Roz & Mocha

Would you quit something immediately if you weren't great at it on the first try? We get into the things we'd never attempt again after one frustrating experience, whether anyone is a true nerd, and the one recipe that still can't be mastered. Plus, the hobbies we find least attractive in a partner, accidental moments of revealing secrets we weren't supposed to share, and stories of getting kicked out of bars, clubs, or even banned altogether.

Roz opens up about celebrating his mom’s life, Shem shares a brutally embarrassing story about getting lost downtown, and Maurie hits the streets to find out what everyone’s wearing for Halloween this year. Plus, Joseph calls in with questions for the show, Jamal checks back in after years away, Veronica shares her remarkable recovery after suffering a stroke at 27, Maurie chats with Shemar Moore about S.W.A.T. Exiles, and we dive into a wild HELLUVA STORY from a woman who says she was raised by a serial killer.

We’re digging into some classic Halloween moments from the vault! Travel back to 2014 when The Damnits attempted to use a Ouija board, revisit the very first Roz & Mocha radio drama, Bang Bang, and hear the 2018 return of a fan favourite as The Depp School of Acting gets a Halloween makeover. Spooky, ridiculous, and completely unforgettable

Roz and Mocha settle the score in the final showdown of Flickamania, debate whether you'd sell a cousin for $75,000 a week, and react to Maurie sending Roz 48 Jamaican beef patties for his birthday. Plus, Chloe recaps her John Summit and Olivia Rodrigo concert adventures, Shem performs his Scottie Barnes tribute song, and Maurie chats with Jacob Tremblay about Wildwood and Michael C. Hall and Uma Thurman about Dexter: Resurrection

Maurie talks to a passenger left stranded after a three-year cruise was suddenly cancelled, catches up with Sarnia Legionnaires defenceman Joseph Barnaby following the team's 0-10 start, and gets reaction after Jay-Z names himself the Super Bowl Halftime Show performer. Plus, Bryan Cranston reflects on the loss of his Breaking Bad co-star, the Milwaukee Brewers win their first World Series, Ontario moves toward digital IDs

Who's the most cultured on the show, would you rather deal with wet socks or a hair in your mouth forever, whose voice would narrate your life, what counts as going viral before the internet, is it rude to recline your airplane seat, should hosts provide all the food and drinks at a dinner party, and why are Gen Z Instagram stories impossible to read? The gang tackles a week of random, passionate, and surprisingly divisive Deep Dive questions that somehow turn into some of the funniest debates of the week.

The crew tackles some truly important questions this week, like how many birds Roz can actually name, the age when your parents finally started taking your advice seriously, and whether it's time for listeners to launch a campaign to upgrade Shem's hair situation. Plus, an update on Chloe's progress learning Guyanese slang, and a look behind the scenes at whether there are any secret rivalries brewing among the five of them beyond the ongoing Mocha vs. Shem competition.

Roz fields a heartfelt request to walk a listener down the aisle, debates first-date etiquette after a caller reveals she's never actually been on one, and catches up with a blast from Mocha's radio past when Portuguese Manuel calls the show. Plus, Roz and Mocha chat with Bryan and Sarah Baeumler about Home Town Takeover Canada, Maurie hits the red carpet for Clayface, and speaks with newly elected Brady Rogers, the Kelowna city councillor whose viral campaign helped him win a seat on council.

From classic '80s denim fashion to a very questionable obsession with rubbing jean rivets, this week’s Roz & Mocha Retro podcast is all about jeans. We revisit a conversation about iconic denim trends from the '80s, the time Maurie couldn't keep his hands off the rivets on his jeans, and the unforgettable moment Roz pitched the world on the idea of Deep V Jeans. Denim has never been this entertaining.

This week on FML: one listener is falling for someone who suddenly pulled away, another can't stop thinking about an ex from years ago, a family is dealing with a condo noise complaint over their toddler's daytime activity, and someone is struggling with whether to forgive a friend after discovering months of lies and betrayal. Relationships, trust, second chances, and figuring out where you stand take center stage as the gang tries to fix their lives.

Roz celebrates another birthday with surprise messages, birthday songs, a horoscope reading, and some brutally honest thoughts from Chloe’s twenty-something friends about getting older. Plus, Maurie sits down with Michael Bublé and Drew Scott to talk about their documentary Hometown Giants, and speaks with Joseph Barnaby about the Sarnia Legionnaires' rough start to the season after last year's historic struggles

From Maurie’s conversations with Keith Morrison and Diana Swain about the launch of Dateline Canada, to interviews with Jeff Stinco of Simple Plan, this week’s News Podcast covers the biggest stories in entertainment, sports, and pop culture. The gang dives into Taylor Swift backlash, Kim Kardashian's O.J. revelation, the buzz around GTA 6, Alan Ritchson's viral singing performance, Prince Harry's hopes for reconciliation, and the latest headlines from the world of sports and beyond.

What would your 10-year-old self be shocked to learn about you today? Plus, the team debates the right age to introduce kids to The Office, shares cartoon crushes, reveals their thoughts on fall activities like apple picking and pumpkin patches, and discusses whether they enjoy being recognized by fans when they're out with family.

Did Chloe ever read Roz's book? That's one of the questions on this week's Ask Roz & Mocha Podcast. Plus, the crew debates how long greeting cards should stick around, why Mocha loves a wide-brim hat, the well-intentioned things people do that drive them crazy, and which classic Halloween monsters best match each of their personalities

Maurie chats with Emily Hampshire about VisionQuest, while Roz and Mocha catch up with Snooki about The Paranormal Rookie and life after Jersey Shore. Plus, a listener shares how he met his wife at a KiSS Singles Night, a newly engaged listener reveals the jaw-dropping cost of her upcoming Punjabi wedding, the team debates saying "I love you" to friends and family, Brian pitches vanity licence plates for the show, and Mocha discovers the ridiculous questions people are asking ChatGPT

Today on the Roz & Mocha Retro Show, we're celebrating the life of a true fan favourite: Roz's mom, Diana. Over the years, she shared so many unforgettable moments with the show, especially whenever Maurie gave her a call. We'll look back at some of those classic conversations, including her sweet birthday call to Maurie, a Mother's Day chat, and the time Maurie tried to score an invite to Thanksgiving dinner. A heartfelt tribute to a woman we'll always miss. ❤️

A 7-year-old finally starts sleeping in their own bed after years of co-sleeping, but is it too good to be true? Plus, how do you deal with a sibling whose constant comments feel more critical than helpful? And after a broken promise from parents, a determined teen tries to make the case for bringing home a hamster.

Chloe takes on a homemade pumpkin pie, Roz debates whether he'd live in a house where someone died, and a listener offers to drive all the way to New York for a 50 Cent concert. We get into astrology drama after Roz's comments about Libras, hear a wild story about someone accidentally running themselves over with their own car, celebrate a listener's birthday, and catch up with Dolph Lundgren and Cody Rhodes.

This week in The News: a media executive walks away with a staggering $600 million payout, Canada's largest-ever Lotto Max jackpot hits $85 million, and a Rhode Island man grows a world-record 3,156-pound pumpkin. Plus, John Cena reacts to a Drake shoutout, Miley Cyrus makes Billboard history for all the wrong reasons, AI takes on everything from cancer research to video games, and we dive into the latest headlines surrounding GTA 6, Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Diddy, and more.

Would you rather use the very first version of your favourite hobby's technology, be a mythical creature, or discover you're older than disposable razors? Plus, there's a debate over the best cheesecake, dream signature sandwiches, the fear of getting hurt in relationships, wedding plus-one etiquette, what's really inside that work bag, and whether life would be harder without search engines or maps.

On this episode of the Ask Roz & Mocha Podcast, the gang gets into some spooky season real estate and debates whether they'd live in a house where people had died. They also reveal the one thing each person still does that drives the others crazy after all these years together, break down their shower routines from head to toe, and Roz answers a listener's rowing question about Roxy after a binge-watch of Crew Girl. Plus, what would happen if a mysterious mountain man wandered into their campsite, and is there actually a proper way to sign a card or email when you're writing on behalf of multiple people?

Maurie catches up with Teddy Swims during his Toronto stop on The UGLY Tour to talk about his incredible year and upcoming album UGLY. Plus, conversations with Mike Flanagan, Matthew Lillard and Samantha Sloyan about bringing Carrie into the social media age, and Luke Kirby and Kathleen Munroe break down what's ahead in Season 4 of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, including a new detective and cases inspired by Canadian headlines.

On this episode of the Roz & Mocha Retro Show Podcast, we're looking back at some unforgettable viral moments from the archives. From the time Maurie accidentally helped the show go viral by trolling Daniel Radcliffe about starring in 50 Shades of Grey, to the emotional video of a young boy breaking down after learning he was getting a baby sister. Plus, a classic moment from 2014 that exploded online after a child delivered an insult that nobody saw coming.

Is it worth going back to school after 20 years in the same career, even if it means putting family goals on hold? Plus, struggling to save for a wedding and a house, dealing with a cousin who borrowed $10,000 and stopped paying it back, and navigating a major family adjustment after a spouse's work schedule completely changed.

Roz gets Mocha and Shem to tackle Wordle together with chaotic results, a listener calls out Mocha for ignoring 13 DMs over three years, and another says Roz is actually the guilty one. Plus, Shem debuts an original Thanksgiving song, Maurie reveals why his hairdresser keeps popping his pimples, Roz explains why he likes driving with his pants undone, and we chat with Amanda on her birthday while she's teaching Grade 5, Kirsten about baby names for her future child, and Ernest from New York who's now proudly calling Canada home.

Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance on SNL with Dakota Johnson, Drake's team is shutting down rumours that he fathered a child with longtime friend Keshia Chanté, and we dive into the latest celebrity headlines including Tate McRae's upcoming single and perfume launch, Alex Ovechkin announcing his final NHL season, and the NHL quietly pulling its controversial "Hot For Hockey" campaign. Plus, Maurie chats with Keshia Chanté about the rumours making headlines

Listeners take the show down some unexpected paths as the crew compares screen time habits, reveals the TV shows they can endlessly rewatch, debates whether a personal narrator or hype crew would make life more entertaining, and admits to those moments spent sitting in the car before heading inside. Plus, stories about strange rideshare encounters, lottery daydreams, food hacks, theme parks, and the little everyday questions that somehow turn into the biggest conversations.

On this episode of Ask Roz & Mocha, the crew debates whether repeatedly running into the same person is a sign you're being stalked or if some people are simply meant to cross your path. Plus, if Maurie ever went missing, could Roz, Mocha, Shem, and Chloe each come up with one defining characteristic to help bring him home? They also reveal the first thing they'd do if they retired tomorrow, share childhood sick-day routines, confess the most expensive thing they've ever broken, and put Roz's kitchen skills to the test by finding out whether his dessert game is as strong as his cooking.

Roz battles a night of boredom while Meghan calls in with an all-time hatred of bananas, listeners vent about gym etiquette and lawn care, and the team debates whether people have been saying Samuel L. Jackson's name wrong all along. Plus, a survivor shares the incredible story of driving off a cliff and living to tell the tale, Kardinal Offishall joins the show to talk about his long-awaited new album Firestarter Vol. 2, and John Reardon previews the milestone tenth season of Hudson & Rex

As Halloween creeps closer, we dig into some of the most chilling moments from the Roz & Mocha archives. From the time Maurie spent the night in a supposedly haunted hotel room, to an interview with someone who claimed to own a haunted couch, plus a bizarre listen to classic horror music transformed into a major key that somehow makes it sound happy, weird and spooky collide in this Retro Podcast.

A listener is struggling to connect with their teenage child who has suddenly stopped opening up, while another wonders whether it's okay to step back from family relationships that feel one-sided and emotionally draining. The group tackles tough questions about communication, boundaries, expectations, and knowing when to keep trying versus protecting your own peace

Roz survives a brutal Waze reroute that nearly doubles his travel time, the NHL unexpectedly dives into the romance novel business, and an 81-year-old Newfoundland softball player goes viral with a heartfelt message to his teammates. Plus, the team samples KD-flavoured soda, Mocha battles a spider in his car, and Tom sounds off on pedestrians who cross the street while glued to their phones

Trevor Zegras becomes the first NHL player penalized under the league’s stricter equipment rules, Ben Affleck reveals how his kids roasted him over relationship advice, and Nicolas Cage transforms into John Madden in a new movie trailer. We also discuss new music from Taylor Swift and U2, the surprise box office return of Avengers: Endgame, the New York Times' list of the top TV shows of the 21st century, and Maurie's interviews with Boi-1da and Jay Baruchel from the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame red carpet

Roommate horror stories, awkward moments in public, wedding advice, kitten tips, the worst school subjects, whether you can really stay friends with an ex, and what skill you'd master if you could improve 100x in just one hour. Plus, Mocha and Shem debate doing an entire show in their Guyanese accents, and the gang reveals who would be the messiest eater at dinner

Roz dishes out fall lawn care advice, the crew imagines a big-screen version of The Roz & Mocha Show complete with dream casting and movie titles, and shares the family recipes they’d want passed down for generations. Plus, what’s one thing worth every penny no matter the cost, and the smell of a certain meal drifting through the neighbourhood that instantly stops you in your tracks?

Maurie chats with Julia Stiles about joining Dancing with the Stars, and sits down with Maitreyi Ramakrishnan to talk her new Netflix movie Best of the Best. Plus, Mocha attempts a self-tape audition for ER, Chloe gets tested on Guyanese and Caribbean slang, the team debates the fate of hoodies after a breakup, and a listener discovers Roz's high school graduation photo hanging in the halls of his old school.

Celebrating the start of fall, we dug deep into the Roz & Mocha archive vault to find some autumn-inspired gems. This week on The Roz & Mocha Retro Show, hear Maurie put his falsetto up against Justin Timberlake's in 2013, the gang debate whether it's called "fall" or "autumn," and a collection of classic fall jokes from 2016 that still make us groan today

Roz opens up about the passing of his mom and shares stories from her final months, while listeners reach out with their own experiences. Plus, Maurie chats with new Toronto Maple Leafs star Gavin McKenna about joining hockey's biggest market, Chloe reviews a Zach Bryan concert she never wanted to attend, and garbage collector Charles unloads in a memorable Roz & Mocha Vented Moment about the wild things people do on garbage day.

The Blue Jays are officially out of playoff contention after a disappointing follow-up to last year's World Series run. Plus, Devon Sawa shares his thoughts on where things went wrong, Vladdy Jr. opens up about his struggles this season, Taylor Swift sparks speculation with her mysterious new single Patient Zero, Tom Cruise reveals what he and Taylor talked about at an NFL game, and Ed Sheeran continues to deal with fallout from the Macklemore controversy. Also, Snooki announces she's cancer-free, Resident Evil dominates the box office, Travis Kelce sets an NFL record, and a Glee reboot may be on the way.

What’s the ultimate comfort food after a stressful day, and is 4 a.m. considered late or early? We debate the correct colours for school duotangs, whether people should change out of their “outside clothes” when they get home, and which Disney princess would survive a Hunger Games-style battle royale. Plus, who would crack first in a police interrogation, the last thing that made everyone literally laugh out loud, and the heated debate over who is the greatest Spider-Man of all time

For a junk drawer to officially qualify as a junk drawer, what’s the one item that absolutely has to be inside? This week on Ask Roz & Mocha, the gang also debates their favourite jingles from the show, whether tucking in your shirt without a belt is a fashion disaster, which wrist a watch should really be worn on, and faces the ultimate zombie apocalypse question: if your significant other gets infected, do you wait and see if they turn... or take action immediately?

The team debates the reality of “clopening,” settles an important question about whether a piece of naan or a baguette can be thrown farther, and revisits the fallout from a viral prank video. There’s also a discussion about Drake’s latest FOMO event, listener stories involving the Merlin bird-identification app, a family sharing how advice from the show helped with their child’s sleep struggles, plus interviews with Scott McGillivray on the return of Income Property and Saul Hafting, who earned a Guinness World Record by solving Rubik’s Cubes while bouncing on a pogo stick

As TIFF 2026 wraps up, we’re reliving some unforgettable festival moments on the Roz & Mocha Retro Show Podcast. Travel back to TIFF 2013 when Taylor Swift hit the red carpet for One Chance, the Paul Potts biopic featuring her song “Sweeter Than Fiction,” plus a chat with Keira Knightley about wearing period-piece costumes. Then, from TIFF 2014, Roz sits down with Benedict Cumberbatch for The Imitation Game and even gets a few jokes in along the way.

A husband is struggling in a marriage where intimacy has completely disappeared, someone feels suffocated by a parent whose fear of scams has taken over her life, and another listener is dreading turning 40 as every new ache and pain starts to feel very real. Plus, a mom opens up about the emotions of sending two young children off to kindergarten and daycare, a woman can't stand her best friend's husband and what he's done to their friendship, someone needs advice on telling coworkers they have bad breath, and an entrepreneur wonders why a close friend has never supported her business

Roz, Mocha and Shem debate whether pre-ordering video games still makes sense, discuss the rough reviews for the new Wolverine game, and hear from listeners navigating daycare drop-offs, parenting challenges, and even a baby who falls asleep to the show. Plus, Maurie chats with Penélope Cruz, Helen Mirren, Seth Rogen, the cast of Netflix's Below, Jay Baruchel, and Mobland stars, while Chloe catches up with Chris Rock, Daniel Kaluuya, Aaron Pierre and more during a star-packed TIFF weekend

Federal investigators have reportedly opened a criminal investigation into the Kawhi Leonard and Los Angeles Clippers salary-cap scandal. We also cover Jennifer Lawrence's first Instagram post, the latest from the 2026 Emmy Awards, Drake's upcoming FOMO project, Céline Dion's return to the stage, and the controversy surrounding Apple's foldable iPhone. Plus, exclusive TIFF interviews with Naomi Watts, Michael Imperioli, Patrick Dempsey, Courtney Cox, Taron Egerton, Lily-Rose Depp, Giancarlo Esposito, John Turturro, Ed Helms, Randall Park, and actor Colin Egglesfield, who shares his firsthand memories of living across from the World Trade Center on 9/11

Do dreams actually mean anything? The crew debates astrology, recurring dreams and whether zodiac signs can tell you who you are, then gets into the jobs they'd love to have, favourite childhood cartoons, the foods they’d recreate from TV and movies, the best video games they've ever played, bucket list adventures, caller pet peeves and the very serious discussion of whether food is still edible after it hits the floor

Roz and Mocha get into the little things that happen before the show starts, including how they actually greet each other every morning. Plus, they reveal the biggest red flags they've ignored because someone was just too hot to resist, debate whether it's worse to regret something you did or didn't do, and discuss whether they'd rather spend an hour stuck in traffic or waiting in a line. They also tackle a thought-provoking question about who they wish could walk a day in their shoes, settle the debate over whose friends are more believable, Roz's legendary Frank and Carl or Maurie's endless list of name-dropped buddies, and decide who Chloe would choose as her big brother between Mocha, Roz, and Shem.

The gang relives the glory days of Yo Mama jokes, Mocha reveals he ate dinner before 4PM and was asleep by 6:30, and a listener shares her emotional reaction to The History of Roz & Mocha docuseries. Plus, a tongue twister challenge, an unbelievable Olive Garden breakup story, a listener who's been with the show for 16 years, and Shem learns the surprising Hebrew meaning of his name

School's back in session on this episode of the Roz & Mocha Retro Show! We're taking a trip through the archives and revisiting some of our favourite school-themed moments, including Maurie's hilarious school jokes from 2015, a classic Morbid Call from 2013 where a caller asked Roz and Mocha to call her school and say she had died so she could skip class, plus the unforgettable Back To School Math challenge with Maurie. Grab your backpack and enjoy these retro classroom classics!