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Almost Prepared

Jamie Balogun and Victoria Zahacy

Take two friends, who live two VERY different lives, put them in front of a microphone and let the magic begin!! Jamie and Victoria chat about their relationships, friends, family and all the drama in-between. The good, the bad, the ugly, they chat about anything and everything, and share their honest opinions.

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00:30:51

Whistle dog and washing my avocado!

Almost Prepared ·

2024/05/24

This week, we recap our Mother's Day, the Victoria Day long weekend, and what do you put on your hotdog?! A&W has brought back their infamous whistle dog, and we chat about the nostalgia moments we've had recently. STOP THE PRESSES, people are washing their cheese!! A list of a couple's 15 wedding rules has gone viral! Tipping culture has gotten out of hand, and did Jamie finally get a squatty potty?!

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00:32:48

The poop fairy and an emotional support alligator!

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2024/05/10

This week, we run through a couple "what would you do" situations, and the anxiety is real! It's Mother's day weekend, and Victoria is skeptical of her gift. Are you participating in the Loblaws boycott for the month? The housing crisis is getting so nuts that landlords are resorting to sharing a bed with strangers. Do you wash your new clothes before wearing them? A pedicurist in Toronto has a discount for you if you're willing to get your photo taken! And Victoria is trying

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00:33:53

You go girl and an adorably annoying cat!

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2024/04/26

We're back in action, and we have A LOT to catch up on. Victoria gives us all the details of her 6 weeks away on vacation in Florida and Barbados and Jamie started his new job and has a new addition to the family! 50% of women have a back up partner, do you have one? Would you ever have a separate bedroom from your partner? What's an adult task that you've been putting off?? And the last 3 things you Googled describe who you are as a person... what did we Googled?!

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00:28:50

Social red flags and an animal wedding!

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2024/03/15

We got to sneak in another episode before Victoria and the family jet set off to Florida! Do you think $50 is enough for a first date? Would you consider it a red flag if you haven't been invited to a wedding by the time you're in your 30's? We chat about the viral TikTok series, "Who TF did I marry" and the red flags to avoid. What's a conspiracy theory that you believe? Jamie puts a personal touch on fake news, and what's a question that you HATE being asked?!

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00:28:41

Cuddle time and a pair of balls!

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2024/03/08

We need to know, do you kiss your pets on the lips?! Victoria seems determined to ruin her extension cord, and Jamie takes back something he said about his coworkers. If you're a fan of gossiping, a new study says it's good for you! Love is Blind is accepting new applications around the world if you want find true love. Who are the favorite TV characters of all time? Victoria is triggered by fake news, a server got an unbelievable tip and when do you think is the right time to meet your

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00:30:20

Ice fishing and a kilt covered butt!

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2024/02/23

This week we go over how our Valentine's Day plans went, who said "I love you" first and the romantic things we did for our partners. Do you ask your friends/family for favors, and what's the most unusual favor someone has asked you? A new version of Uno is out and it will destroy relationships even more! Are you more of a spender or a saver, cause one of these will make you happier! Fake news is giving Victoria the creeps, a sad this can't be real and what fictional character

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00:30:32

Red Tuesday and bed rotting!

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2024/02/16

Victoria's matchmaking business has taken a turn, and she's not happy! This week we talk about Usher's halftime show and if we survived Red Tuesday! Experts say the romance in your relationship dies after 6 years together, are they right? Bed rotting is the latest trend Gen Z is rocking and you're not going to believe what this one bride served to some of her guests! We chat about a teacher who was pulling a pretty slick scam, and do you hold grudged against people?

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00:31:53

Tax evasion and blue sparkly eye shadow!

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2024/02/09

It's almost Valentine's Day, and Victoria is still waiting for her husband to ask to her Valentine! Jamie finally learns about taxes on a paycheck and we have a Grammy's rundown. Would you dump your partner if your friends and family didn't approve of them? We countdown the top signs that you're getting old and do you still experience some awkward teenage moments as an adult? We have some Valentine's Day facts for you and are the person who throws stuff out or hoards it as

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00:30:36

Ice cream sundae and bull semen!

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2024/02/02

Victoria is on a high after a positive Facebook marketplace experience and Jamie has sold another house! We talk about our possible new business ideas and what temperature do you keep your house at? Valentine's Day is coming up and we countdown the gifts women really want, and it won't cost you a thing! Stanley Tumblers are all the rage right now, and we countdown the list of things women hate about the men in their lives! And how often do you clean your house?!

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00:28:50

Free the cheeks and rat snacking!

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2024/01/19

We're almost done January, how're you handling the deep freeze?! Jamie poses an interesting scenario and Victoria has a couple things to get off her chest! Do you like being naked around the house? 29% of people say they like to work from home naked. Who would you want to go see at a Las Vegas residency. We countdown the 10 dumbest reasons people called 911 in 2023 and are you participating in dry January?

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00:32:00

Slay all day and an exploding toilet!

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2024/01/12

Happy New Year, welcome to 2024! What's 3 words you'd use to describe your holidays? We both recap our Christmases and season andA UK grandma has gone viral for charging her family for Christmas dinner. A new club has popped up that is PERFECT for millennials! We go over the list of words that should be banned for 2024 and the 3 times a dentist says you shouldn't brush your teeth. A guy from Florida was put in a really shitty situation, and did you make any New Years resolution?

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00:31:47

The dutchie and employee of the year!

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2023/12/22

It's almost Christmas time, and Victoria STILL hasn't gotten a gift for her husband! Jamie started his Christmas shopping early this year and will never do it again. It's our last show of the year and we go over what we've learned about ourselves. Tim Horton's is bringing back an old favorite and some other menu items. If you're a sports fan, Subway is running a new contest that could interest you. And PLEASE tell Victoria to get a gift for her husband! See you in 2024!

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00:31:45

Ghostlighting and Pepperoni Caprini!

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2023/12/15

Christmas is only days away, and Garrett has done something that has bothered Victoria! Both our families are doing secret Santa and it seems Garrett and Kyle are making an impression on our listeners! If a product you LOVE to by goes up in price significantly, would you still buy it? What's on your Christmas list this year? We countdown some of Google's year end searches for 2023. Another new dating term has turned up and it's even worse than you can imagine. And do you agree with

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00:30:36

Beige flags and manure shot in the eye!

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2023/12/08

Victoria is back from vacation and her family was welcomed home with an interesting surprise & Jamie is on the job hunt again! Have you ever watched a TV behind your partner's back? We chat all about beige flags and what our partner's flags are. Slow dumping is the new dating term going around. We bring back the Florida edition of fake news, a perfect job for you if you're a Swiftie and have you started your Christmas shopping yet?! Only 17 more days left.

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00:32:19

Fossilized dinosaur poo and too much Christmas!

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2023/11/17

Jamie is RATTLED about something a listener said! Christmas is in full swing in the Zahacy household and you won't believe what her husband said to her while they were in Edmonton! We ask our spouses a very honest question, and we don't like the answers. Do you think kids should be paid for doing chores? With holiday season fast approaching, Victoria counts down the list of things to avoid doing at holiday parties. Victoria doesn't believe fake news this week and what's the oldest

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00:29:32

Cup of pee and a smash cake!

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2023/11/10

Victoria is heading to Edmonton for a bit with the family, and we're fully into Christmas mode. Taylor Swift is coming back to Canada and we're hoping to get tickets. What's one thing you learned as you get older? We go over the top Canadian stereotypes that people are sick of. Watching certain horror movies can help you lose weight! Fake news this week could spark a new reality show, you're not gonna believe what this guy drank from Chick-Fil-A and if your partner does something

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00:33:28

Molasses kisses and the Grinch who stole Halloween!

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2023/11/03

Happy Halloween! We recap what we did for the spooky day, and we countdown the top worst candy of 2023. A list of places women don't want to go on a first date has gone completely viral. How do you feel about child free zones on a plane? We chat about our celebrity hall pass, Matthew Perry passing away, Britney's new book and Jamie is back from his trip to Toronto, but where is his cake?!

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00:28:58

Tiki torch and a shot of crown!

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2023/10/13

This week we chat about how our Thanksgivings went and did the pickles on the table make a return?! What's 1 thing you need when you're sick? This city was named the most friendly in the WORLD, and we're not buying it. Would you be more inclined to see an artist if they gave you free stuff or money?! We have another Florida edition of fake news, Beyoncé is turning people gay and what targeted ads have you been receiving lately?!

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00:29:15

Zoo parrots and the 4th member of Destiny's Child!

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2023/10/06

And we're back! Victoria is back from her month long trip to Ontario and Jamie is fresh off his visit to Toronto. We catch up after the long break with tales from the trips. Would you rather sit next to a Karen or a baby on a plane? It's back to school season and we countdown the top things we miss from school. Do you have any issue making returns to the store? If you're a fan of Shrek, there's an Airbnb stay that would be perfect for you! And if you're looking to get free stuff

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00:30:19

100

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2023/09/01

This is officially the 100th episode of our podcast, and we couldn't be more excited!! Jamie tests Victoria's knowledge about our past episodes and which one is a fan favorite. Victoria is choked about the price of food lately, and is preparing for her trip to Ontario while Jamie obsesses over the Ninja Creami. We have some of the HARDEST this or that questions to date and would you like to be the poor friend in a group of rich people? We chat about the top weird food combos that have swept

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