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  • Triviadork Pursuit

    Triviadork Pursuit

    · Dork Matters

    Join Lexi & Ben as they chat with trivia master and Draft Party co-founder, David Stone and learn the caloric difference between Popeye's Chicken Sandwich and Popeye's Spicy Chicken Sandwich. The answer may surprise you!

    Further Dorkscussion:

    The answer is: "Spicy" adds 1 calorie.

    Bonus Content:

    Find David Stone's Draft Party here: https://www.draftparty.net/

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  • Wes Andorkson: Part 2

    Wes Andorkson: Part 2

    · Dork Matters

    Returning on the other side of a night terror and week of forgetting-what-they-talked-about, Lexi & Ben finish the Anderson oeuvre dorkscussion, try to pronounce Ralph Fiennes, Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet, and spoon out the marmalade for Paddington 2. Come get aesthetically pleased but culturally mired in the rest of Wes' wondrous worlds.

    Further Dorkscussion:

    Wes Anderson's FilmographyWhat "Isle of Dogs" Gets Right About JapanWes Anderson’s ‘Isle of Dogs’ is often captivating, but cultural sensitivity gets lost in translation

    Bonus Content:

    Paddington, greatest film of all timeSeriously, Paddington 2 is SO goodThe genius of Paddington 2Ralph FiennesSaoirse RonanTimothée Chalamet

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    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

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  • Wes Andorkson: Part 1

    Wes Andorkson: Part 1

    · Dork Matters

    Wes Anderson is our dork out du jour as Lexi & Ben discuss the auteur's approach to everything in Part One of our dive into the director's filmography. We also take a little sip of soda, discussing the flavour differences between Diet Coke and Coco-Cola Zero Sugar.

    Further Dorkscussion:

    Wes Anderson's FilmographyDiet Coke vs. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

    Bonus Content:

    Night terrors

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    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

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  • Muppeterature Classics

    Muppeterature Classics

    · Dork Matters

    Literary classic films + Muppets = podcast! Join Lexi & Ben as they get super dorky pitching literary classics as Muppet movies. We also talk parenting, internet clothes, and the Teen Choice Awards.

    Check out our brand new website: https://www.dorkmatterspodcast.com/

    Further Dorkscussion:

    The Secret Garden20,000 Leagues Under the SeaMaster & Commander: Far Side of the WorldThe Count of Monte CristoNot quite Muppets 20,000 Leagues

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    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

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  • Dork, Marry, Kill But for Mascots

    Dork, Marry, Kill But for Mascots

    · Dork Matters

    To: Our Beautiful Listeners: Be ours and feel the heat as Lexi & Ben play eff, marry, kill with a random list of popular sport, food, and corporate mascots. We also talk about Paw Patrol. It gets weird. Love: Dork Matters.

    Further Dorkscussion:

    Chester the CheetahSpotFido DidoTony the TigerSnap, Crackle, PopGrittyHarveyMichelin ManMickey MouseJolly Green GiantMister CleanPillsbury DoughboyRich Uncle PennybagsKoolaid ManCornelius RoosterPringles ManQuickieCaptain MorganM&MsColonel SandersGeico Gecko

    Bonus Content:

    Eff, Marry, KillMac TonightA Goofy Movie is BlackHawkins Cheezies

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    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

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  • Children's Book Illustrators: Part 2 - Modorkernity

    Children's Book Illustrators: Part 2 - Modorkernity

    · Dork Matters

    We dork out about the world's deadliest animal, our fave modern children's book illustrators, and the strange phenomenon that makes people need to poop when they visit a bookstore.

    FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:

    Mosquitos: Deadliest AnimalModern Fave IllustratorsShaun Tan - Lost & Found, EricOliver Jeffers - Here We Are, The Way Back HomeDave Mckean - Mirrormask, The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two GoldfishJulie McLaughlin - Pride PuppyJoy Ang -Kobe Eats PizzaPawel Gierlinski - Oh Golly, Miss TrollyChris Haughton - Shh! We Have a Plan, Oh, No, GeorgeRenata Lewska - The Loud Book, The Quiet BookKim Smith - Boxitects, Baker MakersSandra Boynton - The Going to Bed Book, Snuggle PuppyJon Klassen - I want My Hat Back, The SkullByron Eggenschweiler - The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt, The Strangest Thing in the SeaAxel Scheffler - Julia Donaldson collaborator, The Gruffalo, Room on the BroomBarbara Reid - Sing a Song of Mother Goose, Read Me a BookMichael Martchenko - All the best Robert Munsch books, The Paper Bag Princess, Mortimer, Murmel, Murmel, MurmelMatthew Forsythe - Pokko and the Drum, MinaElise Gravel - The Mushroom Fan Club, The Bug ClubPhoebe Wahl - Little Witch Hazel, Sonya’s ChickensAnita Jeram - Guess How Much I Love You, Kids Goodnight, Sam

    BONUS CONTENT:

    The Mariko Aoki phenomenon

    "GIVE ME THAT SKULL." -Jon Klassen, The Skull

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  • Children's Book Illustrators: Part 1 - Legendorky

    Children's Book Illustrators: Part 1 - Legendorky

    · Dork Matters

    Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see? I see a new Dork Matters ep with Ben and Lexi. We're dorking out about the best, most amazing, legendary children's book illustrator-authors! With a bit of conspiracy theorizing about the Sankebetsu brown bear incident. Grab a blanky, get comfy, and let us tell you a story.

    FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:

    Sankebetsu brown bear incidentLegendary illustratorsMaurice Sendak - Where the Wild Things Are, Chicken Soup with RiceDr Seuss (Theodore Geisel), The Grinch, Green Eggs & HamEric Carle - Brown Bear, The Very Hungry CaterpillarRichard Scarry - Best Ever/BusytownBeatrix potter - Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Jeremy FisherClement Hurd - Goodnight Moon, The Runaway BunnyEH Shepard - The Wind in the Willows, Winni-the-PoohUl de Rico - THE RAINBOW GOBLINS!Ezra Jack Keats - The Snowy Day, Peter’s Chair

    BONUS CONTENT:

    Ul de Rico concept art for The Neverending Story (1984)Sendak’s In the Night Kitchen: Unusual History of Censorship by Laura CattrysseBeatrix Potter - The Dead AuthorsProdorkcer Jess Schmidt's picks:say what you will about Roald Dahl, but Quentin Blake is an iconic illustrator in my mindLudwig Bemelmans of the Madeline books was another fave of my childhoodShel Silverstein was my first introduction to poetry and again just iconicThe Velveteen Rabbit was a book that I asked for all the time, illustrated by William Nicholson

    "I remember that as a child, when I felt overwhelmed, my mother would reassure me by saying, ‘One piece at a time.’ That’s good advice for many things in life." -Eric Carle

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  • Happy Dorktor Who Year

    Happy Dorktor Who Year

    · Dork Matters

    Happy New Year? Happy Doctor Who? No, Happy Dorkter Who Year! Get in the tardis! Lexi & Ben dork about about the 60th Anniversary Doctor Who specials, our fave NuWho Doctors, Ncuti Gatwa's arrival, and a brave new universe of bi-generation?! We also take a twenty minute divergence to debate celebrating the death of political/social figures who have done monstrous harm. FUN! It's bigger on the inside.

    If you enjoy dorking out with us, consider supporting the show and becoming an official dork! patreon.com/dorkmatters

    FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:

    Queen Elizabeth II sucked

    BONUS CONTENT:

    Picasso sucked

    "I had a subconscious infracutaneous retrofold memory loop, making me act as soft as you and give away ÂŁ166 million!" -Donna Noble, Doctor Who

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    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

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  • Holodork the Halls

    Holodork the Halls

    · Dork Matters

    Space: the final frontier. Deanna Troi's virgin birth. Jimmy Stewart and Jean-Luc Picard. Neelix researching Janeway's ancestor. Lexi, Ben and guest host, Stephanie Gerk, boldly go where no Trek has gone before: Christmas

    If you enjoy dorking out with us, consider supporting the show and becoming an official dork! patreon.com/dorkmatters

    FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:

    On the twelfth day of Trekmas, a real dork sent to me

    Twelve ensigns red-shirting Eleven Picards face-palming Tendi Boimler Mariner Rutherford Nine Trills a-Daxing Eight maids a-milking Seven Rikers manoeuvringSix Kirks a-layingFive gold-pressed latinumFour birds of preyThree RomulansTwo cats named SpotAnd a crystalline entity!

    BONUS CONTENT:

    Does Christmas Exist In Star Trek?Stephanie GerkThe Debrief Weekly ReportHelp us support Stephanie Gerk’s PTSD treatment

    "I'll tell you the truth, Harry. All I had to do was keep my mouth shut and I was home free. But I couldn't. The ghosts of those three dead officers came to me in the middle of the night and taught me the true meaning of Christmas." -Tom Paris, Star Trek Voyager

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    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

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  • A Very Muppety Dorkmas

    A Very Muppety Dorkmas

    · Dork Matters

    Wherever you find Muppets, it feels like Christmas! Jim Henson's pals help us celebrate the holidays as Lexi & Ben dork out about (nearly) every festive special you can shake a Kermit at. It's all the ways that we watch Muppets, that feel like Christmas!

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    FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:

    It’s A Very Merry Muppet Christmas MovieA Muppet Christmas: Letters to SantaThe Muppet Christmas CarolA Muppet Family ChristmasJohn Denver & The Muppets: Christmas TogetherLady Gaga and The Muppets Holiday SpectacularThe Muppets: Single All the Way (Christmas Episode)Mr. Willowby’s Christmas TreeThe Christmas Toy Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas

    BONUS CONTENT:

    It Feels Like Crhistmas, lyricsMeeces

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    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

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    "Even weirdos are cute when they're babies." - Doc (from Fraggle Rock), A Muppet Family Christmas

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  • Gildork Girls

    Gildork Girls

    · Dork Matters

    Where we lead, you will follow! We're dorking out about the Gilmore Girls with guest host, Jess Schmidt, our very own wonderful editor and producer. We discuss the good, bad and downright awful happenings in Stars Hollow. And Kirk. Everyone loves Kirk. Coffee, please, and a shot of cynicism!

    FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:

    Check out Jess Schmidt on Rooked PodcastWe've started a Patreon! If you enjoy dorking out with us, consider supporting the show! patreon.com/dorkmatters

    BONUS CONTENT:

    Here Comes the Sun

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    "I made a list of enemies, which I've narrowed down from 26 to 5." - Paris Geller, Gilmore Girls

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  • Cozy Dorks

    Cozy Dorks

    · Dork Matters

    Put on the kettle and wrap yourself in your favourite throw: we're dorking out about cozy games. What is a cozy game? Did covid hasten the cozy craze? Are cozy games even REAL games? How many times can you say 'cozy' before it loses all meaning as a word? Are cozy games just a millennial sedative used in a desperate attempt reduce the existential sting of a world gone mad? Cuddle up, steep that tea, pop in your ear buds and lets get cozy!

    FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:

    WytchwoodLittle Witch in the WoodsStardew ValleyBear & BreakfastHarvest MoonUnpackingAnimal CrossingUntitled Goose GameDonut CountyKatamari DamacyFlorenceCostume QuestStackingBroken AgeCult of the LambLego GamesMineko's Night MarketSuper Mario RPGNight in the WoodsHaunted ChocolatierWitchbrook

    BONUS CONTENT:

    We're proud to be nominated for the Canadian Podcast Awards in the Outstanding Leisure Series!Wildly proud of producer/editor Jess Schmidt for her two additonal Canadian Podcast Awards nominations for Your Complex Brain

    SOCIALS:

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    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

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    "Nothing is gonna save us forever but a lot of things can save us today." - Mae, Night in the Woods

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  • Treehouse of Horrdork

    Treehouse of Horrdork

    · Dork Matters

    You know, Halloween is a very strange holiday. Personally, we don’t understand it. Kids worshipping ghosts, pretending to be devils. Podcasts that are completely inappropriate for some listeners. Things like the following episode with guest Laura O'Conner dorking out with us about The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror episodes. So if you're sensitive, maybe you should tuck yourself in early tonight instead of writing us angry emails tomorrow. Thanks for your attention.

    FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:

    The ShinningAttack of the 50-Foot EyesoresBad Dream HouseHungry are the DamnedThe RavenSimpsons WorldThe PookadookDeath TomeNightmare on Evergreen TerraceHomer3Clown Without PityTerror at 5+1⁄2It's a Grand Pumpkin, MillhouseCitizen KangSend in the ClonesThe Fright to Creep and Scare HarmsThe Island of Dr. Hibbert

    BONUS CONTENT:

    Laura O'ConnerLaura's Instagram

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    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

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    "Every Moment I Live Is Agony." - Frog Man - Treehouse Of Horror XII (2001)

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  • Podorkasting: The Joe Rogan Experience

    Podorkasting: The Joe Rogan Experience

    · Dork Matters

    Can one truly understand podcasting without making a podcast? Or podcasting a podcast episode about making a podcast? Special guest and podcast producer/editor extraordinaire, Jess Schmidt, helps Lexi & Ben get meta (not you, Zuck) on the medium of audio blogging and dork deep on the history, beauty, and all-time faves of iPod broadcasting. We also make fun of Joe Rogan. Podcast!

    FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:

    Check out Jess Schmidt on Rooked PodcastBeginner’s Guide to Starting a Podcast‘A Christmas Carol’ Adaptations, Ranked CriminalBear BrookDungeons & DaddiesArmchair ExpertGates McFadden InvestiGatesTwin FlamesThe Lolita PodcastNormal GossipBuffyThe HeartStop Podcasting YourselfDarknet DiariesLimetownSerialGood Enough Gaming PodcastMy Brother, My Brother and MeSpout LoreThe Flophouse

    BONUS CONTENT:

    Joe Rogan criticisms and controversiesThe dumbest things Joe Rogan has said

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    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

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    “Like all vain men, he had moments of unreasonable confidence.” ― Warren Eyster

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  • Return to Return to Stardork Valley

    Return to Return to Stardork Valley

    · Dork Matters

    Dork friends, unite! We return to returning to Stardew Valley. This time we dork out about the non-romance-able characters living in and around Pelican Town! We've got Clintroversy! We punch on Pierre! We examine Demitrius' motives! And everyone else. We've got We also talk the upcoming 1.6 update and Haunted Chocolatier. Season 3 of the award nominated Dork Matters starts here!

    FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:

    But I'm a Nice Guy - Scott BensonElemental Wars

    BONUS CONTENT:

    Grandpa

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    “If you’ve made something that brings joy to yourself and to others, even if it’s only a few people, you’re a success.” ― Justin McElroy, Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You): A How-to Guide from the First Family of Podcasting

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    Here's where you can find us!

    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

    Help your dorky pals spread the word: share us on social media or give Dork Matters a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods! Thank you for helping us to share our love of all things Dork!

  • Oops! All Guests!

    Oops! All Guests!

    · Dork Matters

    It's our season 2, in review! Lexi & Ben are joined by Jess Schmidt, chess dork (and our editor/producer); Laura O'Conner, movie and horror dork; Stephanie Gerk, sci/fi dork; and Jason Mehmel, dungeon master dork, to talk about the past year of Dork Matters epsiodes-- but there's a twist that none of our guests (or Lexi) were prepared for!

    FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:

    Jess SchmidtLaura O'ConnerStephanie GerkJason Mehmal

    BONUS CONTENT:

    Rooked PodcastLaura's InstagramThe Debrief Weekly ReportSage TheatreHelp us support Stephanie Gerk’s PTSD treatment

    An important word of thanks to Yabra's Patrick Staples and Brendan McGuigan for the continued use of Dance off of the Astral EP for our theme music.

    An extra special thank-you to our show's silent partner and secret producer, Fiona Staples, without whom this podcast absolutely would not get made.

    And to you, yes you, dear listener/show-notes-reader for dorking out with us. We love you. Sincerely.

    SOCIALS:

    Here's where you can find us!

    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

    Help your dorky pals spread the word: share us on social media or give Dork Matters a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods! Thank you for helping us to share our love of all things Dork!

    “If you’ve made something that brings joy to yourself and to others, even if it’s only a few people, you’re a success.” ― Justin McElroy, Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You): A How-to Guide from the First Family of Podcasting

    SOCIALS:

    Here's where you can find us!

    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

    Help your dorky pals spread the word: share us on social media or give Dork Matters a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods! Thank you for helping us to share our love of all things Dork!

  • Chef Dork Cuisine

    Chef Dork Cuisine

    · Dork Matters

    On the line today: dorking out about our fave real and fictional cooks and chefs! Also on deck, we've got Buttergate, Dungeons & Dragons: Among Thieves, body modification & appropriation, Gritty Vs. Phillie Phantic, Ratatouille, Michelin-starred restaurants, and a side of friendship. Order up! SERVICE!

    FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:

    Anthony BourdainJames BarberJamie OliverRemy Uncle RogerSanjiSwedish ChefJulie van RosendaalJiro OnoGordon RamsayStephanie Prince

    BONUS CONTENT:

    Gritty & Phillie Phanatic DanceCheck out Yabra's new ep, Vulcan NightsPöpcÞrnButtergateUncle Roger x Sanji

    SOCIALS:

    Here's where you can find us!

    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

    Help your dorky pals spread the word: share us on social media or give Dork Matters a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods! Thank you for helping us to share our love of all things Dork!

    “Chefs are nutters. They’re all self-obsessed, delicate, dainty, insecure little souls, and absolute psychopaths. Every last one of them.” ― Gordon Ramsay

    SOCIALS:

    Here's where you can find us!

    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

    Help your dorky pals spread the word: share us on social media or give Dork Matters a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods! Thank you for helping us to share our love of all things Dork!

  • Ghost Dorkies

    Ghost Dorkies

    · Dork Matters

    Boo! No summer time sadness with Ben and Lexi this week! We are celebrating summer ghost stories, ghosts, 20 years of friendship, Mrs. Doubtfire and much more. Do animals have souls? Can they be ghosts? Do ghosts know they are ghosts? Can they be good roommates? Wait, what was that behind you? Listen now!

    FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:

    Abbot Elementary Spiritfarer Holyrood house Sam McGee Ghost of Tom Thomson Christmas Carol Star Trek Sub Rosa Legend of Sleepy Hollow Haunted Calgary - Inglewood

    BONUS CONTENT:

    Canadian Slang and things you should know - Dart = cigarette Jess reminded us about the importance of Casper, the friendly ghost Mrs.Doubtfire

    SOCIALS:

    Here's where you can find us!

    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

    Help your dorky pals spread the word: share us on social media or give Dork Matters a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods! Thank you for helping us to share our love of all things Dork!

    “We've been going about this all wrong. This Mr. Stay Puft's okay! He's a sailor, he's in New York; we get this guy laid, we won't have any trouble!” ― Dr. Peter Venkman

    SOCIALS:

    Here's where you can find us!

    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

    Help your dorky pals spread the word: share us on social media or give Dork Matters a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods! Thank you for helping us to share our love of all things Dork!

  • Dorknetto Trilogy

    Dorknetto Trilogy

    · Dork Matters

    You've got red on you. We're dorking out about the Cornetto Trilogy: Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World's End. We also talk Care Bears, RetroKid, Ernie & Bert, Seinfeld, and Millennial hopelessness with a side of Gen Z nihilism. Let's have a nice cold pint, and wait for this all to blow over.

    FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:

    Care Bear CountdownSpacedBert and Ernie in a PyramidAbbott and Costello Meet the Mummy

    BONUS CONTENT:

    RetroKidEric BauzaBlank Check PodCare Bear Cousinsmillennials and gen z Trois couleurs

    SOCIALS:

    Here's where you can find us!

    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

    Help your dorky pals spread the word: share us on social media or give Dork Matters a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods!

    “They took everything away. Only the mattress is left.” ― Julie Vignon, Trois Couleurs: Bleu

    SOCIALS:

    Here's where you can find us!

    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

    Help your dorky pals spread the word: share us on social media or give Dork Matters a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods! Thank you for helping us to share our love of all things Dork!

  • World Wrestling Fedorkation

    World Wrestling Fedorkation

    · Dork Matters

    Let's get ready to rumble! Lexi & Ben are dorking out about the best WWF wrestlers of the 80s and 90s and pitting them against each other in a no holds barred, chair-swinging, turnbuckle jumping, smack-talking Royal Rumble. They also dork out about the Sunday Night Sex Show with Sue Johanson, the Hart's and Stampede Wrestling, and the World Wildlife Foundation. Give us a hell yeah!

    FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:

    Sue JohansonWWE HistoryControversy 1980s1990sHonkey Tonk ManIRSThe Iron SheikGoldustBig Boss ManSgt. SlaughterRavishing Rick RudeThe British Bulldog"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiaseOwen HartHacksaw Jim DugganKaneJimmy Superfly SnukaTriple HJake The Snake RobertsStone Cold Steve AustinRicky SteamboatYokozunathe Ultimate WarriorMick Foley (Mankind, Dude Love, Cactus Jack)Andre the GiantThe RockRowdy Roddy PiperThe UndertakerMacho Man Randy SavageBret HartRic FlairShawn MichaelsHulk HoganChyna
    Luna Vachon

    BONUS CONTENT:

    2x4Tights and Fights: Hal Lublin, Daniella Radford, Lindsey Kelk

    SOCIALS:

    Here's where you can find us!

    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

    Help your dorky pals spread the word: share us on social media or give Dork Matters a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods!

    “I’m the Best There Is, the Best There Was and the Best There Ever Will Be” ― Bret "Hitman" Hart

    SOCIALS:

    Here's where you can find us!

    Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

    Help your dorky pals spread the word: share us on social media or give Dork Matters a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods! Thank you for helping us to share our love of all things Dork!

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