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Join us as we transcend time and space to Guelph, Ontario to get a Daoist perspective on the pandemy. Bill broadens Dave's understanding of Daoism while they explore the Yin and Yang of the pandemy.  Hold onto the one while we explore doing without doing, the value of having a conscious practical philosophy, and George's Jazz Funeral!  Cloud Walking Owl plays Book Title and Substack Article in the Form of a Pandemy Question, inspired by Nardwuar the Human Serviette.  Bill shares how lockdowns were more than an opportunity for self exploration and growth they were also a period where some people fell down rabbit holes of foreign propaganda.  They also explore macro economic changes in response to the pandemy. Bill shares his hope of people living in harmony with nature and each other. https://substack.com/@williamhulet Dave recorded this interview from the Upper Canada Treaty Territory on the traditional territory's of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral people.  Thanks for joining us as we unite humanity through stories of hope, connection, and community in the face of the global pandemy. We are all in this together, and we’re glad you’re here together with us. Thanks for taking a moment to like and subscribe and follow the Pandemy Show on social media (Twitter, Insta, FB, and TikTok). Thanks to Giant Value for letting us know everything is going to be alright, Pieper for the art work, and Becky Nethery for copywriting and website design.

Join us as we transcend time and space to talk with Dr. Shane Neilson in Cambridge, Ontario.  Shane discusses 3 books. His memoir, Saving: A Doctor's Struggle to Help His Children, a contributor and editor for, The Covid Journals: Health Care Workers Write the Pandemic, and a poem anthology with Roxanna Bennett, The Suspect We.  Shane also plays two of the hottest games in the pandemy! Submission to the Covid Journals in the Form of a Pandemy Question and Poem Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question! Submissions to The Covid Journals in the Form of a Pandemy Question: How did we demonstrate FIGHT OR FLIGHT during the pandemy? (Shane Neilson) How did we do FACING THE UNKNOWN? (Apprehensive, Overwhelmed, and Helplessness by Shan Wang) How did BONGO GUY IN LOCKDOWN come out of the pandemy?  (Chrisptpher Blake) WHAT WAS MISSING during the pandemy? (Margaret Nowaczyk) Is there An UNCONVENTIONAL CONCLUSION to the pandemy? (Arundhati Dhara and Sarah Fraser) The Suspect We - Poem Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question: How did the pandemy impact Disabled Love? Was there a Redefinition of the Miracle during the pandemy? Special thanks to Nardwuar the Human Serviette for inspiring both games.  Thanks for joining us as we unite humanity through stories of hope, connection, and community in the face of the global pandemy. We are all in this together, and we’re glad you’re here together with us. Thanks for taking a moment to like and subscribe and follow the Pandemy Show on social media (Twitter, Insta, FB, and TikTok). Thanks to Giant Value for letting us know everything is going to be alright, Pieper for the art work, and Becky Nethery for copywriting and website design.

Join us as we transcend time and space to Oakville, Ontario to play Poem Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question with Angela Barghese!  The quiet of the pandemy provided her the time and energy to focus on creative writing. She took a course and started writing poems inspired by family, community and before times.   After listening to her poems written during the pandemy she plays Poem Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question! 1. Was the pandemy BECKONING? 2. What was the reason to GET UP EARLY during the pandemy? 3. Did BLACK ICE become even more dangerous and prevalent during the pandemy? Special thanks to Nardwuar the Human Serviette for inspiring the game, Poem Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question.  Thanks for joining us as we unite humanity through stories of hope, connection, and community in the face of the global pandemy. We are all in this together, and we’re glad you’re here together with us. Thanks for taking a moment to like and subscribe and follow the Pandemy Show on social media (Twitter, Insta, FB, and TikTok). Thanks to Giant Value for letting us know everything is going to be alright, Pieper for the art work, and Becky Nethery for copywriting and website design.

Happy global Pride month.  Thanks for joining us as we transcend time and space to rural Australia to play Art Project in the Form of a Pandemy Question with actor Matt Young. Matt began his career in musical theatre in the US and performed across Europe before settling in the Pacific and starting a family.  Matt and Dave discuss the new progressive Pride flag, how his family noticed the sugar glider activity in their yard more during lockdown, and how their apartment became very small very quickly. Matt Young Matt shares his experiences, perspective and insights into the pandemy in our fun little game. Special thanks to Nardwuar the Human Serviette for inspiring the game, Art Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question.  How did the pandemy impact you when you wanted to go out On The Town? During the pandemy did anything make you Smiley? Was your summers 2020 and 2021 A Summer to Remember?  Were there any Pearls in Paradise of the pandemy? What did the pandemy WRECK and what didn't it?  How did the pandemy impact The Pacific? How did the pandemy impact the Heart of the Man? Thanks for joining us as we unite humanity through stories of hope, connection, and community in the face of the global pandemy. We are all in this together, and we’re glad you’re here together with us. Thanks for taking a moment to like and subscribe and follow the Pandemy Show on social media (Twitter, Insta, FB, and TikTok). Thanks to Giant Value for letting us know everything is going to be alright, Pieper for the art work, and Becky Nethery for copywriting and website design.

Join us as we transcend time and space to Montreal, Quebec to play Song Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question with musician, producer, and audio engineer Jo Jo Worthington. Jo Jo shares what it was like moving to Montreal in the early stages of the pandemy and writing her pandemy album, Baptism 1.  We listen to her folk rock tune, the Divide, and discuss the importance of building bridges of unity to create a more just and equitable society for all.  Jo Jo online Q1. How was the pandemy THE DIVIDE? Q2. What was your pandemy BIRTHDAY like?     Q3. We TRIED OUR BEST, what can we do now mid pandemy?  Q4. How do you the pandemy is FOREVER EVERMORE in all of us?   Special thanks to Nardwuar the Human Serviette for inspiring the game, Song Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question.  Thanks for joining us as we unite humanity through stories of hope, connection, and community in the face of the global pandemy. We are all in this together, and we’re glad you’re here together with us. Thanks for taking a moment to like and subscribe and follow the Pandemy Show on social media (Twitter, Insta, FB, and TikTok). Thanks to Giant Value for letting us know everything is going to be alright, Pieper for the art work, and Becky Nethery for copywriting and website design.

Thanks for joining us as we transcend time and space to Toronto to play Book Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question & discuss how we can get to after times with librarian, John Dupuis. Book Title in the Form of a Pandemy Questions, inspired by Nardwuar the Human Serviette: What would Buckminster Fuller think of our pandemy? How is it the Inventor of The Future? Inventor of the Future: The Visionary Life of Buckminster Fuller By Alec Nevata-Lee  The pandemy was Astounding. Did/How the Golden Age of Science Fiction prepare us for the pandemy? Astounding: John W. Campbell, Isaac Asimov, Robert A. Heinlein, L. Ron Hubbard, and the Golden Age of Science Fiction by Alec Nevata-Lee.  Were we flying blind? How was the pandemy like, Flying Blind: The 737 MAX Tragedy and the Fall of Boeing ? by Peter Robinson.  Are you packing for Mars?  Packing for Mars, by Mary Roach. How did the Corporate playbook help us during the pandemy? The Playbook: How to Deny Science, Sell Lies, and Make a Killing in the Corporate World by Jennifer Jacquiet.   John Dupuis Twitter Thanks for joining us as we unite humanity through stories of hope, connection, and community in the face of the global pandemy. We are all in this together, and we’re glad you’re here together with us. Thanks for taking a moment to like and subscribe and follow the Pandemy Show on social media (Twitter, Insta, FB, and TikTok). Thanks to Giant Value for letting us know everything is going to be alright, Pieper for the art work, and Becky Nethery for copywriting and website design.

We are transcending time and space to talk theatre with Spencer in Chicago.    In 2020 Spencer was in his last year of highschool, now he studies in New York City!!!!!  The pandemy robbed him of his prom and forced him to finish highschool remotely.  Fortunately for the world, Momma Mia, his senior year theatre production closed on March 7.  He attended, What the Constitution Means To Me, on March 12 which was to be his last time in a theatre seat for some time.  A rotating co-host of Thrash and Treasure pod from Australia we are fortunate to hear his unique perspective while he sharess before and during the great reopening.  From songs of hope from the Holocaust to the need to laugh, Spencer broadens our pandemy horizons as he plays Theatrical Production Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question, inspired by Nardwuar the Human Serviette.  Spencer on Twitter Thanks for joining us as we unite humanity through stories of hope, connection, and community in the face of the global pandemy. We are all in this together, and we’re glad you’re here together with us. Thanks for taking a moment to like and subscribe and follow the Pandemy Show on social media (Twitter, Insta, FB, and TikTok). Thanks to Giant Value for letting us know everything is going to be alright, Pieper for the art work, and Becky Nethery for copywriting and website design.

Episode 101, we are transcending time and space to talk with Sonik in London, Ontario.  Sonik was forced to rush back to Canada while touring in the southern U.S. in March of 2020 before the border closed on the 23rd.  He recounts his journey and what it was like being on the world renowned Las Vegas strip before it was closed due to the pandemy (2020).  While moving north through Tennessee his goal of visiting the Nashville Hardrock Cafe was foiled by covid!  Sonik plays Song Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question, inspired by Nardwuar the Human Serviette.  We discuss his collab with Samson Porter, Peaceful Protest, recorded at Jukasa Studio. Sonik shines light on the invisible people in our society and the need to peacefully protest for equality and justice for all as we address the housing crisis in the times of covid,  automation, and billionaires. Sonik online Thanks for joining us as we unite humanity through stories of hope, connection, and community in the face of the global pandemy. We are all in this together, and we’re glad you’re here together with us. Thanks for taking a moment to like and subscribe and follow the Pandemy Show on social media (Twitter, Insta, FB, and TikTok). Thanks to Giant Value for letting us know everything is going to be alright, Pieper for the art work, and Becky Nethery for copywriting and website design.

For our 100th episode we transcend time and space to Los Angeles to talk pandemy with singer, songwriter,  director, actor,  cynic, and philosopher, Tim Russ.  Tim shares his thoughts on the Jully Black NBA All-Star Game Anthem controversy (2023).  Something of which he knew nothing about before this historic 100th episode! Dave and Tim talk weather, lockdowns, grand reopening, reintegrating into society, worker solidarity, unionism, Chris Smalls, Universal Basic Income and building a future based on justice and equity for all. Tim broadens Dave's understanding of history, colonialism and space.  Tim also plays Song Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question, inspired by Nardwuar the Human Serviette, from Vancouver British Columbia, Canada.  Special thanks to the Tim Russ Crew superband! Tim Russ online The Pandemy Show stands in solidarity with Jully  Black in the face of the hate and shad being thrown at her.  Big Shout out to CHAMPA (E12, S2 E2, 01/11/21) who rocked her sold out show in Kitchener, Ontario last week.  The Pandemy Show also proudly supports the Toronto Raptors.   Thanks for joining us as we unite humanity through stories of hope, connection, and community in the face of the global pandemy. We are all in this together, and we’re glad you’re here together with us. Thanks for taking a moment to like and subscribe and follow the Pandemy Show on social media (Twitter, Insta, FB, and TikTok). Thanks to Giant Value for letting us know everything is going to be alright, Pieper for the art work, and Becky Nethery for copywriting and website design.

We transcend time and space to Florida to talk with Meredith Moon about her new album, Constellations, and getting back out on the road.  Meredith discusses her pandemy song, Slowing Moving Trains.  Travel restrictions, physical distancing and lockdowns didn't inspire much writing she shares as she plays Song Title In the Form of a Pandemy Question, inspired by Nardwuar the Human Serviette.  She shares what inspired her to write,  Mark Twain, and talks about her favourite Groundhog song! Meredith Moon online Recorded on February 28, 2023 we honour the banjo by learning about the Bohee Brothers for Black History Month.  Special thanks to the New Brunswick Black History Society for the important information on the Bohee Brothers. Thanks for joining us as we unite humanity through stories of hope, connection, and community in the face of the global pandemy. We are all in this together, and we’re glad you’re here together with us. Thanks for taking a moment to like and subscribe and follow the Pandemy Show on social media (Twitter, Insta, FB, and TikTok). Thanks to Giant Value for letting us know everything is going to be alright, Pieper for the art work, and Becky Nethery for copywriting and website design.

Harriet Chung transcends time and space to talk with Dave about how she adapted to the restriction imposed on our lives and how vital human connection is.  She discusses her new album, A World Away, and plays Song Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question inspired by Nardwaur the Human Serviette.  Harriet listens while Dave dances to her song, Today and Tomorrow, about the connection between child and Mother. Both regular visitors to the Stratford Festival in before times they discuss the horrible impact of lockdowns on live theatre. Harriet's positivity is contagious even in the face of a global pandemy! Harriet Chung online Thanks for joining us as we unite humanity through stories of hope, connection, and community in the face of the global pandemy. We are all in this together, and we’re glad you’re here together with us. Thanks for taking a moment to like and subscribe and follow the Pandemy Show on social media (Twitter, Insta, FB, and TikTok). Thanks to Giant Value for letting us know everything is going to be alright, Pieper for the art work, and Becky Nethery for copywriting and website design.

Emily and Kyle, The Wandering Off, transcend time and space from Calgary, Alberta to share how cleaning their house during lockdown lead to a pandemy album.  When Covid struck they dealt with the frustration by reconnecting with their musical selves, creating a home studio, writing a 12 song album, recording and working to release it  together.  They recognize the pandemy gave them a gift of time.  Before playing Song Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question, inspired by Nardwuar the Human Serviette, they share how they met Nard at the Vancouver Olympics in 2010. Before the interview Dave recites, Noticing, by Bertrand Bickersteth in recognition of Black History Month and the important contributions made by Black residents in the Prairies of Canada. The Wandering Off Shout Outs: Nardwuar, Matisyahu, LiveCity Yaletown Vancouver Olympics 2010, Warne Livesey, Blake Manning, Healthcare Workers, and the Calgary Stampede! This episode was recorded on February 14, 2023.  In solidarity with the Women's Marches held across Canada, The Pandemy Show, remembers Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women. Thanks for joining us as we unite humanity through stories of hope, connection, and community in the face of the global pandemy. We are all in this together, and we’re glad you’re here together with us. Thanks for taking a moment to like and subscribe and follow the Pandemy Show on social media (Twitter, Insta, FB, and TikTok). Thanks to Giant Value for letting us know everything is going to be alright, Pieper for the art work, and Becky Nethery for copywriting and website design.