Best 20 Somethings Doing Nothing Podcasts (2025)

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Should pickup trucks rule the road? Is the customer always right? 37:01

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4d ago37:01

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We’re revving up the humour when we decide if pickup trucks are the best kind of vehicle. Then, we’re making the call on whether the customer is always correct. Featuring: Katie Ellen-Humphries, Dan Taylor, Yumi Nagashima and Faris Hytiaa.

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Are podcasts superior to music? Are date nights the key to a good relationship? 32:29

11d ago32:29

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It's full stream ahead when we pit podcasts against music. Then, we go to town on whether date nights should be crucial to every couple. Featuring: Erica Sigurdson, Myles Anderson, Kyle Brownrigg, and Kate Davis. We value your input. Fill out our listener questionnaire here!

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Should curling be Canada’s national sport? Is Canada's Thanksgiving better than America's? 39:38

18d ago39:38

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We’ve got a stone cold debate on whether curling should be Canada’s national sport. Then, who dishes out a better Thanksgiving, Canadians or Americans? Featuring: John Cullen, Elvira Kurt, Clifton Cremo, and Nathan Macintosh. Fill out our listener survey here. We appreciate your input!

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Is meeting the parents important? And is Victoria, BC cool? 37:36

25d ago37:36

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We’re deciding if meeting the parents is a major milestone, and whether Victoria, BC has the cool factor. Featuring: Syd Bosel, Abdul Aziz, Ivan Decker, and Katie-Ellen Humphries. Fill out our listener survey here. We appreciate your input!

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Does Velcro beat laces? Do dress codes at work matter? 35:02

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We have a fasten-ating debate on Velcro vs. laces, then, we get down to business when we discuss dress codes at work. Featuring: Lisa Baker, Sean Cullen, Chad Anderson, and Brittany Lyseng.

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Is wireless better than wired? And do you actually need a driver’s license? 34:40

1M ago34:40

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We’re deciding if Bluetooth just makes you blue, and if everyone should be driven to get a driver’s license. Featuring: Arthur Simeon, Matt Falk, Jackie Pirico, and Derek Edwards.

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Should married couples renew their vows? And is living up North worth it? 34:36

2M ago34:36

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We’re deciding if it makes sense to say “I do” all over again, and whether we should give living in the North the cold shoulder. Featuring: Charlie Demers, Erica Sigurdson, Gavin Clarkson, and Quincy Thomas.

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Is 20 Years a long time? And do names need to have meaning? 35:38

2M ago35:38

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It’s the premiere of our 20th season! So we’re asking: Is 20 years a long time? Then, what’s in a name? We’re deciding if these signifiers need significance. Featuring: Derek Seguin, Lara Rae, Ola Dada, and Wes Borg.

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20 Years of Debates: An Anniversary Special! 35:21

2M ago35:21

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For the start of our 20th season, we're giving you a behind-the-scenes interview with our host Steve Patterson and Richard Side, creator of The Debaters! We'll be bringing you some of our most unforgettable debates, hearing from your favourite comedians, and getting the facts behind the funny!

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Is it silly to hold a grudge? And does a kitchen party beat a shed party? 35:47

2M ago35:47

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Should you never hold a grudge? Get ready for the ultimate grudge match! Then, a pair of East Coast comedians refuse to play second fiddle when they decide if kitchen parties are superior to shed parties. Featuring: Elvira Kurt, Arthur Simeon, Ryan Dillon, and Nikki Payne.

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Is moving for love a good idea? And is it better to be a jack of all trades or a master of one? 37:38

3M ago37:38

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We’re bringing you a moving debate on whether it’s always great to move for love, and hammering it home when a jack of all trades takes on a master of one. Featuring: Isabel Zaw-Tun, Paul Myrehaug, Chad Anderson, and Graham Chittenden.

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Is Canada’s national anthem the best? And does everything happen for a reason? 35:59

4M ago35:59

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It’s all about true patriot love when we ask if Canada’s national anthem is at the top, and a fateful debate questions whether everything happens for a reason. Featuring: Jon Steinberg, Ali Hassan, Courtney Gilmour and Nour Hadidi.

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Are shopping carts better than baskets? And is an invitation to the cottage the secret to summer fun? 37:04

4M ago37:04

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Our season finale episode is a grocery grudge match and a real re-treat! Featuring: Matt Wright, Jan Caruana, Laurie Elliott, and Tamara Shevon.

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Which is better: Mother’s Day or Father’s Day? And do coaches matter? 35:16

5M ago35:16

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We’re pitting parental holidays against each other, and deciding if coaches are a make or break mentor. Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Elvira Kurt, Emmanuel Lomuro, and Patrick Dussault.

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Are jeans the best pants? And is food delivery easier than ever? 38:15

5M ago38:15

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We decide if wearing denim is a dream and whether ordering delivery is a breeze. Featuring: Stacey McGunnigle, Myles Anderson, Graham Clark and Lachlan Patterson.

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Which is better: Plastic or paper? And are you nobody until somebody hates you? 35:21

5M ago35:21

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We decide if plastic beats paper and whether being hated has its benefits. Featuring: Ivan Decker, Martha Chaves, Nikki Payne, and Bruce Clark.

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Should you raise your family in Winnipeg? And is compromise the best solution? 37:42

6M ago37:42

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When it comes to raising kids, does Winnipeg win? And is compromise a happy ending? Featuring: Chad Anderson, Lara Rae, Courtney Gilmour, and Jon Dore.

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Does nothing beat a day at the ballpark? And is Toronto the worst city in Canada to commute in? 37:06

6M ago37:06

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It’s a homerun when we talk about a day at the baseball stadium, and whether commuting in Toronto is enough to drive you up the wall. Featuring: Patrick Dussault, Simon Rakoff, Isabel Zaw-Tun, and Don Kelly.

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Do butter tarts beat Nanaimo bars? And is there no shame in quitting? 35:10

6M ago35:10

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Which Canadian confection are you sweet on: Butter tarts or Nanaimo bars? And do quitters never win? Featuring: Deborah Kimmett, Jon Steinberg, Graham Chittenden, and Leonard Chan.

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Shh! Is silence golden? Does a smoothie make a meal? 36:33

6M ago36:33

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We decide if quiet is something to treasure, and whether a smoothie is meal-worthy. Featuring: Yumi Nagashima, Charlie Demers, Katie-Ellen Humphries, and Gavin Clarkson.

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Do billionaires have it harder than millionaires? And is there always something happening in Barrie, Ontario? 34:24

7M ago34:24

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Which wealth bracket has it worse: Billionaires or millionaires? And we decide if Barrie, Ontario is the place to be! Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Don Kelly, Chris Quigley, Courtney Gilmour.

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Gulp, we're going there - should Canada be the 51st state? 27:46

7M ago27:46

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In a debate that needed its own full episode, the elbows go up and the gloves come off when two of our favourite debaters take on Canada becoming the 51st state.

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Are rings better than bracelets? And is it always great to be a trailblazer? 35:46

7M ago35:46

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Which jewels rule: rings or bracelets? And being a trailblazer is great…right? Featuring: Graham Clark, Heidi Brander, Faris Hytiaa, and Lara Rae.

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Should Americans move to the Maritimes? And does going to the dentist rule? 27:35

8M ago27:35

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We debate if Americans should relocate to Canada’s East Coast, and whether a trip to the dentist is anything to smile about. Featuring: Jay Malone, Nikki Payne, Mayce Galoni, and Matt Wright. (Originally recorded in September 2017)

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Should we all do pottery? And love lineups? 34:36

8M ago34:36

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It’s a throwdown when we decide if everyone should take up pottery. Then, should we all love lining up? We get down to the pros and cons of this social practice. Featuring: Jacob Samuel, Brittany Lyseng, Abdul Aziz, and Ryan Williams.

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Virtual Meetings vs. In-Person Meetings & Volunteering 33:03

8M ago33:03

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We decide whether meeting on Zoom beats brainstorming in the boardroom, plus we debate the virtues of volunteering. Volunteering — should everyone do it? Featuring: Peter Brown, Julie Kim, Maddy Kelly, and Charlie Demers.

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Children vs. Parents: Who is Smarter? & Talent Shows 35:12

8M ago35:12

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Are children smarter than their parents? Ivan Decker and Syd Bosel decide who wears the smarty-pants in their households. Then, does nothing beat a talent show? Sean Lecomber and Canada’s Got Talent finalist Sterling Scott bring more than the same old song and dance when they go toe-to-toe on this topic.…

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Breakup Songs & Hard Rock Cafe 35:32

9M ago35:32

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Do breakup songs rule? This Valentine’s weekend, Anesti Danelis and Jan Caruana hit all the right notes when it comes to these tragic tunes. Then, are Hard Rock establishments worth a visit? Elvira Kurt and Kyle Brownrigg make memora-believers of their Ottawa audience when they discuss this famed franchise.…

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Hawkins Cheezies & Conspiracy Theories 35:14

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Are Ontario’s own Hawkins Cheezies king of the chip aisle? It’s crunch time when Deborah Kimmett and Sean Cullen debate this delight. Then, should conspiracy theories be indulged? Don’t miss Nathan Macintosh and Chris Locke’s illuminati-ing takes on this topic.

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Fake Meat & Scuba Diving 27:35

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In this meaty episode from Season 14, Rob Bebenek and Dave Hemstad air their beefs on plant-based meats. Then, Elvira Kurt and Hunter Collins take the plunge when they discuss scuba diving. (Originally recorded in October 2019)

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Baby Showers & Winter in Alberta 33:51

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Erica Sigurdson and Dakota Ray Hebert rattle each other’s nerves when they decide if baby showers are great. Then, does nothing beat winter in Alberta? Brittany Lyseng and Ola Dada break the ice on this seasonal subject.

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Left vs. Right & Christmas Markets 35:22

11M ago35:22

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Is left superior to right? David Pryde and Derek Seguin do right by their Ottawa audience during this divergent debate. Then, Kate Davis and Ron Sparks turn the yule-tide when they discuss if Christmas markets are a holiday must.

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Wine Appreciation & E-Bikes and E-Scooters 27:35

12M ago27:35

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To honour the passing of Edmonton's wonderful and hilarious Kathleen McGee, The Debaters is re-airing one of her memorable debates from 2021. Featuring Kathleen McGee, Erica Sigurdson, Peter Brown and Ryan Williams in East Vancouver.

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It’s Not Okay to Ignore the News & Windows vs. Doors 36:59

12M ago36:59

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Charlie Demers and Lisa Baker are anything but fake when they discuss if it's okay to ignore the news. Then, are windows superior to doors? Graham Clark and Charles Haycock tear a weather-strip off each other in this architectural argument.

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BONUS: Totally Happy Podcast + 20SDN + The Founder of Flex 48:05

3+ y ago48:05

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This one is a fun, out of the box episode. I joined Jenn, from Wax Cabin Candle Co., on her podcast to talk to the founder of Flex. Flex is a feminine hygiene product that is changing the game! This one's all about starting a business and all the ups and downs that come with it.By 20-Somethings Doing Nothing

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Hillary's Growing & Glowing 1:06:53

3+ y ago1:06:53

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If you've been around for a bit then you know who Hillary is. If you haven't heard her last episode on 20SDN then I highly suggest you listen to that one first and then this one. Hillary has had a major growth moment recently and it's amazing to hear. We also finally hear why she's NEVER had a boyfriend. Don't worry, we have a plan for that. *wink …

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Lulu & Lala's Amazing Race 48:00

3+ y ago48:00

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Lulu & Lala are twin sisters who host a radio show in NYC. They're also contestants on "The Amazing Race" this season. This episode is a lot of insight into what it's like being part of a competition show, as well as Latinas in the entertainment industry.By 20-Somethings Doing Nothing

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Getting To Know E. White 1:12:03

3+ y ago1:12:03

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E. White is a radio personality in the Twin Cities! This is the first time him and I have actually talked, other than on social media and the episode gets pretty real. He's got a great insight into mental health and radio life. Get ready for a super open and honest convo.By 20-Somethings Doing Nothing

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Catching Up With Jake 50:32

3+ y ago50:32

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Jake's back!! Just for this episode though. This is a quick little update on all things Jakeford. Hows he liking Cali? Is he dating anyone? Has he made some solid friends yet? All the answers are here, in this episode!By 20-Somethings Doing Nothing

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Season 1 Intro 4:47

3+ y ago4:47

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Welcome to the new season of 20SDN! This is just a quick idea of what to expect. Thanks so much for sticking around, y'all!By 20-Somethings Doing Nothing

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Zac (No Further Explanation Needed) 49:24

4y ago49:24

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This week's co-host is Zac! He's the Executive Producer and co-host with Ricki on the Woody & Jim Show in Nashville. You've probably seen him on her Instagram stories. Get to know Zac with a round of random questions before him and Ricki get into his goal of being on reality TV and how he handles working with different (sometimes big) personalities…

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Solo Dolo Take One 25:38

4y ago25:38

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There will not be a guest co-host this week, due to scheduling. It's Ricki on her own just updating you on her weekend at home, where her head is at, the fact the holidays are coming up far too fast, and some tips on places to visit/things to do in Nashville. Enjoy the first official solo episode and send some feedback to either @20sdnpodcast or @t…