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Just Chips Dot Com

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We love chips! Join your hosts Zoë and Sophia as we crunch our way through a sea of chip varieties in search of our favourites. Each episode, we eat and critique two bags of chips, but ultimately only one chip can win.

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Episodes

058 Muzak with Rakhee

Join us in learning about MUZAK with writer, comedian, creator, generally funny and lovely Rakhee Morzaria (Creator of CBC's "Note to Self"). Have you ever made a friend in a cafe? What would John Square say....if that even is his real name....CUE THE MUZAK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 201826 min

057 U up? with Tim Baker

We're sittin' down with Tim Baker -- lead singer of indie rock band Hey Rosetta! and soon-to-be solo artist -- to learn of his ancient family recipe... Daddy's Famous Olde Cheezies. You'll learn how to age your own vintage from Daddy Baker himself! We also chat with Hey Rosetta!'s hey Romesh (Romesh Thavanathan) for his own famous recipe for wild-style Chip Salad. Exclusive! Hear first details about Tim's upcoming solo tour, the #U_up? Tour! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Dec 04, 201840 minSeason 1Ep. 57

056 Plot Twist

Plot twists!!!! Re-birth!!! Oogie!! Vegan Rob or Joe???? We dive into some formative movie plot twists, dobbie facts (yeah, that's a plot twist people), worst condiments to have on your face, and what exactly a potato lunch is...Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our friend Chris Hannant do his very own chip rap inspired by JCDC. Quite honestly the best content we've heard in ever? Tune in!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 20, 201829 minEp. 56

055 Stranger Friends feat. Maggy_TV

We sit down with stranger turned FRIEND maggy_tv - one of our favourite instagram funny lasses. We call our friend Braeden and embark on a chip journey that brings us to unexpected places feat. fashion tips, human chips, nicknames, and uncool vs. cool chips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 02, 201824 minSeason 1Ep. 55

054 Dukealicious Def

This highbrow episode comes at you straight from the Crested Butte of Canada, our studio. Our close pal with a double-barrelled name Tim Lem-Smith joins us to taste chips that inspire a certain kind of elevated and innovatory thinking. What is a fascinator? What's the fanciest monster? And is Tim's dad one of them? Find out all this and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 201828 minEp. 54

053 Haggis, Ansel, Soph and Zo at the Pub

What does haggis, Arthur Guinness, Ansel Elgort, Sophia and Zoë have in common? Well, turns out, a surprising amount. Zoë and Sophia delve into two bags this week: cracked black pepper with haggis and guinness flavoured chips. In the episode, they're extremely hung up on Ansel and all that he does, talk about famed beerman Arthur Guinness and offer up ideas of what the man behind the beer is really like....tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 19, 201826 minEp. 53

052 Brown Baggin!

Oh yes, we are back. And boy are we happy to see you! Over a brown bag lunch, Sophia and Zoë swap tales of lunch, Lunchables, and all the good stuff you'll find in a lunchbox. Sophia steals Zoë's identity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 05, 201820 minEp. 52

051 Re-Run: Chips are Down with Daniel Warth

Daniel Warth's film DIM THE FLUORESCENTS is gathering crazy good reviews all over the net, in the papers, and with people IN GENERAL. The film recently got a Canada-wide release, so we decided to replay the deliciously delectable episode we recorded with Daniel a few months back while we enjoy a bit of a holiday break hiatus. Daniel and co-writer Miles Barstead wrote a beautiful film that we think all y'all should go see. Before seeing the film on the silver screen, check out this episode with h...

Dec 19, 201738 minSeason 1Ep. 51

050 Re-Run Oil vs. Oil with best friend Iain and DJ Doug Pound

It's our 50th episode!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't believe we made it this far. In this episode, we talk about what we've been up to this week and it's huge news. SPOILER: WE WENT TO MEDIEVAL TIMES AND LOVED IT. We chit chat about our experience in the castle, reflect back on our year with JCDC and replay one of our favourite episodes this year all about OIL. Dragaloon best friend Iain joins us in studio while we call and talk oils and oily things with Doug Lussenhop aka DJ Doug on the line. Hosted ...

Dec 12, 201736 minEp. 50

049 Big Shiny Smoked Meat Chips with Jared and Luca

In this episode we sit down with Jared Raab and Luca Tarantini (Nirvanna The Band The Show) and talk about sly tricks they use to shoot for the show, favourite music compilations, the history of Neal Brothers chips, and special friendships. Learn a thing or two about Big Shiny Tunes and listen in while we catch up with California-based pal and self-proclaimed Tim Hortons lover Tom. Music credits: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/cinematic https://freesound.org/people/djawesomecoolguy/...

Dec 05, 201733 minEp. 49

048 Hawaii in Hollywood

When two bags of Hawaiian chips end up on our doorstep, we think, "Hey! This must mean that the lava rock we mailed back to Hawaii isn't cursed after all!" because how could we be so lucky? And even luckier, we get our knowledgable pal Ali in studio to tell us about time shares, recap Blue Crush, and set things straight on some construction blunder conspiracies. Plus, what's the most romantic sharing food? Ali's gonna tell ya! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 28, 201727 minEp. 48

047 Vape Sesh

The world is built on hybrids: grolar bears, maltipoos, burger rings, and e-cigs. What do you get when you cross Zophia and caller Ben? Enter the vape lounge to find out! We're weighing in on hybrid big-boy Elon Musk's BM's, Sims cheats, and food-ring proposals. The whole gang is here, and there are a whole lotta laughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 201731 min

046 Down Under with Drew

What do you get when you put three people who have never been to Australia in one room and toss in two quintessentially Australian chip flavours? Gather round our didgeridoo and find out, ankle biters! We're going full-on surf, sand, Sydney with stand-up comic Drew Picklyk, to talk about the enviable Australian zeal for life, the mayoral title, and cube-shaped poop. Plus, the jury's out: HAS Zoë been to Winnipeg? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 14, 201730 min

045 Big Brothers

You know what they say about brothers? Well, one old proverb says that “brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet.” What does it mean? But we couldn’t agree more. This week we’ve got one big brother in studio and another big brother on the phone, and we're talking about that classic American institution, the drive-through. Here’s an insightful quote from the John Mellencamp song “Brothers”: Yeah, you're my brother brother brother. Brothers brothers brothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Nov 07, 201725 min

044 Hallowe'en Spooktacular

Happy HaLlOwEeNnnn! Today's spooktacular episode features ghosts stories, tales of Friday the 13th, and a check-in with resident ghost expert/friend Zach. We talk about different kinds of haunted houses around the world, teen spookers, peeing your pants, haunted experiences, ghosts, ghost peppers and halloween chips. Don't forget to check out the very end of the episode to hear the spookiest tale of the episode featuring the grey lady. P.S. really, why are all ghosts victorian? Hosted on Acast. ...

Oct 31, 201733 min

043 Re-Run: Cocktail Hour 6 à 9

"Give me my caesar and get out." This is a re-run of one of more raucous episodes and happens to be our friend Tobi's fave episode. To re-introduce this episode, we talked to Tobi about his favourite JCDC episodes, and what he's getting up to on a wild Friday night. Prohibition? Vernissages? Mixology? The perfect cocktail hour? The origin of the drinking hour? We cover all these topics in the context of two alcohol-centered chips. Enter if you dare. The code words? The fat cow rides at midnight....

Oct 24, 201729 min

042 Home Shopping with Gayl Pile and Reverend Dave

Brooks Gray and Morgan Waters (The Amazing Gayl Pile) join us for a home shopping session rife with wacky inventions. We dissect the making of a prank TV show, reminisce on Canadian pop culture pillars Ed the Sock and Electric Circus, and go behind the scenes on the 2000 Much VJ Search. But wait! There's more! Tune in in the next five minutes and we'll double your order at no extra cost! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 201747 min

041 Breakfast in Bed with Maya

She's back, folks. Our number one top-priority witness protection program member Maya is in studio to talk breakfast. We call her mom Erica for the low-down on the best plum pie in the land, and chomp into a delightfully delectable array of chips straight from Japan. Plus, we've included some historical footage from the inception and invention of Eggs Benedict. Bon Appetit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 201739 min

040 Behind the Chip Music

We sit down with Fez, creator of JCDC's theme song to talk chip tunes, theme songs, sea monkeys, lobsters and more. We figure out the theme songs that suit each of us individually. Shout out to Scott Joplin! You know who you are. We get two callers to try and make us a theme songs on the spot, all while eating some delightfully disgusting chips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 03, 201727 min

039 Rodentia Race

Whether you love or hate rodents (oh yes, we know it's polarizing), squirm along this little tale of tails with us. Our pal Neve joins us in studio to talk rodents past, present, and future, and we learn some fascinating facts about the famiglia rodentia! Plus, if you've ever been on hold with a fancy pet food store for longer than you'd care to admit, this one goes out to you! You know who you are ;) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 26, 201727 min

038 Keanu Forever

It's a tale of Love and Triumph. It's something close to our hearts. It's Keanu Reeves. If you've ever asked yourself, "I wonder if Sophia and Zoë have other interests other than chips and pirates," the answer is yes. It's Keanu. Let us guide you through tales of his life, friends encounters with the reeveman and so...so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 201731 min

037 Touring with Kiwi jr

Whether you're a tourist cruising from counties to countries in search of weirdo creepy collections, or you're a (semi) touring musician with loose ties to an east coast Canadian literary legend, we've got it all here on the touring episode! We're joined in-studio by Jeremy and Brohan of Toronto band Kiwi jr and on the phone by our friend Marcin, who may or may not be melting. Plus, you'll get some insider intel on Canada's smallest province, PEI. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Sep 12, 201726 min

036 Reality Bites with Joseph and Kieran

We sit down with pals Joseph Shabason (DIANA, Destroyer) and Kieran Adams (DIANA) and talk about reality TV. Munching on Munchos and Clover Cheesier flavour chips we cover The Bachelor, Survivor, Doctor Drew to name A FEW. We figure out what kind of characters Joseph and Kieran would be on the Bachelor franchise, and get some behind the scenes info about the making of Jersey Shore from reality TV expert and friend Ellie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 05, 201742 min

035 International Correspondents

This week we listen in on a transatlantic phone call between Zoë and Sophia, in which we talk about our recent holidays and we let the cat out of the bag with some hints and teasers about our fall line-up. (But as you'll hear, the actual cat is very much in the bag.) Then, we get the low-down from our maybe-recurring-in-the-future international chip culture correspondent Sebastian, and our friend Verna in Helsinki, as well as our friends Pascale and Joe in Berlin. Long live the vending machine! ...

Aug 29, 201717 min

034 Re-Run: The Cult of Uncle Ray's

Our last summer special episode features our new friend and self-proclaimed binge listener Marcin! He's hot and sweaty in Marfa, Texas, and we're reminiscing on our sizzly days in the closet. Long-time listeners will know the terrors and tribulations we faced in the summer of 2015. And it seems to live on. Let's put it this way: there is STILL a lot of inexplicable coincidence, and I think we can safely say that the Cult of Uncle Ray is stronger than ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Aug 22, 201726 min

033 Re-Run: Cheesy Erotica with Monica Heisey

We're re-running our episode with comedy writer and comedian Monica Heisey. We get into astrology, erotica, Fabio, more Fabio and best friendship. We also talk to Marcel! A new listener and new friend! We get into how we met and what his fave episodes have been so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 201741 min

032 Re-Run: Meat Lovers Special

We're back again with the Dragaloon Best Friend Trio! This time we call up our dear old friend Iain to catch up, we reveal some behind-the-scenes elements of our friendship, and we also find out what his favourite episode of JCDC is thus far: Meat Lovers Special. Dig in, chiplets! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 08, 201733 min

031 Re-Run: Battle of the Best Friends with Nirvanna the Band the Show

We're re-running our episode with Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol, creators and stars of Viceland's Nirvanna the Band the Show. We also interview each other and learn a couple of things re: friendship, the rock, Keanu Reeves, and cream - the hand kind. Have a listen, stay awhile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 01, 201751 min

030 Update: Boingo's Revenge

Boingo's back, baby! We're coming you at with an all-brand-spanking-new behind the music episode. We could call this the Boingo Butterfly Effect, because we're diving into the ripples of friendship that our original Boingo episode brought to us. We think we've met the real Boingo, but it turns out to be a Boingtroll, and then we talk to our lovely new fan in Wisconsin. Boingo out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 201721 min

029 Re-Run: The Irish Tayto Famine

We're re-running our most historical episode to date featuring: Ireland, Tayto, Cheese n Onion, U2 - we hit all the bases. We also talk to Zoë's mom about the show as well as get Chris, our guest host of this episode, to give us a personal confessional about what it was like to be our in-house historian for a day, and how it's changed his life forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 201736 min
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