Roz & Mocha

A series of real‑life dilemmas spark honest conversation and heartfelt advice, from navigating identity and belonging in a mixed‑heritage family, to coping with the emotional shift that comes with becoming a new parent. There’s also concern over suspected emotional boundaries crossing at work, frustration with unsafe and unresponsive rental living conditions, and the challenge of holding space for love and security while the world’s opinions creep in.

Roz and Mocha recap their whirlwind 24‑hour trip to NYC and what it was like seeing the podcast featured on a massive digital billboard in Times Square. The show also leans into St. Patrick’s Day chaos with drunk clips, shamrock‑fueled streeters, and questionable Irish drink choices, before settling debates on big spoon vs little spoon, gross hotel bed discoveries, and a restaurant robot that glitches out and starts smashing dishes. Plus, a historic winter storm up north, Gen‑Z slang explained through fine art, and the crew bravely taste‑tests one of the worst snack combinations imaginable.

Michael B. Jordan’s Best Actor win capped off a controversial Oscars night that included backlash over the In Memoriam segment, Kumail Nanjiani’s joke, and the show pulling its lowest ratings in years, while some nominees walked away with $350,000 gift bags. Harry Styles earned praise for his cover of Everybody Wants to Rule the World, vinyl record sales topped $1 billion for the first time since 1983, and a new report claims Banksy’s identity may finally be known. Plus, gas prices are climbing after oil tankers were attacked near Iran, Canadians say they’re fed up with tipping culture, and Doug Ford is facing criticism over comments about a Vaughan home invasion.

Big questions and petty debates collide as the crew tackles everything from whether a “good guy” in a movie might actually be the villain, to who could be replaced by AI without anyone noticing. They vent about spatial awareness on transit, debate past fights, imagine parenting their teenage selves, and get oddly specific about furniture comparisons, awkward throwback moments, and treat‑yourself day fantasies. It’s a mix of serious reflection, nostalgia, and nonsense that spirals exactly the way it always does.

Has Chloe seen sunshine boy Mocha’s pic? Has Roz secretly become calmer, nicer… and dare we say more empathetic? The crew debates their least‑favourite household chore, whether you take a guaranteed $500K or risk it all for $5M, and if sharing food with your partner is sweet or straight‑up unhinged. Plus — trampoline parks (who’s thriving, who’s tearing an ACL), the impossible choice between eyelashes for eyebrows or eyebrows for eyelashes, and the things you’re way too old to still love… but will never give up.

Roz deals with aching elbows, itchy ears, and the awkward realities of aging, from sauna etiquette to the strange ways everyone gets in and out of cars. Maurie checks in with the captain of the winless Sarnia Legionnaires, chats with Howie Mandel about The Price Is Right, and speaks with the mayor of South Bruce Peninsula following the death of Wiarton Willie. Plus, a deep dive into bizarre family Zoom audio, a Snitch Line about faking a death for wedding time off, a new video game about Karens, heartfelt listener calls, and a Helluva Story involving vintage Mr. T cereal that did not age well at all.

Today on the Roz & Mocha Retro Show, we’re reliving some of the most ridiculous challenges we’ve taken on over the years. First up, from 2015, The Coke Boob Challenge — it sounds easy, but is it really possible to hold a can of Coke using only your man boobs? Then from 2017, we attempt the viral Invisible Box Challenge, trying to step over a box that isn’t actually there and make it look believable. And finally, back to 2015 for the Belly Button Challenge — can you reach around your back and touch your belly button? Spoiler: it’s harder than it sounds.

Moving into a new home during an already difficult time has raised complicated questions about boundaries and responsibility. Struggling to balance grief, health issues, and blending families, someone is unsure how much to step in when it comes to parenting a partner’s adult and teenage kids. The challenge is figuring out how to be supportive and involved without overstepping or causing tension in an already fragile situation.

Maurie chats with the owner of a Florida coffee shop who says Canadians “don’t deserve” his coffee and refuses to serve them, doubling down on the bizarre stance. One of the wildest Helluva Stories ever follows as a hardcore Hot Wheels collector explains how his obsession led him to strip clubs, massive overseas warehouses, and secret door‑knocking missions. The DM Deep Dive gets personal with who would accidentally join a cult, Roz’s real thoughts on Ryan Reynolds, and the great wet‑or‑dry toothbrush debate. Plus, Johnny Depp School of Acting completely derails Forrest Gump, a superfan calls in ahead of knee surgery, and a listener revisits the infamous entitled AirPods girl.

Shots were fired at Rihanna’s home with new details revealing just how close it came to tragedy, as Iran names a new supreme leader amid escalating global tensions. The gang also dives into Hilary Duff admitting she doesn’t remember passing on “Since U Been Gone,” Ryan Gosling making a rare public appearance with Eva Mendes, and Timothée Chalamet sparking backlash with comments about opera and ballet. Plus: a Canadian tourist charged after allegedly stealing a flamingo in Vegas, a woman arrested for impersonating a dentist during a root canal, LA Marathon organizers handing out “you tried” medals, and a new study suggesting difficult people in your life might actually make you age faster.