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Sam and Lindsay review The Psychology of Cults live show hosted by Mike King and dive into the complexities of true crime narratives, ethical considerations in storytelling and the impact of cults on society. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cults and Their Impact 03:12 Insights from a Cult Investigator 06:09 The Mechanics of Cult Leadership 09:54 Exploring the FLDS and Its Extremism 13:51 Cults and...

In this bonus episode, Sam hears from Mike King, host of the upcoming Psychology of Cults show coming through Regina and Saskatoon on November 4 and 5. Mike is a cult investigator and former police officer based out Utah. He shares some quick insights about society's fascination with cults and what the audience can expect.

Happy Halloween! Sam and Lindsay check in with their favourite sociologist, Dr. Cassandra Ozog, to ask why we gravitate to haunted houses, horror movies and things that make us scream in fear. Mirrors? Stairs? Ghosts? Curses? Witches? They get into all of it (while dressed in costumes). 00:00 Introduction to Halloween and Costumes 10:09 The Psychology of Fear and Horror 19:53 Personal Experiences...

Alyssa is back with an update as she titrates down her does of Mounjaro. The conversation is a follow up to the conversation Sam and Lindsay had with her back in May 2026. The gals share their lastest personal experiences, address misinformation and emphasize the important of research and education. Alyssa shares how the suicide of her mother-in-law affected her health and what lead to the journey...

Countdown to All Hallow's Eve! Lindsay and Sam dish on their Halloween traditions, favourite treats, and the horror movies they love, hate and love to hate. Chapters 00:00 Spooky Season Kickoff 06:03 Halloween Treats and Traditions 11:57 Personal Candy Preferences 15:57 Horror Movie Favorites 23:24 The Scarring Power of Horror Films 27:06 Personal Nightmares and Memorable Movies 31:00 The Impact o...

Every book nerd has dreamed of working in a book store or owning one. Kearston Bergeron and her sister have made that dream come true. The pair owns Hopeless Romantic Bookshop in downtown Toronto. So how did it happen? And why is romance booming? Spoiler alert: it always has, we just talk about it more. Kearston sits down to tell us everything. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Romance and Books 03:0...

Lindsay and Sam sit down for a frank conversation with medical mama Meghan Crawley about how two organ donors saved her nine-month-old daughter's life. Emotional and logistical hurdles, medical crisis, highs and lows, live donors and a happy ending -- this episode has it all. Want more information or to sign up to donate your organs or tissue? Go here. Chapters 00:00 The Passage of Time and Reflec...

There is nothing more special than a handmade gift, especially if it's taken hours and hours to construct. As more and more people gravitate toward grandma hobbies (think crochet, knitting, gardening, etc), Lindsay and Sam catch up with Yarn Over Fiber store owner Brianna Redlich to learn more about the cult of the crafts -- and the fiber festival coming up in October. Also - are you sock worthy?...

Like scent, a song can transport you right back to a time and place in your personal history. Like the clothing trends of late, popular music is also seeing a resurgence of tunes from our early 20s. Sam and Lindsay look at what's back, how they relate and share some hilarious memories, too. Chapters 00:00 Music Trends and Nostalgia 04:25 Personal Equestrian Experience 17:04 Influence of Canadian C...

Do anthropologists study aliens? Sure do. University of Calgary anthropologist Shane Dahl joins Lindsay and Sam to share his research after they read his piece in The Conversation titled " Are UFOs inspiring a new religion? " Say more, tell me everything. They also touch on cosmic anxiety, the impact of UFOs narratives on society and how that all shapes pop culture and curiosity. Chapters 00:00 In...

If you follow news, politics or pop culture in Alberta or Western Canada, the name Ryan Jespersen will be familiar to you. From working his way through mainstream TV and radio to creating his own independent media company, the host of Real Talk - Ryan Jespersen has seen a LOT. He also thrives on bringing together community and having tough conversations (and fun ones too). Ryan sits down with Sam...

Nothing will make you feel your age faster than seeing the clothes you wore in elementary and high school back on the racks at trendy stores that your kids are shopping at. The 90s and 2000s are back and Lindsay and Sam go through what's back, where it came from and some of the fashion faux pas moments they were involved in. Chapters 00:00 Fashion Trends Through the Decades 05:00 The Return of 200...

What's good, what's bad, what's worth it, what's not? The diet industry is back on its bullshit and with it comes a lot of confusing advice from people on the Internet. Sam and Lindsay sit down with Registered Dietician Brook Bulloch from Food to Fit Nutrition in Saskatoon to get the scoop on everything from health trends and hate for seeds oils, to where the Canada Food Guide actually came from,...

Some people have THOSE lives, the ones that should be in a book or inspire a movie. Canadian author Danielle McKechnie has taken inspiration from her own life and fictionalized it into into a funny, cozy, spicy debut rom-com novel that comes out August 18. She joins Sam and Lindsay to talk about This Changes Everything and her own journey through theatre school in New York, the entertainment indus...

You've watched the crime dramas, but what's it like to actually be a crime scene cleaner? Justin Addison can answer that question, the former crime scene cleaner in California has been sharing his stories under Gringo Furioso on social media . Justin tells Sam and Lindsay about his heroine addiction, his time in jail and the weird and wild things that crime scene cleaners are called to. And yes, h...

You know him as the Sticks & Doodles guy, we know him as a friend and community champion. Kyle Moffat joins Sam and Lindsay on the pod to talk about why personalized gifts mean so much, the challenges of mental health and rewards of running a small business. Kyle also shares why his company culture is tops and some of truly bonkers shenanigans his customers have asked for and gotten up to with...

As we await the release of Practical Magic 2 in theatres in September and The Witches of Cambridge in book stores in October, Sam and Lindsay throw back to a conversation Sam had with Alice Hoffman about Practical Magic for her book club, The Novel Idea Society , back in October 2021. What is it about witches? We love a little hocus pocus. Chapters 00:00 The Fascination with Magic and Witchcraft 0...

The internet can be a dark place, but there's a corner of social media where thousands of happy book lovers are gathering every day. More than 35,000 strong, BookTok Canada is growing exponentially. Rebecca Vrooman and Jessica Grandi join Sam and Lindsay to dish on the group, the amazing connections made across the country and of course get into book recommendations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to...

From the page to the stage -- Zarqa Nawaz is doing it live this fall -- but it's not the news. No, the brains behind the mega hit Little Mosque on the Prairie has written and is staring in the Globe Theatre's season opener this fall, called Mosque Heist. Always pushing the envelope, making people laugh and drawing attention to things that need it, Zarqa sits down with Sam and Lindsay to share how...

"A quick fix." That’s what critics call the wave of weight-loss medications dominating the news. But is it really that simple? Today, we're moving past the headlines with Sam, Lindsay, and Alyssa Leippi . They’ve been navigating the world of GLP-1s for quite some time, and they’re ready to share what it’s actually like. From the physical side effects to public judgment, this is a raw, behind-the-s...

Stores can't keep them in stock, the price of them has gone through the roof, and knock-offs are everywhere. The squishy toy is the latest viral trend -- but it comes with the some real world benefits. Sam and Lindsay dig into the psychology of hyperfixation, viral shopping and share some of the things they've lined up for (or overpaid for) in the past. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Pet Stories...

From working in publishing to publishing her own best selling romance novels, Ireland's Catherine Walsh give us a behind the scenes look at the industry and the politics of the romance genre. Of course, she also dives into her latest release, "How to Write a Love Story." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Book Description 07:50 Transition to Full-Time Author 12:59 Author-Agent Relationship and Indust...

Happy Pride! We couldn't ignore the importance of this month. Lindsay and Sam sit down with Jada Yee -- a straight married man who has leaned into performing as a drag queen to support his trans kids. You'll hear about why he became Chyna B. Deadly, what he's learned from it, and why allyship is so important. He also lifts the curtain on how you actually get into drag. Chapters 00:00 Introduction...

True crime junkies, buckle up. Sam and Lindsay sit down with debut author Emma White to talk about her new book Venom Lake and its little love notes to true crime. Also? Female friendship, rich people behaving badly, love of thrillers and the fascination with real life crime cases.

UAP's, UFOs, aliens and government reports -- Sam has finally given in and looked at the newly released stuff out of the US while LIndsay was in Scotland. Now Linday is back (and has a holiday highlight reel for us), and Sam walks her through it. When it comes to aliens -- is not being sure half the fun? Chapters 00:00 Lindsay's Scotland Adventures 13:01 Alien Reports and Investigations 20:45 The...