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This week we present a special LIVE episode recorded as part of Just For Laughs Toronto. Our subject is notoriously unpleasant Beach Boys singer Mike Love, whose repellant personality created major dissonance within rock's greatest harmony group. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week we're joined by our friend, the comedian and author Bryn Pottie to discuss former President Richard Nixon. His combination of intelligence, ruthlessness and good looks eventually got him into the White House. Then he messed up big time. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
There are only so many hours in a day (around 26 or so, I think), and we all want to find ways to maximize the amount we're able to do in the time we have. That's why Dr. Tim Slekar was so excited to learn that something called Alpha School down in Texas had come up with a way to get a full day's worth of learning done in just 2 hours. How do they do it? Well if Tim's involved then you can bet A.I. is as well. Chris Locke, principal of the Alpha High School, joins Tim and Dr. Johnny Lupinacci to give us a taste of what they've got cooking down there in Texas. So join us as 2 hour learning meets 1 hour podcasting! Jeez, where does the time go? BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guest: Chris Locke
This week we're joined by UK comedian Sooz Kempner to talk about Fernando Martin Vicente, a powerful disabled sports official who was exposed for deliberately stacking the Spanish Paralympic men's basketball team with players who were NOT disabled. WHAT? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week the entire cast of Evil men is back from summer vacation and ready to to discuss this week's subject: low-level porn star Steve Driver, who liked to wear costume monster hands, not shower and swing swords at people. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week the Evil Men boys are on vacation together at Hedonism II in Jamaica, so we've decided to unlock an EXCLUSIVE Patreon bonus episode with a the amazing Stacey McGunnigle! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
The guys are taking a short end of summer break, so we're unlocking one of our Patreon-exclusive episodes for all to hear! This one is from June 16 2025 and features the hilarious David Dineen Porter. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week, James and Chris are joined by the amazing Jackie Pirico to discuss the dark story of Dee Dee Blanchard - a twisted tale of deception and a mother's obsessive control over her daughter's fabricated illnesses. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week, James and Chris are joined by the incredible Stacey McGunnigle to discuss the polygamous star of TLC's Sister Wives, Kody Brown! They also talk about Stacey's SNL audition, being a cool Aunt, and "Is It Cake"? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week, James and Chris are joined by the amazing Sarah Hagi! They discuss cheeky British comedian and actor, James Corden. They also chat about shooting ranges, Jordan Peterson and pick up artists. PLUS James is interrupted by a chihuahua! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week James and Chris discuss the giant, creepy serial killer Edmund Kemper. Famously portrayed in the show Mindhunter, Kemper (known as "the Co Ed Killer") killed numerous hitchhikers in the 1970s. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week, Chris tells us the heartbreaking story of Iron Man from the Black Sabbath song. All the guy wanted to do was warn humanity about the apocalypse. Then the great magnetic field had to go and mess everything up. NOT cool. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Hi. This week, we start the show by discussing James' new toilet and a recent Weird Al concert. But the main subject of the episode is Roland the Farter, an 12th century English flatulist, a gassy jester beloved by King Henry II. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
We've decided to beat the summer heat by unlocking a Patreon bonus episode. This week, our good friend Tim Gilbert joins us to take a VERY sassy Cosmo quiz. We recommend that you leave your inhibitions... in the bathroom! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week's episode is a recording of the live show we did at Toronto's Comedy Bar on June 28, 2025. Our subject was Hollywood badboy Charlie Sheen. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week our friend Andrew Johnston returns to gossip about the original celebrity blogger from Hell/Miami: Perez Hilton. Learn how he erroneously announced Fidel Castro's death, called will.i.am the F-slur and wished death upon Britney Spears. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week, James and Chris are joined by the amazing Sean Cullen to talk about the terrible Nazi henchman, Reinhard Heydrich. They also talk about autoerotic asphyxiation, Al Pacino, and try to get some impersonations off the ground. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Hello listeners! This week we kick things off by talking about body horror, kissing on camera and Jean-Claude Van Damme's rude dancing. Then, Chris takes us on a terrifying journey into the career of John Krasinski aka Jim from Office. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Hello listeners! This week we examine Florida teenager Malachi Love-Robinson, who simply loved to pretend he was a doctor. Even though he wasn't a doctor. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
fHello listeners! This week we kick things off talking about the King's visit to Canada, Three's Company and the time James almost became part of a throuple. Then, it's time to talk orcas. Are they nice guys... or sadistic murderers? Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week hilarious comedian Tim Gilbert drops by again, and he's wearing a controversial shirt! After some filthy and invigorating chat, we spill the tea on Greek-American nu-metal magician Criss Angel. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Hello listeners! This week we hear the wild/inspirational story of The Ninja of Heisei, who burglarized Osaka for eight glorious years before being apprehended. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Hello listeners! This week the hilarious comedian Jackie Pirico returns to tell us about Leonarda Cianciulli, a superstitious serial killer from WWII Italy. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Election hangover edition. Panel talks potential new Pope, Mark Carney's victory speech, and the latest millionaire venture: sperm racing. Featuring Eric Peterson, Alice Moran and Chris Locke.
This week we talk to This Hour Has 22 Minutes' head writer Jordan Foisy about handsome MAGA Republican political advisor Stephen Miller. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Hello listeners! This week it's the second and final part of our magnificent series on Facebook founder/surfer dude Mark Zuckerberg. This time, we look at the rise of Facebook, lawsuits and Mark's ever-changing political loyalties. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week is part one of our look at Facebook founder/surfer dude Mark Zuckerberg. This time, we see how getting rejected by a woman led him to vengefully create what eventually turned into Facebook. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week's episode is about eccentric 1960s English record producer Joe Meek. Despite his early success, a combination of mounting debts, mental health problems and drugs may have pushed him over the edge to commit an act of extreme violence. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Each week, host and comedian Gavin Crawford makes games out of the headlines, along with a panel of comedians and celebrities. This week's episode features a special appearance from our very own Chris Locke! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Bust out your tiny charts. The panel squints at Trump's tariff plan, meets with Puss in Boots on the Canadian campaign trail, and learns how to "rise and grind" with an ice bath and a banana peel. Jan Caruana, Andrew Phung and Chris Locke take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
This week, James and Michael give Chris an April Fool's Day surprise he won't soon forget. But the focus of the episode is Bill Miner aka The Gentleman Bandit, who robbed the hell out of stagecoaches and trains while being polite. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week James tells the awful tale of John Horwood, a teenager from 19th century Bristol, England who murdered a girl he fancied... OR DID HE? Get ready for a totally insane story that will make you think twice about trepanning. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Hello listeners! This week, James tells the story of Walter Jackson Freeman II, a "doctor" who really, truly enjoyed performing lobotomies so much. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Comedian Chris Locke returns to talk sound effects, kid beds, and flight times. Plus, it's week 1 of MaxFunDrive 2025. Support the show at maximumfun.org/join. Follow us: Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky.
This week, we take a rude and also crude look at one of the most sinister plants in all of botany: the venus flytrap. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week we look at the life of John Wilkes Booth, who threw away his amazing acting career, good looks and wealth to murder President Abraham Lincoln. Why? Because he loved slavery so damn much. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week we welcome Dave Shumka from Stop Podcasting Yourself back to the pod to discuss Drake and Kendrick, Halloween and Ozempic. Then we settle down to pass judgment on the stern, humourless and sometimes racist blues rock legend Eric Clapton. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week James tells the incredible story of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, who sadly passed away on Christmas Day in 1989. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week, we have decided to unlock our first Patreon bonus episode of 2025, in which we are joined by our good friend, comedian Andrew Johnston. Topics discussed include: astrology, UFOs, freak offs, Hollywood, Kurt Cobain's medical mishap and MORE! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Hello listeners! This week we kick off the show with a long overdue talk about bidets. Then, James tells the incredible story of Gerald Blanchard, one of Canada's most talented and prolific thieves. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Whilst getting a tattoo, Crumple Diltskin (Chris Locke) witnesses the death of his artist. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Are Ontario's own Hawkins Cheezies king of the chip aisle? It's crunch time when Deborah Kimmett and Sean Cullen debate this delight. Then, should conspiracy theories be indulged? Don't miss Nathan Macintosh and Chris Locke's illuminati-ing takes on this topic.
Hello listeners! This week it's the live episode we recorded on January 25 at Comedy Bar west in Toronto. Our subject is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has wild beliefs and a silly/funny voice! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Hello listeners! This week Chris has the winter blahs, James learns a startling fact about Andrea Bocelli, and Michael ate too much kale. Then, Chris tells the story of the New Brunswick cryptid sea creature Old Ned. More or less. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week we welcome back British comedian Sooz Kempner to talk about 90s one-hit wonder Mark Morrison, who, in between committing poorly timed crimes, gave the world the incredible hit single Return of the Mack. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Hello listeners! This week we welcome back our good friend, Hollywood comedian Andrew Johnston. Our topic is disgraced Canadian busker and broadcaster Jian Ghomeshi. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Hello listeners! This week we welcome podcast legend Alex Goldman to the show to talk about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week Chris is away, but James and Michael are joined by returning guest Terrance Balazo to discuss baseball legend Pete Rose, who was blacklisted by Major League baseball for gambling. He also had shady dealings with drugs and underage girls. Oh no. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Our subject this week is legendary comedian/filmmaker/philanthropist Jerry Lewis. Sure, he made amazing movies like The Nutty Professor and Geisha Boy, but is it possible he was also a large shithead? Listen to find out! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
This week's subject is current Cameo content provider/former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz. What's up with him? Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/