Best Toque Podcasts (2026)

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Operation Jello: Five Golden Toques Edition 53:05

13h ago53:05

53:05

Send us a text Hey, folks! We made it through Christmas! Hope yours was a fun and pleasant holiday, if you celebrate! While you're waiting for the new year to start, why not hang with us and learn some random stuff? Send us an email at [email protected] and come rate and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip…

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Papa, Can you Hear Me? (Nope) 48:14

14d ago48:14

48:14

Send us a text Hey, folks! Welcome to another episode of The Mocciaverse! This time around, we had a little adventure. Lagging and internet problems made our Zoom recording session a little tricky (at best), and so if we sound a little hesitant at times, we were struggling to follow each other It turns out, using captions helps quite a bit! We've s…

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A Penny Saved is a Penny Table 50:56

1M ago50:56

50:56

Send us a text Hey, folks! Here we are with another round of tangential adventure! Pull up a concrete chair and enjoy the show! email us at [email protected] Linette and SkipBy Linette and Skip

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Keep your Chin up, Woozle 1:05:47

2M ago1:05:47

1:05:47

Send us a text Hey, folks! Welcome to another trivia and tangent packed episode!! We've got lots today: boxing references, urban legends, idioms from other countries, and other random and weird facts Come by and check us out on Apple Podcasts (give us a five star rating) and subscribe to us anywhere! Send us an email at [email protected] Enjoy …

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Anemoia for Foot-Pasta and a Visit from Tom Lehrer 1:04:42

2M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Send us a text Hey, folks! More randomness coming your way....this time we're starting with a "boo", instead of a bang! Let's learn about right-pawed dogs, Pepsi's silly forays into overly grand prizes, women still needing to prove their purity (what century are we in, again?) and just how much rare material is in your Iphone With a special (to me)…

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If Superman Crashed in Idaho... 54:09

2M ago54:09

54:09

Send us a text Hey, folks! Welcome to another week of randomness! Honestly, I can't even remember all of the subjects we touched upon this week, and I'm the one who edits (and listens to it at least twice!! lol). I do know that both Superman and poop were involved (though, not related). This episode has everything: Wombats, Oscar Wilde, The Olympic…

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Frozen Dead Guy Garlic Ice Cream, Anyone? 1:22:49

3M ago1:22:49

1:22:49

Send us a text Hey, folks! Today we're talking about the outrageous prices people have paid for celebrity body parts (and other weird things), unusual festivals across the U.S.,bacterium that can survive radiation, and the usual random trivia facts you have all come to know and love.... you love us, right? Hello? anyone? LoL If you are listening an…

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How to Effectively Hide a Zebra 53:02

3M ago53:02

53:02

Send us a text Hey, folks! We're here with another round of randomness, for your listening pleasure. If you've ever wondered how to successfully distress a table, turn urine into gold, or, as the title suggests, effectively hide a zebra--you've come to the right place! Send us an email at [email protected] and come and rate us on Apple Podcasts…

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Fish, Fears, and Fotography 1:24:09

4M ago1:24:09

1:24:09

Send us a text Hey, folks! Yes, I know photography isn't spelled with an "F", but I was going for cute here. Join us for facts about fish, fears and...yes, photography. But we also touch on the Olympics, Paul Revere, and take you on a couple of very amusing tangents Make sure you email us at [email protected] and subscribe to us on Apple Podcas…

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In which Scotland hopefully forgives us... 1:08:36

4M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Send us a text Hey, folks! Now, one part of this episode may very well make any Scottish listeners a little mad at us, but stick around a while and you'll get to hear my dad totally trick me into walking straight into a dad joke. It's worth it. Really. Enjoy the show! Send us an email at [email protected] and like and subscribe to us wherever y…

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Summer Time and the Trivia is Easy 45:43

5M ago45:43

45:43

Send us a text Hey, folks! Welcome back for another trivia-filled episode! This one is a little shorter, as we're working on tweaking our format a little, so please let us know what you think! Send us an email at [email protected] and come on over to Apple Podcasts to give us a rating and subscribe Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip…

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Ice and Fire 53:53

5M ago53:53

53:53

Send us a text Here we are again, folks, with some more random trivia! Are we still in the middle of an ice age? Did World War II ever end? Can a town be on fire for 63 years? I guess you'll have to listen to find out! Send us an email at [email protected] and rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip…

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A Pedantic of Podcasters 55:24

6M ago55:24

55:24

Send us a text Hey, folks! In today's episode, we explore weird animal names, twerking umpires, and learn just how portable a thousand of anything is Send us an email at [email protected] and subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts Enjoy the show! Linette and SkipBy Linette and Skip

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Poddy McPodface 56:43

6M ago56:43

56:43

Send us a text Hey, folks! Welcome to our latest episode of random fun. We hope you enjoy this one. I think we're keeping the trivia train rolling! Let us know if you like this current format. Send us an email at [email protected]. Also, don't forget to come and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and give us a rating. We'd love it! Enjoy the sho…

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Le Ver Vert va Vers le Verre du Verre Vert 1:08:44

7M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

Send us a text Don't worry, folks....you didn't stumble upon a different show..it's us, just with a brief French interlude (lol) Join us for another random adventure and keep your wits about you--it gets pretty silly in here today! Send us an email at [email protected] and subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, if you please And, as always, e…

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The Brain, the Flamingo Park, and Other Things 1:04:52

7M ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Send us a text Hey, folks! It's random trivia day again (so soon!!) as we volley various general knowledge subjects at each other and have a bit of fun in the process. If you like what you hear, please send us an email at [email protected] and please come and subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts. Tell your friends and family, too! We'd love …

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Did you know?? 1:08:52

8M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

Send us a text Hey, folks! We're on our trivia kick again! Isn't it great?? Come and join us for some random knowledge...see if you learn anything along the way! Shoot us an email at [email protected] and rate and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, if you will Enjoy the show! Linette and SkipBy Linette and Skip

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The Cocoanut Grove Fire 58:16

8M ago58:16

58:16

Send us a text Hey, folks! Today is a sad one, but we feel one that needs to be discussed. We're going to be talking about the fire at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub. It was a horrific night and a terrible tragedy, but we gained a lot of safety regulations and medical advancements from it, so there's that. Please enjoy the show, and send us an email …

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Celebrity War Heroes 1:10:17

9M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

Send us a text Hey, folks! Today we're hanging out and talking about World War II, specifically Hollywood actors and other celebrities who served and some who became war heroes Sometimes it does really seem like we know the people we see on our screens--and to get a little bit of their backstory is always really interesting. A couple of these stori…

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B.S. or True: Part Three Million or Something 1:10:50

9M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

Send us a text Hey, folks! It seems we just couldn't get enough of the B.S! So, we just had to give you another installment. Join us as we go through some more facts (or fiction) and get to the real truth of the matter! Shoutout in this episode to my other podcast, Sofa Spuds History. If you love history, and especially the weird stories from histo…

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The Daily Reconnect is getting a new name: Toque and Trowel 2:33

9M ago2:33

2:33

The podcast is getting a new name, and branching out to some more hands-on, useful resistance topics. Resisting in the garden (including balconies and indoors!) and kitchen, while protecting your mind. This is resistance. So now this show is also going to help you eat during these wild times. If you're Canadian, this one is especially for you! Chec…

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Self narrative for identity connection - Friday Focus 7:51

9M ago7:51

7:51

It's Friday Focus! Today we'll focus on memories that resonate with our identity, which can be used as one way to reconnect with the present when feeling dissociated or disconnected. The soundscape is from the forest behind my house. Enjoy the rain and ravens in the distance as we focus on the parts of our identity we value the most. Credits, conta…

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Vagus Nerve Regulation with Bilateral Stimulation & Breath 7:39

9M ago7:39

7:39

Let's go outdoors (if possible) to ground ourselves in nature for an exercise that targets the vagus nerve. Hear the rainy forest and ravens behind my studio as you activate the vagus nerve pathway in this grounding vagal exercise that promotes both safety and connection. You can do this exercise indoors or out, standing or seated -- or while walki…

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Monday Motivation: Grassroots Resistance 13:38

9M ago13:38

13:38

Mondays are now Monday Motivation. What?! The podcast is reorganizing a bit, while "being the same thing." On Mondays I will share a message to help stay motivated to fight the good fight. Wednesday will offer an episode recorded in nature to help ground you. And Friday will offer an opportunity to reflect to help you reconnect with reality. So, to…

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B.S. or True, Part Two (or 2a?) 1:07:39

10M ago1:07:39

1:07:39

Send us a text Hey, folks! This is a bit of a long one, so we cut it into two parts ultimately...we're here to revisit facts that might sound like b.s. but are actually true. some are more on the true-ish side...but, hey...we're here to have fun Send us an email at [email protected] (yeah, if you listen closely, I DID misspell it a little bit a…

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Vagus nerve reset exercise and finding your place in collective action 13:15

9M ago13:15

13:15

This episode includes a vagus nerve reset exercise, and then continues with some motivating words to help you find your place within collective action. Credits, contact, and more info This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by Jen deHaan. Jen has a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Developing Healthy Communities: N…

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Connecting through senses & stand firm when they want you to break 14:22

10M ago14:22

14:22

This episode begins with a grounding exercise to connect using textures and a discussion on standing firm when opposing forces want you to break. Credits, contact, and more info This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by Jen deHaan. Jen has a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Developing Healthy Communities: Nutriti…

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Core values exercise, and when we feel alone in the struggle 12:30

9M ago12:30

12:30

This episode guides you through a meditative exercise that's focused on identifying core values as an anchor during overwhelming times. This week's focus is on overwhelming news. Then, Jen discusses how modern systems deliberately create isolation. We discuss that isolation is structural rather than a personal failing, and that this is itself an ac…

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Box breathing and using anger as a tool within larger action 14:05

10M ago14:05

14:05

Today's exercise uses box breathing to help reconnect with reality if you are experiencing things like isolation, depression, or disconnection. Then we will continue this week's theme of using anger in practical ways as part of a larger, sustained action toward shared goals. Credits, contact, and more info This podcast series was created, written, …

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Emotions and colours, and using anger for change 13:24

10M ago13:24

13:24

Today's exercise uses emotions and a colour visualization to help connect with the present if you are experiencing things like isolation, depression, or disconnection. Then we will continue this week's theme of using anger as a valid way to find your way towards collective and meaningful sustained action. Credits, contact, and more info This podcas…

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Reconnect with real & visualized textures, using anger for change 11:24

10M ago11:24

11:24

Today's exercise uses textures present in your environment, and then some from memory, to connect with the present if you are experiencing intense emotions, stress, isolation, or dissociation. Then we will start this week's theme of anger to motivate us towards collective action. Credits, contact, and more info This podcast series was created, writ…

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We Podcast Just as Good as We Talk 1:07:59

10M ago1:07:59

1:07:59

Send us a text Hey, folks! Today, we're going to go over some of the interesting backstories behind some of our favorite songs--or, at least some songs we all know This is the kind of thing we just love--it's an opportunity for us to learn something new about something we have been familiar with for a long time, and also a great opportunity for us …

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Connecting with your emotions by noticing the weather 10:13

10M ago10:13

10:13

Today's exercise uses weather the weather as a vehicle for emotional awareness. You will observe both external weather conditions and their internal emotional climate. The episode concludes with a motivating message to stay strong in these changing times. Credits, contact, and more info This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and…

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A roots visualization exercise to reconnect to reality 11:59

10M ago11:59

11:59

Dissociating, or disassociating, depressed or isolated? Reconnect with your mind and body using this visualization exercise where your roots extend and connect outwards. Then get motivated to continue making a difference in the world. Being connected is resistance. Credits, contact, and more info This podcast series was created, written, edited, pr…

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Introducing the Show: What to Expect 6:15

10M ago6:15

6:15

Welcome to the show! Here's a little bit about your host (the relevant stuff), what to expect for our three times per week episodes, and how to find related resources. This show is designed to help you reconnect to the world if you are feeling isolated, dissociated, depressed or otherwise disconnected. Then expect some daily words to help you find …

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Trailer - Toque and Trowel: Garden + Kitchen 0:30

10M ago0:30

0:30

What's Toque and Trowel all about? At its heart, it’s about finding resilience and empowerment in everyday actions. I believe that tending a garden can be an act of resistance. Creating nourishing, affordable meals – maybe even using what you've grown or simple, easy to find, budget-friendly ingredients from suppliers of your choice – that's resist…

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Bored on the Road? Check These Out! 59:04

11M ago59:04

59:04

Send us a text Hey, folks! Today, we're going to be talking about interesting or quirky roadside attractions--though you won't hear a lot about the world's biggest potato chip here--that's for another show, for sure. We're going to be talking about some cool little hidden (or maybe not hidden) gems on the roadside. Let us know what you think. Send …

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Weird World of Sports 1:07:52

11M ago1:07:52

1:07:52

Send us a text Hey, folks! Come and join us for a fun one! Today we're talking about some of the weird sports and sporting competitions around the world (really mostly Finland and England--hey, it's not my fault Finland and England like odd things. Also, can totally relate) Have you ever wanted to get a free phone just because you threw yours acros…

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The Boston Molasses Flood 1:19:32

11M ago1:19:32

1:19:32

Send us a text Hey, Folks! Today we have a sad story from the North End of Boston. On January 15, 1919, a molasses tank in the North End neighborhood of Boston burst open, creating a destructive wave of molasses and debris that crippled the vibrant neighborhood. We're going to talk a little about the background of the area, the construction of the …

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True or False? 45:57

12M ago45:57

45:57

Send us a text Okay, folks, this is a super casual one. You're going to hear a bunch of random trivia and--I'll warn you--a whole bunch of tangents (but you like those, don't you?) Today, my dad is bringing some random facts to the table and testing my general knowledge...I think I did pretty well, but you can be the judge! How much of these facts …

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This is Han Shot First All Over Again 38:12

1y ago38:12

38:12

Send us a text Hey, folks! You know what they always say, come for the tangents, stay for the history lessons. They always say that, right? Well, they will someday. Join us this week as we talk about the Alexander Hamilton/Aaron Burr duel...and about ten other things. Before you go, check out the link to the Got Milk commercial we talked about in t…

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Controversies and Bananas 56:33

1y ago56:33

56:33

Send us a text Welcome back, folks! Today we're going to talk about something near and dear to our hearts....and you'll get a peek at one of Linette's obsessions (There are many. lol). Today we're going to talk a little bit about Harry Chapin and his music, specifically two songs that mean a lot to both Skip and Linette. Our main focus today will b…

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Weird Cures and Even Weirder Tangents 1:06:06

1y ago1:06:06

1:06:06

Send us a text OK, so maybe don't eat lunch while listening to this one... Today we're going to talk about the things ancient and medieval doctors considered surefire cures. Some are gross--all are weird. Join us in our mini medical series of episodes--if you like what you hear and want to hear more, rate us on Apple Podcasts or shoot us an email a…

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Everything is Medicine....Including Tangents 1:01:38

1y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Send us a text Soda, mustard, even ketchup. It seems that pretty much everything used to be medicine in the olden days. Today we're going to explore some products that used to be used as medicine. Some you'll know, but some of these may surprise you! And, yes, this episode contains a lot of tangents. Sue us. But not really. Don't do that Send us an…

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Hollywood Scandal: Roscoe Arbuckle 40:30

1y ago40:30

40:30

Send us a text Most people knew him as "Fatty" Arbuckle. But he had a name, you know. Today my special guest, Richard, and I will talk about silent film legend Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, and the scandal that ruined him and brought Hollywood excess and morality to the national conversation. For better or for worse. Mostly worse. Thank you for joining …

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Adventures in Hollywoodland 44:38

1y ago44:38

44:38

Send us a text In this episode, we have a special guest! Please welcome Richard to the show as we go over some of our favorite Hollywood trivia. We hope you have fun, or at the very least learn something you didn't know. ***Also, please excuse the audio on this one. I had some serious technical issues with recording and spent the whole weekend tryi…

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Pretty Grimm 57:04

1y ago57:04

57:04

Send us a text You gotta hand it to the Germans--they really know how to scare small children into submission. Join us on a dark and snowy night as we visit two of our favorite Grimm's fairy tales....if you dare!!!! lol Seriously. It's pretty weird, but it's not scary at all. Unless you are afraid of dark and gruesome stuff--but if you are, I mean,…

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Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time 1:14:33

1+ y ago1:14:33

1:14:33

Send us a text Being an inventor is hard. Being a marketer is probably also hard. Trying to keep your business relevant and always being on the cutting edge....I imagine that's also hard. So, we should go easy on some of these inventors and businesses for not quite making the grade, right? Nah. This episode, we're going to look at some failed inven…

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Unreasonable Requests? 1:00:18

1+ y ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Send us a text So, what do rock bands and death row inmates have in common, you're probably wondering? I know you were all wondering... This episode, we're going to find out. Hang out with us as we talk about some of the unusual requests made by rock bands, from the weird asks to the most minute of details. And today we have a double-feature: we're…

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Weird Laws Still on the Books 48:19

1+ y ago48:19

48:19

Send us a text Have you broken any laws today? Are you sure? I mean, like...really sure? There are a surprising number of odd restrictions, weird laws and outdated rules that still remain on the books in most states--and probably other countries too. In this episode, we focused on the U.S., but if you enjoyed it and are interested in hearing more, …

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