The Conversationalist with Ryan MacDougall & Richard Lubin

The Fans Are Getting Priced Out

This week on The Conversationalist, Ryan is joined by Rich and Lewis for a sports-heavy episode covering NBA Finals chaos, NHL playoff drama, Oilers offseason questions, World Cup pricing, UFC talk, and the business side of indie film. The episode kicks off with the wild Knicks and Spurs game, where a massive lead disappeared and the crew breaks down who deserves the blame, why no lead feels safe in the modern NBA, and whether teams rely too much on three-point shooting instead of slowing the game down. Sports, money, pressure, loyalty, fan culture, and the cost of being part of the moment — this is The Conversationalist Ep. 77. Like, comment, and subscribe for more full episodes and clips from Spare Bedroom Studios. #TheConversationalist #SpareBedroomStudios #Podcast #CanadianPodcast #EdmontonPodcast #SportsPodcast #NBAFinals #NHLPlayoffs #Oilers #WorldCup #UFC #PodcastClips #YouTubePodcast

Bing Bong, Bad Knees & Bond

This week on The Conversationalist, Ryan is joined by Rich, Lewis, and Mark for a full four-host episode packed with sports, movies, gaming, and the kind of unfiltered chaos that happens when everyone is in the room. The crew kicks things off with NBA Finals talk, Wemby, the Knicks, wild New York ticket prices, and whether the watch party might actually be better than being inside the arena. From there, they get into recent shows and movies, including Obsession, Scary Movie, and why some horror concepts work better when they don’t go completely off the rails. Ryan also breaks down the new 007 game, why it nails the James Bond nostalgia, and whether single-player story games are still worth full price when everyone knows they’ll eventually hit a sale. The conversation turns into a bigger discussion about gaming, sports titles, yearly releases, DLC, and why some games feel like roster updates with a $90 receipt. Sports, movies, games, aging, jokes, arguments, and a few moments that probably weren’t in the show notes — this is The Conversationalist. Like, subscribe, and follow Spare Bedroom Studios for more full episodes, clips, and behind-the-scenes content. #MensLeagueBasketball #BasketballAfter30 #PodcastClips #TheConversationalist #SpareBedroomStudios #BasketballHumor #GettingOlder #AdultSports

Van Life Horror, The Pitt & Knicks Finals Chaos

This week on The Conversationalist, Ryan, Mark, and Rich sit down for a full episode of movies, TV, sports, and the kind of random debates that somehow become the best part of the show. Ryan breaks down The Passenger, a new horror movie built around van life, isolation, roadside danger, and the uncomfortable question: if you saw a crash in the middle of nowhere, would you actually stop? From there, the guys get into The Pitt, real-time storytelling, hospital dramas, whether one chaotic shift makes a show more intense or less believable, and why some shows should maybe quit while they’re ahead. Also in this episode: Rich gives an update on releasing his book, Ryan talks about the Countdown series, and Mark continues to be Mark in the best way possible. Watch the full episode now on YouTube and listen on all major audio platforms. #TheConversationalist #SpareBedroomStudios #Podcast #MovieTalk #HorrorMovies #ThePassenger #ThePitt #NBATalk #Knicks #OKCThunder #SanAntonioSpurs #TVShows #PodcastClips #EdmontonPodcast

Rich Wrote an Adult Romance Book… So We Made Him Explain It

he Conversationalist Ep. 74 — Rich’s Book Launch The full crew is back for Episode 74, and this one comes with a special announcement: Richard F. Lubin has written and published his first book, The Neighbor. In this episode, Ryan, Rich, Kelvin, and Mark catch up with classic Conversationalist chaos before diving into Rich’s new project — where the idea came from, what it took to finish it, the nerves of putting personal writing into the world, and how the book came together with help from local Alberta creatives. From sports and pop culture to self-publishing, creative vulnerability, and Rich officially stepping into author mode, this episode is equal parts funny, awkward, and genuinely meaningful. The Neighbor by Richard F. Lubin will be available for purchase on Amazon May 23. Follow Spare Bedroom Studios for more episodes of The Conversationalist, Solo Spotlight, and Prime Joe Time. #TheConversationalist #SpareBedroomStudios #TheNeighbor #RichardFLubin #PodcastEpisode #CanadianPodcast #EdmontonPodcast #BookLaunch #IndieAuthor #RomanceBook #SelfPublishedAuthor #AmazonBooks #CreativeProcess #PodcastCommunity

When Youth Sports Go Too Far

Ryan and Rich are back for a two-man episode of The Conversationalist, kicking things off with a Mother’s Day burger crawl, unfair burger rating systems, and the shocking question nobody asked: should a burger automatically come with fries? From there, the conversation turns into a deeper discussion about youth sports, coaching, discipline, competitiveness, and where the line is between building young athletes up and pushing them too far. Rich shares his experience helping coach youth football, while Ryan reflects on his own time in soccer and boxing, breaking down how different coaching styles can shape athletes for better or worse. This episode is a mix of casual laughs, real debate, sports culture, and classic Conversationalist chaos — just Ryan and Rich keeping the table moving. New episodes weekly. Clips daily. Subscribe to Spare Bedroom Studios for more conversations, interviews, sports talk, comedy, and whatever rabbit hole we end up falling into next.