Standup comedian, musician and artist Aaron Read joins Mark and Ryan to talk about growing up in Burnaby, BC, setting off bear-bangers in the woods, and neglectful landlords. He also creates a Jean Claude Van Damne movie that only exists in our town and builds something called an Egg Market.
What this episode established
Aaron Read joins the show to discuss his Burnaby roots, his childhood history with the steel drum, and a personal anecdote about a neglectful Australian landlord who only appeared once a year to drop off cookies. Aaron Read suggests the town gets a 24-hour diner and takes the stage to perform a scene as the owner of the establishment.
Galvin is introduced as a charming but incompetent Australian landlord who manages to stay in business despite his poor management skills. Gazie tries to keep the party spirits high during a blackout while dealing with a mysterious basement inhabitant.
The town explores the layout and vibe of the Egg Market, discovering its specialty inventory and the live jazz trio that keeps the atmosphere lively.
A mysterious resident with no name is being coached in combat under secretive conditions, leaving his true motivations a mystery.
The record shop is a really tiny place where just one guy worked and no one ever came in. It stocks rock, pop, and some rap CDs, but you will not find any underground music or dog treats there.