Up For Discussion

It's Up For Discussion AFTER DARK- because a lightbulb burnt out in the studio and we hadn't replaced it yet by the time this recording happened! This week, Tom Zalatnai, Kate Bradley, and Akeem Hoyte-Charles talk about how Pipelines are bullshit, the debt economy, bankruptcy, home ownership, and more! Then, we talk about all the places you should never show up stoned, the anxiety around recreational drug use, and judgemental pharmacists, before giving a little promo for our upcoming Food Series, which premieres on Tuesday, February 25th! Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! Big Sale- up to 50% off at Le Coin Du Jouet in Angrignon Mall through the end of February! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com You can contact us by email at upfordpodcast@gmail.com or on social media @DownWithTalking www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Net

Tom Zalatnai, Kate Bradley, and David Hall talk with special guest Greg Schulz from the Left Trigger Right Trigger podcast about their upcoming charity live stream to benefit the Transgender Resource Centre of Long Island! It's this weekend! Click the link below for details, and show them some support! Then, we chat about things we've recently revisited- bilingualism, X-COM, instant noodles, the I.T. Crowd, and more! Last Chance to fill out the Food Survey before our new series starts! https://forms.gle/FjVxjB1vJmk4LB4Q7 Tune In to the LTRT stream this weekend! https://www.twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger Check Out Jeremiah in Bromiscuous: https://www.facebook.com/events/850323005402125/ Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com You can contact us by email at upfordpodcast@gmail.com or on social media @DownWithTalkin

Tom, Adrianne, and Akeem talk about Kobe Bryant, the Imp of the Perverse, and the biggest crushes we've ever had. And, of course, we have to talk about Akeem's recent viral success and all the implications of eating 30-50 asses in a year. Finally, we talk about how to deal with ungrateful dinner guests. Tell us about your food preferences! https://forms.gle/FjVxjB1vJmk4LB4Q7 AITA Vegan Dinner-Guest: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/euuxxm/aita_for_serving_inadequate_food_to_a_vegan_at_a/ WIBCA panel! https://www.facebook.com/events/522363375048705/ Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com You can contact us by email at upfordpodcast@gmail.com or on social media @DownWithTalking www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A

Tom, Adrianne, and former-host & forever-friend of the show Simon Pelletier sit down for a great chat about Lichtenstein, coming to terms with lulls in your creative career, and… Laughing Affairs? I guess? Tom gives his review of the first two thirds of The Greatest Showman, and a couple of real wild Reddit threads! Brain Surgery: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/erfxk3/aita_for_not_allowing_my_exboyfriend_to_bring_his/ Not Pregnant: https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAFiltered/comments/eqrcbd/aita_for_telling_my_sister_im_not_pregnant_as_a/ Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com You can contact us by email at upfordpodcast@gmail.com or on social media @DownWithTalking www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada M

Tom, Akeem, and Jeremiah talk about name changes, gender identity, gatekeeping, and everything that goes along with the label of 'non-binary'- if you've ever been at all curious about what any of that means, hopefully this episode sheds some light for you! The short answer is that being 'non-binary' can mean a lot of different things and that that's kind of the point! This episode gets into a few people's experiences and identities, but is by no means trying to provide a perfect dictionary definition- if you identify as non-binary but have a totally different experience, that's totally cool and valid! Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com You can contact us by email at upfordpodcast@gmail.com or on social media @DownWithTalking www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box

Tom, Kate, and Adrianne call up Adam Winnik, the former Senior Art Director of Thought Café, to pick his brain about Animation, Fake News, and… the Queen of England? Yeah, why not! We recorded this *before* Harry & Meghan announced they were peacing out of their Royal Family duties, but I guess we got lucky because this is topical now! Also, a Reddit AITA about shitty parents and when punishments go too far. Check out Adam's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC33svoDTmWePjHDmqRlimjQ And his website: www.adamwinnik.net And follow him on Twitter @adama_now! AITA: https://twitter.com/BathysphereHat/status/1213662560433692672 Check out Tom's new podcast Natural Toonie! patreon.com/naturaltoonie Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com @DownWithTalking www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail

Tom & Juniper break down all their goals for this show in the coming year! If you're into behind-the-scenes, inside-baseball type conversations about podcast production & content planning, this episode will definitely scratch that itch for you! We talk about reconciliation, themed months, musical guests, the CATS movie, managing expectations during the holidays, and more! If you've got ideas for what you'd like to hear us talk about this year, the best way to make it happen is by supporting us on Patreon, but you can also totally just tell us and we'll at least think about it! Also, Sexy Santa. Check out Tom's new podcast Natural Toonie! patreon.com/naturaltoonie Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com @DownWithTalking www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Mon

It's our last episode of the year, so we spent this whole episode reflecting on 2019! We share highlights, lessons learned, goals for the New Year, and our favorite pieces of 2019 media! Check out Tom's new podcast Natural Toonie! patreon.com/naturaltoonie Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com @DownWithTalking www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

Longtime friend of the show Julian McKenzie (@jkamckenzie) dropped by the studio this week to join us for our non-denominational holiday special! We launch right into a conversation about "the War on Christmas" and how that's kind of nonsense. Then, we get a special visit from the Non-Denominational Holiday Fat Man, before having a great chat about giving & receiving gifts, and how much is too much. Finally, we hop over to Reddit to read about a guy whose grandpa is a jerk and talk about whether or not we owe people forgiveness. Tell Your Grandpa To Suck It: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/eblzb9/wibta_if_i_told_my_grandad_to_suck_it_over/ Check out Tom's new podcast Natural Toonie! patreon.com/naturaltoonie Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com @DownWithTalking www.upfordnetwork.com Want to s

To celebrate 250 episodes, Tom and special guest Iain MacNeil sit down for a great chat about milestones, tokenism, how to handle constructive criticism, getting called out, and Pokémon Sword & Shield. Iain talks about his latest project, Don't Worry, a short film series that may or may not feature Tom and a bunch of people who've been guests on this show over the years. This is maybe the most meta episode we've done in a long time, because they spend a good chunk of the episode reflecting on the creative process, show production, and more. Also, we answer a TON of questions from our listeners, past guests of the show, and more! Thanks so much for listening! www.dontworry.rip How Did This Get Played - Custer's Revenge w/ Joey Clift https://www.earwolf.com/episode/custers-revenge-w-joey-clift/ Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY BENSON! https://crackersan

We decided to spend this entire episode on Reddit telling people whether or not they're assholes! We talk Fortnite, setting boundaries with mooching coworkers, how to passive-aggressively quit a bad job, the intricacies of properly shutting down jerks in public without becoming a jerk yourself, the meaning of STAN, bedtime compromises, the Munchies, and more! Coworker Boundaries: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/dog54e/aita_for_not_wanting_to_drive_my_coworker_home/ Quitting Your Job: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/dogjrr/wibta_if_i_gave_the_manager_of_my_job_that_i_am/ Grocery Store Freakout: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/do9u4g/aita_for_insulting_a_woman_in_the_supermarket/ Bedtime Ultimatum: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/do8r9e/aita_for_giving_my_boyfriend_a_bedtime_ultimatum/ Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-

Is the past tense of Yeet "Yeeted" or "Yote"? For the final instalment of our November 'Trips' series, we were going to sit down with a special guest expert to talk about hallucinogenic drugs, but his bedroom ceiling burst open and started flooding right before the recording and he had to stay home, so we did the show without him! Join Tom, Juniper, and David, for a great conversation about dealing with toxic relatives during the holidays, then share our best (or worst?) stories of getting super duper stoned! Shoutout to Juniper for dishing out some really useful and important safety advice for people considering doing hard drugs. Reddit: Racist Boyfriend! https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/e1azyu/aita_for_calling_my_boyfriend_racist_for_hating/ Reddit: Work Lunch! https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/e1ff87/aita_for_being_hungry_at_a_work_lunch/ Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teep

In the 10th round of our ongoing Jeopardy bonus series, returning champ Jordan McRae fights to defend his title against newcomer Alex Smith and returning competitor Adrianne Schoen! This is is maybe the closest competition we've had in awhile, to the point where we almost crowned the wrong winner at the end. Enjoy the suspense and the thrill and the arson! Yay arson! EDIT: Somehow I managed to leave like 15 minutes of dead air on this track when I exported it, after the show ended. Sorry about that! When the show ends, feel free to skip that last 15 minutes. There's no hidden easter eggs in there or anything. It's just a goof-up. Honestly I'm surprised it took this long for me to make this kind of mistake! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @redrandom @boxlessthoughts @visionisbeauty @akeemtweetz www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upf

For the third instalment of our November 'Trips' series, we brought in our most well-traveled friend, Will Grant! You might know Will as Tom's "Blasting Off Again" co-host, where the two of them have spent most of this past year watching through every episode of Pokémon! Will has lived in tons of different countries over the year, and has lots of advice about how to get by while traveling or living in a foreign country. We talk about the kindness of strangers, but also traveller's diarrhea. Then, we talk about all the things you should definitely bring with you while traveling, and how there's suddenly a shitload of lead in the water in Montreal. Finally, we argue about whether or not Heathcliffe is more wholesome than Garfield, before jumping over to Reddit to talk about demanding pets and Weezer-induced trauma. Reddit: Bad Cats: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/duu1q2/aita_for_ignoring_my_hungry_wretched_cats/ Reddit: His Name Is Jonas: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/duq9tn/

For the second instalment of our November 'Trips' series, we called up travel bloggers Jessica & Andrew Henderson from journeystobejealousof.com, to pick their brains about how to travel without breaking the bank! Get some cheap travel tips from the pros, learn about how to prepare for international travel, and more! Finally, we hop over to Reddit to talk about airplane etiquette! Airplane etiquette! https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/drhm2m/wibta_if_i_asked_two_men_to_stop_discussing/ Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @redrandom @boxlessthoughts @visionisbeauty @akeemtweetz www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

For the first instalment in our November series about Trips, we're starting local, with our Montreal Travel Guide! Tom and David are both Montrealers for life, and when you've lived somewhere forever, you sometimes just end up defaulting to the things you know, instead of really exploring the city. So, we brought in special guest Chantal Thomas, who's spent a lot of time figuring out the best places in the city to eat, drink, and be merry! What do you need to see here in Montreal? Where's the best place to go on a date? What are some cheap ways to enjoy yourself here? Also, how do you be intentional about learning things about the place you live? Finally, we talk about setting boundaries with parents, a thing that you should probably be doing if you aren't already! Disappearing On Your Mom: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/dod7o7/aita_for_disappearing_for_days_and_not/ Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! ht

This clip show features selections from episodes 91-100 of the Up For Discussion Podcast! Check it out! Also, a special Science Q&A segment with Gabriel Chernitsky! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @gabenitsky www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Happy Halloween! This week, we're joined by longtime friend of the show Alex Smith! We reminisce a little about how Alex and Tom traded an apartment for a part-time job, the very apartment where the first year and a half of this podcast was recorded! Then, we tackle Halloween candy, exploring the origins & history of Candy Corn, share our favorite & least favorite candies, and learn about Spanky's Candles! Finally, we hop over to Reddit to hear about a couple of roommates who need to put their junk away, before talking about MLMs and the stigma around stay-at-home parents. Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @redrandom @boxlessthoughts @visionisbeauty @akeemtweetz www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebe

We exist in a weird space where, at the time of recording, and also at the time of upload, we have no idea who won yesterday's Canadian Federal Elections. So.. we don't talk about that too much because we can't! Instead, we talk Laser Tag strategy, American BBQ, and things we regret spending money on! This leads up to a great conversation about whether or not it's worth it to take a trip that doesn't go totally the way you planned, and whether or not spending money on things "as investments" is still worthwhile if you end up not making your money back with them. Finally, we hop over to Reddit for a chat about sensitivity in humor and how to not be a dick to your friends! Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @redrandom @boxlessthoughts @visionisbeauty @akeemtweetz www.upfordnetwork.c

Did you have a good Canadian Thanksgiving? Awesome! Glad to hear it! Now, it's time to talk about sex robots, tentacle porn, and the Uncanny Valley! Also, we have a great conversation about divorce and the unreasonable expectations parents put on their adult children! If you're Canadian, please make sure you're registered to vote so that you can do that on the 21st! www.elections.ca Check out Khaos at www.createkhaos.com or on Instagram @createkhaos! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai @redrandom @boxlessthoughts @visionisbeauty @akeemtweetz www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music