KA-KAW! Grab your field guide and a pair of binoculars because today we’re joined by avid avian nerd, Rob Cumming (he/him) to learn all about our flying, feathered friends and the people who love to watch’em; BIRDING! We chat about which birds are assholes, memorizing bird calls, terrible nests, epic adventures around the world, listing vs. watching, Birder drama and why the Red Wing Blackbird is actually SUCH an asshole. Plus, how to get started in birding and some tips to identify common North American species.

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ONE HUNDRED EPISODES! Today we’re celebrating our 100th episode by talking to comedian and actor, Alastair Forbes (he/him) about the high-flying world of DISC GOLF! We learn about the differences between ‘ball’ golf and the disk variety, how to avoid ‘nice-ing’ someone, the perils of disk collecting, the magic and variety of course terrain, tournament drama, volcano adventures, inconvenient trees and how divisive politics have somehow made throwing a plastic disk into a (very very stupid) debate. Plus, we learn how to summon the wrath of Alastair’s (objectively awesome) Mom . 

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*tense thinking music* This popular game-show requires contestants to give all of their answers in the form of a question; What is JEOPARDY? That is correct! Today we’re joined by comedian and writer Jan Caruana (she/her) to discuss TV’s most beloved trivia show and the nerds that love it. Step up to the podium and get ready for some fun facts as we buzz in about our best and worst categories, legendary facial hair, careful question writing, catchphrases, betting strategies, replacement hosts, pop culture variants and how much we love listening to players' personal stories. Plus, we host our own mini-Jeopardy, highlighting some of the games most famous contestants.

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It's T-SHIRT TIME! Grab your best little meatballs as we head to the beach for Jersey Shore with Justin Gray. Learn all about reality TV meets feudalism as we explore the enticing allure of a bunch of gym, tanned and laundered "guidos and guidettes" (their term, not ours!), how the darkness of reality can shine a light on social issues, and Snooki's iconic one liners.

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Plonk yourselves down because we're travelling the world virtually with Gavin Pounds on this week's episode, all about GEOGUESSR. See how an interest in geography became a hobby and a passion as Gavin takes us through tips, tricks and a surprising amount of detail about poles!

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BORAHAE! This week we’re joined by superfans, event organizers and sisters, Jules and Marissa Lee (she/her x 2), to discuss the worldwide fandom that has quite literally changed their lives; BTS ARMY. In our second BTS episode, we learn how Marissa and Jules went from introverts dancing on their couch to full-time organizers of sellout BTS events around Toronto. We also explore the fan community that surrounds the bestselling KPOP sensation (ARMY), how BTS’ fans elevated them out of obscurity, building community, fan gifts, second husbands, adult sleepaway camp and how one band can inspire a whole generation of young people to be a little braver. Plus, we take another shot at describing the band members without using the word ‘daddy’ (with mixed results).

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Strap on a pair of quad skates and get ready to roll because this week we’re chatting with lawyer and jammer extraordinaire, Allison Vanek (she/her) a.k.a Trial By Fury about a VERY REAL sport: ROLLER DERBY. We learn all about the history of derby, badass alter egos, third wave feminism, broken bones, borderless teams, derby weddings and why ‘Whip It’ only scratches the surface. Plus, listen in real-time as Steph finds a new fandom that may or may not take over her entire life. 

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Get ready to meet your long lost sister, because we’re chatting with comedian and drag queen, Nicky Nasrallah (he/him) about the daytime soap opera that has topped the ratings for decades; THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS! Get ready to learn about the origins of the soap opera, unbelievable production schedules, forbidden lesbians, early nepo babies, murderous twins, true mourning for fictional families and the secret sauce that earned 11 daytime Emmys. Plus, a compelling and inspirational case for giving soap operas a little more respect.

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HELLO NURSE! Buckle up your khakis and set your cap to ‘backwards’ because this weeks ‘good idea’ is a totally zany conversation with comedian and author, Bryn Pottie (he/him) about the Warner Brothers and, of course, their sister Dot; It’s ANIMANIACS! We chat about the unlimited cache of Jurassic Park-era Steven Speilberg, the 90s animation renaissance, gangster pigeons, intellectual lab mice, and a disney-adjacent character design that accidentally humiliated the studio head. Plus, Steph tries to make everyone sing the ‘nations of the world song’ and it does NOT go well. Those are the facts!

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Come on and grab your friends because we’re talking to professional drag queen, Catfish The Dinosaur (they/them) about Pendleton Ward’s animated fever dream, also known as ADVENTURE TIME! Discover colourful nuclear apocalypses, exploding candy people, low-key vampires, political princesses, fictional fanfiction, deep cut sci-fi references, and all the existential crisis you could ever want from a ‘kids’ show. Plus, an absolute parade of the best character names ever committed to celluloid.

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