Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Matthew Tremblay is a mechanical engineering technologist and long-time friend, whose passion for all things transportation runs deep.
On Episode 10 of the Wheels and Beyond podcast, we dive into Matt’s unique approach to reducing his carbon footprint, even as a car commuter. Matt shares his strategy of buying and restoring well-used vehicles, and his recent adventure in building his own ebike—which came along with his diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes.
We also take a trip down memory lane to 2018, when Matt was the first person I turned to while building my own electric assist bicycle. But can his love for cars coexist with active transportation and public transit? Tune in to hear us debate whether a car enthusiast can truly support a more sustainable transportation future.
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Matthew Tremblay is a mechanical engineering technologist and long-time friend, whose passion for all things transportation runs deep.
On Episode 10 of the Wheels and Beyond podcast, we dive into Matt’s unique approach to reducing his carbon footprint, even as a car commuter. Matt shares his strategy of buying and restoring well-used vehicles, and his recent adventure in building his own ebike—which came along with his diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes.
We also take a trip down memory lane to 2018, when Matt was the first person I turned to while building my own electric assist bicycle. But can his love for cars coexist with active transportation and public transit? Tune in to hear us debate whether a car enthusiast can truly support a more sustainable transportation future.
SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: patreon.com/bendurham
SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Wheels and Beyond on:
» Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2XgnlWWDihE1WFvEEC1868
» Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheels-and-beyond/id1761207261

![Why Every Single Billionaire Is Evil
Billionaires cant exist without exploitation, so heres why that makes ALL billionaires are inherently evil... along with plenty of other things.
I expose everything from how their wealth stems from systemic exploitation, to tax avoidance, corporate welfare, and full political control.
I also cover how “philanthropic billionaires” are just a myth, because yep, philanthropy is just a scam to make us peasants approve of billionaires occasionally.
Enjoy!
Get early access to videos and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, like our extensive brainstorming sessions, full interviews, and video commentaries over at https://www.patreon.com/bendurham
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• where to find me •
Website: https://bendurham.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendurham.ca
⏬ Products and Gear Used in this video
(affiliate links* are no extra cost for you, kickbacks for me to make these free videos for you)
Everything I use, in one place: https://bendurham.ca/gear-guide/
Main equipment used in this video:
Studio setup:
🎥 Canon EOS R7 Super 35 Sensor: https://amzn.to/42rCwIu
🕶 Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC Lens (EF mount): https://amzn.to/4b3OPyy
🖇 Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter: https://amzn.to/3UHoFfo
🎤 Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/4f5ckKi
👆⏺ with a Zoom F3 (32-bit Float Field Recorder): https://amzn.to/4f5ckKi
🌬🚫 Shure A2WS Windscreen: https://amzn.to/3zKuzo8
B-Roll setup:
🎥 Canon EOS R6 Full-Frame used a lot outside the studio: https://amzn.to/43HmkFS
👓 Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L lens: https://amzn.to/3xa1Aq
🎥 GoPro 11 often used in biking footage.
But the GoPro 13 is the best right now: https://amzn.to/3ZvBY4C
My other regularly used equipment:
🚲 cargo trailer that I use: https://amzn.to/46eYot4
🚲 cargo ebike: Tern GSD (gen2): https://www.ternbicycles.com/ca/bikes/472/gsd
🚲 my ebike: Ride1Up 500 Series Step-Thru (discontinued)
🚲 Natalias bike: Biktrix Swift Step-Thru (gen1) [review: https://youtu.be/jbpyzhw9-NQ]
👓 Canon RF 35mm f1.8 lens is my fave lens on FF cameras: https://amzn.to/40piZXk
👓 Canon RF50mm F 1.2L: https://amzn.to/35Lp9KK
👓 Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM: https://amzn.to/3udJTEu
🎤 Tascam DR-10L 24-bit lav mic recorders: https://amzn.to/3XRpu7u
🎤 The newest Tascam DR-10L Pro (32bit): https://amzn.to/4cDxhKa
🎤 Wireless Lav Mics (I use the old Sennheiser G3 setup): https://amzn.to/3ufIcpT
🌬🚫 Shure A81WS Windscreen: https://amzn.to/3XWk5Mm
💁♂️ Manfrotto Fluid Head Tripod https://amzn.to/3VQr4Un
💁♂️ Travel Tripod (very light): https://amzn.to/3L3zS1T
💁♂️ Slightly larger tripod: https://amzn.to/3KjIqBY
Stabilization:
🎈current gimbal: Ronin S (discontinued)
Ill be upgrading to the DJI RS 4: https://amzn.to/3PuVRmV
or maybe the lighter DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/40qDGoJ
💻 OBS for screen-captures
WATCH and RATE the Wheels and Beyond podcast on:
» Spotify: https://bendurham.ca/WAB-spotify
» https://bendurham.ca/WAB-apple
» https://bendurham.ca/WAB-yt
⌚ CHAPTERS ⌚
00:00 introduction: billionaires are evil
02:21 chapter one: exploitation and evil deeds
03:00 defining evil: bad vs. evil
04:00 philanthropy: reputation laundering
05:30 why billionaires should pay taxes
07:00 corporate welfare: amazon and walmart
09:00 understanding a billion dollars
11:14 the buy, borrow, die strategy
15:06 lobbying: billionaires as unelected kings
17:08 history: when america taxed the rich 90%
19:59 taylor swift and oprah: case studies
27:50 david thompson: a canadian billionaires view
29:13 solutions: dismantling billionaire wealth
31:33 sadio mané: a different kind of millionaire
33:00 what you can do Why Every Single Billionaire Is Evil](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pAbMpMGeBTk/mqdefault.jpg)





![I Was Forced To Stop Filming A Public Meeting - legal or not?
Is this “Public Transparency?” I think not. I went to a public town hall meeting in London, Ontario (Ward 4) that centred around the topic of the homelessness crisis. The meeting was hosted by city councillor Susan Stevenson and all were welcome. I set up a camera to record the discussion for people who couldnt be there. I have the equipment and Im sitting there anyway, so its what I typically do at these events - because why not be helpful?
But then, something weird happened: Councillor Stevenson approached me and asked me to stop filming. She even moved my camera and tripod without my permission. Security got involved, and I was told I had to leave if I kept recording. I stopped recording so I could stay and listen to the event, because I was mostly there to listen and ask my own questions.
The weirdest part? Her own husband was filming the entire meeting on his phone the whole time. This seems like a major double standard.
So, in this video I break down what happened and would love to figure out my big question: are citizens allowed to film public meetings or not?
Let me know what you think or if you know someone who I should speak with for more info.
LINK TO THE RECORDING OF THE FIRST 40 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HERE: https://youtu.be/TLxeanwYuKA
Some links below are affiliate links (no extra cost for you, kickbacks for me for these free videos for you).
⏬ Products and Gear Used in this video (affiliate links*)
Everything I use, in one place: https://bendurham.ca/gear-guide/
Main equipment used in this video:
🎥 Canon EOS R7 Super 35 Sensor: https://amzn.to/42rCwIu
🕶 Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC Lens (EF mount) / used at 28mm: https://amzn.to/4b3OPyy
🖇 Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter: https://amzn.to/3UHoFfo
🎤 Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/4f5ckKi
👆⏺ with a Zoom F3 (32-bit Float Field Recorder): https://amzn.to/4f5ckKi
🌬🚫 Shure A81WS Windscreen: https://amzn.to/3XWk5Mm
My other regularly used equipment:
🚲 cargo trailer that I use: https://amzn.to/46eYot4
🚲 cargo ebike: Tern GSD (gen2)
🚲 my ebike: Ride1Up 500 Series Step-Thru (discontinued)
🚲 Natalias bike: Biktrix Swift Step-Thru (gen1) [review: https://youtu.be/jbpyzhw9-NQ]
🎥 GoPro 11 often used in biking footage (just not in this video)
But the GoPro 13 is the best right now: https://amzn.to/3ZvBY4C
👓 Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM: https://amzn.to/3udJTEu
🎥 Canon EOS R6 Full-Frame used a lot outside the studio: https://amzn.to/43HmkFS
👓 Canon RF 35mm f1.8 lens is my fave lens on FF cameras: https://amzn.to/40piZXk
👓 Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L lens: https://amzn.to/3xa1Aq8
👓 Canon RF50mm F 1.2L: https://amzn.to/35Lp9KK
👓 Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM: https://amzn.to/3udJTEu
🎤 Tascam DR-10L 24-bit lav mic recorders: https://amzn.to/3XRpu7u
🎤 The newest Tascam DR-10L Pro (32bit): https://amzn.to/4cDxhKa
🎤 Wireless Lav Mics (I use the old Sennheiser G3 setup): https://amzn.to/3ufIcpT
🌬🚫 Shure A2WS Windscreen: https://amzn.to/3zKuzo8
TRIPODS
💁 Manfrotto Fluid Head Tripod https://amzn.to/3VQr4Un
💁 Travel Tripod (very light): https://amzn.to/3L3zS1T
💁 Slightly larger tripod: https://amzn.to/3KjIqBY
Stabilization:
🎈current gimbal: Ronin S (discontinued)
Ill be upgrading to the DJI RS 4: https://amzn.to/3PuVRmV
or maybe the lighter DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/40qDGoJ
💻 OBS for screen-captures
WATCH and RATE the Wheels and Beyond podcast on:
» Spotify: https://bendurham.ca/WAB-spotify
» https://bendurham.ca/WAB-apple
» https://bendurham.ca/WAB-yt I Was Forced To Stop Filming A Public Meeting - legal or not?](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rVLaLGWCXDk/mqdefault.jpg)


