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.
In a Listener Mail special episode the Dogs dig deep into their musical past via Glen from Oak Bay’s vintage 1970’s vinyl collection as compiled by Ken from Edmonton via Johnny Mac from Vancouver or environs. We also look into the UN’s note to PJ and prepare to leave the dual-fire Shed for our first World Junior Championship experience (courtesy of Absolute Specialized Training). Vivian Stanshall, trumpet!
Read MoreHey, if a potato becomes potatoes, then an Idaho becomes Idahoes.
Here the Shed Dogs describe their Dream Islands! Along with their resulting reflections on the nature of humanity, they relentlessly mow down the myth of International Trade Balances, the bitter truth about Rewards Programs, and some of the reasons government budgets are doubtful at best. Bonus: RJ confuses and even obfuscates Objectivism with Libertarianism. KJ rejects finances and opines and pines for a world in which people barter with and support each other through the generations. PJ says we’re just pack hunters, looking to improve our status. Womp womp.
Read MoreAs the holiday season reaches its zenith (and the sun’s track its nadir), Episode 36 finds the Shed Dogs wondering if our listeners in the Southern Hemisphere got the same explanation for the timing of Christmas as we did. We discuss the dark web of deceit in airline seat booking practices, the current state of tipping, and of course, That Song. Is this a fun episode? You be the judge!
Read MoreLiteracy, refinement, erudition, and cheesy moves to get great photos are among the topics the Shed Dogs surf through in Episode 35. We struggle with the origins of “Open Sesame” and reflect further on Kids These Days. It’s a peppy little car!
Read MoreThe Dogs catch up on listener mail, introduce themselves, go in-depth on grocery retailing, and discreetly commentate on golf commentators. Bonus: is Wikipedia reliable?, and PJ gets a chin bruise.
Read MoreThe Dogs become Shed Unicorns Unchained! as they review renovations so perfect they are unseen, dog coats of arms, It’s a New Car!!!, chilling adventures, outlaw kings, and laying down the law about reverse turns.
Read MoreIn memory of David Petersen, honorary Shed Dog—KJ
In a free-ranging (not to say dissociative) Episode 32 the Shed Dogs glide serenely through another wide array of topics, from what history’s being in taught in school these days, to what we chose to Remember on Nov. 11, to whether anybody our age gets nose jobs anymore. We have a special guest appear, and we weigh in on Uber video policy. Bonus: earnest dancing and how it could be used to select Supreme Court justices.
Read MoreFrom 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.
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