The Modern Rustic

The Modern Rustic

By Russell ReitsemaSociety & CulturePhilosophy
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The Modern Rustic episodes

  • #23 Victor VanderEyk: Birds on the Brain

    This week we welcome back one of our favorite guests Victor VanderEyk. We graciously try and veer away from film and movies this episode and focus on other topics such as the number of heartbeats humans are born with, being unapologetic, pigeon racing, and the esoteric art of birdwatching. Victor is a local authority on birdwatching and an active member of the community. 


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    This episode was recorded on May 30th 2022.

    2 hr 14 min
  • #22 Cola Corruption & Concert Culture

    This week we are back in the studio with your favorite 3 hosts. We have a new treat for the audience in that we test the new Coke Starlight and Coke Coffee products on the air. We give our thoughts and opinions on these drinks while we delve into other topics including the corruption in large corporations like Coca Cola, the effects of marketing on our current food culture, food bullying, fingerprints, Heavy metal music, Batman, and more. We of course give our media recommendations near the end and they bring some excellent discussion on the new Avatar movie coming out.


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    We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.

    This episode was recorded on May 11th 2022.

    1 hr 44 min
  • #21 Lindsay Olsen: Spinning & Winning

    This week we are joined by Lindsay Olson. A gem of a human and a fitness fanatic.  She walks us through her fitness journey and the idea behind it.  We also touch on The Office, man leggings, and her unique outlook on life.  We also share some of our best resume and job interview stories to round out the discussion.  Lindsay provides an excellent media recommendation this week which is the Instagram page @houseinhabit

    Lindsay Olson can be found on Instagram and Tiktok @linds.a.olson


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    We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.

    This episode was recorded on May 2nd 2022.

    1 hr 52 min
  • #20 Nick Ganzeveld: Wood & Fatherhood

    This week we are joined by Nick Ganzeveld, a carpenter by trade as well as a new father. We discuss his family and the struggles and triumphs of fatherhood as well as delving into some interesting discussion on logging, working in the trades, the lifespans of trees, residential schools, and bidets.   


    If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Youtube.

    We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.

    This episode was recorded on April 20th 2022.

    1 hr 56 min
  • #19 Worm Hearts & Shopping Carts

    This week we are back in the studio with your 3 favorite hosts bringing up some interesting topics regarding but not limited to; hammerhead worms, wild pigs, the origins of dreams, the FlashFoods App, and the size restrictions for moons. We bring you an update on the mink farm controversy and discuss the shopping cart theory of morality. The last topic we dive into is the popular and controversial documentary Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed. We walk through the 3-episode series and give our opinions on several issues including some instances of abuse which is not recommended for small children.  

    If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Youtube. 

    We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. 

    This episode was recorded on April 11th 2022.

    1 hr 49 min
  • #18 Mulling over Crullers

    This week it's your favorite 3 hosts once again bringing you the discussions you didn't know you needed. We touch on video game news, donut discussions, proper pronunciations, and food truck ideas. We remember a fallen hero from Cambodia, discuss topics of animals and film, and animals in film, memorable manholes, and demon stones.


    If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Youtube.

    We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.

    This episode was recorded on April 4th 2022.

    1 hr 52 min
  • #17 Westley DeFehr: A Critical Success

    This week we are joined by one of the greatest Dungeon Masters to walk among us, Westley DeFehr. We toss around some juicy conspiracies regarding Helen Keller as well as taking a more serious tone when discussing mental health and loss. The latter half of the episode is dedicated to our mutual love of Dungeons & Dragons, the worlds most popular role-playing game.

    Check out Bemorr Society for more mental health information. https://bemorrsociety.ca/

    If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Youtube.

    We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.

    This episode was recorded on March 28th 2022.

    2 hr 9 min
  • #16 Brent Vanderpol: Currents & Currency

    This week we are graciously joined by Brent Vanderpol, a fan of the show and an expert on a plethora of topics. On this episode we discuss Digital currency, the Gulf Stream ocean current, the arguments for and against animal protein, and the supposed population crisis among many others.


    If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Youtube.

    We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.

    This episode was recorded on March 14th 2022.

    1 hr 49 min
  • #15 Radio & Radiation

    This week our three intrepid hosts dive into topics such as the history of Daquiri's, radiation poisoning, and method acting.  We also debate the perfect movie length and explore the reasoning behind Zach's hatred of Chiropractors.  As always, we provide our media recommendations at the end of the episode so our fantastic audience has even more fun content to explore!

    If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Youtube.

    We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.

    This episode was recorded on March 7th 2022. 

    1 hr 56 min
  • #14 Joel Bergum: 6 Tips for Life

    Joel Bergum is a fraser valley local and a professional painter by trade. On this episode he regales us with his tips for frugal living, wild merchandise swiping stories, head wounds, and so much more.

    If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Youtube.

    We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.

    This episode was recorded on February 28th 2022.

    2 hr 21 min

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A community based podcast recorded in the heart of the Fraser Valley, where your host Russell Reitsema invites guests to join him for lively conversations to promote, discuss, argue, laugh, and learn…