Roz & Mocha

Should Roz finally shave his beard? Would the entire Roz & Mocha “radio family” ever take a massive group vacation together? Listeners also dig into Mocha’s childhood tricycle crash (and whether he kept the infamous wood he smashed into), debate the best waffle toppings, and face the impossible choice: fingers as long as legs, or legs as long as fingers? Plus—if a crime needed solving, who on the show would make the ultimate partner? And did Mocha’s mom and Shem’s mom ever actually meet? All that and more in another unhinged, hilarious episode you don’t want to miss.

We’re talking chocolate and candy in this retro podcast! First, we head back to 2016 for one of Maurie’s legendary funnel moments—this time involving chocolate milk. Then we jump to 2013 to revisit what might’ve been the worst rap song of the year, straight out of Montreal with no money, no bars, and definitely no candy. Finally, we return to 2016 for a heated debate over the top candy bars of all time.

A tough cross‑country decision has one listener torn between supporting a partner’s big career move and losing the comfort of family close by, while another is desperate for advice after the walls in her duplex prove way too thin—leading to awkward daytime surprises from the neighbours below.

Michael Townsend shares the unbelievable true story behind The Secret Mall Apartment, the Netflix documentary about the hidden living space he and fellow artists built inside a mall. Maurie sits down with Kurt and Wyatt Russell to talk Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and the wild new titan shaking up Season 2. Thomas from Starbucks calls in after watching Nirvanna the Band, the Show, the Movie, revealing what Maurie is really like when he struts into the café. And we celebrate Mike’s birthday with a deep dive into Lush products, banana‑scented conditioner, and why Maurie’s descriptions always somehow get weird fast.

Chaos erupts in Mexico after the army kills a powerful cartel leader, while Trump’s State of the Union sparks headlines by promising NHL star Connor Hellebuyck the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Taylor Sheridan drops a surprise announcement about his new prison survival book, and newly surfaced details reveal Liza Minnelli hated her 2022 Oscars moment with Lady Gaga. Plus, an Apple keyboard update is causing major typing issues, the iconic Heated Rivalry cottage is opening for rent on Airbnb, and a shocking tech flaw gave one man access to 7,000 home camera feeds worldwide. In lighter news, Ikea’s orangutan plush goes viral, Sidney Crosby is out four weeks with an Olympic injury, Max Scherzer rejoins the Blue Jays, and a New York grandpa battles the DMV over his revoked “PB4WEGO” plate — all topped off with Crispin Glover denying new battery allegations.

A debate breaks out over the fictional character deaths that still haunt listeners, followed by a question about whether constant lying can become someone’s truth, and a dilemma between seeing every germ or witnessing the full journey of your food before it hits the plate. Then the team weighs in on who has the worst potty mouth, whether life is better with free gas or endless green lights, comparisons to a commercial jingle singer, and a showdown over everyone’s real height, pillow preferences, and who would dominate a puzzle challenge.

Get ready for another wild round of Ask Roz & Mocha! This week, we find out the very specific condition required for Roz to call a caller “LOVE,” debate which iconic on‑screen food we wish we could actually eat, and witness the showdown of the century: can Mocha beat Chloe in an arm‑wrestling match? Plus, Roz and Mocha reveal the one roommate quirk that would drive anyone insane—and the one that might actually make them lovable. And if you had to style your home in a single era forever, what would you choose: Victorian? The 1800s? The ’50s? The guys have thoughts.

With the Winter Games in Milano wrapping up, we’re celebrating our best Olympic chats — from Team Canada’s women’s hockey team before take off to our repeat check ins with South Africa’s Matt C. Smith on what laundry day is like in the Olympic Village (plus the food and daily chaos). We caught up with flag bearer Mikael Kingsbury on going from silver to Canada’s first gold of the Games, and Valerie Maltais, who got Canada on the board with bronze. Maurie’s Village scoop continued with snowboarder Florian Lechner on the quest for love — and yes, we did a follow up. Plus, Nick Novak hilariously set the record straight on the whole “Penisgate” chatter sweeping the Games. Best-of Milano 2026: medals, mayhem, and maximum vibes.

A look back at 2014 during the Roz & Mocha Retro Podcast brings a collection of unforgettable moments — from the debut of a ridiculous fart soundboard that had listeners calling in with gratitude, to a caller reviving the bizarre headline claiming you could get head lice from taking selfies, and the time someone phoned to remind us that a certain tattoo once ended up featured in an actual art gallery.

A partner discovers that someone close to their family is being cheated on and is torn between staying silent or stepping in. Another listener is overwhelmed trying to keep their sanity while juggling a full house, long work hours, and nonstop chaos at home. And one partner regrets promising unlimited football time after realizing that a single TV and an intense fandom have taken over every weekend. Three messy dilemmas, zero easy answers, all very FML.

Maurie chats with Olympic gold medalist Mikael Kingsbury, and Chloe recounts her disastrous tequila‑fuelled weekend. Shem visits students for Black History Month, while Piper Gilles joins the show fresh off her Olympic bronze. Maurie hits the streets to see if people would date themselves, and Sterling K. Brown checks in to talk Paradise Season 2. Plus, Roz reacts to an aspiring oldest Olympian, Sarah McLachlan shines on Tiny Desk, and a Bad Bunny halftime dancer sells their costume for $5K. And don’t miss Bianca’s insane snake‑in‑the‑house story, Roz’s handmade Valentine’s knife reveal, and the latest Olympic curling controversy.

LeBron James makes NBA history as the oldest player ever to record a triple‑double, the Backstreet Boys set their sights on the next Super Bowl halftime show, and Trump pardons five former pro football players. We break down the curling controversy at the Olympics, Brooklyn Beckham’s unfollowing of Gordon Ramsay, and President Obama’s eyebrow‑raising comments about aliens. Plus, major celeb news—from Robert Duvall and Rev. Jesse Jackson’s passings, to Shia LaBeouf’s arrest, to Tyra Banks drama in the new America’s Next Top Model doc. All that, along with Canada’s big Olympic wins, the viral pronunciation videos from athletes, and YouTube’s first‑ever upload being acquired by a museum.

This week’s Deep Dive tackles chaotic bathroom emergencies, who would survive a Fear‑Factor‑style showdown, the eternal battle between cleaning while guests are over or leaving the mess till later, the shock of moving from a small city to a big one, and even whether turbulence helps people sleep on planes. From stomach‑turning confessions to city‑life culture shocks and strange personal habits, it’s a wild mix of oversharing, life rules, and very questionable comfort strategies.

What happens if Roz and Mocha secretly fall in love on the show — would they have to hide it, and how jealous would Maurie get? Plus, should you tell your partner when someone flirts with you, Roz shares his favourite and least favourite parts of growing up in Acton, and we debate whether you call out someone who leaves the washroom without washing their hands. We also get into the pain of blowing a kiss to the wrong person and the ultimate bread‑slice controversy: do you eat the ends of the loaf?

Mocha gets roasted for his heated gloves, and the Snitch Line lights up with hotel décor drama and a dental‑office tattletale. Maurie talks with Olympic bronze medalist Valerie Maltais, then checks in with Olympian Nick Novak about the now‑infamous “frozen penis” warnings. We also hear from Canadian biathlete Adam Runnalls about knitting sweaters at the Games, and actor Stephen Amell joins us to talk about his new series The Borderline. Plus, Roz rages over the latest iPhone update, Stephanie’s parents describe their terrifying car accident, and Mocha gets distracted by wild A.I. celebrity videos.

This week on the Roz & Mocha Retro Podcast, we clearly picked our clips while hungry—because it’s all about burgers and fries! We’re kicking things off in 2018 with the legendary Great Burger Debate: what is the correct way to stack a burger? Then we revisit the bizarre 2018 story of a guy trying to sell a six‑year‑old burger for only $29 (a steal… or a stomach ache?). And from 2017, we learn something truly shocking: Maurie proudly microwaving his fries before eating them. It’s a deliciously crispy, slightly questionable blast from the past!

A birthday turns into a yearly battle with disappointing gifts, a partner who can’t stop stealing bites of everyone’s food, parents threatening to skip a wedding unless it happens in a church, and the heartbreak of losing a beloved dog and struggling with the guilt that follows. This week’s FML dives into frustration, family pressure, relationship boundaries, and the emotional weight of grief—four stories, all looking for clarity, comfort, and a way forward.

Super Bowl food talk gets out of control as everyone compares their massive spreads — except Maurie, who only had an apple — and Shem reveals he voiced a Pepsi Super Bowl commercial with Alessia Cara. Maurie speaks with one of the human bushes from Bad Bunny’s halftime show, and Mocha gets called out after a fan swears she spotted him at St. Louis Bar & Grill in full camo. At the Olympics, Maurie interviews snowboarder Florian Lechner, who’s searching for a Valentine’s Day date in the Village, and talks with Professor Victor Satzewich about granting figure skater Madeline Schizas an assignment extension while she competed. South African cross‑country skier Matt C. Smith checks in with more Village stories, Chloe quizzes her friends on Valentine’s expectations, and Roz surprises everyone by admitting he’s spending Valentine’s Day making knives with his brother.

Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna is arrested after an alleged assault, the FBI raises a $50,000 reward as the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother intensifies, and Olympic officials investigate bizarre claims of ski jumpers injecting acid for performance. We also get into Bad Bunny’s record‑breaking Super Bowl halftime ratings, Britney Spears selling her entire music catalog, major Olympic medal wins for Team Canada, and the tragic passing of actor James Van Der Beek at 48.

From debating personal mottos to confessing the worst relationship dealbreakers, listeners open up with questions that take the team everywhere—from whether skydiving or scuba diving is worth the adrenaline, to imagining life on nothing but bland chicken and rice for a million dollars a year. Other submissions dive into beauty routines, reality‑TV obsessions, Super Bowl traditions, and the eternal question of who actually pays at dinner.

Roz and Mocha tackle everything from the words they each use way too much and whether they could quit them for a day, to the moment they realized they were officially “old.” They debate shower habits, talk about their attempts at wind instruments, reveal their biggest fears, and share how they’ve kept their partnership solid for nearly two decades. Plus, the TV shows they can watch on repeat forever.

Mocha gets distracted by the wild new Heinz “keg‑sized” ketchup idea, which sends the room into a debate about gross condiment stations. Does Roz wash his legs yet? Maurie and Chloe hit the Bridgerton Season 4 gala before Maurie chats with the cast about everything from toilets to bridges. Roz describes witnessing a mom yelling at her kid who was somehow standing on top of a car, the team talks with Alessia Cara about her Olympic short film The Gold Within, and Roz declares his deep love for club soda. Mocha brings up the bizarre AI‑bot social network “Moltbook,” and Roz complains about waiting years between TV show seasons.

This week’s Roz & Mocha Retro Podcast is all about SNOW! With so many places getting absolutely WHOLLOPED by winter weather, we dug into the archives to find some frosty classics. We’re throwing it back to 2014 when Maurie tried out his best snow jokes and opened up about his winter skin struggles. And of course, we couldn’t search “snow” without catching up with Snow himself — the rapper — from way back in 2013!

Someone returns to Toronto after years away and suddenly feels out of place, unsure how to make friends or rediscover the city while balancing school and an early‑to‑bed life. Another listener is dealing with the fallout of having a household full of colourful language, now that their little ones have started repeating the words they swore they’d stop using. There’s also someone desperately wishing their partner would put real effort into celebrations instead of relying on them to buy and wrap their own gifts. And finally, a soon‑to‑be parent stresses over choosing a baby name as the due date creeps closer and every option sparks disagreement.

Mocha questions whether it’s ever appropriate for two men to FaceTime each other, sparking a hilarious debate in the room. Maurie sits down with Paris Hilton to chat about her new film Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir, and Jamaican bobsledder Nimroy Turgott joins the show to talk about the team’s Olympic momentum.

Sydney Sweeney fires back at the “MAGA Barbie” accusations, The White Lotus adds Helena Bonham Carter and Chris Messina to its Season 4 cast, and Trump threatens Canada with steep aircraft tariffs. Costco gets hit with a class‑action lawsuit over its rotisserie chicken, while the Grammys spark headlines from Lady Gaga’s big win to Sabrina Carpenter’s PETA backlash and Kendrick Lamar becoming the most‑awarded rapper in Grammy history. Savannah Guthrie pleads for the safe return of her missing mother, the Kelly Clarkson Show announces its final season, and a woman is mauled by a snow leopard after trying to take a selfie. Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter, Spencer Pratt officially enters the L.A. mayoral race, Canada issues a travel advisory for Cuba, and Tate McRae faces criticism for starring in a Team USA Olympic ad despite being Canadian.

From getting ID’d at the liquor store and tattoo updates, to struggling with empathy, debating new sign‑offs, and revealing celebrity compatibility, listeners dive into the things they’re curious about most. This week also explores pronunciation debates, what each person thinks they could teach better than anyone, questions of street cred, rapper names based on hospital visits, moustache styles, and whether it’s ever okay to go through a partner’s phone

Get ready for another wild round of Ask Roz & Mocha! This week, the guys debate which part of their night routines they’d gladly ditch, and we check in once again on the ongoing mystery: Does Roz finally wash his legs and feet? They dig into the perks of being in your 40s and 50s, find out whether Chloe has started receiving questionable DMs from listeners, and explore whether Roz and Mocha would be as close today if the show never existed. Plus—after listening since 2009, one fan wants to know the guys’ top three moments of all time.

Mocha kicks off the show after falling down a Cheaters rabbit hole on Tubi, Roz gets roasted when a listener discovers his long‑haired high‑school photo, and Lily Allen’s massive Bitcoin regret sparks wild money stories from the team. We break down the trending “Admin Night” and body‑doubling craze, react to Martha Stewart showering before the gym, and debate whether a viral Uber confrontation is real or completely staged. We check in with longtime listener Kris in Vancouver, hear a terrifying Helluva Story from Maria who nearly died twice in the hospital, and Roz opens up about writing his memoir and the moment he knew he was done with ET Canada. Plus: a recap of Hilary Duff’s big Toronto show, lid‑on‑coffee drama, the origins of the “6‑7” meme, a wild AI‑generated movie trailer starring The Rock and more, and Maurie’s chat with Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage.

Today on the Roz and Mocha Retro Podcast, Shawn asks us to dig up the moment Maurie and Matthew tried caring for one of those life‑like baby dolls back in 2015 — the segment that made them fall in love with the show. And since we’re on the baby theme, we’re also throwing back to Roz and Mocha’s 2014 interview with Snooki about her baby book, plus the unforgettable moment Cheryl Hickey came in and washed Maurie like a baby.

Living with constant sibling arguments, toddlers copying every bad habit a teen has, years of bullying leading to fear of speaking up, and young brothers who won’t stop fighting — real problems from real listeners looking for real advice.

Roz and Mocha recap surviving Toronto’s wild snowstorm — from Roz sending Katherine to the mall in blizzard conditions for a spring jacket, to Maurie and Chloe ignoring every warning and making snow angels in the chaos. Mocha breaks down his big night at WWE RAW in Toronto, we debate Roz’s “no greens” diet, laugh over the idea of “posses” in wrestling, and roast Maurie for choosing a Subway sandwich over dealing with a 45‑minute nosebleed. Plus, listener calls bring everything from street‑cred arguments to a brand‑new dad announcing his baby was born just three hours earlier.

Harry Styles drops new music and teases his next album, Ashton Kutcher says he wants to make a country record, and Kristin Cavallari spills on hooking up with Morgan Wallen. Jason Segel shares an awkward Forgetting Sarah Marshall premiere moment, while Sydney Sweeney gets in trouble for hanging bras on the Hollywood sign. Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie are officially named Olympic torchbearers, and Canada’s own Mikaël Kingsbury is announced as a 2026 Olympic flag bearer. We also cover Meghan Markle’s Netflix show possibly being canceled, Lady Gaga singing the Mr. Rogers theme for a Super Bowl ad, Pete Davidson loving new‑dad life, BTS selling out their full comeback tour, Liza Minnelli releasing new AI‑assisted music, and William Nylander getting fined for flipping the bird. Plus: Paul Dano responds to Quentin Tarantino’s harsh criticism, and Kim Kardashian clears up that royal photo drama.

This week’s Roz & Mocha DM Deep Dive brings everything from Chloe opening up about the pressure of being the new girl, to Roz forgetting he ever hated the “vented moment” name, to the team debating whether bald people still need to wear hairnets. We get wild listener questions about the most ridiculous favours they’ve been asked, Mocha being accused of lying about his age, and whether walking on hot coals is better than stepping on Lego. Plus, the crew reveals which decade they'd relive, how they handle partners saying “leave me alone,” who they cheer for when family members’ teams clash, and Chloe exposes her biggest relationship red flags.

How do their kids and families really feel about their “fame”? Roz spills what actually goes into his legendary taco bowl for the girls, and the crew faces a brutally honest hypothetical: if everyone had money equal to Maurie’s debt, would they unanimously hand it over? They also reveal their toilet paper ply loyalty and debate which show member’s vehicle they’d swap with — and why.

Roz dives back into cold‑plunge life, Mocha goes deep into Winnipeg Reddit bong posts, and Maurie & Chloe get absolutely hammered at the Leafs game. Roz triggers listeners with how he says “roti,” a troll convinces him he ruined Heated Rivalry, and Maurie sits down with the cast of Percy Jackson & the Olympians.

On this week’s Roz & Mocha Retro Podcast, we’re looking back at some of the most unforgettable crying moments from the show—because let’s be honest, tears are basically a running theme. From Maurie’s emotional 2013 performance of A Whole New World, to Mocha admitting in 2014 that he cries anytime a wedding pops up on TV, to Roz reflecting in 2015 on how Kelly Clarkson’s American Idol journey brought him to tears

A parent is frustrated after their mom turns a simple bedtime routine into an exhausting “family fun night,” leaving the kids overtired and everyone overwhelmed. Another listener is tired of receiving birthday gifts they never asked for—either cash to buy it themselves or knockoff versions—and wants to manage expectations without being labeled ungrateful. Someone else is trying to gently convince their aging dad that the “ghost” stealing his keys and phone is really just forgetfulness after losing the person who used to help him find everything. And one worker feels torn between staying at a job with great flexibility and a short commute, or leaving because the stress and people at work might be contributing to health issues.

Roz finally admits he has no idea what “standing on business” means, Mocha exposes suspicious old audio of Roz and Maurie from 2023, and the team debates the exact moment Mocha officially “went soft.” We meet a TikTok worker who refuses to work at five very specific times, hear about Maurie and Chloe getting wasted with the Canada Shore cast, and discover yet another Shem voice doppelgänger. Roz also rants about the Stranger Things finale, reveals he’s secretly started watching Hijack without Mocha, and we dive into first‑time‑mom struggles, Dua Lipa’s book‑nerd era, and why Martin Short might ruin your wedding.

Harry Styles announces his long‑awaited fourth album and a brand‑new single, Heated Rivalry drama gets so big even NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman weighs in, Kathleen Kennedy steps down from Lucasfilm, and Sharon Stone publicly calls out rude guests at an awards show. Pamela Anderson says she felt “yucky” near Seth Rogen at the Golden Globes, a new Baywatch casting call warns actors not to dress too revealing, and Green Day is set to open the 2026 Super Bowl. Plus, Kiefer Sutherland faces allegations he attacked an Uber driver, and Idris Elba’s new wax figure is so realistic it even fooled his mother.

The team tackles a fresh batch of wild listener DMs, from Mocha defending his hairline to Chloe revealing her brutally honest first impressions of everyone on the show. They dig into cringe social posts, whether Shem cThe team dives into a wild batch of listener DMs, starting with whether Mocha is secretly hiding a receding hairline and Chloe giving her unfiltered first impressions of everyone on the show. They get into cringe social posts, debate if Shem can actually get drunk, and answer what they’d do with $500,000 they have to spend in 24 hours. There’s also a hilarious breakdown of who on the show would make the best babysitter, plus a question about what each of them would name a beer or cider. They wrap with sleep‑talk confessions, big‑voice battles, and the moments they’d love to reconnect with from their past.an actually get drunk, and what they'd do with $500,000 they have to spend in 24 hours. Plus, a debate over who’d make the best babysitter, beer names inspired by each of them, Maurie’s “Shlong” pitch, sleep‑talk confessions, and whether Shem’s voice is really deeper than Roz’s. A classic chaotic Deep Dive.

A listener wanted to know what Roz and Mocha would do if either one ever left the show, which somehow led Roz into a whole story about leaving ET Canada and hinting it had to do with his book coming out—something he’s never said before. Was there a conflict of interest? We get into that. We also find out which sport each of the guys was secretly amazing at, how everyone carries their phone (right side up or upside down, screen in or out), and whether Shem could actually write a fully original, legit song. Plus: could Roz make a homemade ketchup he’d finally tolerate, which song you haven’t heard in a decade but could still sing word‑for‑word, and who on the show is the true chopstick champion—all from a listener on the American west coast!

Recapping Chloe’s wild 24th birthday ski weekend, a 10‑year‑old superfan grilling the guys with big questions. Roz also reveals he’s been unknowingly carrying four days of dirty underwear in his bag. Maurie talks with Bryan Adams about Charlie the Wonderdog, the team debates their worst on‑air regrets, and everyone battles the chaos of the snowstorm commute. Plus Shawn Desman joins for his birthday, a rant about grocery store bags, Chris Pratt’s wild gift from Arnold, Roz slicing his hand with sharpened knives, and a conversation about the best advice they’ve ever received.

Let’s take a trip down memory lane! We’re kicking things off in 2013 when a flaming Romo called in to share thoughts on the different stages of being drunk. Fast forward to 2018, when we learned the average person spent a whopping $448 drunk shopping—ouch! And of course, who doesn’t love being tipsy at a concert? That same year, Maurie lived his best life at Pink’s show. It’s all the laughs, surprises, and retro vibes you love—don’t miss it!

From awkward party surprises to relationship dynamics and personal boundaries—this episode dives into real-life dilemmas you’ll relate to. What do you do when a holiday party turns out to be a swingers event? How do you stop pampering your partner without starting a fight? Why do people insist on teaching you things you already know? And if you’re “too nice,” how do you finally set boundaries?

We wrap the week with Roz trying red‑light therapy and a cold plunge (and instantly regretting both), plus Matty calls in to continue his long‑running feud with Mocha. Maurie attempts to join an exclusive “smart people only” social app, we get into wild viral stories, and the team reacts to everything from Marvin Gaye to NASA conspiracy clips. Maurie also chats with players from Team Canada’s women’s hockey team, and we hear from familiar Hollywood voices like Robert Picardo and others through the show’s biggest entertainment moments of the week.

From Golden Globes glamour with Jessi Cruickshank and Sarah Jessica Parker’s big honor, to wild NHL rumors about Linus Ullmark, plus Kyle Lowry’s emotional Toronto return. We’re talking Tesla’s big subscription switch, BTS announcing a world tour, and Zoe Saldaña becoming the highest-grossing actor ever. All that and more—catch up now!

This week on the Roz & Mocha Deep Dive: We’re answering your wildest DMs! From Chloe’s big introduction to the show and what it’s like being the new voice in the mix, to listeners asking about childhood obsessions, fate, and even prom stories. Plus, we tackle hilarious hypotheticals like what superpower would make life easier, the most embarrassing songs on our phones, and whether Mocha has gone soft. It’s raw, funny, and full of behind-the-scenes vibes you won’t hear anywhere else.

Dream Daddy Roz makes a comeback! A longtime listener wants to revive the smooth, cool alter ego! Plus, we dive into Shem’s signature scent, Maurie’s honorary family status, beard-swapping chaos, and whether parts of the podcast are recorded live or after the show. It’s a wild mix of fan favorites and behind-the-scenes fun you don’t want to miss!

We kick things off with Roz’s hilarious rant about Stranger Things and why Holly Wheeler drives him nuts, plus wild fan theories linking the show to Nightmare on Elm Street. Maurie celebrates his Nana turning 92 with some questionable wisdom, and Roz admits to lying to Katherine about the cost of his snow broom. Mocha and Maurie face off in “Textgate,” Amanda checks out Roz Weston Lane, and we hear from listeners like Maddie, who says the podcast helped her through a tough time. Plus, Jason Kidd’s bizarre advice to NBA rookie Cooper Flagg, heated driveway dreams, and Roz sleeping on wet sheets without saying a word.