Countdown to All Hallow's Eve! Lindsay and Sam dish on their Halloween traditions, favourite treats, and the horror movies they love, hate and love to hate.

Chapters

• 00:00 Spooky Season Kickoff
• 06:03 Halloween Treats and Traditions
• 11:57 Personal Candy Preferences
• 15:57 Horror Movie Favorites
• 23:24 The Scarring Power of Horror Films
• 27:06 Personal Nightmares and Memorable Movies
• 31:00 The Impact of Psychological Horror
• 37:50 Cannibalism and Realism in Horror
• 42:42 Cultural Commentary in Horror Films
• 48:33 Facing Fears: A Movie Experience
• 50:06 The Invasion of Privacy
• 52:07 Halloween Pranks Gone Wrong
• 54:24 The Importance of Safe Spaces
• 56:43 The Role of Pets in Safety
• 58:24 Recommendations for Spooky Season
• 01:01:06 Halloween Costumes and Celebrations

Every book nerd has dreamed of working in a book store or owning one. Kearston Bergeron and her sister have made that dream come true. The pair owns Hopeless Romantic Bookshop in downtown Toronto. So how did it happen? And why is romance booming? Spoiler alert: it always has, we just talk about it more. Kearston sits down to tell us everything.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Romance and Books
• 03:05 Kearston's Journey to Bookstore Ownership
• 06:03 The Impact of Twilight and Early Reading Experiences
• 09:02 Midwifery: A Unique Career Path
• 11:49 Transitioning from Midwifery to Bookstore Ownership
• 14:56 Building a Community Around Romance
• 18:12 Competing with Big Retailers
• 20:57 The Phenomenon of Heated Rivalry
• 23:56 Creating a Unique Bookstore Experience
• 28:14 Barbie Dream House Inspiration
• 29:45 Unique Bookstore Experience
• 31:44 Exciting Book Releases and Events
• 33:05 Immersive Midnight Release Party
• 37:14 Creative Book Bundles and Blind Boxes
• 44:19 Future Plans and Holiday Specials
• 49:10 Creative Outlets for Focus
• 49:57 The Joy of Audiobooks
• 51:58 Community and Connection in Reading
• 54:55 Accessibility in Reading Formats
• 57:08 Building a Book Community
• 59:59 Personal Reading Recommendations

Lindsay and Sam sit down for a frank conversation with medical mama Meghan Crawley about how two organ donors saved her nine-month-old daughter's life. Emotional and logistical hurdles, medical crisis, highs and lows, live donors and a happy ending -- this episode has it all.

Want more information or to sign up to donate your organs or tissue? Go here.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Passage of Time and Reflection
• 03:08 The Journey Begins: A Mother's Story
• 11:43 Facing the Unknown: Medical Challenges
• 18:03 The Road to Transplant: A Family's Struggle
• 24:53 Hope and Despair: The Waiting Game
• 27:15 A Life-Threatening Crisis
• 29:12 The Journey to Transplant
• 31:45 Finding the Right Donor
• 36:27 Surgery Day: A Family's Fear
• 44:32 Post-Transplant Recovery
• 47:48 Life After Transplant
• 54:03 The Journey of Organ Transplantation
• 56:00 Navigating Work and Family During Crisis
• 58:59 The Role of Humor in Healing
• 59:56 Advocating for Organ Donation
• 01:07:59 Understanding Liver Health and Transplants
• 01:10:59 The Importance of Research Funding
• 01:11:57 Reflections on Life and Legacy

There is nothing more special than a handmade gift, especially if it's taken hours and hours to construct. As more and more people gravitate toward grandma hobbies (think crochet, knitting, gardening, etc), Lindsay and Sam catch up with Yarn Over Fiber store owner Brianna Redlich to learn more about the cult of the crafts -- and the fiber festival coming up in October. Also - are you sock worthy? You'll find out.

Chapters

• 00:00 Evolution of the Fiber Festival
• 01:42 The Rise of 'Grandma Hobbies'
• 03:00 Journey of Starting a Yarn Store
• 21:28 Generational Crafting Skills
• 26:08 Crafting Communities and Festivals
• 37:36 Inclusivity of Yarn Shops
• 40:18 Complexity of Yarn Pricing and Production
• 43:41 The Art of Blending Wool
• 44:39 The Time and Effort of Handcrafted Items
• 48:23 Growth and Relocation of the Store
• 54:19 Diverse Visitors and Age Groups
• 57:00 The Art of Knitting Socks
• 01:02:18 Crafting Techniques and Potential Empire

Like scent, a song can transport you right back to a time and place in your personal history. Like the clothing trends of late, popular music is also seeing a resurgence of tunes from our early 20s. Sam and Lindsay look at what's back, how they relate and share some hilarious memories, too.

Chapters

• 00:00 Music Trends and Nostalgia
• 04:25 Personal Equestrian Experience
• 17:04 Influence of Canadian Content Regulations
• 26:49 Live Concert Experiences
• 29:32 Nostalgia and Clubbing Memories
• 43:22 Changing Trends in Music and Social Media
• 49:00 The Evolving Consciousness of the Younger Generation

Nothing will make you feel your age faster than seeing the clothes you wore in elementary and high school back on the racks at trendy stores that your kids are shopping at. The 90s and 2000s are back and Lindsay and Sam go through what's back, where it came from and some of the fashion faux pas moments they were involved in.

Chapters

• 00:00 Fashion Trends Through the Decades
• 05:00 The Return of 2000s Fashion
• 09:57 The Influence of Celebrities on Fashion
• 14:59 The Evolution of Ug Boots
• 19:59 Nostalgia for 2000s Fashion
• 22:32 Nostalgic Fashion Trends
• 23:02 Skate Culture and Fashion
• 24:00 Teenage Fashion and Style
• 24:30 Hair and Fashion Faux Pas
• 25:01 Fashion and Trends of the Early 2000s
• 26:16 Low Rise Jeans and Fashion Revivals
• 27:01 Fashion and Trends of the Early 2000s

If you follow news, politics or pop culture in Alberta or Western Canada, the name Ryan Jespersen will be familiar to you. From working his way through mainstream TV and radio to creating his own independent media company, the host of Real Talk - Ryan Jespersen has seen a LOT. He also thrives on bringing together community and having tough conversations (and fun ones too). Ryan sits down with Sam and Lindsay to talk about the calculated risks and resilience it has taken to build a successful program. He also shares what its like being an entrepreneur, his philosophy on the biz and how to deal with haters. No politics -- but we get close.

Do anthropologists study aliens? Sure do. University of Calgary anthropologist Shane Dahl joins Lindsay and Sam to share his research after they read his piece in The Conversation titled "Are UFOs inspiring a new religion?" Say more, tell me everything. They also touch on cosmic anxiety, the impact of UFOs narratives on society and how that all shapes pop culture and curiosity.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction of Shane and His Journey
• 02:08 Curiosity and Identity Crisis
• 03:45 From Criminal Justice to Anthropology
• 06:05 Exploring New Ways of Thinking
• 10:24 The Concept of Techno-Shamanism
• 36:49 Anxiety and Uncertainty
• 37:40 Cosmic Anxiety and the Unknown
• 38:18 UFO Narratives and Societal Beliefs
• 39:19 Pop Culture References to Aliens and Collective Curiosity