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Standard Humans

Aidan and Evan

Two standard issue humans discussing how to be the best human you can be.

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01:07:16

From Red to Blue: The Complete Guide to Johnnie...

Standard Humans ·

2024/02/13

The humans try Johnnie Walker’s entire whisky lineup from the budget Red Label to the high-roller Blue Label. Some of the tastes were expected, but there were a few surprising highlights along the way that y’all should definitely try for yourselves if you enjoy the classic Johnnie Walker flavours.

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01:15:59

O-Train Odyssey 4: The Potential and Pitfalls of...

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2024/01/30

In this episode, the humans bring back transit expert Declan for the final stop of the O-Train Odyssey. They discuss the project's recent news, review what went wrong throughout, highlight lessons for the future, and share their hopes for the upcoming phases and transit in Ottawa more generally. Don't miss the series finale – the conclusion of the long and winding O-Train journey.

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01:08:25

Yearly Themes 2024: Experiences and Foundation (SH 88)

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2023/12/26

A Yearly Theme is a high-level idea that guides you throughout a year or season. It's not a resolution. You don't set any specific metrics to achieve. A theme is not to lose X pounds by the end of the year or read Y books this year. It's more of a high-level idea that guides your decisions throughout the year (e.g. Year of Health, Year of Order, Year of Novelty)In the final episode of 2023, the humans review their themes from last year—Aidan explored "experiences," and Evan focused on "foundation."

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01:27:51

SH87: Derailments and Doors: The Grand Opening of the...

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2023/12/05

In this episode, the humans and transit expert Declan explore the notorious grand opening of the Ottawa O-Train Confederation Line. They dive deep into some of the issues, including malfunctioning doors and track problems, while discussing recommendations for improvement suggested by the official inquiry.

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01:29:42

SH86: Fake it till you make it (The O-Train...

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2023/11/21

In this episode, the Humans dive further into the troubled history of Ottawa's O-Train Confederation Line project. Transit expert Declan joins to explore the challenges faced by this notorious project, sharing lessons for improving transit initiatives in other cities. This episode explores the 2010 municipal election, the procurement model's impact, train quality issues, testing problems, and the influence of a secretive cabal known as the "WhatsApp Group."

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01:50:17

SH85: The O-Train Odyssey: Ottawa's Transit History...

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2023/11/07

In this episode, the Humans introduce part one of a series exploring the cursed history of the Ottawa O-Train Confederation Line project. Special guest and transit expert Declan joins to unravel the challenges faced by one of Canada's most infamous transit projects, offering valuable lessons to improve future projects in other cities. This episode touches on what an LRT is, the history of OC Transit, and the surprisingly successful 2001 Trillium Line pilot project, setting the stage for the series

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00:52:21

SH84: From Highlands to Islands: A Journey Through...

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2023/10/24

This is part two of our scotch-tasting extravaganza.Let’s drink some scotch!! Y’all might remember that we did an international Whiskey Tasting a year ago where the Scotch won, and then an Irish Whiskey Tasting where the Scotch won again (It was a comparison at the end), so now we are finally diving into the wide world of Scotch Whisky with six bottles from across the country. Part one covered Blended and Speyside scotches; in this part, we cover Islay and Kentucky scotches. There are some really

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00:49:14

SH83: From Highlands to Islands: A Journey Through...

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2023/10/10

Let’s drink some scotch!! Y’all might remember that we did an international Whiskey Tasting a year ago where the Scotch won, and then an Irish Whiskey Tasting where the Scotch won again (It was a comparison at the end), so now we are finally diving into the wide world of Scotch Whisky with six bottles from across the country. This part has the first three scotches and part two will have the next three. There are some really good pours here, so grab a dram of your favourite scotch and enjoy the show

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01:20:37

SH82: New York City

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2023/08/29

One of the humans visited New York and felt the need to tell you all about it for some reason. It was a pretty neat city, way too much trash lying around everywhere though.

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01:15:22

SH81: Two Wheels Good (Intro to Urban Cycling)

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2023/08/08

The lads discuss their experiences with urban cycling (Expert and started a month ago), give tips on how to stay safe on a bike, explore what gear you actually need to start, and have a little rant on why SUVs are terrible.

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01:14:52

SH80: The 12 Hour Walk

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2023/07/11

The humans go for a very very very long walk.

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01:21:40

SH79: Democratising Democracy 2: Exploring the Best...

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2023/06/20

How can we build a more fair and representative electoral system for all Canadians? One idea is to look beyond the usual countries we compare ourselves with (the United States and the United Kingdom) and see the methods other countries use to create more representative democracies. From inclusive proportional representation to the well-known and loved ranked-choice voting, in this episode, the humans highlight the standout features, real-world successes, and transformative impact of the best voting

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00:59:10

SH78: Democratising Democracy: The Case for Voting...

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2023/06/01

How can we build a more fair and representative electoral system for all Canadians? Join us on this episode of the Standard Humans podcast as we explore voting reform, particularly the history of voting reform in Canada and the issues arising from the First Past the Post system. We’ve been seriously considering changing how we vote for over a hundred years and have come extremely close a few times. This episode will also give you a great foundation to understand our next conversation exploring the

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SH77: Lent Follow Up

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2023/05/16

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01:15:20

SH76: Stay Safe and Secure Online (Part 2): Spear...

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2023/04/27

In this episode of the Standard Humans podcast, we're going to take you on a wild ride through the top cybersecurity risks you need to be aware of. From phishing emails to ransomware attacks, we're going to show you all the ways hackers can ruin your day (and your bank account). Whether you're a business owner, remote worker, or just someone who spends time online, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical tips on how to stay safe and secure in the ever-evolving digital landscape

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01:23:45

SH75: Stay Safe and Secure Online: The Top...

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2023/03/30

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00:40:54

SH74: How to Use Non-Religious Lent to Achieve Your...

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2023/03/14

In this episode, the humans delve into the topic of Lent and how it can be a powerful tool for personal growth and self-improvement; even if you’re not a christian or religious. Specifically discussing the benefits of disconnecting from the digital world and embracing the power of boredom. So whether you're a seasoned Lenten observer or a curious newbie, tune in to this episode of Standard Humans and discover how you can use non-religious Lent to achieve your personal growth goals.Standard Humans is

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00:56:36

SH73: Cicero's Arguments for the Existence of God

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2023/02/28

Hold onto your hats, folks, because in this episode of the Standard Humans podcast, we're going to be ripping apart the classic philosophical work, "How to Think about God" by Cicero. Get ready for some scathing criticism and biting commentary as we explore the book's nonsensical definition of God, laughable arguments for the existence of God, and misguided critiques of popular notions of the divine. Because let's face it, who needs thousands of years of philosophical thought when you can just

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00:59:25

SH72: Creative Ways to Cut Costs Without Cutting Joy

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2023/02/14

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01:24:25

SH71: Sipping the Emerald Isle: A Review of Irish...

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2023/01/31

In this episode, the humans taste five different Irish whiskeys, and the scotch that one the International Whiskey Tasting episode, to understand the different tastes available from Ireland at a variety of price points. But mostly this is just an excuse to just drink a bunch of whiskey. So pour yourself a dram and enjoy the show. Sláinte!

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