ZM
Comedy
About
ZM are Zoë and Milky! Think of it as your on-line neighbourhood café - where you listen in on conversations covering what's current, cool, comedic and cringey in Canada's Capital and beyond! We do this podcast for anyone who finds the daily news cycle too heavy and wants a reminder that there is still some silliness, fun and laughter in the world. Milky is a syndicated radio host heard on numerous stations across North America. Zoë is a very quick-witted radio veteran now working in real estate. On ZM, Milky brings a curated list of his best information from his daily shows, while Zoë offers a fresh interpretation of them, inevitably, with a twisted take that will have you howling! Listen for our Duh Of The Day, Memes We've Seen, News Nuggets, Celebrity Stuff and, This Or That And Why! We keep it light, we keep it fun, and we hope you love having us on in the car, during your walk or while getting ready to head out for a night of fun with your friends! www.zmshow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Going The Extra Kilometer For You... Wait, what?
Milky discusses his new car and dealing with rush hour traffic. Zoë shares news about a new job with a local sports team. They also cover Ottawa sports, including the PWHL playoffs, the Titans, and Zoë's LRT experience.
- Shower Beer
On this episode of ZM, hosts Zoë and Milky cover Ottawa sports news, including the Senators' playoff performance and the Ottawa Titans. They also delve into quirky topics like unique cleaning services, McDonald's new summer drinks, and a p…
- Should Companies Have To Reveal That You Are Talking To An Ai?
This episode of ZM discusses whether companies should be obligated to disclose AI interactions. It covers John's personal experience with an AI, listener feedback, and explores the future of Ottawa's Byward Market, including the potential…
- Sens, Charge And Free Comedy Shows - Exciting Times In Ottawa
ZM hosts Zoë & Milky discuss Ottawa comedian Lauren Lane
- Why You HAVE To Go See An Ottawa Charge Game
Zoë and Milky recount their experience at an Ottawa Charge game and recommend attending. They also discuss local news like the closure of Kelly's Landing, touch on celebrity updates, and debate whether white chocolate is truly chocolate.
- Excitement For Concerts At History Ottawa
Zoë and Milky discuss Zoë's recent outings and the exciting opening of History Ottawa with upcoming concerts. The episode also touches on MLB ticket prices, a new fan challenge, celebrity gossip, and a fun fast food debate.
- Spring, Senators, Spyce Girlz Spice And Stuff
This episode of ZM covers the hosts' eagerness for spring, Zoë's experience at a Sens game and Milky's plan to try Spyce Girlz. They also touch on celebrity news, reader-submitted "Duh" moments, and news nuggets about BYOB events and tippi…
- Ottawa's Best Coffee Shop
Zoë and Milky discuss the PWHL Ottawa Charge, Montreal Canadiens fan interactions, and Ottawa's best coffee shops, with a special mention of Hintonburgh. They also cover various news nuggets and celebrity updates.
- Why Do You Hate Daylight Saving Time So Much?
This episode of the ZM Show delves into the widespread dislike of Daylight Saving Time. It also covers various trending topics including TikTok celebrities, Ticketmaster's functionality, driving safety in Ontario, a legal dispute involving…
- Is Ottawa A City That Sexy Forgot?
The episode explores Ottawa's reputation concerning adult relationships and 'sexy' activities, questioning its current portrayal in light of past events like the Ashley Madison scandal. It also touches on unrelated news items including a c…
- Meet Ottawa Comedian Lauren Lane
Ottawa comedian Lauren Lane talks about her Valentine's Day all-female standup show and the effort in comedy. The episode also includes discussions on pet names like "Bae" and "Daddy," car tidiness, and local Ottawa events.
- Sports And Food And Showering With Friends... Or Not
Zoë and Milky explore various topics including 'Work Naked Day,' 'Shower With Friends Day,' Olympic events, the NFL championship, and pop culture news like the Tate McRae controversy and Elmo's reaction to Taylor Swift.
- Remembering Catherine O'Hara
The ZM show covers various topics including tech problems, unusual turn-offs, impressing dates, romantic locations, and recent events like the Coldplay concert and Grammy odds.
- The Cold, The Canal And A Club In Toronto
Zoë and Milky of ZM cover current Canadian events, including a play production, humorous anecdotes, Valentine's gift ideas, reasons for not hiring people, and celebrity news.
- Hilariously Wrong '50s Predictions
Zoë & Milky discuss funny predictions from the 1950s, strange news about items people insert, updates on Ottawa events like Ribfest, and a story about a dog and electric gloves.
- Why Do Fast Food Burgers Always Look Like They Lost A WWE Fight?
In this episode of ZM, hosts Zoë and Milky cover various topics including why fast food burgers often look unappealing, Ottawa's directional confusion among drivers, and insurance fines. They also touch upon AI trends, recent world records…
- Why Doesn't Canada Have Its Own New Years Celebration?
The ZM podcast features Andre M Proulx discussing Canada's lack of a significant New Year's celebration, questioning why it relies on NYC's ball drop, and touching on current clubbing trends.
- Facebook "Icks" And Grinder's Unwrapped 2025
Zoë & Milky cover current, cool, comedic, and cringy topics. This week features discussions on Ottawa road construction, a marketing recovery by the Ottawa Senators, a new game called
- Wrapping, Baking, Holiday Traditions We're Happy To Do Away With
This episode of ZM covers holiday traditions, the challenges of wrapping gifts, differing opinions on AI use, viral food trends, a dramatic skydiver video, and music that stresses dogs. It also touches on Secret Santa apps and other miscel…
- Montreal Is Awesome And Selling A Car Privately Is The WORST
Zoë and Milky on ZM talk about Zoë's trip to Montreal, the difficulties of selling a car privately, and share stories about getting into trouble at school. They also compare Spotify Wrapped results, reveal the 2026 color of the year, and d…
- Is Social Media Showing You What You Want To See?
Zoë and Milky discuss how social media feeds might be limiting content and explore various other topics including employer gym benefits and recent pop culture news. Zoë also presents the 'Doozie D'uh Of The Week'.
- Drunken Cinema And Does Anybody In Canada Even Know It's Grey Cup Weekend?
On the ZM show, hosts Zoë and Milky discuss Drunken Cinema and debate whether Canadians are aware of the Grey Cup. They also cover a range of other topics including AI music, celebrity news, and peculiar news stories.
- Gwenyth And Opra's Holiday Lists
Zoë and Milky discuss current events, including surprising discoveries, pop culture news, and holiday gift guides from Oprah and Gwenyth Paltrow. Celebrity news includes updates on Carly Rae Jepson, Jamie Fine, Miss Piggy, and Jelly Roll.
- Cheering On The Jays Is Soooo Stressful
The ZM podcast covers the stress of cheering for the Blue Jays, including a truck window incident caused by Milky's cat and a 95-year-old's memoir. Celebrity news and quirky 'News Nuggets' like the Florida Man Cam are also discussed.
- A Woman Wrote A Book...
This episode of ZM features Zoë & Milky discussing a book of tombstone recipes and various celebrity news items. They also cover unusual news stories, including a strip club incident and a cat's survival of a long car ride.
- ZM - Go Jays Go!
In this episode of ZM, Zoë and Milky discuss their excitement for the Blue Jays, personal anecdotes about a Redblacks game and early mornings, and share their thoughts on Taylor Swift's new album and media appearances. They also touch upon…
- Roadside Assistance Is Of No Help At All
Milky shares a difficult return journey marked by car trouble, leading to a discussion on highway breakdowns. The hosts also touch on sports, including the Blue Jays and CFL, and anticipate Taylor Swift's new album and potential Super Bowl…
- Is Taylor Swift Pregnant?
This episode of ZM features a discussion on a hot take about Taylor Swift's potential pregnancy and news about Canadian Tire and Tim Hortons partnering. It also covers a garage sale, a mental health bike ride, and other weekly segments lik…
- $34,000 For A Month Of Internet... YIKES!
The ZM Podcast features weekly 'best of' stories, including a report on Canada ranking among the smartest countries, a typo resulting in a $34,000 internet bill, and news about additions to SNL.
- Taylor & Travis Got Engaged!
ZM hosts Zoë & Milky cover unusual news stories, celebrity updates like an engagement, and explore world records. The episode also touches on the importance of joy and escapism.
- "Skibidi," "Delulu," and "Tradwife" - New Terms In The Dictionary
Zoë and Milky discuss newly added Cambridge Dictionary terms including "Skibidi," "Delulu," and "Tradwife." They also cover Redblacks football, Lil Nas X, Joe Jonas, and details about Taylor Swift's new album.
- Haters, Taylor Swift & Ontario Driving Rules
This week on ZM, the hosts discuss Ottawa Pride, Taylor Swift's response to haters with her new album, and speculation about her Super Bowl performance. The episode also covers a personal encounter with a 'Karen' and other celebrity news.
- Hamilton At NAC & Saint John NB Is Fantastic
Zoë and Milky discuss the Hamilton musical at the National Arts Centre and a new development in Saint John, New Brunswick. They also cover unusual news stories and viral trends.
- A Traumatic Week For Zoë
Zoë and Milky recount a difficult week for Zoë, including an incident with her dogs locked in her car. They also cover a Redblacks' victory, upcoming Hard Rock Casino events, and discuss unusual news stories and celebrity gossip.
- How About Those Blue Jays?!?!
This episode of ZM features hosts Zoë and Milky discussing the Toronto Blue Jays' performance, new music from Chappell Roan, recent celebrity deaths, and several peculiar news stories including a cat stealing undies and octopus hot dogs.
- Zoë Got A Puppy!
Zoë and Milky return to discuss Bluesfest and the week's weird news. Zoë introduces a new puppy she acquired.
- The New Hard Rock Ottawa
Zoë and Milky discuss the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Ottawa, the O-TRAIN airport, and the cancellation of Capital Ribfest. They also cover underutilized city locations, celebrity news, and survey results about preferred intimacy spots.
- ZM! Best & Worst Celebrity Kissers
Zoë and Milky talk about the best and worst celebrity kissers, the existence of Ottawa's Night Mayor, Redblacks marketing, a new viral trend, World Naked Biking Day, and a Call Her Daddy docu-series. They also cover News Nuggets and play g…
- Sounds That Make You Angry
Zoë & Milky explore sounds that cause anger based on an internet survey, discuss male thought processes, explore the trend of arbitrary anniversaries, and list common misspellings.
- We Went To See The Ottawa Charge!
Zoë and Milky share their first experience attending an Ottawa Charge game and recommend it. They also briefly discuss the Titans' opening game, road conditions in Ottawa, the idea of licensing cyclists, and the presence of military aircra…
- The "Mother" Of All Podcasts (Happy Mother's Day!)
In this episode, Zoë and Milky discuss Mother's Day gift ideas, the availability of Kawartha Dairy ice cream in Ottawa, and the new dock at Dow's Lake. They also address the exclusion of Ottawa bars from Canada's 50 Best Bars list and conc…
- Great Season For The Senators
In this episode of ZM, hosts Zoë & Milky discuss the Senators' successful season, compare fan coverage to other teams, and touch upon local events like Poutine-fest. They also explore topics such as the impact of unhealthy habits, upcoming…
- Other Ways To Say EFF YOU
Zoë and Milky of ZM discuss current events, including sports and local controversies. They also share a list of alternative phrases for telling someone off and new texting abbreviations.
- Sens & Leafs - Battle Of Ontario Is Back!
Zoë and Milky discuss the Ottawa Senators' playoff return, the cost of tickets, and fan rivalries. They also touch on Easter traditions, local business changes, and pose 'would you rather' questions.
- Dog Poop, Sens In The Playoffs, Record Store Day
Zoë and Milky discuss Record Store Day, new artists, the Sens' playoffs, and the Jays. They also mention the McCarthy Automotive semi-retirement and the freed cars from the Laurier Parking Garage.
- Jungle Jim Jerome
"Jungle" Jim Jerome, a familiar voice from TSN 1200 and a frequent emcee for major curling and golf events, discusses his new venture, Your Story Told. This business focuses on capturing and preserving the stories and memories of loved one…
- Ottawa's Invisible Night Mayor - Some Suggestions
Zoë and Milky question the absence of Ottawa's "night mayor" and discuss their lack of visibility. The episode also touches on local news including McDonald's potential return to Rideau St, a new indoor amusement park, and updates from Lau…
- A David Bowie Tribute Show You Don't Want To Miss
Zoë and Milky discuss Michael Bell's upcoming David Bowie tribute show. They also touch on Jelly Roll's performance, the recovery of cars from a collapsed garage on Laurier St., and various other local and personal topics.
- Find A Parter Who Is Good At Succulents
In this episode, Zoë & Milky explore the importance of partners skilled with succulents, touch upon The Faces Magazine Awards, celebrate St. Patrick's Day, and discuss various current events including ebike safety and distracted driving in…
- Why Is It Always The BMW Driver Who's A Jerk?
In this episode of ZM, hosts Zoë and Milky discuss the stereotype of BMW drivers, the search for the Night Mayor, and ideas for Ottawa's entertainment. They also touch on Canadian achievements, a musical identification challenge, and servi…