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Marta Vodrey, super-mom and lifestyle blogger extraordinaire behind the popular blog, petiteraisin.ca, joins Adam and Erika in this jam packed episode.

Recorded Dec. 30, 2013 Happy New Year! Adam and Erika kick off 2014 with a shiny new show intro. Erika talks about an unscientific Facebook poll she took about people's favourite/best-rated movies in 2013, and Adam rounds up the biggest news stories of 2013 [in chronological order(!)]

Recorded Dec. 16, 2013 Grab your rum n' eggnog, cuz Adam and Erika get festive for the last episode of 2013. Erika kicks off the episode by playing a new Christmas standard - "Merry Christmas Exclamation Point" by Canadian funny-man Jon Lajoie, which leads to a discussion of the "Christmas text". The two talk turducken and how to deep fry a turkey, Erika finds weird presents online, and Adam explains the true meaning of Festivus. Later, Adam compares Christmas to the pagan celebration of Saturnalia, they discuss weird Christmas traditions in other countries, and watch a kid-narrated version of Home Alone starring pugs. It's a holly, jolly podcast. Happy holidays to all our listeners! Feel free to air your grievances on Twitter on Monday, Dec. 23 in honour of Festivus. Tweet us with the hashtag #PodGrief, and tell us how we've disappointed you this year... and maybe we'll read them on our Jan. 1 podcast.   Some things we talked about Sriracha Vodka

Adam and Erika get a little geeky, a little nerdy, and a little outraged this episode. The duo kick off debating the definition of geeky vs. nerdy, and segue into critiquing Kanye West's Bound 2 and comparing his talent to amateur rappers, including Winnipeg locals Winnipeg's Most. The duo both attempt to rap, and Erika lays down a saucy little set she came up with over the summer. They debate what constitutes a Christian band, and Erika introduces Adam to Die Antwoord. Later, they talk about Ron Burgundy's appearance as a TSN Sports commentator at the Roar of the Rings curling tournament. Erika doesn't understand the appeal or science of curling and Adam tries to explain it.

Albertine Watson joins Adam and Erika this episode. Albertine dishes on her video-game zine Heart Container, re-launching in early 2014. The group discusses the future of video games – like blockbuster Hollywood actors acting in video games, to the Oculus Rift, a 3D virtual-reality game system. They chat about their favourite games, retro games, childhood games they never got to play, and the weirdest games they know. They debate the difference between PC gaming vs console gaming. Later, Adam talks about trading lunch snacks in school like he was in jail, and Albertine chats about the challenges of being gluten-free. This episode has everything from A to Zine!

Recorded on Nov. 5, 2013 Five months after their pilot episode and the Crackstarter campaign kerfuffle, Adam and Erika are back full circle with a breaking Rob Ford update! The duo have a heated discussion about the public image of politicians, and Adam wonders about the psychology behind racism. Erika lightens the mood with some Ron Burgundy talk, which gets them going about whether male-centric movies are appealing to women and vice-versa. Adam describes his love-hate relationship with the HBO show Girls and Erika explains her disinterest in Lena Dunham. The pair round out the show with a mind-blowing marching band, retro video games, the disappointment and disbelief that comes from a faux-Full House reunion - and where Jodie Sweetin is now.

Part two of the "basement tapes" kicks off with aHalloween twist and the theme runs through the whole show, with discussion about everything from the nostalgia of filling up your pillowcase when you were a kid to the trend of kids trick-or-treating at the mall. The duo design an innovative new product called "The Crumb-Catcher", and Adam divulges that he wants to find out what it is that a XXX-hypnotist does. Erika chats about the upcoming Central Canada Comic Con (C4). Adam wonders how many horror movies have ever won an Oscar and they dish on their favourite horror films. The show ends with Adam theorizing about the zombie apocalypse and vampirism. He asks Erika to devise a zombie escape plan, then outlines his own.

In a semi-Halloween themed episode, Adam and Erika record their own "basement tapes" - in a more Bob Dylan way than a Columbine killers way. This kicks off a discussion about bullying, the new (probably) Columbine-inspired movie ‘The Dirties’, and the Kevin Smith Movie Club. Adam critiques the Breaking Bad finale (spoiler alert!) and Erika divulges her new goal in life (hint: it involves shooting lasers). The conversation turns to grocery shopping at Dollarama and the greeting card industry. Finally, the pair ponder the strange concept of night clubs for kids, and reminisce about their nerdy high school pasts - from setting up the sock-hop sound systems to joining Reach for the Top.

Brendan Macgranachan joins Adam and Erika as a guest. Brendan pumps his new sports radio show, Manitoba Sports Report, debuting on Red River Radio in October. Adam and Brendan weigh in on sports chants, and Erika is confused about the hockey term “icing”. Brendan describes himself as “sans-lingual”, and Erika explains what living with someone who is “sans-lingual” is like. The boys talk sports movies from the ‘90s, and how awkward it is to Facebook creep someone and then run into them in real life. The boys face off with Emmy predictions, and in keeping with the sports theme, the trio comes up with a team name and slogan for themselves.

This episode is brought to you by the letter S. Adam and Erika kick off by talking the number of sex partners certain celebrities have had, which leads to a discussion about a social experiment where a man and a woman ask 100 strangers to sleep with them. Erika is surprised by the fake Subway ad The Onion ran just before the 12th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center. The pair talk about where they were when the planes hit on 9/11, what they remember about that day, and how their memory of the attack and its meaning probably differs from the memories younger and older generations have of the event. To lighten up, Erika plays a medley of isolated vocals from the Beatle's Abbey Road album, which sparks the age old question: do you prefer the Beatles or the Stones?

Wesley Keeley of Red River Radio fame guest hosts and dishes on his new radio show, Wes & the Goat in the Morning. The trio considers the creepy children’s book The Lonely Doll and chats about Breaking Bad. They sample the new Nine Inch Nails song, and they try to come up with the weirdest musical mash-up they can. Later, the threesome face off about the future of podcasting, radio, and TV. Adam explains vlogging. The trio scratches lottery tickets - Erika thinks she’s hit the jackpot and Adam thinks it was rigged. The show ends with a discussion of the advantages of 3D printing, and Ben Affleck as Batman.

Adam and Erika get very heated about the mid-season premiere of Breaking Bad when Erika watches the episode and wants to talk and Adam hasn't seen it. Erika has another Mormon update. The pair chat about monotremes and marsupials. They toast their sixth episode, then Adam gives the rundown of his recent trip to Atlanta and discusses his voice-acting debut in a new internet cartoon, Pinheads Making Plans. The duo discuss recent trends in new TV shows and San Quentin state prison’s official Yelp page.

Adam explains Pecha Kucha 20x20 to Erika and they discover the correct pronunciation of the word. Erika wants to name a trio of baby beavers on The Beaver Whisperer website, and laments her fake Facebook account won’t let her submit her suggestions – and Adam questions whether Erika is secretly “catfishing” people with her Facebook account. Later, Adam talks about Satanists performing “pink masses” for the Westboro Baptist Church and Erika has a Mormon update. Adam searches himself on Google Maps, introduces Erika to The Newsroom, and the duo discuss reality TV and dating shows.

This episode, Erika says bookstores > malls, talks about her tastes in literature, and the racy book she's reading right now. Adam reflects on his respect for Justin Timberlake, his feelings about grillz, and the art and science (magnetic ink and MRIs) of tattoos. In the middle of the show, Erika receives a surprising phone call, recounts her chance meeting with Mormon missionaries, and discusses her desire to read the Book of Mormon, which sparks a debate about religion. Later, Adam examines the conspiracy theory surrounding recently deceased journalist Michael Hastings, and rants about movie musicals.

In honor of Canada Day, this episode revolves around surprising Canadian celebs – like The Rock, whom Adam has career recommendations for. Adam also discusses his favorite childhood TV shows. They cover the cronut craze sweeping NYC, Erika discovers the secret to simple slushies at home, and Adam shares a surprising smoothie recipe. Later, Adam explains the current podcast “patent trolling” issue. The duo chats about cocktails, Erika’s crossover on the craft-beer podcast, Pubchat Podcast, and how Urban Dictionary defines their names.