Cynthia and Josie's Unmentionables
Episodes
Confronting Canada's Complicated Hockey Culture
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Cynthia and Josie’s Unmentionables, we speak with award winning journalist and TSN reporter Rick Westhead about Canadian hock...
Mantras, Meltdowns & Meaningful Moments
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia and Josie sit down for an honest, feel-good conversation about parenting, growth, and figuring it all out as they go. They share stories about...
Sleeping With The Enemy
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with W5’s Avery Haines to talk about her powerful investigation into a global online network of men who secretly dr...
The Unglamorous Truth About Celebrity Events
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TIFF season means red carpets, champagne, and… high school flashbacks? We spill on the not-so-glam side of “exclusive” parties, soc...
The Only Relationship Hack You’ll Ever Need
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, The New York Times profiled a woman who fell in love with her ChatGPT persona - a charming digital guy named Leo. Which got us thinking: ...
Where The Eff Have You Two Been?
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to Self magazine, work should only take up 25% of our time. Cute idea… but how does that actually work for ambitious people like us? ...
Botox and Fillers and Facelifts, Oh My!
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recently actress Jamie Lee Curtis shared some pretty strong feelings she has regarding cosmetic interventions that have become increasingly prevalent ...
What's Going On?
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As many of you know, we had a hard time putting this podcast out…first Josie got hit by a rogue baseball and ended up with a concussion....
What's The Theme For Your Year?
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re like us, you’re probably thinking about time in a big way these days. If you are juggling midlife and aging children/parents - r...
It’s Getting Hot In Herre
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yes the world is on fire and on top of that we are in the heat of perimenopause. In the episode, we talk about premenstrual mood swings, random weight...
Our Unmentionable Chat with Comedy Legend Bruce McCulloch
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know him from The Kids In The Hall, or his work on SNL, or from his adorably weird live shows. He is gloriously unhinged and quietly profound&hell...
Is This All There Is… or Are We Just Getting Started?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re not sure if it’s because we are getting older or because the world feels really off its kilter right now but we’ve been thinki...
The Breakup Episode: Why It Hurts, What It Teaches, and How to Move On.
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Toronto's own Cynthia and Josie dive deep into the pain, chaos and unexpected gifts of breakups, the kind that leave you crying in your car, texting y...
From Abuse to Advocacy: Shannon Burn's Journey of Healing and Hope
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon lost her entire adolescence after enduring years of sexual abuse at the hands of her stepfather. In this deeply moving episode, Shannon opens ...
We Watched Adolescence So You Don’t Have To (But Maybe You Should)
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
f you're raising a tween or teen right now, chances are someone in your orbit has mentioned Adolescence — the British four-part drama ...
The Art of Not Losing Your Shit: Couples Therapy Tips for the Long Haul
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re getting real about navigating long-term relationships with a little help from couples therapy. From dealing with the dail...
How To Test Your Relationship: Travel Together
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josie had a work trip to a gorgeous Bahamian resort, and of course, Cynthia tagged along as her ‘plus one’ (because who wouldn’t?). ...
HOW TO REDESIGN YOUR LIFE WITH DEBBIE TRAVIS
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A decade ago, lifestyle expert and bestselling author Debbie Travis swapped her fast-paced career as a television host for a quieter life in a ...
WHEN LIFE CHANGES IN AN INSTANT: TAYLOR KAYE’S STORY
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One ordinary morning, radio personality Taylor Kaye was getting ready for her day when her husband suffered a sudden stroke. In a matter of hours, eve...
IN or OUT? Sex Trends for 2025 (according to us)
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to level up your love life in 2025? Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we give you a totally non-scientific and completely arbitrary...
Will Drake be on the Podcast?
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re so grateful for you! Thank you for your patience and for tuning in. If you ever have feedback or thoughts, feel free to reach out to us at...
Hot Flashes and Wet Spots? Let’s Talk about Incontinence And (Peri)Menopause
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve noticed more urine leaks and accidents since you hit (peri)menopause, you are definitely not alone.Declining levels of hormones, especiall...
Our Last Episode Of The Season
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well we made it!! Thanks for sticking with us and sharing all of your wonderful thoughts during this season. We need a bit of a break but we hope you ...
Everything You Need To Know About Incontinence
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you fear sneezing and having a little pee come out? Have you found yourself worried if you laugh too hard at a movie that you might leave a wet...
What The Heck Is Busy Depression?
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling extra crusty/crispy lately? Ruminating over things when you should be sleeping? On the brink of tears at any given moment? Jo...
The Ex Factor
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can you get over heartbreak? Should you have breakup sex? Can you truly be friends with an ex? You asked and we answered (Josie even cracks ope...
If It Can Happen To Her, It Can Happen To You
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if your deepest secret was an addiction?To the outside world, Shannon McKinnon seemed like the epitome of success: a loving husband, a thriving c...
Yes, You Can Be Friends (or at least, friendly) With People You Don’t Always Agree With
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So last episode on home vs hospital births inspired a lot of heated conversations! Many of you expressed how surprising it was to hear close fri...
The Only Fight We Got Into: Home vs Hospital Births
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We generally get along about most things. But once we had a discussion and realized that there is a topic we totally disagree on: where to give birth....
No Partner Required: The Upsides Of Single Life
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Psychologists are increasingly saying that focusing on yourself is more likely to lead to a happy life. So what if instead of trying to find your “...
How To Live Life Without (major) Regrets
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aging is hard. It can feel sometimes like everything is falling apart: our faces, our bodies, our moods and our goals. But research shows that there a...
Wedding Unmentionables
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many women turn into Bridezillas? How much is too much to spend on “the dress”? What is it about weddings that make everyone so horny ex...
ASK US ANYTHING SEASON 2
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We asked you for your most unmentionable questions and boy, you did not disappoint. In this hilarious and heartfelt episode, we answer your queries an...
In Defence of The Participation Ribbon
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many people argue that kids these days aren’t as strong because they all receive “participation” ribbons or trophies. They say that if there ...
We Need To Talk About Karen
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, Josie found herself at the non-off leash park near her house. When she kindly asked a man to leash his dog because her son was terrifi...
What Weird Things Turn You On?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself getting turned on by something strange? Things like gym equipment or giant nostrils? How about gardening noises or the ar...
Guess Which One Of Us Probably Has A Crystal In Her Bra?
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever asked “the universe” for guidance? Cynthia did, and you’ll never guess what happened next. This episode is a journey filled with l...
What All Women Need To Do On International Women’s Day
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In light of International Women’s Day, we wanted to celebrate, not only each other, but women we admire. So we started by writing letters of love ...
How To Make Big Life Decisions
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the road of life we are faced with many different paths which will inevitably lead us to different destinations. Should we move to a new city or...
How To Start Your Burnout Recovery
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The very first book that Cynthia picked up when she went on stress leave was a NYT bestseller called “Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking The Str...
Marriage Audit
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you low-key hate Valentine’s day? Do all of the garish red decorations and chocolate dipped hearts have you asking yourself if this “holiday”...
Would You Have Sex With A Robot?
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the sexually explicit AI generated images of Taylor Swift that went viral, many of us are thinking about the future of sex tech and ...
Why Jann Arden Wants You To Think About Your Relationship To Alcohol
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you were dating someone who was great at the beginning but after a while made you feel like garbage - you would probably dump that person, right? O...
Why You Might Need A Good Cry
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia and Josie both had big changes in their lives this week: Josie started a brand new job in radio ( Click Here) and Cynthia went back to her o...
Why Is Everyone Still So Effed Up About Weight
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We live in an era where, thankfully, society is embracing and celebrating body diversity more than ever before. And yet behind closed doors, we all st...
3 Things Cynthia Is Doing Differently In 2024
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After months of being on stress/burnout leave, Cynthia gives an update on how she’s doing. And while she’s not completely on the other side, th...
"It's Been a Hard Few Weeks pt2"
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded a week following the November six episode titled "It’s Been a Hard Few Weeks." But just before posting the episode, we mad...
The good, the bad and the WTF of broadcasting
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking of a career in radio, television or content creation? In this episode we talk about our weird career journeys: how we got here, wh...
How To Talk To Your Kids About Sex!!
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No parent is ever really prepared for the question “where do babies come from?” but thankfully there are ways you don’t have to make it as wei...
36 Questions To Fall In Love
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over 50 years ago, a psychologist named Arthur Aron who was studying relationships, created a list of 36 questions that he claimed could lead to love....
The Most Unmentionable Fantasy
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen, we know last week was intense and emotional so first up, we have an update on Cynthia. But then, we bring you something that we recorded waa...
It's Been A Hard Few Weeks....
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a few weeks of uncontrolled crying spells, Cynthia has come to the realization that she's not okay. We talk about what's been going on and ...
10 Relationship Rules You Should Follow
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
10 Relationship Rules You Should Follow There are countless articles online about navigating relationships. We did our best to gather some of what peo...
How To Get Your Mojo Back
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common questions Cynthia gets as a sex educator is how to spice things up in long-term relationships. The truth is that life (and by “...
Gord Downie Wrote A Song About Josie
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prince. Oprah. Tom Yorke. Ryan Reynolds. Gord Downie. Those are just a few of the famous folks that Cynthia and Josie have been up close and person...
Jane Doe #5
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The year was 2000. Kathy worked as a prop master in the film industry. She and her husband and teenaged step children ended up at a party for a movie ...
We're Back...
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re Baaaack…(…but not in that weird creepy poltergeist way) From the latest on Josie’s sex life and Cynthia’s costume collection, to a str...
Ask Us Anything
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You asked us everything from the strangest places we have had sex, to how to get your libido back and so much more! Just letting you know: this is ou...
Hot Flashes & Dry Vaginas: Is This Misery or Menopause?
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We don’t know about you, but we got about as much information about menstruation as we did about the flip side, menopause. Why is this stuff that is...
SEDUCTION OR STALKING?
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Remember that scene in “Say Anything” when John Cusak stands outside the window of the woman who has just dumped him, holding a boombox playing “...
X-Rated
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Porn: delightful or disgusting? Most of us probably stumbled across our first porns scrambled up on a vintage television set. Nowadays, it is everyw...
Big ‘V’ Energy
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the number one reason women end up in long term care is because they can’t hold in their pee? If you have a vulva (whether you hav...
Cynthia Is Scared Of Public Speaking
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even though Cynthia is a TV host, you might be surprised to find out that she has suffered from huge amounts of anxiety when it comes to public speaki...
The Art Of Dirty Talk
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re looking to add a little bit of auditory spice into your bedroom adventures, we have the episode for you! We share our awkward stories of d...
Straight Dating Is Weird
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what’s going on in the mind of a single guy on the dating scene? Well we thought it would be fun to put all of the pressure on radio ...
When You Find Out Your Child Has A Disability
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Josie shares the terrifying, challenging and joyful experiences that can go along with navigating life with a child with special needs.
Hollywood Hookups
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We watch them in the dark. We romance some, despise others. It can feel like we know them, but we never really do. Let’s face it: there’s somethin...
How to Cheat Proof Your Relationship
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if there was a way to guarantee that your partner would never, ever stray? Turns out there are certain things that successful monogamous coupl...
What's Your Sexual Fantasy?
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m Ever wonder what the most popular sexual fantasies are? And whether or not they differ depending on culture? And also, do those who act out the...
That Time Josie F*cked Up The National Anthem
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what happens when you take a young woman, put her in front of thousands of people and ask her to sing a song she hasn’t thought about si...
I Heard You Slept With Jann Arden (and other rumors)
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah we go there. Josie asks Canadian singer songwriter Jann Arden and Cynthia about their “affair”. Jann also shares and sets the record strai...
Would You Want Two Husbands (or two wives, or a wife and a husband, or none of the above )
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine you meet someone: they are kind, supportive and like cats and Star Trek as much as you. Eventually you fall in love and marry. But then imag...
The Broken Penis
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Josie hasn’t had sex in awhile. The reason isn’t because she’s got a headache, a back ache or a heart ache. It’s because her husband broke his...
How We Lost Weight (and part of our minds)
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic messed with everyone differently. Some of us clung to chip bags and wine bottles...others clung to calorie counting...we did all of the a...
Can Cheating Save Your Relationship?
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of us cheated and thought it would help the relationship. Boy was she wrong. We unpack both of our wandering ways and what happened next. We also ...
Our Dirty Little Secret
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our premiere episode, we get to the BOTTOM of one of society’s messiest taboos. It's often the BUTT of jokes, but this BUMPY problem is a real PA...
Trailer
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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