The Shop Talk Podcast

By Chevin and Anu

As the name “The Shop Talk" suggests, this podcast focuses on informal and candid conversations, possibly reminiscent of the kind of discussions that take place in a local vintage barbershop or spa. T... more

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The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.

The Shop Talk Podcast episodes:

July 15, 2024HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR CHOCOLATE? FT EMKAO FOODS | EPISODE 21
We hosted the CEO of EMKAO FOODS( Enterprise Made for (K)cacoa) , Mrs. Ayissi Nyemba. We discussed her journey to starting her very own business, the trials and the successes as well as the inspiration and mission of her company. She was also kind enough to bring some of her products for us to try and rate!
Products tested are listed below:
NIKAO | Cocoa nibs : {https://www.emkaofoods.com/products/nikao-cocoa-nibs}

HUSKAO | Cocoa Kombucha: A light beer great for the casual/recreational drinkers.

CHOKAO | Dark Chocolate Chips: Perfect for baking and a light snack. {https://www.emkaofoods.com/products/copy-of-chokao-dark-chocolate-chips}

BAKAO Coffee| 70% Dark Chocolate Bar: A great snack for when you want sweet and a caffeine fix at the same time. {https://www.emkaofoods.com/products/bakao-gold-dark-chocolate-bar-1}

BAKAO Gold | 56% Dark Chocolate Bar: Another snack to have on your shelves especially if you like dark chocolate. {https://www.emkaofoods.com/products/bakao-gold-dark-chocolate-bar}

POKAO | Cocoa Powder (Hot Chocolate): Our Personal favourites. This was made with cold winter days in mind. It is creamy and rich leaving you warmed up and wanting more after each sip. {https://www.emkaofoods.com/products/pokao-cocoa-powder}

For more information, check out the EMKAO FOODS website here : https://www.emkaofoods.com/pages/customer
Connect with them on instagram : https://www.instagram.com/emkaofoods/

OUR SHOP TALK SECTIONS:
0:00 INTRO
3:35 WELCOME AYISSI!
5:38 THE STORY OF EMKAO FOODS
12:10 GENESIS STORY AND THE CHALLENGES
16:50 THE VISION AND THE PROCESS
25:53 PRODUCT TEST & REVIEWS
51:25 CLOSING REMARKS & OUTRO

“Connect With the crew:
The Shop Talk - https://www.instagram.com/the_shop_talk_podcast/
Michael Chevin - https://www.instagram.com/michael._chevin/
Anu - https://www.instagram.com/olubajoanu/
Recording Studio - https://www.instagram.com/mahtavahman/
Video shot and edited by - https://www.instagram.com/tng_entertainment/
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55min
July 10, 2024 HE FUMBLED ONE FOR THE AGES | EPISODE 20
OUR 20TH EPISODE SO FAR! We really appreciate all the support so far and cannot wait to continue to grow with our community and all your support! In todays’s episode, we chatted about the coming of summer as well as seasonal changes before discussing what it means to fumble a good partner and finishing off with some chat about the horrors of some great shows/movies.

OUR SHOP TALK SECTIONS:
0:00 INTRO
1:00 6 MONTH APPRECIATION!
2:30 SEASON CHANGE FUN FACTS
6:25 THIS WEEK’S CATCHUP
11:50 HE FUMBLED A BADDIE?
18:25 2 SENTENCE HORROR STORIES
26:10 THE BOYS COMMENTARY AND OTHER SHOWS
33:30 THAWK TUAH/ TWITTER CONVO & OUTRO

“Connect With the crew:
The Shop Talk - https://www.instagram.com/the_shop_talk_podcast/
Michael Chevin - https://www.instagram.com/michael._chevin/
Anu - https://www.instagram.com/olubajoanu/
Recording Studio - https://www.instagram.com/mahtavahman/
Video shot and edited by - https://www.instagram.com/tng_entertainment/
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38min
June 24, 2024 WILDEST TEXT ANXIETY EXPERIENCES | EPISODE 19
In today’s episode we discussed some of the most anxiety inducing texts you could possibly receive from friends or family. Afterwards we spoke at length about the gaming community, how gaming as a whole shaped our experience growing up and the lack of a close knit community as seen in our home city of Vancouver.
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OUR SHOP TALK SECTIONS:
0:00 ANXIETY INDUCING TEXTS
12:28 INTRO
16:35 NOSTALGIC GAMING EXPERIENCES
25:10 TOP 5 GAMES AND STREAMERS
34:50 ESPORTS FUN FACTS
38:42 RETRO-GAME HANGOUT RECOMMENDATIONS
40:47 OUTRO
HANGOUT SPOTS MENTIONED:
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KEEPGOODCOMPANY.CO - https://maps.app.goo.gl/m5KyTRFwahe9kPS77
GRETA BAR - https://maps.app.goo.gl/yzcdTYs7JG6jUyCUA
REC ROOM - https://maps.app.goo.gl/MLVdAcyyR3iEEV8r6
GLITCH RETRO ARCADE BAR - https://maps.app.goo.gl/1H6pthUPJKpfjsas5
“Reach out to us on instagram:
The Shop Talk - https://www.instagram.com/the_shop_talk_podcast/
Michael Chevin - https://www.instagram.com/michael._chevin/
Anu - https://www.instagram.com/olubajoanu/
Recording Studio - https://www.instagram.com/mahtavahman/
Video shot and edited by - https://www.instagram.com/tng_entertainment/
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42min
June 18, 2024 AN EYE CONTACT SITUATIONSHIP IS WILD | EPISODE 18
In today’s episode, we discussed socializing and how some social interactions tend to be made awkward or avoided all together. We also talked about a couple of cool events to look out for that would be awesome for socializing.
Y2K Paint Party- “One of many upcoming puff n’ paint events hosted by ARTBYNISHITA” - https://allevents.in/burnaby/y2k-paint-party/80002450530828?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&ref=utm-builder
Letsadventurevan- “A community created to help Vancouver feel less lonely by hosting meetups” - https://www.letsadventurevan.ca/
SPEEDERS GOKART- “ A fun outing for friends and family alike. Speeders costs a newly renovated track with an elevated platform for even more fun racing” - https://richmond.speeders.ca/coming-soon
Aprivatelounge - “Hosted by your favourite local DJs like Azeez and Blinks. This is a one stop shop for good music, Good vibes and most importantly good company in a great social circle. You do not want to miss out!” https://www.instagram.com/aprivatelounge/

OUR SHOP TALK SECTIONS:
0:00 INTRO
2:39 MY EYE CONTACT SITUATIONSHIP DILEMMA
7:25 UNINTENTIONALLY RUDE THINGS PEOPLE SAY
12:22 REDDIT PICKUP LINES
17:06 Y2K PAINT PARTY AND EVENTS
11:40 SPORTING EXPERIENCES AND HORROR STORIES
27:44 OUTRO

“Reach out to us on instagram:
The Shop Talk - https://www.instagram.com/the_shop_talk_podcast/
Michael Chevin - https://www.instagram.com/michael._chevin/
Anu - https://www.instagram.com/olubajoanu/
Recording Studio - https://www.instagram.com/mahtavahman/
Video shot and edited by - https://www.instagram.com/tng_entertainment/
“
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22min
June 11, 2024 MONACO FLEXING WHILE RAFA IS BEGGING | EPISODE 17
In today’s episode, we chatted about the recent Monaco Grand Prix and the contrast between how the rich flex their wealth while the rest of the world looks upon a lot of the issues going on in Palestine/Congo etc.
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OUR SHOP TALK SECTIONS:
0:00 INTRO
2:05 WORDS OF APPRECIATION
5:43 VCJERSEYS PROMO
6:34 ITALIAN DAY AND MONACO GRAND PRIX
10:26 SEEYA SATURDAYS
11:34 MONACO RICH FLEX / FREE PALESTINE
19:30 OUTRO
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21min
June 04, 2024 ART WITH NISHITA | EPISODE 16
In today’s episode, we got to host the organizer of one of the most creative events in Vancouver, Nishita Malik, the CEO of Puff n’ Paint. We got to talking about her experiences as well as interests and what her events are here to achieve.
Follow her and look out for her events : https://linktr.ee/artbynishita and https://www.instagram.com/artbynishita/

OUR SHOP TALK SECTIONS:
0:00 INTRO
2:10 WELCOME NISHITA
4:25 INSTA FIRST IMPRESSIONS
7:50 WHO IS NISHITA? (THE BRAND, WORK,)
12:40 VCJERSEYS PROMO
13:35 ORIGIN STORY (ART BY NISHITA)
20:05 OVERRATED OR UNDERRATED
31:23 MORE OF NISHITA (CHATTING, STRUGGLES, EXPERIENCES, etc)
39:09 JOURNEY TO PUFF N’ PAINT
42:13 QUESTIONS CARD GAME (HOT TAKES & PSA)
1:03:51 PARTING MESSAGE/OUTRO

Reach out to us on instagram:
The Shop Talk - https://www.instagram.com/the_shop_talk_podcast/
Michael Chevin - https://www.instagram.com/michael._chevin/
Anu - https://www.instagram.com/olubajoanu/
Recording Studio - https://www.instagram.com/mv.recording.studio/
Video shot and edited by - https://www.instagram.com/definitelynotwei/
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1h 6min
May 28, 2024 WHAT’S THE MUSIC SCENE IN VANCOUVER? | EP 15
In today’e episode, we got to talking about what the city of Vancouver has to offer in terms of music from upcoming concerts to the local artists. We shed some light on artists that we feel deserve some more recognition such as:
Ivan Miguel - https://www.instagram.com/iamivanmiguel/
Manny Dhee - https://www.instagram.com/manny_dhee/
Sekoya Bake - https://www.instagram.com/iitsbake/
TayByTheWayx - https://www.instagram.com/taybythewayx/
Sienna Samuel - https://www.instagram.com/siennasamuel_/
Bala.TG - https://www.instagram.com/bala.tg/
JaspiNams - https://www.instagram.com/jaspinams/
Maia - https://www.instagram.com/maia.ll/
OUR SHOP TALK SECTIONS:
0:00 TEXT CONVERSATION
4:48 INTRO & CATCHUP
10:30 UPCOMING CONCERTS
12:28 VANCOUVER MUSIC SCENE
26:58 OUTRO
Reach out to us on instagram:
The Shop Talk - https://www.instagram.com/the_shop_talk_podcast/
Michael Chevin - https://www.instagram.com/michael._chevin/
Anu - https://www.instagram.com/olubajoanu/
Recording Studio - https://www.instagram.com/mv.recording.studio/
Video shot and edited by - https://www.instagram.com/tng_entertainment/
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29min
May 20, 2024 DOWN TO GAME 7 | EPISODE 14
In today’s episode we chatted about some of the common experiences in sports with a main focus on hockey, football and basketball. A huge focus of the episode is on how sports as a whole is perceived in this city and our personal experiences trying to be active here. The Canucks amazing playoff run is also discussed focusing on their previous round against the Predators. Finally, we talk about the Unbeaten run of the current Bundesliga winners: Bayer Leverkusen and we finish off by making our predictions for the NBA playoffs.

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OUR SHOP TALK SECTIONS:
0:00 INTRO
1:45 SEEYA SATURDAYS
3:25 VCJERSEYS
5:23 CANUCKS IN PLAYOFFS
9:30 UNDEFEATED LEVERKUSEN: BUNDESLIGA WINNERS
11:40 SPORTING EXPERIENCES AND HORROR STORIES
27:44 NBA PLAYOFFS AND HOT TAKES
31:35 MESSI’S MLS INFLUENCE & UPCOMING SOCCER GAMES IN VAN
35:50 OUTRO
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37min
May 13, 2024 HOW BIG IS 9 INCHES??? | EPISODE 13
In today’s episode we chatted about some of the common experiences of customer service and some tips on improving your skillsets.
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OUR SHOP TALK SECTIONS:
0:00 INTRO
1:15 CUSTOMER SERVICE STORIES
14:10 APPRECIATION!
14:44 VCJERSEYS
15:37 SKILL-BUILDING
20:00 KENDRICK V DRAKE BEEF
23:10 OUTRO
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24min
May 06, 2024 1MXRE GUEST: RALPH | EPISODE 12
In today’s episode we welcome our second ever guest, the CEO of 1XMORE fitness line, Raphael Madu.

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OUR SHOP TALK SECTIONS:
0:00 INTRODUCING 1MXRE GUEST
3:35 RALPH’S JOURNEY
8:10 FAN FIRST IMPRESSIONS
11:05 THE MAN AND THE BRAND
22:50 GETTING STARTED AND CHALLENGES
32:10 THE AFRICAN PARENT EXPERIENCE
37:30 VANCITY JERSEYS PROMO
38:23 CHATTING SHIT
48:30 TRUTH OR DRINK GAME
1:11:46 OUTRO
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1h 15min

FAQs about The Shop Talk Podcast:

How many episodes does The Shop Talk Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.