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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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00:33:34

Mr. World Traveler and bagel bites!

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2022/12/16

Jamie is FINALLY back from vacation and gives a run down of what's been going on the last couple weeks, while Victoria preps for her family coming to visit. A couple popular snacks are no longer available in Canada anymore! If you're not feeling the Christmas spirit, it's not just you! Would you prefer an alcohol free Christmas season? And what did you ask Santa for this year?!

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00:24:40

Snickers dick veins and Dippity Do!

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2022/11/18

We have another round of listener questions and comments, and hopefully Victoria won't be offended by these ones! Besides social media, what app do you use the most on your phone? Is there a product that you love that changed their formula/brand? There's a new idea to make some extra cash off of your partner's skills. Can you spot the fake news articles? We have officially found the BEST random fact EVER!!! And have you put up your Christmas decorations now?!

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00:28:24

Petty arguments and a shit ton of garlic!

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2022/11/11

What a week! We've officially been hit with winter, Cole has pink eye and Jamie is going to miss Black Friday this year! 77% of people have used Google to win an argument. There's a new university class devoted to all things Nicki Minaj. Do you think you can spot the fake news? What would you do if $750,000 was deposited in your account? And Jamie has added a new member to the family!!

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00:25:00

Hall pass and Eggonog!

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2022/11/04

Victoria had a pretty terrible week after her whole family tested positive for COVID, and Jamie reveals how many trick or treaters stopped by the house for Halloween. Have you ever been dropped by a friend before? Netflix is REALLY trying to lose even more subscribers with their new tactics. Victoria is giving this dumb criminal his props. There's a new eggnog coming out that will probably disgust you, and one of us is going on ANOTHER vacation this year!!

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00:26:34

Apple peels and the dumpee!

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2022/10/21

$17.99 for cheese?!?!?! What is the world coming too??? The cost of food has increased so much and we can't believe it!! Jamie shows off his new tattoo and he's obsessed! We go through the top 10 most passive aggressive phrases in the work place, and they're just as ridiculous as you'd think. Hocus Pocus 2 is causing a big problem in some households. WE DID IT, WE FOUND THE DUMBEST CRIMINAL EVER!! And we're in the Halloween spirit, will Victoria watch some scary movies this year?!

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00:27:50

Hobo chic and a plus sized model!

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2022/10/14

We start off the show answering some burning listener questions, and Victoria is PISSED!! We go over our Thanksgivings and were there pickles on the table?! If you got $500 right now, what would you buy? We go over a list of things that were acceptable in 2002 that aren't anymore. Is having money issues a dating deal breaker? You're not gonna believe what this one guy married!! We FINALLY have Pokémon themed random facts, and we're having a Halloween contest!

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00:27:30

Big ol' glass of vodka and farting up a storm!

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2022/10/07

Jamie finally had his housewarming/b-day party... did he survive?! And did people leave by 9pm?! Thanksgiving is on the way and we go over our plans for the holiday. Are you a person who pays for delivery or picks up the items? We found a new trend on TikTok that actually works and will be great for your wallet. Rihanna is doing the halftime show for the super bowl, but who is an artist you wouldn't want to see perform?! A criminal has the most interesting hiding spot, and a good reason to not hold

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00:23:50

Sex strike and beating a dead horse!

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2022/09/30

Victoria has FINALLY gone back to work, and Jamie is FINALLY having his housewarming party! This week, we chat about our McDonald's order, and Victoria's is just ridiculous. PETA has a new idea to get men to switch to being vegan. Where is the strangest place that you've fallen asleep? We found the nicest landlord ever, the dumbest criminal ever, and 5 random snacks about sex, just because! And do you have photos of yourself in your house?!

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00:28:16

Circle of life and a half eaten apple!

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2022/09/23

It's been a long, long, LONG time since our last episode, did you miss?! We're FINALLY back and catch up after our extended break. Victoria fills us in all everything that happened during her last trip and what was going on, including psychics, croissants, gall bladder and twins! How much do you give for a wedding gift? Do you think your workplace should allows pets? The top dating deal breaker for millennials will SHOCK you! We found a new dumb criminal who takes the award for being the dumbest,

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00:21:33

Meatball head and bulging muscles!

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2022/08/05

After all the trips we've taken this year, we chat about airplane etiquette! Who gets the arm rests? Do you switch seats with people? Who was your first animated crush?! We've all had at least one! Some tips to survive the heat wave, and something you should NOT do to stay cool! We think we found the DUMBEST criminal ever! A new toy idea from Hasbro that we both love! And 6% of people have cried while doing this...

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00:24:10

Daquiri and a fivehead!

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2022/07/22

Another day, another vacation; Jamie is back from his Europe trip and spills all the details, while Victoria preps for her next trip! We play another round of "he's a 10, but..." and talk about weird habits we have in our households. Have you ever misread/misused a product? A lady got sent to jail for running a pretty smart business. A toddler found a way to satisfy his McDonald's craving. And how are you beating the heat this summer?!

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00:26:30

Fresh cinnamon buns and Frenchsicles!

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2022/07/01

Happy Canada Day weekend!! Surprise, Jamie is heading on another vacation and Victoria shares her camping adventures, and baby Cole wasn't a huge fan. We play a new game from TikTok, and WHAT are Victoria's favorite scents?! We discuss the disappointing update with the Roe vs Wade controversy in the States. A new voice update from Alexa could be coming, is it creepy or cool? We found the dumbest criminal EVER and a new popsicle that will blow your mind!!

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00:28:30

Beaver tails and healthy coke!

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2022/06/24

Oh hi, did you miss us?! We FINALLY catch up after a few weeks off, and there's lots of talk about! Jamie fills Victoria in on everything Rupaul's Dragcon, and she shares all about her most recent trip back to Ontario! Do you call the carnival food beavertails or elephant ears? We dissect the healthy coke phenomenon and why it's ridiculous. What is the most recent argument you had with your partner? The latest dumb criminal is blaming Donald Trump, and would you release 100 cockroaches in your house

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00:28:32

Rat milk and an IV truck!

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2022/05/06

Spring is here, but is the weather really agreeing?! Do you have a favorite flavor of Doritos? What's the current background photo on your phone? Jamie's answer might surprise you! There's a new hangover pill that's approved by Health Canada! Carrie Underwood has inspired this week's dumb criminal. A new cereal has come out for national orange juice day. And it seems like we're back on the vacation train!

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00:27:27

Big Turk and a homemade pie!

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2022/04/29

It's almost tax time and Jamie is expecting to get audited! Elon Musk has officially bought Twitter, are you going to keep your account? We chat about your favorite kind of candy, and what that says about your personality! What's a pet peeve you have at your workplace? You're not going to believe what happened to this guy at the dentist! It's official, we have found the DUMBEST criminal ever!! And Jamie fills you in on everything you need to know about RuPaul's Drag Con!

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00:27:00

Crossbow and 40 Mcnugs!

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2022/04/22

We're back in action with a brand new episode! We FINALLY catch up and see what's been going on for the last month, including the Will Smith/Chris Rock slap, and our Easters. There's a new trend on TikTok that could help you fit into your old jeans. What's a world record you think you could break? There's a new dad to be that really crossed the line with his wife, and you're not gonna believe what this guy put down his pants!

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00:23:31

Badda bing badda boom and Mini Chocolate Eggsence!

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2022/03/25

While Victoria is away in Florida, her husband Garrett is co-hosting this week, and we get all the dirt! Garrett gives the 411 on calving season, and how life has been since Victoria has been on vacation. Would you pay extra for Netflix so you wouldn't have to worry about multiple people watching at the same time? What part of your body do you wash first in the shower? Apparently it says a lot about your personality. There's a new perfume coming out that would be perfect for the chocolate lover in

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00:24:12

Kelly Clarkson and fruit explosion!!

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2022/03/04

Jamie is back from his LA trip and gives Victoria all the details, and she shares what she's doing for her little vaca. If you want to live longer, you gotta pick up the mop and broom! How did you introduce your partner to your family? This one guy did something very, interesting! Tim Hortons has some new ice cream flavors coming out, a criminal who did the worst thing EVER when he broke into someone's house! And Jamie shares the results from his real estate exam!!

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00:26:55

Vabbing and Dojo Cat!

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2022/02/18

We recap our Valentine's Day plans, and our thoughts about the Super Bowl halftime show! The hickey is making a comeback, do you think you'll take part? We chat about the top signs that you're getting old, and Victoria PROVES it!! Ladies, if you want to attract a partner, there's 1 thing you need to do. A woman did something to spend more time with her boyfriend, and Jamie think it's kind of romantic. And Victoria takes the quiz this week, will she ace it?!

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00:24:48

The Olive Garden and Molson Beerup!!

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2022/02/11

Jamie ACTUALLY takes back something he said in the last episode, and we're all a little surprised! It's a sports packed weekend with the winter Olympics going strong, the Super bowl AND Valentine's Day! The dad bod is making a comeback, but are people really into that body type? What's something you could say during the Super bowl and Valentine's Day?! You're not gonna believe how these criminals got caught! The most Canadian product has hit the market, and Victoria gets her revenge on Jamie!

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