Latest Chilly Podcast Episodes
2GPMMORPG Field Trip: The Great American Eclipse Strikes Back - 12 April 2024
2GPMMORPG - April 12, 2024 21:35If you are seeing this in your feed, your eyes do not deceive you. The eclipse stikes back and so does the podcast! Enjoy the dumbness you have missed for so many years.
Let's get caught up
Soft Revolution - October 03, 2023 23:36 - 1 hourAli and Torq haven't spoken in months so we figured why not just let people hear unfiltered what a catch-up between these two would sound like.
All Bark, No Bite
Soft Revolution - April 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourStrikes everywhere. There's one job AI can replace and that's a politician. Speaking of "politicians", Trump is indicted...now what? Thanks, as always, to EFFIN' BIRDS
Jenny oh Jenny feat. Jennifer Lena
Soft Revolution - March 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourThe Jennifer C. Lena joins the pod to discuss her insights of the last five years, how AI is like spell check on steroids, how nationalization might be the key to solving our woes, and Ali wonders, "where was our hazard pay?"
Just Gotta Riff feat. Chilly Gonzales
Soft Revolution - January 31, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourLast week we received an email from our European correspondent Chilly Gonzales demanding to address Torquil's insane desire to kill all the robots. Well, here he is in all his glory.
I'm a Racist Against Robots feat. David Maggs
Soft Revolution - January 16, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, we sit down with David Maggs of the Metcalf Foundation to discuss his recent report, "Art and the World After This." David delves into the ways in which the pandemic has affected the art world, both in terms of the financial struggles of artists and institutions, as well as the s...
Into The Metaverse feat. Michael Wheeler
Soft Revolution - November 20, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourMichael Wheeler of the SpiderWebShow joins to discuss how technology and theatre intersect. But first: Swifties battle the Ticketmaster monopoly, the mid-terms were not as expected, and Elon is up to something at Twitter headquarters.
Lack of a Moral Compass
Soft Revolution - October 26, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourCompass Artist Management has stopped paying their clients to the tune of over $500k and it's time we step up and change the system. Please help these affected artists at www.compassactorsfund.com Other topics : Torq thinks throwing oil on Van Gogh is amazing while Ali thinks it's merely a first...
Brush Up Your Farsi feat. Tara Grammy
Soft Revolution - October 09, 2022 01:44 - 1 hourActor, writer, producer, and activist Tara Grammy joins the pod to discuss the ongoing major protests in Iran. But first - Ali has an idea to massively increase voter turnout, Torq thinks it's time to Cancel Kanye, and Bros. flops!
Mahogany and Ivory
Soft Revolution - September 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourThe Queen is dead. Trudeau is a little pitchy. Apple has a maybe-Oscar winner with Will Smith and they don't know what to do about it.
Arcade Dumpster Fire
Soft Revolution - September 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour- Torq visits England and as usual, has thoughts. - Audiences won't go to your show if you make it kinda a bummer. - Arcade Fire's Win Butler is accused of multiple instances of sexual misconduct, and Feist leaves the tour. - WTF is tipping?
Sometimes I Just Wanna Watch 90 Day Fiancee - feat. Kevin Vidal
Soft Revolution - August 17, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourKevin Vidal, star of Workin' Moms and Strays joins the pod to discuss what comedy does for his soul, and how to be funny in this current age. But first, Torq and Ali discuss Trumps impending indictment, the brutal attack on Salman Rushdie, and Drake's high-flyin' all the way to Hamilton.
WARNING, It's an Algorithm
Soft Revolution - July 24, 2022 15:04 - 1 hour1. Why is the New York Times trying to ruin your summer? 2. Oh, critics. 3. It's like Star Wars and we gotta be the Jedi. 4. The new season of Serial is playing at Congress Soft Revolution is brought to you by Effin' Birds - www.effinbrids.com
White People Cosplay
Soft Revolution - July 13, 2022 13:31 - 1 hourBojo is out, Rogers is down, and we have thoughts. Soft Revolution is brought to you by Effin' Birds - www.effinbirds.com
It's Just The States of America feat. Stephen Marche
Soft Revolution - June 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourStephen Marche rejoins the pod to discuss his book The Next Civil War - Dispatches from an American Future, whether Roe's overturning is indeed the catalyst for another civil war, and how Canada can inoculate itself from it all.
I No Longer Leave My Heart In San Francisco
Soft Revolution - June 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourTorq is back from tour and he has "thoughts". Also, after two years, the questions is finally asked, "is capitalism inherently evil?"
The Progressive Way Through feat. AJ Mawani
Soft Revolution - June 09, 2022 18:50 - 44 minutesAfter the dismal performance of progressives in June 2nd's Ontario provincial election, Ali sits down to talk the future of the progressive movement with AJ Mawani, Sr. Manager, Communications for Mitzie Hunter, one of the 8 Ontario Liberal MPPs who were elected to the legislature.
Strategic Podcasting
Soft Revolution - May 26, 2022 18:52 - 1 hourAnother massacre involving children. What ever are we going to do? Then, a conversation about the merits and perils of strategic voting with a cameo by the great Michael Healey.
Airplane Mode feat. Lucy Ellis and Naomi Jijina
Soft Revolution - May 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourRecent George Brown Theatre School graduates Lucy Ellis and Naomi Jijina join the pod to discuss their wild and revelatory journey going through theatre school during a pandemic. First, Ali and Torq discuss Kendrick's incredible new album, how it relates to our current state of politics, and Tor...
I Believe In Art feat. Alanna Mitchell
Soft Revolution - May 03, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourJournalist, author and theatre-maker Alanna Mitchell (https://alannamitchell.com) on how from the depths of the climate crisis there is profound hope. Plus, will the affordability crisis make hobbyist artists of us all?
We May Be Old, But We're Good feat. Sarah Slean
Soft Revolution - April 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourPolymath Sarah Slean joins the pod to discuss artistic longevity in an impermanent world and all these past two years have taught there. But first, a new segment called, "Rapid Fire with Ali Momen" where Torq throws a bunch of topics to get Ali's response.
Stop Playing Darts
Soft Revolution - April 13, 2022 17:51 - 1 hourHopefully our final conversation on COVID arguing an end to hysteria and that going forward we should accommodate the immunocompromised in the arts sector and a discussion on Jonathan Haidt's article in the Atlantic (WHY THE PAST 10 YEARS OF AMERICAN LIFE HAVE BEEN UNIQUELY STUPID). Also, Torq re...
We're Broke! Help! feat. Tim Ziegler
Soft Revolution - April 05, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourFinancial guru Tim Ziegler with big advice on how to manage your finances and how the most important investment you can make as an artist isn't what you think it is. First, a big conversation on appropriation in art, and how sustainable art has huge potential.
A Summer of Slaps feat. Jennifer Lena
Soft Revolution - March 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourUS correspondent Jennifer Lena joins the pod to chat The Oscars debacle, Marina Abramovic's fundraiser in support of Ukraine, and how loss has permeated our existence and how we move past it.
Throw That Record Out The Window feat. Michael Barclay
Soft Revolution - March 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourMusic journalist and writer extraordinaire Michael Barclay has a new book coming about the incredible Canadian music scene from the early 2000's and he joins us to talk about it.
Dyido Says feat. Andrew Kushnir
Soft Revolution - March 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourPlaywright, actor, and artistic director Andrew Kushnir sheds a personal light on the war in Ukraine. NOTE : This episode was recorded hours before it was announced that Canada would halt oil imports from Russia.
Sorry About Your Wordle
Soft Revolution - February 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourJust us chickens on the futility of cancelling your New York Times subscription; Cosby, Jian, and the cult of personality; and a reminder that "all you need is love.”
The Welcome Mat feat. Sean Devine
Soft Revolution - February 15, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourArtist and activist Sean Devine (www.seandevine.ca) ventured into the streets of Ottawa to speak to some protestors and he joins the pod to share his insights.
I Love You Torq. Happy Valentine's Day feat. Chris Abraham
Soft Revolution - February 09, 2022 18:02 - 1 hourIt was almost two years in the making, but finally, Artistic Director of Crow's Theatre, Chris Abraham joins the pod to discuss his show 'Assembly', life in Lithunia, polarization, and how to be a father and a husband while being an artist.
Ryan Reynolds Needs a Nap feat. Diana Frances and Steve Patterson
Soft Revolution - February 02, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourDiana Frances and Steve Patterson join to discuss their podcast The Canadian Star System and how we can create a system of success in Canada. First, an update on Joe Rogan and Spotify, and sadly…The Convoy.
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