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Heatcheck Habitual
by MJ
Heatcheck Habitual is about the feeling I get when I'm launching in-rhythm jumpshots that splash through the mesh… It's actively chasing that thrill & channeling that feeling into other creative outlets, taking heatchecks again & again about basketball, pop culture, and big picture life musings.
Episodes
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12 - Steph, The 1974
After a three week delay, my friend Steph & I divert from originally going to talk about The OC & our love for live music to community pharmacy life & the reason for the three week delay. Thank you everyone for your patience!
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Heat Check: Kaizen (The DeMar Episode)
The favourite sport moment I forgot to mention a few pods back: DeMar's return to Toronto.
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11 - Umar, Most Likely to Engage with my Toronto Sports Tweets
My friend Umar & I discuss the Toronto Raptors, his high school baseball journey, university life outside the city core, & starting a podcast.
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10 - John, the Wondering Wanderer
My friend John & I discuss adventures: through basketball, travel, or the market. Always real talk!
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09 - From Bat Flips to Championships
I answer one mailbag question after I talk about how a subway poster reminded me of in-person lectures being over a year ago. Also: how in the world did I forget to mention one of my favourite sports moments being DeMar's first game back in Toronto!? That was magical & will be talked about in a...
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08 - Juneille, OnlyFan of Boston Kyrie
My friend Juneille & I discuss plan-demic life, professor experiences, NBA Top Shot, & exponential technological advances exacerbating the spread of misinformation.
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07 - Ann Marie; Off the Grid, On-Point Sibling
My sister Ann Marie & I find time in our busy schedules to quickly catch up on a public, audio platform for everyone to consume. After unlocking a bundle of protections on her phone, we reminisce about our spontaneous visits.
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06 - Melissa, Sorely Missed Good Vibes
Due to a last minute rescheduling, I gave my friend Melissa only two hours to prepare & she still gave me more than that. We discuss some work & birthday escapades before she shares a very personal & poignant story regarding the virus we have been combating for the past year.
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05 - Bianca, Long Pod for Someone who doesn't Talk
Bianca & I go long about navigating the world as introverts, vegetable eating experiences, The Wire, and personal growth.
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04 - Chalkboards.
I discuss the burgeoning Raptors, remembering to check on friends and family, & Jo Ann Beard's "The Fourth State of Matter." https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1996/06/24/the-fourth-state-of-matter
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03 - Ashley, Finally Madame President
Ashley & I discuss my passing of music through an MP3 player, disruptive grade school phone calls, and her getting to know my friends through a third party.
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02 - Gerald, Always a Fres-No to Kobe Slander
My cousin Gerald & I discuss (at length) 'Murrica, mRNA vaccines, genetic pettiness, unearthed youth memories, his Lakers fandom, & the death anniversary of one of his idols: Kobe Bryant.
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01 - Jasmine, Singing her Tune Worldwide
Welcome to Season 2 of the Heatcheck Habitual podcast! To kick of 2021, my friend Jasmine & I discuss a wine walk, missing hugs, embracing the journey, & #HaveAGoodLife.
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13 - MJ, the Optimist with a Jumpshot
As Wallace from "The Wire" once said, "this is me yo, right here." A little background on Heatcheck Habitual & yours truly.
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12 - Elaine, my Tsismis Partner
My friend Elaine & I discuss how she "fell" for our friendship, how much we miss working together, and throwing a three hour party in grade ten (that obviously failed).
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11 - Tiina, the Technicolour Meme Queen
My friend Tiina & I discuss gift exchange mishaps, disassociating from "clutter," and her unannounced announcement.
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10 - Sabrina, Straight Outta Hollywoo
Sabrina & I talk all things life through the prism of Bojack Horseman with a little dose of obscure pharmacy talk within.
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09 - John, Mr. Steal Your Frie(s)
My friend John & I discuss him starting a small business amidst a global pandemic, staying connected and authentic (despite lying to his parents for two years), the times he's seen me angry, and live reactions to the 2020 NBA Draft.
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08 - Janet, my Favourite Pharmacist Always goes there
My favourite pharmacist Janet & I discuss locking it down in '99, playing with fire, dating in this generation, & finding your "penguin." Now you talk to your boss about the same things!
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07 - Michelle, Teacher of my Future Children
My friend Michelle & I discuss high school reunions, innocent thrills that include a championship B banner, butchering of quotes, choosing how to define our lives, and lifelong learning.
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06 - Desron, the Responsible Tea Spiller
Desron & I discuss the ongoing 2020 American election results, applying to professional schools, travel anecdotes, and refrain from spilling new tea (on record).
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05 - Andy, not Andrew
Andy & I discuss meeting at the 2015 Pan Am Games, our shared softball team, and maintaining relationships despite the passage of time.
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04 - Monica, the OG from U-Block
My oldest friend Monica parked whereabouts our elementary school before we gabbed about @BitesByNoms, sad carpool karaoke, & some of our grade school escapades.
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03 - Vaughn, the Cory Jo to my DeMar
Despite the microphones cutting off as many times as Vaughn has internet browser tabs open, we talk Japan, Raptors celebrations, navigating the national pandemic, & @SomFoodForThought.
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Heatcheck Habitual Presents: The Match Cut
Before I have Vaughn on the pod, I wanted to highlight some of the work he has done. I hopped on his pod, The Match Cut, back in July to talk about one of our favourite movies: Lost in Translation. Vaughn was generous enough to gift me the mic I use to create this audio content. He timed the...
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02- May, the Untaggable
May & I discuss social media & the past, present, & future of our families. As we always do, we go a little long.
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01 - Amer, International Man of Mystery
My friend Amer & I discuss missing live sports, becoming a basketball fan in Lebanon, our postgraduate program together, pandemic kitchen problems, & Besiktas Iverson. Please forgive the audio difficulties for the inaugural pod.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Heatcheck Habitual is about the feeling I get when I'm launching in-rhythm jumpshots that splash through the mesh… It's actively chasing that thrill & channeling that feeling into other creative outlets, taking heatchecks again & again about basketball, pop culture, and big picture life musings.
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MJ
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Heatcheck Habitual is about the feeling I get when I'm launching in-rhythm jumpshots that splash through the mesh… It's actively chasing that thrill & channeling that feeling into other creative outlets, taking heatchecks again & again about basketball, pop culture, and big picture life musings.
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