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Somewhat Bland Substance

by Somewhat Bland Substance

Hosted by Scott Mitchell, this podcast talks about daily life. Potentially in the most mediocre ways possible.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 28: And then there were three...

    A lot of talk about the good that's come since the inauguration of Biden down in the States... we also chat about bad (from an Alberta standpoint, I guess), and we do another round of the Music Meeting with both Tim from The Tim Gavin Show and Bailey from Glad You Came. Show Links:...

  2. Episode 27: A Lot of Political Stuff

    Going into a very divisive weeks in politics, a lot of stuff has come up

  3. Episode 26: First Full Week In The Books. Yikes.

    We had a weird first week of 2021... and that says a lot considering 2020.

  4. Episode 25: New Year, Same Political Digestion Needed

    We had a week in Canadian politics... and I apparently had more to say than just on my radio show. That, Still The Number One from... last year!?, and more!

  5. Episode 24: The Stay At Home Christmas Special

    Tim Gavin joins Scott for the first FULL co-hosted episode of Somewhat Bland Substance! It was an episode worth having, this is one you don't want to miss... the 2 hours is worth it!

  6. Episode 23:

    Back with a full episode... and a discussion on new restrictions, and new music!

  7. Episode 22: Still The Number One 2002

    I took a bit of time off from the podcast to re-group and continue getting myself organized in Camrose, but back with another edition of Still The Number One to tie us over... full show coming (hopefully) next week!

  8. Episode 21: That Week was 8 Years

    Ok so let it be known EVERYTHING HAPPENED October 26th to November 1st...

  9. Episode 20: In 2020. This Can't Be Good.

    ...he says after healthcare workers start striking this morning. That, a look back on 1984 in music, and more in this week's Still The Number One.

  10. Episode 19: The First One from Camrose

    New surroundings, a new place, a new episode! We do another round of the music meeting, talk about moving in a pandemic, and the 5th of year of 2020 so far!

  11. Episode 18: Still The Number One - 1982

    As I still get settled in Camrose, I still wanted to have SOMETHING for an episode this week. I'm joined with my buddy Tim Gavin to discuss some awesome albums released back this week in 1982.

  12. Episode 17a: Still The Number One

    In lieu of a busy week, Tim and I take a look at the Billboard Album Charts from 1994

  13. Episode 17: This Took 2 Takes

    After an unplanned 2-week hiatus, and actually having the first version of this podcast done, life happened. In this episode we talk about coordinating a move in a pandemic, how the first couple weeks of school have gone, and do another Music Meeting.

  14. Episode 16: Heightened Awareness

    We're more cognizant these days as to what people around us are doing it seems. Also the separatist movement continues in Alberta, and school is back in session. We'll also have another edition of The Music Meeting.

  15. Episode 15: WTF WAS THAT

    Conservative leadership announcement yesterday was kind of a mess, and winter's going to be a mess... so whaddup 2020? Also, Still The Number One going back to 2009!

  16. Episode 14: Laziest Summer Ever

    No work and no events means I'm being lazy this summer... so here's the first episode in a few weeks. We talk about masks again, CERB coming to an end, and debut a new segment called "The Music Meeting" with Tim Gavin

  17. Episode 13a: The Week Off

    It's been so nice outside, and I have a million other excuses. Taking a break from the podcast this week, but we can't let audio go to waste! On "Still The Number One", Tim Gavin and I take a look at the first year the Civic Holiday was celebrated in Alberta: 1974.

  18. Episode 13: HOT HOT HOT

    It's sunny. It's hot. It's glorious. Here's some thoughts from my cool down in my basement on the gym during COVID, the potential for a vaccine to be out by the end of the year, and cases in sports teams already.

  19. Episode 12: Masks. And sports. And oh my!

    A couple of serious conversations everyone has been having lately, and there's also good news when it comes to a COVID vaccine. We also head to 1969 for Still The Number One.

  20. Episode 11: The Pandemic Isn't Over

    This may seem like an episode full of best-ofs, but in reality, this is fresh content. Just similar arguments that I've had to make in the past because people still aren't getting it.

  21. Episode 10: Back. Finally.

    After a forced month hiatus, we're back! Scott tells you why he's been gone, and reflects back on the last couple of weeks.

  22. Episode 9: Where Is The Love

    There's a lot going on in the world this week that Scott takes a look at, especially with the protests originating in the US. Also, going back to 2013 on Still The Number One.

  23. Episode 8: Practice What You Preach

    This week we talk about whether Alberta was ready to re-open things or not. Also whether Toronto was ready for things to be relaxed... and people complaining about "sheeple". Also, joined by Tim Gavin for another edition of Still The Number One, where we look back on 1980... more specifically in...

  24. Episode 7: Well, We're Open

    In this episode, we take a look at the first few days of restrictions being eased and the economy being reopened in Alberta. Also, This Week In Florida, and a Still The Number One feature with my pal Tim Gavin, looking back on this week in 2001. We also talk about the changing music trends from...

  25. Episode 6: Have we flattened the curve?

    In this week's episode, Scott chats about a comment made in a press conference last week, as Alberta prepares to reopen the economy this week. Also Joe Exotic, Nicolas Cage as Joe Exotic, and Jimmy Fallon as Nicolas Cage as Joe Exotic.

  26. Episode 5: Cautiously Optimstic

    It's two words you've heard many times during the COVID-19 pandemic: cautiously optimistic. Really, it's the theme of 2020. In this episode, Scott takes a look at reopening the economy, murder hornets, the return of Florida man, and more.

  27. Episode 4: Stronger Together

    A wide range of conversations in the latest episode. We chat about the Stronger Together show that aired this weekend, flooding in Fort McMurray, rollbacks to changes in Alberta for rural healthcare specifically, and more. I was also joined by my pal Tim Gavin for a new breakaway segment called...

  28. Episode 3: The News Doesn't Stop

    A senseless act of violence in Nova Scotia, doctors in Lac La Biche handing in a resignation letter from hospital privileges, and the world coming together at a safe distance while using music as therapy. The news doesn't stop in a pandemic, and Scott offers his take on all these things, plus…

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Hosted by Scott Mitchell, this podcast talks about daily life. Potentially in the most mediocre ways possible.

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