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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) talk about starting the new year with foods that make us feel taken care of, the liminality of the post-holiday season, Sheetz, Chipotle, Taco Bell, and more! Horse go fast! Beans are abundance! Pork is wealth! Eat some legumes! Plus, what happens when canned tuna, pineapple, and nori make their way into the Random...

Happy New Year #Strugglies! A new year is upon us, and for your friendly neighbourhood podcast hosts; Nick Watson (@fivestergram) and Brie Watson (@briewats0n), that means fresh new Lighthouse Words!  (or "Words-of-the-Year.") YAY!!!!! Brie's frankly happy to be done with last year's word & Nick's new word has its very own mascot. Intrigued? Take a listen & check in with your trying-to-b...

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’...

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...

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, an...

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 Ju...

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 discu...

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 Ra...

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...

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...

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 Ra...

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 Rand...

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 t...