Wildfires and torrential rains kick things off, giving way to an unexpected deep dive into lawn care—think mowers, stubborn mushrooms, invasive roots, and the perils of septic tanks. The conversation meanders through the joys and woes of home maintenance: unblocking drains, swapping out bathtubs, and the unique challenges that tall folks face in the shower.

Then the real thunder strikes with a full rundown of the Ozzy Finale. We dissect the lineup: who jammed with whom, why Sammy appeared, the mystery guest from that numbered band, whether Ozzy could truly deliver, Sabbath’s chemistry, and Jake E Lee’s elusive presence. Our verdict? Plenty to debate. We pull back the curtain on the business side of Ozzy Inc.—especially those notorious songwriting credits, or the glaring absences thereof. Did the Blizzard of Ozz rhythm section get a raw deal? Where does Jake E Lee fit into the narrative?

Just as Todd’s yard troubles escalate, so does the drama: Vinnie Vincent enters the spotlight and the infamous Kiss contract he refused to sign. We break down the songwriting clauses, ask if Vinnie revitalized Kiss or got left in the cold, and trace his tumultuous ride from joining the band to his final departure. Playing devil’s advocate, we also unpack the broader debate over singers and songwriters—do vocalists deserve the credit, or is the band bigger than any one front person?

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Georgia Lunch has made their return, HR regulations or not! We chat about local Winnipeg breweries and sampling their beers. Morgath and the Silmarion come up, as do musings on Jesus from Lord of the Rings, his skills in Kung Fu, and of course, the infamous ring of fire. Promotions for Sean and Tony are celebrated, and the enduring mystery of Kiss playing "Hell" even once is mentioned—plus a nod to Max Headroom’s possible connection.

Our conversation turns to the Air Guitarists Georgia is up against in competition. We also break down just how unscripted this show truly is, and riff on Tony’s infamous Sham Sandwiches, with a side note about restaurants that dare to offer Spam.

Anne Murray and the rules of Canadian Content step into the spotlight as we get a bit highbrow about Alberta versus Manitoba and the Buckeys chain. There’s even a humorous look at The Donald’s latest scheme to nab some beaver tails.

Gloryhammer and Alestorm, pirate metal, Deadly Sinners, theatrical swordplay with Lee Aaron, Rhapsody, and the legendary Christopher Lee all find their way into the discussion.

And yes, we even talk a little about Taylor Swift.

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The Curse of Feanor (Remastered 2007) Blind Guardian • Nightfall in Middle Earth (Remastered 2007) • 1998

We Disintegrate Nevermore • Dead Heart In a Dead World • 2000

Rip, Rip, KILL!!! Sabïre • Jätt • 2024

Holy Flaming Hammer of Unholy Cosmic Frost Gloryhammer • Return to the Kingdom of Fife • 2023

Blank Space I Prevail • Punk Goes Pop, Vol. 6 • 2014

Kismat Bloodywood • Nu Delhi • 2025

It is Day 106 in the trailer behind the Metal Shoppe. And HR has sent Georgia “The Beast” Lunch to check in on Sean and Rory. Will Peeping Tom be on his best behaviour and wear pants? Will Tony permanently free himself from the lunchroom. Will someone make a faux pas? And will some metal get played?

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What's Following the Grave Bloodgood • Bloodgood • 1986

Outcast Samurai Pizza Cats • Outcast • 2022

Ride to Hell Girish & The Chronicles • Ride to Hell • 2023

Bored Death Angel • Frolic Through The Park • 1988

Do or Die Mean Mistreater • Do or Die • 2025

148 Heavy Chilliwack • Breakdown In Paradise • 2013

Unbreakable Lorna Shore • Unbreakable • 2025

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We get into a lively discussion about toilet seats and bidets, exploring the importance of both height and comfort. Sean shares the saga of building a fence—detailing water retention, swollen wood, and the consequences of overwatering. After hand-augering four-foot post holes, Sean credits DDP Yoga and staying hydrated with saving him from being bedridden. Beds and the quest for a good night’s sleep come up, including what happens to your body when you create a “vapour lock.” We also swap tips on spending wisely and knowing when it’s worth paying more.

Sean recounts an encounter with a particularly infuriating Montreal “jabroni,” including a less-than-stellar impression, and we ask: Why do Harleys have mufflers that don’t actually work?

We reflect on Joe Walsh’s comments about how modern music is made and what’s changed in the industry.

Finally, we tell two stories about Dad: Was he ever a real cowboy? And what happened when a middle-aged man (Dad himself) applied for a cashier job at Canadian Tire, only to discover that wages don’t always reflect hard work.

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We go back in time when we had two members of the Reel Debaters discussing the casting of Brian K Vaughan’s  Roundtable, one of the most talked about Hollywood scrips of all time that never got turned into a movie.

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It is Day 104 in the trailer behind the Metal Shoppe. The boys are back to talk about the amazing Lee Aaron, Metal For Breakfast, the best way to wield a sword, Jared Leto in Star Wars, the spirit of Gentleman Ghost, did Tony escape the lunchroom, what happened with ALF,  the consequences of playing chicken with a press, unconditional air, the random fails on the compilation album Metal For Breakfast, we love Tipper Gore and the PMRC, and just what happens when angering the Metal Lord? Oh, and we play some metal.

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Sean is running on empty while Todd shares frustrations about emails from Meta and the chaos surrounding people’s photos and videos. They delve into topics like the differences between phone photography and 35mm, space management on services like OneDrive and Google Drive, and maintenance challenges with pre-diagnostics. The episode takes a detour into pop culture with Todd's thoughts on the new Superman, BS raps, and nostalgic tales about video stores.

Keycon 2025 also gets its due: from Doc’s vocals and singing "Kickapoo" to panels, a new venue, and tales of Sean accidentally stumbling into a Live Action Role Play. Music discussions include Ghostfires, Chaz Charles, Jerry Reed, and Sean’s old band Salty Bear on BandCamp. They also dive into the controversies surrounding Soundcloud, Spotify’s treatment of creators, and the broader struggles faced by artists and podcasters in the industry.

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In this retro episode from 2019, we brought on Bifanaboy204 and Paulo Picante to discuss our spike in downloads from Sweden. Picante brings in some games to help us appreciate Swedish culture and the show completely goes off the rails.

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Karen Bee and Sean talk about some of the books they have been reading since last time, the joy of The Children’s Hospital Book Fair and how great Storygraph is. Among many others, they cover James, RF Kuang, Before The Coffee Gets Cold, Emma Donoghue, Death Kanji, Halls Of The Turnip King, Between Two Fires, and get into cooking with the wonderful Enough Already by Valerie Bertinelli.

We cover the movie Warfare, Interstellar, and Furiosa, discuss Christopher Nolan movies, and the TV shows Penguin, Daredevil, Reservation Dogs and Invincible. We circle around to Mike Judge and his work, and discuss the upcoming Marvel Movies.

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Julie Doiron's Juno-winning album marked a significant milestone in her career and is considered one of the greatest albums by a Canadian songwriter. This album captivated many with its original ideas and songwriting. It was also the first time Julie reunited with a band since her Sub Pop days with Eric’s Trip.

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