No Bad Food

"Never ask someone to go somewhere that you're not willing to go with them." Lydia Toorenburgh is a Cree-Metis Masters student in Anthropology at the University of Victoria, with a focus on Indigenous Audiovisual Research Methods. Tom and Jeremiah called her up to learn about her studies, the aesthetic and ethical significance of this type of storytelling, and vulnerability it brings out at every...

This week, Tom and David have a nice one-on-one, checking in about their emotional and physical health, what makes a baby a Bad Baby, banter, vamping, and the most controversial Patreon question we've ever gotten: F*ck, Marry, Kill: PowerPoint, Word, Excel. This, of course, leads to a great analysis of the game FMK and also some troubling confessions. Especially from David, who maybe committed the...

We've got a Double Guest episode this week! First up, Tom calls Lindz Amer from Queer Kid Stuff on YouTube and the Activist, You podcast, for a great chat about the importance of good educational content, especially during this pandemic! Also, some Animal Crossing talk, because, duh! Then, Tom calls up longtime friend of the show George Popi to hear about his work with Khaos Labs, his new movie Am...

ADDENDUM: At the time of recording, we were reflecting on the CAQ's decision to reopen schools and daycares in mid-May, and I added some perspective that, while it's definitely a scary idea, there's a case to be made that it might be necessary/a helpful service for some parents/students. Since this recording, there have been further developments, more information has come out, and, honestly, I'm n...

This week, we debut our new theme music, Crack Apart by the Honey Thorns, and have a great chat with their drummer, longtime friend of the show Sam Haughton! This episode is all about finding community through hobbies & pastimes, the things all subcultures have in common, and how Dungeons & Dragons, live music, and parkour can all help foster strong interpersonal relationships! Also, Tom is a tota...

It's our 4/20 episode. And it's episode 269. Nice nice nice nice nice. This week, we explore the idea that people in big cities don't make time for each other. What makes someone a good neighbour? How do we define the geographical and interpersonal boundaries of a community? Does any of this even matter while we're all locked in our houses avoiding a pandemic? Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.co...

For the final instalment of our Munch Madness food series, we talk at length about our two finalists, garlic and pasta! We each share our favorite ways to eat each of our finalists, cast our votes for the winner, and catch up with Adrianne for the first time since her move back to Chicago! 4:00 - Jeremiah talks about their dad's crazy lasagna! 16:00 - Adrianne fills us in on Chicago and apocalypti...

For the seventh instalment of our Munch Madness food series, Tom calls up Quincy Narine, a Montreal-based chef & YouTuber, to talk about Cooking In Quarantine, finding fun ways to use up pantry staples, and the importance of finding ways to cook with limited space and equipment. Also, Tom and David catch up about how the quarantine is effecting their gut health & mental health, the challenges of e...

For the sixth instalment of our Munch Madness food series, Tom calls up Rachel James (@rairaiku on Instagram), a Montreal-based chef who's been working with the Joe Beef group at their wine bar, Vin Papillon, for a great chat about her journey as a chef, her love of fermentation, and the importance of a holistic approach in the kitchen. We also talk about the reality & challenges of being a cook a...

For the fifth instalment of our Munch Madness food series, we had a slight change of plans, due to, you know, the global pandemic and whatnot. Tom, alone in the studio, calls up Kate, Jeremiah, and Adrianne, to pick their brains about how this quarantine has effected their eating habits, what they're all doing to stay afloat, and to wish Adrianne the best while she moves back to Chicago. And, of c...

For the fourth instalment of our Munch Madness series, we sat down with longtime friend of the show Billy Eff (@billyefflechef) for a great chat about everything that comes with being a sommelier- the history, the emotional connections, and the challenge of finding the right wine for each client. Then, we dig into ways to find a good balance between making the art you want to make and making the a...

For the third instalment of our Munch Madness series, we called up Gabrielle Samek to learn about her new project The Food Dorks, where she puts on fancy themed dinners once a month in Toronto, the unique challenge of adapting a historical recipe for a modern palate, and how to eat local ingredients! Follow her on Instagram @lesfooddorks to find out where & when to get involved! Then, we talk abou...

CW: We talk a bit about workplace sexual harassment in this episode. If that's something you don't want to hear about, you can skip it! It lasts from around the 11 minute mark until 15 minutes or so. For the second instalment of our Munch Madness series, we sat down with friend of the show Brynn to hear about her experience working in kitchens for the better part of a decade, the challenges of bei...

Montreal (allegedly) has the second highest number of restaurants per capita in North America. For the first instalment of our new food series, we sat down with JP Karwacki, the Editor of Time Out Montreal, to learn all about Time Out Market- essentially a food court on steroids, with a goal of highlighting & showcasing the best that the city has to offer! He breaks down the curation process and d...

It's Up For Discussion AFTER DARK- because a lightbulb burnt out in the studio and we hadn't replaced it yet by the time this recording happened! This week, Tom Zalatnai, Kate Bradley, and Akeem Hoyte-Charles talk about how Pipelines are bullshit, the debt economy, bankruptcy, home ownership, and more! Then, we talk about all the places you should never show up stoned, the anxiety around recreatio...

Tom Zalatnai, Kate Bradley, and David Hall talk with special guest Greg Schulz from the Left Trigger Right Trigger podcast about their upcoming charity live stream to benefit the Transgender Resource Centre of Long Island! It's this weekend! Click the link below for details, and show them some support! Then, we chat about things we've recently revisited- bilingualism, X-COM, instant noodles, the I...

Tom, Adrianne, and Akeem talk about Kobe Bryant, the Imp of the Perverse, and the biggest crushes we've ever had. And, of course, we have to talk about Akeem's recent viral success and all the implications of eating 30-50 asses in a year. Finally, we talk about how to deal with ungrateful dinner guests. Tell us about your food preferences! https://forms.gle/FjVxjB1vJmk4LB4Q7 AITA Vegan Dinner-Gues...

Tom, Adrianne, and former-host & forever-friend of the show Simon Pelletier sit down for a great chat about Lichtenstein, coming to terms with lulls in your creative career, and… Laughing Affairs? I guess? Tom gives his review of the first two thirds of The Greatest Showman, and a couple of real wild Reddit threads! Brain Surgery: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/erfxk3/aita_for_not...

Tom, Akeem, and Jeremiah talk about name changes, gender identity, gatekeeping, and everything that goes along with the label of 'non-binary'- if you've ever been at all curious about what any of that means, hopefully this episode sheds some light for you! The short answer is that being 'non-binary' can mean a lot of different things and that that's kind of the point! This episode gets into a few...

Tom, Kate, and Adrianne call up Adam Winnik, the former Senior Art Director of Thought Café, to pick his brain about Animation, Fake News, and… the Queen of England? Yeah, why not! We recorded this *before* Harry & Meghan announced they were peacing out of their Royal Family duties, but I guess we got lucky because this is topical now! Also, a Reddit AITA about shitty parents and when punishments...

Tom & Juniper break down all their goals for this show in the coming year! If you're into behind-the-scenes, inside-baseball type conversations about podcast production & content planning, this episode will definitely scratch that itch for you! We talk about reconciliation, themed months, musical guests, the CATS movie, managing expectations during the holidays, and more! If you've got ideas for w...

It's our last episode of the year, so we spent this whole episode reflecting on 2019! We share highlights, lessons learned, goals for the New Year, and our favorite pieces of 2019 media! Check out Tom's new podcast Natural Toonie! patreon.com/naturaltoonie Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic...

Longtime friend of the show Julian McKenzie (@jkamckenzie) dropped by the studio this week to join us for our non-denominational holiday special! We launch right into a conversation about "the War on Christmas" and how that's kind of nonsense. Then, we get a special visit from the Non-Denominational Holiday Fat Man, before having a great chat about giving & receiving gifts, and how much is too muc...

To celebrate 250 episodes, Tom and special guest Iain MacNeil sit down for a great chat about milestones, tokenism, how to handle constructive criticism, getting called out, and Pokémon Sword & Shield. Iain talks about his latest project, Don't Worry, a short film series that may or may not feature Tom and a bunch of people who've been guests on this show over the years. This is maybe the most met...

We decided to spend this entire episode on Reddit telling people whether or not they're assholes! We talk Fortnite, setting boundaries with mooching coworkers, how to passive-aggressively quit a bad job, the intricacies of properly shutting down jerks in public without becoming a jerk yourself, the meaning of STAN, bedtime compromises, the Munchies, and more! Coworker Boundaries: https://www.reddi...