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Should I Buy This?
by Gavin & Jess
Two millennials talk about what they want to buy ... can they convince the other person (and themselves) to justify the purchase?Join Gavin and Jess as they talk about their shopping fantasies and much more.
Episodes
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SIBT 18: Movie Star Hair Care
Jess and Gavin celebrate the one-year birthday of the new home by recording a long-awaited episode of SIBT. The couple return to a newly revamped studio setup (although the audio quality is still questionable) that includes dual monitors, a mini basketball hoop, and a squeaky chair. We also recap...
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SIBT 17: February Festivities
A busy February weekend approaches so Gavin and Jess decide to record a special episode about Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day. Jess tells us adulthood is looming when she finds herself delivering goodies for Chinese New Year instead of receiving. The couple talks about their plans for…
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SIBT 16: Deck the Halls
In the spirit of the Holidays, Gavin and Jess return to the studio on December 23 and present this episode to all our loyal listeners! The couple discusses the pros and cons of putting up Christmas decorations. Specifically, Gavin and Jess talk about their new Christmas tree in the living room.…
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SIBT 15: Plaid Dust Bunnies
Gavin revels in the spirit of Black Friday, as he has been combing through countless flyers to catch the next hot deal. On the other hand, Jess is more interested in weekly flyers from the grocery store. Jess wants to take a Christmas photo with Gavin from the new house. She suggests buying...
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SIBT 14: New Season, New Home
Gavin and Jess return to SIBT studios after a long hiatus… except the studio is in a new location. Jess talks about the struggles of finding a perfect home and we hear about the many feng shui aspects which needed to be considered. Gavin questions the validity of these Chinese superstitions. In…
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SIBT 13: Stage Two
Gavin and Jess celebrate Ontario’s second stage of reopening the economy. Gavin talks about why Jess gave him a Tabasco shirt and the couple recount their first trip to the shopping mall after three months. As Ontario enters the second stage of reopenings, Gavin suggests that the two should go…
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Shopping Shorts 1: Atami Apartment
Gavin and Jess recall their brief weekend trip to Atami last July as they celebrate Ocean Day - umi no hi - near the beach. The couple find an amazing deal on a fully loaded apartment unit and hope to enjoy a memorable long weekend. Unfortunately, as the two learn, things aren’t always as...
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SIBT 12: They Rode in the Zoo
After a few weeks without SIBT, Gavin and Jess return to the studio to once again discuss their shopping needs. In fact, it’s been so long that we thought this was actually episode 11. Still in time for May, the couple talk briefly about Asian Heritage Month as Gavin suggests that Jess spends too...
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SIBT 11: Ergonomic Shampoo
Join Jess and Gavin as they celebrate Mother’s Day by giving out tons of present suggestions to the struggling children of the world. Jess recaps her decision to purchase the 500 Pixels membership and we discuss whether or not it is worth the membership fee. Gavin talks about how the mic stand he...
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SIBT 10: Photographic Podcast Studios
In celebration of ten episodes, Gavin talks about how Jess’ mentality towards the podcast has changed since the first recording. We also give an update about our new Instagram page (sibt.ca) where you can see a photo of Gavin with the McFlurrys discussed on episode 9. Follow us on Instagram for…
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SIBT 9: Bamboo Cavities
Gavin continues his admiration for Animal Crossing as Jess abruptly joins the island. Jess talks about her latest purchase, which was not the hair oil, but a skin cream from Israel. We also announce the “launch” of the podcast’s new website, check us out at www.sibt.ca Jess talks about how adults...
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SIBT 8: DIY Hair Care
Emerging from their self-quarantine, Jess and Gavin return to the microphones for another episode of SIBT after some time away. It’s not entirely known whether this short break from SIBT was because of COVID-19 or Gavin playing Animal Crossing excessively... Speaking of the greatest game ever…
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SIBT 7: Cherry Blossoms at the Crossing
This weekend, the SIBT crew is practicing social distancing by self-quarantining themselves. How did Gavin and Jess do, listen and grade them on their discipline. Jess finally finds a cardigan she likes after searching the internet far and wide. Gavin panics because he is taking massive L’s on…
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SIBT 6: Empty Shelves
It’s the COVID-19 episode! Whether you’re quarantined or not, SIBT has you covered for your podcast listening needs. Jess recounts her glorious victory as she is finally able to sell her DSLR camera. Meanwhile the hosts go 0/2 on last episode’s SIBT items. Jess talks about how “you know you’re an...
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SIBT 5: Fashionable Gamers
Jess gives up an update about her adventures of selling her DSLR camera. Gavin gets made fun of for being fat. Jess then talks about how she knows she is an adult when she needs reminders and notifications to keep her on schedule. We hear about how she is on some sort of Tinder meets LinkedIn...
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SIBT 4: Mirrorless Gyms
Gavin and Jess recount their trip to Niagara Falls which was filled with impractically placed hot tubs and children’s shooting games. Jess talks about the Clifton Hill’s fun pass, and whether or not it was worth buying. Notable purchases in between episodes also include Gavin’s birthday present…
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SIBT 3: Cold Winters, Crisp Audio
Jess recaps her cooking adventures on Valentine’s Day - were the tacos she promised last episode successful? Gavin talks about finally being able to track down a second Blue Yeti microphone for under $100 as he updates the listeners with his most recent notable purchase. Jess tells us how “you…
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SIBT 2: Valentine's Day Beats
In anticipation for Valentine's Day, Gavin and Jess try to give out some helpful advice for people shopping for gifts. The hosts talk about how the day is celebrated in Japan. Listen to Jess talk about buying chocolates last year. Jess and Gavin give updates about their recent purchases. Gavin...
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SIBT 1: Yetis and Where They Live
Welcome to "Should I Buy This?" Listen in as the hosts, Gavin and Jess, introduce themselves and talk about their shopping habits. In the "you know you're an adult when..." segment, Gavin talks about how to tackle a buffet strategically. Afterwards, listen to each host as they each suggest...
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Should I Buy This? currently has 19 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Two millennials talk about what they want to buy ... can they convince the other person (and themselves) to justify the purchase?Join Gavin and Jess as they talk about their shopping fantasies and much more.
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Should I Buy This? has 19 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Should I Buy This? is created and hosted by Gavin & Jess.
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