It's a new year and we have a new outlook (at least we did for the first 5 days). One of our favorite shows from last year, Cobra Kai, had its third season release on Netflix and we jumped right into it! Tune in to hear how much we loved or hated it - you'll have to listen to know, or sweep the leg! Enjoy our (mostly) spoiler-free review of Cobra Kai and whether you should invest your time in it or just let us tell you about it. Excuse the Bad Audio from 32:06-42:32 please - it gets better...it'...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 26
They say hindsight is 20/20, does that mean this look back on 2020 will be the perfect episode!? Maybe?! You're hit with a lot of recap at this time of year and why should Can you Confirm That?, be any different? Enjoy our recap of our first year, most popular episodes and segments, top predictions and retractions! We hope you all have a safe and happy New Years and can't wait for what 2021 has to hold. Thank you all for listening and spending time with us each week, we love each and every one o...
Jan 01, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Learn all about the history of Saint Nicholas of Baki, the Turkish Bishop that inspired our modern-day Santa Claus. This man who was born in 280 A.D. lived such an interesting life and who would notice if John embellished a little?! Have you ever seen "Here Comes Santa Claus?" If you want to picture John in your head when he's speaking, picture that claymation Santa. The boys discuss their favourite Christmas Movies and family traditions, and end with the infamous ideal dinner party conversation...
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Well, Disney had its annual Investor's Day on December 10th hosted by Bob Chapele (CEO) and Bob Iger (Executive Chair/Chairman of the Board). They use this event as a way to speak to stakeholders about how the company is doing and upcoming projects including media line-up, television and theatrical releases and news. The boys chat about TV for Disney+ and theatrical releases under the LucasFilm, Disney and Marvel umbrellas. In other news, one of the most anticipated video games of the last decad...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Is Netflix's The Crown hitting too close to your castle, Elizabeth? The boys talk about Rudy G and the absolute dumpster fire of the Election hearings. Then dive into the 5G/Corona Conspiracy and discuss the potential death, or inevitable deatgh, of the movie theatre business. Time Codes: The Crown Is To Reel? (5:41) Crazy Rudy G (22:20) Here's the Thing (33:33) 5G Commspiracy (37:46) Today in History (1:08:40) HBOMax and WB Kills Cinema (1:14:21)...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 22
John introduces his new segment "This Day in History" and invites Chris Columbus himself to the podcast. G talks about the Thrilla by Trilla and how Adam Silver should be President of the United States of America, with Vice-President Lebron James. Then the boys get into a discussion about Aliens, and where they've been living (Atlantis) and how they can help unify us. They also try really hard to make this sound like something that QAnon wouldn't agree with because it is full of "facts"... Oh wa...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 21
It's a jam-packed, super-sized, all-the-hyphens show this week. The boys cover a lot in their 20th Episode American Thanksgiving Bloat Celebration. It all started on an Instagram Live, go ahead and enjoy the edited teaser. The boys get into the dirty stuff and air some dirty laundry - talking about the Concordia University of Ann-Arbour merchandising mishap. Hmm, maybe it's the Concordia University of Michigan? Moving through to the Marvel Podcasts relaunch and who they seem to be for. John asks...
Nov 27, 2020•2 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This week on the episode the boys do a rewind on the week that was. John discusses how an Elon by any other name then "Space Karen" is not an Elon that has Covid. Gaurav seems to have thrown in the towel and joins the MAGA Man March as he can't understand all the division and posturing but seems to have an idea on how to solve it. John get his adventurer gear on and goes deep into the woods on a hunt for Bigfoot and eventually decides after miles of walking, nope. Time Codes: Intro w/Special Gue...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode the guys talk about V for Vendetta and it's parallels to the current day. John watches the movie every November 5th, find out why that's significant. We discuss the US Presidential election results and Dave Chappelle's return to the SNL stage. Time Codes: Intro (3:12) Election Results (10:10) Chappelle on SNL (31:33) V for Vendetta (56:45) 90's Slang of the Week - Audi 5000 (1:31:20) Here's the Thing (1:43:43)
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 18
As the world sits on the edge of their seats, the boys dive deep into the U.S. election and it's fourteen million six hundred and five possible outcomes. John learns about vote suppression and doesn't think it's a good idea. Gaurav doesn't feel warm and fuzzy but has some solutions. John casts scrubs in his movie sequels. Time Codes: Intro (00:30) Anti-Maskers in Ontario (04:47) Election 2020 (11:14) Movie Sequels (1:10:25) Substitute Presidents (1:24:33) 90's slang (1:34:37) Here's the Thing (1...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this show we speak about saving local Journalism and killing Pumpkin spice. John does a deep investigation into the Death of Quibi, the subscription based mobile streaming service which closes Dec 1, 2020. Gaurav stands his ground and immediately regrets it and the boys welcome Adele back into their lives. Timestamps: Save Local Journalism (6:16) Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice (21:12) Quibi (33:40) S.N.Adele (58:20) 90's Slang of the Week (1:23:37) Here's the Thing (1:28:12)...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Do you want updates to your favorite stories? Because John sure doesn't. Are you happy that Han now shot second? Because Gaurav sure isn't. The boys discuss how what's old is new again but how what's new, never gets a chance to get old (on Netflix at least). Timestamps: 90's Slang of the Week - (07:06) New Netflix Cancellations - (10:30) Dexter Revival - (34:27) Retconversation - (44:09) Here's the Thing - (1:30:01)
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 15
No kidding, the boys love them... right?! John does his best to get Gaurav to say the wrong thing. He goes on to mispronounce every name in BTS. John wonders about the best way to stuff a turkey and Gaurav has another thing. Timestamps: 90's Slang of the Week - (23:48) Thanksgiving Traditions - (28:33) BTS - (50:04) Here's the Thing - (1:36:08)
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Well the Presidential debate, which should be typed "presidential" happened the week of recording. Naturally we needed to here John and Gaurav's take on it. Listen in for this weeks 90's Slang of the Week challenge, as John learns about SNL and it's cast over the years. Gaurav has something to say. Timestamps: Johnny's 90's Slang of the Week - (01:28) 2020 Debate - (26:34) SNL - (42:59) Here's the Thing - (1:01:49)
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Yes, it's true! The boys have decided they're too deep in and need to get more organized (at least for this episode). Check out what is sure to be your new favorite recurring segments here and everywhere on the internet. Let us know if you're using the 90's Slang of the Week ! Timestamp: Johnny's 90's Slang of The Week - (01:30) Vin Diesel's New Single - (08:43) Enola Holmes Review - (20:35) Schitts Creek Emmy Sweep - (30:06) Fast Times at Ridgemont High Table Read - (39:55) "Here's the thing......
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The boys are back sounding well and with a new favourite episode! John talks about The Devil All the Time , and how it has his new favourite catchphrase! Gaurav leads a little deep dive into all the talk show hosts on TV and the top 5 - can you guess number 1? Please tell a friend of two about us, if you can, we'd really appreciate it. Timestamps: Intro - (01:00) Halfway - (1:00:00) Third Act - (1:30:01)
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Okay, listen: One of the reasons the boys started producing and writing these podcasts was to learn and grow as they created. Making mistakes along the way and learning from them was a large part of it. The audio got away from them. Otherwise it was a real pleasure to record and talk about Cobra Kai, go watch that show, it's amazing - that's the real lesson learned here.
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week the boys investigate The Secrets of Skinwalker Ranch (the new series on History channel)... They go lightyears away with Fast Burst Radio Waves and gossip about Captain Jack. Timestamps: Skinwalker Ranch - (13:45) Fast Burst Radio Wave - (39:55) Earth After People - (57:04) Johnny Depp - (1:04:40)
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 9
If you have been listening to this podcast, you already know the boys are obsessed with Chris Nolan. The countdown is officially over and it's The Tenet Special . Was the film worth the hype and possible risk of infection? John has his first conversation about what he saw, and how much he understood (or didn't) and Gaurav may never watch a movie with a crowd again.
Sep 04, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This week Gaurav helps John understand the language used by Democrats during the DNC. The boys spend some time talking about the big year DC is hoping for in 2021, based on their predictions of DCFandome and chat about the CNE. Timestamps: DNC - (05:38) Interlude (Mrs Brown) - (48:15) DCFandome - (49:59) Let's all go to the EX: (1:23:12) Countdown to Tenet - (1:30:00)
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week the boys talk about the controversy surrounding the Ellen DeGeneres show, Reality TV, and Blockbuster. John does his best boomer impersonation while being nostalgic about VHS rentals. Gaurav gushes over AMC. Timestamps: Ellen - (06:15) Reality TV - (23:23) Blockbuster - (35:25) AMC - (1:13:01) Countdown to Tenet - (1:29:01)
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Well, the boys started off talking about the new Seth Rogen movie, but somehow they got on to the DCEU. If you've been waiting to hear John nerd out, this episode is for you! Timestamps: On the way!
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The boys talk sports return from Covid! Actually, John asks questions hoping for answers from Gaurav... How should the future of sports on TV look post Covid and will it ever be on TikTok?
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 4
John misses the great TV theme songs of his youth and gets nostalgic about some of his favorites. Gaurav lets us in on one of his man-crushes. The boys debut their first single of their Ballads for Keanu EP.
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Gaurav teaches me about big data mining companies and suggests what the government should do about it. He then breaks my heart by telling me all the Netflix's shows recently cancelled.
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This week the boys speak about Brie Larson joining YOUTUBE, and what that means for the platform. Gaurav wonders if he's been using YouTube wrong and John assures him he has. Originally recorded July 11, 2020.
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 1
