Big in Canada

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We're going to Mac's memory palace to discuss the brief but potent popularity of Mississauga reggae-rock-ska-punk band illScarlett. Hit the bong and find out how Canada's Sublime became a brief major label success story.
Also discussed: big to you bands, street signs, theft, Warped Tour afterparties, Supernova, Brad Rubens: Philadelphia lawyer, the One-A video shoot, rerecording your songs over and over, being let down by bands, becoming an influencer and more.

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We breakdown the various performances from 2010 Vancouver Olympics closing ceremony and then give our instant reactions to the 2026 JUNO nominations. Who are these awards for? What are sales? Is it still 2005? Things are strange out there.
NOTE: This episode was recorded before Tate McRae defected to Team USA...more to come on that.

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During the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Canada was in the palm of Nikki Yanofsky’s hand. At just 16 years old, this child star captured the heart of a nation by singing the official Olympic anthem, “I Believe.” But this undeniable power ballad is an anomaly in Nikki’s career which is otherwise filled with all that jazz.

Also discussed: Dad Rap, 2010 Olympic memories, scatting, “child prodigies”, Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, being rizz-less, and much more.

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After nearly fifteen years of grinding, Classified finally reached the summit of CanCon when he unleashed his Inner Ninja. But, when the industry wants him to start his next climb (towards the top of the whole world), Class chose to stay grounded, be Dad, smoke weed and revel in his accomplishments at home. On this episode we examine how Classified's commitment to Canada has earned him a venerated place among this country's hip-hop success stories.
Also discussed: Much Video Dance Parties, "Off the Beat 'N Path", Patio Lanterns, "genre dysphoria", acoustic guitars, Snoop, being addicted to weed and much more.

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It's as unlikely a story as any: a white boy from Enfield, Nova Scotia becomes one of the greatest Canadian rappers of all time. And yet, by some combination of hard work, lack of international ambition, and weed, Luke Boyd aka Classified made it happen.
In part one of a two-part exploration of "Class", Mac and Laura discuss the early days of his career including his major breakthrough: a song that samples the fucking national anthem.
Also discussed: the national anthem, white people embracing hip-hop, JUNO albums of the year, Kim Mitchell's shirt, loving weed, Maestro Fresh Wes, grindin' and more.