The Whole Shebang

Bailey & Raquel
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Just two friends talking about hobbies, travel and anything else we think to rant about.

  1. 5d ago

    Education Journeys: Part Two

    On The Whole Shebang podcast episode 44 (part two of an education series), hosts Bailey and Raquel interview Vicky and Raquel’s brother Griffin about their education journeys, careers, and advice. Vicky describes starting at Lakehead University for social work, switching to Confederation College for an advanced diploma in interactive media development, then returning to university for a history undergrad and entering teacher’s education; she now supplies in the Thunder Bay area and uses media/graphic skills to build lesson plans, while also holding certifications like safe food handling, CPR, lifeguarding, and PADI Mermaid. She discusses college vs university pressure, realistic job expectations, networking, attitude, and career growth. Griffin explains completing a two-year heavy equipment technician diploma at Northern College, becoming a painter, recommending apprenticeships and residential painting to learn quality, and says college wasn’t financially worth it for heavy equipment work. Follow us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeshebangpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.whole.shebang2025 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586061363648 Listen:  Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437848/episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WDYurvTa3avl897E7Y2t6 ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whole-shebang/id1794011520 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/67d20e35-c583-41fb-ae83-f8e9aba7f016/the-whole-shebang

  2. Aug 24

    Education Journeys: Two Sides of the Spectrum

    Bailey and Raquel introduce a two-part Whole Shebang podcast series on education journeys, comparing their “polar opposite” paths before interviewing guests. Bailey finished Grade 12, was accepted to culinary school and university for psychology/philosophy, attended university for about a month during COVID, then left to run her dog grooming business; she discusses learning style, possible grooming-related certifications, and advises new groomers to keep learning and consider training at PetSmart. Raquel outlines her long academic route from an Associate of Arts, BA in Ancient Mediterranean Studies with anthropology and museum studies, then a master’s and ongoing PhD in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations; she warns museum/academia jobs are scarce and stresses transferable skills. They debate university vs college pressure, applied vs academic streaming, and whether their choices were worth it. Guest Judy describes starting registered nursing at Lakehead, switching to practical nursing at Confederation College, preferring hands-on clinical learning, recommending college for support and fit, and working in home care nursing. Follow us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeshebangpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.whole.shebang2025 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586061363648 Listen:  Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437848/episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WDYurvTa3avl897E7Y2t6 ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whole-shebang/id1794011520 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/67d20e35-c583-41fb-ae83-f8e9aba7f016/the-whole-shebang

  3. Aug 10

    Exploring Museum History: Colonialism, Archaeology, and Cultural Looting

    In episode 42 of The Whole Shebang podcast, Raquel gives a brief museum history and public history overview, explaining how museums grew from colonial-era “cabinets of curiosity” filled with taxidermy, minerals, art, ethnographic objects, and mythical “specimens,” and how wealthy collectors led to public institutions like the British Museum. She connects early collecting to the origins of archaeology in Egypt and Mesopotamia, including Victorian mummy unwrapping parties and the British Museum–funded excavations of Leonard Woolley at Ur, alongside Howard Carter’s Tutankhamun discovery. The episode also covers Canadian museum studies experiences at UBC’s Museum of Anthropology, Indigenous heritage, language revitalization via Nuuchah-nulth radio, and BC treaty history. They discuss cultural heritage crime, looting, museum thefts (Louvre, British Museum), provenance research, the Hudson’s Bay charter auction, and repatriation debates (e.g., Parthenon/Elgin Marbles). Follow us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeshebangpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.whole.shebang2025 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586061363648 Listen:  Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437848/episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WDYurvTa3avl897E7Y2t6 ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whole-shebang/id1794011520 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/67d20e35-c583-41fb-ae83-f8e9aba7f016/the-whole-shebang

  4. Jul 27

    Making Waves: Mermaid Viktoria's Adventures in Aquatic Magic and Conservation

    In Whole Shebang Podcast episode 41 hosts Bailey and Raquel talk with Mermaid Viktoria about her 10-year mermaid journey, what being a mermaid means as a lifestyle, and how mermaids connect to water conservation, environmental education, and protecting local waterways like Lake Superior and area rivers. Viktoria explains pop-culture confusion between mermaids and sirens, references mythology (including Triton), and discusses historic “mermaid” sightings like manatees and unicorn-related myths such as narwhal horns. The group shares favourite mermaid movies (Aquamarine, The Little Mermaid), mermaid book recommendations (including the traumatic Lost Voices trilogy, Jennifer Donnelly’s series, and the lighter Forgive My Fins). Viktoria describes teaching swim lessons and specialized mermaid lessons, promoting brands like Fin Fun and Fin Folk, mermaid journaling, beach cleanups, and eco topics like sunscreen impacts. She recounts a memorable mermaid birthday party at McKenzie Falls and how creating “magic” becomes lasting core memories. Follow us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeshebangpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.whole.shebang2025 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586061363648 Listen:  Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437848/episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WDYurvTa3avl897E7Y2t6 ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whole-shebang/id1794011520 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/67d20e35-c583-41fb-ae83-f8e9aba7f016/the-whole-shebang

  5. Jul 13

    Avatar: The Last Airbender Fandom Deep Dive

    On The Whole Shebang podcast (Episode 40), hosts Bailey, Raquel, and Judy do a  fandom episode about Avatar: The Last Airbender, starting with which bending elements they’d choose (fire, water/healing, earth). They share how they discovered ATLA via Nickelodeon, DVDs, and marathons, discuss The Legend of Korra’s more modern setting, adult themes, and Avatar State origin story, and mention expanded lore through comics and novels (Kyoshi, Roku). They talk Fan Expo Canada panels and voice actors, name favorite characters (Azula, Zuko, Iroh, Toph, Sokka) and hybrid animals (Appa, platypus bear, polar bear dog), and joke about cactus juice and fan fiction creations. They review Netflix’s live-action adaptation, praising casting and Air Nomad genocide depiction but criticizing CGI (Appa) and character changes, and they discuss the upcoming animated ATLA movie with older Aang, Katara, and Sokka and voice cast expectations. Follow us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeshebangpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.whole.shebang2025 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586061363648 Listen:  Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437848/episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WDYurvTa3avl897E7Y2t6 ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whole-shebang/id1794011520 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/67d20e35-c583-41fb-ae83-f8e9aba7f016/the-whole-shebang

  6. Jun 29

    Mind-Blowing Conspiracy Theories: Uncover Secrets, Myths, and Truths

    Bailey and Raquel host The Whole Shebang Podcast episode 39 on conspiracy theories, how they start, and why they spread. They cite research arguing conspiracies often arise during societal crises (e.g., 9/11, WWII) when people feel powerless, lack facts, and seek someone to blame, with a historical example from Nero and the Great Fire of Rome. They discuss how the Cold War fueled modern themes (aliens, moon landing, Hitler escaping to Argentina, celebrity deaths), and how the internet, social media, and AI deepfakes amplify misinformation. Topics include Antarctica “ice wall,” hidden worlds and pyramids, Ancient Aliens and pyramid “chambers” claims they say were debunked, early writing as cave paintings, extraterrestrial life probability, giants/Nephilim, simulation/Matrix and quantum physics, elite/secret society theories (Freemasons, Illuminati), Pizzagate, clones, and Epstein-related speculation, plus conspiracies tied to racism and antisemitism. They invite viewers to suggest conspiracies for future deep dives. Follow us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeshebangpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.whole.shebang2025 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586061363648 Listen:  Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437848/episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WDYurvTa3avl897E7Y2t6 ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whole-shebang/id1794011520 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/67d20e35-c583-41fb-ae83-f8e9aba7f016/the-whole-shebang

  7. Jun 15

    Dog Sports: Scent Work

    In The Whole Shebang podcast episode 38, Bailey and Raquel record remotely on Zoom and Bailey explains dog scent work (nose work) as a mentally stimulating, low-impact dog sport for any age or ability, including senior or mobility-impaired dogs. She outlines how dogs learn to identify and search for specific odors (starting with wintergreen in Canada) using essential oil on Q-tips hidden in canisters, how competition levels add multiple scents (e.g., pine, cedar), and how handlers read dog body language and reward at the source. Bailey shares experiences with her dogs Rue (a high-energy standard poodle) and Arya (a slower, independent terrier mix), discusses indoor vs outdoor searches, affordability and DIY setup (Amazon canisters, perforated containers), training tips, CKC canine companion registration requirements, and finding events via Canuck Dogs, plus interest in future dog sports mini-series. Follow us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeshebangpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.whole.shebang2025 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586061363648 Listen:  Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437848/episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WDYurvTa3avl897E7Y2t6 ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whole-shebang/id1794011520 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/67d20e35-c583-41fb-ae83-f8e9aba7f016/the-whole-shebang

  8. Jun 1

    Tips for how to succeed in Humanities undergraduate courses

    Bailey and Raquel host The Whole Shebang Podcast (Episode 37) sharing practical tips to survive an undergraduate humanities degree based on Raquel’s experience as a humanities TA. Key advice includes: don’t assume a degree guarantees a job; build relationships with professors/TAs by attending office hours; ask questions; read assignment instructions/rubrics carefully; edit work (including read-aloud tools) and submit early to avoid online upload issues; use strong academic sources and ask staff if unsure; understand extensions and grade appeals (regrades can lower marks). They discuss AI tools like Grammarly, disclosure forms, risks like fake sources and translation issues, and how AI is increasing in-person exams/presentations. Exam strategies cover studying early, focusing on themes, time management, answering everything for partial marks, and outlining essays. Other tips include using campus writing centers, managing participation anxiety, limiting distracting laptops, professional email etiquette, and respecting instructors as people. Follow us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeshebangpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.whole.shebang2025 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586061363648 Listen:  Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437848/episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WDYurvTa3avl897E7Y2t6 ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whole-shebang/id1794011520 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/67d20e35-c583-41fb-ae83-f8e9aba7f016/the-whole-shebang

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Just two friends talking about hobbies, travel and anything else we think to rant about.

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  • Creator
    Bailey & Raquel
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Whole Shebang
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