2025 Movie Preview

Join us as we dive into the genre films that are coming to a theatre near you in 2025. We are going month by month to tell you what to keep an eye open for. This is not an exhaustive list. The hours would crawl by as we tried to tell you everything that will be in a cinema over the next 12 months. Instead, we are looking at specific types of movies. Our main focus is on those films that should be seen on the big screen. These include such genres as science fiction, horror, fantasy, action and the ever-present comic book based films.

The way this episode is set up is very specific. Co-host Shawn tells co-host Leah what movie is coming out. Each month offers a film in the above mentioned categories. Leah has not looked ahead, and she must rely on Shawn's decription on each particular film. Shawn has seen many of the trailers, but his descriptions are not always completely on point. If you, our listener is interested in a particular movie, we suggest you watch the trailers for a greater understanding than what we provide here. As such, this is the 2025 movie preview -- not a complete summary of all movies.

Some of the films we are excited for include: Captain America: Brave New World, A Minecraft Movie, ThunderBolts, Ballerina, 28 Years Later, Megan 2.0, Superman, Fantastic 4: First Steps, and 5 Nights at Freddy's 2.

There are many other films which we discuss on this episode. Several trailers are also heard during the course of this production.

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New year, new me? Not this time folks! Our first episode of the new year, and our 16th episode overall, is a guideline for the future. The turning of the calendar brings with it a certain kind of perspective. Looking at what has come before, and what we wish to come next. 2025 is here. We are ready for whatever it may bring. And yet, along with that uncertainly, we are creating a framework or roadmap to help us along.

As your hosts, we find it important that you (the listener) know what to expect from the Have Coffee Will Travel podcast. We want HCWT to be entertaining, informative, thought-provoking, and consistent. Consistency is key in any type of relationship. You can expect us to be consistent in our opening and closing statements. And you can expect us to be here for you every 2 weeks. However, don't be surprised by the occasional bonus episode.

This episode is called 2025 Plans and Resolutions. To know where we are going, we must see where we have been. That's why we start off with a recap and highlight reel of the past year. We got married in 2024. And we bought our first home together. Shawn went on his first cruise. Leah finally got to see the Trans Siberian Orchestra and go to a Disney after hours party. We both went to Las Vegas for the first time, and we each lost loved ones.

Where are we going? What do we have planned? We are going to focus on the future, by paying off the past. Paying down our debt is our major resolution for 2025. By sweeping away what is owing, we can breathe easier knowing future travel is possible. We had our first real budget meeting this week. This means we sat down and looked at all of our bills, what we owe, and what we make. Now we know what we can afford. We also want to write our wills and figure out our power of attorney situation. Several mini road trips are planned for the year, and the only major expense is a cruise for the end of the year.

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On our 15th episode, we chat about the recent strike/lockout at Canada Post. Shawn is a Letter Carrier, so this issue is immediate and personal. Leah and Shawn talk about the strike itself, as well as Shawn's own experience working for the post office. You will also learn a few surprises along the way.

More than 55,000 postal workers went on strike on Nov. 15. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers was seeking wage increases, better pensions and improved health benefits. The Union insists that wage increases must be kept in line with inflation, with cost-of-living adjustment payments rolled into the basic wage rate. Weekend delivery was one of the main sticking points during negotiations. Canada Post has pitched seven-day-a-week delivery as a way to boost revenue and "secure the future of the company" as it struggles to compete with other delivery companies.

The Crown corporation says it would staff weekend delivery shifts with a mix of new permanent part-time positions and some full-time, which would "create flexibility while not adding significant long-term fixed costs." But the union characterizes Canada Post's proposals as "attacks on full-time work," accusing the Crown corporation of wanting to increase the part-time mix to more than 50 per cent of the workforce. It says it is concerned some part-timers could be scheduled for as few as eight hours per week and wouldn’t be eligible for benefits until they reach 1,000 hours.

Essentially, the Union and the Corporation do not see eye to eye on a number of factors. The Canada Post strike has been hard on workers, customers and the economy. The goodish news is that we are back to work and the government has set a few things in motion to try to help. Only time will tell what that means for the workers.

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Our 2024 Orlando and Grand Rapids vacation. Every day is an adventure. Join us as we break down each day's events into small, bite-size chunks.What did we do? Where did we go? Who did we see?

Day 1: Crazy weather travel day. Our 4 hour drive took us 6 hours. Our Allegiant flight was delayed. We made it to Orlando, had dinner and went for a walk around our resort neighbourhood.

Day 2. Sunday shopping. Picked up groceries for the week at Walmart. Went for breakfast at IHOP. The coffee was gross. The food was just OK. Thrifting in Kissimmee is lackluster. The flea markets are sad and all the same. We finished the day with a bath, drinking wine and reading.

Day 3. Monday adventures. Orlando's Vineland outlets. Batmobile Crocs. Disney Springs desserts and the Earl of Sandwich. Jollywood Nights was awesome. We got on Rise of the Resistance without any waiting. And we finally got to ride Slinky Dog. The fireworks were great the the good was fantastic.

Day 5. Wednesday was a shopping day. Davey's Toys was a highlight. The Mercantile was a surprise find that we enjoyed. Acme Toy Warehouse was huge and had lots of vintage, but overpriced stuff. The Lindor store had the best Lindt chocolate. We got some bears at Goodwill and a few things from the Disney Character Warehouse.

Day 6. Orlando Beer Spa. Thursday was mainly about relaxation.

Day 7. Bishop's birthday. A paddle boat ride. Visiting with Jarman and Jolie and having a few games, drinks and laughs.

Final Entry. Wrapping up the weekend. Saturday was travel from Orlando to Grand Rapids. We checked out some antiques. Sunday was more antiques, the Lush store and TSO. The Trans Siberian Orchestra put on an amazing show. Staying at Spark by Hilton was something else. Not the worst hotel, but definitely could have been better.

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Disney, antiques, beer, music, food, travel and more!

Welcome to the Thanksgiving episode. We were going to do a deep dive into the history of Thanksgviing, but we thought better of that idea. The topic is too vast and full of controversy to be covered easily. Instead, we talk about the things we are grateful for. Family is always at the top of the list. But, let us not forget our warm homes, the delicious food, and the friends we have. There is so much to be thankful for, both at this time of year, and the whole year through.

Canada Post is on strike. The mail is not being delivered. Co-host Shawn works for Canada Post. This strike directly affects Shawn and Leah. Strike pay is not very much. Each day, Shawn must participate in the picket line for 4 hours if he is to receive his strike pay. This pay is not nearly enough to cover groceries or bills, but the cause the Union is fighting for makes it all worthwhile. Good paying jobs, a decent pension, and safe working conditions is not too much to ask for.

Shawn tries an eggnog White Russian beverage. As a big fan of the film The Big Lebowski, it is almost a requirement to enjoy a White Russian. Leah found a recipe. You will hear Shawn's reaction to his first sip on this episode!

Shawn and Leah are excited about their upcoming trip. For a week they will be experiencing Orlando, Florida. Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios is just one of the events they will be enjoying. There is a beer spa to visit. The Lakeland Antique Mall is only one of the stops on their thrifting adventures. Disney Springs and the Earl of Sandwich are just 2 of the upcoming attractions to visit. On their final night, they will be in Grand Rapids, Michigan to see and hear the Transiberian Orchestra.

And finally, the hosts talk about their ETSY shops and recent sales. Leah's shop is called collectandcaston, while Shawn's is called RustedRobotToys.

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A coffee house is an establishment that sells coffee and usually other refreshments, and that commonly serves as an informal club for its regular customers. The first known use of the term coffeehouse was in 1612. More commonly a coffee house or coffee shop (cafe) serves various types of coffee, espresso, latte, americano and cappuccino.

Coffee houses are popular hangout spots in pop culture. The most famous example is Central Perk from the television show Friends. However, there are many more examples. Not only are these places great spots to get together on tv, they also work great in real life. Whether it's the start of your road trip, a neutral place for a first date, or a pit stop along your journey, the coffee house is essential to every day life.

Real life coffee shops include Robin's Donuts, Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks, and Tim Horton's. McDonald's is also becoming known for their great coffee. It seems as though everyone is trying to get on the coffee train.

Who was Tim Horton, and what is Tim Horton's?

Tim Hortons Inc., known colloquially as Tim's, Timmies, or Timmy's, is a Canadian multinational coffeehouse and restaurant chain with headquarters in Toronto; it serves coffee, donuts, sandwiches, breakfast egg muffins and other fast-food items. It is Canada's largest quick-service restaurant chain, with 5,701 restaurants in 13 countries, as of September 2023.

The company was founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario by Canadian ice hockey player Tim Horton (1930–1974) and Jim Charade (1934–2009), after an initial venture in hamburger restaurants. In 1967, Horton partnered with investor Ron Joyce, who assumed control over operations after Horton died in 1974. Joyce expanded the chain into a multi-billion dollar franchise. Charade left the organization in 1966 and briefly returned in 1970 and 1993 through 1996.

On August 26, 2014, Burger King agreed to merge with Tim Hortons for US$11.4 billion. The two chains became subsidiaries of Toronto-based holding company Restaurant Brands International on December 15, 2014.

The Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) is a coffee drink made with a mix of traditional fall spice flavors (cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove), steamed milk, espresso, and often sugar, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice. The beverage is most commonly associated with Starbucks, which first offered the drink in the fall of 2003.

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Road trips are an essential component of modern life. What is a road trip? It is a long journey, especially one that is recreational or spontaneous, taken in an automobile. They often involve multiple stops and are often made for simple pleasure. This episode of the podcast delves into all kinds of road trips. Snacks are important on a trip and we talk about some of our favourites.

We usually start each episode by talking about what we are drinking. This time, there were no drinks involved. However, Leah did enjoy a beverage earlier in the day. Her boss bought Starbucks. The drink of choice for today for the oat apple-crisp espresso. It was delicious.

House moving is over. Today, Shawn cleared out his storage unit. Although he has a few remaining items at his brother's house, mostly everything is now in the home. Organization is the final task.

After the preamble, we dredge up memories of childhood road trips. Leah remembers her mother waking them up at 4am. She and her sister were instructed to get dressed and get in the car. No pajamas were permitted. The 7 hour road trip to grandma's house would then take place.

Shawn took a road trip with his grandparents in 1989. Mostly they did whatever his grandfather wanted. They saw airplane museums and ship harbours. A lot of driving and a whole load of motels were experienced.

The rest of the episode details this past weekend's road trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan. We went to the GoodWill bins, the Lush store in the mall as well as the Lego store and Hallmark. We ate at Bob Evans and the Cheesecake Factory. A major highlight was the Wally's family of antique stores.

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You won't believe this! We have joined the ESO Podcast Network. Established in April 2012, the ESO Network is a podcast network of shows that celebrate a love for pop culture, sci-fi, comics, and all things geek. Your co-host Shawn has been a part of ESO since early 2018. The Have Coffee Will Travel Podcast is the fifth show Shawn has been a part of with ESO.

On this week's episode, Shawn and Leah discuss the drama surrounding their recent move. Married since May of this year, the couple decided they needed a home of their own. A new place with no old memories attached. The perfect place presented itself and the couple moved in this past weekend. You Won't Believe This, centers around the drama created by the buyers of Leah's old house. To say the last week has been stressful is an understatement of epic proportions. The good news is that the move is complete, the house is getting organized and Shawn and Leah are happy.

We want to welcome our new ESO listeners and thank our loyal fans for continuing to support HCWT Podcast. Our drink of choice this week was the seasonal spirit Crown Royal Salted Caramel.

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