Ep 21. “Intense Intents” (2025 WRAPPED!)
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It's official: we made it to the Winter Solstice! The days only get longer from here, which means we'll finally have more to talk about <3 This week, as Abbey and Michelle hunker down for the holidays, there is an air of reflection. Join us as we look back on 2025 in all its glory and dream about all that is to come in 2026. Whether this is your first time listening to Softblock or your 21st - Thank you for being a part of this journey. None of this would be possible without you, and we hope you stick around for the ride. Happy Holidays! Softblock, The Podcast is a new...
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Ep 20. Season of the Witch, FUN!
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We're back! We never went anywhere! We can be both things! Something about us is that we're always going out, experiencing life, transforming, and recording anew. What a beautiful thing to bring to the studio (Abbey's bedroom; on the floor; with our tiny microphones). This week, Michelle and Abbey reflect on the past few weeks and cast a fake spell with good intentions for the near future. Make sure to steep yourself a cup of tea and get cozy! This December is a little tooooooo cold for our liking. Softblock, The Podcast is a new Canadian show hosted by Abbey Humphreys-Morris and...
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Ep 19. “Toronto Not Spots”
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OHMYGODYOUGUYSWEJUSTWENTOTHECRAZIESTTORONTO [*record scratch*] Okay! We get it. There are a lot of places worth checking out in Toronto. We know your cellphones are oversaturated with happy hours, and cold plunges, and pizza rankings. But what about the places we walk past that make us die a little inside? Where are the influencers talking about corn allergies and street empanadas (quite literally). This week, Abbey and Michelle go through their dating history and share their 10 Toronto "Not Spots." Places that have transformed with our memories of them. Hopefully soon we can do a...
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Ep 18. "Is *EVERYONE* A Star?" (5SOS Episode)
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BITE THE APPLE, BABY!!! (Y)OUR FAVOURITE BOYBAND IS BACK. 🍎🪩🪨 What better way to connect than by honouring our fangirl roots? This week, Abbey and Michelle revert back to their ways when they had significant followings online - followings they didn't utilize to ensure they would never have to work again. Idiots! Fools! Jesters! We're talking about 5 Seconds of Summer, babes. The Australian pop-rock-band-not-a-boyband-but-is-a-boyband? that captured our hearts all the way back in 2011. Their album is fresh, it's hot, and it has us feeling 17 again. We thought it would be fun to...
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Ep 17. "And You're Watching Softblock's Top Ten Scariest Moments" (HALLOWEEN EPISODE)
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HAPPY ALL HALLOWS' EVE!! 👻🧛🏼♂️🐺🧟♂️ It's time to conjure up those spirits - both supernatural and in liquid form! This week, Abbey and Michelle share their "Top 10 Scariest Moments." From modern dating to the acceptance of human mortality, this list will definitely send shivers down your spine. (Maybe wear an extra layer? It's going to make your costume look a little funny, but we're living in the Northern Hemisphere, so like, everyone knows the limitations of a corset and a pair of bloomers. You look hot, babe. We'll coatcheck when we hit King W.) ...
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minisode: SOFTBLOCK HOMECOMING
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WE ARE SOOOOOOO BACK. Because for a moment we were SOOOOOOO GONE. Sorry for missing last week, babes! To tide you over, we're here with eleven minutes of life updates. Definitely not to remind you we exist....no...not at all!! Softblock, The Podcast is a new Canadian show hosted by Abbey Humphreys-Morris and Michelle Blight. Softblock is the ramification of two young girls meeting at an underfunded public school nearly two decades ago. Trauma-bonded by standardized testing, high school theatre programs, terrible ex-boyfriends, arts degrees, and shitty inflated apartments, Michelle and...
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Ep 15. "Cooking Mama(s) Part 2" (OR "The Sequel is Always Worse")
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When you have a good thing going, why not milk it for all that it's worth until there's nothing left? That's kinda what we have for you this week, folks. Mish and Abbey are so booked, busy, and blessed that they're reaching into the archives and bringing you "Cooking Mama(s) Part 2." From a complete lack of things to talk about, to deep introspection, to light cooking ASMR, to the abrupt end of the episode, this week is really a mess. But hey, showing up isn't about doing it perfectly! This week, we embrace the authentic and the endearing. <3 Thanks for tuning in, babes. We'll be back...
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Ep 14. "Corduroy Bear Fall"
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Leaves are changing colour, Toronto patios are trickling away, soup is simmering in the pot. It's almost fall, babes. Can you believe it? This week, Abbey and Michelle share some of their personal goals for the changing season. It was supposed to be the "Summer of Softblock." Now, perhaps we transition into, "Friendship Fall" or "Aspirational Autumn." Ehhh.. it's a work in progress. (And aren't we all!) Softblock, The Podcast is a new Canadian show hosted by Abbey Humphreys-Morris and Michelle Blight. Softblock is the ramification of two young girls meeting at an underfunded public...
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Ep 13. "Parasocial Hall of Fame"
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In the words of Mariah Carey, "Why you so obsessed with me?" and "You're delusional, you're delusional." This week, we're talking about parasocial relationships. As both participants and recipients of parasocial behaviour, Abbey and Mish each share a non-exhaustive list of their favourite public figures (and their close, personal connections to them). It's all real, right? Ha ha ha. We would *totally* get along with every person on this list. We're not weird! Like, at all! [Editor's note: This is all in good fun. We will NOT show up at anyone's home or assassinate a political...
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Ep 12. "Cooking Mama(s)" Part 1
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ONE OF US WENT TOO HARD AND HAS TO GO TO A WORK POTLUCK?! What an iconic dilemma to face. This week, Michelle and Abbey are in the kitchen, testing out new recipes and new microphones. This episode is more of a casual chat with some sweet lil' ASMR moments (squeezing lemons, crunching kale, there's some real Martha Stewart business taking place). And in true fashion, we're yappers, so we've broken this week up into a two-parter for your listening needs. Thanks for stopping by! Remember to hit your fibre goals! xo Softblock, The Podcast is a new Canadian show hosted by Abbey...
info_outlineWe are back and better than ever. Thank you to our 6 fans who waited in the wings while we got our shit together.
This week, Abbey and Michelle complain. That's it. All we ever do is complain. About work, about life, about dating. It's a rite of passage. We talk in circles and then one day we will inevitably die.
Softblock, The Podcast is a new Canadian show hosted by Abbey Humphreys-Morris and Michelle Blight. Softblock is the ramification of two young girls meeting at an underfunded public school nearly two decades ago. Trauma-bonded by standardized testing, high school theatre programs, terrible ex-boyfriends, arts degrees, and shitty inflated apartments, Michelle and Abbey invite you to join their kitchen floor time, their bar rambling, and nearly twenty years of friendship.
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