Up For Discussion

We have a heated debate about whether or not it's okay to drink water from the bathroom, then have an even more heated debate about the value of social media influencers on various apps & platforms. We also dig into the correct ways to pronounce our names. SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH IS ON SALE THIS WEEK! shrsl.com/?dc69 BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @notheothersimon @johandenora Featuring David Hall as the voice of Bathroom Drinks & Influence.

We'd like to welcome you to the Up For Discussion Steakhouse, our brand new chain of family-friendly restaurants! On the menu tonight we have embarrassing prom stories, high school bullies, and Tom & Johan's new Gilmore Girls podcast, the Gilmore Boys. SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH IS ON SALE THIS WEEK! shrsl.com/?dc69 Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com Catch DWT in Threepio this Friday! https://www.facebook.com/events/1432076696912782/ @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @notheothersimon @johandenora @jkamckenzie Featuring David Hall as the voice of High School.

Tom, Simon, and Adrianne sit down with returning guest Ashley Araneta about Mprov, our favorite lesser-known spots in Montreal, and more before digging into the deep stuff about human connections and emotional bonds. SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com Mprov! Nov 6-12! https://www.facebook.com/events/1816802268610127 @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @notheothersimon @boxlessthoughts @shlee06 Featuring David Hall as the voice of Virtual Reality.

In a very non-spooky Halloween episode, Tom, Kate, and Simon have a great talk about their professional & creative aspirations, propose some very good baby names for Candace's baby, and Tom has a splinter situation that matters a lot. SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com Mprov! Nov 6-12! https://www.facebook.com/events/1816802268610127 See Johan in If We Were Birds https://www.facebook.com/events/2006831232934763 @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @redrandom @notheothersimon Featuring David Hall as the voice of Working Too Damn Hard.

A collection of highlights from episodes 51-60! Featured in these clips, in no particular order: Tim Blais, Tom Zalatnai, Simon Pelletier, Desiree D'Souza, Julian McKenzie, Albert TeBraak, Jem Aberrant, & Nathan Proudlove! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com @DownWithTalking Special thanks to Kendalyn for pulling clips for us. Follow her on Twitter @kenniwithani

Tom, Kate, and Simon sit down with special guest Stefan Spec (@BloodThunderAnd) for a SPOOKY talk about whether or not humanity is doomed, and whether or not that has anything to do with leaders in the European Union. We also debut some new segments and there's some auctioneer-yelling and stuff. It's a good time. SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @redrandom @notheothersimon Featuring David Hall as the voice of Children From Men.

Tom, Kate, and Simon get together for a spooky chat about scampi, Ricky Ricotta, Paul's real name, FOMO, and more! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @redrandom @notheothersimon Featuring David Hall as the voice of Good Good Food Boys.

Tom, Adrianne, and Kate are joined by local ads-guy David for a fun talk about breakfast foods and a bunch of great hypotheticals about fairy tales and musicals. SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com See David in Queen of Chesed! November 15 & 16 https://www.facebook.com/Labyrinth-Stage-Productions-235401433531564/ @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @boxlessthoughts @redrandom Featuring David Hall as the voice of the Perfect Breakfast. And also as our guest. Does he count as a guest if he's been part of our team for like four months? I don't even know anymore.

Tom, Adrianne, Johan, and a freshly honeymoon'd Kate chat about the things that make us weird people, the different ways that dogs bark around the world, and the right ways to eat hamburgers! Also, the FINALE of Tumbledown Ranch, our horse-themed romance novel! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com Stuffed Animals! https://www.etsy.com/shop/WaddleFlit Catch DWT at La Belle Improv Oct 3rd! https://www.facebook.com/events/170050240215115/ Catch DWT at Threepio Oct 6th! https://www.facebook.com/events/121346131944678/ @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @johandenora @boxlessthoughts @redrandom Featuring David Hall as the voice of Weirdos.

Tom, Simon, and BFF of the show Julian McKenzie got together for a nice chat on a hot day to talk about Tinder, taking a knee, and John Mulaney's voice. SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @notheothersimon @jkamckenzie Featuring David Hall as the voice of Dying Alone.

Tom, Johan, Adrianne, and Simon talk about awkward attempts at getting romantic attention, missed connections, accidentally standing people up, and more! We also read the second-to-last chapter of Tumbledown Ranch! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com Catch DWT in Threepio September 22nd! https://www.facebook.com/events/210487029484360 @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @johandenora @boxlessthoughts @notheothersimon Featuring David Hall as the voice of Complicated Metaphors.

Yeahhhhh it's kind of okay to punch nazis. Also, lots of talk about Will Ferrell movies, a visit from a Russian hockey player, and a SUPER SEXY new chapter of Tumbledown Ranch. SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com Catch DWT in Threepio September 22nd! https://www.facebook.com/events/210487029484360 @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @johandenora @boxlessthoughts Featuring David Hall as the voice of Human Decency.

Tom and Kate sit down with returning guest Mark Jumper to talk about his new record Analysis of Failure, exploring the relationship between creativity and self-doubt, and the way music and lyrics can evoke crazy emotional responses in us. SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com Check out Mark's website! http://bdtem.co.in/ And support him on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bdtem Go see Mark's show September 15th! https://www.facebook.com/events/1894873124100526 Catch DWT in Indie Night September 9th! https://www.facebook.com/events/339610506492441 Catch DWT in Threepio September 22nd! https://www.facebook.com/events/210487029484360 @DownWithTalking @redrandom @tomzalatnai

Tom, Johan, Kate, and Simon have a good talk about disgusting grocery store events, Honey I Shrank the Kids spinoffs, and birthdays! Also, a new chapter of Tumbledown Ranch! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com Catch DWT in Indie Night September 9th! https://www.facebook.com/events/339610506492441 Catch DWT in Threepio September 22nd! https://www.facebook.com/events/210487029484360 @DownWithTalking @redrandom @tomzalatnai @johandenora @notheothersimon featuring David Hall as the voice of Bidets.

Tom, Kate, and Adrianne recorded a fantastic episode yesterday but the audio got corrupted so we got together again tonight and did it ALL OVER AGAIN! We talk about things we've lost, how we cope with bad days, and our favorite Japanese robot cartoons. Also, a new chapter of Tumbledown Ranch! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com Go see Trouabdour! https://www.facebook.com/events/210456032818836/ @DownWithTalking @boxlessthoughts @redrandom @tomzalatnai featuring David Hall as the voice of Magic Carpets.

Simon and Adrianne get SICK with DJ Mausner & Alex Brown to promote their excellent new podcast Experts (@ExpertsPodMTL) and dig into hypochondria, anti-vaxxing, vomiting in bathtubs, and more! Plus, a brand new chapter of Tumbledown Ranch, an original horse-themed romance novel being written exclusively for our show! Spoilers: shit gets REAL. Real SEXY. Real sexy with HORSES. Oh SNAP. WOW. SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com Subscribe to Experts on iTunes or check it out at: http://brunchclub.ca/experts/ @DownWithTalking @notheothersimon @boxlessthoughts @DJMausner @SnackyBrown featuring David Hall as the voice of Sickness.

Tom, Simon, and Adrianne sat down to Skype with Associate Professor of Youth & Family Ministry and dog-lover Andrew Root (@RootAndrew), to hear about his new book The Grace of Dogs, available now! The book explores the deep relationship between humans and dogs, and why we need each other to learn important lessons about life and love. We also get into meditation, dolphin sex, getting stoned and watching documentaries, and possible alternate titles for dog-based theology books. SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com Buy The Grace of Dogs now! http://a.co/7Vqs8SQ @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @notheothersimon @boxlessthoughts featuring David Hall as the voice of Meditation and Not Faking Your Friend's Death.

Tom & Johan are joined via Skype by improv teacher and master of hospitality Joe Conto (@JoeConto) for a talk about fast food secret menus, high school clout, and small town tourism. SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Stuffed animals! https://www.etsy.com/shop/waddleflit Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com Catch Kate with Genghis at La Belle Improv August 15th! https://www.facebook.com/events/353219761779445/ @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @johandenora featuring David Hall as the voice of Fries.

Tom and Julian go on an epic musical journey through time and space. There's music, drugs, ancient gems, Ghostbusters, and tons of special guests who are definitely not all just Johan doing voices. SUPPORT THE SHOW and get Bonus Content two weeks early! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @JohanDeNora @jkamckenzie

Tom, Kate, and Adrianne mourn the loss of their friend Johan* with an array of interesting guests! We also talk about the strangest things we've done and seen in public, and read Chapter 5 of Tumbledown Ranch. *he's not really dead this is a bit SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion Get MERCH from TeePublic! shrsl.com/?dc69 Stuffed animals! https://www.etsy.com/shop/waddleflit Buy Benson! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com Catch Kate with Genghis at La Belle Improv August 15th! https://www.facebook.com/events/353219761779445/ @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @boxlessthoughts @redrandom @johandenora featuring David Hall as the voice of Coffee and Bones.