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Using her expertise as a seasoned literature professor, Linda M. Morra develops provocative, timely insights about books from Canada and elsewhere to show why stories are relevant for all of us. Hosted and written by Linda Morra, produced by Linda Morra and Marco Timpano. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Voices of The Walrus

The Walrus Magazine

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Let us take you into the pages of the Walrus as a chorus of vibrant voices bring to life essays, fiction, poetry, illustrations and photography from some of Canada’s best writers and artists.
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A bi-weekly podcast by a national professional association for mystery and crime writers in Canada. Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) is a national non-profit organization for Canadian mystery and crime writers, associated professionals, and others with a serious interest in Canadian crime writing. Our mission is to promote Canadian crime writing and to raise the profile of Canadian crime writers with readers, reviewers, librarians, booksellers, and media. Hosted by Erik D'Souza
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Two Old Farts Talk Sci-Fi will bring you back to when you first fell in love with the speculative genre, which includes science fiction, fantasy, and horror, their mashups and subgenres, whether that be the written word or movies, TV, theatre, comic books and graphic novels. Whatever the format, if it can’t happen in real life, it may be brought up. --- What is it that first brought you to love the things that could not happen? --- What is it about the speculative genre that keeps you readin ...
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AudreyStories

Audrey Nolte Painter

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Audrey tells "Bedtime Stories for Adults" in English: set in intriguing countries/places. Parts of the stories are true, the rest is imagination - as all good stories should be. All the stories contain fascinating historical facts about lesser known areas of Guatemala, Cuba, Serbia, South Africa, Bosnia, Mexico, Peru, China, India, Burma and more. These stories make good "Bedtime stories for Adults" who struggle to fall sleep, and are humorous - for easy listening while driving to work. Audr ...
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Sweater Weather

Aaron Giovannone

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A podcast about the weird and wonderful world of Canadian arts and culture, aka "Canadian Content." In hour-long episodes, Aaron and Naomi dive deep into Canadian film, television, literature, music, and more. Sometimes a friend joins them, too. Naomi K. Lewis is a writer and editor, and Aaron Giovannone is a writer and professor. Because of the dominance of the United States, Canada is a country where nearly all domestic culture relies on protectionist laws and public funding to exist. Whet ...
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Get ready to laugh your face off with Sneeze with James Whittingham, the latest comedy podcast from veteran Canadian comic, TV actor, writer, and film star James Whittingham. Known for his dark, absurdist humor, James brings a whole new level of hilarity as he co-hosts this wild ride with his AI-assisted sketch characters, original songs, and yes, even his talking penis, Pepe. Despite his “maturing” physique and sagging breasts, James’s inner comic child is fully in charge, delivering gut-bu ...
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Every other week The And She Looked Up Podcast sits down with inspiring Canadian women who create for a living. We talk about their creative journeys and their best business tips, as well as the creative and business mindset issues all creative entrepreneurs struggle with. This podcast is for Canadian artists, makers and creators who want to find a way to make a living doing what they love. Your host, Melissa Hartfiel, left a 20 year career in corporate retail and has been happily self-emplo ...
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Bridgestone CSBK

Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship

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Your home for EVERYTHING Bridgestone CSBK! The CSBK commentary duo of Marshall Ferguson and Colin Fraser discuss the biggest headlines from around the paddock, catch up with riders from all CSBK classes live from the track and CSBK.ca senior writer Cam Bickle joins after every round to highlight the ups and downs, twists and turns in the Canadian Superbike Championship season.
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Welcome to Improbable Walks, the travel podcast that brings you to the streets of Paris, wherever you are. Every episode, we discover a new street in the City of Light, strolling into the hidden history and stories of Paris, block by block. Your host is Canadian writer and long-time parisienne, Lisa Pasold. To support this podcast, please become a patron at Patreon
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Literary Aviatrix: The Power of Story - Women in Aviation

Liz Booker - Pilot, Writer, Aviation Diversity Advocate

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Join Liz Booker as she interviews authors whose books feature women in aviation from across genres, historical periods, and types of flying, and be inspired by the tenacity, adventure, and courage of our sisters in the air. * Liz not only promotes books featuring women in aviation, but also provides the tools and information for other women to tell their stories. Check out Writers' Room interviews for in-depth discussions on writing, publishing, and book promotion. * Short on time? * WAYPOIN ...
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Erik Maund had it all. A wife and kids, a mansion by the Austin Country Club golf course, and an executive position with his family’s car dealership. But in March 2020, a message from a stranger put everything at risk. Someone knew Erik had an affair with an escort, and wanted money to keep quiet. Erik didn’t pay the money, though. He didn’t go to the cops, either. Instead, he paid Charlie Sheen’s former bodyguard and a couple of special ops-trained security contractors to confront the black ...
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In the nice little Canadian town of Beavermount, Ontario, the frozen body of Scott 'Scotty' McDonald is found inside the town's Zamboni. Gaétan "Frenchie" Arsenault, the town's Zamboni driver, is the town's only Francophone. And so is instantly arrested for murder. Can Frenchie solve the murder and clear his good Québecois name? More importantly, can he solve it in time to prepare the ice for tonight's big hockey game?? Sorry About The Murder is a TA2 Original Production. It was recorded at ...
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Uncolonized

Gavin Stephens and Daniel Grant

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Uncolonized is a funny and blunt podcast about race, politics, and culture, from a Canadian perspective. Hosted by Comedian Gavin Stephens, and Writer/Musician Daniel Grant, Episodes drop every Monday. Presented by The Chonilla Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Medley

The Medley

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A talk show hosted by an autistic media personality Blake “Crash” Priddle featuring intimate conversations with all kinds of aspiring people from across the arts and entertainment industry as well as folks that have inspiring stories to tell. Please note while some episodes contain course language most of them do not.
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Canada doesn't really have a 'star system' like our neighbours to the south. In fact, many of our celebrities have had to leave the country to find the work and recognition they deserve. Well, THE CANADIAN STAR SYSTEM aims to change that. Each week, host Steve Patterson (CBC Radio's The Debaters) and his producer/co-host Diana Frances (Canadian Screen Award winning comedy writer) interview a well-known Canadian celebrity who then shines the spotlight on someone THEY think should also be a st ...
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Parallel Careers is a monthly podcast about the dual lives of writers who teach. Few writers make their living from publication alone; many fill the gaps with teaching in both academic and community settings. Much of the work is precarious, and there are few opportunities for professional development. The podcast features writers with diverse practices and points of view—writers who are at the top of their game in both craft and pedagogy. Tune in to hear the big ideas and practical tips they ...
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Story Hunter Podcasts is a narrative podcasting network, that aims to tell you unforgettable true stories. Our story-driven podcasts focus on true crime, unsolved mysteries, fascinating history and the paranormal. It was founded in 2020 by producer and writer Catherine Fogarty. Catherine is the president of www.bigcoatmedia.com a Canadian television production company. Our podcasting studios are located in Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Warblers by Birds Canada

Andrea Gress for Birds Canada

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This award winning podcast shares Canadian information, insights and inspiration on the world of birds and bird conservation. The lively discussions are hosted by Andrea Gress whose curiosity leads to discovering fun facts and useful tips while travelling uncommon flight paths to learn from expert guests. Thanks to our incredible listeners, The Warblers podcast was named the winner of the 2022 Nature Inspiration Award - Canadian Museum of Nature in the non-profit (large) category! We would l ...
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The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast

Bob Baker - Author, Musician, Artist, Creative Entrepreneur

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If you are a musician, writer, visual artist, actor, or some other type of creative entrepreneur, this show is for you! Host Bob Baker is on a mission to help creative people of all kinds use their talents and know-how to make a living and make a difference in the world! The podcast features interviews and helpful advice from Bob, who has been self-employed in the arts for most of his life (as an author, musician, visual artist, actor, and improv comedy instructor).
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Stories from a creative and curious bilingual parent, musician, artist, writer and feminist in rural Québec, with a special focus on the cultures of language, music and technology. vizou.substack.com
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CPAC Today in Politics

Mark Sutcliffe, CPAC

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CPAC Today in Politics starts each weekday in Canadian politics with the latest news headlines, a summary of topical opinions from columnists, editorialists and pundits and a preview of the day's events and activities. Hosted by veteran writer and broadcaster Mark Sutcliffe, CPAC Today in Politics provides you with the information you need to understand what's driving public policy and political decision-making and tells you what to watch for in the day ahead. This podcast is only available ...
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Welcome to your teenage time capsule. It's time to get refreshed on your favourite Canadian high-school drama. Join Degrassi's biggest fan as they analyze Degrassi's history and go behind the scenes on the show's most memorable moments. If you're a Degrassi fan, this podcast is for you.
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You've only got one life, so why not design it around your own personality, dreams, and desires? I’m Dan Johnston and I do my best to help you create your own version of an awesome life…whatever that means for you. Personally, I value freedom and experiences over money and things and even if the seas are a bit rougher, I’d rather be the Captain of my own ship. I, and the occasional guest, cover a range of topics from psychology and MBTI personality types (you know, that whole ENFP, INFP, INF ...
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A podcast that takes you on a journey through the enigmatic depths of the cosmos. In this series, hosts Joseph Piergrossi, a science writer working at the German research centre DESY in Hamburg, and Blaire Flynn, a science communicator at the Canadian research facility SNOLAB, in Sudbury, will explore the mysterious and invisible force that makes up a staggering 85% of the universe – dark matter.
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Writers' Trust of Canada

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Join the Writers’ Trust of Canada as they bring to you amazing Canadian writers for smart talks, provocative conversations, and dramatic readings. The Writers’ Trust is a charitable organization that seeks to advance, nurture, and celebrate Canadian writers and writing.
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Tom Brown's Body

Texas Monthly

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In 2016, a popular high school senior mysteriously disappeared on the night before Thanksgiving. His remains were found two years later. What happened to Tom Brown in the small town of Canadian, Texas that night? It seems everyone in town’s become a suspect, including Tom’s family, friends, the local sheriff, and a high-flying private investigator. Acclaimed writer Skip Hollandsworth digs into the mystery that’s torn this town apart in this eight-part true crime podcast series. From the Texa ...
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Let Me Talk My Shhh

Rich Kidd x Keddy

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Rich Kidd is a Juno Award-winning rapper, hip-hop super-producer and music educator from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Most notably a Canadian Hot 100 songwriter, Keddy is a freelance writer and digital content creator for independent artists, music production companies and record labels. In Toronto by way of Regina, Saskatchewan, Keddy also has a formal background in biomedical engineering technology and entertainment business management. Each week, the pair links up at an undisclosed studio lo ...
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The Faith Today Podcast-Conversation inspired by Canada's Christian magazine. The podcast features interviews with Canadian Christians as they sort through the pressing issues of the day and topics like spiritual growth and health, other religions, religious freedom, vocation, and tough questions of faith and living in contemporary society.
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Podcast hosted by Amy Hamm and Esme Vee, two women who'd had enough of the madness brought about by gender identity ideology. | Amy is co-founder of GIDYVR, a speaker series based in Vancouver BC. She’s also a mother, a nurse, and sometimes a writer. Esme is a mom and long-time Toronto media worker. Both Amy and Esme are founding members of Canadian Women's Sex-Based Rights - caWsbar. | "I'm Woman" courtesy Nehanda. | Like our work? Your contributions are much appreciated! https://www.buymea ...
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Unmaking Saskatchewan

Harbinger Media Network

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Unmaking Saskatchewan is a proudly anticapitalist and anticolonial podcast series on how the province of Saskatchewan was made - and how it can be unmade. This series examines how this province's history impacts its present, and how we might be able to change its future. Hosted by alex birrell (@abirlios), a queer settler, sometimes journalist, writer, and anti-capitalist from southern Saskatchewan. Support the show and find transcripts at https://www.patreon.com/unmakingsaskatchewan.
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TSMS Radio

TSMS Radio

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Sasha Marina is a Millenial Cuban-American Media-Prenuer. 2007 marked the beginning of her Artistic Journey. She's met many people since then, that like her-self, are set out to Accomplish their Dream Goals. You will get to listen to these fresh Talented individuals throughout this Podcast! Tune in to our Weekly Segments; Entertainment Life & Lets Talk Business TSMS Radio (Est.2012)
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KWF Podcast

Kingston WritersFest

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Our next episodes will be released in November 2023. Stay tuned! We go beyond author chat that typically occurs at our annual five-day Kingston WritersFest — this is about getting to know authors as human. We talk about their identities, their inspiration, their failures, and how each has shaped them as a writer. We celebrate authors for who they are and what they do, taking you inside the minds and hearts (and nervous systems) of our beloved Canadian authors. Hosted by Tricia Knowles and KW ...
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Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast is a global biweekly platform where creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby interviews Black LGBTQIA citizens who share about their countries and professions. Guests include Executive Director at PEOPLE Magazine Jeremy Helligar, Palmira Koukkari Mbenga, Swedish journalist, actor, and script editor for Netflix’s Young Royals, and Gamal ‘G’ Turawa, the protagonist in the 2022 BAFTA-winning British docudrama The Black Cop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr ...
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A weekly podcast featuring interviews with pilgrims from around the world who have walked the many paths to the remains of Christ's Apostle St James in Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. Hosted by Sydney broadcaster and producer Dan Mullins, My Camino - the Podcast explores pilgrims' motivation for undertaking their Camino, what they carried, where they stayed, how far they walked each day and many other questions. Dan and his guests also explore the mystical nature of the Camino ~ an ...
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Born in New York, raised in Toronto, Jill Culiner has lived in several cars, one closet, a Hungarian mud house, a Bavarian castle, a Turkish cave dwelling, in a haunted house on the English moors, in the Sahara desert, on a Greek island, in several French villages and has worked as a go-go girl, belly dancer, fortune teller, translator, newspaper deliverer, radio broadcaster, contemporary artist, photographer, actress and writer. She has written two mysteries, Sad Summer in Biarritz, and Dea ...
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A 40-something artist, writer and musician shares his musings about life and the endless quest for contentment. Recorded on the road or while hiking through the wilderness of Southern Ontario, Chub Creek features great indie music, original sketch comedy and a great visit. Chub Creek is one of the earliest Canadian podcasts, and was considered by some to be a pioneer in the genre.
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In Conversation with Paul Wells

Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)

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One of Canada’s best political analysts, Paul Wells, sits down with leading political figures and social influencers for a conversation on the most compelling issues and news of the day. The monthly series is produced by CPAC in partnership with Maclean’s and the National Arts Centre. Maclean’s magazine senior writer Paul Wells is one of Canada’s leading political journalists. In nearly a quarter century on Parliament Hill he has covered four prime ministers and seven federal elections. His ...
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I'm just taking a few weeks off to work on my new album, PILGRIM OUT OCTOBER 4 A re-visit of my chat with Canadian writer, author and poet Brad Batten joins me to talk about his eight Caminos - and many of them were walked before the Camino exploded in popularity. We talk about WHY we're interested in walking Caminos, and why the Camino in many way…
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Send us a text In this Literary Aviatrix Writers' Room interview with Lola Reid Allin, she talks about her writing journey including courses at Gotham Writers in NYC, overcoming the fear of sharing personal details, hybrid-publishing with She Writes Press, book launch promotion, and her lessons learned on the value of critique. 00:00 Book Release: …
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I'm super busy promoting my new album so I have fallen behind in pre-recorded episodes. I'll be re-visiting old eps from time to time. Martin Jamieson is a British-born Canadian businessman. He's an organised guy! So what did he learn about himself on the Camino; what did he learn about others....? And his Camino stories are pure gold.…
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Kibbutz Be’eri survivor Thomas Hand spent nearly a month last year believing his youngest daughter Emily, then 8, had been killed by Hamas terrorists who stormed their Israeli farming community on Oct. 7 and slaughtered over 100 residents. Hand would later learn that Emily had actually been one of the 30 Kibbutz Be’eri residents kidnapped into Gaza…
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In this week's regular season episode, classically trained fashion designer Rebecca Rowe joins the show to talk about how she pivoted her business (and how a disaster pushed her to embrace that pivot full force!) from a designer to a stylist who helps other women find confidence in their wardrobe. And then, she took on what, at first glance, appear…
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James shares an unexpected discovery—there’s another James Whittingham out there, and this one’s a high school baseball player from Georgia! Join James and Pepe as they dive into a comedic exploration of identity confusion, rivalry with a teenage third baseman, and how to reclaim the spotlight. They chat about everything from online algorithms to t…
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At a certain point in life, you begin to take "memento mori" seriously. You start reflecting on your achievements and questioning what comes next. This often brings with it a strange feeling—the urge for change. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about the first steps you can take to make the l changes toward meaningful life. Get The ENFP Calling One r…
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Naomi and Aaron discuss the TV show C'est Comme Ça Que Je T'aime (2020-2024). [If you enjoy Sweater Weather, become a patron of the show on Patreon. Go to patreon.com/canadiansweater for details.] In this episode we gush over the Québécois TV series C'est Comme Ça Que Je T'aime, also known by its less interesting English name, Happily Married. (You…
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Subscriber-only episode Sorry for the late episode but here I am! I've been thinking a lot about long-form video (think YouTube) the last six months or so. Mostly why I think it could be important for creatives in this age of AI, IP theft and the need to double down on showing the human behind the work. I know... I just heard you all groan collecti…
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Tara interviews author Sarah Raughley about her trilogy, The Bones of Ruin (The Bones of Ruin, The Song of Wrath, The Lady of Rapture), as well as her new novel, The Queen's Spade, out January 14, 2025. Sarah grew up in southern Ontario writing stories about freakish little girls with powers because she secretly wanted to be one. She is a huge fang…
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George M. Johnson is an American Emmy-nominated, award-winning, New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and activist known for 2021’s We Are Not Broken and 2020’s bestselling memoir manifesto All Boys Aren’t Blue. Their new book is titled, Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I'd Known. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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This week, I’m prepping to hit the road for a month! Plus, I recap my show at The Punk Rock Museum AND the latest market we vended. PLUS, a portion of my chat with author, Bridgett Nelson. Check out my Patreon for the entire conversation. johnwayneisdead.com johnwayneisdead PatreonVon John Wayne Lied To You
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Send us a text 11. ENGLISH. BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTS. 11. "X marks the Spot." Rio de Janeiro. Brazil. Perdo Maria Boss had a secret. A dream. Much too big, and overly ambitious. He wanted to impress Princess Isabela of Portugal and asked her for money for his project. She said, "No." This priest died with a no, no, no and a no. Yet, "X marked the…
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Just before Canadian Jews gather to observe the New Year on Wednesday, the federal government has announced some long-requested changes to a program that has helped nearly 500 synagogues, schools and community centres pay for panic buttons, security cameras, fencing and other vital safety equipment to date. Until now, Jewish leaders have long compl…
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Dan's new album 'Pilgrim' is released worldwide Friday October 4. You can get your copy here 'Pilgrim' is Dan's second album, a follow-up to 2019's Duende (four weeks at #2 on the ARIA Country Chart). Pilgrim is an album of songs about the journey of life. Every life is a pilgrimage and every life has good days and bad days. This is a record of son…
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Send us a text In this episode of Literary Aviatrix Classics with guest hosts Dr. Jacque Boyd and Capt. Jenny Beatty, we discuss The Fun of It: Random Records of My Own Flying and of Women in Aviation by Amelia Earhart. This book offers fascinating insights to where aviation was at the time the book was published and how Amelia and her contemporari…
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Rebecca and Tara close out September with what they are currently reading and what they've read since their last book chat. Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Try Not to Be Strange: The Curious History of The Kingdom of Redonda by Michael Hingston The Sentence by Louise Erdrich Little Moons by Jen Storm Not Cancelled: Canadian Caremongering in th…
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Two Old Farts Talk Sci Fi has reached a milestone. 75 episodes. Troy Harkin and David Clink hosted a live show, that was recorded on Wednesday, September 18th. David runs a trivia game on TV Superheroes / Supervillains. We hope you enjoy! Listen to the 2of podcast online, or download the episode to your computer using the Download icon! 2of-S06-E05…
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Today I would like to share a phenomenal show that I fell in love with a while ago, just as I was discovering audio drama podcasts. Actually, this one is so good I used it as a measuring stick - this was the level of a truly great show. Dirt - an Audio Drama follows Joseph Elo, a Seattle based tech celebrity who, one day, gets a mysterious letter i…
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Rabbi Shlomo Leib (Leon) Mund walked out of a Montreal courthouse a free man on Sept. 25, after a Court of Quebec judge acquitted the 82-year-old rabbi of two sex-crime charges dating back to when the high-profile religious leader taught at an Orthodox school and offered unlicensed marriage counselling in the 1980s and 1990s.The CJN can’t identify …
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It's Week 12 of the Prep for the Holidays minisode series and it's time for us to prep all our online shop for the holiday rush. Whether you sell on Etsy, eBay, your own website or any other online platform, there a few things you'll want to make sure are in tip top shape before shoppers land! We're going to talk about photography - especially for …
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Winona Kent was born in London, England and grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan, where she completed her BA in English at the University of Regina. After moving to Vancouver, she graduated from UBC with an MFA in Creative Writing and received her diploma in Writing for Screen and TV from Vancouver Film School. Winona’s debut novel Skywatcher was a fina…
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The bimonthly On The Panel series is back with the topic, “Black Queer Citizens in the Workplace”. Thank you to Episode 8’s Prince Beasley (United States), Episode 28’s Edward D. Lathan IV (United States), and Episode 50’s Kaecy (South Africa) for sharing their insights on what being an out Black queer citizen in the workplace means to them. Hosted…
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford has blasted the Toronto District School Board for allowing some teachers to “indoctrinate” students with anti-Israel chants during a recent field trip that was ostensibly a learning event about justice for Canada’s Indigenous people. :"It's disgusting," Ford told reporters on Monday. Meanwhile, Ford’s education minister, J…
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606 - How did the Degrassi Kids learn to act? Degrassi is known for casting age-appropriate, unknown actors to play real kids on TV. But, with a lack of acting experience, how do the kids get ready for TV? What acting lessons do they take together? And how does Degrassi make sure there's no "star" of the show? Degrassi superfan, Jocelyn Claybourne,…
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The fallout in the Middle East continues after last week’s “audacious” covert cyber attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon, when thousands of suspected operatives linked to the Iran-backed terror militia saw their army-issued pagers suddenly explode. Israel hasn’t confirmed or denied it was behind the sabotage of the booby-trapped devices, nor was th…
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In this week's regular season episode we're covering the powerful impact that increasing Average Order Value (AOV) can have on your bottom line with 15 ideas for you to try in your creative business. I share my own experiences as an illustrator who significantly increased my AOV and sales by learning to bundle items and offer bulk discounts - among…
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An incredible migratory phenomenon occurs along the St. Lawrence River in Quebec. Thankfully, the Tadoussac Bird Observatory is located in just the right place to observe and study this mass movement of warblers and other songbirds. Alexandre Terrigeol joins us during peak migration to share more about this phenomenon and about the other work occur…
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After the verdict in the Erik Maund murder-for-hire trial, this bizarre story finally seemed to have reached an end: Maund and his co-defendants all faced mandatory life in prison. But this week, some surprising news came from the federal court in Nashville: Erik Maund may be getting a new trial.Von Texas Monthly
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Does your church look like the neighbourhood where you live? Hosts Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyereme speak with Dorothy Pang, Director of the Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre, about intercultural competency among Canadian churches/faith organizations. How do we better interact with people of different stories, ethnicities and backgrounds? What…
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Naomi and Aaron discuss the film Hard Core Logo (1996). [If you enjoy Sweater Weather, become a patron of the show on Patreon. Go to patreon.com/canadiansweater for details.] In this episode of Sweater Weather, we're diving deep into one of Canada's most iconic cult films, Hard Core Logo (1996). Directed by Bruce McDonald and based on Michael Turne…
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Canadian documentary producer Igal Hecht says he hates his new Oct. 7 film, The Killing Roads. The documentary retraces the final moments of 250 Israelis who were slaughtered by Hamas terrorists along highways 232 and 34, near Gaza. Hecht also feels this is the best work he has ever done. The film releases to the public online, for free, on Oct. 1.…
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For Week 11 of the Prep for the Holidays minisode series, I'm focusing on market booths! Now is the time to start planning this year's booth, buying or making any display items you might need, thinking through your signage, ordering business cards, deciding how to coax people to sign up for your email list so you can build a long term relationship …
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This week, I talk about defining success for yourself and maintaining your perspective by perhaps altering it a bit. Also, my recap of Creep It Real and all the dust fit to be busted. PLUS, part of my talk with author Chris Miller from this weeks Patreon show. Subscribe for the whole conversation and all back episodes. johnwayneisdead.com johnwayne…
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In this special episode we pay tribute to the greatest Canadian who ever lived, Terry Fox. Like Terry said, cancer can be beaten. Donate to the Terry Fox Foundation now. Narrator: Tom Goudie Announcer: Natalie Antaya Auntie Doris: Renée Chouinard Rádio Canada Reporter: Liana Bdewi Recording: Andrew Fumerton, Tae Sax Sound Design: Selina Fiorini Mix…
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Dr. Arnie Aberman received his honorary doctorate of laws from the University of Toronto in June 2015. He is one of more than 1,500 people who have received honorary degrees from UofT since the school began the tradition in 1850, but Aberman believes he is the first and only person to give it back—as his symbolic form of protest against rising anti…
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I have SO much on at the moment with the new album coming out. PLUS I had two interview cancellations this week. Time for a re-visit of my chat with my friend Dr Gigi..... Dr Guylene Gigi Tree is an American musicologist, veteran pilgrim and author. You MUST wait for the surprise halfway through this week's episode. Her three books - The End of the…
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605 - What was it like to audition for Degrassi Junior High? Degrassi superfan, Jocelyn Claybourne, explores the Degrassi archives for unknown Degrassi facts. What was it like to audition for the show in 1987? What did Linda Schuyler think about the Degrassi Kids and their auditions? And who made it onto their captial N.O. list for casting? If you …
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After the debacle in 2023, when Parliamentarians gave a standing ovation to an elderly Ukrainian Waffen SS veteran, pressure mounted on Ottawa to speed up publishing the names of long-classified files containing the identities of hundreds of suspected Nazi war criminals welcomed by Canada after the Second World War. The files were prepared in the 1…
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Linda speaks with Corinna Chong about her novel, Bad Land, published by Arsenal Pulp Press and long-listed for the Giller Prize. Chong, originally from Calgary, lives in Kelowna, B.C. where she teaches English and fine arts at Okanagan College. She published her first novel, Belinda's Rings, in 2013. In her opening remarks, Linda explains why she s…
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