SH85: The O-Train Odyssey: Ottawa's Transit History and the 2001 Pilot (Part 1)

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In this episode, the Humans introduce part one of a series exploring the cursed history of the Ottawa O-Train Confederation Line project. Special guest and transit expert Declan joins to unravel the challenges faced by one of Canada's most infamous transit projects, offering valuable lessons to improve future projects in other cities. This episode touches on what an LRT is, the history of OC Transit, and the surprisingly successful 2001 Trillium Line pilot project, setting the stage for the series to come.

Show Notes

SH84: From Highlands to Islands: A Journey Through Scotch Whisky (Part 2)

This is part two of our scotch-tasting extravaganza.

Let’s drink some scotch!! Y’all might remember that we did an international Whiskey Tasting a year ago where the Scotch won, and then an Irish Whiskey Tasting where the Scotch won again (It was a comparison at the end), so now we are finally diving into the wide world of Scotch Whisky with six bottles from across the country. Part one covered Blended and Speyside scotches; in this part, we cover Islay and Kentucky scotches. There are some really good pours here, so grab a dram of your favourite scotch and enjoy the show. Sláinte!

Please drink responsibly and in moderation.

Whiskeys in the Episode

Show notes

SH65: Tasting Whiskeys from Around the World

SH71: Sipping the Emerald Isle: A Review of Irish Whiskeys

SH83: From Highlands to Islands: A Journey Through Scotch Whisky (Part 1)

The World Atlas of Whisky: New Edition by Dave Broom

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey

Diageo

Pernod Ricard

Distell Group Limited (Heineken)

Beam Suntory

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton

SH83: From Highlands to Islands: A Journey Through Scotch Whisky (Part 1)

Let’s drink some scotch!! Y’all might remember that we did an international Whiskey Tasting a year ago where the Scotch won, and then an Irish Whiskey Tasting where the Scotch won again (It was a comparison at the end), so now we are finally diving into the wide world of Scotch Whisky with six bottles from across the country. This part has the first three scotches and part two will have the next three. There are some really good pours here, so grab a dram of your favourite scotch and enjoy the show. Sláinte!

Please drink responsibly and in moderation.

Whiskeys in the Episode

Show notes

SH65: Tasting Whiskeys from Around the World

SH71: Sipping the Emerald Isle: A Review of Irish Whiskeys

Hiram Walker

The World Atlas of Whisky: New Edition by Dave Broom

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Good Lowland Scotch)

Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch Whisky

Cocktail Emporium - Great spot to get bar tools and glassware in Toronto

Glencairn Scotch Glass

Whisky Water Dropper

Diageo

What is a ‘Glen’?

SH82: New York City

One of the humans visited New York and felt the need to tell you all about it for some reason. It was a pretty neat city, way too much trash lying around everywhere though.

Show Notes:

Who Owns The Statue of Liberty? - CGP Grey video

New Jersey Transit Train Interior

Newark was named 2 years after New Amsterdam was renamed to New York

The Oculus Centre

The World's Newest Metro is Here! | Montreal REM

John Mulaney: Baby J

Dumbo - Manhattan Bridge View

Kings County Distillery

Lower Manhattan Skyline

Winnie the Pooh Original Stuffed Animals

TKTS Booth - Discount Broadway Tickets

Tribeca Comedy Lounge

Weehawken Dueling Grounds

Hudson Riverfront 9/11 Memorial

SH81: Two Wheels Good (Intro to Urban Cycling)

The lads discuss their experiences with urban cycling (Expert and started a month ago), give tips on how to stay safe on a bike, explore what gear you actually need to start, and have a little rant on why SUVs are terrible.

Show Notes:

Not Just Bikes - Stories of great urban planning and urban experiences from the Netherlands and beyond. There are a lot of reasons why Dutch cities are so great; it's not just bikes.

Shifter - A channel about urban cycling, bike commuting and the ways we get around our cities.

Toronto Bike Share

White Bicycle Plan

The Best Dutch Cycling Infrastructure - Not Just Bikes video

The Bike Lanes You Can't See - Ontvlechten - Not Just Bikes video

Why Dutch Bikes are Better (and why you should want one) - Not Just Bikes video

I finally found a true Dutch bike in North America. Here's what you need to know - Shifter video

The Plain Bicycle Project - Project to bring dutch style bikes to Canada

All of the gear you don't need on your urban commuter bike (and a few things you do) - Shifter video

These Stupid Trucks are Literally Killing Us - SUVs are bad

The Problem with SUVs: Uytae Lee's Stories About Here

The War on Cars EXTRA: Inside Automotive Journalism with Bob Sorokanich - Also talks a little about why car manufacturers push SUVs so much

I don't usually wear a bike helmet. Does that make me an idiot? - Shifter video about Helmet Fundamentalism

The Next Great Cycling City - Not Just Bikes video about Oslo getting rid of all its parking

Stroads are Ugly, Expensive, and Dangerous (and they're everywhere) - Not Just Bikes video