Middle Of The Crop

Middle of the Crop Podcast

 

Being in North America, car ownership is practically inevitable… So what are the various things you have to consider? Luxury car or a regular car? Used or New? Cash, Finance or Lease? Which upgrades make sense? So many questions to ask when making probably the second most expensive purchase in your life (after a home). Join us as we aimlessly zoom through another adulting topic where we talk like regular people about buying cars.

 

Links or things we mentioned on the episode: 

• Luxury cars: Audi, BMW, Mercedes
• New vs. Used Cars: https://bit.ly/3u85jjg
• Lease, Finance, Cash: https://bit.ly/2PnxNqu

 

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Capitol Hill Storming, Hong Kong Protests, Covid19 Anti-Maskers, BLM ...what do all these things have in common? Social Media has played a huge role in how these events have unfolded. Everything from rallying people towards a cause to dividing society more than it’s ever been before. Social media has forever changed the way we share and consume information (or #misinformation). Join us as we discuss what’s new about social media. #fakenews 

 

Links or things we mentioned on the episode: 

• Events mentioned: US Elections, Capitol Hill Riots, Hong Kong Protests, Covid19, BLM 
• US Congressional Hearings for tech firms: https://wapo.st/3waVUJQ
• Social media algorithms: https://bit.ly/3d5Za0m

 

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It’s the little things. That’s what they say about happiness in life. Well we decided to talk about the little things in men’s fashion. The little accessories like belts, ties, wallets, jewelry that we use to “uplevel” our outfits - and just make ourselves that much cooler (even though we all have no where to go due to covid19). We also dive into the different types of accessories for different situations. Join us for this fashionable episode where we talk every day carry accessories to make us look cool. 

Links or things we mentioned on the episode: 

• Watches: Automatic vs. Quartz, Metal vs. Leather band/strap 
• Wallets: Bifold, Trifold, card holder
  
  

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With Covid19 still prevalent in our society, working from home has become a reality for many. With that comes a huge shift in how coffee is being consumed, shifting from coffee shops to brewing at home. If you enjoy coffee, then give us a listen as we talk about coffee routines, brewing methods, beans, and why coffee is just awesome. Join us for this brewing episode! 

 

Links or things we mentioned on the episode: 

• Types of coffee beans: t.ly/HiO9
• US foods - Know your Coffee: t.ly/OayJ
• Coffee Grinder Methods: ibit.ly/lz6x

 

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Following up on our relationships series (check out ep #6 if you missed!), we move along the love journey into actually being in a relationship. From the precious and perfect honeymoon phase to integrating your day to day lives together (like finances, travels and living together) and maintaining momentum over the years. We dive into our own experiences and lessons learned on how to have a successful (or not so successful) loving relationship with your boyfriend or girlfriend. Join us for this juicy and loving episode!

 

Links or things we mentioned on the episode: 

• 5 languages of love book: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/
• No U Hang up - Shayne Ward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iflrxh_gma4
• Traveling in your relationship: https://bit.ly/2Ljq4Ia
• Moving in together: https://bit.ly/3nAzWdA

 

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Money money money, it makes the world go round. It also pays for food, shelter, education and everything else you want (except happiness right?). Either way, we can’t dispute the importance money has on our lives and therefore the importance personal finance and money management is on a day to day basis. We cover our personal finance philosophies including where we learned our habits, ways to save money and more importantly how to grow your money. You better listen if you want to get rich! (not really because we aren’t rich). Join us for this rich episode!

 

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

• Types of accounts: Savings, RRSP, TFSA, Margin/Investment
• Platforms: Wealthsimple, Wealthsimple Trade, Questrade, qtrade, virtual brokers, Scotia iTrade, CIBC Investor’s Edge
• Other investments mentioned: GICs, Bonds, shoes, pokemon cards, bitcoin / crypto
• Books: I will teach you to be rich - Ramit Sethi

 

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As we are looking forward to ringing in 2021, we all can’t deny this year has been a difficult one. With that in mind, we decided it would be timely to dive into the topic of mental health and wellness, something that was probably put to the test this year for many. We cover (1) our attempt to define mental health topic for this episode, exploring the spectrum in which it exists within, (2) discuss what it means in our 21st century society, but also the various cultures we know and (3) ways to maintain and nurture mental wellness. Let’s talk in this episode.

 

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

• CDC - Covid19 & Mental Health: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html
• Alzheimer's, Dementia, BiPolar, Depression, Anxiety, Stress
• Campaigns: Bell Let’s Talk campaign
• Media: Silver Linings Playbook, Shutter Island, Queen’s Gambit
• Ways to maintain mental health: talk about it, diet/food, exercise, social, setting realistic goals, getting help

 

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Immigration is one of the best things about Canada and as immigrants ourselves, we owe everything we have to it! But I guess some people have a problem with it too… Join us for our very first off the rails rantisode! 

 

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Although we probably all can’t wait for 2020 to end, it can’t be over without celebrating the best time of any year - the holiday season and more specifically for us, Christmas! We thought we’d try to get everyone into spirit about what Christmas has mean’t to us in our lives. We discuss everything from (1) the favourite things like gifts, decorations, and food, to (2) how we celebrate here in North America but also experiences in other countries, and lastly (3) how Christmas has changed for us over the year. Join us for the jolly episode!

 

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

• Secret Santa, Gift Exchange
• Toronto Distillery District Christmas Market
• Potlucks
• Frankfurt Christmas Market
• Hong Kong Christmas Market / Decorations
• Boxing Day Shopping

 

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As a sequel to our sins of life series, we dive into the topic of drugs and illegal substances. Something that governments has been battling for the ages, we cover its (1) harmful and negative impact to our society, (2) the controversial positive effects it has, and (3) the inevitable topic of legalization and thus commercialization of it, something that alcohol has gone through, and cannabis is going through today in North America. For this special episode, we brought on our very first guest speaker as well! Join us for the high flying episode. 

 

Links or things we mentioned on the episode:

• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• Narcos (Netflix show)
• Therapeutic Benefits of drugs
• THC, CBD in Cannabis
• Legalization of Cannabis in Canada, USA, and Amsterdam
• Cost of the drug war: t.ly/zLC9

 

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