http://heatcheckhabitual.comenSociety & CultureCopyright MJ Rafananhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3bbf7a59057145fc3f60398e88d60c5e.jpghttp://heatcheckhabitual.comSat, 25 Jun 2022 04:33:42 +0000MJ RafananMJ Rafananfeeds@spreaker.comcleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/12-steph-the-1974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45055144Wed, 26 May 2021 21:53:16 +0000MJ RafananAfter a three week delay, my friend Steph & I divert from originally going to talk about The OC & our love for live music to community pharmacy life & the reason for the three week delay. Thank you everyone for your patience!2878cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/heat-check-kaizen-the-demar-episodehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44582746Sat, 01 May 2021 05:52:39 +0000MJ RafananThe favourite sport moment I forgot to mention a few pods back: DeMar's return to Toronto.2039cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/11-umar-most-likely-to-engage-with-my-tohttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44436141Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:40:16 +0000MJ RafananMy friend Umar & I discuss the Toronto Raptors, his high school baseball journey, university life outside the city core, & starting a podcast.4134cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/10-john-the-wondering-wandererhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44341706Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:50:35 +0000MJ RafananMy friend John & I discuss adventures: through basketball, travel, or the market. Always real talk!5765cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/09-from-bat-flips-to-championshipshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44251856Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:50:04 +0000MJ RafananI answer one mailbag question after I talk about how a subway poster reminded me of in-person lectures being over a year ago. Also: how in the world did I forget to mention one of my favourite sports moments being DeMar's first game back in Toronto!?...2990cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/08-juneille-onlyfan-of-boston-kyriehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44047025Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:40:07 +0000MJ RafananMy friend Juneille & I discuss plan-demic life, professor experiences, NBA Top Shot, & exponential technological advances exacerbating the spread of misinformation.5683cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/07-ann-marie-off-the-grid-on-point-siblihttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43943419Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:24:31 +0000MJ RafananMy sister Ann Marie & I find time in our busy schedules to quickly catch up on a public, audio platform for everyone to consume. After unlocking a bundle of protections on her phone, we reminisce about our spontaneous visits.4171cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/06-melissa-sorely-missed-good-vibeshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43733134Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:51:56 +0000MJ RafananDue to a last minute rescheduling, I gave my friend Melissa only two hours to prepare & she still gave me more than that. We discuss some work & birthday escapades before she shares a very personal & poignant story regarding the virus we have been...8255cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/05-bianca-long-pod-for-someone-who-doesnhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43522293Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:16:01 +0000MJ RafananBianca & I go long about navigating the world as introverts, vegetable eating experiences, The Wire, and personal growth.8074cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/04-chalkboards
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https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1996/06/24/the-fourth-state-of-matter]]>1303cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/03-ashley-finally-madame-presidenthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43280554Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:52:44 +0000MJ RafananAshley & I discuss my passing of music through an MP3 player, disruptive grade school phone calls, and her getting to know my friends through a third party.4925cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/02-gerald-always-a-fres-no-to-kobe-slandhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43162472Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:15:12 +0000MJ RafananMy cousin Gerald & I discuss (at length) 'Murrica, mRNA vaccines, genetic pettiness, unearthed youth memories, his Lakers fandom, & the death anniversary of one of his idols: Kobe Bryant.6960cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/01-jasmine-singing-her-tune-worldwidehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43038822Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:28:27 +0000MJ RafananWelcome to Season 2 of the Heatcheck Habitual podcast! To kick of 2021, my friend Jasmine & I discuss a wine walk, missing hugs, embracing the journey, & #HaveAGoodLife.4559cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/13-mj-the-optimist-with-a-jumpshothttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/42536943Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:12:39 +0000MJ RafananAs Wallace from "The Wire" once said, "this is me yo, right here." A little background on Heatcheck Habitual & yours truly.2722cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/12-elaine-my-tsismis-partnerhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/42430124Fri, 11 Dec 2020 08:26:25 +0000MJ RafananMy friend Elaine & I discuss how she "fell" for our friendship, how much we miss working together, and throwing a three hour party in grade ten (that obviously failed).3480cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/11-tiina-the-technicolour-meme-queenhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/42296342Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:11:37 +0000MJ RafananMy friend Tiina & I discuss gift exchange mishaps, disassociating from "clutter," and her unannounced announcement.2960cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/10-sabrina-straight-outta-hollywoohttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/42183505Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:07:03 +0000MJ RafananSabrina & I talk all things life through the prism of Bojack Horseman with a little dose of obscure pharmacy talk within.4197cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/09-john-mr-steal-your-frie-shttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/42070871Fri, 20 Nov 2020 07:54:04 +0000MJ RafananMy friend John & I discuss him starting a small business amidst a global pandemic, staying connected and authentic (despite lying to his parents for two years), the times he's seen me angry, and live reactions to the 2020 NBA Draft.5187cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/08-janet-my-favourite-pharmacist-always-https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41958087Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:52:02 +0000MJ RafananMy favourite pharmacist Janet & I discuss locking it down in '99, playing with fire, dating in this generation, & finding your "penguin." Now you talk to your boss about the same things!4123cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/07-michelle-teacher-of-my-future-childrehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/41933580Thu, 12 Nov 2020 06:11:45 +0000MJ RafananMy friend Michelle & I discuss high school reunions, innocent thrills that include a championship B banner, butchering of quotes, choosing how to define our lives, and lifelong learning.4566cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/06-desron-the-responsible-tea-spillerhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/41809404Thu, 05 Nov 2020 14:47:07 +0000MJ RafananDesron & I discuss the ongoing 2020 American election results, applying to professional schools, travel anecdotes, and refrain from spilling new tea (on record).3527cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/06-andy-not-andrewhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/41751467Mon, 02 Nov 2020 03:27:34 +0000MJ RafananAndy & I discuss meeting at the 2015 Pan Am Games, our shared softball team, and maintaining relationships despite the passage of time.3940cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/04-monica-the-og-from-u-blockhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/41693795Thu, 29 Oct 2020 05:31:03 +0000MJ RafananMy oldest friend Monica parked whereabouts our elementary school before we gabbed about @BitesByNoms, sad carpool karaoke, & some of our grade school escapades.4294cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/03-vaughn-the-cory-jo-to-my-demarhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/41470026Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:20:01 +0000MJ RafananDespite the microphones cutting off as many times as Vaughn has internet browser tabs open, we talk Japan, Raptors celebrations, navigating the national pandemic, & @SomFoodForThought.4203cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/02-may-the-untaggablehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/41359580Thu, 08 Oct 2020 07:44:26 +0000MJ RafananMay & I discuss social media & the past, present, & future of our families. As we always do, we go a little long.5150cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/01-amer-international-man-of-mysteryhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/40762741Tue, 08 Sep 2020 01:49:50 +0000MJ RafananMy friend Amer & I discuss missing live sports, becoming a basketball fan in Lebanon, our postgraduate program together, pandemic kitchen problems, & Besiktas Iverson. Please forgive the audio difficulties for the inaugural pod.2519alleniverson,basketball,besiktas,heatcheckhabitual,internationalsportsfan,livesports,pandemicmishaps,theanswercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12318311/coming-soonhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/33756800Fri, 26 Jun 2020 23:30:46 +0000MJ RafananOn the Heatcheck Habitual podcast, join me as I have honest and intimate conversations with special guests each episode.128cleanfull