The Expensive Realities Podcast
The Expensive Realities Podcast
Ryan Martin, Andreas Kalogiannides
Through a lens of philosophy, design, music, community and culture, this podcast presents the stories of people who are paying the cost to build their own realities and improve the world around them.
Episode 14 - Thoughts & Predictions on COVID-19; Jordan Peterson
We're back! In this episode, we launch into a broad discussion of life under COVID-19 lockdown, and how this is affecting our lives. This Great Pause has caused a lot of emotional, social and mental shifting and introspection. We explore that with reference to Andreas' thoughts on what Jordan Peterson thinks about responsibility and knowing and being true to yourself.
Jan 20, 2019
1 hr 12 min
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Episode 12 - How Creative Centres are Shifting; Toronto and the GTA (Regent, Liberty Village and its 'Cookie-Cutter' residents); Living in a Computer Simulation (Ryan and Andreas Free-for-All #4)
In this episode, we talk about how creative centres are shifting outside of the GTA; how Liberty Village is essentially made for cookie-cutter people; and, are we living in a computer simulation? Our podcasts are never edited - this is as real as it gets! Please subscribe if you like what you here!
Nov 19, 2018
55 min
Episode 11 - Motorcycles, Martial Arts, Life (Ryan + Andreas "Free for All")
In this episode, Ryan and Andreas share stories about the stupid things they did as teenagers, and the craziness that is the Isle of Man TT and the UFC.
Nov 14, 2018
1 hr 13 min
Episode 9 - Atom Martin: Music, Culture and Life
In this episode, we talk with Atom Martin about the evolution of music, culture, life and growing up with an older brother. Atom is a Toronto musician, songwriter, producer and graphic artist.
Jun 1, 2018
1 hr 59 min
Episode 9 - Mindfulness, Food & Hunting, Diverse Viewpoints in Culture
In this episode, we discuss our own strategies for mindful living, the culture of food production,  and diversity in media.
May 22, 2018
2 hr 10 min
Episode 8 - Nadine Guimond: Environmental Stewardship, Reducing Consumption & #BringYourOwnContainer
In this episode, we welcome Nadine Guimond to discuss her new initiative 'Bring Your Own Container' which encourages us to be good stewards for our world by reducing our use of plastic, be more mindful about our carbon footprint, and take the time to slow down. This is what Nadine's talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeCiihx-JsA&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop
May 7, 2018
1 hr 37 min
Episode 7 - Shifting Urbanization Demands; Community Building; Trends in Tech  ("Ryan and Andreas Free-for-All #1")
This episode is a Free-for-All! We discuss shifting urbanization demands in Toronto, from Regent Park to Liberty Village; food security in Canadian cities; macro-level trends in international development; and, social implications of VR, big-data, privacy and tech. We hope you enjoy, and please don't forget to hit that subscribe button! Music Courtesy of: Art of Shades
May 2, 2018
55 min
Episode 6 – Monika Rau: Development in Toronto; Looking to the Future of Toronto and Housing; City-Building and Getting into Urban Planning
We chat with Monika Rau about the future of Toronto, and development trends regarding commercial and mixed-use retail, as well as affordable housing - from lane-way homes to tiny homes.  Overall, we are bullish on the future of this City. Monika also shares her story on getting involved in the industry and development policy, from her involvement with ULI to OPPI to NXT City. Oh - and we discover that we all agree that Bounty chocolate bars are, well....amazing. Monika is an urban planner currently working on the mixed-use commercial team at Dream.
Apr 23, 2018
1 hr 37 min
Expensive Realities - Episode 5: Rob Pelaccia on Toronto Real Estate, New Mortgage Rules and Views from the Ambulance
In this episode, we welcome Rob Pelaccia to the show Rob is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres and a paramedic. This conversation is about where Toronto real estate may be headed, new mortgage rules and how changing demands from millennials are influencing the market.  Rob also talks about his time travelling around in the back of an ambulance...
Apr 17, 2018
1 hr 4 min
Expensive Realities - Episode 4: Motorcycle Stories; Michael Jackson, Resilience & Struggle; Tribalism and Media Spin
In this episode, we get into motorcycles, freedom and fatherhood; how we can learn about resilience from Michael Jackson; 'tribalism' in journalism; and building skills & developing yourself as a person. We also welcome Sheldon D'Souza to the show. Sheldon is a musician, music programmer and producer.
Apr 6, 2018
1 hr 32 min
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