The Tuxedo Time Podcast

In today’s episode of the podcast we discuss when can you call yourself a “professional” in your field, and question who decided when “professional” gets put in front of a job title anyway? A chat about imposter syndrome pops up when Becki talks about being called a “Professional photographer” for the first time. We do a round of Open Mic, and we find out what accessories Chris would come with if...

After watching some of our older videos we got inspired to discuss if it’s possible to grow a YouTube channel with just vlogs. We talk about the pros and cons of transitioning into vlogs on an established niche YouTube channel. We date ourselves as we talk about the olden days when Chris made his BMX videos on VHS tapes and sold them out of his backpack, but also chat about the challenges of makin...

We took a quick trip to the Catskills to get away for memorial day weekend for the first time in over a year! We share some stories from that trip including our off airport landing experience. Chris talks about cold calling someone to ask if he could buy their island, Becki explains how women pee in the woods, and what happens when you’re busting to go mid flight in the helicopter. We’re introduci...

In today’s episode we talk about our podcast’s identity crisis and ask you, the audience, what you like about the podcast and what you want to hear more of (let us know in the comments section of this episode on YouTube). We share the little strategy behind our main YouTube channel that most might not know, the process we use to determine what kinds of videos to make. Chris talks about his favorit...

In today’s episode of the podcast we discuss the correlation between a nice home, and nice YouTube sets or office space. Then we deep dive on things you can do to make your rental feel like home without demolition and major renovation. We talk about the importance of lighting and discuss what color temperature lights to use in different spaces. We chat through furniture placement, where to get coo...

A few weeks ago we posted a documentary on our main YouTube channel about an accident Chris had at work with a needle possibly contaminated with HIV. In today’s podcast were talking about the process behind creating that film, and we answer your questions about medication, health care, and how we both dealt emotionally with the HIV scare on top of dealing with the pandemic.   Watch the Film:...

Today we’re talking about the differences between living in Buffalo, New York and St. John’s Newfoundland. Chris talks about how he loves 4 discrete seasons (not to be confused with the discreet massage service from Episode 15). Becki shares her first impressions of Buffalo, spoiler, they weren’t good. We compare landscapes, food, and the cultural aspects of both places. Later we do a round of "Th...

Happy New Year! In today’s episode of Tuxedo Time we sip on Shirley Temples while talking about birthdays, going to mars, the vaccine, and bacteria. Then we deep dive on the importance of goal setting and how we both go about that process and set ourselves up to meet those goals. We share stories about our failed businesses of the past, including the shoe company that never came to fruition, and d...

Welcome to the Christmas Edition of Tuxedo Time! We’re talking about our past holiday decor and how stressful Christmas used to be back in our home decor blogging days. Chris makes fun of Becki's Mummer statues which are a very off brand choice for her. We share some of our favorite holiday traditions, what Christmas movies we love and hate, and we deep dive into our gift giving policy which inclu...

Today on the podcast we have a brand new podcast set up courtesy of RØDE Microphones (thanks for hooking us up RØDE)! We hit record just after the breaking news of Utah’s surprise alien monolith, so obviously we had to have a discussion on how that makes us feel. We also chat about our bathroom renovation and how many things have gotten in the way of us ACTUALLY getting work done. Then, a discussi...

In today’s special episode of Tuxedo Time: Halloween Edition; we discuss all things halloween and why Chris HATES it. We wear our costumes while Chris shares his favorite halloween candy as a kid, Becki talks about why Walmart makes her uneasy and the interesting interaction she had while buying a skeleton vulture decoration last year. We also talk about the most terrifying Halloween ride that gav...

Over the last few episodes we’ve been asking you guys to send us questions about our relationship in the form of an audio message. Today we are answering those questions! We’re talking about time management when it comes to being in a relationship, personal goals vs goals as a couple, our similar interests, and we discuss some of the trickiest things we’ve ever had to deal with. We also answer the...

On today’s episode we are discussing the pros and cons of having a joint YouTube channel. We chat through some of the complicating factors of starting a joint channel and why sharing an account probably won’t work out. We talk MONEY and how we handle our bank accounts, AND what each of our channels would look like if we both had our own separate accounts. No discussion about YouTube would be compl...

Welcome to a special episode of Tuxedo Time: Vacation Edition. Yes, we both took an actual vacation and decided to make a podcast about it. We’re talking about the massive video project Chris is working on BY HIMSELF, how listening to other people's goals makes you question what you want in life, and Becki talks about what she loves about design. We also find out what bird was making that sound in...

Today on Tuxedo Time we’re talking about cooking during quarantine, how much a usable MacPro REALLY costs, and the stress you don’t see behind the scenes when creating videos, especially when computer problems get in the way of deadlines. Becki tells the story of how UPS lost her MacPro during a deadline where every piece of technology failed. We also compared performance between the 2019 MacPro,...

Last week we published a short film on our YouTube channel called The City That Changed Our Life. We thought it would be fun to do a BTS episode to discuss some of our thought process behind the film and the styling we chose, we chat about some little throwbacks from Vancouver, and discuss some of your comments! Thank you Moment for sponsoring today's episode! Check out their line of Variable ND f...

In today’s episode we’re talking about our switch from Canon to Sony, why we switched, and what that switch was like. Chris impersonates camera shutter sounds. We also reached out to you guys on Instagram to see if you had any questions about the switch. We’re answering those juicy questions about the A7R4, bad color science, unusable menus, and if we are going to switch to the EOS R5 when it come...

On today’s episode we’re talking about our process when it comes to filming our trips for YouTube. Who does what, how much do we film, how do we figure out what the video will be about, and answer the age old question “does filming yourself in public ever get easier?” We also talk about our first trip back to Vancouver since moving away in 2017 and Becki’s emotional response in the plane.  La...

Today on Tuxedo Time we’re discussing how we got started making internet content through a written blog and what it was like looking for our first home when Chris had ZERO interest in home renovations. We also talk about how you can still be successful without a large audience and share a story about that one time we won an international DIY competition. Topics also include Chris going dumpster di...

Today on the podcast we discuss the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash, why helicopter accidents happen, and talk about how easy it is to spiral when the internet is flashing your worst fears in front of you. Later in the episode we lighten things up with a lost story from Cold Island and share why we ended the series at our last destination and not home in Buffalo. We also play our first round of “Woul...

On today’s episode of Tuxedo Time we try and keep the conversations about COVID-19 short. We talk about how we are feeling about the pandemic and what our sanitization process looks like when Chris comes home from the hospital. We also discuss how talking like a robot helps computers understand your voice better, our favourite chocolate ice cream, and we answered a few questions from Instagram abo...

Today on the podcast we go on a JOURNEY! We talk about the dead mouse that almost burned our house down and the mystery moist morsel that Chris ate off the couch. Becki has a rant about people telling her to switch cameras, and Chris shares his thoughts about switching to PC. Then, during a polarizing debate, we unpack why Becki doesn't believe in using other peoples presets in photography and dis...

We got an interesting DM on Instagram that sparked the topic for todays podcast. The question was: "How do you keep your focus while studying and being a creative? I am currently getting my environmental engineering degree but every single minute I am thinking about something else or writing a script or something else in the creative field. I love what I am studying but can't keep focus at all”.&n...

Today we’re talking about traditional vs non-traditional jobs. We both discuss our career pathways and the challenges we faced throughout the years. We also chat about how the whole “love what you do and never work a day in your life” is complete BULL SHIT, and Becki shares some VERY strong options about kids wanting to drop out of High School to become photographers. Later, we have an honest and...

In today’s episode of Tuxedo Time, we’re sharing Becki’s American immigration story along with all the details on why we couldn’t monetize our YouTube channel for 2 years and how not monetizing for so long was actually a blessing in disguise. We also share some insight on how YouTubers make money, discuss working with brands, and give a few tips on how to grow your social media into a business. La...