This week, Cody flexes his skills as a new RPG game runner and Vic fangirls over Scabby the Rat. Plus, we continue our discussion from last episode on the Canadian labour movement: where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how to get there. Main Topic: Canada’s Labour MovementStatistics Canada: Unionization Rates FallingInternational Union of Operating Engineers: Myths and Facts About UnionsCBC News: Quebec Unionized Wal-Mart Workers Win Supreme Court VictoryOntario Federation of Labour: Uncovering Union MythsWashington Post: 5 Myths About UnionsCPLEA: 10 Rights at Work You Probably Didn’t Know You Have in AlbertaAlberta Federation of Labour: Your Rights Positive ParcelsVic ⚰️Cody ? Note from Cody: Heart Half Full will be on hiatus until I figure out what to do next with the show. I love Vic from the bottom of my heart and I hope to find a way to keep the energy and joy she brought to the show in future episodes. ?

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37: ?? Labour Month ?? Part 2

This week, Vic finds purpose at her new job and Cody is on vacation! Plus, we do a deep dive into the history of labour achievements in Canada, the first part of our two-part episode celebrating labour rights and labour unions! Good News Everyone: Woman Nabs Coveted Job of Russian Town’s Cat ChiefHuffPost Main Topic: Canada’s Labour MovementThe Canadian Encyclopedia: Printer’s StrikeCanadian Labour Congress: The Fight for a Shorter Work-WeekCBC News: Bloody SundayThe Canadian Encyclopedia: CUPW Postal Strikes Wholesome BitesVic ?Cody ? Part 2 Next Week!

36: ?? Labour Month? ? Part 1

? There is power in a factory, power in the landPower in the hands of a workerBut it all amounts to nothing if together we don't standThere is power in a union ?

Happy Labour Day! (No Episode This Week)

This week, Cody tries to get to the bottom of Bill Morneau’s abrupt departure from Canadian politics and Vic brings back Recovery Corner with a celebration! Plus, we take some time to catch up with each other – no topic needed! Good News Everyone: Man Honours Late Father and Brother By Learning to Cook and Opening RestaurantGood News NetworkYouTube Wholesome BitesVic ?Cody ?️ Black Lives Matter

35: Living the Dream

This week, Vic starts a new job and Cody dives right into the deep end of the role-playing game pool. Plus, we talk about video games! Not the Lana Del Rey masterpiece, but the concept of gaming - then, now, and for the future! Good News Everyone: Medieval Wine Windows are Reopening, Reviving Italian Plague TraditionNew York Post Main Topic: Video GamesAPA: Video Game Play May Provide Learning, Health, Social Benefits, Review FindsRadiohead: 10 Reasons Why Playing Video Games is Good for Your Brain Wholesome TweetsVic ⚔️Cody ?Litmus ? Black Lives Matter

34.Tom Nook is a Well-Meaning Lib

This week, Cody can't stop going for walks and Vic learned about BC's sexy COVID recommendations live on the pod. Plus, we check in with each other on how our 2020 resolutions and yearly themes are going, halfway through the year. Good News Everyone: BBC NewsCNNStop Smoking: Info for AlbertansStop Smoking: Info for Americans Wholesome TweetsVic ☀️Cody ? Black Lives Matter 

33: Getting Absolutely Shredded

This week, Cody and Vic don their caps and gowns to talk about graduation! Good News Everyone: Miniature human livers grown in lab!Vic's Wholesome Tweet Cody's Wholesome Tweet 

32: A Healthy Fear of GUBA

This week, Vic would like you to hire her and Cody has a new animal friend named Wyatt. Plus, we reminisce about the music we grew up on and what it means to us today. Good News Everyone: Thousands Sign Petition to Rename Columbus, Ohio to “Flavortown”CNN Main Topic: Childhood Music TastesYellow Sony WalkmanBlue iPod NanoProtest Music of the Bush Era Wholesome TweetsVic ☕Cody ? Black Lives Matter

31: Teen Angst is Forever

Become a Patron of Is This For Real?Donate to Black Lives Matter Edmonton This week, Cody still won’t shut up about Dungeons & Dragons, and Vic wants you to keep wearing a mask outside, especially during a protest! Plus, we talk about something a lot of you might be feeling lately – crisis fatigue. Good News Everyone: Drag Race Winner Surprised With Socially-Distant Parade From FansPopBuzz Main Topic: Crisis FatigueWired: All This Chaos Might be Giving You Crisis FatigueHarvard Business Review: Coping with Fatigue, Fear, and Panic During a Crisis Wholesome TweetsVic ?Cody ? Black Lives Matter

30: It's Normal To Not Know What To Do

Donate to a Group in the National Bail Fund NetworkResources for Non-Black Allies This week, Cody becomes a citizen of Chromatica and Vic miniaturizes her hobbies. Plus, we get vulnerable and talk about opening ourselves up to pain and discomfort to be able to grow. Good News Everyone: Crayola Unveils Packs of Crayons to Reflect World’s Skin TonesCNNRelease Video Main Topic: VulnerabilityFarnam Street: Is Vulnerability a Choice?TEDxHouston: Brené Brown on the Power of VulnerabilityForbes: How Vulnerability Can Make Our Lives BetterNew York Times: The 36 Questions That Lead to Love Wholesome “Tweets”Vic ?️Cody ? Black Lives Matter

29: The Power of Vulnerability

This week, Cody joins the Fierissance and Vic celebrates nine months of sobriety! Plus, we focus on balancing our priorities in a healthy, reasonable way. Good News Everyone: Guy Fieri Hands out Lunch to COVID-19 First RespondersPeople Main Topic: Balancing PrioritiesRescueTime Blog: 9 Practical Methods for How to Prioritize Your Work (and Time) Wholesome TweetsVic ?Cody ? Be kind to yourself.

28: You're Doing Your Best

This week, Cody is thinking of taking his D&D obsession to the next level and Vic blesses us with a Recovery Corner segment! Plus, we continue our conversation about making food during quarantine, but this time it’s about baking! Not Another D&D PodcastThe Adventure Zone Good News Everyone: Japanese Aquarium Seeks Video Chats So Eels Remember Eels ExistCTV NewsSumida Aquarium on Twitter Main Topic: BakingHistory Extra: A Brief History of (European) BakingTangerine Jones: RagebakingMedium: The Privilege of RageForbes: Rage Baking is the Political Cookbook that Has the Food World Buzzing (don’t buy this book) Wholesome TweetsVic ?Cody ⌛ Show us what you bake this week!

27: Take the Bread Pill

But we still love you, and you'll hear from us next Monday ?

No New Episode This Week

This week, Vic and Cody chat some more about our crystal mother Marianne Williamson, lament about loneliness and delve into a shared passion: cooking! Good News Everyone: New Study Finds Decrease in Asthma Symptoms and Hospitalizations as Coal Usage Declines Main Topic: CookingWhat can I cook with X ingredients? Cooking as therapyThe 519 Trans People of Colour ProjectRed Chef RevivalWatch Red Chef Revival on Storyhive’s Facebook page!Episode 1 Article on Anthony Bourdain by Danya Alhamrani Why aren’t Canadians cooking anymore? Websites to Help Learn to CookYou Suck at Cooking YouTube channelFood Wishes YouTube channelPeaceful Cuisine YouTube channelCooking for Beginners subredditBudget BytesStupid Simple Food Wholesome TweetsVicCody

26: ...And That's What I Love About Cooking

In episode 25, Vic and Cody time travel back to before the world felt like it ended to talk about crafting.  Good News Everyone: U-Haul Offers Free Storage for Students Displaced due to COVID-19U-Haul.com Main Topic: CraftingA History of CraftsWhy Crafting is Good for your BrainAlberta Craft CouncilEdmonton Needlecraft GuildRita's QuiltRita's Quilt News Story Wholesome TweetsVicCody

25: Make Something You Love

You can’t pour from an empty cup, or an empty heart. Join Victoria and Cody as they try their best to recharge after a hard week in a sometimes scary world.

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