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Brother wants to start out with apologies, but Sister says sorry too Canadian, so first she has to practise saying it like an American. Then it's straight to the messages! WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM LISA & LILA! Homewrecker Lisa and her daughter are calling to give Jon a performance review on his most recent parenting story. The Sibs discuss good songs to give you courage. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM LISA! A quick follow up sans kid. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM PAUL! It's been a while since the soft tortilla update, but he's back with thoughts on trains, ducks and Jon's parenting. The Sibs get sidetracked by doing weird voices. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM NATALIE! The Podmother is asking that age old question…what's the deal with love languages? Turns out, no one is a fan. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM SNIPES! He did well in his last shooting competition, but Jon wants to coach him a bit anyway, and The Sibs learn something new about Canada! After a brief interruption by Jackson, it's back to the message. In discussing their Hallowe'en plans, Allison learns Jon is unaware of one of the most famous movies out there. Then Jackson cannot live without Daddy anymore, so they wrap it up.

SISTER IS STEAMED! She had an incident immediately before recording, and as usual Brother is concerned about her level of aggression. Jon has an update about the whole sit or stand situation, and we get down to messages. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM AUSSIE JERRY! He's got a movie in the works and everything is set except the plot. The Sibs start brainstorming how to save the world. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM SNIPES! Our team - the Texas Longhorns - has a game coming up, but first Ryan has to run around shooting things. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM ANDREA! She's also talking The Team, but then she's getting real about Jon's standing v. sitting situation. Her vulnerability allows The Sibs to follow suit. Allison explains why Jon is such a good guy, and an amazing parent, and Jon reveals some major flaws as well as some inspirations. The Sibs end by discussing how great their dad's map of the grocery store was.

Brother starts the show with the crack of a wobbly pop, and immediately gets a phone call that changes the trajectory of the show. Should he talk about it? Sister says YES! Allison gives a quick update about where she's at with Correspondent Snipes' assignment, and Jon is reminded of all the times in High School his NCAA merch was stolen. To give Jon more time to decide if he wants to talk about the phone call, they go to the messages. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM KEYSER SASQUATCH! He has a bone to pick about a couple of things; and he answers a question The Sibs had about his last message. Then The Sibs have to relitigate the whole centaurs vs Sasquatch thing. Jon is having to be a grown up on behalf of his daughter, and it's stressing him out. And apparently it won't help if Allison flies up there and sets something on fire. Jon is meeting with Principals about principles, defending his daughter's constitutional rights, and Allison is one proud Auntie.  Then Tang leads to a discussion about poop in space, because these two aren't well.

Brother has just arrived home from Alberta, full of referendum talk. He has a test for Sister, and then drives her into madness. A political argument erupts…but the kind only The Sibs can have. Reckless comments, a well known Canadian figure accused of being bad at Scrabble, a few factual errors, and ultimately the question: is it possible to just eat dinner with Tucker Carlson? Attempts at subject changes are futile, but mercifully the arrival of a child saves us all.

Brother is sick, his kids are sick, and a late night hospital run caused havoc - including a slapstick moment involving vomit. Sister is sympathetic. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM NOAH! The Sibs are getting fact checked by a 10 year old, to no one's surprise. Allison is also fact checking herself, as she revisited her interview with an astronaut, and does a stunning dramatic reading of the transcript. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM DR. STAN! The pod's own Carmen Sandiego is in Nigeria, where he worked on his PhD years ago, so he's thinking about homecomings. Jon talks about going back to his alma mater, and Allison talks about Scotland: make sure you bring a sweater - even in summer. Then The Sibs wonder about the logistics of Dr. Stan's life while he's travelling the world: what is the laundry situation? Is there a home base? Does he wife travel with him or is he galavanting all over without her? Jon accuses Allison of investigating the listeners.  WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM RYAN! He has some thoughts on Jon's most recent visit to Stop Podcasting Yourself; a suggestion for Allison's winter blues; and an invitation to go sniping. The Sibs talk American college teams and towns: years ago Allison went to Syracuse, New York, to see a football game, while Jon went to Athens, Georgia and couldn't find a beer on Sunday, or a place to poop. Then they go full conspiracy, and believe they have discovered Ryan's (Codename: Snipes) true identity.  BROTHER ON TOUR! Jon has lots of shows coming up in Canada, so if you want to see him tell jokes, follow him on instagram for the most up to date listings: https://instagram.com/tvsjondore

Brother loves The Beatles and he'll duct tape you to a chair if you don't! Sister has thoughts on the Fab Four but isn't allowed to express them.  Eggs: do they go in the fridge? What happens when you are forced to eat eggs out of politeness? WE GOT A MESSAGE FROM KEYSER SöZE! He's sharing more about his mouth fart, and The Sibs squabble about poop again. Then Allison reveals her secret conspiracy theory about Canada's most beloved astronaut. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM ANDREA! She has a theory about Keyser's Sasquatch, and it's possible she and Jon have a telepathic connection. Editor's note: I finally realized Andrea meant Usual Suspects. We might not be smart but we get there in the end.  The Sibs squabble about mythical creatures, and Jon looks up quotes on neutrality. They end with some quick family talk and a mini quiz.

Brother forgot Father David Dore's birthday on Spetember 12th, and reminisces about another year when Father's birthday was overshadowed. Sister was accosted by a Magician at a restaurant.  Jon went to a concert and had a mostly bad time, except for the music part. The Sibs rage against the music machine, and the entertainment venues of the nation's capital.  Allison debuts a new segment and a squabble starts because Jon can't listen. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM SACHA! He is in his sick bed, but gathered enough energy to phone in with some questions; a movie question for Allison, and a question about The Jon Dore Television Show for Jon. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM ANONYMOUS! He's calling in to tell us about the time he farted out of his mouth and threw up, but that's not why he's anonymous. He's also telling us about his cousin who thinks he saw a big foot and doesn't want to get caught spilling the beans. Of couse, squabbles ensue over both topics. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM AUSSIE JERRY! It involves multiple dimensions and The Sibs aren't smart enough. Don't worry…there's a squabble.

Brother is getting real, talking about his life, parenting, and the fact that no one here gets out alive. Sister loves getting real is and here to validate some emotions! Fall is bringing up a lot of feelings and fears about Jon's finances, fiancee and future; a school bus incident has him questioning himself about his abilities as a father. For someone with no children, Allison has a lot of thoughts on parenting. Jon and his daughter discuss the pledge of allegiance, and Allison thinks about how it's harder to be a kid these days. Jon reflects on his reflection and Allison shares a rumour about a big celeb. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM NATALIE! The Podmother is back with another edition of Squabble Starter! A very easy to understand game that The Sibs have a real hard time understanding. Before ending the show, Allison remembers to tell Jon she confronted Sherry about their affair.

Brother is in trouble and Sister tries to take his side, but he's not having it.  Allison fact checks herself, Jon names his farts, and they discuss Lake Ontario. Allison forces Jon to talk about movies again, and he's both unimpressed and wrong. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM DR. STAN! A quick check in from our Global Correspondent shows us you can't make brother happy.  WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM AUSSIE JERRY! A very fun question leads The Sibs back to movies, and squabbles about cars, wardrobes, and destiny.

This one is late due to a combination of business setbacks and a question from Aussie Jerry. Brother woke up to a lot of birds on his lawn, and we all know that can't be good. He's annoyed by the collective nouns for birds, and Sister is forced to defend them. Jon's daughter is all about Twilight, so The Sib's are getting into the nitty gritty of the vampire life, and Allison teaches Jon about movie vampires. It's almost back to school time in Alaska and it's too early for that crap. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM TIM ROTH! Fecal matter bacteria is high in the Milk River of Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park in Alberta, and not everyone is taking it seriously. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM AUSSIE JERRY! He's asking The Sibs to solve the problem of the decline of democracy, so obviously...squabbles ensue. We end off with a Fact Check and a directive to our Alberta correspondent.

Brother is feeling gentle to start today's show, and Sister slept in, so we're off to a slow start. After dropping the needle and hearing from Grandpa Dore, Jon's current situation makes him nostalgic for times gone by. Once again talking about technologies effect on the world, Allison outlines reasons for hope, and Jon insists all humans are gross and reveals what really drives innovation. Allison gives up. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM RYAN! He's also a fan of the podcast Valley Heat, and a listener of Stop Podcasting Yourself - a very long running, hilarious pod hosted by The Sibs friends Dave and Graham. He's suggesting a bit of a collab - but not in the way you think. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM MITCH! He's the host of the So Fly podcast, and he's calling from The Sib's hometown to see if they want to go fishing! Jon speaks on the dangers of the life aquatic, and Allison reminisces about one of her favourite scandals. One more needle drop and it's Sibs OUT!

Brother had an upsetting dream, and Sister went back on her word and decimated a spider community. The Sibs are starting this one off with transparency and vulnerablilty!  WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM CATHERINE! It is a lovely message, so why was Jon scared when he heard who it was from? The message leads to a squabble, which is not Catherine's fault - she is always trying to help these two, but really, who can? Jon has gotten out their Grandpa's old tapes, and as they listen to old phone calls and do a little research, The Sibs bicker because they can't not, and it's genetic. Mysteries abound from these tapes, but will they get solved this episode???

Brother went camping and we get the answer to last week's cliffhanger: did he take a plane to the woods? And more importantly: 4 people went into the woods, but how many came out??? Sister is baffled at all the people that want to go to harsh environments and either hang out, or worse, do endurance exercises. Allison is fixed on a fact she learned, and even though Jon is bored he indulges her, then it time for a FACT CHECK! Jon brings up War of the Worlds, leading to an all out squabble about Tom Cruise.  WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM AUSSIE JERRY! He's answering the questions Jon asked last week, allegedly to prove that guests on our show don't work, but unfortunately he wrote a very entertaining letter and now The Sibs are hooked. WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM NURI! The last episode got her thinking about death, and although she came up with the pettiest idea for using her cremains to get vengeance on her enemies, she's probably going to opt for a more eco-friendly disposal. Go to brothersisterpod.com to leave us a message!