In this bonus episode of The Conversationalist, Ryan + Rich sit down with a subscription-based content creator to talk about the real behind-the-scenes side of the creator economy: money, boundaries, privacy, stigma, and the weird world of parasocial relationships.

This conversation stays grounded in the human + business + safety side of online creation — not shock value.

Important note: This episode is for discussion and understanding. We don’t share explicit content, and we don’t link to adult material.

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It’s our first official Christmas Special and we went full extended cut. Mimosas on the table, four hosts on the mics, and one last banger before a short holiday break.

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In Episode 59 of The Conversationalist, Ryan, Rich, Mark, and Sweet Lu get into the “support local” guilt trip, tipping culture getting out of hand, businesses that somehow stay open forever, AI in music, celebrity philanthropy (impact vs optics), and the timeless debate: are man colds real?

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Welcome back to The Conversationalist — the only show where a simple conversation about comedy somehow spirals into puppy yoga allegations, cartel hitmen, $7.5 million storage lockers, and whether any of us would snitch for a life-changing bag.

In Episode 58, Ryan, Rich, Lewis, and Mark dive into one of the wildest mixes of topics we’ve had in a while. We kick things off with arena comedy vs. club comedy, roast Jake Paul’s “legacy,” break down the story of a former Olympian turned cartel murderer, debate whether $15M is enough to turn state’s witness, and then somehow pivot into hygiene crimes and loofah conspiracies.

Oh — and Lewis defends puppy yoga like it's a religion.

The Conversationalist is four friends — Ryan, Rich, Mark, and Lewis — debating everything from sports and politics to shower routines and puppy yoga crimes. If it's in the news, on your timeline, or keeping you up at night, it’s probably getting roasted here.

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Welcome back to The Conversationalist, where strong opinions and questionable takes are a lifestyle choice.

In Episode 57, Ryan, Rich, and Lewis dive into a hilariously chaotic stretch of topics — from aging, birthdays, and shrinking social bandwidth… to Edmonton’s homeless warming bus… to a wild Indian cow-poop festival that sparks a real conversation about cultural traditions and whether documenting them counts as “racist” or just honest journalism.

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This episode contains humor, cultural commentary, and personal opinions. Nothing here is meant to disrespect any culture, tradition, or community. We explore topics with curiosity, not judgment.

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⚠️ Note: We accidentally called this Episode 57 during the intro — it’s actually Episode 56. We’ll blame the AI for that one. 🤖

All four mics are hot again as Ryan, Rich, Mark, and Lewis step into The Conversationalist booth for a full-throttle episode that hits everything from bottled farts to AI-made Billboard hits to the dirty underbelly of modern sports.

The crew kicks things off with unfiltered humor before spiraling into a sharp-edged conversation about AI’s invasion of art and culture, including a fake artist topping the charts and deepfakes using the likeness of historical icons like Martin Luther King Jr. What starts as jokes turns into one of the most thought-provoking conversations of the season — what happens when machines start rewriting history in real time?

From there, the guys break down the Shohei Ohtani rule, the Blue Jays’ wild postseason, and why live sports feel completely different in-person. Then the gloves come off: NBA drama, UFC fight-fixing, and gambling scandals get a brutal spotlight. Ryan dissects the rising web of betting corruption, Rich and Mark trade fire about league hypocrisy, and Lewis steps in as the voice of reason while everyone questions whether sports are even real anymore.

By the time they wrap, it’s clear: AI, money, and ego are reshaping every arena — from rap charts to octagons.

Ryan, Rich, and Lewis unpack Edmonton’s election results, the teacher strike chaos, and how The Conversationalist somehow became part of the mayoral storyline. Then they jump into the Jays’ World Series run, the morality of politics in sports, Netflix ad rants, and the seven-minute crown jewel heist that feels straight out of Ocean’s Eleven.

🎙 Recorded in Edmonton. Produced by Spare Bedroom Studios.

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The full crew is back — plus two dogs in studio — for Episode 54 of The Conversationalist, filmed at Spare Bedroom Studios.

This week, the guys recap Ryan’s interview with Edmonton mayoral candidate Andrew Knack, dig into local bike lane and transit debates, and then take a hard left into Vegas proposal stories, sports hot takes, and a few very questionable movie reviews.

Expect chaos, comedy, and the occasional bark.

Featuring: Ryan, Rich, Mark & Lewis

Recorded at: Spare Bedroom Studios, Edmonton, AB

Special Guests: Ralph & Trouble

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We celebrate a Jays run, unpack an Oilers opener, and argue whether McDavid’s pay move equals leadership. Then: when media’s “first take” hurts real lives, whether true-crime teaches the wrong lessons, and who should get paid when AI clones a face or voice. We close with a ruthless AITA.

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This one’s a full plate, Edmonton—the whole meal deal. We’re digging into the issues that actually shape your week: city politics, taxes, infill versus sprawl, the playoffs, and even the eternal battle over airplane armrests. —just real talk about what it all means for your street, your wallet, and your Sunday.

Ryan and Richard, with producer Mark, break it all down with their signature mix of insight and humor. We translate policy into plain language, connect the dots between sports headlines and real life, and settle debates that matter more than you’d think (yes, even the middle seat armrest).

If you’ve ever felt like politics is too complicated, or sports talk too shallow, this episode proves you can have both depth and entertainment in the same conversation.

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