The Lockdown Lowdown

From Pong to Super Mario to Call of Duty, hardcore gamers Christian & Andrew geek out over their favourite games!

Is the pen mightier than the slap? Andrew, Alex and Comedian Jean Brisson discuss the future of comedy in a post-oscar slap world. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L9pqAfJvsg

To commemorate the 6th anniversary of Rob Ford's passing, Andrew and Alex revisit the good the bad and the ugly of Ford's legendary career at Toronto's city hall.

Are Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau's liberal policies to blame for the sky rocketing gas prices? Andrew and Alex  discuss the realities of living under extreme environmentalist politicians.

Special guest Angie opens up about the mental health challenges she has overcome throughout the pandemic.

Andrew and special guest Veronika celebrate their Ukrainian heritage. As war breaks out we stand with Ukraine during this time of crisis. A strong, resilient people with a rich history.

Andrew, Mischa and Alex duel over the rapidly evolving freedom convoy situation and the federal govenment's recent emergency declaration. 

Former co-host Mischa Aravena travels through space and time to rejoin The Lockdown Lowdown for this epic review of the Back to the Future trilogy.

Despite the economic downturn during the pandemic the ultra rich still got richer. Wealth disparity plagues the US & Canada. But Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price has proven that we can do things differently. By taking a million dollar pay cut he was able to pay all his employees a minimum annual salary of $70K.

Firearms expert and gun enthusiast joins us to discuss the controversial trial of Kyle Rittenhouse.

Part II - The Lockdown Lowdown connects with Brian, a truck driver parked right in front of parliament, to help dispel some myths and rumours about the Freedom Convoy 2022 movement. Brian's YouTube Channel: Wheelburner Express https://youtube.com/channel/UCUuJVnS8MIxRNthk8JJeLKA

Part I - The longest truck convoy in history descends on the capital of Canada. Is it a violent takeover or a peaceful demonstration? Are they radical anti-vaxxers, or everyday people tired of government mandates?

Charasmatic leaders brainwash you and exert control. They take your money, dictate how you should live your life and even how you should think. Alex and I chat about cults. At what point does a cult become a religion?

Just when you thought you'd heard it all! Satanic, cannibalistic pedophiles have infiltrated the senior ranks of the US government. Can Donald Trump save us all?

The greeting "Merry Christmas" has been canceled. The carol "Baby It's Cold Outside" is done! Classic Christmas flick "It's a Wonderful Life"? That's been erased too. Once again the woke left has ruined anything that can be deemed mildly offensive. Happy generic holiday season!

Alex and Andrew are joined by blockchain technology expert Christian Firth, as we discuss cryptocurrency, NFT's, and the metaverse.

SHOW ME THE MONEY! Alex, Ian and Andrew exchange war stories, reflecting on their past Sales careers. To add some colour they also chat about their favourite Sales movies.

Middle management box tickers, telemarketer scam artists, diversity and inclusion offers. Alex and Andrew talk bullshit jobs. If your job was eliminated tomorrow, would anyone even notice?

Daniel Craig bows out of the James Bond franchise as a new agent inherits the designation of 007.

The Ontario Progressive Conservatives are about to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour. What impact will this have on small businesses? If increased labour costs are passed on to the consumer, will we lose purchase power?

Alex and I chat about the radical woke left. Political correctness is killing comedy. Cancel culture seeks to erase anything that can be deemed offensive. Pure socialism is perfect in theory but disastrous in reality.

How has the pandemic affected the Canadian economy and what does the path to recovery look like?

A pioneering film maker ahead of his time, Stanley Kubrick is responsible for some of the most influential, groundbreaking works in the history of cinema. The Shining, A Clockwork Orange, and 2001: A Space Odyssey are just 3 examples of his cinematic triumphs.

China's recent ban on "sissy men" in the media is just another example of the communist propaganda machine in full force. The state reinforces traditional values in order to control its people. This raises a larger question: How do we define masculinity in the modern age?