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34 minutes | Friday, September 6, 2024
It's the beginning of September and the windup of summer! This week, we chat about Victoria's basement flooding and her FB marketplace obsession and a very special birthday coming up! Victoria gets quizzed on questions from K-12 to see what grades she would graduate. We have the top 5 phrases to say in your relationship to make it stronger, and situations where you can battle tipping fatigue! Plus a new cereal collab is coming out, and Jamie isn't having any of it!
33 minutes | Friday, August 23, 2024
Jamie accepts his dose of criticism and humble pie, while Victoria's husband Garrett had an interesting repair. We go over the top jobs kids wanted back in the day vs what they want to do now. What would someone from the 90s be most surprised by if they woke up in 2024? American Idol is still on the air, and has a new judge! This week, Victoria doesn't believe the fake news OR a random fact. If you're a big Swiftie, there's a new cruise just for you, raw-dogging is taking over planes and paying by tap has officially gotten out of control!
41 minutes | Friday, August 16, 2024
We're back back back again with another summer episode! We go over our August long weekend plans, how much Jamie spent at IKEA and how many weddings Victoria has gone to! The 2024 Olympics are over and we chat about some of our favorite viral moments. We countdown the top things that the average couple does but you DON'T do, and the biggest dating deal breakers of 2024! Victoria is in utter disbelief over this fake news, McDonald's has a new summer treat, and Jamie might have to revoke his gay card for this décor blunder!
32 minutes | Friday, July 26, 2024
Oh hi, did you miss us?! We catch up on everything that's gone down in the last month, including all 4 weddings Victoria has gone to, and Jamie's busy work weeks! Costco has increased their membership prices for the first time since 2017, and people aren't happy about it! Growing up, what is something that your friends had that made you think they were rich? What do you think the average age is NOW to move out? And how well do we know your partner?! We play a little game to find out!
34 minutes | Friday, June 21, 2024
How well do you handle criticism? Apparently, we're not great at it... Celine celebrated her 1st birthday, Jamie's mom has an interesting request for her birthday, and Victoria gave her father in law an amazing gift for his birthday! We recap Father's Day and go over the top gifts fathers want and the one gift they DON'T want. If you could go see anyone in concert, dead or alive, who would you see?! We go over hotel etiquette and what's acceptable or not. A new kid's camp is technically providing child labor and what gives you anxiety on a regular basis?
32 minutes | Friday, June 14, 2024
We start off the show talking about something unique that turns you on! Victoria has discovered Temu and is going wild, we chat about our summer plans! There's a new dating trend for the year, and we are NOT having any of it. We countdown the top 10 smells that people say they love, but we secretly hate! A new food trend has taken over the internet, and you're not going to like it. We have a celebrity infused fake news, a story about a family's cruise that has Victoria RATTLED, and do you have a hard time apologizing?
34 minutes | Friday, June 7, 2024
Happy pride month! We recap what's been going on lately and answer some burning listener questions. What's a weird confession that you have? We go over 10 rules of social etiquette, and see how we fare. The price of flights have gone up so much, but WestJet has a new way for you to save some money. If you didn't get to see the giant Cheeto statue, there's a different food statue that is up your alley.
31 minutes | Friday, May 24, 2024
This week, we recap our Mother's Day, the Victoria Day long weekend, and what do you put on your hotdog?! A&W has brought back their infamous whistle dog, and we chat about the nostalgia moments we've had recently. STOP THE PRESSES, people are washing their cheese!! A list of a couple's 15 wedding rules has gone viral! Tipping culture has gotten out of hand, and did Jamie finally get a squatty potty?!
33 minutes | Friday, May 10, 2024
This week, we run through a couple "what would you do" situations, and the anxiety is real! It's Mother's day weekend, and Victoria is skeptical of her gift. Are you participating in the Loblaws boycott for the month? The housing crisis is getting so nuts that landlords are resorting to sharing a bed with strangers. Do you wash your new clothes before wearing them? A pedicurist in Toronto has a discount for you if you're willing to get your photo taken! And Victoria is trying to convince Jamie to get a Squatty Potty!
34 minutes | Friday, April 26, 2024
We're back in action, and we have A LOT to catch up on. Victoria gives us all the details of her 6 weeks away on vacation in Florida and Barbados and Jamie started his new job and has a new addition to the family! 50% of women have a back up partner, do you have one? Would you ever have a separate bedroom from your partner? What's an adult task that you've been putting off?? And the last 3 things you Googled describe who you are as a person... what did we Googled?!
29 minutes | Friday, March 15, 2024
We got to sneak in another episode before Victoria and the family jet set off to Florida! Do you think $50 is enough for a first date? Would you consider it a red flag if you haven't been invited to a wedding by the time you're in your 30's? We chat about the viral TikTok series, "Who TF did I marry" and the red flags to avoid. What's a conspiracy theory that you believe? Jamie puts a personal touch on fake news, and what's a question that you HATE being asked?!
29 minutes | Friday, March 8, 2024
We need to know, do you kiss your pets on the lips?! Victoria seems determined to ruin her extension cord, and Jamie takes back something he said about his coworkers. If you're a fan of gossiping, a new study says it's good for you! Love is Blind is accepting new applications around the world if you want find true love. Who are the favorite TV characters of all time? Victoria is triggered by fake news, a server got an unbelievable tip and when do you think is the right time to meet your partner's family?
31 minutes | Friday, February 23, 2024
This week we go over how our Valentine's Day plans went, who said "I love you" first and the romantic things we did for our partners. Do you ask your friends/family for favors, and what's the most unusual favor someone has asked you? A new version of Uno is out and it will destroy relationships even more! Are you more of a spender or a saver, cause one of these will make you happier! Fake news is giving Victoria the creeps, a sad this can't be real and what fictional character would you want to be your Valentine for a day?
31 minutes | Friday, February 16, 2024
Victoria's matchmaking business has taken a turn, and she's not happy! This week we talk about Usher's halftime show and if we survived Red Tuesday! Experts say the romance in your relationship dies after 6 years together, are they right? Bed rotting is the latest trend Gen Z is rocking and you're not going to believe what this one bride served to some of her guests! We chat about a teacher who was pulling a pretty slick scam, and do you hold grudged against people?
32 minutes | Friday, February 9, 2024
It's almost Valentine's Day, and Victoria is still waiting for her husband to ask to her Valentine! Jamie finally learns about taxes on a paycheck and we have a Grammy's rundown. Would you dump your partner if your friends and family didn't approve of them? We countdown the top signs that you're getting old and do you still experience some awkward teenage moments as an adult? We have some Valentine's Day facts for you and are the person who throws stuff out or hoards it as long as possible?!
31 minutes | Friday, February 2, 2024
Victoria is on a high after a positive Facebook marketplace experience and Jamie has sold another house! We talk about our possible new business ideas and what temperature do you keep your house at? Valentine's Day is coming up and we countdown the gifts women really want, and it won't cost you a thing! Stanley Tumblers are all the rage right now, and we countdown the list of things women hate about the men in their lives! And how often do you clean your house?!
29 minutes | Friday, January 19, 2024
We're almost done January, how're you handling the deep freeze?! Jamie poses an interesting scenario and Victoria has a couple things to get off her chest! Do you like being naked around the house? 29% of people say they like to work from home naked. Who would you want to go see at a Las Vegas residency. We countdown the 10 dumbest reasons people called 911 in 2023 and are you participating in dry January?
32 minutes | Friday, January 12, 2024
Happy New Year, welcome to 2024! What's 3 words you'd use to describe your holidays? We both recap our Christmases and season and A UK grandma has gone viral for charging her family for Christmas dinner. A new club has popped up that is PERFECT for millennials! We go over the list of words that should be banned for 2024 and the 3 times a dentist says you shouldn't brush your teeth. A guy from Florida was put in a really shitty situation, and did you make any New Years resolution?
32 minutes | Friday, December 22, 2023
It's almost Christmas time, and Victoria STILL hasn't gotten a gift for her husband! Jamie started his Christmas shopping early this year and will never do it again. It's our last show of the year and we go over what we've learned about ourselves. Tim Horton's is bringing back an old favorite and some other menu items. If you're a sports fan, Subway is running a new contest that could interest you. And PLEASE tell Victoria to get a gift for her husband! See you in 2024!
32 minutes | Friday, December 15, 2023
Christmas is only days away, and Garrett has done something that has bothered Victoria! Both our families are doing secret Santa and it seems Garrett and Kyle are making an impression on our listeners! If a product you LOVE to by goes up in price significantly, would you still buy it? What's on your Christmas list this year? We countdown some of Google's year end searches for 2023. Another new dating term has turned up and it's even worse than you can imagine. And do you agree with People magazine's sexiest man of the year?
31 minutes | Friday, December 8, 2023
Victoria is back from vacation and her family was welcomed home with an interesting surprise & Jamie is on the job hunt again! Have you ever watched a TV behind your partner's back? We chat all about beige flags and what our partner's flags are. Slow dumping is the new dating term going around. We bring back the Florida edition of fake news, a perfect job for you if you're a Swiftie and have you started your Christmas shopping yet?! Only 17 more days left.
33 minutes | Friday, November 17, 2023
Jamie is RATTLED about something a listener said! Christmas is in full swing in the Zahacy household and you won't believe what her husband said to her while they were in Edmonton! We ask our spouses a very honest question, and we don't like the answers. Do you think kids should be paid for doing chores? With holiday season fast approaching, Victoria counts down the list of things to avoid doing at holiday parties. Victoria doesn't believe fake news this week and what's the oldest thing in your refrigerator?!
30 minutes | Friday, November 10, 2023
Victoria is heading to Edmonton for a bit with the family, and we're fully into Christmas mode. Taylor Swift is coming back to Canada and we're hoping to get tickets. What's one thing you learned as you get older? We go over the top Canadian stereotypes that people are sick of. Watching certain horror movies can help you lose weight! Fake news this week could spark a new reality show, you're not gonna believe what this guy drank from Chick-Fil-A and if your partner does something embarrassing, do you tell them?!
34 minutes | Friday, November 3, 2023
Happy Halloween! We recap what we did for the spooky day, and we countdown the top worst candy of 2023. A list of places women don't want to go on a first date has gone completely viral. How do you feel about child free zones on a plane? We chat about our celebrity hall pass, Matthew Perry passing away, Britney's new book and Jamie is back from his trip to Toronto, but where is his cake?!
29 minutes | Friday, October 13, 2023
This week we chat about how our Thanksgivings went and did the pickles on the table make a return?! What's 1 thing you need when you're sick? This city was named the most friendly in the WORLD, and we're not buying it. Would you be more inclined to see an artist if they gave you free stuff or money?! We have another Florida edition of fake news, Beyoncé is turning people gay and what targeted ads have you been receiving lately?!
30 minutes | Friday, October 6, 2023
And we're back! Victoria is back from her month long trip to Ontario and Jamie is fresh off his visit to Toronto. We catch up after the long break with tales from the trips. Would you rather sit next to a Karen or a baby on a plane? It's back to school season and we countdown the top things we miss from school. Do you have any issue making returns to the store? If you're a fan of Shrek, there's an Airbnb stay that would be perfect for you! And if you're looking to get free stuff on your birthday, Jamie has got a list for you!
31 minutes | Friday, September 1, 2023
This is officially the 100th episode of our podcast, and we couldn't be more excited!! Jamie tests Victoria's knowledge about our past episodes and which one is a fan favorite. Victoria is choked about the price of food lately, and is preparing for her trip to Ontario while Jamie obsesses over the Ninja Creami. We have some of the HARDEST this or that questions to date and would you like to be the poor friend in a group of rich people? We chat about the top weird food combos that have swept the internet, and how many subscriptions services do you have? If you haven't heard of Mr. Methane...
27 minutes | Friday, August 18, 2023
Jamie and Victoria are both heading to Ontario next month; 1 for a wedding/to avoid harvest and the other for a week long birthday celebration! We both tried to get tickets for Taylor Swift and got waitlisted...if you got tickets, hook us up! This week we chat about how long you celebrate your birthday for and what's on your dinner menu?! We countdown the top 7 things people pretend to like, and what's the 1 appliance you couldn't live without? We bring back the Florida man edition of fake news, a spider to help out men with erectile dysfunction and have you started your Christmas shopping...
32 minutes | Friday, August 11, 2023
After 3 years of recording, Jamie FINALLY got new headphones! As the hot weather continues, we have a concerning chat about air conditioning and what we've been up to for the summer. We have a food filled this or that season, and some real deep personal questions. We chat about the things that make us feel old, and viral food trends that we're into. Fake news is all about fake names, Subway is willing to giveaway $50,000 to one lucky fan who changes their name. And what would you want to dip your fries in for the rest of your life?!
31 minutes | Friday, July 21, 2023
It's been a month since baby Celine was born, how's Victoria feeling?! Jamie has entered full on adult mode and what TV shows have we been watching recently? We have a pretty morbid "would you rather" question this week, along with a semi morbid personal question! We countdown the top 10 most popular Canadian dishes, and Jamie is NOT a fan. We chat about double standards when it comes to weight for men and women. Fake news gets Victoria rattled this week, there's a new criminal that we actually feel bad for, and Jamie and Garrett has leveled up on their friendship.
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