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Even though Angus and Sal are stuck in the wilds of the untamed forest district that won’t stop them from getting an episode out on time! The guys show off the camp they’ve survived in for the past week and their plans for rescue. Guaranteed to have more bees and amphetamines than you were expecting. The post EP65 – Survival Meth-ods appeared first on PodCavern.

In a world where just about everything feels unpredictable, it’s comforting to return to a familiar face - or more accurately, a familiar bottom half whose top is stuck, as always, in a honey pot. 2011’s Winnie the Pooh has a lot in common with its predecessors, and while it’s not quite high adventure, a missing tail and a mysterious Backson will provide enough hijinks to keep you smiling along with Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and the rest of the gang. The post DD51 – Winnie the Pooh (2011) appeared first on PodCavern.

Talking to computers is tricky because people use a lot of context clues to figure out exactly what people mean. Computers like to take things literally so it’s a challenge for them to untangle any ambiguity or multiple meanings. Frederick Gietz is a computational linguist working on research to help computers understand how these messy humans use verbs. Katie and Vinny talk about mosquitofish and what happens to DNA in microgravity. The post E18: Teaching Semantics to Computers with Frederick Gietz appeared first on PodCavern.

Pesticides can be found in so many of our waterways thanks to industrial farming. Monitoring the levels of pesticides in our water is important to ensure the health of our water supplies and everything that lives in them. MSc student Moira Ijzerman studies new ways to detect and measure their presence using a new type of material, biofilms. Vinny and Katie share facts about Mars and millipedes. The post E17: Detecting Pesticides Using Biofilm with Moira Ijzerman appeared first on PodCavern.

A city destroying threat has come to Super City! Angus and Sal have been called in to support the brave heroes combating evil. They just need to grab a few things from the S.H.A.R.T. gadget locker. The post EP64 – Camp Grenade-ah appeared first on PodCavern.

Tangled is a lot of things: an imaginative take on a familiar tale; one of Alan Menken’s greatest works; a reminder of the importance of following one’s dreams; a really effective advertisement for frying pans. Full of love, laughs, and of course, lanterns, this one holds a special place in the hearts of the Dummies - softies that they are. The post DD50 – Tangled (2010) appeared first on PodCavern.

When you think of an earthquake, you think of a sudden destructive event that lasts minutes or even seconds. Our guest this week is Meghomita Das who studies “slow earthquakes”. Slow earthquakes release the same amount of energy but over a timescale of weeks or even months. We talk about what slow earthquakes can tell us about the Earth’s history and earthquake predictions. Katie and Vinny talk about the whales and the bees. The post E16: Listening for Slow Earthquakes with Meghomita Das appeared first on PodCavern.

"Sonic, meet Knuckles." This week join Tuong and Twitch streamer extraordinaire whinnaay as they talk about the joys and struggles of streaming, whinnaay's lack of popculture knowledge, and their love of everyone's favorite blue hedgehog in his latest hit movie sequel - Sonic the Hedgehog 2! The post Ep 110 – Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) with whinnaay appeared first on PodCavern.

We got a genie in a bottle baby! Among fantasy dreams and hypothetical questions such as "What superpower would you want to have?" and "If you won a million dollars what would you do?", the classic "What would you wish for from a genie" ranks above them all. If a magical being insists we make some choices to fulfill our deepest desires and needs, who are we to say no to that?! So join Tuong and Gyrating Lamp Rubbers Victoria Luloff, Jess Maybear, and Jonah Maybear as they summon the all powerful Jinn of the PodCavern, and rank Top 5 Genie Wishes! The post 132 – Top 5 Genie Wishes appeared first on PodCavern.

Fainting is an unpleasant and sometimes dangerous experience. We talk to Erin Williams about the cardiovascular system and research into new and simple tools, like swaying, to prevent fainting (aka: syncope). Vinny and Katie talk about wild animals getting drunk and nuclear missiles. The post E15: Swaying to Prevent Fainting with Erin Williams appeared first on PodCavern.

On the hunt for any info about the mole in S.H.A.R.T. Sal and Angus use the criminal informant app Clueter to meet up with Eric (Rich Hillborn). Will they find out the info they need? One this is for sure Eric is a master of his craft. The post EP63 – Criminally Underrated appeared first on PodCavern.

Legend has it you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you meet your prince, but somehow our friend Tiana got it right on the first try - and if you’re into jazz, beignets, and watching fireflies on the bayou, then you’ll agree with the Dummies that The Princess and the Frog got a lot of other things right, too! Groove along with us to the sights and sounds of Mardi Gras, New Orleans jazz, and an excellent cast of characters in this starry take on a classic tale. The post DD49 – The Princess and the Frog (2009) appeared first on PodCavern.

The world of sub-atomic physics is always fascinating and most people know that the CERN lab is where lots of the latest experiments run. Our guest this week is Ben Davis-Purcell who did his research as part of the ATLAS experiment running at CERN, examining the fundamental particles that make up our universe. Katie and Vinny talk about plant tubes and robots that fight fires. The post E14: Precisely Pinpointing Bosons with Ben Davis-Purcell appeared first on PodCavern.

"If you're going to run, do it now." This week join Tuong and Living Vampire Dan Foerster as they talk about pirating games for the SEGA Dreamcast, being stuck in the Truman Show in real life, and the latest entry in Sony's Spider-Man Universe (without Spider-Man) - 2022's Morbius! The post Ep 109 – Morbius (2022) with Dan Foerster appeared first on PodCavern.

From chip tunes and beyond! Music is an integral part of gaming. The way a track is used can elevate the moments of playing your game and stick with you long after you have put down the controller. Just like in film and television, it invokes a certain personality and feeling that really just rounds out the overall experience. So join Tuong and 8-bit heroes Angus MacDonald, Samantha Leggatt, and Leslie Cserepy as they activate their cheat codes and celebrate Top 5 Video Game Theme Songs. The post 131 – Top 5 Video Game Theme Songs appeared first on PodCavern.

Sea Cucumbers are amazing animals. They hang out all over the ocean and have a surprising defense mechanism. Em Lim studies their pee and how the nitrogen in their pee is perfect for growing seaweed. Vinny and Katie talk about embryos and sharks. The post E13: Celebrating Sea Cucumber Pee with Em Lim appeared first on PodCavern.

Still reeling from his recent failures Angus decides to bail on the show and leaves Sal to host all by himself. The Wombat comes on and teaches everyone a thing or two about what it’s like to live life like a man who is also a wombat. The post EP62 – The Fast and The Furriest appeared first on PodCavern.

If ever an argument were to be made that Disney created a character that was TOO cute, it would probably be Bolt. A canine action star who loves his human more than anything, and establishes an unlikely friendship with a cynical but street smart big-city cat? The Dummies never stood a chance. But they’re up to the challenge all the same, and this week they’ve got a lot to bark about as they howl the praises of one of the most underwoofed Disney films of the 21st century. The post DD48 – Bolt (2008) appeared first on PodCavern.

We don’t really think too much about how we read or speak but our brains are doing a lot of work to make that happen. Alex Cross studies how our... The post E12: Watching Brains Read with Alex Cross appeared first on PodCavern.

"My panda, my choice" This week join Tuong and Natural Toonie's Kendalyn Aldridge as they chat about Asian cooking, Snoop Dog in video games, and opening all cans of worms while talking about Pixar's latest movie - 2022's Turning Red! The post Ep 108 – Turning Red (2022) with Kendalyn Aldridge appeared first on PodCavern.

Wait did any movies even come out last year? The pandemic has made the timing of movie releases weird. Movies endlessly have been getting delayed and it really seemed like nothing came out in 2021. With the Oscars coming up, y'know the most prestigious awards show nobody watches, we once again took it upon ourselves to reflect on if there was anything even worth watching or talking about for this year's best movie podcast. The answer was YES! Even in a sea of delayed films, there was a number of great stuff that came out last year that supplied that much-needed escapism that only movies can provide, transporting our minds away from the harsh reality of real life and into a world of imagination and wonder. So join Tuong and Movie Lovers Nivala Maharaj, Jesse Anderson, and Alyssa Wooldridge as they binge all the films from last year to bring you a Top 5 Movies of 2021 list! The post 130 – Top 5 Movies of 2021 appeared first on PodCavern.

Given the modern reality of industrial farming, Animal Scientists are always looking for ways to raise animals with as little suffering as possible. Chickens often peck each other and pluck out each other’s feathers when placed under stress. Claire Mindus joins us to discuss how to reduce chicken stress with probiotics. Vinny and Katie talk about elephants and mitochondria. The post E11: Preventing Poultry Pecking using Probiotics with Claire Mindus appeared first on PodCavern.

After an unsuccessful undercover mission where the bad guy got away, Angus and Sal hang out at Sports Bar. They are visited by several odd characters (Matt Barrow) and NOTHING is as it seems. The post EP61 – Sports Bar by Gaslight appeared first on PodCavern.

It’s another first for the Dummies this week, as we give time travel a go with Meet the Robinsons, a family of quirky characters who are all about celebrating the art of trying - even when it ends in failure. But as we follow our hero Lewis through time and space along with his guide and new friend Wilbur Robinson, we’ve got a sneaking suspicion (or at least, some of us do) that Wilbur might know more about Lewis than he’s letting on… The post DD47 – Meet the Robinsons (2007) appeared first on PodCavern.

"I'm Vengeance!" This week join Tuong and The Dark Knight of the PodCavern, Matt Barrow, as they talk about a dash of Marvel, a pinch of Star Wars, and whole heaping spoon of DC comic talk including our thoughts on 2021's The Batman! The post Ep 107 – The Batman (2022) with Matt Barrow appeared first on PodCavern.

Brunch: One Meal to rule them all. Once upon a time, there was (probably) a person who woke up too late for breakfast and thought of the genius idea of combining both the powers of breakfast and lunch into one powerhouse meal full of eggs, pancakes, hash browns, coffee, and alcohol. The beauty of brunch is there's no judgement. Eat breakfast past noon. Start treating yourself to alcohol in the early afternoon. Go ahead and get the best of sweet and savoury in your dish. The world is a better place because brunch exists! So join Tuong and Pull the Plug's Justin Godelie, Shannon Godelie, and Dan Foerster as they put on their stretchy pants and feast at the PodCavern Diner while ranking Top 5 Brunch Menu Items! The post 129 – Top 5 Brunch Menu Items appeared first on PodCavern.

After a week undercover as 10 year olds Sal and Angus have found clues to the identity of the mysterious leader of the Slipknot gang, a roving pack of children committing crimes around Super City. Gym Teacher, Coach Chip Remington (Nathan Hartswick, Vermont Comedy Club, The Corporation) comes on the show for questioning. Could this creepy old man be the guy they are looking for? The post EP60 – Gymnasium Gluteus appeared first on PodCavern.

We’re back into the world of CG animation, and for Chicken Little, Disney went BIG! Anthropomorphic animals, alien invasions, a high-stakes baseball game…this movie has everything! But as the Dummies will tell you, at the heart of it, we’ve got a little chicken with a big heart - and some pretty cool tricks up his sleeve that he just might have to use to save the day. The post DD46 – Chicken Little (2005) appeared first on PodCavern.

"There are places out there you can't find on any map." Tuong and Treasure Hunter Angus MacDonald discovery a bounty of things to talk about on this week's episode from Pokemon, Elden Ring, Steam Decks, Live Action Beyblade, film school, and our movie of the week - 2022's treasure hunting, globe trotting, action adventure based on the popular video game series...Uncharted! The post Ep 106 – Uncharted (2022) with Angus MacDonald appeared first on PodCavern.

Dare you enter the Cocktagon?! Please enjoy another collection of some of Paul's favourite stories from the first season of The Pen Is Mightier - featuring performances by Clare Blackwood, Maddox Campbell, Kat Letwin, Matt McCready, Rebecca Reeds, and Velvet Wells. The post Best Of Season 1 – Volume 2 appeared first on PodCavern.

Ranking for the Gold! It doesn't seem like that long ago we were ranking Summer Olympic Sports. Our list of concerns in that episode about the social, political, environmental impacts of hosting this global competition on top of an ongoing pandemic well...is still very present all these months later. All that said, there is still something really special getting the world's top athletes to compete on the bitter cold terrain of snow and ice competing for our love and for the gold! So join Tuong and Winter Olympians Desiree Connors Warmington, Al Connors, and Leslie Cserepy as they shred some gnarly hills and 'hot dog' their way to ranking a Top 5 Winter Olympic Sports list! The post 128 – Top 5 Winter Olympic Sports appeared first on PodCavern.

Now in their 10 year old bodies Angus and Sal go back to school shopping for their upcoming undercover mission. They’re going to need to come up with their undercover personas and figure out young people slang, what could go wrong? The post EP59 – Sentenced to 10 Years appeared first on PodCavern.

They say there’s no place like home, and the Disney Dummies can confirm that there’s certainly no place like Home on the Range…and that’s probably a good thing. Not to call this one a stinker, but the farm winds are blowing all over this, well, stinker, as our new friends Maggie, Grace, and Mrs. Calloway teach us that of all the things we need in this world, an animated movie about displaced cattle probably wasn’t one of them. The post DD45 – Home on the Range (2004) appeared first on PodCavern.

"I'll have what she's having" This week join Tuong and his Movie Expert Valentine Alyssa Wooldridge as they talk about keeping a tally on how many times you cry in a year, that the world started going downhill when JLo stopped making romance movies, and 1989's all-time classic rom-com When Harry Met Sally! The post Ep 105 – When Harry Met Sally (1989) with Alyssa Wooldridge appeared first on PodCavern.

It's a crossover episode! Featuring the creators of pop-culture review podcast Rude Dude Takedowns: Bridget Cann (MCU Improvised, Rude Dude Takedowns), Candace Meeks (My Immortal: The Webseries, Rude Dude Takedowns), Chris Middleton (CBC, Rude Dude Takedowns). This week, the panel learns about the etymology of the word “Garfussy,” figures out how many companies can sue the show because of a single story, and the Rude Dudes renew their rivalry with a famous Hollywood director. The post Season 2, Episode 5 – Rivals appeared first on PodCavern.

Will you be our Valentine again? Love is in the air in the PodCavern for somehow our FOURTH Valentine's special on Ranked! We continue to live in unprecedented times but that doesn't mean we should be alone for V-Day. But we get it. Interacting with people is hard. We might forget how to beyond our computer screens and that's why we have quite the steamy romantic episode for you today! This week join Tuong and The Improv Embassy's Adriana Johnston, Joshua Mayo, Woody Field McCadden as they make everyone in the world fall in love with them with their Top 5 Smooth Pick Up Moves for Valentine's day. The post 127 – Top 5 Smooth Pick Up Moves for Valentine’s Day appeared first on PodCavern.

After a week together on the street Sal and Angus are called into the S.H.A.R.T. Station to meet their new chief, Nat Bubo (Matt Barrow). The post EP58 – Owl and Order appeared first on PodCavern.

Oh brother, bear art thou? Trek through the Alaskan wilderness with the Dummies as they follow former human, current bear Kenai on his quest to find “the mountain where the lights touch the earth” and transform back into his former self - while discovering, with the help of Denahi, Sitka, and Koda, what brotherhood really means. (No thanks to Phil Collins). The post DD44 – Brother Bear (2003) appeared first on PodCavern.

"What do these trillions of dollars even matter if we’re all gonna die?" This week join Tuong and comet conspirator (not actually) Reba Ollerhead as they talk about discovering the joys of cross-stiching, how to spend your last 6 months on Earth, and a star-studded, meta-commentary, film that has a giant rock hurdling towards the planet - Don't Look Up (2021). The post Ep 104 – Don’t Look Up (2021) with Reba Ollerhead appeared first on PodCavern.

Featuring Maddox Campbell (Break A Wish, Caverns & Comedians), Tuong La (Podcavern), and Alex Nursall (Parkdale Haunt). The panel discusses what constitutes a "medium" level of gratuity, learns how to make a planet climax, and guesses the flavour of Prince Eric's dick. The post Season 2, Episode 4 – Wish appeared first on PodCavern.

Initiating Top 5 Protocol 0010101. Beep boop beep! Some of the most memorable characters in fiction are machines. The way they move, talk, perform functions that are simultaneously grand and wondrous has always been an appeal about them. On the other hand, almost everything is run by a computer chip these days and engineers are doing their best to replicate what we liked about robots in fiction and bring it into the real world (to often terrifying results). The thing that is missing from real life robots is the charm, wonder, and several degrees of separation from our reality that come with fictional machines! So join Tuong and Constant Struggle Podcast/Improv Niagara's Brie Watson, Nick Watson, and Aaron Boyd as they compute themselves a Top 5 Fictional Robots list! The post 126 – Top 5 Fictional Robots appeared first on PodCavern.

Now that they are partners Angus helps Sal get reacquainted with field agent work. They are called to report on a robbery being committed by a pee wee soccer team. The post EP57 – The Little Score appeared first on PodCavern.

We’re shooting for the stars and solar surfing into space this week, as the Dummies tune into Disney’s Treasure Planet. Swashbuckle along with us on a multi-galaxy adventure involving pirates, planets, portals, and the greatest treasure of all (spoiler: it’s love). The post DD43 – Treasure Planet (2002) appeared first on PodCavern.

"The Choice Is An Illusion" This week join Tuong and "The One" Axandre Lemours as they talk about watching a new movie a day in 2022, how the new Fresh Prince of Bel-Air show might not look so fresh, the art of reviewing movies on Letterboxd, and a new sequel to one of the most beloved franchises that made us question reality - The Matrix Resurrections (2021)! The post Ep 103 – The Matrix Resurrections (2021) with Axandre Lemours appeared first on PodCavern.

Dare you enter the Cocktagon?! Please enjoy a collection of some of Paul's favourite stories from the first season of The Pen Is Mightier - featuring performances by Jon Blair, Andrew Bushell, Bridget Cann, Taylor Davis, Erin Pim, and Carley Thorne. The post Best Of Season 1 – Volume 1 appeared first on PodCavern.

Where would we be in the pandemic without video games? It is not hyperbole to say that, for many, video games has been a beacon of joy and much needed escapism from the reality of this pandemic. It continues to be one of the more enjoyable ways to connect with family/friends digitally, in a world where lockdowns are frequent and Zoom fatigue is real. While the planet continues to be a big ol' dumpster fire, video games provided that comfort we needed to push through to the next day. And yes, the effects of the pandemic did hit game development pretty bad resulting in multiple delays but somehow, through it all, we were still able to get some quality titles this year. So join Tuong and #GamerBoyz Angus MacDonald, Matthew Whalley, and Ethan Howieson as they celebrate another fantastic year in gaming by ranking Top 5 Video Games of 2021! The post 125 – Top 5 Video Games of 2021 appeared first on PodCavern.

Sal’s ethical trial is finally here with Angus serving as his defense. They face a tough prosecutor in Cretaceous Trombone (Leslie Cserepy) and are at the mercy of first timer Judge Jude Law (Tuong La). Will Sal get shunned by the bureaucrat community? Will they both get branded? The post EP56 – S.H.A.R.T. Vs. Bedfellow appeared first on PodCavern.

“Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind.” Are you crying yet?? Catch a wave with Lilo and Stitch - plus Nani, David, and the Disney Dummies! We follow our tough little protagonist, her loving sister, and their new pet “dog” as they learn what it means to be a family- and most importantly, that even broken families are still good. The post DD42 – Lilo & Stitch (2002) appeared first on PodCavern.

“With great power…” This week join Tuong and multi-verse hero Emily Lambert as they talk about her love for Disney, reading 100 books in a year, why anyone should care... The post Ep 102 – Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) with Emily Lambert appeared first on PodCavern.

Twas the night before Christmas, And all through Podcavern, Our hosts sat all sullen, Posted up at the Tavern. When suddenly SANTA! All liquored up, Said " Punch Up These Carols!" His slurred speech was fucked up! So Les, Tuong and Angus, Each chose a song, Three new versions were born, In an ep juuuust over an hour long! So strap tight for some tales, With drug deals and Luigi, You'll cry so much, Ya need a damn squeegee! So put up your stockings, Tuong by the chimney with care, Merry Punch Up To All, Until we're back on the air!! The post E64 – A Punch Up Christmas Carol appeared first on PodCavern.