Best Sylvain Labs Podcasts (2024)

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270! How We Argue 29:30

3h ago29:30

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How should we be arguing? This week, Joey and Jess talk about argument realms, Theranos, Steve Jobs, facts vs. feelings, and band names. They don’t talk about Monarch of a Great Kingdom. references Tea etymology Why Are We Yelling? by Buster Benson PEMDASBy SYLVAIN

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269! Being a Champion 36:16

2d ago36:16

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This week, Joey, Aaron, and Jess talk about the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Nikola Jokić, celebrity, debates, and Caitlin Clark. They don’t talk about Simone Biles' 10,000 crystals. references Celtic Football Club (pronounced with a soft 'C') Boston Celtics name origin Jab Like Jayson Tatum Hollywood Reporter: What Tina Fey Told Bowen Yang About …

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Meet Souriya Otmani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Canada, a Summer SIAL Food Innovation Bonus Episode 14:39

2d ago14:39

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Welcome to our Summer SIAL Special bonus episodes of The Food Professor podcast, presented by our friends at Caddle! In this episode, meet Souriya Otmani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Canada, SIAL's 2024 Country of Honour. We learn all about this fantastic country at the crossroads of many cultures and traditions, its unique and diverse …

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Sean Meister - How his passion for Nova Scotia helped foster a career and create a global online networking community (Founder of Global Bluenoser’s & Director of Strategic Partnership for Volta Labs Inc ... 37:24

4d ago37:24

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Send us a Text Message. Sean Meister is a great guy to know if you’re eager to learn about what’s going on in the province of Nova Scotia. His love for his home province blossomed into founding a digital global community and podcast called Global Bluenosers. He also works with tech incubator Volta Labs Inc as Director of Strategic Partnership. If y…

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Cody Rodgers - Leading a positive life with muscular dystrophy ( Author of the upcoming memoir, DON’T DISS my ABILITY ) 32:20

9d ago32:20

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Send us a Text Message. Cody shares some of his story about being diagnosed at age 4 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. At age 35, he has led a full and busy life. Cody tells us about the car show he’s putting on to help bring awareness to muscular dystrophy, and we chat about sports, wrestling, marvel and the upcoming Deadpool vs Wolverine movie. C…

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Meet Guy Chartier, CEO of Bee Maid Honey Limited, a Summer SIAL Food Innovation Bonus Episode 15:24

9d ago15:24

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Welcome to our Summer SIAL Special bonus episodes of The Food Professor podcast, brought to you by our friends at Caddle! In this episode, meet Guy Chartier, CEO of Bee Maid Honey Limited, a leading food cooperative based in Alberta & Manitoba with 300 Western Canadian Beekeepers who care for the honeybees and harvest their pure, delicious honey. A…

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268! Predicting the Future 21:28

13d ago21:28

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How do we predict the future? This week, Joey and Jess talk about polling, phone phobia, targeted advertising, e-mail compartmentalization, stacking ambiguity, and Airheads. They don’t talk about nomophobia. references Adam Duritz Irish Times: Why younger people don’t make phone callsBy SYLVAIN

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Progress Report: Automating Our Instincts 8:21

17d ago8:21

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This week, a takeover! Aaron shares his latest edition from SYLVAIN’s Progress Report newsletter: Automating Our Instincts: How AI Can Be Embraced Rather Than Feared By Creatives. For more from SYLVAIN's Progress Report, see progressbysylvain.co.By SYLVAIN

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Jon Mullane - Keeping it Beach Rock from Mahone Bay to California (Singer - Song Writer) 36:05

16d ago36:05

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Send us a Text Message. Jon is a man of many talents and he finds himself in a great place with his latest EP California. We talk a bit about his recent award winning music video, his original moniker and the reason he had to step out of the lime light for a while. One thing is for certain is that Jon shares the same passion as Matt and Mike do for…

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MNP Agri-Food Power Index Preview, Shatner's Salmon Soliloquy, The Last Timbit, and guests Victor Thomas, President and CEO of the Canada-India Business Council & Colleen Martin, CRO, Caddle 1:15:22

19d ago1:15:22

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We have two exceptional guests on this final live episode of Season 4. First, we welcome Victor Thomas, President and CEO of the Canada-India Business Council. This not-for-profit organization aims to strengthen the economic ties between Canada and India by promoting bilateral investment and trade. We delve into the vast opportunities for Canadian …

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Karen Dean - How some harrowing experiences helped make her a Resilience Expert and Fierce leader - ( Speaker, Entrepreneur, Author, Mentor, Mom, Survivor) 1:14:08

18d ago1:14:08

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Send us a Text Message. Karen has faced many tough battles through her life in more ways than you can imagine. Her compassion as a mother, her grit to never give up and always giving her best efforts has helped Karen accomplish a great deal. Today Karen is a sought after Keynote Speaker as well as an educator on resilience in the workplace. Her Can…

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Look-Smell-Taste' Initiative, B.C. Salmon Farming Shutdown, The Capital Gains Taxman Commeth for Farmers and guests David Long, CEO, and Cynthia Boulter, COO, from the Greater Vancouver Food Bank 58:25

26d ago58:25

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This week, we are excited to have special guests David Long, CEO, and Cynthia Boulter, COO, from the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. David and Cynthia share their insights on their critical work to combat food insecurity in Vancouver. They discuss their organization's unique challenges and opportunities arising from operating in such a dynamic urban e…

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267! Digital Poltergeists 33:15

26d ago33:15

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How do y'all deal with your digital poltergeists? This week, Aaron, Joey, and Jess talk about search results, the endless repository of stuff, digital cleanup, emails, collateral distraction, and friendly ghosts. They don’t talk about warlocks. references Dinosaurs eating Joey Toe beans and the art of reading them poltergeist They're here! Woah, my…

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Dr. Sylvain Charlebois - Return of the Food Professor - Food fraud, the middle mile, big grocery & more. 1:02:49

26d ago1:02:49

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Send us a Text Message. We welcome back Canadian researcher, author, lecturer, podcaster and professor Dr. Sylvain Charlebois for another enlightening conversation about the current state of the food industry in Canada. We also chat about food fraud in Europe, how grocery stores operate, why a strike against Loblaws may not work, his campaign conce…

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EU Tilt Right & Ag, Montreal Terrace Fiasco, Veggie Hot Dog Controversy, and guest Jake Freeze, Managing Director and Part-Owner of Sussex Ice Cream 54:56

1M ago54:56

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In the latest episode of the Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois welcome special guest Jake Freeze, Managing Director and Part-Owner of Sussex Ice Cream. Jake, who was born and raised on a dairy farm in Sussex, continues to have a deep connection to the local agricultural community as he balances his career as a practicin…

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William Burt - Chief Ocean Scientist at Planetary Technology - Using the ocean to store unwanted CO2 and fight climate change 54:26

1M ago54:26

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Send us a Text Message. Will is an Oceanographer with a passion for making a positive impact and works with a Private Company called Planetary Technology. Their company is trying to mitigate climate change in a fascinating way. This is a great conversation that gives some insight into our carbon problem and some of the great work and innovation tha…

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266! Aging Well 34:08

1M ago34:08

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How do we age right? This week, Joey, Aaron, and Jess talk about aching, supplements, cognitive decline, Tom Brady, LeBron James, and the future. They don’t talk about Alphaville. references L.A. Times: "Talking 'Men of a Certain Age' with Ray Romano, Scott Bakula and Andre Braugher" Radiolab Podcast: The Secret to a Long Life John Meyer's "Why Geo…

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James Mullinger - Brit Happens! His book, his comedy Tour, their family-run magazine and moving from the United Kingdom to New Brunswick! (Comedian, Editor, Author, Actor, Podcast Host) 47:09

1M ago47:09

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Send us a Text Message. James left a good job as comedy editor with GQ Magazine and a bubbling comedy career in the United Kingdom to pursue a new life with his wife and kids in beautiful New Brunswick, Canada! Since his arrival he’s been working on his family run business and lifestyle magazine for maritimers, (https://maritimeedit.com) and contin…

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Rate Cut Ripple, Beef with Beef Processing, Strawberry Fields Forever, and guest Isabelle Marquis, SIAL Jury President and Tertulia Brugge's El Gusto's Eugenia Sanchez 42:38

1M ago42:38

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Our guests live from SIAL In Montreal are competition jury President Isabelle Marquis, back for her third visit on the #pod, and Tertulia Brugge's El Gusto Gourmet Drip Coffee's Eugenia Sanchez, who won the Grand Prix Gold award. The brand will receive a $10,000 grant in products or services provided by Nielsen and a 100-square-foot bare booth for …

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265! Rules of Thumb 40:26

1M ago40:26

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What types of folk knowledge or rules of thumb do you live by? This week, Joey and Jess talk about cheating at science fairs, sleep, the rule of threes, tenets, the How I Met Your Mother pause, and concavity. They don’t talk about what Werner Herzog's thumb tastes like. references Chris Brunet's X thread on the ISEF cheating scandal Jean Yang's lif…

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Ketchup Wars Reduxe, BOC's Interest Rate Pending Decision, Theft Stats and guest Adekambi (Kambi) Laleye, co-founder and CEO of UpTaste, SIAL Technology and Packaging Award Winner 45:38

2M ago45:38

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Our special guest this week, recorded live at SIAL Montreal, is Adekambi (Kambi) Laleye, co-founder and CEO of UpTaste. UpTaste recently won the Technology and Packaging Award for their innovative automated in-store sampling solution. Sylvain and I discussed the latest ERA Awards, which recognize excellence in various retail categories. Metro Inc. …

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Angela Amirault - Owner of Nova Scotia's first Cannabis Assisted Psychedelic Therapy (CAPT) practice. ( Business Owner, Altered Healing ) 56:37

1M ago56:37

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Send us a Text Message. Angela is passionate about supporting individuals and groups who are looking for healing, growth and overcoming obstacles in their lives through assisted and guided cannabis usage and exploration. She has an interesting history including running her own psychotherapy practice in Dublin Ireland and worked in the Judicial syst…

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264! Art in the City 26:07

2M ago26:07

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Why don't we have more public art? This week, Joey and Jess talk about toy poodles, graffiti, sidewalk chalk, murals, face painting, and sandals. They don’t talk about ESPO. references Tom Otterness' Life Underground sculptures The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon Street art by David Zinn Mural Arts Philadelphia 5Pointz…

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Sheldon MacLeod - Multimedia Broadcaster and expert in thinking out Loud while attentively listening to others 55:43

2M ago55:43

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Send us a Text Message. Sheldon has 30 years of broadcasting experience and is reputable voice in the community in Halifax for many. We talk a bit about his career but more so about beer, craft beer making and the current political climate and tip our hats to Sheldon as well as some of the great broadcasters of Nova Scotia. Sheldon is presently a M…

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263! Stinky Fish and Mayo 31:27

2M ago31:27

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How does one deal with being an acquired taste? This week, Aaron and Joey talk about stinky fish, mole vs. mayonanaise, blue cheese, safe spaces, leadership, and sandwich lubricants. They don’t talk about surströmming. references Holiday in Spain Did they ruin it for you? (Yeah | No) Thelma and Louise Stinky Fish activity rumspringa Aaron: We need …

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Food Inflation hits the brakes, Dairy Avian Flu Mystery Meeting, Loblaw New Strategy, guests SIAL Gold Winners Jennifer Zimmermann and Amy Bronstetter, co-founders of Epic Tofu and Exclusive BBQ research ... 59:48

2M ago59:48

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In this episode, presented by Caddle, Michael LeBlanc brings fresh insights from the action-packed SIAL food innovation show in Montreal. Michael & Sylvain share their experiences and interviews, highlighting the energy and innovations at the event. The episode's special guests, Jennifer Zimmermann and Amy Bronstetter, co-founders of Epic Tofu, dis…

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Tony Dawson and Ryan Schimmel - Following their dreams of being pro wrestlers (Better late than never) 33:04

2M ago33:04

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Send us a Text Message. Tony and Ryan had played football together and were friends for many years. Recently they’ve both decided to embark on one of their life dreams of getting into pro wrestling. Tony (aka Duce) and Ryan (who is using his own name for now,) each detail their story on pursuing a dream that meant so much to them both. Its refreshi…

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Shelly Elsliger - A LinkedIn Expert shares insight into the power you can harness from LinkedIn, building your network like a community. (Inclusion Belonging Strategist, LinkedIn Trainer, Top Career Advisor ... 1:22:18

2M ago1:22:18

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Send us a Text Message. Shelly has been referred to as the LinkedIn Wonder Woman, she even has the cape! Shelly helps individuals in many ways such as workshop facilitation, individual and group coaching & keynote presentations. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Shelly if you think your LinkedIn could use a makeover! Go to her website: https://linkede…

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262! The Bowl Generation 32:46

2M ago32:46

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How are we using bowls? This week, Jess and Joey talk about diversification of delivery methods, quick-serve restaurants, slushies, mush, ratios, and salads. They don’t talk about Prince. references Fascinator "Frozen in the Face of Tech": Joey @ Web Summit Rio 2024 RamekinBy SYLVAIN

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Live at SIAL in Montreal, Canada's Sad Supply Chain, and our guest Marc Vaucher, Scale AI 44:30

2M ago44:30

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In the latest episode of The Food Professor podcast, we are live from Montreal's SIAL's Food Innovation Show. We discuss our first day at the show and our numerous interactions with industry professionals. The episode features an insightful interview with Marc Vaucher, Senior Investment Director at Scale AI, highlighting the organization's role in …

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261! Neighborliness 35:51

2M ago35:51

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How has neighborliness changed in the past five years? This week, Aaron and Jess talk about lost dogs, trash pandas, the pandemic, masking, isolation, and marble runs. They don’t talk about the McFeelys or Cousin Mary Owl. references Aaron keeps your head ringing while The Sequence funks you up. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids "Frozen in the Face of Tech"…

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Florida Bans Lab Meat, Fake China Cooking Oil, Starbucks Troubles and Guest Dr. Tony Walker, Dalhousie University 44:11

2M ago44:11

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In this episode, we are thrilled to have Professor Tony Walker, a distinguished environmental scientist from Dalhousie University, as our guest. Professor Walker shared profound insights from his recent groundbreaking study on plastics in the food industry, a study that has been widely recognized and published in the prestigious journal Science. Th…

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Jeremy Hotz - Award winning actor & comedian, talks Maple Leafs, the comedy scene and his new tour 44:59

2M ago44:59

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Send us a Text Message. Canadian Born comedian and actor Jeremy Hotz moved to Los Angeles now over 20 years ago, but still keeps Canada in his heart. We talk about Jeremys frustration over being a longtime Toronto Maple Leafs fan, learning social media, touring, the comedy scene in LA and his come up and influences. Jeremy is a true master in obser…

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The Philosophy of Boycotts, McDonald's Results Miss & guest Chamali Kodikara, University of Manitoba Ph.d Candidate & IFTSA Board of Directors 37:36

2M ago37:36

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This episode features Chamali Kodikara, a notable Graduate Research Scientist from the University of Manitoba. The discussion kicks off with Chamali's significant role in the food science community, including her position on the IFTSA Board of Directors. We discuss the philosophy and effectiveness of boycotts in the context of solid results this we…

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260! Tree Timebombs 40:43

3M ago40:43

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Why should we be concerned wth generationally slow timebombs? This week, Joey and Jess talk about trees, the Bradford pear, city planning, Barcelona, pilot programs, and the candy bowl theory. They don’t talk about Cameo. references @jjvincent on the tree timebomb in the UK. The Guardian: Hidden giants: how the UK’s 500,000 redwoods put California …

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Amy Murphy & Tonya Steinborn - Two paranormal investigators that look for ghosts in their free time and make a show about it. 49:52

3M ago49:52

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Send us a Text Message. Amy and Tonya met at a wellness retreat and made friends quickly once they realized they were both fascinated with the spirit world. They developed a knack for ghost hunting (soul seeking), prioritizing the search for the kinder spirits beyond the living world. Matt the ghost story lover and Mike the skeptic learn Ghosts 101…

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Food Safety & Affordability Research, Shrinkflation Signage, California Fast Food Wage Impacts & Tanner Townsend, Uncle Bob's Popcorn Kernels 54:05

3M ago54:05

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In the latest episode of "The Food Professor" podcast, we have the privilege of hosting Tanner Townsend from Uncle Bob Popcorn in Ontario. He provides unique insights into the intricacies and passion behind the family-run popcorn business, making for a fascinating discussion. Michael shares his excitement about moderating a panel with industry expe…

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259! The Trend-Mill 38:11

3M ago38:11

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What does this "trend-mill" mean, what does it say about us as people, and how bad is it, really? This week, special guests Claire and Chloe join Jess and Joey to talk about the mob-wife aesthetic, accessibility, TikTok, blueberry milk nails, social networks vs. social media, and Trader Joe's totes. They don’t talk about why the combination of pean…

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Ryan Alfred - Breakups are rough, Ryan shares his story of picking up the pieces and moving forward. 31:52

3M ago31:52

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Send us a Text Message. Ryan is a grandfather who was in a same sex relationship that ended abruptly after 30 years. Ryan shares how he was feeling, what he went through and shared some of his strategies for coping. He’s not fully on the mend yet but each day getting better. This episode was recorded at Burnside Brewing in Dartmouth Nova Scotia. Bu…

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258! Cringe Aversion 23:33

3M ago23:33

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What happens if we're all deathly affraid of the cringe? This week, Jess, Joey, and Aaron talk about pain, yips, shame, fremdschämen, the Apple Vision Pro, and Michael Jordan. They don’t talk about Gracious K. references Skanking Revisiting Critical Nonsense 253! Teaching Agency and the Scandinavian Swimmers Fremdschämen The actual King of Belgium…

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Food & the Federal Budget, Breakfast Breakdown and Exclusive Edible Cannabis Research with Colleen Martin, Caddle 48:11

3M ago48:11

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In this podcast episode, we are thrilled to have back on the #pod for her regular monthly gig Colleen Martin, a renowned research expert from our presenting sponsor Caddle, who joins us to discuss their research conducted for our show and audience. Coinciding with the 4.20 Holiday, this episode delves into the latest consumer trends in retail canna…

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Andrew Comstock - How to write a personal directive if tragic circumstance puts you in the position where you could not make decisions for yourself (Advanced Care Planner with Nova Scotia Health, Therapist ... 38:29

3M ago38:29

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Send us a Text Message. Andrew is a Registered Social Worker & Advanced Care Planner for the Nova Scotia Health Authority. One of his focuses is in helping people understand that having a Personal Directive helps people ensure their wishes are respected if they lose the ability to make decisions for themselves. The Personal Directives act was intro…

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Stats Canada Food Fight, $ US1.4 Trillion Farm Bill, Rib Robots and guest Ian Lee, Associate Professor at Carleton University | Sprott School 57:21

3M ago57:21

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In the latest episode of The Food Professor podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois are joined by the esteemed Dr. Ian Lee, an Associate Professor at Carleton University. Together, they delve into a series of pressing topics in food and agriculture, leveraging Dr. Lee's extensive knowledge and experience. The discussion covers com…

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Mike Savage - A mayor with passion for the city he serves. We chat about the city’s growth, some favourite places, sports and athletes and Matt campaigns for the need of a bigger stadium. (Mayor of Halifax ... 59:26

3M ago59:26

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Send us a Text Message. Michael John Savage is a North Ireland born Canadian politician, who was elected Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality on October 20, 2012. Savage has recently announced his retirement, we chat at the location of his choosing, Coleens Pub, to talk some bits and pieces about his career, and possibilities of what’s next. …

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Rhys Waters - A chat about his terrifically funny show, moving to Canada from Wales, podcasting, Carnitas, politics and more (Co Host of Canadian Politics is Boring, Co Founder of Podstarter) 1:00:44

3M ago1:00:44

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Send us a Text Message. Rhys Waters is an award winning Podcast Producer, who moved to Canada six years ago from Wales. Rhys and his good friend and filmmaker Jesse Hartley, have one of the most popular Canadian podcasts in Politics. https://www.canadianpoliticsisboring.com/ is a fantastic show and we encourage you to listen Rhys is also co-founder…

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257! Sports Scandals 29:02

3M ago29:02

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Why is cheating in some places treated differently than cheating in other places? This week, Joey, Aaron, and Jess talk about fairness, tribalism, insider trading, meritocracy, winning, and wallpaper. They don’t talk about Pete Shelley. references Veridis Quo USA Today: Who is Shohei Ohtani and what is his connection to the gambling scandal that's …

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New School Food Program Gets The Grade, Olive Oil Squeeze, Avian Flu Dairy and guests James Crosby & Lori King, Crosby Foods 59:04

3M ago59:04

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In the latest episode of The Food Professor podcast, we explore the heart of Canadian food industry insights, with a particular focus on innovation and heritage. The episode features James Crosby, President & CEO of Crosby Foods, a quintessential family-owned Canadian company from New Brunswick, and Lori King, who spearheads their innovation and ma…

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Progress Report: Awaiting the Eruption 18:19

3M ago18:19

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This week, a takeover! Joey shares his latest edition from SYLVAIN’s Progress Report newsletter: Awaiting the Eruption: Innovation Strategies for a Post-ZIRP Era. For more from SYLVAIN's Progress Report, see progressbysylvain.co.By SYLVAIN

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Sue Uteck - The challenges of managing a business association on the busiest street in the Maritimes (Executive Director for the Spring Garden Area Business Association) 32:29

3M ago32:29

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Send us a Text Message. This week we chat with Sue Utech - Executive Director for the Spring Garden Area Business Association . We cover a range of topics including the popular streets recent renovations, covid, innovations to help small business and how homelessness is effecting the area. Thanks to Bulwark Cider House for the drinks and hospitalit…

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Bad Shrimp, Fungus Frustrated Easter Bunny, One Million Canadians on GLP-1s and Guest Chef Charlotte Langley 57:32

4M ago57:32

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In the latest episode of The Food Professor podcast, presented by Caddle, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois dive into a range of pressing issues within the food industry, alongside their esteemed guest, Chef Charlotte Langley, co-founder of Scout and the visionary behind Langley Foods. This episode not only celebrates the innovation and sustai…

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