Can You Confirm That?
217 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day 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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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...
137 - There's An App For That
April 14, 2023 12:09 - 1 hour - 33 MBLet the universe decide which path you should take, or rather the National Metrology Institute of Switzerland and their bouncing photons. Which universe will you be in and will it work out for you? So philosophical for this podcast, way to deep - obviously there's a catch! You'll have to listen to find out what John is really doing here. (hint: he's making dinner). Make sure to like and subscriber to stay up-to-date when an episode is released. Thanks for listening! JB & GW
136 - We're Here To Pump YOU Up!
April 07, 2023 13:41 - 1 hour - 31.9 MBGaurav and I (John) have both entered our names in the women's local powerlifting competitions. We don't think either of us are stronger than any women in the competition to be clear, we are just doing it to make a fool of ourselves and to like, mock the policy? Well, that's what happened in Alberta last week and we will skirt the issue and as we tend to do, look for the most non-toxic explanations of what's really going on. We are happy you're hear to listen and hope you check us out on...
135 - The Biggest Tech Podcast Event Of The Year
March 31, 2023 12:58 - 1 hour - 31 MBSlightly exaggerated, but isn't that the point? A few things happened at the start of this week that are now old news and you'll find them in this podcast but we'd like to focus our description on the tech review in the last 60% of the episode. We are talking about soundbars and Atmos, how does it make a difference? Is back corner better than rear surround channel? Support us to help us find out! https://ko-fi.com/canyouconfirmthat It just makes sense to put this in the description, we pl...
134 - We Have A Dream Of Incarceration
March 24, 2023 13:41 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBWe were so hopeful when recording this episode and now, in the future, I'm not sure if it'll ever happen? The former Commander and Thief, Donald Trump is facing charges that could end up with his arrest soon - could. There are a lot of options of which charges he's facing that will be the ones that stick, but if track record says anything, I doubt we will be so lucky. John debuts he's Donald Trump imitation he's been working on... sorta! Make sure to subscribe if you're enjoying what y...
133 - Tiktok Slapped This Year
March 17, 2023 14:13 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBWe release a new episode every Friday and because of this, we can only an Oscar recap for you! We are more interested in why Tiktok is being banned in cities and government roles lately. Learn with us what's going on with your data. Our data is available at www.cyctpod.com and you can also find out data @canyouconfirmthat on Instagram. We want you to reach out and talk to us if you have any questions. Thanks as always for listening! JB & GW
132 - CYCT Moves Abroad
March 10, 2023 14:13 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBInflation - enough said right? Well, we are looking into ways to avoid being broke-ass. Take advantage of some special offers like housing being offered to people that will stay and invest in rural parts of the world. In Japan, specifically being connected by the greatest train system we think being remote isn't such a bad idea. Let's talk pros and cons and what it'll take to make it happen overseas. Visit us at www.cyctpod.com and subscribe and follow. Thanks for listening! JB & GW
131 - This Episode Gets Derailed
March 03, 2023 13:44 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBIt's been a month since a train carrying a large amount of chemicals derailed and burned in East Palestine, Ohio and our small little podcast wants to make sure it's being talked about. In CYCT fashion, we do change subjects and get into all the movies coming out this month. Hollywood is hitting us hard with a blockbuster a week in March. Will you happily go back to the theatre? We'd love to hear from you, our website www.cyctpod.com or instagram @canyouconfirmthat and send us a message. ...
130 - A Podcast For Ants And Other MCU Things
February 24, 2023 14:53 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBIt's Friday and we've got another episode! This week, we look at the future of the MCU starting with phase 5 and Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumania. More of less a spoiler-free review of the film and our best guesses of what's to come back on some interview notes from the main man at Marvel, Kevin Feige. As always, we want to thank everyone for spending an hour a week with us and hope you're enjoying the show. If you are, why not subscribe or follow us on your podcast app and at Instagram @...
129 - Dunkin' On Commercials
February 17, 2023 13:59 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBAdvertisers blow the bank to get your eyes on their products during the big game. It's when we see the biggest budget, most star-studded, ground-breaking commercials each year. So let's review them shall we? Everything from electric cars to rice puffed chips will have their time to shine, if they're willing to pay for it. Is the cost really worth it? I don't know, as I'm writing this description, I can't remember all the commercials we reviewed so not can't be worth it for all? Hey, if y...
128 - Harry & The Balloon Of Secrets
February 10, 2023 14:25 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBWhat a week it has been, this episode we cover some of the news that crossed our desk before recording on the 6th. The dumbest criminal ever, who broadcast to the entire internet what he was trying to accomplish. Bro, next time - live stream it on twitch and ask chat. The spy balloon caught, slowly trying to get away over American airspace. Then, for fun, we get sorted. By that, I mean we find out with Hogwarts house we belong to. The website is back up so check it out at www.cyctpod...
127 - We Predict Booster Gold
February 03, 2023 14:53 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBWe love a chance to make a prediction, and see how far off we end up. This week we are predicting James Gunn's super gamble with the new and cohesive DCU, spanning film and TV, live and animation and everything in-between. This is a description that has hind-sight and we now know the first few years planned but we had no idea what would be the future when we recorded this episode and have fun speculating what we think, clearly we are not in charge for good reason. Check our website out f...
126 - Boomer Madison Bites Back
January 27, 2023 13:38 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBWell, it took 125 episodes to crack us. We finally fell into Boomer territory with this one. A big promise to not make this a common occurrence. Some times you need to reflect on how things have changed in society and that positive impression of the past, whether it was actually good or not... Is called Nostalgia. Have some fun while we explore the difference we are observing in the world today. If this episode doesn't put you off - check out our archive at www.cyctpod.com Thanks for li...
125 - Chef Pedro's Cordyceps Omelette
January 20, 2023 14:57 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBThis week, we start our coverage of HBO's "The Last of Us" series, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. The show aired last Sunday (Jan. 15th, 2023) and was the second biggest release ever on the HBO network. That could be in part to it being based on a very popular Playstation videogame of the same name from 2013. Do you need to have played the game to enjoy the show, we are going to find out. One of us (John) has played and one of us (Gaurav) hasn't. How will that effect our opinions of...
124 - Rolling For Charisma
January 13, 2023 14:34 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBIt's about to get real nerdy in here... Are you excited about hearing two 40 year-olds fumble their way through creating a role-playing character for Dungeons & Dragons?! This suits our tagline perfectly, two non-experts with nimble wiki fingers. Luckily, our favorite new collaborator, ChatGPT was there to help us form our characters backstory. Check out www.cyctpod.com and Instagram @canyouconfirmthat to follow the adventures of Aric The Snake. It's surprisingly fun to live in that world....
123 - We Open Up To Open AI
January 06, 2023 13:41 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBHappy New Year Fact-check Army! Let's start 2023 by embracing our future overlords, AI. What are the pros and cons of Open AI and we use ChatGTP to find out. Come and join in on our conversation, it gets a little heated despite our best efforts. I guess we still have some ground to cover in our relationship with artificial intelligence. Please check out www.cyctpod.com for more from us and remember, you can work your way back through the catalogue from our website. Thanks for listening...
122 - CYCT 2023 NYE Spectacular
December 30, 2022 14:15 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBTime to ring in the New Years with your friends John and Gaurav! Let's cover our favourite ways to ring in the new year with food and activities and fun! Thank you guys for spending 2022 with us and we look forward to the new year and a lot more instore for Can You Confirm That? Tune in, subscribe, like, review and check out www.cyctpod.com for more. Our fans are the best fans! Thanks as always and Happy New Year! JB and GW
121 - 2022 Holiday Special
December 23, 2022 15:09 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBIt's finally here, our annual Holiday Special! Curl up by the virtual fire and have a listen with the family. What are your holiday traditions and do they revolve around food like they do for me? Whatever you're doing, we hope your hearts are full and you're with the ones that you care about most. Thank you for a great 2022 and we will talk at you more next year. All the best, John and Gaurav
120 - Was Grandpa A Freemason?
December 16, 2022 14:49 - 1 hour - 31 MBWell, was he? My uncle worked for Canada Brick, was he? This week we take another risk. It's not enough that the Christmas associations are after us, we would like the rest of the governing associations across the globe to target us but talking about the Freemasons and other secret societies. I guess we will confirm or deny whether these forces should be messed with by how successful this episode is.. Maybe you can help!? Go to our website www.cyctpod.com and listen to our podcast, send ...
119 - The Deconstruction of Saint Nicolas
December 09, 2022 14:16 - 1 hour - 29 MBHe's jolly and festive and rules with an iron fist! Listen, it's time we finally talk about what's really happening in the North. The deep North. Of course we're afraid of the consequences but we have to be brave because the truth needs to come out. Wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for listening to Can You Confirm That?! As we head into our third Holiday Season bringing this show to you, we are thankful we've found an audience and that we can spread a little extra cheer this yea...
118 - 2022 Holiday Gift Ideas
December 02, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBIt's about that time of year! Are you ready for the holidays? If not, we have some suggestions for the loved one on your list, our good and not so good, mostly tech suggestions for the 2022 Holiday shopping season. The biggest take away is, I want a robot! As spotify posts it's roundup for the year, we want to thank everyone, new and returning listeners for spending some time with us and Can You Confirm That? Thank you all for your support and keep listening, we keep getting better at ...
117 - What About Bob?
November 25, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 31 MBThe House of Mouse has a new headmaster... well, kind of an old, returning leader - Bob Iger is back and Bob Chapek is out. Might have been over Bob (second ones) head as he was really the guy who should be running the parks. New social media; Now that Twitter is falling apart are you moving to a new platform? Lots are popping up in its wake 'Mastodon', 'Hive', "BeReal'. Will you join and try out one of the new social media or do you just miss 'MySpace'? Let us know at www.pod.cyct.com a...
116 - James Gunn Gun's down
November 18, 2022 15:25 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBFolks, we lost an icon, a hero, a great human being and part of my childhood this week. Actor Kevin Conroy passed away at 66 from a fight with cancer this week and Batman will never sound the same. He was the quint-essential dark knight. Not just his voice, the way he embodied the character and gave us all a voice to hear when we read comics. He will be forever missed. So, looking at DCEU as a whole, the creative mind in charge is now James Gunn. Do you think he's the best person for the j...
115 - For Freshness Listen Within 7 Days
November 11, 2022 15:03 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBIs your fridge loaded with condiments like mine? My entire door is packed with hot sauce and BBQ sauces and as we will learn, none of them might need refridgeration. It seems like the shelf-life for these products is long enough that they can stay out, in a cupboard or on a counter. Wherever you need them! There are a lot of items that we are accustomed to storing a certain way, maybe we don't need to? Make sure while you're excited for the next installment of the MCU that you set aside...
114 - This Episode Violates Twitter Guidelines
November 04, 2022 12:54 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBWell, the social media landscape is changing. Elon Musk has privatized Twitter and with it, some changes that we feel could be significant. What will happen to freedom of speech? Will you get a blue checkmark, only $20 a month. We are in for a fun ride in the coming months. Stay tuned to Can You Confirm That? to keep up with the craziness, as we are sure to cover it. Thanks so much for listening! JB & GW
113 - Interview Tips For Success (Or Failure)
October 28, 2022 12:54 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBHave you ever totally blown it at a job interview? Experienced immediate regret? Had your brain completely betray you? We share some personal stories, ours and others of interviews, questions and jokes that fell short and other fun mishaps this week. Are you enjoying this weeks episode? Why not head to www.cyctpod.com to check out some more! The whole back catalogue is there, go have a good time! Thanks for listening! We appreciate you. JB & GW
112 - Truly Get To Know Us
October 21, 2022 13:05 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBThis episode we do the Colbert Questionert. If you don't know what that is, well it's a series of 15 questions designed to allow you to really learn about the test taker. We take turns answering each question and sharing stories and we hope that you enjoy and feel better really knowing the hosts. If you liked this episode, let us know! You can review the podcast, subscribe and like and visit our HQ at www.cyctpod.com Thanks so much for listening! JB & GW
111 - The Try Harder Guys
October 14, 2022 13:56 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBWhoops, this one sorta just - happened? A glimpse into the conversation between Gaurav and John that usually determines the episodes main topic becomes an episode when we click "record" too early. Let's make sure we are clear, we aren't knocking any other creators - we are the Try Harder Guys, as a personal mantra. Still, an entertaining episode - you decide if it was planned or not? Join us at www.cyctpod.com and while you're at it - subscribe and share our podcast with your friends. ...
110 - Interview With The Vampire
October 07, 2022 13:59 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBIt's the spookiest month of the year and we are starting the month with our scariest episode yet! Reviewing the top ten best monsters with special guests. Laugh and scream with the guys as they explore horror this month If you're liking the pod, visit www.cyctpod.com for more. Tell a friend, review, like, subscribe Thanks for listening JB & GW
109 - Halloween Costume Buyers' Guide
September 30, 2022 12:44 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBIt's that time of year again... No, not pumpkin spice latte time, it's Halloween! The big question, what are you going to dress up as? Of course, we ask the even tougher questions, for example: Can Gaurav go in white face? Well - I guess that depends, doesn't it? Check out the episode to see if we came to a conclusion there. www.cyctpod.com for more good stuff. As always, thanks for listening! JB & GW
108 - Spilling Royal-tea
September 23, 2022 11:58 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBThis week we discuss the newly crowned King Charles III and whether he has been prepared for this position. Who has it better a King or a Prince? Will we ever see a ruthless monarchy again? We hope you like it and hope you can help us grow by sharing, liking, commenting and rating our podcast. Check us out at www.cyctpod.com Thanks for listening! JB & GW
107 - Fantasy Football For Dummies
September 16, 2022 12:59 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBYou and your team line up together, facing five, 280lbs giants, out for blood. Your legacy rides on this outcome. You roll the dice and hope your team can pull out the win. You check with your Dungeon Master and he says: "I'm the league Commissioner dude, not a dungeon Master!" We have entered the world of fantasy this week - fantasy football! Check us out and listen to the archives at www.cyctpod.com Thank you for listening. JB & GW
106 - Vampires Are Too Damn Sexy
September 09, 2022 13:45 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBThey found the remains of a vampire in Poland this week and we are noticing a trend of how serious the threat of a vampire was taken in the 18th Century versus how sexy we treat vampires in the 21st Century. Since remains are being unearthed, maybe it's time we stop fetishizing and taking them more seriously? or not? We ask you guys to show your support and we could use your help. Review and subscribe if you can, that makes a big difference for us. Thanks for listening, as always. We...
105 - Weird Al Is The Real Half-Blood Prince
September 02, 2022 13:38 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBLet's talk about our love for Weird Al and Daniel Radcliffe and how we feel the casting is perfect for the Weird Al biopic heading to ROKU this year. What is ROKU? What is a biopic and does it need to be factual? Obviously, when Weird Al Yankovic is involved, some parody needs to happen. We are excited to see the genre turned upside down and facts distorted, openly - not just, to save someone's professional image. If you're enjoying yourself, let a friend know we've got a good podcast ha...
104 - Review Bomb This Podcast
August 26, 2022 12:41 - 1 hour - 30 MBAn oppressed section of our society is standing up and having their voice heard. This courageous group is finally getting a chance to be seen and make their opinions matter by negatively reviewing female lead television shows about comic book heroes. This brave sector of our populous is shaking the dust of and standing up for media that is not targeted for them. No More! Listen, the world is big enough and we can all have a piece but we ask? Can you get popular by having the most hate? (li...
103 - Trump Nukes Netflix
August 19, 2022 13:54 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBDisney+ has finally surpassed Netflix in subscriber count, which is big news for nerds like us. In other, more very important news, the former President, Donald Trump's Florida home was raided by the FBI and along with a list of National security threats that were stolen from the capitol, they found nuclear secrets that he tried to flush down the toilet in order to hide the evidence. We should be scared of how stupid this is, the last thing we need is Florida crocodiles with nukes running...
102 - Back To School With Your Uncle John
August 12, 2022 13:08 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBAre you ready? Are we ready?? John drills Guarav on how to prepare to go back to school. The government plans to put kids in the classroom and how safe parenting is these days. Remember, John doesn't know anything - he's "Uncle John" Also, ever notice that fire smells weird? Thanks for listening, we appreciate you! For more, visit www.cyctpod.com JB & GW
101 - Road Tripping With CYCT
August 05, 2022 13:16 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBSeries 3 is finally here! Thanks for sticking with us for our Summer break but we are back now for episode 101 and we are ready to go! But before we do that, let's talk about Summer road tripping: Where to go and what to do? Are you on the ribfest circuit? What about music festivals? Our suggestion is get in the car and head as far east as you can and see the coast. ..or whichever coast is closer. Thanks for coming back and listening! JB & GW