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In today's episode, we get a window into what it's like being in cottage country as a PoC (start-13:39); reflect on African parenting styles (13:40-25:26); and discuss the Rogers outage and what it says competition -or lack thereof- in Canada (25:26-end).

On this week's episode, we are joined again by special guest, Reh Lakhani a.k.a. the Wolf of Bay Street. We chat with Reh about rising inflation, its key drivers, and how central bankers are responding to this issue. We also reflect on the links between capitalism and inequality, and end the episode sharing some resources you can use to better understand what's going on in the markets. Note: topics referred to and discussed in this episode may have changed since its original taping.

On today's episode we discuss [some might say advocate] the 4 day work week (beginning to 20:06); share our thoughts around the upcoming provincial elections held on June 2nd, 2022 (20:07-36:29); and at a time when costs are soaring and Canadians are looking for relief, we debate whether measures in the federal budget actually made our lives any better (36:30-end).

In this week's episode, we're joined by special guest Iyad Abdi, currently a Masters of Science student in Urban Planning and Policy Design at Politecnico di Milano, and also a graduate of NYU with a Bachelors in Urban Design.   We sit down with Iyad to chat about the infamous slap heard around the world and try to answer the question on everyone's mind, what was Willard Smith thinking? (00:00-14:54) Then for our main topic, we get into all things urban planning and urban design including: what inspired Iyad to get into the field, how bias impacts policy choice, NIMBYism and what it takes to solve the emerging challenges of tomorrow's cities (14:55-end).   Tune in for a great discussion!

On this week's episode, we discuss the lifting of COVID restrictions/mandates and how we feel about companies mandating a return the office (00:00-16:40); as well as the realities behind the soaring inflation rates and its impact on our everyday lives (16:41-end)."

On this week's episode, we are joined by special guest, Micheline Khan. Micheline is a mental health advocate, scientist and Founder of Althea Therapy, an app to help people across Canada get access to culturally responsive mental health support. Micheline joins us to discuss controversial male relationship experts, aka Kevin Samuels / Fresh & Fit and differences in dating based on society and culture (00:00-11:57); reflects on why she chose to work in the climate change space, the importance of sustainable ocean economies and the treatment of climate activists of colour (11:58-28:49); and finally Micheline speaks about the inspiration behind Althea Therapy and the importance of culturally responsive therapy (28:50-end).

Back by popular demand, we bring you the encore to last year's Valentine's Day Special episode! We are joined by the First Ladies of Say Word, Alawia, Zenee, and Nawal as we discuss what features we would include if starting a dating app from scratch (start-8:57); debate how much of our relationships and personal lives should be shared on social media (8:57-24:32); reveal the quirks we learned about our partners when we moved in together (24:33-43:52); and end off with a talk about the importance (or lack) of acknowledging Valentine's Day (43:53-end). Hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording. Thanks to our special guests for making it such a fun experience!

On this week's episode, we are joined by special guest and writer, Sadi Muktadir. Sadi was born and raised in Toronto, his parents having emigrated from Bangladesh for a better life. His upbringing was a unique blend of competing values, some western and some worldly. His writing is inspired by these experiences, focusing on issues surrounding identity and the darker side of globalization. Sadi's debut novel, The Land Of No Regrets, which follows the lives of four young men enrolled at a madrasa in the Canadian wilderness, is set to be published by Haper Collins Canada in 2023.   Sadi joins us this week to break the ice about a story of a UK-based bachelor that resorted to a unique way to search for a wife and 'save himself' from an arranged marriage (00:00 - 12:06); then we dive into a discussion about what it takes to become an author, the impact of words, overcoming obstacles, self-discipline, and negotiating deals with publishers + more (12:07 - end). Join us for another episode that will leave you saying #SayWord!

On today's episode, we're resurfacing a short segment we recorded in November 2020. Our episode is shorter than what you're used to as we try a different format this year. Take a trip down memory lane with us as we chat about the initial lockdown (00:00-08:12) and some of things we hoped would disappear when things got back to normal (08:13-14:06).

To kick off season 3, we translate office lingo to uncover the true meaning of phrases like "as per my last email" (00:00 - 07:51); discuss Kim Jong-Un's assault on leather jackets (07:51-16:46); reflect on recent news of Barbados cutting ties with the British Monarchy (16:46 - 31:18) and look into the Better.com story as a window into toxic work cultures (31:18 - end). 

It's that time of year! Since we are in the midst of the NBA Finals and a title winner will soon be crowned, we recorded a special episode covering topics like the emergence of small market teams, the biggest surprises and disappointments of the playoffs (*cough* 76ers) and the future of Masai Ujiri in Toronto. We also give our predictions for who wins the title this year Bucks vs Suns.

Calling all busy professionals! On this week's episode we have our special guest, Salama, as we discuss topics like whether you need a gym membership to stay fit and how we can stay active with our busy schedules (00:00-24:12), the toll that the lockdown has taken on us and if politicians are tryna kawaal us by crying -looking at you Doug- (24:13-35:24), and SLEEP - how important it is and how you can get more of it (35:25-end). Tune in for tips you can use to get your body and mind right so that you can live your best life. Don't sleep on this episode (ha!), and follow Salama on IG: @madegains to learn more.

On this week's episode, we are joined by 2 esteemed guests: Woodly, CEO of Biznct, a full service internet marketing agency based out of Florida and Yusuf, author of three books, podcast host and an award-nominated freelance writer. We discuss the emotional rollercoaster of dealing with telecom customer service (00:00-14:59); the do's and dont's of networking (15:00-26:01); why conspiracy theories are gaining popularity (26:02-42:39) and things you should consider if you want to shoot your shot with a coworker (42:40-end).

In this week’s episode we discuss whether the Raptors should trade Kyle Lowry (00:00 - 12:45), get you caught up on tax season (12:46 - 19:18), answer questions about whether we can even civilly disagree on issues anymore (19:18 - 30:38) and give our takes on the Nike sneaker resale scandal (30:38 - end).

Joining us for this week’s episode we have our special guest, Reh, a.k.a. the Wolf of Bay Street, as we discuss the reasons people love (or hate) Elon Musk (start - 13:54); reflect on the worst purchases we’ve ever made (13:54 - 25:25); and get into all things personal finance with tips on how you can become a better investor (25:25 - end). There’s a lot of gems in this episode and we hope you have as much fun listening to it as we had recording it.

For our Valentine's Day Special episode we are joined by the First Ladies of Say Word, Alawia and Zenee, as we debate whether you get a pass buying Rabba flowers for your significant other (start-20:28); the biggest red flags to look out for on first dates (20:29-30:03); if not posting about your relationship on social media is a diss (30:04-44:14); and whether or not dating gets harder as you get older (44:15-end).

In this week’s episode, we are joined by our special guest Danica Nelson as we discuss the dos and don’ts of overseas travel (00:00 - 23:48), the intricacies and challenges of interracial dating (23:49 - 37:27) and take a deep dive into the world of personal branding (37:27 - end).

For this week's episode we share our thoughts on hair transplants and hair loss in general (00:00-10:36); explore the possibilities if given white privilege for a year (10:37-22:00); and have in-depth discussion on the recent storming of Capitol Hill & its ramifications (22:00 till end).

For our special holiday episode we breakdown our funniest experiences with 'bird' courses (00:00-22:14) , breakdown our favourite Toronto slang terms (22:15-31:21) and have a debate about worst TTC stations (31:21 - 46:25).

For this episode, we detail our aggressive panhandler experiences; debate the pros and cons of participating in 'diversity & inclusion' initiatives in the workplace; and reflect on lessons we learned in 2020.

To kick off season 2; we break down which businesses we wouldn't mind closing down permanently (00:00 - 10:07) ; the NBA Restart (10:07); the dos and donts of dealing with strangers in the hood (18:56); discuss covid fatigue during 2nd wave (23:42); and get into the US election results and what it taught us (34:41).

For this week's episode we chat about the funny aspects of pickup basketball (00:00-09:15) ; compare our worst job experiences (09:16-18:27) ; discuss status and racial profiling in light of the leaked video of an Alameda County Sheriff Deputy’s assault against Masai Ujiri during the NBA Finals (18:28-40:18) and reflect on the life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman (40:19-56:40)

"For this week's episode we go over the Toronto Raptors' chances of defending their championship title this year (00:00 - 14:47) ; dissect our horrific experiences with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) (14:48 - 24:18) ; push the importance of mental health institutions within the black community (24:19 - 40:47) ; and discuss how COVID-19 has reignited the anti-vaccine debate (40:48 - 55:44) "

For this week's episode, we take a dive into the personal; a discussion on cultural norms/practices that may appear strange to outsiders (00:00 - 15:01) ; our heartfelt relaying of guilty pleasure songs, without judgment and featuring a special vocal performance by our very own moderator (15:02 - 19:56); the importance of of knowing when to step into interpersonal conflicts between friends (19:57 - 36:09); and the reality of the current housing market and our responsibilities to educate the next generation on homeownership (36:10 -  59:02).

For this week's episode, we tackle a range of hard hitting and timely topics including; the black barbershop experience (1:18 - 7:09); our takes on Vince Carter's importance to Canadian basketball and potential jersey retirement (7:09 - 20:37); Kanye West's presidential ambitions (20:37 - 38:54) and finally; the continued debate around police involvement in wellness checks (38:54 - 52:07).

Topics:What's with all the clout chasing on LinkedIn / social media?Why are people on the internet so angry?What are the consequences of a broken school system?Why do we mock Black ownership?How important is it to remove symbols of hate?