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A NEW weekly podcast from Richard & Reid - YOU pick the topic, but WE pick how we handle it. Hosted by Richard Eden and Reid Vanier from the popular and multi-award-winning Doctor DC Podcast and Ghostfacers, YOU WANTED THIS is a bold new experiment in audience interaction. Powered by their loyal fanbase on the dedicated subreddit, You Wanted This makes the audience the producer by accepting any episode topics that have been posted and up-voted by their community. Reid and Richard do a comedic deep dive into any topic the audience decides on, adjusting their format each episode to fit the subject. From Cults to Shipwrecks to The Muppets to Godzilla and beyond… You Wanted This! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The History of Ice Cream

2026/11/10

This week, we explore that yearning at the foundation of the human experience...for dairy foods to be cold. Follow us on Instagram! Submit your topics and vote on others on our subreddit! Get even more content from us on Patreon! Proudly part of The Sonar Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kinsey Scale

2026/11/03

This week, we discuss the Kinsey Scale, sexuality as a spectrum, and of course take quizzes to determine where we sit on the scale. Follow us on Instagram! Submit your topics and vote on others on our subreddit! Get even more content from us on Patreon! Proudly part of The Sonar Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ethical and Environmental Impacts of AI

2026/10/27

This week take on a nice, light topic of conversation OH NO WAIT WE HAVE TO DISCUSS AI INSTEAD! Follow us on Instagram! Submit your topics and vote on others on our subreddit! Get even more content from us on Patreon! Proudly part of The Sonar Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lore of Aliens & Predators

2026/10/21

This week we dive into the lore of Aliens and Predators, from milk to eggs to everything xenon about them. Follow us on Instagram! Submit your topics and vote on others on our subreddit! Get even more content from us on Patreon! Proudly part of The Sonar Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fake Martial Arts (w/ Calvin Laveck)

2026/10/15

Special guest Calvin Laveck returns as we talk about fake martial arts and, more importantly, the fakest martial artist of them all... Follow us on Instagram! Submit your topics and vote on others on our subreddit! Get even more content from us on Patreon! Proudly part of The Sonar Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (w/ Josh Gill)

2026/10/10

Special guest Josh Gill joins Reid to talk about both the movie and TV iterations of Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Follow us on Instagram! Submit your topics and vote on others on our subreddit! Get even more content from us on Patreon! Proudly part of The Sonar Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poop Knives & Xylospongium

2026/09/30

It's 'Ceptember, where we can either acCEPT the premise of the show or make an exCEPTion and do something else! For the final week of 'CEPTember, EXCEPT pulls off the win and Reid talks poop - or rather, how we deal with poop. Follow us on Instagram! Submit your topics and vote on others on our subreddit! Get even more content from us on Patreon! Proudly part of The Sonar Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maple Syrup Heist (w/ You Wanted Ms.)

2026/09/24

It's 'Ceptember, where we can either acCEPT the premise of the show or make an exCEPTion and do something else! This week, ACCEPT wins again (suspiciously) and Reid talks about the 2012 Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist with special guest...his wife! Follow us on Instagram! Submit your topics and vote on others on our subreddit! Get even more content from us on Patreon! Proudly part of The Sonar Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ALF

2026/09/16

It's 'Ceptember, where we can either acCEPT the premise of the show or make an exCEPTion and do something else! This week, ACCEPT won and we descend into the very maw of madness at the heart of the most sinister production in the history of TV...ALF! Follow us on Instagram! Submit your topics and vote on others on our subreddit! Get even more content from us on Patreon! Proudly part of The Sonar Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Relationship Advice

2026/09/08

It's 'Ceptember, where we can either acCEPT the premise of the show or make an exCEPTion and do something else! This week, EXCEPT won and we ditch talking Lestat and Anne Rice vampirism to answer YOUR relationship questions! Follow us on Instagram! Submit your topics and vote on others on our subreddit! Get even more content from us on Patreon! Proudly part of The Sonar Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early Internet Videos

2026/09/02

It's 'Ceptember, where we can either acCEPT the premise of the show or make an exCEPTion and do something else! This week, ACCEPT won and we discuss Early Internet Videos, as voted on by you! Follow us on Instagram! Submit your topics and vote on others on our subreddit! Get even more content from us on Patreon! Proudly part of The Sonar Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Manosphere (w/ F*ck Buddies)

2026/08/26

This week, we're joined by good friends and fellow Sonar Network podcasters Niall and Dain from the F*ck Buddies podcast to talk about the society of insidious evil losers known as the Manosphere. Check out the F*ck Buddies and give them a listen! Follow us on Instagram! Submit your topics and vote on others on our subreddit! Get even more content from us on Patreon! Proudly part of The Sonar Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Doctor DC Podcast

2026/08/18

This week, it's a real self-obsessed kind of topic, as we put ourselves on trail for our crimes during the eight year run of The Doctor DC Podcast. Follow us on Instagram! Submit your topics and vote on others on our subreddit! Get even more content from us on Patreon! Proudly part of The Sonar Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pirates of the Caribbean

2026/08/11

Yarrr! This week, we be swabbin' the deck an' walkin' tha plank. You best start believing in episodes...YOU'RE IN ONE! Follow us on Instagram! Submit your topics and vote on others on our subreddit! Get even more content from us on Patreon! Proudly part of The Sonar Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Music of John Williams (w/ You Wanted Ms.)

2026/08/04

This week, we discuss what makes John Williams the GOAT film composer, and chart his 8-decade career in the movies! Follow us on Instagram! Submit your topics and vote on others on our subreddit! Get even more content from us on Patreon! Proudly part of The Sonar Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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★★★★★

gatogordot 2026/10/28

Canadian treasure

Reid and Richard are intentionally irreverent but insightful. I love their takes and thoughts. Brian K

★★★★★

Throwaway1464749 2026/06/18

Fun HR episode

More fun than insightful but sort of got into homophobia in hockey, and 1/2 watched all episodes

★★★★★

Jaljohn9 2025/03/08

All Star Podcast

Doc and Richard somehow find a way to make the nerdiest information easily digestible. The humor and running bits keep you coming back for more.

★★★★★

Major Flying Impulse Major 2025/02/24

Perfection. And it was free, Barry…

If you’re seeking a masterclass in all things DC comics, as well as a podcast you can listen to while shuffling about your everyday menial tasks, welc...

★★★★★

Hansolocup92 2025/01/17

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Been listening for a couple years or so, and this is easily my favorite comics podcast! I listen at work a lot to give myself some giggles and break u...

★★★★★

berniesbc 2025/01/01

Pretty good!!

Like another guy, I started listening based on an Alex Jaffe recommendation. I started listening at the beginning, which I tend to do, and in the firs...

★★★★★

Joezilla23 2024/09/03

Great Show!

Started listening based on a recommendation by Alex Jaffe. I’ve been a DC fan since I was a kid but usually stuck to the big 3 (Batman, Superman, and ...

★★★★★

Dragonofgrass 2024/07/04

Great podcast

I had been looking for a new podcast to listen to while at work, and this one has single handily made my closing shifts at work so much better. The hu...

★★★★★

Dracofolly 2023/08/08

Favorite comic podcast.

Funniest podcast in Canada! Love listening to these guys. It’s also nice to here a podcast that’s not just not just jaded creatives mad they’re not wo...

★★★★★

Nightwing Enjoyer 2023/04/05

5/5 Capes!

I just discovered this podcast a little over a month ago and now I’ve listened to nearly every episode! Reid and Richard are two extremely knowledgeab...

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