Shed Dogs

RJ and Sue recently returned (bearing gifts!) from an epic, comprehensive tour of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Gaspésie. These are destinations at least one other Shed Dog has long talked about seeing but never done. Now, with this episode, that Dog can just steal their itinerary and enjoy a great trip without all that pesky planning. You can, too! Here in episode 222 we also get excited about a new-look “Hockey Night in Canada” returning after all for its 90th season, and then we turn around and give Premier David Eby a not so gentle rebuke for calling the upcoming election. Mr. Eby, but you’ve really put us in a spot here. PJ’s daughter Jenna gets a great piece of travel advice for her upcoming European adventure, and since we recorded on the very day of the national holiday, we try to take stock of our nation’s progress on the goals and values that the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation was established to promote. So, yes, we’re once again all over the place and hope you’ll join us!Our web site: Shed DogsTheme music is Escaping like Indiana Jones by Komiku, with permission.

KJ gives us a fascinating—and a little sad—report from a recent road trip to Saskatchewan with “Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer” in which we find out that (a) that provincial government is indeed provincial, but that (b) they are willing to put their security detail in direct and evidently amusing contact with subject matter the government regards as alarming. It’s 1960 out there once again, folks. Still, we get past that and manage to give you yet another million-dollar idea, some Snappers, a health report and a satisfying review of a concert from the Guess Who. It’s waves on the shore all the way here, soothing and satisfying, so relax and join us for a little escape!Link: Shed DogsTheme music is Escaping like Indiana Jones by Komiku, with permission.

We felt that we are not having enough of an impact on your dreams, and so in this episode, along with Listener Mail and a brief visit from another famous actor, we bring you: Our Worst Natural Enemies. Now, not only do we remind you of all those desperate childhood phobias you spent years conquering, but we also let you know which of nature’s many denizens you really should have been concerned about. To offset this potentially unsettling conversation, we also try to shed some light on the Immaculate Conception, sort of a Who’s Who of the parents of Christianity—sort of. It’s a worthwhile listen for breaking out of those regular day to day thought trains you’ve been riding, so enjoy, and let us know where you end up!Our web site: Shed DogsTheme music is Escaping like Indiana Jones by Komiku, with permission.

Even by our Olympian standards for variety we cover a lot of ground in this episode, from surprising and useful info about cooking pots (of all things), to linocuts, to renewable energy, to theatre, to emails from faithful and persistent listeners, to famous Irish art… a simmering potpourri of opinion and amusement and information awaits. Be bold, and dive right in! Or be cautious and keep your hand on that pause button—all the choices are good ones with your favourite Dogs.Links: Shed Dogs; the video RJ discusses on renewable energy (it’s a good watch!); Landman misinformation; The Meeting on the Turret Stairs; the Japanese Egg Sandwich recipe RJ uses.Theme music is Escaping like Indiana Jones by Komiku, with permission.

In this episode we delve into thespiana, zooming in on auditions for shows, people working in theatre, and bits of life behind the curtain (eg., how do you summon genuine tears three shows a day for weeks at a time?). There are also some favourite chestnuts here like travel notes from far-flung places, KJ’s famous Snappers, and even Buddy the dog. We do manage to keep our conversation about K-dramas very short and vague, so no fears there. We’re sure that you’ll find amusement and edification here, so join in, walnuts in hand, and enjoy the flow.See our website: Shed DogsTheme music is Escaping like Indiana Jones by Komiku, with permission.