Wednesday, December 28, 2022

DicksnJanes #928: character development

Scarborough Dude talks about creativity, aquamation, shares some of his Christmas, and comments on another podcast.

Music:
Goodbye, So Long, Hello - Prairie Oyster - Different Kind of Fire

Monday, December 19, 2022

DicksnJanes #927: You Don't Know Me

Scarborough Dude talks about avoidance, emotional maturity, Netflix shows, psychology experiments, news stories, mental health, compassion, World Cup, and even more. 

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

DicksnJanes #926: A Tickle In My Throat

Scarborough Dude attempts, quite unsuccessfully, to explain why his world view is correct, personal shortcomings aside. 

Music:
Rodeo Song - Garry Lee & Showdown

Monday, December 05, 2022

DicksnJanes #925: talking talking talking

Scarborough Dude starts off in Thompson Park with a coffee, days later talks current events from Sal in his driveway, and finally ends talking about the burden of not being able to let go of things. 

Music:
Cantaloop - Us3 - Starbucks: Blue Note Blend


Monday, November 28, 2022

DicksnJanes #924: ya gotta get to where you need to be

Lotsa good stuff to listen to here if you have a mind to.
 

Music:
Sunday Driver - Prairie Oyster - Blue Plate Special
One Way Track - Prairie Oyster - Blue Plate Special
In The Summertime - Prairie Oyster - Blue Plate Special

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

DicksnJanes #923: personal charm?

"Always thought-provoking, sometimes profane, occasionally funny; each week brings a new oddly subversive, honest and irreverent journey through the world of the Hunter S. Thompson of podcasting. It's difficult to explain, but this quirky podcast (and this particular podcaster) has a personal charm that is unlike anything you've heard before." - Heroes in Rehab

Music:
Where The Dog Sits On The Tuckerbox - Jack O'Hagan - Essential Aussie Songs
Be Bop a Lula - The Everly Brothers - Best Of

Monday, November 14, 2022

DicksnJanes #922: off route

Scarborough Dude shares what he's been up to, cuz that's what he does.

Music:
Sukiyaki - Ryu Sakamoto
Things We Said Today - The Beatles - A Hard Days Night

Thursday, November 03, 2022

DicksnJanes #921: Parks and Recreation

Scarborough Dude walks, talks and enjoys the beauty of his favourite parks in the fine fall weather. 

Music:
Over and Over - The Dave Clark Five - The Dave Clark Five: The Hits

Thursday, October 27, 2022

DicksnJanes #920: Filling Moments

Scarborough Dude starts and ends in favourite parks, with Sal in between, trying to make the most of present moments.

Music:
2120 South Michigan Avenue - The Rolling Stones - 12 X 5 (Remastered)

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

DicksnJanes #919 Part 2: Pinery Part 2

Scarborough Dude tries to be sociable at the Roadtrek gathering, but prefers getting high alone.
 

DicksnJanes #919 Part 1: Pinery Part 1

Scarborough Dude visits his childhood hometown and then heads off for a Roadtrek gathering in Pinery Provincial Park.

Music:
Louisette - Prairie Oyster - Only One Moon

Thursday, October 13, 2022

DicksnJanes #918: Lowell Celebrates Kerouac: Part 4

Scarborough Dude concludes his thoughts on Lowell Celebrates Kerouac, and heads home.
 

DicksnJanes #917: Lowell Celebrates Kerouac: Part 3

Scarborough Dude continues sharing his reflections on Lowell Celebrates Kerouac.

DicksnJanes #916: Lowell Celebrates Kerouac: Part 2

Scarborough Dude shares his reflections on Lowell Celebrates Kerouac.
 

DicksnJanes #915: Lowell Celebrates Kerouac: Part 1

Scarborough Dude makes his way to Lowell for the start of Lowell Celebrates Kerouac!
 

Monday, October 03, 2022

DicksnJanes #914: punch and poke

Scarborough Dude shares what makes him happy and what makes him sad. 

Music:
She Don't Get The Blues - Prairie Oyster - Only One Moon

Monday, September 26, 2022

DicksnJanes #913: fuckouttaluck

Scarborough Dude starts with another vaccine, ends at the dentist, and visits parks and places in between.

Music:
Gumboot Cloggeroo - Stompin' Tom Connors - A Proud Canadian

Monday, September 19, 2022

DicksnJanes #912: Send Her Victorious

Scarborough Dude visits a retirement home, his brother, has his camping chair and Roadtrek fixed and praises his dear Queen Elizabeth.

Music:
I'm stickin' With You - Jimmy Bowen - Magic Hits of the 1950s
Tweedle Dee - LaVerne Baker - Magic Hits of the 1950s

Monday, September 12, 2022

DicksnJanes #911: chilling with the trees

Scarborough Dude enjoys a few days of lazy camping, and some quality time with family members.

Photo: Wayne Mann of Craigy Muir Curiosities

Sunday, September 04, 2022

DicksnJanes #910: sharing friends

Scarborough Dude talks about status, finding yourself, and ends on a high note thanks to another great time with friends at the Only Cafe.

Music:
Goin' To The Party - Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls
Hold On - Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls

Monday, August 29, 2022

DicksnJanes #909: fusion energy

Scarborough Dude spends more time on his deck, revisits a favourite old bar, and reveals what may or may not be a new project.

Monday, August 22, 2022

DicksnJanes #908: looking back again

Scarborough Dude shares some post Hamilton observations, reads a few new letters from the distant past, enjoys a Beatles cover band, and makes yet another mistake. 

Music:
Stream of Whiskey - Doc Watson - The Greenwich Village Folk Scene
Dona, Dona, Dona - The Chad Mitchell Trio - The Greenwich Village Folk Scene

Monday, August 15, 2022

DicksnJanes #907: from Windsor to Hamilton

Scarborough Dude wraps up his Windsor reflections and moves on to the MMPR gathering in Hamilton.

Monday, August 08, 2022

DicksnJanes #906: another Windsor weekend

Scarborough Dude enjoys what Shanes says was his best visit to Windsor by far. 

Friday, July 29, 2022

DicksnJanes #905: interconnectivity

Scarborough Dude starts and ends with nights drinking with friends on the Danforth.

Music:
Feeling Stoned - The Backyard Devils - Honkytonk Heartbreaker

Thursday, July 21, 2022

DicksnJanes #904: jump cut thinking?

Scarborough Dude can't remember all he talked about but you have his personal guarantee it's worth listening to. 

Music:
Muleskinner Blues - Stompin' Tom Connors - Live at the Horseshoe

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

DicksnJanes #903: time with old friends

Scarborough Dude delivers this mini vacation podcast backwards, just because.

Monday, July 04, 2022

DicksnJanes #902B: More Darlington

Scarborough Dude enjoys his 24 hour camping trip at Darlington and reflects on where to give thanks.

Friday, July 01, 2022

DicksnJanes #902A: Darlington

Scarborough Dude talks about going camping and then goes camping.

Thursday, June 23, 2022

DicksnJanes #901: dancing for beer

Scarborough Dude enjoys another weekend at Mosport, this time with the Nova Scotia guy, replies to the Moron, reflects on his need for validation, and tries to fix some things.

Music:
Back In The Saddle - Gene Autry - Twenty-Four Gunfighter Ballads

Thursday, June 16, 2022

DicksnJanes #900: Falling Stars

Scarborough Dude looks for the perfect spot in Bluffers Park, finds a new way to explain his good luck, reads a story, gets depressed, and worries about his friend walking across America.

Music:
Catch A Falling Star - Perry Como
I'm in the Mood to Move - Ween - God Ween Satan - Anniversary Edition
I've Been Everywhere - Stompin' Tom Connors - Live At the Horseshoe
Rambling - The Backyard Devils - Honkytonk Heartbreaker

Friday, June 10, 2022

DicksnJanes #899: Platinum Certified

Scarborough Dude gets high, takes a leak, discusses morality, crime and punishment, compassion, film, car repairs, news, American politics, hearing loss and changing plans.

(If you find this photo funny, this podcast is probably not for you)


Friday, June 03, 2022

DicksnJanes #898: mixed bag of feelings

Scarborough Dude recounts his mixed feelings and downtown adventures from park benches.

Music:
I Hope I Get It - A Chorus Line Cast - A Chorus Line

Friday, May 27, 2022

DicksnJanes #897: severe storm warning!

Scarborough Dude spends another great weekend at Mosport, gets caught in the derocho, and digests a little more Zen. 

Monday, May 23, 2022

DicksnJanes #896: my never ending story

 

Scarborough Dude talks about a whole lot of stuff but you have to listen to find out what cuz its too much to write here.

Music:

Sudbury Saturday Night - Stompin' Tom Connors - Live At the Horseshoe

Friday, May 13, 2022

DicksnJanes #895: you think I wanted this to happen?

Scarborough Dude enjoys a Roadtrek 
camping gathering at Pinery provincial park, decides to quit podcasting, but doesn't.

Thursday, May 05, 2022

DicksnJanes #894: happyhappyhippy

Scarborough Dude start the week off in a slump and ends on a high note, pushing back at old age.

Music:
Africa - Sina Bakare - Nigeria 70 - No Wahala: Highlife, Afro-Funk & Juju 1973-1987

Friday, April 29, 2022

DicksnJanes #893: butterfly wings

Scarborough Dude celebrates another birthday, visits parks, enjoys some live music, and talks about the butterfly effect.

Music:
Mundiya Loju - MA Jaiyesimi & His Crescent Bros Band - Nigeria 70 - No Wahala: Highlife, Afro-Funk & Juju 1973-1987

Saturday, April 23, 2022

DicksnJanes #892: Craigleith

Scarborough Dude starts off in a local park and ends at a provincial park, celebrating four twenty by coincidence.

Friday, April 15, 2022

DicksnJanes #891: get out your sliderule

Scarborough Dude visits his favourite local parks, sharing stories and observations old and new, as per usual.

Music:
Lonesome Day Blues - Bob Dylan - Love and Theft

Friday, April 08, 2022

DicksnJanes #890: paradise in my coat pocket

Scarborough Dude talks about war crimes, getting his Roadtrek ready, Thich Nhat Hanh, dinosaur extinction, Scarborough, the film, Community, the series, and racing down the Appalachian Trail top speed! 

Music:
Doncha Bother Me - The Rolling Stones - Aftermath
Hey Hey Rise Up - Pink Floyd

Thursday, March 31, 2022

DicksnJanes #889: meltdown at the dentist

Scarborough Dude talks about trans issues, free speech, the woke left, Academy awards fiasco, happiness on a bench, having a meltdown, friend Kenneth, self-identity, not flossing, and letting it all out.

Friday, March 25, 2022

DicksnJanes #888: queue jumping

Scarborough Dude tries to find where his true feelings and beliefs lie on some issues.

Music:
Zoloft - Ween - Quebec

Thursday, March 17, 2022

DicksnJanes #887: following footsteps

Scarborough Dude tunes in to a wandering friend, reflects on the state of humankind, and recognizes his own ADD.

Friday, March 11, 2022

DicksnJanes #886: Scarborough

Scarborough Dude touches on a lot of topics here, including Scarborough - the book, the film, the place his kids grew up in. 

Music:
Beat-Nik - Jimmy Van Eaton - Jack Kerouac: 100 Years of Beatitude
The Beat Girl Song - Adam Faith & the John Barry Seven - Jack Kerouac: 100 Years of Beatitude

Friday, March 04, 2022

DicksnJanes #885: connections

Scarborough Dude spends the week working on ideas for new connections before giving up, and vents his feeling about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 

Music:
Please Be My Friend - Matthews Southern Comfort - Second Spring
Happy Talk - Cannonball Adderley - The Complete Recordings: 1959-1962
Now I've Got a Witness - The Rolling Stones - The Rolling Stones

Friday, February 25, 2022

DicksnJanes #884: least effort yet

Scarborough Dude sits in his favourite parks and talks covid, olympics, Ukraine in a podcast requiring minimal effort on his part. 

Music:
Dear Diary (Alternate Mix) - The Moody Blues - On The Threshold of a Dream
Are You Sitting Comfortably - The Moody Blues - On The Threshold of a Dream

Friday, February 18, 2022

DicksnJanes #883: Collision Course

Scarborough Dude and family catch Covid, slowly recover, and follow with great interest the showdown in Ottawa.

Music:
It Doesn't Matter Two - Depeche Mode - Black Celebration

Friday, February 11, 2022

DicksnJanes #882: Trucks and Cars

Scarborough Dude starts and ends at the races, and gets very vocal about the Freedumb Convoy.

Music:
You Gotta Move - Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers

Friday, February 04, 2022

DicksnJanes #881: power battles

Scarborough Dude has mixed feelings about the trucker showdown, and deals with his own corporate power struggle.

Music:
Six Days On The Road - Dave Dudley - 100 Country Classics
Smokestack Lightnin' - Howlin' Wolf - The Vietnam War (The Soundtrack)