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Simon and Clark are two Canadians who have been friends for years. Clark moved to Tokyo in 2017, and Simon lives in Toronto. Simon and Clark discuss various issues from men's health, to travel pet peeves and wax poetic on a variety of other topics. It's something a little different each episode.…

Simon and Clark


    • Dec 17, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 092 - Talk To Me Goose

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 42:02


    A return of a familiar voice, Simon joins Clark to talk about pet peeves, the movies people can't believe you haven't seen and what they're watching, listening to and reading these days. Apologies for the audio on this one, it's not our usual professional quality (Clark forgot to test his mic and Simon is usuing Apple airbuds).  We'll be better next time and didn't want to lose this episode. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday Reach us at wetalked99@gmail.com for feedback, topic ideas and if you want to be a guest on the show.  

    Episode 091 - Sober Curious

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 56:12


    Justin and Sileem join Clark to talk about his decision to give up alcohol.   What We're Watching: Justin: "The Pigeon Tunnel" (documentary) Clark: "The Diary of a CEO", Gabor Mate and Daniel Amen, Rainn Wilson episodes so far (Podcast) Sileem: "Attack on Titan" (animated series) Reach us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com for topic suggestions, comments and your feedback most welcomed!

    Episode 089 - Some Barn in Pickering

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 59:07


    Ed joins Clark to talk about which parent we are most like, movie musicals and what we're watching. Reach us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com comments, feedback, topic ideas are welcome. Want to be a guest on the show, reach out!

    Episode 088 - The Ferret Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 70:34


    This episode is brought to you by the letter "E".  Sileem, Clark and Justin talk about allowances for kids, an awkard social situation at work for Sileem and morning routines. What We're Watching The Bear The Compound Better Call Saul Topic ideas, feedback, want to be a guest on the show?  Contact us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com 

    Episode 087 - Sparking Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 40:31


    Sileem and Justin join Clark to talk about what sparks joy, what fast food brings shame and about smiling lessons in a post-covid world. Reach us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com for comments, feedback, topic ideas or want to be a guest on the show?

    Episode 086 - Be My BFF

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 43:54


    Sileem, Justin and Clark discuss the origin of best friends, if your kid was rich should they pay off mom and dad's mortgage?  Topic idea, want to be a guest. Reach us at wetalked99@gmail.com.

    Episode 085 - Makes and Remakes and Other Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 65:16


    Clark is joined by Brian, an old high school friend to talk talk about movies or TV series that should never be remade, some favourite teachers, and a few rapid fire topics. Reach us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com for comments, feedback and topic ideas.  Want to be a guest, well just ask!

    Episode 084 - Travelling with Family and Friends and No Komodo Dragons Allowed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 51:19


    Paul and Clark talk about his high school reunion, travelling with friends and family, an update on his Airbnb. Reach us at wetalkedabouthis99@gmail.com for topic ideas, feedback or want to be a guest on the show?    

    Episode 083 - Slap Me Silly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 39:02


    Clark and Paul talk about how tipping has gotten out of hand, Paul's "Dry February" pledge and some weird news that will slap you pink.   Weird News Youtube Clip Comments, feedback, topic ideas or want to be a guest on our show, reach out to us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com  

    Episode 082 - Pepsi, Where's My Jet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 50:54


    There's just something about the 90's.  Not just the TV, but the commercials.  Justin and Sileem join Clark to talk about the Netflix documentary.  You may want to watch it before you listen to this episode.  The three take on rapid fire topics using Chat GPT generated topics. We're always looking for feedback, topic ideas or if you want to be a guest, reach out to us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com.  

    Episode 081 - Come Fly With Me Hugh Jackman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 73:03


    Clark and Paul are joined by special guest John, a commercial pilot and a brother-in-law.  They talk about flying in the Great White North and some of the interesting cargo John has transported. This episode is dedicated to Joey G, who is an avid listener and couldn't wait for this one to air. Feedback, topic ideas, want to be a guest on the show, contact us at: wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com. Want to buy us a coffee?  We appreciate you being a listener and that's thanks enough for us. However, we LOVE coffee and if you'd like to buy us one, please go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wetalkedpodcast 

    Episode 080 - Christmas Eve Eve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 63:38


    Clark is joined by Sileem and Justin on the eve of Christmas Eve to talk about loaning friends money, making toasts at family gatherings, and some strange news. Questions, comments, feedback, or want to be a guest? Reach us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com  Books: Limitless by Jim Kwik (Clark's Book) The Employee Experience Advantage (Justin's Book) Shows: House of the Dragon Better Call Saul Breaking Bad Sons of Anarchy Yellowstone Japan Strange news article

    Episode 079 - Monking Bad

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 28:56


    Paul and Clark talk about temporary bachelor life, more Brampton by-laws, monks gone astray. wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com for questions, feedback or want to be a guest?

    Episode 078 - Christmas Lights Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 53:31


    Paul and Clark discuss Clark's Airbnb, explicit slogans on t-shirts and bumper stickers, highest paid dead celebrities, fireworks bans, and a bunch more.   Reach us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com for topic ideas, auditioning to be a guest.

    Episode 077- Fábregas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 65:23


    Justin and Sileem from Tokyo, join Clark and discuss World Cup, misconceptions about where they are from.  First world problems and other things. Reach us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com for feedback, questions, comments or if you want to be a guest on the show!

    Episode 076 - A New York State of Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 56:13


    Paul is back from New York and they talk about Clark's "other" neighbour, AI Generated artwork and what they're watching. Reach us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com

    Episode 075 - It's Been a Long Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 91:20


    Clark talks about real estate, Paul has a procedure and they both discuss what they would do with an important home run ball, online betting, the Queen's Funeral and a bunch of other stuff in the unusually long episode. Reach us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com

    Episode 074 - Champing at the Bit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 58:03


    Paul and Clark talk about Clark's San Fran trip, weird news about the Pope, McDonald's, BMW and Indian Cricket. Feedback, comments or want to be a guest? Reach us at wetalkedabouthis99@gmail.com or our website at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net.

    Hot Dogs and Fireworks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 55:12


    Paul and Clark talk about loud talkers, airports, neighbourhood facebook pages and a cruise ship jumper. No show notes this week, too lazy. Comments, topic ideas, guests?  Reach us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com

    Episode 072 - A Gamblin' Man

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 62:23


    Justin and Sileem join Clark to talk about the perception of adults watching cartoons, an update on Clark's PA job and a man who mistakingly receives COVID relief funds. Toronto Junior Canadiens Shrek Tom and Jerry Toy Story Miyazaki Spirited Away Tim Ferriss Studio Ghibli Studio Ghibli Films Grave of the Fireflies Ren and Stimpy Grimm Brothers Ukiyo-e as a storytelling device Hokusai Artist Japanese Animation Classics Japanese man gambles away town's covid relief funds Reach us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com for comments, questions, ideas.    

    Episode 071 - Bottles in the Shed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 51:59


    Paul and Clark discuss playing team sports in their 40's, inheritances and Clark's new love of F1 racing. Pickering Mens Slow Pitch League The Food that Built America The Founder Comments and feedback, please reach us at wettalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com or visit our website at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net

    Episode 070 - Clark Gets Called Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 44:23


    Clark and Paul talk about his debut as public address announcer for the Pickering Panthers, being charged extra for bags and cups and a pig is not wanted in a small town. Pickering Panthers OJHL Oshawa Generals Ontario Hockey League Rob Ford Retracting shopping bag bylaw Munich The Edge Of War Johnny Bower Tribute Youtube Man Battles Town over Pig as Livestock or Emotionall Support Animal Reach us with comments, feedback or questions at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com or visit our website at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net  

    Episode 069 - What We Won't Give Up For Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 58:41


    Teresa joins Clark from Hanover, Germany to discuss Valentine's Day, what they will and won't give up for love. Contact us at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net or email at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com.

    Episode 068 - Cannabis for the Rest of Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 62:20


    Clark and Paul are joined by Dr Greenthumb who talks about the hobby of growing cannabis.  They discuss the changing attitude toward cannabis use and it's growing popularity as a recreational substance since legalization in Canada in 2019.  Dr Greenthumb Youtube Channel Contact us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com or website www.wetalkedaboutthis.net  

    Episode 067 - The Music that Made Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 63:29


    Clark is joined by Justin and Sileem from Tokyo to talk about the music we grew up with, "faking it til you make it" and breaking into a school to get your "stuff." Boiler Room Movie The Carter Family June Carter Cash Eminem Gloria Estefan Terrence Trenty D'Arby Saboteurs Ashleigh Barty Ben Crowe The Expanse 24 The West Wing Aaron Sorkin Weird News Story Reach us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com or visit us at wetalkedaboutthis.net

    Episode 066 - Let's Get Whimsical

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 52:26


    Paul and Clark have a word of the day, autonomous bus update, and should people ask for gas money? Contact us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com or visit our website at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net

    Episode 065 - Clark Applies for a Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 65:30


    Clark talks about his recent job application, updates on the autonomous bus and listener mail! Nav Bhatia Autonomous Bus Crash Paul Morris Murray Eldon Oshawa Generals Ryerson University Christmas with Kranks? Wendy's Artisan Rich Dad Poor Dad Book Squid Game Dogs Thrown by Monkeys Langur Monkeys Rhesus Monkey Contact us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com or www.wetalkedaboutthis.net

    Episode 064 - Scotch! Scotch! Scotch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 70:49


    Clark is joined by Sileem and Justin to talk about job interview frustrations, rapid fire and Clark admits he was wrong. Dentsu Horse punching at Olympics X Games Anchorman Scotch Lagavulin 16 year Afterlife Show Crime and Punishment No Time to Die King Richard The Devil's Chessboard James Andrew Miller Powerhouse, Untold Story of CAA Tinderbox Michael Lewis Walk in the Woods Notes from a Small Island Bill Bryson Why We Sleep Reach us at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net or email at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com

    Episode 063 - Paul's Christmas Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 60:05


    Paul and Clark talk about Christmas lights, and update on Raptors Superfan and a new rapid fire round. Montreal Cognitive Assessment Raptors Superfan Kevin O'Leary from Dragons Den After Life Succession Have a question for us?  Contact us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com and visit our website at wetalkedaboutthis.net. 

    Episode 062 - Shameless Self Promotion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 49:35


    Teresa joins Clark after a long hiatus and they talk about traveling amid COVID, joining new companies one year later, shameless self-promotion on LinkedIn and some weird news. Island of Crete The First 90 Days Book - Michael Watkins Squid Game Banana Attack 48 Diamond Bracelets Feedback or questions? Reach us at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net or by email at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com. 

    Episode 061 - The Bouncing Bus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 44:55


    Clark and Paul talk about the twenty jobs that will be lost in the next ten years, a strange vehicle and an update on Adamson BBQ. Adamson BBQ Closing The Twenty Jobs That Could Disappear Forever Strange Autonomous Bus Bob and Doug McKenzie Ted Lasso Untold: Breaking Point Mardy Fish Jennifer Grey Matthew Broderick Reach us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com or our website at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net

    Episode 060 - Behind Home Plate Lady

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 54:58


    Clark and Paul talk about super fans, nicknames.  Clark is concerned about his memory.  Home Plate Lady International Podcast Day Drake In the Action Seats Nav Bhatia Elevate app Lion's Mane Mushroom Supplement Concentration Bill Bryson A Walk in the Woods Shumacher Documentary The Door Book Kingston Penitentiary Alcatraz Life in Prison Book Ear Hustle Podcast Boreal Blonde Pale Ale Reach us wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com or www.wetalkedaboutthis.net

    Episode 059 - The Wasps and the Bees

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 57:09


    Clark and Paul talk about the future of car buying, speeding fines that are adjusted based on income and kids birthday parties.  Clark also is launching a new podcast! Weird News Story Clark and Paul are always looking for feedback and story ideas.  Email us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com or visit our website www.wetalkedaboutthis.net.

    Episode 58 - It's All About Small Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 58:38


    Paul and Clark discuss vaccine passports, making small talk in work and personal circumstances and some strange news. Dale Carnegie Strange News Story Reach out to us at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net, or email us feedback or topic ideas to wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com 

    Episode 57 - It's Ok to be Bored

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 56:59


    Paul and Clark discuss what it would be like to marry a famous person, have we really spent less during Covid and giving ourselves permission to be bored. Bob and Doug Mackenzie Feedback always welcomed. Please write to us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com or check out our website at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net.  Want to be on the show, let us know!

    Episode 056 - State of Corn Teen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 68:09


    Clark is joined by Justin and Sileem from Tokyo as they discuss an Tokyo Olympics update, results of their Positive Intelligence Assessments, Think Weeks and most commonly searched spellings by state. Take the PQ Assessmentt Loki TV Series Think Week - Bill Gates Feedback or comments, please contact us at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net or email us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com

    Episode 55 - May I Marry Your Daughter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 52:27


    Recorded outdoors in Paul's backyard, Clark and Paul discuss the tradition of asking for hand in marriage, talking to the homeless, has tipping gone too far and celebrity Who f n cares. Feedback and topic ideas?  Email us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com, visit us at our website www.wetalkedaboutthis.net    

    Episode 54 - Empire Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 69:28


    Mike joins Clark in the first outdoor episode from Clark's backyard.  Banana Bread is Served. Which of the five senses could you live without? Raiders of the Lost Ark Foley Artist Bill Bryson South Park Ginger Kids Six Sigma Empire Day Ozark Silence of the Lambs The Simpsons - The Bartman Cairo Market Sword Fight Scene Raiders of the Lost Ark Reach us at www.wettalkedaboutthis.net or by email at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com

    Episode 053 - Go Fund Us

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 55:59


    Paul encounters an interesting memorial; they discuss bizarre Go Fund Me pages and Clark drills Paul on his real childhood dream. Paul's Memorial Discovery Humboldt Broncos Hockey Team Story Jocko Willink Tim Ferriss Way of the Warrior Kid Book - Jocko Willink Mare of Easttown Question for listeners, have your spending habits changed since the pandemic? Let us know at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com Website: www.wetalkedaboutthis.net

    Episode 052- Coded Bias

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 92:50


    WTAT Movie Club is back!  Clark is joined by Sileem and Justin to discuss COVID 19 in Tokyo, Sileem's dream job as a kid and their reaction to the Netflix documentary, Coded Bias. Golden Week Japan Holiday Peter Jennings Vin Scully Baseball Broadcaster Baywatch David Hasselhoff Pamela Anderson Train Otaku Coded Bias Documentary Tay Bot The Great Hack The Social Dilemma Cream Donut Funeral Contact us www.wetalkedaboutthis.net or email at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com.

    Episode 051 - Who f n Cares?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 60:01


    Paul and Clark talk about overused expressions, useless celebrity news, 30 Day challenges. Labatt's 50 Labatt's Blue Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead Tim Ferriss Podcast - George Mumford Episode Episode Sponsored by PACE Painting Reach us at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net or suggestions and topic ideas by email wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com

    Episode 050 - 5-0 F-I-F-T-Y

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 60:51


    Paul and Clark celebrate Episode 50!  Neighbour updates, childhood dreams and some strange news. Tom Cheek Proctor Track Ed Hardy Clothing Peter Jennings Jerry Howarth Don Chevrier Dan Schulman Ryerson University Radio and Television Matlock 20 Ft from Stardom Reach us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com or our website at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net.  Feedback and comments welcomed!

    Episode 049 - Batman and Proud of It

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 62:48


    Paul, Clark and Mike talk about Overzealous sports parents, childhood idols.  Mike meets Batman. Tony Fernandez Roberto Alomar Pat Borders Stephen King It - Chapter 2 Movie Woody Harrelson Adam West Batman 60's TV Series Steve Bisette Clive Barker Enders Game Yellowstone Ozark Jason Bateman Prince Philip Don Lafontaine Reach us at wetalkedaboutthis.net   email: wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com.  Twitter @WetalkedPodcast

    Episode 048 - Never Laugh at a Facebook Moderator

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 47:27


    Paul and Clark talk about Neighbourhood Facebook Pages, abandoned shopping carts and  what does the state of your home or automobile say about you? Shopping cart security features Ratatouille Superstore  Please reach out to us at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net or email wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com. Always happy to hear topic ideas or if you would like to join us as guest on the show.

    Episode 047 - WTAT Movie Club Presents: The Pharmacist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 60:42


    Introducing WTAT Movie Club!  Clark is joined by Justin and Sileem who give their reaction to Netflix's documentary, The Pharmacist.  After his son's tragic death, a Louisiana pharmacist goes to extremes to expose the rampant corruption behind the opioid addiction crisis.  Watch the 4 part series and then listen to us discuss it. The Pharmacist Documentary Yakuza Seacumber Story Please reach to us at our website www.wetalkedaboutthis.net or wetalkedabouthis99@gmail.com.  

    Episode 046 - Now That You're My Neighbour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 48:59


    Clark and Paul discuss an update on Adamson BBQ, another request from the neighbour comes in. Adamson BBQ Update Story Episode 38 Adamson BBQ I'm Not Adamson BBQ Go Fund Me Page What Paul is watching: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel What Clark is watching: Apollo 11 The Pharmacist Lady Gaga Dogs Stolen Reach us at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net or wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com. 

    Episode 045 - Won't You Be My Neighbour?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 41:33


    Paul and Clark talk about a request from his neighbour and do we have a right to an inheritance? Pace Painting (our official coffee sponsor) Brett Wilson from Dragon's Den Dragon's Den Show Yellowstone TV Series - Paul's recommendation Fargo TV Series - Clark's recommendation Guiness Book of World Records Story Visit our website at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net or email at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com

    Episode 044 - Pokemon No!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 48:47


    Paul and Clark talk about a crazy fine against a couple for violating COVID restrictions, fatherhood now vs then and bucket lists. CBC Article on Pokemon Go Leave it to Beaver The Bucket List Movie La Scala Opera House Pavarotti Maria Callas Placido Domingo Jiro Dreams of Sushi Omakase Sushi The Flight Attendant The Pharmacist The Last Dance PACE Painting is our official coffee sponsor!  Reach us at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net or www.wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com

    Episode 043 - You Kind of, Sort of Smell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 50:54


    Paul and Clark sort of talk about a vaccine rollout in Canada which kind of includes federal inmates and a sort of unique consulting service in Japan that kind of analyzes if you smell bad or not. Its a Kind of Sort of Era Article Controversial Vaccine Roll out includes Canadian Prisoners Ripley's News Articles Reach Paul and Clark at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net or wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com.  Comments, topic ideas welcomed.  Want to be a guest on the show?  Let us know!

    Episode 042 - I'm a Japanese Prison Mascot, What do you do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 56:51


    Sileem and Justin join Clark to talk about gender marketing for kids and how Japanese prisons attempt to lighten the mood for inmates. Polygon Resistance Bands Bowflex Dumbells The Rabbit Hole Podcast Mondo Mascots Website 5 of the Most Terrifying Japanese Mascots Reach us at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net or email wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com  Topic ideas welcomed.

    Episode 041 - Crushes and Flushes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 42:06


    Teresa is back after a short hiatus and Ed returns.  Ed reveals a secret crush and they discuss embarrassing moments in friend's homes. Canadian Opera Company Along Came Polly Movie Teresa's Tubble Tub Episode brought to you by PACE Painting.  Paint with PACE! paintwithpace@gmail.com Contact us at wetalkedaboutthis@gmail.com or visit our website at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net. 

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