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The podcast that no one asked for. Larry and Curtis keep you up to date on current events, re-view movies, talk video games, pro-wrestling, and all things pop culture from two middle-aged high-functioning geeks. Recorded in a single take without a laugh track. Just remember that sometimes a cucumber is just a cucumber.

Larry Woo & Curtis Withers

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    • Oct 2, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Tahiti Treat For All

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 62:13


    Reacquainting ourselves with the 90's beverage Tahiti Treat (now Tahitian Treat), Someone Special (SS) visits the House of Commons, and American cheese wrappers deemed a choking hazard.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    It's the Teutonic Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 73:45


    Germany trip recap, The McRib lives, Airplane Movie reviews, and the headlines.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Cheap or Frugal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 72:07


    Reunited again after a small break, we discuss if there's a difference between Cheap or Frugal, Story time featuring the Party Pooper, and reviewing the MLE records."WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Raisin Dick to New Levels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 63:42


    NBA draft night, learn about Larry's hatred for Raisins, why Cheesecakes should be called Cheesepies, and first take on Blizzard's Diablo 4Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Don't Call it a Comeback

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 71:12


    After a renovation hiatus, we're back. The renos aren't finished but is it ever? Breaking down the Toronto Mayoral race and talking gameshows after Pat Sajack announces retirement.Music: "WFH (Workin' from Home) - The Corporate Valentines

    Magnolia Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 71:19


    Season for the Raptors end, Our shared hatred towards the movie Magnolia, 69 year old self-identifies as a 49 year old, and when it is safe to spoil a movie or tv endingMusic: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Disney, Take My Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 75:25


    Recounting Larry's trip to Galaxy's Edge in Disney World, Jonah Hill a hero?, Gameafaction of food apps, and how not deal with failing a driving test.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Release the Rapporteurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 68:18


    Overusing the word Rapporteur, wondering what happened to skinheads, Napster anniversary and it's impact, and first bite of the Chicken Big MacMusic: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    The Big-Chick Mac is Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 65:18


    Breaking the news on the latest McDonald's burger, more ChatGPT fun, Cocaine Bear, and more. Larry was on remote and will be back in the Studio next week.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    For The Love of Key Lime Pie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 69:34


    Is it worth reviewing comic book movies? All hail the return of the B-Movie genre, The weekly A**hole, and asking ChatGPT formulate the ultimate kids after-school cartoon.Music:"WFH (Workin' From Home) - The Corporate Valentines

    Everything is Just Tickety-Boo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 61:09


    Toronto Mayor Madness, Super Bowl recap, Women of Soccer need to get paid, and more fun with ChatGPT; is Coke really better than Pepsi, let's ask Logan (Wolverine).Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    I For One, Welcome our AI Overlords

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 64:00


    NBA trade deadline, We take ChatGPT for a spin as it creates a premise for a video game for us and writes a jingle for the podcast, This week's AITAH is weaponizing incompetence and scientists in a literary knife fight.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home" - The Corporate Valentines

    2022 Look Back Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 67:32


    Finishing our 2022 look back, also a look at a ill thought out Lunar New Year presentation and CCSA's updated guidelines on alcohol use.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    2022 Look Back Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 67:43


    A look back at stories we covered in 2022, so it's not a re-run or a clip show!Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    2022 Holiday Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 71:18


    Curtis reveals how much he despises Love Actually, bashing the Beatles and their Holiday song offerings, Trump NFTs are finally here for that hard to buy person this season, and the 2022 Toy Hall of Fame entries.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home" - The Corporate Valentines

    Everyone's Behaving Badly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 71:14


    Pro-tip, never ask anyone "where do you come from", splitting a speeding ticket, more World Cup news, and weekly dumping on technology we don't understand.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    It's Called Soccer Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 65:24


    The Cucumber looks at the early days of the 2022 Fifa World Cup, please stop throwing the rainbow at Harry Styles, and our weekly catharsis for the frustrated moral philosopher in all of us.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Adventures in Dentistry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 74:19


    Larry recounting his dental surgery, more baby updates, twitter work environment under Elon, and a She Hulk Attorney at Law recapMusic: "WFH (Workin' From Home" By The Corporate Valentines

    Feed, Sleep, Change, and Repeat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 59:26


    Early tales of Fatherhood from Curtis and other baby news, McRib Swan song?, lettuce lovers unite, and more time wasting conversation.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Rerun - "What's for Breakfast?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 68:09


    A best of episode originally recorded on January 14, 2022. We're back next week after a successful baby break for Curtis.

    The Great Brampton Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 71:49


    Curtis takes on the great Brampton quiz, daddy countdown almost here, another edition of AITAH, D23 recap, and is it time to lower the difficulty?Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Frosh Week Cometh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 69:16


    Back to school edition, Hot Dog related adventures, the Queen's passing, and the dad countdown continues.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Western, Isn't That Some Kind of Omelette?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 69:47


    CNE 2022 review, What to wear when you go to a Scorpion's concert, FanExpo celebrity run-down, and comic book store rampage.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home) - The Corporate Valentines

    Take Me to The Ex

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 69:01


    The CNE returns after two years and the food seriously disappoints, Another "Am I The Asshole" segment, 7up vs Sprite, and first thoughts on She Hulk: Attorney at Law.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Secret Ingredient is LYMON

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 78:05


    Back from our summer break, discuss the path to fatherhood for Curtis, more super-powers for Mayors, big changes for Sprite, mustard shortage in France, and a quick recap of Star Wars: Obi-wan.Music: "WFH (Workin' from Home) - The Corporate Valentines

    Stonehenge, Where the Demons Dwell...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 61:54


    Summer solstice, Spinal Tap, Ketchup Flavoured Popsicles, Vengeful Elephants, and Cryptocrash Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Is a Doomsday DJ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 63:40


    Recapping a standout sketch from the season 6 of Kids in the Hall, a look back at the summer movies of 1982, problems at Pearson, and the worst roads of Ontario in 2022.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    From the Land of Cheese and Pork (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 48:50


    Part 2 of 2 - One comes before Two, so make sure you listen in the right order. In this part we run down the headlines staring the cake attack on the Mona Lisa, and a belated review of Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.Music: "WFH (Workin' from Home) - The Corporate Valentines

    From the Land of Cheese and Pork (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 39:12


    Part 1 of 2 - In this part Curtis recaps his trip to Switzerland and the pain of returning home. Catch part 2 for headlines and more.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    ICYMI - More Drinking Days to Stat In

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 71:43


    Another best-of The Cucumber, originally recorded on May 29, 2021.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    And the Juno goes to...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 62:30


    Talking the Junos (when neither of us watched it), Ewok Adventure movies, American's odd relationship with tea, pastor proposes to woman at father's funeral, and She Hulk: Attorney at Law first thoughts.Music: "WFH (Workin' from Home") - The Corporate Valentines

    Happy Belated May the 4th 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 70:00


    Annual May the Fourth Episode! Also we try 'Pure Tomato' flavoured chips, Season re-cap of Moon Knight.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Off to Sufferin' Mall

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 69:01


    Elon buys Twitter, The Anarchist Coffee Shop, Happy Birthday New Coke (Coke II) and morse code, and what not to eat at an airport.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Munchies Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 57:33


    4:20 in 2022, push for the return of the McDonald's Pizza, 'Dead or Alive' 4:20 edition, Asian junk food, The supervillain buys into Twitter, and a twit is selling the first tweet.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Have It Your Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 56:53


    Discussing the recent Burger King experience, Easter movie traditions, The world's largest salt water pool, and reusable cups now accepted at Tim Hortons again.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Slap Another Episode On

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 71:04


    Curtis returns from a small bout with the 'rona, Raptors clinch a playoff spot, Oscar quiz, Burger King closes, and first thoughts of Moon Knight.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    ICYMI - One Year Old. Still Not Delisted (Rerun)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 33:37


    Previously recorded on March 2021 - and we're still not forgiving you for the whole toilet paper hoarding thing.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Mullet Master Wanted

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 75:08


    March Break in Quebec recap, applying to be a Mullet Master, first installment of "Old Guys Listening to New Music", Two-Tribes in real life with Elon and Vladimir, and a shallow dive of Elden Ring (It's a big game)."Bellini" video: https://youtu.be/pKP4UibWKwwMusic: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    The Cucumber Goes to the Symphony

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 72:35


    Straight out of the Final Fantasy VII performance, Covid restrictions lifting, War in Ukraine, and why no one should look to pop-tarts for their fruit serving.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Ottawa Suicide Squad Unite!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 77:47


    As the FreeDumb convoy ends the formation of the Ottawa Suicide Squad begins, Dead or Alive: Alien the movie edition, Truth social goes live, and many moans over The Book of Boba Fett.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    ICYMI - Rerun Episode - "Meet Cha at The HMV"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 65:54


    Another best-of episode, originally recorded on April 22, 2021 - a nostalgic look at the music Gen Xers grew up with and maybe despised. Also a glimpse back to when the the pandemic world was much different than it is today. Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    That's Not a Scarf...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 62:18


    2022 Winter Olympics check-in, The Toronto Suicide Squad, Kim Jong-Un Documentary (review of the first 45mins), 2022 Oscar Nominees, Week 3 of Freedumb convoy, and Joe apologies again.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    Pass The Earplugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 72:01


    Rogan/Spotify and Freedom Convoy follow-up, Getting ready for another pandemic Olympics, 2022 Rock n' Roll Hall of fame considerations, Beware of 'free' doorbells, and Wordle building a paywall?Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    That Oughta Hold those SOBs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 67:24


    Neil Young vs. Joe Rogan, Truckers be trucking', Real-life Waking Ned Devine, Seeding shoes in Bramalea City Centre, and Duets...good or bad?Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    It's Snow Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 72:33


    Documenting the snow event of the decade, Selfie-taking influencer drives car on the Rideau, 90's Canadian Super-star Snow returns to do PlowTO PSA, and a recap of Book of Boba Fett.Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    What's for Breakfast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 67:39


    With Special Guest "Stone Cold" Stevie D. More 2021 news recap, Marijuana Party still in business (?), Another edition of "Dead/Alive", "up and coming" rapper shoots himself in the face, Manitoba MP snow removal service, and a review of 2021's Dune. Also when we get together we have to talk about wresting.Steven D'Souza is a senior reporter and co-host of CBC's MarketplaceMusic: "WFH (Workin' From Home)" - The Corporate Valentines

    The Direct to DVD Sequel No One Asked For

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 82:16


    Season 3 season premier! 2021 Cucumber News Recap, Magic dirt that cures all, Snowplow name game, Recap of Disney+ Hawkeye and Book of Boba Fett first thoughts.Music:"WFH (Workin' From Home) - The Corporate Valentines

    ICYMI - 2020 Christmas Holiday Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 80:45


    In Case You Missed It...This is a re-run of our 2020 Christmas Holiday Episode originally recorded on December 16, 2020.Music: "Star Wars Christmas" - The Matinee, "Taking Care of Christmas" - Randy Bachman, Beverly Mahood

    2021 Holiday Special and Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 74:14


    Come celebrate the holidays with our special Christmas Music playlist, grab a box of Bieber-Balls, and First impressions of Marvel's Hawkeye. So bring your two crowns and a guinea and join the conversation.Music: "WFH (Workin' from Home)" - The Corporate Valentines"Mele Kalikimaka" - Bing Crosby and The Andrew Sisters

    Acts of Jackassery

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 58:56


    Bookclub and ice-cream war zones, Millionaire dog sells home, Cryptocurrency poor house, and What if...Fan Boyz theories existed for the Jane Austin universe?Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home) - The Corporate Valentines

    Don't Talk While You're Eating

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 66:17


    The Eat-More tasting! Halloween decorations down and Christmas decorations are up. Oxford Dictionary's 2021 word of the year, and a run down of the Best (Worse) Video Game movies of all time. Music: "WFH (Workin' From Home) - The Corporate Valentines

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