Pessimism At Its Finest

First off, THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL OF THE NEW LISTENERS. I love when people want to engage and listen to the show. It truly is a little community that I love so much and I am grateful to and for every single listener. In this episode, I discuss: BookBarTO The Flirtation at Bathurst Station Discussing Belmont Cameli, Garrett Graham, and Off Campus at work All of my Off Campus Merch  Off Campus Epi...

In this episode, I chat with my friend Katushia aka Uber Girl (whose name I always butcher). She is very dear to me and I loved having her on this episode! In this episode we chat about: Her upcoming trip to Bali Her journey into film and TV makeup and what a typical day looks like for her How AI can or will change the make up profession in the film industry How we first met at Project Giggle Wate...

I NEED TO GO TO GARRETT GRAHAM REHAB ASAP. Are you obsessed with Off Campus on Prime Video? Because I am! In this episode, I will be discussing: A recap of my May 2026 Seeing Bruno Mars in Concert at Rogers Stadium My obsession with Off Campus Being a Fan Girl The algorithm making me deluded about Belmont Cameli Thoughts on Off Campus Off Campus Merch Blocking Belmont Cameli from my social media s...

This is an episode that I recorded with Torry, Host of the podcasts Ready to be Petty and Ready to be Romanced in early 2025. While this is a late release, it was such a fun and enjoyable episode to record! In this episode, we chat about our love for Romance Novels, BookTok, Audiobooks, what we are reading in 2025, and settle the Storygraph v Goodreads debate. Where to Find Torry: Ready to be Roma...

IT IS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME PER YEAR! COUPONMANIA aka WrestleMania 42! Even though I do not podcast about wrestling weekly anymore, I still feel that it's important to keep my annual tradition going - my WrestleMania match predictions. I love to see how many of my predictions are correct by the end of the show. This was recorded using the match card available at the time, so some matches wil...

In this episode, I tell the tale of my Fibroid removal surgery (laparoscopic myomectomy). As a black woman, I know how common it is for us to have issues with fibroids. As a woman, I know how frustrating it is for us to deal with doctors that are not helpful. I hope my story inspires women who listen (especially those in Ontario, Canada) to advocate for themselves! Reach out if you have any questi...

I am back ( for a good time not a long time)!  This is my second time recording this episode. The first time, I was just yelling into the mic to the point that I had to make the decision to re-record this episode. I hope that you all enjoy it. In this episode, I talk about where I have been, Washington DC, potentially going to Wrestlemania 42 in Vegas, and what's left to come on the journey to...

It is time for the annual recap of my time at TIFF 50 aka TIFFTY! 50 wonderful years of the Toronto International Film Festival! As always, I will briefly touch on the films that I saw and rank them in order of my personal enjoyment.  Please note: I will give some spooliers to these films as I discuss, so please do not listen if you intend to watch!  The films I saw and recapped in order of enjoym...

In this episode, I discuss: the potential of GLP-1s, books that I need to finish reading before the end of 2025, the demise of Canada’s Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), the end of department stores, R-Truth being released from WWE, Attending a coworker wedding as a single woman, and my settle down aversion. Follow the Podcast Podcast Instagram: @pessimismatitsfinest  https://www.instagram.com/pessimism...

We found love in a hopeless place aka WrestleMania LasVegas. In this episode, I discuss flying (or walking a short distance) for love and I give my thoughts on the new Michael B. Jordan film, "Sinners" (I did not love it but I appreciated it). There will be movie spoilers! Follow the Podcast Instagram: @pessimismatitsfinest  https://www.instagram.com/pessimismatitsfinest/  Book Instagram...

I had the greatest trip of ALL TIME…and I want to discuss it with you! In this episode, I talk about: My custom Pretty Deadly video My decision to go to Las Vegas Airport Mania Ole Red Wrestlecon, Wrestling Wine Down Podcast Merch , and Kelly Kelly (Barbie Blank) The cost of coffee in Las Vegas  Being stalked by a Married Couple Regrets about not meeting Joe Hendry Meeting the Bella Twins WrestleM...

Happy WrestleMania Week! In this episode, I go through the night 1 and 2 match cards and give you my predictions on who I think will win each match! Follow me on Instagram and Twitter so see which ones of my predictions were correct!  Match Card Predictions Night 1 War Raiders (World Tag-Team Champions) vs The New Day - New Day Wins Rey Mysterio vs El Grande Americano - Rey Mysterio Wins Jade Carg...

I am back for Season 8 of Pessimism at its Finest! In this episode, I mainly discuss my reservations about going to WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, Nevada (the trip was 3 weeks away at the time of this recording). Let's see how things play out! In this episode, I discuss: My 30th Birthday Party  Life since turning 30 and a Podcast Update WrestleMania 41 thoughts Las Vegas - Yes or No? Travelling...

DEATH TO MY 20s! I decided to record this recap of my 20s in the last 3 hours of my 20s and put it out to the universe as a goodbye. I hope that some of this resonates with you and I look forward to continuing this podcast in my 30s! Follow the Podcast Instagram: @pessimismatitsfinest  https://www.instagram.com/pessimismatitsfinest/  Book Instagram: @romanceatitsfinest  https://www.instagram.com/r...

This week’s episode is with one of my favourite Romance book authors, https://www.authormegbecker.com/! In this episode, Meg sits down with me to discuss her literary backstory, her favourite romance books and male protagonists, how she comes up with the different storyline ideas for her books, and her cute proposal story. She also tells us about how much, or how little, Kansas City is into the Tr...

Let’s catch up, my loves! In this episode I discuss: Roman Reigns Thirst Traps on TikTok and the funny comments Lonely Planet , a romance movie on Netflix with Liam Hemsworth The Economics of WWE Wrestlemania 41 and Planning my 30th Birthday Heavy Metal Beer Garden - Mutoïde - Microbrewery The Disaster at Maman restaurant in Griffintown and the disgusting Eggs Ratatouille Montreal is my biggest op...

I’m only doing this episode so I can discuss the five films I saw this year at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Here are my top 5 (in the order I discuss them): The Salt Path Millers in Marriage The Piano Lesson The Life of Chuck All of You While you’re at it, remember to get a TIFF Membership ! If you love film and you live in Toronto, this is a must have. I cannot live in this Cit...

This episode is mainly WWE focused, but the first 8 minutes are not! In this episode, I chat about: Technological struggles with an age gap couple Dating in Toronto A recap of Sami Zayn’s Toronto Comedy show WWE Smackdown and my love for Pretty Deadly Money in the Bank and John Cena announcing his retirement This episode reads as an ad for WWE mainly so if you’re not a wrestling fan, the next epis...

In this episode, I discuss: Other people’s stuff How @chelseaspursuit has changed my life with her instagram reels and money spreadsheet Cooking more, eating healthier, walking more, enjoying the outdoors Twitter Debate - The artist that had the best debut album: Britney Spears, Christina Aguleria, Jennifer Lopez, and Jessica Simpson (she shouldn’t even be in the conversation) Josephine’s Brown Re...

I’m looking for a man in Finance, with a trust fund, six five, blue eyes…but not really (I just love the song)! In this episode, I give a life update, my experience with a bear sighting, me at a Cottage, twitter removing likes, Nicholas Galitzine and his fictional boy band “August Moon”, Girl on Couch’s infamous TikTok song, my new obsession with Maxton Hall on Amazon Prime Video. Follow the Podca...

In this episode, I chat about planning to attend Wrestlemania 41 in Las Vegas, “The Idea of You” viewing at TIFF Lightbox starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, update on The Montana Boyz, Harrison Butker’s Speech, and my thoughts on “Baby Reindeer”. Follow the Podcast Instagram: @pessimismatitsfinest  https://www.instagram.com/pessimismatitsfinest/  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pessimismpodc...

Where have I been loca? Well, busy getting older! I have returned from Wrestlemania 40 and I am here to (kinda) tell the tale. I talk about Wrestlecon, whether staying in an airbnb or Hotel is a better choice, WWE World, Walemania, The WWE Hall of Fame, Joe’s Tailgate, and Wrestlemania 40 in Philadelphia. I have more to say about it and I may touch on it later but I wanted to chat about the positi...

It is the first episode of 2024 and it is an interview with Daniel Toujours, the author of “Ghosts of the Wilderness: An Everyday Guy’s Search for America’s Rare and Elusive Wildlife”. This episode took me a while to release as I wanted to finish his book prior to release (and editing is always a long game for me). I really enjoyed the book and recording this episode! I learned so much! Daniel giv...

This is the outro to my 2023. This was not my year at all. I created a vision board for this year to make sure that I document the things that I want to do in 2024. This will be the year that I accomplish some remaining goals and dreams in the last year of my 20s! See all of you lovelies in 2024! Follow the Podcast Instagram: @pessimismatitsfinest  https://www.instagram.com/pessimismatitsfinest/ ...

I got my highschool made Instagram account hacked. I am one of the fortunate people who was able to get my Instagram account back after a hacking and it was exhausting, challenging, and quite depressing. It is almost like a legal case and if you are willing to do the work and have the correct information, you can also get through this slow and tedious process of getting an instagram account back....