We're crashing all kinds of parties on Now or Never today - Metis kitchen parties, over-the-top kid birthday celebrations, and one spicy divorce party. Plus, we show up at the wedding of Vanessa and Derek, who don't have a venue, seating plans, or even a guest list. Find out why they invited a bunch of strangers to their pop-up wedding in a Winnipeg park - and how the bride ended up wearing a sweatshirt and quoting Salt-n-Pepa in her wedding vows.

There's always a reason to avoid the things we need to do. You don't have the time, you're too nervous, you're just not ready yet. And, like it or not, society often defines us by what we do and how productive we are. This week on Now or Never, you'll hear from people who are tackling their to-do lists and doing the things that need to be done — no matter how difficult they may be.

Trevor Dineen thinks you're never too old to play with toys - and he's got plenty of reasons why Lego, Barbies, and that plastic Triceratops are worth taking out of the toy box again.

While your feed may be full of bad news, people are using their now or never moments to change their lives and their communities for good

Aunts and uncles — whether they're related to you, godparents, or a family friend — can shape our lives in all kinds of ways. On this episode, an ode to the aunts and uncles who offer us silliness, guidance and love. Trent Agecoutay and Curt Young are a pair of deadly uncles with a mission: to create a space for Indigenous men and boys to have honest conversations about life. Hear how their Deadly Uncle Podcast is filling a gap in their lives, and their communities. From the moment Avan Neo first lay eyes on their baby niece Chynae, Avan knew they were going to be best friends for life. Now that Chynae is 15-years-old and living with a disability, their bond is stronger than ever... Because for the first time, Avan feels like someone understands what it's like to experience the world a little differently. We asked Now or Never listeners to share stories of their favourite aunt or uncle — and you delivered. From the globe-trotting, mysterious uncle who always showed up on a motorcycle, to the MacGyver-like aunt who knew how to fix everything, these aunts and uncles made a big impression. When we last spoke to Lucy Van Oldenbarneveld, she was grieving the death of her sister Tracy and learning how to suddenly be a parent to her 13-year-old niece. We check in with Lucy to find out where she's at today — and what's next for Anaiya. And Ify crashes a session of "The Wise Women Club," a group of aunties from Calgary's Nigerian-Canadian community, who Ify grew up admiring. Moji Taiwo and Adenike Olagundoye don't hold back on wrinkles ("this Black does not crack"), family expectations, and demanding their senior's discount at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Drag is everywhere — and it has never been more popular. Across the country, performers are bringing their art to events like drag brunches, drag story time at libraries, and shows at local gay bars. But with this increased visibility and popularity has come backlash, in the form of hate. Drag is happening in communities big and small, and it's not going anywhere. On this Now or Never, you'll meet the people behind the makeup. Find out why these drag artists do what they do, despite the controversy and the hate, and hear the surprising ways that drag has changed their lives.

From a toddler stacking shelves to a son calling his parents out of retirement for the love of Chinese food - when it comes to family business it's all hands on deck. This week we look at the unique dynamic that comes with working full time with the ones you love.

You know that feeling when someone really gets you? It could be a partner, a friend, a co-worker - and together, you feel like you can move mountains. Meet some dynamic duos who are getting things done that wouldn't be possible on their own: Josephine Harper spent years in and out of prison and living on the streets, until a random stranger came into her life and never gave up on her. A story of recovery, redemption, and one unlikely friendship. What do you do if you're a senior citizen who loves to dance, but you can't find a dance partner? If you're Don Johnson and Norma Blonett, you never stop looking for someone to tango with. And Ify Chiwetelu and Trevor Dineen test their co-hosting bond by posing some seriously personal questions to each other.

Loss comes in many forms - whether it's losing a loved one, losing your self-confidence, or losing your sense of home. On this episode, hear how people are learning to navigate life after a loss. A Toronto comedian who turned to the stage to help her cope with the death of her mom. A high school hockey team who haven't won a game in two years reveal what keeps them going through an epic losing streak. And Cambria Harris shares what life has been like for her after the death of her mother Morgan Harris - and her fight for justice for all missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

Every once in a while on Now or Never, we like to check in on past guests who made a memorable impression. What happened next in their story, after the microphones turned off? Did they finish what they set out to do? Overcome their doubts to make a real change in their lives? Or has everything gone completely off the rails since we last heard from them? New dad and best-selling author Jesse Thistle tells us how fatherhood is changing him, YouTube sensation Alexis Hillyard introduces us to "Billie" her new bionic arm, and aspiring millennial retirees Stephanie Williams and Celestian Rince reveal if they were actually able to retire at 35.