National Child Care with Sam and Emily
Dystopian Telephone Podcast
There have been so many changes to realty over the past year. Through the turbulence, politicians and policy makers have struggled to keep up with the needs of the people (and saving face when they won’t). As the Global Pasta Primavera rages on in Ontario, it continues to shine a light on broken areas of society that have been overshadowed for years...one of which being a need for a National Child Care Plan. But what does that mean? What would a plan like this look like, cost, or achieve? Who would benefit, and why on earth has it been tabled for 50 YEARS by the federal government? ECE...
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Frontline Health Care with Kate and Johanna
Dystopian Telephone Podcast
CW: In this episode, we discuss the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on mental health, particularly in long term care, and health care in general. If you have been struggling with your mental health due to the pandemic, or you or somebody you love works or lives in long-term care, consider the context in which you listen to this episode, if at all. Take care of you, stay safe, and be gentle with yourself always. When we gathered around the Zoom screen to record this episode, cases were at an all time high and the Ontario government was opening patios and indoor dining... and here...
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Socialism with Nick and Anthony
Dystopian Telephone Podcast
In a Global Panorama with plenty of time and tragedy to think, many of us have taken the opportunity to question the collapsing structures and "isms" around us, leading to a very polarizing "ism": socialism! This week, the Dystopian Team joins Nick (@nickhamz) and Anthony (@icedcanadianoblanco) as they talk about what the heck IS socialism (and why it's not communism), the deep flaws within capitalism...and what you can do about it! From the crown to collectivism, propaganda to poverty, this episode might just have you seeing Red. Visit www.native-land.ca to learn more about unceded...
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Adapting Theatre for the Pandemic with Shannon and MJ
Dystopian Telephone Podcast
Let’s set the scene: it’s February 2020. Alanna and Dayjan are casting a musical, and Shannon (@Shannonisnthome) and MJ (@melodramadrag) are launching Start the Riot Theatre (@starttheriottheatre), a company unlike any other...and March happens: a Global Pepperoni brings the theatre industry to a grinding halt. As time went on, two weeks turned into two months, Zoom calls replaced in person meetings, and time itself lost all meaning...somehow leading us back to March 2021. So, in a world brought to its knees by COVID, what has become of theatre? In this episode we talk about adaptation,...
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Makeup Art with Drake and Laura
Dystopian Telephone Podcast
Don’t let the title dissuade you: despite what patriarchal marketing tactics may have told you, there’s something in this episode for everyone! And, on the same note, aesthetic beauty, while fun to play with, holds no weight in a human’s inherent value...This week, Laura (@lala_roach6 on Instagram) and Drake (@elegxnza on Instagram) join the Dystopian Team to talk about makeup as an art form in their own lives, and how the beauty industry can honestly do better. From day-to-day to cosplay, sensational theatre to grotesque horror, we dive into this complex world with an artistic...
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ADHD in Adulthood with Riley and Carley
Dystopian Telephone Podcast
It’s not just for hyperactive little boys with bad grades anymore, folks! That’s right, we’re talking about ADHD, and—more specifically—the fact that so many intelligent, capable, and creative individuals aren't diagnosed until adulthood. What is UP with that?! To bring this topic to life, we are joined by mental health advocate, knower of science, and TikTok creator Carley (@ADHaDult on TikTok and Instagram) as well as educator, drama practitioner, and all-around ray of sunshine, Riley (@ryesenberg on Twitter). From procrastination to impostor syndrome, and ultimately self love and...
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Media Literacy with Ryan and Carolina
Dystopian Telephone Podcast
Just when we thought that 2020 was the wildest year we would ever experience, a mob of white supremacists and conspiracy theorists storm Capitol Hill, kicking off what turned out the be the longest January on record. In light of—well, all of it—we thought it was about time we discussed a skill set that is crucial, yet sorely lacking in our society: media literacy. With the help of Ryan and Carolina, the Dystopian Team discuss social media, implicit biases, the polarization of mainstream media, nationalist propaganda, and more to try and determine where society went wrong, and how we can do...
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Sex Work with Jesse Joules and Miss January
Dystopian Telephone Podcast
Although this is certainly more explicit than previous episodes, was it ever worth while! This week, the Dystopian Team is joined by two very special guests who have made a living in one of the oldest, yet most taboo industries in human history. Professional dominatrix Miss January and ex-burlesque performer Jesse Joules open up about how they got started and why they value what they do! Whether you’re already an advocate for sex workers and want to learn more, considered trying your hand on platforms like OnlyFans, or skeptical of the profession, we hope you'll give it a listen! (Visit to...
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Caring for Living Things with Robert and Morgan
Dystopian Telephone Podcast
This is it! The wholesome content we all need during these trying times... it’s pets, plants, and their people! Fair warning: if you’ve been pondering the addition of some foliage or a furry companion to your life, this episode may just push you over the edge. This week on Dystopian Telephone, we are joined by two humans with an affinity for living things to discuss why we so often bring these creatures and photosynthesizes into our lives. With wit and charm, Robert (@tielord on twitch), Morgan (@pixelthegreyt on Instagram) and the team discuss motivations, best practices, and common faux...
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Being Transgender with Lacey and Sam
Dystopian Telephone Podcast
Hooray! Another queer episode! This week, the Dystopian Team was honoured to sit down with Lacey (artemiscreates.com, @artemis_creates on Instagram and Twitter; @artemiscreates on TikTok and Patreon) and Sam to discuss the T in LGBTQIA2+. From growing up and coming out, to the fortunes and frustrations of being transgender in 2021, this week’s discussion sheds light on what it’s like to be transgender. Through their stories, Lacey and Sam pose critical questions, address representation, and express the joys of finally feeling at home in their own skin! (Visit to learn more about unceded...
info_outlineIn a pre-covid world, what is the most exciting thing you could do with a liberal arts degree? Why, teach abroad of course! This week, Alanna and Dayjan are joined by Christian and none other than Dystopian Telephone’s iconic Game Master, Kristen, to discuss their experiences teaching abroad! From newness to nostalgia, this episode is insightful, delightful, and even a touch poetic. If this year has left you brimming with wanderlust, this episode is for you!
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(Music by Benjamin Coles)