SSAB - August 12, 2026

Steve, you in Toronto yet? NO! Apparently I CAN mail it in!

Off to the dentist aaaaand… how was it? No cavities! $470! But… what else could be done? And why wouldn’t a dentist move overseas?

To A&W and it’s SOOO much better than what was in Singapore!

Then, as another reward, off to see The Odyssey! Why? Cause why not? And the story of why I studied Classics…

-Not Nolan’s best

-Was it faithful? It was a story

-Other than the Cyclops and Scylla, they relied mostly on “real” life

-Modern soundtrack for all its ups and downs

-Made me tear up… but not because of it’s forced “oh how bad is war” ideology, just cause the cost of time really makes you think how fast it can go

-Premium seating, $16

-Winnipeg doesn’t have a true IMAX screen?! But Regina does??!!

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Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com

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Hope you have a great one!!

00:00 Quick Life Updates

01:15 Why No Toronto Trip

02:28 Visa Regrets and Costs

03:32 China PRC Options

08:06 Mailing the Visa

10:09 Timeline and Flexibility

11:18 Dentist Visit Sticker Shock

13:26 Dental Costs and Coverage

16:36 Past Dentists Abroad

21:53 Tooth Issues and Next Steps

27:02 Teeth Biohacking Questions

29:20 Why Dentists Stay Local

30:43 No Cavity Rewards Plan

31:44 A&W Canada Food Rave

33:32 Root Beer Glass Mystery

34:25 Seeing The Odyssey

35:09 Classics Degree Confession

36:59 Movie Review Faithful Or Not

40:49 Scylla Battle CGI Critique

41:26 Odysseus Story Recap

44:57 Travel Time Feels

46:06 Premium Seats No IMAX

47:12 Theater Snacks Hypocrisy

48:01 Wrap Up And Links