Eazy Conversations

In the most important episode we've done yet, Matt and I are joined by good friend of mine Em Gagnon to discuss mental health and the impact social media has on it. We touch on a number of key topics such as dealing with anxiety, the importance of breath control, and how COVID-19 has affected us in the last few months. This is a subject matter that affects us all, and talking about it is important. I hope you can all take something away from this episode and if you have anything you'd like to talk about with any of us, we are here to listen. I will speak for myself, felt good to talk about with Em and Matt. Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping very other Monday!

In this episode, Matt and I go over the spy film genre with a focus on the James Bond, Jason Bourne, and John Wick franchises. We provide insight on our favourite components of each franchise as well as the commonalities that unite them, such as the over-the-top action sequences. We end this week's episode by answering listener questions. I hope you all enjoyed, stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday and continue to stay safe! Si vis pacem, para bellum...

In this summer wrap-up episode, Matt and I go over a multitude of subjects including but not limited to recent movies and tv shows we watched, music we are currently listening to, addressing what is going on in the sports world, etc. Thank you all for listening! Stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays and I hope you all have a great day!

In this episode, Matt and I are joined by fan-favourite and 4-time Allstar guest Sara Smith to discuss one of our favourite guilty-pleasure series: Fast and Furious! We go over each movie, thoroughly analyzing the realism in each of them and honing in on particular moments that standout in each film. Gear up for this wild ride of an episode featuring bald on bald character analysis, fast v/s furious moments, favourite Toretto-isms, etc. Thank you all for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!

In this episode, Matt and I answered your burning questions in an Ask Me Anything format and asked each other questions all in the hopes of getting to know one another for your entertainment! I found out a lot about Matt, as I am sure Matt found out about myself! We also reveal the two winners of the limited edition Eazy Conversations mugs at the end of the episode so stick around until the end to find out if you have won some customized memorabilia! Thank you very much to everyone who submitted questions, we appreciate you all more than you know! Stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays and we will look to do more episodes like this down the road! Stay safe and love you all!

In this episode, Matt and I go over the recent phenomenon that swept the nation in Dystopian Teen Drama Series, with particular focus on the Hunger Games trilogy! We share what we think made these series so popular - love triangles, young adults, relatable hidden desires, etc. while doing a deep-dive on each movie in the series. As is indicated in the title, we show absolutely no love to the character of Peeta Mellark. Any enthusiasts of the character, get back to us and try to change our minds why this character is undeniably the worst. This being said! I hope you all enjoy the episode and thank you for the listener submissions :) stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays and stay safe!

In this episode, Matt and I are joined by Christine, the most knowledgeable Harry Potter fan we know! We discuss our favourite movies and characters in the iconic series, identify differences between the books and movies, as well as the future of the franchise, i.e. the Fantastic Beasts series and potential for different stories told in this universe! We finish our discussion by answering listener questions. Thank you very much to everyone's contributions to this episode's discussion topics and for listening! Stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays and I hope you are all staying safe!

In this episode, Matt and I are joined by friend of the program and recurring guest Justin Machtinger to discuss the epic trilogy that is The Lord of the Rings! We share our favourite moments from each film, when we were introduced to the franchise, our favourite characters, as well as answering some listener questions! What did you think of our favourite moments? Any iconic scenes that we forgot? Let us know! I hope you all enjoyed the episode and stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday! Stay safe everyone!

With everything going on in the world today, I want to start by saying that change comes from within, and if we all push ourselves to be better as human beings and hold others accountable, we will be able to manifest real growth as a society. Be open-minded and welcoming to all, not divisive and hateful. I hope you enjoy the episode and take from it some enjoyable life lessons. In this episode, our uncle Pat joins us to tell us some legendary stories from his travels. The emphasis is on the life lessons learned along the way, which leads to some great discussions that capture relatable life skills we have all acquired in our respective travels and misadventures. Pat also shares his recently developed passion for painting, which mirrors some of his travels in that some of the greatest things happen when you least expect them. I hope you all enjoy and are staying safe. Stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday!

In this episode, Matt, Bassam and I discuss my favourite character archetypes in most movies: villains! We list our top 5 favourite villains from various film franchises and go over listener submissions as well. Did we forget any iconic villains? Let us know! I hope you all enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every two Mondays!

In this episode, Matt and I go over listener submissions pertaining to new habits they have developed during these different times. Our discussion leads us into a continuation of episode 32 where we share our thoughts on recent movies we have seen without spoiling them. Let us know if you have any movies recommendations and we will discuss them on future episodes! Thank you very much or listening, like, subscribe and stay tuned for content dropping every other Monday! Stay safe everyone! Note: since recording this episode I have watched almost all of Clone Wars, and I DEFINITELY recommend!

She's back! For episode 33 I am extremely excited to bring back my cousin, fan-favourite Sara Smith to the pod to discuss our top albums of each year of the 2010 decade! We also share honourable mentions for each year along the way, while also looking at anticipated releases for this year! Let us know what you think of each of our lists and if we missed some classics along the way! As always, Thank you for listening and I hope everyone is staying safe!

In Episode 2 of Quarantine Season, Matt and I discuss how our routines have been affected and the movies/shows we have watched during the last few weeks. Feel free to share your own movies/shows you have watched during this time as we are always looking for suggestions! I hope everyone is staying safe and enjoy the episode!

During this pandemic, recording this episode was a breath of fresh air. For episode 31, Matt was unable to join us but my brother Zach was in studio and former guest and friend of the program Kurtis Daigle joined us for a special guest appearance via FaceTime! In this episode, we discussed the crisis that is COVID-19 and it's effect on the currently postponed NHL season. We also dove in to potential playoff formats, what the draft lottery could look like and reminisce on our favourite moments from this NHL season! Thank you all very much for listening, stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday and until this is all resolved I hope you all stay inside and stay safe!

In the THIRTIETH Eazy Conversations episode, Matt and I share our favourite movies from each year of the 2010 decade! We also compare them to the Oscar nominees of each year, and go over each submission for the Eazy Conversations hoodie giveaway for the 2019 films! The winner of the limited edition hoodie is revealed IN this episode... Thank you very much for listening and we appreciate everyone who has been tuning in up until now - way more content to come this year! Stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday!

In this episode, Matt and I delve into the gangster movie lore, providing a deep-dive on Martin Scorsese’s filmography, discussing tropes of the genre, as well as answering listener questions! We discuss the films Goodfellas, The Departed, Casino, The Irishman, among others in-depth so be sure to have seen those movies to limit spoilers! Thank you for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday!

In this episode, Matt and I are joined by fan-favourite guest Derrick Gregoire to discuss one of our favourite film franchises of all-time: the Star Wars universe! Our conversation begins with analysis of the divisive final entry to the Skywalker Saga; The Rise of Skywalker. We then delve onto discussions of the three trilogies, what Disney+ will bring to the table for future series, including the 2019 hit "The Mandalorian," as well as what the future holds for the franchise! Thank you for listening and stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday!

In this episode, Matt and I are joined by Kurtis Daigle to discuss our favourite comedy movies of all time! We each share our top 5 lists, share honourable mentions for sleeper picks that didn't make the final cut, as well as take listener questions at the end of the episode! I hope you all enjoy and stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Monday! Cheers!

In this episode, Matt and I are joined by our uncle Big Al to discuss the state of the Ottawa Senators franchise and how it has changed over the years! We begin by sharing our favourite alumni from the franchise's history, then take a look at the current roster and where we are headed as an organization in the years to come! We also answer listener questions along the way. This is also Matt's first episode as official co-host to Eazy Conversations! This is the last episode of 2019 so thank you so much to everyone for listening to our episodes this year and stay tuned for more content dropping in the New Year!

In this episode, I am joined by (now co-host of Eazy Conversations) Matt Durocher and three-time guest Bassam Issa to discuss the films released in 2019! Our conversation begins with an in-depth analysis of the two films that feature a prominent clown character: It Chapter 2 and Joker. We continue on to cover our favourite films of the year, discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies of 2019, and many more! As mentioned above, Matt will be joining Eazy Conversations full-time as co-host so give him a warm welcome on the podcast and follow him on social media at the link below! Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon and enjoy! Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movies.with.matt/