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Unedited Podcast 26: So Hardcore

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:05:00 +0000

Okay, so seriously. We're back. We mean it this time. We even brought a friend to help us this time. John acted as our guest host this week to enlighten us about Metal music. We discuss its different aspects and the idea that it's more than just screaming and head banging. Expose yourself to something new and tell us what YOU think about Metal. Love it or hate it, let us know.

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Always,

Megan

Don't You Forget About Me

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:52:00 +0000

Listening to CBC's program Quirks and Quarks, a science radio program, I heard about a study that ACTUALLY erased a fearful memory from a mouse. Like, seriously. It's very preliminary and there's a lot of ethical questions - which we talked about on episode 22! - but the scientists took a memory of fear in a mouse and proved with a reasonable certainty that they actually erased the memory. That's amazing, and frightening. What do you think?

I know, we haven't been around. I'm sorry. Rosy's sorry. I've been out of town and she's been out of town (in different places, of course) and super busy... But I'm not going to be working for a while, so hopefully we can get some episodes out. Sigh. Forgive us...

Always,
Megan

Unedited Podcast 25: Good to the Last Drop?

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:55:00 +0000

This week, we discuss teenage drinking and try to take a look at why it's the hobby of so many high school students. What do parents think? Is partying good or bad, or just a thing? Let us know in the comments!

As usual, you can download the episode by right-clicking here and choosing Save Target As... OR you can subscribe through iTunes by searching for us in the Music Store there. We're the podcast with the tree icon when you search the word Unedited and check the podcast section.

Always,

Megan

Unedited Podcast 24: Is It In You?

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:53:00 +0000

Back this week for another round, we covered the listener feedback about Memories and discussed potential. Of course, we also came up with a handy way to calculate your potential and determine your success in this life. No guarentees about the next, though.

As usual, you can direct download it by right clicking here or the title of this post and choosing Save Target As... OR you can subscribe to us so that it updates automatically. I'm not saying that you should, except that it's convenient for you and satisfying for us... ;)

Always,
Megan

Unedited Podcast 23: (Standards) Up Yours

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:46:00 +0000

Should you be upping your standards? Or are high standards a cause of unhappiness? This episode, we discuss personal standards, argue over Rosy's, and laugh a whole heck of a lot. We had a really good time recording this week, so hopefully it shows. (Oh, and we didn't get comments on the last episode until the day we were posting this one, so we'll talk about them next episode, don't despair!) Also, we're taking voluteers for playing music during the podcast, so feel free.

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Always,

Megan

Unedited Podcast 22: Fond Memories

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:23:00 +0000

After a measely week between episodes, we return to offer our thoughts on memories. What if you could erase your memories, a la The Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind? Or didn't know who you were like in Bourne Identity? Are you who you remember? We discuss all this and share some of our memories. (Also, listen for the piano in the background. Is that what you meant about live music, because that was Melissa in playing while we podcasted!)

As usual, direct download is here or the title of the post and you can subscribe to our podcast through iTunes if you follow the advice in the left sidebar on our site.

Always,
Megan

Unedited Podcast 21: New Year's Ramblings

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:47:00 +0000

After a long disappearance that was unplanned but unavoidable, we return to remind you that we can't stay on topic. If you've been missing us, here's a little bit to tide you over. We discuss news, shout outs, Benjamin Button, aging, love, and tangents.

Also, a call for musicians who want to put their songs in our podcast. Let us know. As well, new thing: lyric references in the podcast. Points for those who know who/what it is!

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Always,

Megan

Yep. Still here.

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:56:00 +0000

Yes, yes, I know it seems like we've fallen off the face of the planet yet again but no... I thought it'd be a nice new year present to inform you that yes, we are still alive and kicking. Although barely - on Megan's part. We both had a pretty crazy week coming out of school but then Megan had to go and lose her voice and go and see her FAMILY during CHRISTMAS (I know, right?)... so that put a haul on things.

However, we don't need a podcast for us to talk, right? I mean, I added a poll (about TEA - what else!) for your voting enjoyment. And I thought I would also pose the question: "Happy Holidays" or "Merry Christmas" and why?

Thanks for checking in! And have an awesome new year.
Always,
Rosy

Unedited Podcast 20: Triumphant Return!

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:35:00 +0000

So, after an extra-long absence, we have an extra-long podcast to remind you that we still love you. Also, because a) we got comments! and b) we got ourselves a guest host! This week, Will joins us to talk about the US election, Obama, Palin and how not to use a cell phone. Let us know what you think and feel free to complain or compliment.

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Always,
Megan

P.S. See prior post for Jordan's extra-long comment on global warming.

A post and a promise for more to come!

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:12:00 +0000

Dear listeners, do not fear! A podcast is on its way as we speak, in fact, here is Jordan's e-mail that we promised we would post up IN the podcast to come - just in case you thought I was joking. I edited it down a bit into the places that we touched on during the podcast. Thanks for listening!

Always,
Rosy

Hey Megan and Rosy,

You just happened to pick one of my favourite controversial issues for this podcast,and because of that, for me, ten minutes is not nearly enough time to completely dissect the issue.

I know Megan brought this up, and you were completely right is saying that the earth contributes to global warming. The earth naturally goes through cycles in which the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere fluctuate. But on the whole, everything stays at equilibrium. The potentially disastrous effects of global warming would happen, even without human intervention. It has happened before, or at least we think so. Some scientists believe that when the asteroid that was responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs impacted with the earth, it triggered a chain reaction of volcanic eruptions along the ring of fire in the pacific ocean. Now, a single volcanic eruption emits about 150 times the amount of greenhouse gases than humans do in a year (roughly), and the ring of fire contains about 1500 volcanoes. When all these volcanoes went off, the sun literally was blotted out. Short-wavelenth rays such as UV and gamma rays could penetrate the atmostphere, but the necessary rays for photosynthesis could not. Therefore the earth could not adapt to this sudden change in conditions fast enough which led to the dinosaurs extinction. Over time the earth recovered, but it took a while. The fact that such an event has already happened means that it can very well happen again whether by freak circumstances, or our own stupidity. Mother Nature is an amazing thing as she has the ability to handle a lot of domestic abuse by her children. The carbon emissions that our civilization puts out can be dealt with by the earth easily. The immense forests, and the massive oceans are all tools that the earth uses to balance out the carbon equation. The forests use photosynthesis to use up carbon and spew out oxygen while the oceans actually dissolve so much carbon that I can't find a suitable analogy for it. The bid issue is, however, that our civilization is obsessed with screwing with the forests. We are harvesting the forests so much that the earth now can't balance out the carbon equation as well as it should be able to. Now these harmful gases react with the atmosphere and BAM! skin cancer.

You also mentioned the Oil and Gas industry as being a huge contributor to our global warming problems, and I couldn't agree more. The plants and refineries spew out toxic gases 24/7 and nobody wants to tell them that its wrong. Except maybe the hippies, but no one listens to them. And besides, when the world's economy is based off of oil and gas, who are we to stop it? Sure they will slow down on their emissions, but they won't stop it. That would just cost too damn much. And anyways, the only way to completely stop the emission of carbon is to stop that industry all together. And right now there is no money in a carbon free world! Where else could a country mine its own oil, refine its own oil, and BUY OIL FROM THE SAUDI'S?!? WTF?

....okay I got a little carried away...

Oh, and Rosy, David Suzuki is not just "one really smart scientist", he is a friggin genious, okay? In a world corrupted by money and "new and improved" ways of solving the most menial tasks with the most complicated methods, he preaches basic "get your head out of your ass" logic. Do the small things, make a difference. That's what he says. Walk, don't drive two blocks down the street. Recycle. Use city transit. Put on a sweater instead of cranking up the heat. Easy, right? Wrong. As simple as that sounds, the majority of people will not do that. They don't want to exercise their muscles and walk. They don't want to be bothered to bring ther cans to the depot. They don't want to be associated with the disgusting masses using public transit. And anyways, pushing a button is MUCH easier than pulling on a sweater! Thats where it is hard to make a difference. People in general find it insanely hard to give up a few small things just to make a huge difference for the environment. Not everybody thinks the same way.

Now, its Fake-Fact time. 1% of the greenhouse gases come from cows. Okay. So. That one is way off. Cows are actually known to produce a shitload (literally) of methane gas, which is one of the greenhouse gases. I had to look some of these numbers up, and here they are: cows, as a whole, contribute about 14% of the greenhouse gas emissions. You were close with the 0.0001%... kinda. The average cow expels anywhere from 100-500 litres of methane per day. And you thought us guys had bad gas! Compared to humanity that's really not too much, but the percentage of gas compared to its population size, that's impressive. But realistically we shouldn't be putting the blame on our bovine friends. Those gas-bags can't help it, unlike us.

And that's about it for my two cents...or maybe five dollars.

Keep up the good work! Jordan

Oh and PS. Megan I thought you'd like to know that Sara Palin was responsible for Manny Legace ( a goalie for the St. Louis Blues) hurting his hip flexor. He slipped on the carpet they layed out for her when she was going to drop the puck at the game. Just thought you'd like to know. and PPS check out this New Zealand ad. Government taxing Livestock flatulence?

Unedited Podcast 19: But Polar Bears LIKE Swimming!

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:53:00 +0000

This week, we have several shout outs and then will eventually get to global warming. No, it's not just you. It IS getting hot in here, although the reason varies depending on who you ask.

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By the way, to go about getting a copy of Megan's book, check out beautyvsbeast.wordpress.com or email beauty_vs_beast@ymail.com.

Always,
Unedited Team

Concerning Our Credibility

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:51:00 +0000

Dear Unedited podcast listeners,

I realize that it has been a while since I've said hi - at least on the blog - as I've just left it all up to Megan to maintain it as of late. Which is not cool because I am supposed to be the social-relations end of things and Megan's supposed to be the techy one (roles that neither of us really decided on) but, well, what can you do?

Any-hoo, Anton brought up the issue that we really aren't "unedited", in lieu of what is claimed by the title of the podcast and so I just wanted to clear up some misgivings that may surround the issue. True, we do edit our podcasts but as Anton guessed, it is mainly to cut out our fifteen-minute-long rants. However, just for you to keep in mind Anton: your podcast title is more of a "guideline," as you may, or, it speaks much more for the content and less for the actual podcast.

The point: our subject matter and more importantly our opinions are unedited. The actual podcast?

Well, let's just say it's in your best interest.

Have a great week!
Always,
Rosy

Unedited Podcast 18: All in the Family

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:56:00 +0000

This episode is combination of Thanksgiving blather, talking about family gatherings and speculating about the concequences turning 18 will have on where we sit. Kiddie table? With the adults? It's just light chit chat to follow up our last episode, which ran pretty long. We're still open for feed back for episode 17, as well, so if you want to get your two-cents in, we'll include it in the next podcast as well as what you guys have to say about this one. Tell us about your Thanksgiving traditions!

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Always,
Megan

Unedited Podcast 17: Baby Blues

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:51:00 +0000

After a short disappearance (sorry!), we return to tackle the issue of abortion. Where do you stand in the pro-life, pro-choice debate? We talk about that and related issues, as well as discuss the comments we received on our last episode about cliques. If you didn't catch the last issue, check it out and here what some of your fellow listeners had to say; thanks to everyone who left feedback! Also, sorry that this episode is so long. It was a big topic and we had several shout outs to make.

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The article mentioned in the episode can be found here, at YA for Obama and titled Choice and Extremism. It's by Lauren McLaughlin and she makes quite the convincing arguement. Check it out; they have a lot of interesting articles up, actually.

Always,

Megan

Unedited Podcast 16: Social Security in Numbers

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:18:00 +0000

This week, we discuss cliques, popularity, geekdom and where we all connect. What group do you belong to? Do you have to belong to any group at all? Plus, of course, we have a fake fact of the week and an interesting... theory after the final music.
(Note: If you're part of a certain clique and we've offended you, tell us! We want to hear about it and you can set the record straight.)

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Always,
Megan

Unedited Podcast 15: Soul What?

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:34:00 +0000

We're back in the deep end this week as we talk about the soul. This week's episode is shorter than the last several, so let us know if we should shoot for this length more often. Also, leave us some comments; we miss them!

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Always,
Megan

This and That and Housecleaning

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:01:00 +0000

So I've realized that sometimes I sound like an idiot on the air ("even if it was like... yeah. Like, even if it was like, like...") and this made me think: what are my annoying traits? I mean, I know that I can't tell a story to save my life, and that sometimes I'm a bit too intense and people don't realize I'm joking and decide that I'm just being a bitch for fun and I do snap my gum far too much... but, well, that's stuff I know. The question is: how many things do you do subconsciously? Good or bad? Kind of makes you wonder how other people see you, huh?

But that's just the thought of the day. On other fun podcasting tidbits...

Megan and I have decided that we might be starting a "Spot the Lyric!" game soon. I'm not going to guarantee anything anytime soon, but if you happen to hear a lyric from a song slipped in here or there, drop us an e-mail or comment and we'll probably award you on a points system... with an indefinite prize...

Also, as promised, here's the link for Scaachi's always-entertaining blog: http://gumptionandthebengaltiger.blogspot.com/. Check it out and enjoy! And remember, we're wondering what you guys think about a book/movie/band of the week. Leave us your thoughts and your freaky first-day-of-school stories or life-changing summer stories... Remember, fill in the blank. I finally realized that _________. And we'll have a good time laughing at you - I mean laughing at them! ahem, next episode.

Okay? Okay.
Love always,
Rosy

Unedited Podcast 14: Customer Dissatisfaction

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:30:00 +0000

So, after a month long disappearance, we're back in the saddle again. This week, we're talking about customer service and sharing stories about its hazards. Feel free to join in with your own rants and tell us about your summer!

To direct-download the episode, right click here or the title of this post OR look to the left sidebar on this blog for instructions on how to get the episodes to download directly to your computer automatically through iTunes.

Always,
Megan

As Promised...

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:25:00 +0000

Hey everyone, hopefully you guys have been enjoying the podcasts so far! Megan and I have been thinking hard about new topics for our next few podcasts. If you have any suggestions - suggest them! I'll be gone for the next week to Vancouver (I hope that doesn't put a damper on anyone's big plans to listen to our podcast, haha) so we'll have plenty of time to plan out our next episode! Also, if you're interested in co-hosting or coming in to be our guest give us a holler.

And now that I'm done dishing the goods, as promised, the site to the BBC news on Titan is at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7350100.stm. Check it out!

Thanks for listening.
Always,
Rosy

Unedited Podcast 13: Folk You

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:19:00 +0000

This week, we hear some listener feedback about evolution, Titan's moon and Jesus, and then return to lighter discussions as we discuss Folk Fest and the proper way to stand in line. You've all watched someone jump the line or squeeze their way to the front; here's a chance to vent, or confess that you budge all the time, or both. Also, what other little things drive you crazy? Let us know in comments.

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Always,
Megan

Unedited Podcast 12: Viva La Evolution (Part 3)

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:36:00 +0000

This week, we talk about evolution versus Adam and Eve with a great guest host. Jordan joins us to discuss Darwin, where evolution has gone and where it may take us next. The podcast is a little late, but it's a few minutes longer than usual to make up for it. Hopefully it was worth the wait; tell us what you think!

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Always,

Megan

Unedited Podcast 11: After Life (Part 2)

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:38:00 +0000

In the second part of our religion discussion, we hear from listeners and talk about the different views of the after life. Such a broad subject can only be touched upon, however, so let us know what YOU think and we'll talk about it in the next podcast. Also this episode, we have our first listener-submitted Fake Fact! Next in the series is an episode on Evolution (with a guest host!?).

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Always,
Megan

Unedited Podcast 10: Science v.s. Religion Part 1

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:22:00 +0000

Our first double-digit podcast tackles the conflicts and similarities of science and religion. Part one of the discussion covers medicine, god's will and the seven new commandments. Part two is still to come and could include you (yes, you). Give us your feedback and comments on the topics of evolution and the afterlife and you may be featured in the next episode!

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Always,
Megan

Unedited Podcast 9: Sunday School?

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:15:00 +0000

This week, Unedited tackles the topic of whether or not kids should be forced to go to church by their parents. Should parents have control over the religious practices of their children? What about rights and choices? Let us know what you think.

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Always,

Megan

Unedited Podcast 8: The MetamorPHAsis on the Wrong SyllAble

alwaysunedited@gmail.com (Unedited Team) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:39:00 +0000

The eighth episodes discusses transformations, growth and changes and, well... rambles. Also, question: should we make these podcasts every other week instead of weekly?

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Always,
Megan