Dinner Party Massacre

RANT - Choke on Your Pokéballs

Some of you are selling Pokémon cards and retro toys to queer, disabled, neurodivergent collectors by day, and posting pro-Pierre Poilievre memes by night. And I have questions. In this debut RANT, I’m coming for the straight white conservative men profiting off the very communities their votes harm. Because you don’t get to smile at trans teens buying plushies and then turn around and support policies that erase their rights. You don’t get to collect queer dollars while calling compassion “woke.” You don’t get to be in their spaces if you’re voting to burn them down. I own a toy store. I know this community. And I’m not letting this hypocrisy slide. This one’s for the traitors in our fandoms—hope you’re hungry, because today, you're choking on your own Pokéballs.

POLITICS: Canada, We Need to Talk.

SNAP ELECTION ALERT: What You Really Need to Know Before April 28 🇨🇦 Canada is heading into a snap federal election, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. In this short but sharp episode, Britt breaks down how the hell we got here, why strategic voting matters now more than ever, and why Pierre Poilievre is NOT the everyman he pretends to be. We’ll also take a look at which Canadian news sources are actually reliable, who’s pushing the spin, and how to fact-check like your democracy depends on it. (Because it does.) It's a quick and dirty overview of what matters—no fluff, no spin, just facts and fire. Want a deeper dive on anything we covered? Drop a comment or email dinnerpartymassacrepod@gmail.com—I’m happy to do a follow-up episode. Fact-Checking Resources Mentioned: * PolitiFact [https://www.politifact.com] * Snopes [https://www.snopes.com] * Media Bias / Fact Check [https://www.mediabiasfactcheck.com] * FactCheck.org [https://www.factcheck.org] * Reuters Fact Check [https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/] * AFP Fact Check [https://factcheck.afp.com/] This one’s required listening.

A Letter to Albertan Family Members

We don’t always lose people to death. Sometimes, we lose them to fear, misinformation, and resentment. Dear Albertan Family Members is a letter to those I used to be close with, the ones I can’t reach anymore. I miss them, but I won’t chase ghosts. #Family #Politics #Loss

THINK: Why Do We Keep Falling for Hoaxes & Moral Panics?

For the first time ever, it’s just me, Britt, no Sonya, no backup, just me talking straight to you. This episode is short and sweet and a little bit of a test run. Can I hold my own solo, or do I just need someone to interrupt? 😏 Come with me on a little journey into mass hysteria, hoaxes, and why people keep falling for absolute nonsense. and I want to know what you think! Do you like me solo? Should I do more of these? Join the Discussion on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/dpmpodcast [https://www.patreon.com/c/dpmpodcast] Produced by Expression North: https://www.facebook.com/expressionnorth [https://www.facebook.com/expressionnorth] Theme Music by Mathias Rock: https://www.youtube.com/@mathiasrockband [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYJKPn_qqm8RVn8b5CN0cfw]

GUEST: So, My Stepdad Went to Jail...

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of childhood abuse, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, religious manipulation, teenage pregnancy, abortion, miscarriage, childbirth via C-section, suicidal thoughts, and references to suicide threats. While no suicides are discussed, these topics are intense and deeply personal—please listen with care. For this episode, Sonya sat this one out—this is just me, Britt, as we wanted to create space for our guest to share her story in her own words, at her own pace. She survived years of abuse at the hands of her stepfather, became pregnant at 15, and was let down by the very systems that should have protected her. This is not just a story about trauma—it’s about survival, resilience, and the reality that too many people face in silence. If this conversation becomes overwhelming, step away if you need to. And if you or someone you know is in need of support, resources are listed at the bottom of this description. Join the Discussion on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/dpmpodcast [https://www.patreon.com/c/dpmpodcast] Produced by Expression North: https://www.facebook.com/expressionnorth [https://www.facebook.com/expressionnorth] Theme Music by Mathias Rock: https://www.youtube.com/@mathiasrockband [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYJKPn_qqm8RVn8b5CN0cfw] Resources: British Columbia, Canada: * VictimLink BC: A toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone service available 24/7 across B.C. and Yukon for victims of family and sexual violence, and other crimes.   * Phone: 1-800-563-0808 * Website: VictimLink BC * BC Society of Transition Houses: Provides support and resources for women, children, and youth experiencing violence. * Website: BC Society of Transition Houses [https://bcsth.ca/] * Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC): Offers resources and support for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and criminal harassment. * Website: EVA BC [https://endingviolence.org/] Canada-Wide: * Kids Help Phone: Provides confidential 24/7 counselling and support to young people. * Phone: 1-800-668-6868 * Text: Text "CONNECT" to 686868 * Website: Kids Help Phone [https://kidshelpphone.ca/] * Canadian Centre for Child Protection: A national charity dedicated to the personal safety of all children. * Website: Protect Children [https://protectchildren.ca/] Worldwide: * Child Helpline International: A global network of child helplines operating in over 140 countries.   * Website:  Child Helpline International [https://www.childhelplineinternational.org/] * RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): The largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S., offering support to survivors. * Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) *  Website: RAINN [https://www.rainn.org/] * UNICEF: Provides resources and support for children's rights and safety worldwide. * Website: UNICEF [https://www.unicef.org/] If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services. Remember, reaching out is a brave first step, and these organizations are here to support you.