The 'rents appeared out of nowhere to celebrate Ben's 50th birthday. In fact the entire family came from afar to celebrate. It's been a bit of a birthday month with the Germany trip and all, and we topped it all off with a Mexican Restaurant birthday party with friends and family. We managed to convince Ivan to join Shooting the Shite!.

Alex brings on a long time friend and ex colleague Dwayne who is a huge soccer fan. Dwayne also regales us with what it was like growing up as an immigrant in Scarborough.

Ben provides updates on the Germany/Austria/Czech Republic trip and Alex describes a recent "dicey" adventure.

Ben and his wife are off to Germany for Ben's Christmas gift. Alex provides his insights into the country based off his roots and family. He also has some German words as a test. A small update on his selling of items from his father's place as he's in full "de-cluttering" mode.

Oh Canada Babyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!! Four Nations Cup was a blast, but not without controversy. Alex provides an update on his current living conditions.

Alex describes his recent trip for work where he penciled in a visit with his Godfather. Father Orest and his pacemaker; and apparently Ben has "miffed" Alex with his "Switzerland" ways.

A little get together post Christmas to get caught up on recent happenings.

Harsh Patel, self proclaimed movie fanatic and Christopher Nolan fan, makes an argument against Alex who love Tarantino films.

Who has the best movies overall?

Who has the biggest box office draw?

Young Jayden has lost his Christmas Spirit.... right before Christmas Time!! Can the boys convince him that the Spirit is still alive?

Back in the saddle, American Thanksgiving, Christmas and, the Meeting