Would You Give Up Your Window Seat?

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.

Would You Give Up Your Window Seat?

In this episode of The Conversationalist, Mark and Rich hold it down as the newly formed dynamic duo. The episode kicks off with Mark recapping his Red Deer basketball tournament, where the boys got bumped up from rec league, launched threes, and somehow turned losing into a strategy. From there, Mark and Rich get into playoff hockey, the Ottawa Senators being eliminated, Oilers optimism, NBA frustrations, modern basketball, and NFL Draft reactions. Later, the conversation shifts into Ticketmaster resale prices, expensive concert weekends, 6Buzz-style clickbait, and the way social media can turn a normal story into panic fuel. The biggest debate of the episode: if you paid for a window seat on a flight and a parent asked you to move so their kid could look outside… would you move? This episode is loose, funny, sports-heavy, and full of the kind of everyday arguments that make The Conversationalist what it is. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to Spare Bedroom Studios. Let us know in the comments if you would give up your window seat or keep the seat you paid for. New episodes of The Conversationalist are available on YouTube and all audio platforms. #TheConversationalist #SpareBedroomStudios #Podcast #CanadianPodcast #EdmontonPodcast #WindowSeatDebate #Clickbait #Ticketmaster #NHLPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs #NFLDraft #OldManBasketball #MarkAndRich #PodcastClips #comedypodcast

Dinner Clubs, Comedy Cafes & When Opinions Get You Sued

In Episode 71, Ryan, Rich, and Lewis cover a bit of everything — from local comedy and intimate dining experiences to restaurant economics, public controversy, and the question of how far podcasters can go before opinions turn into real legal risk. Ryan breaks down his experience at The Moon YEG, an Edmonton comedy venue with a very unique atmosphere, while Rich talks through a night at Marrow Dinner Club in Ottawa — a small chef-led dining experience built around curated multi-course meals. Marrow describes itself as a “fully immersive chef table experience” and says it hosts private dinner events from its Orleans location. If you enjoy honest roundtable conversations on culture, media, local experiences, and the stuff people are actually debating, make sure you’re subscribed to Spare Bedroom Studios and drop your take in the comments. Mentioned in this episode: The Moon YEG on Instagram: @themoonyeg Marrow Dinner Club on Instagram: @marrow_dinner_club Marrow also promotes itself as a chef-table dinner experience in Ottawa/Orleans. #TheConversationalist #SpareBedroomStudios #EdmontonPodcast #CanadianPodcast #Comedy #Restaurants #Podcasting #Media #Alberta #MovieTalk