Wasting Your Time w/ John Wilson
129 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHost John Wilson and his guests sit down and talk all things Pop Culture. Everything from Comic Books, Television, Movies, Pro Wrestling and More are covered. All with the sole purpose of wasting everyone’s time.
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Episodes
Looking Ahead to 2017
January 21, 2017 01:02 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBIn the final part John and the Panel put 2016 in the past and look ahead to what they are excited for in 2017. It looks to be a bounce back year for everything and we break down what excites us the most. All of this and still some more dick jokes on another edition of 'Wasting Your Time' Follow Wasting Your Time @ www.facebook.com/wasteyourtimepodcast/ twitter.com/localceleb_john Bobby's Website (The Store Is Working!!!) www.radpencils.com/
Best of 2016
January 13, 2017 00:05 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBIn Part 2 John and the Panel pick right back up where they left off, this time focusing on all the things that they liked about 2016. There has to be something that was enjoyable about 2016 Right? Right? All of this and even more dick jokes on another 'Wasting Your Time' Stay Tuned next week for Part 3 Follow Wasting Your Time @ www.facebook.com/wasteyourtimepodcast/ twitter.com/localceleb_john
Worst of 2016
January 05, 2017 01:10 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBHappy New Year, we are kicking off 2017 with 3 Brand New Episodes. Joining John is a fantastic panel featuring returning favourites Ally & Bobby, and a brand new panelist Courtney Jancetic!!!! Part 1 the panel will discuss what the worst things were of 2016 in Pop Culture, which contained a lot of duds. What will we discuss find out on another dick joke filled edition of 'Wasting Your Time' Part 2 Coming Next Week Follow Wasting Your Time @ www.facebook.com/wasteyourtimepodcast/ twitter.co...
2nd Annual Festivus Spectacular!
December 23, 2016 20:11 - 1 hour - 107 MBWell it's that time of the year again... It's time for the '2nd Annual Wasting Your Time Festivus Spectacular!' 2016 has been an extra shitty year and Bobby and John are here to shit all over it with the annual "Airing of Grievances" what has drawn the ire of them in this very terrible year? Find out on this holiday edition of 'Wasting Your Time' Intro Music: We Wish You A Merry Christmas (Trad) Artist : Freeplay Music Arranged By: Dave Greendale Publisher: Freeplaymusic, BMI Volume: Holiday...
Eric Stroppel
October 14, 2016 00:21 - 1 hour - 127 MBOn this week's show the creator of Otaku High; Eric Stroppel returns to the show. Where he talks with John about Telus Storyhive, what it was like to win a grant. Plus Eric gets into the production process for Otaku High. Then later they discuss the good and bad about the Calgary Film Festival, and a little bit about Marvel's new binge series Luke Cage. All of this on another edition of 'Wasting Your Time' Follow Wasting Your Time @ www.facebook.com/wasteyourtimepodcast/ twitter.com/localcel...
Spencer Streichert
October 07, 2016 02:58 - 1 hour - 109 MBWelcome Back We are back after a very long summer and we have a great line up of shows for you. Kicking off our 3rd year we have returning to the show stand-up comic Spencer Streichert. Spencer joins John to chat about his recent projects including Dr. Face, Swipe Right, and many more. He also talks about recording his debut album "Winning by Default" which you can expect to hit in April 2017. All of this and more on 'Wasting Your Time' WE'RE BACK! Follow Wasting Your Time @ https://www.fa...
The Movies: Live From the Calgary Expo
May 12, 2016 00:58 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBIt's our live (and very short) season finale from the Calgary Expo for Wasting Your Time Presents: The Movies. Joining John on this years live panel was Griffin Cork, Simon Chan, Kevin Dong, EJ Liann, and the one and only Ben Cannon. This years panel may not have been well attended but that didn't stop us from having a great panel this year. Thanks to the Calgary Expo for letting us do this again, and stay tuned for a new season of episodes coming soon.
F**k The Academy 2: 2015 in Film
January 28, 2016 04:43 - 2 hours - 174 MBAfter another amazing year in film it's time to look back at 2015 in movies. We have learned our lesson from last year's marathon podcast and this year we are setting some rules. If we are talking movies that means Kevin and Rob return to join John on the podcast. Also this year joining in on the fun is EJ and making his debut on the show is Simon Chan. This year the panel names their Top 5 movies of 2015, as well as some honourable mentions that didn't quite make the list. Plus we discuss wh...
Dueling Rickmans' w/ Rob
January 15, 2016 05:13 - 1 hour - 152 MBToday the world lost a great actor in Alan Rickman to cancer. So on this emergency edition of the 'Wasting Your Time' podcast Rob and John celebrate the life and career of Alan Rickman the only way they could with 'Dueling Rickmans'. Duelling Rickmans' is something that Rob and I have been doing for about 3 years which is our impression's of Mr. Rickman having a conversation with one another. We have wanted to do an entire episode of the show as Alan Rickman. So Rob texted me today and said ...
The Airing of Grievances
December 23, 2015 14:17 - 1 hour - 117 MBIt's time to celebrate Festivus on the last 'Wasting Your Time' of 2015. Joining John on the show is who else but Bobby. Off the top they give their final thoughts about 'The Force Awakens' a conversation that began in July of 2014. Then it's on to the airing of grievances, who is in their sights about things that bothered them this year. Lastly they look ahead to what is expected to be a very busy 2016. That's it for 2015 we will see you in 2016. *Note we made some mistakes during the recor...
Spencer Streichert & Ryan Drescher
November 12, 2015 04:29 - 1 hour - 156 MBOn this episode on the show we earn our Explicit label for sure. Joining John on the show is Spencer Streichert & Ryan Drescher from GTFO Radio. I can't even put into words what we talked about on the show. So just sit back and enjoy and Listener Discretion is advised for this show. Catch The Spencer Streichert Show with Ryan Drescher on http://gtforadio.com/ Like them on The Facebook https://www.facebook.com/striechertseveningwood Follow them on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpencerStreiche...
Ben Cannon Returns
November 03, 2015 13:58 - 1 hour - 122 MBOne of our very first guests the one and only Ben Cannon returns for this edition of the Wasting Your Time podcast. On this edition of the show Ben and John talk about what Ben has been up to since the last time he was on the show. Then we get really 90's on you talking about classic YTV programming like UhOh! and Video and Arcade Top 10. It basically turns into a Buzzfeed List in Audio form. As well as a necessary discussion about the restaurant Medieval Times. All this and much more on this...
Chamber of Horrors: Halloween Viewing Guide
October 27, 2015 03:26 - 2 hours - 169 MBOctober is known for being the month of Pumpkin Spice. It is also when the ghosts and ghouls return to our TV sets and theatres. So on this Spooktacular edition of the Wasting Your Time podcast Ally Stuart joins John to discuss their favourite films and shows that make their halloween viewing experience better. What's on their lists? What did they leave out? Why isn't Halloween fun anymore? Find all this out and more on this Ghastly edition of 'Wasting Your Time' Follow Ally Twitter: https:...
Too Much Fun: Fall Movie Preview w/ Kevin & Rob
September 17, 2015 23:53 - 1 hour - 161 MBOn this 'Too Much Fun' edition of the podcast Rob and the very important Kevin return to the show to look ahead to the fall movie season by basically reading the "A.V. Club's' look at what is coming out and giving their thoughts. Also on the show we learn Kevin's method on rating movies, plus Rob does some more improv to kill time at the end. All this and much more on this edition of 'Wasting Your Time'. Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/localceleb_john Like Us on The Facebook https:...
Documenting Comics w/ Issue No. 1
September 07, 2015 21:29 - 2 hours - 195 MBOn this episode of the podcast Eric Stroppel joins the show to promote his new documentary 'Issue No. 1' which has a Indiegogo campaign on the go. Also joining the show this week Bobby is here because he is actually featured in the film. On the show we talk about the film itself which chronicles the inner workings on local comic creators here in Calgary. What it takes to make a comic, the movie, what the Indiegogo campaign hopes to achieve. The last half of the show is about Fantastic 4, Marv...
Griffin Cork: Actor Extraordinaire
July 23, 2015 23:57 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBNUTV's host with the most Griffin Cork drops by the podcast this week. Where he and John decide to do an 'Inside the Actors Studio' parody which they abandon in about 10 mins. Then they switch to talking about what it is like to be an actor in Calgary, having fans across the world, upcoming projects. Then Griffin talks about his time hosting Studio 315 his favourite moments and musical guests. All this and rainstorm to close the show on this edition of the Wasting Your Time podcast. Follow G...
Rob Janowski: Hollywood Pitchman
July 21, 2015 23:12 - 2 hours - 57.9 MB..And we are back! After a nice break after the Expo, Rob joins John on the podcast this week. Nothing was planned so Rob and John help create the next wave of Hollywood blockbusters. Included in this episode is their pitch for Fast or Furious 8, as well as a new Die Hard and How to Train Your Dragon 3. Also on the show Rob and John have their sights on Marvel and how to fix Phase 3 of the MCU after an extremely disappointing Phase 2. Finally in order to kill time to make it to 2 Hours Rob an...
Comic Con: What We Learned w/ Ally & Bobby
July 17, 2015 04:31 - 2 hours - 63 MBThis episode was put together at the last minute but we have alot to cover. Ally and Bobby join John on the show to talk what went down at Comic Con including their thoughts on Deadpool, X-Men, Suicide Squad and of course Batman v. Superman. Then after that we review Ant-Man which were able to see early. All this and John's pitch for the greatest cameo in a Comic Book Movie ever in this edition of the Wasting Your Time Podcast. Follow Bobby https://www.facebook.com/Radpencils https://twitter...
Live From the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo
July 03, 2015 01:21 - 53 minutes - 24.9 MBOn this special edition of the podcast we take the show on the road. This episode was recorded live from the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo. Where we took questions from the crowd on what we should talk about. Topics of discussion include Which is the worse superhero? What Pokemon would taste the best? What is your most embarrassing childhood memory? and many more. For this special episode we needed an All-Star Panel. Joining John on this episode is Roberto Duque, Ally Stuart, EJ Liann...
Issue #10: Stuart & Duque Return!!!!
July 03, 2015 01:17 - 2 hours - 57.1 MBOn this edition of the 'Wasting Your Time' podcast... You loved them so much the first time around we just had to bring them back for another go around. Ally Stuart and Roberto Duque return to the program. We cover our thoughts on the first look at Ant Man and the upcoming Fantastic 4 reboot. Plus we get into the huge news in the world of comics. Spider-Man is finally coming home to the MCU. What is the story about? Who will play Peter Parker? How does he fit into Phase 3? All this and terrib...
F**k The Academy: 2014 in Film
July 03, 2015 01:12 - 2 hours - 76.9 MBThe 'Wasting Your Time' Podcast returns in full force. On this very long episode of the podcast (Sorry about that) we head outside of our normal studio to record the episode in the University of Calgary's Film Society offices where we name our best films of the year. Joining John on the panel this week is Kevin Dong, and Rob Janowski what movies will take number one on each of their lists? Plus on the episode Rob starts a beef with the Academy, what films they are looking forward to this year...
Frenemies w/ Julie Phillips
July 03, 2015 01:08 - 1 hour - 34 MBOn this very special edition of the podcast John takes you back to the very beginning. Before 'Wasting Your Time' was a thing there was Frenemies. A co-hosted podcast with Julie Phillips but Julie got busy and thus creating this very podcast. So as a special treat we are releasing the one and only episode of Frenemies under the 'Wasting Your Time' banner. On this episode Julie and John catch up and discuss how much their lives have changed in the 5 years of knowing each other. So enjoy this v...
Marvel v DC: The Loss of Your Money
July 03, 2015 01:07 - 2 hours - 70.8 MBAnd we are back... Wasting Your Time returns from hiatus and it feels so good to be back. On a very extended edition of the show we are talking about the recently anncounced comic book movie slate. Marvel Phase 3 vs. DC Phase 1, of course if we are talking comics Bobby is apart of the panel and this time he brought a friend with him. Ally Stuart joins the show to defend the DC side. (and she has bragging rights cause she has an AWESOME Batman tattoo on her arm) Bobby is defending the Marvel s...
Talking Food w/ Alex Gibb
July 03, 2015 01:03 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBIn this super delayed podcast, Foodie and fellow NUTV member Alex Gibb joins John on the Podcast to talk all things food; which is weird cause this is an audio podcast and food is usually a visual thing. In this episode they talk about the food culture here in Calgary and other cities around the world. Then the conversation turns to the food porn that is known as the Food Network. Followed by a candid discussion of NUTV’s cooking show Bite Me! Finally the show turns to a run down of the 2014 ...
Comic Con Round Up w/ Roberto Duque
July 03, 2015 00:56 - 1 hour - 25.8 MBBobby returns to the show to talk all the things that went down at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. All the major news that happened from DC and Marvel is discussed on the show. Plus we hit all the other news from everyone else and what we didn’t hear about at SDCC. Also on the show the guys review the newest Marvel hit franchise Guardians of the Galaxy. Did Bobby and John like the movie or was it Marvel’s first Big Flop of the MCU. All this and more on this edition of ‘Wasting Your Time’
Kevin Dong and EJ Liann
July 03, 2015 00:54 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBOn this Episode of the podcast fellow NUTV members Kevin Dong and EJ Liann join John on the show to talk about FIlm. In the show they discuss the state of the Calgary Film Industry, as well as their favourite movies from the last year. Plus a very long block of time dedicated to the Fast and the Furious movies for some reason is in this show. Finally they talk about the films they are looking forward to this year. All this on another exciting ‘Wasting Your Time'
Roberto Duque (Part 2)
July 03, 2015 00:50 - 55 minutes - 13.2 MBIt’s Part 2 of 2 with Comic artist Roberto Duque and on this episode John and Bobby talk about comic book movies. Kicking off the show is a discussion about the 1989 Tim Burton Batman movie which recently celebrated its’ 25th Anniversary. Then we discuss the recent batch of movies that have come out this year and what’s to come. As well as their opinions on which movie last year was a disappointment Iron Man 3 or Man of Steel. Plus we cover the future of both Marvel and DC’s Cinematic Univers...
Roberto Duque (Part 1)
July 03, 2015 00:49 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBIn Part 1 of a 2 parter artist Roberto Duque joins John to talk everything comics, and when we say everything comics we talk about everything. Roberto talks about travelling around from Con to Con being in artist alley. As well we discuss DC’s new 52 and Marvel’s constant reboots. We also touch on how Marvel and DC are starting to take over our television airwaves. SPOILER Alert we discuss alot of the current movies and comic stories.
Episode 1: Rob Janowski & Ben Cannon
July 03, 2015 00:44 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBIn the debut episode that was supposed to be 2 seperate episodes but Ben happened to be 2 hours late. Rob and Ben join John to talk about things like How they got started in comedy, their time at NUTV, as well their adventures around the world and Ben talks about the time he visited a McDonald's in Germany. On the debut episode of Wasting Your Time with me John Wilson