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Slug is Doug

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An occasional podcast/lifecast of the thoughts of a guy named Doug who is also known as Slug, Slugger, Sluggo or any number of derivations.
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SlugisDoug episode 126: Wrecked No. 2

Recorded back in early November of 2023. I forgot about it, or never bothered to release it… whatever. Happy new year. Here’s an episode for you. direct link to mp3
18-1-20240
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SlugisDoug episode 125: Wrecked no. 1

Once in a while, something wrecks me, but in a good way. Enjoy. Direct link to mp3
29-9-20230
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SlugisDoug episode 124: Whisky, Stamps and Ovens

Some clips made over the last month or so with a bit of a shaggy dog story at the end. Hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening. Direct link to mp3
13-9-20230
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SlugisDoug episode 123: The Poison of Nostalgia

A late night discussion about Wang Chung and why I can’t get back to sleep. enjoy. please don’t sue me. Direct link to mp3
18-6-20230
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SlugisDoug episode 122: 53rd May 25

It’s my birthday. Go shorty! Direct link to mp3 file
25-5-20230
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SlugisDoug episode 121: Worthy

An update on me feeling good about myself and the work I did on the set for Ben’s Chili. Enjoy. direct link to mp3
1-5-20230
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SlugisDoug episode 120: Downs and Ups

An almost forgotten clip from back in February that almost didn’t make the cut. But then I heard a plea from none other than Scarborough Dude for more. So here it is. Blame him. Direct link to mp3 Enjoy?
21-3-20230
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SlugisDoug episode 119: 4 episodes this year!!!!

Wow… aren’t you lucky? 4 full episodes of me this year. Count yourself as one of the lucky ones. direct link to mp3
21-12-20220
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SlugisDoug episode 118: She’s 12!

It’s been a while. Here you go. Enjoy. Direct link to mp3
19-8-20220
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I did it!: Windsor Pizza

Listeners to the podcast will know that I have been on a journey of Pizza Discovery over that last few years, with a recent realization as to the true meaning of this search. Well, friends, I have to say that … Continue reading →
25-5-20220
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SlugisDoug episode 117: It’s a long one!

The title says it all! This one clocks in at over 1hr and 45minutes. Take is slow! Don’t listen to it all at once. You might hurt yourself. Recorded in 2 sessions. The first ends around the 45 minute mark. … Continue reading →
27-4-20220
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SlugisDoug episode 116: Zapengotia Rises

I am back after some time of not being….. back. This is a longer than usual episode. It starts off normal and ends with some fun world building. Join me as I drive to work on Monday and Friday morning … Continue reading →
18-3-20220
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SlugisDoug episode 115: Message from Edith and Charlie

Hello. This is SAM, I am a sentient singing computer robot created by my friend Charlie… here is a recoding of Charlie and his lovely wife, Edith, featuring yours truly, me SAM, the sentient singing computer robot. Merry Christmas everyone!!! … Continue reading →
24-12-20210
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SlugisDoug episode 114: Wonderbone

A podcast captured as I streamed on Twitch. Exploring a new piece of software that has tickled my fancy (VCV Rack 2 https://vcvrack.com/ ) and has me spending time making “music”. Also some further discussion on my issues involving focusing … Continue reading →
17-12-20210
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SlugisDoug episode 113: Welcome to my therapy session.

I seemingly have left the recorder on as I talk through some stuff. Beware!!! Wordy Dirds are within. Direct link to mp3
2-12-20210
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SlugisDoug 112: Book ’em Douggo

Where have you been? You never call. I talk about some books I read. Direct link to mp3
25-11-20210
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SlugisDoug episode 111: Lap 51 begins!

Join me as I begin my 51st lap around the sun. First corner, you guessed it, a trip to the office for my weekly COVID test. Enjoy Direct link to mp3
27-5-20210
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SlugisDoug episode 110: I’m back?

It has been a very, very long time. Probably not worth the wait, but here you go. Direct link to mp3
18-5-20210
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SlugisDoug episode 109: Testing, testing

Come with me as I drive in to the office that I don’t work in to get a COVID test, just in case I want to go in to the office, which I don’t. Sorry for the bad audio. So … Continue reading →
19-12-20200
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SlugisDoug episode 108: Stuff Happens

I took another walk to the park with Lily and spoke a bit about what has been going on around here. Direct Link to mp3
6-7-20200
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SlugisDoug episode 107: More park talk

A shorter episode. Talking in the park on Fathers Day. Direct Link to mp3
23-6-20200
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SlugisDoug episode 106: Dog Walkin’

I finally got around to bringing the recorder with me on a walk with the dog to the park. A bit of a catch-all, catch-up episode. Enjoy. Direct link to MP3  
20-6-20200
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SlugisDoug episode 105: Slight return

hi. direct link to mp3 Enjoy
9-3-20200
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SlugisDoug episode 104: Thoughts on a Glass Life

I started thinking about Philip Glass and Robert Wilson, thanks to Scarborough Dude’s recent DicksnJanes Podcast #767. I decided to try to tease out these thoughts, that came to me while showering, in to some sort of coherent form and … Continue reading →
9-12-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 103: Twelve!

And suddenly here we are at the 12th Day of Podcasting Leading up to the 12 Podcasting Days of Christmas. See you next year? Maybe. Enjoy Direct Link to mp3
6-12-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 102: Experiment 8

For the 8th day of the 12 Days of Podcasting Leading up to the 12 Podcasting Days of Christmas, I tried to do a quick audio experiment. It turned out to take longer than expected and may not actually be … Continue reading →
3-12-20190
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SlugDaily 20191201: 2019 CNDOP

The 9th Anniversary of the first Canadian National Day of Podcasting. My 2 cents. Direct Link to mp3.
1-12-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 101: Seven

The Seventh episode of the 12 Days of Podcasting Leading Up to the 12 Podcasting Days of Christmas. Seven.   Enjoy direct link to mp3
30-11-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 100: 5, no, 6!

no comment. direct link to mp3
28-11-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 99: Streets of NYC

I’m at a loss for something to put out today, the 4th Day of the 12 Days of Podcasting Leading Up to the 12 Podcasting Days of Christmas, so I play you a clip, the only clip I recorded, from … Continue reading →
26-11-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 98: Jingle the Elf

Another huge score for the ever increasingly popular series of podcasts known as The Twelve Days of Podcasting Leading Up to the Twelve Podcasting Days of Christmas. This episode features an exclusive interview with Elf on the Shelf Supervisor Jingle. … Continue reading →
25-11-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 97: Day 2 of 12 – Edith and Charlie

This is episode 2 of the 12 Days of Podcasting Leading up to the 12 Podcasting Days of Christmas. Today, I had the opportunity to meet face to face with Edith and Charlie and have a chat with them about … Continue reading →
22-11-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 96: Day One… again.

This is the 1st day of the 2019 Twelve Days of Podcasting Leading Up to the 12 Podcasting Days of Christmas. Until tomorrow. Enjoy. Direct Link to mp3  
21-11-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 95: Like it or Not

This morning I was thinking about how there are some songs that I like and do not like. There are also things that I have no idea if I like them or not.  I try to explore why and what … Continue reading →
4-11-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 94: PodSeed4 – Fear

The 4th installment in the PodSeed Project. This time the topic is fear. I go in to what some of my fears are as well as explore fear as a driving force. The tweet that I mention by @JennaACY on … Continue reading →
30-10-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 93: pollynotdolly

A quick check in on a Monday morning drive after listening to Upinthisbrain. enjoy. direct link to mp3  
12-8-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 92

I’m driving to work (and getting a little bit goofy). Sorry. enjoy. Direct link to the mp3 Side note: Alan Almond’s sign off from Pillow Talk every night at midnight. Still brings back old memories and feelings.
2-8-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 91: In the Clouds

Driving to work again. This time thinking about events at MMPR 2019 and having my head In the Clouds while In The Crowd. Enjoy. Direct link to mp3  
11-7-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 90: moreofthesame

More thoughts from me while I drive to work. This time it’s about a couple of songs that I “discovered” in my first year of university that seemed to harbour the secrets of the universe within them. Enjoy. Direct link … Continue reading →
28-6-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 89: School is out

Here we go again! Another episode leading up to MMPR 2019. Direct link to mp3
27-6-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 88

Episode 88 and another drive to work and talking about stuff….   direct link to mp3  
26-6-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 87: Day 3 of 12 to MMPR?

Apparently I am now doing the 12 Podcasting days to the Marshall Mcluhan Podcasters Roundtable. This will be the 3rd instalment. I continue my exploration on the secrets of the Universe as revealed through art. Actually, it’s more me rambling … Continue reading →
25-6-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 86: A Dark Night of the Soul

I had trouble falling asleep last night. And may have had a small existential crisis or “Dark Night of the Soul.” It sounds worse than it was. The result; I’m tired today, didn’t get much sleep. And you get a … Continue reading →
24-6-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 85: Commuting with Doug

Recorded on a drive to work and a drive home. Also Clara and I play a duet on the piano. Direct link to the mp3  
21-6-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 84: Consequences

Better late than never. My contribution to the 3rd installment of the Podcast Seed Project. The seed this time around was “Consequences”. Enjoy. Direct link to mp3
28-5-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 83: The Storyteller, The Listener and The Eavesdropper.

This week I sat down and reread and recorded a piece of writing from 1996. This was my first semester so-called “research thesis” at Carleton University’s School of Architecture. More of an exploration of creative writing, and narrative building than … Continue reading →
22-3-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 82: The move begins!

A few clips from over the past week or two and I play some piano. Direct Link to mp3 Enjoy!  
5-2-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 81: Integrity?

The first of the Podcast Seed project. Better late than never. direct link to mp3
21-1-20190
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SlugisDoug episode 80: 1 Day until the 12 Podcasting Days of Christmas

It`s finally here folks! Less than 24 hours away. Jason over at UpinthisBrain is going to release episode 400 of the UpinthisBrain podcast and it will mark the beginning of the 5th installment of the 12 Podcasting Days of Christmas. … Continue reading →
6-12-20180
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SlugisDoug episode 79: 2 Days left ’til the 12 Podcasting Days of Christmas

2 days left folks! Thank you to Dr. Steve Cloutier for the clip, in all its glory. Steve’s Podcast: Stories From Sackville Steve on Twitter: DocPinko Spit and Twitches episode 13 Dave’s Solo Thing MPP (I don’t know where this is … Continue reading →
5-12-20180
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SlugisDoug episode 78: 3 Days until the 12 Podcasting Days of Christmas

3 Days left folks. I almost forgot to record an episode today. This daily podcasting stuff is hard! Direct Link to mp3  
4-12-20180
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SlugisDoug episode 77: 4 Days of Podcasting Left Until the 12 Podcasting Days of Christmas

This one sucks folks….. sorry. But it was free so there you go. Direct Link to MP3
3-12-20180
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SlugisDoug episode 76: 5 Days til the 12 Podcasting Days of Christmas

Five days left y’all! Direct Link to mp3  
30-11-20180
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SlugisDoug episode 75: 6 Days til the 12 Podcasting Days of Christmas

Only 6 days left! Live from Bluffers Park in Scarborough. Direct Link to mp3 SNL skit Oliver’s podcast sounds from Freesound.org S: Chiptune Intro #1 by Fred1712 | License: Attribution Noncommercial S: intro brass 01.wav by klankbeeld | License: Attribution
29-11-20180
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SlugisDoug episode 74: 7 Days til the 12 Podcasting Days of Christmas

Here is another hastily prepared episode, the 6th episode, of the 12 Days of Podcasting leading up to the 12 Podcasting Days of Christmas. Today we have 2 guests. Thanks Jasen and HeavyD for the clip! Sorry, not top tips … Continue reading →
28-11-20180
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SlugisDoug episode 73: 8 Days until the 12 Podcasting Days of Christmas

Only 8 days of podcasts left until the 12 Podcasting Days Of Christmas! This episode is a slight change in format. And there is a special guest! Direct link to MP3
28-11-20180