachers aren’t going to do this': Reactions to Policy 713 changes spread beyond N.B. (CTV)

N.B. Teachers’ Association never consulted on LGBTQ2 policy change, groups consider legal options (Global)

Dissent in N.B. government ranks continues, MLA criticizes overhaul of education governance (Global)

Union for school psychologists will stand behind members who defy changes to LGBTQ policy (CBC)

PC rebellion still 'simmering' as MLA breaks ranks on education council bill (CBC)

What's in the Trump indictment: US nuclear secrets and files kept in shower (BBC)

Canada wildfires: US East Coast sees worst air quality in years (BBC)

Shelburne wildfire evacuation rescinded, highway reopened (CTV)

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE (YouTube)

Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets - Official Trailer | Prime Video (YouTube)

I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson | Season 3 Official Trailer | Netflix (YouTube)

Somebody Somewhere Season 1 Trailer | Rotten Tomatoes TV (YouTube)

Talk To Me | Official Trailer 2 HD | A24 (YouTube)

The Turin Horse Trailer (YouTube)