LADS Unfiltered

076 - Free is a 4-letter word Steamboat Willie is now free, but are we?  Linc and Andrew explore the court ruling that the use of the Emergencies Act in response to the Freedom Convoy was unjustified.  They also discuss the countries that are delivering “freedom” and “democracy” on the global stage and who is free to be opinionated on taboo topics. “The greatest form of control is where you think you’re free when you’re being fundamentally manipulated and dictated to. One form of dictatorship is being in a prison cell and you can see the bars and touch them. The other one is sitting in a prison cell but you can’t see the bars but you think you’re free.” — David Icke Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram

075- Jogging My Memory Linc and special guest and friend of the pod, Michael, share their journey that culminated in running in the Toronto Waterfront Marathon in October. "The reason people want to run the marathon is because the challenge, physically, is you. The distance – how you get there – is all up to you and how hard you work. That's why people want to do it." - Meb Keflezighi, winner 2009 NYC Marathon and 2014 Boston Marathon Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram

074 - Hard Times “Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.” - Marie Curie Linc and Andrew ramble about how people everywhere are having trouble making ends meet, including the homeless and addicted population.  They also discuss the physical and mental toll of a car crash, and training for a marathon. Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram

073 Linc and Andrew ramble on about subscriptions... Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram

072 - Summit All Up “Edmonton is not the end of the world, but you can certainly see it from there” - Jack Campbell (actually, Mordecai Richler, but Jack’s probably thinking it…) Linc and Andrew ramble about hockey heroes and the Summit 72 documentary, the tiers of fast food pizza, and why expectations should be tempered for anyone thinking about moving from Toronto to Edmonton.  They also recount rehabbing injuries, physiotherapist horror stories, and getting hit on by coworkers. Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram

071 - In Bad Faith “Dark knight feeling, die or be a hero.  Or live long enough to see yourself become a villain.  I went from the favorite to the most hated.  Or would you rather be underpaid or overrated?” - Kanye West Linc and Andrew talk about the recent labour action and walkout of the Ontario education workers and Ford government’s response and strategy in “negotiations”, including another use of the notwithstanding clause to override Charter protected rights.  They then pivot to discuss the fallout from the hateful rhetoric and misinformation against Jewish people being espoused by Kanye West and NBA player Kyrie Irving. Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram

070 - A Hill to Dye On “There is only one cure for grey hair. It was invented by a Frenchman. It is called the guillotine.” - P. G. Wodehouse Linc and Andrew talk about the trendy new term du jour “quiet quitting” and how workers who don’t go above and beyond are being portrayed by the media and corporations.  They also delve into the news anchor Lisa Laflamme dismissal at CTV allegedly over her grey hair – are women allowed to age on television?  How has the feminist movement used this as a rallying call?  What have corporations like already seeked to gain from this controversy? Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram

069 - Pardon the interruption “...stop regarding all the unpleasant things as interruptions of one's 'own,' or 'real' life. The truth is of course that what one calls the interruptions are precisely one's real life…” - C.S. Lewis Nice!  Linc and Andrew talk about enjoying the summer time, employers expectations of wanting employees back in the office, and the cause and effect of inflation which is affecting global economies including price gouging, pandemic relief payments and corporate handouts. Note:  Due to unforeseen circumstances, there were a few stops and starts in this recording.  We did our best to resume our conversations from the point we left off. Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram

068 - Killer Instinct "You got to have the killer instinct. If you don't have it, forget about basketball and go into social psychology or something. If you sometimes wonder if you've got it, you ain't got it. No pussycats, please." - Bill Russell, “the clearly unqualified on this topic 11-time NBA champion” Linc and Andrew talk about what it means to have killer instinct in all types of competition.  Also, the toll of exercising and playing sports as a middle aged person and an example of old people being unacceptable. Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram

067 - Fresh and All Dressed “When a couple of guys who were up to no good, started makin’ trouble in my neighborhood…” Will Smith rapping about the lads, probably The constant tension and conflict in the world these days has left the lads a little worn down.  So Linc and Andrew skip the current events discussions and kick it like an old school freestyle pod covering topics like returning to work and the office, their go-to McDonald’s orders, overrated and underrated snacks, grocery store price increases, traveling to London, and more! Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram

066 - Suboptimus Prime Linc and Andrew discuss the topic du jour: the “Freedom Convoy” occupation taking place in various parts of Canada (especially Ottawa and Windsor) that has earned our country international attention (mostly the bad kind).  They cover various aspects of protest such as the arguments of the truckers and their supporters, effectiveness of siege tactics, the effect on local residents, questionable police response, and media bias in coverage and how that shapes public opinion. Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram

065 - Meta World War Linc and Andrew wrap up 2021 with a discussion on the Metaverse (by Meta formerly known as Facebook) and some of the challenges some users have faced with the platform.  They also talk about power tripping admin assistants, NFTs, and becoming less technologically aware as they get older. Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram

064 - Birds of a Feather Linc and Andrew close the door on what was a busy month of October for everyone.  They discuss road cycling vs. golfing as a weekend morning recreational activity.  For the main focus of the episode, they weighed in on the sexual assault of Kyle Beach including the lack of accountability shown by the Chicago Blackhawks management and leaders and NHL over the past decade.  To wrap up the pod, they discuss the ongoing power struggle involving Edward Rogers and his feud with Raptors President Masai Ujiri (and his past meddling with the Blue Jays). Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram

063 - Afghani Stain “Dear Afghani-stan, I meant to leave you sooner but I just been busy.  I heard your leader fled Kabul, how far along is he?  I'm sorry I didn't see you at the airport, I must’ve missed you.  Don't think I did that shit intentionally just to diss you...but Afghani-stan, why are you so mad? Try to understand why I left without an exit plan…” - Marshall Biden Linc and Andrew talk about the fallout from the United States and allies hurriedly evacuating from Afghanistan after 20 years with almost nothing to show for it.  They also discuss the return of a large outdoor sporting event in the GTA which brought out all the fans -- and apparently some haters as well! Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram

062 - Verbal Gymnastics “Obviously we never want to lose to Canada. I don’t think I’ve ever lost to Canada.” - purple haired concussion patient with apparent amnesia In the first live recording of the year,  Linc describes life with a newborn the second time around, after welcoming another mini lad into this world.  He and Drew wrap up the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games, Team Canada’s performance, and reminisce about the track and field events of their elementary school days. On the heels of the Cleveland MLB team renaming, they debate the use of indigenous symbols for sports teams and talk about cancel culture in wider society.  Lastly, they briefly touch on privacy concerns regarding Apple’s future software update and think of as many “CP” euphemisms as they can. Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram

061 - The Sport of Public Opinion “It’s only game. Why you heff to be mad?” - Ilya Bryzgalov In this episode, Linc and Andrew discuss how fans, the media, and sports organizations are treating athletes and the effects on their mental health.  Naomi Osaka withdrawing from The French Open and Mitch Marner after this year’s edition of the Leafs collapse are prominent examples.  The lads also debate the John Cena apology to China for calling Taiwan a country while promoting the newest Fast & Furious movie.  Should we expect more or less from celebrities when it comes to social and geopolitical issues, especially when their livelihood is impacted? Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram

060 - Paul Street Bets “Work until your bank account looks like a phone number.” – Jordan Belfort In this episode, Linc and Andrew are joined by recurring guest Paul (aka Pauly Monopoly) to discuss the financial implications of the pandemic/lockdown, the importance side hustles and goals, optimizing passive income through real estate investment and tax strategies (e.g. Smith Maneuver), stock market options trading and strategy, and how to become “time rich” and not “time poor”. The lads had a few technical glitches in this episode and hope to work it out with their recording provider for the next episode. Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram Find out more at https://lads-unfiltered.pinecast.co

059 - Shoot your shot “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take - Wayne Gretzky” - MICHAEL SCOTT In this episode, Linc and Andrew talk about the ongoing news regarding the pandemic lockdown and vaccination efforts, including the measure taken locally and the ongoing crisis in India. In “Things I don’t understand”, the lads take aim at one of life’s guarantees: taxes; on the eve of the filing deadline. Lastly, they respond to comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan’s dangerous beliefs that young people shouldn’t get the vaccine and address vaccine hesitancy in general. Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram Find out more at https://lads-unfiltered.pinecast.co

058 - Ghost Town You don't want no beef, boy Know I run the streets, boy Better follow me towards Downtown What you see is what you get girl Don't ever forget girl Ain't seen nothing yet until you're Downtown - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis In this week’s “Things I don’t understand” segment, Linc and Drew explore this simple question: Why would anyone want to live downtown when all the stores, restaurants, and entertainment are closed? They then dive into a discussion on the recent wave of anti-Asian hate crimes and why they seem like they are not being condemned with the same vigor as other hate crimes, especially socially vocal celebrities like LeBron James. Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram Find out more at https://lads-unfiltered.pinecast.co

057 - Home Alone: Lost in the GTA This time the robbers are inside the house jacking up the price so you can’t  buy it... Captain Ahab (Linc) finally landed his white whale (Justin a.k.a. JC).  Together with Drew, they have an engaging conversation about the insanity of the GTA real estate market: skyrocketing prices, bidding wars, and those pesky agents.  They also discuss the risks and rewards on the proposal for some 7-11 convenience stores to sell and serve beer for consumption on site.  Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram Find out more at https://lads-unfiltered.pinecast.co