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The HOMELESS IDEA

The HOMELESS IDEA

By Shea Smith,Collin Spires,Scott Taylor,Ross Addicott.

A view into the everyday events, and insights of a Homeless individual in today's society from a first hand perspective. Entirely hosted and co hosted by people who are in society s eyes down and out. Are they ?? Find out what it's really like on our side of the street. This is as real as I can bring it to you unscripted street life reality, street life rom those who live it. Our personal perspective. Do the homeless have a voice, they do now, this is that voice.are those who wander lost? You may be surprised!
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Camp life snapshot and some politics.

The HOMELESS IDEASep 06, 2020

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To many barriers

To many barriers

We take a look at how supportive housing isn't so supportive to those within the system of those who rely on the system. Cool Aid Society.
Mar 14, 202415:15
The SWAT team is here

The SWAT team is here

We talk about how the cycle of jail and addiction are perpetual with the Supportive Housing Industry
Feb 28, 202418:28
New Bylaws

New Bylaws

We talk to the street community about the new bylae

Dec 23, 202339:16
Where the hell ya been ?

Where the hell ya been ?

Collin and I catch up on some new issues.
Jul 29, 202351:40
Welcome Home Shea

Welcome Home Shea

I come home back to the street. How my family from the street loves that we have a voice again. Channeled from the Gypsy Souls themselves.
Feb 20, 202322:28
This is the Homeless Idea with Doug Swaite.

This is the Homeless Idea with Doug Swaite.

A little screen shot into life on our side of the street.
Dec 13, 202232:42
Survival Tactics. Bylaws and Addiction. Renamed.

Survival Tactics. Bylaws and Addiction. Renamed.

I changed the name of the last podcast I did. Being the creator of the show and the editorial board. I can do that.
Sep 28, 202201:02:11
Running for the City Counsel and other Stories from the dark side.

Running for the City Counsel and other Stories from the dark side.

This is the reality of life on the street. This is our voice. This is the Homeless Idea.
Sep 13, 202236:41
Collins Corners come home.

Collins Corners come home.

Collins back, we talk about the inefficiency in the current housing situation in the supportive housing facilities and shelters.
Jul 27, 202246:48
Bits of no bites.

Bits of no bites.

We just randomly thru some shit together and said ....hmm interesting.
Apr 22, 202225:59
Hard and briefly heavy.

Hard and briefly heavy.

An update from camp S.O.S.?
Apr 03, 202222:43
The weirdest name ever given.

The weirdest name ever given.

Frank puts a few in the net. We plot our strategy. Thanks for listening.
Apr 03, 202238:07
Enjoy the time you have/ Brother Ross.

Enjoy the time you have/ Brother Ross.

We rewind back a year. See where we were at and hope the future brought us good things in the past.
Mar 18, 202259:27
Allegedly Breaking the Law.

Allegedly Breaking the Law.

What's it like surviving in a situation where how you do it is deemed against City Bylaws. Find out why we're as Judas Priest says, Allegedly Breaking the Law .
Feb 26, 202227:50
And the Circus rolls on into the night around the corner down the street.

And the Circus rolls on into the night around the corner down the street.

Some Homeless Idea Entertainment.
Jan 08, 202247:11
3 days broke penniless and tired as can be cold wet and happy to be free

3 days broke penniless and tired as can be cold wet and happy to be free

Collins back we talk about Victoria as it is more animals than a zoo
Dec 14, 202101:09:29
An Innocent Man

An Innocent Man

Sheas Back thanks to James Heller and some justice
Dec 11, 202109:11
This one ain't to bad have another hit of the Homeless Idea. A look at the Security

This one ain't to bad have another hit of the Homeless Idea. A look at the Security

I roll around and talk to the people about what it's like to be chased shooed scolded lectured and fists shakin at you feels like. Endlessly.
Aug 10, 202134:32
A possibly Tuesday 30 something minutes in the life of a street survivors 30 minutes

A possibly Tuesday 30 something minutes in the life of a street survivors 30 minutes

Just 30 minutes hanging with the crew at the City Centre Inn. Some perspectives.
Aug 04, 202127:53
Some rough outakes Some New stuff and some reflection.

Some rough outakes Some New stuff and some reflection.

We have some real gem outakes with Ross including the first Blue dog which Collin thought was hilarious.Shea not so much. Hope you get a laugh from the tents with us as we remember our brother Ross.
Aug 02, 202133:46
A shout out to the ladies.And some whine.

A shout out to the ladies.And some whine.

A view into life evicted inside and in limbo from 3 lady amigos.
Jul 24, 202149:55
Ross' interview

Ross' interview

Our sadly missed bros most proudest interview. Ross loved doing interviews and worked hard trying to break down barriers for everyone. We love ya pal.
Jul 06, 202125:33
So that was absolutely pointless! Let’s talk about it .

So that was absolutely pointless! Let’s talk about it .

Let’s talk about how the pathway to housing has very windy Rocky cliffs with long drop offs that will surely make you feel like you don’t want to live
Jul 01, 202137:21
Don’t drink the Cool Aid

Don’t drink the Cool Aid

Quick shot of something that’ll make you sick
Jun 25, 202135:57
Rambo Mission Shea goes in behind enemy lines solo to get you the damn truth.

Rambo Mission Shea goes in behind enemy lines solo to get you the damn truth.

Just some intel from Shea’s Recon Mission
Jun 17, 202145:50
The closest thing we could do to an EP

The closest thing we could do to an EP

This one is for our loyal listeners. Something to chew on while we get the heavy artillery out. Thank you for listening.
May 29, 202130:43
Blasts from the past with Melva!

Blasts from the past with Melva!

This is pre Covid during 7-7. We reach back into the vaults and discuss the weirdness of camping in Beacon Hill when it was just us few campers. Have a blast and let’s hit a homeless idea from the past.
Apr 26, 202157:30
Beat it we’re podcasting

Beat it we’re podcasting

You never know what will happen when your podcasting and people walk up behind you in the dark in a scary encampment ...Boo!
Apr 19, 202140:14
We just blue past 40 and this is what we feel is adequate and not adequate briefly

We just blue past 40 and this is what we feel is adequate and not adequate briefly

We describe what is and isn’t adequate to us. Blue, Don Cherrys dog and the leadership in BC
Apr 11, 202136:23
The bald eagle is on the field. And other radio free encampment messages.

The bald eagle is on the field. And other radio free encampment messages.

What is adequate shelter ? Is it enforced by the government? What is the penalty for refusing it? These and other questions asked by 2 homeless guys.
Mar 31, 202129:26
Our response to the Victoria and BC government s latest initiative to house people by Mar .31 /21

Our response to the Victoria and BC government s latest initiative to house people by Mar .31 /21

Collin and Shea kick the can around about the recent announcement s by the BC government and the City of Victoria, BC .
Mar 14, 202118:37
Forgive the propane and in the background we’re talking politics

Forgive the propane and in the background we’re talking politics

We re back with some more paper work for bylaw and some more thought s from the tents
Feb 18, 202143:26
A brief summary on the action of being scumbagged and other terminology.

A brief summary on the action of being scumbagged and other terminology.

We use a few slang words here in the Homeless Idea. This is a brief description of what those words mean.
Jan 26, 202122:48
Living in Oak Bay CCans possibilities.

Living in Oak Bay CCans possibilities.

We discuss the madness that is the CRD oak bay and the barriers to shelters
Jan 04, 202129:53
Ottosen and Bodi 5 and a game for fighting. Smith 2 unsportsmanlike and a game Spires 5 min elbowing

Ottosen and Bodi 5 and a game for fighting. Smith 2 unsportsmanlike and a game Spires 5 min elbowing

It turns into a bench clearing brawl barn burner anytime Bodi and Ottosen are anywhere near each other on the ice. Smith still tangles it up with the media and Spires has a hold of Our Places sweater. Oh this one is a mess!
Dec 30, 202055:53
DAVE SLAMKILLAH FROM SASQUATCH BROS. And SOLID OUTREACH TALKS SOME SCORPIO SHIT

DAVE SLAMKILLAH FROM SASQUATCH BROS. And SOLID OUTREACH TALKS SOME SCORPIO SHIT

Dave s here
Dec 22, 202045:51
We have a soul search

We have a soul search

To everyone who listens to the homeless idea we want to kiss you like a sloppy loving cuddling pit bull
Dec 17, 202030:17
We have a history with bylaw/ safe shelter works.

We have a history with bylaw/ safe shelter works.

Thanks to safe shelter in Victoria we still have no Covid 19 cases amongst the homeless.
Dec 15, 202041:44
The 40 dollar cab ride

The 40 dollar cab ride

Our new female perspective on things
Dec 10, 202038:22
An interview with Sister 1 and Sister 2 and a little smartfood

An interview with Sister 1 and Sister 2 and a little smartfood

A little of what’s happening in the daily life of campers and two community members still struggling to survive the past.
Nov 30, 202031:30
KC and the shower gang

KC and the shower gang

A little taste of my production skills that I don’t have
Nov 18, 202020:49
A Paul’s Story by Mike

A Paul’s Story by Mike

We Podcast at Paul’s Motor Inn a wet Covid 19 government response plan. Seems with all it s problems it is making a difference in people’s lives, here’s proof. Pitfalls and the pluses.
Nov 16, 202048:46
Bear Bangers, and Mash finale

Bear Bangers, and Mash finale

We wrap up our first season and give a little taste of what we want to bring.
Nov 03, 202049:43
And the wagon rolls into town and the March goes down in stone!

And the wagon rolls into town and the March goes down in stone!

We have a little more of a structured podcast this time :)
Oct 16, 202050:14
Just a lil something for Adam Hurling

Just a lil something for Adam Hurling

We’re trying new things but we couldn’t keep our homies waiting thank you for listening
Oct 14, 202020:30
The End

The End

Et tu Brutus?
Sep 23, 202016:44
So this really is the podcast not blank audio . Ross s intro and NPNA

So this really is the podcast not blank audio . Ross s intro and NPNA

We have a classic Ross intro And discuss oast NPNA events thanks for the patience :)
Sep 17, 202044:15
Pit Study, Decriminalization and Safe Supply

Pit Study, Decriminalization and Safe Supply

Our Thoughts on the pit study decriminalization safe supply, and Collins thoughts on bylaw again
Sep 07, 202034:34
Camp life snapshot and some politics.

Camp life snapshot and some politics.

Ross Collin and Shea talk camp life and the Victoria street life culture.
Sep 06, 202039:54
What more can I say.

What more can I say.

The revolution will not be televised
Aug 31, 202025:53