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Pessimism At Its Finest
by Pessimism At Its Finest
Lots of Pessimism, but always with a dash of Optimism! This podcast takes a look at life, pop culture and the stories of others to find optimistic answers to Alexandria's pessimistic thoughts.
Episodes
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Episode 95 - The Summer of 2026 Concert Season
Hello Everyone! I sound incredibly sick in this episode! But, I wanted to discuss the concerts I saw this summer since I saw quite a few. My ratings are as follows: Cardi B - 3/5 Bruno Mars - 5/5 All American Rejects - 4.5/5 Billy Talent - 5/5 Olivia Dean - 5/5 The R&B Tour with Chris Brown and...
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Episode 94 - The Flirtation at Bathurst Station, Garrett Graham and Off Campus for the Boston Bruins, and The Floating Convenience Store
First off, THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL OF THE NEW LISTENERS. I love when people want to engage and listen to the show. It truly is a little community that I love so much and I am grateful to and for every single listener. In this episode, I discuss: BookBarTO The Flirtation at Bathurst Station...
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Episode 93 - Uber Rides and Movie Make Up Artistry with Katushia
In this episode, I chat with my friend Katushia aka Uber Girl (whose name I always butcher). She is very dear to me and I loved having her on this episode! In this episode we chat about: Her upcoming trip to Bali Her journey into film and TV makeup and what a typical day looks like for her How AI...
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Episode 92 - Off Campus, Garrett Graham, Briar University, and Belmont Cameli are Feeding My Fangirl Delusions
I NEED TO GO TO GARRETT GRAHAM REHAB ASAP. Are you obsessed with Off Campus on Prime Video? Because I am! In this episode, I will be discussing: A recap of my May 2026 Seeing Bruno Mars in Concert at Rogers Stadium My obsession with Off Campus Being a Fan Girl The algorithm making me deluded…
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Episode 91 - Are you Ready to be Romanced? with Torry
This is an episode that I recorded with Torry, Host of the podcasts Ready to be Petty and Ready to be Romanced in early 2025. While this is a late release, it was such a fun and enjoyable episode to record! In this episode, we chat about our love for Romance Novels, BookTok, Audiobooks, what we…
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Episode 90 - WrestleMania 42 Match Predictions
IT IS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME PER YEAR! COUPONMANIA aka WrestleMania 42! Even though I do not podcast about wrestling weekly anymore, I still feel that it's important to keep my annual tradition going - my WrestleMania match predictions. I love to see how many of my predictions are correct by the...
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Episode 89 - The Chronicles of a Bluky Uterus (My Laproscopic Fibroid Surgery)
In this episode, I tell the tale of my Fibroid removal surgery (laparoscopic myomectomy). As a black woman, I know how common it is for us to have issues with fibroids. As a woman, I know how frustrating it is for us to deal with doctors that are not helpful. I hope my story inspires women who...
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Episode 88 - Heated Absenteeism
I am back ( for a good time not a long time)! This is my second time recording this episode. The first time, I was just yelling into the mic to the point that I had to make the decision to re-record this episode. I hope that you all enjoy it. In this episode, I talk about where I have been,...
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Episode 87 - TIFFTY! Recap of TIFF 50
It is time for the annual recap of my time at TIFF 50 aka TIFFTY! 50 wonderful years of the Toronto International Film Festival! As always, I will briefly touch on the films that I saw and rank them in order of my personal enjoyment. Please note: I will give some spooliers to these films as I...
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Episode 86 - Mannequins and Engagement Rings: The Demise of the Hudson's Bay Company, Reducing Big Backtivity, and Settle Down Aversion
In this episode, I discuss: the potential of GLP-1s, books that I need to finish reading before the end of 2025, the demise of Canada’s Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), the end of department stores, R-Truth being released from WWE, Attending a coworker wedding as a single woman, and my settle down...
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Episode 85 - Love at Wrestlemania and My Thoughts on Michael B. Jordan's Movie “Sinners”
We found love in a hopeless place aka WrestleMania LasVegas. In this episode, I discuss flying (or walking a short distance) for love and I give my thoughts on the new Michael B. Jordan film, "Sinners" (I did not love it but I appreciated it). There will be movie spoilers! Follow the Podcast...
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Episode 84 - VegasMania: The Greatest Trip of my Life
I had the greatest trip of ALL TIME…and I want to discuss it with you! In this episode, I talk about: My custom Pretty Deadly video My decision to go to Las Vegas Airport Mania Ole Red Wrestlecon, Wrestling Wine Down Podcast Merch, and Kelly Kelly (Barbie Blank) The cost of coffee in Las Vegas...
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Episode 83 - WrestleMania 41 Match Predictions
Happy WrestleMania Week! In this episode, I go through the night 1 and 2 match cards and give you my predictions on who I think will win each match! Follow me on Instagram and Twitter so see which ones of my predictions were correct! Match Card Predictions Night 1 War Raiders (World Tag-Team...
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Episode 82 - WWE VegasMania! - A Yes or No Debate
I am back for Season 8 of Pessimism at its Finest! In this episode, I mainly discuss my reservations about going to WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, Nevada (the trip was 3 weeks away at the time of this recording). Let's see how things play out! In this episode, I discuss: My 30th Birthday Party…
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Episode 81 - The First Episode of 2025. The Last Episode of my 20s.
DEATH TO MY 20s! I decided to record this recap of my 20s in the last 3 hours of my 20s and put it out to the universe as a goodbye. I hope that some of this resonates with you and I look forward to continuing this podcast in my 30s! Follow the Podcast Instagram: @pessimismatitsfinest...
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Episode 80 - Love, Lust, and Literature with Meg Becker
This week’s episode is with one of my favourite Romance book authors, https://www.authormegbecker.com/! In this episode, Meg sits down with me to discuss her literary backstory, her favourite romance books and male protagonists, how she comes up with the different storyline ideas for her books…
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Episode 79 - Montreal and Married Men being the Most Single Men…Again!
Let’s catch up, my loves! In this episode I discuss: Roman Reigns Thirst Traps on TikTok and the funny comments Lonely Planet, a romance movie on Netflix with Liam Hemsworth The Economics of WWE Wrestlemania 41 and Planning my 30th Birthday Heavy Metal Beer Garden - Mutoïde - Microbrewery The...
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Episode 78 - The 49th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
I’m only doing this episode so I can discuss the five films I saw this year at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Here are my top 5 (in the order I discuss them): The Salt Path Millers in Marriage The Piano Lesson The Life of Chuck All of You While you’re at it, remember to get a…
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Episode 77 - WWE Week in Toronto and a Recap of the Sami Zayn Comedy Show
This episode is mainly WWE focused, but the first 8 minutes are not! In this episode, I chat about: Technological struggles with an age gap couple Dating in Toronto A recap of Sami Zayn’s Toronto Comedy show WWE Smackdown and my love for Pretty Deadly Money in the Bank and John Cena announcing…
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Episode 76 - Debuts and Decisions: Music, Money, Presidential Debates, and Spiders
In this episode, I discuss: Other people’s stuff How @chelseaspursuit has changed my life with her instagram reels and money spreadsheet Cooking more, eating healthier, walking more, enjoying the outdoors Twitter Debate - The artist that had the best debut album: Britney Spears, Christina…
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Episode 75 - Alex v. Nature
I’m looking for a man in Finance, with a trust fund, six five, blue eyes…but not really (I just love the song)! In this episode, I give a life update, my experience with a bear sighting, me at a Cottage, twitter removing likes, Nicholas Galitzine and his fictional boy band “August Moon”, Girl on...
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Episode 74 - We need to talk about “Baby Reindeer”, “The Idea of You”, and Harrison Butker
In this episode, I chat about planning to attend Wrestlemania 41 in Las Vegas, “The Idea of You” viewing at TIFF Lightbox starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, update on The Montana Boyz, Harrison Butker’s Speech, and my thoughts on “Baby Reindeer”. Follow the Podcast Instagram:...
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Episode 73 - I Went to Wrestlemania 40, Wore a Cowboy Hat, and It's Now My Entire Personality
Where have I been loca? Well, busy getting older! I have returned from Wrestlemania 40 and I am here to (kinda) tell the tale. I talk about Wrestlecon, whether staying in an airbnb or Hotel is a better choice, WWE World, Walemania, The WWE Hall of Fame, Joe’s Tailgate, and Wrestlemania 40 in...
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Episode 72 - "Ghosts of the Wilderness: An Everyday Guy’s Search for America’s Rare and Elusive Wildlife" with Daniel Toujours
It is the first episode of 2024 and it is an interview with Daniel Toujours, the author of “Ghosts of the Wilderness: An Everyday Guy’s Search for America’s Rare and Elusive Wildlife”. This episode took me a while to release as I wanted to finish his book prior to release (and editing is always a...
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Episode 71 - 2023 Was Not My Year
This is the outro to my 2023. This was not my year at all. I created a vision board for this year to make sure that I document the things that I want to do in 2024. This will be the year that I accomplish some remaining goals and dreams in the last year of my 20s! See all of you lovelies in 2024!...
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Episode 70 - Reclaiming my Hacked Instagram Account
I got my highschool made Instagram account hacked. I am one of the fortunate people who was able to get my Instagram account back after a hacking and it was exhausting, challenging, and quite depressing. It is almost like a legal case and if you are willing to do the work and have the correct...
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Bonus Episode 9 - Spotify Wrapped 2023 featuring WWE
I am here to defend myself and my choices! Yes, my number 1 most listened to artist of 2023 is WWE… and contrary to popular belief, I am not embarrassed about this. WWE is my favourite soundtrack in life and I will never stop listening to my favourites. I just felt the need to create a bonus...
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Episode 69 - My Thoughts on October and The Golden Bachelor
I am back! I took a break in October and now I am back to discuss how terrible my October was, The Golden Bachelor, and The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband. Also, remember to change your location on Hinge when you travel. You may accidentally miss out on the love of your life. Link to ‘The...
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Bonus Episode 8 - After Everything (A Movie Recap)
IT IS THE END OF AN ERA! I am so sad and emotional. Hardin and Tessa are end game and we get to see Hardin’s journey to the end. Thank you Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin for an amazing run. While this may be a controversial take, I did quite enjoy this film. While it kind of strayed...
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Episode 68 - The White Tent Obstruction, Featuring Nickelback. A Free Film by TIFF!
This episode starts with a critique of the efforts made by the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to execute a Nickelback concert. It was giving FREE. Also, why are all of the film premieres during the day? How can us working peeps attend? Corrections must be made and this isn’t about the...
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Episode 67 - St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labradoodle
No, I legit could not think about a more creative episode title. I have recorded this episode four times and I am still not committed to this content but it will have to do. In this episode, I discuss: The heat in the province of Ontario “After Everything” and the end of the “After” Movie…
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Episode 65 - LET HIM UNSCREW YOUR WATER HOSE
I am back with a catch up style episode! In this episode, I discuss: where I have been lately, reading smut (Love Hypothesis and Salacious Players Club), being a Damsel in Distress, my new favourite cousin, my cousin’s wedding, saying a younger man is cute, my upcoming date, Kylie and Timothee,...
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Bonus Episode 7 - Alex’s Wrestlemania 39 Predictions
It is finally Wrestlemania Weekend! I am so excited for the April 1 and 2 of Wrestlemania 39. After seeing Stacy Keibler and Rey Mysterio inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, I was inspired to record this episode with my predictions for the match winners this weekend: Night 1 - Saturday United...
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Episode 64 - Love Is Blind - Season 4, Episode 1-5 (A Netflix Series Recap)
Zach gave us all the ick from singing with the worst vocal we have ever heard in our life. I cannot get over it. Love is Blind is back for Season 4 on Netflix. I wasn’t going to recap this but it was too good not too. The Mean Girls (Micah and Irina), Zach giving Irina the ick, Paul second…
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Episode 63 - Alexandria vs. The Cemetery Manager/Mausoleum Specialist
I know I sound so dead in this episode but it's because I am legitimately exhausted. I am also partially distracted by the WWE Channel playing in the background. In this episode I discuss: Bullying my mom into ordering the WWE channel for me Why I cannot understand the love triangle that is…
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Bonus Episode 6 - Sex/Life (Season 2): A Netflix Show Review
I WILL NEVER LIKE COOPER! If you are #TeamCooper, this is not the episode for you! In this recap of Season 2 of the Netflix show, “Sex/Life” or “SexLife”. I will discuss episodes 1-6, my thoughts on all of the characters, and the happily ever after finale (which leads me to believe that there…
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Episode 62 - It is the Year 2023. Kevin McCarthy lost 14 times, Andrew Tate is in Jail, and Prince Harry is a Meme
This episode is dedicated to Willie, the man who keeps on signing me up for spam emails. Happy New Year everyone! It is 2023 and I bring to you the first episode of the year! No, I do not have a vision board or plan for the year, but it will be great (Somehow)! In this episode, I discuss the...
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Episode 61 - Screaming, Kinda Throwing Up with Antonio
Maybe you should start reading smut? It's important. In this episode, I post the outtakes from my episode with Antonio where we chat about Hero Fiennes Tiffin (and I tell you why my crush is now over), why more Men need to read smut, Harry Styles in “My Policeman”, Antonio’s Myers Briggs test...
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Episode 60 - He’s a 10 but he’s an Urban Planner with Antonio
Antonio is back with his hot takes! This episode is an extension of Episode 59 - The King and Spadina Debate. In this episode, we discuss why I give off Hinge Vibes, Urban Planning Men being a Red Flag, Blundstones, communication on dating apps, and City Place. My intro ends and Antonio starts at...
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Episode 59 - The King and Spadina Debate
WE HAVE TO TALK. (Also, how many times can I say "King and Spadina"?) I finally caved and joined a dating app and I met an urban planner there. Remember when I said I would never date an urban planner? Oh well, moving on. Anyways, I mentioned that my favourite intersection was King and Spadina…
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Episode 58 - Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox at Roy Thompson Hall
First up in the Concert series is an overview of my time listening to Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox! Clips in order: My Heart Will Go On (Celine Dion Cover) All About that Bass (Meghan Trainor Cover) Wannabe (Spice Girls Cover) Not the Only One (Sam Smith Cover) Halo (Beyonce Cover) Follow…
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Episode 57 - Good Morning, Baltimore!
I just came back from Baltimore and I LOVED IT. I think that everyone needs to add that to their list of USA cities to visit. Some of the places that you need to visit are: Maryland Art Place Current Space WC Harlan Ministry of Brewing Also, I meant gorgeous Brownstone buildings. I can’t believe…
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Episode 56 - The Queen Died, Charles is King, and I Missed Hero Fiennes Tiffin at TIFF2022
The Brits have really done a number on me this week. In this episode, I discuss: The Death of Queen Elizabeth - The End of an Era The amazing memes on Twitter Dirty Diana - the Song (Michael Jackson or The Weeknd versions) Prince Charles becoming King Charles Why King Charles and Camilla are not...
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Bonus Episode 5 - After Ever Happy (A Movie Review)
Why is Hardin Scott wearing black slides and socks? Hardin Scott WOULD NEVER! And that is my biggest issue with this movie. I was so excited to see “After Ever Happy”. I stayed up all night looking forward to finding out what was going to happen in the finale of the movie series. When I tell you...
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Episode 54 - The Filthy Feminine with Jo (Part 1)
This week, I am joined by Jo, the host of “The Filthy Feminine” podcast. We recorded this episode in Fall 2021 and I never got around to editing it and releasing it. But there is no time better than the present! In Part 1 of my chat with Jo, we discuss: The origins of her podcast (which was great...
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Episode 53 - Alexandria’s Hot Girl Summer
You can totally hear my neighbours music in the background of this episode. Random Contest: If you can pick out one of the songs in the background, give me the minute that you hear it at and if it's correct, I will give you a prize! Apologies for the background noise in advance! This episode, I...
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Episode 52 - An Evening with James Vincent McMorrow in Toronto
On Wednesday July 20th, 2022, an experience I waited 10 Years to experience. A whole decade! I saw my favorite musician, James Vincent McMorrow, live at The Great Hall in Toronto. I am ready and I have to tell the tale. Join me at the concert via this episode. Stick around to the end of the…
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Episode 51 - My AC Broke But I'm Still Enjoying Life
I know that it has been a hot minute since I have put out an episode but here is a quickie catch up session. In this episode, I discuss: My AC Unit Breaking Life after University A Life Update Concerts I have attended James Vincent McMorrow Concert on July 20. 2022! After Book and Movie Series My...
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Episode 50 - Alexandria In Bogotá
Yes, I was in Bogotá, Colombia. My friend got married to the love of her life, so I had to venture into South America to attend the wedding. This is my story. In this episode I will discuss: my terrible experience with Air Canada while traveling to Bogotá; the fight that took place at Pearson...
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Episode 49 - The Cost of Being a Wedding Guest
ITS WEDDING SEASON! My Mom and I had a heated debate. I believe that it is $100-200 per plate at a wedding, while my mom believes that it's $300-400 per plate (invite her to your weddings y’all). On my personal Instagram, I asked my followers how much a guest should pay per plate at a wedding.…
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