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Podthings Podcast EP 30: Rockin' The Blues With Jacob Thiessen » Listen Here

Recorded on July 14, 2014

Jacob Thiessen, a local blues-rock musician, joins Adam and Erika this episode to talk about his day job, his debut CD “Comforts”,  and his inspiration behind his music. Jacob also shares tips about where the best Winnipeg live local music venues are, and plays a live blues-rock cover of Lorde’s “Royals”. The trio also chat about taking day-trips to taste craft beer and what is “vintage”. Later, Adam pulls out his guitar for a “battle of the bands” against Jacob as they strum background music for Erika as she reads some of her favourite funny Tweets in a dramatic fashion.

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Podthings Podcast EP 29: Canada, Eh? » Listen Here

Recorded on July 1, 2014

This episode, Adam and Erika salute the birth of their nation. Erika talks about Canadian problems when it comes to the bilingual version of ‘O Canada’, and Adam points out lyrics from the Star Spangled Banner that could be written by a metal band and/or Edgar Allen Poe. The duo chat about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Adam discusses the confusion when it comes to privacy laws for street photography. They talk about the marijuana food truck in Washington state, and how much revenue the government could make if they tax marijuana. Adam tells a terrifying story about a giant cannibal shark, like Jaws.

Happy Canada Day, eh!

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Podthings Podcast EP 28: Landon of MB: Let Me Take a Selfie » Listen Here

Recorded on June 7, 2014

Adam and Erika sit down in Adam’s hometown with his older brother, Landon, who wonders if podcasts are an interrogation and if this will be played in court. Landon talks about the politics of the online game King’s Empire, and explains how the game has changed his social life – the small-town technophobe is now opening up to social media and dishes about the weirdness of taking selfies. Erika explains Snapchat to Landon, and Adam argues with Erika over whether he is now officially considered a Winnipegger. Later, Erika tries to convince Landon to get an eyebrow piercing.

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Podthings Podcast EP 27: El Sangre de Cristo and Other Stuff » Listen Here

Recorded on June 3, 2014

This episode, Adam introduces Erika to a new kind of drink, which makes Erika wonder if people in other cultures drink this concoction as well. The duo get updated about the E.T. Atari 2600 game dig from the infamous video game landfill. Adam discusses the murder two 12-year-old girls tried to commit because of their belief in an Internet meme known as Slender Man, and Erika gets amped because LeVar Burton is trying to bring Reading Rainbow back via Kickstarter.

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Podthings Podcast EP 26: PODIVERSARY! » Listen Here

Recorded on May 20, 2014

Happy Podiversary! Podthings, the creative baby of hosts Adam and Erika, turns one year old today. Warning: this episode is BYOB/C – bring your own beer/cake.

Erika talks about the strange way Chinese teens are beating loneliness (hint: it involves cabbages). They discuss the “Hipster Paradox”, which leads to a short chat about being “normcore”, and watching two hipster related videos: Hipsters Love Coffee, and Watsky’s Kill A Hipster music video. Adam talks about his trip to Dallas, and his first time doin’ Dunkin’ Donuts. Erika introduces Adam to the controversial Danish Parliament’s election commercial, and the duo do a mini year-in-review.

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Podthings Podcast EP 25: Sexercise, Social Networks & More Shenanigans » Listen Here

Recorded on April 29, 2014

What’s up with Kylie Minogue’s new video? The duo talk “Sexercise” compared to a more classic dance tune with bodysuit-wearing, hip-gyrating dancers, and Adam reminisces about life in the ’90s. Erika tests Adam on whether quips are from Kanye West or a teenager on Twitter, and then determines what declining social network he is (thanks to Buzzfeed quizzes). They also chat about an ’80s anime-style Cyber Punk Harry Potter, the Rock’s incredible Twitter feed, and what Kurt Cobain would look like today.

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Podthings Podcast EP 24: The $4,000 Taco & Other True Tales » Listen Here

Recorded on April 20, 2014

Dem hamsters can jump! Adam and Erika kick the ‘cast off with crazy animal stories this episode, including rodents “impersonating” dogs and bitch-slapping bears. The duo debate whether you should always pay cash at fast-food restaurant after they read about customers being ridiculously overcharged, Erika dissects the Starbucks secret menu and explains how to make her favourite espresso drink. Adam also gets into celebrity gossip and enjoys some strange stuff about President Obama that only the Internet could come up with.

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Podthings Podcast EP 23: In the Air Tonight » Listen Here

Recorded on April 8, 2014

Adam and Erika wax a little nostalgic this episode - from Phil Collins' iconic song in strange mid-2000’s Cadbury commercial, to growing up with their parents music, they remember. Erika tells two strange-but-true tales of two people who did unbelievable things to get what they wanted. Adam is craving a Denny’s blog update because he’s intrigued about "Marty the Denny’s Tumblr Dad" and Denny’s innovative new “breakfast burrito” (hint: it'll change your life). The duo discusses the best and worst comic strips out there, but “the new Flappy Bird” game, AKA robfordthegame.com,  distracts Erika. The show ends with a music video shot entirely in Grand Theft Auto V.

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Podthings Podcast EP 22: Setting off the Lunk Alarm » Listen Here

Recorded on March 24, 2014

This episode, Erika and Adam will blow your mind with fun food facts - like the three-phase plan a hummus brand is using to hook the average American on the delicious dip. Later, they chat about Creationists trying to get air-time on Neil deGrasse Tyson's Cosmos show, and the LA Beast doing the gallon of Tabasco challenge. Erika's chats about the Xbox One documentary on digging up the Atari E.T. game from the legendary landfill where video games go to die. The duo share real life stories from the gym and the concept of Planet Fitness's Lunk Alarm. Erika shares an alternative way to treat mutant head lice, and Adam discusses a boat lost at sea that may be filled with cannibal rats.

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Podthings Podcast EP 21: "Hold on to your butts!" » Listen Here

Recorded on March 10, 2014

'Cause this a jam-packed episode! The show kicks off with a chat about the best- and worst-made opening credits on TV. Adam's mind is blown when he experiences the craziness that is the Denny's restaurant blog full of GIFs and their creative recommendations on how to use pancakes. Later, Erika introduces Adam to the new horror-parody movie Zombeavers, and Adam reads off real headlines that are so outrageous they should be fake. The two discuss their feelings about the new Olive Garden logo, the weird Gap logo rebrand, and Comedy Central's re-branding campaigns. Of course, the show ends with a look at Jurassic Park-related fun stuff.

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Podthings Podcast EP 20: Down the warp tunnel to Dunkin' Donuts » Listen Here

Recorded on Feb. 24, 2014

Adam and Erika kick off the episode chatting about vampires and Pharrell - and Pharrell's "Happy", the world's first 24-hour music video. Adam introduces Erika to Joseph Gordon-Levitt's new variety show "Hitrecord on TV", and talks about the amazing Internet trolling happening to a restaurant that refuses to serve LGBT people. Adam also shares the joy of ancient Chinese Sheng, a woodwind instrument that sounds like 8-bit Mario music, and Erika decides she's going to meditate to the didgeridoo. The duo discuss the impact the Tim Hortons menu change will have on the everyday lives of Canadians, and Adam's desire to try Dunkin' Donuts coffee in Dallas, Texas.

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Podthings Podcast EP 19: The Digital Prophet Cometh Again with Tony Zhang » Listen Here

Recorded on Feb. 9, 2014

Tony Zhang joins Adam and Erika this episode. The trio's chat about Facebook etiquette turns into a discussion about the price of food and hobbies in northern Canada, after Erika discovers Tony took a trip up north. The group watches the trailer for Jake Goes Too Far, an indie comedy sitcom that Erika's friend wrote and stars in. Adam recounts his recent car troubles. Tony talks about life on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, and the Chinese version of Facebook and Google. Erika introduces the boys to Shingy, aka AOL's "Digital Prophet", but thanks to his name, the threesome fall into a music video vortex.

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Podthings Podcast EP 18: What Happens in Delaware, Stays in Delaware » Listen Here

Recorded on Jan. 29, 2014

Adam and Erika kick off the episode talking names and strange spellings, and the conflict in Ukraine according to the“Explain Like I’m Five” subreddit. Lightening up, they discuss Dogeweather.com and the state of memes when they hit the news. Adam guesses which cities are the most and least “godless” in America, based on a totally scientific study by the American Bible Society – but surprise! Delaware doesn’t even rank, making the duo curious about Delaware. Later, the duo have deep conversations about the best Missed Connections ads on Winnipeg Kijiji. Adam challenges Erika to spot the fake news headline, but can she do it? Adam gets fired up for one of his rants on Kanye West and defends the dude from the Ponderosa Twins Plus One.

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Podthings Podcast EP 17: (Petite) Raisin the Roof with Marta Vodrey >> Listen Here

Recorded Jan. 12, 2014

Marta Vodrey, super-mom and lifestyle blogger extraordinaire behind the popular blog, petiteraisin.ca, joins Adam and Erika in this jam packed episode. From the Winnipeg Jets, to parenting and Marta’s toddler’s biggest health scare, they dig right in. The trio has a passionate discussion about blog culture and the power of social media. Adam talks about his high school job at a community centre, and exposes the secret to scamming candy machines. The group discusses the security risks of the iPhone vs Blackberry, the Kijiji community vs Craigslist, and the new way to hitchhike. They also consider parenting observations and advice from Louis CK, the devolution of Facebook, and more!

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reality check: pretty sure my cat just renewed her paws-port the other day

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Podthings Podcast EP 16: Kickin' It In The New Year >> Listen Here

Recorded Dec. 30, 2013

Happy New Year! Adam and Erika kick off 2014 with a shiny new show intro. Erika talks about an unscientific Facebook poll she took about people’s favourite/best-rated movies in 2013, and Adam rounds up the biggest news stories of 2013 [in chronological order(!)]. The duo re-live the best moments of 2013 – from Charles Ramsey’s interview after freeing the kidnapped Ohio women, to watching “superstar” astronaut Chris Hadfield float around the International Space Station, singing a cover of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity”, and more. Adam talks about the most viewed YouTube videos, from PSY’s Gangnam Style to Miley Cyrus’s Wrecking Ball. They end it off with their highlights of 2013, and their “resolutions”.