John Brown & Gaurav Wander - Podcast Details

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Can You Confirm That?235 - We're Getting Kicked Outta Fan ClubsListen, Gaurav has some weird crushes and he's been banned from more than one members area. It's okay, he's doing great in recovery, so don't worry about it for one sec. Thanks for listening!JB & GW 2025-04-111h 11

Can You Confirm That?228 - John Brown's On Your SideWe need to make a change and remember, Canadians are known around the world as decent people. I'm not fighting for the work-class, I AM the working class. We are in this, together!Thanks for listening... and your vote.JB & GW 2025-02-211h 02

Can You Confirm That?219 - Your Christmas Was Saved by GWWhat do you do when Christmas could fail and the evil hackers infiltrating John's computer won't let him upload the episode meant to bring everyone cheer and get them in the spirit before they spend time with the family they were born into and not the family they chose, that's for the Boxing Day party naturally - we bring in the king of run on sentences and the one who doesn't know when to stop talking. YES. It's me G, and I'm here to save the day and your Christmas. It turns out I do indeed know...2024-12-211h 15

Can You Confirm That?217 - John's Not Going To TherapyTaco Bell is famous for offering a diverse menu, yet utilizing many common ingredients. Menu items vary in combinations of ingredients and quantities. It's a bummer, but when you really think about it, it's so impressive to be done well. AC/DC wrote hundreds of songs with similar keys and formulas... makes ya think... Thanks for Listening! JB & GW 2024-12-061h 10

Can You Confirm That?192 - A Livestream On The HorizonWould you guys watch a Gaurav livestream of him reacting to sports? I think if they were stakes involved, like money on the game, it could be interesting. Watching him breakdown and pull his hair out - That's good TV. Thanks for listening! JB & GW 2024-05-241h 07

Can You Confirm That?170 - The Christmas Climb To 100Ya, it's time for us to officially need to talk to you guys about this, like as if we have some ambitions, ya know? According to @ChartableDotCom is keeping track and let us know we are number 150 on apple comedy chart, so - lets get to 100 okay?! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Thanks for listening! John & Gaurav 2023-12-221h 06

Can You Confirm That?168 - A Gift Card To mmmuffins?!Top of the muffin to you! Gaurav was in the land of the Scots when this was recorded, but we planned ahead. This is a massive breakthrough for the two of us and we'd like you to recognize our personal growth by following us on instagram @canyouconfirmthat and making sure you're subscribed. Thanks for listening! JB & GW 2023-12-0857 min

Can You Confirm That?167 - You're Too Tired To Have A LightsaberOne of the co-hosts of this podcast just got WAY cooler...That's because Gaurav doesn't own an epic lightsaber! It's December and there's 25 days until Christmas 2023. It's getting cold and I guess I just always look sleepy. Thanks for Listening! JB & GW 2023-12-011h 05

Can You Confirm That?166 - In Soviet Russia... Podacast Hears You!We are showing our age with this episode title. It's a fun one this week. We've decided that Gaurav's 11 year old son and I have very similar tastes in content - he's the one that's age appropriate. That's cool though, I just tell myself I'm young at heart! Thanks for listening JB & GW 2023-11-241h 27

Can You Confirm That?154 - Official Vatican VideographersHey you, thanks for clicking on Can You Confirm That? We hope you enjoy the episode this week, we learn a bit about Gaurav's trip to Europe, talk best new Crave shows and KW Oktoberfest I think you'll like this episode and all the other ones! Thanks for listening! JB & GW 2023-09-011h 05

Can You Confirm That?146 - The One About YouTubeWhen the writers are on strike, do you have a backup plan for lonely Wednesday nights? Try YouTube!! Your kids favourite website. If you're not sure where to start to actually watch YouTube for more than just, casual viewing. John takes Gaurav on a journey through his experiences and suggests a channel in multiple different categories to start building up your algorithm and getting the best the website has to offer creatively. There is a tonne out there, too much to really catch up so take our advice and try-out some new creators. ...2023-06-161h 15

Can You Confirm That?144 - 1st Annual Nickle And Dime-AthonGaurav went and did it... Something none of us want to face has been brought to the sad sad surface now, we're all spending way too much on subscriptions. Now that it's out there, we have to deal with it right? I dunno, maybe? How many of the services in this episode do you pay monthly for, we all make some sorts of sacrifices, streaming that we refuse to sign-up for or things that we can "live with out". We totaled it all up so you don't have to and if you're okay with that number, all...2023-06-021h 11

Can You Confirm That?140 - Space Wizards, A Seawalker StoryHappy Star Wars week! Whether you're a fan or not, or no longer a fan - you're probably aware that the film franchise is big enough to spill over to influence the real world with 2 days in May. May the Fourth and for the even bigger nerds (John, we're looking at you) Revenge of the Fifth. Well, lets talk about where Star Wars is at now that Disney is at the helm. Are you enjoying listening to the podcast? We'd love to hear from you - send us a message canyouconfirmthat@gmail.com 2023-05-051h 23

Can You Confirm That?137 - There's An App For ThatLet the universe decide which path you should take, or rather the National Metrology Institute of Switzerland and their bouncing photons. Which universe will you be in and will it work out for you? So philosophical for this podcast, way to deep - obviously there's a catch! You'll have to listen to find out what John is really doing here. (hint: he's making dinner). Make sure to like and subscriber to stay up-to-date when an episode is released. Thanks for listening! JB & GW 2023-04-141h 12

Can You Confirm That?136 - We're Here To Pump YOU Up!Gaurav and I (John) have both entered our names in the women's local powerlifting competitions. We don't think either of us are stronger than any women in the competition to be clear, we are just doing it to make a fool of ourselves and to like, mock the policy? Well, that's what happened in Alberta last week and we will skirt the issue and as we tend to do, look for the most non-toxic explanations of what's really going on. We are happy you're hear to listen and hope you check us out on Instagram...2023-04-071h 09

Can You Confirm That?134 - We Have A Dream Of IncarcerationWe were so hopeful when recording this episode and now, in the future, I'm not sure if it'll ever happen? The former Commander and Thief, Donald Trump is facing charges that could end up with his arrest soon - could. There are a lot of options of which charges he's facing that will be the ones that stick, but if track record says anything, I doubt we will be so lucky. John debuts he's Donald Trump imitation he's been working on... sorta! Make sure to subscribe if you're enjoying what you hear and...2023-03-241h 08

Can You Confirm That?125 - Chef Pedro's Cordyceps OmeletteThis week, we start our coverage of HBO's "The Last of Us" series, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. The show aired last Sunday (Jan. 15th, 2023) and was the second biggest release ever on the HBO network. That could be in part to it being based on a very popular Playstation videogame of the same name from 2013. Do you need to have played the game to enjoy the show, we are going to find out. One of us (John) has played and one of us (Gaurav) hasn't. How will that effect our opinions of the show and how closely...2023-01-201h 07

Can You Confirm That?122 - CYCT 2023 NYE SpectacularTime to ring in the New Years with your friends John and Gaurav! Let's cover our favourite ways to ring in the new year with food and activities and fun! Thank you guys for spending 2022 with us and we look forward to the new year and a lot more instore for Can You Confirm That? Tune in, subscribe, like, review and check out www.cyctpod.com for more. Our fans are the best fans! Thanks as always and Happy New Year! JB and GW 2022-12-301h 04

Can You Confirm That?121 - 2022 Holiday SpecialIt's finally here, our annual Holiday Special! Curl up by the virtual fire and have a listen with the family. What are your holiday traditions and do they revolve around food like they do for me? Whatever you're doing, we hope your hearts are full and you're with the ones that you care about most. Thank you for a great 2022 and we will talk at you more next year. All the best, John and Gaurav 2022-12-231h 01

Can You Confirm That?111 - The Try Harder GuysWhoops, this one sorta just - happened? A glimpse into the conversation between Gaurav and John that usually determines the episodes main topic becomes an episode when we click "record" too early. Let's make sure we are clear, we aren't knocking any other creators - we are the Try Harder Guys, as a personal mantra. Still, an entertaining episode - you decide if it was planned or not? Join us at www.cyctpod.com and while you're at it - subscribe and share our podcast with your friends. Thanks for listening! 2022-10-141h 02

Can You Confirm That?109 - Halloween Costume Buyers' GuideIt's that time of year again... No, not pumpkin spice latte time, it's Halloween! The big question, what are you going to dress up as? Of course, we ask the even tougher questions, for example: Can Gaurav go in white face? Well - I guess that depends, doesn't it? Check out the episode to see if we came to a conclusion there. www.cyctpod.com for more good stuff. As always, thanks for listening! JB & GW 2022-09-301h 07

Can You Confirm That?102 - Back To School With Your Uncle JohnAre you ready? Are we ready?? John drills Guarav on how to prepare to go back to school. The government plans to put kids in the classroom and how safe parenting is these days. Remember, John doesn't know anything - he's "Uncle John" Also, ever notice that fire smells weird? Thanks for listening, we appreciate you! For more, visit www.cyctpod.com JB & GW 2022-08-121h 05

Can You Confirm That?93 - The Haunting Of John BrownAre you afraid of ghosts? Have you been witness to the supernatural? Do you know who you'd call? If you answered yes, yes, and Dan Ackroyd in that order you are correct! I spent the night in a haunted hotel and lived to tell the tale. Although I've been around when others have felt the cold touch of the supernatural, I have yet to experience it. Maybe you're different? We look into what makes a spook and the places that are most famously haunted. If you're enjoying what you hear, tell a friend of...2022-05-2754 min

Can You Confirm That?90 - We Heard The Lies Run DeppThe Heard v Depp defamation case is everywhere! It's on every app and every screen and now, on a podcast near you. We don't want to weigh-in on who is right or wrong and who is telling the truth or who is guilty but we are entertained by the show and hope you are entertained too. These 2 met while filming The Rum Dairies and their marriage seems to have been even more hectic than the fiction in that film. It just seems to us that this is a pairing that should never have happened. Unlike th...2022-05-061h 14

Can You Confirm That?84 - Tik-Tok Tips For VirilityWe've done it! We survived a pandemic and this week, we solved TikTok. We learn what makes a viral song by looking at trends and artists that dominate. Just kidding, I don't think I know any better after looking into the top trends! I know I can play some of them, and there is some good musicality but it's a weird combination of things making music popular these days and you have to look everywhere to see that. Not since our love song for Keanu has John played guitar on the podcast - there's a re...2022-03-251h 06

Can You Confirm That?83 - JB's Spicy SauceWhat is with the names of hot sauce? Do they intrigue or intimidate? Look further into the world of capsaicin to see the truth threat of a Scoville unit. They are named in such a manner than you should take with caution, but in this episode, John throws all caution to the wind when he eats one of the hottest and spiciest sauces on the planet - The Last Dab. The sauce features 'pepper x' which is a pepper specially created for one purpose - pain. Do you like hot sauces, would you spe...2022-03-181h 11

The High Performance ZoneGaurav Bhatnagar & Mark Minukas: Learn and understand the POWER of MEDITATION from 2 experts that first thought it was BULL S*#T.Gaurav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas are the principals at Co-Creation Partners and co-authors of Unfear: Transform Your Organization to Create Breakthrough Performance and Employee Wellbeing. As experts in business development, Gaurav and Mark favor a people-centered, mindful approach to business transformation, and they work closely with organizations to help shift mindsets, change behaviors, and increase productivity. In this episode, you’ll hear from Gaurav and Mark on:(00:17:45) What fear can teach us. They discuss the normal human reaction to fear, and Gaurav points out that finding the courage to confront our...2022-02-171h 22

Can You Confirm That?76 - PS5 Supply Chain Hits DifferentlyFIRE! Okay, an attention grabbing opening - check! Seriously though, G did have a fire in his condo building, but is okay! More importantly, John can't find a Playstation 5 anywhere! Stay tuned for all the many reasons why, including "work from home" - I bet you didn't expect to carry the blame on this one, but oh yah, we're pointing fingers your way too! Thanks for listening, and checking out cyctpod.com 2022-01-281h 16

Can You Confirm That?75 - Under The CoversWe battle the snowy commute and talk about what makes a good cover song! What are your favorite covers or cover bands, or do you prefer the originals to songs? Some of the all time classics have a way of catching the energy of the original while bringing something more to the story for the listener. If you want more, John will post some favorites at cyctpod.com this week so check it out! Thanks for listening, as always! JB & GW 2022-01-211h 20

Can You Confirm That?68 - Hollywood Be CringeWhat do DJ Khalid, Chynna Wilson, Travis Scott, Chris Pratt and Jeff Bezos all have in common? We other than the inventible guest appearance on the 2043 reboot of Hollywood Squares, they were all this weeks cringiest celebrities! Let's keep it real, sometimes the holy spirit needs to activate! If Bob Marley's estate gives you a guitar you play it! But maybe not for the rest of the world to see? Its a fun time, sharing laughs with these celebs, have a good time and kick back for an hour with CYCT!! f...2021-11-121h 07

Can You Confirm That?67 - Gun Handling with Josh MunningsAccidents in Hollywood, we've seen it before with Brandon Lee and we're seeing it now with Alec Baldwin. Active Canadian Military, private security and gun handler Josh Munnings is our expert to talk about why these accidents are as few and far between (thankfully) as they are! The safety procedures they take to keep everyone safe on set and how and why, even a little mishap can have a significant outcome. We're honoured to have a true expert in a studio this week, he also its usually at my in-laws for the holidays, so d...2021-11-051h 21

Can You Confirm That?66 - Annual Halloween SpooktacularIt's the annual Halloween Spooktacular! Just like last year, reminisce with Can You Confirm That and your favorite halloween memories. Did you since 2005 participation is up 20% in adults between the ages of 18 and 34 that celebrate Halloween? This year is supposed to be a record-breaking year with consumers spending over $10 billion! Any guess on the reason for the increase? Listen in to find out ours!! Hear more at cyctpod.com and check us out online!2021-10-291h 04

Can You Confirm That?65 - Padme is SusThis week, back to our roots with 3 segments! The new Saw inspired film, Spiral starring Chris Rock The Courtship of Anakin Skywalker DC Fandome The real story, was Padme sus when she decided "Annie was lookin' grown up!? We explore whether that love was sincere or deliberate and politically charged. Hope you guys don't hate us too much for this one! :) We love you guys, as always, thanks for listening and checking us out! Tell a friend or two and check out www.cy...2021-10-221h 24

Can You Confirm That?64 - The South Korean TreatmentSquid Game! Does that catch your attention? Everyone in the world is talking about this show, but obviously we need to be a little different and talk about the Survival Drama genre that's doing so well coming out of South Korea lately. Maybe the screenwriters are more confident and have more faith in humanity, proving that we don't need a hero to find the heroic approach, humanity will get there, but the journey feels more morose that we are used to seeing in North American cinema, so lets get the South Korean Treatment to some of our f...2021-10-151h 03

Can You Confirm That?63 - GRATEFULsgiving SpecialLearn all about the history of the Canadian Thanksgiving this week with Can You Confirm That! Learn what you should be thankful for: Turkey and gravy and what you shouldn't: Cheese plates and Shrimp rings. Yes, grumpy JB ruining yet another cherished thing, cuz he hates how appetizers ruin peoples appetites. Tune in a hear what we're thankful for and have a blast while we joke and share our traditions - for real, it's fun!! We love you guys! Thank you for listening! Want mor...2021-10-0857 min

Can You Confirm That?62 - Be The BondAre we ready for a new James Bond? Well, like it or not, we're getting one! That's right Daniel Craig has hung up his cocktail shaker and deadly cuff links for new pastures and it's up to us at Can You Confirm That, and the Broccoli Family (mostly them) to decide how we move forward as a society without Craig at the helm. Let's talk about our pics. Should it be Henry Cavill, I mean, clearly it should be. Who else maybe do you think would be okay? Let's discuss, you should let us know your take o...2021-10-011h 05

Can You Confirm That?61 - CYCT 2021 Election Day CoverageWell, it happened and maybe you're happy about the results and maybe you aren't! Listen to Can you Confirm That predict the outcome of our National Election and then recap the results in the same fashion. Have you played the Florida Man birthday game? We want your results, message us or drop us a line somehow with your Florida Man headlines at cyctpod.com or any of the socials. Thank you guys so much for listening! We love ya JB & GW 2021-09-241h 11

Can You Confirm That?60 - Uncle Joey Doesn't Pull Out Of Any RaceThere's some things you oughta know about TV's favorite non-uncle uncle. Ruin a Classic is BACK and this week we're taking on one of our generations favorite sitcoms, Full House and the nefarious life of Joey "The BULLwinkle" Gladstone. Just how nefarious, well forget what you know about your favorite television ranger because what you'll learn may shock you! Our Canadian election is coming to a close this week and the MCU releases are starting to really pile up! All on this weeks Can You Confirm That? Get to know more at cyctpod.com and thanks for listening!2021-09-171h 06

Can You Confirm That?59 - All About The DocsInspired by the new documentary: Bob Ross: Happy Accidents. Betrayal and Greed, lets look more into documentaries. From the high of the genre with the A&E Biography series, to where they are now, Netflix docs about Steven Avery or the Tiger King, Ugly Delicious with David Chang, where to these fall, are they as good as they once were, or maybe even better? Get into it with us and give us your suggestions on what we need to check out! As always, thank you so much for tuning in! To learn mo...2021-09-101h 01

Can You Confirm That?58 - For The Love Of Money FoundationWell, the ah-ha moment happened on our pod this week, John realized that not all is what it seems and has exposed the Indigo "For the Love of Reading Foundation" for the money making machine that it is! This is a controversial one folks, so strap in and enjoy. Discussion on new Kanye, on McDonalds revealing nothing as exciting as McPizza, on Cambridge protests, the whole episode is hot! We hope you enjoy and as always, thanks for listening! Check out more at cyctpod.com. Please rate and share where ever you...2021-09-031h 09

Can You Confirm That?57 - The 7 year itch with Ryan McGeorge RogersThis week we're talking to our new friend Ryan McGeorge Rogers. Ryan is truly an open book, and a great guy to talk to and learn about as we've found. He's been through a lot and carries a perspective that the "Friend of the Show" category was vibing, with, big time! If you're new here, go check out the back catalogue at cyctpod.com and let us know how you found us. Thanks for listening as always!!2021-08-271h 16

Can You Confirm That?56 - Trudeau's Gambit & Taliban's TaticsDearest G - teach us We have an election in Canada, and it'll be over before we even know it! Strap in for some, always exciting, Canadian politics! Anything else happen that could have shook the world, outside of Prime Minister Trudeau calling an election in Canada? Oh, yes, the second the US presence in Afghanistan left the Taliban took the country, in a way not even a predictable story teller would write! Enjoy the mess with the fellas this week and learn and laugh and tell a friend to tune in if yo...2021-08-201h 02

Can You Confirm That?55 - Was It Worth It, Scarlett?Welcome to Can You Confirm That?! If you don't know, we're two pop-culture and media buffs that love learning, about people, about art and film and about anything else in the media! This week, instead of our classic "Ruin a Classic" lets re-write one! John is going after 80s anthems, giving them a modern sensibility and re-working them up from 80's to the 2020's. Our main topic this week, what happened at Disney? Scarlett Johansson is not happy with how the release of Black Widow went down, was she right in voicing her concerns? And o...2021-08-131h 08

Bank On ItEpisode 435 Gaurav Sharma from CapitalizeThis episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system. If you’re looking to upgrade or jumpstart your podcast production please visit www.listendeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Gaurav Sharma, Co-founder & CEO of Capitalize. Capitalize is a fintech company that helps people save for and manage their retirement accounts. Tune in and Listen. Subsc...2021-08-1233 min

Can You Confirm That?54 - Bangkok and Back with Andrew MercierThis week we have another "friend of the show" with us, the remarkable Andrew Mercier. Exploring what makes Andrew "tick" has been a real journey.. literally all across the globe! Andrew doesn't take any of it for granted and we really hope you listen, learn and enjoy. Lots to take away with this one. Thank you as always for checking it out! Tell a buddy if they'd be interested and be a super cool friend 2021-08-061h 29

Can You Confirm That?53 - Nailed It! Goes to The OlympicsWhat an amazing week to be back to our old format? John and Gaurav this week are back talking about the lessons they've learned from last week's guest DW Horton, things you can learn in 40 mins of exposition on the last episode of Loki, with 10,000 hours of training as an Olympian and things to unlearn from Youtube about science. That's the theme this week and this season, growth. It felt good to catch the listeners up on how the summer is going and we hope you love it. Special thanks to our episode sponsors! 2021-07-3057 min

Can You Confirm That?52 - Family and Faith with DW HortonThis week on Can You Confirm That? we introduce our new Friends of the Show segment with one of my closest friends, DW Horton. We learn what makes him an "all around" good guy, and it's more simple than you think... He sees good in others. We talk the past, and present with him, what's made him who he is and values he has. He's humble and likeable, and we had a great time trying to learn how to be more like him! Check him out at welderseries or check out his tutorials at...2021-07-231h 21

Can You Confirm That?51 - Welcome BackA new outlook, a new format, it's the all new, season 2 of Can You Confirm That?!! This year we're showcasing our "Friends of the Show" by deep diving into the human condition. Sound intense? Well, keep listening and tuning into CYCT to make sure we haven't strayed too far away from what you know and love. Yah, don't worry, there's a glory hole joke in there. We are so excited to be back and can't wait to bring you a great season 2! Thanks for listening, check out more at cyctpod.com 2021-07-1647 min

The xMonks DriveEp 26 - John Livesay - Invest in YourselfTaking ownership is sometimes lost in thin air. Hear John Livesay share his experience as a lifeguard and how he used those learning into doing better selling and storytelling. John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a sales keynote speaker where he shows companies’ sales teams how to turn mundane case studies into compelling case stories so they win more new business. From John’s award-winning career at Conde Nast, he shares the lessons he learned that turns sales teams into revenue rock stars. His TEDx talk: Be The Lifeguard of your own life has over 1,000,000 views. 2021-07-0848 min

Can You Confirm That?50 - The Season One FinaleWe did it!! Can You Confirm That? is officially one year old now! We're so proud to hit this milestone, producing and creating a show for 50 straight weeks, and we hope you love this trip down memory lane as much as we did recording it! Thank you to everyone that supports us, we wouldn't be here without you all, and love each and every one of you! It's been fun learning and growing and developing this show and this week we talk about the journey we had getting to 50 episodes. We're taking a 2 week vacation and we w...2021-06-251h 19

Can You Confirm That?49 - Keeping Up With Seacrest's MurdersOf course we don't mean real murders, no!! Okay, now that the disclaimer is out of the way, do you remember Brian Dunkleman? Does that name sound vaguely familiar to you? The original co-host of American idol, until Seacrest decided he could do it alone... If you don't remember that name, rest assured you're in the majority. Ryan Seacrest really built his career of the back of a murder trial you will likely remember, the O.J. Simpson trail and the celebrity family from that trial, the Kardashians. Last week we saw the end of a...2021-06-181h 51

Can You Confirm That?48 - Tyson R.R. RemersWell, fact check army, this week features our first official #Friendoftheshow - Author of The Shaman's Daughter, Tyson Remers! We're so thrilled to introduce you to Tyson and his cosmic fantasy novel, his experiences and dreams and we think that if you're a fantasy fan you should definitely check out this book! You can, right here: https://www.amazon.ca/Shamans-Daughter-Part-One/dp/1777478006 We bring Tyson on as a friend of the show and put him through the Thunderdome - or maybe we can call it a full episode. Thank you for listening and checking out cy...2021-06-111h 33

Can You Confirm That?47 - We Will Not Be Here For YouWell, it's finally happened, the most beloved Friends cast has finally reunited for the first time in 17 years (except that other time). What an special event, we get to hear about all the fun they've been having as real "friends" since the show has ended and all the stories since they've shared... or not! Let's talk about if reunion shows like this should happen, how we want them to happen and where they belong. Please let us know how you felt about the Friends Reunion Special, if you were able to watch! Connect with us at cyctpod.c...2021-06-041h 38

Can You Confirm That?46 - The State of California v. Mrs. DoubtfireWell, we've done it again! Sorry to all the fans of this beloved movie, but Mrs. Doubtfire will never be the same through our new looking glass. Let's talk about the dark side of drag and how evil one mans devotion to his family can be. When we recorded this episode, the deal had not gone through, and in Can You Confirm that fashion, since recorded - Amazon officially purchased MGM and the Bond license. Hear more about the deal of the year in our segment: Bezos, Jeff Bezos. Thank you for listening to CYCT!! ...2021-05-281h 11

The xMonks DriveEp 20 - John Spence - Figuring out ideas straight from a business coachWe are always in need of solid business advice. When you look at the business giants at Amazon and Fortune 50, do you wish to meet the man who coached them? We have him here. Meet John Spence, the think tank, the master business acumen coach. John is your guy when it comes to figuring out business ideas and strategies. Click the play button to dive in.🔗 Connect with us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithgrvSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vdhTjZlhltIt4e9YiBgMF?si...2021-05-2648 min

Can You Confirm That?45 - Mighty Duck to Dick - Gordon Bombay's fallWe've done it before, let's do it again and ruin a classic! This time our sights are set on the Mighty Ducks. Although we are enjoying the reboot, Gordon Bombay and his Ducks are not exempt from our wraith and we will take him down this week in a very funny episode on the world today. For more Can You Confirm That? check out instagram, facebook and TikTok or go to cyctpod.com to get it all in one place! Thanks for listening! Time Codes: BTS V. Freddie Mercury (05:40) I...2021-05-211h 31

Can You Confirm That?44 - Will You Survive?Here's the big question, are you preparing for the end? Eh, we're not getting that dark... This week we're talking about how survival video games are making a big impact on the gaming world and why they're so popular right now. How does public sentiment influence our media, how has it changed as the world has changed and what's next for us? Thank you so much for tuning into Can You Confirm That? Want more? visit pod.cyctpod.com and join the #factcheckarmy, follow us on instagram at CanYouConfirmThat and on TikTok. Time Codes ...2021-05-141h 19

Can You Confirm That?43 - Mother's Day & DrillHappy Mother's Day weekend to all the moms out there! In this special episode, we look at the fight for Mother's Day and how one mom went broke to keep it how she wanted it. We talk about how the Vaccination is rolling out in Ontario and speaking of needing the vaccine - Our favorite new rap group, Pete and Bas!! Big thank you to Welder Series and Horton Custom 3D Printing for this weeks episode! Thanks to everyone listening, check out more content at pod.cyctpod.com Time Codes: May Th...2021-05-071h 19

Can You Confirm That?42 - Oscars RecapThe Oscars; Hollywood's most important night was April 25, 2021 this year. We hosted a pre-game roundtable with some fans of the show and learned lots about the films up for the big prizes. New format this year, without an Oscar host, but do we miss a host? Were you happy with which film won best picture? Let's learn about the biggest upsets through the years, as that category tends to be divisive. We want to thank WelderSeries for making this episode possible, go check out www.welderseries.com/sla-3d-printing/ and let them know Can You Co...2021-04-301h 48

Can You Confirm That?41 - 420 SpecialWe celebrate April 20th this year, as the day we recorded this episode, as National Stoners Day or 420 as the cool kids call it! Do you know why it's called 420 or the history of this controversial drug, marijuana? Come join John and Gaurav as we discuss the history and myths of why April 20th is so infamous. Rate the best movies stoner films and discuss the history of Marijuana as it went from cash crop to hated crop to illegal, and category 1 narcotic back to legal recreational drug. As always, you can check out more at pod.c...2021-04-231h 52

Can You Confirm That?40 - We Take Out Delivery ServiceIn episode 40, we talk about the world of food delivery service and whether or not you should use it!? Feeling hungry, and lazy at the same time, have we got the perfect solution for you, UberEats or DoorDash or Skip The Dishes, you get it, they sound pretty good right? Support local business from the convenience of your home just with a small premium. Do you know who that premium is really supporting though, and are you actually helping it those local restaurants that you want to go back to after this pandemic and lockdowns are over? ...2021-04-161h 34

Can You Confirm That?39 - Return Of The DucksEpisode 39, we talk about the Return of Emilio and his Mighty Ducks on Disney+ streaming service. It was Paul Rudd's bday when we recorded so we reminisced about our favorite of his roles and some wild weekend stories! Thank you guys for listening, hope you enjoy! Tell a friend, rate or write a review! For more, check out pod.cyctpod.com - Love you all! Time Codes: "You Like Indian Food?" (02:45) Fast 10 - Queen Street Drift (24:56) Happy Bday Paul Rudd (44:38) Return Of The Ducks (51:42)...2021-04-091h 36

Can You Confirm That?38 - Smells Like Teen EnvyThis week on Can You Confirm That? we do a deep dive into what makes an artist legendary and spend some time focusing on a band John doesn't believe should have the status they do... Nirvana! We're excited to bring you this divisive episode during these times and hope we don't break your heart-shaped box. All apologies to anyone offended, it's all in good fun! Come as you are and check out the Time Codes below. As always, thanks for listening! For more details check out cyctpod.com and Can You Confirm That on Instagram or Twitter 2021-04-021h 32

Can You Confirm That?37 - The Great Sample DebateIn this super fun episode, we run through some of our favorite sampled songs and talk about the original tracks that brought us those new songs we love and how they opened our eyes to new music from the past to love! Join us as we play 'Guess that song' We talk about all the streaming available over the last week, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the College Admissions Scandal doc on Netflix. Hope you enjoy, this is a fun one! As always, thanks for listening and check out cyc...2021-03-261h 55

Can You Confirm That?36 - Grandma Gets CancelledThis week on Can You Confirm That, we're talking the Generation War currently raging on between Millenials and Gen Z! Who will save us, Generation X doesn't seem to want any part in it! Gaurav introduces a new game, about movies we don't want sequels to and we catch up with our friend Cheryl. Thanks for listening! Check out cyctpod.com for more on Can You Confirm That? Time Codes: War Of The Ages (02:02) Monarchy Looks In The Mirror (48:14) Shouldn't Sequel (54:32) Letters From Cheryl (1:13:15) ...2021-03-191h 39

Can You Confirm That?35 - Do We Have The Same Top 5?In episode 35, we're using tier list maker to rank our favourite Fast Food restaurants! Gaurav talks about his quest for ISPeace and while he deals with being offline, John is enjoying the digital life and not being social on Gather. Let us know at cyctpod.com what your favourite fast food restaurant is! Join the #factcheckarmy and check us out at @canyouconfirmthat online. Thanks for listening! Time Codes: ISPeeved (02:16) Party Pooper (26:38) Wandavision recap (38:38) Fast Food Ranking (49:05)2021-03-121h 39

Can You Confirm That?34 - Wandavision Goes To The GlobesAre you watching Marvel's Wandavision?! We sure are, it's been an amazing journey as the first installment of Disney+ series in the Avengers world and is the number 1 show on streaming for good reason! Let's chat about what we feel will happen moving forward with the series and the Marvel Universe this week. We make all the predictions about the finale, the future of the connected Universe and outrageous 'dream' cameos. (Previously recorded, let's see how wrong we are!?) Thank you for listening!! Go check out cyctpod.com for more on Can You Confirm That! ...2021-03-051h 35

Can You Confirm That?33 - So You Want To Be The Next Idol?In our 33rd episode: We are discussing what it takes to be the American Idol. Whether the winner is always the best choice and is it the most talented person that always wins first place? Does winning even matter, and what are the differences over the years of the show. From changes in judges and formats and where are they know of the contestants. John does a deep dive investigation into the biggest scandal to hit the food industry since the Doritos Loco Taco upended the KFC Double Down. We support our Firemen, but will John c...2021-02-261h 58

Can You Confirm That?32 - We Pitch A Dark Mario Bros. RebootIn Episode 32 of Can You Confirm That?: We ask, why film adaptations of video games fail? Hollywood successfully uses lots of other forms of media as source material - novels, graphic novels, comic books, television shows but have yet to really crack the 'code' on the video game adaptation. What is the big mystery there and when will we see the change to a system that really works and gets the world talking about the SEGA Cinematic Universe? Join in the discussion of your favorite and least favorite video game movies at cyctpod.com, check out this...2021-02-191h 42

Can You Confirm That?31 - We Grade The Halftime ShowsIs episode 31 our most divisive yet?! Join us as we dig through the list of best and worst Halftime shows and WHY they shifted. Hometown boy The Weeknd hosted this years Pepsi Halftime Show to mixed reviews. Do you think he deserved the praise or the critique or do you agree with us? Hopefully us.. Let's speculate on the future of telephone scams and of course, a little sprinkling of Marvel and DC news to top off this fun episode. Are you a member of the #factcheckarmy yet? Go to cyctpod.com to sign up, we...2021-02-121h 59

Can You Confirm That?30 - C-List is For CharacterIn our 30th episode we're talking about our favorite character actors. The ones you keep seeing and recognizing in movies and you're happy they're there... Yah, "That guy!" types that always make the scene better, but you still don't really know their name. Get your IMDB app ready and play along with us as we play 'Guess Who!?'. Everyone seems to be talking about two other headlines this week: GameStop and their roaring stock prices and NBC's Superstore! Of course we have our own nuanced takes on both of them. As always you can c...2021-02-051h 54

Can You Confirm That?29 - Gordon Ramsay Enters The ThunderdomeFood: vital life source or uncontrollable passion? We talk about our history with food and how we both came to love it and what we've learned about it. Where do you consume your food entertainment; online, streaming services or the good ol' Food Network? How do the Food Network star Chefs stack up in the real world? Do you plan road trips to tick off the 'Triple D' list of restaurants that you've 'Gotta Eat At'?! Is a Food Network star as important as a Michelin star? We cover it all this week on a...2021-01-291h 48

Can You Confirm That?28 - Music in MoviesHave you ever been out and about, on your way to the gym or out for a run with a soundtrack following you around. Creating the perfect setting and ambiance for the actions taking place all around you? Film and music in film specifically, can inspire us to live the way we see our heroes live, even briefly. How important has music become to our enjoyment of cinema, at home while watching a movie, we think the two are inseparable. This week we talk about which filmmakers use music the best and which songs created the most m...2021-01-222h 14

Can You Confirm That?27 - No One Told You Life Was Gonna Be This WayWar! The Trumpets have taken the Capitol as the Emperor retreats to his bedroom to watch the "news" and eat KFC. It's our 27th episode and we cover our new favorite show, available on all platforms "America, The Fallen." The final season of the Democracy In Peril series is off to a great start as Emperor Trump calls for his legion to show strength and march! Friends has moved from it's home on Netflix to an equally expensive option, HBO/Crave - will you move with them? Speaking of Friends, how much in common do you have w...2021-01-152h 15

Can You Confirm That?26 - The First Binge of 2021It's a new year and we have a new outlook (at least we did for the first 5 days). One of our favorite shows from last year, Cobra Kai, had its third season release on Netflix and we jumped right into it! Tune in to hear how much we loved or hated it - you'll have to listen to know, or sweep the leg! Enjoy our (mostly) spoiler-free review of Cobra Kai and whether you should invest your time in it or just let us tell you about it. Excuse the Bad Audio from 32:06-42:32 please - it g...2021-01-081h 39

Can You Confirm That?25 - 2020 HindsightThey say hindsight is 20/20, does that mean this look back on 2020 will be the perfect episode!? Maybe?! You're hit with a lot of recap at this time of year and why should Can you Confirm That?, be any different? Enjoy our recap of our first year, most popular episodes and segments, top predictions and retractions! We hope you all have a safe and happy New Years and can't wait for what 2021 has to hold. Thank you all for listening and spending time with us each week, we love each and every one of you...2021-01-012h 01

Can You Confirm That?24 - Can You Confirm That's Christmas SpectacularLearn all about the history of Saint Nicholas of Baki, the Turkish Bishop that inspired our modern-day Santa Claus. This man who was born in 280 A.D. lived such an interesting life and who would notice if John embellished a little?! Have you ever seen "Here Comes Santa Claus?" If you want to picture John in your head when he's speaking, picture that claymation Santa. The boys discuss their favourite Christmas Movies and family traditions, and end with the infamous ideal dinner party conversation. We hope you enjoy our Christmas Special and you and your loved ones...2020-12-251h 49

Can You Confirm That?23 - Disney's Never(End)ing GameWell, Disney had its annual Investor's Day on December 10th hosted by Bob Chapele (CEO) and Bob Iger (Executive Chair/Chairman of the Board). They use this event as a way to speak to stakeholders about how the company is doing and upcoming projects including media line-up, television and theatrical releases and news. The boys chat about TV for Disney+ and theatrical releases under the LucasFilm, Disney and Marvel umbrellas. In other news, one of the most anticipated video games of the last decade was released to major challenges - hard to live up to th...2020-12-181h 49

Can You Confirm That?22 - Rudy 5G and the CommspiraciesIs Netflix's The Crown hitting too close to your castle, Elizabeth? The boys talk about Rudy G and the absolute dumpster fire of the Election hearings. Then dive into the 5G/Corona Conspiracy and discuss the potential death, or inevitable deatgh, of the movie theatre business. Time Codes: The Crown Is To Reel? (5:41) Crazy Rudy G (22:20) Here's the Thing (33:33) 5G Commspiracy (37:46) Today in History (1:08:40) HBOMax and WB Kills Cinema (1:14:21)2020-12-111h 39

Can You Confirm That?21 - We Solve Racism with Alien AssistanceJohn introduces his new segment "This Day in History" and invites Chris Columbus himself to the podcast. G talks about the Thrilla by Trilla and how Adam Silver should be President of the United States of America, with Vice-President Lebron James. Then the boys get into a discussion about Aliens, and where they've been living (Atlantis) and how they can help unify us. They also try really hard to make this sound like something that QAnon wouldn't agree with because it is full of "facts"... Oh wait. We're part of the problem. Time Codes: 2020-12-041h 45

Can You Confirm That?20 - 'Ultimate Batman' a John Brown FilmIt's a jam-packed, super-sized, all-the-hyphens show this week. The boys cover a lot in their 20th Episode American Thanksgiving Bloat Celebration. It all started on an Instagram Live, go ahead and enjoy the edited teaser. The boys get into the dirty stuff and air some dirty laundry - talking about the Concordia University of Ann-Arbour merchandising mishap. Hmm, maybe it's the Concordia University of Michigan? Moving through to the Marvel Podcasts relaunch and who they seem to be for. John asks if anyone is watching Utopia and G wonders in his old age if it's too...2020-11-272h 29

Can You Confirm That?19 - Is Bigfoot Out There?This week on the episode the boys do a rewind on the week that was. John discusses how an Elon by any other name then "Space Karen" is not an Elon that has Covid. Gaurav seems to have thrown in the towel and joins the MAGA Man March as he can't understand all the division and posturing but seems to have an idea on how to solve it. John get his adventurer gear on and goes deep into the woods on a hunt for Bigfoot and eventually decides after miles of walking, nope. Time Codes: Int...2020-11-201h 18

Can You Confirm That?18 - Life After TrumpIn this episode the guys talk about V for Vendetta and it's parallels to the current day. John watches the movie every November 5th, find out why that's significant. We discuss the US Presidential election results and Dave Chappelle's return to the SNL stage. Time Codes: Intro (3:12) Election Results (10:10) Chappelle on SNL (31:33) V for Vendetta (56:45) 90's Slang of the Week - Audi 5000 (1:31:20) Here's the Thing (1:43:43) 2020-11-131h 51

Can You Confirm That?17 - A Nice Day for an Election Dumpster FireAs the world sits on the edge of their seats, the boys dive deep into the U.S. election and it's fourteen million six hundred and five possible outcomes. John learns about vote suppression and doesn't think it's a good idea. Gaurav doesn't feel warm and fuzzy but has some solutions. John casts scrubs in his movie sequels. Time Codes: Intro (00:30) Anti-Maskers in Ontario (04:47) Election 2020 (11:14) Movie Sequels (1:10:25) Substitute Presidents (1:24:33) 90's slang (1:34:37) Here's the Thing (1:44:59)2020-11-041h 48

Can You Confirm That?16 - Quibi Deserved to DieIn this show we speak about saving local Journalism and killing Pumpkin spice. John does a deep investigation into the Death of Quibi, the subscription based mobile streaming service which closes Dec 1, 2020. Gaurav stands his ground and immediately regrets it and the boys welcome Adele back into their lives. Timestamps: Save Local Journalism (6:16) Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice (21:12) Quibi (33:40) S.N.Adele (58:20) 90's Slang of the Week (1:23:37) Here's the Thing (1:28:12) 2020-10-301h 43

Can You Confirm That?15 - RetconVersationDo you want updates to your favorite stories? Because John sure doesn't. Are you happy that Han now shot second? Because Gaurav sure isn't. The boys discuss how what's old is new again but how what's new, never gets a chance to get old (on Netflix at least). Timestamps: 90's Slang of the Week - (07:06) New Netflix Cancellations - (10:30) Dexter Revival - (34:27) Retconversation - (44:09) Here's the Thing - (1:30:01)2020-10-231h 43

Can You Confirm That?14 - BTS Are The BTBEST!No kidding, the boys love them... right?! John does his best to get Gaurav to say the wrong thing. He goes on to mispronounce every name in BTS. John wonders about the best way to stuff a turkey and Gaurav has another thing. Timestamps: 90's Slang of the Week - (23:48) Thanksgiving Traditions - (28:33) BTS - (50:04) Here's the Thing - (1:36:08) 2020-10-161h 57

Can You Confirm That?13 - Which was Funnier? SNL or The Presidential Debate?Well the Presidential debate, which should be typed "presidential" happened the week of recording. Naturally we needed to here John and Gaurav's take on it. Listen in for this weeks 90's Slang of the Week challenge, as John learns about SNL and it's cast over the years. Gaurav has something to say. Timestamps: Johnny's 90's Slang of the Week - (01:28) 2020 Debate - (26:34) SNL - (42:59) Here's the Thing - (1:01:49) 2020-10-091h 17

Can You Confirm That?12 - Introducing... Segments!Yes, it's true! The boys have decided they're too deep in and need to get more organized (at least for this episode). Check out what is sure to be your new favorite recurring segments here and everywhere on the internet. Let us know if you're using the 90's Slang of the Week! Timestamp: Johnny's 90's Slang of The Week - (01:30) Vin Diesel's New Single - (08:43) Enola Holmes Review - (20:35) Schitts Creek Emmy Sweep - (30:06) Fast Times at Ridgemont High Table Read - (39:55) "Here's the thing..." - (1:01...2020-10-021h 23

Can You Confirm That?11 - Everyone Scream, "Delusions!"The boys are back sounding well and with a new favourite episode! John talks about The Devil All the Time, and how it has his new favourite catchphrase! Gaurav leads a little deep dive into all the talk show hosts on TV and the top 5 - can you guess number 1? Please tell a friend of two about us, if you can, we'd really appreciate it. Timestamps: Intro - (01:00) Halfway - (1:00:00) Third Act - (1:30:01) 2020-09-251h 52

Can You Confirm That?10 - The One With Bad Audio & Cobra Kai SpiritOkay, listen: One of the reasons the boys started producing and writing these podcasts was to learn and grow as they created. Making mistakes along the way and learning from them was a large part of it. The audio got away from them. Otherwise it was a real pleasure to record and talk about Cobra Kai, go watch that show, it's amazing - that's the real lesson learned here. 2020-09-181h 27

Can You Confirm That?9 - Skinwalker Ranch Is A Comedy!This week the boys investigate The Secrets of Skinwalker Ranch (the new series on History channel)... They go lightyears away with Fast Burst Radio Waves and gossip about Captain Jack. Timestamps: Skinwalker Ranch - (13:45) Fast Burst Radio Wave - (39:55) Earth After People - (57:04) Johnny Depp - (1:04:40)2020-09-111h 28

Can You Confirm That?8 - The Tenet SpecialIf you have been listening to this podcast, you already know the boys are obsessed with Chris Nolan. The countdown is officially over and it's The Tenet Special. Was the film worth the hype and possible risk of infection? John has his first conversation about what he saw, and how much he understood (or didn't) and Gaurav may never watch a movie with a crowd again. 2020-09-0459 min

Can You Confirm That?7 - DNC Trash Talkin', DCFandome & Virtual CNEThis week Gaurav helps John understand the language used by Democrats during the DNC. The boys spend some time talking about the big year DC is hoping for in 2021, based on their predictions of DCFandome and chat about the CNE. Timestamps: DNC - (05:38) Interlude (Mrs Brown) - (48:15) DCFandome - (49:59) Let's all go to the EX: (1:23:12) Countdown to Tenet - (1:30:00)2020-08-281h 40

Can You Confirm That?6 - Childhood Trauma & The Blockbuster ExperienceThis week the boys talk about the controversy surrounding the Ellen DeGeneres show, Reality TV, and Blockbuster. John does his best boomer impersonation while being nostalgic about VHS rentals. Gaurav gushes over AMC. Timestamps: Ellen - (06:15) Reality TV - (23:23) Blockbuster - (35:25) AMC - (1:13:01) Countdown to Tenet - (1:29:01)2020-08-211h 39

Can You Confirm That?5 - Should Rian Johnson Direct the Next Superman?Well, the boys started off talking about the new Seth Rogen movie, but somehow they got on to the DCEU. If you've been waiting to hear John nerd out, this episode is for you! Timestamps: On the way! 2020-08-141h 25

Can You Confirm That?4 - Future of Sports on TV & Let's Get ReelsThe boys talk sports return from Covid! Actually, John asks questions hoping for answers from Gaurav... How should the future of sports on TV look post Covid and will it ever be on TikTok?2020-08-071h 12

Can You Confirm That?3 - TV Themes & Keanu ReevesJohn misses the great TV theme songs of his youth and gets nostalgic about some of his favorites. Gaurav lets us in on one of his man-crushes. The boys debut their first single of their Ballads for Keanu EP. 2020-07-311h 11

Can You Confirm That?2 - Ozark Cancelled?! Oh, and Our Data Is For Sale...Gaurav teaches me about big data mining companies and suggests what the government should do about it. He then breaks my heart by telling me all the Netflix's shows recently cancelled. 2020-07-241h 09

Can You Confirm That?1 - Brie Larson Saves YouTubeThis week the boys speak about Brie Larson joining YOUTUBE, and what that means for the platform. Gaurav wonders if he's been using YouTube wrong and John assures him he has. Originally recorded July 11, 2020.2020-07-171h 17