Wednesday 7 June 2017

Episode #25: Not Just Biafra

In this episode, William and Carter discuss historical and contemporary political developments in Nigeria.
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Sunday 4 June 2017

Bonus Episode: 2017 Half-Year Music Review

In this bonus episode, Isaac and Carter take a look at the half-year mark in music with their favourite albums and singles of 2017 so far.

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Isaac's List:

Tracks:

Hon. Mention: XO Tour Lif3 - Lil Uzi Vert

 5. Tear It Down - Spoon
4. Thinking of a Place - The War on Drugs
3. American Dream - LCD Soundsystem
2. Chanel - Frank Ocean
1. Third of May - Fleet Foxes


Albums:

Hon. Mentions:

Rocket - (Sandy) Alex G
Pleasure - Feist
Everybody Works - Jay Som
All Amerikkkan Badass - Joey Badass
This Old Dog - Mac DeMarco

5. Slowdive - Slowdive
4. Dirty Projectors - Dirty Projectors
3. DAMN - Kendrick Lamar
2. Forget - Xiu Xiu
1. A Crow Looked at Me - Mount Eerie
Carter's List:

Tracks:

Hon. Mention: So Now What - The Shins

 5. Reverse Faults - Sampha
4. Total Entertainment Forever - Father John Misty
3.  Ran - Future Islands
2. Radio Kids - Strand of Oaks
1. Modern Act - Cloud Nothings


Albums:

Hon. Mention: The Navigator - Hurray for the Riff Raff

5. DAMN - Kendrick Lamar
4. Tourist in This Town - Alison Crutchfield
3. A Crow Looked at Me - Mount Eerie
2. Everybody Works - Jay Som
1. Pleasure - Feist



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Sunday 28 May 2017

Bonus Episode: 2017 Half-Year Movie Review

In this episode, Edward and Carter chat about their favourite films of the first half of 2017.

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Edward's List:

5. A Cure for Wellness
4. Trainspotting 2
3.  Free Fire
2.  Get Out
1. John Wick: Chapter 2

Honourable Mention: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Disappointment: Split
Carter's List:

5. A Cure for Wellness
4. Paterson
3. Logan
2.  John Wick: Chapter 2
1. Get Out

Honourable Mention: Trainspotting 2

Disappointment: Bitter Harvest

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Thursday 18 May 2017

Episode 24: Tamaribuchi Heavy Manufacturing Concern

In this episode, Juntae, Alex and Carter break down the current situation in South Korea.
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Thursday 11 May 2017

Episode #23: Les Politiques

In this episode, Edward and Carter review the results from the French election and tackle a grab bag of recent topics in Canadian politics.

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Intro (0:00 - 2:00)

Segment 1: Macron's In; Now What?  (2:00 - 41:00)

Segment 2: What's Happened in Canada Over the Past Few Months? (41:00 - 1:35:00)

Recommended Reading & Outro (1:35:00 - 1:47:00)

Edward's Recommendation: Defining Islamophobia

Carter's Recommendation: The Socialist Roots of the British Home Army

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Thursday 30 March 2017

Bonus: All the Decades Gone

In this episode, Isaac and Carter talk about some of the important album anniversaries (and one new album) that have converged in March 2017.

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50th Anniversary: The Velvet Underground & Nico - Self-Titled

40th Anniversary: The Clash - Self-Titled (UK Edition)

30th Anniversary: U2 - The Joshua Tree

20th Anniversary: Radiohead - OK Computer

10th Anniversary: LCD Soundsystem - Sound of Silver & Panda Bear - Person Pitch

New Release: Mount Eerie - A Crow Looked at Me


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Sunday 19 March 2017

Episode #22: Basically, Income

In this episode, Taylor and Carter discuss the ins and outs of the newly popular concept of basic income.

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All basic income policy wonkery in this episode (0:00 - 1:11:00)

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Saturday 14 January 2017

Bonus: 2016, The Year That Was (Not So Great for Movies)

In this bonus episode, Edward and Carter say goodbye to 2016 by looking at their favourite movies from the year.

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Edward's List:
Disappointment: The Neon Demon

Something New: Hardcore Henry

Best Autistic Action Hero: The Accountant

10. Everybody Wants Some!!


9.  The Lobster


8. All the Way


7. Moonlight


6. The Nice Guys


5. Arrival


4. The VVitch


3. Eye of the Sky


2. Hail, Caesar!


1. Two Lovers and a Bear

Carter's List:

 Disappointment: Suicide Squad

Guilty Pleasures: Sausage Party / Deadpool

10. Hell or High Water


9. The Nice Guys


8. Everybody Wants Some!!


7. Green Room


6. All the Way


5. Moonlight


4. The Lobster


3. Captain America: Civil War


2. Arrival


1. Manchester by the Sea


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