It's a hard-hitting hockey episode this week as Kelso starts off with a recap of his trip to Edmonton to see the Oilers take on the Sabres. Brent sees Aquaman and the guys discuss some of the new trailers for upcoming movies. Turning back to hockey, they assemble their hypothetical Canada versus the World best of 7 tournament. After each assembling their own 20 man rosters, they join forces to reveal their top picks for each team. Does Canada have a chance to win or is the rest of the world just too stacked? They take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of each side. Music by Ryan Little - Song: silver surfer. https://soundcloud.com/iamryanlittle

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Activision Blizzard recently saw the departure of two Chief Financial Officers. Kelso and Simon talk about what this could mean for the company's future and if this is the beginning of the end. Kelso discusses the newest addition to the Tomb Raider trilogy as Simon is a few games behind. The World Juniors hockey tournament didn't go quite as Canadians had hoped. The guys recap the action and talk about where things went wrong. That leads into the idea of a "Canada versus the World" hockey tournament. They cap things off with predictions for the weekend NFL playoff action. Music by Ryan Little - Song: silver surfer. https://soundcloud.com/iamryanlittle

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It's a new year and the guys celebrated in a variety of different ways! Kelso abandons his Tolkien marathon for a night on the town, Simon gets destroyed at Smash Bros, and Brent binges Brooklyn 99. Inspired by the arrival of his Game Boy Advance SP, Simon launches into Pokemon Blue, which leads to a discussion of the upcoming movie, Pokémon: Detective Pikachu. They recap their experience at the 24-hour charity livestream and talk about some of the games they're currently playing. Music by Ryan Little - Song: silver surfer. https://soundcloud.com/iamryanlittle

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2018 is about to come to an end and the guys decide to look back at what the year had to offer in the world of movies, video games, and memorable sports moments. Kelso and Brent compare notes on their top movies and sports related events. Kels then lists his favourite video game releases of the year and surprises no one at the table when he gets to number one. They talk about new years resolutions and how each others' Christmas went. Music by Ryan Little - Song: silver surfer. https://soundcloud.com/iamryanlittle

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It's our special gift from us to you this Christmas! We hope your holidays are joy-filled, relaxed, and just a little bit more merry after listening to the first ever Christmas-special edition of The Weekly Wind Down! Kelso wins a milk and cookie eating contest and shares some of his crucial strategy. The guys talk about some of their favourite Christmas traditions, holiday movies, and memories. They finish by discussing expectations for the upcoming World Junior Championship hockey tournament. Merry Christmas everyone!

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Christmas is coming and the guys are feeling the spirit of the season! Kelso recounts his outing to the Boney M. concert and Simon learns how to floss. They talk about the newest trailer for Avengers: End Game and discuss what fate could lie ahead for some of this generation's most popular superheros. Disney+ will be launching in 2019 and could feature some of the Marvel shows cancelled this year on Netflix, but will they have the same appeal? The guys talk about some of the many streaming services available today and whether the industry could end up bearing a resemblance to the current cable TV business. Music by Ryan Little - Song: silver surfer. https://soundcloud.com/iamryanlittle

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The journey through time continues on part 2 of the Nintendo special. The guys pick up where they left off at the turn of the millennium, starting with the release of the GameCube and Game Boy Advance. Simon leads the way from there through to present day. They discuss the first few years of Nintendo Switch and the company's venture into the mobile game industry. Music by Ryan Little - Song: silver surfer. https://soundcloud.com/iamryanlittle

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The early beginnings of Nintendo date all the way back to 1889 in Kyoto, Japan. While competitors have come and gone, Nintendo has stood the test of time and produced some of the most memorable franchises in the history of gaming. On part one of our Nintendo special, Simon leads the guys through the company's start as a small hanafuda card manufacturer, through to the release of the Game Boy Color and Nintendo 64. They talk about some of their best childhood video game memories and how the various consoles have impacted their life. Music by Ryan Little - Song: silver surfer. https://soundcloud.com/iamryanlittle

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Kelso channels his inner cowboy while at the PBR Canadian Finals. He highlights some of the bull riding action and other events on display. The guys give their take on the 106th Grey Cup results and discuss the choice of players for the various CFL awards. Simon finishes off another video game, which leads to a discussion on binge-watching TV and movies. They share some of their memorable movie marathon and tv binging stories. Simon shares some details about a Netflix survey looking at the popularity of watching multiple episodes in a sitting, and a scientific study regarding the effects of binge-watching on memory retention and overall enjoyment of a show. Music by Ryan Little - Song: silver surfer. https://soundcloud.com/iamryanlittle

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The guys head out together to take in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. (SPOILERS FROM 7:15-15:47) They discuss how it stacks up to the previous movie and the Harry Potter series as a whole, and look at some of the popular fan theories surrounding the unanswered questions. Brent's been playing FIFA 19, which morphs into a discussion about hockey and the Edmonton Oilers firing their coach. Simon is looking forward to the Ori and the Blind Forest sequel, and Kelso is working his way through a bug-ridden Fallout 76. Music by Ryan Little - Song: silver surfer. https://soundcloud.com/iamryanlittle

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