Best Skate Canada Podcasts (2024)

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Emma Skaug - Paratriathlon Guide 46:12

6h ago46:12

46:12

Meet Emma Skaug, a Paratriathlon Guide who inspires with her dedication to sports. Her achievements include bronze at the Commonwealth Games and silver/bronze at the World Triathlon Para Series.By Her Love of Sports

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Christie Buono - Women In Sports & Make A Wish Canada 35:20

8d ago35:20

35:20

On this episode, we chat with Christie Buono, Chapter Director at Make-A-Wish Canada. Learn about her inspiring career in the CFL, soccer background, and how she's making a positive impact in the community!By Her Love of Sports

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Taiya Scorey - Soccer University Athlete & Coach 18:39

15d ago18:39

18:39

Join Taiya Scorey, a talented University of Victoria soccer athlete and community coach, as she shares her inspiring soccer journey in a new Community Spotlight series.

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Andrea Boyes - Roller Skate Victoria's Founder 27:27

15d ago27:27

27:27

Get ready to roll! Roller Skate Victoria's Founder Andrea Boyes talks about the journey of starting roller skating on Vancouver Island in the new Community Spotlight series.By Her Love of Sports

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Bonus: Connie Walker joins Kathleen Goldhar on Crime Story to discuss her new podcast 3:34

5M ago3:34

3:34

Fraud. Abduction. Murder. Every week, Crime Story host and investigative journalist Kathleen Goldhar goes deep into a tale of true crime with the storyteller who knows it best. In this special episode, Connie Walker joins Kathleen to discuss the new season of her Pulitzer Prize winning podcast Stolen: Trouble in Sweetwater that investigates a crisi…

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S2E11 - The Tanget Episide! Golf, Wrestleball, and Shinty! 59:59

8M ago59:59

59:59

This week Mike and Chris get off on a large number of tangents from their topics of the day. In between talking about marathon smoking, how to properly use the word hockey, and the inclusiveness of some sports we discuss the sport of Golf as our main topic. (Oh boy do we have opinions here!). For our What the Heck, we return to our roots - violence…

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S2E10 - The California Board Episode! Skate, Sled, and Surf! 47:30

8M ago47:30

47:30

This week Mike and Chris have a lot of fun discussing many things you can do on a board. Whether its rolling through the parks and streets skateboarding, taking your own life in your hands sledding, or riding the waves on a surfboard! Mike also once again reminds us of his opinion on the Ocean and Chris makes yet another Valley reference. Just in t…

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S2E9 - Fat Biking, Throwing the Pizza, and Robin Hood! 43:30

8M ago43:30

43:30

Mike and Chris are together in person this week to talk about some more wild adventures. Going out and riding fat bikes leads off as a new and exciting sport. Mike is both proud and concerned for his heritage as we discuss Pizza Acrobatics, and we all miss Robin Hood as Archery becomes our International sport of discussion. Check it out this week a…

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S2E8 - Running, Short Grass - High Speeds, and Crashed Ice 40:36

8M ago40:36

40:36

Both Mike and Chris are perplexed by the idea of running. We don't know why you like it. Mike does and he still doesn't like it! Regardless we talk about running as a rec sport and a social element. You will just have to listen to discover our "what the heck" sport of the week, but let's just say Tim the Tool Man Taylor would be proud. Finally we d…

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S2E7 - Skiing, Slippery Stairs, and Lucha Libre 40:47

9M ago40:47

40:47

In our first week back after the holiday break Mike and Chris start off talking about the great winter sport of skiing. Whether cross country, downhill, or biathlon this winter sport is another opportunity to get outside, get active, and socialize...particularly apres ski! In the WTH section they discuss the ESPN sensation Slippery Stairs! Finally …

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S2E6 - Snowmobiling, Chest Slapping, and OMEGABALL 38:06

10M ago38:06

38:06

Its time for some great holiday listening! This week Mike and Chris explore the high pace world of competitive snowmobiling. Then we find warmer weather for the the professionalization of something you probably did with your siblings, we explore Chest Slapping or its Pakistan version, Slap Kabaddi. Finally, you have to listen to understand the grea…

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S2E5 - Curling, Cow Chips, and Kayaking 1:07:23

10M ago1:07:23

1:07:23

It's finally here! The episode Chris has been waiting for since day one! Today we dig into God's Greatest Game: Curling. You're going to be enthralled by this one! We also explore the wild dirty world of Cow Chip Tossing, and finally Whitewater Kayaking. This is very much a Ottawa Valley episode!By Mike & Chris

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S2E4 - Whiffle Ball, Stone Skipping, and Chain Racing 35:46

11M ago35:46

35:46

In another episode you don't want to miss Mike and Chris get into the growing leagues and sport of Whiffle Ball! Batter up! In our What the Heck section we find another childhood challenge that has become a sport - stone skipping is taking off in the UK and across North America! Finally we travel down to the dirt race tracks of the US to explore th…

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S2E3 - International Rec Competitons, Roach Racing, and the Boat Rodeo 37:10

11M ago37:10

37:10

This is a fun week! Mike and Chris start by exploring different international recreational sport competitions. With a special focus on the 2023 Strathcona Cup we discuss the amazing opportunity to travel and play your favourite rec sport! To make everyone a little uncomfortable we explore the latest "what the heck" - roach racing, you just have to …

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S2E2 - Crokinole, Rock-Paper-Scissors, and Pool Ball! 34:54

11M ago34:54

34:54

It's all about angles this week on Slipped Disc!We discuss the classic Canadian cottage game crokinole and its place in our history - and geography. What we thought was once a school yard game used for decision making has now become the competitions of international tournaments with Rock-Paper-Scissors. Finally we find a new version of billiards on…

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S2E1 - Independent Leagues, Dexterity Dance League, and Tennis (Ball) Baseball 34:51

11M ago34:51

34:51

We are excited to be back for season 2! Thank you very much to our listeners for supporting us in season 1. Mike and Chris are excited to once again be talking about all things recreational sports! To kick off season 2 we open our discussion by digging into the various independent leagues that keep semi-pro sports alive in small towns everywhere. W…

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Melissa Humana-Paredes - Canadian National Volleyball Team 47:06

1y ago47:06

47:06

One of the most powerful and dynamic beach volleyball players to represent Team Canada, it's Melissa Humana-Paredes! Katie and Melissa dive into what it takes to become a pro beach volleyball player and how the sport runs in the familyBy Her Love of Sports

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Mackenzie Rolland - Lacrosse University Athlete & Coach 33:10

1y ago33:10

33:10

Mackenzie Rolland shares her story of how playing lacrosse on her brothers team turned into University offers and now a coaching career!By Her Love of Sports

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Mira Laurence - Reporter & Host Extraordinaire 49:28

1y ago49:28

49:28

Respected sports reporter, anchor, host, and emcee - Mira Laurence - shares her career in the sports industry!By Her Love of Sports

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Alannah Yip - Canadian Olympic Climber 26:15

1y ago26:15

26:15

On this episode host Katie Hamilton is joined by incredible Canadian Olympic Climber, Alannah Yip! Alannah shares how she began climbing in Vancouver and qualifying for the 2020 Olympics.By Her Love of Sports

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Lisa Zawacki - Community Spotlight 21:01

1y ago21:01

21:01

Introducing a new segment called Community Spotlight! On this episode we highlight a member in our community - Lisa Zawacki - who goes above and beyond for local sports and families.By Her Love of Sports

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Steph Strong - Leader & Manager in Buisness 27:08

1y ago27:08

27:08

With many different career avenues in the sports industry, special guest - Steph Strong - shares her story in becoming an inspiring leader and manager in business at lululemon.By Her Love of Sports

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S1E11 - Pickle Ball, Chess Boxing, and Washer Toss 45:19

1y ago45:19

45:19

In our penultimate episode of our first season we discuss old people hitting wiffle balls, grand masters getting their bell rung, and tossing washers in the back yards of Canada. Join us for an in depth discussion of the sport of pickle ball. For WTH this week we continue our focus on needless violence with Chess Boxing (yes, its that simple), and …

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S1E10 - Dodgeball, Punkin' Chunkin', and Bossaball! 48:16

1+ y ago48:16

48:16

Well we finally got here! If you can dodge a wrench.....we're sure you know the rest. Mike and Chris talk about our favourite, and most traumatizing childhood sport, dodge-ball! We then go from dodging utility balls to hopefully not dodging Pumpkins with Punkin' Chunkin'. We are certain there is an engineer listener who is already planning his own …

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S1E9 - Darts, A Slap to the Face, and Quidditch 45:07

1+ y ago45:07

45:07

This is a fun week for Mike and Chris! Our main topic digs into the classic rec game of Darts. Whether its the rec room or the local legion Darts holds its place as the quintessential rec sport. In "What the Heck" we get a good slap to the face, yes folks its slapening! Finally we look to the skies, sort of, for our international sport with the fic…

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S1E8 - The fun team names, Donkey Basketball, and Sepak Takraw 44:46

1+ y ago44:46

44:46

This week Mike and Chris explore sports team names and the long process to name selection. From Shuckers to Strippers we talk about the different elements that go into team names. We also question, just how many roughriders there are out there? In WTH we discuss a fundraising version of basketball that forces some donkeys to hit the basketball cour…

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S1E7 - Bocce Ball, MMA Basketball, and Bandy 41:55

1+ y ago41:55

41:55

This week Mike and Chris dig into the international backyard and BBQ sport of Bocce Ball, sometimes played in its English variation of Lawn Bowling. Everyone gets confused by Mixed Martial Art Basketball, and finally we get really excited about Bandy - the winter sport you didn't know you need in your life!…

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S1E6 - Disc Golf, Pillow Fighting, and Throwing the Axe 51:15

1+ y ago51:15

51:15

This week Mike and Chris have a lot of fun discussing a long running and now growing sport of Disc Golf. (with a short detour for some hand pies) What we thought was just a method of sibling punishment is actually a professional sport as we export the world of professional pillow fighting. And finally we discuss the millennial crated sport of urban…

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S1E5 - Bowling, Shovel Racing, and Seniors Cheerleading 41:09

1+ y ago41:09

41:09

We all saw it on TV as kids, Mike and Chris enter the usually basement world of rec league bowling. Looking at how a sport that was once the touchstone recreation of the "common man" has become the go-to for corporate team building, and children's birthday parties. We then discuss a sport to dangerous for even the X-games, started in New Mexico as …

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S1E4 - Visiting the sandlot, controling gravity, and street fighting? 41:15

1+ y ago41:15

41:15

This week we get into Mike's favourite sport, baseball. Having had a lifelong romance with the sport Mike explains to us why America's pastime hold such romance. We discover the world of controlling gravity while in open combat through combat juggling. Finally we go to Italy where we discuss just simple open combat. Calico Fiorentino is the great-g…

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S1E3 - Sport and Social Organizations, Extreme Ironing, and Tag! 42:54

1+ y ago42:54

42:54

This week Mike and Chris explore the expansive world of sport and social clubs. These organizations are in almost every community in Canada and provide a vital service to help us stay social, stay active, and stay engaged in our community. In our WTH section we discuss extreme ironing, and finally we discuss the rapidly growing world of tag! **Note…

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S1E2 - Cornhole, Toes, and Footy 43:06

1+ y ago43:06

43:06

Chris and Mike dig into the largest sport you didn't know was a sport. The world of cornhole is bigger then you thought! Our "What the Heck" sport of the week will require you to take off your socks and shoes, and our international sport - we go down under to witness what would be considered open violence in most other countries.…

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S1E1 - The beginning of a Slipped Disc 26:31

1+ y ago26:31

26:31

Mike and Chris start their very first podcast talking about the world of rec league sports. This week we get into the why we are doing this before exploring one of the loudest rec sports in America, it's shrilling. We then close off talking about the great Irish sport of Hurling!By Mike & Chris

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Chapter Eight: Thin Lines 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

33:53

After our year-long investigation, in this final episode we revisit the murder/suicide theory. That misstep set the whole investigation off on the wrong foot, and might have derailed any chance of finding out who killed the Shermans. To the Sherman's children, it's one of the biggest police screw-ups in recent history – a botched job that muddled t…

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Chapter Seven: My Blood is Yours 41:24

1+ y ago41:24

41:24

After a notorious 2018 interview on CBC television, Kerry Winter became a familiar figure in the tale of the Shermans’ deaths. “The Cousin Did It” wasn’t just a snappy headline on the cover of The National Enquirer, it also became a favourite theory. Yet Kerry is not a suspect. And all these years later the humiliation, anger, and deep sadness Kerr…

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Chapter Six: It's Complicated 32:43

1+ y ago32:43

32:43

The lack of justice, or any resolution, has left a void in this story that has been filled by online sleuths, investigative reporters, nosey neighbours, and conspiracy theorists. From Covid to the Clintons. From family to the Mafia. With more than a dozen theories on the table, and little information from the police, is it any wonder this case rema…

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Chapter Five: Just Skate 33:46

1+ y ago33:46

33:46

If Honey Sherman showed up unannounced at her favourite hair salon and someone was in her chair — that person got moved pretty darn quickly. Honey wasn't the one who made the billions, but she certainly spent them. So much is known about her husband, but very little about Honey Sherman. A child of Holocaust survivors, family and community meant eve…

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Chapter Four: The Winters are Coming 25:42

1+ y ago25:42

25:42

It is no secret that some family members wanted Barry Sherman dead. And no one had a bigger grudge against Barry than his first cousins, Kerry Winter and his brothers. The Winter cousins were close to Barry — especially Kerry. They were father/son close. And the Winter boys lived well off Barry's money. But that good blood turned bad after a 10-yea…

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Chapter Three: The Scorpion 40:36

1+ y ago40:36

40:36

To get ahead in the generic drug industry you need to be focused, hard-nosed and fearless. Especially because half the battle is taking on one of the richest, most powerful industries in the world — Big Pharma. Barry Sherman was the perfect generic drug lord — more litigator than innovator — but did his ability to win in court, and slough off the l…

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Chapter Two: The Smartest Man I Ever Met 31:08

1+ y ago31:08

31:08

The Shermans’ funeral is weird, the list of eulogists long, and it’s attended by Canadian boldface names. But ask anyone who knew Barry Sherman and they all say the same thing:he was the smartest person they'd ever met. Always finishing at the top of his class, Barry was smart enough to claw his way to the top of the infamously cutthroat generic dr…

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Chapter One: Bitter Pill 32:43

1+ y ago32:43

32:43

What does a Philadelphia junk artist have to do with the deaths of a wealthy Canadian pharma giant and his philanthropist wife? Maybe nothing, but it’s odd that their bodies were reportedly posed like a piece of junk sculpture that the Shermans displayed nearby. But this strange coincidence is just one of many in this most baffling of unsolved murd…

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Introducing The No Good, Terribly Kind, Wonderful Lives and Tragic Deaths of Barry and Honey Sherman 2:35

1+ y ago2:35

2:35

In the No Good, Terribly Kind, Wonderful Lives and Tragic Deaths of Barry and Honey Sherman, journalist Kathleen Goldhar looks into the lives and deaths of one of Canada's richest couples. Eight episodes, released weekly starting February 20.

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Special Olympics 29:03

1+ y ago29:03

29:03

Special Olympics athletes Tracey Melesko and Kelsey Wyse, and head coach Annabel Stanley, join Katie Hamilton on this episode! Our guests share their career stories and their bond as members of SO Team Canada 2022!By Her Love of Sports

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Kira Raps - Women in Sports & Coach 23:54

2y ago23:54

23:54

Kira Raps joins Katie on this episode! She shares her experience as a competitive athlete, university experience, and how she began her career in the sports industry as a Pro Soccer Operations Manager!By Her Love of Sports

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Kylie Masse - Canadian National Swimmer 38:49

2y ago38:49

38:49

Kylie Masse is a 4x Olympic Medalist, 2x World Champion, and made history by becoming the first Canadian woman to win a world title in swimming! Kylie shares her career journey and how she started swimming!By Her Love of Sports

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Sabrina Greenlee - Activist, Author & NFL Mother 33:34

2y ago33:34

33:34

Sabrina Greenlee is an activist, philanthropist, author, speaker, and domestic violence survivor. She has dedicated her life to women's growth, and is joined by her daughter - football player Keisha Smith.By Her Love of Sports

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Laurence Vincent Lapointe - 13x World Champion 42:20

2y ago42:20

42:20

2x Olympic Medalist and 13x World Champion - Laurence Vincent Lapointe - shares her inspiring career journey in canoe sprint and the major obstacle that she had to overcome!By Her Love of Sports