Welcome to 2 Day Rental, the podcast where two geeky dads, Cory and Steve, dig through the dusty shelves of pop culture—past and present. From VHS-era classics to streaming hits, toy aisles to trailer drops, we talk movies, TV, games, and the glorious chaos of parenting through it all. Expect opinions, nostalgia, late-night debates, and questionable takes—served fresh like a Friday night rental and returned late every time. No interviews. No experts. Just two guys figuring it out, one rewind at…
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Episode 154 kicks off with a pain every parent knows too well: stepping on LEGO with bare feet. We break down the agony, the physics, and the emotional damage that tiny bricks can inflict before we even get to the news.Then it’s time for Channel 2 Day Rental News, and this week is stacked: • 🦊 Daredevil: Born Again – Season 2 predictions as Marvel reportedly adapts Shadowland. We talk tone,…
We kick off Episode 153 with a topic close to our hearts (and stomachs): our shared love of chips. From elite flavours to the ones that should be banned from the snack aisle, we break down our salty opinions. Then Cory recounts his “near-death experience” at a gas station — a story that proves even filling up the tank can turn into a thriller if you’re Cory.After that, it’s time for Channel 2 Day…
We’re back for Episode 152, coming down from Halloween sugar highs and baseball heartbreak. We kick things off by swapping stories from our Halloween nights — costumes, kids, and candy tax — and then break down the final games of the World Series, including how close (and how far) the Blue Jays felt from being there. Then it’s over to Channel 2 Day Rental News, and it’s a full shelf this week: •…
We’re back behind the counter for Episode 151, and before anything else — yeah, we know. We totally forgot to hype up Episode 150. Consider this our official apology and a make-good. (It’s not often you hit 150 rentals without a late fee.)We kick things off with some World Series talk, wondering what could’ve been for the Toronto Blue Jays, breaking down the final stretch of baseball’s biggest…
It’s Episode 150 — a nice round number, and a perfect excuse to celebrate with another trip down the aisles of cinematic nostalgia!We kick things off chatting about the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Seattle Mariners series, looking at what went right, what went sideways, and why being a Jays fan sometimes feels like living in a sports-themed Twilight Zone.Then, it’s time to flip over to Channel 2 Day…
Fall is here, the air’s getting cooler, and the conversation’s heating up! We kick things off this week talking about the change in weather and what that means for the cozy-season movie rotation. Then we slide right into playoff mode, breaking down the Toronto Blue Jays’ postseason run (or stumble…) and how the MLB playoffs are shaping up overall — complete with the kind of armchair analysis only…
2 Day Rental – Episode 148: Bears, Bats & BikesWe’re back in the store and this week’s rental has a little bit of everything — nature documentaries, classic monsters, caped crusaders, and BMX legends.We kick things off celebrating one of the internet’s best annual traditions: Fat Bear Week! Cory and Steve discuss their favourite chunky contenders, the joy of rooting for bears with names like Otis…
This week we really stretch our rental legs. 🎶 Music Rewind: We kick things off with The Proclaimers’ unforgettable anthem “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” —where it came from, why it stuck in our heads, and how it keeps popping up in pop culture. 🧸 Toy Hall of Fame 2025: From classic playthings to possible surprise picks, we size up the full nominee list, debate the frontrunners, and lock in our bold…
We kick things off catching up on the week that was before diving into a packed lineup of segments. In Past Due , we tackle a pair of Disney+ Marvel series we missed over the summer— Ironheart and Daredevil: Born Again —and share our thoughts on what they add to the MCU. From there we detour into some retro laughs and a serious reminder about stranger danger after watching a hilariously…
We start off catching up on the week that was—life updates, pop-culture chatter, and a surprising discovery of the 80s cult TV series Automan. Steve continues his mission to track down Saved by the Bell on Canadian streaming services, sharing the wins, dead ends, and a few nostalgic side trips along the way.Next, it’s game time with a new round of Guess That Rental, where we test each other’s…
