Fresh, Slick, and Mick

Humans have a tendency to seek gods everywhere we look, so it's no surprise that we make idols to bow down to, even those of us with no religious beliefs. So what does worship even mean in this millenium? What do we subjugate ourselves to, and why?  #killyourgods

All listener questions, all the time! At least for this episode anyway!  

The books are better! Yeah, yeah, we know. But movie adaptations aren't all bad, right? Right. Well, kind of.    This one is loaded with smack talk and rage porn. God bless.

Toxic positivity is what happens when bad masquerades as good. If someone can be demeaning, dismissive, or degrading of your journey while posing as a ray of sunshine, they might be toxically positive. If you've ever felt distrustful of the "good vibes only" crowd, this one is for you.       

Bet you really want to buy a house eh? Probably live there, and have goals, and maybe take a vacation once in a while? Sucks to be born!   Seriously though, real estate is the cornerstone of the financial market in North America, and if the ever-widening wealth disparity tells us anything, it’s that buying a house is not going to get any easier. We look at the problem on a grand scale, and get into some local figures too. Let’s go.

In the first instalment, we talked about ourselves, this time we talk about the world - specifically the unexpected side effects of depression, and the dark world of medication.    But don't worry, we've got some ideas about how to help with all this, too. By the end you're gonna be happy with yourself!

If you could wave a wand and change one event in history, what would it be, and why?What if learning and philosophy were truly valued? What if no one had ever nuked another human? What would human history be like without alcohol? Well, as it turns out, there might not be any... but it's crazy to think, right?

hings haven't been looking great so far this year.When, and how, will humanity meet its end? What might kill us, what almost killed us, and what are people doing to prepare? Extinction events have always happened, and will always happen, and it's unlikely Superman is coming for this Doomsday.

Scientific literacy is underestimated. It might barely be estimated at all. But it's important to know what to read, how to read, and who to trust. Bill Gates is not trying to f*ckin' poison you, Karen, you can keep your crystals.     

Most of us don't think about the miracle of fresh water availability, but we use far too much of it, pollute more, and sell the rest off to some truly awful companies. This episode is a serious thinker, but we still get some cheap jokes and dirty words in along the way.  

This time around we dive a little deeper into the question of economics versus ...well, everything, COVIDspiracies, and how we're keeping a cool head (and growing) through all this fuckery.  

The first of 2 casts from a respectable social distance, we check in on each other, hash out the government's response to the coronavirus crisis, and contemplate the broad social reaction. And, yknow, be friends.

This episode welcomes back our good friend Chuckie, and introduces our new sound tech VIP, for a discussion of all things retail. From lowly beginnings as cashiers and floor staff, to lowly endings as managers, the boys have seen much working in the retail world. And surprisingly enough, they've actually learned a lot. Check it out!          

No-nonsense paralegal Kaili Chedore, and her sidekick, our dear Pope Mickey, have some things they think you should know about the law. A lot of things. This episode is crammed full of useful info and infuriating truths about the way the world REALLY works.PLEASE don't poop on the walls!

Join us as we welcome one of the spearheads of poetry in Windsor, Benny Alexander, for a chat about the keeping the arts alive, self expression, and of course poetry. You won't want to miss this one, it's one of our favourites so far. Express yo self!  #ihaveafuckbutton

5G (Fifth generation) wireless promises to bring a new degree of connectivity and ease to our lives. How will it do that? Do we want that? Does any of that matter, if it's inevitable anyway? Listen up, and decide for yourself.      

Depression is a terrible, sometimes debilitating, condition with a pile of associated treatments and as many potential causes as there are hairs on your butt. It affects everyone differently. But what really is it? A chemical imbalance? A high school breakup? Not being born taller?This episode has a lotta heart and reflection, and hopefully, if you're struggling, you find a bit of the info helpful, too. You're not alone, and you are valid.

Most of us think of nostalgia as that warm fuzzy feeling we get from old music, or grandma's cooking. But what is it really? And can it be trusted? Come discover the truth with us!

New Year, new you...right? Probably not. A discussion of resolutions and the real reasons you fail at goals (including personal fail tales), plus predictions for the next decade.

The holiday season is all about celebrating Jesus' birthday, right? That's why we put up trees and wreaths, just like they did in the Bible. Oh...wait. Where did any of this stuff come from? And where is it going?

An in depth conversation on what we believe and why. With all the humour and rough discourse you're used to from Fresh, Slick, and Mick, this episode also has a lot of heart and thought in it. You don't wanna miss it. #spirituality        

Ep35. Back At It After a four month hiatus the fellas are back in the studio. Join us as we catch up, plan ahead, discuss some exciting community projects, and learn about... sand dunes?      

Ep34. Aliens, Bro!   Do other intelligent life forms exist? If so, how do they look? How do they smell? And is the anal probing thing real, or just wishful thinking? No, that's just us?  

Just shy of the 50 year anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, doubters, hoaxers, and "we'll-never-know"-ers are more plentiful than ever. But so is science and evidence! So what gives?!  Fresh, Slick, and Mick are here to shine some properly aimed studio lighting on the subject, and discuss why people believe things on bad evidence.

When the next generation is constantly joking about imminent death, memes are the dominant form of communication, and we all live atop a mountain of privilege, Fresh, Slick, and Mick attempt to convince the world to take creeping catastrophe seriously. But is there any way back to nature? Yes. Yes there is.      

A tarnished reputation and a glorious past? Nah, how 'bout a heap of potential instead. Who says Windsor sucks? Not us, friends. Not us. Be the change you want to see, and more importantly, don't be a whiny little bitch.  

We've heard from the men, now let's listen to one of the people who REALLY has the power in the online dating world. This is a hilarious episode of stories and useful tips. No goatees before 55, fellas. 

In this very special episode, we chat with our friend Master Corporal Kirk Cummings, a Canadian Army Reservist and Afghanistan veteran about military life, training, and the versatility of machetes.

n South Philadelphia, born and raised, they tried to make ships invisible with magnetic waves...or so the story goes.    But what a story it is! Teleportation, time travel, improper use of the words "dimension" and "quantum, unified field theory, and a good old fashioned shouting match, this episode is funny, angry, and ridiculous.    What conspiracy theory do YOU wish was true?

Flat Earth. Hollow Earth. Missing 411. Bigfoot. 9/11. The Battle of Los Angeles. Cryptozoology. Crazy people believe a lot of really crazy things...until they aren't crazy anymore, and everyone believes them. So how do you sort the good information from bad? With a coffee, or a joint, and maybe a little Fresh, Slick, and Mick! Hold on to your butts...

In the year since episode 1, where we first discussed computer learning, things have gotten even crazier. This go 'round, we draw on more science and study, and take a look at exactly where the state of artificial intelligence is today.  Spoiler alert, it's not less scary.

Wage gap/wealth gap/income inequality. Call it what you want to call it, it exists, and it sucks.  No one's saying CEOs shouldn't be rich. But if you've ever felt like "the system" was rigged against you, well, you're probably right. What's a broke boy to do? Better learn to be happy with yourself...

Whether it’s despair, confusion, or endearment, the word introvert instantly conjures something in all our minds. Maybe you feel it represents you. Maybe you feel those are weird, anti-social people. But this misunderstood minority (which may not be a minority at all) is the group to which some of our biggest, best, and most beloved belong. Soooo maybe a little respect here, eh? Pulling largely from Susan Cain’s Quiet, Fresh, Slick, and Mick try to parse out why introverts are who they are, and just what that means in a world that can’t shut up.    

Addictions are demons, and we all have our own, but some are tougher than others. What causes drug abuse? How do we combat it? Is it even possible to live a normal life after addiction?   With a lot of help from a special guest, this episode is a little different; an intimate look at at the things that take us over, and how to conquer them. 

Ever thought, "damn, this being a human thing is hard?" Well of course you have. Prevailing scientific studies show conclusively that no one, in fact, has a clue. So it woukd be great if someone could tell us how to win this life game. Enter life coaches. Who are they? What do they do? Should you get one? Should you be one?  Maybe, but first you should listen to Fresh, Slick, and Mick try to decipher this new(ish) and confusing industry.  #freshlifecoaching

We're all wondering how to do the best we can with what we have, and the new edition of Canada's Food Guide has some ideas for us.    The only problem is, we all broke as hell. Well, never fear, Mickey's here, and the Pope has some ideas to save your money and sanity. This episode is stocked like a farmer's market, with healthy produce, anarchist rants, and a whole lot of holding yourself accountable. It's not as hard as you think, especially if you only eat toast!   #justeattoast

With 20 episodes under their belt (including the much-fabled, mythical Episode Zero), the ladies have a loose and wide-ranging discussion about the experience so far, growing pains, vision, and the strengths of the medium of podcasts in general.  Marshall McLuhan would be proud. Probably not. 

Miracle fat-loss pills. Coffee. Meth. What do they all have in common? More than you'd think. If you've ever wondered - "how can I shed the weight?" - you should check out this episode full of factoids and outrage. Get up. Get out. Get out moving. Get off. Just go on, get! There's a whole world out there peoplekind, and a lot of supplements to sample!

Let's get gross! Fresh, Slick and Mick are ready to divulge the dirt on the average male online dating experience. Live audience? Check.Double standards? Check.Ghosting? Check.Transient dick pics? Check.Cuckolding couples? Yeahuh.Men catfishing men? Ohhh buddy.With more fail than you can shake a dick pic at, Fresh, Slick, and Mick are bumbling their way through this ocean full of plenty of fish to try and set the tinder of your heart on fire. Also chlamydia. #itsjustadickpic

This one goes out to the savage bitches. Specifically, Mother Nature.  Our favourite lady iss fed up and striking back - hard. So what can we do? Jam packed with solar panels, The Vegan Purge, Exxon redemption, and small, attainable goals (copyright Pope Mickey I), this is the hippiest, millenialest, optimistickest you've ever heard Fresh, Slick, and Mick. Bill Nye ain't no David Suzuki!

Gather round the Android, youngsters, for a grand reminiscence of tragic and stupid game stories, virtual futures, meatspin.com (check it out) and gamer nostalgia. This episode, the girls touch on their favourite game franchises, horrible gamer habits, LAN party circle jerks, the strategy of microtransactions, and more. Cool. Don't forget to leave a comment with your tragic gamer tale!      

Do you think about what you think about? Have you ever considered why you treat people the way that you do? What actually makes Goku better than Vegeta? The answer might surprise you. In this excellent and enlightening episode, Fresh, Slick, and Mick discuss the classical philosophy of Stoicism, and how to apply it to make your daily life and interpersonal actions better. What mantras or philosophies do you live by? Be sure to leave us a comment with what and why, and tell us your favourite workout tunes while you’re at it!

Get your dick off my hand bro!   Hot on the heels of the tale of Tough Mudder's 2017 comes this year's debacle. A very different story from last year, this episode features piles of vegan food, a Pope lost in the wilderness (and on the road...and in the city...), disappearing Fresh, and an absolute bare minimum of physical performance. This recap comes with lots of laughs and even more griping, but it's still a great story anyway. Check it out!   Will you run Tough Mudder 2019 with Fresh, Slick, and Mick?!

    Carnivore diets. Vegan diets. The Diet of Worms. Paleo. Keto. Dr. Atkins. Dr. Sebi. Dr. Dre. Who to trust? How can we know? From blood-type science to gut-health to the new and improved Peanut Butter Toast Diet™, this is the first of many episodes in our attempt to wade through today’s nutrition information to live our healthiest lives. Until it all changes tomorrow and we find out we’re going to diein a week. One thing’s for sure, Slick’s gonna find a way to bring up plant-based eating, Fresh is gonna find a way to bring up Dr. Rhonda Patrick, and Mickey is gonna be lost in the fuckin woods as per usual when discussing any food besides whiskey or tea. Be sure to share your healthy lifestyle tips with us, and as the Pope would say, CLICK DAT SHIT!

Besides Fresh, Slick, and Mick, who inspires you? Why? This episode is a fun chat between three awesome people about three awesome people who have changed or are changing the world for the better, in three widely different ways. It touches on suchtopics as stripper misadventures, interplanetary travel, the creation of the Red Cross, and toxic masculinity (again). There’s even a shockingly good contribution from Mickey!Though the Bible expressly forbids idol worship, we think even Jesus Christ himself would tip his hat and buy a beer for the three people discussed herein. Check it out, and be sure to leave a comment with someone you feel is changing the world! Who should we discuss next time?

     How is Christopher Lee like the atomic bomb? What deep secrets did Rick James know? BradleyCooper versus Joseph Goebbels: asses.      In a world where John Lennon and Lil Pump are basically the same person, does an artist bearany responsibility for the external effects of their craft? If a painting can make you cry, is it crazy to thinkthat a song could make you murder?     Well, no, because country music always makes us want to murder.     Hol’ up. Just what the hell is art? Truth is beauty, beauty truth, sure, but does Nature care?     One thing’s for sure – there are gonna be a whole lottta F bombs and a whole lotta Mickeymoments in this spirited and hilarious discussion of the influence and impact of the arts.

     Fun runs and obstacle courses are all the rage, but one name looms over them all: ToughMudder. Sure, it sounds like a good time if you’ve trained for months, but when your most intenseregiment is Running Late and Pint-Glass-Hammer-Curls, it’s more like a nightmare.      So how do you get a bunch of out of shape, heavy drinking misfits to skip the dive bar andtrudge 20 km up and down a mountain, leaping into pits of filth and pulling others behind them? Youinspire them, with this veritable fuckshow from Fresh, Slick, and Mick, plus special guest Chuckie,recanting the tale of Tough Mudder 2017.   Asscracks full of mud, sneaky vegan food, iron willpower, a shit-talking lady with a bullhorn,soggy pants, and ultimately, friendship: there’s something for everyone here in the final episode ofSeason 1 of Fresh, Slick, and Mick.

Beards are good for your health! Okay, but past that…What are men? What does it mean to be a “man?” With a cue from the GOD, Terry Crews, we examine the tendencies of toxic masculinity, as revealed by new and better understandings of gender roles.Using those most masculine tools of humour and self-deprecation, listen as we three modern men try to read through the coding within us and figure out just what it means to be a man in healthy way. 

Y'all ready to get schooled?! In a radically divided social climate where public discourse constantly devolves into camp-based mudslinging, can you really blame the next generation for not knowing how to act?  In this long discussion about shortcomings, we examine public education: the official curriculum, and a healthy dose of anecdote. Strap in and strap on, this one's thick and and deep.  What was your worst educational experience? What do you think should be added to the public curriculum? Leave a comment with your answer!

Instagram accounts that purport to be deep. Half the posts on Facebook. Your uncle. Any one, pick one. What do they have in common?From the most visible corners of the internet and every gas station, bar, and family dinner you've ever been to, we bring you pseudo-intellectualism, or it's baby brother: acting like you know. Are they actually twins? Well, yes and no. Do you avoid the words "I don't know?" Are you someone who thinks that espresso is supercaffeinated, hot, brown juice? Are you us? You might be a pseudo-intellectual. Listen here to find out!Make sure to leave a comment to tell us your biggest beef! What do you know that the population at large always gets wrong?

We have the world at our fingertips, and somehow feel empty. What gives? How is this technology able to both give and take so much? And how would a perfectly-lived life be described?With many an anecdote and dick joke, and a little perspective, we look at what it means to mean something.