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Things may be speeding up on the racetrack, but Pixar is definitely slowing down a bit this week as we head west on Route 66. Even Lightning McQueen’s flashy style and the small-town charm of Radiator Springs aren’t enough to bring Cars the life that it’s creators were looking for - but hey, your Pals are still here to point out the bright spots, including a decent redemption plot, one memorable tune, and an unexpectedly compelling road paving machine that just might have you saying ka-chow! The post PP07 – Cars (2006) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) celebrate #Pride by talking about gay food culture! Which foods are most emblematic of the queer community, and the relationship between fruit and sex! Also, we saw the Mario movie this week, so, y'know, we talk about Peaches a bunch. The post 104. What’s The Gayest Food? appeared first on PodCavern.

Our heroes finally found the Oracle Whale! Or perhaps it would be better to say that the Oracle whale found them. Will they find out why the Gremilin, Pug Louisa, hatched? What adventures await them inside a whale the size of a small continent? Tune in to find out! The post S01E10 – Surrender to the anus. appeared first on PodCavern.

Gotta Rank’Em All! Since the 90's Pokémon has dominated pop culture with no plans on slowing down. As of today, there have been nine generations of Pokémon but depending when you grew up, you know there's a certain attachment and fondness for the first generation you were exposed to. In our case, it's the original 151! So join Tuong and the other members of the Elite Four Angus MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, and Samantha Leggatt as they seek out to be the very best (like no one ever was) and rank all 151 of the first generation Pokémon in an ordered list! The post 151 – Top 151 Pokémon (1st Gen) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) are just two little lads who love berries and cream. We talk all things strawberries, from their strange to connections to historical figures like King Louis XIV and Kelsey Grammer, to the sheer perfection of a good fruity ice cream. Plus, the famous Strawberry Dress makes an appearance! Oh baby, I hear the blues a-callin'... The post 103. Strawberry Feels Forever appeared first on PodCavern.

The Coil interrogates a henchman (Matt Barrow) on a roof top only to be interrupted by the intrepid Sal Bedfellow. The post EP84 – In the Hot Seat appeared first on PodCavern.

The squad enlists Leonora to take them to the suspected location where the island of Atlantis once was, and where the Oracle Whale is suspected to be found. They set off in Leonora's motor boat, seemingly too small for the high seas, on a multi day journey. They hope the gremilin, Pug Louisa, will attract the whale just like the gremlin eggs are supposed to. Will they find the Oracle Whale? Will they survive the high seas? Tune in to find out! The post S01E09 – Nautical Knots appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talks to longtime friend of the show Gab Chernitsky (@gabnitsky) about the traditional jewish braided bread, Challah! We get into Gab's family recipe, how braiding challah improves your hairstylist skills, and why challah makes the best french toast. We also get into the link between Challah and the Exodus story of the ancient Jews, Shabbos rituals, and how food can link us to family across space and time. So funky! The post 102. Challah If You Hear Me ft. Gab Chernitsky appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up friend of the show Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf) to take a big ol' crunch out of Pickles! We talk about why pickles are the perfect food to open up our palates to new flavours, pickle mistakes, and the importance of trying things again even when we don't like them. Plus, we get into how the acidity of vinegar interacts with salt and fat! The post 101. Put A Pickle On It ft. Greg Schulz appeared first on PodCavern.

Sal looks after Angus who is recovering from a dip in a frozen river when a mysterious package from S.H.A.R.T. arrives. John Doe (Josh Mayo) arrives on the show hoping not to inconvenience anyone. The post EP83 – Profile of a Silhouette appeared first on PodCavern.

So far, we’ve met Pixar characters who are lovable, resourceful, adventurous, caring, and determined; but this week, we’re saying hello to a cast that’s truly incredible. Your best Pals are stretching, lifting, speeding, and disappearing our way through our first superhero film, and you better believe we’re leaving our capes at home as we take on the evil Syndrome alongside…you guessed it!…The Incredibles. The post PP06 – The Incredibles (2004) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) celebrate reaching our 100 episode milestone by answering questions from listeners and past guests! We talk weird pickled items, our favorite Montreal bakeries, East Asian dishes that stole our hearts, and more! The post 100. Ask Us Anything! appeared first on PodCavern.

Opening - Vote on Sarah’s Instagram polls - Claire Tonti Pints by Claire Tonti Ranker ‘a Tanker - The Best Cult Comedy Movies Fake Conversations by Nick Everett Sucks to Suck - Mother calls police cause she can’t tell twins apart - Daycare gives kid to wrong person at pick up - Florida teacher accused of organizing school fight club - Divorced woman wants refund for wedding photos Shithole of a Town by Tomas McManus Buzzfeeder - Would You Try These Weird Food Combos? I Will Follow You Into the Dark (Cover) by Jade Birkner Closing/Rec Room - Octopus costume for a kid - Nope movie - Where’s the Jump? - Chill Astronaut on Apple Music and Spotify - The Donkey Kong Country Soundtrack - Harry Potter Theory on YouTube - Nerd of the Rings on YouTube - Pogo on Apple Music and Spotify - Welcome to Chippendales The post PTP 385 – May 4, 2023 – In Which We Talk Star Wars Briefly and Then Not at All appeared first on PodCavern.

Give us your lunch money nerds because this week we rankin' bullies! Let's get one thing outta the way: real bullies suck. Fictional bullies, however, have a certain charm to them that make them much more intriguing to watch or read about. So this week join Tuong and his school yard chums Angus MacDonald, Matt Barrow, and Chelsea Fahey as they get wedgied and thrown into a locker together while ranking Top 5 Fictional Bullies! The post 150 – Top 5 Fictional Bullies appeared first on PodCavern.

After an especially long day, it's time for some dinner. By the way, what does Pug Louisa Eat? Also, at the Drunken Master Pub: Agarast Razor in "Sing or Die: An Operatic Experiment and Rave Party. What will the squad's first mission be? Tune in to find out what all this is about! The post S01E08 – I wash my chest every four months. appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up Mathieu Fortin (@pizzamath), creator of Pasta Fest MTL (@pastfestmtl), to get the scoop on this year's PastaFest lineup! We also get into Mathieu's recent trip to the Las Vegas Pizza Expo, and hear about the slice of pizza that changed his life. This year's PastaFest is May 11th-24th! Head to www.pastafestmtl.com for all the info! The post Pasta Fest MTL 2023 ft. Mathieu Fortin appeared first on PodCavern.

Opening - Sarah Ehms polls on Instagram The Sky by Jake Brenneman Ranker - The Best Opening Movie Scenes of All-Time Watering Hole by Jay Pollmann Regina’s Tourism Blunder - Article from the BBC Ghost (Ella Henderson Cover) by ZAYA Buzzfeeder - Iconic Candies…Or Are They? The Girl by Evelina Vila Closing The post PTP 384 – April 20, 2023 – Too Milky appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal get on each other's nerves before they can make it up to a recently snubbed guest. Due to an unforeseen technical issue most of the episode was lost and instead a signal from some nearby observers was picked up. The post EP82 – Recently Signal appeared first on PodCavern.

We all get a little lost sometimes - but it’s a rare clownfish whose dad travels hundreds of miles, battling sharks and traversing a jellyfish forest, with only one mission: just keep swimming, just keep swimming…until he finds his son. With the help of a plucky Blue Tang and a tank full of finned friends, Finding Nemo and the Pixar Pals will remind even the most ichthyophobic among us that fish are friends, not food. The post PP05 – Finding Nemo (2003) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Julian McKenzie (@jkamckenzie), Sophie Lane (@sophielanemusic), and Jesse Thorn (@jessethorn) to help us decide the WINNER of Munch Madness 2023! Which one of our returning champs will be the first to ever win the title twice? Will Bread continue its winning streak, or will Pasta take home the dough? Who will GRAIN supreme in this heavyweight gluten smackdown? The post 99. Munch Madness FINALE: Pasta vs. Bread ft. Jesse Thorn, Julian McKenzie, and Sophie Lane! appeared first on PodCavern.

I wanna rank it that way. If you were born in the 80's or 90's you know how much Boy Bands and Girl Groups absolutely dominated the music industry. The fabricated personas of a group of 3-5 individuals were all the rage back then from the cute one, the bad boy, the sporty one, the list goes on and on. While they may not be as popular as they used to be, there's something primal that happens when you play a song from one of these groups that transports you back to your pre-teen era; and before you know it you are belting out on a karaoke stage and dancing your face off. So this week join Tuong La and Teen Music Heart Throbs Desiree Connors Warmington, Kristine Shadid, and Marc Quintaneiro as they get down, get down, and move it all around while ranking Top 5 Boy Bands and Girl Groups. The post 149 – Top 5 Boy Bands & Girl Groups appeared first on PodCavern.

An adorable little creature hatched out of the Gremilin egg! What?! Impossible!? It was never heard of a Gremilin egg hatching before. What is the creature? Will they keep it? What will Commander C. Norris do with it? And, how did our young almost-ninja do in their test? Will they have to re-take it? Tune in to find out! The post S01E07 – Pug Louisa Shoe Panini appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Keith Serry (@volumeknob) and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20) to help us determine the winners of this year's Munch Madness semi-finals! Will Pasta get another shot at the title, or will newcomer Berries continue its prolific journey to the top? Will reigning champ Bread knock out spicy rookie Hot Sauce or will it bring the heat straight into the finale? The post 98. Munch Madness: Berries vs Pasta; Hot Sauce vs Bread ft. Keith Serry & Chris Walker appeared first on PodCavern.

Sal helps Angus fix his podcasting gear just in time for a new episode. Tour guide Guy Detour (Rich Hilborn) joins the guys on the show to talk about hot spots to see in Super City along with one of his tour gangs. The post EP81 – Detour de Force appeared first on PodCavern.

What if the monsters under your bed really did exist - but they were more scared of you than you were of them? The Pixar Pals are swinging the closet door wide open and facing some high-scoring scarers as we explore the world of Monsters, Inc., and all the slimy, scaly, and shaggy beasts it has to offer - including an outsider who isn’t afraid to say “Boo!” The post PP04 – Monsters, Inc. (2001) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Dalton Deschain (@daltondeschain) and Tranna Wintour (@trannawintour) to help determine the two final foods moving forward to the semi-finals of Munch Madness 2023! Will Pasta get another shot at the championship, or will Rice finally have its moment in the sun? Will last year's champ Bread knock out last year's runner-up Coffee (again) or will its grain of terror come to an end? The post 97. Munch Madness: Pasta vs Rice; Bread vs Coffee ft. Dalton Deschain & Tranna Wintour appeared first on PodCavern.

Opening - Herbert the Rocket - Sarah Ehms polls on Instagram - Seeing the Magic Kingdom castle video Wheat Kings (Tragically Hip Cover) by Kevin Foster Feeder Theatre - Tell Us Your Potato Preferences Afterlife by Charlie Weber Quiz Time - What Super Mario Bros Character Are You? Off the Rails by JJ Wilde PTP Playlist - Songs About a City or Country Lincoln Learning French by Little City Closing/Rec Room - Tetris on Apple TV+ - The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent - Matrescence by Claire Tonti - Tilt at the Wind No More by Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness - Beyond by Dinosaur Jr. - Diary by Sunny Day Real Estate - Resident Evil 4 Remake - You’re Living All Over Me by Dinosaur Jr. The post PTP 383 – April 6, 2023 – Herbert the Rocket appeared first on PodCavern.

Canadian TV Shows eh?! When people think of their favourite TV shows, often times they point to programming that was created and produced in America. Well we are here to tell you this week that that is a great disservice to all the incredible content coming out of the True North! So join us as Tuong La and Hosers Catherine Ballachey and Alli Harris team up in our very first THREE person podcast to celebrate Top 5 Canadian TV Shows. The post 148 – Top 5 Canadian TV Shows appeared first on PodCavern.

Russian ninjas stealing the Gremilin eggs? What? Impossible! Gorroh, the Germilin guardian faces off one of the intruders, while the rest of the squad, including our heroes to be, go in pursuit of the rest. Will they find them? will they be able to recover the stolen eggs? Will they graduate? Tune in to find out! The post S01E06 – There is Nothing to Go Down On appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) and DJ Sylvis (@monkeymanprod) to help determine the winners of our first Quarter-Final Matchups! Will the Chicken cross the road, or will Berries bury it alive? And in a battle of Heat vs Sweet, which condiment will come out on top? Also, someone calls Tom's seeding legitimate for the first time ever, which is nice. The post 96. Munch Madness: Chicken vs. Berries; Honey vs. Hot Sauce ft. Matt Cole & DJ Sylvis appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal are on their way to interview a prolific underground hero when they find themselves stuck in a Super City traffic jam. Will they ever get to their guest?!? The post EP80 – Rush Hour 2 appeared first on PodCavern.

It seems the world couldn’t get enough of Woody, Buzz and the gang, so for their third feature, Pixar gave the people what they wanted and delivered their first sequel: Toy Story 2. The Pixar Pals are ready for this roundup, featuring a mix of fresh and familiar faces, unexpected adventures, hilarious hijinks, and what is to become a signature move for the studio: an emotional gut-punch of a scene that’ll have you reaching for the Kleenex (and your favourite childhood toy). The post PP03 – Toy Story 2 (1999) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Amanda McLoughlin (@shessomickey) and Cupcakedex (@cupcakedex) to help us decide the fate of our next two Munch Madness matchups! Will the chad Rice knock out the (extra) virgin Olive? Will reigning champ Bread hand over its crown to Burgers? Am I just realizing now that Burger King would make a spectacular sponsor for this tournament? I need to go send some emails... The post 95. Munch Madness: Rice Vs. Olives; Bread Vs. Burgers ft. Amanda McLoughlin & Cupcakedex appeared first on PodCavern.

Opening - Sarah Ehms polls on Instagram Damn Fine Day - Mike Vial PTP Playlist - Songs You Want to Hear Before You Die - Playlist on Spotify - Playlist on Apple Music Wait a Little Bit - The Beelays Buzzfeeder - Would You Rather? Your Mind Is On Vacation - Bash O’Sullivan & the yesiwillYes Closing The post PTP 382 – March 24, 2023 – I Eat Cheese! appeared first on PodCavern.

Hoodwinked again! Nobody likes getting scammed themselves but everyone loves to hear the stories of all the best swindles out there. So that is exactly what we are here to do on this episode of Ranked! This week join Tuong and Everyday Con Artists Victoria Luloff, Jess Maybear, and Jonah Maybear as they perform the ultimate racket...working together to make a Top 5 Real World Scams list! The post 147 – Top 5 Real World Scams appeared first on PodCavern.

Our ninja-to-be finally found their loved ones, only one more obstacle remains to finish their exam: to defeat the, extra tough, four armed giant, Gorroh. Will they succeed? Will the exam finally be over? Tune in to find out! The post S01E05 – The White Bear Empire appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Eric Silver (@el_silvero) and Lee Kim (@hunny_dill_) to help pick which foods move forward to the next round of the tournament! Will Chicken find the courage to tell Salad to leaf? Will The Bread Basket prove sweet enough to conquer Honey, or is this one for the bees? I don't know what any of this means. Munch Madness! The post 94. Munch Madness: Chicken Vs. Salad; Honey Vs. The Bread Basket ft. Eric Silver & Lee Kim appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal are given tickets to go review a play at Super City’s Rat King Theater. After the show they chat with Catherine Abernathy Quill (Patrice-Ann Forbes) and learn about all the hard and unusual work that goes into producing shows in Super City. The post EP79 – A Very Dramatic and Brave New Take on A Scottish Play appeared first on PodCavern.

It’s tough to be a bug, and even tougher when you’re at the bottom of the food chain like Flik and the other inhabitants of Ant Island. But the Pixar Pals are about to find out what happens when a bully pushes a little ant with big ideas too far…and a classic mix-up leads to a motley crew of new friends showing him exactly what he’s capable of. You may not walk away a lover of insects, but A Bug’s Life will at least having you thinking twice before taking a magnifying glass to the sidewalk on a sunny day. The post PP02 – A Bugs Life (1998) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf) and Giovanni Colantonio (@marioprime) to hear their arguments for which foods deserve to move forward to the next round of Munch Madness! Will hot sauce prove too hot to handle, or will beef steak home the gold? Will mustard have enough faith to move mountains, or will berries bury the competition? The post 93. Munch Madness: Hot Sauce vs Beef; Mustard vs Berries ft. Greg Schulz & Giovanni Colantonio appeared first on PodCavern.

Opening - PTP’s hot sauce adventure Traveller by John Moorhead Ranker - The Funnies Stand-Up Comedians of All Time Colours by Among Millions Buzzfeeder - Do You Actually Like These 14 Most-Hated Foods? Ontar-I-O by Chris Nicholls Closing - Buy our merch please and thank you - Submit your music to us! The post PTP 381 – March 9, 2023 – You Don’t Get Born Vegan appeared first on PodCavern.

The Oscars? Psh. We got the real best movies of 2022 right here! It's that time of year again where the folks at Ranked celebrate our favourite movies of last year in our annual Top 5 Movies episode! And what a year for movies we had in 2022 from action, drama, rom-coms, animation, horror, etc. there was something of great quality for everyone in 2022 (except for arguably super-hero films #sorrynotsorry). So join Tuong La and Film Nerds Taylor Fleming, Alyssa Wooldrige, and Laura Gordon as they slap the Oscars out of the way to bring you the real Top 5 Movies of 2022. The post 146 – Top 5 Movies of 2022 appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Billy Eff (@billyefflechef) and Andrew Henderson (@arhenderson) to kick off the first round of Munch Madness 2023! Will last year's runner-up Coffee knock out Dumplings and start another sweep? Will our season 1 champ Pasta give newcomer Salsa a run for its money? The post 92. Munch Madness: Coffee vs. Dumplings; Pasta vs. Salsa ft. Billy Eff & Andrew Henderson appeared first on PodCavern.

Will our ninja-to-be manage to overcome the giant snake that is swallowing Tony? Will they be able to rescue Carmen's granny, Abby's father, Tony's nona and finish their graduation exam? Will they pass their test? Listen to find out! The post S01E04 – Snake Eyes appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus joins Sal at Gil’s Garage, while he searches for a new vehicle. The owner Gil Dea (Tuong La) comes on the show to get guys in a brand new used vehicle The post EP78 – Van-tastic appeared first on PodCavern.

Reach for the sky, cowboys and space rangers - the Pixar Pals (AKA the artists formerly known as the Disney Dummies) are falling with style as they launch into a new series of animated classics! And they’re pulling one heck of a snake out of their boot with episode one - Toy Story! Join Buzz, Woody and all of Andy’s toys as we witness how friendship can take us to infinity…and beyond! The post PP01 – Toy Story (1995) appeared first on PodCavern.

We decided to get some hot sauce and do a hot sauce challenge and record it. Perfect for an audio medium. This has absolutely never been done before by anything else on the internet. The post Pull the Plug Presents – PTP Hot Sauce Tasting and Testing Chicken Covered in Hot Sauce…Ones appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) break down and reveal this year's Munch Madness tournament bracket! Which foods made the cut this year? Which food will win the title of Best Food of the Year? Which foods will get scrapped and left in the compost bucket? There's only one way to find out. By listening. Obviously. The post 91. Munch Madness 2023 Bracket Reveal! appeared first on PodCavern.

Today, Moth applies for a job. The post 14. Epilogue appeared first on PodCavern.

Cheers to all Ontario Breweries! On a previous beer-filled drunken episode, we ranked Top 5 Budget Beers. This time, the gang decided to level up and get more bougie with their alcohol by ranking craft beers! Craft beer has become increasingly popular over the years as more breweries pop up every single day and Ontario does not mess around when it comes to their booze. The excitement of craft beers come from the sheer variety of brews out there, with fun cans, and flavour profiles. And while drinking craft beer can get expensive, you often get more bang for your buck in terms of quality and alcohol percentage (sorry Pabst Blue Ribbon). So join Tuong La and our favourite idiots at Pull the Plug Justin Godelie, Shannon Godelie, and Justin Briner as they chug down some delicious samples while ranking Top 5 Craft Beers in Ontario! The post 145 – Top 5 Ontario Craft Beers appeared first on PodCavern.