Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!!

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I’m working this week but I’ll still be able to spend Christmas Day with my family. 

Merry Christmas to you all! 

Superman NOT Forever…

And: 

Last Political Post EVER ! (?)

Indiana Jones 5…

The sequel trilogy that wasn’t…

This & That

16 years…

And my sleeping Granddaughter: 

Salute to the Kings of Westeros

In the first season of ‘Game of Thrones’ we were introduced to King Robert Baratheon, the man who led the rebellion against the Mad King Targaryen and took the Iron Throne of Westeros. Mark Addy portrayed him and did a fantastic job, but sadly his character died before the end of season one but his absence was definitely felt. 

***SPOILERS for HOTD***

Like Mark Addy before him, Paddy   Considine played a King of Westeros who also died in season one of ‘House of the Dragon’ and his absence will be felt going forward. King Viserys may have been somewhat weak and made poor choices, but deep down he was a good man and good King. 

Thank you Paddy Considine & Mark Addy for bringing these Kings to life on the screen.

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

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And I wish I could go back in time and try one of these: 

Announcement

Due to some scheduling conflicts, a stomach bug and Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend, there will be no new episodes from the ‘The Pop Culture Pub Podcast Network’ until after October 20th. But we have plenty of previous episodes in our catalog of shows for you to listen to. See you again in the not too distant future! - Chris 

George & The Gold Bikini

This & That

Clerks III: Spoiler Free Thoughts

Just got back from the city and seeing Kevin Smiths ‘Clerks III’. As a fan of Smith’s ViewAskew Universe I absolutely loved this movie! Definitely hit me in all the feelings..,if you liked the first 2 you will like this one! 

It’s definitely not as vulgar as Clerks 2, but for this instalment that’s a good thing. 

Edmonton Expo 2022

Had a great time this year at the Expo. Got to see some friends like Ragnar and Jeff T, also ran into a former co-worker from 15 years ago: Kurt! Had a great quick visit with him. My daughter Shelby came with me and dressed up in Anime cosplay. I got a photo op with William Shatner, the cast of 'Clerks' (minus Kevin Smith) and autographs/selfie with the 'Trailer Park Boys'.

This & That

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II

Happy Grandpa, Happy Life! And This & That

I’m a Grandpa!!! My Granddaughter Paisley was born Aug 4th to my step-daughter Kayde and her fiancé Justin. Both baby and Mom are doing well! 

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From Paisleys photo shoot:

Mullet Championship??

House of the Dragon

Just finished episode one of the new Game of Thrones spin-off… FREAKING AWESOME!!! Might be the best new series of 2022! 

Better Call Saul series finale

Renew ‘The Orville’ for season 4!

This & That

Now this is real Star Trek: THE ORVILLE

My Little Pilgrimage

I went to Lac St Anne to attend the pilgrimage today. It was the last day of the event and most of the people and vendors were either gone or prepping to go. This was not my first time attending this event, in fact my first pilgrimage was back in 1990 with my Granny Lockhart. She had at that point been attending for several decades; her and my Grandpa used to camp there. 

But this year was a little different as the Pope came to Canada and to the pilgrimage to apologize for the church’s hand in what happened at the residential schools. 

I’m baptized Christian, but my beliefs are a mix of Christianity and Buddhism. Although my grandparents weren’t directly involved with the residential schools I had other relatives that were. So having the Pope fulfill his promise to come to Canada in the spirit of reconciliation was amazing and I for one am grateful. I really admire Pope Francis and feel he is doing good work with his position within the church. 

Being by the lake, knowing the Pope had been there three days earlier praying for my family and reconciliation made me feel happy and hopeful for the future healing of all our native people.