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- 101 - #100 KEEPIN IT A BUCK 💯
The Centurion is here. Thank you to all the TMPeeps for supporting us to this milestone 🫶🏾. In this episode Lala fills Mans in on a recent first time sports experience, more on ridiculous tipping expectations, and Tdot holiday SZN event attempts. Later, Arsy gives us a sidewalk rage story, and finally Mans close it out with World Cup knockout stage talk. Happy holidays and happy new year to all the TMPeeps. We’ll see y’all in 2023 ✊🏾
Mon, 19 Dec 2022 - 1h 05min - 100 - #99 NUPTIAL JAMS & SINGLES PAYMENT PROGRAMS
Arsy knocks out another wedding weekend with old friends, but as usual he’s got a list of gripes for y’all. That aside, you know Mans came with dancing heat to the reception. Later, Mans debate with Arsy after he presents arguments to establish his RSPF (Registered Single Persons Fund). Are the single TMPeeps feeling hard done by from the relationship homies?
Sun, 11 Dec 2022 - 43min - 99 - #98 BLACK FRIDAY GRABS & TMP WRAPPED
Mans kick it off with Black Friday deals aka Brown Christmas. #ProducerTaus out here doing the most with online tech deals while Lala tried to slide into the big Rogers deal. Then, Mans get into the latest Spotify Wrapped stats - TMP edition. Much love to all the #fandem GLOBALLY for the support. Later, Mans cap it off with a World Cup update as Canada fizzles out.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 - 54min - 98 - #97 TORONTO MANS IN JAPAN
Lala returns from the land of the rising sun and recounts some of his trip while Mans sprinkle in some anime. Later, World Cup 2022 in Qatar is off to a blazing start. We’ve seen some wild results and some upsets. Mans discuss the tourney so far with a lot of positives for our Canadian boys.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 - 53min - 97 - #96 THUNDER THIGHS ATTACK & BEST CHILDHOOD SNACKS
The struggle of buying pants as a brown man is real! These thunder thighs don’t play and Arsy finally had to cave into Lala’s advice and get some Lululemons (or should we say “Lala”lemons?). The mans breakdown the struggles of shopping as an average sized brown man and later do a deep dive on some of their favourite childhood snacks reminiscing about cocoa pebbles, slurpee flavours, Dickie Dee ice cream and more!
Sun, 20 Nov 2022 - 45min - 96 - #95 PRETTY PRIVILEGE FACTS & DATING APP MATH
The mans are coming in hot on…well…hot people, and how annoying their romance advice is. Good looking dudes give dating tips that don’t make sense for the rest of us, and will get most people arrested. ASMR is getting a bit weird and the flood of soft core porn vids on social media is getting lazy and tired. Later the gang gets into why it seems that people have a hard time meeting new people in real life, and why dating apps are set up to cause you problems if you don’t use them mindfully.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 - 48min - 95 - #94 PAID TO PARTY SCAMS & HALLOWEEN JAMS
The gang breaks down the secret world of Paid to Party Girls and how to combine them with Uber drivers to grow the #TMPeeps. Arsy also won Halloween with his The Rock turtleneck costume and the Mans talk about the best costumes they saw throughout a very bumping Halloween weekend. Also what’s the cut off for trick or treaters? How old do they need to be and what effort level is required for you to say “naw you ain’t getting $hit!”. Also the Mans are standing united with CUPE education workers and take a moment to say goodbye to the legend Takeoff of Migos. RIP.
Sun, 06 Nov 2022 - 44min - 94 - #93 TORY REIGNS & DIWALI PAINS
Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating! Hope y’all weren’t in the Malton melee…sh*t was wild. Also shout out to Environment Canada for the air quality advisory calling out Brampton for the unruly fireworks 😂. Later, it’s politics furreal. A brown man take the reigns in UK on Diwali, and your boy John Tory takes another mayoral race.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 - 39min - 93 - #92 WESTON’S HUSTLE & THE MAYORAL SHUFFLE
Gang finally got together and went live on TikTok while #ProducerTaus slowly destroyed Lala’s new crib. Galen Weston (evil billionaire) tried to pull a fast one on Canadians. Y’all votin’? Municipal elections are coming up and your boy Arsy thinks he should run. Later, we wanna know if you have a side of the bed. Finally, Arsy goes out on Queen West and was not impressed.
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 - 40min - 92 - #91 THANKSGIVING BASH & THE BASEMENT DRAFT
Draymond at it again punching his teammate in the face - with no punishment - plus a Thanksgiving weekend that had a major heartbreak caused by the Blue Jays. Mans also look at some dating formats for Arsy - praying Seema Aunty can help him out. Later, Mans deal with a basement draft to close it out 🤙🏾
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 - 46min - 91 - #90 THE RECOUP SCAM & THE MICHELIN MAN
Arsy’s cheesed about all the weddings and showers he’s had to go to over the years, and now Mans tryna recoup all the money he’s dished out - look out for an invite to Arsy’s fake ass party 😂. Also, y’all know what the right jacket is for fall? Mans are cold, sweating, cold, all in the span of 30mins. Shits confusing AF. Later Mans drill down on the newly released Michelin guide for Toronto. 13 spots got stars, while 74 others made it on to the guide. Y’all feelin the list?
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 - 43min - 90 - #89 TORONTO MARRIED MANS
The hiatus is over. After an eventful few weeks, Mans ventured out to BC and married off your boy #ProducerTaus. From rollin dutty in the red corvette, flaming the bride tribe in the speech, boozy party buses, to a windmill-worm dance floor combo - you know Mans lit it up. Special shout out to the Whalley neighbourhood of Surrey for showing Arsy what time it is. Big congratulations to #ProducerTaus and his lovely wife 🥳🫶🏾💕
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 - 55min - 89 - #88 BRAMPTON SWORD FIGHTS & WEDDING DAY IN SIGHT
Producer Taus' wedding is only a week away, so the mans should cut him some slack for not being here for recording...but obviously, they don't! Arsy and Lala chop it about how Labour Day is the real beginning of the year, the days when high schools had OAC/gr.13, how producer Taus has become the ultimate finesser under their tutelage, and why the Toronto Mans would be the ultimate Indian Matchmakers and would be way better than Seema Aunty. Later they break down why the Ex really isn't that good, why corn is meh, a mass food poisoning in Markham, and a wild parking lot sword fight in Brampton that is too wild to make up! The mans are taking a short break for Producer Taus' wedding for a few weeks but we'll be back real soon! Peace!
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 - 46min - 88 - #87 WEDDING SPEECH WRECKS & LET’S (NOT) GO TO THE EX
The countdown is on until Producer Taus ties the knot in Van City. Man is so focused on his nuptials that he didn’t join us for recording. Priorities all messed up so Arsy & Lala had to put him on notice they coming for him in his wedding speech! Later mans get into Bill Burr, WWE, and the history of the city’s love hate relationship with the CNE
Sat, 27 Aug 2022 - 44min - 87 - #86 GERRARD STREET TREKS & NUDIE MAG FLEX
This week, Mans take it wayyy back to youthful days and tell the tales of their first encounter with a nudie mag. Some Mans even finessed a subscription 👀. Fast forward and Mans are feeling the effect of age, soreness of the 30s, and dangers of walking and texting. Your boy Arsy got caught lackin on the skreets and rubbernecked his way to a twisted ankle. Finally, Taus takes us back to Gerrard street. Even though we got pockets of brown areas across the GTA, Little India flexes hit different.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 - 41min - 86 - #85 FESTIVAL SLANDER & BOLLYWOOD DBL STANDARD
After a couple weekends of music festivals, shit seemed to really hit the fan. Whether at Kingstonfest or KultureLand, or even Drizzy’s semi OVOfest, people were cheeeesed fam. Mans chop it up over the whole slew of issue’s concert goers had to deal with and more. With the opening weekend of EPL and a looming Qatar World Cup on the horizon, you know Lala had to get some footy talk in. Also look out for Arsy tryna marry your cousin trying to get a free stay in Qatar during the cup. Later Mans deal with some Kim and Pete breakup talk, would you date a girl with an only fans, and Bollywood double standards.
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 - 45min - 85 - #84 THE SUNDAY OF SUMMER & THE RETURN OF DISCO
The Mans recap Caribana Weekend including producer Taus partying like a 20 year old, and discuss how fast the summer is moving. Later we get into the resurgence of disco sounds in new music and the dominance of micro-audiences in entertainment.
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 - 46min - 84 - #83 BANA IS BACK & GRAND THEFT TORONTO
Caribana, OVO, Veld! The City is Litty this weekend and the Mans breakdown whose in town and what’s going down along with a much needed homage to the Canadian Hip Hop veterans who paved the way for TO to be a music powerhouse. Later, we discuss bike tickets in High Park, the Raps signing a Netflix star, and imagine if the next GTA franchise took place…in the GTA! Would you play?
Fri, 29 Jul 2022 - 49min - 83 - #82 $1K LAWN SEATS & MELTING IN THE HEAT
The Mans are feeling pressed about the Ticketmaster “dynamic pricing” and hypebeasts making OVO Fest tix stupid expensive. And this summer heatwave taking over the world ain’t helping, especially because the AC situation in a brown house is a mess. Lucky Arsy finally listened to Lala and bought some Lululemon shorts!
Sat, 23 Jul 2022 - 45min - 82 - #81 THE GREAT ROGERS OUTAGE & 7TH WAVE TF?
Where were you when the wasteyutes at Rogers took us all offline for a day! The Mans talk how it hurts extra in the burbs. Later the Mans try to find the comedy in yet another wave around the corner, and clown Dr.Kieran Moore’s antics.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 - 44min - 81 - #80 TORONTO MANS IN MONTRÉAL
Arsy shares his adventures of returning to La Belle Province after 2 years away. Later the Mans recap the results of sauce madness and defend the mt.saucemore results!
Sat, 09 Jul 2022 - 46min - 80 - #79 SAUCE MADNESS FINALE
After 4 gruelling weeks and countless hot takes from these tasteless bastards, Mans finally wind it all down and complete the bracket to answer the timeless question - which sauces belong on Mount Saucemore? AND, Mans crown a top sauce to rule them all 👑
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 - 55min - 79 - #78 HONESTLY? SAUCE MADNESS PT.4
When Mans had to link up, a sweaty situation ensued - prompting a deodorant debate 😂. Also, you know Mans had to cover Drizzy the genius and his new album that has polarized the city. Mans also put some respect on Chef Curry and the 4th ring. Later, Mans jump into the 4th shelf of TMP Sauce Madness as we lock it in and prep for the final showdown. Remember to vote on the IG poll! 🤙🏾
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 - 47min - 78 - #77 SAFETY KID & SAUCE MADNESS PT.3
After a much needed week of recovery, Mans are back and at it with weekend shenanigans. After going to a close friend’s wedding, Arsy recounts being the “safety” friend growing up with his crew in PK (believable? 🤔). The comedy scene was also bumpin in the city - y’all catch the Nimesh Patel or Hasan Minhaj shows? A collective 10 shows between them over one weekend is huge 👏🏾👏🏾. Arsy also fills us in on his upcoming shows. Later Mans jump into Shelf 3 of TMP Sauce Madness bracket. Keep the votes coming as we drop the brackets every week! 🤙🏾
Fri, 17 Jun 2022 - 52min - 77 - #76 TORONTO MANS IN VEGAS
The Mans return from the long-awaited #TorontoMansBach for Producer Taus after 3 glorious nights in Vegas! Tune in to the gang talk about how they pulled off one of the best bachelor parties in Vegas and listen to their antics. 🤙🏽 #TorontoMansBach
Fri, 10 Jun 2022 - 1h 00min - 76 - #75 TMB TAKE OFF & SAUCE MADNESS PT.2
If you’re listening to this it’s too late. After a pre flight drip trip to Yorkdale, Mans are on route to TMB and #ProducerTaus might not make it back 😎. Mans jump into final prep before they take off to Sin City along with a bit of Champions League final chatter. Later, Mans run the 2nd shelf of #SauceMadness pt.2. Make sure to join in and vote on TMP Insta weekly. We’ll see y’all on the flip 🤙🏾
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 - 51min - 75 - #74 TEAM SCHTEAM & REAL SAUCE MADNESS PT.1
Mans finally linked up for a TMB prep workout and a long overdue team schteam. Then Mans discuss the wild storm over the weekend and the havoc it caused. Later Arsy fills us in on his eventful comedy filled long weekend, and finally Mans get to the official part 1 of #SauceMadness. You’ll have your chance to join the madness too. Check the TMP stories weekly to vote 💪🏽
Fri, 27 May 2022 - 58min - 74 - #73 DISHWASHING FIGHTS & PERFECT T-DOT NIGHTS
This week Mans jump right into a dish in the sink debate. Y’all gonna have to help settle that one. Then, Mans react to a TikTok yute criticizing the downtown Tdot scene and share their personal fav spots. Later, it gets hairy with some brown man grooming issues - and it gets bloody 🩸👀
Fri, 20 May 2022 - 45min - 73 - #72 MANS ARE BLOOMIN’ IN THE CITY
The weather finally turned and Arsy is on a mission to get in shape before the TMB extravaganza. Mans are outchea and so is the city. With summer around the corner, new music is on deck and Mans cover some selections. Later Mans talk about an upcoming music festival and Arsy getting finessed - again - by his moms on Mother’s Day 💐
Fri, 13 May 2022 - 43min - 72 - #71 TMU & EID TWENTY TWO
After a much needed week off where #ProducerTaus got COVID KO’d, the Mans are back and refreshed. Ramadan is over and Eid just passed, Mans are feeling replenished and fill y’all in on some Eid shenanigans. Later, Mans get hyped for TMB and then finish off with a nod to this year’s Raptors season finale. Eid Mubarak y’all ✊🏾
Fri, 06 May 2022 - 45min - 71 - #70 THE ULTIMATE CHAI & RAPTORS PLAYOFF TIME
This week #ProducerTaus takes some visitors on a T.O. food tour and they obviously had to hit up Federicks - except they had a suboptimal experience. Lala hit up another brown wedding and had a quality chai experience - prompting Mans to breakdown a chai gauntlet. Later, Mans touch on the Raps first few playoff games (Yaaaa, but s’all good…we still got that chip ✊🏾)
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 - 41min - 70 - #69 BIRTHDAY SHUFFLE & REAL ESTATE HUSTLES
It’s Arsy’s dance out the mid 30s - make sure to send him gifs (not a typo lol). Mans reflect on another yr around the sun for Arsy and needing a do-over of the last 2 yrs. Then mans discuss interest rates going up, the real estate market, trash agents, and more. It’s vent sesh y’all 🤙🏾
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 - 46min - 69 - #68 THE BAG SWINDLER & SAUCE MADNESS PART 1
Another year, another Ramadan szn. But after a couple weird yrs, things are feeling a bit normal and mans are breaking fast together again 🙏🏾. Arsy rants on everything from biryani burps to getting scammed for a takeaway bag. Later mans somehow find their way into a heavy sauce discussion…and now we have the makings of “Sauce Madness”. tune in as they break it down over the comings weeks 🤙🏾
Fri, 08 Apr 2022 - 45min - 68 - #67 THE SLAP HEARD ALL AROUND & CANADA WORLD CUP BOUND
Yes what else…the Mans GOTTA get into “slap gate” with the funniest breakdown and takedown yet. And Arsy was live on scene as Canada qualified for the World Cup? What a Sunday!
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 - 44min - 67 - #66 WASTE MAN SHAKE
This time around, Mans HAD to deal with a brewing topic. Now that Arsy finally watched Love is Blind S2, Mans went into it breaking down each couple - and obvi, Deepti & Shake. Too much to lay out here… but you know the deal - press play.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 - 47min - 66 - #65 THE GOOD KID & THE BAD GUY
Brown parent guilt runs deep. Y’all know about all the layers of family obligations, like the constant airport pick ups and drop offs. Mans discuss Arsy’s recent dilemma as he joined another family airport welcoming party. Later, Mans discuss WWE legend Scott Hall’s passing, those waste ass immersive art shows we’ve been having downtown, and a couple of curveball games to top it off.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 - 46min - 65 - #64 WW3 & QUEEN ST. MCD’S
An unfortunate couple weeks in the books as Putin popped off in Ukraine. Mans jump into borderline ww3 talk and the f*ckery in Eastern Europe. Later, Mans get into quintessential tdot tweets, potential return to work ish, and Lala throws a good curveball at Arsy.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 - 44min - 64 - #63 HEALTHY LIVING & TV BINGING
Mans finally made their way back to a gym and it only took 2 years. The boys riff on getting back to the gym and bring up past gym exploits. #ProducerTaus also beefs about grocery store choices. Later mans dive into a few recent TV selections they’ve been drilling into 👀
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 - 45min - 63 - #62 WORST DUNK-OFF EVER?
The 2022 NBA All-Star weekend definitely had some memorable moments, but we can probably all agree that dunk-off was straight 💩. Mans dive into this years festivities and compare it to them old joints. Later, Mans feel inspired by the Weeknd’s bday festivities in Vegas and discuss #ProducerTaus’ potential bachelor party plans.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 - 46min - 62 - #61 BEST HALFTIME SHOW & NOSTALGIA OVERLOAD
Did y'all catch the greatest halftime show ever? The mans do a deep dive into the Dr. Dre led performance and debate what fit and what didn't. Later in the show, sticking with the theme of 90s/2000s pop culture, the mans get into the infamous "nip-slip", Arsy living his life like Mega Man, how 50 Cent stays winning, and the cautionary tale of Ja Rule!
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 - 42min - 61 - #60 CURLING & CONVOYS
The mans break down the rules of, and their secret love for Curling, including some very funny playing experiences. Later they share their thoughts about this years Winter Olympics, Lala tells a story about flying while brown, and they weigh in on the Freedom Convoy with some hot takes!
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 - 50min - 60 - #59 GOING H.A.M IN EUROPE
Ayo TMPeeps! In this episode, the mans reminisce about the good ol' days of international travel. Lala shares some stories of wild shenanigans and debauchery from Patty's Day in Dublin, to La Tomatina in Bulon, to sex raves in Ibiza. Yea you read that right. Sex. Raves. Tune in to listen to Arsy's travel FOMO reach new heights!
Listen to the latest episode of the #TorontoMansPod on #Spotify, #ApplePodcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, nawmsayin?
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 - 42min - 59 - #58 MARKETS BE WHACK & TREKKING FOR SNACKS
Another week of snow has everyone down in the dumps, just like the stock markets lol. Mans talk more snow, a recent online romance scam, and what food they’d trek through a blizzard for. Special shouts to Lala’s kid nephew for recognizing trash pizza at the early age of 5 🤙🏾 Listen to the latest episode of the #TorontoMansPod on #Spotify, #ApplePodcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, nawmsayin?
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 - 40min - 58 - #57 SNOWMAGEDDON 2022
Some of y’all might still be digging yourselves out of the monster snow dump we got in Ontario. Sh*T was wild, and your boy Dougie out here looking for photo ops. With peak cases on the horizon, and this crazy winter storm, Mans vent out a wild week in the 6ix. Listen to the latest episode of the #TorontoMansPod on #Spotify, #ApplePodcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, nawmsayin?
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 - 43min - 57 - #56 BEST YELLOW TOAST & FAM DINNER HOST
This week Mans are hungry - so you know they had to go down the brown snacking archives. Then Mans duke it out with food options when hosting a dinner party at home. Y’all picking Party A or Party B?? 😏 Listen to the latest episode of the #TorontoMansPod on #Spotify, #ApplePodcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, nawmsayin?
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 - 41min - 56 - #55 COMING IN WITH THAT 2022 VISION
Happy 22 from the TMP fam! Mans dive into how they spent their Omarion NYE and the updated restrictions (fml 🙄). Then, #ProducerTaus jumps in with his new Christmas VR toy and the Mans go nuts. Listen to the latest episode of the #TorontoMansPod on #Spotify, #ApplePodcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, nawmsayin?
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 - 43min - 55 - #54 MAYBE 2022 WILL BE BETTER?Sat, 01 Jan 2022 - 45min
- 54 - #53 OMARION HOLIDAY SZN
This week mans dive into all things holiday szn - you know, perpetual darkness, Christmas markets, renting movies/video games, sleep overs as a kid…And now, Omarion. Get that booster and stay safe out there y’all. Happy Holidays from the Mans 🎅🏾✊🏾 Listen to the latest episode of the #TorontoMansPod on #Spotify, #ApplePodcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, nawmsayin?
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 - 47min - 53 - #52 DRAKE & YE
The Mans get into the cultural significance of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Watch the Throne, Take Care, and the musical era those albums emerged in. Later after a discussion on the new rap Mt. Rushmore and pre-streaming era, the Mans take a deep dive into Ye and Drizzy's discography, beef, and passing of the torch which culminated in the Larry Hoover concert.
Thu, 16 Dec 2021 - 53min - 52 - #51 THE RETURN OF THE MANS!Thu, 09 Dec 2021 - 41min
- 51 - #50 HOW IT STARTED & HOW IT’S GOING - A TMP ORIGIN STORY
Ayyyyoo TMPeeps… It’s Episode 50! For this milestone episode, mans take y’all back to how it all started. How mans met, how the show came about, and the usual amount of shenanigans and #ProducerTaus abuse. We wanna thank all the #TMPeeps for coming on this amazing journey of Season 1 with us! The mans are taking a little hiatus and will be back with Season 2 soon! Catch up on all your fav episodes until then. WE OUT! PEACE!
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 - 42min - 50 - #49 GHOSTING ADVICE & BEST PIZZA SLICE
Whatup TMPeeps?! Arsy found a new pizza gem that prompts a bit of a Toronto pizza scene breakdown🍕. Why doesn’t Toronto have its own style pizza?! Then, Arsy reveals his secret man crush on Jason Statham and gives a great movie idea that could help us buy the 407 back 🚗. Later, mans jump into a bit of a dating etiquette discussion 💕. Do ppl owe each other a text after a first date even if y’all ain’t feelin? Would y’all run a 2nd date if you’re on the fence? And break up texts..we know they ain’t easy. Do y’all use templates lol 😬?? All that, and then some on this weeks edition of TMP 🤙🏾
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 - 40min - 49 - #48 QUEBEC GROUP TRIPS & SCHOOL CAMPING SLIPS
What up TMP Fandem! This week mans jump in with Lala recounting his weekend away with some homies, the planning in its many iterations, ultimately resulting in an often overlooked Canadian destination ✈️. Y’all know trying to plan a trip is hard, and it’s even hard trying to coordinate a crew of Scarborough yutes 😂. Then, Mans transition to stories of past elementary school, exchange program, and high school trips around Ontario and Quebec, and conclusion? - Arsy had some weeeird classmates, fam 👀. #ProducerTaus even joins the action with some “growing up in Pakistan” school trip tales. Finally, Mans cap it off with some serious talk on the current and highly volatile situation in Afghanistan. Peace and love y’all ✌🏾🙏🏾
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 - 41min - 48 - #47 MESSI’S EXIT LOOMS & SATURDAY MORNING TOONS
Ayo TMPeeps! Mans are back to discuss how fast summer is going by (how is it August already?!?), Messi’s departure (Lala called it with his PSG prediction) and getting haircuts back in the day (who else got theirs at Cut Creator?). After the break, mans have an intervention for Producer Taus and his Coke Zero addiction and Lala shares a story about his East African fam having Coke with peanuts?! Mans end off the show with their favourite Saturday morning cartoons. Listen to all this and more of the mans antics on this week’s episode of the Toronto Mans Pod!
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 - 49min - 47 - #46 PLAYING IN CONSTRUCTION SITES & COVID PASSPORT FIGHTS
TMPeeps! Did y’all used to double/triple ride on a bike as kids? Or play in construction sites or abandoned houses? Either that, or 6 different versions of ‘tag’. Man, childhood was different back in the 90s. 🤷🏽♂️ Speaking of tag, did y’all watch ‘The Floor is Lava’ on Netflix last year? Shit was wild. Btw, shout out to the 90s classic ‘American Gladiators’. The show was all the macho 90s era shit you needed for a Saturday morning loll. And they were def dabbling in that ❄️👀 Have y’all seen Ontario’s proposed reopening plan for schools in the fall? Masks are required indoors but no vax requirement, and assemblies, team sports, and recess are back. Interestingly, no thresholds set for outbreaks. 🤨 Reports have come out that the delta variant is as contagious as the chicken pox. Which is hilarious bc there’s a full generation kids who don’t know what the chicken pox are - why you ask? Bc they have been vaxxed for it (ironically) 💉 Big Dougie usually making waves, but not this time. Krista Ford was on social media this week on an anti-vax rant criticizing a government info pamphlet about Covid and the vax. You know there’s some trouble in the Ford house with this brilliant move by the daughter 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😁. Easy wasteman if the week for Krista Ford 🏆 We get that there is still some hesitancy among a certain block of the population, and that mixed messaging has definitely contributed to a lack of confidence in the government and the medical establishment in Canada. But the misinformation and opinion pieces swirling around online are just as, if not more, dangerous. Vax passports seem to be on the horizon along with a potential 4th wave, and the conversation is only getting trickier.🤌🏾🤌🏾 Finally, this week the GROAT, @kyle_lowry7, was traded to the Miami Heat. In a bittersweet way, I think we all knew it was coming, and looking back on a stellar 9 years, we couldn’t thank him enough. Mans run through the amazing career of raptors legend, Kyle Lowry, the pit bull who was the centre of the raptors underdog identity for the better part of the last decade.🦖✊🏾
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 - 43min - 46 - #45 NINTENDO CLASSICS & SICK DAY HABITS
Arsy kicks us off with a surprise announcement… Mans caught a cold. These days you can’t be caught outside with a sniffle or a sneeze or you’ll catch a nasty mean-mug from all around. And in classic Arsy fashion, mans blames his nephew for the bug. 😷 Arsy’s rule for the kids: Know your role. My guy says kids gotta take unnecessary blame, give up the good seat when an elder walks in, and when it comes to video games - wait your turn (aka you aint playing till he’s done LOL).😂 When it comes to being sick + video games, nothing beats working through a video game when youre sick at home stuck on the couch. It was either that or you run your way through the daytime TV schedule - Price is right and then the gauntlet of soaps. Arsy recounts a tale of the miracle day a homie left a game at his crib and mans had a sick day.🙏🏾 Speaking of miracles, local news outlets reporting that Union station construction is finally complete. Bruh, we’ll believe it when we see it. That joint has been in perpetual construction mode for like 25+ years, yo. But for real though, what a relief. Next up that GO bus station next door and the whole complex above. Just when you though it was done…. 🚧🚅 A quick Olympic Games update, the Canadian women been holding it down major with all of Team Canada’s medals thus far being won by women. Swimming badass, Penny Oleksiak now earning a total of 6 medals becoming the most decorated Canadian olympian. In other olympic news, gymnastics GOAT, Simone Biles made the tough decision to drop out of the games, siting her need to prioritize mental health. Mad respect to her for the courage to come out with that and keep it real.🥇✊🏾 On the topic of games, mans felt nostalgic and went down a bit of a video game rabbit hole. Lala’s childhood was epitomized by linking with cousins at the grandparents house, renting some video games and R rated movies, and just going in all weekend. Mans discuss classics game titles going back through the NES, Super Nintendo, and N64 catalogues. From all the Donkey Kongs, OG Mario Bros, Double Dragon, to Castlevania, mans chop it up. In a twist, #ProducerTaus shares his favourite childhood video game that you wouldn’t expect. Whats your fav classic video game title?🕹🎮
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 - 44min - 45 - #44 GOAT EID TRAUMA & VACCINE DRAMA
Eid Mubarak to all the fandems! This year Arsy and fam were able to hit up Eid prayers at a big outdoor space in a field organized by the local Guyanese mosque. 🙏🏾📿. Arsy’s fam got treated to the OG halal fast food go-to - Popeyes Chicken 🍗. Lala used to run McDonald’s breakfast as the Eid morning treat. Y’all got some Eid traditions? Eid-al-Adha, affectionately known as “goat Eid”, is the one that creeps up on you.. but it’s always a fun one. Things are a bit more relaxed here in the west, but back in Pakistan things are done a bit more traditionally. #ProducerTaus share a great childhood story that REALLY hit the spirit of Goat Eid, fr fr 🐐👀 Extra special Eid day blessings and shout out to @d5kwan and @fatakra on the arrival of their new addition, beautiful baby girl, Nora 🍼! Mad love to y’all, fam 🤗 💕🎉 Meanwhile back at Lala’s crib, mans are getting the cribbaz painted, and y’all know Lala be holding it down for the local small biz. The homie @michaelposted came through to bless the house with the painting services, and my guy is a G. Holler at the boy Mikey for all your home painting needs y’all! 🎨🖌👨🏻🎨 Arsy jumps into some homie painting stories, with the one homie who would take jobs just to avoid his wife 😂. Then Lala follows it up with his first “Woodbridge experience”. 🤌🏾 Later, Mans discuss establishments that are/are not requiring vax proof before attending the space. Eg. some strip clubs downtown are asking for proof of vax, whereas others, like GoodLife Fitness, interestingly are NOT requiring it. Twitter definitely went in on Goodlife for that choice 😂 In that same vein, some countries and large corporations are adjusting their stance on vax’d travellers. A couple this week reportedly had to cancel their honeymoon because they had mixed vaccines. Royal Caribbean cruise lines took a similar stance not allowing those with mixed vaccines, because the WHO has not made a definitive declaration on vaccine mixing. 💉
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 - 44min - 44 - #43 STEP 3 FLINGS & STADIUM TINGZ
Fresh off a red eye flight, Lala touched back down in the 6ix. Mans got stuck with an aisle seat in the emergency exit row. Ya, extra leg room, but mans need that window seat to lean on and contemplate life while riding the clouds. Which seat y’all more down for, aisle or window? ✈️ Coles notes from Lala’s trip to Van (hot take 🚨) - downtown Van is a bootleg version of downtown Tdot. That said, Whistler is incredible and is everything that Blue Mountain wishes to be. 🏔⛰ More importantly, step 3 of Ontario’s reopening plan is finally upon us. Mans break down all the newly lifted restrictions and what’s allowed. Y’all ready to dine at a restaurant INDOORs for the first time in 15 months?! Arsy even more excited for the skrippers opening up 😏💃🏽 Mans are def excited to have the barbershops open. Arsy hit up a PK homies wedding last weekend and had to prep with fresh cut, but in the midst learned to go back to a classic styling product - dippitydoo 😮. With the wedding weekend passed, Arsy went down memory lane with with some PK elementary school stories. Shout out to drone mans in LA, bc the boy @champagnepapi got baited taking that sweety moms with a phatty to a special dinner in the middle of Dodgers stadium. Major flex btw 👏🏾👏🏾. Meanwhile, Scarborough’s own, @theWeeknd allegedly dating Angelina Jolie 🤭. Toronto mans really doing it up big out here eh?! On the vax front, WHO released a statement regarding mixing vax brands, and ppl are stressed. Mixed messaging from public health organizations coupled with social media can add fuel to a misinformation fire. Mans def think y’all should go read the full story on that. Also lots of new discussions on vaxes being mandated at certain places in the province 💉. In a big weekend of sport, the footy 🐐 Leo Messi finally got his international cup after winning the Copa America 🏆🇦🇷. Back across the pond, England lost to Italy in the Euro 2020 final that went to penalty kicks. It was a tough way to lose, but the racism that flowed out of England after the loss was absolutely disgraceful. Congrats to Italy on a great tournament. Woodbridge was BUMPIN after that win 🇮🇹🏆
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 - 51min - 43 - #42 VAN CITY HEAT & EURO CUP BEEF
Live from the Wild West, your boy Lala choppin it up in VanCity… in a heat wave. Parts of BC hit Canadian heat records, reaching 49.6 C. 🌡🌞 Outside was legit feeling like an oven. Global warming is real y’all. Shit got so dire, Lala had to check out of the Airbnb early to go stay with the fam at a blueberry farm out in Delta, BC. Speaking of which, special shout out to @Didarberryfarm with the best blueberries in BC. Hit them up and go pick your own fresh blueberries, or even take your shorty for a likkle date ting. Blueberry szn is running all summer, so hit them up ASAP 🫐👍🏾 All the while, Arsy and #ProducerTaus been robbing Lala’s crib, and oblivious Lala been foodie’ing it up making the rounds on a BC food tour. Among the many dinners, a Bourdain fav - Vij’s, for Indian food with a fusion twist @eatdrinkvijs. Mans also ventured out to Kelowna for an evening at Mission Hill Family Estate. Food scene out west been legit 👌🏾 Then, Arsy gives Lala an update on what’s been happening at home. Raves under the Gardner?! What is happening out here loll?? At this point, people are over it and are doing what they want, and the city is just turning a blind eye. Watch out for that delta variant tho 😬 Patio szn must be in full effect. Dunkno those street side patios are lit right now. Rendezviews seems to be a perfectly situated spot in the middle of DT, and Arsy hit it up to watch Italy v Belgium. Arsy tells the tale we’ve all experienced with typical bipolar southern Ontario weather hitting the scene. These random hail storms are wild. ⛈🌤 Summer sports consumption has been ultra lit this past stretch. Euro 2020 has been great to watch, and lots of well fought matches leading up to the semis this past week. The final is all set up now for an Italy v England battle going down at Wembley. Also in the Copa America final, Brazil v Argentina. Big wknd ahead! ⚽️🏆 NBA finals all set now too, with the Milwaukee Bucks without a full strength Greek freak (poppa Arsy partially responsible) facing the CP3 and the Phoenix Suns 🏀. And lastly in the NHL Stanley Cup finals, Montreal v Tampa Bay. Some of y’all be routing for the ‘Canadian team’, but Lala is a hater and that sh*t don’t fly with him. Tampa bout to shut the Habs down for a back to back win - Let’s go! 🏒🥅
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 - 41min - 42 - #41 MARRIAGE SKRESS & BROWN PARENTS
Arsy has a problematic obsession with shoehorns. In an unexpected turn of an intro, Arsy divulges his propensity to gather shoehorns from any and everywhere. Weird flex, but ok 😂 Why is brown time a thing? Arsy attempts to justify it with a variety of theories, like last minute bladder issues. Mans talk it through and conclude that lateness for brown ppl is genetic lol 🕰 What’s your go-to monopoly piece? Mans discuss the classic board games, Monopoly and Risk, cheaters, and board game beef that always pops off btwn fam and friends. 🎲 Hospitality tag, neighbourhood edition, is upon Lala’s family. His parents moved to a new house and neighbours all over the street have been stopping by with cards and flowers, welcoming them to the neighbourhood. Brown hospitality is kicking in and you know all these white neighbours are getting samosas 😂 Arsys family are fully trying to get him hitched. Even funnier, if you’re not married by a certain age, some brown parents think you’re either a virgin, or gay 😆. They also never have ‘the talk’ with their kids at a young age, meanwhile smashcapades are gwanin lolll. Mans get into a long segment to unpack the expectations of brown families around marriage, weddings, and cultural/religious issues when marrying outside of your own, amongst many others. The pressures are heavy and it comes in many forms.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 - 46min - 41 - #40 DISPENSARIES & DANCES
Feds are dropping the travel restrictions starting July 5th. Those who are double vaxxed and provide a negative test on arrival back into Canada will not have to quarantine. THANK GOD 🙏🏾- Mans need to make movements asap. Per usual, line ups downtown are wild. Arsy took a stroll on Queen street and saw a lineup stretching down the street and around the block for…..Aritzia lol. Also why do we have 97 weed dispensaries on one block. Queen street is turning into a giant grow-op 😂 Your boy Dougie been flying under the radar for while, but he’s back at it last week with a cabinet shuffle in an obvious move preparing for next years election. But as part of his “genius” move, Minister Rod Philips (myyute who dipped off to a Caribbean island in the middle of the pandemic and pretended he was still at home on a zoom call) was brought back in to be the Minister of Long Term Care, replacing Marliee (Super Karen) Fullerton. 🤦🏽♂️ Special shout out and congratulations to Hon. Justice Mahmoud Jamal, the first muslim and person of colour to be nominated to the SCC. A big move for the country and proud moment for the AK collective ✊🏾 Too many major sports going down right now. NBA playoffs in full swing - BK v Bucks game 7 was wild, as well as Philly v Atlanta. Ben Simmons def getting roasted hard online. Euros approaching the round of 16, and its hard to be productive. Europe gotta work on their flags tho. Arsy got a problem with these similar 3 stripe patterns lol. ⚽️🏀 Another classic - Ones gotta go. This time Arsy brings McFlurries to the table. Which one you dropping - Skor, Oreo or Smarties. Y’all might be surprised with #ProducerTaus’ selection. Mans butt heads on the knockout selection, then Arsy tells a classic elementary school story about winning a contest and getting free McDonalds.🍦🍟 Finally, mans take it way back and chop it up about pre-teen parties and high school dances. Ya’ll remember MuchMusic video jams? Mans also bring it back to the university culture show competitions. 🤙🏾
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 - 39min - 40 - #39 MUCHMUSIC GANG & HOSPITALITY TAG
Volkswagen must be listening to TMP because they’ve just named a car after #ProducerTaus. Sorry Honda, mans are gonna have to chop the civic and upgrade. 🤷🏽♂️ Mans finally made it out to Dave’s Hot Chicken for a TMP mandem meal, and they showed some love with a free chocolate shake - extra ticck. Mans discuss heat levels and debate Dave’s vs Chic-fil-a. 🔥🍗 Y’all know about brown family hospitality - guests don’t pay. And it’s ALWAYS a battle. Uncles be yelling at each other in middle of a Chinese restaurant 😂. It even turns into a never ending cycle of hospitality tag. Mans share some classic stories from a situation we’ve all seen time after time. Euro 2021 is in full swing and you know Woodbridge is blowing up with Italian flags while English broadcasters are doing their usual homer reporting and overhyping the England squad ⚽️. Prayers up for Christian Eriksen who collapsed on the field due to cardiac arrest and was luckily revived thanks to some quick acting teammates and medics. Was a scary sight to see and we’re all happy to see him recovering well 🙏🏾. Waxed and vaxxed.. mans got the 2nd jab and it was starting to kick in hard. Looks like that province has ramped up major and even jabbed approximately 200k+ ppl per day this week 💉. One step closer to normalcy y’all 🙌🏾 The split is still out on the Fun Guy, some love him for the chip, some hate him for the dip. But Ka’wine n Dine still seems to be in effect because the stickers are still up loll. This time the campaign is trying to persuade Kyle Lowry to stay. A local business is offering unlimited chicken for mans to stay. MuchMusic, the Canadian classic music channel, seems to be drumming up a revival. It seems like OG Ed the Sock is not included in the plans though. Mans jump into some MM nostalgia and big VJs that came out of the program. Looking forward to the new generation of VJs 🙌🏾. On a serious note, following last weeks tragic hate crime in London Ontario, Nate Veltman had terrorism charges officially added to his count. Mans cap the session off with some real talk on their feelings on Islamaphobia and even divisions within the community at large.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 - 51min - 39 - #38 THE 6IX GETTING LITTY & #OURLONDONFAMILY
Arsy thinks he was the flyest kid in elementary school. One trip to eaton centre and mans thought he was THE influencer of grade 6 😂👏🏾. Mans get into some youthful style moments. Stage1 provincial openings are around the corner and patio’s are about to open - with limits (obviously - ontario 🙄). Y’all ready for patio szn? 🙌🏾. Arsy tryna get a patio crew together for an all star wing man situation. Meanwhile, #ProducerTaus can’t wait to line up for Homesense with gyaldem. What lockdown?! Please tell me y’all saw these packed ass parks and beaches. Woodbine beach? Slammed. Trinity Bellwood’s. Slammed? 300+ ppl line up to reach the island? Obvi. Want a park rave? Riverdale had a JAM gwanin 💃🏾🕺🏽. Even trying to hit a park outside of the city was an issue. The people are OUT! 🔥 Money Mayweather back at it in the ring again vs Youtuber Logan Paul. Mans caught a stream online and watched what can only be described as a waste of time. Wild wailing shots from Paul coupled with hugging and trying to weigh Mayweather down. Floyd did his thing as usual, still quick as ever and tumped this guy up. 🥊 Lala poses a tough food question to Arsy: one’s gotta go - pizza/wings/tacos/sushi. Pick one that you can never eat again. Mans get into an existential favourite food conundrum. What are y’all axing? 🍕🍗🌮🍣 🪓👀 People were cheesed about Egerton Ryerson’s role in Canada’s residential schools and pulled the statue down. They are even calling for renaming the university. All this in a very tense week of reflection in Canada’s colonial white supremacist past. On a very sad note, TMP joins the rest of the Canadian community in mourning the deaths of 4 family members in London, Ontario, who were murdered by a terrorist in a Islamaphobic hate crime. One child survived the attack and remains injured in hospital - orphaned. 😔🙏🏾
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 - 47min - 38 - #37 LEAFS FLOPPING & PARK HOPPING
Fresh off of another disappointment from the Maple Leafs, who dropped a 3-1 series lead to the Habs to lose in game7 🤦🏽♂️ - Mans are hella cheesed and even Arsy’s pops chimed in. On the flip side, Chelsea shocked City to win the Champions League final… which made up for the Maple Laughs Meltdown. Arsy got raccoon problems at his crib, and in good brown son fashion had to do something about it to earn his day of binge sports watching, using unorthodox methods for rodent control 🌶👀 In the pandemic era, park-hopping is the new bar-crawl. Arsy did his own park hop last weekend going from Riverdale over to West Humber. Mans got the park life starter pack to get y’all ready for the summer park flexes. See what essentials this guy packs into a string bag and keep that on deck.🎒 Lala doing his share of good son duties selling stuff for his parents on FB market place, and it’s a trip. You got all types of characters tryna catch a deal - Wayyy too many “what’s best price bro” 👳🏾♂️. Dealing with the FB marketplace messages is like a shorty’s online dating app inbox. The parallels are hilarious 😂👌🏾. Special shout out to @batchxcookies for blessing Mans with the 🔥 🍪 after a busy ass weekend. In other news, Naomi Osaka got fined for not speaking to the press last week after her first round win at the French open - and then withdrew from the tourney after threats of being banned from future grand slams. Big up to Naomi for making a statement and paving the way for an important discussion on players mental health and highlighting an environment with predatory and discriminatory reporting ✊🏾🎾. On a serious note, 215 Indigenous children were found in a mass grave on the grounds of a residential school in Kamloops, BC. We are reminded that the Indigenous people have been oppressed and the generational trauma is too real. We mourn all the children who lost their lives, language, and heritage through these schools. We want to acknowledge the land we are on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit. Thank you 🙏🏾
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 - 48min - 37 - #36 DRIZZY’S DECADE & LEAFS ON A WAVE
MAY TWO FOUR was upon us..the unofficial kick off to the summer. How did y’all spend the long weekend? Mans definitely got some golf action in 🏌🏾♂️ Lala’s rule - early morning? walk the course. Mid day? Golf cart. Mans need the shade, nahmsayin? #DirectorTaus went on a city exploration flex and was looking for suggestions. Arsy gave a tip, but the mistrust runs too deep and mans couldn’t take him seriously 🤔 Meanwhile, yutes went wild with Roman candle fights at woodbine beach, turning the spot into a war zone. This is why we can’t have nice things 😂. We’ve also hit a record for our city having one of the longest lockdowns in the world - becoming an international joke. In major music news, your boy ARSY dropped a new track - “F Boys Anthem”. It’s hilarious AND a banger and is streaming on all platforms. Go check it! Also, TMP Mans wanna collab musically with our #Fandem. Holla at the @torontomanspod DMs - we’d love to hear from y’all and feature future collabs on the Pod 🙌🏾. In ACTUAL music news, the boy - @champagnepapi - won the Billboard ‘Artist of the Decade’ award - solidifying his dominance over the industry over the past 10+ years 🏆. Looking across the industry, it’s become undeniable. Mans discuss the career and dive into drizzy’s decade of dominance. Special shout-out to Scarborough’s own, @theweeknd, for cleaning up 10 billboard awards of his own 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Another Toronto icon, super fan Nav Bhatia, was inducted into the NBA hall of fame last week. Well deserved recognition to a pillar of the community. Salty ass Stephen A Smith wasn’t having it and complained like the b*tch that he is🙅🏽♂️. And finally, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been battling the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the playoffs after 40+ years 🏒🥅. Wishing a speedy recovery to Leafs superstar John Tavares who had a scary injury in game 1 🙏🏾.
Thu, 27 May 2021 - 46min - 36 - #35 BELLWOODS WYLIN’ & HIGH SCHOOL HIJINX
Why was JT fake flexing with an HP laptop that was photoshopped to look like a bootleg MacBook?! Also, why is Mayor Tory’s hair out of control rn? Mans are looking like Lion-O from Thunder Cats.. bruh, our politicians are wyllin 😂 What lockdown? It was pre-long wknd, and tell me why alllll the parks were PACKED. The weather was dope and ppl were out full force at parks, beaches…anywhere lol. Lineups at all the ice cream spots too - shout out to @DutchDreams 🍦 Earlier this week, your boy Dougie and the PC gang voted down a motion to reduce the outdoor activity prohibition. Why, you ask? Bc the motion was brought by the NDP. PC politics at it’s best. You play outside when THEY say so 🤡 Arsy and producer Taus hit up the Israel/Palestine protests at city hall over the wknd and the joint was slammed with ppl. Mans even bumped into some TMP #Fandem - shout out to @Zia.416 and his crew - we appreciate the love 🤙🏾. Arsy stays getting finessed by his moms and niece lol. The kids want a new swing set, and Arsy is on the hook lol. But mans have zero handy man skills. Should’ve taken shop class in high school 😂 Speaking of high school, y’all remember secret senders? Lala tells some old high school shenanigan stories, and then mans talk high school era movies and debate the best Powerade flavours. Btw, which of the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy was the best? 🥤🎥
Thu, 20 May 2021 - 43min - 35 - #34 ONE DOSE SUMMER & STAND FOR SHEIKH JARRAH
Arsy feeling fresh with the duct cleaned crib. The fam didn’t get call centre hustled - they actually sought out the duct cleaners LOL. Who knows if they actually did anything tho 😂 Yo, how y’all feeling about this potential lockdown extension? It’s getting exhausting still… Meanwhile these kids out in Chinatown ran a 150+ ppl party last weekend and got caught on some alley cams. Shit was wild.. 🤦🏽♂️. We get it, we can’t make the same mistakes.. but Mans need to golf fr fr 🏌🏾♂️. Anti mask protests are still gwanin downtown..no surprise. The right to protest is sacred but this shit is just counterproductive and borderline selfish. MASKS ARE NOT OPPRESSION 🤡 AZ shots were suspended by Ontario and Alberta this week following increased fears of blood clotting. All the while, your boy JT this week proclaimed a “one-dose summer” - a low key remix with Chet Hanks “white-boy summer” 😂 For those of y’all wondering, #TeamLala came through victorious over #TeamTaus in their weekly fitness challenges 🥇. Meanwhile Arsy lackin, but we’re lowwing it bc of Ramadan. Last week, Manchester United fans held major protests against their ownership by the Glazer family, which resulted in the cancellation of their March against rivals, Liverpool. They also made it to the Europa league final ✊🏾💚💛. On the other side of Manchester, local rivals Man City made it to their first Champions League final while also securing the Premiership title. Been a big week in English football 🔥 Crypto been all over the news this year, and this week, DogeCoin back in the news. Producer Taus told us about an even funnier coin - Cumrocket 😂. Your boy Elon Musk been hyping Doge, even though it’s trash, but the cult of Elon is wild. Shows you the power of hype and what you can do with a platform. On a serious note, the Middle East is experiencing unrest this week, specifically in East Jerusalem, with the evictions of Palestinian families in Sheikh Jarrah and attacks on people fasting and praying in Al Aqsa mosque. Our hearts break for the innocent lives lost. Take some time to educate yourselves on the issues and speak up for human rights. There can be no peace without justice 🙏🏾.
Thu, 13 May 2021 - 47min - 34 - #33 VACCINE ENVY & KAREN FRENZY
Producer Taus and Lala are in an physical activity war with their Apple watches. ⌚️Mans have their workout activity tracked on a weekly and it’s getting tiiiiigght lol. Shout out to #FitOn app with the workout vids. Y’all #TeamTaus or #TeamLala? 👀 Also, mans got their jabs this week 💉💪🏽. Arms are feeling jelly, but we’re one step closer to getting us all back to normal. Y’all got your shots booked? Meanwhile, Minister of Longterm Care out here walking away from question period and then turns up the levels of Karenness because she can’t take the heat in the house. Dougie’s entire team is a joke - and Minister Fullerton is taking the waste woomaan award this week 💩. Side note - shout out to Global news reporter @KamilKaramali who tweeted about a service in the US where you text your postal code to a number and they tell you where to find the closest vaccine. Local community member Zain Manji chimed in saying he could build this type of service in a couple hours and BAM.. it was up and running for the province. Big ups to the community for stepping up and doing great things. #AKstonecutters ⛏🙅🏽♂️✊🏾 In other news, Arsy is struggling with Ramadan fasting. Mans are finding it even harder this year being stuck at home, and productivity is def on the decline. What’s worse, Arsy can’t even enjoy his iftar McDonalds favourite Fillet-O-Fish anymore. Mans saw the ‘certified sustainable seafood’ label and got turned off. The internal struggle was real after watching #Seaspiracy 😂. Bill and Melinda Gates spilt up this week, and mans are paying attention. Melinda coming away with a few billies - at least! 💰💰💰 Your boy Arsy is already crafting up lines ready to slide into the DMs 🏄🏽♂️. Arsy even considering switching teams for Bill! Share your best lines 👇🏾 and help Arsy get in there 😏
Thu, 06 May 2021 - 40min - 33 - #32 SICK LEAVE SHAMS & SEAFOOD SCAMS
Perpetual wasteman of the week Dougie at it again with the paid sick leave bill. Tell me why this guy thinks piggybacking onto the federal program = making a new program for Ontarians? For the record, PCs voted down the bill 21 times. So your boy Lala called his MPP to complain (encourage y’all to as well). Dougie out here taking mad days off - while the PCs ended up voting in the equivalent of 3 sick days - and that’s a win?! Shout out to the homie doctor/peoples advocate extraordinaire @naheedd for staying on the beat and continuously calling out Ontario PC govt on their bullshit ✊🏾. Btw, Word of the week - “languishing”. The most accurate way to describe how we’re all collectively feeling. Meanwhile some folks are throwing 200+ ppl parties INDOORs not giving af. PSA from Arsy, please stay home. We’re almost at the finish line. This past wknd we had the Oscars with some of the lowest ever ratings. Korean Aunty Youn Yuh-jung killed it with her award winning speech and back stage commentary, while legend Tyler Perry’s heartfelt speech def struck a chord. Also Arsy’s man crush, Riz Ahmed was nominated for best actor along side the late great Chadwick Boseman..but both got shafted by OG Anthony Hopkins - who was sleeping during the award show 💀. Ps. In case y’all didn’t know, Arsy made movie (On again, off again - link in bio. Go check it). Any of y’all watch ‘Seaspiracy’? Yo, Japan def be sweeping some foul shit under the rug, and the industrial fishing industry is legit evil. Also, those “dolphin friendly” and “sustainable” stamps on tuna cans and other seafood products are all a fraud. Shit had mans shook fr 🤯. Speaking of Japan, y’all hear about #TokyoMans? Yooo, this anime character was out here gaming 35 diff women, and told them all a different bday. Mans were collecting 2.91 bday gifts a month, running a Major finesse! Talk about player flex on level 3000 👏🏾👏🏾😆
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 - 42min - 32 - #31 DOUGIE CAN'T HANDLE & SUPER LEAGUE SCANDAL
Shouts to the construction workers who got baited out for their skripper party in a housing construction development. As always, Arsy was plugged into the skreets and had the live stream poppin 😂. PSA from the Toronto Mans - when you have these jams - Rule#1: Phone👏🏾In👏🏾The👏🏾 Bin👏🏾 Your boy Dougie at it again with the extra restrictions, shutting down outdoor activities and extending police powers with randoms stops. Even cops were like...”Furreals? Nah, b..we ain’t bout it.” And then Doug went m.i.a. the first half of this week lol. Another major L for perpetual wasteman of the week recipient - Dough Ford. In vaccine related news, mans had their vaccine appointment cancelled. This Scarborough pop up clinic situation is laaacking. And if we couldn’t get more embarrassing, one hospital even mistakenly injected saline into 6 people 🤦🏽♂️. Were y’all hit by the Rogers outage this week? Mans had no service for almost a full day and ppl were cheeeesed fam. To make things worse, Rogers out here trying to merge with Shaw to become even bigger. Yup, all we needed was for telco to become even more monopolized than it already was 🙄. Happy 420 for all those celebrating this week. Hopefully y’all didn’t overdo it with a shatterbar or some next edibles lol. Shout out to hiphop legends and makers of the cult classic movie ‘How High’, Methodman & Redman, rockin it on Versuz this week in celebration of 420. On some hectic world sporting news - a group 12 major soccer clubs tried to come together to stage a coup to form a European Super League - a closed league format like the NBA or NFL, for a major cash grab and solidification of power in soccer. This created shockwaves across the soccer world forcing some executives to resign, and chips are still falling. This was the “red wedding” of the soccer world 😳.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 - 44min - 31 - #30 RAMADAN CHEATS & INSTAGRAM BEEFS
Toronto Mans Talks were on clubhouse! It was mad fun chopping it up with some of y’all. We’re gonna be back at it so come check us out there. Ramadan Mubarak to all those celebrating. And for you heathens like Lala, enjoy your samosas - which are apparently 256cal a piece?! Mans are gonna have to chill on these dangerous samosa platters😬. Are y’all fasting? Shout out to all the mans who stayed true when it fell during the summer time. Those long days are hard. Arsy thinks it’s even harder in North America, while they be flipping the day around in the Middle East - which, hot take - is cheating! 💁🏽♂️Lol Meanwhile, what’s going on with the vaccine rollout? What a disaster. Hotspots were supposed to open up for 18-49 - but even that’s been botched. Plus, we were supposed to secured one of the largest stockpiles in the world per person, but a shit rollout plan? Dougie coming out with another wasteman of the week award. Summers around the corner, mans are golfing, and cyclists are out in full force. Which btw, some of these bikers need to chill and are asking to get clipped lol. The world lost hiphop royalty last week. RIP to the legend DMX ✊🏾😞. Mans were a hiphop force of nature from late 90s through the 2000s - from hits to movies, he did it all (shoutout to hiphop classic movie - Belly). The world also lost Prince Philip, the original Stedman. Mans lived a long 99yrs. Next up, Chet Hanks is at it with another culture vulture move. Mans went from spitting patois at award shows on social media, to dropping a hiphop banger - “white boy summer”. You know Tom Hanks is hella confused about this kid 😂 In other news, the always controversial Chris Sky was recently put on the Canadian no-fly list by the government of Canada. Then, local lawyer Caryma Sa’d made a comic about it clowning him and posted it on social media, and a raging IG beef ensued! 🤡
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 - 39min - 30 - #29 SHUTDOWNS & SKRIPPERS
Lala been doing some spring cleaning and found a box of old CDs and tapes. Mad rnb, hiphop, and reggae classic albums and mixtapes. Speaking of which, do y’all remember running the radio-coordinated voicemail message back in the 2000s? 😂 Meanwhile, provincial shutdown 3.0 is in full effect. How are y’all coping? Yorkdale was lookin like pre-covid era Boxing Day last week lolll. The joint was PACKED...smh🤦🏽♂️ Mans are convinced we’re being governed by a bunch of muppets fr. Also, Minister of education Stephen Lecce is a eeediat. Thinking back to a year ago, remember when Rudy Gobert coughed up on all the mic’s at a postgame interview and set off the domino effect across all the sports leagues? 😂. And is it RIP to legendary downtown spot - the Brassrail? Looking like it might be set to be sold for more condos 🙄. Mans get back into some of the classic skripper joints in the city. (Except Zanzibar😡). In other news, mans chop it up over wasteman Michael Rappaport getting into separate beefs with Kevin Durant, and Barstool sports. Lawsuits and Twitter DMs were on the menu, and it was hilarious 🤣👏🏾👏🏾
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 - 38min - 29 - #28 RASSCLOTS & ROOFTOPS
Lala got a much needed, but lowkey, basement haircut after 5 months..while Arsy BEEN running the haircut flexes from the basement trini aunty 💇🏽♂️. Btw, y’all Axe gang or Old spice gang? Mans go into these two iconic brands with great commercials. Then, more vaccine talk - either it’s mass forwards for signing up at your local spot to get a jab, or conspiracy theories lol. Plus the Astra Zeneca reports this past week did not help, although Health Canada did report “No Blood clot cases in Canada” 🇯🇲😂. Speaking of which, mans were craving some Caribbean food and got into some classic Scarborough West Indian bar/restaurant spots - shout out to Windies and Twilight. Also, shout out to Toronto’s original Jamaican mayor, Rob Ford🤣. Mans take it back to the classic viral video of mayor Ford drunkenly speaking patois that turned into a hilarious music video 😂. Later, Arsy gives a breakdown of his CityPlace walking distance date options lol. Mans loved rooftop spots like Oasis on Mercer. Sadly, that block also had some trash like Wayne Gretzky’s and Wahlburgers 🙅🏽♂️. Brace yourselves for lockdown 3.0. Stay safe y’all! 🙏🏾
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 - 41min - 28 - #27 ROAD RAGE & NFT CRAZE
Ayo!! South Asian food is the greatest but getting the smell out your hands can be a mission! Lala imagines a Dove and TMP collab product for just that problem, and Arsy imitates a Toronto Mans versions of a Lumin commercial!😂 In 6ix news, a Mack Truck pushed a Mini Cooper, tow truck drivers fist fight on the Gardiner, and a Brampton wasteman does 200 in a 70! Toronto streets are hot (literally!) 🚗🔥Speaking of streets, the mans get into the legacy of the Fast & the Furious franchise, horror flicks, and legendary Fridays at the iconic Jumbo Video (free popcorn anyone 🍿?) Arsy tells a story of his shady and opinionated internet reseller, and the mans breakdown the proposed Rogers takeover of Shaw (Canadians getting robbed on internet and mobile outchea😡). Meanwhile Toronto housing so crazy that some ppl spending $600k for a DIGITAL HOUSE! Y’all think NFTs are forreal or are they just another addition to Arsy’s Toronto money laundering list alongside adult video shops and PATH stores 🤨?
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 - 44min - 27 - #26 NINETIES NUDES & MILLENNIAL TUNES
Moms always be making an extra paratha “by mistake”. Result - that itis after, and it’s a struggle 🙈. Btw, wtf is up with news of a 3rd wave? When did we even get out of the 2nd wave?! Meanwhile your boy Dougie is complaining about vaccine rollout logistics. I can’t deal🤦🏽♂️. On another note, Arsy is wondering how stores like Sirens are gonna survive the pandemic with club life shut down - which took the Mans wayyy back to the days of Electric Circus (shout out to the 90s baddie @MonicaDeol) to reminisce about all things we shouldn’t have been watching when we were kids. Mans touch on some illegal cable box flexes, regular cable hacks (shout out to showcase), and even the dutty mags lol 👀. Brown parents definitely didn’t know how to handle those situations 😂. Then, Mans dive into the the not so subtle vulgarity of music from back in the day that we definitely should not have been listening to as kids 🤫. Mans revisit hiphop classics from @Snoopdogg, @Ludacris, and even pop hits from @Otownofficial, @Sisqo, and Toronto’s own #B44, amongst others. Musicians were lowkey sayin some hella filthy shit - and we were singing it as kids! 😂. Moving on to newer music, Mans get into some #Grammy talk from last weekend. @LilBaby put on quite a performance, and Queen @Beyoncé broke a record. @BillBurr even caught some heat for mispronouncing a Latin artists name. Did y’all watch the Grammy’s this year?
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 - 56min - 26 - #25 CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CLASSICS & ROYAL FAMILY MADNESS
Confirming last weeks rumblings, the boy @champagnepapi dropped a 3 track EP along with some fresh visuals from across the city, tying ppl over in anticipation of CLB🔥. In other news, Arsy made a full tech reset. Mans upgraded from a rotary dial phone to iPhone 12, and from a typewriter to a new MacBook 😂. Mans are ready to get stained out here 👀. Shoutout to all the TMP fandem jumping in on the “got milk” commercial debate on tiktok. Mans run though some of the classic Canadian commercial favourites. Y’all really feelin some type of way about the house hippos eh? 😂 Then, Lala’s mind is blown by a breakfast-dessert crossover combination. Listen to the mans dive into the mechanics of a signature snack that will be coming to you at a TMP pop-up in the future 🙏🏾. Side note - vaccinations are ramping up and the general population might have access sooner than anticipated. Mans are about to walk into a hospital with a limp to finesse a shot still 😏. Meanwhile, Oprah ran a session with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - and there were some shocking revelations. Mans chop it up on some royal shit, with a wasteman of the week being given to UK trash bag @piersmorgan 🪣. Discussions on “Cancel Culture” be coming out again, this time about kids toys and cartoons. Y’all think Pepe Le Pew is a waste yute? Was Lola bunny too much of a baddie? Thoughts on the gender neutral Potato Head?
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 - 45min - 25 - #24 OFFICE WEIRDOS & GOLDEN THRONE HEROES
First off, shout out to the bentway boss, @samjada, for blessing the city with that guerrilla news heat🔥. Homie captured the boy @champagnepapi lowkey filming a music video...and the shit went instanews viral 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. What’s drizzy cookin up out here yo?!👀 In other news, recent polls suggest that “65% of downtown Toronto workers are ready to go back to the office.” How y’all feelin about this? Mans get into some real ‘shit talk’ with some office WC situations 😂, and then mans reevaluate the commute situations to deal with potentially getting back to downtown life. Lala is bout getting in early with that morning timmies run and get into the office first (which comes with its golden throne benefits 😬). That said, getting back to the office also come with its share of interesting characters. Mans jump into a segment of “office weirdos” - and fam, TRUST there are some stories here of bare dutty people still 🤢. On the flip side, there are also benefits to being back in the office/school/downtown life. Lunch in the path and after work flexes with the homies were always blessed and mans can’t wait to get back to normal. Stay safe y’all 🤙🏾
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 - 42min - 24 - #23 MASTER OF YOUR DOMAIN & BODY GROOMING PAINS
So PK opened up and they’re ID’ing ppl to get into stores. Like, who’s mans?! 🤔 Meanwhile back in the 6ix, your boy John Tory and the city going after Khaleel Seivwright for building makeshift shelters for those in need, filing an injunction against the man. The city and mayor taking a major L here, and a clear recipient of the TMP Wasteman of the week 🤦🏽♂️🏅. Then, Mans get into a heated debate over milk in tea vs cream in tea. TMP Mans wanna know what you think. Y’all bout the milk or cream? Ps. Carnation doesn’t count as cream - that’s a milk ting. 🫖🥛☕️. In other news, CityPlace skreets are hot, more shootings poppin off. Stay safe out there y’all 🙏🏾. Who else having a hard time sleeping during covid? Arsy is really all about the revenge bedtime procrastination and is struggling with his sleep these days. Somebody send mans a bedside diffuser. Arsy thinks it’s because mans are ‘backed-up’ 😂. Btw, did y’all know about these male chastity belts?! 💀 On the flip side, Arsy thinks he’s hella productive now as a result of the no smash situation. He even upped his grooming game and gives mans a breakdown🪒✂️.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 - 40min - 23 - #22 VALEN-TIMES SHADE & CLUBBING GLORY DAYS
So now that lockdown’s been lifted in Durham, are mans tryna catch a fade out in PK? Their mayor is praying mans don’t roll east, but driving across the city is a sawft ting 😎. Meanwhile Dougie out here keeping it elementary, calling the celebration of love “valenTIMES day” 🤡. Have the mandem put on that quarantine 15lbs? Arsy feelin the struggles while Lala has kept it tight with some home workout gear. Mans aren’t tryna go to a gym when lockdown lifts yet tho..too soon still🤔. Mans took a trip down memory lane spittin out some classic downtown Toronto entertainment district spots, like Cheval, Lot 332, Circa, and the OG, Guvernment🕺🏾. ENTITLD might have to go cop the now vacant CC lounge (another covid casualty) and make it the headquarters 👀. Then Mans discuss old school roommate situations. Lala lived in a wild 8-man party house during the university years, while Arsy had the classic city place spot. Different situations, but you know there were mad shenanigans all around. Toronto mans advice: as soon as the pandemic ramps down, mandem gotta ramp UP with the jams! 🤙🏾
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 - 43min - 22 - #21 SUPER BOWL WEEKND & FARMERS’ PROTEST PEAKIN’
Please tell me y’all seen the cat lawyer video this week 😂💀. CatLii with the follow up was too good. Shouts to Tommy terrific, the 🐐 with his 7th Super Bowl ring. And even bigger shoutouts to the 6ix’s very own - the Weeknd! From UTSC to the Super Bowl, first Canadian to solo headline the big games’ halftime show 🎉💥. What’s your most memorable Super Bowl halftime performance? Dun kno Arsy ain’t forgetting that nip slip loll 👀. Food and snacks are always a highlight for Super Bowl Sunday. Mans kept it classic this year with wings and pizza, but watch out for Duffs on college tho 😬. Wasteman of the week goes to...🥁 Your boy Premier Dougie Ford. Like, why are mans shouting out Tim Hortons egg sandwiches at a covid press conference? I can’t 🤦🏽♂️. On a similar note, Indian Prime Minister Modi is also hella waste. Big ups to the Indian farmer protests. We stand in solidarity ✊🏾. Gotta say, we love the brown entrepreneurial spirit of these uncles. Mans made a makeshift mall in the middle of the protest encampments 😂! I’m feeling shades of Pickering flea market, and we here for it 👏🏾👏🏾
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 - 41min - 21 - #20 CLUBHOUSE TALKS & CONDO MARKET FLOPS
Live from the bunker, Arsy is struggling with his skin care routine while Lala is in vampire mode, thriving without sunlight 🧛🏾. WhatsApp privacy issues came to light and ppl are switching to Signal, but it’s a struggle. We can’t lose all this archived group chat gold. Y’all bout that switch? 🤔 Arsy has an issue with Elon Musk - Mans talking too much reckless shit and thinks we need to colonize Mars...are you stupid are you dumb fam? Did you see the Martian?!🙅🏽♂️ Arsy dives into the growing new app, Clubhouse. Lot of big names doing panels and other cool shit. But be careful not to embarrass yourself like someone might have in front of #HumbleThePoet 👀. Toronto real estate prices still crazy high. How are mans supposed to buy a cribbaz in this market📈 Old generations need to chill on the financial advice. Not buying a coffee everyday from Starbucks won’t make a diff at these prices (even if the mans fail at a calculating how many grande americanos it takes for a down payment) ☕️😂
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 - 36min - 20 - #19 GAMESTOP SHORT SQUEEZE & BERNIE'S MITTEN STEEZ
Yo, who’s this Rodney Baker wasteman? Private jet to Yukon to skip the line and catch a vaccine one time, eh? jheeez 💉. Meanwhile, Mans are stuck home on this remote recording life but at least daily case counts are going down finally..blessss up 🙏🏾. Y’all think these lockdowns are working? Arsy misses Kennedy station beef patties, and now they have a scented candle to encapsulate this iconic Scarborough meal lolll. With a legendary 4 yr ticketless run illegally parking at STC, Mans discuss their old school brutal commutes from the east end to downtown 🚇. What a major change of pace from the storming of the US Capitol to the inauguration going down with Kamala Aunty, Michelle Obama and the power ladies coming in hot. BTW, Kamala’s sister Maya is low key a ting 😏. Shout out to Uncle Bernie with the mitts and the always undefeated internet for blowing it up 🧤 🤣. The Gamestop stock (GME) short squeeze story is wild. Reddit forums banded together and flipped Wall Street on its ass, and they’re cheeeeesed fam. 📈 Y’all catch any of these gains?
Thu, 28 Jan 2021 - 32min - 19 - #18 ARSY IN PARIS & WAR ON DAIRY
Y’all rollin all season tires, no fux given, like Lala’s pops? Mans kick off with some winter tire talk and that classic Canadian Tire money 🚗. Btw, what are they doing with that now, just giving you a 10 cent discount on your online order? Lol. Then, Mans get into Health Canada’s update of the food guide last year and how dairy got removed – and discuss the new essential food groups 😉. Also, what’s up with the war on milk. The dairy industry needs to come back with the fire campaigns like back in the day with Doug Gilmour, the rapping farmers, or the ‘Got Milk?’ joint🥛. The Mans reminisce about classic immigrant family restaurant choices like Red Lobster endless shrimp, Pizza Hut buffet, and Swiss Chalet before Arsy tells a story about his bootleg ‘chicken on the rocks’ that almost mangled his niece. Arsy lectures his niece and nephews about the importance of long term marketing as the Mans start bussin’ off 680 commercial jingles, and finally, Arsy tops us off with an epic story about a random NYE trip to Paris that could’ve turned into ‘Taken 3’ ✈️.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 - 34min - 18 - #17 NETFLIX BINGES & VACCINE SYRINGES
Arsy is considering getting a VPN to get foreign Netflix access because he is burning through so many shows he’s beginning to mix up plot lines (Cobra Kai crossover anyone?🐍). Mans jump into some of their latest show binges, primarily – The Crown 👑 (BTW, what’s up with brown parents LOVING the British monarchy?!). General consensus coming out of The Crown is that Prince Charles is a bish crying about not getting attention from his mom 😭. Lala also watched the Queens Gambit, which leads Arsy to reveal that he was a lowkey chess shark who used to be on the elementary school chess team ♟🦈 and why Chess is the WORST date game. The Mans put former Ontario minister Rod Phillips on blast for vacationing in St.Barts over the holidays and getting booked when he came back...the public is cheeesed fam🧀🤬! Finally, Arsy closes things off with a ridiculous skiing story where he went from training on the bunny hill to accidentally ending up on a double black diamond ⛷🤣.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 - 35min - 17 - #16 CUDDLE PUDDLES & CRYPTO CHAOS
HAPPY NEW YEAR FAM! The Mans are back with the first episode of 2021 and Arsy clearly hasn’t changed providing about 21 excuses as to why Lala spanked him in FIFA. Lala discusses Anderson Cooper almost dropping acid on CNN while hammered. Arsy talks about his worst New Year's clubbing experience, and the weirdest New Year's party he ever went to which featured a “cuddle puddle” and a very formal hookup offer. The Mans talk making $$$ in the Crypto market and can’t decide who is more annoying: “Crypto Bros” or “Macrodosers". Arsy wants to leave iPhone but Apple Fan Boy/TMP Producer Taus ain’t having it! The Mans reminisce about BBM chopping and the glory days of Blackberry phones. Arsy can’t handle his family Whatsapp group conspiracy theories, and the Mans crack up about the Hilaria Baldwin scandal!
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 - 33min - 16 - #15 WRESTLING FANS & SPICY NOODLE MANS
Mans kick it off with WWE talk – favourite wrestlers, classic matches, and Vince McMahon’s genius. Arsy makes the case for adult wrestling fans! Speaking of wrestlers, the legendary Undertaker was on #HotOnes recently and couldn’t handle the heat. Arsy thinks he’s from the school of spice 🌶🌶🌶 and could handle it easily, prompting Lala to challenge Arsy to a #spicynoodlechallenge 🍜🌶🔥 Before the challenge, Mans talk about some food bloggers who’ve done similar challenges and the late Anthony Bourdain’s epic shows. After the break, Arsy starts off by making excuses and asking for milk. Mans also rope #ProducerTaus into the spicy noodle challenge, (he didn’t survive, so there’s a job opening at the #ENTITLD #TMP offices). Arsy finds the spice lingers and starts sweating, but puts on a brave face. Mans final verdict was that the spice was on par with scotch bonnet sauces. Then Arsy gives some spicy shoutouts to TMP #mandem.
Thu, 17 Dec 2020 - 25min - 15 - #14 BUBBLIN' & BACHELOR PARTIES
Covid takes another casualty - RIP Cold Tea Bar in Kensington market. Mans reflect on the legendary DT Toronto jam spot where the vibes were dope and Mans could always catch a bubble. The Mans are all about shouting out local small businesses in these tough times like Arsy’s friend who opened up a new sneaker spot called Makeway in STACKT Marketplace (DM us on IG and we’ll try to shout out your small business too!) Arsy calls out Brampton Mans for being a likkle too lax on Covid and people generally having way too many weddings right now, then breaks down the “perfect wedding speech formula” with anecdotes from his triple-digit wedding attendance experience. Then Mans hop into some bachelor party talk where Arsy tells a jokes tale of a “crisis” in MTL, Lala provides the ultimate Vegas party schedule, and Arsy finishes off with his Vegas ripper story about a strip club steakhouse and the girl who wouldn’t walk away empty-handed!
Thu, 10 Dec 2020 - 36min - 14 - #13 COSTCO SCAMS & FARMERS MARKET JAMS
The Mans debate who is the most “SUS” while playing Among Us! Arsy goes to a farmers' market that feels like a club. Lala breaks down Costco return policy hustles. The Mans think Ayahuasca sounds gross. Arsy pleads for a Drake/Weeknd collab album and thinks Weeknd is the Steve Nash of hooking up his boys with groupies. The Mans pays homage to Pacific Mall for being the ultimate hookup. Arsy considers if Entourage has aged well, and recalls binging the show in a hospital waiting room. The Mans do their best “brown dads” watching sports impressions.
Thu, 03 Dec 2020 - 31min - 13 - #12 QUARAN-TALES & LOCKDOWN FAILS
DAMN! Mans are in LOCKDOWN again! Lala starts off by saying f**k the TikTok trolls, while Arsy seems to enjoy clapping back at them a bit too much for a grown a** man! The Mans also shout out Scarborough brand Life & Wisdom and encourage everyone to support local TO businesses in these tough times (1:00). Arsy calls out Lala’s spending habits for buying a new Xbox, and Lala goes all Beautiful Mind breaking down the math on the new Xbox game pass flex which is the Netflix of games. Arsy boasts about his gaming skills, issuing Lala a FIFA challenge (stay tuned!) and talks about a weekend FIFA crew he has been part of for almost 12 years running! (6:15) The Mans get into the recent Verzuz battle with Jeezy and Gucci Mane and then dive into some of the best diss-tracks of all-time (14:30). Arsy jumps into his recent experience buying weights on FB marketplace which leads him to ask why all Ismaili people know each other, and the Mans conclude that Ismailis are basically like the stonecutters from the Simpsons (20:05). Arsy comments on the MuslimPRO CIA Scandal and like everyone, the Mans are hoping for a Covid vaccine to come out real soon and discuss the latest developments. Arsy tells cautionary Quaran-tales for any Covid deniers of a Covid scare in his family, and recounts how it led to him chaotically running a bed and breakfast and full-time daycare for his Family for two weeks straight! (29:50).
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Thu, 26 Nov 2020 - 37min - 12 - #11 US ELECTIONS & SANDWICH ERECTIONS
Mans jump into 2020 U.S. election talk and how CNN’s John King is an OG on the coverage with his magic screen, why the electoral college system looks like it was made by a 6 year old, and urge fellow #mandem living in the states to come back home (as long as they move to Milton first) (0:55). Despite issues south of the border, Lala shouts out the states for always holding down the 🔥 fast food joints, and mans discuss their favourite fried chicken sandwiches after going through recent tastings, concluding that conservatives have terrible values but make great chicken (8:30). Arsy hates paying so much for food and shares stories from his recent trip to PEC (the promised land of Toronto basics), filled with expensive brunches, overeager hiking moms, and how he manages to go dutch (20:05). Mans also cover the recent bootleg Halloween activities with their nephews as well as Halloween memories, the worst candies, and the ultimate chocolate combo pack (27:10).
Thu, 12 Nov 2020 - 35min - 11 - #10 NASTY LADDOOS & NEW LOVE LANGUAGES
Ayo! It's the 10th episode of TMP! Arsy thinks TikTok might be listening to his ideas and leaking it, like his Netflix shuffle button idea. Lala doesn’t trust TikTok and gives a theory on why spam calls may be warnings (1:00)! The Mans discuss trash reality shows like Indian Matchmaking, which Arsy didn’t need to watch because he already knows the deal – it’s basically his aunty (3:18), who held it down babysitting 15-20 kids all while running an old school matchmaking database back in day. The Mans also jump into South Asian desserts and how they think they’re TRASH (11:30). Lala misses travelling and Arsy shares airport horror stories and having to take over-packed luggage with packages for family on every trip (16:00)! Also, do they still do the Terry Fox run at elementary schools? Arsy remembers doing the run during Ramadan and the Mans discuss random elementary school assemblies (20:25). The Mans also discuss how Pogs got way too serious and dangerous back in the day, recess sports, and Arsy using his good kid rep at school for devious purposes (25:00)!
Thu, 29 Oct 2020 - 32min - 10 - #9 PIZZA FLOPS & CITYPLACE CHOPS
The Mans jump straight into it with pizza talk – what are the best pizza franchises in the city? Pulling no punches, the consensus is Pizza Pizza has fallen wayyyy down the hierarchy and they let you know why (Pizza Pizza sponsor TMP and we’ll rate you!) (1:00). Arsy tells a story about his nephew not understanding advertising and how these kids need to go back to school because they getting too good at making Tik Tok videos (4:10). Then the Mans dive way back into Lunchables (blech!), dope ass sugary cereals, breakfast options, and junk snacks (10:05). Arsy shares memories of living and dating in CityPlace and different spots in the area (shout out to Roy Woods), and the mans point out their favourite lunch time flex from when they worked together (can someone say whole chicken!) (18:55). They cap it off with some sports talk and why can’t South Asia muster up good athletes, and give a special shout out to Alphonso Davies for having an amazing year at Bayern Munich (24:00) Subscribe today to the Toronto Mans Podcast for more Toronto mans antics. Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Fri, 16 Oct 2020 - 29min - 9 - #8 CANNABIS & CUFFING SEASON
Arsy kicks off by sharing his unusual experience performing at a cannabis lounge and considers experimenting with weed for the first time to better connect with his audience (3:30). Then Arsy throws out a hot take about shisha lounges, but understands why muslim youth gravitate toward it (5:40). Later, Lala shares his experience going to a DVSN drive-in concert, which was great, but how the artist/fan engagement dynamic felt weird (14:00). The mans discuss how crowds downtown are forcing nights out and not giving a fuck about the pandemic (18:30). Arsy cracks on Lala’s old man ways, then the mans discuss cuffing season timelines and thanksgiving dinners with a brown twist (27:45) Subscribe today to the Toronto Mans Podcast for more Toronto mans antics. Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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Tue, 29 Sep 2020 - 38min - 8 - #7 RACIST VIDEO GAMES & ROSÉ WHITE GIRLS
The mans are back!! In this fresh episode of TMP, Arsy unpacks some comments on BLM movement and how easy it is to unfriend people for making trash comments, then the mans talk about the Raptors coming into the NBA bubble making a statement with the team bus and reminisce about the Raptors 2019 championship run (1:00). Arsy airs out his complaints about being stuck at home with kids eating junk food and provides a valuable #Peloton hack (7:45). The mans breakdown the white girl Katie starter pack, problem drinking being normalized, and how Covid has shown us that 50% of people can look after kids while working while the other half are able to work drunk (11:15). Finally, the mans talk about problematic racial stereotypes in video games, talking in a ‘white/professional’ voice vs ‘brown’ voice and trying on culture, and give a special shoutout to Jenniferjit from TPS HQ and Farah Nasser on CP24! (14:00) Subscribe today to the Toronto Mans Podcast for more Toronto mans antics. Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 - 27min - 7 - #6 COVID TIPS & DICK PICS
Ayo!! It's the pandemic episode! The boys jump into Arsy’s pandemic dating update by discussing which apps are popping, and he gives his theory on the paradox of choice in the dating game (1:25). Ever sent an unsolicited dick-pic? The mans get into ‘DP analytics’ and similarities with Iranian telemarketing schemes (6:40). Arsy is fed up with the quarantine trend of too many video chats, and then Lala applauds Arsy as he unfolds a classic from his dating hack playbook that Chad with the flannel shirt can’t compete with (10:20). Later, Lala gets into the comeback of sports in the pandemic, from soccer to the NBA bubble, with a special shout out to Lou Williams breaking the bubble to go have lunch at a skrrrip club (20:30).
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Wed, 19 Aug 2020 - 29min - 6 - #5 DEFENSIVE DRIVING & DATING PROFILES
Ayo! On this ep, mans discuss navigating immigrant plaza parking lots in Scarborough and Arsy compares it to a parking lot experience in Woodbridge (1:20). The guys then discuss their favourite east-end eats with a special shout out to Mona’s Roti (4:50). Lala asks Arsy about the latest in his dating escapades and interesting profiles, then Arsy digs into Lala about his haircuts and shares his difficulty finding a good barber (13:00). Arsy wonders why family and friends send their worst ambassadors to promote settling down and complains about slim pickings (20:00). Then Arsy recounts the time where he mediated an Afghan-Serbian wedding and almost accidentally baiting out the couple during a speech (25:30)! Subscribe today to the Toronto Mans Podcast for more Toronto mans antics. Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 - 30min - 5 - #4 HORNY HOLIDAYS & THE PATH HUSTLE
Arsy wonders why white folks are so stressed about Christmas and compares dating during Christmas time vs. Ramadan (1:30). Lala recounts watching awkward nudity scenes with his parents, the guys compare movie theatre snack smuggling techniques, and pay a special tribute to the legendary Morningside Theatre “ticket ripper” (6:30). Lala is sick of slow walkers in the PATH underground and Arsy shares his idea for trying to get a girl’s number during the PATH lunchtime rush! (14:30) The guys are furious about annoying up-sell tactics at mediocre food joints like selling “half-sandwiches” (22:25), and cap off the episode with a discussion about all of the ways you can disappoint your immigrant parents! (27:00) CHECK OUT www.entitld.co for more laughs and dope content! PLEASE NOTE: These episodes were recorded in a very different world, before the global COVID-19 Pandemic, and the worldwide protests for racial justice. This is a comedy podcast meant to make you laugh, but we stand firmly with Black Lives Matter, and have raised over $4,000 for the NAACP Legal Defence and Education Fund (check out @arsytv on Instagram for details). We encourage you to keep donating, keep supporting, and keep staying safe!
Wed, 15 Jul 2020 - 33min - 4 - #3 FILET-O-FISH & FLOOR TOILETS
Arsy believes McDonald’s got rid of Filet-O-Fish Fridays because Muslims ordered too many sandwiches (3:00). Lala talks about the time he got food poisoning in India and the guys wonder why floor toilets still exist when they are so terrible (8:00). Arsy talks about how his nephews are “sawft” and how when he was 11 he was running his parents travel agency by himself (11:00). The guys discuss how brown dads always seem to have “a guy” for everything (13:00). Arsy wonders if orthotics are a scam, and tells the story of how he forgot his orthotics and his Air Force Ones on the Streetcar (15:00). The guys question whether the Eglinton Crosstown is a secret portal, and discuss why people in Toronto love complaining and lining up for things so much (18:00). Check out www.entitld.co for more laughs and dope content! PLEASE NOTE: These episodes were recorded in a very different world, before the global COVID-19 pandemic, and the worldwide protests for racial justice. This is a comedy podcast meant to make you laugh, but we stand firmly with Black Lives Matter, and have raised over $4,000 for the NAACP Legal Defence and Education Fund (check out @arsytv on Instagram for details). We encourage you to keep donating, keep supporting, and keep staying safe!
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 - 25min - 3 - #2 PROPOSALS & POOP DIAPERS
Arsy discusses why he would rather be the “dumpee” than the “dumper” in a relationship and Lala recalls the time he almost had to break up with someone for Arsy (7:30). Arsy can’t understand why Lala has to book his haircuts months in advance, and discusses the conundrum of having a barber who is a “flat-earther” (10:00). The guys discuss why having cheap rent is now sexier than a nice condo in Toronto (13:00). Arsy tells Lala how he “should” have proposed to his girlfriend like a true Toronto Mans, and trashes staged Instagram engagement photos (17:00). Arsy hates on joint baby showers with a passion! (24:00) Check out www.entitld.co for more laughs and dope content! PLEASE NOTE: These episodes were recorded in a very different world, before the global COVID-19 pandemic, and the worldwide protests for racial justice. This is a comedy podcast meant to make you laugh, but we stand firmly with Black Lives Matter, and have raised over $4,000 for the NAACP Legal Defence and Education Fund (check out @arsytv on Instagram for details). We encourage you to keep donating, keep supporting, and keep staying safe!
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 - 28min - 2 - #1 BIRYANI & BJs
Arsy steals Lala’s burger and the guys discuss why lettuce and tomato are the worst toppings (3:30). Arsy thinks Nike driFit was not designed for hairy brown guys, and mercilessly clowns Lala for wearing Lululemon shorts (6:00). Lala calls Arsy out on being from Pickering and the guys reminisce about the Pickering Flea Market (13:00). The guys debate what is worse, mediocre biryani or a mediocre BJ? (19:00) Arsy tells the story of the time he thought he was having a heart attack and how he thinks that his family doctor is snitching to his mom when he asks to get “tested” (25:00). Check out www.entitld.co for more laughs and dope content! PLEASE NOTE: These episodes were recorded in a very different world, before the global COVID-19 pandemic, and the worldwide protests for racial justice. This is a comedy podcast meant to make you laugh, but we stand firmly with Black Lives Matter, and have raised over $4,000 for the NAACP Legal Defence and Education Fund (check out @arsytv on Instagram for details). We encourage you to keep donating, keep supporting, and keep staying safe
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 - 31min
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