Beste Kids Know podcasts (2024)

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...About Our Season 3 Finale? 30:43

11M ago30:43

30:43

Transcript (PDF) available here. Hey kids, we're back to close out the year with a little reflection on the past year season/year and what we have planned for the year/season to come. We recorded this conversation back in September, before the events of October 7th and Israel's ongoing siege on Gaza, as such, they are not mentioned here, but were i…

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...About Long Term Housing? 39:07

12M ago39:07

39:07

Transcript (PDF) available here. Fancy a game of Canadian real estate vs. literal European castles, anyone? The housing situation is bad and dare we say that the rental situation is worse. This episode (recorded September 2023), Prakash and Kristen discuss their past rental woes and offer some suggestions for renters with the hope that the situatio…

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...About the Impacts of Airbnb 34:39

1+ y ago34:39

34:39

Transcript coming soon. This episode, we talk about how Airbnb is really messing things up for local communities. For further reading: Help Save The Cities You Love. Stop Using Airbnb Short-term rentals in Canada: Uneven growth, uneven impacts ------ Do The Kids Know? is a monthly series of discussions between community workers and educators, Praka…

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...About the Decent Work and Health Network? 34:29

1+ y ago34:29

34:29

Transcript (PDF) available here. We're back with a guest episode including friend of the pod, Yasmin, who joined us to talk about health care services, "post"-COVID, her work with the Decent Work and Health Network, and so much more. Yasmin shares her experiences with COVID as a health care worker in Ontario, we get to talk about how capitalism has…

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...These New (to us) Media? 28:08

2y ago28:08

28:08

Hey kids, we're back with an actual new episode! We're resuming Season 3 on a monthly schedule (shout out to doing less!) and we're starting off easy with a reflection for some of our top TV watches and recommendations from the past year. We'd love to hear what you've been watching. Drop us a line at dothekidsknow@gmail.com or on IG or Twitter @dot…

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[Revisiting]...How to Self Care? 34:46

2y ago34:46

34:46

Transcript available here. Hey, kids! After some much-needed rest, we're coming back next month with new episodes! In the meantime, don't get caught up in the capitalist sensation of much of the New Year "self-improvement" mindset. Instead, we recommend using this time as a reminder to prioritize wellbeing and care. As such, we're bringing back thi…

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A Nickel‘s Worth of Wisdom (With Michael Kroeger) 50:53

2y ago50:53

50:53

Can we find that balance between a hectic work life and our fitness? Are there any shortcuts to the new you you wished you knew? These are the deep thoughts we ponder with this week's guest who, though no fault of his own, turns out to be Michael Kroeger of Nickelback Fame. Mike virtually sits down with the Fittest Fat Kid to talk about focus, inte…

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I Love That Guy... When He Leaves the Room. (WIth Eric the Trainer & Chris Shelton) 1:40:45

2y ago1:40:45

1:40:45

The man, the myth, the personal trainer to the stars Eric Fleishman aka Eric the Trainer along with his buddy and Qigong master Chris Shelton find themselves trapped in a small room with the Fittest Fat Kid You Know. We talk about dealing with past trauma, physical & mental healing, and a myriad of other topics in this extended play version of the …

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[Revisiting]...About Environmental Racism? 39:28

2y ago39:28

39:28

While we're still on hiatus, we are republishing this episode from Season 1 that we think is worth revisiting as climate emergencies and its effects are felt around the world. Take care out there. See you soon. ------ Transcript available here. On today’s episode we talk about the climate catastrophe from various angles, KKKanada’s appalling respon…

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...About Health Care News? 43:55

2y ago43:55

43:55

This week we discuss topics in the Canadian health care news, including a possible breakthrough COVID discovery, and the problems with selling plasma and Doug Ford's (and since recording, François Legault's) plans for instituting private health care options. References: North Untapped (podcast) ------ Do The Kids Know? is a biweekly series of discu…

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...About The Peel Police's Nonsense? 42:49

2y ago42:49

42:49

We're taking a trip back to our hometown to talk about the nonsense that is the new Peel Police's anti-racism committee and why efforts like these, while look nice, do nothing. References: InSauga article ------ Do The Kids Know? is a biweekly series of discussions between community workers and educators, Prakash and Kristen, that unpack race, medi…

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...About the Status Quo? 40:32

2+ y ago40:32

40:32

Transcript available here. We rant about the status quo in Canada to be continually responding to crisis rather than approach problems with any kind of systematic approach for long-term healing. Buckle up, we get mad. Resources: Ontario Rent Control Info Ontario UBI Pilot Study New Leaf Project - Giving money to houseless people Notes: - Montreal's…

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...What Makes "Good" TV? (Part 2) 33:47

2+ y ago33:47

33:47

Transcript available here. We finish the list of 5 "perfect" shows we would teach in a class and end with some honourable mentions we think you should check out. Got recommendations for us? Let us know by social media or email! Discussion inspired by this tweet. Previous episode featuring Bhan: S1E14 ...About Third Culture? ------ Do The Kids Know?…

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...What Makes "Good" TV? (Part 1) 26:51

2+ y ago26:51

26:51

Transcript available here. Fun, pop culture, episode this week inspired by this tweet where we discuss our favourite TV shows that we would teach in a course. ------ Do The Kids Know? is a biweekly series of discussions between community workers and educators, Prakash and Kristen, that unpack race, media, popular culture, and politics in KKKanada (…

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...About Digital Blackface? 30:26

2+ y ago30:26

30:26

Following our last episode, we talk about the phenomenon of "Digital Blackface", what it means, and if it's ok to use memes of Black people if you're not yourself Black. ------ Do The Kids Know? is a biweekly series of discussions between community workers and educators, Prakash and Kristen, that unpack race, media, popular culture, and politics in…

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...About Blackface? 31:31

2+ y ago31:31

31:31

Transcript available here. Part 1 of 2, we lay down some historical and contemporary information around the practice of blackface, why it's problematic and where there might be room to have nuanced discussions about the use of black body paint. ------ Do The Kids Know? is a biweekly series of discussions between community workers and educators, Pra…

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...About Being "Overeducated"? 32:27

2+ y ago32:27

32:27

Transcript available here. This week we discuss the Twitter debate around being too "overeducated" and how it is misogynistic nonsense. We also discuss the developments with Roe v. Wade and the state of abortion access in Canada. References: Nora Loreto on Twitter ------ Do The Kids Know? is a biweekly series of discussions between community worker…

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...About Diversity Hiring Practices? 42:06

2+ y ago42:06

42:06

Transcript available here Our conversation is inspired by this twitter thread by @GergelyOrosz. We talk about the catch-22 that comes with doing DEI work - even when it's rooted in good intentions, and how misogyny runs so deeply in workplace culture. Meg Stalter video (Butter ad) ------ Do The Kids Know? is a biweekly series of discussions between…

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...Why DEI is a Scam? 41:47

2+ y ago41:47

41:47

Transcript available here. We're back again on our frustrated rants talking about DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and how often various efforts under this umbrella mean well, but do nothing if not actively put more work on vulnerable workers. Reference Tweet (@MKGuliford) Land Acknowledgement | Baroness von Sketch Show Canadian Human Rights …

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Previous Pearls of Fitness and Mindset Wisdom. 35:09

2+ y ago35:09

35:09

This week is a round up of various pearls of wisdom that had been dropped by a few of my previous guests. This week is lean and mean with just the bits that you can apply to your own life to help you along the way of your fitness journey. This episode features advice from: Dexter Fletcher - Instagram NativeSaiyan Bill Pickernell - TikTok \ Instagra…

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...That You Can't Spell "Professionalism" Without "Racism"? 39:08

2+ y ago39:08

39:08

Transcript available here. Inspired by this tweet from @timothyfbryson, Kristen and Prakash talk this week about the white supremacy and racial coding lurking behind discourses around "professionalism" and how they've navigated it. Reference Article: The Bias of 'Professionalism' Standards ------ Do The Kids Know? is a biweekly series of discussion…

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The Bariatric Sleeve Almost Cost Me Everything (With Tiyauna White) 59:20

2+ y ago59:20

59:20

Have you ever felt that you needed a change so badly that your ability to assess risk just gets tossed out the window? Have you made a decision that was supposed to help you but ended up being life altering? For one Tiyauna White, her lifetime struggle with her weight finally broke her and she needed something to take care of the problem, and she f…

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A New Vuu to Your Health For You (with Dr. Kien Vuu) 32:32

2+ y ago32:32

32:32

As you are getting older, have you ever wondered if there were some effective steps you could take to help the process be less painful... Less horrible? Yeah, me too. Fortunately I know just the name. Meet Dr. Kien Vuu, a performance and longevity doctor who specializes in this very thing. Dr. Vuu shares his experiences dealing with his own health …

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...About White Flight? 35:06

2+ y ago35:06

35:06

Transcript available here. We talk about white fragility in housing, wtf an "ethnoburb" is, and more exasperation around white nonsense, xenophobia, and racism in real estate. ------ Do The Kids Know? is a biweekly series of discussions between community workers and educators, Prakash and Kristen, that unpack race, media, popular culture, and polit…

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Being Present is the Present (With Tim Flynn) 46:03

2+ y ago46:03

46:03

The need for positive role models is an important part of childhood development. This week I speak to Certified Pediatric Ninja Specialist Tim Flynn, founder of Kato Karate about his program that is using martial arts combined with early childhood development programs to help kids grow into a well balanced mindset and help parents connect better to…

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Slightly Fitter and Definitely Fatter (with Jonny Bloozit) 22:13

2+ y ago22:13

22:13

Failing short of one's goals is never a fun thing and this week I must confront mistakes made and own up as to why I have not made the progress I had hoped for. My buddy Jonny Bloozit stops by to be my confessor as I make my confession. This week there are not great nuggets of wisdom nor advice on what you might do to help yourself, this week is ju…

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...About Body Neutrality? 30:29

2+ y ago30:29

30:29

Transcript available here. As a follow up to our conversation about Body Positivity (Season 1 Episode 7), we discuss this video by Sonya Renee Taylor and how we agree that "body neutrality" is not the move for people like us (POC, queer, fat, disabled, etc.). ------ Do The Kids Know? is a biweekly series of discussions between community workers and…

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Caught between Mac & Cheese and Cancer (With Matthew Getic) 38:04

2+ y ago38:04

38:04

Imagine fighting your way back from being over 400 pounds only to find out that you have cancer in the form of leukemia. This week I am joined by Matt Getic from the "Happened in the 90s" podcast, who instead of talking about all things 20 to 30 years old, goes in depth about his health and fitness challenges and comes clean about eating more Mac &…

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They Need You to go Through That Door (With Dexter Fletcher) 53:48

2+ y ago53:48

53:48

This week I talk to Miami-Dade Swat Officer Dexter Fletcher about what it is like to work one of the highest pressure jobs in law enforcement and how he deals with the psychological and physiological ramifications of being part of the team that have to "go through that door" in life or death situations. He also shares his philosophies on being prep…

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...Whether to Decriminalize or Legalize Drugs? 28:32

2+ y ago28:32

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Transcript available here. This is part one of a two-parter in which we discuss the merits and pitfalls around the decriminalization vs legalization debate. In this episode, we focus specifically on what is the better approach when it comes to drugs. Looking at the legalization of cannabis as an example, we discuss what should be the move for other…

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Running Up That Board (with J Maddix) 33:11

2+ y ago33:11

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The Fittest Fat Kid is joined this week by musician extraordinaire J Maddix, who in a previous time in life was a master trainer for the US Army. Maddix talks about his experiences training and rehabilitating himself and others and gives some good advice on how you can pursue your fitness You can find J Maddix at: Website / Spotify Playlist / Insta…

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TikTok and Drop 135 Pounds (With NativeSaiyan Bill Pickernell) 49:30

2+ y ago49:30

49:30

Can you weaponize social media and point it straight at your fitness to hold yourself accountable? On this episode of The Fittest Fat Kid You Know, I talk to someone who has done just that. Meet Bill Pickernell, or as he is known on Tiktok & Instagram: NativeSaiyan. Through various health issues, Bill found himself weighing an incredible 674lbs whe…

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...About Fetishizing Fatness? 30:52

3y ago30:52

30:52

Transcript available here. We follow up previous discussions we've had about fetishizing racialized identities (see Season 2, Episode 11: Boba Liberalism) to talk specifically about the fetishizing of fat bodies, why its problematic, and how to deconstruct some of our biases around fatness and shame. ------ Do The Kids Know? is a biweekly series of…

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Sometimes, You Gotta be the Mother (with Kirk TurnBull of QFX) 32:22

3y ago32:22

32:22

Even the grandmaster of Electronica has had to face his insecurities and body image issues. I am jointed this week by Kirk Turnbull of the Legendary EDM group QFX. Kirk comes clean about body image, having to be the only "Adult" in the room, and how he keeps moving forward. He gives an open and honest look back at his career and some of the decisio…

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I could Almost Taste that Emmy (With Barry Coffing) 48:55

3y ago48:55

48:55

Are you afraid of failure? Does the idea of not winning stop you in your tracks? Well, Barry has a few thoughts for you. Barry has built an empire of success on the crumbling remains of many mistakes and he wants to share his insights with you. If you are musician looking for music placement, Barry can help: https://wegetartists.com/ The Fittest Fa…

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...About Allyship Regression? 38:02

3y ago38:02

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Transcript available here. It's been over a year since will talked to y'all about how to be good allies (Season 1, Episode 1) and yet it seems like many have fallen off the allyship train. So we're back to remind you that this is a long game and give you some tips on how to keep the momentum going. Resources The Pervasive Reality of Anti-Black Raci…

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Over in 5 Seconds (with Sumo Dan Kalbfleisch) 24:38

3y ago24:38

24:38

They say "The best laid plans of Mice and Men." Of course, all those plans got laid out in under 5 seconds. Sumo Dan is back to talk about dealing with defeat and how to cope when things just don't go your way. He might not have made the Internationals this year, but he is still the same ol' Sumo Dan we all love. Grapple with images of Dan in Actio…

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Rolling the Dice on Your Fast (with Daniel Reyes) 49:51

3y ago49:51

49:51

How many problems life throw at you? For one Daniel Reyes, the answer is a lot, from weight issues to congenital heart issues, Daniel had a lot of overcome, and our boy has put in the good fight. Along the way down from weighing over 450lbs, we discovered how to eat and workout to make his way back and has become the master of the Fasting Dice. Dan…

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...About Gentrification? 38:48

3y ago38:48

38:48

Transcript available here. PK & Kristen discuss how gentrification occurs in major cities, our roles as urban transplants ourselves, and our responsibilities to slow the rate of gentrification in our neighbourhoods. ------ Do The Kids Know? is a biweekly series of discussions between community workers and educators, Prakash and Kristen, that unpack…

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Jump at your Life, No Matter What (with Dr. Kevin Payne) 50:13

3y ago50:13

50:13

It's not just the challenges we face but the way we face them. This week I am joined by Dr. Kevin Payne who shares with me his weight loss journey as well as what it is like to live with Multiple Sclerosis. We delve into mind set and better ways to frame the way you look at your issues. The doctor is in and ready to talk. Find Kevin on the socials,…

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I’m Not Trying To Yuck Your Yum (With Peter Lap) 1:31:36

3y ago1:31:36

1:31:36

Time for some straight talk from across the pond. This week I'm joined by the Eminence of Edinburgh himself, personal trainer Peter Lap who not only can help get you on the right path, he can do so in a sane and practical manner. You can look up Peter's PT business here: https://castlepersonaltraining.com/ Peter's online post-natal site; https://ww…

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...That We're Back? 31:18

3y ago31:18

31:18

Transcript available here. Friends, foes, and folks in between, Prakash and Kristen are back with Season 3 of Do The Kids Know? Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show to help the algorithm work in our favour so that other kids can stay in the know. New episodes of Season 3 will air every other Wednesday (Monday on Patreon). Stay in the k…

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I yell at myself so you don‘t have to (With Tony Lugo) 40:17

3y ago40:17

40:17

How effective is popping and locking to your fitness journey? This week we are joined by former Marine and Bboy Tony Lugo as we delve into how transitioning back into civilian life led to weight gain and how transitioning into a Bboy melted it off. Tony is doing a lot of transitioning here and he wants to take you on that ride. Catch up with Tony o…

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The Willy Wonka of Keto Confections (With James Baum) 46:04

3y ago46:04

46:04

Trapped in a keto dessert desert? That's no mirage, illusion or false hope up ahead, that's James Baum! This week I am joined by the founder and head mad pastry perfectionist of the Keto Dessert Company as we talk about the Keto diet, how it can help those who are neurologically different and what it takes to make a good cinnamon roll for those who…

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How Do I Tell You I Can‘t Do Push-ups Anymore? (With Scott Tyler Schwartz) 1:07:26

3y ago1:07:26

1:07:26

He floats like a butterfly and sings like a bee. This week The Fittest Fat Kid You Know is finally joined by his workout buddy Scott Tyler Schwartz who has stepped out from his Shadowboxing to talk with Bruce about the psychology of shame, the value of a good workout partner and the satisfaction of being chased. Scott's solo debut single is now out…

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More Fun than Your Collapsed Lung (With Jaime Legagneur) 59:34

3y ago59:34

59:34

Having issues overcoming the issues in the way of your health? Have you ever wondered how to start to rebuild? Would you just like to hear a professionally pleasant voice start off your day? While I am definitely not that voice, I have managed to snag one for you. This week we are joined by the shining light of the podcast producing world: Jaime Le…

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The Horrors of the Holidays are Upon Us! (With Jonny Bloozit) 46:33

3y ago46:33

46:33

Tis the season to eat yourself into a food coma while trying to safely arrive back home from the festive family free for all that is Thanks giving dinner This week the Fittest Fat Kid got a little bit fatter and a lot more sluggish after breaking the fitness faith and trying to go bite for bite with friends who have both greater stomach capacity an…

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Your Two Choices of Pain (With Matt Burch) 58:47

3y ago58:47

58:47

This Week, Matt Burch of Operation Repo joins in to talk about his 100lb weight loss Odyssey and the trials and tribulations of knocking off the pounds while being north of 50. Matt shares his thoughts and methodology with the Fittest Fat Kid and would love to share some of his wisdom with you. You can find Matt: On Instagram: https://www.instagram…

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Sweat is Only Your Whole Body Crying (With Sumo Dan Kalbfleisch) 52:49

3y ago52:49

52:49

Have you ever wanted to learn how to deliver the 1000 hand slap? Curious about a small slice of the Sumo life? Well today is your lucky day as Bruce, the Fittest Fat Kid You Know is joined in studio... and by studio we mean Bruce's Living Room, by the well marbled US Sumo Grand Champion, Dan Kalbfleisch, AKA Sumo Dan. We talk training, dieting as w…

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Mirages in the Food Desert (With Jonny Bloozit) 42:46

3y ago42:46

42:46

Do you feel that your dietary journey has been like wandering through a pitfall infested hellscape designed to trip you up at every step? You are not alone, and you just might not be wrong. This week we talk about the Western food desert, the challenges of eating well while dealing with modern pressuring and just how the cards might be stacked agai…

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