I’ve been battling chronic body pain for a year, searching everywhere for answers. I was close to giving up running—until I finally found someone who truly understood what I was going through. This episode is a reminder to keep going and never give up.

If you’re struggling, this episode is a reminder that perseverance matters.

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In this episode, I go back to my Master Control days at YTV, where my younger self took a lot for granted. Along the way, I’ll explain what a Ditser Wire is—and why it still matters today.

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From gum chomping troll HVAC crooks to slippery pool monsters, life throws chaos at us all. This episode is your reminder — you’re not alone. Take it day by day, laugh at the madness, and don’t stress over split warm milk.

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Life likes to throw hands sometimes, doesn't it? I came home from vacation and just a few days later went downstairs… and found my 2-year-old heat pump furnace underwater like a dolphin at marine land.

This episode is about how you deal with moments like that—when life looks at you and says, “How you gonna handle this one, Ben?”

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This was supposed to be a relaxing family trip to France — but calling it a "vacation" would be a stretch. Between Narco Art, Bentleys, raging seas, and a baby rhino named Stelo, the trip tested every fiber of my being. France is beautiful, sure… but we probably should’ve waited a few more years. Let’s get into it.

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This episode is dedicated to my Opa — a true gentleman and the kind of man every man should hope to become. From teaching me how to drive while half-asleep to eating more butter than anyone ever should, his humour and heart left a lasting mark.

I share a few stories about our time together and what he meant to me. This one’s for you, Opa.

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It started with a simple trip to Costco… and a question my ego just couldn’t ignore. Next thing I knew, I was standing under bright lights—with a scarf around my neck—wondering how I got there.

In this episode, I unpack the strange power of flattery, the setups we never see coming, and the fine line between confidence and chaos.

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In this episode, I step through the portal back to those beautiful summer days on the Island, and later in the city — from first jobs to that wild SARS summer with no power and no A/C, sitting on a rooftop with some warm beers.

Remember that feeling when summer break hit? My goal is to bring you right back to that feeling, right here.

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One week before heading to France, a smoky memory drifts back—of Amsterdam, a tiny TV, a toy train set, and a surreal moment where I somehow became George Bush. A strange, cinematic detour through clouds, identity, and the magic of travel.

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This one’s about letting go — really letting go.

Last weekend, I was on the Island to lay my Grandpa to rest.

And somehow, through all the emotion, I came back to Toronto feeling more like myself than I have in a long time.

Is peace really as simple as saying, “It’s all gone”?

Let’s talk about stress, anxiety, moving on... and yeah, a Greyhound bus story so bizarre, you might not believe it — but it happened.

Take a deep breath. This one’s personal.

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