Episodes

  • The Wondorkful World of Disney

    The Wondorkful World of Disney
    May 22 2024

    We're dorking out about the wonderful villains in the world of Disney, the Renessaince era of Disney animation, Frozen, Flintheart Glomgold, the eclipse, and a bunch of other stuff, probably.

    SOCIALS:

    Here's where you can find us!

    • Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagram
    • Ben Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade Arts
    • Jess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagram
    • Dork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and reddit
    • This 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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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Pirates of Dorkwater

    Pirates of Dorkwater
    May 8 2024

    Ahoy, mateys! Lexi & Ben go overboard about pirates with guest Kyle Debolt (Good Enough Gaming Podcast). If nautical nonsense be something ye wish then board this episode, ye scurvy fish!

    Further Dorkscussion:

    • The Pirates of Darkwater (complete series)
    • Sea Shanties that Drop Panties
    • Final Score: Kyle (15), Ben (10), Lexi (1)

    Bonus Content:

    • Click here Kyle Debolt and the Good Enough Gaming Podcast

    SOCIALS:

    Here's where you can find us!

    • Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagram
    • Ben Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade Arts
    • Jess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagram
    • Dork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and reddit
    • This 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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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Dorkgary

    Dorkgary
    Apr 24 2024
    Look the heck out, we are talking about Cow Town - that's Calgary for those who don't know. Or Cal-gury. Cal-gray...how do you say it again? Anyway, this time around, Ben and Lexi (and Jess!!) are talking about the city they call home. What do we love? What drives us nuts? What should you know about the city that never sleeps? Well it sleeps, usually around 1 am but whatever.Further Dorkscussion:Peter's Milkshakes? Over rated or under appreciated? Discuss now.Jess Says:I had a guidance counselor tell me I should just give up on Chemistry (wasn't failing it, I think I got a B?) because I was struggling to understand it as much as my other subjects (I was basically an A student otherwise, with a bunch of Honours courses) DESPITE THE FACT that I was taking Chem to qualify for UBC admissions. I asked her why I should drop Chem and she said even 1 B on my transcript would make me ineligible for UBC because they only take the brightest students. Great counsellingI too am a barefoot person Lexi *high five*heat makes things contract (shrinky dinks)I don't like the Coke Spiced. It's too much."Calgary: We're stuck" is a much truer slogan than whatever is actually isVancouver also had cows for some reason. Dairy, I guess?Raccaiju should be art one of you makes at some point I would love to see thatWow we're bigger than Winterpegtotally agree re: StampedeI worked at Elbow Casino and that was a fuckign nightmare during stampedehell yeah, Sidewalk / East Village / Chinatown is a fun walkaboutyeah Vancouver's Olympic village is a nightmareHOW DARE YOU SLANDER PETER'S MILKSHAKESClass Clown is actually the best burger in the city, fight me https://www.avenuecalgary.com/best-restaurants-calgary/best-burger-joints-in-calgary/the TV series Teagan and Sara did (High School) was AMAZING https://teganandsara.com/high-school/ Bonus Content:Jess suggests the best parts of Calgary:Prince's Island ParkEdworthy Park (my preference over Bowness Park, but basically the same)Beltline (so many good restaurants and people watching)Mission (same, and chilling by the river is so fun)Canoeing/kayaking on the reservoir is great and pretty cheap to rentThe thrift shopping scene is also so good in CalgaryI LOVE Calaway Park even though it is old AF - my niece and nephew love it and we go there all the timeCalgary has a great beer scene, bopping around to all the breweries in Inglewood etc. is so funI love Marda Loop. I used to live over there and getting some yummy good etc. and walking about in that 'hood is funThis goest with Glenmore Reservoir but like Sandy Beach/Weaselhead area is so gorgTBH growing up in the south end I didn't realize how cool growing up next to Fish Creek Park was 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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    57 mins
  • Triviadork Pursuit

    Triviadork Pursuit
    Apr 10 2024

    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/

    SOCIALS:

    Here's where you can find us!

    • Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagram
    • Ben Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade Arts
    • Jess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagram
    • Dork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and reddit
    • This 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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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Wes Andorkson: Part 2

    Wes Andorkson: Part 2
    Mar 27 2024

    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 Filmography
    • What "Isle of Dogs" Gets Right About Japan
    • Wes Anderson’s ‘Isle of Dogs’ is often captivating, but cultural sensitivity gets lost in translation

    Bonus Content:

    • Paddington, greatest film of all time
    • Seriously, Paddington 2 is SO good
    • The genius of Paddington 2
    • Ralph Fiennes
    • Saoirse Ronan
    • Timothée Chalamet

    SOCIALS:

    Here's where you can find us!

    • Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagram
    • Ben Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade Arts
    • Jess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagram
    • Dork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and reddit
    • This 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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    49 mins
  • Wes Andorkson: Part 1

    Wes Andorkson: Part 1
    Mar 13 2024

    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 Filmography
    • Diet Coke vs. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

    Bonus Content:

    • Night terrors

    SOCIALS:

    Here's where you can find us!

    • Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagram
    • Ben Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade Arts
    • Jess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagram
    • Dork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and reddit
    • This 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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    47 mins
  • Muppeterature Classics

    Muppeterature Classics
    Feb 28 2024

    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 Garden
    • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
    • Master & Commander: Far Side of the World
    • The Count of Monte Cristo
    • Not quite Muppets 20,000 Leagues

    SOCIALS:

    Here's where you can find us!

    • Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagram
    • Ben Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade Arts
    • Jess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagram
    • Dork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and reddit
    • This 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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    57 mins
  • Dork, Marry, Kill But for Mascots

    Dork, Marry, Kill But for Mascots
    Feb 14 2024

    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 Cheetah
    • Spot
    • Fido Dido
    • Tony the Tiger
    • Snap, Crackle, Pop
    • Gritty
    • Harvey
    • Michelin Man
    • Mickey Mouse
    • Jolly Green Giant
    • Mister Clean
    • Pillsbury Doughboy
    • Rich Uncle Pennybags
    • Koolaid Man
    • Cornelius Rooster
    • Pringles Man
    • Quickie
    • Captain Morgan
    • M&Ms
    • Colonel Sanders
    • Geico Gecko

    Bonus Content:

    • Eff, Marry, Kill
    • Mac Tonight
    • A Goofy Movie is Black
    • Hawkins Cheezies

    SOCIALS:

    Here's where you can find us!

    • Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagram
    • Ben Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade Arts
    • Jess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagram
    • Dork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and reddit
    • This 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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    1 hr and 4 mins