Roz & Mocha

Roommate horror stories, awkward moments in public, wedding advice, kitten tips, the worst school subjects, whether you can really stay friends with an ex, and what skill you'd master if you could improve 100x in just one hour. Plus, Mocha and Shem debate doing an entire show in their Guyanese accents, and the gang reveals who would be the messiest eater at dinner Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Roz dishes out fall lawn care advice, the crew imagines a big-screen version of The Roz & Mocha Show complete with dream casting and movie titles, and shares the family recipes they'd want passed down for generations. Plus, what's one thing worth every penny no matter the cost, and the smell of a certain meal drifting through the neighbourhood that instantly stops you in your tracks? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maurie chats with Julia Stiles about joining Dancing with the Stars, and sits down with Maitreyi Ramakrishnan to talk her new Netflix movie Best of the Best. Plus, Mocha attempts a self-tape audition for ER, Chloe gets tested on Guyanese and Caribbean slang, the team debates the fate of hoodies after a breakup, and a listener discovers Roz's high school graduation photo hanging in the halls of his old school. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Celebrating the start of fall, we dug deep into the Roz & Mocha archive vault to find some autumn-inspired gems. This week on The Roz & Mocha Retro Show, hear Maurie put his falsetto up against Justin Timberlake's in 2013, the gang debate whether it's called "fall" or "autumn," and a collection of classic fall jokes from 2016 that still make us groan today Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Roz opens up about the passing of his mom and shares stories from her final months, while listeners reach out with their own experiences. Plus, Maurie chats with new Toronto Maple Leafs star Gavin McKenna about joining hockey's biggest market, Chloe reviews a Zach Bryan concert she never wanted to attend, and garbage collector Charles unloads in a memorable Roz & Mocha Vented Moment about the wild things people do on garbage day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Blue Jays are officially out of playoff contention after a disappointing follow-up to last year's World Series run. Plus, Devon Sawa shares his thoughts on where things went wrong, Vladdy Jr. opens up about his struggles this season, Taylor Swift sparks speculation with her mysterious new single Patient Zero, Tom Cruise reveals what he and Taylor talked about at an NFL game, and Ed Sheeran continues to deal with fallout from the Macklemore controversy. Also, Snooki announces she's cancer-free, Resident Evil dominates the box office, Travis Kelce sets an NFL record, and a Glee reboot may be on the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What's the ultimate comfort food after a stressful day, and is 4 a.m. considered late or early? We debate the correct colours for school duotangs, whether people should change out of their “outside clothes” when they get home, and which Disney princess would survive a Hunger Games-style battle royale. Plus, who would crack first in a police interrogation, the last thing that made everyone literally laugh out loud, and the heated debate over who is the greatest Spider-Man of all time Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For a junk drawer to officially qualify as a junk drawer, what's the one item that absolutely has to be inside? This week on Ask Roz & Mocha, the gang also debates their favourite jingles from the show, whether tucking in your shirt without a belt is a fashion disaster, which wrist a watch should really be worn on, and faces the ultimate zombie apocalypse question: if your significant other gets infected, do you wait and see if they turn... or take action immediately? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The team debates the reality of “clopening,” settles an important question about whether a piece of naan or a baguette can be thrown farther, and revisits the fallout from a viral prank video. There's also a discussion about Drake's latest FOMO event, listener stories involving the Merlin bird-identification app, a family sharing how advice from the show helped with their child's sleep struggles, plus interviews with Scott McGillivray on the return of Income Property and Saul Hafting, who earned a Guinness World Record by solving Rubik's Cubes while bouncing on a pogo stick Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As TIFF 2026 wraps up, we're reliving some unforgettable festival moments on the Roz & Mocha Retro Show Podcast. Travel back to TIFF 2013 when Taylor Swift hit the red carpet for One Chance, the Paul Potts biopic featuring her song “Sweeter Than Fiction,” plus a chat with Keira Knightley about wearing period-piece costumes. Then, from TIFF 2014, Roz sits down with Benedict Cumberbatch for The Imitation Game and even gets a few jokes in along the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A husband is struggling in a marriage where intimacy has completely disappeared, someone feels suffocated by a parent whose fear of scams has taken over her life, and another listener is dreading turning 40 as every new ache and pain starts to feel very real. Plus, a mom opens up about the emotions of sending two young children off to kindergarten and daycare, a woman can't stand her best friend's husband and what he's done to their friendship, someone needs advice on telling coworkers they have bad breath, and an entrepreneur wonders why a close friend has never supported her business Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Roz, Mocha and Shem debate whether pre-ordering video games still makes sense, discuss the rough reviews for the new Wolverine game, and hear from listeners navigating daycare drop-offs, parenting challenges, and even a baby who falls asleep to the show. Plus, Maurie chats with Penélope Cruz, Helen Mirren, Seth Rogen, the cast of Netflix's Below, Jay Baruchel, and Mobland stars, while Chloe catches up with Chris Rock, Daniel Kaluuya, Aaron Pierre and more during a star-packed TIFF weekend Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Federal investigators have reportedly opened a criminal investigation into the Kawhi Leonard and Los Angeles Clippers salary-cap scandal. We also cover Jennifer Lawrence's first Instagram post, the latest from the 2026 Emmy Awards, Drake's upcoming FOMO project, Céline Dion's return to the stage, and the controversy surrounding Apple's foldable iPhone. Plus, exclusive TIFF interviews with Naomi Watts, Michael Imperioli, Patrick Dempsey, Courtney Cox, Taron Egerton, Lily-Rose Depp, Giancarlo Esposito, John Turturro, Ed Helms, Randall Park, and actor Colin Egglesfield, who shares his firsthand memories of living across from the World Trade Center on 9/11 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do dreams actually mean anything? The crew debates astrology, recurring dreams and whether zodiac signs can tell you who you are, then gets into the jobs they'd love to have, favourite childhood cartoons, the foods they'd recreate from TV and movies, the best video games they've ever played, bucket list adventures, caller pet peeves and the very serious discussion of whether food is still edible after it hits the floor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Roz and Mocha get into the little things that happen before the show starts, including how they actually greet each other every morning. Plus, they reveal the biggest red flags they've ignored because someone was just too hot to resist, debate whether it's worse to regret something you did or didn't do, and discuss whether they'd rather spend an hour stuck in traffic or waiting in a line. They also tackle a thought-provoking question about who they wish could walk a day in their shoes, settle the debate over whose friends are more believable, Roz's legendary Frank and Carl or Maurie's endless list of name-dropped buddies, and decide who Chloe would choose as her big brother between Mocha, Roz, and Shem. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The gang relives the glory days of Yo Mama jokes, Mocha reveals he ate dinner before 4PM and was asleep by 6:30, and a listener shares her emotional reaction to The History of Roz & Mocha docuseries. Plus, a tongue twister challenge, an unbelievable Olive Garden breakup story, a listener who's been with the show for 16 years, and Shem learns the surprising Hebrew meaning of his name Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

School's back in session on this episode of the Roz & Mocha Retro Show! We're taking a trip through the archives and revisiting some of our favourite school-themed moments, including Maurie's hilarious school jokes from 2015, a classic Morbid Call from 2013 where a caller asked Roz and Mocha to call her school and say she had died so she could skip class, plus the unforgettable Back To School Math challenge with Maurie. Grab your backpack and enjoy these retro classroom classics! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As summer winds down, Maurie hits the streets to hear what students really think about heading back to class, and the return of School Tings puts Maurie and Chloe to the test in astronomy, spelling, Canadian law and geography. Plus, a high school teacher vents about stinky students, Roz can't stop singing Shem's Labour Day song, and the crew embraces the chaos of back-to-school season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From a shocking story involving Jim Thornton from Wheel of Fortune to exclusive interviews with the Canadian International Air Show's Snowbirds and former fighter pilot Rob “Scratch” Mitchell, the gang dives into the biggest headlines of the week. Plus, the new Canadian $20 bill featuring King Charles III, Apple's first foldable iPhone, AI experts warning about the future of artificial intelligence, controversy surrounding Macklemore, updates on Canada-U.S. tariffs, and the latest from Harry Styles, George Clooney, Chris Rock, and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From frozen chips and tuna nachos to canned prunes with milk, things get weird when we reveal our unconventional snack habits. Plus, we tackle “little man syndrome,” debate whether on-air personalities are the same off the air, discuss the songs that get permanently stuck in our heads, and answer whether we'd rather have our search history or camera roll exposed for the world to see Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What's that one thing your partner does obsessively that drives you crazy? For Roz, it's vacuuming. The gang also tackles a back-to-school question about what item they'd be in a pencil case, Roz shares his beard routine, and they imagine becoming superheroes by choosing sidekicks from the show, designing costumes, and naming their dynamic duos. Plus, they reveal the household rules they refuse to bend and the recent moments that made them realize they're officially getting older. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mocha shares his Ribfest adventures with listeners, Fabian tries to convince everyone he's actually friends with Roz and Mocha, and an emotional call from a longtime listener reminds the team just how much the show means to people. Plus, Roz's sushi binge has consequences, Mocha auditions for Hollywood with a dramatic Grey's Anatomy self-tape, a listener tells a truly bizarre story about dating someone obsessed with smelling everything, and Maurie chats with "Mr. Christmas" Andy Park and Blue Jays legend Buck Martinez about becoming the first inductee into the team's new Hall of Excellence Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take a trip back through some of our sexiest conversations from the Roz & Mocha archives. This week, we revisit 2013 debates on what women find sexy in men and what men find sexy in women, plus a 2014 discussion all about the power of a sexy voice. It's flirty, funny, and a perfect throwback to some of our most talked-about moments Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After four years together, one listener is questioning whether love is enough to make living together the right move. We dive into the fears, habits, and realities behind sharing a home with your partner, and whether wanting your own space could be a dealbreaker or just an honest part of growing up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Roz & Mocha Show celebrates 17 years on the air with anniversary surprises from the team, including a diss track from Shem, a poem by Chloe, and Maurie hitting the streets where several people mistakenly thought Roz and Mocha were a couple and should be getting married. Listeners share everything from uncanny similarities to Roz's life story to welcoming a new baby and heading back to work after the summer, and Roz and Mocha also catch up with The Wiggles as they celebrate 35 years of entertaining families before sitting down with the legendary Mr. T to talk about the larger-than-life persona that made him a pop culture icon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Hellebuyck wants out of Winnipeg, the Raptors will retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey in January, and the CNE Food Hall of Fame announces its 2026 inductees, including classics like poutine, roasted corn and perogies. Plus, Chris Stapleton's tribute to Dolly Parton has everyone talking, Lionel Messi retires from international soccer, Duane “Keffe D” Davis is found guilty in the murder of Tupac Shakur, and Steph Curry reflects on growing up in Toronto. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Deep Dive, we tackle everything from kids discovering classic music, shared playlists and music gatekeeping, to awkward encounters, social media algorithms, favourite school classes, misunderstood song lyrics, toothpaste debates, loud ringtones, acting dreams, football fantasy matchups, and the pettiest reasons people have lost interest in someone. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Family Feud gets personal as the crew reveals which of their families would dominate a Roz & Mocha showdown, Shem gives an update on his sleep struggles, and inspired by Maurie's memoir post, everyone shares what they'd call a book about their life. Plus, who would cook the best meal between Maurie, Shem and Chloe, the most unforgettable movie romance scenes, who on the show is trusted most with kids and pets, and the one annoying habit their spouses would love to see disappear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fan reaction from Ed Sheeran's Toronto takeover, Maurie chats with Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease at the AGO, and we hear from Will Forte about the long-awaited Coyote vs. Acme. Plus, the gang debates self-hype, tries a wildly questionable Doritos-banana-cheese combo, and hears from a listener whose mom thinks Roz and Maurie are secretly a couple Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're talking driving on this episode of the Roz & Mocha Retro Show! First, we jump back to 2013 and hear what we thought about self-driving cars long before they became a reality. Then, it's 2014 and a hilarious look at the surprising list of celebrities who don't drive. Plus, a trip back to the days when Maurie used to drive Roz to work, complete with a soundtrack of questionable '90s songs that made those early morning rides unforgettable Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on FML, we help a parent deal with out-of-control soccer parents at their kid's game, a woman torn between caring for her aging mother and protecting her own future, someone questioning whether they're ready to become a full-time parent again at 51, and a parent worried after their 6-year-old was exposed to horror movies while being watched by a trusted family member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Roz refuses to accept being called a birder, Maurie proudly claims he scored the first Pumpkin Spice Latte in Canada, and the show discovers that once you hear "Joe Biden" in a T.I. song, you can never unhear it. Plus, WWE Superstar Chelsea Green joins the show, Mocha and Shem recap their wrestling fan adventure at SmackDown, and Maurie catches up with Shaggy, Mýa, and Alex Warren Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dolly Parton is being remembered by fans and friends around the world following her death at 80, while tributes continue to pour in from artists including Jelly Roll. Also in The News: a How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel is reportedly in the works, FX orders a new Sons of Anarchy spinoff, and Maurie chats with Gord Sinclair of The Tragically Hip ahead of the 10th anniversary of the band's iconic final concert broadcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ranking the most fun and least fun drunks, Wordle accusations, COVID habits that never disappeared, phone backgrounds, personal catchphrases, getaway drivers, high school reading lists, lawn stripes, trends that should never come back, hangover cures, hypothetical fights, and the choice between chunky expired milk or moldy fruit all get put under the microscope Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Would you rather be trapped in an elevator with a creepy clown or a racist Karen? Plus, Roz and Mocha reveal the strangest pregnancy cravings their wives had, debate the ultimate pancake eating champion between Shem and Mocha, and share their wildest airplane stories. Also, radioactive animal superpowers, surviving a night locked inside a mall, singing vs. whispering every answer, rehearsing phone calls, and dealing with the world's most annoying neighbours. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Roz survives a heatwave only after accepting an umbrella, Mocha helps rescue Roz from a full-blown computer crisis, and the crew debates whether keeping $1.1 million is worth a year in jail. Plus, Very Hard Things tackles whether you can tickle yourself, Vented Moments returns with complaints about living with five men and terrible phone etiquette, and a mortuary worker shares a ghost story that still gives her chills. Also featuring interviews with WWE icon Trish Stratus, filmmaker Matt Johnson on TONY, and Team Canada flag football Olympian Guillaume Béland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Roz & Mocha Retro Show, we're talking all things shoes! We kick things off in 2014 when Maurie called Roz with a very important question: have you ever noticed that people put their shoes and pants on the same leg and foot first every single time? Then, we revisit a classic Bedtime with the DamNits as Maurie reads Christmas Shoes to Matthew. And while it's not exactly about shoes, it's close enough, as we head to 2016 for the unforgettable story of Roz's cat barfing all over his feet. It's a weird one, and that's exactly why we love it!

People are dealing with everything from a partner who thinks a quiet birthday isn't enough, to figuring out how to transport a pile of books to another country without a car, to family tensions over selling a home that's been stuck in limbo for years. Plus, one listener struggles to spend money on themselves after years of living paycheck to paycheck, even though they have no problem helping everyone else Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shem gets roasted for using tissues to open doors after Tina Fey and Amy Poehler call out germaphobe men, Mocha discovers the internet thinks he looks like a baby in his workout video, Roz recaps his vacation TV binge, and Chloe's attempt at making carbonara with her boyfriend goes completely off the rails. Plus, stories about a swarm of wasps in a shower, 14 pieces of luggage heading to Guyana, a mystery stuffed animal repair, and Akon getting paid $1 million to sing "Mr. Lonely" for an audience of three. Also, Olympic gold medalist and Toronto Sceptres star Kirsten Simms joins the show, and podcasting fan favourite Fabian checks in with news about landing his first celebrity guest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Disney+ pulls the plug on Wonder Man despite a previously announced renewal, Seth Rogen shares the story of judging a Vogue contest while high at a Madonna concert, and Madonna leads the 2026 MTV VMA nominations. Plus, Maurie chats with the cast of Ryan Murphy's The Shards, talks chicken-calling with the Iowa State Fair champion, and catches up with Matt Johnson about bringing Anthony Bourdain's story to the big screen. Also: Donna Mills joins OnlyFans at 85, Cardi B discusses plastic surgery, Marvel fans debate Avengers: Doomsday viewing homework, and the latest developments in the Hayden Panettiere story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From workplace glow-ups and hilarious relationship quirks to heated debates on urinal etiquette, parenting disagreements, sandwich rankings, and the funniest excuses we've ever used to avoid plans, today's Ask Roz & Mocha covers it all. We also get into whether you've ever regretted not telling on someone, a very hypothetical dating question involving Roz and Maurie, and find out who's already got their Halloween costume locked in. Expect laughs, opinions, and plenty of oversharing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some things just shouldn't go together... but that never stopped us from trying! In this Best Of episode of Roz & Mocha, we revisit some of our most questionable food adventures as we taste-test bizarre, gross, and downright confusing food combinations. From surprisingly delicious to instantly regrettable, relive the laughs, the reactions, and the stomach-turning moments with us!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.