MIGHTY PIGS #3: ODD FUTURE
February 10, 2016
Yes, the Mighty Pigs are back. In this long-put-off episode, Barry and his other friend named Sam talk about what makes the NBA so special, how Drake got shafted at the All-Star Game, and the Raptors’ ceiling come the playoffs. They also talk about Optimism V. Reality, the worth of Bismack Biyombo, and win or lose, why the Raptors are worth our love and affection.
ANNOUNCING HOGTOWN TALKS LIVE: IS TORONTO A PLAYGROUND FOR THE RICH?
November 28, 2015
Hogtown Talks is hosting its first live debate! “Be it resolved: Is Toronto a playground for the rich?” That’s what we’re calling it! Barry lays out all of the details in this bite-sized podcast. And as always: Drake.
SNAX! 5 P.M. IN TORONTO
June 23, 2015
In this SNAX! episode, Barry wears his heart on his sleeve and spouts his insane love for the new Queens Quay. He also talks about news, the (near) future of the podcast, and how much he loves people who listen to this show.
MIGHTY PIGS: THE AUTOPSY
May 12, 2015
In the second edition of Hogtown Talks’s podcast on sports, Barry and Sam grieve the First Round death of their belovedIn Raptors, and rethink their lives. They talk about the sobering blow of defeat, the Raptors’ weaknesses, and Bryan Colangelo’s legacy. Barry and Sam also talk about free agency, DeMar and Kyle’s limitations, and whether Masai Ujiri is full of shit.
MIGHTY PIGS: LET’S MEET THE STARTING LINEUP
February 27, 2015
In the inaugural episode of Hogtown Talks‘ new podcast on sports, we meet Barry’s friend Sam Halpern, a man with a malignant addiction to athletics. Barry and Sam talk about how they met, Nazi-affiliated apartments, and shooting threes on the Danforth. They also talk about every Raptors news story imaginable, Toronto’s 2016 NBA All-Star Game, and the prospect of seeing Andrew Wiggins win Gold at this summer’s Pan Am Games.
FASSBENDERS: IT BEGINS
February 11, 2015
In the first episode of Hogtown Talks‘ new podcast on movies, we meet filmmaker Bronson Allen, a Toronto mensch and one of Barry’s best friends. Barry and Bronson talk about bonding over Goodfellas, Scarborough douchebags, and the problem with TIFF. They also talk about Cumberland Cinema (R.I.P.), Toronto’s most cinematic location, and Sarah Polley’s journey into Young Adult filmmaking.
SNAX! EPISODE 1: THE SNAX AWAKENS
February 7, 2015
In this inaugural episode, Barry explains what the hell Snax will be—shorter podcasts that are just as delicious as our long ones, but slightly more digestible. And Drizzy. Always Drizzy.