What We Dig Today
By Laird Hercules / Rafi Shahriar
What We Dig TodayAug 14, 2019
The Birth of the Bidath Movement
Note* This episode was recorded right before social distancing was announced for the coronavirus in Toronto. This week we talk about the impact of the coronavirus in Toronto, why millennial and gen x Torontonians do not want to live too close to their parent, a review of the Zach Villere concert and the musical recommendation of the soul refreshing french band La Battue.
Breaking and Entering Is Nuanced - Music Reco Emawk
This episode we find out the results of the annual Garlic Pork off, discuss why so many cultural fictional characters perform breaking and entering, quick reviews of Star Wars, Knives out and the Witcher and the incomparable music of Emawk.
Kanye's New Gospel, Iceland, Tycho & Kojin Review
This week we comment on Kanye's return on his latest release, the contrast of living in Iceland, reminding the west coast we love them even if they don't feel that way, the amazing music of Tycho and a review of Momofuku Kojin restaurant.
The Best Food Pickup Apps, Toronto Libraries, inspiring music of Koffee and Chance The Rapper Album Rebuttal
This episode Rafi responds to Laird's review of the Chance the Rapper album the big day. We discuss the best food pickup/delivery apps in Toronto, discuss the amazingness of audiobooks found in the library and the book "The Third Door" by Alex Banayan and the inspiring music of Koffee the Jamaican reggae artist.
Is Happiness Counterproductive? Chef Devon Meet Cute, Kelly Finnigan
This episode we explore if having success and happiness hurts art, a random meet and glory of 2 chefs, the music of Kelly Finnigan and 2 restaurant adventures in Toronto.
Raptors is the New Car, Summer in Toronto, Dominic Fike and Chop Chop
This episode we comment on how the Raptors have transformed from a secondary team to the leafs to THE team for representing Canada. We discuss our favourite Toronto events, the diverse music of Dominic Fike and the sublime flavours of the Taiwanese Canadian restaurant Chop Chop in Toronto.
Little Italy Toronto, A bidet, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Mk.Gee
This week we share an experience at a concert in little Italy Toronto that teaches us a valuable lesson. We discuss how your dream may not be the actual dream and feature music by the artist Mk.Gee.
Canadian Coffee, Auto Decisions, Band Stories and Marc Rebillet
This week we discuss the "auto-decisions" of Canadians and TIm Hortons coffee, risque band stories and the phenomenal music of Marc Rebillet.
Episode 21 - Dome Dining, New Holiday, Toronto Tweets and Bayonne
This week we discuss the new "Dome Dining" at the Bentway in Toronto, a new "Me Generation" holiday proposed as a joke, our Toronto tweet of the month and music by the remarkable Bayonne.
Episode 20 - Meeting Torontonians, NFL vs eSports, Canadian $10 Bill, Pacific Junction & Tim Atlas
In this episode we give you help on how to meet people in the city, discuss the challenges of the NFL, honour Black History Month by celebrating our $10 bill, musical recommendation is Tim Atlas and do a throwback visit of Pacific Junction hotel and poutine spring rolls.
Episode 19 - Resolutions, Garlic Pork Winners, Angelo De Augustine & Norling
This week we talk about the concept of resolutions, get an update on the winners of Laird's traditional family garlic pork contest, the beautiful music of Angelo De Augustine and Norling a Nepalese restaurant in a Tibetan area of Toronto.