Eazy Conversations

In this episode, Matt and I are joined by Christine, the most knowledgeable Harry Potter fan we know! We discuss our favourite movies and characters in the iconic series, identify differences between the books and movies, as well as the future of the franchise, i.e. the Fantastic Beasts series and potential for different stories told in this universe! We finish our discussion by answering listener questions. Thank you very much to everyone's contributions to this episode's discussion topics and for listening! Stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays and I hope you are all staying safe!

In this episode, Matt and I are joined by friend of the program and recurring guest Justin Machtinger to discuss the epic trilogy that is The Lord of the Rings! We share our favourite moments from each film, when we were introduced to the franchise, our favourite characters, as well as answering some listener questions! What did you think of our favourite moments? Any iconic scenes that we forgot? Let us know! I hope you all enjoyed the episode and stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday! Stay safe everyone!

With everything going on in the world today, I want to start by saying that change comes from within, and if we all push ourselves to be better as human beings and hold others accountable, we will be able to manifest real growth as a society. Be open-minded and welcoming to all, not divisive and hateful. I hope you enjoy the episode and take from it some enjoyable life lessons. In this episode, our uncle Pat joins us to tell us some legendary stories from his travels. The emphasis is on the life lessons learned along the way, which leads to some great discussions that capture relatable life skills we have all acquired in our respective travels and misadventures. Pat also shares his recently developed passion for painting, which mirrors some of his travels in that some of the greatest things happen when you least expect them. I hope you all enjoy and are staying safe. Stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday!

In this episode, Matt, Bassam and I discuss my favourite character archetypes in most movies: villains! We list our top 5 favourite villains from various film franchises and go over listener submissions as well. Did we forget any iconic villains? Let us know! I hope you all enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!

In this episode, Matt and I go over listener submissions pertaining to new habits they have developed during these different times. Our discussion leads us into a continuation of episode 32 where we share our thoughts on recent movies we have seen without spoiling them. Let us know if you have any movies recommendations and we will discuss them on future episodes! Thank you very much or listening, like, subscribe and stay tuned for content dropping every other Monday! Stay safe everyone! Note: since recording this episode I have watched almost all of Clone Wars, and I DEFINITELY recommend!

She's back! For episode 33 I am extremely excited to bring back my cousin, fan-favourite Sara Smith to the pod to discuss our top albums of each year of the 2010 decade! We also share honourable mentions for each year along the way, while also looking at anticipated releases for this year! Let us know what you think of each of our lists and if we missed some classics along the way! As always, Thank you for listening and I hope everyone is staying safe!

In Episode 2 of Quarantine Season, Matt and I discuss how our routines have been affected and the movies/shows we have watched during the last few weeks. Feel free to share your own movies/shows you have watched during this time as we are always looking for suggestions! I hope everyone is staying safe and enjoy the episode!

During this pandemic, recording this episode was a breath of fresh air. For episode 31, Matt was unable to join us but my brother Zach was in studio and former guest and friend of the program Kurtis Daigle joined us for a special guest appearance via FaceTime! In this episode, we discussed the crisis that is COVID-19 and it's effect on the currently postponed NHL season. We also dove in to potential playoff formats, what the draft lottery could look like and reminisce on our favourite moments from this NHL season! Thank you all very much for listening, stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday and until this is all resolved I hope you all stay inside and stay safe!

In the THIRTIETH Eazy Conversations episode, Matt and I share our favourite movies from each year of the 2010 decade! We also compare them to the Oscar nominees of each year, and go over each submission for the Eazy Conversations hoodie giveaway for the 2019 films! The winner of the limited edition hoodie is revealed IN this episode... Thank you very much for listening and we appreciate everyone who has been tuning in up until now - way more content to come this year! Stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday!

In this episode, Matt and I delve into the gangster movie lore, providing a deep-dive on Martin Scorsese’s filmography, discussing tropes of the genre, as well as answering listener questions! We discuss the films Goodfellas, The Departed, Casino, The Irishman, among others in-depth so be sure to have seen those movies to limit spoilers! Thank you for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday!

In this episode, Matt and I are joined by fan-favourite guest Derrick Gregoire to discuss one of our favourite film franchises of all-time: the Star Wars universe! Our conversation begins with analysis of the divisive final entry to the Skywalker Saga; The Rise of Skywalker. We then delve onto discussions of the three trilogies, what Disney+ will bring to the table for future series, including the 2019 hit "The Mandalorian," as well as what the future holds for the franchise! Thank you for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday!

In this episode, Matt and I are joined by Kurtis Daigle to discuss our favourite comedy movies of all time! We each share our top 5 lists, share honourable mentions for sleeper picks that didn't make the final cut, as well as take listener questions at the end of the episode! I hope you all enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday! Cheers!

In this episode, Matt and I are joined by our uncle Big Al to discuss the state of the Ottawa Senators franchise and how it has changed over the years! We begin by sharing our favourite alumni from the franchise's history, then take a look at the current roster and where we are headed as an organization in the years to come! We also answer listener questions along the way. This is also Matt's first episode as official co-host to Eazy Conversations! This is the last episode of 2019 so thank you so much to everyone for listening to our episodes this year and stay tuned for more content dropping in the New Year!

In this episode, I am joined by (now co-host of Eazy Conversations) Matt Durocher and three-time guest Bassam Issa to discuss the films released in 2019! Our conversation begins with an in-depth analysis of the two films that feature a prominent clown character: It Chapter 2 and Joker. We continue on to cover our favourite films of the year, discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies of 2019, and many more! As mentioned above, Matt will be joining Eazy Conversations full-time as co-host so give him a warm welcome on the podcast and follow him on social media at the link below! Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon and enjoy! Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movies.with.matt/

In this episode, I am joined by my friend Martin Bissonnette who discusses his transition into the highly competitive real estate industry. This episode doubles as an informative seminar in which my guest shares countless gems for current and future homeowners and provides insight on how to navigate through the most stressful and important purchase of your life: finding your dream home. We also discuss some of the biggest obstacles he has had to overcome in this industry, some of the biggest misconceptions of being a real estate agent as well as providing tips to individuals looking to join the industry down the road. Stay tuned for episodes dropping every two weeks and thank you Marty for joining me!

In this episode, I am joined by former guest @BassamIssa’s podcast called Tales From The 96 Camry members Mike and Hass to discuss our favourite director’s filmography: Quentin Tarantino. In this spoiler filled episode, we discuss the directors “Tarantino-isms,” his latest film Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, our favourite movies and characters of his, as well as potential future films by Tarantino. Be sure to check out their podcast on SoundCloud and the podcasts app at this link: https://soundcloud.com/user-341965799 Stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Monday’s and thanks for listening!

After a premeditated hiatus, I am extremely excited to announce that we will be returning to the biweekly Monday new episode drops! In this episode, I am joined by three of my friends I made on exchange abroad to the United Kingdom in 2016! Through the digital age of social media, we were all able to keep in touch and organize this legendary reunion in Canada this summer! In the episode, we begin our discussion with our experience in a country that was foreign to each of us and how our semester abroad made us grow as individuals. Our conversations shifts towards our past travel experiences as well as our plans for future travelling endeavours! This episode kicks off the Tales of International Travellers series I will be launching, in which I will have different guests on to discuss their respective experiences in other countries and how their perceptions of the world have changed! So stay tuned for more travel talk coming soon! Enjoy the episode and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two weeks!

In this episode, my guest Jeff teaches the audience about the autograph hounding game: the art of acquiring celebrity signatures on memorabilia and selling them afterwards. He has met countless celebrities and shares his stories of those encounters on the pod. From Snoop Dogg to Celine Dion, he shares his most favourable celebrity encounters as well as some of the less-fruitful run-ins he has witnessed. I hope you enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two weeks!

In this episode, my guests and I discuss the greatest show of all time: Game of Thrones. Our conversation begins with our predictions for the penultimate season and the epic finale that awaits us in Season 8. We break down the roles we anticipate will be played by each remaining character, as well as predicting their respective fates. We also discuss ideas for potential spin-off series in the Game of Thrones universe, as well as answer listener questions. With one week remaining before Season 8's premiere, catch up on everything GOT with this episode! Thanks to everyone for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays! Behind the scenes video of this episode coming soon!

In this episode, I bring on upcoming country singer songwriter Erica Brighthill on the podcast to discuss her career beginnings in following music as a profession. She shares her experiences working in an artist development program, the songwriting process, lessons she has learned through her music, the importance of "saying what you want," not only in country music, but in every facet of life! Our conversation touches on all aspects of Erica's journey in the country music world and I hope you enjoy listening to her story! Stay tuned for episodes dropping every 2 Mondays and thank you for listening! Erica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericabrighthill/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericabrighthill/?__tn__=kC-R&eid=ARAa92Ffizaxv4Nzd5tLYyuJlIxUl_3pJq3og9kK_HzV2NIBL6mDUpG3hgKNxBmqDOidQHwSIUqCY8qE&hc_ref=ARQNYQcc_ALheyvTRCyWRL94T0b8iwjxmv1SaIGgWTVVnkQkleAzBrhnsYjNAXcN_uk&fref=nf&__xts__[0]=68.ARDBT4zQcuQ0q5WMwfrpGl9el1ykEIF1kqVJ5r78KW8M71QBSKL3ioW2JUy5IP078QHzg9lPs3iSKnyIQQUSzypudnPU9zlk6bzVUCrwbOCy