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It's our 50TH EPISODE! Thanks to everyone who stuck around and continues to listen.

Produced by: James Wood

Media by: Missy Cross

It's our first live show! We're coming to you from the Cap in Fredericton NB from a sold out room. Many thanks to all who helped us get here and who made the night so special. We had a blast, and we love you all!

Produced by: James Wood

Media by: Missy Cross

Ryan and I talk about our time together in Fredericton, and the success of our live show. Ryan is finally back at home, and he discovers some science while cutting his nails.

Live show will be done and posted next week! Thanks to everyone for your interest.

I catch up with Ryan in the hospital and he lets us know what landed him there. We had a great talk, played GTP, and answered your always appreciated questions. One week until the live show! If you're in Fredericton, please come say hi. Thursday August 8th at the Cap.

Ryan made it back to Fredericton after another airport debacle. He tells us about his trip to Vancouver, flying in a helicopter, and receiving guests like an eccentric billionaire while laying in bed at his hotel. He also talks about his upcoming blood test and CT scan.

I caught up with Ryan during a break in his busy homecoming tour. It was a last minute podcast, so no producer James this time. He lets us know how its been going, and how he's balancing friends and rest.

Ryan and I catch up quickly as he waits to board his oft delayed flight from Montreal to Vancouver. He's tired, I'm hot, we only have a quick window, but we did it. We podcasted. We're heroes.

Ryan heads to NYC and stays in the South Bronx (JLO's hood), eats at the Seinfeld diner, and sees some music at the Bowery. All this and more! We play GHP and answer your questions too. Hey I'm walkin here!!!

We catch up with Ryan the night before he heads to NYC. He tells us about his latest situation in the hospital that resulted in an enema and Kristen makes an appearance and asks us a question about crying.

40th episode with special guest Kristen! Ryan's weight is down as he continues chemo, but his spirits are high. We talk plans and scams, look at the rest of Ryan's summer, play GSP, and answer your Q's.

Produced by: James Wood

Media by: Missy Cross

Ryan gives us an update after a recent doctors visit. We talk about parks, dogs, play GTP, and answer your questions.

Produced by James Wood

Media by Missy Cross

I catch up with Ryan at a Day's Inn before he heads to Lunenburg with his parents. He talks about some of the side effects from chemo returning as he hits his fifth week of treatment. We answer questions and start planning our trip!

Produced by: James Wood

Media by: Missy Cross

Ryan updates us on how he's doing, does a weigh-in, nails Guess The Price, and answers your questions.

Produced by: James Wood

Media: Missy Cross

I review a Tom Hortons Pizza 'cause I Iost another bet to Ryan, he talks about accidentally shaving his beard, and we cover the effects of anti-psychotic drugs.

We get a health update, and Ryan and I talk honestly about the future. Lots of fun here. Keep the questions coming lovelies!

Produced by: James Woods

Media by: Missy Cross

Funky to funny, we go on a special journey today, play Guess The Price, and Shane talks about his secret brother Igor.

Lots to catch up on in today's episode. Ryan gives us an update, we play games, talk bets, and take your questions!

Produced by: James Wood

Media by: Missy Cross

Ryan is back on chemo but feeling okay. We discuss the adventure of facebook Marketplace, Guess the Price stays strange, and we answer your questions! All here in the newest episode.

We're back! Ryan talks about nachos while driving, his trip to Orlando, and how he's feeling. We play a very fun Guess The Price and answer your questions.

Ryan receives some heavy news and to shares it with us.

I catch up with Ryan in Orlando. He is on a lot of caffeine and sugar, and gives us a very important health update, before drawing up a time share scam. Another day in the life!

Ryan and I talk about the pleasures of aging, snagging things, and lucifer's hammer. Then we play Guess The Price and take the MAILBAG!

Produced by: James Wood

Media by: Missy Cross

We talk about the creepiest show in the history of television, play Guess The Price, and take your questions in the mailbag.

Produced by: James Wood

Media: Missy Cross

We got segment, we got updates, we got laughs! Thanks for being here everyone.

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We have a great talk about Ryan's new outlook, fashion, and flesh lights before playing Guess The Price and fielding some listener questions in our new Mailbag segment. If you got a question for Ryan send it our way!

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Ryan and I talk right after his latest hospital visit.

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As Ryan prepares for his surgery, I ask him a series of questions that include his ideal hospital roommate, what's funny about Cancer, and how much a new washer/dryer set costs.

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Ryan is joined by his mom Cathie, and they eat a McRib sandwich. After their review, we delve into Ryan's past to try to figure out what really happened at the Cave of Witches. She weighs in on the past year and talks about her plans to support Ryan during his surgery.

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In this episode, we discuss ASMR, the 80's, and the fragile thread of memories. Ryan talks about falling from a moving vehicle. He also gives himself a needle!

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Chase Coulee link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6J10zJMqAyTH0fQNCCo2No?si=Xg7zGGKoTbqItOWGz-6yVA

Ryan talks about his final round of chemo, takes a phone call, and we discuss people's fascination with sexy creatures.

Ryan begins his final round of chemo. We discuss business ideas, memories of the summer fair, and friendships.

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Ryan embarks on his next leg of treatment. Make sure to stick around to the end of the episode, we'll be playing a track from the new Chase Coulee album, "Found Myself Here."

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Ryan and I catch up after the holidays, reflect on the year that was, and look forward to what lies ahead in 2024.

This episode is sponsored by Young & Haggis Insurance. https://www.young-haggis.com

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We discuss Ryan's feelings around surgery, the holidays, and what monsters are the stinkiest.

Happy New Year to all! Ryan talks about his progress and what lies ahead in 2024. We discuss our shared admiration for red heads.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Everyone! We talk about colonoscopies and Ryan's fear of going to hell. Enjoy!

We have a lovely chat. Enjoy.

Ryan tells us about hanging heavy shelves with tape, his Aunt Debby's wake (and bake), and meeting with a Psychic.

Ryan and I get deep after an Aunt Debby update, and then he tells me about a feud in the not so quiet streets of Fredericton with a bizarre family.

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Ryan gives us a few updates before weighing himself. He also fills us in on his date with a married woman!

We talk to Ryan's cousin Adam. He's Aunty Debby's son and he lets us know how he's dealing with her decision to forgo treatment.

Ryan gives us an update, talks about regaining some strength, and gets a surprise gift from an old friend.

After a brief talk about our parent's food preserving practices, we hear all about Ryan's trip to Toronto with his friends.

Also: We have a CANE MAN update!

Please enjoy, we love you.

Ryan finds out his CT scan has been moved by 6 weeks and must reassess his mental plan. He tries to stay positive, but the uncertainty is taking its toll.

Sound by: James Wood www.knockonwoodstudio.com

We talk chicken soup, the little league world series, how Ryan's life has profoundly and permanently changed, the importance of friends, and a little Dungeons and Dragons. Also, we have an instagram account @surpriseyouhavecancer

Ryan talks about Chemotherapy and the effects of the treatment

Ryan and I talk about him finding out he has Stage 4 Cancer. We cover the symptoms, the diagnosis, and the treatment plan. We get into the gritty details, so if you're squeamish, consider yourself warned.