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Get a dose of Rhetoric, the Cybercast. Episodes are recorded live and listeners can call in and join the show.


    • Apr 25, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 32 EPISODES


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    The Ding-ding show?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 112:20


    April 24th 2022 Topics: ➥ Netflix has revealed plans to introduce adverts as a way to offer cheaper streaming options for its subscribers. ➥ Mike Tyson punches passenger in the face.  ➥ Tennessee passes bill forcing drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill parents of minors.   ➥ More Wheel of Fortune, Contestant Won On 'Incorrect' Answer & Opera in the buff' ➥ A Britney Spears update (naked pics & exciting news) ➥ Quebec government getting freaky on Twitter ➥ Strict Baby Naming Rules In BC Stop Couple From Registering Child's Indigenous Name //Benny's market update// Bank of Canada raised the benchmark interest rate 50 points. Biggest hike in 22 years at one time. What does this mean for you? Why does the Bank of Canada do this? //Don't forget to check out the special edition “Extra Rhetoric” Need some financial advice? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric on Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows.

    Tips and Funerals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 104:28


    April 10th 2022 ➥ Florida Man or Florida teens... ➥ Non-smoker hit with $400 smoking fee from car rental company? ➥ Vancouver condo owner can't fit car in parking spot... ➥ Another Wheel of Fortune epic fail ➥ The Maury show is ending ? ➥ Seetha discusses her slight infatuation with the CPAC //Benny's market update// Federal budget. Trudeau set to spend more,  -Cannabis taxing to be reviewed and have got your will done? //Don't forget to check out the special edition “Extra Rhetoric” Need some financial advice? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric on Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows.

    Who loves 90's music?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 90:08


    March 6th  2022 ➥ Netflix calls it "upgrading" their price. ➥ The worst Wheel of Fortune contestant. ➥  Florida man blames Putin for why he was speeding? ➥ Seetha discusses her slight infatuation with the CPAC //Benny's market update// Ukraine/Russian conflict and what does it mean for you and your investments? Nothing at this point. The market does not care how you feel. The market always…ALWAYS comes back Finally… The 600 Songs From 1990-1999 Remixed Into 34 Minutes video.  //Don't forget to check out the special edition “Extra Rhetoric” Need some financial advice? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric on Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows.

    Extra Rhetoric Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 90:34


    The 1st edition of our new segment. Sitting down with three members of the Sikh faith, who recently attended the Trucker Convoy in Ottawa Ontario. Hear their story, why they went and what they experienced while there.   Instagram Links: @jaskanwal.singh @sovereignseva13 Donations: donations@sovereignseva.com

    Shitty Segues

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 68:39


    February 21st  2022 // Announcement// New segment starting this week “Extra Rhetoric” ➥ A clown booted from Tinder for appearing in costume ➥ Massachusetts game show winner wins a trip to….? ➥ Florida Man, shoves what down his pants? ➥ Seetha discusses her slight infatuation with the CPAC //Benny's market update// Ukraine/Russian conflict and what does it mean for you and your investments? Nothing at this point. The market does not care how you feel. The market always…ALWAYS comes back Finally… ➥Always double-check before posting.  Need some financial advice? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric on Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows.

    Technical Difficulties

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 59:50


    February 21st  2022 ➥ Are rumors of Patrick Mahomes banning fiancé and brother from games true? ➥ Florida Man, or...Florida woman throws a 'hissy fit' and hurls a Barbie ata Walmart worker... ➥ Seetha discusses her slight infatuation with the CPAC As always Benny's market update: RSP's, what is a “Spousal RSP” when do you use it?  TFSA Limits, how do I figure out my contribution limit?   Need some financial advice? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric on Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows.

    Super Bowl Hangover

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 93:42


    February 15th  2022 ➥A Lowe's delivery driver is held hostage and eventually fired for posting the video of the ordeal ➥This week's Florida Man gets mad during the Super Bowl ➥ Superbowl and the halftime show, with Texas Keith's comments ➥ Valentine's Day traditions.  As always Benny's market update: Efficiency managers, House prices are up 3% and RRSP deadline is March 1st 2022.     ➥Cringeworthy GoFundMe campaigns.   Need some financial advice? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric on Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows.

    F Bombs away!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 105:06


    January 31st  2022 // Thanks to all the politicians and mainstream media for all the shout outs// ➥Upcoming Groundhog Day ➥Florida Man of the Week: Actually a couple, who are locked in a closet? ➥ Lots MORE NFL chatter. Maybe more than we really should ➥ 13 year old from New Brunswick, Canada publishes a book, because he didn't like doing homework ➥ Adele's story has an update and she might be in trouble now. ➥Hot burglar wanted by police and bunch of thirsty women?   As always Benny's market update: Markets recovered to where they were 2 weeks ago. Panic has subsided.… GoFun me for Mike and Lisa Cannon. A fundraiser for Mike and Lisa Cannon. They were in a horrific car accident on the 401, on January 20, 2022. Unfortunately, Mike was pronounced at the scene, and Lisa is in the Intensive Care Trauma Unit with multiple injuries.   Need some financial advice? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric on Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows.

    Singing the January Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 77:56


    January 24th  2022 ➥What do Costo samplers do during Covid?  ➥Florida Man of the Week. Shirtless and mad about bacon. ➥Live callers. ➥ Lots MORE of NFL banter - Does the NFL need a better OT format? ➥Tom Brady actually admits that NFL refs give him favourable treatment ➥ Adele Tickets Furious After Vegas Residency Postponed    As always Benny's market update: Volatile market day today looking ahead to the rate increases. Peloton was once worth $50 billion at the popularity slows as does the pandemic now only worth $8 billion.   GoFun me for Mike and Lisa Cannon. A fundraiser for Mike and Lisa Cannon. They were in a horrific car accident on the 401, on January 20, 2022. Unfortunately, Mike was pronounced at the scene, and Lisa is in the Intensive Care Trauma Unit with multiple injuries.   Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric on Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows.

    Snowmageddon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 75:32


    January 13th  2022 ➥Snowmageddon strikes us here in Ontario. ➥Texas Keith calls in ➥ Lots of NFL banter ➥ Florida Man of the Week  ➥Betty White's Birthday   As always Ben's market report. Are Cyber stocks and Cryptocurrencies taxable? Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric on Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows.

    Best Show of the year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 103:29


    January 13th  2022   ➥ Some Christmas review, who got sick? ➥ Florida Man of the Week  ➥Bruce Willis appears to have an opinion on Die Hard ➥Mother puts COVID positive 13-year-old in trunk ➥Australian politician has an indigenous elder translate his message ➥The passing of Betty White, America's treasure. As always Ben's market report. Life insurance, why it's a very good idea. Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric on Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows.

    Should We Do A Christmas Show?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 91:48


    December 19th  2021 *New Segment* Florida Man of the Week  ➥ Is the Yankee swap fun or evil? ➥ Did you ever have to visit and Ex to get a present? ➥What are your favourite Christmas movies? (Yes we do mention Die Hard) ➥Shaun has his Christmas Parodies. ➥Who is ready for 2022? As always Ben's market report. Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric on Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows.

    We Crack the Florida Man Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 90:38


    December 13th  2021 Many times, usually on the radio you will hear "Florida Man" is mentioned in a headline of unusual or strange crimes and events occurring. The stories call attention to Florida's supposed notoriety for strange and unusual events. So why Florida? Well we have cracked the code!  ➥ What did you drink when you were younger that makes you sick now? ➥ Tim Horton's is edging closer to being on the Shit List ➥Holiday Foodbank tips ➥Seetha's fedora arrived.   As always Ben's market report. Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric on Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows.

    The Black Friday Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 80:49


    November 28th  2021 ➥ Did Shaun's crush actually crush his image of her? ➥Do we have a new entry to the Shit list? ➥‘Squid Game' Smuggler Sentenced to Death in North Korea After Students Caught Watching Netflix Show. ➥Hufu was a tofu-based what product?   As always Ben's market report. Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric on TikTok @rhetoric_cybercast and  Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows.

    Who is Cancelling Who, now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 76:14


    November 14th  2021 Who is Cancelling Who, now? Did we really get a new "Ben"? ➥Hooter has new Uniforms, are they better or worse? ➥ Free Brittney movement, conservatories ends after 14 years ➥Petition To ‘Keep James Corden out of  the Wicked' Movie? ➥A Cranbrook Remembrance Day cenotaph was defaced with pro-vaccine graffiti Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric on TikTok @rhetoric_cybercast and  Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows.

    We‘re Back....

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 91:53


    Catching up on stuff…. ➥New Rhetoric Tiktok  ➥Lululemon just released the Team Canada for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. ➥Daylight Saving Time began this weekend in Canada, unless you're on the Bell Mobility network, then it was last week. ➥Kamloops chief criticizes Trudeau to his face over surfing vacation. ➥Elon Musk- conducted a poll on Twitter asking the public if he should sell 10% of Tesla's shares? ➥Astroworld concert- Travis Scott performs and a stampede ensues with the death of 8 people in Houston. ➥Gas prices are way up. Benny's market update:  We are in for a bit of a grind in the next coming months. Christmas time and end of year is usually difficult but this year will be especially tough.   And...Greta Thunberg is pissed off at the elites at COP26 Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric on TikTok @rhetoric_cybercast and  Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows.        

    Pandemic Election?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 80:01


    Aug 17th 2021 Who's Feeling Olympic? In the Mail bag has a nice message Mike B  Texas Keith's Birthday? Seetha got her new phone and is ticked at Waze A tip for students going off to college. Benny's market update: Market terms and what does elections and mean for investments. Pandemic election, cue conspiracies? Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric or Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows

    Who's Feeling Olympic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 80:41


    Aug 4th 2021 Who's Feeling Olympic? In the Mail bag has a message from Scott, not from Woodbridge  Remember the Pregnant lady in the Len video "Steal my Sunshine" guess who old  the kid would be now? Seetha needs a new phone, so discuss some of the positive & negative updates in the new models. Really just iPhone banter The 2021 Tokyo Olympics, have they been too political? Low ratings, nobody cares, but the women's US Wrestler made brought it back. Money Talk with Ben, market terms frequently used “ blue chip stocks, earnings per share, dividend, bid, ask, spread, and close”. Then a few suggestions of other podcasts to check out too. Did Somebody Say Movies? American Scandal Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric or Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows

    Fourth of July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 97:02


    July 4th 2021 Callers, Texas Keith calls and Stuart from Scotland. You Could Receive A Hefty Fine For Driving With Sunglasses On Heckler calls out Trudeau, good timing too as Bill C-10 doesn't pass through the Senate An Egyptian migrant was beaten at the NYC Pride Parade? The Antifa militants assault demonstrators and reporters at LA spa protest Ben explains what a Bull vs Bear market means and why they're called as such. Two men rescue a stranger from burning home, but why was it only covered on the local media? Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric or Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows

    Stage 2 Summer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 83:59


    June 27th 2021, Stage 2 Summer? Karen baby names, have stopped since November 2019 & The Karen Movie New York Times ditches 'racist' reporter, then insists he's not racist in order to collect a Pulitzer Prize. The commodification of Pride month? Ontario reopening act starts June 30th, but is that actually more convenient timing? As we talk about the Adamson BBQ Constitutional challenge. Ben talks about the Rent vs Own question. Canada Day being cancelled? (Save fireworks for the parade) Once again timing really is everything..  Residential schools have been a known fact by many Canadians for over a hundred years. So why does everyone care now?   Now on https://rumble.com/Rhetoric Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric or Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows

    Don't Be Conned

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 70:40


    June 13th 2021, Don't Be Conned We get a call from Becky in Florida The CN Tower lights are Red ,Blue and White for the Canadiens and Leafers lose it. Joe Biden actually failed to commemorate the 77th anniversary of D-Day AOC's Abuela's home needs repair, but then she refuses a $100k gift from a GoFun me Campaign. Would you or do speak up when you see bad behaviour in public?  Now on https://rumble.com/Rhetoric Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric or Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows

    Timing is everything!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 87:33


    June 6th 2021, Timing is everything! Leafers, we explain how to be an actual fan. Twins charged in Burnaby BC with DUI Is Canada really partially responsible for COVID-19? Canada is mourning the lives of 215 Indigenous children.  Now on https://rumble.com/Rhetoric Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric or Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows

    Seetha Goes OFF!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 92:43


    May 30th 2021, Seetha goes OFF! Shaun talks about the influx of coffee ads on his Facebook, generic coffee vs the fancy crap. one for the *shitlist?* William Amos has stepped down to 'seek assistance' for another video call incident during government proceedings. A white Spanish teacher cancels herself because 'white isn't right' Seetha explains why Yoga is now legal in Alabama. Which bring us to Culture appropriation, or is it appreciation?   Now on https://rumble.com/Rhetoric Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric or Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows

    Number NINE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 76:00


    May 9th , Number NINE! Mail bag, Ben's brother inlaw John, likes to listen while travelling in the car Is there a new addition to the "Shit List?" Seetha watched some NHL playoffs and talks about OT formats. Also she talks about her first Facebook Marketplace purchase. Ben built a deck and is unimpressed with the lumber prices. Did Doug Ford actually say "My buddies car pool and have pops"? NDP's Heather McPherson picks Guilbeault's media regulation bill apart and he still can't answer. When covid ends, will there be unjustified fears? Now on https://rumble.com/Rhetoric Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric or Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows

    Pound Cake?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 87:47


    May 9th , Pound Cake? Mail bag, we have a message from a fan and a voice message from Florida. Sports news, CFL draft and Tom Wilson Elon Musk, hosted “Saturday Night Live.” but, when it was announced back in April , several cast members and writers responded negatively.  But were the ratings like? Tin Foil hat contest update. Is the Canadian Prime Minister really a feminist? Joe Rogan and his thoughts on Canada Finally… Petitions; Do they work? or are you just added to a contact list, then called and asked to donate money.  Now on https://rumble.com/Rhetoric Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric or Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows

    Censored!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 90:14


    Rhetoric, Censorship The Mail bag has a few messages from listeners The Internet question: Something you refuse to spend money on? Ben Reports that the Canadian Economy has grown for the 11th straight month. ”Seetha's observations of the NFL Draft and the Academy Awards. Main Topic: Internet Censorship The Federal Government is trying push through Bill C-10 "An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts." Then... We watch and Shaun breaks down some disturbing actions of a Barrie Police Officer that was caught on video.   Now on https://rumble.com/Rhetoric Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric or Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows  

    Media Mania

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 63:55


    Rhetoric, Media Mania The Canadian Federal Budget is out, Ben has his notes ready. Caitlyn Jenner has announced she has filed the paperwork to run for California governor.as a Republican and the LGBTQ community doesn't like it  Shaun received two warnings from facebook regarding “community standards” Then... We get to the Media Mania. Various clips from news outlets that don't seem to jive, despite being from the same source. CBS 60 Minutes used deceptive editing in an attempt to slander Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. And NBC originally edited the Ma'Khia Bryant shooting video.   We are now on https://rumble.com/Rhetoric Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook/Rhetoric or Instagram/Rhetoric for updates on stories and future shows  

    London's Calling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 89:03


    Rhetoric, London's Calling Casa Bonita, famed Denver Restaurant Depicted In ‘South Park', Files For Bankruptcy Joe Buck to host Jeopardy... What is that going to sound like? Ontario not offering off-peak hydro rates during this current stay-at-home order, unlike to prior lockdowns. Federal Budget coming out Monday April 19th and Ben the numbers guy is exctied. A phone call from Amy and Dan who currently live in London England. To follow up on Ben's statement regarding the Royals as well speak about their 3rd Wave of Covid19. Finally... Why ask...How has the lockdown affected you? Has it changed you, changed you life, family/relationships?    Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook or Instagram for updates on stories and future shows

    Midweek Spontaneity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 46:04


    Rhetoric, the Cybercast. Midweek Spontaneity A Canadian Liberal MP is caught naked during the virtual question period And then….. A Trudeau Minister actually calls for investigation into leaked photo of nude? What about all this 'Speculation' that the Ontario Ford government is considering curfews across Ontario? Shaun then explains his idea to move to the United States and take advantage of New York State is now offering a one-time payments of up to $15,600 to undocumented immigrants.  Finally... Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland stated that the ongoing coronavirus pandemic serves as a "window of political opportunity" to implement a national childcare plan.    Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook or Instagram for updates on stories and future shows

    Lock Down 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 81:13


    Rhetoric, the Cybercast. KraftHockeyville update, did Bobcaygeon win? The Bobcaygeon Verulam Community Centre & Arena has been nominated for the Kraft Hockeyville 2021 competition for a chance to win $250,000 in upgrades to the arena and to host an NHL game! Yoga update from a caller. What do you call a Yoga instructor? Messages from the mailbag. Lock Down 3, Essential and curb side shopping is back What's not essential?  53% of Canadians are living $200 or less away from not being able to meet monthly basic needs. Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook or Instagram for updates on stories and future shows

    Carbon Tax, do you really want it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 68:52


    Rhetoric, the Cybercast. Carbon Tax, people don't seem to mind it. Why? Because they want the government or somebody else to take of the Climate Change. We play some clips from the 2019 Climate Strike to further this point. KraftHockeyville The Bobcaygeon Verulam Community Centre & Arena has been nominated for the Kraft Hockeyville 2021 competition for a chance to win $250,000 in upgrades to the arena and to host an NHL game! the voting phase of the competition taking place April 9th (9am) thru April 10th (5pm).   https://www.krafthockeyville.ca/ Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook or Instagram for updates on stories and future shows

    Rhetoric Hot Mic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 71:59


    Rhetoric, the Cybercast. Technically this is episode 2 as the first show wasn't recorded, despite being live. Seetha joins the show and has to tell us ALL about Yoga The new Carbon Tax as of April 1st is going up by  33% and the price of gasoline will rise to 8.8 cents per litre. LCBO will no longer begiving out airmiles. Shaun introduces the "Shit List" and why  Boston Pizza made it twice Then welcomes the new inductee Hot Mics topic NHL ref Tim Peel was caught on a hot mic, was he really that wrong? The Oakley Union Elementary School Board, resign/ gets fired for being caught on a hot mic. Dr. David Williams, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, and Dr. Barbara Yaffe, associate chief medical officer of health on a hot mic and why it is troublesome. Ben explains why the have put off buying a house for now ...aaaaand Pyramid selling Need some financial advise? Ben Weir Advisor at Sun Life Follow on Facebook or Instagram for updates on stories and future shows

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