SSAB - February 12, 2026

Workout in! Including shovelling! Had to get it done cause the weather was nice.World’s best burger in 2026? Toad in the Hole Winnipeg? Hey, can I do that? What about for a podcast?Talking to people, met a guy from the office, from Eritrea/Sudan, came to Canada 20 year ago, church sponsorship, stay at home Dad. But so is his wife?And what about buying a house? What does JL Collins say?https://clippingchains.com/2020/08/31/the-real-cost-of-home-ownership/https://jlcollinsnh.com/2023/03/02/why-your-house-is-a-terrible-investment/https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/02/23/rent-v-owning-your-home-opportunity-cost-and-running-some-numbers/Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Introduction and Early Evening Routine00:39 Podcasting Journey and Expat Life02:41 Winter in Winnipeg: Challenges and Experiences04:53 Snow Shoveling Adventures12:36 Networking and Language Learning13:37 Meeting a Multilingual Friend19:23 Unraveling a Stay-at-Home Dad's Story21:51 Discussing Financial Freedom23:37 Debating Minimum Wage and Savings25:05 Questioning Financial Advice27:22 The World's Best Burger29:53 Home Ownership: A Critical Look32:04 Reflecting on Life Choices38:15 Credit Cards vs. Mortgages43:25 Concluding Thoughts and Resources