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Angus and Sal try to take their minds of their recent loss by suggesting new hobbies to each other. The post EP147 – Pop Cultural Exchange appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) announce the nomination form for Munch Madness 2026! The post 219. Munch Madness 2026 Nominations are LIVE! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, Kadi and Eunice review Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley! We talk about communities going through hard times, intergenerational trauma & healing, and the importance of storytelling in marginalized communities. Then, we get vulnerable about recent events and our own experiences as cultural minorities. This book is so good, y'all. It's so good!! The post 130. Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley appeared first on PodCavern.

This week’s episode features Ivy Foxglove, Magic Ambassador, Doctor of Psychology, and Rakdos superfan. Ivy’s deck stars one of the most recent Voltron commanders: “Ty Lee, Artful Acrobat”. We talk about bulk rares, giving yourself a challenge, and rubber-ducking. The post Ivy Foxglove – Circus Freak is a Compliment appeared first on PodCavern.

We speak with Chris Dainty, owner of Dainty Productions Inc about all the advantages that come with being a small boutique studio. Through animation, apps, games and books, Chris follows his restless creative instincts, always looking for ways to grow and innovate in today's shifting media landscape. Oh and he's also an ice carver! And he animates with ice?? How is that possible? Chris explains it all in detail on this episode of The Most Fun Podcast. The post Chris Dainty appeared first on PodCavern.

The Grunge District Dumpster Divers have made it all the way to The Super City World Series of Little League and Co-coaches Angus and Sal must inspire their team to their first win of the season. But our Co-Coaches haven’t considered what this win will cost them… The post EP146 – Broken Home Run appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah! We get into our favorite fried foods, alternate latke toppings, sufganiyot, and the joys of letting your food traditions come from a big blend of influences! Then, we use the Random Meal Generator to whip up a delicious Hanukkah dish using duck breast, blackberries, and couscous! The post 218. Happy Hanukkah & Your Taste Buds Never Forget! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to Justin Bragg from Le Jus (@lejus_mtl) about bringing his delicious smash burgers to NDG, his love of diner culture, filipino food, and putting mashed potatoes on a sandwich! Then, we see what happens when brisket, rutabaga, and balsamic vinegar find their way into the Random Meal Generator! The post 217. Smash Burgers ft. Justin Bragg from Le Jus! appeared first on PodCavern.

Meg Ferguson is an accomplished animator and animation director best known for her work on the hit show Hilda, for which she was nominated for an Annie Award for Best Direction. She is also a dedicated community builder and a vocal advocate for the rights of artists. Meg founded OATS (Ottawa Animators Talking Socially), a community group that provides a safe space for artists to connect and discuss constructive solutions to the challenges they face, whether in the studio or in the wider community. Inside the studio and out, Meg communicates with intention, sparks collaboration that moves teams toward shared goals, and amplifies the voices around her. The post Meg Ferguson appeared first on PodCavern.

Does an “episode zero” truly exist? Get to know your hosts, Tab and Spence as they explain what the heck they’re doing here!!! For the most fun experience, our Patreon... The post What is the most fun podcast? appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about gluten! What is gluten, how does it form, how does it work, and why can’t some people digest it? Why is it so hard to make good gluten-free bread? What’s the difference between gluten intolerance and celiac disease? And, of course, what happens when sausage, carrots, and apple sauce find their way into the Random Meal Generator? The post 216. What Even IS Gluten?! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week's guest brings the rock. Rachel Kendra's Toggo and Silas Renn commander deck generates a lot of artifacts to make a Grixis landfall-affinity deck. We also talk Norwegian sauna, naughty rabbits, and deckbuilding as storytelling. The post Rachel Kendra – TogSi appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to special guest Kevin Morrison of Butter Hospitality (@thebutterhospitality) about the lessons he teaches restaurateurs in his coaching program, the challenge of choosing... The post 215. Restaurant Coaching ft. Kevin Morrison of Butter Hospitality! appeared first on PodCavern.

What’s next? That’s the question of the episode in this edition of #StrugglePod. You’ll have to tune in for a bit more context. Co-hosts Nick Watson (@fivestergram) and Brie Watson (@briewats0n) are entering the dark, chilly, Canadian Winter, putting up their Ws where they can (dress for the job you want!) and bemoaning the struggles (passing out in a high school gymnasium.) Please enjoy this fun new episode from your favourite struggling siblings. The post E95 – Chill with Moments of Crazy Intensity appeared first on PodCavern.

After 128 episodes of Teffer pestering the others to review a Ship Book, it finally happened! Listen in as Teffer and Bailey review Adrienne Young's high seas fantasy, Fable, and get into exactly what it is that makes a maritime adventure so much fun. We talk pseudo-love triangles, almost-queer-baiting, and which nautical daddies can get it. The post 129. Fable by Adrienne Young appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal are running out of options for turning around Travis’ behaviour, so they go to someone who has had many sidekicks over the years. Can Bubo (Matt Barrow) provide useful advice on keeping sidekicks safe or will things just get more messy? The post EP145 – Bubo Returns appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) chats with special guest Miles Taffert (@wheelie.tattoo) about his all-liquid diet, Boost 2.24, auto-immune disorders, and how to make the most of all of it! We get into soups, teas, and the importance of refusing to accept pain and discomfort as the default. Then, what happens when turkey, celery root, and gluten-free pretzels find their way into the Random Meal Generator? The post 214. Making the Most of an All-Liquid Diet ft. Miles Taffert! appeared first on PodCavern.

Kadi and Teffer review To All the Boys: Always and Forever, the Netflix adaptation of Jenny Han's Always and Forever, Lara Jean. Join us for Kadi's first foray into the himbo universe, the joys of boys who do sports, satisfying final chapters, and a surprising side order of Jon Hamm. Is anyone else hot? The post 128. To All the Boys: Always and Forever appeared first on PodCavern.

Excited for Halloween Angus and Sal patiently await their first Trick Or Treaters of the night. They chose to set up shop at Sal’s place, a van parked under a street light in the paper mill district. The post EP144 – You Halloween Some You Lose Some appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest Julian McKenzie (@jkamckenzie) from The Athletic talk about the best and wildest foods Julian's come across on his travels as a journalist following the Ottawa Senators. Bell Centre hotdogs! The Calgary Airport Chili's! Popeyes! Buffalo Wild Wings! Chicago Deep Dish Pizza! Burger De Ville! Jersey Mike's! Then, what happens when the Random Meal Generator is given black beans, banana peppers, and "le fromage qui fait squik squik??" The post 213. Eat Like A Sports Journalist ft. Julian McKenzie! appeared first on PodCavern.

Teffer and Kadi return to the Graceling Realm with Kristin Cashore's new release, Winterkeep! We're talking about environmental anxiety, the Gen Z/Millennial tension, extended character development, generational trauma and generational healing, who can get it, and so much more. The post 127. Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore appeared first on PodCavern.

At first glance, this episode's deck with 99 lands plus Lumra as the commander might seem like a joke but as we explored the nooks and crannies with our guest, EnkiBye from France, this turned out to be a bear of a deck. We also talk 4-person cube, sharpie alters, and making do with limited options. The post EnkiBye – 99 Lands Lumra appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) talk about their favorite sick day comfort foods! Mashed potatoes! Soup! Tea! Cheeseburgers! Frozen lasagnas and casseroles and meal trains! Plus, the Random Meal Generator serves up a delicious trio of pork, onions, and bouillon cubes to really challenge our chefs today. No idea how you could possibly make comfort food out of those ingredients, this is a real curveball. Yeesh. The post 212. Sick Day Comfort Food ft. Matt Cole! appeared first on PodCavern.

Patron Emily Pattyn joins us to talk about one of the hottest new releases of 2020: Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko. We talk about magic systems, the development of diverse fantasy in YA, and why The Lord of the Rings should be 200 pages shorter than it is. Like all our new release reviews, this one is spoiler free! The post 126. Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko appeared first on PodCavern.

Still reeling from last week’s rescue mission Angus is in need of some first aid and Sal could not be more excited to finally try out some of his home cooked remedies. The post EP143 – Sal’s Secret Showdown of Cookery appeared first on PodCavern.

Eunice and Teffer review Rent a Boyfriend, Gloria Chao's third book! We talk (a lot) about family dynamics, boundaries, compassion, and peer pressure. Also a little about love, and a lot about writing! The post 125. Rent a Boyfriend by Gloria Chao appeared first on PodCavern.

Our guest this episode is one we had in mind as the platonic ideal for a guest of this series, DJ and his “Dear Gonti, Love Sophie” deck. Yep, the one made famous by the Rhystic Studies video. We talk about punk aesthetics, rhinestones, and tracking coin flips. The post DJ – Dear Gonti, Love Sophie appeared first on PodCavern.

Joining us for episode TEN (the big one-oh!) is comedian and Magic content creator, Mike Carrozza. Mike tours his Lyzolda, the Blood Witch deck and explains why he absolutely must send his creatures to the 'yard. We also talk about the Commander Sealed Event, garbage plates, and asking your parents to buy you a booster. The post Mike Carozza – Lyzolda Sacrifice appeared first on PodCavern.

After sixteen weeks at the Super City Maximum Security Sleep Away Camp it’s finally time to bring Travis home. Angus and Sal venture into the depths of the subterranean camp to meet with Thaniel Hardiss (Joshua Mayo) to get Travis, but the camp has what the legal team would call “A minor inconvenient issue involving the camp’s AI overseer.” The post EP142 – Keep Away Camp appeared first on PodCavern.

Host Nick Watson (@fivestergram) and Brie Watson (@briewats0n) reflect after respectively busy summers: one filled with parental obligations and the other with increased tourism volume. But with Back to School season comes a renewed sense of responsibility towards our creative endeavours, and in some cases, brand new projects and directions. Tune in to see where these creative siblings are headed next. The post E93: Busy Summer Blues appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz talk wedding food! We share our favorite cocktail hour snacks, appetizers, open bar alternatives, and more! Greg's married now! What did he serve at his wedding?! Also, what happens when rack of lamb, kale, and hummus find their way into the Random Meal Generator? The post 211. Wedding Food ft. Greg Schulz! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week our guest is Lucky Paper's Anthony Mattox! Anthony walks us through the world of Magic Cubes: what they are, why they're fun, and his very own creation, The Regular Cube. We also talk about food metaphors, how we sort our collections, and why you should never play "Tag" optimally. The post Anthony Mattox – The Regular Cube appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about Tom's favorite breakfast staple, Cheese Toast! What distinguishes cheese toast from Welsh Rarebit? How far from a classic cheese toast can someone get before what they're making becomes a grilled cheese sandwich? Plus, what happens when baby back ribs, romaine lettuce, and ramen powder go into the Random Meal Generator? The post 210. Cheese Toast! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week Bailey and Teffer talk about a shiny new release: Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala! We’re chatting about crafts, glassblowing, competition shows, Boston, crafting in competition shows in Boston, love, parents, art, passion, and so much more! The post 124. Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal interview Teen Detective Ewan Cherrywood (Jason Summers) hoping for a lighter story, but what they get is anything but. The post EP141 – Pattern Recognition appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, we review Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant! Kadi, Eunice, and Teffer talk about baking, relationships, baking relationships, and relationships with baking, in this SPOILER-FREE review of this great new release! The post 123. Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant appeared first on PodCavern.

Our guest for this week's Untapped Libraries is Gwen and her Attractions Commander deck. We hit the carnival and play the games as Gwen guides us through her deck. We discuss going to our first weekend event (Commander Sealed), working at an amusement park, and having a good time playing Magic. The post Gwen – Dee Kay Attractions appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and guest Aslam Choudhury talk about various foods on sticks! Yakitori! Satay! Spiedini! Arrosticini! Cake Pops! Popsicles! Caprese Skewers! Plus, what happens when chicken breast, asparagus, and tomato sauce get thrown into the Random Meal Generator?! The post 209. Food On A Stick ft. Aslam Choudhury appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bury their faces in everyone's favorite emoji, the Peach! We explore the cultural and historical significance of these fuzzy round flavor-bombs, from their role in ancient Chinese myth to their connection with One Piece, Pokemon, and more! Plus, what happens when peaches, beans, asparagus, and couscous get run through the Random Meal Generator? The results will probably not shock you. The post 208. Peaches! appeared first on PodCavern.

All good things must come to an end. After 8+ years, the time has finally arrived to hang up the podcasting gear on this ranking journey. Over the years, we have laughed, cried, passionately yelled at each other, and came together to rank numerous glorious Top 5 lists. In this final episode, the A-Team (Tuong La, Angus MacDonald, Samantha Leggatt, & Leslie Cserepy) reminisce on the humble beginnings of the show, go through our favourite moments, hear from an all-star lineup of past guests, talk about what topics we would have done if this show kept going, and of course rank some shit (because obviously). We want to thank everyone for joining Tuong La and all of our guests on this insane rollercoaster of a podcast where we ranked everything from the obscure, serious, thought provoking, delicious, silly, and most random topics we could think of. It was never about the lists (they literally don't matter as the podcast title implies). It was all about building community, having interesting conversations, and coming together on a thing while having a whole heck of a lot of fun along the way. So with that said, we are beyond proud of what we achieved with Ranked. So thank you for listening to Ranked: Top 5 Lists of Stuff That Don't Matter and for being part of this special thing. See you around the PodCavern. PS If you didn't like or agree with any of our past Top 5 lists, in the holy words of the Mayor of the PodCavern Leslie Cserepy....Fuck you The post 200 – Finale appeared first on PodCavern.

Painter and artist Hummingbird joins us on the podcast this week. Hummingbird alters the art on Magic cards and we attempt the impossible to capture the imagery in an audio-only format (with images on our website and socials). Hummingbird brings his fully altered cEDH deck, The Apparatus, to Untapped Libraries. See more at UntappedLibraries.com. The post Hummingbird Alters – Thrasios & Ardenn cEDH appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and guest Eric Silver (@el_silvero) talk about the Bacon Industrial Complex and the Bacon Mania of 2009. How did a massive PR campaign lead to this off cut of pork becoming an american breakfast staple? How did it save fast food chains from fading into obscurity? Is the Wendy's Baconator still an exciting amount of bacon? How is Obama-era recession economics responsible for the rise of Epic Meal Time? Plus, what happens when bacon, split peas, eggplant, and ketchup find their way into the Random Meal Generator? The post 207. Bacon Mania ft. Eric Silver! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, we're reviewing Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas! This review is SPOILER-FREE! Kadi and Teffer talk about parenting, representation of Black fathers, the 90's, and, of course, who can get it. The post 122. Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas appeared first on PodCavern.

While Sal has an easier time leaving the vigilante life behind, Angus is not so lucky. Angus opts to have his memories of his time as The Coil erased so that he won’t feel so tempted to engage in illegal heroics. Will he be the same on the other side? The post EP140 – Recurring Spitshine of a Spotty Mind appeared first on PodCavern.

This week our guest is Nick V. Nick's Zada Commander deck is completely sunbleached. Yes, he found a way to leave each card in the sun to bleach the colours creating a very distinct look to them. We discuss buying cards at the flea market, the power of the sun, and fighting birds. The post Nick V – Sunbleached Zada appeared first on PodCavern.

As it turns out, we are not dead. This is one for the real ones. The OG’s. The post PTP 396 – July 22, 2025 – Hell Yeah Brother appeared first on PodCavern.

We wrap up our spirituality miniseries with Heretics Anonymous by Katie Henry. Bailey and Teffer discuss interfaith community, changing things from the inside versus changing from the outside, and our own relationships with church, spirituality, and faith. The post 121. Heretics Anonymous by Katie Henry appeared first on PodCavern.

To all the ones who came in second. People have been wondering what we could possibly rank for our penultimate episode of this show. Well our answer is it's time to uplift the unsung heroes. The ones that almost got their time in the sun and spotlight but never quite went the distance. They are the almost-winners, the bridesmaid but never the bride, the silver medalist. And so just like this being the second last episode, it's time to bring in the second place team in all of Ranked as that was only fitting to tackle this very topic. Join the B-Team Laura Gordon, Sarah MacDonald, Bradley Sales, and Leslie Cserepy as they lock Tuong in a box and embrace the glory that they finally deserve while ranking Top 5 Runners Up. The post 199 – Top 5 Runners Up appeared first on PodCavern.

Joining us on our episode is Beth, Queen of Cardboard. Beth shares with us the thoughtful and touching commander deck made in honour of her late dog, King, including an altered Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful. We chat about Pac-Man Secret Lair, bestowing titles, and bonus animal guests. The post Beth, Queen of Cardboard – In Memory of King appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about grilled meat on skewers! There are so many different kinds of kebabs in the world- donair, doner, shawarma, shish kabob, souvlaki, kefta, tacos al pastor, the list goes on and on. Cooking meat over an open flame is universal, and there's nothing quite like a kebab to get us in touch with that beautiful, primal feeling. Plus, the extremely difficult challenge of running chorizo, turnips, and smoked paprika through the Random Meal Generator. The post 206. Kebab’s Your Uncle! appeared first on PodCavern.