Busting Onions

Wake Up! Wake Up! Wake Up! Join host Adrien Belanger and this week's guest, Robert from @LondonCameraProject, as they step all over your brand new white Air Jordans, smash your boom box and trash your pizza joint. 100% rawness guaranteed - extra cheese is $2! In case you haven't clocked, this week's episode is all about Spike Lee's 1989 opus, 'Do The Right Thing'. We break it down like Sweet Dick Willie on the hottest day of the year. Note: we recommend playing this podcast on devices that use D batteries. Episode number: 11 Sponsor: CrackerJack Guest: Robert (@LondonCameraProject) Producer: Adrien Belanger (@adrienbelanger) Mixing Engineer: Matthew Blair (@mattiblair) Music: Matthew Blair (@mattiblair)

If you don't know, now you know! Host Adrien Belanger is joined by author, professor and founder of creative agency CIA Bootleg Manila Aaron A. Palileo to discuss their favourite rap albums of the 1990s. Topics discussed include the underground rap ecosystem in Canada and the Philippines in the '90s (5:40), memorable bargain bin discoveries (13:45), Aaron's methodology for choosing his favourite '90s rap albums (15:50), how Adrien turned his back on rap music in 1996 (18:15), Dr Dre's The Chronic (23:15), Nas' Illmatic (43:09), N.W.A's Efil4ZaggiN (50:11), A Tribe Called Quest's People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm (56:06) and Midnight Marauders (1:03:58), Notorious B.I.G's Ready to Die (1:08:05), Wu Tang Clan's Enter the Wu Tang (36 Chambers) (1:24:21), favourite '90s rap soundtracks (1:44:46) and more. Episode number: 10 Sponsor: CrackerJack Guest: Aaron A. Palileo (@professorwino) Producer: Adrien Belanger (@adrienbelanger) Mixing Engineer: Matthew Blair (@mattiblair) Additional editing: Victor Laidler (@vcl123) Music: Matthew Blair (@mattiblair)

Busting Onions is back! Host Adrien Belanger is joined by author, professor and founder of creative agency CIA Bootleg Manila Aaron A. Palileo to discuss their "Top 5" movies of the 1990s. After some preliminary considerations, including how to structure the optimal movie list (9:30), movies discussed include Dazed & Confused (14:16), Six Degrees of Separation (22:08), Pulp Fiction (30:38), Trainspotting (44:05), Goodfellas (50:50), Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (58:05), Carlito's Way (1:04:09), The Matrix (1:09:00) and more. Episode number: 9 Sponsor: CrackerJack Guest: Aaron A. Palileo (@professorwino) Producer: Adrien Belanger (@adrienbelanger) Mixing Engineer: Matthew Blair (@mattiblair) Music: Matthew Blair (@mattiblair)

Adrien Belanger interviews photographer Joel Smedley about his unconventional life, from squat raves and bible college to fashion shoots and Instagram notoriety. Topics discussed include Joel's early days playing classical flamenco guitar (4:04), music college (10:40), Adrien's House of Pain cassette (11:17), photographing bands (15:40), pop punk (17:25), Joel's time at Bible college (21:58), learning Hebrew scripture, overcoming dyslexia and impressing Israeli models (22:38), working as a dementia carer (26:15), telemarketing pitches (36:55), becoming the photographer of the coffee scene (40:00), meeting Terroll Lewis and getting into wedding photography (45:52), finding success as a fashion photographer and going full-time (57:00), corporate photography (59:05), Joel's morning routine (1:03:12), the first thing he notices about models (1:06:14), thoughts on Terry Richardson (1:18:00), the Instagram hype machine (1:19:30), '90s hip-hop music (1:24:00), Jazzie Martian's new record (1:28:12) and more. Episode number: 8 Sponsor: CrackerJack Guest: Joel Smedley (@smedleyshots) Producer: Adrien Belanger (@adrienbelanger) Engineer: Matthew Blair (@mattiblair) Music: Matthew Blair (@mattiblair)

Adrien Belanger interviews filmmaker Hayden Dib about his life in filmmaking, and what it means to be creative in 2018. Topics discussed include Hayden's early inspiration (1:25), his academic failures (8:22), his first paid work (12:48), how ice hockey cured his depression (18:12), why film school is a waste of money (27:19), working with big brands at a PR agency (32:28), how he ended up in London (47:10), why gear is overrated (50:22), being creative vs being "a creative" (58:47), tips & tricks on how to get your content seen (1:02:23), the Star Wars Christmas Special (1:06:29), Kyrie Irving's "Uncle Drew" videos (1:08:49), thoughts on IGTV (1:15:48), social media fatigue (1:20:51), London expat life (1:25:58), home-cooked Lebanese food (1:29:00), the World Cup (1:31:19), what Hayden's watching (1:35:08) and more. Episode number: 7 Sponsor: CrackerJack Guest: Hayden Dib (@haydendib) Producer: Adrien Belanger (@adrienbelanger) Engineer: Matthew Blair (@mattiblair) Music: Matthew Blair (@mattiblair)

Adrien Belanger is joined by Bobby Schrader to discuss England crashing out of the World Cup (1:00), Adrien’s World Cup gambling record (31:37), the impact of the World Cup on the Premier League and Fantasy Football (37:43), as well as their favourite food to eat during a World Cup Final (52:00). Episode number: 6 Sponsor: CrackerJack Guest: Bobby Schrader Producer: Adrien Belanger (@adrienbelanger) Engineer: Steven Gurevitz Music: Matthew Blair (@mattiblair)

Adrien Belanger is joined by his brother Damien to discuss the latest instalment of the Star Wars movie universe, and the surprising return of the Karate Kid franchise. Topics discussed include 'Solo''s troubled production and overblown budget (6:15), Star Wars fatigue (11:09), problems with recent Star Wars movies (12:00), why Damien disliked 'The Last Jedi' so much (14:10), identity politics in Star Wars (20:00), best and worst characters and performances in 'Solo' (23:44), poorly developed villains in recent Star Wars movies (45:33), favourite scenes (47:48), plot holes (51:44), Star Wars vs Marvel (58:45), ideas for other possible spin-offs (1:00:00), and why Cobrai Kai is worth watching (1:07:50). Episode number: 5 Sponsor: CrackerJack Guest: Damien Belanger Producer: Adrien Belanger (@adrienbelanger) Engineer: Steven Gurevitz Music: Matthew Blair (@mattiblair)

It's Awards Night on Busting Onions, as guests Bobby Schrader and Ollie Vallee join Adrien Belanger to dish out prizes to the best and worst of the 2018 FIFA World Cup group stage. Topics discussed include best kits (5:00), Iran fans and vuvuzelas (8:44), Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić (12:00), Egypt's disappointing run (13:09), best goals (16:47), the problem with VAR (22:15), double-headed eagle goal celebrations (28:48), the Valderrama Award for best or worst haircut (34:05), the Guardiola Award for most stylish manager (38:30), the Allardyce Award for least stylish manager (42:25), the most/least elegant pundits (44:07), latent racism in TV commentary (48:38), whether man caves are still cool (51:33), England hero Harry Kane (54:13), predictions for the next round (56:18) and more. Episode number: 4 Sponsor: CrackerJack Guests: Bobby Schrader, Ollie Vallee (@veezyofficial) Producer: Adrien Belanger (@adrienbelanger) Engineer: Daniel Ward Music: Matthew Blair (@mattiblair)

"To be honest, I don't have an actual team, because I don't feel Spanish." Adrien Belanger reacts to Canada being selected to co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside the USA and Mexico (1:35), then discusses the sacking of Spain manager Julen Lopetegui earlier this week (3:39) before interviewing Abel Diaz (@the.simple.a) on Spanish football ahead of the Spain-Portugal World Cup fixture (11:35). Topics covered with Abel include his footballing loyalties (14:00), Spanish footballers and politics (16:58), what happens to Spanish football if Catalan independence is achieved (20:35), Messi vs Maradona (22:38), Messi vs Ronaldo (26:23), and Messi's next move (32:29).   Episode number: 3 Sponsor: CrackerJack Guest: Abel Diaz (@the.simple.a)  Producer: Adrien Belanger (@adrienbelanger) Engineer: Abel Diaz (@the.simple.a) Music: Matthew Blair (@mattyblair)

"Every year I tell myself I won't care. Then I get swept up in a booze-fuelled meltdown related to football" Adrien Belanger is joined by Bobby Schrader and Ollie Vallee for a whirlwind review of World Cup Hot Topics, ahead of Thursday's showpiece opening fixture between Russia and Saudi Arabia. Topics covered include Gracenote's predictions (1:50), potential surprise packages (7:15), Adidas' lousy kits (8:27), bookmakers' odds (10:30),  recent performances by host nations (12:52), Colombian footballer haircuts (17:50), Russian hooliganism (19:30), Fabio Capello's training methods (26:06), Racism in Russian football (29:07), U.S. Treasury Department sanctions against Rafael Marquez (34:36), Neymar Jr. (37:02), the Messi vs. Ronaldo debate (42:51) and more.   Episode number: 2 Sponsor: CrackerJack Guests: Bobby Schrader, Ollie Vallee (@veezyofficial)  Producer: Adrien Belanger (@adrienbelanger) Engineer: Matthew Blair (@mattyblair) Music: Matthew Blair (@mattyblair)

Adrien Belanger, excited by the prospect of yet another World Cup, counts down his 20 favourite World Cup Moments since 1986, with Bobby Schrader and Ollie Vallee (@veezyofficial) providing analysis and moral support. Topics covered include Boubacar Barry eating grass (2:20), Canada's only ever appearance at the World Cup (7:13), Roy Keane being sent home in 2002 (13:59), the sad plight of Carlos Roa (20:18), what happened to Bebeto's son (22:35), Fat Ronaldo throwing a bicycle against a wall in a fit of rage (35:02), the Pony-Tail Hall of Fame (37:18), Roberto Baggio vs. O.J. Simpson (39:49) Zidane's unforgettable head-butt (41:03) and more. Episode number: 1 Sponsor: CrackerJack Guests: Bobby Schrader, Ollie Vallee (@veezyofficial)  Producer: Adrien Belanger (@adrienbelanger) Engineer: Matthew Blair (@mattyblair) Music: Matthew Blair (@mattyblair)