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THE SOMETHING SOMETHING SOMETHING VAN POD CAST

It’s a pod cast that I am doing everyday while riding in a van from city to city across this great continent with a Canadian band called KEN mode.

Van Pod Cast

It’s called the Something Something Something Van Pod Cast because that’s what happens when you try to improv and don’t actually think before you speak. Check them out… It’s real conversation and what it’s like sitting in a van while trying to wallow away the time and exhaustion on being on the road.

EPISODE 1 <—click there to hear day 1

We are kicking off the tour of North America! Driving from Saskatoon to Edmonton. Since it is early in the tour we are a little rusty on the flow, but trust me it heats up and is great by the end. We discuss: Who we are, hitch hikers, mentally unstable teens and staring at pubes. Grab your self a box of wine, lay back and listen to the babblings of The Something Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 2 <—click there to hear day 2

Day two, and we are starting to find ourselves; we answer trivia from a “Coffee News”, learn about pornography stores, and touch on robots… oh and nipples. Come gather ’round children for the, The Something Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 3 <—click there to hear day 3

It is early in the morning (6am) and we are leaving Calgary and heading to Vancouver. The early morning makes us delusional, discussing workout regiments, we put forth stories of nocturnal omissions, Jesse Ventura impressions, differences between wolves and coyotes, and of course Skot can’t stop talking about Anus… “Forbidden Love”
Grab that special someone, hold them tight and crank up The Something Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 4 <—click there to hear day 4

***There is 15 seconds delay at the beginning*** my humble apologies***
We crossed the boarder and are on our way to Seattle! The land of grey skies! Speaking of grey… this episode is all about road kill and the types of animals we’ve seen. Everything from raccoons to humans…
So grab a tissue, and your long black veil and tell that special someone you love them and listen to The Something Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 5 <—click there to hear day 5

Ladies and gentlemen, we are hitting Spokane WA and the drive was a scenic one. Especially Skot’s face when talking about his hate for Jim Carey and Jesse and I would disagreeing with him. We also get into erotic fan fiction and Twitter accounts all while Shane naps in the back. Oh and get your voting card ready because we dive into some serious Canadian politics.
Grab your booster pin and picket sign and rally around The Something Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 6 <—click there to hear day 6

Ripping down the highway at night and then the day… Our first two part one part episode. Day 6. We not only talk about scars we have like that movie Jaws, but also are attacked by a disgusting oder from the wilderness of Washington. We then get into our favourite movie characters.
So get your acting pants on because we are about to take you on a ride that will tickle many of your senses. Grab some ear buds it’s time for The Something Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 7 <—click there to hear day 7-8

Oh hello, I’m driving this stretch, while Skot sits “shotgun” the others are asleep and working hard on their computers… We touch on such wonderful topics as aliens, Jesus, Big Trouble in Little China, mushrooms and sex in a car/van!
Grease up those axel bearings and lube up those joints because we are gonna roll into another dimension with The Something Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 8 <—click there to hear day 9

The journey to San Diego, and it is a silly one! We talk shop about Jesse practicing some MMA and the different gyms he’s been to. We are all jacked on “Bullet Proof Coffee”
What is that?!
Listen and you’ll find out. We also go into our favourite jokes… mine is the “Whale Joke” You may have heard it… it’s not mine, it’s the best street joke though.
So grab yourself some bullet proof coffee and listen to The
Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 9 <—click there to hear day 10

We are tired after driving 12 hours and the 13th hour we get into talking. Chit chatting about candy, eating ceiling dust falling down. We also touch on fake IDs and getting in trouble with them. So ladies and gentlemen of age grab your IDs because we have a bouncer and they are taking names for The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 10 <—click there to hear day 11

We get a mile high on our way to Denver (No one is high), however there are some stories of high pasts. We also get into, being stepped on, Shane’s sleep walking and a pot cookie story.
So get the munchies and slather yourself with hot lotion it’s time for The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 11 <—click there to hear day 12

What a very long drive of wide open fields. The mind wanders and the speech becomes almost as void. We manage to talk about drummers and types of drumming…. so very tired. Rolling in the van to Kansas City. God I wish we had a hot air balloon or a tornado that we could ride. The van will be the best place to be, I guess. Get your wind breakers on because we are about to shoot the breeze with The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 12 <—click there to hear day 13

In this one we get down to the nitty gritty. It’s an over night ride and everyone is exhausted and voices are gruff. We are making our way down to Austin Texas and we talk about such great things like past girlfriends and friends. We get into the wonderful world of “Red Wings” while Jesse scarfs down a box of Hot Tamales. So grab your cinnamon heart and listen to The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 13 <—click there to hear day 14

Heading to the place where the coveted Dallas Cowboys make their home, the place where JFK term was ended… Dallas. We discuss Shane’s voice which is out of commission, and what the KEN mode crew were doing in Denton… oh and touch on Robot suicide. Tell your toaster that you love it and turn on your audible robot and listen to The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 14 <—click there to hear day 15

We just hit Buc-ees the greatest truck stop in Texas… so the greatest truck stop in the world. We discuss the complexities of sitcoms and game shows. It ends with a real creeper… Oh also, we stop for gas, which is a first on this pod cast.
So everybody come on down you’re the next listener on The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 15 <—click there to hear day 16

From NOLA to Alabama! Birmingham here we come. We answer some questions and chit chat about where Skot has gone? We will hunt for him grab your magnifying glass and gum shoe and listen to The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 16 <—click there to hear day 17

Oh no bruno! We are zipping along to where Florida man lives! That’s right Florida! We are heading to Tallahassee and we touch on how the sunshine state doesn’t have that much sun. The location of the vagina and what is menopause… grab some pills and freak out to The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 17 <—click there to hear day 18

Hello world! We are going from toll to toll today. From one booth to the other, it’s mainly Jesse and I… with a little bit of Max peppered in. It’s at the end of an 9 hour drive. We get into the nitty gritty of witches and tolls. So grab your tolling out fit and listen to The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 18 <—click there to hear day 19-20

I missed a day of travel because it was short and I was too tired. Sorry, but we make up for it with this one. We talk about the type of “Muppets” we all enjoy. Hitting up Atlanta… it’s all about those sexy peaches. Spoiler alert for all you “Orange is the New Black” we spill some beans. Grab your bean cooker and listen to The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 19 <—click there to hear day 21

Driving through the Appalachians we get into some songs by “Johnny Red Beard and The Vicious Fishes”
Who are they? Listen and find out.
Also we talk about TMNT, Street Fighter, being a grandfather at the age of 33 and we are visited by a dog who is on the highway.
So get your best friend and scratch him/her under the collar and listen to The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 20 <—click there to hear day 22-23

Heading down the back roads of Tennessee and North Carolina we zip up to Chapel Hill. It is a beautiful time of year, all the leaves are changing and we have pumpkin on our mind. We get into how Jesse and Shane have the same brotherly dynamic as the Mario Brothers.
We are enjoying the night and it’s getting cool, so grab that warm body next to you and curl up listening to The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 21 <—click there to hear day 24

From the illustrious Chapel Hill to amazing Richmond VA… We are off to Strange Matter and we only touch on the strange matters in this one. We have a rest stop, play a little song for you by the “Loose Cannons” We are excited and can hardly contain ourselves (hence the rest stop). Grab your favourite bed pan and get cozy on The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 22 <—click there to hear day 25

Come on down to Philadelphia! We are getting cracked just like that liberty bell. Talking about the world and how much fun it is. grab your fun at The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 23 <—click there to hear day 26

We just played NYC and I was exhausted. You can tell with the laid back late night radio feel this one has. We get stuck in the Lincoln Tunnel talking about TNMT appendages. We also talk about the planets… so get ready to zip through space and time with us as we hit The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 24  <—click there to hear day 27

It is a special one, it is our last day with the Child Bite dudes, and in the second half I am in their van. We get into cereals, beige foods, vomiting outside of venues and general trip experiences. In the first half the KEN mode guys and myself get into the nitty gritty of garbage plates because we are off to Rochester! Grab a plate and listen to The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode (Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson. Child Bite (Shawn Knight, Sean Clancy, Brandon Sczomak, Jeff Kraus)

EPISODE 25 <—click there to hear day 28

Jesse and I are the only two up, and Jesse just got up. We are off to Boston in hopes of having a Tea Party… That’s right revolution, on this Canadian Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for? We give thanks and say a prayer. We also discuss Fleshlight care, so grab your non petroleum lube and get to loving The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 26 <—click there to hear day 29

BACK TO CANADA!
We are off to St John, New Brunswick. The leaves are turning and it’s raining. We are keeping dry with our wit, which isn’t much. The topic we run are from rap names we’d have to wrestling names we’d have. Get your sandals out of the dryer and get wet with The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 27 <—click there to hear day 30

We are making our way to Fredericton NB, we just left Halifax in this one. This is a couple of days ago, in that time I went to Toronto to do a show and the KEN mode van has made it way through Quebec. We talk about being electrocuted and other shocking topics! Get your batteries and get cozy with The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

3 DAY BREAK (I WENT BACK TO TORONTO FOR ANOTHER GIG)

EPISODE 28 <—click there to hear day 34

Hey! How the hell are you doing!?! We are back! That’s right, we are back together. We are tripping from the capital of Canada to the old capital of Canada. Right after a major national election. Viva la Liberals! Get your votes on and join The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 29 <— click here to hear day 35/36

We got Gingerbread Men or Women! Either way they are delicious. We chat about gingerbread and ginger cookies. We (I) also bring up my cousins and the news that they are in right now. This show combines the Toronto and Kingston as we roll along to Hamilton, AKA: The HAMMER! Get your tool belt on, because we are gonna get nailed in the hammer and The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 30  <—click here to hear day 37

‘ello mate! We are off to jolly ol’London…Ontario that is. We discuss our favourite parts in Forest Gump and bondage/infantilism. So grab your diaper because you are gonna shit yourself with The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 31 <— click here to hear day 38

Windsor royals we be! We have a very special SomethingX3 Van Podcast. We discuss death and last meals after killing a bird with our van. How many other podcast studios are guilty of murder?! Then in the second half we have Life In Vacuum (Ross Chornyy, Sasha Chornyy, Dylan Bravener) So grab your head phones and get ready to drift away with The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 32 <— click here to hear day 39

We are getting Detroit tough! We are off to Motown! Crossing into the USA. We discuss the Simpsons, my friend Jeff impersonating a peace officer and him stealing gas. We are excited to meet our friend Kenny who is going to baby sit us because we have the next day off. So get your jammies on and snuggle up with The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 33  <— click here to hear day 40/41

We had a day off in Detroit and we are now making our way to Pittsburgh. From Motor city to Steel town and the day off has left the van very tired with a thick malaise. This is a track you can relax to, it’s calming and painfully great. We talk about ketchup, two particular horror movies and one very bad dream. Grab your bed-head-phones and prime yourself forThe Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 34 <— click here to hear day 42

We are off to the 1492 city! That’s right “Columbus” Ohio! The founder was a great guy, and so was all the other topics, (they were also great guys). We talk about a wrestler (I’ll let you decide.) We also touch on baseball, hockey, and football. The heavy hitters. We are ready to touch down with you. Are ready to touch down with us The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 35 <— click here to hear day 43

We are rolling into Indianapolis! Like a NASCAR running out of gas. I wake up Jesse and Shane to do this pod cast. We answer some questions and talk about workout regiments, diets, and the ever reoccurring topic of who is the real bass player (Skot or I). Get your mystery shoes on and gumshoe The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 36 <— click here to hear day 44

We are off to Columbia, and not the real Columbia Columbia. This is Columbia Missouri. We just grabbed some sweet (literally sweet) pies. I have a sugar rush and am buzzing. We are on cloud nine as we rip through the Ozark’s. Get your hills in a line and lay back listening to The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 37 <— click here to hear day 45

BOO! I hope I scared you or scarred you! It’s Halloween AKA the day I was spat into this van. I was born into this. We discuss our possible costumes and actually do pick them up in the middle of the pod cast so come and grab your scary face, ears and listen, The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 38 <— click here to hear day 46

Everyone in the world seems to be tired and hungover. It’s the day after Halloween and we are en route to Chicago. Here we come to get all the Chicago style steaks and pizzas! We also do a little pow wow about an article on how Jar Jar Binks is the sith lord. So grab your dark side and get ready for The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 39 <— click here to hear day 47

Ripping to Dubuque IOWA! That’s right taking the van to the pavement. A car ahead of us is narrowly missing the construction pylons as we cringe behind him. We discuss a lot of shit this tour… literally a lot of shit, but not in a gross way, trust me. Get your head phones on and prepare for the brown sound of The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 40 <— click here to hear day 48

Off to the land where they make beer! Old Milwaukee, that’s right the city that Wayne’s World taught me about. It is going to be a blast! We talked about movies and beer in answering an email. We really get it going, and Shane almost kills a man on a motorcycle… it was his fault (the motorcyclists). Party and listen to The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 41 <— click here to hear day 49

It’s overnight from Milwaukee to Madison! Hello Wisconsin! We are tired and again hopped up on sugar. The coffee is flowing and we are rambling about Seal and Heidi Klum, and their unfortunate break up. We then get into Who Framed Roger Rabbit! Toons… I hate Toons! Get your shave and a hair cut on with The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 42 <— click here to hear day 50

We are off to South Dakota and Sioux Falls, and it is a glorious God filled day. He/She is poking through the clouds and talking with all farmers. We are coming to terms with this being close to the end. Only 2 more shows left. Everyone grab your memories and The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 43 <— click here to hear day 51

Heading to the last gig in the USA on this tour. We are on our way to Minneapolis. That’s in Minnesota for all the people clambering to know. With the KEN mode van we discuss the classics to life like Paul Bearer singing Rage Against the Machine. Then in the Lo Pan van we get talk about the road and places that we’ve stayed. Not to mention the Hitch Hiker’s Guide. Remember DON’T PANIC and listen to The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson. LO PAN (Jeff Martin, Skot Thompson, Jesse Bartz, Adrian Zambrano)

EPISODE 44 <— click here to hear day 52

We are across the border and back into Canada! We are coming home to Winnipeg! That’s right after 2 months almost to the day we are coming home. Things are distracting because of the thought about home just around the corner. We discuss what we love and sunsets. Get your sun glasses on to hide the tears of joy and listen to The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson.

EPISODE 45 <— click here to hear day 53

It’s the day after all the shows have been completed. We are in a weary Winnipeg. Jesse picks me up from my parents house and we gather the rest of the van to drop Skot and Max off at the airport. Does it wrap everything up? Maybe… or maybe it just asks “what’s next?” Grab your quizzical pants put them on and ready your ears for the LAST The Something Something Van Pod Cast with KEN mode(Jesse Matthewson/Shane Matthewson/Skot Hamilton), Maxime Critique and Garrett Jamieson of THE HUGE SUCCESS TOUR 2015

 

 

 

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