See What Sticks - A Variety Podcast

In this episode, we discuss stem cells, artificial intelligence, and open the door to the concepts of mortality and immortality. We talk about kids and being told “you’re a snowflake”, about the psychology of growing up, learning, being unique, and individualism. we briefly talk about our reactions to the presidential debate and a break down of Trump’s fiscal record. Segments Include: Would You Rather?, Lightning Round Trivia, What’s Weird in the World Today?, and Epic Rant

In this episode, following last week’s predictions - we have a follow up discussion on how the Dallas Stars were competing and more on the Stanley Cup Finals. With theatres opening for Tenet, we discuss Christopher Nolan and other truly stand out movie directors. We move into discussion on sweet upcoming video games, the PS5 coming out soon and a bit on Man Caves. We segue into musician tips for somebody who’s interested in getting into music and learning how to play but doesn't know where to start. We also discuss working for EA on the NHL games as well as it’s community; the NHL’s marketing, and discuss the bizarre UFO sighting over New Jersey!! Segments include: Would You Rather,  Lightning Round, What’s Weird in the World Today, and Epic Rant

In this episode, we set our sights on the beginning and the ends of the cosmos; we have interesting discussion interpreting and trying to understand the great mysteries such as the Big Bang and what happened before and after this monumental event? We then discuss the concept of a bouncing universe with a cosmic downtown; the great attractor, and jump the gun with a couple fun but early would you rather questions regarding universal end times We touch on light philosophy surrounding math - how math is universal but there’s no universal math technique or theory. We discuss the concept/tragedy that is common core math being taught in schools now. We bring it back to outer space, where we discuss the concept of the galactic zoo and the Kardashev scale in depth. Segueing into discussion on matters a little closer to home, we bring up the forest fires in the Western United States; talk about misinformation vs information, the concept of media literacy, and how media outlets sell themselves and information to their audience. We end the show by discussing what's cool about science, some really crazy natural disasters, and the stats regarding Mother Earth’s wildest volatilities.  Segments include: Would You Rather?, Lightning Round Trivia, What’s Weird in the World Today?, and Epic Rant

In this episode, special guest Ed Finn joins us for discussion on everything MMA and UFC! We kick off the episode investigating each of our ideal fighting styles; then onto favourite and funniest MMA nicknames; hottest ring girls; best fight IQ; Jon Jones; perspectives on breaking down becoming a beginner MMA and what may be the ideal styles to train. We discuss the worst/funniest referees; favourite fighter lately; funny fights and much more! Segments include: Would You Rather, Lightning Round Trivia, What's Weird in the World Today?, and Epic Rant

In this episode, we are joined by special guest Jacob Head as we discuss playoff hockey and engage in thorough discussion on each series from the first and second rounds while making predictions for the rest of the playoffs. We breakdown key performances, the good and bad of each team, how the victorious teams managed to pull off the win, and how the losing teams can improve going forward. We also give our biggest surprises of the first two rounds, talked about Miro Heiskanen, Corey Perry, playoff stars so far, how COVID may have affected the players in the bubble, rebuilding, trading, contracts, upsets, keys to success, the Fleury-DeBoer tweeting controversy, and we compare younger and older players. We transition into fun discussion on our impressions of Next Generation gaming consoles and upcoming games. We chat about PS5, Xbox Series X, and the potential Nintendo Switch Pro. We talk about Halo’s delay; next-gen graphics in general; solid state hard drives and their impact on loading times and pop-in graphics; 4k-8k tv’s; cross-platform considerations for sports games and first person shooters; perspectives on couch co-op games; how awesome playing the Halo campaign was with friends; Nintendo; sequels we want that aren’t announced and more! Segments include: Would You Rather, Lightning Round Trivia, What's Weird in the World Today, and Epic Rant

In this episode, with Jake returning to university, we discuss the state of the school system right now as it gears up for the fall semester in the time of COVID. We discuss what we know about how Canada and the United States are dealing with the changes in delivering education in this unprecedented time . We talk about the returning film and television industry in British Columbia and discuss the opportunity they have to thrive; we talk more about Canadian comedy TV like Trailer Park Boys and LetterKenny. We chat about mythological shows with a Catholic twist like Warrior Nun or Two Popes, and share our thoughts on shows like Lucifer and Supernatural. We segue into discussion on mandatory vaccines; we share our thoughts, and go in depth about the differences between the Canadian and American health care systems. Things get heated when discussing recent developments with the on-going issue of police brutality and the riots in Portland and Wisconsin. We compare left wing and right wing perspectives and the conversation gets fired up which creates drama during the show; BLM; riots; Trump Conferences; Marxism, and more! Segments include: Lightning Round Trivia; What’s Weird in the world today; and Epic Rant.

In this episode, we briefly discuss the experience of having our first guest on the show. and we share some cool stories We then get spooky and go into horror and thriller television and movies including the Mummy with Brendan Fraser, and Universal's planned Monster Universe. We then discuss the state of movies and TV being made in Canada and go into depth about the entertainment industry and topics in today's landscape of entertainment. We praise the benefits and flexibility of streaming services, and discuss HBO's strength in story telling. We talk about Quibi; and transition into Reality TV and how they forcefully manufacture drama for the audience. We discuss the OMFG'ness of the Don’t F’ck With Cats documentary and exchange opinions on other intense documentaries and give recommendations. We dabble in discussion on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre; offer a crazy defence against movie monsters as a kid; converse and marvel at the creativity of a child’s mind and discuss that creepy mofo from Tales from The Crypt. We talk about other kids shows that used to spook us when we were younger; bring up kids books we loved growing up; and how awesome book fairs were. We talk about Scooby Doo and the Mystery crew; chat about our favourite/ go to spooky entertainment growing up and what we love nowadays in the Horror/Thriller genres. Joe and Jacks weigh in on Ari Aster movies; and we talk about how awesome and tense Jordan Peele movies are. Once againnnn.. we find ourselves weighing in on the COVID situation and ask a pertinent question about a potential vaccine. We finish with Family Guy talk and ask some cool questions. Segments include: Would You Rather; Lightning Round; What’s Weird in the World Today; and Epic Rant

In this episode we are joined by our special guest Austyn Playfair for a rad discussion on his journey from a being hockey player to becoming a costume designer in the wild world of fashion, film and television. We go deep into finding what you love to do and chasing your dream!

In this episode we begin by discussing our dream cars before getting into racing video games, arcades, Spike TV and more. We then delve into music, what it does to us as humans, what we love about it, and the utility of the medium. We move into discussion about documentaries and which ones are important for people to watch. We discuss the importance of raising awareness regarding often-overlooked issues detailed in certain documentaries. Segments include: Would You Rather, Lightning Round, What’s Weird and Epic Rant.

In this episode, we start off with a few funny stories before we transition into the "Eat the Rich" movement, the workplace environment, wages, the economy, and inflation. We then discuss artificial intelligence, robotics, brain-chips, and technology. We finish it off by discussing the return of the NHL, UFC, NBA, the Toronto Raptors, salary caps and more! Segments include: Would You Rather, Lightning Round Trivia, What's Weird in the World Today, and Epic Rant!

In this episode, we begin with a hilarious story that prompts us to discuss the effect of alcohol both mentally and physically. We begin to unpack the concept of moving away from home and how that changes a person for better, or worse. We discuss being the new kid around town or at school and different perspectives surrounding that situation and how best to deal with change. We begin to tug at the thread of people’s inner circles and how they affect your outlook on life and your personal identity. We ask, is there such a thing as being “normal”? We finish it up with the idea of manifestation in different forms and try to make sense of it. We charge head first into the rabbit hole and talk about the concept of “magic” in various forms. A new segment is introduced: Would You Rather? Returning segments include: Lightning Round Trivia, What’s Weird in the World Today?, and Epic Rant.

In this episode, we dabble in the world of sports and give our perspective opinions on the sports industry today, including how the NHL is dealing with COVID, how financials compare being an athlete in the NHL to other professional sports leagues. We discuss escrow, taxes and potential financial hardships for players during this pandemic. We contemplate what kind of mental gymnastics are involved in being at that level of performance?We discuss the pressure they must constantly deal with and the idea of trying to live up to big money salaries. This leads us to break down and unpack the very concept of Ego (sense of self), why Ego is not necessarily bad and we give our perspective on how the Ego might function in utility at higher and higher levels of performance and status. We explore the implications of these ideas. We also discuss hard work and practice vs natural ability and how hockey has changed over time to where it is now. We discuss competition, good sportsmanship, and combat sports which leads us to transition into discussing the UFC, martial arts, and a bit about Mike Tyson. A few fun questions are asked and unpacked. We discuss golf, what sports we would like to try out, and go on the hunt for some of the most ridiculous and interesting sports from around the globe. Segments include: Lightning Round, What's Weird in the World Today, and Epic Rant

In Episode 7 we begin by discussing the upcoming Presidential Election and conspiratorial whispers surrounding COVID 19. We explore the differences between left and right wing politics and our perspectives regarding the political landscape. We ask, how do people handle being right and wrong? We share our perspectives on competitiveness which leads us to discuss University and post Secondary Education; the role of student and the role of a teacher/professor. This idea of a role leads us to discuss the concept of a “role”. We explore the different types of roles in different types of relationships. We go deep and discuss the philosophy of friendship, romantic relationships, and your relationship with your self. Segments include: Lightning Round, What's Weird in the World Today?, and Epic Rant

In this episode, we deep dive into exploring the Cosmos. We discuss everything we find fascinating such as: the vastness of space, event horizons, who’s making moves to explore outer space, some history, where we are now with technology, the expansion of the Universe, cool physics, consciousness, a little philosophy, our perspectives and interpretations on life and death, and more! Segments include: Lightning Round, What's Weird in the World Today?, and Epic Rant

In this episode, we discuss the movement happening all over the world regarding civil rights, police brutality, inequality, riots, protests, and Black Lives Matter. We aim to do our best to understand, as much as we can from a variety of perspectives, what is happening in the world from a historical, economic and cultural perspective. We finish off with more travel discussion. Segments include: Lightning Round, What's Weird in the World Today?, and Epic Rant

In Episode 4, we start the podcast off discussing places we each would love to travel to and why as well as some bits about where each of us have been so far. A few intense stories and a couple funny stories are shared. Some things we discuss: Europe, Greece, The Colosseum, Peru, We transition into discussion about everyone's favourite documentary The Tiger King. We touch on nuggets of wisdom from Mr.Feeny (Shoutout to Boy Meets World) We then discuss great TV shows we currently enjoy, including some real hidden gems. Segments include: Lightning Round, What's Weird in the World Today?, and Epic Rant

In this episode we discuss the early days of North American gaming culture and growing up in the 80s and 90s. We then take a deep dive into ranking consoles of each generation starting with the SNES and Genesis. Rankings to be finished in a later episode. We transition into psychological phenomenons such as the Mandela Effect and the Bystander Effect which leads us to discussion on mob mentality and a deep and thorough discussion on the issues and contributing factors with bullying. Segments include: Lightning Round, What's Weird in the World Today, and Epic Rant

We kick off episode 2 with movies and television we’ve enjoyed recently then begin an analysis of the marvel movies and our takes on Endgame after discussing the other major series finale of Game of Thrones last week. We contemplate makes Thanos such a compelling villain and what is so captivating about the movies in general. We transition into how one of the most notorious real world villains, Adolf Hitler, compares and discuss the events of WW2 in a broader context. This leads us to discuss the identity and historical climate of the West during the 20th and 21st century and from there we dive down the rabbit hole, beginning our discussion with how information is consumed to unpacking the concept and function of Capitalism. We contemplate the potential alternative(s) and try to frame why Capitalism is or isn't important in relation to the world as we know it today. We discuss theoretically, how might things be better if we considered the alternatives? Segments for the episode include: Lightning Round, the first instance of Whats Weird in the World Today, and Epic Rant

The episode consists of discussion about how the podcast came to be, where do we think it might go, what we are all about, and the variety show format. We open the floor to video games what we are looking forward to, discuss how video games apply to life and if there is utility in them? We venture down the rabbit hole and discuss the concept of life as a video game. We give our perspective about the industry and the economy of video games, discuss the unreal engine, current consoles, the history behind them, the big players in the industry, the progress of technology over the years, the philosophy of the business and video games in general. We then ask, what might be dangerous about video games? How might they help us evolve? How do gamers compare to athletes? Are people like chess players athletes? What is an athlete in our minds? Finally, we touch on Game of Thrones and give our take on the show as a whole *semi spoilers involved* including a tasty conspiracy theory. Segments include the inaugural edition of staples like Lightning Round Trivia and Epic Rant.