Beyond the Bench

contributed to our “beauty” in one form or another. Steven Toste and Frank Frenna join the pod to talk all this barbering and tattooing. We get existential on this one and talk all things universe and dimensions; are there different realities, what shape is our known universe? And would Justin join Jeff Bezos on his next trip to space? Franky walks us through his experiences as a fireman and the feeling of surviving near death experiences every day on the job, and eventually transitioning to cutting hair. Steven details the process of tattooing and why some people should really think twice about what they're putting on their bodies forever! Make sure to follow Steven for all your tattoo needs and Franky for some fire cuts out of Maverick Barbershop!

The boys are back this week with a very spicy addition to the episode....yes we did a "Hot Ones"....whaddup Sean Evans. We bring all the nonsense and occasional insight we do every week, while trying to survive some truly ridiculous hot sauces. We talk Josh's sad return to Bumble & Tinder and what texting game becomes the older you get. What is ACTUALLY considered settling and we break down the rules and boundaries of acceptable PDA. Watch till the end for some sounds you may have never heard come out of a human before as we dive into Caroline reaper territory sauces!

The boys are back following Justin's departure to the far away country of Vancouver. He's returned a new man, but his love for Josh has never been stronger. We had an amazing conversation with Prissilla Nitti, who joins us this week to talk about her criminally delicious food and what it was like going from being a lost teenager, to becoming your own entrepreneur. We discuss different family cultures & whether our generation will keep them alive with our own children, and we talk about the use of social media to convey a point of view. What are the downfalls and how can people be better to each other online. Finally, Really Write F*** is back in full force with some brilliant questions that put our level of IQ to shame.  

The boys are back this week and Josh is new levels of sad seeing as how Justin is going on vacation without him, he's fallen into a state of deep depression. We satisfy all of our morbid curiosity and bring up some of the weirdest thoughts we have (we know you hav them too!). We discuss what we would want our funerals to be like, the sickening times we used to sleep in until as teenagers, and we call out every parent with a SERIOUS question, can you tell a set of new borns apart?! Being the savy business men that we are also take some time to dive into the only fans controversy stunning the world of social media and think about making this podcast the next platform for erotic content.

The boys are back with this week with a guest who embodies the term "one of the boys". Chloe Hyszko joins us, and every time she does Josh's inner drunk comes out to play. We talk about "cancel culture" in today's society and what role it really plays? is it overblown, is it ruining the world or is it somewhere in between. We discuss the L word and how you know it's time to say it.....and how you know you messed up when someone answers "thank you". Gen Z'ers get a massive shoutout this week and we go through the top Gen Z slang words Justin will never understand no matter how hard he tries. Finally, Really Write F*** takes a strange turn as we answer a viewers question; who would win in a fight between Josh and Justin.....spoiler alert we're both pussycats.

The boys are back this week and they're trying their very best to understand the hardships of the opposite sex once and for all......if we weren't such wimps maybe we'd be able to get it! We put the argument about whether women can deal with more pain than men to rest.... the answer is YES. We welcome the presence of a cramp simulator onto the show this week as we blindfold ourselves and touch random objects, from slimy to just plain weird....and yes, It's as stupid as it sounds. Watch us realize that a period cramp is the equivalent of a bat to the abdomen ALL for the content! We talk weddings and whether you're stand, kneel or sit gang during the church proceedings. Does your outfit dictate how LIT a party will be and we give the BIGGEST Rock Paper Scissors secret of alllllllll time!

The boys are back this week with the man whose podcast debut sent shockwaves across the planet. Michael Coppola and Alessandro Cianci join the pod to do just what they do best. Bring up offensive references and make fun of Justin.    We talk James Bond in the 90's and why every little boy wanted to be him, would you be too lazy to save the world if you had the power to do it & we (perhaps unwisely) give tips on the best and most efficient ways to commit grand theft auto. We also decide that women are in fact the best sales people on the planet, and amidst it all….find Justins long lost cousin!   We get to YOUR questions at the end as always and REALLY get deep during REALLY Write F***.

The Boys are back this week with the second appearance of Justin's Doppleganger, Gerrardo Grenci joins us this week to talk about his love for Keanu Reeves and his dream to become the next superstar survival expert. We discuss becoming comfortable with the idea of rejection and failure to make you MORE successful in life, can you ever really leave your house without looking in the mirror first and why it's ACTUALLY important to pay the bill as a guy on the first date....yes girls we agree, we should be paying! We get to your questions swell and discuss how many beers it takes to have beer goggles, and are Sexual fantasies STILL a thing?

The Boys are Back this week and Josh is a Sketchier bastard than he's ever been. He thinks his shades make him look badass so we're just running with it. We talk what it would be like if vacations weren't to destinations, but rather, to different people, which celebrity body would you inhabit for a week and for what reason!? We pull the curtain behind all the things you think in a relationship but can't actually say, and we draw the line that differentiates bachelor parties from bachelorettes......that line is a very specific balloon.... Stay Tuned till' the end and hear our Ill informed answers to your questions and you just might learn who to worry about more, the guy who's in her story....or the guy who isn't...

The boys are back this week in high spirits as Justin celebrates his 29th birthday. They grow up so fast don't they....one day they're finishing all the Nutella in 30 seconds flat and falling asleep on the couch, and next thing you know.....they're still addicted to Nutella and napping at every hour 29 years later. What Justin doesn't know this week is that Josh has planned a surprise birthday bash on the pod. With some inspiration from podcasting greats, The Basement Yard, we've gathered some - not so friendly - birthday wishes from past podcast guests and friends alike. Justin has no idea what's in store so Tune in and watch Justin's friends tell him what they really think about him in this hilarious episode. We bring your weekly dose of everything & nothing this week swell so no need to worry, discussing the ratings they place on movies, are professional athletes allowed to engage in "pleasurable" activities during the playoffs & does the attraction from an old flame ever REALLY go away?

The Boys are back this week With two guests who give us a run for our money in the crazy and stupid department. Jacob Gator and Frankie Feudale join the pod to help us remember which of the weird children's TV shows was actually the weirdest.....and which host was actually an undercover criminal. We discuss whether or not pizza delivery guys ever ACTUALLY find themselves in a porno scenario, would men ever be able to go through the beauty rituals women do & the show that's on everybody's mind (by everybody we mean Josh) TOO HOT TO HANDLE is back for its second season and Josh is like a kid on Christmas morning with more than a few thoughts on his favourite show of all time...ever.....in history.....forever. We get to YOUR questions at the end like being able to relive past moments in your life and is it ok to pull - what is now called - a "hunter Biden" and sleep with your dead siblings husband/wife......yeah WOW is right.

The boys are back this week joined by a guest who's always welcome on the show, Josh's Brother Lucas Saenz drops by to lay some good old fashioned knowledge and wisdom on us. We change the pace this week and have some awesome conversations about what defines intelligence, and what benefits can come from stepping out of your comfort zone. With Father's Day right behind us we go through some of the heart warming messages we saw online that made us smile (or cry if you're Josh) and we dive into the journey that is parenting. We discuss jobs where you see the weirdest sh*t and get deep on food and health as Josh's brother lays down the truth about processed foods and where the way we eat as a society comes from. Stay tuned till the end for our answers to YOUR questions as usual. you may finish this episode actually having learned something for once so beware!

The boys are back this week THRIVING in our new studio, so much so we decided to go back to back on a two man show….we never noticed how beautiful each others eyes are… We go deep this week…real deep as we disect the musical masterpiece that was Friday by Rebecca black, each word sung with so much weight and meaning, we almost can't even do it justice. We talk people who still think its OK to own a Volkswagen Beetle in 2021 (sorry not sorry) and why in gods name people buy lime green cars. We wonder what its like to live a colour blind life and talk about some childhood traumas all mixed up in there. Having your house robbed when you're a kid to dealing with bullies and the psychology behind their actions.   In usual fashion we're all over the place but good news is we remembered to tackle our “REALLY WRITE F***” segment this week so your questions are BACK and our answers are as scatterbrained as ever!

The boys are back this week well rested and ready to pod! Our month long vacation has culminated in our brand new big boy studio. Justin's never felt more at home and Josh is his usual OCD self mopping and vacuuming every 17 minutes. We shake off the rust on this episode and get right back to all the useless topics we cover here at beyond the bench like how does the less hot Hemsworth brother feel next to his two godly siblings. We talk women shooting the ULTIMATE SHOT, proposing to their boyfriends? Is it common, how would it make us feel as men and what happens if (go knock on some wood) you get rejected?! We take a dive into the realm of arousal as we imagine Justin in his very own lingerie and we go over the cheesiest & cringiest pick up lines women have to deal with out there in the Wild West of dating. Thanks to all you guys who have stayed patient while we got our new set ready and we hope you like it! 

The boys are back this week with a special guest of the artistic persuasion. Christine "StylistFoolish" Lambrinos joins the pod to talk to us about her unique art style. From where she started to what her style of sexual art means to her! We dive into where artistic ability and creativity stem from - is it innate or learned through your experiences? - and how people use it to cope in different ways with life! Your weekly dose of "absolutely nothing" is still in full effect as we discuss the art of doodling your high school agenda - hearts, skateboards and your crush's name in cursive - thirst traps on instagram & why dating with a curfew is the ULTIMATE COMMITMENT! She also joins our attempt to answer all YOUR insane questions during "REALLY WRITE F***" at the very end!

The boys are back with the only guest we could find this week, he’s sorry, you’re sorry, we’re all sorry but we’re putting you through this regardless. Gianmarco Ferri joins the Pod again for his fourth appearance after making such horrendous impressions during the first three. We get down and dirty on this episode as Josh relives the first time he went for a fart….but left with more than he bargained for.  How old was he when this happened? Was he ashamed? Impressed? Confused?…. or possibly all of the above.  We talk productivity after a full nights rest (something Justin’s never experienced), eating healthier and whether we’d crave “good food” if it actually wasn’t GOOD FOR YOU & we debate the battle between Nesquick powder vs Nesquick syrup! We narrow down what guys are looking for in a girls IG page for all you  4 women out there wondering what three morons on YouTube like in a profile, and we get to YOUR questions in the always popular “REALLY WRITE F***”

The Boys are back in this week with two guests even crazier than we are. Dave Baldassare and Lorenzo Todaro - a husband, a father, a diversified sales representative since 2003 and the man Josh's father wishes was actually his son! Children scare the Sh** out of us so we decided to get a new father on to REALLY drive home that scare! We talk everything parenthood and what its really like to be in the delivery room, values and lessons we'd install in our kids and we prepare for the inevitable moment that your child decides it's ok to make fun of you.... we take the occasional trip down memory lane and form a support group for every guy who's had a woman say EW to them.....WHY EW!??!! If you thought we'd make horrible parents before this, don't expect to have your mind changed at any point in this episode. We double down on the stupid but try to mask it with a layer of serious that's always misplaced

The boys are back this week repping BETA DELTA KAPPA! That pandemic dating scene has begun to take its toll so we’ve decided to scrap women all together and rate our own guy friends instead! We take a look at the female doppelgängers of our friends and decide who we would smash, and who we would pass. Some are beautiful and some……are just downright scary… We talk forgetting the name of someone you’ve known for long enough to not be allowed to, freaky sexual fetishes and their origins &  wonder in vain if we would ever be accepted into an American Fraternity! This one is all over the place but bear with us, it’s all worth it to see Justin as a girl. His Beauty is unparalleled. “REALLY WRITE F***”  caps it all off and takes a strange turn this week as we stumble upon some odd “would you rather” from YOU crazy people!

The boys are in this week to really stick it to Justin about his lack of consistency in the gym sponsored by the balloon queen of Montreal @balloonbabemtl! Taylor Soares, @theairwalker himself joins us to talk about people's personal journeys towards fitness and healthy living, why people make the decision to change their lifestyle and who they depend upon & how what really matters, is learning how to walk away from your ego when undertaking any endeavour. We bring your weekly dose of stupid as well asking what must be going on in the head of a gynaecologist, is your birthday REALLY that important? & finally, we try to be the very best there ever was and catch them all by diving into the fad that's rocking the world.....again....POKEMON!! Stay Tuned til the end for a special Helium filled segment of "REALLY WRITE FUCK" as we answer YOUR questions!

The boys are back this week joined by the winner of our most recent IG giveaway and Justin's doppelgänger from another dimension. Gerrardo Grenci takes the stage to talk to us about the Colombian tradition that brings family and friends together like none other...Donkey F****ing...yes it means what you think it does. We talk wedding rings and how much you should be spending on your Proposal as well as what an expensive ring REALLY SAYS to your wife's friends! We ask the most serious question of all, is it ok to still have a picture of your ex on your instagram!? And finally for all the men out there who've been held down for too long by the "SMALL D*CK ENERGY MOVEMENT" we start our very own in response thats sure to get the internet shaking!

The boys are back this week with another intimate but not so sensual two man pod. The suns been out and therefore in turn, Josh's buns have been out aswell.....because he's a douchebag. We discuss what it would be like to be part of the Purge, styles that have come and gone (very fortunately in the case of josh) and we ask the question, are rich people ACTUALLY that rich or do they just make it look like they are? As aging young men we also look to the future and cringe in terror at the thought of children and how on gods green earth you potty train those animals? And as usual we jump into your questions at the end during "REALLY WRITE F***" and give questionable response to some equally questionable....questions. 

The guys are in this week alongside a newbie to the pod, and a certified veteran. Jon D'amico & Michael "the standing jerker" Sagrafena join the show to host their very own BTB style intervention. We talk about what it's like trying to move out as a millennial, Valentine's Day and feeling forced to do certain things in a relationship & we discuss what the mindset around drug & alcohol use is among this generation. Do we consume substances the way they did 30 years ago, and why do we feel like we need it to have a good time?.....A podcast wouldn't be the same without a beer and some Jameson but......we're here to get the hard answers to tough questions for YOU! We also continue our newest segment "REALLY WRITE, FUCK" and answer one of your questions at the end! 

The boys are back this week with a two man pod! The first official one of its kind. Those Pre pod jitters were eased with a quick cuddle session before recording began & we jumped right into an especially LOVEY. episode. We decide what's worse, being broken up with or being the one who breaks up? are on screen hook-ups considered cheating? How would Justin birth his very own turtle child AND.... We answer a question from a viewer who decided to write in to us on a new segment we like to call "REALLY WRITE FUCK"

The boys are back this week with somewhat of a couples retreat. Lucas & Hanie, Josh's brother and younger cuter asian sister, join the pod this week to talk about what it's like to date a serial snorer, how f***** up should you get on your wedding night and the question of the century.....to pre-nupt, or not to pre-nupt! if you've ever wondered what it must be like to date anyone with the faintest level of Josh's DNA, this will be the episode that turns you away for good! 

The Boys are back this week mourning the loss of a fellow brother in pod. To help us through the grieving process we have Nicolai Cordileone & Peter Nardolillo, two guests who show us above all that... ANYTHING GOES! We Discuss Golf Chirpers, People who use garbage bags as a car window and how to turn your partner on with medical sexy talk! ....Also we've upped our production game....we're big boys now!

With the departure of Leo, Josh & Justin are in this week with a test of sorts, Trying out new cameras and new release dates! Episode 71 will be on its way next week but here's a filler for you in the meantime. New things coming.....with ALL the same stupid!

The boys are in this week with heavy heart as we bid a (second) eternal farewell to Leo. We discuss the hierarchy of respect in the judicial system (WTF...). How to sell a pen to ANYONE, and the psychopaths who put their butter in the fridge.

The Boys are back during the never-ending battle against COVID Curfews. Leos penultimate podcast and we discuss childhood cartoons on Nickelodeon, dressing in a suit for work, an the Shopping cart theory....we also removed A LOT of clutter....whatever that means to you.

The boys are back this week with a talented friend, Kallitehcnis. Discussing the world of spirituality, the process of creating a song and lifelong passions. 

The boys are back this week before bedtime. Discussing if you were a hobo how far would you travel, when guys can't take a hint and the data supporting conspiracy theories. 

The boys tried to change the pace this week, diving straight into masturbation, sacrilegious sexual fantasies and the wonders of parenthood. 

The boys are back this week recovering from a New Year's hangover and were looking forward to a new year filled with more idiocy. Joined by Michael Coppola, we discuss homosexuality in the animal kingdom, conspiracy theories & Josh's extreme radical right views.

The boys are back this week with one of their most decorated guests, Gianmarco Ferri. Reviling in the holiday spirit, discussing Christmas gifts, the Ten Commandments and Kwanza. Happy holidays to all & go F*** yourself! :)

The boys are back this week with a testosterone filled guest (Mike DiCiocco). Discussing celebrities, odd food combinations and prison injustices. 

The boys are back this week and more backwards than ever. Discussing the unwritten rules of breaking up, evolution of the word penis and baby names. Sponsored by @tswontons 

The boys were healed delicately this week with the most special guest @__Delicatehealing, discussing the five love languages, astrology & EGGGGUUUUUUUU. 

The guys are back this week plunging into the topics of happiness, monogamy & sperm donation. 

The boys are back this week discussing inventions, "hypothetical" criminal activities and Schedule 1 drugs

The boys are back this week with Pokemon #113 (Chansey). This one is a mess as we stumble upon the topics of adultery, tattoos and anger management. 

The boys are back this week with a special guest, Oliver Martins. Talking through the paranormal, Canadian-American culture differences and THE ART OF THRIVING. 

The boys are back this week and Leo is too! We go full halloween from sexually suggestive costumes to whatever the hell Justin is supposed to be, discussing dating apps, the holiday spirit and hospital visits.

The Boys are in this week with two returning host-guests! Discussing deep conspiracies, are old people attracted to each other, and the truth behind Johnson & Johnson.....are they really a family company?

2/3 of the boys are in this week with a returning guest to replace Leo. We discuss past alcoholic traumas, how young is TOO young, and the deadly nature of the Italian poison named GRAPPA.

The boys are back this week with a real estate mogul, also known as Gerlando. We unboxed the topics concerning teacher-student sexual relationships, animal reproduction and male beauty regimens. 

The boys are back this week with an invisible guest. They discuss favourite school snacks, military precision and semantic satiation.....what the F*** are you saying?

This week Justin and Josh are back from their expedition in the far west. They brought back stories of death hikes, nudity and gastrointestinal issues. 

This week the BOYS are back with a fucking disaster of an episode. It's over 3 hours so yeah a lot of shit was spoken about. Listen or fuck off. 

The boys are back this week exploring if life was like Benjamin Button, the importance/unimportance of mathematics, the process of cheating on exams and which of our friends would be the funniest as a couple. 

Sometimes in life things happen and you have to react and with that decision you also need to re-asses and re-adjust in order to make better decisions so that in the future your past mistakes can be future successes. 

The boys are back this week gifted with the presence of Ally Pazz. Exploring the world of homosexuality, the disparity between men and women and getting your butt hole licked. 

The boys are back this week discussing the tragedy of school uniforms, protective footwear known as "galoshes" and the differentiation of the terms of the male phallus. SEE YA NEXT WEEK BITCHES.