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Can You Confirm That?

John Brown & Gaurav Wander

Locked away in quarantine and miss being able to over hear conversations? That"s where CYCT comes in. Two non-experts with quick research fingers and even quicker wit put their Wiki Library cards to good use by bringing you their opinions on entertainment, news and pop culture. Join the discussion or pull a seat up to the bar and listen in. We fact check only when we need to prove ourselves right and may get the small things wrong; but always aim to get to the point after a few detours along the

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16 - Quibi Deserved to Die

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2020/10/30

In this show we speak about saving local Journalism and killing Pumpkin spice. John does a deep investigation into the Death of Quibi, the subscription based mobile streaming service which closes Dec 1, 2020. Gaurav stands his ground and immediately regrets it and the boys welcome Adele back into their lives. Timestamps: Save Local Journalism (6:16) Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice (21:12) Quibi (33:40) S.N.Adele (58:20) 90's Slang of the Week (1:23:37) Here's the Thing (1:28:12)

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01:43:50

15 - RetconVersation

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2020/10/23

Do you want updates to your favorite stories? Because John sure doesn't. Are you happy that Han now shot second? Because Gaurav sure isn't. The boys discuss how what's old is new again but how what's new, never gets a chance to get old (on Netflix at least). Timestamps: 90's Slang of the Week - (07:06) New Netflix Cancellations - (10:30) Dexter Revival - (34:27) Retconversation - (44:09) Here's the Thing - (1:30:01)

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01:57:24

14 - BTS Are The BTBEST!

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2020/10/16

No kidding, the boys love them... right?! John does his best to get Gaurav to say the wrong thing. He goes on to mispronounce every name in BTS. John wonders about the best way to stuff a turkey and Gaurav has another thing. Timestamps: 90's Slang of the Week - (23:48) Thanksgiving Traditions - (28:33) BTS - (50:04) Here's the Thing - (1:36:08)

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01:17:12

13 - Which was Funnier? SNL or The Presidential Debate?

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2020/10/09

Well the Presidential debate, which should be typed "presidential" happened the week of recording.Naturally we needed to here John and Gaurav's take on it. Listen in for this weeks 90's Slang of the Week challenge, as John learns about SNL and it's cast over the years.Gaurav has something to say. Timestamps: Johnny's 90's Slang of the Week - (01:28) 2020 Debate - (26:34) SNL - (42:59) Here's the Thing - (1:01:49)

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01:23:46

12 - Introducing... Segments!

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2020/10/02

Yes, it's true! The boys have decided they're too deep in and need to get more organized (at least for this episode). Check out what is sure to be your new favorite recurring segments here and everywhere on the internet. Let us know if you're using the 90's Slang of the Week! Timestamp: Johnny's 90's Slang of The Week - (01:30) Vin Diesel's New Single - (08:43) Enola Holmes Review - (20:35) Schitts Creek Emmy Sweep - (30:06) Fast Times at Ridgemont High Table Read - (39:55) "Here's the thing..." -

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01:52:23

11 - Everyone Scream, "Delusions!"

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2020/09/25

The boys are back sounding well and with a new favourite episode! John talks about The Devil All the Time, and how it has his new favourite catchphrase! Gaurav leads a little deep dive into all the talk show hosts on TV and the top 5 - can you guess number 1? Please tell a friend of two about us, if you can, we'd really appreciate it. Timestamps: Intro - (01:00) Halfway - (1:00:00) Third Act - (1:30:01)

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01:27:38

10 - The One With Bad Audio & Cobra Kai Spirit

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2020/09/18

Okay, listen: One of the reasons the boys started producing and writing these podcasts was to learn and grow as they created. Making mistakes along the way and learning from them was a large part of it. The audio got away from them. Otherwise it was a real pleasure to record and talk about Cobra Kai, go watch that show, it's amazing - that's the real lesson learned here.

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01:28:49

9 - Skinwalker Ranch Is A Comedy!

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2020/09/11

This week the boys investigate The Secrets of Skinwalker Ranch (the new series on History channel)... They go lightyears away with Fast Burst Radio Waves and gossip about Captain Jack. Timestamps: Skinwalker Ranch - (13:45) Fast Burst Radio Wave - (39:55) Earth After People - (57:04) Johnny Depp - (1:04:40)

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00:59:22

8 - The Tenet Special

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2020/09/04

If you have been listening to this podcast, you already know the boys are obsessed with Chris Nolan. The countdown is officially over and it's The Tenet Special. Was the film worth the hype and possible risk of infection? John has his first conversation about what he saw, and how much he understood (or didn't) and Gaurav may never watch a movie with a crowd again.

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01:40:42

7 - DNC Trash Talkin', DCFandome & Virtual CNE

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2020/08/28

This week Gaurav helps John understand the language used by Democrats during the DNC. The boys spend some time talking about the big year DC is hoping for in 2021, based on their predictions of DCFandome and chat about the CNE. Timestamps: DNC - (05:38) Interlude (Mrs Brown) - (48:15) DCFandome - (49:59) Let's all go to the EX: (1:23:12) Countdown to Tenet - (1:30:00)

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01:39:29

6 - Childhood Trauma & The Blockbuster Experience

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2020/08/21

This week the boys talk about the controversy surrounding the Ellen DeGeneres show, Reality TV, and Blockbuster. John does his best boomer impersonation while being nostalgic about VHS rentals. Gaurav gushes over AMC. Timestamps: Ellen - (06:15) Reality TV - (23:23) Blockbuster - (35:25) AMC - (1:13:01) Countdown to Tenet - (1:29:01)

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01:25:56

5 - Should Rian Johnson Direct the Next Superman?

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2020/08/14

Well, the boys started off talking about the new Seth Rogen movie, but somehow they got on to the DCEU. If you've been waiting to hear John nerd out, this episode is for you! Timestamps: On the way!

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01:12:28

4 - Future of Sports on TV & Let's Get Reels

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2020/08/07

The boys talk sports return from Covid! Actually, John asks questions hoping for answers from Gaurav... How should the future of sports on TV look post Covid and will it ever be on TikTok?

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01:11:59

3 - TV Themes & Keanu Reeves

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2020/07/31

John misses the great TV theme songs of his youth and gets nostalgic about some of his favorites. Gaurav lets us in on one of his man-crushes. The boys debut their first single of their Ballads for Keanu EP.

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01:09:39

2 - Ozark Cancelled?! Oh, and Our Data Is For Sale...

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2020/07/24

Gaurav teaches me about big data mining companies and suggests what the government should do about it. He then breaks my heart by telling me all the Netflix's shows recently cancelled.

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01:17:06

1 - Brie Larson Saves YouTube

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2020/07/17

This week the boys speak about Brie Larson joining YOUTUBE, and what that means for the platform. Gaurav wonders if he's been using YouTube wrong and John assures him he has. Originally recorded July 11, 2020.

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