Shed Dogs. A podcast wherein we discuss things that matter to three old guys who should have better things to do. Featuring Kevin J McNulty, Patrick J Lilburn, and Richard J Tench. It's like watching the ocean from the shore.
For most episodes theme music is Escaping like Indiana Jones by Komiku, with permission. For other episodes theme music is by Voodoo Jazz, with permission.
From the sublime (chocolate biscuits) to the ridiculous (lunar panels), the Dogs pick up a pickleball paddle and bat around several topics in what can be described as a reasonably compact episode, to wit: Electoral Reform (sorry folks!), kids these days, classic photos, and our theme song (Escaping like Indiana Jones by Komiku).
Read MoreIn a very civic minded Episode 30, the Shed Dogs attempt to wrestle to the ground and subdue the amorphous mass that is the Electoral Reform Referendum - what is it, what might it mean, how might it work, what did we look at? As if that weren’t exciting enough, we then extend our longest-ever political conversation to review how we did at the recent municipal elections, talking about how well our votes scored and how the process went in OUR municipalities. And before all that, we consider what constitutes a good podcast length.
Read MoreBad Candy is not an indie death metal band. The Shed Dogs talk about that and what constitutes Good Candy as well. They also have a lot of fun responding to an excellent round of Listener Mail, taking equal parts praise and punishment along the way. In particular we hear from Larry of Grande Prairie and Rick of Castlegar for a proper recounting of the epic schoolyard fight discussed in Episode 26.
Read MoreIn a second episode featuring the Voices of Vancouver, we look at the musical influences of two generations and get an education in cultural differences between skateboarders, longboarders, and scootererers. We also gain fascinating insights into the business of promoting foosball (table soccer) in Vancouver. Listeners will hear shared interests viewed across a 30 year age gap; the common ground is surprising. Bonuses: KJ sings childhood favourites, and RJ recounts childhood horror.
Read MoreThe Shed Dogs put on their best Don Draper and invite half-our-age podcasters Cam and Jordan, hosts of the Voices of Vancouver podcast, into the the Shed for Old Fashioned’s. The ensuing conversation is by turns exciting, confusing, and amusing as we compare notes on recording and editing, origin stories, foosball, skateboarding, the change to cannabis laws, distracted driving, and a journey riding the rails across the US South. Please listen, but keep your eyes on the road. I love you too, man.
Read MoreIn a sepia-toned Episode 26, the Shed Dogs compare notes on their memory of Larry’s epic schoolyard fight, and find that memory is, well, a little malleable even when it’s enormously satisfying. Their discussion of public skating, hockey, and curling at the Rossland Arena puts PJ on the spot over knowing when to quit, and they show surprising calm and restraint while remarking on the reappearance of stubby beer bottles. And get the latest on Global national local news.
Read MoreIn a sensitive and insightful Episode 25, the Shed Dogs share feelings about YouTube videos they watch and some they wish they’d never watched, about life changes around fledging kids and shared retirement, and about the mysteries of internal combustion. They also review RJ’s stunningly great birthday gift and receive gifts from KJ!
Read MoreHerein we sip some coffee and discuss evidence for the existence of two key concepts: Avon Ladies and God. Our deep knowledge of the biological tree of life comes into play as we investigate the future of Gryllus bimaculatus as human food. Finally, some pretty big questions are considered: Should we volunteer? Would you go for a beer with Fritz Haber? And would you speak with him if you met him in the bathroom?
Read MoreThe Dogs don’t want their statues toppled so they boost their Inclusiveness Quotient by covering a particularly broad set of topics and issues. In this episode we address movies (including KJ’s fabulous new Kingsway), Elon, geeking out at the front desk, trailers, Sir John A. Macdonald [spoken reverently], listener mail, and PJ’s Korean Travolta hat.
Don’t miss KJ’s cameo in Kingsway, playing twice at the Vancouver International Film Festival! Tickets going fast!
Read MoreJust to be different, the Dogs complain about Trump, gleefully prognosticate over Manafort, opine about the Infinite Multiverse*, fix their own cars, sign their own emails, and pull out their own stitches.
Read MoreThe fabulous Shed Dogs open a parcel, marvel at Roman disposal design, scoff at Scotch tasting notes, review standup dramedy, and ponder the garage and how stuff abhors a vacuum. This episode sponsored by Ogre Dog.
Should pie be served warm or cold? Discuss
Read MoreEvery few-odd years Ello and Karen host a reunion of various denizen creatures of vintage mid-1950s or so. We seized on this opportunity to find out how accurate were KJ's recollections, from Episode 16, of Morocco in 1975. In this episode we're joined by Ogre, Art, Sculler, Jim B, Jute, Mel, Carmen and Lori, with cameos by Crusher, Candace, and Joanne.
Read MoreIn this episode the Dogs complete their European trip reports, with special guest Mike from Rossland. Also, RJ gets a purse, Dick's just isn't Dirty any more, poetry corner, and the effects of adenosine on lock-up torque converters.
Read MoreRJ's brother Mike from Rossland joins us in the Shed for the first of two episodes. RJ returns with gifts from Great Britain, and PJ and the Johns o' Groats view the Orkneys for the first time. We hear about RJ's encounters with British celebs (see photo!) and catch up on some Listener Mail while trying out new MooT words!
Read MoreFrom our last pre-UK recording session, we spend some quality time reflecting on how ‘60s Canadian TV is still stuck in our heads 50+ years later. Also, will our bold and subtle-yet-ridiculous scheme to invite the Duchess of Sussex into the shed succeed?
Read MoreBig trouble in a foreign land, plus: the Dogs hone their insult skilz, PJ struggles with travel bookings, and RJ gazes deep into the blinking eyes of news panels. Blink...blink.
Read MoreThe Dogs delve into what colours of car are best, what jury nullification is, and who, if anyone, irons their clothes anymore. We compare opinions on autonomous cars and driving in city traffic, and marvel at the wonder that is the backup camera. And we close with the parable of the city redneck and the country redneck.
The Shed Dogs break new ground: our first interview (with Jon Steeves, the inventor and publisher of the word game MooT that we've played in earlier episodes) and our first sponsorship: free beer! We have a MooT question for listeners, a dozen acknowledgements, and we make our pitch for the unpaid intern producer position for the Shed Dogs. A producer! Unpaid!
Link: MooT, the etymology, grammar, and semantics game
In lucky Episode 13, the Shed Dogs promote a favourite movie and a favourite podcast, at the same time ruminating on our advancing curmudgeonliness. We are startled and informed by KJ's report on fascinating yet little-known rules of English, and we look at comedy that some of us just can't watch. In the "products that are getting worse" category, PJ and RJ once again square off on the question of ceramic-top stoves: vast improvement or labour-intense gimmick?
The Shed Dogs share their observations on hair replacement, and are amazed at The Scariest Disclaimer for an Advertised Medication Ever. We go back and forth on some products that have both improved and pejorated over time, hear about high water at Christina Lake, and share with KJ some sage advice on car buying.
