This week, Cody flexes his skills as a new RPG game runner and Vic fangirls over Scabby the Rat. Plus, we continue our discussion from last episode on the Canadian labour movement: where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how to get there.

36: 🚨🚨 Labour Month🚨 🚨 Part 1

Sep 15th, 2020 1h 11m

This week, Vic finds purpose at her new job and Cody is on vacation! Plus, we do a deep dive into the history of labour achievements in Canada, the first part of our two-part episode celebrating labour rights and labour unions!Good News Ev

Happy Labour Day! (No Episode This Week)

Sep 7th, 2020 40s

🎵 There is power in a factory, power in the landPower in the hands of a workerBut it all amounts to nothing if together we don't standThere is power in a union 🎶

35: Living the Dream

Aug 24th, 2020 54m 32s

This week, Cody tries to get to the bottom of Bill Morneau’s abrupt departure from Canadian politics and Vic brings back Recovery Corner with a celebration! Plus, we take some time to catch up with each other – no topic needed!Good News Ev

34.Tom Nook is a Well-Meaning Lib

Aug 10th, 2020 1h 15m

This week, Vic starts a new job and Cody dives right into the deep end of the role-playing game pool. Plus, we talk about video games! Not the Lana Del Rey masterpiece, but the concept of gaming - then, now, and for the future!Good News Ev

33: Getting Absolutely Shredded

Jul 27th, 2020 54m 5s

This week, Cody can't stop going for walks and Vic learned about BC's sexy COVID recommendations live on the pod. Plus, we check in with each other on how our 2020 resolutions and yearly themes are going, halfway through the year.Good News

32: A Healthy Fear of GUBA

Jul 13th, 2020 1h 12m

This week, Cody and Vic don their caps and gowns to talk about graduation! Good News Everyone: Miniature human livers grown in lab!Vic's Wholesome Tweet Cody's Wholesome Tweet

31: Teen Angst is Forever

Jun 30th, 2020 1h 5m

This week, Vic would like you to hire her and Cody has a new animal friend named Wyatt. Plus, we reminisce about the music we grew up on and what it means to us today.Good News Everyone: Thousands Sign Petition to Rename Columbus, Ohio to

30: It's Normal To Not Know What To Do

Jun 15th, 2020 59m 48s

Become a Patron of Is This For Real?Donate to Black Lives Matter EdmontonThis week, Cody still won’t shut up about Dungeons & Dragons, and Vic wants you to keep wearing a mask outside, especially during a protest! Plus, we talk about som

29: The Power of Vulnerability

Jun 3rd, 2020 1h 19m

Donate to a Group in the National Bail Fund NetworkResources for Non-Black AlliesThis week, Cody becomes a citizen of Chromatica and Vic miniaturizes her hobbies. Plus, we get vulnerable and talk about opening ourselves up to pain and di

28: You're Doing Your Best

May 19th, 2020 57m 35s

This week, Cody joins the Fierissance and Vic celebrates nine months of sobriety! Plus, we focus on balancing our priorities in a healthy, reasonable way.Good News Everyone: Guy Fieri Hands out Lunch to COVID-19 First RespondersPeople

27: Take the Bread Pill

May 4th, 2020 1h 10m

This week, Cody is thinking of taking his D&D obsession to the next level and Vic blesses us with a Recovery Corner segment! Plus, we continue our conversation about making food during quarantine, but this time it’s about baking!Not Anothe

Bonus

No New Episode This Week

Apr 27th, 2020 38s

But we still love you, and you'll hear from us next Monday 💛

26: ...And That's What I Love About Cooking

Apr 20th, 2020 1h 20m

This week, Vic and Cody chat some more about our crystal mother Marianne Williamson, lament about loneliness and delve into a shared passion: cooking!Good News Everyone: New Study Finds Decrease in Asthma Symptoms and Hospitalizations as C

25: Make Something You Love

Apr 15th, 2020 53m 9s

In episode 25, Vic and Cody time travel back to before the world felt like it ended to talk about crafting. Good News Everyone: U-Haul Offers Free Storage for Students Displaced due to COVID-19U-Haul.comMain Topic: CraftingA Histo

24: Send a Virtual Hug

Apr 6th, 2020 49m 8s

In episode 24, Vic has to see a raccoon about a loan repayment and Cody starts the Carole Baskin fan club. Plus, we read and discuss your stories from the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic response.Good News Everyone: Man Completes Half

23: We Have Such Big Brains

Mar 30th, 2020 46m 14s

In episode 23, Vic wants to commission a portrait of Cody for her home. Plus, we address the inevitable boredom that comes with a quarantine.Good News Everyone: Communities Come Together Amid COVID-19 PandemicMSN/ReutersWholesome Tw

22: Tip Your Delivery Drivers

Mar 23rd, 2020 53m 16s

In episode 22, Cody gets over the pain of losing a corrupted episode file and Vic offers advice on how to digitally attend 12-step meetings. Plus, we explain social/physical distancing and talk about how we're staying sane in this new world.

Bonus

Update: COVID-19

Mar 18th, 2020 34s

You'll hear from us soon. We love you!

21: Playground Politics

Mar 10th, 2020 53m 37s

In episode 21, Vic is a little too into wrestling and Cody is still on a sustainable clothing kick. Plus, we reminisce about recess and wonder why we can’t have it as adults.Good News Everyone: Mexican Entrepreneurs Create Vegan Cactus Lea

20: Inside Me There Are Two Wolves

Mar 2nd, 2020 48m 58s

In episode 20, Vic talks about her love languages and Cody takes a test live on the show to see what his are. Plus, the return of Recovery Corner, which ends up being half the episode (but we don't mind).Good News Everyone: Environmentalis

There's Wonder in the World

Feb 25th, 2020 43m 46s

In episode 19, Vic and Cody kick up their feet and have a nice little chat about all the things that make their lives just a bit more joyful.Good News Everyone: Leftover Super Bowl Food Donated to SheltersPeopleFood & WineMain Top

Midsommar is Community Care

Feb 17th, 2020 58m 38s

In episode 18, Cody and Vic give off some serious new-age spiritual vibes talking about empathy, self-preservation, and community care.🚨 Spoilers for Midsommar from 24:40 to 30:25 🚨Good News Everyone: Toronto Paramedic Works Final S

Moms Never Show Weakness

Feb 10th, 2020 1h 23m

In episode 17, Vic and Cody are joined by first-ever SPECIAL GUESTS of the pod, their moms! M and Sandra give insights on the approaches they took to parenting us, what they think of today's parents, and bring up any outstanding conflicts they