Best Strong Opinion Sports Podcasts (2024)

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#640 The Michael Penis Conversation 1:09:43

2h ago1:09:43

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Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. . https://gametime.co/ . #640 The Michael Penis Conversation . Patreon.com/zacshomler . Email Me: zac@zacshomler.com . https://linktr.ee/zacshomler . Copyright (C) 2023 Zac Shomler . #AtlantaFalcons #NFLDraft Learn more about your ad choice…

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Meredith MacLeod: Complete objectivity in journalism, FirstOntario Centre's renovations, Wealthy parents forgoing large inheritances for their kids & more ... 1:06:27

1h ago1:06:27

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This week's guest is award-winning journalist Meredith MacLeod who joins Scott for an hour of conversation that's sure to be the brightest in Hamilton (see where we get the name from?). Together they cover the renovations FirstOntario Centre is undergoing, objectivity in journalism, receiving large inheritances from wealthy parents, if protests now…

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Who can step in and turn the federal Liberals around? & How can an area with so many pro teams have so few championship wins? 36:26

14h ago36:26

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If Justin Trudeau stepped down as the leader of the federal Liberals, who could step in to turn things around for the party? Guest: Stephen LeDrew, Past President of the Liberal Party of Canada, Lawyer & Host of “The LeDrew Three-Minute Interview” - How is it that this area can have so many different sports teams playing at the professional level i…

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Hamilton's renaming debacle, Warning labels coming to every cigarette in Canada & The Rolling Stones are back on tour! 43:19

1d ago43:19

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There's always something happening in Hamilton and who better to talk about those things than The Bay Observer's John Best? Guest: John Best, Publisher, The Bay Observer - Warning labels are going to be placed on each and every cigarette sold in Canada, what kind of impact will this have? Guest: Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst, Canadian Cance…

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Ontario to ban cellphones in classrooms & Sports Talk with Back-to-Back Allan Cup Champion, Don Robertson 47:03

3d ago47:03

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Ontario is set to ban cellphones in classrooms, something that many have sought while others detest. Guest: Annie Kidder, Executive Director, People for Education - The Dundas Real McCoys are now back-to-back Allan Cup Champions! Coming off of this win, Don has graced the studio with the Allan Cup to talk about his team's win, what it might take to…

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E427 - Put me In Coach! with Special Guests, Coach Jake McKinley and Rob Conatser Part 1 1:02:30

6d ago1:02:30

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It’s time for us to play another 9 innings! It’s the bottom of the ninth and we need to score two runs for the win! We've got just the guy to lead us in that direction! The University of Nevada's Head Baseball Coach, Jake McKinley, is in the studio with Chad and guest host Trainer, Rob, from Sierra Strength and Speed. Coach is new to the program in…

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Mike Nabuurs: The value of a job, Strong Mayor Powers, Body cameras on police officers, Correctly spelling last names & more 1:04:53

6d ago1:04:53

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How much is a job worth? Are we pleased with the way Strong Mayor Powers are being used? How effective are body cameras on police officers? Why can't people correctly spell your last name? These questions and more get addressed on this week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with guest Mike Nabuurs. Guest: Mike Nabuurs, Host …

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E426 - Living The American Dream with MLB Player Austin Riley 1:05:40

6d ago1:05:40

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Put me in coach, I’m ready to play….today! Dang it why can’t we all make it to the major leagues? All of us dream about it right when we start hitting a ball off of a tee! Chad knew when he was 7 years old that all he ever wanted was to be a big leaguer. Well…..he didn’t make it! But Austin Riley did and that’s good enough for us! Austin, starting …

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#639 NFL Draft Round 1 Recap (2024) 1:20:39

6d ago1:20:39

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#639 NFL Draft Round 1 Recap (2024) . Patreon.com/zacshomler . Email Me: zac@zacshomler.com . https://linktr.ee/zacshomler . Copyright (C) 2023 Zac Shomler . 0:00 NFL Draft 37:27 Patreon Qs . #NFLDraft #Draft #NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Zac Shomler

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E425 - Healthy Living Starts Here - The Living Strong Series 1:35:11

7d ago1:35:11

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The SSS crew is back! Rob, Blake, and Jake welcome back coach Nate to finish up some unfinished business. First, the crew begins by wishing Blake a short-term farewell to teach those Brits some real American football! Then they dig into more coaching tactics in working with young athletes to try and get the most out of them, and help them understan…

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What can you do about Hamilton's pot holes? What lessons are coming out of the Umar Zameer case? & A new class joins The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 43:02

8d ago43:02

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Hamilton, like every city, has pot holes but is there anything we can do about it? Guests: Carolyn Ryall, Director, Transportation, and Mark Priest, District Superintendent - Roadway Maintenance, City of Hamilton - Lots of lessons are coming from the Zameer case, whether for politicians, police, including the Chief, and the public. Guest: Jeff Mani…

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#638 NFL Draft Predictions, Questions & Hopes 33:04

8d ago33:04

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#638 NFL Draft Predictions, Questions & Hopes . Patreon.com/zacshomler . Email Me: zac@zacshomler.com . https://linktr.ee/zacshomler . Copyright (C) 2023 Zac Shomler . #NFLDraft #DraftPRedictions #2024NFLDraft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Zac Shomler

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Did City Council waste several hours debating something that's not their call? What's the response to the federal budget? & Why does coffee cost signifcantly more? 46:29

9d ago46:29

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Who operates the LRT in Hamilton isn't a decision that will be made by the city council and yet they spent hours debating this very topic. Was that just wasted time? Guest: John Best, Publisher, The Bay Observer - Now that the federal budget has been announced, are we seeing a change in the polls in favour of the Liberals? What kind of response was…

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When does free speech become hate speech? What's a 'halal mortgage'? & Sports Talk with Steve Foxcroft (Go, Real McCoys, Go!) 56:22

10d ago56:22

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Was hate speech spouted this weekend outside of parliament? When should police step in? At what point does free speech become hate speech? Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor, Department of International Development Studies, Dalhousie University - The federal government has announced 'halal mortgages'. What are they and why even suggest su…

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E424 - The Annual MLB Spring Training Rendezvous - Breakin' It Down 1:02:56

11d ago1:02:56

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Baseball is back! And so is Breakin’ It Down! Chad and Alex are back on the microphones to talk about their recent trip to Arizona for the MLB Spring Training rendezvous that they have made an annual tradition, from the games to the crack of the bats to their friends who play to the cold beers to Scottsdale nightlife the guys go all in on bringing …

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Jon Wells: "Truth" vs "Opinion", The Arizona Coyotes' move to Utah, Hamilton's LRT & more 1:09:25

13d ago1:09:25

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio implies conversation however today's guest is more than bright the way he speaks but also in the way he writes. While his future topics may be a mystery to most, the topics he covers with Scott includes the NHL playoffs, Jon's long-form journalism, the Arizona Coyotes' move to Utah, Hamilton's LRT, how "…

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Are we closer to finding out who'll run Hamilton's LRT? Will Canada see a third referendum on Quebec's independence? & What's with the rise in true crime documentaries? 37:02

18d ago37:02

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This afternoon, city council discussed the privatization of LRT operations at its General Issues Committee with the final analysis being presented by the LRT subcommittee. What came of it and will it have in impact on the final decision? Guest: John-Paul Danko, Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton - Could Canadians find themselves voting in a third…

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The federal budget's political and economic implications, Bill Welychka recounts his time in entertainment & Exploring Ben Johnson's legacy in Mary Ormsby's new book 54:34

16d ago54:34

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The federal budget was announced today which means we can take a look at what the government plans to do with your tax money in the near future. How does it look and have any meaningful changes been made? Guest: Dr. Eric Kam, Professor of Economics with Toronto Metropolitan University - We keep with the theme of the budget but look at it from a dif…

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#637 Bills Doing The Right Thing, OJ, & Uncle Zac's Life Wisdom 1:39:50

16d ago1:39:50

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#637 Bills Doing The Right Thing, OJ, & Uncle Zac's Life Wisdom . Patreon.com/zacshomler . Email Me: zac@zacshomler.com . https://linktr.ee/zacshomler . Copyright (C) 2023 Zac Shomler . 0:00 Start 0:24 Bills Doing The Right Thing 3:15 OJ Simpson Died 7:34 I Had to record this episode twice 8:49 Love is Blind Season 6 10:51 Tom Brady 13:21 Noone Wan…

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E423 - Everybody Has Their Story - with Drake White 1:17:23

16d ago1:17:23

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Everybody has their Story! Drake White has been able to tell his through lyrics and songs, as well as perform live on stage for thousands of people around the world! He has been able to write songs that touch the human soul in ways that we never imagined! And on top of that, Drake’s story is one that has inspired so many good people! Drake is back …

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Housing announcements with implications for LRT. Hamilton students out of school more often. & Sports talk with Don Robertson. 1:13:36

17d ago1:13:36

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PM Trudeau's housing announcement contains implications for Hamilton's LRT. Also discussed, the Vrancor affordable housing proposal. Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer. Data shows that elementary students in Hamilton are staying home from school more often since the pandemic. Guest: Annie Kidder, Executive Director of People for Educat…

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Mike Fortune: Happy National Pancake Day! Terry Fox Began The Marathon today in 1980, the Arizona Coyotes in Salt Lake city? And more 1:05:07

20d ago1:05:07

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Does Hamilton Smell Like Rotten Eggs? Did OJ Trial on TV Impact Justice System and Forge FC Season Starting Soon 1:13:25

21d ago1:13:25

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Matthew Adams, Assistant Professor and GIS Program Director of Geography, Geomatics and Environment with the University of Toronto New study tracks infamous ‘rotten egg’ smell in Hamilton lower city Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride; Former Crown Attorney How do televised trials impact justice? How did televising the OJ Simpson trial i…

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Five weeks until the RBC Canadian Open! - PM Trudeau testifies on foreign interference. - Talking taxes on the wealthy, and the cost of the PM's Indo-Pacific trip. 1:11:32

22d ago1:11:32

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The countdown to the RBC Canadian Open is officially on, with just five weeks left until the big event! Today, we're thrilled to chat with tournament director Brian Crawford, who will share some details of a major announcement. GUEST: Brian Crawford, Tournament Director of The RBC Canadian Open. Prime Minister Trudeau to testify at the foreign inte…

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Vito Sgro of Hamilton Council: "Have You Had Enough?" - Niagara Falls Eclipse; Not As Busy As Expected? - Blue Jays Looking Good In First Game at Renovated Rogers Centre 46:34

23d ago46:34

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In an opinion piece published to the Bay Observer, Fmr Mayoral Candidate Vito Sgro asks the question he keeps hearing in regards to Hamilton Council: "Have You Had Enough?" GUEST: Vito Sgro is a former mayoral candidate and political insider People flocked to Niagara Falls to see the once-in-a-lifetime eclipse yesterday. Leading up to the event, a …

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E422 - Health Over Comfort, No Apologies - With Fitness Guru, Rob Conatser 1:18:20

23d ago1:18:20

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Is fat the new norm? Are we ok with being a fat nation? Do welove to be uncomfortable and not be able to get up out of our chair? Rob from Sierra Strength and Speed is back in the studio with Chad to discuss our fascination with fat! It’s not healthy! It’s not happy! But it is the norm! We can deny this and strive for excellence in fitness and heal…

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Transit Costs Overrun? What does this mean for the LRT? & Sports talk with Don Robertson 50:06

24d ago50:06

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Government documents show concerns at Queens Park over the overrun of transit costs. What will this mean for the LRT? GUEST: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer Don Robertson joins us over the phone and then in the studio thanks in part to 'Eclipse Traffic'. Lots to talk about, from the eclipse, to the Bulldogs and so much more. GUEST: Don Rob…

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#636 Stefon Diggs Traded, Buffalo Rebuilding 1:00:34

26d ago1:00:34

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Get 50% off of Factor Meal Kits at: https://www.FactorMeals.com/sos50 . https://www.prizepicks.com/clns (Code: CLNS) . https://www.RocketMoney.com/sos . #636 Stefon Diggs Traded, Buffalo Rebuilding . Patreon.com/zacshomler . Email Me: zac@zacshomler.com . https://linktr.ee/zacshomler . Copyright (C) 2023 Zac Shomler . 0:00 Start 3:46 https://www.Fa…

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Graeme MacKay: The upcoming eclipse, Silly products that actually sound good, Boundary pushing when cartooning & more 1:05:35

27d ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Bright conversations can be sparked by many things such as cartoons and no one does better editorial cartoons than Hamilton's own Graeme MacKay. With conversations about the upcoming eclipse, the boundaries an editorial cartoonist must follow (and when they can/should be pushed), when body modification enters the realm of mental illness, April Fool…

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Does a solar eclipse constitute an emergency? How you can become a reservist this weekend & What's sparking increased support for capital punishment in Canada? 38:27

28d ago38:27

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Why are we seeing places like Niagara Falls declaring an emergency ahead of this Monday's solar eclipse? Is buying extra food and water really something that we need to do? How bad could it be? Guest: Nomi Claire Lazar, Full Professor in Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa and author of the book “States of Emergency in Libe…

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Major development project proposed to be built by the Adlershot GO station, Jackson Square's viability for businesses & Teenage Head's 50th anniversary show is this Saturday! 44:13

1M ago44:13

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We speak with Burlington’s mayor about a huge new development being proposed by the GO station in Aldershot that would include housing, a university campus, commercial space and a 5,000-seat arena. Guest: Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of Burlington - Coles has announced that it'll be closing it's store in Jackson Square marking the loss of one of the o…

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What's happening with the encampment in front of City Hall? Why is Canadian productivity at an "emergency" low? & Remembering Joe Flaherty 47:17

30d ago47:17

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The continued fallout of Mayor Horwath's plan to use strong mayor powers, and the latest on the encampment in front of city hall. Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - Canada's productivity seems to be so low it's an emergency. How do we measure productivity, what's driving this drop and is there anything we can do to fix it? Guest: Mos…

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E421 - No Holds Barred, It's All On The Table - Breakin It Down 1:13:20

1M ago1:13:20

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Chad loves the fight game! Crosby asks, how can you? He thinks there are way too many UFC Fight Nights and Pay Per View events and then he wants to know what the heck is going on with this Mike Tyson/Jake Paul weirdness of them fighting! Chad defends the fight game but agrees in many aspects! Then this talk weaves in and out of the vaccination, reh…

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E420 - Age is Not Your Enemy - The Living Strong Series 1:06:17

1M ago1:06:17

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Rob, Blake, and Jake are back to talk shop, everything fitness. Today begins with talk of a crazy challenge Jake thought up. Rob's first thought was that it was just dumb, because let’s face it, there are some dumb workouts out there. Anyway, this workout kicked Jake’s butt, in fact, he quit not even a quarter of the way through. So they talk about…

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Ontario is prepared to force the sale of the Sir John A. Macdonald property, Many agree on their disdain for the Carbon Tax & The Blue Jays are set to start their season soon! 42:09

1M ago42:09

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The province says it's prepared to force the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board to sell its Sir John A. Macdonald property. How has this been received by the HWDSB? Guest: Todd White, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Trustee for Wards 5 & 10 - It would appear that for as divided as Canada appears to be nowadays there's still something…

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Andrea Horwath to meet with protesters, How would we respond to other countries if they passed resolutions about Canadian affairs? & Outrage follows Playhouse Cinema's cancellation of Hamilton Jewish Film ... 43:37

2M ago43:37

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How important is it for our politicians to actually meet with protesters? What does it say when they do? This and more is happening in Hamilton so who better to talk to than the Bay Observer's John Best? Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - Parliament seems to be spending lots of time arguing about stuff in other countries and what the…

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Could new development be coming to Glanbrook? How might deepfakes disrupt our elections? & Will an EV actually save you money? 39:21

1M ago39:21

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A push by developers is being made to the Ontario Land Tribunal to bring some new buildings to Glanbrook. Who makes the final decision on this kind of thing? The City? The Land Tribunal? Guest: Mark Tadeson, Councillor for Ward 11 Glanbrook - Things went sideways fast as experts ran a hypothetical election with some disruption thanks to deepfakes. …

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Changes to Main Street are good? Are we sure? - Who lies the most on their resume? - Hockey teams, Mike Tyson v Jake Paul, and more sports talk with Don Roberston. 57:42

1M ago57:42

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Changes to Main Street and the LRT are controversial, but an op-ed by our guest challenge that notion. GUEST: Léa Ravensbergen. Assistant professor in the School of Earth, Environment and Society at McMaster University Who lies the most on their resume? Turns out, higher degree earners do it more. Why? GUEST: Dr. Nita Chhinzer, Associate Professor …

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#635 Steelers Optimism (with Devin Engle) 41:08

2M ago41:08

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Here We Go Show with Devin Engle: https://www.youtube.com/@HereWeGoShow . #635 Steelers Optimism (with Devin Engle) . Patreon.com/zacshomler . Email Me: zac@zacshomler.com . https://linktr.ee/zacshomler . Copyright (C) 2023 Zac Shomler . #PittsburghSteelers #JustinFields #RussellWilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Shiona Thompson: The literacy of college students, Protesting/camping in front of City Hall, An increase in people looking to change jobs & more 1:03:56

2M ago1:03:56

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio excels at showcasing the brilliant people of humanity. You would truly be hard pressed to find someone more intelligent than today's guest as none other than CHML's own Shiona Thompson joins the show. She and Scott cover the literacy of college students, who the highest earning celebrity in Hollywood was…

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Brent Mackie on the Fake Toonies in Circulation 10:30

2M ago10:30

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Did you know that there are fake toonies circulating in our area? You might even have one without knowing it! How can we identify these fake coins and why would someone even bother making them? Guest: Brent Mackie, Coin Collector & Counterfeit Currency ExpertBy Curiouscast

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Fake toonies in circulation, The Supreme Court ruling's impact on sexual assault cases & What should factor into the eternal "Who's the Greatest..." debate? 41:02

2M ago41:02

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Did you know that there are fake toonies circulating in our area? You might even have one without knowing it! How can we identify these fake coins and why would someone even bother making them? Guest: Brent Mackie, Coin Collector & counterfeit currency expert - Some lawyers are arguing that a ruling from the Supreme Court regarding sexual assault m…

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Ottawa school board on path for ceremonies allowing students without passing grades to participate 10:57

2M ago10:57

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Hamilton's paramedics aren't getting overtime post-ransomware attack, 110th Grey Cup brought millions of dollars to Hamilton & Does the Princess Kate photoshop situation even matter? 41:21

2M ago41:21

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Following the ransomware attack that hit the City of Hamilton, paramedics are saying that they haven't been paid overtime. Guest: Mario Posteraro, President , OPSEU Local 256 - The 110th Grey Cup brought about $73.5 million in total economic impact according to a report. Guest: Neil Lumsden, MPP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek and Minister of Touris…

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E419 - Music, Entrepreneurship, and Man-Hating Lyrics - Breakin' It Down 1:16:49

2M ago1:16:49

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Music is life. Music is biblical. Music is everything. Whether we are driving, working out, getting fired up at halftime, or hanging at a concert, music is a huge part of who we are! Is U2 a good band? Is the new rap any good? Is country music on the radio even country anymore? Is Alex getting a job finally? Will he work in a skateboard shop? Will …

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#634 NFL Free Agency Has Been WILD 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

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#634 NFL Free Agency Has Been WILD . Patreon.com/zacshomler . Email Me: zac@zacshomler.com . https://linktr.ee/zacshomler . Copyright (C) 2023 Zac Shomler . 0:00 Start 1:23 Kirk Cousins 7:23 Who Will Be The Vikings QB? 11:22 Justin Fields Landing Spot 16:10 Russell Wilson -Pittsburgh 18:46 Jalen Hurts Garbage? 22:08 Baker Mayfield Got Paid 27:30 Ga…

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Where Hamilton City Council is being silent and making noise, Getting rid of high school graduation ceremonies & Should Canadian pension plans invest more in Canadian assets? 47:21

2M ago47:21

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As Hamilton continues to deal with its ransomware attack, it's also seeing one of its councillors get investigated following a complaint from the Ontario Civilian Police Commission. Guest: John Best, Publisher, The Bay Observer - The Ottawa public school board is looking to include students who don't have passing grades to still take part in gradua…

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Canada has averted a recession. Is that true? Sports talk and a special announcement with Don Roberston. 48:10

2M ago48:10

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Senior Bank Executives are saying we've averted a recession in Canada. If true, that'd be amazing! But is it? GUEST: Eric Kam, Professor of Economics with Toronto Metropolitan University Arizona Coyotes have a rink that can hold ~4600 people. Excited to see Joey Votto join the Blue Jays. And Don has a special announcement! GUEST: Don Robertson, Own…

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Jason Farr: Hamilton's response to the ransomware attack, the benefits and drawbacks of an evenly split council, Hamilton's outstanding comedians & more ... 1:06:49

2M ago1:06:49

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This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio features the City's response to the ransomware attack, if it's beneficial to have a city council who's evenly split on certain topics, the amazing comedians who've come out of Hamilton, people's desire to visit downtown and more. Guest: Jason Farr, Host of Hammer Down with Jay & Mi…

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#633 Jason Kelce Is A Role Model & Russ Has Fallen Far 46:38

2M ago46:38

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https://www.RocketMoney.com/sos . Get 50% off of Factor Meal Kits at: https://www.FactorMeals.com/sos50 . #633 Jason Kelce Is A Role Model & Russ Has Fallen Far . Patreon.com/zacshomler . Email Me: zac@zacshomler.com . https://linktr.ee/zacshomler . Copyright (C) 2023 Zac Shomler . 0:00 Start 0:27 RocketMoney.com/sos 2:58 Jason Kelce 21:24 FactorMe…

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