Slightly Sauced

Episode 86: Censi

Mon, 28 May 2012 07:50:36 -0400

This week on SlightlySauced, we have real life statistician Alex call in via Skype to discuss the importance of the census, and help us to understand the intricacies of statistics. We also answer an email from Ernie, and get off topic while discussing a video that went viral this past week. It’s a wreck of a show, but it’s all in good fun when we get SlightlySauced.

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Episode 85: No Such Thing as a Bad Job

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:46:09 -0400

On this week’s episode of SlightlySauced, our regular crew works to extricate Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s foot from his mouth, after he publicly stated that “there is no such thing as a bad job.” Is this a truism, and if so, what does it mean for future Canadians and their job prospects? Are all jobs ultimately equal and better than being unemployed? We have a great discussion, answer some listener email, and debut Ernie’s new theme song! All that and more, when we get SlightlySauced.

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There are no bad jobs, Flaherty says (CBC News)

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Episode 84: Greg Lehman

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:35:36 -0400

This week on SlightlySauced, our regular crew is joined by special guest Greg Lehman to talk about the impact of the lowly text message on the inhabitants of countries with less developed infrastructures. Listen in to find out how the technology that we take for granted is making a positive impact on those without access to the utilities of communication that we enjoy every day of our lives.

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Greg Lehman at Ignite! Waterloo: Welcome to Planet Text

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Episode 83: Bibles at School

Sun, 06 May 2012 23:00:59 -0400

On this week’s show, we respond to a question from a listener and discuss the distribution of Gideon Bibles in elementary schools. The conversation leads into a great debate about religion in schools, the place of religion in society, and whether or not Jon is a hypocrite for refusing to allow his hypothetical future children to read the Bible. It’s a heated debate; check it out!

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Does religion have a place in public schools?

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Episode 82: Bully

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:59:50 -0400

On this week’s SlightlySauced, Jon, Jake, Kayla, Aine, Steph and Dave talk about Lee Hirsch’s powerful documentary Bully. Their discussion covers the film and its characters, the causes of bullying, the victims of language, and more. It’s a heated debate with a number of great points made. Check it out!

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Episode 81: Nafoyo Juma

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:12:58 -0400

On this week’s SlightlySauced, we are visited by the extraordinarily talented Nafoyo Juma. She sings a few songs for us, talks about her immigration to Canada and a really cool community garden project. As if that weren’t enough, we also answer two whole listener emails. Nafoyo is a truly great songwriter with an amazing voice - this is an episode that you won’t want to miss!

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Episode 80: Bullet Control

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:04:56 -0400

On this week’s SlightlySauced, we talk about guns. Big guns, small guns, machine guns, and handguns. Our discussion covers gun collectors; sport and trophy hunting; whether or not guns and ammunition should be regulated, and if so, how. All that, some listener email and a voicemail message. It’s a great show!

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Episode 79: Canadian Tranny Weddings

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:48:25 -0400

This week’s SlightlySauced is a double header. In the first half, we discuss the case of the Canadian Transsexual who is currently competing in the Miss Universe Canada pageant. In the second, we talk about bachelor and bachelorette parties, weddings, and common law marriages.

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Episode 78: Liberal Austerity

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:58:00 -0400

On this week’s episode of SlightlySauced, our regular crew (plus Derek) discuss the newly announced Ontario Liberal budget. Is it enough? Are the right programs being cut and the right ones being saved? What about full-day kindergarten and the tuition credit? How important is it for the province to balance the books? How does Tim Hudak feel about all of this? All that and more when we get SlightlySauced.

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Episode 77: Going on Strike

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:57:53 -0400

On this week’s SlightlySauced, the regular crew calls for unionization, forcing Jon to cede to their many onerous demands. They discuss the pros and cons of unions in a modern world, the government’s ability to pass back to work legislation, and the responsibility that both companies and unions have to the end consumer.

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Episode 76: Six Topics in 60 Minutes

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:26:30 -0400

On this week’s SlightlySauced, Dana, Jake, Jon and Tyler take a whirlwind tour through no less than six topics in 60 minutes. That’s right, we’re cleaning out our RSS readers, and you get to come along for the ride.

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Time NewsFeed - Chess Championships Lose Sex Appeal With New No-Cleavage Rule - http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/03/11/chess-championships-lose-sex-appeal-with-new-no-cleavage-rule
Mr. Crokinole - The Nineth Annual World Crokinole Championship - http://crokinole.com/wcc.asp
The Atlantic - PETA’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad History of Killing Animals - http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/03/petas-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-history-of-killing-animals/254130/
Urlybits - Natalie Portman ‘Pissed Off’ Ad - http://urlybits.com/2011/06/natalie-portman-urinal-wtf-poster/
Fox News - When Drunk Driving Deterrence Becomes Neo-Prohibition - http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,171383,00.html
CNN Tech - Have online comment sections become ‘a joke’? - http://articles.cnn.com/2012-03-11/tech/tech_web_online-comments-sxsw_1_comments-dov-charney-sites?_s=PM:TECH
Gizmodo - Why Daylight Saving Time Is Pointless - http://gizmodo.com/5892438/why-daylight-saving-time-is-pointless
Bloomberg Businessweek - An Insider’s Guide to Counterfeiting Wine - http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-03-11/an-insiders-guide-to-counterfeiting-wine

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Episode 75: The Role of a Reporter

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:22:17 -0400

On this week’s SlightlySauced, we take a look at the way that the Michael Rafferty trial is being reported in our media. Is it the job of news outlets to provide all of the gory details, or should they stick only to the necessary facts? Given that a child is involved, should reporters use suggestive language while writing about the trial, or should they stick to dispassionate reporting that doesn’t suggest a bias in one direction or another?

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Episode 74: Ignite Waterloo 8

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:30:51 -0500

On this week’s SlightlySauced, Dana, Dave, Jake, Jon, Kayla and Tyler discuss Ignite Waterloo 8. They share their favourite moments, deconstruct the venue, and get deep into the philosophy of eye lasers.

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Episode 73: Game On

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:29:25 -0500

On this week’s episode of SlightlySauced, Dana, Jon, Steph and Tyler discuss video games. They talk about the titles that they fondly remember from their childhoods, the games that they’re currently playing, and where they think the artform and industry are likely to head in the next decade.

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Episode 72: Polygamy for Me and You

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:10:00 -0500

On this week’s SlightlySauced, Tyler returns to a lively discussion about Polygamy. Is it inherently damaging to society? Should we prevent consenting couples from joining in multiple marriages? And what of the isolated communities of Polygamists throughout Canada and the Western United States?

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Episode 71: Janice Lee

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:40:56 -0500

On this week’s SlightlySauced, we’re joined by local artist Janice Lee. She entertains us with a couple of great songs, challenges us with some interesting political theory, and puts up with an endless stream of conversation derailing tangents. Come on over and check it out.

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Janice’s Website: http://www.janjolee.net
Janice on Twitter: http://twitter.com/janicejolee

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Episode 70: Crazy Cat Lady, Batman

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:05:09 -0500

On this week’s SlightlySauced, Dana, Dave, Jake, Jon, and Kayla discuss crazy cat people and the pets that they’re crazy about. We start off with an article from Slate Magazine that shines a light on animal rescue agencies, followed by a discussion of our own experiences adopting and owning pets. It’s a hilarious show, so check it out!

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Have you adopted a pet? Do you have a favourite Canadian television show from your childhood? We want to hear about it!

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Episode 69: The Boob Tube

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:08:37 -0500

On this week’s episode of SlightlySauced, Dana, Dave, Jake, Jon, and Phil discuss their favourite television shows. They talk about cool shows that are on now, old favourites and go-tos like Seinfeld and Firefly, and reccomend some great television that you should probably check out. Oh, also, it’s episode 69. Yeah - we’re that mature.

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Episode 68: Getting Old

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:24:21 -0500

On this week’s SlightlySauced, Dana, Dave, Jake, Jon, and Kayla discuss a growing problem: they’re all getting old. From getting married to buying houses, holding down real jobs to spending full days hung over, your hosts are aging at a rapid and somewhat alarming rate. Wanna know what it’s like to come to the realization that your life is one quarter finished? Listen in.

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Episode 67: Under the Influence

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:31:56 -0500

On this week’s SlightlySauced, Jon, Kayla, Dana, Jake, Dave, and Tyler discuss American influence on Canadian media and popular culture. How much influence is too much? Do programs like CanCon help or hinder the Canadian artist? What makes for good Canadian TV? All that and more, on this (late) edition of SlightlySauced.

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