Loose and Conversational

Episode 16: Shaun N. – Conspiracy Theories

We are back after taking a two-week break. In this episode, Shaun Northcoast joins us to talk about some conspiracy theories. Conspiracies are a big topic; we manage to scratch the surface and have fun doing it.  Here are links to many of the plots that we touch on to help you read more about…

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Episode 15: Scott Vickaryous

Did you ever watch Breaker High? Well, do we have a treat for you! None other than Max Ballard himself, the one and only Scott Vickaryous, joins us. Listen while Jenn fan-girls all over him. Scott and I met when he briefly dated my infamous acquaintance Joanna, but there’s always been something I really like…

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Do you want to be on a podcast?

The Loose and Conversational Podcast is currently two people. I am the host, and I produce the show. Jenn Northcoast calls herself the star; she co-hosts and assists with social media. I am starting to think that we have room for one or two more people. We often come up with episode ideas, and then…

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Episode 12: Jenn and David Get Stood Up

Oscar Wilde said, “a dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.” There are many ways to interpret this, but I like to think that he was saying, oftentimes the punishment is also the reward. Sometimes bad…

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Episode 11: Trav4Oilers – Travis Ridgen

Travis Ridgen is a goalie for Varberg HK, a Division 3 hockey team in Sweden. We sat down with him during his cross-country search for open ice and grey market games of shinny. Sweden has started to lock things down a bit too, and they don’t have division 3 hockey anymore. Travis is back in…

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Episode 10: Zach

Ten episodes ago, we pledged to keep politics out of our podcast. We felt there were other podcasts out there that talked about politics already. We didn’t want to create any division or have arguments. Well, maybe just this once. As the sun sets on old Donald Trump, we wanted to talk to someone that…

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The Not So Basic Answer To The Tough Question, Why Am I Such a Poor Listener?

Lately I have been wondering why people tell me I am a poor listener. I read an article on ThriveGlobal.com by Jonathan Alpert called “7 Ways to Become a Better Listener.” The tips are pretty good, and the article got me thinking. I must have read dozens of write-ups like this over my life. I…

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Episode 9: Brent Seetaram

Welcome Brent Seetaram to the podcast! This was originally recorded as a second part of our New Years Eve episode. Brent and I finished at 11:30pm and then I was off to listen to Barrymore Scott’s NYE DJ stream. Or, I guess he goes by DJ Vagabond. As these things go, part one went long…

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Episode 8: Amanda and Lucy

Happy New Year! Welcome to our first official podcast from our closets. Jenn and I are recording remotely in our homes, and I’ve found that sitting in the closet is the most private and quietest place. We are going to be in here until the pandemic restrictions lift. It isn’t optimal, but it is what…

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Update on the Podcast – Where do we go from here?

Let me update you on the Loose and Conversational Podcast. Jenn and I record the podcast just outside of Edmonton, Alberta. It is currently against public health orders to have any gatherings. Ergo, we are not able to get together with people to record the podcast. I bought a piece of equipment to hopefully allow…

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