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061 - The Sport of Public Opinion “It’s only game. Why you heff to be mad?” - Ilya Bryzgalov In this episode, Linc and Andrew discuss how fans, the media, and sports organizations are treating athletes and the effects on their mental health.  Naomi Osaka withdrawing from The French Open and Mitch Marner after this year’s edition of the Leafs collapse are prominent examples.  The lads also debate the John Cena apology to China for calling Taiwan a country while promoting the newest Fast & Furious movie.  Should we expect more or less from celebrities when it comes to social and geopolitical issues, especially when their livelihood is impacted? Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram

060 - Paul Street Bets “Work until your bank account looks like a phone number.” – Jordan Belfort In this episode, Linc and Andrew are joined by recurring guest Paul (aka Pauly Monopoly) to discuss the financial implications of the pandemic/lockdown, the importance side hustles and goals, optimizing passive income through real estate investment and tax strategies (e.g. Smith Maneuver), stock market options trading and strategy, and how to become “time rich” and not “time poor”. The lads had a few technical glitches in this episode and hope to work it out with their recording provider for the next episode. Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram Find out more at https://lads-unfiltered.pinecast.co

059 - Shoot your shot “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take - Wayne Gretzky” - MICHAEL SCOTT In this episode, Linc and Andrew talk about the ongoing news regarding the pandemic lockdown and vaccination efforts, including the measure taken locally and the ongoing crisis in India. In “Things I don’t understand”, the lads take aim at one of life’s guarantees: taxes; on the eve of the filing deadline. Lastly, they respond to comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan’s dangerous beliefs that young people shouldn’t get the vaccine and address vaccine hesitancy in general. Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram Find out more at https://lads-unfiltered.pinecast.co

058 - Ghost Town You don't want no beef, boy Know I run the streets, boy Better follow me towards Downtown What you see is what you get girl Don't ever forget girl Ain't seen nothing yet until you're Downtown - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis In this week’s “Things I don’t understand” segment, Linc and Drew explore this simple question: Why would anyone want to live downtown when all the stores, restaurants, and entertainment are closed? They then dive into a discussion on the recent wave of anti-Asian hate crimes and why they seem like they are not being condemned with the same vigor as other hate crimes, especially socially vocal celebrities like LeBron James. Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram Find out more at https://lads-unfiltered.pinecast.co

057 - Home Alone: Lost in the GTA This time the robbers are inside the house jacking up the price so you can’t  buy it... Captain Ahab (Linc) finally landed his white whale (Justin a.k.a. JC).  Together with Drew, they have an engaging conversation about the insanity of the GTA real estate market: skyrocketing prices, bidding wars, and those pesky agents.  They also discuss the risks and rewards on the proposal for some 7-11 convenience stores to sell and serve beer for consumption on site.  Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram Find out more at https://lads-unfiltered.pinecast.co

056 - Diversity and Illusion Linc and Andrew reunite with their friend Steve (Episode 003) to shoot the breeze on a variety of topics including Steve’s lack of sleep, the top hockey centres of all time, NBA players’ rights versus team management, corporate Diversity and Inclusion efforts (including Black History Month), and some things in life they do not understand.  Andrew’s laptop battery died early in the recording but I’m pretty sure it’s because of solar and wind energy being unreliable.  Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram Find out more at https://lads-unfiltered.pinecast.co

055 - Laughing $tonks Fly me to the moon, let me play among the stars.  Let me see what Spring is like on Jupiter and Mars. ? - Frank Sinatra, referring to GME Linc and Andrew weigh in on the drama surrounding r/wallstreetbets countering the hedge fund short squeeze of the Gamestop stock and intervention by trading platforms like Robinhood.  They also briefly touch on the effects of globalization on North American labour markets, the quality of consumer goods, and the supply of medical products.  Lastly, they discuss the social media removals of popular political individuals and companies.  Has big tech gone too far in its censorship power? Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram Find out more at https://lads-unfiltered.pinecast.co

054 - Stand back and stand by Red rover, red rover, we call all the domestic terrorists and violent insurrectionists over! Recording remotely due to the pandemic restrictions for the first episode of 2021, Linc and Andrew discuss the violent siege on Capitol Hill by Trump supporters that was seen all over the world.  They also chat about the various scandals involving Canadian politicians breaking travel advisories, problems with vaccine distribution, billionaire Jack Ma’s mysterious disappearance, and whether they would live in a murder house. Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram Find out more at https://lads-unfiltered.pinecast.co

053 - Transmission Impossible Show Notes Linc and Andrew discuss the further escalating pandemic lockdowns, the Tom Cruise blowup on the movie set over staffers not following COVID rules, fighting old/washed up celebrities and athletes, and whether they would fight for their country. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and thanks for listening as always. Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram Find out more at https://lads-unfiltered.pinecast.co

052 - Limp Brisket Show Notes “Yeah, this time I'ma let it all come out.  This time I'ma stand up and shout.  I'ma do things my way. It's my way, my way or the highway” - Fred Durst, 21st century poet Linc and Andrew cover the Adamson Barbeque in Toronto opening for maskless indoor dining in defiance of the lockdown orders and use it to weigh in on how small businesses are being treated compared to larger businesses like The Bay and Costco.  They also discuss the personal and social responsibility of the lockdowns, the history of pandemics and vaccines in non-western cultures contrasted to today, and the handling of the pandemic response in the GTA, Ontario and across the continent (including governments getting heisted of relief funds). Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Twitter Follow @LADS_Unfiltered on Instagram Find out more at https://lads-unfiltered.pinecast.co