105. Being A Warrior Wart
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A text from cousin Scott leads Sister to question Brother’s string knowledge but also spurs her to update the intro for this week. Plus it leads to our first squabble of the day! ANDREA LEFT US A MESSAGE! Well, technically 2 messages, one to give some context. While Jon and Allison discuss where the world is at and why context matters, they get side tracked talking about Noah’s Ark. Andrea shares a personal story that she thinks may resonate with Allison, and oh boy does it! A sincere chat follows, then we get into Andrea’s question for The Sibs: escape plans! What do people need...
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104. Giving Up is Part of Growing Up
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Brother Sister Alert! The squabbling starts right away as The Sibs debate what counts as foley (making sounds for film), when Brother critiques Sister’s sound effects, which is were inspired by Brett Gelman. Jon is in Leftbridge, Alberta telling jokes, and almost made a new friend - but he doesn’t need more friends because he has children. Allison tries to see how much of the Lord’s prayer she knows, and The Sibs talk about famous prayers and the Law of the Wolf Pack. Nothing like 2 secular idiots talking about religion! Jon has a big errand to do and is wondering how he can pawn it off...
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103. Lollapaburpa
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We’re kicking it off with a squabble! Brother attempts to educate on the number 102, and Sister immediately questions him. ***NOTE: Neither sibling realizes during recording that this is actually episode 103.*** Allison and their parents went to a family party, but we don’t really have time to get into it because this is a real correspondence episode! KRIS WROTE US A MESSAGE! Allison is pretty sure she used to work with Kris and after a quick scientific argument, The Sibs get into Kris’ imaginary brother and her question: if the US and Canada go to war will it be Brother vs Sister????...
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102. There's Nothing Good, But We've Got Everything
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Brother educates Sister on the history of Alaska, and the current state of emergency in Juneau. To lighten the mood they try playing an improv game, which quickly goes bad. Then a discussion about snow removal causes a squabble. Allison had a birthday in between episodes, which naturally leads to The Sibs practising giving eulogies at each other’s funerals. Jon gets diagnosed (by Allison) with Oppositional Defiance Disorder and learns what it is, and then reveals classified information. AUSSIE JERRY WROTE US A MESSAGE! He asks the excellent question: If The Sibs body swapped Freaky...
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101. Hoof Him Right In The Nuts
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100. Fun Things That Begin With C
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The Sibs are celebrating their 100th episode! Plus it’s new year’s eve so they have some resolutions for the pod. LISA LEFT US A MESSAGE! In a follow up to last week’s message, it turns out she and Jon are excited to share some of the same movies with their kids. Also in this episode: The Sibs bond over both being DONE with Vince Vaughn! They get into the history of Siterklaas and examine the important question: were Santa and Jesus bros? Plus the definitive answer to who ripped off who: Santa or the Green Giant? Jon makes an announcement: he is starting the new year off in a lice...
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99. Who was the original Santa Claus?
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Brother and Sister are off the rails and asking the important questions: Did the Green Giant rip off Santa? How do dogs wear holter monitors? What are the rules for using Latin words? What kind of apple did Eve eat in the garden of Eden? Is Christmas better alone? WE GOT HALF A MESSAGE FROM LISA! Lisa pressed send too soon and said she’d leave a voicemail instead, but she didn’t so we’re reading this one anyway. Lisa wanted to note some women directors, and ask The Sibs what movies they are suited to share with the younger generation. Allison gets heartfelt about her last week on the...
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98. Put Hoodleyfoodle On There
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The Sibs get right to it this week: Brother is squabbling about semantics and Sister is trying to give him more grace. SAM LEFT US A MESSAGE! Jon has been named one of the top ten Canadian comedians named Jon and a great suggestion for wrapping up the pod. The podcast has a new focus on being timely and relevant but whose job is it to do that? Jon is too cool to talk about Quentin Tarantino but he has a lot of thoughts about Quentin Tarantino. The Sibs debate who should be on the Mount Rushmore of American movie directors. Movie Review Moment: in this new segment Allison reviews a movie...
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97. I Duked My Hazards
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Brother’s son has a filthy mouth and Sister is a ballerina now! Allison had a magical night as a Cannon Doll in The Nutcracker with the National Ballet of Canada, and Jon suspects he knows who taught his son to swear. Allison is making a big life change, and Jon is making up euphemisms for pooping. ANDREW LEFT US A MESSAGE! He might be drunk, but that doesn't mean he doesn't support Canadian restaurants. And he's asking Allison to reflect on her treatment of Jon. NATALIE LEFT US A MESSAGE! The podmother once had a beautiful night on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa, and wonders if The Sibs have...
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96. A Fetus Percolating In Your Belly
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WARNING: This audio sucks. Sister is in a car by the side of the highway, and forgot a key component of her set up. Brother is in Fairbanks, Alaska telling jokes. They are both doing their best. Allison explains time blindness and why she's at a truck stop. Jon talks about food and being an old dad. MARC LEFT US A MESSAGE! But continuing with the disasters on this episode, the audio was messed up. CALL US BACK MARC! Ugh a thousand apologies about the audio. Next week will be better.
info_outlineMESSAGES: Natalie calls in to let us know she's still out there, and Jeremy writes in with some wonderful questions!
AI Takeaways from the episode:
•The perception of cleanliness can vary greatly between siblings.
•Parental absence can significantly affect children's emotional well-being.
•Navigating school conflicts requires understanding and support from parents.
•Childhood behavior often reflects broader social dynamics.
•Making pancakes can be a bonding experience for families.
•Party games can be both entertaining and absurd.
•Injuries from childhood can lead to memorable stories.
•Admiration for parents can stem from their resilience and love.
•Sibling relationships are often filled with humor and shared experiences.
•The importance of communication in family dynamics is paramount.
Real Takeaways: showing your junk in public might be fun but it can leave you filled with regret.