National Talky League

New year, new Talky. Is this a new direction, or a one off? Dave tries to produce an episode with varying results. TALKY!!!!

A small and different episode of Talky, wherein Dave talks Christmas Songs and Movies.

Without warning, the podcast emerged from the bushes, and told them what it thought. Just as suddenly as it had arrived, it disappeared again, leaving all around to wonder. Dave and Roger break down the barricade issue, talk party leadership, and question the path that Jason Kenney is taking these days. All this and more on this week's episode of the National Talky League Podcast.

This week on the National Talky League, the guys are bit unsettled. Dave rambles back and forth while Roger keeps things on topic. We discuss expectations of politicians, Green line vs Arena, and much more! Strong Opinions, Loosely Held. This is the national talky league

Canada is a wonderful country. We are blessed to live in a place where a television personality can make a racist statement regarding racist statements made by another television personality. We think you might enjoy this episode.

On this episode of The National Talky League... why doesn't Alberta have more of a jilted ex-girlfriend/ex-boyfriend/ex-non-binary-asexual-cis-province-friend attitude about all the investment that left Alberta? Also, what would the NDP say and do if the UCP introduced a PST and what would you call a Trevor Tombe podcast if there were a Trevor Tombe podcast?

In a tardy episode of the National Talky League, Roger and Dave discuss the fallout from the election, how it might affect the nation, and how we move forward from here. All that, and chips*!!!!! Strong Opinions, Loosely Held. This is the National Talky League. *No chips.

The National Talky League is full swing, as we prepare for Canada's national election. The guys give some predictions of outcome, and we tackle the big question "It is ok for foreign personalities to get involved in the workings of our election"? All this and more as we talky, strong opinions, loosely held. This is the National Talky League.

This week on the National Talky League, T-Daddy's ears will be burning. The guys talk election, and other types of election processes, and even speculate on some new ones. Roger shares his views on the Leaders' debate, and Dave talks about inclusivity in viewpoints. Also fun with polls and the Beleaguered Talkies. Strong Opinions, Loosely Held, This is the National Talky League.

The National Talky League returns this week with hard hitting opinions on the current political climate in Canada. We talk election, we talk "Best person for the job", and we talk about the state of party politics. All this and more on this week's National Talky League. Strong Opinions, Loosely Held.

The Boys, as they say, are back in the city after not being there. After a summer of wacky hijinx, Roger and Dave return to assess the hot garbage fire that is current world politics. In this episode, the guys tackle The Question: A new segment that focuses on an issue for the week. Also, Dave channels his inner Frank Costanza, and we have a special, super barky guest. All this and more on the National Talky League.

The Big Final has arrived. The surprise everyone by talking Calgary politics! Budgets and taxes take center stage as things progress. Dave discovers a horrifying secret about the Vampire Academy.

This week on the National Talky League Podcast, Roger and Dave weigh the pros and cons of the minimum wage, running as an independent, and new political parties. Also, Dave reveals a shocking secret which leaves Roger demanding justice. Dave deals with some personal issues relating to his name. Dave realizes how much fun it is to write recaps as though they are for TV episodes.

The National Talky League gets into the origins of chess and the etymology of words like sheriff and university. Then the lads get control of themselves and discuss a little politics. Questions we ask include (but are not limited to): What is the city trying to accomplish in reviewing livery by-laws? Are Progressives struggling with the fact that not absolutely everything Jason Kenney is doing is disastrous as they imagined? Which party will hold the balance of power in our federal government should voters return a minority gov't this Fall? Ready, Set, Joust!

Welcome to Week 10 of the National Talky League. The Alberta Election is in the rear view mirror, and things begin to return to normal, whatever that means. Roger and Dave tackle the serious issues, including clamshell packaging, economic councils, and the true meaning of the 80's standard "Maniac". If you're looking for strong opinions, loosely held, you've come to the right place. This is the National Talky League.

It's week 9 of the National Talky League. The questions we ponder this week include: Are Calgary's new street cleaning signs designed to help the city raise revenue? Could the UCP float a PST as early as Y2Q1? (Sooner than later?) Can the Liberals rely on Canadians to forget about their scandals and vote for Trudeau in the Fall.

The election is in the rearview now. Roger and Dave discuss the rising tide of conservatism in Canada and the lessons progressives must learn if they want to take back the province. Dave spent some time running numbers and different outcomes for the election and the insights are remarkable... or not, depending on how legit you thought the NDP government was in the first place.

The Alberta Election is done and dusted. Here's the Play by Play from Roger and Dave!.

Welcome back to Week 6 of the National Talky League. This week we're all about the Alberta Election, a little Trudeau role play, and the BIG DEAL is social media messaging pushing people towards the edges. Roger gets in trouble, and Dave can't seem to remember which party is which. All this and more on the National Talky League.

This week on the National Talky League, the guys talk Federal and provincial issues, and go over the election. This week's Big Deal is what a horrible job Kenney is doing with his campaign. Come for the insightful deep reaching analysis, stay for the probing questions on the whole. All this and more on Week 5 of the National Talky League.

Week 4 begins on the National Talky League, or should I say Rational Talky League. This week everything focuses on the province, with local and federal news taking a backseat pulled over for the firetruck that is the election. The Big Deal looks at Tribalism and how the widening gap affects the strategy of politicians. This, and oh so much more on the National Talky League

Week 3 of the season is upon us, Talky fans! No bonus points for guessing what the Big Deal will be this week. Roger and Dave run down the local, provincial, and federal events, and Dave get Roger to play Campaign Manager 2019. All this and more on the National Talky League. Weekly....Strongly.

Week two of the National Talky League brings tales of excitement and danger!!!! Well, tales of exciting political science and dangerous polling data? Regardless, lots to talk about this week as the guys run down issues at the local, provincial and federal level. The Big Deal? When will Premier Notley drop the writ. All that and more this week on The National Talky League

Season 3 of the National Talky League begins today. Nothing like opening day, the breeze is blowing, the players take the field, the fans grab their drinks and snacks settle in, waiting for that first play! This week, Roger and Dave explain the new format, then run down the week in city, provincial, and federal events. Then we get in to "The Big Deal", which must, of course, be the SNC Lavalier scandal. Welcome back Beleaguered Talkies, have a great season!

After a Winter break, the boys are back with some Fresh Takes, and a new starting point for 2019. Roger and Dave walk you through all levels of politics to give us a base line (one could even called it a deep fuzzy base line) of where we are, and where we're going! Join us for Episode 082 of the National Talky League.

This week on the National Talky League, Roger and Dave tackle the Canada Post Strikes, Protectionism, GM fleeing Ontario, and what to do with that extra $100. All this and more!

Join us for this edition of the National Talky League, Roger and Dave look at an Olympic bid that has city council going back and forth like a bunch of teenage girls who can't decide if they should date Oliver Lympics or not. All this and more on the National Talky League

On this episode of the National Talky League, the guys discuss pipelines, oil prices, and the general workplace safety conditions on pirate ships. You heard me.

This week on the National Talky League, We talk Jason Kenney's trip to India, and why while it seems unorthodox and perhaps not cricket, it may be a really shrewd move politically. Also some discussion of Maxime Bernier's new party, and where it will fall on the political spectrum, and MOST IMPORTANTLY: WHAT COLOR WILL IT USE???!!!??? All this a little bit of Whatcha Watchin, just for Bryan.

A long weekend edition of the National Talky League. Dave and Roger discuss the recent news surrounding The Trans Mountain pipeline, the fallout from the court decisions, who won and who lost. Strong Opinions, Loosely Held. This is the National Talky League.

This week on the National Talky League, Maxime Bernier dares to say something that offends the easily offended. Roger and Dave talk about diversity, what it means and how it plays out in 2018. We talk about the twitter reaction to straight forward comments, and what's really wrong with the Federal PC party. [caption id="attachment_699" align="alignnone" width="300"] Conservative MP Maxime Bernier talks with media in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. iPolitics/Matthew Usherwood[/caption] Strong Opinions, Loosely Held. This is the National Talky League.

Canada and Saudi Arabia are in a bit of a row. Canada official took the moral high ground and called on Saudi Arabia to release two political activists. Saudi Arabia took the international diplomacy version of "their business elsewhere." In this episode of the National Talky League, Dave and Roger discuss what this means for our country and our government. Is this a warning that Canada should stay in its lane and know its place? You decide. (Also... Roger points out a small nuisance.)

A group of about 400 artists in Calgary signed an open letter to have Jordan Peterson's recent talk canceled because of his "toxic, and often violent, rhetoric" and because his "quasi-academic ideas are misogynistic, homophobic, transphobic, and racist." In this episode, Roger challenges this notion with a simple question; "So what?" Does free speech include hate speech, regardless of who deems the speech hateful? Dave points out that some people who oppose Jordan Peterson are less likely to have actually heard Peterson himself and more likely to have heard somebody recount what Peterson said and why it should offend them. Please share your thoughts on this episode in the comments on the National Talky League page and in the Beleaguered Talkies Facebook Group.

Episode 73 of the National Talky League finds Roger and Dave discussing Derek Fildebrandt's decision to form a new party in Alberta, and the current state of the electoral map in Alberta. Hard hitting! Explosive! Pretty Decent! All this and byelections too! If you're looking for Strong Opinions Loosely Held, you've come to the right place, This is the National Talky League.

The "Kokanee Grope" story isn't going away. Trudeau has effectively created a scenario where he is allowed to be held to a different standard than other Members of Parliament. This episode explores hypocrisy and whether we should be more willing to accept past transgressions in leaders. (Maybe there should be something about showing contrition or remorse tossed in there.) Here's something else to think about... should we treat political heroes as more "disposable" than we do? We seem to put a lot of stock in one and when they inevitably fail, we're without a backup plan.

This week on the National Talky League, we look again at Equalization payments, and their effect/use in politics today. We look at the history of the payments, and talk about other options the Federal Govt might choose instead.

Welcome to the National Talky League! Today's episode focuses on the excuses we tell ourselves when our side doesn't win. Roger and Dave dive deep in to the coping strategy that seems to be growing in popularity online, and why it's akin to blaming the teacher for a bad grade. We discuss the reasoning behind voting and why it's crazy to think that you know why people vote the way they do.

Roger and Dave riff on the notion that Trump's election wasn't a one-off. It's a trend of disaffected people finding their voice and having their day at the ballot box. But are they finding their voice? Or are they happily and eagerly being told to what to think? The left tells us that feelings are what matters and feelings should be a priority in society. The right showing that the same might be true in elections and government.

Dearly Beleaguered, This may not be the podcast you wanted us to produce this week. The NTL is at a crossroads. We've been talking off-mic about the direction of the podcast for a few weeks now; what it was, what it has become, and what it should be. We lay it all out in this mini-sode and we want your feedback. So give it a listen and give us your thoughts, please and thank you.  

This week's edition of the National Talky League features a triumvirate of awesome, as we discuss matters near and far. This week's edition of the National Talky League features a triumvirate of awesome, as we discuss matters near and far. We talk The UCP AGM and the fallout surrounding it, Plastic Straws with fake expert Carl Suckerberg, Avengers Infinity War (mild spoilers), and oh so much more. With NTL affiliate Ken Gardener.

We had a blast bringing you the Podcast live from the Calgary Expo this week. For those of you who weren't there, you can listen to the whole thing right here! This week we talk: Max! Lineup Talk! My Favorite Murder!

This week on the National Talky League, we talk about the impact and the social media response to the Toronto pedestrian incident, we cover the week's events within the British Monarchy with an exclusive interview with a Cambridge-based expert, and we talk TV and travel! If you're looking for Strong Opinions, Loosely Held, you've come to the right place, This is the National Talky League. [caption id="attachment_634" align="alignnone" width="300"] [/caption]

This week on the National Talky League, we talk pipelines, including a special interview with Pipeline expert Hans Mueller. We also get in to the Olympics vote, Discuss Ready Player One, and figure out what "out of Left Field" means. If you're looking for Strong Opinions Loosely Held, you've come to the right place, this is the National Talky League.

This week on the NTL, Roger and Dave dive in to the the issues YOU wanted to hear about! Dogs in the Airport! Pipelines! Tickets for Baseball Games! And oh so much more! Sign in and strap on, this is the National Talky League.

This week on the National Talky League, Roger and Dave tackle the issues of the day, wrestle with the social quandries, and bodyslam the state of media in the world. We also talk -Pipeline Protesters -Provincial policy -The Last Jedi redux -Santa Clarita Diet

This week on the National Talky League, Economy Expert Trevor Tombe joins Roger and Dave to school them about all things budget related. If you've ever found yourself confused by the numbers or what they mean, Trevor will give you the basics. And you can find out about that thing that happened in the Yukon.

In this episode of the National Talky League, things are getting back to normal, as Roger and Dave cover issues from local to national. Roger talks politics, and then in Whatcha Watching, he....well... talks more politics! Come on in, grab a chair, let's Talky.

The National Talky League makes its triumphant return to the podwaves. Roger is back in town, and the boys are breaking down the week's issues from Federal to local and everything in between. So strap in, put those headphones on, and get ready to slap the phone out of the hand of the "public on speaker" people. In this episode, we talk Jason Kenney and Doug Ford, and whether there's any hope for the non-socially right conservative. Roger shares the ideas he picked up in Spain. We re-work the Academy Awards in to a "King of the Hill" situation.

Roger is out of the mix this week. Off the bench and over the boards for his first shift on the NTL is Ken Gardener. Ken is a veteran improviser and a talented contractor. Listen in as Dave and Ken pass the banter back and forth on hardwood flooring, Trudeau's India trip, and TV/Movies. [powerpress]

This week on the National Talky League, We talk snow removal in the City of Calgary, We examine the effects of the Coulton Booshie case, and JT's potential interference, We hear from our Foreign Correspondent about the state of futbol in Malaga. All that and more. If you're looking for Strong Opinions, Loosely Held, and Widely Shared, you're in the right place. This is the National Talky League.

The ever growing reach of the National Talky League extends to Spain, as Roger and Dave podcast from different continents. This week's episode features - Talk of the BC/AB Wine Oil feud - More fun with Prime Ministers - Me Too talk - A special travel check in with Erin. All this and more. Strong Opinions, Loose Held, Widely Shared, this is the National Talky League.