Join Alex and Nicole as they navigate life, politics, parenting, and the chaos of dogs and kids—all with his signature grumpy Scottishness and her unwavering Canadian kindness. It’s the perfect mix of sharp wit, cultural clashes, and hilarious banter as they debate everything from world events to who left the socks on the floor. Whether they’re arguing over accents or finding common ground in their love for their family and strong opinions, Plaid & Poutine is a podcast where opposites don’t just attract—they spar, laugh, and somehow make it work.
Hosts discuss job loss, travel plans, and share humorous insights, offering listeners a chaotic yet entertaining mid-summer catch-up.
23 Jun 2025
S1E12: Two Weeks of Consistency & Zero Regret (Except for the Concert)
Hosts Nicole and Alex discuss maintaining consistency, attending a Brad Paisley concert, and rescuing wildlife, offering a humorous look into their lives and perspectives.
16 Jun 2025
S1. E.11 Father's Day Ceasefire
Hosts Nicole and Alex discuss the highlights of their lives, debate who is more annoying, and attempt to maintain a temporary truce in honor of Father's Day.
26 May 2025
S1. E. 10 We Forgot, We’re Cranky, and There’s Chocolate
Hosts Nicole and Alex discuss forgotten episodes, communication mishaps, life balance, and a secret chocolate stash, offering a glimpse into their chaotic podcasting dynamic.
12 May 2025
S1. E9 Home Alone: Alex Edition
This week, Nicole learns a valuable lesson: Alex should never be left home alone. While she was out being a responsible adult, he was cranking the AC like he was trying to preserve meat. We discuss his reckless energy decisions, his questionable survival instincts, and absolutely nothing else of value. Honestly, it’s 50 minutes of bickering, blame-shifting, and bewildering logic from a man who once thought a duvet cover was a fancy tortilla.
Tune in for laughs, love, and just a dash of passive-aggressive thermostat talk.
4o
6 May 2025
S1. E.8 Camping, Complaining and Chaos
This week, we take you inside our camping getaway—complete with turkey attacks, marital bickering, and Alex sleeping on a kitchen table. Nicole feared we wouldn’t survive the drive there (his driving is a thrill ride no one asked for), while Alex just wanted a mattress and maybe some peace.
We also chat about work, parenting, and the many ways we expertly annoy each other on a daily basis. Come for the outdoor adventure, stay for the passive-aggressive jabs and mosquito-fueled confessions.
It’s real. It’s ridiculous. It’s Plaid & Poutine.
28 Apr 2025
S1. E7 Back Like Shepherd's Pie
We’re back! (Did you miss us? It’s okay, our two loyal fans did.) Alex kicks things off with an explanation for ghosting the podcast last week — blame his Easter dinner, not his charming Scottish accent.
This week, we make it up to you by serving a piping hot plate of absolutely nothing exciting — just some solid banter about shepherd’s pie, the soul-crushing drama of the election, and the thrilling mediocrity that is our daily life.
It’s exactly the kind of content you didn’t ask for but showed up for anyway. Grab a fork and dig in.
#PlaidAndPoutine #CouplesWhoBanter #LowerYourExpectations
14 Apr 2025
S1 E6 Grumpy? No, Just Surviving Each Other.
It’s a classic domestic showdown this week! Alex accuses Nicole of being grumpy (bold move), while Nicole fires back that Alex is just straight-up annoying — balance restored. 🚨
The great motorcycle debate revs up as Alex dreams of life on two wheels, but Nicole (a.k.a. the Minister of Safety and Sanity) shuts it down faster than a Scottish rainstorm. No helmet required when you're not allowed on the bike in the first place! 🏍️💨
They also take a wild ride into Nicole’s ahem slight driving mistake. Meanwhile, Alex boldly claims Nicole isn’t "very motherly" — proving he clearly enjoys living dangerously.
Tensions flare, banter flies, and the laughs are non-stop as they navigate life, love, and low-key insult each other over plaid and poutine. Don’t miss it!
7 Apr 2025
Ep. 5 No Tartan, No Problem
Alex claims the Scots invented the world, Nicole carries the adulting (and parenting), and separate bedrooms just might save their marriage. Throw in a new truck, a wild bucket list, and — good news — the audio is actually fixed this week! It’s classic Plaid & Poutine chaos! 🎙️🚚🏴
31 Mar 2025
Holy Hats and Hypocrisy
This week, Alex confesses to spending hundreds on Blue Jays merch after attending exactly one game—because nothing says lifelong fan like a hat you never wear and a shirt still sporting the tags. Nicole, naturally, is confused but not surprised.
Then we dive into a slightly awkward, very real debate: should we go to church? Our views don’t exactly match (shocking, we know), but we keep it respectful... with just the right amount of sass.
Also featuring: tornados. Because apparently, Mother Nature wanted a cameo.
Bonus feature: Alex is recording from the States this week, so the sound is glitchy, lovingly unedited (but tried to edit) due to Nicole’s non-existent audio skills. (I'm sorry!)
It’s faith, fashion, flying cows, and failed editing—just another week in our beautifully chaotic marriage. Tune in for the laughs, stay for the glitches.
24 Mar 2025
S1. E3. Scottish-ish and Slightly Concussed
Things went off the rails in Episode 3 of Plaid & Poutine — and we’re not just talking about car shopping!
We spent the day test driving trucks, debating Alex’s maybe-fake Scottish accent, and trying to keep it together when real life barged into the podcast—literally. Mid-recording, our son stormed in to deny he’d hurt himself doing long jump in the living room… even though he has zero athletic ability. He claimed he was fine — despite the black eye and a solid gash to prove otherwise.
It’s chaotic, it’s hilarious, it’s us — and we’re spilling it all. Tune in now for the madness!
#PlaidAndPoutine #PodcastChaos #ParentingUnfiltered #FakeAccentRealInjuries #TruckShoppingFails #LongJumpLegend
17 Mar 2025
S1 E.2 Too Old Too Hoot With the Owls
e went out for St. Patrick’s Day, and now we’re suffering—not from a hangover, but from being old. Nicole embraced the Irish spirit, while Alex, ever the proud Scot, refused to participate.
Then, just as we were bonding over our aches and pains, Alex hijacked the episode to publicly humiliate Nicole, airing out her most embarrassing public mishaps. It’s ruthless, it’s hilarious, and it’s probably grounds for revenge. Tune in to witness the chaos!
12 Mar 2025
Plaid and Poutine E.1
In this episode, Alex and I catch up on life over the past year and I'm shocked to find out Alex somehow missed Sesame Street ( Did you even grow up in the 90's dude?), and apparently, his childhood was straight out of 1812 Scotland.
Future Episodes will drop on Mondays!
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
30
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
32
Contact Plaid & Poutine
Guest appearances
Does not typically book guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Plaid & Poutine?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
