Best Ultimate Rec Podcasts (2026)

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Amelia Campbell from The Chair Company 58:01

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7d ago58:01

58:01

A very special episode! We sit down once again with Amelia Campbell, from the new hit show: The Chair Company (& she’s Tony’s wife!) Merry Christmas and see you in 2026!

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TOGETHER 1:15:56

10d ago1:15:56

1:15:56

Did this one stick with us? Let’s find out, all together now. Plus T3 bathroom stalls. Nice barnduminium, babe.

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Deadly Friend 1:32:55

28d ago1:32:55

1:32:55

Owen doesn’t have any friends, but you sure do: Tony & Matty! And they’re gonna guide you through this 80’s lost gem. Plus top three balls in film history.

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Mausoleum 1:29:13

2M ago1:29:13

1:29:13

Wanna dance?

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2025 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL w/ PuppyBowl Ref Dan Schachner 1:07:22

2M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

Hold on to your pumpkins

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REC 1:15:40

2M ago1:15:40

1:15:40

REC means record. NO MATTER WHAT !! Plus T3 Shoe Shots in film history.

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Things Herd & Scene 1:12:19

2M ago1:12:19

1:12:19

For the first time, in P4P history, the boys were issued a challenge: could they sit through & then discuss the 2021 film Things Heard & Seen. Challenge accepted.

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Phantasm 1:22:37

3M ago1:22:37

1:22:37

Check out our phantastic new ep Phantasm ! Plus: Top 3 ManTails in philm history!

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The Arrival 1:09:30

3M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

We have discovered a truly hidden 90’s gem for all time.

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Apollo 18 54:06

4M ago54:06

54:06

Did you know there was a secret mission to the moon? Neither did we. It didn’t turn out too well. But did the found footage style film about it turn out ok? We’re no rocket scientists’ …but we’ll try to explain.

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THE MONKEY 54:49

4M ago54:49

54:49

The boys argue over Osgood Perkins film THE MONKEY

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Revelations 58:14

7M ago58:14

58:14

The boys receive a Revelation from S Korea. Or DO they…? And Tony has UAP footage! Plus: Top 3 Body Dumps in film history,

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Presence 1:00:32

8M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Great Led Zeppelin record. But how’s the movie? Plus Top Three O.J. moments in film history. The drink not the killer guy.

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HOT FROSTY w/ the Puppy Bowl Ref 1:32:00

1y ago1:32:00

1:32:00

The boys review HOT FROSTY w/ Puppy Bowl Ref Dan Schachner. Plus Top 3 Scarves in film history. AND the first ever P4P Quiz!

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Poltergeist 2 & Top 3 Station Wagons 1:26:59

1y ago1:26:59

1:26:59

Poltergeist 2 the RePolterying

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The Sentinel & Top 3 Contact Lensed Eyes 1:22:28

1y ago1:22:28

1:22:28

What is exactly is the Sentinel..? That is not rhetorical, we were actually hoping you could help us out with that one. PLUS! Tony's hat causes problems. AND the Top 3 Contact Lensed Eyes in Film history. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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Nosferatu & Top 3 "Can This Be Over Now" Love Moments in film history 1:16:35

1y ago1:16:35

1:16:35

Ve Vant To Suck Yer Blood. Just lie there and enjoy it if you can. It'll be over soon. PLUS! Tony gets mad at Matty's reaction to Werner Herzog's version. AND! Our Top 3 "Can This Be Over Now?" Love Scenes in film history.

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John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN & Top 3 Dumb Boyfriends 1:17:40

1y ago1:17:40

1:17:40

HAPPY HALLOWEEN p4p 'ers! Not so much review, as tribute. Love, Tony & Matty

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FRIDAY THE 13th & Top 3 Crazy Moms in Film 1:14:24

1y ago1:14:24

1:14:24

The true horror is how many times Matty has mentioned he is 1 degree of Kevin Bacon.

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DREAMSCAPE & Top 3 Sweaty Presidents 1:22:48

1y ago1:22:48

1:22:48

Coke fueled V-neck sprints, sweaty president and NORM! This 80's nightmare has it all!

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30 Coins & T3 Bad Babies 1:23:03

1y ago1:23:03

1:23:03

Will Matty freak out over this series which includes a Catholic storyline? Will he be able to shoe horn in more Sly & Arnold references? The answers are YES & NO, but not necessarily in that order... PLUS! Top 3 Bad Babies in film history.

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I SAW THE TV GLOW 1:14:04

1+ y ago1:14:04

1:14:04

Is that TV glowing? Or is it more of a dull flicker? PLUS! Top 3 Spooky Screens in film history. And Tony takes us to the movies!

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Where Have You Been? 1:09:06

1+ y ago1:09:06

1:09:06

What? It wasn't us. Where have YOU been? The boys are back!

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DREAM SCENARIO 1:03:08

1+ y ago1:03:08

1:03:08

Is this Nick at his Cagiest? Plus: Top 3 nerds in film history!

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S2E11 - The Tanget Episide! Golf, Wrestleball, and Shinty! 59:59

2y ago59:59

59:59

This week Mike and Chris get off on a large number of tangents from their topics of the day. In between talking about marathon smoking, how to properly use the word hockey, and the inclusiveness of some sports we discuss the sport of Golf as our main topic. (Oh boy do we have opinions here!). For our What the Heck, we return to our roots - violence…

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S2E10 - The California Board Episode! Skate, Sled, and Surf! 47:30

2y ago47:30

47:30

This week Mike and Chris have a lot of fun discussing many things you can do on a board. Whether its rolling through the parks and streets skateboarding, taking your own life in your hands sledding, or riding the waves on a surfboard! Mike also once again reminds us of his opinion on the Ocean and Chris makes yet another Valley reference. Just in t…

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CUJO with The Puppy Bowl Ref 1:19:17

2y ago1:19:17

1:19:17

Our canine expert is BACK to analyze CUJO!

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S2E9 - Fat Biking, Throwing the Pizza, and Robin Hood! 43:30

2y ago43:30

43:30

Mike and Chris are together in person this week to talk about some more wild adventures. Going out and riding fat bikes leads off as a new and exciting sport. Mike is both proud and concerned for his heritage as we discuss Pizza Acrobatics, and we all miss Robin Hood as Archery becomes our International sport of discussion. Check it out this week a…

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When Evil Lurks 1:10:03

2y ago1:10:03

1:10:03

Is this one lurking around possibly being an all-time p4p film? Plus: Top 3 “We Don’t Wanna Go To THAT School” in film history.

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S2E8 - Running, Short Grass - High Speeds, and Crashed Ice 40:36

2y ago40:36

40:36

Both Mike and Chris are perplexed by the idea of running. We don't know why you like it. Mike does and he still doesn't like it! Regardless we talk about running as a rec sport and a social element. You will just have to listen to discover our "what the heck" sport of the week, but let's just say Tim the Tool Man Taylor would be proud. Finally we d…

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S2E7 - Skiing, Slippery Stairs, and Lucha Libre 40:47

2y ago40:47

40:47

In our first week back after the holiday break Mike and Chris start off talking about the great winter sport of skiing. Whether cross country, downhill, or biathlon this winter sport is another opportunity to get outside, get active, and socialize...particularly apres ski! In the WTH section they discuss the ESPN sensation Slippery Stairs! Finally …

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The Last Voyage of the Demeter 1:07:57

2y ago1:07:57

1:07:57

🎶The Dracula Boat…promises something for everyone 🎶

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The 2024 TONY & MATTY AWARDS 45:57

2y ago45:57

45:57

We look back at the best & worst of our 2023 reviews!

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Talk To Me 1:10:54

2y ago1:10:54

1:10:54

Talk to us about Talk To Me. Plus our Top 3 Holiday Hi-jinks for Christmas!

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S2E6 - Snowmobiling, Chest Slapping, and OMEGABALL 38:06

2y ago38:06

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Its time for some great holiday listening! This week Mike and Chris explore the high pace world of competitive snowmobiling. Then we find warmer weather for the the professionalization of something you probably did with your siblings, we explore Chest Slapping or its Pakistan version, Slap Kabaddi. Finally, you have to listen to understand the grea…

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S2E5 - Curling, Cow Chips, and Kayaking 1:07:23

2y ago1:07:23

1:07:23

It's finally here! The episode Chris has been waiting for since day one! Today we dig into God's Greatest Game: Curling. You're going to be enthralled by this one! We also explore the wild dirty world of Cow Chip Tossing, and finally Whitewater Kayaking. This is very much a Ottawa Valley episode!By Mike & Chris

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No One Will Save You 57:08

2y ago57:08

57:08

-The boys review this new alien film, but who really needs saving? The characters? All humans? The script? -Tony takes us back to the movies, this week: 1931. -PLUS our Top 3, this week: TOP 3 ALIEN KILLS in film history. Let’s go!

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S2E4 - Whiffle Ball, Stone Skipping, and Chain Racing 35:46

2y ago35:46

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In another episode you don't want to miss Mike and Chris get into the growing leagues and sport of Whiffle Ball! Batter up! In our What the Heck section we find another childhood challenge that has become a sport - stone skipping is taking off in the UK and across North America! Finally we travel down to the dirt race tracks of the US to explore th…

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S2E3 - International Rec Competitons, Roach Racing, and the Boat Rodeo 37:10

2y ago37:10

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This is a fun week! Mike and Chris start by exploring different international recreational sport competitions. With a special focus on the 2023 Strathcona Cup we discuss the amazing opportunity to travel and play your favourite rec sport! To make everyone a little uncomfortable we explore the latest "what the heck" - roach racing, you just have to …

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Evil Dead Rise 1:07:39

2y ago1:07:39

1:07:39

All rise! Plus: Top 3 BAD BOOKS in film history

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S2E2 - Crokinole, Rock-Paper-Scissors, and Pool Ball! 34:54

2y ago34:54

34:54

It's all about angles this week on Slipped Disc!We discuss the classic Canadian cottage game crokinole and its place in our history - and geography. What we thought was once a school yard game used for decision making has now become the competitions of international tournaments with Rock-Paper-Scissors. Finally we find a new version of billiards on…

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S2E1 - Independent Leagues, Dexterity Dance League, and Tennis (Ball) Baseball 34:51

2y ago34:51

34:51

We are excited to be back for season 2! Thank you very much to our listeners for supporting us in season 1. Mike and Chris are excited to once again be talking about all things recreational sports! To kick off season 2 we open our discussion by digging into the various independent leagues that keep semi-pro sports alive in small towns everywhere. W…

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P4P HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 2023 56:41

2y ago56:41

56:41

Let’s get pumpkin all over ourselves!! Ew.

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Endangered Species 1:22:48

2+ y ago1:22:48

1:22:48

Oh, wait. Maybe WE are the endangered species...? Or maybe not. We're deeply confused. This one's a doozy.

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This One's For Mr. Arkin 1:23:11

2+ y ago1:23:11

1:23:11

A special episode in which we pay homage to Tony's father & friend, the GREAT Alan Arkin. But as Mr. Arkin would want the boys get right to it and talk movies! In this case THE OMEN (1 &2). This one (and every one after this)...is for Tony's Dad. Thank you Alan Arkin.

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S1E11 - Pickle Ball, Chess Boxing, and Washer Toss 45:19

2+ y ago45:19

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In our penultimate episode of our first season we discuss old people hitting wiffle balls, grand masters getting their bell rung, and tossing washers in the back yards of Canada. Join us for an in depth discussion of the sport of pickle ball. For WTH this week we continue our focus on needless violence with Chess Boxing (yes, its that simple), and …

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S1E10 - Dodgeball, Punkin' Chunkin', and Bossaball! 48:16

2+ y ago48:16

48:16

Well we finally got here! If you can dodge a wrench.....we're sure you know the rest. Mike and Chris talk about our favourite, and most traumatizing childhood sport, dodge-ball! We then go from dodging utility balls to hopefully not dodging Pumpkins with Punkin' Chunkin'. We are certain there is an engineer listener who is already planning his own …

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S1E9 - Darts, A Slap to the Face, and Quidditch 45:07

2+ y ago45:07

45:07

This is a fun week for Mike and Chris! Our main topic digs into the classic rec game of Darts. Whether its the rec room or the local legion Darts holds its place as the quintessential rec sport. In "What the Heck" we get a good slap to the face, yes folks its slapening! Finally we look to the skies, sort of, for our international sport with the fic…

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S1E8 - The fun team names, Donkey Basketball, and Sepak Takraw 44:46

2+ y ago44:46

44:46

This week Mike and Chris explore sports team names and the long process to name selection. From Shuckers to Strippers we talk about the different elements that go into team names. We also question, just how many roughriders there are out there? In WTH we discuss a fundraising version of basketball that forces some donkeys to hit the basketball cour…

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S1E7 - Bocce Ball, MMA Basketball, and Bandy 41:55

2+ y ago41:55

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This week Mike and Chris dig into the international backyard and BBQ sport of Bocce Ball, sometimes played in its English variation of Lawn Bowling. Everyone gets confused by Mixed Martial Art Basketball, and finally we get really excited about Bandy - the winter sport you didn't know you need in your life!…