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Lucas makes a surprise appearance in your feed on another stop of the farewell tour. The allure of a March Madness tournament was too much to resist. He is joined by former Basketball Saskatchewan star, Trevor James, to dissect the bracket. Here their Final Four picks, Cinderellas, and their "can't believe its not butter" teams to help you win your office bracket pools

It's December which means another College Football Bowl Preview presented by Flowater. Lucas is joined on the pod with a familiar voice, Mr. James Taylor. There's no other place for college football bowl preview and predictions then this pod. And as the title alludes, it is the last college bowl preview as the LAE Farewell tour nears the end.

Lucas continues on the #LAE farewell tour with a special episode involving members of the #LAEfaithful in an impromptu conversation. You don't want to miss this episode of reflection and celebration as the end draws near on the podcast.

Lucas makes a big announcement about the farewell tour and provides his perspective and personal experiences on a national conversation.

The LAE farewell tour continues on in 2021. Lucas gives a call to a former colleague, Doug Clancy, to check-in and the conversation dives deep into one of the biggest mysteries of their past. You will never look at a donut the same way again.

It is college football season, so that means one thing - the annual bowl preview show presented by Flowater. Lucas sits down with 19-time nominee, 5-time Grammy winner, and the biggest fan of the Wisconsin Badgers - Mr. James Taylor. They break down all the college football bowl action from the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl all the way to the National Championship. This is called the Unprecedented Bowl for a reason and you will find out in the episode. This is the longest LAE episode of all time so to make it easier to follow here is a helpful time legend. 3:30 - Remembering the last time they saw each other 5:20 - Paying tribute to the cancelled bowl games this season 9:00 - First bowl game 26:20 - Lucas learning what a Chanticleer is 38:24 - James sharing about his love for Wisconsin 40:45 - Rapid fire round 53:00 - Flowater update 55:15 - New Year's Six Bowls 67:07 - College Football Playoff 81:55 - James's one piece of advice

As the farewell tour gains steam, there was one stop Lucas knew he needed to make. That is back in his hometown of Regina talking to a young startup making national waves. Lucas sat down with Kirk Morrison and Lindsey Isaak, two members of Krugo, the app aimed at helping people chase memorable experiences wherever they go. Lucas dives into their current business given the pandemic and uncovers a true entrepreneurial spirit through their most recent pivot this summer. It wouldn't be a hometown conversation without a little trip down memory lane courtesy of the high school basketball battles that Lindsey and Lucas dissect from over a decade ago. The one piece of advice from both of them will leave you inspired and ready to tackle your upcoming week.

Lucas decides during this farewell tour to spend an entire episode on the Swiss Maestro, Mr. Roger Federer. Here are the key moments to help you enjoy the full experience of “The Roger”. 03:38 - What sets Roger Federer apart? 09:23 - Lucas fawns over Roger’s personal stats 12:08 - Lucas is in the same arena as Roger 16:12 - The Tennis G.O.A.T. debate 32:51 - Lucas makes his claim of the G.O.A.T. You will certainly not be surprised who he chooses.

Big Brother is known for being a social experiment that has stood the test of time on primetime television. For 20 years, Big Brother has been on the air and the latest season "Big Brother: All-Stars" just kicked off. Lifetime super fan Lucas offers his unique brand of comedy and commentary to break down the 22nd installment of the CBS show. In LAE fashion, Lucas brings on two other BB fans to join him on the episode - Kelsey Philpott and Jimmy B. The trio dissect the 16 houseguests, outline the strategy of several top players, and weigh in on notable omissions to the cast this year (02:40). Then, the three square off in a BB fantasy draft to see who can build the best team. Lucas switches up his drafting approach this year as he looks to demonstrate his versatility as a super fan (15:42).

Lucas sits down with a famous outdoor enthusiast and world traveler, Mr. Matt R. McKellar. Matt talks about the traveling process, shares his predictions on changes to expect post-Covid, and gives his top 3 cities in the world to live. You will definitely be surprised by one of them.

"The Dance" (not to be confused with the MJ documentary), features Lucas sitting down with owner, entrepreneur, and dance instructor extraordinaire, Jessica Rae. They discuss her business journey, how she has adjusted her strategy during COVID, and Jess shares a motivating experience of how she draws her inspiration. Plus, a special challenge featuring the Jonas Brothers you don't want to miss!

After a three month hiatus (for good reason), Lucas is back to his old antics. A fresh new sponsor that is kid friendly because as you will learn in this episode, being a dad has consumed Lucas' every day life (in a good way).

With December in full swing, there is one holiday gift that keeps giving each year - The College Football Bowl Preview presented by Flowater! Lucas is joined by recording artist and Flowater spokesperson James Taylor to break down every single bowl game. From the Tropical Smoothie Frisco Bowl to the Rose Bowl Game, this dynamic duo, gives you the college football bowl preview you need. At the very least, it is a great opportunity to learn about a few new home loan vendors.

For one last time, Lucas gives a call to his trusty brother to check in on Christopher's new life as a dad. They have their baby talk and then Christopher shares another memorable gripe over the Ottawa transportation system. You don't want to miss the Askew brotherly connection one final time!

Lucas continues the farewell tour with lifelong fan and outdoor enthusiast Josh Kirkland. The duo discusses learning how to ski, Malcolm Gladwell, and describe the "best hike of Lucas' life". This episode is the perfect companion on a long road trip!

Kia ora! The LAE has a different sound to it on this episode. The Kiwi, Sam Williamson takes on the host responsibilities and fills in for Lucas who is out of the office. Sam delivers a memorable experience with another world renowned guest.

After over a year of countless emails, and a few interesting phone calls, Lucas was able to land his biggest guests yet. ESPN personalities Dan Le Batard and Stugotz join The LAE for a few good minutes to share some interesting stories and provide significant self-promotion.

Lucas sits down with his brother Christopher Askew (aka the record holder of most LAE appearances)as they have something new in common to discuss, they are both expecting fathers. Lucas solicits brotherly advice on everything from baby names to baby strollers. In between baby talk, the duo reminisce about Christopher's previous LAE appearances and brainstorm about a new spinoff idea.

After Lucas spent time in Chicago last week, he brings on a true Chicagoan to the pod, Scott McAdams. Scott is on his PR tour promoting his upcoming podcast. After the shameless promotion, they go deep in conversation and share their top celebrity run-ins, including Scott sharing details about his connection to one of Canada's greatest actresses of all time.

After Lucas appeared on the highly regarded Stiles Files podcast last week, Lucas brings on its host, Allen Stiles, to sit down and chat for the entertainment of the LAE Faithful. Lucas and Allen discuss the nuances of starting and growing a podcast, why Allen will never be welcome in Clemson, South Carolina, and determine who likes the color orange more.