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Hey! It's Zoë & Milky back with more conversations covering what's current, cool, comedic and cringey in Canada's Capital and beyond!Today, we talk about the PWHL's Ottawa Charge who are said to be in talks with the Ottawa Senators about moving to Canadian Tire Centre... And we discuss the embarrassing home game this week where Montreal Canadienne fans overwhelmed our arena and then trolled us online calling it Montreal's other home. And, they're not wrong.Plus - inspired by Alan Doyle's visit to Ottawa (and other cities on his current tour) we asked you what he's been asking his follow...

Mar 2026 - Sports Lunatics - Radko Gudas, the Hits, the Fallout and Other Hockey Villains Through History w/Mick Kern

On March 12, 2026, Radko Gudas went knee-on-knee with the Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews, injuring the Leafs' centre. Given the way he forced Sidney Crosby out of the Olympic tournament, Howie asked guest Mick Kern, of SiriusXM, about Gudas and the fallout from those hits. This was recorded before the NHL's Department of Player Safety ruled on any suspension, but Mick was on fire discussing Gudas and so many other NHL 'bad guys' from the 80s, 90s and beyond. It's a fun conversation and one that is sure to evoke a ton of memories.

575: The Devil On The Phone.

This week, Eric and Josh are joined by Emily in honour of International Women's Day (or, possibly a coincidence that we recorded with her on that specific day). They discuss: the extinct Westgate Mall, $2 movie tickets, MotoPhoto, Psycho & Psycho II, the state of comic books, Hoopla, The Three-Body Problem, newspaper movie ads, the Freddy vs Jason vs Ash comic, Catherine O'Hara, and more! They also mention the movies screening the week of Friday March 13 - Thursday March 19: Freddy Vs Jason, THX 1138, Nash The Slash Rises Again!, Sinners, Marty Supereme, Saturday Night Sinema, and the 98t...

Suzie's Power Drop: Energy Exchange Principle Takeaway

Feeling emotionally drained by certain people in your life? This powerful one-minute Power Shot from Signals & Standards with Suzie explores the Energy Exchange Principle, the idea that healthy relationships are built on mutual emotional investment, clear boundaries, and balanced energy.Learn how to recognize emotionally draining dynamics, energy vampires, and one-sided relationships, and why protecting your emotional boundaries and energetic hygiene is essential for maintaining healthy, reciprocal connections. If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly giving while others keep taking, this...

Sex Work

Sue is just back from two weeks in Thailand, where the attitude about sex work is incredibly different from the norm.Today we discuss Fantasy, Money, and the World’s Oldest Transaction!First up - the thing nobody wants to admit about sex work, and why so many are attracted to it.The money conversation is part of today's episode... Including our belief that with world events and changes in employment opportunities, more and more people will be exploring sex as a career option. Sue calls it the "fantasy economy."Plus, the girlfriend experience and why it's so popular, along with stripping a...

Mar 2026 - Sports Lunatics - The Life and Career of Lou Holtz

Howie drives the bus in this episode and he looks at the long life and career of Lou Holtz. The longtime college coach was best known for his national championship while at Notre Dame in 1988. Along the way there were highs and lows and controversies just like in pretty much every life. (30 minutes)