025 - Thai the Knot

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Late but worth the wait, Linc and Andrew talk about their latest voyage as international men of leisure. This time, they went all the way to Thailand to celebrate the wedding of their friend and first podcast guest Stefan (Episode 3). While they didn’t say much about the wedding, they did touch on:

• Good eats, bad beats: Tom Yum soup, thai iced tea, khoi soi, fresh seafood, and authentic local eats were some of the highlights. But the lads had some hilarious eating mishaps along the way
• Highlights from the trip including: the friendly Thai people, the temples, muay thai, the Grand Palace, and the Elephant Sanctuary
• Over the baggage limit: the change in mindset for group travelling in our 20s vs.our 30s
• Let’s talk: the growing university mental health crisis, student suicides, the pressure on international students, and getting support/professional help

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024 - TuPaul’s Snack Chase

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Returning to touch your hearts (and not the table), Paul, friend of the pod and loyal listener, joins Linc and Andrew to discuss among other things: apple cider vinegar, nutrition habits, and recent changes to Canada’s Food Guide.

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023 - Occam’s Razor

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Occam’s razor is the problem-solving principle that states that simpler solutions are more likely to be correct than complex ones. By calling out “toxic masculinity” in it’s newest ad, is Gillette simply setting a strong moral compass for young men? Is it just virtue signalling to sell shaving products? Linc and Andrew take a deep dive into this campaign and touch on other topics, including:

• Hot mic: The story of our how we acquired our brand new recording device
• Just the tip: Tipping culture is out of control and point of sale tablets are partly to blame
• Facing the music: The hype train on the Hamilton musical was out of control, but it deliver on all it’s promise?
• I always feel like somebody’s watching me: the police are stepping up their efforts to bust distracted and drunk drivers. But some things aren’t quite clear on their new powers

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022 - An Honest MisJake

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The hometown team has hit a skid over the last month. In this Leafs focused episode, Linc and Andrew bodycheck the following topics:

• The Dry Cactus: Analyzing Matthews play during his cold streak and how does he compare to the team's best catalyst, Mitch Marner.
• We can rebuild him: Nylander has not produced like a 6(.9) million dollar man…what does he need to turn it around?
• Decline the penalty: Tavares and Kadri’s roles on a powerplay that has been deflated lately
• Oh Nikita, you will never know: the stars align as Zaitsev got his first primary assist in 14 months
• Boo and White: The polarizing play of Gardiner and the travelling chorus of boos from Leafs fans

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021- In one year, out the other

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In the first episode of 2019, Linc and Andrew test out their new recorder and ramble about:

• Cup half full or half empty: Binge drinking and the side effects as a 30 something year old
• High level questions and sober thoughts: Right wing vs. left wing mentality
• No forgive, no forget...no apology?: Kevin Hart and other comedians walking the fine line between offensive and entertaining (we like to include ourselves here too)
• Triggering the PC police: removing statues, a crying Prime Minister, boys on the rag in the UK, cultural appropriation and more

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020 - Ain’t no thang but a chicken wang

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Thanks for the support and encouragement during our first year of recording! Linc and Andrew mark the one year anniversary of the podcast by rambling about:

• Technical difficulties: instead of an audio recorder, we now have an expensive brick.
• Major improvements: a local watering hole with low expectations looks to deliver on its potential under new management (and a new wing supplier)
• The wall between us: Andrew’s battles with his cunty neighbours and the desire to live somewhere with some peace and quiet
• Willy Nilly: The Nylander holdout is finally over, so now we focus on the early results, and how the rest of the season and beyond look like for the Leafs

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019 - Waikiki, do you love me?

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Linc and Andrew recount the stories from their Hawaii getaway and rant on the strange events that preceded and followed the trip.

• Going through hell before going to paradise: Linc’s family nightmare on the eve of the trip
• Aloha, Laihana: The destination wedding, the luau, the chill pace, the road to Hana, and other highlights of Maui (including a tribute to Canada’s legalization)
• Hang Loose, Honolulu: City vibes, North Shore, Diamond Head and other highlights of Oahu
• A Wild Ride and a Power Struggle: Andrew’s “unsual” encounters since he came back to Toronto

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018 - Hak Gwei (Foreigner) Adventures in Asia

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Fresh off the boat (plane) from Asia, Andrew joined to discuss his two weeks of vacation in Hong Kong and Korea, including:

• Impressions of Hong Kong and why he could see himself living in Seoul one day
• Tourist highlights including: Victoria Harbour, Lantau Island, Myeongdong, and the DMZ
• Interactions with the natives: social norms, etiquette, and playing on Tinder (does jungle fever exist in Asia?)
• Korea, a foodie’s paradise: pork belly, ginseng chicken, dakgalbi, seafood pancake, bingsu, hotteok, lots of kimchi, and of course...fried chicken!
• Ching Chong 100: Story of an encounter with a Chinese family at Victoria Peak

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017 - PC Principles

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Ms. C is an elementary school teacher in Ontario. Linc and Andrew stayed after class for detention and discussed (among other things):

• Back in the day: Linc and our guest delve into their early days as schoolmates
• Won’t somebody please think of the children?!: The Doug Ford government, parents and their problem with the parts of the sex ed curriculum
• Not all heroes wear capes: How do teachers play a role in empowering youth with self-respect, knowledge and acceptance?
• Vision Statement: LGBTQ presence is increasing in pop culture. Companies want to hire more women in leadership roles. Is forcing change with a corporate agenda good?

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016 - Baby, I Love Your Way

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In their first podcast since Linc’s son was born, he and Andrew rambled about:

• Sensory Overload: The sights, sounds, feels, (and smells) of being a new parent
• Incredible Derangements: a present that is sure to…”produce” some strong opinions
• Quip Recruiter: Some thoughts on conducting interviews, hiring younger or older employees, and managing others
• Turning Over a New Leaf: The John Tavares signing, keeping Auston Matthews happy, and who should be the next captain of the Leafs

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