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29. Mac and Me: Cult Classic or Blatant Ripoff?
43:25||Ep. 29Mac and Me. Cult classic, infomercial, E.T. ripoff or something more? Considered one of the worst films ever made, Mac and Me has entered the realm of cult classic. But, what is a cult classic?A cult classic is a film, or other work, that has gained a dedicated, passionate fanbase, often developing an elaborate subculture around it. These films are typically unconventional, and may not have been initially successful or well-received by mainstream audiences. They often feature elements that resonate with a specific, niche group, leading to repeated viewings, dialogue quoting, and audience participation. Key Characteristics of Cult Classics:Dedicated Fanbase: Cult classics are defined by a fervent and devoted following, often forming a subculture with rituals like quoting dialogue, audience participation (like interactive screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show), and elaborate cosplay. Unconventional Nature: These films often deviate from mainstream norms, sometimes being transgressive, experimental, or drawing from genres like horror, sci-fi, or exploitation. Initial Lack of Success: Many cult classics were not commercially successful upon their initial release but gained popularity later through word-of-mouth and dedicated fan engagement. Subjectivity of Taste: The appeal of a cult classic is often subjective, with some films celebrated for qualities that might be considered "good" or "bad" by different viewers. Blurring Lines: The term "cult classic" is increasingly used for mainstream films that have developed unconventional elements and devoted fan bases. Mac and Me is just one of our topics this week. We dive into our Etsy shops. Our office needed organizing, so we spent several hours fixing it up, and listing new items. We built a beehive. After visiting the United States on Canada Day, we learned a lesson about tariffs. Leah got new Lego, and Shawn finally picked up a sought after G.I.Joe action figure. Our friend Tracy came near town and we drove an hour to visit her. Overall, it was a busy 2 weeks!This week's podcast promo: Earth Station Trek
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28. Movie Night Battle
27:58||Ep. 28Movie night battle is a regular feature of married life. What are we going to watch tonight? On this week's episode, Shawn and Leah are chatting about movies, podcast ideas, yard sales and their Etsy shops. They're always talking about their Etsy shops. It is a regular feature of the podcast. We hope you enjoy it. And even if you don't, we are grateful that you listen anyway!To start our movie night battle, we engaged in watching 28 Days Later. But why did we do this? Leah hadn't seen this film before, and Shawn wanted to watch it in preparation for going to see the third film in the franchise. As it turns out, Leah does not enjoy these types of movies. Shawn enjoys them, but finds it difficult to enjoy something his partner does not care for. But, the film stars Cillian Murphy. And he starred in Oppenheimer two summers ago. That film was about nuclear bombs. And Israel and the USA attacked Iran's nuclear sites this weekend. Everything comes full circle!Office Space was the film we watched the next night. This one didn't have killing or zombies or violence so Leah enjoyed it more. We finished it together. This movie features actor Gary Cole. Gary starred in the series Crusade. Crusade is a Babylon 5 spin off. Shawn and his British buddies podcasted about the Babylon 5 universe on the Epsilon Three Podcast. Go check that out!A bit more than a week ago, we tried to watch the original Friday the 13th, but that proved impossible. Streaming services are not all that they are cracked up to be! However, watching films could be a podcast spinoff for us. Should we start a new podcast where all we do is watch and review films? Should Leah do a spinoff podcast about nursing?We wrap up this extra special episode with a chat about our recent yard sale adventures. And as always, we tell you about our recent Etsy shops sales.This week's podcast promo: Earth Station DCU
27. Make Plans But Don't Plan The Outcome
38:24||Ep. 27Make plans but don't plan the outcome is a phrase I heard often in my early years. My grandfather was a fount of knowledge, wisdom and cliches. Not planning the outcome was his favourite expression. This idiom has stuck with me for my entire life. And yet, this nugget of wisdom is not always easy to heed. We all want things to turn out a certain way. That's what being human is all about. People are constantly making plans and planning how things will turn out. Everyone wants what they want. This is human nature. However, things rarely go to plan. One must adapt and readjust as necessary based on conditions and circumstances.This week's episode is a fun discussion between Shawn and Leah about making plans. We are also discussing more about how our Etsy shops operate. ABS is our underlying philosophy. It means Always Be Sourcing. To run a successful business, you must be constantly on the hunt for new merchandise to post in your shop. Find Leah's Etsy shop at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CollectandcastonFind Shawn's Etsy shop at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RustedRobotToysMake plans but don't plan the outcome. This applies to all aspects in life. To "make plans" means to decide what you want to do or accomplish, and to set a course of action to achieve that. This can be for personal activities, like a vacation, or for professional tasks, like a project deadline. Steps to Make Plans: Identify Your Goals: What do you want to achieve? Be specific and measurable. Break Down Tasks: Identify the specific steps needed to reach your goals. Set Deadlines and Timelines: Give yourself a reasonable timeframe to complete each task. Prioritize Tasks: Decide which tasks are most important and need to be done first. Allocate Resources: Determine what you need (time, money, tools, etc.) to complete the tasks. Monitor and Adjust: Regularly check your progress and make adjustments as needed. This week's podcast promo: Earth Station Boo
26. Mind Your Beeswax
38:58||Ep. 26Bee keeping, farming, movies and Etsy sales on this, the 26th episode of the Have Coffee Will Travel Podcast.We start off with a movie review. It has been some time since we dedicated an entire episode to a movie review. This review is quick. Shawn and Leah watched Long Legs, starring Nicolas Cage. Reviews said it was the best serial killer movie since the Silence of the Lambs. Far be it from us to disagree with the critics, but the movie kinda sucked. Nicolas Cage gave a great performance, but the story was mediocre, and the logic was not logiccing. Next up, is the farm auction we went to. Shawn's dad sent out an invite to check out a rural farm auction. After about an hour of driving we made it to our destination. If you're into farming, this was the place for you. Most of the bidders were local Mennonites. Not being overly familiar with this group, the day was a treat. Interacting with a new culture is always a great thing. Trying to play with the horses and cows was another highlight.Leah did something different this past weekend. She took an introductory to bee keeping class. Learning about maintaining a hive was the major focus. However, Leah also learned about tools and equipment, what to wear and a whole lot more. It is possible she will start up her own bee hive some day. For now, she needs to focus on education before she takes on such a commitment.ETSY Shop round-up! We discuss some new additions to our stores. We also talk about some recent sales.Find Leah's shop at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/collectandcastonFind Shawn's shop at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RustedRobotToysThis week's podcast promo: Dragon Con Report
25. Sault Steelers Football Needs You!
39:42||Ep. 25Sault Steelers football needs you and your help. For this episode of the Have Coffee Will Travel podcast, Shawn and Leah go on location to meet with some of the players. The Steelers are in need of fresh blood for their team roster. They are also looking for sponsors. Running a team is an expensive endeavour. While the team has a few sponsors already, they are in need of more. They reached out to HCWT to help spread the word. On this episode, we sit down for a lengthy chat. We're talking team history, legacy, money, fun and so much more.A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SAULT STEELERS:The Sault Steelers are a semi-professional football team based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, established in 1972. Len Monico, the team’s first head coach, spearheaded its formation and led the team to immediate success, winning the Northern Football Conference (NFC) title and a National Championship in its inaugural season.The franchise has continued to achieve success, earning Canadian Major Football League (CMFL) National Championships in 2007, 2009, and 2010 and numerous NFC league titles.They have also produced countless notable players, including 20-time NFC All-Star and 1-time MVP Brandon Lewis, NFC All-Time leading rusher Josh Gauthier, 2007 NFC Defensive Player of the Year Gordi Campbell, and NFC Hall of Famers Stu Waite and Rocky DiPietro, among others.The Steelers were founding members of the Ontario Power 5 Football League (OP5FL), where they have competed since 2024.Also on this episode, we talk about our Etsy shops and some recent sales. We go behind the storefront to tell you about how Etsy operates and the fees we can incur as a result of using this platform. Have you heard of 'offsite ads'? They are devious and expensive.Follow Leah's shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/CollectandcastonFollow Shawn's shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/RustedRobotToysSault Steelers website: https://www.saultsteelers.com/This week's podcast promo: Cosmic Pizza Podcast
24. Fishing For Answers
48:55||Ep. 24Fishing for answers to some of life's most intriguing questions on this week's episode of HCWT. Join Shawn and Leah as they ask each other the hard-hitting questions of the universe. We're not talking about favourite colours or numbers here. Is reincarnation real? What is your favourite thing about yourself? These are the types of queries we have on this podcast episode. While you're listening to the show, try to anticipate our answers. After that, think about your own ideas and the answers you may have to these questions. We would love to hear your thoughts. Send your answers, or any email ideas to havecoffeewilltravelpod@gmail.comIf you want to share the podcast topic with your loved ones, we would be grateful. In fact, ask your friends and loved ones similar questions. To get to know someone better, start with open-ended questions that encourage sharing personal experiences, opinions, and values. These questions allow for more detailed answers and deeper conversations. Remember to listen actively and be genuinely interested in their responses. This approach helps build rapport and creates a comfortable space for further conversation.Here are some examples: Open-ended questions: What's your favorite way to spend a weekend? What's a cause you feel strongly about? What's your dream job? What brings you in a good mood? What's something you love learning about? How do you like to stay updated on current events? What's a book you'd recommend? Where have you always wanted to travel to? What's a skill you're proud of? Also on this episode, we talk about our recent Etsy shop sales. Both Shawn and Leah have Etsy stores where they sell many different types of items. With a special focus on pop culture items, both Shawn and Leah try to focus on excellent customer service. Leah's store is collectandcaston and Shawn's shop is found at rustedrobottoysThis week's podcast promo: Cigar Nerds
23. TV, Travel and Marc Maron Comedy
41:35||Ep. 23On this award-winning show, we dive into our recent road-trip adventures. You will learn about the dangers of mail delivery, Etsy shop sourcing, recent television shows and a few other topics. Tell everyone you know about the Have Coffee Will Travel Podcast!Marc Maron's current comedy tour has been a major focus for Shawn over the last year. Last Spring, he bought tickets to a nearby comedy show. This show was supposed to occur in October, but due to scheduling, Marc had to postpone. Well, the makeup date for the show finally came. This past weekend, Shawn and Leah were able to see Marc Maron live. After listening to Marc's podcast for 10 years, Shawn was able to enjoy the entertainment in person. What did Leah think? That's in this episode. To get to the show, Shawn and Leah had to travel to the USA. Everyone and everything in the media said this would be a hellish experience. Was it? Find out on this episode of HCWT. Because your hosts were traveling, it was a perfect opportunity to source stock for their Etsy shops. Wally's Castle is a favourite antique shop in Grand Rapids. GoodWill is also another popular place to stop and check for stock!Leah was especially excited about the estate sale she found. This house had some amazing Disney items. Leah loves Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse and the overall flavour of Disney. She found a lot of amazing items at this sale. Also on this episode: Shawn's dog bite, action figure and plush finds, and recent TV. This episode is called tv, travel and Marc Maron comedy for a reason. All of that and more are topics in this episode. A new segment is our Etsy sales.Leah's etsy shop is https://www.etsy.com/shop/CollectandcastonShawn's etsy shop is https://rustedrobottoys.etsy.comThis week's podcast promo: BatChums