Social Witnessing

Thoughts on food history and the path to optimal eating.

We discuss sugar withdrawals, why none of us own enough Bitcoin, and making a rookie mistake during an interview @boardroom.

Talking about the wild week in the financial world, how Reddit is helping the populous take over the world, and wisdom gleaned from the zen Gary Vee.

Talking eBay scams, the toxicity of social, and the good vs bad of life with the self-help king.

We talk about things and make strange sounds. Wahhh wahhh wowwww

We come back with vengeance to celebrate episode 50 with actor & musician Daniel Arana. Trust us, you DO NOT want to miss his hilarious story of going viral through a Pornhub spot! Also, motivation in a COVID world, studying with prolific actors, and why British Columbia is one of the safest places on Earth.

The most controversial episode of Click-Through Or Swipe; talking drinking bleach, a potential COVID cure is in circulation, and are ALL men disgusting?

A very special guest joins us to discuss gluten-free beer, parenting during a pandemic, and why city-living sucks.

On Episode 47 we discuss a whole host of nutty news stories in the latest edition of “CT Or Swipe” while sharing near drowning stories, updating the encouraging progress of at-home COVID testing, and pondering whether a free trip to Hawaii would be motivating enough to get on a plane.

Reflecting on how Bill Murray & Punxsutawney Phil taught us to find purpose during long quarantine days.

We discuss delivery drivers not wearing masks, Amazon being temporarily less evil, and how Colorado is leading the way in saying F the police.

We're back! Season 2 kicks off with a solid rant on the dark side of social influencing, plus CrossFit's founder goes full racist, New Zealand says no worries to COVID-19, and why provincial health minister Bonnie Henry is our Prime Minister.

On the final episode of Season 1, Vancouver cartoonist & video-game art director Geoff Coates joins the pod to discuss the political unrest in the US, the worsening of Vancouver's affordability problem, having to block thousands of trolls on social media after going viral, and why the lack of social distancing makes him angry.

Self-sufficiency expert and podcast host Carl Mintern joins the pod to discuss his 2-year journey building an 8-acre hobby-farm for his family, offer advice on beginning to grow one's own food in small, low-sunlight conditions, and share his thoughts on why raising chickens is an absolute must for anyone who can. Find Carl on YouTube & Facebook or search for Self Sufficient Hub across all podcast platforms.

Brazilian psychotherapist, author and suicide prevention advocate Paula Fontenelle joins the podcast to discuss how her father's suicide changed the course of her life as well as share news about the desperate pandemic situation in Brazil, offer advice for those struggling in isolation, and educate us on the warning signs to look out for - and ways to help - the loved ones in our lives. Find Paula at www.understandsuicide.com

Former standup comedian & recovered addict Amy Dresner has us in stitches as she shares inspiring stories from her darkest days through to her current life as a recovery advocate and author of the best-selling book My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty and Staying Clean.

We get heated about BC's premiere saying ridiculous ****, share (funny) traumatic childhood memories, and gamble on the price of Kurt Cobain's guitar. Also, we have a YouTube now! @socialwitnessing

Vancouver social-worker Ainslie joins the podcast to share the incredible story of her husband ending up in ICU with what was likely one of British Columbia's earliest COVID-19 cases, as well as antibody testing and the strange new world of providing social work services inside a major hospital while masked from head to toe. You DO NOT want to miss this one!

We discuss the merits of going Vegan in a Wet-Market world, a viral story of CBD being the magic cure to the pandemic, and why Gary Vee will definitely be yelling at us one day soon.

We discuss panic attacks in the midst of an epidemic and why a man named Harry Barry might be the answer to all your problems.

We take a breather from the doom & gloom to share some of the best and most inspiring stories coming out of the Pandemic, including a Jim Carrey pep-talk, virus-killing robots, hotels for the homeless, and vaccine progress being made.

We share two exciting parts of our day, question why in the hell British Columbia is putting us all at risk by opening schools, and discuss creating your own internal “Phase 2”

Mychele & Yaniv discuss brain transplants that will make language obsolete in the next 10 years, why Vitamin D could be the answer to the world's biggest problem, and the gift that is parenting in isolation

Daycare owner and administrator Talia Erickson joins the podcast to discuss life changing nearly overnight, the process of opening a virtual preschool, and creating a safe space for children of essential service workers.

A very special guest joins the podcast to discuss some happy news and we immediately kill the vibe by discussing the latest developments in the world of COVID.

High-schooler Maia joins the podcast to discuss STEM conferences, inspiring young women, and what life is like spending your final days of high school at home. With @maiapoon & @quantumleapsstem

We discuss all the things Joe Rogan has taught us as well as Vikings, South Korean outbreaks and the motives of NBA superstars.

Vancouver photographer Ryan Walter Wagner joins the pod to discuss being forced to pivot when business disappeared overnight and how a bit of late-night inspiration led to a beautiful new project that's taking the city by storm. With a special announcement by the Social Witnessing squad.

Miriah from @myhomeapparel joins us to share the fascinating tale of how an off-hand remark by Nova Scotia's Premier saved her business, rallied an entire community, and allowed her to donate $115,000 to charities across Canada.

New York filmmaker and childhood friend Jono talks about what it's like living in Brooklyn in 2020 as we reminisce about memories from happier times a quarter century ago.

*Trigger Warning* We discuss the merits of BC's four phase plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions, take a snapshot of the state of the world today, and get real dark about what the end could look like.

Clinical Psychology Doctorate student (and one of our favourite people) stops by the pod to discuss dealing with grief in solitude, self-healing vs self-soothing, and COVID restrictions being lifted in British Columbia.

We spend our Michael Jordan episode apologizing for being time-zone illiterate as well as discussing the end of the pandemic drinking party and a recommitment to self-improvement.

Is COVID-19 causing people to reevaluate their love of city-living and is anyone actually thriving through these times? Also cat-leashes, the relaxing of open-carry laws, and baking secrets of mother-in-laws. With Jason & Eileen

We (mostly) take a break from pandemic talk to chat books, beginnings and content creation as art vs business - with Echo @Ink.On.Us

An old friend and food expert stops by the pod to discuss the state of nutrition, food-sensitivities, and self-care amidst a pandemic. With @Ellie.Shortt on Instagram.

Searching for the silver linings during some dark days.

We discuss the pros and cons of isolating as a single person and ponder why some outbreaks are larger than others. With @Mar____.xx on IG.

We take a deep dive into COVID conspiracy theories, reflect on the current motivations of mainstream media, and discuss zoom dance-parties as part of our new normal. With @benyounghart on Instagram.

Renewable energy expert Shannon Halliday joins the podcast to discuss the melding of science & art in the midst of an epidemic. Follow her on Instagram: @shannonhallidayphotography

This too shall pass and other musings on the joys and struggles of parenting through an epidemic. ••• tiktok gold: https://vm.tiktok.com/nhhk8d/

Elementary-school teacher Liêm joins us to discuss COVID deniers, the current education situation in inner city Toronto, and Zoom dance parties as a stress-relief. Link to Liêm's Zoom Party Dance Mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/LiemBui/cabin-fever-mix/

Mychele's sister joins us to discuss how an early false-positive at her clinic made us all evaluate our response to the COVID pandemic.

Old friends drop by the podcast to discuss forgotten memories and what raising kids in a Covid world is really like.

The anxiety of travelling during the outbreak and a thoughtful look at how history can bring perspective to our present-day crisis.

The old high school crew is back together again for some much needed laughs and good times

A fantastic chat with Rock Monster Friends author Amanda on giving back, raising a newborn in a Covid world, and having Canada's First Lady blow up your Instagram.

What do you do when your livelihood and entire way of life disappears overnight? Visit Kirby on Instagram at @femme.gone.wild

COVID as an STD, the state of hospital workers today, and the struggles of around-the-clock parenting.

Yaniv's sister joins the pod to discuss the struggles and triumphs as the sole caregiver of a young child in quarantine.

Escaping downtown, crazy people in the park, and building meaning in a socially-distant world.