The humans try Johnnie Walker’s entire whisky lineup from the budget Red Label to the high-roller Blue Label. Some of the tastes were expected, but there were a few surprising highlights along the way that y’all should definitely try for yourselves if you enjoy the classic Johnnie Walker flavours.

From Red to Blue: The Complete Guide to Johnnie Walker's Core Whisky Collection (SH90)

In this episode, the humans bring back transit expert Declan for the final stop of the O-Train Odyssey. They discuss the project's recent news, review what went wrong throughout, highlight lessons for the future, and share their hopes for the upcoming phases and transit in Ottawa more generally. Don't miss the series finale – the conclusion of the long and winding O-Train journey.

O-Train Odyssey 4: The Potential and Pitfalls of Phases 2 and 3 (SH89)

A Yearly Theme is a high-level idea that guides you throughout a year or season. It's not a resolution. You don't set any specific metrics to achieve. A theme is not to lose X pounds by the end of the year or read Y books this year. It's more of a high-level idea that guides your decisions throughout the year (e.g. Year of Health, Year of Order, Year of Novelty)

In the final episode of 2023, the humans review their themes from last year—Aidan explored "experiences," and Evan focused on "foundation." They share the highlights and challenges from the last 12 months before unveiling their Yearly Themes for 2024. Wrapping up the season with reflections and anticipation for the year ahead.

Yearly Themes 2024: Experiences and Foundation (SH 88)

In this episode, the humans and transit expert Declan explore the notorious grand opening of the Ottawa O-Train Confederation Line. They dive deep into some of the issues, including malfunctioning doors and track problems, while discussing recommendations for improvement suggested by the official inquiry.

SH87: Derailments and Doors: The Grand Opening of the O-Train (The O-Train Odyssey—Part 3)

In this episode, the Humans dive further into the troubled history of Ottawa's O-Train Confederation Line project. Transit expert Declan joins to explore the challenges faced by this notorious project, sharing lessons for improving transit initiatives in other cities. This episode explores the 2010 municipal election, the procurement model's impact, train quality issues, testing problems, and the influence of a secretive cabal known as the "WhatsApp Group."

SH86: Fake it till you make it (The O-Train Odyssey—Part 2)

In this episode, the Humans introduce part one of a series exploring the cursed history of the Ottawa O-Train Confederation Line project. Special guest and transit expert Declan joins to unravel the challenges faced by one of Canada's most infamous transit projects, offering valuable lessons to improve future projects in other cities. This episode touches on what an LRT is, the history of OC Transit, and the surprisingly successful 2001 Trillium Line pilot project, setting the stage for the series to come.

SH85: The O-Train Odyssey: Ottawa's Transit History and the 2001 Pilot (Part 1)

This is part two of our scotch-tasting extravaganza.

Let’s drink some scotch!! Y’all might remember that we did an international Whiskey Tasting a year ago where the Scotch won, and then an Irish Whiskey Tasting where the Scotch won again (It was a comparison at the end), so now we are finally diving into the wide world of Scotch Whisky with six bottles from across the country. Part one covered Blended and Speyside scotches; in this part, we cover Islay and Kentucky scotches. There are some really good pours here, so grab a dram of your favourite scotch and enjoy the show. Sláinte!

Please drink responsibly and in moderation.

SH84: From Highlands to Islands: A Journey Through Scotch Whisky (Part 2)

Let’s drink some scotch!! Y’all might remember that we did an international Whiskey Tasting a year ago where the Scotch won, and then an Irish Whiskey Tasting where the Scotch won again (It was a comparison at the end), so now we are finally diving into the wide world of Scotch Whisky with six bottles from across the country. This part has the first three scotches and part two will have the next three. There are some really good pours here, so grab a dram of your favourite scotch and enjoy the show. Sláinte!

Please drink responsibly and in moderation.

SH83: From Highlands to Islands: A Journey Through Scotch Whisky (Part 1)

One of the humans visited New York and felt the need to tell you all about it for some reason. It was a pretty neat city, way too much trash lying around everywhere though.

SH82: New York City

The lads discuss their experiences with urban cycling (Expert and started a month ago), give tips on how to stay safe on a bike, explore what gear you actually need to start, and have a little rant on why SUVs are terrible.

SH81: Two Wheels Good (Intro to Urban Cycling)

Two standard issue humans discussing how to be the best human you can be.

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