Just a quick episode on the eve of the season starting to throw out our predictions for season 2021 of Formula 1!

This time we look at the closest someone has come to winning the World Drivers Championship who never managed to hoist the WDC trophy, Brazil's Felipe Massa. Listen to his rise to European success, the early years in F1, the move to the top team, the heartbreak, and the disaster. Summer and I will break down what went wrong and how Brazil missed ou…

Dan Mack is one of our best friends. He works as a kinesiologist for Rebound Sport & Spine in Langley, British Columbia. Dan is extraordinarily knowledgeable on the subject and gives his insight into the mechanics and understanding of his practice. Many other topics are talked about. This is a CAN'T MISS. Enjoy!…

Our good friend, Ryan Hawk, joins the podcast. He runs the "Hawkey Talk With Ryan Hawk" podcast. We discuss mental health in sports, which leads to personal anecdotes. The new divisional realignment in the NHL is discussed at length, and we wonder why the Edmonton Oilers can't seem to win a cup with both McDavid and Draisaitl on their roster.…

Today we are joined by another one of our best friends, Gord Parsons. He talks about his past life as a McDonalds employee, fast food portion sizes, and various sports talk. Don't miss this one!

Today we are joined by one of our best friends, Matt Dudley. Stories will be had and old beef shall be unearthed. Peace and love.

In our first episode, we look into the career of promising junior and prolific podium avoided Nico Hülkenberg. Where did it all go wrong for the speedy German? Find out about his struggles through the midfield teams and where it all could have ended up so much better through our career recap!

We'd like to welcome back Mark Sargent to the show. Mark is the star of the Netflix series, "Behind The Curve." Self-explanatory on that one. He goes on a few rants, but maybe you'll hear something interesting. Various JFK theories are discussed: magic bullet, driver-shooter, grassy knolls, Lee Harvey Oswald & the Umbrella Man. The rabbit hole has …

We're joined by Austen Alexander! A large Tik Tok, Instagram & YouTube star. Austen discusses his comedic viewpoint, a new TV show that he's pitching, his DAD clothing company & underrepresented birds. This can include various birds such as the Blue Heron. Loons are a tad too represented in today's Canadian culture, and Austen is aiming to change t…

Mike cooks up some pancetta, pasta & heats up some alfredo sauce. The result is magnificent.

Colin Mulvey joins us today on the Side Of Ranch Podcast. Colin is a former professional hockey player who played in the ECHL. He tells us some stories about "riding the pine," and how he escaped from a professional hockey team in Germany. It's a riveting story you won't want to miss. Colin is also the owner of VORA Fashion House. He is an exciting…

On today's episode of the Side of Ranch Podcast, we are pleased to have on a very special and ULTRA talented guest, Ultra Marathon runner Courtney Dauwalter. Courtney explains how she got her start in ultra running, when she knew she was a tier above the rest, and talks about the world records that she holds. We find our way through the "Pain Cave"…

First episode in quite some time ... ENJOY!

Today we are joined by Tommy Boylan of the Just Talk Podcast. We chat about a multitude of topics that you just might find interesting. Enjoy the Nicolas Cage tidbits in this one!

Join us on our journey to learn about the can't miss prospects of Formula 1 who, for whatever reason, missed. Subscribe on Anchor.fm or wherever you get your podcasts and check back for the first episode soon!

On today's episode Mike and I discuss our admiration for fast food and how the Popeye's Original Chicken Sandwich is the best-tasting fast food chicken sandwich ever. We chat about our mutual love for our hero Nicholas Cage and how now in the twilight of his career everything he touches is absolute "hot garbage." We end our conversation discussing …

Today we are joined by Russell Kennedy! Russell is a longtime friend of ours, and we've been itching to have him on the show. Russell talks about his past experiences in Texas as a former college baseball player. Trust us, you won't want to miss his stories (his coach, namely). He also talks about his time as a baseball coach in British Columbia, C…

Today we are joined by Mitch Robinson, draft pick of the New York Yankees. Mike and Ben chat with Mitch and inquire into his start into baseball, the importance of family in his development (on and off the diamond) and what an average day looks like for a professional baseball player. Mitch enlightens us with his early start in sports knowing he wa…

The second episode in the Pathfinder series. Odin & Silas embark on new adventures...

Today we have another guest on the Podcast, Carl Scheele, who is the individual famously known for discovering bleach. Carl discusses how he came across this compound in his early years of laboratory work in Austin, Texas and wowed scientific minds across the globe. Carl explains his beginnings, how he became a scientist and what a humbling experie…

Today we dive into the world of Bond. We are greeted by a Voice Message from The Hockey Minute that spurs a lengthy discussion about who are our top 2 picks to play the suave, seductive and strong James Bond. We jump into the Bond movies as a whole and provide our takes on future villains as well. Chatting about Bond piques our interests into the w…

We are joined today by Vancouver's most recognizable sports radio voice: Jeff Paterson (aka. JPat). Jeff talks about his start in broadcasting and how he eventually ended up in Kamloops due to a last minute phone call. His passion for sports and his drive for success is evident in his speech. He talks the talk and walks the walk. Jeff is a consumma…

This is a new mini-series that we are premiering here on the Side of Ranch Podcast. We will be playing Pathfinder while our good friend Nick Bridle guides and narrates our journey as the DM. Join us as we create our characters, learn about the origins of Pathfinder and jump into the fantasy that is table top board games.…

Jay Onrait stops by the Podcast (before broadcasting sports to Canada!) to chat about how he got his start in broadcasting, paying it forward in the industry and his experiences in the Canadian sports market. Mike and Ben ask Jay about his early start in broadcasting and how a friend with his video camera prepared and molded his on-screen chemistry…

We chat about new and exciting guests that are upcoming on the show. We're now booking guests into September 2020 (which is a first for us). The Vancouver Canucks are discussed at length about how they continue to struggle against the NHL's most mediocre team: The Minnesota Wild. Even though hockey is back, Game 1 was a point of frustration. We wer…

Don't worry everyone, we're still doing "Ben & Mike" episodes. We reflect on our last few guests, rip each other a bit more & chat about future projects. Stay tuned for more. We love you all.

Today we are joined by local sports radio personality, media trailblazer & Vancouver hockey news breaker: Rick Dhaliwal. Rick works for TSN and is well known in the sports community as a brash personality that isn't afraid to share his opinions. Rick opens up about his start in sports media. He discusses his early experiences & life lessons as a sp…

We are joined today by the super-talented & incredibly funny, Nick Smeriglio. Nick is known on the internet as a comedic impersonator. To steal directly from his Cameo bio (just to name a few), he is able to impersonate: Sebastian Maniscalco, Christopher Walken, Tony Soprano, Jack Nicholson, Ray Romano, Nacho Libre, Jon Lovitz, THOR, JFK, Arthur Sh…

Today we are joined by a fellow Canadian (Triathlon Taren) with a passion for health, fitness & wellness. He owns a popular YouTube channel where he provides an unlimited amount of information and introspection in regards to triathlon training. We discuss various topics such as: triathlons, heart rate training, nutrition & supplementation. Taren th…

We are joined today by one of Tik Tok's biggest sensations, Trevor Abney. We discuss where he draws his inspiration from and how he "grinds" the social media game. Trevor has approximately 850,000 followers on Tik Tok, and has found a niche on the platform that has garnered him worldwide notoriety. He gives us some insight on how he invests his tim…

We are joined in this episode by one of our closest friends, Mark Fleming. Mark owns the Instagram handle @YOC.CREATIONS where he posts his unique and introspective experiences. Such things include: drawings, creations, cooking, wellness, and various other pieces of inspiring information. He talks about his experiences at various Burning Man festiv…

Many Lord Of The Rings voice impressions are unfortunately articulated. Ben brings up Tom Hardy once again while Mike weeps in the corner. Multiple fantasy TV shows were discussed. We tackle our thoughts and opinions from our interview with Mark Sargent. Mike ends the episode with a touching, yet, melodic tribute to Ben's dismay.…

We are joined today by a world renowned conspiracy theorist and Flat Earth proponent, Mark Sargent. He is the star of the 2018 Netflix documentary, "Behind The Curve," where he articulates his perspectives on Flat Earth. We have an interesting and lengthy conversation about his various beliefs. We always appreciate hearing different ideas, whether …

We serenade you with our vocal spectrum. Ben does multiple voice impressions and Mike ruins it with a "Saturday Night Live" skit. Seriously, it was terrible. Ben had a one-on-one conversation with Mike about this afterwards. It did not go well. Things are patchy and sketchy now. It is uncomfortable to be in the same room as one another. Is this the…

Mike seduces the audience with his mystical introduction. The complexities of acting are discussed at length. We talk about our most recently watched movies and shows. We attempt to start a "brand war" where we pit Maynards against Sleemans: Will Swedish Fish defeat the Honey Lager? Ben has a man crush on Mads Mikkelsen and goes off on a tangent ab…

We've done it. We've reached "double digies." This couldn't have been possible without the help of you chicken tendies and pizza crusts. Thanks again for dipping into a little side of ranch. Mike is excited about his newest butt-cleaning technique. Ben becomes jealous and begins budgeting for a bidet as well. We discuss how we're going to approach …

It's been awhile since our last episode, but we're happy to get our feet wet once again. Synonyms for "friend" are discussed in an incredibly frustrating way (eg. bud, buddy, etc). We get into road rage experiences and exclamation mark usages. To finalize our discussion, we formulate a cure for COVID-19. Do we take the painful route, or the putrid,…

Ben and Mike discuss what it's like to move into a new home for the first time. We take a few moments to thank all of you pizza crusts and chicken tendies for all of your support. We also announce a new podcast hosting location!

We start off this podcast with a voicemail from Xavier Rodriguez (creator of the "Brain Vomit" podcast). This spurs a lengthy discussion of healthy relationships, personal growth & the importance of genuineness. Ben fires back at Mike for his recent character assassination of Tom Hardy. Ben says that the Beatles are dull and simplistic. Mike gives …

We are joined by our guest, Erin, who just so happens to be Ben's wife. We used the "gift of gab" to chat about castles, a poisonous garden, and the beautiful country of Ireland. Ben gives us some insight into the greatest breakfast sandwich of all time, and Erin delves into her famous "Guinness pour" story.…

We're getting better each and every day. Mike hated this episode.

To our Germanic listener (or bot). This is for you. This is for literally nobody else. Why are you still here? Stop reading this description. Seriously, please don't leave us.

We learn more about our brethren who is located in a small village in Germany. We talk a bit about mobile gaming and the greatest actor of our generation (according to Ben), Leonardo DiCaprio.

COVID-19 is discussed at length (unfortunately). We delve into our newfound Tik Tok addictions and our mutual admiration for Al Pacino.

Our very first "podcast." We slosh through words. We try to find our way. Is this episode hot garbage? Absolutely.