In a time traveling episode spanning a full month, the Dogs of the (virtual) Shed go over a lot of thoughtful and entertaining listener mail, ask for help with inventing new words and playing solitaire, and worry about the stab-in-the-back myth. Things are looking up! In the Spring an old dog's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of vaccination—fancy passing a little time waiting with us? Red jack on the black queen! Links : Shed Dogs ; current BC vaccine schedule ; the stab-in-the-back myth ; solit...
Mar 25, 2021•39 min•Ep. 111
Honestly, we started out talking about serious stuff like how we’d rule our private islands and what’s been going on with the stock market lately. We talked about finding old letters we sent and received back in the dawn of our time, and how they’re a cool look back into who we were, or maybe still are. It was all going so well, and then somehow we drifted into...pickup trucks and imploding pianos. Now our lives are upside down. Have a listen, but be warned: it could be life changing. Links : Sh...
Mar 16, 2021•40 min•Ep. 110
We received great responses on the episode with MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq, so we share them here, along with a first exposure for KJ and RJ to “Gone with the Wind”, a tip on how to be notified about email ID theft, and our thoughts on Twitter bans and those pesky half-awake dreams. Nothing here should disturb your days or nights, so tune in and listen on, Garth. Back in the day, toasters could fly! Links : Shed Dogs ; Mumilaaq Qaqqaq ; Moments with Mumilaaq ; Twitter suspensions ; Choral Society of Dur...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 109
This very special episode features a conversation with Mumilaaq Qaqqaq, the NDP MP for Nunavut. We touch on a wide range of issues and topics focused on life in the territory, its differences, challenges, problems, and joys. Listen to this committed, people-focused parliamentarian talk about her work, her constituents, and her colleagues and leader in the NDP, as well as some of the ups and downs involved in representing Nunavut and being a young female indigenous MP. It’s food for thought and a...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 108
It’s more of the arts this week, as KJ chats about his recent online performance in the National Arts Council’s “The Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer”, and we provide our review of “Nate - a One Man Show” on Netflix. After loading up on all that culture we get the pleasure of reading a ton of Listener Mail (always a favourite activity in the Shed), difficult vaccination choices for RJ, and a smattering of reminiscences. You can’t get 193 years of life in one room without some reminiscences, let...
Feb 08, 2021•51 min•Ep. 107
Jesse of Montreal completes his visit with the Dogs, discussing how one learns French on the fly, neighbourhood notoriety, and how to engage with believers of all sorts. Naturally we propose solutions for the political problems of the day, and have a bunch of fun receiving and discussing podcast production and content advice from a pro like Jesse. As a bonus we hear a couple of clips from his band Voodoo Jazz, learn who’s behind those classic mid-2000s Canadian Tire Guy ads (spoiler: Jesse), and...
Jan 24, 2021•47 min•Ep. 106
The Shed Dogs hold forth with special guest Jesse of Montreal in this first of two fun-filled episodes! This week we cover Jesse’s Karen missive, career non-planning, how to stage a zoom session, life on the campaign trail with Jack Layton, and what life as a cruise ship musician is really like (along with heavy classism with respect to some of the other jobs on the ship). Now we know all about those big freezers on board. Ship him to Greece and party on Winifred! Links : Shed Dogs ; this episod...
Jan 10, 2021•37 min•Ep. 105
It’s tough to adequately express the relief of leaving 2020 behind and heading into a New Year, but be assured your Shed Dogs are very happy to be giving it a try. We have some fun with PJ’s latest sure-fire money making ideas, offer some solid gold movie and actor recommendations, hear how much KJ is enjoying “Glee”, but what we really do, and bring you along to do, is open our arms wide to welcome 2021! At the same time, we apologize in advance for leaving you verklempt. Re RJ’s PSA on switchi...
Dec 31, 2020•42 min•Ep. 104
In their first ever Christmas Special episode, the Dogs get festive! In the video you can see the costumes and decorations and in the podcast you can feel the warmth as we read listener mail, reflect on a very COVID Christmas, and pick up a couple of fun facts about fake trees. In this episode too, real dogs bark, and the Dogs simply remember their favourite things and then they don’t feel so bad. The Dogs’ dogs are also called out by their mildly disapproving handlers; they clearly don’t know t...
Dec 21, 2020
This episode finds your Shed Dogs grappling with unsettlingly convincing images of human faces that are pure fiction. We are so thrown by the implications that we consider life-affirming work as wedding officiants. Would that make us officious? More reassuringly, we’re able to hear about KJ’s first shoots on his new job and also offer a PSA on how to use subtitles (good) and overdubbing (not good) while enjoying foreign content. RJ tips us to a useful home handy person tool! It’s an existential ...
Dec 14, 2020•32 min•Ep. 102
