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Canada Off ScriptHomeowner CHARGED After Break-In?! What Canada's Laws SayA Canadian homeowner has been charged after a break-in, raising big questions about self-defense laws in Canada. Can you really defend your home and family without risking criminal charges?In this video, Randall Arsenault, known as Officer er Arsenault, sits down with a former police officer and private security expert Ross McLean to break down Canadian self-defense laws and why many believe they’re broken. We discuss:What the Criminal Code of Canada actually says about use of force and self-defenseWhy homeowners can’t be expected to remain calm during a home invasion in CanadaWhen self-defense crosses the line...
2025-08-2207 minCanada Off ScriptQuestions EVERY Canadian Should Be Able To Answer - Can You?Think you know Canada? In this video, (Part 2) Randall Arsenault takes on ten more questions from the Canadian Citizenship Test - the same one newcomers must pass to become citizens. These are questions EVERY Canadian should be able to answer, but most people get at least a few wrong. Can YOU pass?From Canadian history and geography to rights, responsibilities, and our political system - this quiz will test how much you really know about your country.Whether you're born and raised here or just love Canadian trivia, we challenge you to play along and prove it!Leave a...
2025-08-1908 minCanada Off ScriptBody-Worn Cameras: Are They Worth It?In this video, Randall Arsenault sits down with a former police officer and security expert Ross McLean who’s protected billionaires and worked in high-risk environments. They break down the controversy surrounding body-worn cameras in policing, and why some police departments still don’t have them—even though most officers want them and the public demands them.Here’s the catch: when budget time comes, the support vanishes. People want transparency—but not the cost. Meanwhile, major retailers like Loblaws and Superstore are giving body cameras to employees, raising serious questions:Why do grocery store staff have body cams, but police...
2025-08-0511 minCanada Off ScriptCanada Has Fallen! Or...Has It? Not So FastIs Canada really a failed state? Or is that just what the world thinks? In this video, Randall Arsenault explores the growing trend of global voices claiming that “Canada has fallen.” From U.S. podcasts to international news, our reputation is under the spotlight - but is it fair?You’ll see real clips from major platforms like Valuetainment and hear perspectives from outside Canada that are shaping global opinions about us. This isn’t about politics - it’s about perception, reality, and national pride.We’ll dig into:Why “Canada is collapsing” is trendingWhat the rest of the world is say...
2025-08-0505 minCanada Off ScriptShop Local Results REVEALED! Is It Helping Or Hurting Canada?Is the “Shop Canadian” movement helping - or hurting - our economy?In this insightful conversation, Randall Arsenault sits down with branding and marketing expert Howard Gould, to dig into the surprising numbers behind the growing shift in shopping habits between Canada and the United States.Canadians are keeping their money in the country - which sounds great. But what about the thousands of Americans who have stopped shopping in Canada altogether? What impact is that having on our local businesses, retail, and tourism?Howard shares data-driven insights and explains the real-world consequences that most people aren’t talking about...
2025-07-2908 minCanada Off ScriptCan YOU Beat The Canadian Citizenship Test? Prove It!Hey - Canadians - Would you pass the Canadian Citizenship Test? These are exact test questions that new Canadians have to pass to become citizens - but I wanted to see how a born-and-raised, proud Canadian like me and you would do. The results? You tell us!In this video, Randall Arsenault takes you through 10 real questions from the Discover Canada guide - the official resource used for the citizenship test. Most 'born and raised' Canadians have never even seen it. So... would you pass?Score yourself honestly as we go — 75% is the real passing grade. in order to be...
2025-07-2807 minCanada Off ScriptCanada's Sweetest Secret to Success: Why 'Buy Local' MattersInternet searches show that buying Canadian is important to consumers. But...buying Canadian also tastes good! In this episode of Canada Off Script, Randall Arsenault sits down once again with branding and marketing expert Howard to unwrap the legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic companies: Purdy’s Chocolates. Purdy’s has been delighting Canadians with chocolate for over 100 years - but even with booming traffic and increased interest, many people still ask, "Is Purdy’s even Canadian?"We talk about the importance of supporting Canadian businesses, what Purdy’s has done right to stay relevant, and why buying fro...
2025-07-2203 minCanada Off ScriptNew Border Charges EXPOSED! Why Canadians Are Avoiding The USCrossing the border to shop and save money? Good luck! It might end up costing you extra.The Canada-U.S. border is quieter than ever.In this episode of Canada Off Script, I sit down with a marketing and branding expert Howard Gold who just returned from a cross-border trip - and what he experienced might explain why Canadians are no longer heading south to shop.After declaring his purchases, he was hit with duty, taxes… and something new: a 25% tariff on U.S. made goods. That’s right - a tariff Canadians never used to pay. Thes...
2025-07-1506 minCanada Off ScriptAnother Canadian Icon Gone! History Sold - What's Next?Canada just lost a piece of its history. The Hudson’s Bay Company - the oldest business in the country, with over 350 years of legacy - has shut its doors. But what does that really mean? Is The Bay truly gone, or is something bigger happening behind the scenes?In this debut guest episode of Canada Off Script, Randall Arsenault sits down with Howard Gold, a seasoned brand and marketing expert, to break down the recent sale of The Bay’s marketing rights to Canadian Tire. What will become of The Bay’s identity, its iconic logo, its nostalgic value...
2025-07-1107 minCanada Off ScriptCanada Off Script: The Conversation Canada Didn't Know It NeededWelcome to the very first episode of Canada Off Script - launching on Canada Day and hosted by Randall Arsenault.This isn’t your typical Canadian podcast. It’s bold, unfiltered, and unapologetically honest. In this intro episode, Randy shares what Canada Off Script is all about: real conversations with real Canadians - from coast to coast. You’ll hear from household names and everyday voices, tackling culture, identity, politics, crime, comedy, and what it really means to be Canadian.Born and raised in Canada, with experience from the front lines to the front page, Randy brings a unique, boots...
2025-07-0405 min
Short Time Wrestling PodcastShort Time Shots: December 7, 2023It’s Short Time Shots, a look at the day’s college wrestling scores and more, I’m your host, Hall of Fame wrestling writer and broadcaster Jason Bryant and I want to let you know, this is the scoreboard show of record. Speaking of scoreboards, did you know you can find all the D1 dual meet scores and links to their results at collegewrestlingscoreboard.com AND I’ve added another redirect to help you follow all the tournaments from every division at collegewrestlingtournaments.com. NO ONE ELSE DOES THIS. Top dual of the night, No. 25 Stevens Institute knocked...
2023-12-0705 min
Contra Zoom Pod216: Fox Film NoirsIt's Noir-vember again and we are back with another great film noir themed show! This year The Criterion Channel has a collection of 20th Century Fox produced films and we look at three of the movies showing. Joining the show is critic Alisha Mughal, who was last heard on episode 197: David Cronenberg and Body Horror. We discuss Fallen Angel directed by Otto Preminger, Call Northside 777 directed by Henry Hathaway and Panic in the Streets directed by Elia Kazan.
Listen to last year's noir themed episode 173: Noir-vember to hear Rachel and Dakota share their favourites of the genre. ...
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Writers Talk on Michigan Avenue MediaFamily In Crisis - Inspiration Through Music - Host Marsha Casper CookPlease join Marsha Casper Cook on Wednesday January 4 at 4:30 EST 3:30 CST 2:30 MT 1:30 PST when her guests will be Jeanette Arsenault and Randall Dark. Jeanette and Randall will be discussing their project about Jeanette’s brother Ron who had been inspiring Jeanette in everything she does. Ron has CP and due to his complex needs he needs 24/7 care. Jeanette will be discussing how her music touches the heart and with the message of song she feels motivated to help others. Randall P. Dark is a writer, director, and producer and together they plan to share the emotional and heartfelt subject that ma...
2017-01-041h 00Writing Publishing MarketingFamily In Crisis - Inspiration Through Music - Host Marsha Casper CookPlease join Marsha Casper Cook on Wednesday January 4 at 4:30 EST 3:30 CST 2:30 MT 1:30 PST when her guests will be Jeanette Arsenault and Randall Dark. Jeanette and Randall will be discussing their project about Jeanette’s brother Ron who had been inspiring Jeanette in everything she does. Ron has CP and due to his complex needs he needs 24/7 care. Jeanette will be discussing how her music touches the heart and with the message of song she feels motivated to help others. Randall P. Dark is a writer, director, and producer and together they plan to share the emotional and heartfelt subject that ma...
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