Can You Confirm That?
204 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -Locked away in quarantine and miss being able to over hear conversations? That's where CYCT comes in.
Two non-experts with quick research fingers and even quicker wit put their Wiki Library cards to good use by bringing you their opinions on entertainment, news and pop culture. Join the discussion or pull a seat up to the bar and listen in.
We fact check only when we need to prove ourselves right and may get the small things wrong; but always aim to get to the point after a few detours along the way.
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Episodes
187 - Lick On Jib
April 18, 2024 23:55 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBAnyone got any, that I can borrow? It's something you borrow, obviously. Then, return it back to it's owner. Please let us know if you know what that person was asking for. Thanks for listening! JB & GW
186 - Release The Swankie
April 12, 2024 10:10 - 1 hour - 32 MBCalling all the fans of Harry and the Hendersons, all those who know who the Next Karate Kid, really is. Swankies, assemble! We loved our girl in 'The Gift' and in 'Insomnia', she can do no wrong and we will hear NO critique! Thanks for Listening! JB & GW
185 - We Take On The Tough Guys
April 05, 2024 01:33 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBFind us at muscle beach, starring down all the meatheads and challenging them to pull up competitions (we lose). We will not learn our lesson, cuz the next day we will be out there, sitting on all the benches and scrolling through tiktok. We are ready to go, come on big guys. Thanks for listening! JB & GW
184 - Yoga Pants By Willem
March 29, 2024 14:58 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBAre we ethically against men's Yoga pants, no. Not at all. Do we think either of us should wear them, absolutely not. Whatever your choice for comfort or fashion, be you. Thanks for listening! JB & GW
183 - Baby You Can't Drive My Car
March 22, 2024 12:51 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBCuz no one drives it! I got a brand new car right before I spent that time in the hospital in 2021 and did not drive for a couple months. Now I'm at the point where, it's so new and unused, I don't even want to use it. You know what I mean? Thanks for listening!! JB & GW
182 - Everyone Naked At The Oscars
March 15, 2024 10:14 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBDid you watch the Oscars? I am happy that award show season is over, hopefully all the very wealthy celebrities feel good about themselves enough to make more media for us to criticize for another year. We can be tough on them, to be fair - I guess they deserve it. Thanks for listening! JB & GW
181 - It's Poddin' Time
March 08, 2024 01:51 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBDid you like this episode, I did. You know what I liked Haley Joel in, that I forgot about at the time, A.I. remember that one? He was cool in that one too, the movie was a little weird, a little long but I know I've seen it more that once. Anyways, thanks for listening! JB & GW
180 - Johnny English Returns
March 01, 2024 03:18 - 1 hour - 31.4 MB--disclaimer-- My ability at the billiard table does not deserve any mystique. This episodes title should not encourage any notion that I can hit a cue ball even remotely straight. Thank you for listening! JB & GW
179 - Carter/Gore 2024
February 23, 2024 03:44 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBWho's your favorite President? Mine is Jeff Daniels in the first Independence Day. That speech, on the spot like that - phew Hope you guys are having good sleeps this week. Thanks for listening! JB & GW
178 - We Garnish For A Better Future
February 16, 2024 01:11 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBYou can get a SuperBowl recap anywhere but at CYCT we give you want you really care about - State Farm commercial reviews. This was a fun episode so if you liked it, share it with someone you like, that would really help us out! Thanks for listening! JB & GW
177 - Open Call For Cornhole
February 09, 2024 01:23 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBI truly believe I have the athleticism for this sport. I've always had good aim and I used to pitch in softball, so I prefer underhand. Maybe CYCT will be on location at the 2028 Olympics as I complete for team Canada. Thanks for Listening! JB & GW
176 - All Kinds Of Kids Jeans
February 02, 2024 02:03 - 1 hour - 36.6 MBRemember Oshkosh, what about Lee's? Were jeans cooler when I was smaller? Everything was cooler right? Grocery stores were way cooler back when they were owned by people in the community. I miss the rides by the checkout. Thanks for listening! JB & GW
175 - The Browns Go To Hollywood
January 26, 2024 02:29 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBOn this weeks episode, we really want to see a movie in the theatres together. Do you think, without really knowing what movies are playing, we can look and choose a movie that's currently out and a time and place? Do you know us? It's been 175 episodes, so you probably do. Thanks for listening! JB & GW
174 - Featuring Lil' Britta XIX
January 19, 2024 01:11 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBWe pick our rap names this week. Wow, this episode really is full circle, I didn't even realize until I listened to this posting. You might need to listen to it twice too. Thanks for listening! JB & GW
173 - All Hopped Up On G FUEL
January 12, 2024 02:07 - 1 hour - 30 MBOn this episode - I've been outed as a casual hydration drink-er... The quickest Golden Globes recap from 2 guys that didn't watch - enjoy that. But, the big question we are asking this week, what bands/albums shaped you? (I did not ask it was eloquently in the episode but that's what I meant to say) I'll add a question to the episode, go on, engage with us, we can't wait! Thanks for listening JB & GW
172 - Y'know, I'm Something Of A Gamer Myself
January 04, 2024 23:54 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBWhen I get a new piece of tech, home decor, toy, anything really... I can't wait to get it home, the first thing I do is set it up. I'm almost get tunnel vision for my 'new thing' and getting it set up and ready to use is priority number 1. As I write this description, my cohost has had his ps5 and accessories for a week - I am not sure that he's even logged in yet and it's driving me crazy! Anyways, you guys are the best, thanks for listening! JB & GW
171 - Midler Gets Into Hot Water
December 28, 2023 21:49 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBDoesn't it feel kinda good, cleaning the dishes in really hot water? I'm not the only one that feels good about scalding hot water, right? Remember, we are pushing up the ranks on Chartable list, so go and share and review if you still can. Thanks for listening! JB & GW
170 - The Christmas Climb To 100
December 22, 2023 00:21 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBYa, it's time for us to officially need to talk to you guys about this, like as if we have some ambitions, ya know? According to @ChartableDotCom is keeping track and let us know we are number 150 on apple comedy chart, so - lets get to 100 okay?! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Thanks for listening! John & Gaurav
169 - We Know How To Read A Map
December 15, 2023 16:24 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBSome memories are foggy right? I generally have a good memory but there are a couple gaps it would seem. I dunno, can you relate? Drop us a message [email protected] Thanks for listening! JB & GW
168 - A Gift Card To mmmuffins?!
December 07, 2023 23:44 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBTop of the muffin to you! Gaurav was in the land of the Scots when this was recorded, but we planned ahead. This is a massive breakthrough for the two of us and we'd like you to recognize our personal growth by following us on instagram @canyouconfirmthat and making sure you're subscribed. Thanks for listening! JB & GW
167 - You're Too Tired To Have A Lightsaber
November 30, 2023 23:56 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBOne of the co-hosts of this podcast just got WAY cooler...That's because Gaurav doesn't own an epic lightsaber! It's December and there's 25 days until Christmas 2023. It's getting cold and I guess I just always look sleepy. Thanks for Listening! JB & GW
166 - In Soviet Russia... Podacast Hears You!
November 24, 2023 00:15 - 1 hour - 40.1 MBWe are showing our age with this episode title. It's a fun one this week. We've decided that Gaurav's 11 year old son and I have very similar tastes in content - he's the one that's age appropriate. That's cool though, I just tell myself I'm young at heart! Thanks for listening JB & GW
165 - Still In Hoodies
November 17, 2023 03:14 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBDo you know the movie Gran Turismo was a biography? That totally blew my mind to find out... I thought it was a movie about cars based on a video game about cars! But its more like Dead Poets Society but with cars. Doesn't that totally blow your mind? I never would have expected that. Thanks for Listening JB & GW
164 - Prime Episode
November 10, 2023 01:12 - 1 hour - 35 MBWell, no one asked for this but we ended up talking about Marvel movies and how things are going at our favorite movie studio. Our most nerdy, obsessive, fanboy energy this week! Appreciate you all for listening. JB & GW
163 - The Brightest Timeline
November 03, 2023 02:41 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBHave you ever rage quit a Netflix show and removed it from your 'continue watching' list in protest? It gets personal this week as we talk about what could have been. No timeline is sacred anymore, that feels like a Rick & Morty reference if I've ever seen one. Thanks for listening! JB & GW
162 - Two Guys In Costumes Walk Into A Bar.
October 27, 2023 00:04 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBListen, I really do want a lightsaber... I know it's expensive and I'm struggling with that and I've yet to pull the trigger. It's just in the back of my mind, ya know? We hope you all have a great Halloween if you're doing something fun, or not! Thanks for listening! JB & GW
161 - We're Naked On Channel 4
October 19, 2023 23:15 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBHave you seen that new HBO Max show that everyone's talking about? Because, nudity? This week was a fun one, talking about a lot of age restricted topics this week so run a bath and light some candles! Thanks for listening JB & GW
160 - I'm A Firestarter, Twisted Firestarter
October 12, 2023 23:06 - 1 hour - 31 MBIt's true, I guess I like fire... Don't be alarmed, I don't play with it. Unless you have matches, or candles, or a lighter, or I'm at a campfire... Does that make me interesting? Listen to this weeks episode to find out! Thanks as always! JB & GW
159 - For Our Short Kings
October 05, 2023 22:51 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBI have full control over my thermostat, except that it is connected to a central network that the builder has access to and will shut off if I run it too long and they also turn off my AC every year before the last heat wave in September. I'm too hot to be more bitter than that! I think we really learned something today, the topic of this podcast will be taught in social studies classrooms for years to come. Also, it's all jokes, you're great whether you can get on all the rollercoasters...
158 - What Would You Do For A Crunchyroll?
September 28, 2023 23:12 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBWhat's the most niche streaming service you subscribe to? Do you have any friends that share in that passion for something that you can talk with or do you stream your anime quietly alone like me?There should be more options again now that there is a resolution to the writers stike, lots of strikes ended this week! Thank you guys, as always for listening! JB & GW
157 - Mexican Aliens... No, Not That Kind
September 21, 2023 23:26 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBWell, we had to talk about it. We've talked about aliens before, it was big news last week. The presentation of mummified Alien bodies. They looked like they were covered in white powder. Speaking of white powder, its our assumption that your grandparents were high on cocaine, all the time! Thanks so much for listening! JB & GW
156 - Poker, Hardly Knew Her?
September 14, 2023 22:28 - 1 hour - 31 MBRemember the poker boom in 2004? Did you play online as the internet was in its infancy and there were no regulations on companies taking our money? Ya, we did too! Well, 20 years later we are playing with fake money and zero stakes, because maturity.. We hope you've been enjoying series 4 so far. Hey, why don't you tell a friend or two, follow up on facebook or instagram @canyouconfirmthat and share a post - that is also low stakes. Thanks for listening! JB & GW
155 - Where The Vampires Hangout
September 08, 2023 13:34 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBSchool is back and family routines are ramping up for fall. It's time for the real inhabitants of Waterloo Region to come out hunting. We're inspired by the founders of RIM and what lurks in the shadows in KW. If immortal bloodsuckers are not thrilling enough for you, perhaps give Windseeker a try? G, our resident thrill-seeker would advise working up to a ride like that. Perhaps, Iron Horse Trail after dark first? Muahahah Thanks for listening! JB & GW
154 - Official Vatican Videographers
September 01, 2023 13:58 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBHey you, thanks for clicking on Can You Confirm That? We hope you enjoy the episode this week, we learn a bit about Gaurav's trip to Europe, talk best new Crave shows and KW Oktoberfest I think you'll like this episode and all the other ones! Thanks for listening! JB & GW
153 - Are You In The Right Class?
August 25, 2023 13:32 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBIt's another back to school special!! This is a special one, for sure. Let's reminisce on memories of our first days together in this fun, seasonal episode. Did you have good experiences or bad or maybe both? We've seen it all, definitely. As always, thanks so much for listening! JB & GW
152 - Trash Snow White
August 18, 2023 13:27 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBIs it okay to change our beloved story book characters? Is there a reason we hold on to the past, and is it okay to make new "modern" takes? Heck ya, of course it is, but maybe just expect them to flop? Disclaimer, an error was made in this weeks episode, it's been corrected in post - see if you can spot it, totally blends in. Thank you guys for listening, if this is your first episode, check out the rest of Series 3. JB & GW
151 - A Royale With Cheese
August 11, 2023 11:59 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBWe're back with our Series 4 Premiere! We hope you all have been enjoying your Summer. We are setting our sights way above our pay grade and talkin' $hit about the one and only, Mr. Beast. This year we are going to be launching a new website so make sure to subscribe and follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on releases and new things. Thanks for listening! JB & GW
150 - Summer Strike: A Series 3 - Q & A
July 14, 2023 13:03 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBWe made it! Another series in the books and we are so happy everyone is here with us. We are taking a couple weeks off for the summer and to recoup and can't wait to come back for series 4! Check out the archive if you miss us and thanks as always for listening! We love you JB & GW
149 - Episode Limit Exceeded
July 07, 2023 12:06 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBWe have talked about Elon's Twitter before and the changes he's making in his best interest for the social media platform. Well, turns out his choices were a little too diplomatic in the past and now, it's really Elon's time! This episode we get into the nitty gritty of how the new Twitter changes will effect users and non-users. As always, thanks for listening! JB & GW
148 - White Man Jumping: The August Memphis Story
June 30, 2023 13:41 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBHave you experienced the stresses that come along with fame and fortune in a high profile, professional sports career? Have you been picked 18th in the first round of the NBA draft, right ahead of the fan favourite and felt the backlash of press and a city that is against you? I have - with NBA2K23! This is a fun episode, any questions, drop us a line @canyouconfirmthat Thanks for listening! JB & GW
147 - When Netflix Has A Good Run
June 23, 2023 14:18 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBIt happened this week, our oldest pal Netflix came back to us with some of their heavy hitters - Extraction 2 and Black Mirror 6. As Netflix seems to be my first choice to scan and see "what to watch?" it's nice when its serving us with some tasty morsels for our eyes and ears. We talk about what to expect without spoiling too much and have some special guests on this week. Hope you enjoy, thanks for listening! JB & GW
146 - The One About YouTube
June 16, 2023 13:28 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBWhen the writers are on strike, do you have a backup plan for lonely Wednesday nights? Try YouTube!! Your kids favourite website. If you're not sure where to start to actually watch YouTube for more than just, casual viewing. John takes Gaurav on a journey through his experiences and suggests a channel in multiple different categories to start building up your algorithm and getting the best the website has to offer creatively. There is a tonne out there, too much to really catch up so ta...
145 - Our First Look At Apple's Vision Pro
June 09, 2023 13:51 - 1 hour - 30 MBWe watched the launch.. If you guys haven't heard, Apple launched it's first "mixed-reality" headset and it's a doozy. The price alone is not entry level, this is the Vision Pro remember. We review what we've seen and what we expect with this new 'spacial computing'. The headset is set to release in 2024, which is good because we may have to save our coffee money to be able to afford it at the $3500 USD price. We are interested and hesitant in this and looking forward to what the next y...
144 - 1st Annual Nickle And Dime-Athon
June 02, 2023 12:58 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBGaurav went and did it... Something none of us want to face has been brought to the sad sad surface now, we're all spending way too much on subscriptions. Now that it's out there, we have to deal with it right? I dunno, maybe? How many of the services in this episode do you pay monthly for, we all make some sorts of sacrifices, streaming that we refuse to sign-up for or things that we can "live with out". We totaled it all up so you don't have to and if you're okay with that number, all th...
143 - Now Available In VR
May 26, 2023 13:07 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBMake the commitment, spend the money and invest in VR. The future is here, today! Well, it's more or less here.. Prices are still high for hardware and exclusively of software is still a thing but it's fun, right? We've got some examples of VR games that are fun, with different types of experiences no matter what you're looking for. Make sure to check out our other episodes Thanks for listening! JB & GW
142 - Queen Cleopatra's Spa Day Adventure
May 19, 2023 14:16 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBThis episode releases on the Victoria Day long weekend here in Canada. We are looking forward and embracing the break by talking about spas and the best ways to take advantage and unwind. The hot and cold baths, the pampering it's all very nice if you're into it. Are you into hot and cold? We've talked about this before and hopefully I'm ready for it! What's your favourite way to unwind? Let us know - [email protected] Thanks for listening! JB & GW
141 - Free AI Britney
May 12, 2023 13:54 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBWhat is happening to all our pop princesses? Is Britney under duress? So many questions, no real answers - that's what makes conspiracy so entertaining. The big theme this week is we are taking a stand against the McFlurry, just because we can and we are asking you to choose a different blended soft-serve ice cream treat next time too. Send one to Britney, maybe she'll post a tiktok of her eating a Blizzard in front of a green screen and the internet will go wild!? Thanks so much for list...
140 - Space Wizards, A Seawalker Story
May 05, 2023 13:28 - 1 hour - 38 MBHappy Star Wars week! Whether you're a fan or not, or no longer a fan - you're probably aware that the film franchise is big enough to spill over to influence the real world with 2 days in May. May the Fourth and for the even bigger nerds (John, we're looking at you) Revenge of the Fifth. Well, lets talk about where Star Wars is at now that Disney is at the helm. Are you enjoying listening to the podcast? We'd love to hear from you - send us a message [email protected] Like,...
139 - The One Spa To Rule Them All
April 28, 2023 14:02 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBFinally, Toronto will be known as a spa destination landmark for the next 90 years! Yes, you heard that right, it will thrive and exist as a spa resort, much like the Blue Lagoon in Iceland for the next century. In other news, are you getting screwed by your grocery store? You might be, and we will look at this more in this episode and I bet, the weeks to come. Want to thank you guys for listening and spreading the word, we like making this show and have a lot of fun bringing it to you guy...
138 - The Couchella Experience
April 21, 2023 14:10 - 1 hour - 35.2 MB"You guys are too old for Coachella!" It's true, despite our best efforts - I'm looking at you, G - we're just too old to go enjoy a festival like Coachella in person. Good thing they let us stream it! Now, if you were not into the acts or didn't know who they were, you're not alone. I'm right there with ya, but like you, I still want to hear about it and try to learn, in case I have a run-in with a "youngster" and need to sound hip! Hey, while you're appreciating the service we do for...