Best Ali Hassan Podcasts (2025)

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Listen To This ep273 - Comedian Ali Hassan talks cancel culture (Feb 18 ’25) 5:02

9d ago5:02

5:02

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ep357 OVER THE YEARS (Feb 25 ’25 - 9 guests 69 mins) 1:11:28

1h ago1:11:28

1:11:28

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Listen To This ep274 Global News Anchor Sophie Lui Wanted To Write For Rolling Stone (Feb 25 ’25) 3:20

2h ago3:20

3:20

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Stop me… ep162 Gob drummer Gabe Mantle Alien UFO spaceship story (Feb 25 ’25) 7:15

2h ago7:15

7:15

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Episode 198: ‘The Substance’ / Botox 43:27

5d ago43:27

43:27

Today Asif and Ali discuss the Oscar nominated movie “The Substance” (1:44) (mild spoilers follow). They discuss the overall genre of body horror and the classic Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg and how the end of the substance is similar to the end of ‘The Fly’. They then chat about how ‘The Substance’ was developed by acclaimed director Corali…

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PKK leader Ocalan has the power to deliver peace, but is Turkey sincere? 27:06

6d ago27:06

27:06

Since April last year, the government of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been in talks with imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan. The goal is to get his organization to end its 40 year-long armed campaign against the Turkish state. But one of Turkey's demands, that Ocalan’s concessions extend to northeast Syria where a PKK-linked group …

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The delicate politics of unfollowing a friend on social media! 27:41

6d ago27:41

27:41

From Accent on Toronto, DJ Demers outlines the struggles of being deaf at the gym, and from the Winnipeg Comedy Festival Dave Burke loves his parents. And his parents would love for him to lose a few pounds.

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Ep356 Salvador Dream, Canucks Army David Quadrelli & Twitch streamer Danielle DeNicola (63 mins Feb 18 ’25) 1:05:04

4d ago1:05:04

1:05:04

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Stop Me… ep161 Retired 2x CFL Grey Cup winner Will Loftus Career Highlights (Feb 18 ’25) 3:49

5d ago3:49

3:49

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Episode 197: Christopher Reeve, Super / Man and Spinal Cord Injuries 48:11

12d ago48:11

48:11

After a truly inane discussion about ‘back slashes’ vs ‘forward slashes’, the guys discuss the career of the late Christopher Reeve and the recent documentary on his life ‘Superman / Man’ (2:41). They discuss Reeve’s early career, his studies at Julliard and his iconic role as Superman. They then discuss his tragic horseback riding accident and how…

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An elderly grandfather was asked for his secret to a long, healthy marriage. You're not gonna like it! 27:41

8d ago27:41

27:41

From Accent on Toronto this past fall, we’re featuring three, count ‘em THREE comedians for the price of one! Actually, the show is free. There is no price. But the comedy of Kate Davis, Crystal Ferrier and Rush Kazi is priceless!

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For some in Iran, Turkey is a bigger threat than Israel as its regional influence rises 24:29

16d ago24:29

24:29

The surprise fall of Iran's close regional ally Bashar al-Assad has dealt a huge blow to Tehran's so called axis of resistance running through Iraq onto Syria and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran's loss is Turkey's gain and Tehran is increasingly worried about rising Turkish influence, says Hamidreza Azizi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…

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Brooke Butler (actress) - THE FULL 34 MIN CONVO 35:50

12d ago35:50

35:50

Actress Brooke Butler talks about #vikings and #WWII, rejection, Kenny Loggins and Annie Lennox, going to #USC, growing up in Seattle, baseball, #Oasis reunion, CSN, Bob Dylan and The Beatles, near death driving story, #Sundance Film Festival, Kevin Costner, family and more in this 34 minute podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

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David Quadrelli (Canucks Army managing editor) - THE FULL 20 MIN CONVO 21:56

12d ago21:56

21:56

Canucks Army & Nation HQ David Quadrelli talks about baseball, binging #SquidGames2, Mr. Beast, #Canucks trades, Edmonton #Oilers, #TheKillers and stand-up comedy, Jim Rutherford, classic rock and jazz, Pattinson’s #Batman, worst jobs and more in this Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 196: Anthony Jeselnik / Psychopathy and Antisocial Personality Disorder 56:46

19d ago56:46

56:46

Today, Ali and Asif discuss the career of comedian Anthony Jeselnik and his special ‘Bones and All’ (1:54). They discuss his early life, when they first saw him (Ali actually met him person!) and an insightful interview with Jeselnik in ‘Cracked Magazine’. They discuss Jeselnik’s success as well as his admiration for Norm MacDonald. The guys then d…

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Sure you know your Canadian history. But do you know your Canadian animal history? 27:41

16d ago27:41

27:41

From the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Sean Devlin loves animals - maybe too much? Maybe not enough! And from Charlottetown, Taylor Carver loves the Minions. Definitely too much.

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Ep355 OVER THE YEARS (70 mins 9 guests Feb 4 ’25) 1:12:44

19d ago1:12:44

1:12:44

Nine guests this episode! #CKY drummer Jess Margera, #TheRamones bassist CJ Ramone & #JanesAddiction drummer Stephen Perkins #IFBB Pro BSc Kin / Online Coach Alicia Bell, #BellatorMMA fighter 6x World #Kickboxing Champion Denise Kielholtz & retired #NHL goaltender 5x #StanleyCup winner Grant Fuhr Ann Mahoney, #actor Theodus Crane & entrepreneur & #…

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Stop me… ep160 Sports Personality James Cybulski voicing NHL PXP for EA Sports (Feb 4 ’25) 4:26

20d ago4:26

4:26

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Listen To This ep272 Former WBU Heavyweight World Boxing Champion Adam Braidwood best boxer of all time (Feb 4 ’25) 4:27

25d ago4:27

4:27

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Episode 195; David Lynch / Emphysema 53:44

25d ago53:44

53:44

Groundbreaking director David Lynch passed away recently, so today Asif and Ali review his career (4:17). They review his classic movies and television shows including Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Dune, Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks, Wild at Heart, Lost Highway, Mulholland Drive, and Twin Peaks: the Return. They discuss his legacy as well as the tribute…

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An inside peek at jokes that DON’T make it on television! 27:41

25d ago27:41

27:41

From the 905 Comedy Festival in Oshawa, Cathy Boyd takes some serious digs at some very serious protesters. And Laura Leibow has watched so much scripted reality that she could be writing those scripts herself!

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Piccolo with Vince White 52:54

25d ago52:54

52:54

Green alien and a superior being well trained in martial arts Piccolo arrives in Ian's office space after having left a hole in his roof in his last session. And yet, as weird of an entity as Piccolo seems to be, it's not at all a surprise that Ian is like, way weirder right? If Ian is an example of humanity, maybe Piccolo should consider ending th…

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Episode 194: ‘Severance’ / Memory 1:05:44

28d ago1:05:44

1:05:44

Today, in anticipation of its second season, Asif and Ali discuss the hit Apple TV+ show ‘Severance’ (1:49). They discuss the development of the show, creator Dan Erickson and producer/director Ben Stiller. After several tangents the guys go over the cast, including Adam Scott, the plot and the production design of the show. They give their overall…

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What Trump means for Iran 24:31

1M ago24:31

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Iran is badly weakened by Israel's pummeling of its Shiite allies in the Levant. Yet, unlike during Trump's first presidential term, Gulf powerhouse Saudi Arabia has been mending relations with the Islamic Republic. Vali Nasr, a leading expert on Iran, says there is room for cautious optimism for nuclear talks to resume. See Privacy Policy at https…

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Gangs. Drugs. Freezing cold weather. How’s a person supposed to say safe?! 27:41

1M ago27:41

27:41

If you’re going to tell Marito Lopez you’re a “short king”, you better be emphasizing the short part of that! And Ola Dada reminisces about immigrating from Nigeria to Fort McMurray Alberta. Well, “reminiscing” might not be the right word.

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Raquel Justice (actress) - THE FULL 43 MIN CONVO 45:05

1M ago45:05

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Actress Raquel Justice talks about aliens, ghosts and spirits, Grey’s Anatomy, Rita Moreno, her MLB dad, Disney, homeschooling, fantasy and horror, Spain, super heroes, Sufjan Stevens, near death bridge jumping story, The Conjuring, drama nerd, Dexter: Original Sin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep354 Shab, weight loss coach Molly McKennedy & Men’s Dating Coach Blaine Anderson (58 mins - Jan 21 ’25) 1:00:10

1M ago1:00:10

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Ep354 Shab, weight loss coach Molly McKennedy & Men’s Dating Coach Blaine Anderson (58 mins - Jan 21 ’25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Todd Hancock

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Stop Me… ep159 - Econoline Crush singer Trevor Hurst Bob Rock in-studio advice (Jan 21 ’25) 5:17

1M ago5:17

5:17

Econoline Crush singer Trevor Hurst talks about mega producer Bob Rock in-studio advice he's held on to over the years! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Todd Hancock

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Listen To This ep271 - David Gogo Career Highlight playing onstage with BB King (Jan 21 ’25) 4:38

1M ago4:38

4:38

Canadian Blues musician David Gogo talks about his Career Highlight pf playing onstage with BB King! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Todd Hancock

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Episode 193: Nikki Glaser, New Year’s Eve and Norovirus 53:21

1M ago53:21

53:21

Today Asif and Ali catchup on news from the first few weeks of January. They start off by discussing Nikki Glaser and her Golden Globes performance (2:38). They discuss a recent New York Times article about her process and how she practiced her set in front of comedy club crowds over 90 times. They also discuss Conan O’Brien’s thoughts on Nikki Gla…

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In a rare moment on stage, a comedian gives YOU the perfect heckle to use on him. 27:41

1M ago27:41

27:41

From the Winnipeg Comedy Fest, Ryan Williams takes you through construction sites and football fields, and from the 905 Comedy Festival Chris Robinson navigates gossipy conversations with his grandmother.

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Why Syria's new Islamist leaders deserve Western support 27:51

1M ago27:51

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Nikolaos van Dam, the Netherland's former Syria envoy and an acclaimed Arabist who has authored several books on the country, says Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's new ruler and the leader of the al-Qaeda offshoot Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, ought to be supported by Western governments. The ambassador notes that the risk of renewed conflict remains high in Syria…

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Episode 192: Jamie Foxx / Brain Hemorrhages 49:00

1M ago49:00

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Happy New Year!! Today the guys discuss the career of actor and comedian Jamie Foxx (1:10). The guys discuss his early life and start in stand up comedy. They then discuss his breakout in ‘In Living Color’ and subsequent movie roles including in ‘Any Given Sunday’, ‘Collateral’, ‘Ali’ and ‘Ray’ and his TV show ‘The Jamie Foxx Show’. They then discu…

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Will Turkey and Israel go to war over Syria? 22:04

2M ago22:04

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Turkey expert Gallia Lindenstrauss, who is a senior fellow at Israel's National Institute of Security Studies, says Israel is concerned about Turkey's expanding influence in Syria with the rise to power of the Al-Qaeda offshoot Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. With thousands of Turkish troops deployed in Syria, Lindenstrauss says an accidental confrontation w…

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Some Grandad wisdom that you should probably keep to yourself! 27:41

1M ago27:41

27:41

From the Stockey Centre in Parry Sound, Ryan Dillon shares that he loves when someone thinks he’s cooler than he is. You know who you are, Parry Sounder! And Faraz Niafattah tells us he wont be spending any money on an Ancestry test. He knows what he is. And he’s almost comfortable with it.

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Chief State (The Full 51 Minute Blue Light Sessions) 53:16

2M ago53:16

53:16

Chief State (The Full 51 Minute Blue Light Sessions) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Todd Hancock

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Cloud Sick (The Full 32 Minute Blue Light Sessions) 34:37

2M ago34:37

34:37

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The Getmines (The Full 54 Minute Blue Light Sessions) 56:28

2M ago56:28

56:28

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BLUESTEM (The Full 36 Minute Blue Light Sessions) 38:44

2M ago38:44

38:44

BLUESTEM (The Full 36 Minute Blue Light Sessions) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Todd Hancock

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Pistol Whip The Devil - The Full 59 Minute Blue Light Sessions 1:01:08

2M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

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Cache Creek (The Full 53 Minute Blue Light Sessions) 55:01

2M ago55:01

55:01

Cache Creek (53 minute Blue Light Sessions - October '24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Todd Hancock

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The Anglophone vs Anglophone game of chicken. 27:41

2M ago27:41

27:41

If you’re with Wassim El-Mounzer eating the national dish of Canada, he’ll probably lather it in extra garlic. And Keesha Brownie shares details of taking her Jamaican mom to her acting class.

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Shia Vs. Sunni | Part 3 | Khulfa-e-Rashideen | The Four Caliphs 15:54

2M ago15:54

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🎙️ Understanding the Early Caliphate: Leadership, Challenges, and Historical Perspectives Join us as we delve deep into the pivotal events of early Islamic history, exploring the leadership transitions and critical moments that shaped the caliphate. In this episode, we cover key topics, including the allegiance of Hazrat Ali (AS), the Ridda Wars, t…

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Molly McKennedy (Weight Loss Coach) - THE FULL 38 MIN CONVO 39:53

2M ago39:53

39:53

Molly McKennedy (Weight Loss Coach) talks short term goals, #nutrition and #mealplanning, Christmas movies, #exercise suggestions, triathlons, steak and sushi, #TheBangles, night time snacking, Sheryl Crow’s drummer, #Eagles and #Santana, #motivation, #workout routines & more in this 38 minute podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

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Ian Herrin with Ian Herrin (ft. John Shepard returning as Santa) 57:50

2M ago57:50

57:50

Another filthy Christmas therapy spectacular with Santa turning the tables to provide his annual therapeutic advice proves once again Ian Herrin should not only not be touched with a ten and a half foot pole but is also a real Sigmund Fraud. Santa's drug use certainly doesn't help keep things on the rails as he issues truly awful advice to his appa…

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Ep353 Year In Review Pt2 (83 minutes - Dec 31 ’24) 1:25:06

2M ago1:25:06

1:25:06

Nine guests in our Year In Review Part 2! MUSIC: #BillyIdol guitarist Billy Morrison, #FlatBlack guitarist Jason Hook & Elena Erin SPORTS: Retired #MMA fighter Jon Fitch, #BCLions OL Andrew Peirson & Canadian #beachvolleyball olympian Sarah Pavan ENTERTAINMENT: #actress Sasha Neboga, Generation X-pert Mandy Stans & actress Cybil Lake Learn more abo…

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Stop Me… ep158 - Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Thomas Hasal talks potential and grandfather (Dec 31 ’24) 4:29

2M ago4:29

4:29

Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Thomas Hasal talks potential and grandfather's inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Todd Hancock

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Listen To This ep270 - Former Bellator MMA President Scott Coker on the best fighters of all time (Dec 31 ’24) 4:08

2M ago4:08

4:08

Former Bellator MMA President Scott Coker talks about the best MMA fighters of all time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Todd Hancock

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Salvador Dream - Russ & Toby - THE FULL 32 MIN CONVO 34:26

2M ago34:26

34:26

Salvador Dream Russ Klyne & Toby Peter talk about the band documentary, career highlights, April Wine and Third World, jamming, grunge, Chet Atkins and Lenny Breau, family, Kim Cooke and Warner Music, Guns N’ Roses and more in this 32 minute podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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To learn some really useful stuff about divorce, consult a comedian! 27:41

2M ago27:41

27:41

From the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Dena Jackson breaks down the wins and losses of her divorce. And from Victoria, Myles Anderson wonders if his back-up career is better or worse than his primary one.

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