The Housebound Podcast

Have you ever had a small panic attack at a mechanic's shop, because they told you your car needed repairs, but you didn't understand enough about vehicles to know if their recommendation was urgent or just salesmanship? What about if your pet swallowed something, but you didn't know if it would cause them distress or they would just pass it normally? There are too many jobs in this world for you...

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Have you ever been curious about donating blood, or signing up for an organ transplant? Medical science is really, really cool and allows people all kinds of opportunities to extend their health through transfusions, surgeries and other quality-of-life services. If you're interested in how you can help make a difference, or are just curious in general, this episode may be for you! _____ The site A...

Join Greg, Ashlynn, Chris and Holly in discussions about what's on their mind that day - sometimes it's serious, sometimes it's not so serious, but always it's a chance for these four friends to "get together" during a global lockdown.  You're invited.

BACON! Okay, now that your attention as been grabbed, please consider the following episode regarding vaccines. And since they're no experts, your co-hosts have added some podcasts, articles and apps below to further help you out in understanding a little bit about this vaccine (and vaccines in general), in case you're worried or just curious. _____ Sawbones: Episode 355 "How to Talk About Vaccine...

'Myers & Briggs', 'The Big 5', 'DiSC' - there are a plethora of personality tests in the world, but Ashlynn thought that it would be interesting to take the Enneagram Test. In this episode, our co-hosts learn a little about the history of this specific test and it's purpose, and learn a little too much about what makes themselves tick. *PLEASE NOTE: These test were not conducted by psychologis...

Breakfast has long been hailed as the most important meal of the day. But then you'd expect that the average North American would make sure to eat a substantial meal before heading off to work in the morning, right? WRONG. Well, if "Big Hummus" is to be believed, anyway. There's no real way to vet the sources that are found on the internet, but the internet doesn't lie about breakfast...does it?&n...

Ever notice how books are much more believable than tv or movies? Like, if you read about a scientist conducting a complex study on the human tongue and how it can technically "smell", you'd be inclined to believe it, but somehow, an actor can't fake a filled coffee cup for 30 seconds? Your co-hosts discuss whether this is simply Hollywood being lazy, or if there's a much more complex reason that...

Memory is a fickle thing. Have you ever walked into a room, only to forget why you walked in there in the first place? On the flip side, have you ever committed an event in your life to memory, only to distrust that memory years later, for fear of projecting your life experience onto it? Well then you'd be alone because our co-hosts all have perfect memory; savants, you might call them. Totally. _...

On this episode, our four co-hosts - all of whom would consider themselves somewhat conservative individuals - discuss tattoos: Would they get one and, if so, what would they get and why? Their answers might surprise you. Or, if you happen to know any of them personally, maybe not. _____ Want to join the conversation? Leave us a voice message or reach out to us on social media. _____ Do you need m...

Hear us out: WHAT IF ...your government was to promise all of its citizens a guaranteed, monthly income of something right around a livable wage (even if not exactly )? What would that mean for you? What would that mean for those that you know? Would that be a freedom because you could pay off loans, buy a car, afford a fun vacation; Would that just be more pressure because it might mean the end t...

From SNES to SEGA, Xbox to PlayStation, PCs and beyond - every generation has a preference, and everyone has their loyalty. But (at least) one question remains: Is a game best played in-person so you can see the resolve drain from your opponents face when you hit them with that third red shell, or via the internet where you can trash talk them from a safe distance with no fear of repercussions? Ou...

They're BAAA-aaack! Your co-hosts with the mo-osts (?) are raring and ready to get back in the game, starting with everyone's favourite time of year: Resolution Graveyard season. Every December, we drive ourselves crazy coming up with a bigger and better New Year resolution - we don't even bother to ask ourselves, "Is this an attainable goal?" or "What can I do to make this easier on myself?". Chr...

In early 2020, Greg, Ashlynn, Chris and Holly created a podcast to make them feel like they were getting out of the house and living life to the fullest (even when they actually can't).  It's a new year, and while some things have remained the same, there's still plenty of new ideas to explore. Join our four cohosts as they navigate new and stranger topics on hobbies, musings, and the world i...

Season's Greetings! Our gift to you this holiday season is a holiday-themed episode about everyone's favourite pastime: gift giving! Well, that and and actual gift. Join the virtual, audio roundtable with Greg, Ashlynn, Chris and Holly as they discuss gift giving practices, frustrations and techniques. And in the spirit of the season, one of our lucky listeners will receive their very own gift cou...

It's the first season finale of The Housebound Podcast! So what better way to celebrate than to look back at some popular television finales (forced, or otherwise...)? After 25 episodes, Greg, Holly, Chris and Ashlynn are ready for a little break. If you've made it this far congratulate yourself, because the hosts are congratulating you too. A great, big, socially-distanced "Thank you" for support...

Welcome back to the show that is made up of two couples, and each couple is married to...their spouse. With ones of days of combined experience with weddings of their own (but dozens attended as guests, and boat-loads of opinions to boot), Holly, Ashlynn, Greg and Chris - who aren't necessarily listed in order of couples there - share some highs and lows of planning and hosting a wedding.

As Canadians, we're often found to be proud of our country, our accomplishments (medicinal, technological and more), and our governmental progress on topics like trade and law. But when it comes to food - something else we're very passionate about - it seems we don't know as much as we thought. Or, at least, our hosts don't. A weird observation, considering we consume so much of it.  So what...

Media shapes us and our interpretation of the world we live in, even from a very young age. And if that's so true, one would expect that the quality of the media would also help inform our impression of those same life lessons. So why does it seem that - in the Christian art world - that "so-so" is good enough? Chris, Holly, Greg and Ashlynn discuss... Episode 022 is part of a recording session wh...

Cooking mishaps abound in this weeks' episode as Greg, Ashlynn, Holly and Chris chat about the good, bad and down-right awful meal experiences they've had - both at home and in restaurant. Episode 021 also marks the first time that all four co-hosts were able to record an episode face-to-face (with a fancy soundboard and multiple cameras)! If you'd like to watch the video version, check out the po...

It's time for the final edition of the "Unholy Trinity of Education Incidents" episode, so listen in to our hosts as the dig deep into their past (like, over 10 years for some!) and try to produce a few nuggets of wisdom for you, dear listeners. In response to this weeks' episode, they'd love to hear from you, so please send us an email, DM us on social media, or use the Anchor.fm message feature...

They're BAAA-aaack! After a long, grueling, first half-season, join Greg, Ashlynn, Holly and Chris for a very informative discussion on the ins and outs of arranging your own home-moving event utilizing such resources as: Facebook, Rubbermaid and tears. You read that correctly: your greatest sorrow could be your greatest tool. Give a listen to find out more...

In the final episode before their first mid-summer break : It's summertime, and Chris and Holly are moving, which means packing up all of their physical media (and we're talking A LOT of physical media) and that begs the question: Digital or Physical - which medium of media is superior? Or is it all just based on preference? And also, where are those LaserDiscs that were just on this shelf...?!?!...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to start your own business? Chris did. Then he started his own, so if you're curious, he's sharing a few quick tips and highlights on how to get your own self-run business off the ground and running on this weeks' episode. ********** Chris's recommended Business Apps: Wave Invoicing ( www.waveapps.com ), Self-Employed ( Quickbooks mobile app family), HelloSign...

THIS IS NOW A PET-RELATED PODCAST. Greg, Ashlynn, Chris and Holly will now take any and all questions related to: How to best acquire new pets, how many pets is too many to love (you're wrong - there is no limit) and how to send them money so that they can buy pets. Any and all of those particular questions. No others. ...Good boy.