The Lockdown Lowdown

Andrew brings on special guests from the marketing industry to chat about the fragmented, highly-saturated digital marketing ecosystem. As marketers shift more and more of their ad dollars out of traditional media into digital, will TV and radio be left in the dust?

The horrific terrorist attacks on 9/11 sparked a 20 year war in Afghanistan. The War On Terror cost 2400 US servicemembers their lives. The cost to US taxpayers was around $2T. Was it worth it?

Lockdown Lowdown's election showdown! In an attempt to win a majority government Trudeau called a snap election. His decision is controversial given the challenges our nation is currently facing. Will his decision cost him his job?

"Clowns to the left of me! Jokers to the right! Here I am stuck in the middle with you." Gratuitous violence, non-linear storytelling, and superb soundtracks are the key trademarks of this super-stylized film maker.

The unsolved mystery of the deaths of 2 young women, Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, who hiked the forests of Panama. What really happened during their final days and hours out in the unforgiving jungle of Panama? Read more about this case: https://koudekaas.blogspot.com/?m=1

Numbers are jumping back up. An aggressive Delta variant is the leading cause of a fourth wave in Ontario. The majority of new cases are occurring within the unvaccinated population. We're definitely not out of the woods yet...

Pyramid schemes, accounting fraud, embezzlement, the list goes on! Wealthy executives consumed by greed create their own rules. It's only a matter of time until even the most sophisticated schemes implode.

A killing machine that will stop at nothing to eliminate its target, Sarah Conor, mother of the resistance. A science fiction action masterpiece from the brilliant mind of James Cameron.

4 million Americans quit their jobs in April 2021. After a year and a half in lockdown workers' priorities have shifted. The people have spoken and they want flexibility.

Alex, Andrew & Mischa chat about the legendary Indiana Jones film saga! The combined artistic talents of Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas and Lawrence Kasdan resulted in a blockbuster adventure film series that is still enjoyed by fans 40 years on! Han Solo stand aside, this episode is all about Indy!

"GET TO THE CHOPPA!!" "If it bleeds, we kill it." "I eat green berets for breakfast." Let off some steam as you listen to our ARNOLD episode! Don't worry, WE'LL BE BACK with another episode soon!

To act or not to act, that is the question. Passion is not enough. It takes talent, resilience and sometimes a little luck to make it in this highly competitive industry!

The apple never falls far from the tree. Like his father Pierre, Justin Trudeau is a charismatic politician. But is charm enough, or will his scandalous reputation spell certain doom for the Liberal Party?

Andrew brings on some guests to discuss the challenges faced by women working in tech. Consider: the gender pay gap in Big Tech.

Politicians change the lyrics of our national anthem, Mr. Potato Head gets a sex change, and award-winning children's author Dr. Seuss gets the boot! Classic works are canceled in favour of political correctness.

The boys discuss a dark, disturbing science fiction show that explores eerily plausible futuristic technology.

Alex, Andrew and Mischa chat about the pressures of life, specifically money. Are you winning the rat race?

Alex, Andrew and Mischa discuss the work of controversial documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux. Topics include: gambling addicts, religious hate groups and hypnotism.

Man has made his match. Now it's his problem. Alex, Andrew and Mischa analyze the 1982 Ridley Scott cyberpunk classic film.

In space no one can hear you scream... Alex, Andrew and Mischa BURST with excitement as they chat about the legacy of Ridley Scott's Science Fiction Horror classic!

Alex, Andrew and Mischa talk big tech censorship and the power of social media.

This episode will leave you shaken... not stirred. Alex, Andrew and Mischa talk about the spy film franchise that has been running strong for 60 years. Bond. James Bond.

13 months and counting! Lockdowns, travel bans, border closures and Asian hate! Lots to talk about!

There has been an awakening. Have you felt it?

Jar Jar Binks! Need we say more??