Park Bench Ontology

S04E08 - Personal Stories

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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S04E07 - Cancel Culture part one (With Black goat 666)

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We recorded this episode in September. We sat down with Youtube artist and comedian Black Goat 666 to talk about call-out culture and how it affects o...

S04E06 - Don "You people" Cherry

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Oh man, we had a fun time recording this one. Don Cherry said some pretty racist shit last Saturday (Not that shocking) and got himself fired. We deci...

S04E05 - Gary Owens Fallacy Part 1

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gavin and B discuss the case of Jason Roger Pope, a North Caroline man who mimicked black culture in order to infect the 700 black women with HIV. You...

S04E04 - Ghosts of Sugar Land Review part 1

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We review the Netflix Documentary Ghosts of Sugar Land. This is the first part of the conversation. The second part is on our Patreon; Patreon.com/the...

Tour of Duty - S04E03

28 Oct 2019

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S04E02 - Hello Privilege, it's me. The review

14 Oct 2019

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In part one of the episode Gavin and B Black review the Netflix documentary. are you there privilege it's me, Chelsea. Staring Chelsea Handler. Part ...

S04E01 - Canadian fuc-ry Prt 1

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Along with a new name comes a new season of our podcast. This week Gavin and B Black talk about all that is Maxime Bernier and the PPC party (we got t...

Summah Madness!

22 Jul 2019

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S03E12 - The Blerd Episode

20 May 2019

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Times Up #11 We outta here

13 May 2019

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S03E11 - A Time To Kill

06 May 2019

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Times Up # 10 Alberta, we need to talk

29 Apr 2019

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S03E10 - Nipsey Hussle

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

RIP Nipsey. This week on the show Gavin and B Black welcome comedian and youtube creator Black Goat 666 (Sam Feldman) to the show to talk about freedo...

Times Up #9 Being Black in Canada

15 Apr 2019

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S03E09 - "There's no racism in Canada"

08 Apr 2019

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Times Up #8 Jussie Smollet and the curious case of whataboutism

01 Apr 2019

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S03E08- Sorry to bother you.

25 Mar 2019

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Times Up #7 College Bribery Scandal

18 Mar 2019

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S03E07 - We had to let ya go.

11 Mar 2019

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Times Up # 6 Canada's own racism

04 Mar 2019

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S03E06 - Our Oscars Episode

25 Feb 2019

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Times Up #5 Self Worth

18 Feb 2019

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S03E05 - God damn Crash

11 Feb 2019

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Times Up # 4 with Liana K : Why white people need to talk about race.

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks bonus is a bit of a departure. Gavin welcomes Liana K (Ed and Red Night party) to talk about why white people need to talk about race ( wit...

S03E04 - Covington Nonsense

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gavin and B Black have what it takes to get through all the B.S that's been the Covington school Zapruder tapes fiasco. Also in this episode, they tak...

S03E03 - Come on Neo Cons

14 Jan 2019

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Times Up # 3 Louie C.K

07 Jan 2019

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Times Up #2: White Trash

24 Dec 2018

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Gavin's FB page had some people full of feels this week, for a post which said the term White Trash was classist not racist. Needless to say, all hell...

S03E02 - Toxic Fandom

17 Dec 2018

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Times Up #1: Kevin Hart

10 Dec 2018

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S03E01 - The Blind Side

03 Dec 2018

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Teaser Episode: Times Up Teaser episode

19 Nov 2018

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Bonus Episode: Times Up #10

16 Jul 2018

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S02E11 - Half of Chonilla

09 Jul 2018

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Bonus Episode: Times Up #9

02 Jul 2018

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S02E10 - Remember, always stay off FACEBOOK!

25 Jun 2018

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Bonus Episode: Times Up #8

18 Jun 2018

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S02E09 - Pain Is Relative

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Gavin and B black wade into the NFL's new fines for players protesting. They ask the question "Why do white people deny white privalge"? The...

Bonus Episode: Times Up #7

04 Jun 2018

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S02E08 - This is America

28 May 2018

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Bonus Episode: Times Up #6

21 May 2018

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S02E07 - #WhiteFeminism

14 May 2018

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Bonus Episode: Times Up #5

07 May 2018

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S02E06 - The Loss of Power Episode

30 Apr 2018

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Bonus Episode: Times up #4

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gavin and B Black are joined by Sandra Battaglini (JFL, CASA founder)  to talk about a show that has recenlty caused a lot of contraversy in the Toro...

S02E05 - Allies. Allies. Allies

16 Apr 2018

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Bonus Episode: Times Up #3

09 Apr 2018

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S02E04 - Shut up and dribble

02 Apr 2018

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Bonus Episode: Times Up #2

26 Mar 2018

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S02E03 - The CASC Episode

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Gavin talks to Sandra Battaglini about the CASC (Canadian Association for Stand-up Comedians) Also this week Gavin & B -Black sit down and t...

Bonus Episode : Times Up #1

12 Mar 2018

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S02E02 - Can we live in an openly racist society? - With Morgan Smith

05 Mar 2018

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S02E01 - Black Panther Live

19 Feb 2018

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Season 2 teaser

17 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with season 2 of Master Race Debaiters, with a live Black Panther Episode. Join in with the link is below  BLACK PANTHER LIVE LINK🎙 P...

S01E10 - #PWS

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Gavin and B-Black review Joyner Lucas video "I'm not racist" They also break down #PWS and talk more Kayne West. ----more---- Show notes: Pew Resea...

Episode 7 - Alt-Swift

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Gavin is in Ottawa with B Black, as they talk about Taylor Swifts, Papa Johns, and  Canadian company Shopify's, connection to the Alt-right...

Sorry

30 Oct 2017

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Episode 4 : SMALL TOWN RACISM VS. BIG CITY BIGOTRY

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Allen and Vandad Kadar join Gavin and Dave to talk about what's worse; Small town racism or Big City racism.  ----more---- You can continue t...

Episode 3 - Identity Politics

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined this week to talk about Identity Politics. Buzzword? Or a neccsary part of the political process? Remember to rate and comment on Itunes...

Episode 2.1- #BendtheKnee part 2

06 Oct 2017

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Episode 2 - #BendTheKnee

02 Oct 2017

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Son's of bitches. Yeah he said it, and we're talking all about it. What's it? #BendTheKnee. What is going on in sports. ----more---- Some links to c...

MRD Episode 1 - Re-name it Count Dracula

25 Sep 2017

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Episode 166 - The Final Thing.

08 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with a classic episode where we discuss tubs for two, belts, handjobs & fist fights happening in the same place (Hess), Gavin's recent exch...

Episode 162 – Errbody Gotta Pee

04 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A special episode with 3 Girls, one phone in from a mom, AND an actual girl chimes in. We discuss our childhoods and how that has shaped us today, the...

Episode 160 – Shankshaw Redemption

21 Jun 2016

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Episode 159 – All-timers

14 Jun 2016

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Episode 158 – Stipilations & Unbiblical Chords

24 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

@akablackzeus joins the girls where grammar and pronunciation take a bit hit. We give our weekly update on Trump, cover #Elbowgate, and have another r...

Episode 157 – A Shoulder To Dick On

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hoh boy, we are back with an instant classic!! Mayce returns and tells us how he’s employed Manolis’ strategy that ensures he won’t procreate. (...

Episode 156 – #Opiate&Anthony

03 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with topics! Including the #WHCD, Trump vs Hillary, and of course, a To Catch a Predator Starter Kit. Manolis has made some big decisions...

Episode 155 – #Forgiveness

27 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

#Forgiveness. We had topics to discuss but we got stuck on finding peace of mind and forgiveness. The smart Girl turns out to be an idiot, and every o...

Episode 154 – Soft Comedy & The Enemy Within

18 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Manolis somehow has the ability to give his phone PTSD. We hear about his experience opening up for Duncan Trussell this week, and discuss Mark Bresli...

Episode 153 – Inciting Rage

13 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There was high drama this week in the Hamilton comedy world, with the head butt heard round the world, and a lot of inner fighting amongst the scene o...

Episode 152 – Etiquette & OJ

04 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We get right into it with a debate about filming your standup, people’s (bad) reactions to comics who got into a contest, the validity of contests, ...

Episode 151 – Chewin Too

30 Mar 2016

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Episode 150 – Hulkamania & The Wife Crusher

24 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We made it to a milestone, and deliver all you would expect: Hulk Hogan, sex with Hulk Hogan, Vigilante Pedophile Hunters, and Bowling with Hitler. Th...

Episode 149 – Kleenus

07 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mad Men and Dragon’s Den have nothing on us. We pitch a new marketing strategy for Kleenex, a new smoking accessory, Manolis’ portal into the afte...

Episode 148 – LA Stories & Eyez AIDZ

29 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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Episode 147 – Chasing Yellow Fever

22 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back the talented Michael Moses and enigmatic Devin Bateson (@debatewerd) to discuss all things family, including the impacts of the lack o...

Episode 146 – Rick Shapiro & Sean Humphries

17 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A special edition of #GirlsNightOut! While at the 101 Coffee Shop in Hollywood, California, Manolis Zontanos interviews the great Rick Shapiro (@ric...

Episode 145 – The Amazing Racist

12 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What an episode, one of our personal favourites of late! Hamilton comic Black Zeus (@akaBlackZeus) is on with some harrowing tales of racism he has ex...

Episode 144 – Judging Amy

03 Feb 2016

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Episode 143 – BBWNBA

28 Jan 2016

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Episode 142 – Garth & Chris

19 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

New York opens up Masturbation Booths to combat frequent public indecency. Gavin gets a creepy email from a stalker. Somewhere in between all of this...

Episode 141 – Court-Ordered Oven Mitts

11 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! We kick off 2016 with local comics Devin Bateson (@debatewerd) who teaches us what “Solstice” is, and first-time Girl David Brenna...

Episode 140 – MGM Gran & Star Wars

21 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Somehow it’s 2015 and Manolis just learned what the Underground Railroad was, and he does his best to teach us. Gavin had a run-in with a Starbucks ...

Episode 139 – Take a Perc, Leave a Perc

14 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Girls are joined by fellow Hamilton comics Devin Bateson (@debatewerd) and recently-named new host of Comedy at the Station, Michael Mos...

Episode 138 – Pamela & Patton

07 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You’re in for a treat – because Episode 138 includes two Nick’s and two Jordan’s, plus one Gavin! ~ Playboy is scraping its nudity, but befor...

Episode 137 – Ghost Porn

01 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

How well do comics use social media? ~ How (not) to come across as a dick to a show runner ~ Do you believe in ghosts? Manolis does. ~ #BlackFriday ...

Episode 136 – Charlie Sheen & Doggystyle

23 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about Charlie Sheen’s HIV confession and then Manolis quickly proposes a cure for HIV using Charlie Sheen’s popularity as a form of curre...

Episode 135 – Paris

16 Nov 2015

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Episode 134 – Christians & Coffee Cups

10 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

NASA’s unexplainable EmDrive makes headlines ~ Christians flip out over the lack of snowflakes on the new Tim Hortons/Starbucks coffee cup ~ #ThePus...

Episode 133 – Louie or Patrick?

03 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick pranks the world again, this time everyone thinks he’s Louie CK, making international headlines and has everyone asking, “did Louie just g...

Episode 132 – Voting & Comedy

20 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We come back after missing a week (blame thanksgiving) ~ Devin Bateson (@debatewerd) and Colin Brown join ~ Should you vote? We talk about those annoy...

Episode 131 – #VestGate

06 Oct 2015

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Episode 130 – Alex Johnston & Michael Jordan’s Ex-Wife

28 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome new Hamilton comic Joe Botelho to the podcast for the first time ~ First up, we talk Alex Johnston and the whole Auschwitz thing ~ Canadia...

Episode 129 – Bomb Clock Kid

21 Sep 2015

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Episode 128 – #Supercrawl2015 & Underpaid Teachers

15 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We talk Hamilton’s arts + cultural festival, Supercrawl ~ Hit to Kill: if you kill someone with your car in China it’s cheaper than injuring them...

Episode 127 – Too Much Information

06 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We open by talking about Patrick’s live comedy taping, “Too Much Information”, September 11th and 12th ~ then Patrick talks about how he became ...

Episode 126 – Kids, Rouse & Degrassi

31 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We talk Harper again #cdnpoli ~ Jason Rouse (@jasonrouse666) joins us during the podcast via FaceTime ~ Manolis and Gavin babysit a few kids and share...