Alex Wood Quits Everything

Black Lives Matter

I read Kareem Abdul Jabbar's op-ed in the L.A times from this past weekend. My guest this episode, co-host of the Uncolonized Podcast, comedian, Bee Black. We talk about the everyday racism faced by black people, how he learned from his own prejudices and what we can all do moving forward.

Nutmeg

I read another excerpt that was cut from my upcoming book but before that admit to a crisis of faith. My guest this episode if comedian George Rivard. Originally from the Yukon now making his home in Toronto. We talk quitting alcohol, cocaine, cigarettes, weed and even nutmeg.

Addiction Counsellor

I read excerpts that were cut from the final draft of my book. My guest this episode, the founder of Lifeboat Counselling Services, it's Jordan Kearns. LCS is an online addiction and mental health counselling service. Jordan discusses the most common mistakes addicts make in recovery, relapsing, seeking help and what it's like to have a family member as an addict.

Mental Health

The intro for this episode is a special Mother's Day gift from me to all of your mothers. I talk about missing; comedy, the dog park and my ex.  This episode is all about mental health. My guest this episode, from the podcast "Sad in the City" it's: Marisa Bettino. We talk about her Bi-Polar 2 diagnosis and the hilarious struggle that is our mental health.

Inequality

My dog is doing better on dating apps than I am.  I also succumbed to the pandemic craze of doing something stupid to your hair.  This episode is all about inequality.  I interview James Kwak author of Economism:Bad Economics and the Rise of Inequality.  I also interview comedian and friend Peter Anthony about which Billionaires we would execute with a guillotine.