The call of politics pulls our hosts to look into the situation surrounding Trudeau’s embarrassing House Party. What if the world existed in another universe? How might politics look? It's a meandering through some of Canada's finest hot topics

Batman, Superheroes and Synchronicity - Episode 22

May 18th, 2016 43m 25s

From the #Candid Ham archives Hope explores a recurring symbol which brings about self-reflection. Ali takes it to the web in search of real life superheroes. And this week's improv explores an unconventional convention which could be #hamcon20

Spheres and Loathing in Bosnia, Hipster Centipedes, and Betty White Day - Episode 21

May 11th, 2016 45m 56s

In another #opentopic episode of Candid Ham, Hope confesses a moment of judgement while Ali shares her week of rage. Hope bridges into fringe science and explores the possibilities of Ancient civilizations. Ali's Internet security IQ is brou

#FHRITP, Lost at Sea and Canadian Women - Episode 20

May 3rd, 2016 42m 1s

Hope and Ali tackle another #OpenTopic episode. Yet one moreincident of FHRITP occurs to a female journalist, and it kicks offan investigation as to whether men have to deal with theequivalent. A bottle washes ashore in Cape Breton and spark

50 Shades of Grey Hair, Ab Fab and Charlie Hunnam - Episode 19

Apr 26th, 2016 46m 47s

Tattoos, pigtails, micro mini skirts, and blatant disregardfor civil behaviour. When do you draw the line? Hope and Ali askthe burning question "how old is too old?". Ali has a dream withsurprisingly banal results. Be ready to take notes as

Multigenerational Living, Vegan Pizza and a Fuller House - Episode 18

Apr 18th, 2016 50m 55s

Hope and Ali fall victim to a well played prank and explore what it means to live in a Fuller House. Perhaps the notion of living with your mother isn't so bad, but it can depend on where you're from. Our Western Culture has a view about what i

Women, Girls and the F-word - Episode 17

Apr 12th, 2016 44m 28s

Although International Women's Day has passed, Hope and Ali refuse to put down the burning bra. They discuss why days such as these are still necessary and celebrate some notable women from diverse backgrounds and they expand on more subtle re

Cat Calls, Sexist Summer Camps and Alien Sexual Harassment - Episode 16

Apr 5th, 2016 47m 34s

In their first #opentopic episode, Hope and Ali take on a variety of topics sent in by our listeners. Comparing stories from the urban landscape, the girls discover walking alone can leave a lot to the imagination.And today, apparently havin

Rebranding, Bieber, Mark Wahlberg and Drake's Mom's House - Episode 15

Mar 28th, 2016 53m 37s

Everyone loves a good comeback story and Hollywood is the setting of some of the highest profile stories around. From Ben Affleck to Drew Barrymore, Hope and Ali struggle to define what goes behind celebrity rebranding.Join us for a candid ch

Apocalyptic Fantasies, The Walking Dead and "Your Mom" - Episode 14

Mar 22nd, 2016 45m 5s

Hunker down in the bunker with your favorite people. It's the end of the world as Hope and Ali know it and they blow the roof wide open on doomsday... It's funnier than it sounds. Honest. This week's improv leads us down the runway of necess

Debt, Alaskan Bush People and Split Green Peas, Please - Episode 13

Mar 15th, 2016 51m 50s

Hope and Ali confess Top 3 money pitfalls which landed them in debt and Ali gives Hope a taste of her guilty pleasure where an intervention saves her. Are we living beyond our means and should we maybe learn to "settle" in order to meet some li

Leonardo, Chinooks and Bison Livers - Episode 12

Mar 7th, 2016 48m 22s

He did it!!! That kid is going places.Leonardo DiCaprio won his Oscar so Hope and Ali are dedicating an ode to Leo. As an active environmentalist, Leonardo took the chance to draw attention to climate change. Hope and Ali discuss the role of c

Can(did) Texting, Dodging Bullets and a Life Never Explored - Episode 11

Feb 29th, 2016 51m 34s

No Internet? Stare at the wall! Hope and Ali reflect on their first interaction when the Internet was once an innocent and insanely mysterious place.Hope delves into her failure to gel with social platforms. They have a moment of reflection

The Oscars, Haiku and the Sisterhood of the Travelling Travoltas - Episode 10

Feb 22nd, 2016 40m 43s

Ali binges on 1985 Hollywood television and its impact has lasting effects. As the Oscars approach, Hope and Ali reflect on their Top 3 Academy Award-winning films of all time. Meanwhile they shine a light on the film industry and dissect the (

The Taboo Moustache, Woody Allen and Springsteen - Episode 9

Feb 15th, 2016 44m 15s

Hope and Ali reminiscence about past experiences that made them feel their age. They pay tribute to some Silver Foxes of Hollywood and try to explain what younger women see in older men. From Christopher Plummer to Beetlejuice, how much do you

Quirks, Obsessive Compulsive Discourses and Shia LaBeouf? - Episode 8

Feb 8th, 2016 42m 44s

Quirks - everyone has them, but not everyone knows it. Hope and Ali discuss their personal quirks and the tipping point when a quirk moves from personality trait to a disorder. This week's Candid Ham Improv has two incompetent ad executives str

Schumer, Humor and the Comedic Glass Ceiling - Episode 7

Feb 4th, 2016 53m 40s

Are women funny? Some make the claim that they are not. Hope and Ali mine the comedy history books to find out what makes women funny. From Burnett to Fey, Schumer to Ball, it is clear that being visible and powerful are not the same thing.

Diets, Oprah and Shapeshifting Tapeworms - Episode 6

Jan 25th, 2016 58m 28s

Hope and Aly take their podcast to a late night television set and delve into the world of shapeshifting. From cabbage soup to tapeworms, there is no shortage of novelty diets that promise to help you lose weight and lose it fast. We discuss so

Etiquette, Escalators and Apologies - Episode 5

Jan 18th, 2016 43m 11s

Canadian, Eh? Better watch those elbows! Hope and Ali get real sorry over everything in this week's podcast and share some personal stories where etiquette was brought into question. For budding travelers, they navigate through interesting fac

Tiny Houses, Awkward Trolls and Fart Pillows - Episode 4

Jan 11th, 2016 44m 48s

How small can you go? Hope and Ali discuss the Tiny House Movement. Hope is confronted with her reproductive habits and the notion of becoming a pioneer.

Pet Peeves, Prison and Chinese Food with Drake - Episode 3

Jan 2nd, 2016 49m 58s

Hope and Ali list their top 3 worst pet peeves and explore pet peeves from around the globe. Its a crazy world, where new prison cell mates need to mind their manners and not even the Fleet Foxes are safe from hipster questioning. Also on this

New Year's, Resolutions and Landmines - Episode 2

Dec 31st, 2015 50m 24s

As the last calendar page falls away, Hope and Ali reflect on New Year's resolutions, family holiday landmines, poor gifting moments that could tear a marriage apart and Hope makes a startling discovery about Ali's relationship to Star Wars.

Corporations, Guilt and Mr. Gosling - Episode 1

Dec 22nd, 2015 54m 46s

How gullible are you? On this episode of Candid Ham, Hope and Ali explore how corporations use guilt to make you buy what they're selling, especially during the holidays. Guilt will do funny things to you, like make you fantasize about cute lit

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