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This week, we’re talking about one of our favourite fantasy books to date. We get into different approaches to worldbuilding, and have a long conversation about the impact of the fantasy brothel trope on conversations about sex work. The post 93. The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis appeared first on PodCavern.

It's our final, epic Game of the Year ranking! For the past 8 years, we've celebrated the awesome power that is video games with our GOTY deliberations. We've witnessed the gaming landscape change drastically over the years, but through thick and thin, we've delivered Top 5 lists of our favourite gaming experiences through rowdy and passionate debates. What makes PodCavern's GOTY lists special? They're crafted not by a gaming publication, YouTube/Twitch channel, or sponsored by a third party, but by everyday gamers who simply love video games and talking about them. We've gladly poured our blood, sweat, and pixels into this process year after year, playing games like it's our job (it's not!), just to create these lists, celebrate the medium, and frankly, have an excuse to nerd out about a topic that is near and dear to our hearts. But now as this podcast is coming to an end, the day has come for us to rest, put down the controller, and make space for others to marathon video games and create their own lists. But not before one last victory lap! Join Tuong La and Gaming Legends Angus MacDonald, Ethan Howieson, and Mathew Whalley as they 'press start' together once more to rank Top 5 Video Games of 2024! The post 184 – Top 5 Video Games of 2024 appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) ring in the 2025 season with a run-down of all the great things we ate over the holidays, and introduce a new segment: The Random Meal Generator! The post 177. New Year, New Segment, New Sandwich? appeared first on PodCavern.

Hosts Nick Watson (@fivestergram) and Brie Watson (@briewats0n) are back after an unplanned hiatus to chat plans for the podcast going forward including new segments like: what’s filling the tank, what’s draining the bucket and what are we working on as 2024 comes to a close. The post E87 – New Format on the Block appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal have found a monkey’s paw and it could be the solution to all their problems. Now the guys know that a monkey’s paw is always trying to get one over on you so they are going to try and be smart about this. Surely nothing will go wrong. The post EP125 – A Moment of Paws appeared first on PodCavern.

Make way because we are setting sail across the ocean and journeying into another Disney sequel. That's right! Disney is going back to the well on one of their beloved franchises and attempting to make a big splash with another adventure from our titular heroine. So join the Disney Dummies as they consider the coconut, go beyond the reef, and discuss Moana 2 and why....well just why??? The post DD63 – Moana 2 (2024) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) wrap up 2024 with a great conversation about all of our favorite rice dishes! Risotto! Arancini! Paella! Holiday Stuffing! This beautiful grain is so versatile it feels impossible to list them all! The post 176. Rice: The People’s Grain appeared first on PodCavern.

In our final Anne of Green April episode, we take on a book written twenty years after Anne of Green Gables. We talk about lesbians, fashion-forward fan fiction, lesbians, letter writing, lesbians, saviour complexes, and lesbians. The post 85. Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. appeared first on PodCavern.

End of an Era...literally. As Taylor Swift's epic Eras Tour comes to a close, we're taking a moment to celebrate the magic, the memories, and of course, the music from this beloved multi-talented icon. There are few artists that come to mind that have been able to capture the hearts and minds of their fans like Taylor has with her music. Her ability to combine her poetic brilliance with her ever evolving music has shaped her into the superstar sensation that she is today. So join Tuong La and fellow Swifties Laura Gordon, Amanda Gulka-Armstrong, and Kayla Snyder as they dive deep into all the eras of this legendary pop artist and rank Top 5 Taylor Swift Songs. The post 183 – Top 5 Taylor Swift Songs appeared first on PodCavern.

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This week our Anne series continues, with Anne going to college and falling in love. We talk about what distinguishes this series as a turn of the century work and the ways growing up makes us revise and reconsider our expectations. We also revisit our discussion of Anne... what happens when she’s not the quirkiest girl in the room? The post 84. Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal are in a funk and decide to take a day off work and take Travis, Angus’ ward, to do a bunch of activities for children around Super City. The post EP124 – Recapturing Our Youth appeared first on PodCavern.

HO HO HO! Welcome to our first episode in our brand new limited series run...Disney Homies! That's right, the Disney Dummies are tackling the cream of of the crop of Disney's direct to home video offerings and we are starting out with a fitting one to ring in the yuletide season. So join us this week, as we travel back to Beast's Castle and talking inanimate objects with Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997). The post Disney Homies #1 – Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talks to special guest registered dietitian Miriam Zeira about fibre! Which foods are rich in this wonderful nutrient and what benefits does it provide to our digestive systems? What are some exciting and delicious ways to introduce more of it into our diets? The post 175. Fibre ft. Miriam Zeira! appeared first on PodCavern.

In our second installation of Anne of Green April, Kadi warms up to Anne a little, we talk about approaches to child care, make our predictions for the series, and talk about what makes YA, YA. Also, is Anne a Manic Pixie Dream Girl?! The post 83. Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery appeared first on PodCavern.

When you rank upon a star... In celebration of Disney Dummies x Pixar Pals crossing our 100th episode, we decided to make one last crossover with Ranked doing what we do best! In this episode, we're taking on the enchanting task of ranking music that has captured the minds and hearts of Disney Dummies across the world. From heartfelt ballads to magical melodies, we’re diving into the music that has defined generations and sparked countless singalongs. So join Tuong La and Disney Dummies x Pixar Pals Laura Gordon, Samantha Leggatt, and Bradley Sales as they step up onto Pride Rock, rub a magic genie lamp, and rank Top 5 Disney Songs. The post 182 – Top 5 Disney Songs appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) answer questions sent in by listeners of the show! What foods freeze best? What inspired us to make a show about food? What's the best soda? The answer to all these questions and more await. The post 174. Marshmallow Chicken & Eating With Your Feet! appeared first on PodCavern.

We’re reading through the first four Anne of Green Gables books! Join us for a fresh take through totally virgin eyes, and passionate analysis from a long time fan! Help us decide... just how queer IS this book? The post 82. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal reach out to the most famous podcaster in Super City, Rex “The Rocket” Roarke (Tuong La) for advice on how to get their show out to more people. The post EP123 – Horsin’ Around appeared first on PodCavern.

It's time to say 'so long, partner!" to our limited series run of Pixar Shorties! This week on our finale, we take a look at the last handful of Pixar Original Theatrical Shorts with Sanjay's Super Team (2015), Piper (2016), Lou (2017), & Bao (2018). The post Pixar Shorties #5 – Sanjay’s Super Team (2015), Piper (2016), Lou (2017), & Bao (2018) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) rant about the cultural and political importance of the olive! We get into the stuffed olives of Ascoli Piceno and the glorious Kalamata, with a side dish of anger at the state of the world. The post 173. Olives! appeared first on PodCavern.

Get your groove on! Throughout our time on this show we have listened and ranked A LOT of music spanning from the 80's, 90's, 2000's, and the 2010's. So where do we go from here? Backwards of course! It's time to end our pentalogy of ranking decades of music by boogying on down to the 70's. The 70's was a big turning point for contemporary music, elevating genres such as rock, reggae, funk, folk, and of course disco! The innovations from this decade set new standards for artistic freedom and creativity while being a powerful force for entertainment and social change. Suffice to say the 70's was, in fact, cool beans. So hang loose with Tuong La and foxy friends Axandre Lemours, Colleen Wang, and Victoria Luloff as they stick it to the man one more time and bang out a dynamite Top 5 70's Songs list! The post 181 – Top 5 70’s Songs appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about gooey, starchy, delicious risotto! From its bizarre connection to Milan's Duomo to a fabulous use for leftovers, risotto has something for everyone! The post 172. Risotto! appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal attempt to prove a local manor is haunted to keep the mayor from replacing it with an offensive statue. But is there something more offensive lurking in the depth of the old Hedgerton Estate? The post EP122 – You’ve got Whale appeared first on PodCavern.

We are taking a brief intermission on Pixar Shorties to give you a very special episode of Disney Dummies! That's right! We have been doing this magical podcast for 100 episodes now and thought we would do it with the bang of a thousand Disney fireworks. This week, we have our final crossover episode with Ranked as we embark on our most difficult discussion topic yet - ranking Top 5 Disney Songs! From hopeful "I Want" songs to dastardly "Villain" songs to bodacious Ballads, the Dummies have their work cut out for them as they take on this herculean task to turn this into a Top 5 list. We also may or may not have a couple of surprise guests sent down from Mickey mouse himself to chyme in... The post Disney Dummies 100th Episode Spectacular appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) try to stump each other with trivia questions from the Food & Drink Ultimate Foodie Quiz card game! The post 171. Food & Drink Ultimate Foodie Quiz! appeared first on PodCavern.

You are not prepared. On our final Halloween special of Ranked, we dive into the dark side of the internet to unravel the eerie mysteries of some of the most insidious groups on Earth. From twisted charismatic leaders to money gouging schemes to mass murders, we explore the sinister side of human beliefs and the rippling effects that come from it. So join Tuong and Level 5 PodCavern Worshippers Patricia Eddu, Stefanie McBurns, and Stenley Philippe as they journey through chilling real world stories so they can rank Top 5 Cults. The post 180 – Top 5 Cults appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) explore the origins behind the names of 8 of the most frequently searched foods! Why do French-Canadians call shepherd's pie "Pate Chinois" and how did Baloney end up getting called that if it's *not* from Bologna? The post 170. 8 Strange Food Name Origins! appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus is writing about a new meringue based diet while Sal secures another ad sponsor. The boys were also rewarded for thwarting Seth’s crimes in the last episode and need to speak to financial expert Bullwinkle (Rich Hilborn) to figure out what they should do with the sizable reward. The post EP121 – Don’t Bank On It appeared first on PodCavern.

Buckle up because our penultimate episode of our limited series run of Pixar Shorties is here! This week we take a deep dive into Pixar Shorties #4 - Day & Night (2010), La Luna (2011), The Blue Umbrella (2013) & Lava (2014). The post Pixar Shorties #4 – Day & Night (2010), La Luna (2011), The Blue Umbrella (2013) & Lava (2014) appeared first on PodCavern.

In which we try to find out the best monster husband, and discover Sarah just wants a strong man that will shut up, while Shannon and Briner are keen on... The post PTP 395 – October 23, 2024 – I Love Hairy Men appeared first on PodCavern.

Trick or Treat! For our Halloween special this year, we are heading back into the candy aisle to debate once and for all the best chocolates to satisfy our devilish sweet tooth. So join Tuong La and Chocolate Chums Rob Lewin & Cas Knihnisky (Corpse), and Emily Vance (The Phlegmies) as they creep their way into a fang-tastic debate and rank Top 5 Candy Aisle Chocolate! The post 179 – Top 5 Candy Aisle Chocolate appeared first on PodCavern.

Description: (0:00) Opening (9:10) Cold Beer by Jake Brenneman (12:58) Tiermaker – Thanksgiving Foods (38:58) Staring at the Sky by Stylusboy (41:48) Ranker – The Best Rap Artists of All-Time... The post PTP 394 – October 16, 2024 – It’s Soupy Season appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about The Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, and Squash! Why do these three plants work so well together? What significance do they hold in mythology, history, and agriculture? The post 169. The Three Sisters! appeared first on PodCavern.

“We'll be back next week with an all-new episode of Pull the Plug, but for now, here's a little treat for ya. Here's the episode that Justin G and PTP alum Jordan G recently guested on with host Tuong La and Tom Zalatnai for Ranked: Top 5 Lists of Stuff That Don't Matter. Listen in as we try and rank the Top 5 Fictional Swords! There's hilarity. There's innuendoes. There's an uncomfortable amount of Lord of the Rings and anime lore. It's a good time maybe! The post PTP On Ranked: Top 5 Lists of Stuff That Don’t Matter – Top 5 Fictional Swords appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus calls Sal late at night with an emergency. He’s in an apartment full of blood! Did Angus do something he’ll regret? Is this the end of the podcast? And most importantly does Sal have time to grab a breaky sandwich? The post EP120 – Heroes Don’t Do Murder appeared first on PodCavern.

The Pixar Shorties train chugs through another set of animated shorts as we hit our halfway point of our limited series run! This week we check out One Man Band (2006), Lifted (2007), Presto (2008), & Partly Cloudy (2009). The post Pixar Shorties #3 – One Man Band (2006), Lifted (2007), Presto (2008), & Partly Cloudy (2009) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and special guest James Hawes (@turrethousepressmtl) talk about Juzo Itami's 1985 Japanese 'Ramen Western' Tampopo and all of its delicious, campy meanderings! The post 168. Tampopo (1985) ft. James Hawes! appeared first on PodCavern.

Great Scott! Time travel is a storytelling device that has been used in countless pieces of fiction, pop culture, movies, and more that has always added an extra wrinkle to a story for better or worse. Who among us hasn't wished they could turn back the clock, face off with a dark gritty version of our future self, ride in the DeLorean, or be stuck in a time loop for all eternity until we learned a valuable lesson?! So join Tuong La and Future Cassie Pyatt, Present Gill Manchee, and Past Justin Otto as they get take a trip through time to rank Top 5 Time Travels! The post 178 – Top 5 Time Travels appeared first on PodCavern.

In hopes of raising some funds Sal takes on a questionable sponsor. Some fine print saddles Angus with his very own feral child ward. In hopes of bettering the communication between him and his ward Angus brings Super Cities Poet Laureate Fastidious Swag (Woody McCadden) on the show to show the boys exactly how powerful words can be. The post EP119 – A Sway With Words appeared first on PodCavern.

The Pixar Shorties are back for more micro-doses of Pixar magic in our next instalment of our limited series run! Join us this week as we continue our journey and take a look at Knick Knack (1989), Geri’s Game (1997), For the Birds (2000), Boundin’ (2003). The post Pixar Shorties #2 – Knick Knack (1989), Geri’s Game (1997), For the Birds (2000) & Boundin’ (2003) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) follow the tomato on a journey from Mexico to Italy and beyond, learning about how this weird fruit became a beloved icon of Italian cuisine and how its American cousins became flavourless styrofoam husks of their former selves, and share some of our favorite ways to make them delicious! The post 167. Tomato, Tomato! appeared first on PodCavern.

Schwing! Welcome to a world of legends, where the mightiest weapons aren't just forged from steel, but from the imaginations of countless storytellers. From blades that wield mystical powers to those steeped in prophecy, these badass swords have become as famous as the heroes who wield them and captured our hearts and minds across movies, game, books, etc. So join Tuong La and Podcast Knights Justin Godelie (Pull the Plug), Jordan Godelie (Benko Pet Treats), and Tom Zalatnai (No Bad Food) as they slice and dice their way to making a Top 5 Fictional Swords list! The post 177 – Top 5 Fictional Swords appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) dig into the history of Savory Pies! What do the Tudors, French-Canadians settlers, and Sweeney Todd have in common? When did pies go from functional to flavourful? Why don't we eat pigeons anymore? The post 166. Savory Pies! appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal are co-coaching their first little league game with the Grunge District Dumpster Divers. Will they be able to co-coach this ragtag group of kids to victory and will they compromise their morals to do so? The post EP118 – Dumpster Diving appeared first on PodCavern.

The Disney Dummies X Pixar Pals are caught up on all our movies (for now), so you may be wondering what's next as we await for new theatrical movies to come out? Glad you asked! We are venturing into Pixar's beloved short films with our new limited series run: Pixar Shorties! Join us this week as we rewind all the way back to the humble beginnings of Pixar once again and take a look at The Adventures of André & Wally B (1984), Luxo Jr. (1986), Red's Dream (1987), Tin Toy (1988). The post Pixar Shorties #1 – The Adventures of André & Wally B (1984), Luxo Jr. (1986), Red’s Dream (1987) & Tin Toy (1988) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) give you a 101 lesson in taking care of cast-iron cookware! What is 'seasoning' and why is it so important? How can you make perfect bread in a dutch oven? What's the best way to make a grilled cheese sandwich or pressed panini on a stovetop? And, how can cooking with cast-iron help folks with anemia? The post 165. Cast-Iron Pans! appeared first on PodCavern.

*drool* Mmm Donuts. Centuries ago some great innovator came up with punching a hole through fried dough. These dough balls eventually became the familiar ring shape we know today as donuts! Donuts have remained popular not only for it's versatility, coming in all sorts of flavours and sizes, but also for being a bit of a cultural icon in the comfort food world. This week join Tuong La and Dough-Boyz Jesse Bergen (What We Do in the Basement), Thomas Proles & Kevin Ramberran (Oops All Segments) as they comb through dozens over baker's dozens worth of fried pastries and come up with a slam DUNKIN' Top 5 Donuts list. The post 176 – Top 5 Donuts appeared first on PodCavern.

Description:   (0:00) Opening (3:14) Invincible by Jaclyn VanHappen (Fick) (5:53) Ranker – The Greatest Game Shows of All Time (20:32) Sail On by Paul Federici (23:44) Hyp-Hyp-Hypothetical – $50... The post PTP 393 – September 4, 2024 – Fruity Conundrums appeared first on PodCavern.

Lick your fingers, folks. It's time. This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about the latest collaboration between Kentucky Fried Chicken and Kraft Dinner! We also get into the history of both brands in Canada and some of our favorite ways of eating boxed mac and cheese! Disclaimer: we were given free food as an incentive to produce this episode. And it was GREAT! The post 164. Kentucky Fried Chicken & Kraft Dinner! appeared first on PodCavern.