Episodes

  • Should everything be enjoyed in moderation? Is texting the best way to talk?
    Jun 11 2026

    Is “everything in moderation” good advice? Erica Sigurdson argues it’s best to live your life in moderation mode, but Derek Seguin is ready to say yes to excess. Then, when it comes to communication, does texting reign supreme? Chad Anderson gives texting two thumbs up, but Big Daddy Tazz is tired of the tyranny of typing.


    Featuring: Erica Sigurdson, Derek Seguin, Chad Anderson, and Big Daddy Tazz.

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    35 mins
  • Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery? Should everyone go to therapy?
    Jun 4 2026

    Is copying the ultimate compliment? This Hour Has 22 Minutes’s Chris Wilson makes a good impression with his pro-plagiarism argument, but Sean Cullen says there’s nothing worse than a cheap imitation of the real thing. Next, we’re asking if everybody needs therapy. Nikki Payne claims we could all use some time on the counselling couch, but Ashwyn Singh refuses to talk it out.


    Featuring: Chris Wilson, Sean Cullen, Nikki Payne, and Ashwyn Singh.

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    37 mins
  • Does dipping sauce complete a meal? Do boycotts work?
    May 28 2026

    This week, we’ve got a saucy question: Is no meal complete without dipping sauce? Matt Falk’s pro-dip argument is a slam dunk, but Charles Haycock claims these sauces just don’t cut the mustard. Then, we’re taking on boycotts. Martha Chaves believes in the power of a boycott, but Abdul Aziz champions other ways to make change.


    Featuring: Matt Falk, Charles Haycock, Martha Chaves, and Abdul Aziz.

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    40 mins
  • Are shopping carts better than baskets? And is an invitation to the cottage the secret to summer fun?
    May 21 2026

    This week, it’s a grocery grudge match when we ask: Are shopping carts superior to baskets? Matt Wright is ready to push his argument for shopping carts, but Jan Caruana brings a well-handled rebuttal in favour of baskets. Next, does nothing beat an invitation to the cottage? Laurie Elliott has her bags packed, but Tamara Shevon is ready to leave cottage life behind.


    Featuring: Matt Wright, Jan Caruana, Laurie Elliott, and Tamara Shevon.

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    37 mins
  • Is London, Ontario superior to London, England? Does Facebook Marketplace rule?
    May 14 2026

    On this week’s new episode, London’s calling, when we pit London, Ontario against London, England. Ron Sparks says Canada's London is a city after his own heart, but Arthur Simeon believes the British version is better. Then, we’re deciding if Facebook Marketplace is the best place to buy and sell. Graham Chittenden gives this platform a five-star rating, but Kaitlin Shuvera refuses to use Meta’s marketplace.


    Featuring: Ron Sparks, Arthur Simeon, Graham Chittenden, and Kaitlin Shuvera.

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    38 mins
  • Weekend laughs from The Big Five
    May 2 2026

    The Big Five answers the most pressing question of our time: what are the “Big 5” of any given category? Not the best 5. Not the top 5. Not anyone’s favourite 5. But objectively, the Big 5. In each episode, Donovan Woods, Tom Power, and a celebrity guest tackle new topics and debate things like: what are the Big 5 farm animals? Types of hats? Slang terms for “butt”? Ways to cook a potato? Guys named Paul? Guests in this season include Vivek Shraya, Jordan Canning, William Prince, Lindsay Ell, Elamin Abdelmahmoud and more!


    More episodes of The Big Five are available wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/TB5xTD

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    56 mins
  • Does table service beat a buffet? Is Toronto a great place to live?
    Apr 30 2026

    In this week’s all-you-can-laugh episode, we’re asking if table service is better than a buffet. Simon Rakoff serves up his best jokes in support of table service but Wassim El-Mounzer is ready to make us believe in buffets. Then, does Toronto offer the best quality of life? Juno award-winner Adam Christie says yes, his city CN Towers above the rest, but Clare Belford thinks the “T-Dot” has lost the plot.


    Featuring: Simon Rakoff, Wassim El-Mounzer, Adam Christie, and Clare Belford.

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    37 mins
  • Do millennials make the best parents? Is rain superior to shine?
    Apr 23 2026

    This week, we’re covering a topic from A to Gen Z. Do millennials win the parenting prize? Levi McCachen says millennials have totally won parenting, but Simon King says other generations do it better. Next, it’s rain versus shine. Charles Haycock says rain rules, but Katie-Ellen Humphries is ready to argue her position with a sunny disposition.


    Featuring: Levi McCachen, Simon King, Charles Haycock, and Katie-Ellen Humphries.

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    35 mins