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Brother Sister The PodcastWe're Not Graham and Dave (or Alan and Simon)Sister’s car battery exploded so The Parents Dore have come to help her out. Brother has signed his daughter up for Little League only to discover the game has changed since his day. As Jon rails against being forced to work at the Snack Shack, Allison basically interrupts him to promote Maury Povich’s new podcast “On Par with Maury Povich” because she interviewed him this week and is his biggest fan. WE HAVE A MESSAGE! Or do we? It looks like someone accidentally left us a message intended for a different podcast. The Sibs theo...2025-05-0641 minBrother Sister The PodcastLet Them CookThe Sibs once again can’t stop talking about Rochester NY in the 80’s. Jon questions Allison’s bravery. Jon has been solo parenting for a bit and Allison isn’t sympathetic. Neither of them are good at interpreting dreams. JAMES LEFT A MESSAGE! Shout out to Grady! James shares a story about asking a girl to prom, and asks about The Sibs’ school dance experience, which leads to a revelation about Jon that Allison has no memory of. After being interrupted by a phone call, they grab some bevs and get back into it. TIM LEFT A...2025-04-291h 03Brother Sister The PodcastCliffhangerAfter getting through some nonsense, Brother gives us an update on the egg situation. Sister wants to talk about a movie she watched, but Jon is relentlessly interrogating her about her clothing choices. A meltdown ensues. Long story short: Allison loves Viola Davis. A MESSAGE FROM ANDREA! Andrea kindly answers some questions Allison had about her last message, and vulnerably admits it's nervewracking leaving a message, to which Jon takes offense. A meltdown ensues. Long story short: everyone loves Andrea. Jon huffs gas, Allison tries to prolong the episode, and there's a new t-shirt design...2025-04-2242 minBrother Sister The PodcastThe Egg ThiefOne thing about The Sibs - they can talk about anything. Pizza. Barbicide. Olive anuses. Jon recounts borrowing eggs from a neighbor, but was it stealing? Allison tells the story of a time when someone got mad at her for NOT stealing something. The Volley Bears made the playoffs! Do they have what it takes to make it to the championships??? LEAVE US A MESSAGE! Go to brothersisterpod.com to leave a voicemail or email! 2025-04-1549 minBrother Sister The PodcastColonel Manders (Sister's BFF Amanda)This week The Sibs welcome Allison's best friend Amanda on the show! Memories from their youth (spoiler alert: Jon doesn't remember anything), and some big time realness.2025-04-091h 07Brother Sister The PodcastThe Scorpion and The FrogAs soon as they hit record The Sibs get sidetracked, sparking a discussion on memory and lack thereof. POWER OUTAGE! Allison’s neighbourhood is suffering the after effects of an ice storm, leading to squabbles about the legendary ice storm of ’97 or ’98, these idiots don’t know. Jon admits he doesn’t really have a system for remembering things and Allison offers unsolicited advice, which goes great. Jon reveals he and Christina have joined a sports team with their “friends”. They briefly get distracted by Alan Partridge and then they are on to MESSAGE...2025-04-0158 minBrother Sister The PodcastDon't Be an Allison, Be a LisaBrother and Sister don't know how to say words, and they share some embarassing school memories. Allison just has a visit with their parents, and once again MacBeth caused issues. Jon has suggestions of improvement for Maynard's Wine Gums and the Coen Brothers. LISA LEFT A MESSAGE! Jon is so relieved his rash decision to suspend her from leaving messages for 5 episodes hasn't come between them. We find out what Lisa does, and what she was named "Most Likely To" in high school, leaving The Sibs to try and remember their senior years of high school.2025-03-2555 minBrother Sister The PodcastJay "The Cannonball" BrodyJay Brody is a ridiculously funny and talented radio host. We go through his career history, his dreams of being a wrestler, and his dalliance with UFO extremists. He has nothing but stories, including the time someone tried to purchase him, being sexually harassed by a celebrity, and of course how he and Roddy Colmer ended up writing songs for Howard Stern. Follow Jay @thejaybrody where you get your Jay Brodys2025-03-181h 06Brother Sister The PodcastDaylight what now?AHHHH I'M IN A HURRY BUT WE TALK ABOUT A BUNCH OF STUFF AND LISTEN TO A MESSAGE FROM TODD AND READ A LETTER FROM PAUL AND THERE'S SQUABBLES2025-03-111h 04Brother Sister The PodcastA Different City in EverytownBrother has a new musical obsession that he must share with Sister before the show can go on. Podmother Natalie Lisinska left The Sibs a message asking them to weigh in on a squabble with her husband: is there a right way to make a sandwich? And they're off! Strong stances on lettuce, sauces, and bread - combined with an unwillingness to compromise - led to many small squabbles of their own. Attempying to define a sandwich does not go well. 2025-03-041h 03Brother Sister The PodcastTwo Beer PodcastThe Sibs square off in the most intense podcast battle to date... well, they talk about a bunch of cool stuff anyway. Brother is home alone for the first time in years, and realizes that Jehovah's Witnesses are the best. Sister has returned from Costa Rica, but this time it was her best friend Amanda who got food poisoning. Allison is a goodwill Ambassador. Jon drinks 2 beers. National anthems. Psychics. Trolls. It's a real beauty.2025-02-261h 05Brother Sister The PodcastThe Mayor of DorestownBrother is on the road and forgot his microphone, but they’re going to make do because Sister has LISTENER UPDATES! But first: Jon has finally started watching Mayor of Kingstown (see it on Paramount +), which Allison has been telling him to watch forever. And he loves it! It stars one of Allison’s birthday twins, so she does a quick Goog to find out who Jon shares a birthday with, mostly to annoy him. We have an update from Cecelia (not her real name)! Last time she called it sounded like she was hiding in a...2025-02-1845 minBrother Sister The PodcastMichael & Sherry HolmesNow with DOUBLE the Brother/Sister! Siblings Michael and Sherry Holmes (Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy on Cottage Life; Holmes Family Rescue on HGTV) join Jon and Allison to talk childhood dynamics, working with your siblings, apologizing (or not) and more! In this dramatic episode we learn about Sherry's brain surgery, the alleged third Holmes sibling, and a water gun with with pee. Jon bonds with fellow parents Michael and Sherry, and Allison learns no one thinks carrying a grenade in your sock is a good idea. Follow Michael: @mikeholmesjr Follow Sherry: @s...2025-02-111h 03Brother Sister The PodcastShowdinger's CatBrother is working on a new song about the fact that Sister hit an animal with her car on country road. Sister also has a musical surprise for Brother courtesy of Roddy Colmer and Jessie Alexandra. We listen to Lisa’s second message, which is…long. The Sibs reflect on their mental health in High School, and Allison talks about going to rehab. Jon receives a message from an mystery caller, and then storms out of the podcast.2025-02-0553 minBrother Sister The PodcastCaptain Boring and the Certified DoofusIn this crazy world, Brother is choosing to focus on bad spelling, grammar and syntax, and comes up with a great idea for a TV show. Sister has a theory about watching Jackass affected his son in utero which Brother doesn't care for. Middle child Andrea calls in for advice on what to call an ex that you coparent with, which proves harder than you think. Lisa, who went to high school with Allison, wonders how we can teach our kids the things we wish we knew in highschool, and Jon admits he needs his...2025-01-2849 minBrother Sister The PodcastKeeping Secrets and Anonymous CallersBrother is slightly annoyed and Sister is hangry so get ready for some squabs! Jon got accused of keeping secrets, so he tells the story of the time he went skydiving and doesn't appreiate Allison'd questions. Allison tells the story of The Great Go Karting Accident she has when she was 11. An anonymous caller asks for advice, and the Sibs weigh in on how to meet funny guys. They mostly agree, but also they don't. Best of luck caller!2025-01-211h 05Brother Sister The PodcastLeave My Arms Outta This In episode 50 of Brother Sister Podcast Jon kicks things off with a rant about the agony of relearning long division, sparking conversation about how interest always precedes true learning. Allison, known locally as “Ottawa’s Celebrity Latch Key Kid,” shares a story about her first brush with fame. The sibs dive into tangents, including Christina’s “China syndrome” theory and why an alien invasion might actually be cool. Along the way, they reflect on growing up with a Dad who did their homework and a Mom who taught Jon an unforgettable lesson on how to disarm a bully. At the end they...2025-01-1457 minBrother Sister The PodcastAlec "Al" White OUR GUEST: Al White - Lead singer (and multi instrumentalist) of The Family Business and production manager at Comedy on State in Madison, Wisconsin Brother has had a few wobbly pops and some mild hallucinogenics, so he immediately identifies that having 2 people he calls Al on the show will become confusing. After a brief brainstorming and improv session to determine who will be called what, Jon comes up with a theme to run through the show that also lets you listeners play along at home! Al is an only child, but The Sibs don’t hol...2025-01-0750 minBrother Sister The PodcastYear in ReviewThe Sibs are together for this one, recording at the beautiful Comedy on State in Madison, Wisconsin! And after a late night of carousing, Brother and Sister are hungover. For the last episode of 2024, they are looking back at the year of podcasting. Allison gets in to the geography of the audience, which of course Jon hates. They listen to some clips of memorable moments, which of course leads to the relitigating of squabbles. They share some of the listeners favourite moments, which of course leads to the relitigating of squabbles. And they make some resolutions for...2024-12-3155 minBrother Sister The PodcastReally??? Darn it!Brother and Sister have both watched some Christmas movies since last episode, and discover that younger generations have questions. They both watched the 2000 live action How The Grinch Stole Christmas with 11 year old girls, each of whom asked the same question! Find out how differently Jon and Allison answered! Cousin Scott texted Allison with some insight on last week's episode, leading to more family food talk. Listener Becky left a message with a great question that causes Jon some anxiety. Plus Stringer Bell dies in season 3 of The Wire.2024-12-2446 minBrother Sister The PodcastChristmas SpectacularBrother and Sister are bringing holiday cheer! Allison starts talking about a family get together the night before, and Jon won't stop interrupting and the festive squabbles are on! The Sibs each give their top 3 Christmas movies this year, but Allison sneaks in an honourable mention. Favourite Christmas foods are discussed, as is the fact that Jon is the sibling who cooks. Allison recounts her saddest Christmas ever. 2024-12-171h 04Brother Sister The PodcastCash Cab HeroBrother took a carful of screaming children to Moana 2. He gives his review of the movie, and Sister reviews Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Jon teaches us about helium auctions. Sister attempts to add some colour to his story and gets smacked down. Jon tells us in which specific geographical locations customer service people are allowed to have attitude. The Sibs talk about the night Jon’s phobia of bats started, and the fears of some celebrities. Talking about their old neighbours, Jon reveals his conspiracy theory that he didn’t have an undescended testicle as a child, but it was in...2024-12-1050 minBrother Sister The PodcastDownwind From a Shrimp FireSister attempts to beat Brother at his own game, but he is having a hard day and she immediately feels bad. They are recording on American Thanksgiving, and Jon is feeling sentimental. Allison reads an excerpt from her journal from 1992. Would it be an episode of this podcast if there WASN'T some airport talk??? Brother is once again slandering the people of New Zealand, and tries to deflect by getting Shaquille O'Neal mad at Sister. A few weeks ago, Allison learned something she never knew about Jon, so they retell the story, including...2024-12-0339 minBrother Sister The PodcastThe Wrath of JonBrother is talking about a trip the whole family took without Sister, when he remembers he's mad at her. Allison may or may not have made some bad choices and asked her niece to temporarily lie about it. Jon makes a federal case out of it, and now Allison is glad they aren't spending Christmas together. Nuri left a message that shows she is smart and on point. Jon refuses to acknowledge his hot privilege. Immediately after the recording ended Brother "remembered" he was on shrooms.2024-11-2651 minBrother Sister The PodcastVending Machine ProposalSister asked Brother (off air) if he and Christina secretly got married, so once the mics are on he asks if she really thought they did. And we’re off to the races! Allison points out all the things he did not tell her until long after they happened (including Jon being in the hospital with a broken neck). We get the story behind the proposal at a vending machine (A NICE ONE OKAY NOT SOME REGULAR JANKY HOTEL VENDING MACHINE) and The Sibs talk about Baby Moons and Barbapapa.2024-11-1954 minBrother Sister The PodcastToday's Leading ThinkersListen, it's late, the episode is late, so here's the bare bones: we're both idiots. Geography? Not our strong suit. Remembering names? We do our best. Then we get into the election fallout and longtermism, and maybe it lags a bit. But it gets fun again when we talk about what we'd bring to Mars.2024-11-1354 minBrother Sister The PodcastThey Work Hard For The MoneyWE RECORDED ON BROTHER’S BIRTHDAY! It’s a dramatic day for Brother, who is struggling with his roommates and sleeping practises, alleging treaties were broken. Sister soon cheers him up with her quick wit and numbers based humour. Today the Sibs are reminiscing about jobs: Jon started with a paperwork, and Allison allegedly worked at McDonalds. What seems like a benign subject matter leads them down a dark path of death and stalking, but they soon get back to the light. Jon shares a sweet story about an early job bagging groceries, and then natura...2024-11-0555 minBrother Sister The PodcastEveryone Loves BrotherWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Go to www.brothersisterpod.com and hit Leave Us a Message and record your voicemail! Brother and Sister are recording in the same room! Jon, his kids, Allison and their parents are all in an AirBNB, and The Sibs are EXHAUSTED. As they recount their week, Jon recounts the mystery of the grilled cheese sandwich Grandpa wouldn’t make. Allison’s dog Chili was injured right before she had to go away, and she and Jon discuss the difficulties of parenting and how Jackson and Chili are alik...2024-10-2931 minBrother Sister The PodcastWhen Nature CallsThe Sibs dive right into their voicemails on this one! First up: podmother Natalie Lisinka @nattysins has a VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION for the Sibs that really asks the question "Who are you?" and reveals some important truths about both Brother and Sister. Next Todd Saveland, Sister's school chum and the legal correspondent on her SiriusXM show The Breakdown, has a 2 part questions that has the Sibs examining their past, and how it effects their present. We learn Brother is a marked man with a troubled history, and Sister makes some questionable choices. Plus they need...2024-10-2250 minBrother Sister The PodcastDave Merheje - Road DogBrother and Sister reveal their long time business plan and sing the theme song, then they introduce their good friend, comedian and actor Dave Merheje! (Ramy, Sometimes I Think about Dying) davemerheje.com Jon and Dave just finished a tour together, and they had the opportunity to push back against alleged authority and get real mouthy about it, and Allison can relate. Jon points out to Dave that Allison has patterns of problematic behaviour, and then makes Dave try to name all the planets. Dave shares his business idea, which frankly might be...2024-10-1557 minBrother Sister The PodcastThe Airing of GrievancesJon and Allison use things that annoy them as conversation starters. Topics include: *People who say "Reese-ies Piece-ies" *Comments after a stand up show *People who think women aren't funny *People who think bodycount matters *Sisters who don't remember one specific line from Dumb and Dumber *West Jet's Zone 9 *Sisters who don't understand weather *Sisters who bring up how the patriarchy lives inside all of us *Sisters who don't celebrate the recent progress of women *Sisters who find real...2024-10-0845 minBrother Sister The PodcastAlex Gives Us HomeworkWarning: this episode contains more breathing than usual. But it was a choice between still technically getting it out on Tuesday, or meticulously cutting out all the breathing. After recapping their week (Brother is on tour and had some travel nightmares, Sister interviewed the stars of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menedez Story), they reminisce about a childhood vacation to New York City. Messages: Alex from LA calls in to keep the Canadian musician talk going, leading The Sibs to realize they need to educate themselves about RUSH and Andy Shauf. But on...2024-10-0247 minBrother Sister The PodcastSo You Don't Know About The PlotBrother is on tour in Northern BC and he is sitting in a creaky chair. Most of the creaks are edited out but there's some that couldn't be erased. Although Jon is the primary caregiver to Emma and Jackson, he does in fact have a fiancée, and he suspects that she and Sister have been talking about him. Before they get to the voice messages, Allison is excited to play him a special piece of audio she made for him. Then after a quick squabble rehashing previous arguments and Jon's relationship with a convicted m...2024-09-2442 minBrother Sister The PodcastFiddler's GreenThe glamorous world of film and television is the setting as Brother and Sister share stories from the red carpet! Allison just finished covering the Toronto International Film Festival, her first time doing junkets and red carpets. Apoplgies to actor Tommy Dewey whose name she blanked on when talking about her favourite red carpet. Jon used to get sent on junkets for E-Talk, and we hear why he cried during a screening of Shall We Dance? (2004; Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez). Messages: Hilarious comedian Ian Lynch called in to ask The Sibs their...2024-09-171h 02Brother Sister The PodcastCasey Corbin Part 2In the second half of The Sibs’ conversation with their longtime friend Casey Corbin, we learn why he gets called Corey sometimes (mostly by Brother), Casey’s episode of Jon’s show Humour Resources, and which wrestler loves Jon. Casey talks about his favourite joke on Jon’s album A Person Who Is Gingerbread. Casey explains why “Wheel Of Fortune is for eating, Jeopardy is for competing”; and his rules for watching TV with him. Okay I'm really late posting the ep, so we talk about a bunch more stuff, including ghosts. We get a lesson...2024-09-1152 minBrother Sister The PodcastCasey Corbin Part 1The Sibs had so much fun talking with their long time friend Casey Corbin that this episode became a two parter! Brother starts by asking Casey about his morning routine, and what the news is in Canada, so they very briefly discuss the tragic loss of Johnny Hockey Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. They reminisce about Sunday 80’s night at Barrymore’s (a legendary Ottawa venue), and then Jon takes umbrage at the fact that Casey thinks he is unorganized. Casey tells the story of time they all went to see the Foo Fight...2024-09-031h 08Brother Sister The PodcastShe's on the WarpathIn the midst of Brother droning on about how he’s the primary caregiver, he asks Sister to weigh in on an argument he had with his fiancee about whether or not he’s allowed to say a certain word. A message from Christina Lisinska (podmother Natalie's sister!) sparks a conversation on birth order and whether or not the Gallagher brothers qualify as "best siblings". Ian from Nudge magazine (@nudgemagazine) leaves a message about pinball and arcades, so the Sibs go on a journey from Colecovision to current pinball practices. The TV show Blood...2024-08-2758 minBrother Sister The PodcastNatalie LisinskaThe Sibs open with some cute dad jokes and introduce their guest Natalie Lisinska! Natalie is an actor and writer, who played Jayne (the wife of Jon’s character Wayne) on The Lake. After an update on Allison’s food poisoning scandal (Hector, the manager of the lounge emailed back), we get into Natalie journey from England to Canada as a toddler, and what happens when the immigration officer misspells your name. Jon tells the story of stopping at a chip truck in the rural Scottish Highlands, and we learn the dangers of having a gran...2024-08-201h 12Brother Sister The PodcastPlane Ride into HellSister is back after her vacation, and The Sibs talk resort life, ideal vacation itineraries and refusing to join travel clubs. Things turn dark as Brother learns the harrowing tale of Sister's return journey: food poisoning made a simple flight into the ninth circle of hell, and it's a miracle she made it home at all. Brother thinks she should sue; Sister settles for sending an email. WE GOT MAIL! Our first voicemail, left by listener/podmother Natalie, asks the very important question: would Jon and Allison ever consider competing on The Amazing Race Canada...2024-08-131h 00Brother Sister The PodcastWhat are YOU talking about?It's still Olympic time and the Siblings agree that the Olympics are dumb and we don't need 'em. Sister is rip roaring mad about a couple of situations happening at the Olympics and though they start on the same page...they don't stay there. A full scale battle ensues, with Brother and Sister at each other's throats. Honestly, be careful with volume because there's a couple of times when your eardrums might get blown up. They go in circles until they give up and end the episode. The good new is the Olympics w...2024-08-0647 minBrother Sister The PodcastLeave Us a MessageBIG NEWS - The Sibs have a website! ANNNNNNDDDD you can leave us a voicemail! If you go to brothersisterpod.com there's a button to record a message, and in this episode Brother & Sister list a bunch of options for what you could share. Olympic fever is going around, and both Jon and Allison have stories they've barely looked into to share. A creative spark ignites, and they come up with the greatest* movie pitch of all time**. Obviously this leads to a discussion of the impeccable film work of Rob Schneider. *mediocre2024-07-3046 minBrother Sister The PodcastRecombobulation Area*Trigger warning: The word penis gets said WAY too many times in this episode. After Jon's spends the weekend at the RNC, polictics threates to tear the Sibs apart as they discuss the President dropping out of the race. Brother accuses Sister of being too passionate, Sister accuses him of being too flippant. In an attempt to start fresh, they replay the jingle, but the resentments persist. A story about their friend Corey Corbin lightens the mood, and they discuss various times Allison had thrown up. Then it turns out Brother invented the di...2024-07-2338 minBrother Sister The PodcastThese Two IdiotsUnce...tice...fee times a conspiracy! It was an eventful weekend and Brother is feeling very serious about it. Sister has the nerve to bring up Shannen Doherty. What starts as two idiots discussing the attempted assassination of a former/potential future president ends up in airline complaints and favourite conspiracies. Did Barbara Bush get sucked out a plane window? Who shot JFK? Is the earth flat? Who ordered the assassination of Malcolm X? AND WILL SOMEONE PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN?2024-07-161h 04Brother Sister The PodcastConfessions of a Dangerous MindBrother finally tells the story of the possible crime he committed in what may or may not have been the 8th grade. But is he a reliable narrator? Was it attempted murder? A childish prank? Will his accomplice break down and confess? Sister talks about having to lock herself in the bathroom afterschool for safety, with only The Babysitter's Club to comfort her until their parents got home. 2024-07-0947 minBrother Sister The PodcastWe Had You Tested As a KidIn an attempt to be more professional, the Sibs start with some promotions. Sister's comedy label Howl & Roar sponsors The Grindstone Comedy Festival happening July 3-7 in Edmonton https://www.grindstonecomedyfest.com and Brother is performing in Milwaukee July 19 & 20 and is doing a cross Canada tour in the fall. http://jondore.com Allison also fixes a big oversight from the previous episode, in which she was educating Jon about the series Fallout and forgot to mention a very important cast member. Jon reveals he had an idea for something to talk about but feared his...2024-07-0246 minBrother Sister The PodcastCoo loo coo coo Coo coo coo cooBrother has sunstroke, Sister is tired from working all day, and they’ve both been drinking…how could this go wrong? Allison can’t stop laughing for the beginning of the episode, and Jon tells listeners about the filth in her garage. There’s a bit of a lull as they talk about furniture, and which countries the pod has been downloaded in, and they disagree over whether they should cut it out. But Sister does the editing so she won. Allison is horrified to learn Jon doesn’t know who Walton Goggins is, but Chumbawumba reunifies them....2024-06-2546 minBrother Sister The PodcastFinal Answer?Once again in their childhood home, Brother is drinking an alleged beer and Sister is having a coffee. The Sibs are finding items to reminisce about, including another cassette tape, some of Jon’s earliest stand up material, and why the FBI might be after their dad. Then - a competition arises, the outcome of which will definitively decide once and for all who the smartest member of the family is. Allison makes a prediction of how it will go, Jon makes and then attempts to change the rules, and at the end of it…does anyone reall...2024-06-1849 min
Just Chill with Oliver GeorgeJust Chill with Oliver George #110 - Jon DoreJoin Oliver as he chills with legendary comedian Jon Dore, who makes his return to the show for this special Father's Day episode! Jon is an adept comic who weaves together whimsical charm and deadpan delivery to create a truly unforgettable standup comedy experience. His 2023 release titled 'A Person Who Is Gingerbread' received critical acclaim, winning the JUNO award for 'Comedy Album of the Year'! He now also co-hosts 'Brother/Sister: The Podcast' alongside his delightful sister Allison. A pod that boasts an enchanting mix of inane riffs and sincere sibling stories.
Things get started with talk...2024-06-171h 22Brother Sister The PodcastBarrelling Towards DeathRight out of the gate Brother triggers Sister by talking about Canadian Idol, but she calms down and he tells some stories about his big job on television. A behind the scenes story leads to another disagreement about food. Recording from their childhood home offers examples of their family dynamic, plus a lot of nostalgia and the reality of being out and about in their hometown now that they’re full blown adults. The difficulties of aging in the entertainment industry concerns The Sibs, which is why they appreciate the Rolling Stones and shows like Gr...2024-06-1155 minBrother Sister The PodcastThe Cobbler of AmeadowadoBrother is sleep deprived once again, as he is on tour and travelling all over the place. Sister is on top of the world as they do emotional inventory and trying to figure out what words mean. A discussion of Miami Vice, The Insider, their love of actor Bruce McGill, and Edgar Allan Poe leads to the story of when their house was burglarized as kids. As Jon goes to verify what items were stolen with their parents, Allison speaks directly to the listeners. Allison reveals she once committed a robbery and Jon un...2024-06-0541 minBrother Sister The PodcastClandestine Nefarious BehaviourThis episode starts with Brother and Sister taking emotional inventory to see where they’re at. After Jon’s baby falls in a ditch, they discuss the purposes of ditches, both official and clandestine. Brother is on a journey to quit smoking but apparently Sister is taking it too seriously and isn’t any fun, which leads her to discuss her epiphany that she did her life wrong. This leads to a discussion on negative feedback from strangers, social media, and why not every complaint is equal. After a quick check in on emotio...2024-05-2847 minBrother Sister The PodcastEd MacdonaldWe've got another guest! Ed Macdonald is an author, auteur and was the showrunner of The Jon Dore Television Show! First Ed paints a picture of his hometown and current residence Cape Breton (so many goddamn musicians!), then we step into the past to find out how Ed first met Brother, and how he helped birth The Jon Dore Television Show into existence. In addition to behind the scenes talk about TJDTS, we hear about Ed's time on This Hour has 22 Minutes, how it's going writing his third novel, and what celebrities he just can't be...2024-05-211h 04Brother Sister The PodcastIt's HardThe early bird gets the incoherent rambling! It’s 6 am, Brother is getting ready to go to the airport and Sister is trying to turn on her brain. After some sound effects to warm up, and secrets are kept, they talk the joy of some comedy festivals and how Dylan Mandlsohn owes Jon $4,700. Another brief fight over the therapy in the box cards leads to Jon doing a deodorant application tutorial, and then Jon shames Allison for her aunting style. Things get real talking about a death in the family, but quickly turns to...2024-05-1441 minBrother Sister The PodcastHalf a Kits KatWe're back in the shed as Brother and Sister talk confronting home invaders (who fights and who freezes?), what is the pural of Kit Kat, and their mutual hatred of parades. In remembering their father's friend Ted, the Sibs freaky friday with predictable results. And of course, murder comes up yet again because there is something wrong with these two. From a potential political run to a near death experience involving potato salad, this episode really runs the gambit!2024-05-0851 minBrother Sister The PodcastThe Shreveport PiratesThe devil is in the details, which Brother and Sister prove by arguing about very insignificant details. This episode the Sibs play with fire by drawing cards from "Unpack That: Therapy in a Box". What starts out very sweetly quickly devolves into various arguments about the CFL, grammar, and what they picked up from who, when. After a week of being a married single parent, Jon is operating on little sleep, and Allison is quite frankly sick of his BS. She's going to go sit in a shed for several hours by herself. 2024-04-301h 01Brother Sister The PodcastThe Couch is on FireThis week Brother and Sister are reminiscing about their grandfather, a genius botanist who was also a real odd duck. From a fixation with belly buttons to accidentally setting things on fire to watching videos of surgery while eating dinner, growing up with Grandpa Dore was jam packed with unique moments. Why did Allison have to hide her stuffed animals when he came over? Were the Sibs allowed to keep their unicycle? WAS THAT *HIS* EYE, OR JUST A RANDOM EYE? This might be the episode that sheds lights on the question: what is wrong w...2024-04-2353 minBrother Sister The PodcastYunky and The ChiefIs touching a hot Pop Tart the same as the pain of childbirth? Answering more listener questions has the Sibs madly off in all directions! Trying to explain their father and uncle's secret language (the word Sister is looking for is REBUS), the origins of their childhood nicknames, hanging out with a Scottish con man, and Jon almost ruining a gold medal hockey game are just a few of the stories in this one. Thank you to Natalie, Emili and Jahaira for the questions! If you have a question you can ask @brothersisterpod o...2024-04-1652 minBrother Sister The PodcastFart in a JarBrother and Sister are answering your questions! Well, some of them...they get off track pretty easily. In this one the sibs figure out what to do with psychopaths, go behind the scenes at The Jon Dore Television Show, talk dreams for the future, and tell a story involving Kiefer Sutherland that embarasses both of them. Plus they definitively answer the question: can you keep a fart in a jar? Thank you to Ed, Josh and Matt, whose questions got answered, and to everyone else who asked a question - don't worry! They'll answer in a...2024-04-0949 minBrother Sister The PodcastYou Need An EnemyWell Sister finally knows where she is, and Brother thinks she's too negative. Their mom makes a brief appearance before Allison realizes Jon is trying to crap on her when she can't hear him. Jon names his favourite cousin, Allison recounts her trip to Newfoundland (including when Mary Walsh called her out in front of her crush), and they both admit they wouldn't do well in jail. But would Brother help Sister hide a body? Important reminder: Don't forget to fart2024-04-0246 minBrother Sister The PodcastThe Sibs Get In A FightUh oh...this episode almost didn't happen. Could this podcast be the thing that breaks the bond between Brother and Sister? Before the recording, a phone call turns angry and snarky, and Jon hangs up on Allison. Who started it? Who overreacted? Who is the busier of the two??? With Sister on the East Coast and Brother going from North to South to North again, the Sibs are geographically and emotionally distant. Is this the last episode ever? Will they only nod across the room at family functions from now on? If ever there was a...2024-03-2642 minBrother Sister The PodcastSister's Therapist SherryThe Sibs have another guest! Sister's therapist Sherry is here to talk about family dynamics and mediate some feuds. Is Brother an instigating attention seeker? Does Sister owe him money? Will they every come to terms about that disgusting blanket? Does Sherry actually have any credentials? IS SHE IN THE WITNESS RELOCATION PROGRAM?!? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @brothersisterpod Jon @tvsjondore Allison @allison.dore2024-03-191h 06Brother Sister The PodcastThe Sibs Get SchooledFor two smart people Brother and Sister are real dummies, so they're going back to their school days, but first Sister goes to church - doesn't find God but leaves with a Pepsi and a beef patty so it worked out pretty well. Stories of teachers losing control of the classroom, the teacher they both loved inspite of him being a "playful tyrant", Allison ending up in the Nerd Herd, and Jon getting assaulted by a teacher - this episode might fill in a few blanks about why these two aren't scholars. Although Brother has a post-secondary d...2024-03-121h 04Brother Sister The PodcastI Can Still Taste ItSister's back from vacation, Brother is done babysitting his kids, and they go on a stroll down memory lane to some of the trouble they got up to in high school. Do they have regrets? Did Brother commit a felony? How many drugs is too many?2024-03-0556 minBrother Sister The PodcastBEST OF...Stuff You've Never HeardThanks to travel and technical issues, the sibs many attemps at a fresh episode failed. But with months of test episodes in the rearview mirror, there was lots of great moments to share! Will Brother's training as a peer counsellor in college help Sister's attitude? Will Sister accept she's not an authority on vasectomies? Why did she get pushed out of that car???? You never know what to expect with these two...hence a BEST OF for episode 4.2024-02-2754 minBrother Sister The PodcastTim "Timmy Bounceback" BaderBrother and Sister welcome their first guest, the legendary Tim Bader! Jon describes Tim as "the personalities of all 5 members of Motley Crue fused inside the charming persona of Ferris Buller". Actor, musician, bon vivant, and gambler - Tim grew up outside Philly with SEVEN sibings (way too many) and went west to follow his dreams. It's impossible to describe the magic of Tim, but truly to know him is to love him. He has his own rules for life, and whether he's at the racetrack or church, he is unapologetically himself. Follow Tim on In...2024-02-201h 15Brother Sister The PodcastNever Been KidnappedBrother (Jon Dore) and Sister (Allison Dore) learn new things about each other while talking about being latchkey kids, childhood chores, and high school parties. Brother has decided that their parents were right about everything, Sister disagrees. Despite there being ample opportunities for someone to kidnap them, nobody was interested.2024-02-2048 minBrother Sister The PodcastJuneau ChristmasIn the inaugural episode, Brother (Jon Dore) and Sister (Allison Dore) talk about the dark side of their Christmas holidays, Jon being a splintered fractured man, Allison's travel nightmares, and what would drive them to Shining their family. Theme song by Matt Ouimet Introduction by Dave Dore2024-02-2046 minBrother Sister The PodcastPreview: Jon's BallsIn this bonus preview episode, Brother (Jon Dore) and Sister (Allison Dore) discuss the time she kicked him in the nuts, and he explains why he's too busy to have a vasectomy. Brother Sister The Podcast premieres February 20th with full episodes! Follow now!2024-02-1305 minBrother Sister The PodcastPreview: Should We Start Over?Brother (Jon Dore) and Sister (Allison Dore) are officially launching their podcast on February 20th, and as we all know you gotta take a few practice swings before you hit a home run. This mini episode is a preview of the sibs getting in the batting cage so they'll be ready for the big game. Please note this podcast has nothing to do with baseball. Well, it might come up sometime but it not about it.2024-02-0505 min
Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike PodcastAllison Dore: Toronto Mike'd #1254In this 1254th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Allison Dore about her life in broadcasting and comedy, her brother Jon, Howl and Roar, her battles with mental illness and addiction and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, the Yes We Are Open podcast from Moneris, The Moment Lab, Ridley Funeral Home and Electronic Products Recycling Association.2023-05-121h 35
How Did We Miss That? by IndieLeft.media / IndieNews.NetworkIndependentLeft dot news Daily Headlines - Monday, February 1st, 2021 - S3 E01Welcome to the IndependentLeft.News Daily Headlines podcast for Monday, February 1st, 2021.
Early Edition - https://independentleft.news/?edition_id=8d926c60-648a-11eb-b2a3-002590a5ba2d&utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=top-headlines-podcast&utm_content=ILN-Anchor-top-headlines-podcast-early-ed-02-01
Top Headlines:
❤️ Publix accountability - Judd Legum, Popular Information
❤️ GOP Tries To Gut Survival Checks - Andrew Perez & Julia Rock, The Daily Poster
❤️ The Destructive Plan Behind the Biden Russia Agenda - F. William Engdahl, Global Research
❤️ All 10 GOP Senators Behind Skimpy $600 Billion Covid Relief Offer Happily Voted for $740 Billion Military Budget - Jake Johnso...2021-02-0206 min
How Did We Miss That? by IndieLeft.media / IndieNews.NetworkIndependentLeft dot news Daily Headlines - Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 - S2 E25Welcome to the IndependentLeft.News Daily Headlines podcast for Tuesday, January 26th, 2021.
Early Edition - https://independentleft.news/?edition_id=8f3363a0-5fd3-11eb-8e8d-002590a5ba2d&utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=top-headlines-podcast&utm_content=ILN-Anchor-top-headlines-podcast-early-ed-01-26
Top Headlines:
🌈 Threading the needle - Judd Legum, Popular Information
🌈 Global Ice Loss Increasing at Record Rate - Jon Parton, Courthouse News
🌈 Biden administration's coercive Iran policy threatens a serious new regional crisis - Gareth Porter, The Grayzone
🌈 Activists press Biden to end support for Saudi-led war in Yemen - Azad Essa, Middle East Eye
🌈 Twitter Rolls Out New Wikipe...2021-01-2708 min
How Did We Miss That? by IndieLeft.media / IndieNews.NetworkIndependentLeft dot news Daily Headlines - Sunday, January 17th, 2021 - S2 E16Welcome to the IndependentLeft.News Daily Headlines podcast for Sunday, January 17th, 2021.
Early Edition - https://independentleft.news/?edition_id=107668a0-58c1-11eb-aed6-002590a5ba2d&utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=top-headlines-podcast&utm_content=ILN-Anchor-top-headlines-podcast-early-ed-01-17
Top Headlines:
💥 UNBELIEVABLE Footage | Trump Supporters Battle Cops Inside the Capitol - Jenn Dize & Jon Farina, Status Coup News
💥 We need to prepare for ongoing insurrectionary violence and address its root causes - Maria J. Stephan, NationOfChange
💥 'His Conduct Was Seditious': House Democrats From Texas Demand Ted Cruz Be Expelled From Senate - Jon Queally, CommonDreams
💥 Capitol Rioters Planned for Week...2021-01-1806 min
Sibling RivalryAllison Dore: I Often WonderBorn in Ottawa, Ontario Allison Dore started her career in the entertainment industry as an actor. It wasn’t until her older brother, renowned comedian Jon Dore, encouraged her to try stand-up that she got introduced to the world of comedy. Years later, down a long and winding road, it lead her to SiriusXM Canada as a talk show host.It was here where Allison found her true passion in interviewing people and sharing their stories. Currently, Allison hosts the popular SiriusXM Canada Talks (ch. 167) show The Breakdown airing LIVE weekdays from 2-5pm ET. She is al...2020-07-211h 51
Digging In with Allison DoreFinal Question CompilationFor the holiday season I decided to make a super cut of answers to the final question I ask "If you could have everyone in the world realize, accept or understand one thing, what would it be?" I used 12 answers and kept them pretty short, but I hope it's a little inspiration heading into the New Year! We have answers from: Graham Clark, Shawn Hogan, Adrienne Kress, Boomer Phillips, Erin Keaney, Shaun Proulx, Courtney Gilmour, Jay Brody, Rebecca Kohler, Illvibe, Tiffany Pratt, and Jon Dore!2017-12-2514 minDigging In with Allison DoreSibling MixtapeI didn't have a new interview for this week, so I decided to make a sibling mixtape, with clips from Jon filling in with me on my show Ward and Al on SiriusXM channel 167, and an interview we did with Jeff Sammut, host of Canada Now on SiriusXM, host of The Jeff Sammut Podcast available on iTunes and at jeffsammut.com, and actually he recorded this interview for an episode of The Nightside on Newstalk 1010 here in Toronto. In these clips we discuss topics as varied as how to catch a comet to space; would Jon survive t...2017-08-0756 minDigging In with Allison DoreJon DoreComedian, TV writer and actor Jon Dore (aka my brother) is here and willing to be serious for much longer than I expected. An intensely private person, I thought it would be more of a verbal wrestling match, but Jon is always surprising and showed up ready to talk. You can see more from Jon at www.jondore.com2017-07-311h 13