The Best Hang Podcast

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss the challenges of online dialogue in comment sections, social media burnout, and cottage guest etiquette. Produced in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max and Shane welcome Maître Fromager of Cheese Boutique, Afrim Pristine, to talk about his new Food Network show “Cheese: A Love Story,” the history of Toronto's Cheese Boutique, and a professional assessment of what the guys favourite cheese's say about them. They also discuss Arkells winning Group of the Year at the 2021 Juno Awards and a questionable new Puma shoe. Prod...

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss the horrific discovery of unmarked graves of 215 indigenous children on the grounds of a former Residential School in Kamloops, British Columbia. They also discuss Naomi Osaka's decision to pull out of the French Open, an unfortunate outcome for Toronto Maple Leafs fans, and Bo Burnham's sensational new comedy special. Produced in association with Much Studios. See omn...

Mike, Max, and Shane welcome back good friend of the pod Matt Unsworth (The Heist Podcast) to talk about living vaccinated life in L.A., youthful memories of street scuffles & high school parties, and an international incident involving a plane heist and the arrest of a journalist. Produced in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast....

Mike and Max are joined by member of Arkells, Hamilton restauranteur, and all around swell guy, Nick Dika, to discuss the highlights and challenges of co-owning a bar with Max. Order a spiked juice from Odds, put your feet up, and hit play. Produced in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss Elon Musk on SNL, amateur sleuthing, and a challenging stint of volunteer work for Max. Then, they welcome feature guest Kayla Grey, the Host and Co-Executive Producer of TSN's new show “The Shift” to talk about her journey through broadcasting, the perils of social media, and executing her vision for the “The Shift” premiering Thursday on all T...

Mike, Max and Shane discuss the recent split of Bill and Melinda Gates & their unusual marriage arrangement. Then they welcome feature guest and author Amanda Ripley to discuss her book “High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out” (31:00). And finally, Shane delivers a surprise guest to hash out a past betrayal. Produced in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.co...

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss the burden of life's responsibilities, the hits and misses of the 2021 Academy Awards, and they take a look back at unfortunate personal fashion choices. Produced in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane are joined by fellow Champagne Boy Sean Dawson to talk Real Estate insanity, the state of footy, his insight on living with all three members of the pod, and the unpopular Team Canada Olympic Jackets. Produced in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss the power of Max's voice on Twitter, their thoughts on writing personal memoirs, and friction involving a throwback photo featuring Rami Malek and Rachel Bilson. Then, feature guest Jon Batiste joins the pod to talk about his new album “We Are,” work ethic, advice from Will Smith, and an Oscar nomination for his work on the soundtrack to “Soul."...

Welcome to the “You Can Get It (ft. K.Flay)” deep dive extravaganza! We go behind the scenes of the music video with Juno nominated director Mark Myers, then we welcome Grammy nominated artist K.Flay back to the pod for an inside look at the song's evolution with Max. Produced in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Shane returns from vacation to discuss his recent Tik Tok success. Then, Mike, Max, and Shane talk about the Cinnamon Toast Crunch scandal, the Suez Canal, and the return of the Cycling Vigilante. Produced in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Erika (sitting in for Shane this week) discuss Max's issues with recording equipment, a member of the pod squad receiving a Covid vaccine, and a fascinating piece from theconversation.com: “Blind in the Mind: Why Some People Can't See Pictures In Their Imagination” Produced in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on A...

Mike, Max, and Shane recap the 2021 Grammy Awards. They also discuss great collaborative duos, the idea of getting in shape for a movie role, and how to pull off a birthday celebration during the pandemic. Produces in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss the remarkable  Meghan Markle & Prince Harry interview with Oprah, the recent surge of NFTs, and a shocking Shane Surprise. Produced in association with Much Studios.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane share their thoughts on the 2021 Golden Globes, then they discuss Lady Gaga and a bizarre case of dognapping and assault. Finally they talk about the long term effects of the Pandemic on our ability to recall simple things and our perception of time. Produced in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss the new podcast “Renegades: Born in the USA” featuring Barack Obama & Bruce Springsteen, Tik Tok trends, and the engagement of Shailene Woodley & Aaron Rodgers. Produced in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss Bruce Springsteen's run in with police, Tom Brady's staggering super bowl celebration, and a magical night out with the pod squad pre-pandemic. Then, they welcome back friend of the pod and feature guest Catherine Reitman to talk about season 5 of “Workin' Moms”, the creative process, and the potential for rampant post pandemic promiscuity. Finally, in Shan...

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss all things Super Bowl, including half time performance, best commercials and the legend of Tom Brady. Then “Shane's Surprise” lives up to its name when Shane reveals an unexpected guest. Produced in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss court-side drama featuring LeBron James and then they break down the new HBO/Crave documentaries “Tiger” and “The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” Produced in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss recent chaos in the stock market as they attempt to understand what went down. Then, they welcome feature guest and the author of “The Index of Self-Destructive Acts,” Christopher Beha, for a conversation about his process, influences, and why he decided to leave Twitter. Lastly, Shane's Surprise involves a hair salon changing its designation to a Film Stud...

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss the latest Weezer release, the United States Presidential Inauguration & star studded performances, the New Radicals reunion appearance, and other reunions they would like to see happen. Produced in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss the storming of the U.S. Capitol building and conspiracy theories in the age of misinformation. They also discuss the NBA, Kyrie Irving's unexplained absence from the Brooklyn Nets, and react to the breaking news of the James Harden trade live on air. Produced in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

NARRATED BY MAX KERMAN. We take a break from regular programming for an essay read from Max. He narrates an article written by his friend Peter Rosenthal called “Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Me.” To Arkells fans, Peter is the inspiration behind the song “A Little Rain (A Song For Pete).” This article highlights Peter's work with the Committee Against Racism and his...

Mike, Max, and Shane are joined by an unidentified friend of Max known only as “The Cycling Vigilante” to share his tale of justice on the chaotic streets of Toronto. Then we welcome our feature guest, Toronto Raptors play by play announcer, Matt Devlin to discuss his journey through sports broadcasting, his chemistry with Drake, and covering some of the Raptors greatest moments. Produ...