In this episode, Jeff and Amy talk about Dale Carnegie’s classic book, ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’, with a focus on how to get people to like you using age-old techniques. Bonus tangents include a dramatic story of a recent road trip that culminated in a new car!
Ever wonder why we say that? In this episode, Jeff and Amy chat about the origin of everyday sayings (aka idioms), some more surprising than others. Bonuses include carny impersonations and an update on Lyme disease, complete with conspiracy theories!
Covering everything from symptoms to prevention, Amy and Jeff discuss lots of need-to-know information about Lyme disease. Scary stuff, but knowledge is power, right? Stay safe friends! Correction around origin of naming... Lyme disease was diagnosed as a separate condition for the first time in Old Lyme, Connecticut - hence the name. One of the bacterium that can cause Lyme was first described by Willy Burgdorfer and was named after him - Borrelia burgdorferi.
The title is not misleading... This episode is about Jeff and Amy, including an announcement about a recent change in their lives. You'll have to listen to find out!
In honour of Canada Day, Jeff and Amy celebrate Canadian innovation in this episode by highlighting the many awesome inventions that originated in Canada. From Amy's favourite condiment, to an item we're very thankful no longer needs to be recharged, there are sure to be some surprises on this list.
Amy and Jeff chat about various practices and philosophies around the sometimes controversial topic of tipping. From restaurants and spas, to who and how much, the conversation covers a lot of ground, including a topical reference to a scene from Pulp Fiction (which was actually from Reservoir Dogs) and whether that Tim Hortons seam should line up with the lid opening. Bonus: Amy admits to being dumb about Smart cars.
See how your knowledge of acronyms stacks up against Jeff's, from backronyms to words you may not have even realized were acronyms. Bonuses include Amy's struggle with pronouncing "laconic" (whatever that means), feeling dumb about SMART cars (Swatch is Swiss - Jeff was right), and a few SNAFUs along the way.
Jeff and Amy discuss everyday things you may have wondered about. From snooze alarms to Teddy Bears, this episode is chock-full of useless information you'll, hopefully, find entertaining.
This episode is full of awesome must-do activities to tackle this summer. Bonus content from Jeff is too plentiful to list, so just have a listen, laugh, and make some awesome plans to make this summer the best one yet!
Amy and Jeff continue their discussion of reality TV with a focus on the secrets of this popular genre. They cover the origins of reality television, chat about today's favourites, and give interesting info. such as the disturbing premise of 'Who's Your Daddy?' Even if you're not a fan of reality TV, you're sure to pick up an interesting tidbit to share around the water cooler.
Feeling like you're in a bit of a rut? Jeff and Amy give tips on things to try to keep life fresh or at the very least make it a little less boring. Give one of these tips a go and break out of your usual routine - you never now what amazing things a small change might bring! (Bonuses include: gratuitous rap and Bukowski impersonation, audible indulgence in cocktails, and Amy's struggle to keep up with Jeff's ever-changing numbering of the tips.)
In celebration of Mother's Day, Jeff and Amy dedicated this episode to discussing all of the great stuff their moms have taught them and the wonderful advice they've given. Moms rock!
This is the first in a series of 'Vacationing 101' episodes that will provide tips for planning an amazing vacation from start to finish. In this episode, Amy and Jeff cover how to decide where to go in this big, beautiful world, complete with some "secret" websites you need to check out. Websites mentioned in this episode include: - Take a quiz for destination suggestions... http://tripzard.com/ - Register with the Canadian Government before travelling abroad, it’s free... https://travel.gc.ca/...
This episode focuses on one of Jeff and Amy's guilty pleasures - Reality TV. From Survivor to the Bachelor, they discuss why they're drawn to the genre, opinions from critics, and surprising benefits of watching other people's drama, all in an attempt to drop the guilt. (Bonus: Amy passive aggressively disses Simon Cowell; yes, we'll go with that.)
Amy and Jeff provide a ton of tips (actually, exactly 17 tips) that will change the way you dine out with your kids. Or, you could just re-enact the experience at home by throwing crayons and fries on the floor, eating cold food, and burning $50.
Amy draws from her experience in event management to provide tips for planning a wedding or any other event you have in the works. Bonus: See if you can figure out what Jeff was trying to say about picking an event date??
Jeff and Amy chat about a few of their latest finds on Netflix from multiple genres and attempt to avoid spoilers in the process.
Ever struggle with how to help when someone is in the hospital? Whether you or someone you know has a loved one in the hospital, or if you're just planning to visit a friend, Jeff and Amy offer ideas for practical, thoughtful ways you can help.
From bananas to baby wipes and countless tangents in between, the only thing all of the tips discussed have in common is that they work! Plus, a special treat as Jeff’s rum & coke provides the musical score for this episode and things get a bit loopy.
Komono (misc. stuff) and sentimental items are the last two categories we're tackling to finish up Marie Kondo's Tidying Up process with the KonMari method. Bonus: Storage tips for organizing all that remains. Subcategories of Komono to tackle include: 1. CDs/DVDs (and records); 2. skincare products; 3. makeup; 4. accessories; 5. valuables (e.g., credit card, passports); 6. electrical equipment & appliances - anything remotely electric; 7. household equipment (e.g., writing and stationary ma...
Beyond “please” and “thank you”, in this episode Jeff and Amy talk about manners and raising polite kids... or at least their attempt to do so.
All the paper! In this episode, Jeff and Amy discuss how to purge this category of clutter from your home once and for all using Marie Kondo’s tips from her book, ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up’.
It’s the land of ice and snow in Atlantic Canada and many are fleeing the scene for warmer temps down South. Jeff and Amy offer quick tips for your all-inclusive vacation.
Time to tackle the book category with the KonMari method. Jeff and Amy talk about how they pared down their collection and offer tips on how to deal with volumes that may be difficult to discard. Bonus: Hear Amy butcher accents.
Jeff gets an episode focused on his number one passion, RECORDS, with tips for the beginner vinyl collector. Bonus: Find out which word Jeff misuses multiple times in this episode and discover Amy’s utter lack of knowledge of record speeds.
This episode focuses on tackling clothing clutter using the KonMari method of tidying up. Jeff and Amy discuss the steps they used in the process and level up in the art of podcasting tangents.
(Note: Audio quality improves significantly by episode 4) In this episode, we'll talk about how to pack, what to pack, easy ways to stay organized, and tips to help keep you and your family safe while travelling abroad. Plus, a bonus tip for what to do if you get arrested!
(Note: Audio quality improves significantly by episode 4) Tidying Up is the new binge favourite on Netflix! We KonMaried our home after reading Marie Kondo's book a few years back and in this episode we'll talk about the things we did that actually stood the test of time.
(Note: Audio quality improves significantly by episode 4) In this inaugural episode... Why you shouldn't make your bed, the rules of sheets, disgusting laundry habits, a better way to open chips and canned food, and why we're doing this whole podcast thing in the first place.
