Will You Explain That?

In this episode, I sit down with Geoffrey Lachapelle, an e-sports reporting instructor, to break down the appeal of first-person shooters (FPS games). We talk about what makes the genre so addictive, the different types of players who gravitate toward it, how the culture has changed over the years, and whether FPS games have actually gotten harder or easier. Geoffrey also shares insight from his c...

Welcome to Will You Explain That? , the show where host Will Barritt admits the things he doesn’t fully understand and brings on people who do. Each week, Will sits down with someone passionate about a topic he’s confused about, from NFL fandom to car culture and beyond. If you’ve ever felt left out of a conversation, or watched people obsess over something you don’t “get,” this podcast is for you...

 In this episode, I question Ottawa's obsession with cars. From car meets to cut off mufflers, we unpack how car culture shapes our city, and our daily lives.  For many, it’s more than just transportation. It’s self-expression, status, and a way to belong. 

I don’t get football. The rules, the breaks, the obsession, none of it makes sense to me. So in this episode, I sit down with Paul Joseph, a big football fan, to explain what makes the sport so popular. We talk about how the game actually works, why people plan their whole Sundays around it, and what keeps fans hooked year after year. By the end, I might still not be a football fan, but at least I...