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You've Got to be Kidding

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A podcast from the well-known newspaper column of the same name, reflecting on current issues facing all of us during these unique times.

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Episodes

  1. 25-02-27 - Take the Glue out of Gluten

    Jonathan van Bilsen discusses the true benefits of avoiding gluten in your diet

  2. 25-02-20 - Listen to me

    Jonathan van Bilsen talks about his articles being transformed into podcasts and how wonderful it is.

  3. 25-02-13 - It's Voting Time

    Jonathan van Bilsen talks about the upcoming election in Ontario as well as past elections.

  4. 25-02-06 - An American Perspective

    Jonathan van Bilsen looks at an article posted in a US Newspaper

  5. 25-01-30 - What Exactly is a Tariff

    Jonathan van Bilsen looks at what exactly tariffs are and how they hurt the country that imposes them

  6. 25-01-23 - Eh, José, Can You See?

    Jonathan van Bilsen looks at the US joining Canada as a province

  7. 25-01-16 - Where does the time go

    Jonathan van Bilsen talks about the possibilty of time travel

  8. 25-01-09 - Late to the Party

    Jonathan van Bilsen looks at the history of some of the gifts presented by the three wisemen

  9. 25-01-02 - Gee, I can own a Mercedes

    Jonathan van Bilsen talks about the degredation of a popular brand

  10. 24-12-26 - It's Now

    Jonathan van Bilsen discusses the meaning and traditions behind Boxing Day

  11. 24-12-19 - The Language of Christmas

    Jonathan van Bilsen looks at the origin of some of the phrases of Christmas

  12. 24-12-05 - Looking out on the Feast of Stephen

    Jonathan van Bilsen learns what te eFeast of Stephen really is

  13. 24-12-05 - Good Duke Wenceslaus

    Jonathan van Bilsen discovers that King Wenceslaus was not a king at all

  14. 24-11-26 - On to the Next Step

    Jonathan van Bilsen talks about closing his Photographic studio

  15. 24-11-21 - Everybody is Invited to the Party

    Jonathan van Bilsen looks at the climate change conference

  16. 24-11-14 -Hey, I Look Good for my Age

    Jonathan van Bilsen looks at a new AI concept to help your health through analysing teh aging process

  17. 24-10-24 -Not a Spooky Show

    Jonathanvan Bilsen reviews the Borelians production of Ghosts

  18. 24-10-17 - Save me a Seat

    Jonathan van Bilsen talks about paying for airline seats

  19. 24-10-10 - If I read it, it Must be True

    Jonathan van Bilsen learns about some myths in advertising

  20. 24-10-03 - What's New in the World

    Jonathan van Bilsen looks at some very interesting and very recent inventions

  21. 24-09-26 - Nine Monhs and Social Media Stars

    Jonathan van Bilsen discovers what 9 months at sea was like during a nn-stop voyage around the world

  22. 24-09-19 - Ewe Just Never Know

    Jonathan van Bilsen explains what he discovered about sheep on a recent trip to New Zealand

  23. 24-09-12 - Hurry up and slow down

    Jonathan van Biolsen discusses some of his pet peeves when it comes to driving

  24. 24-09-05 - Why Me Lord

    Jonathanvan Bilsen reminisces about teh time he met a music legend

  25. 24-08-29 - Honk if you Love... Taxis

    Jonathan van Bilsen talks about autonomous taxis in San Fransisco

  26. 24-08-22 - I Wonder Where that Came From

    Jonathan van Bilsen looks at the history of some old sayings

  27. 24-08-15 - If Life Throws you Lemons

    Jonathan van Bilsen talsk abou being stuck in Montreal

  28. 24-08-08 - Birds of a Feather

    Jonathan van Bilsen explains about quail being sent to the space station as a food source for cosmonaughts

  29. 24-07-25 - That's All Folks

    Jonathan vanBilsen talks about his travel show, which after 60 episodes, is going off the air.

  30. 24-07-18 - Joe Who

    Jonathan van Bilsen looks at the age of Ameerican Presidents

  31. 24-07-11 - Who's on First

    Jonathan van Bilsen looks at some firsts in history

  32. 24-07-04 - Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town

    Jonathan van Bilsen reminisces about a great faux-pa he made when meeting Kenny Rogers

  33. 24-06-27 - Streaming and Screaming

    Jonathan van Bilsen talsk about the increase in costs and decrease in service of streaming companies

  34. 24-06-20 - Buckle Up

    Jonathan van Bislen looks at the turbulance that affected Singapore Airlines

  35. 24-06-13 - Nickel and Dimed to Death

    Jonathan van Bilsen talks about his recent attempt at booking a flight

  36. 24-06-07 - Does This Float Your Boat

    Jonathan van Bilsen looks at teh new ocean liner where you can buy or rent suites

  37. 24-05-30 - Did You Know

    Jonathan van Bilsen reveals some interesting facts which you probably do not know

  38. 24-05-23 - Hot Off the Press

    Jonathan van Bilsen looks at the origin of some of our most used phrases

  39. 24-05-16 - Hello Dolly

    Jonathan van Bilsen recalls the time he briefly met Dolly Parton

  40. 24-05-09 - An Elephant Never Forgets

    Jonathan van Bilsen discusses the mistreatment of elephants by tourists

  41. 24-05-02 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles

    Jonathan van Bilsen looks at pollution in the transportation industry

  42. 24-04-25 - How Do I Look

    Jonathan van Bilsen takes a look at the waste produced by the fashion industry

  43. 24-04-18 - Break a Leg

    Jonathan van Bilsen re-discovers teh fun in community theatre

  44. 24-04-11 - Watch Out

    Scammers are everywhere and Jonathan van Bilsen looks at how seniors can be targets

  45. 24-04-04 - Who Said That

    Jonathan van Bilsen looks at the origin of some of our more common phrases

  46. 24-03-28 - Off With Their Heads

    Jonathan van Bilsen discusses the four heads of John the Baptist

  47. 24-03-21 - Four Years Later

    Jonathan van Bilsen takes a look at the start of the pandemic, four years ago this week.

  48. 24-03-14 - Me and my Bicycle

    Jonathan van Bilsen takes a look at the interesting history of the bicycle

  49. 24-03-07 - I Could Have Been a Teenager

    Jonathan van Bilsen looks at the history of the leap year

  50. 24-02-29 - Be Informed

    There seems to be a major problem with the government trying to protect large news sources, but somehow hurting the smaller ones

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About this show

A podcast from the well-known newspaper column of the same name, reflecting on current issues facing all of us during these unique times.

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photosNtravel

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does You've Got to be Kidding have?

You've Got to be Kidding has 285 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on February 27, 2025.

What is You've Got to be Kidding about?

A podcast from the well-known newspaper column of the same name, reflecting on current issues facing all of us during these unique times.

How often does You've Got to be Kidding release new episodes?

You've Got to be Kidding publishes weekly, based on its 285 episodes since January 2019.

Who hosts You've Got to be Kidding?

You've Got to be Kidding is created and hosted by photosNtravel.
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