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The conversation starts with me discussing live streaming and the awkward moments that can happen. I reminisce about recording a podcast episode together 10 years ago and reflect on how our podcasting journeys began. We then talk about selling items on Facebook Marketplace and the convenience of having backstock of household items. The conversation shifts to Costco, where we discuss the benefits of shopping there, including the variety of products and the return policy. We end by discussing the transition to suburban life and the reasons behind it. We explore the pros and cons of living in suburban areas and the desire for a balance between city and nature. We also talk about our experiences living in different environments and the compromises we’ve made. The conversation delves into topics such as the innate human drive for more and the concept of free will, touching on Eastern philosophy, meditation, and the nature of reality. Takeaways Live streaming can have awkward moments, but it can also be enjoyable and entertaining. Podcasting has evolved over the years, and it has been a significant part of the speakers' lives. Selling items on Facebook Marketplace can be convenient and efficient. Having backstock of household items can provide a sense of security and convenience. Costco offers a wide range of products at competitive prices and has a generous return policy. Moving to the suburbs can be a practical choice for various reasons. Living in the suburbs can be a compromise between city and nature, but it may lack the best aspects of both. The desire for more and the drive for improvement are innate human traits that have served us well as a species. Recognizing that many of our decisions are determined by unconscious processes can lead to self-awareness and relief of anxiety. The brain is wired to reject new ideas for self-preservation, but embracing new perspectives can be liberating. The concept of reality and our role as observers in manifesting our experiences is a fascinating topic to explore.

The conversation explores the impact of sitting and aging, perceptions of aging, teaching styles and identity, childhood fantasies and fulfillment, revisiting childhood desires, living out childhood dreams, recreating parental guidance, and different types of parenting. The conversation explores the concept of reparenting and adopting new parents as adults. It discusses the need for emotionally mature figures in one's life and the idea of creating an app for reparenting. The conversation also touches on the exploration of existentialist literature and the concept of a snarky mom. It suggests expanding the reparenting app to include additional family members and earning mom points for accountability. Takeaways Sitting for long periods of time can have negative effects on the body, and as we age, we may become more aware of these effects. Perceptions of aging can change as we grow older, and what may have seemed old to us in the past may not seem as old now. Teaching styles can vary, and some teachers prefer a more relaxed and informal approach, while others prefer a more traditional and professional style. Childhood fantasies and desires may not always be fulfilled as we grow older, but it can be fun to revisit them and see how our desires have changed. It's important to make time for activities and experiences that bring us joy and fulfill our childhood dreams, even if they may seem silly or unconventional. Recreating parental guidance can be a way to hold ourselves accountable and develop positive habits and behaviors. There are different types of parenting styles, and it can be interesting to explore and choose the type of parent we want to be. Reparenting is the concept of adopting new parents as adults to provide emotional support and guidance. There is a need for emotionally mature figures in one's life who do not rely on their children for emotional support. The idea of creating an app for reparenting, where emotionally mature individuals can volunteer to be adoptable parents, is discussed. The conversation explores the concept of a snarky mom, who provides both snarky advice and practical tools for self-improvement.

Woody and I get into another internet hang with some generalzied end-of-the-year fodder, zero resolutions, and otherwise casual chat on the all we are grateful for. Perhaps, we ultimately resolved to continue the awesome, peppered with gratitude.

As we slowly slip into old age, this episode is laced with curmudgeon commenting on cost of living, shopping at Ikea and/or Costco, and general moaning about moving, packing, and all things that we may have to do again some day - yet are pre-complaining about now.

Should these be written in the third person? I mean, it's really just me (Corey). Why do we pretend someone else is writing these descriptions? Maybe you don't, but I have and know others that do. It's weird. Let's stop doing that. Today, Woody and I (first person) dive into Paul Jarvis' book "Company of One", suggesting that bigger isn't always better. By dive, I mean we independently bought copies, and have opened the first chapter. So, take this for what it's worth. In the high pressure world of growth at all costs, more is more, and scaling a the path to success, we step back to consider what really matters and what we're actually working for. It's a fun one, not too much beer talk, and maybe we're just gonna move to Tofino and whittle.

Moving sucks. There's no other way to put it. Now somewhat settled, Corey and Woody seek reprieve from summer angst, weekend counting, and joy in seasons. Also, somehow, they were both in Vancouver within weeks of each other without ever mentioning it.

This time round we discuss key entanglements, robots doing chores, tiny homes and pods, working in bursts and grabbing a steak, when Canadians don shorts, and so much less.

Turns out we still like talking to each other. So, instead of calling like regular people, we podcast our converstations. It's social distancing, for the normal reasons.

Tired of Covid talk, Corey and Woody workshop their post-covid walk. They get their steps in while: Skating on le lac Drinking non-alcoholic beer Figuring out how to pickle their balls

Desperate for distractions, they dive into: * Woody’s foray into COVID Jury Duty * Putting IKEA furniture together as a relationship litmus test * “Corona” odor as a solution to end it all

As appetites for lockdowns decrease and turkeys increase, they muse about: Their first pandemic vacation experiences Omicron-proofing their offices Getting rapid tested before Christmas dinner Welcome back! We think we’re going to be here for a while.

Together again for the last time. Face à Face, tete à tete, coeur à coeur, Corey and Woody bid listeners goodbye, bon voyage, and be well!

They’re double-jabbed! In the penultimate IsoCast episode, Corey and Woody digitally clink glasses to celebrate their newfound freedom from being fully inoculated. While learning to socialize once again, they: Come full circle on their habits discussion from episode 1 React to Canada’s collective exhale Tease closing the IsoCast series with an in-studio episode Pssst: Listen to this episode for details of the forthcoming IsoCast spin-off show!

Sweating it out in the Canadian heat, they discuss: Their experience hunting for a vaccine Planning to make plans for when they can do things Woody’s mom negotiating with the ‘Kids in the Hall’ producers

Corey and Woody suffer from reverse homesickness. Desperate for interaction, they: Open their “VMs” so listeners can leave them a voicemail Renew their leases indefinitely and invite everyone to their houseparty in 2025 Enviously “like” their American friends’ vaccine Instagram stories Want to be part of the show? Leave us a voicemail (https://www.speakpipe.com/The_Isocast)! We’ll include it in the next episode.

Corey and Woody bore the listeners by talking about how bored they are. Specifically, they ramble about: Best practices for concocting a Clam-juice Bloody Mary Getting “mice en place” for ready-to-eat meals Corey’s fantasy about being imprisoned

Corey and Woody Zoom into Kitchener, Ontario, to chat with Ray, who chimes in on: Dads befriending friends Working retail and battling browsers Dissecting pandemic literacy and criticising criticism

Corey and Woody dust off the rust, channel their inner “Dr. Weknowdis,” and welcome 2021 by: Pondering how much talking to yourself is too much? Asking you to check in on an essential care worker you know Looking where they are in the vaccine queue amid Canadian curfews Longing for a day of pickleball and WoodCors Vaccine Queue calculator (https://www.omnicalculator.com/health/vaccine-queue-ca)

Corey battles through a cyst injury and chews the fat with Woody on: A collective societal weight gain arrangement Going to Indigo in running tights Not letting Moose lick your car

Marieke battles the internet from The Netherlands and discusses: The difference between The Netherlands and Holland “Intelligent” Lockdowns Why the King isn’t on their money