Thruthewire

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  • Duration: 27:35:35
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Synopsis

An exploration of movies, music, pop-culture and other tasty things that make your brain tingle. Jen Ngo, Dave Bonifaz and Sean Sicard take you ThruTheWire.

Episodes

  • Welcome to Stuff We Talk About

    10/09/2019 Duration: 06min

    Welcome to our new podcast. We've been in the lab all summer recording our thoughts and feelings on the what's going on in the world. We hope you join us and relive the summer of 2019 as well as new episodes to come.

  • Stuff We Think About - Episode 2 - Walk the Earth, Get in Adventures

    10/09/2019 Duration: 01h02min

    In this episode we talk about how travel is good for the soul. What to do go get the most out of your travel experiences. We also as an outsider about how Toronto is looked at as a travel destination.

  • Stuff We Think About - Episode 1 - I'm a BUSINESS man!

    10/09/2019 Duration: 59min

    Raps are in the conference finals! The city is glowing and life is good in Toronto. This episode we talk about the hustle of artists and athletes who strive to create a brand. We talk about Drake and his success with OVO. We talk Rihanna, Kanye and others doing the same. We also discuss how this has spilled over into the world of sports.

  • Stuff We Think About - Episode 3 - Cancel culture

    10/09/2019 Duration: 01h01min

    This time around we talk about our propensity for canceling musicians, athletes and other celebrities for stepping out of line. In some cases, it's justified. But is it just getting ridiculous? We talk R Kelly, Jay Z, Kanye, Kim and more.

  • ThruTheWire Episode - the final episode

    03/04/2019 Duration: 01h09min

    After nine months and 23 episodes of the ThruTheWire podcast, we put this baby to bed. In our final episode we talk about what's going on in the world. Dave and Jen have a Simpsons trivia-face-off and look back at some of the best moments of the show. But fear not, we're merely under construction. A new iteration is in the works.

  • ThruTheWire Episode 23 - I heart Amnesia

    20/02/2019 Duration: 01h20min

    This episode is really special. We dig back into some of the history of urban entertainment in the city of Toronto and the origins of the legendary Amnesia party. Ian Espinet is in the studio and recalls his early days as a promoter, some of the artists he's worked with and the history (and future?) of Amnesia.

  • ThruTheWire Episode 22 - Top movies of 2018

    13/02/2019 Duration: 56min

    Who needs a stuffy Oscar ceremony? This week Jen and Dave look at their favourite movies of 2018. This is not the list you might expect though. These are not the Oscar darlings, these are the movies we loved and think you gotta watch!

  • ThruTheWire Episode 21 - Gillette and Brian Cranston shake up the internet

    05/02/2019 Duration: 01h06min

    We're back and ready to take on 2019. This episode we look at a couple of contentious stories shaking up the internet. Is a Gillette commercial an example of social consciousness or is it tone deaf? Was casting Brian Cranston as a man in a wheelchair socially irresponsible or a simple business decision? Why are people on Twitter so ready to come out swinging?

  • ThruTheWire Episode 20 - My phone is listening to me

    14/01/2019 Duration: 01h03min

    We're back! Happy 2019. This week we explore the scary question - is my phone listening to me? Do Siri, Alexa and Google listen in on all your deepest darkest secrets? Have you seen evidence? If they are, is it really all that bad? What are companies doing with all this? Privacy Vs convenience. Where do you stand?

  • ThruTheWire Episode 19 - Can a Christmas song be evil?

    20/12/2018 Duration: 56min

    For the final instalment of 2018 we get into the holiday spirit and debate the divisive question of banning a Christmas song because it may be outdated. Is the song that bad? Is Kevin Hart standing his ground or being insensitive? Does Sean really think we'll see a Trump in prison? Yikes! 

  • ThruTheWire Episode 18 - Chasing your passion vs paying your bills

    26/11/2018 Duration: 43min

    This week we talk about chasing your passion vs paying your bills. What do you love? What makes you happy? Have you built a career around it or have you let it go? How important is having an outlet? And we ask the question....wait, Jen's parents saved how much money?

  • ThruTheWire Episode 17 - I Blame Sir-Mix-a-Lot

    12/11/2018 Duration: 01h51s

    In this episode we discuss beauty standards in the age of social media. What is attractive in 2018? Has Instagram literally changed HOW we see ourselves? What are waist trainers? Are people really using putty to reshape their face?

  • ThruTheWire Episode 16 - We're all gonna die

    03/11/2018 Duration: 52min

    Jen brings some questions to the table that really makes you think. How much time do we really have left? What percentage of quality time have we already used up with our loved ones? The answer will probably surprise you. 

  • ThruTheWire Episode 15 - Jen and the troll

    20/10/2018 Duration: 56min

    This week Jen has another questions. What would you do if you found out your partner was secretly a horrible racist troll in their private time? We discuss a real case. Did the wife overreact? Does being racist make you evil? What does this have to do with gun control?

  • ThruTheWire Episode 14 - Sean hearts Will Smith

    06/10/2018 Duration: 01h01min

    Sean hearts Will Smith...no really he does! This week we look at the conundrum of celebrity. Do celebrities have the responsibility to be a role models? What do we like about them? Did Jen really break down and cry once? Who does Dave idolize? Sean Sicard back for this one, and we all get to judge him.

  • ThruTheWire Episode 13 - It's middle children's day but you wouldn't know that

    30/09/2018 Duration: 01h05min

    Episode 13 of the ThruTheWire podcast is a contentious one. This week we tackle the question - does birth order affect who you are as a person? Are first born kids really the most responsible? Is the baby of the family spoiled? What's it like to be a middle child? What the hell is wrong with only children. Ding ding - let's get ready to rumble.

  • Episode 12 - No more broccoli - A new golden era of sports in Toronto

    22/09/2018 Duration: 52min

    Episode 12 of the ThruTheWire podcast is a special one! We have a special announcement, and more MoBro goodness as we look at Sports in Toronto. What was it like growing up a sports fan in the GTA? Where were you on the biggest night in Toronto sports history? Why the "no more broccoli"? Enjoy the show. And if you do, share it! Plus, we want to hear your biggest sports-euphoria moment.

  • ThruTheWire Episode 11 - Jen has a question - Am I turning into an old man?

    14/09/2018 Duration: 40min

    This week the ThruTheWire podcast tackles a question close to Jen’s heart. Are we turning into old men? Is music really not as good as it used to be? Should we be alarmed that we’re not on Snapchat? Is Grampa Simpson a vision of the near future?

  • ThruTheWire Episode 10 - Bunch of Homosapeans

    08/09/2018 Duration: 01h06min

    Episode 10, a milestone! Mo is back and he read a book! This time around the ThruTheWire podcast discusses our origins as a human race. Where did we come from? How did we get here? Where are going? Was Burt Reynolds Magnum PI? This one is a heavy one, but it was lots of fun. Please let us know what you think. We'd love to hear show suggestions and feedback or complaints. Enjoy!

  • ThruTheWire Episode 9- What's the big idea?

    23/08/2018 Duration: 01h07min

    This week's episode is a special one as we welcome a second Bonifaz in to ask "What's the big idea?". We dig into some of the emerging technology that's ready to shape our world. Is this technology good? Is it scary? What will the world be like 50 years from now? Listen here or stream us on Spotify or GooglePlay. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @GoThruTheWire. We love your feedback and topic suggestions. And as always, if you enjoy the show, please share it with friends and family. Help us get the word out!

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