Standard Humans

From Red to Blue: The Complete Guide to Johnnie Walker's Core Whisky Collection (SH90)

The humans try Johnnie Walker’s entire whisky lineup from the budget Red Label to the high-roller Blue Label. Some of the tastes were expected, but there were a few surprising highlights along the way that y’all should definitely try for...

O-Train Odyssey 4: The Potential and Pitfalls of Phases 2 and 3 (SH89)

In this episode, the humans bring back transit expert Declan for the final stop of the O-Train Odyssey. They discuss the project's recent news, review what went wrong throughout, highlight lessons for the future, and share their hopes for the...

Yearly Themes 2024: Experiences and Foundation (SH 88)

A Yearly Theme is a high-level idea that guides you throughout a year or season. It's not a resolution. You don't set any specific metrics to achieve. A theme is not to lose X pounds by the end of the...

SH87: Derailments and Doors: The Grand Opening of the O-Train (The O-Train Odyssey—Part 3)

In this episode, the humans and transit expert Declan explore the notorious grand opening of the Ottawa O-Train Confederation Line. They dive deep into some of the issues, including malfunctioning doors and track problems, while discussing recommendations for improvement suggested...

SH86: Fake it till you make it (The O-Train Odyssey—Part 2)

In this episode, the Humans dive further into the troubled history of Ottawa's O-Train Confederation Line project. Transit expert Declan joins to explore the challenges faced by this notorious project, sharing lessons for improving transit initiatives in other cities. This...

SH85: The O-Train Odyssey: Ottawa's Transit History and the 2001 Pilot (Part 1)

In this episode, the Humans introduce part one of a series exploring the cursed history of the Ottawa O-Train Confederation Line project. Special guest and transit expert Declan joins to unravel the challenges faced by one of Canada's most infamous...

SH84: From Highlands to Islands: A Journey Through Scotch Whisky (Part 2)

This is part two of our scotch-tasting extravaganza.Let’s drink some scotch!! Y’all might remember that we did an international Whiskey Tasting a year ago where the Scotch won, and then an Irish Whiskey Tasting where the Scotch won again (It...

SH83: From Highlands to Islands: A Journey Through Scotch Whisky (Part 1)

Let’s drink some scotch!! Y’all might remember that we did an international Whiskey Tasting a year ago where the Scotch won, and then an Irish Whiskey Tasting where the Scotch won again (It was a comparison at the end), so...

SH82: New York City

One of the humans visited New York and felt the need to tell you all about it for some reason. It was a pretty neat city, way too much trash lying around everywhere though.

SH81: Two Wheels Good (Intro to Urban Cycling)

The lads discuss their experiences with urban cycling (Expert and started a month ago), give tips on how to stay safe on a bike, explore what gear you actually need to start, and have a little rant on why SUVs...

SH80: The 12 Hour Walk

The humans go for a very very very long walk.

SH79: Democratising Democracy 2: Exploring the Best Voting Systems Around the World

How can we build a more fair and representative electoral system for all Canadians? One idea is to look beyond the usual countries we compare ourselves with (the United States and the United Kingdom) and see the methods other countries...

SH78: Democratising Democracy: The Case for Voting Reform

How can we build a more fair and representative electoral system for all Canadians? Join us on this episode of the Standard Humans podcast as we explore voting reform, particularly the history of voting reform in Canada and the issues...

SH77: Lent Follow Up

SH76: Stay Safe and Secure Online (Part 2): Spear Phishing, Ransomware, and Financial Attacks

In this episode of the Standard Humans podcast, we're going to take you on a wild ride through the top cybersecurity risks you need to be aware of. From phishing emails to ransomware attacks, we're going to show you all...

SH75: Stay Safe and Secure Online: The Top Cybersecurity Risks to Be Mindful Of

In this episode of the Standard Humans podcast, we're going to take you on a wild ride through the top cybersecurity risks you need to be aware of. From phishing emails to ransomware attacks, we're going to show you all...

SH74: How to Use Non-Religious Lent to Achieve Your Personal Growth Goals

In this episode, the humans delve into the topic of Lent and how it can be a powerful tool for personal growth and self-improvement; even if you’re not a christian or religious. Specifically discussing the benefits of disconnecting from the...

SH73: Cicero's Arguments for the Existence of God

Hold onto your hats, folks, because in this episode of the Standard Humans podcast, we're going to be ripping apart the classic philosophical work, "How to Think about God" by Cicero. Get ready for some scathing criticism and biting commentary...

SH72: Creative Ways to Cut Costs Without Cutting Joy

SH71: Sipping the Emerald Isle: A Review of Irish Whiskeys

In this episode, the humans taste five different Irish whiskeys, and the scotch that one the International Whiskey Tasting episode, to understand the different tastes available from Ireland at a variety of price points. But mostly this is just an...

SH70: 2023 Yearly Themes

SH69: FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)

SH68: How to Grow Old

How do you feel about getting older? Are you worried about losing your energy, strength, and pleasure (yes that pleasure, but also the other pleasures of life and youth)? About inching closer to death every day? In this episode, the humans discuss...

SH67: the life-changing magic of tidying up

Do papers, clothes, and more constantly pile up like snow drifts throughout your home?Have you tried tidying up before, only to relapse into messiness?In this episode, the humans talk about the KonMari Method: a system for tidying up developed by...

SH66: Investing 102 - Asset Allocation, Diversification, and When to Sell

SH65: Tasting Whiskeys from Around the World

Alcohol is complicated. There are a ridiculous number of categories and tastes to figure out, but if you put a little bit of time and money in, you can start to appreciate the more subtle flavours and entertain friends with...

SH64: Investing 101 - What to do before you invest, Time Horizon, and Risk Tolerance

Investing often seems like a complex and intimidating field full of finance-bros using 10 monitors to steal your life savings, but once you learn the fundamentals it’s pretty simple to make a plan and meet your long-term goals. You don’t...

SH63: Tree Planting

Oh hi, we’re back. And now we speak for the trees.Standard Humans is hosted by Aidan Dennehy and Evan.

SH62: How to become thinner, bigger, faster, and stronger in less time

“Is it possible to reach your genetic potential in 6 months? Sleep 2 hours per day and perform better than on 8 hours? Lose more fat than a marathoner by bingeing? Indeed, and much more.“ - Tim FerrissIn this episode,...

SH61: How All Diets Work

SH60: Negligence and Hype in Science (The Replication Crisis part 2)

SH59: Fraud and Bias in Science: Why Most Published Research Might Be Wrong

Can you trust science?In this episode, the humans discuss the replication crisis: a methodological crisis in the sciences in which the results of many scientific studies are difficult or impossible to reproduce. The problem undermines significant findings in everything from...

SH58: Finding Flow in your Time Off

How much do you enjoy your leisure time?Does your mind feel like a beehive of chaos at times?Flow is "the state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter; the experience itself is...

SH57: 2022 Yearly Themes

A yearly theme is a high-level idea that guides you throughout a year or season. It's not a resolution. You don't set any specific metrics to achieve. A theme is not lose X pounds by the end of the year...

SH56: What is Flow?

What is the best experience you've ever had?Do you more often feel apathetic or engaged throughout your day?Flow is "the state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter; the experience itself is...

SH55: The End of the Irish Language Challenge: Reflections and Lessons Learned

Ultralearning is a proven framework to learn anything deeply and quickly, without teachers or budget-busting tuition costs.In this episode, the humans finish their one-month Ultralearning challenge to learn the basics of Irish. They 'attempt' a conversation and discuss what went...

SH54: The One Month Irish Language Challenge

Ultralearning is a proven framework to learn anything deeply and quickly, without teachers or budget-busting tuition costs.In this episode, the humans check in on their one-month Ultralearning challenge to learn Irish. They 'attempt' a conversation and discuss their progress so...

SH53: Ultralearning: How to Learn Anything Deeply and Quickly

Do you feel like you're falling behind?Have you ever thought: "I just can't draw/cook/speak that language/{Insert cool skill you're always impressed by when you see others do}"?In this episode, the humans discuss Ultralearning: a proven framework to learn anything deeply...

SH52: The Climate Crisis — What's Going On?

How many trees would you have to plant to offset your carbon footprint?Which countries are environmental leaders? And which are laggards?In this episode, the humans discuss environmentalism and sustainability. Looking at how humanity is doing globally, how Canada matches up...

SH51: Creative Strategies for a Refreshing Day Off

Do you enjoy your time off?Do you feel refreshed afterwards? Or are you more tired than when you started?In this episode, the humans discuss how to make the most of your time off. Maximizing the enjoyment you get out of...

SH50: Do the Statistics Apply to You?

Are you the 'average' person?There are lots of statistics out there talking about what the 'average' person does in a day, but do they apply to you?In this episode, the humans discuss how Aidan spends his workday. Analysing the results...

SH49: Radical Candour — How to Love Your Work and the People You Work With

What is Radical Candour?How do you improve the feedback you receive from others?Which countries give the most devastating feedback in the world?In this episode the humans discuss Radical Candor by Kim Scott, a book that shows you don't have to...

SH48: Practical Strategies to Become 'So Good They Can't Ignore You'

How do you show your values on a resume without just listing words?Is it okay to change your long-term goals?How do you find out exactly what to do to achieve your goals?In this episode, the humans return to So Good...

SH47: The Courage to be Disliked

Is everyone capable of being happy?Are people able to change?Does trauma exist?In this episode the humans discuss The Courage to be Disliked, a book that shows you how to achieve real happiness and free yourself from your past experiences. Giving...

Episode 46: Stuff that Really Makes Us Happy (Well-Being 4)

Should you talk to strangers on public transit?Does meditation rewire your mind?Is exercise more effective than anti-depressants?In this episode, the humans continue The Science of Well-Being by Dr. Laurie Santos, an online course offered by Yale. The class reveals misconceptions about happiness,...

SH45: Dear 2022

What will you be doing in one year?Will you care about the same things?Will you be at the same job?Will you have achieved your goals?One year ago, the humans ‘wrote‘ a letter to their 2021 selves, describing their lives and...

SH44: Buying Happiness (Well-Being 3)

Can money buy you happiness? (Studies show that it can, if used right)Why do people get so much pleasure out of being kind? How does your happiness change over time? How can you shape your environment to make you more...

SH43: A Jarl of Toast (Spring 2021 Yearly Theme Check-In)

We all know the feeling: You set a goal on New Years' intending to really do it this time, but all of a sudden, the years' gone by, and you completely forgot about your goals. That's why the humans are...

SH42: Why Our Expectations are So Bad (Well-Being 2)

Why is it that no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to be happy? Are there neurological reasons? What can you do to overcome them? Should you fly first-class? These are just a few of the questions the...

SH41: The Science of Well-Being (Part 1)

Happiness is hard. It seems like the more you try to be happy, the less happy you are. Luckily, science has figured out some tried and true methods to increase your well-being. And you can learn it all in an...