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This is the business cast, the podcast for business owners and entrepreneurs, powered by the DMZ. The DMZ is a world leading accelerator for tech startups in Canada. We help startups build great businesses by connecting them with customers, capital, experts and a community of entrepreneurs and influencers. For us, this means creating an environment where you can focus on scaling your business. We help with the rest.
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DMZ Scents Podcast

Daniel and Maruša

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Welcome to our happy place! We’re Daniel and Maruša, and here we chat about our passion for niche perfumes. Join the conversation, and let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to explore. Thanks for listening!
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The DMZ Movers and Shakers (M&S) Podcast is a production of The DMZ. Ranked as the top university-based tech incubator in the world, the DMZ provides a launchpad for founders to build and scale fast. To date, the DMZ has helped more than 400 startups raise $917+ million in capital and create 4,000+ jobs. On this motivation packed podcast, M&S host Robert Gold, Managing Partner of Bennett Gold LLP, speaks with the movers and shakers of the global tech community about emerging technologies, le ...
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Welcome a conversation about North Korea that spans from Kim Jong-un, China-North Korea relations, animosity with South Korea, missile tests, North Korean defectors to real issues affecting the lives of North Koreans today. Join us for a chat about the funny and heartbreaking things we notice about the Hermit Kingdom today. The DMZ is a Crossing Borders podcast and Crossing Borders works to help North Korean refugees living in China and South Korea. Learn more about
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Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight. No cinematic universe is too obscure or sacred! Over 1,200 reviews at http://nowplayingpodcast.com
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"You gots to chill." - EPMD With those wise words, The Demotivator takes it down a notch with witty, insightful and sometimes inspiring conversations with entertainers & demotivators.... NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY MORNING... TUNE to hear unique advice on mindset, motivation & being stress-free. Get to the DMZ!! For VIDEOS: Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC043Pn06Q-sSf2Bcziaf_8w ➡➡ Follow & Share on Social Media @Gaudomatic #Gaudomatic #theDMZ *{The Demotivation Zone is a Gaudomat ...
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Steadcast

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Steadcast is a podcast all about UX, startups, and making users happy. Each week we bring on a new guest to share their tips about how to make users smile. The SteadfastCast is produced by SteadfastBeta, a user research startup helping companies test their ideas and products. If you have a product that needs great user feedback, get in touch at steadfastbeta.com. Thanks to our venue and technology sponsor the DMZ at Ryerson University.
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A podcast about the people and technology that are transforming one Ontario town. Innisfil is a town that is constantly pushing the boundaries. From using Uber as public transit to partnering with the world's top start-up accelerator. Hear the stories of the innovators building the future. The entrepreneurs working with the DMZ Innisfil program. These are the disrupters looking to change the gig economy, local food production, AI and self-driving cars.
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The Daily Absurd

Summit Artistry

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Welcome to The Daily Absurd—your daily dose of the weird, the ridiculous, and the downright unbelievable! Each episode, we dive into the strangest headlines, bizarre historical events, and the most mind-boggling absurdities from around the world—all in a quick format designed for easy listening in one sitting. No hour-long deep dives, no fluff—just quick, entertaining, and hilarious takes on the chaos of reality. Whether you're commuting, taking a break, or just need a laugh, The Daily Absur ...
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Future Neighbor

Daniel & Katie

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Daniel & Katie broadcast weekly from Korea - sharing coming-of-age stories, lessons learned the hard way, cultural gaps and fresh perspectives on what's happening now!
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Impact Innovators

Shane Johnston

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Success Stories Worth Sharing by Startup Founders Real Stories, Real Founders, Actionable Ideas Welcome to 'Impact Innovators: Founders Stories Worth Sharing; the podcast where real stories and real founders come together to inspire you with actionable ideas! Every week, we explore the journeys of innovative business founders who’ve turned their unique visions into thriving realities. Explore stories of creative marketing breakthroughs, strategies that defy the odds, and tales of determinati ...
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Hitler was elected democratically and consolidated his dictatorship after seizing power. Donald Trump just won a fair election. Is he plotting to subvert American democracy? There are signs that suggest “yes.” Presidents may only serve two terms, yet Trump repeatedly suggests that he ought to run and win a third term. A “Third Term Project” was ann…
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What do a tree, a military operation, and Cold War tensions have in common? A lot more than you might think. Join us on the Daily Absurd as we unravel the bizarre yet true story of Operation Paul Bunyan. This extraordinary episode takes listeners to the heart of the DMZ, where a tree trimming operation spiraled into an international incident that c…
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Dead Time For Bonzo Twin boys decide to wind up TheMonkey toy left to them by absentee father Adam Scott (Severance), only to learn the mechanical drum solos cause mass carnage throughout small-town Maine. Can introvert Theo James (White Lotus) grow up to stop a bullying twin brother (also Theo James) from using the organ grinder to play off all th…
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The Leader of the Package Anthony Mackie still sports his Falcon wings as he steps into the role of Captain America, and navigates a Brave New World of political intrigue without first Avenger Chris Evans. Should he give a vote of confidence to new President Harrison Ford by helping the ailing politician soften the “Hulk Hunter” image earned when p…
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What if a millionaire's will turned an entire city into a battleground for procreation? Join us as we unravel the extraordinary tale of Charles Vance Miller and his audacious social experiment that captivated Toronto in the 1920s and 30s. This wasn't just about wealth; it was about societal spectacle—a citywide baby-making contest that pushed the l…
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What if a beautiful day turned into something out of a cartoon with meat raining from the sky? Join us on the Daily Absurd as we explore the bizarre Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876—a real historical event that sounds like a tall tale but isn't. It all started when Mrs. Crouch, a farmer's wife, looked up to see chunks of meat falling from nowhere. Was …
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House Leader Jeffries sounds like a Vichy Democrat who has given up. “What leverage do we have?” he asked reporters at his weekly news conference on Friday. “They control the House, the Senate and the presidency. It’s their government.” Yet Republicans had a very different attitude when they found themselves in the same position Democrats are in no…
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Can a severed ear really spark an international conflict? Join us on The Daily Absurd as we unravel the wild story of the War of Jenkins' Ear, a bizarre yet pivotal event in history. This episode promises to illuminate the peculiar incident that escalated into a full-scale war between Britain and Spain. We journey back to the 18th century, examinin…
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You sank my franchise! Hasbro and Hollywood transform the Milton Bradley seafaring board game of pegs and wild guesses into the $200 million would-be blockbuster Battleship. But how can box office poison Taylor Kitsch (John Carter) hope to stop an invasion of space aliens splashing down in giant armored vessels when he can’t even deliver a frozen b…
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Could a flood of beer really drown a city? Picture a bustling London street transformed into a river of ale, with barrels bursting and suds rolling over cobblestones. On this episode of the Daily Absurd, we unravel the true story behind the London Beer Flood, a historical mishap that mixed tragedy with a frothy splash of humor. Mechanical failure, …
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Could you imagine being swept into an uncontrollable dance frenzy that lasts for weeks? The Dancing Plague of 1518 is a testament to the bizarre twists of human history, where a simple jig in the streets spiraled into a lethal and mystifying epidemic. Join us on the Daily Absurd as we mindfully explore the unique social conditions that led to hundr…
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Is this the end of the American experiment? Donald Trump, Elon Musk and his administration are flouting the Constitution and making a mockery of the checks and balances that have kept U.S. democracy going over nearly a quarter millennium. Congress has signaled that it does not plan to rein in the president so it’s mostly up to the Supreme Court. Wi…
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What happens when the formidable Napoleon Bonaparte meets his match in the form of a fluffy, hopping horde? Witness the hilarity of history as we recount the day when thousands of rabbits turned a stately hunt into an unexpected, fur-filled fiasco. This whimsical episode of the Daily Absurd unveils a lesser-known tale that proves even the greatest …
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How far would you go to bring your emotional support animal on a flight? Today, we unravel the surreal journey of a woman who attempted to fly with a peacock and explore the exotic world of comfort animals in the skies, from kangaroos to boa constrictors. Drawing insights from CBS Mornings, the Mirror, and Vice, we unpack the logistics and legaliti…
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What makes someone chuck an alligator through a drive-thru window at Wendy's? Join us on a wild ride through one of Florida's most outlandish headlines as we explore the chaotic tale of Joshua James and his reptilian misadventure. From the absurdity of the act itself to the tangled web of media reports that followed, we're pulling apart the threads…
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What happens when a nation dispatches its military—not to fend off an enemy army, but to face an army of birds? Join us as we unravel the bizarre saga of Australia's Great Emu War of 1932. This episode promises to take you on a wild ride through a chapter of history as absurd as it sounds, yet grounded in the very real struggles of Australian farme…
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And Then There Was Fun Justin, Stuart, and Arnie roll the dice on finding a good movie based on a board game, starting with the 1985 adaptation of the Parker Brothers classic Clue. Can butler Tim Curry (Rocky Horror Picture Show) keep the funny banter alive as he scrambles to identify the guilty amongst dinner party guests Professor Plum (Christoph…
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From the Pony Express to the modern-day USPS, mail carriers have been the backbone of communication for centuries. In honor of National Thank a Mail Carrier Day, we explore the history, quirky facts, and incredible resilience of postal workers. Did you know Benjamin Franklin was the first Postmaster General? Or that some messages once traveled fast…
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On February 3, 1959, a routine flight turned into one of the most devastating moments in music history. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson boarded a small plane in search of relief from a grueling tour—only to vanish into the night. Known as The Day the Music Died, this tragedy was the result of bad weather, pilot err…
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Step into the extraordinary true story of Alexander Selkirk, the Scottish sailor whose four-year isolation on a remote island inspired Robinson Crusoe. From his turbulent early life to his dramatic marooning and ultimate rescue, this episode explores the real-life adventure behind the legend. Was he a brilliant survivor or just a reckless hothead? …
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It’s Trump’s second week as president and he’s a busy boy. He’s expanding Guantánamo Concentration Camp to accommodate as many as 36,000 migrants in perpetuity, working on ways to get a third term, firing the inspectors general and running roughshod over the hapless Democrats who still seem to think they shouldn’t change a thing. Editorial cartooni…
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The Wrath of San Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh tires of being Everything Everywhere All At Once, and beams back into Star Trek for a 14th motion picture now streaming on Paramount Plus. Can she help a Section 31 black ops team operate outside Federation space, and recover a WMD she created back when she ruled the evil mirror universe of Terran? And ho…
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Editorial cartoonists Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) break down Donald Trump’s first week as president. From pardons to executive orders to cabinet appointments to the inauguration to domestic and foreign policy legislation, what does what we’ve seen so far augur for the next four years of the Trumpian restoration? On the D…
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Night of the Living Dad Writer-director Leigh Whannell (Saw) returns to Universal Monsters five years after updating the Invisible Man’s look and gives a 2025 makeover to Wolf Man. But has he changed lycanthropy too much by asking infected Christopher Abbott (Poor Things) to shed hair and teeth rather than sprout fangs and fur and howl at the full …
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Editorial cartoonists Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) react to the arrest of Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and comic-strip artist Darrin Bell for possessing and distributing child pornography. The DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstanti…
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Like Father, Lycanthrope Son Oscar winner Benicio Del Toro (Traffic) could tour the world as a Shakespearean actor but prefers to follow in the paw prints of Lon Chaney Jr and play The Wolfman in a 2010 revival of the Universal Monster. But are his full moon transformations just madness inherited from his suicidal mother? And does father Anthony Ho…
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Free speech is in the news! Editorial cartoonists Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) discuss the high-profile departure of their colleague, Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist Ann Telnaes, from The Washington Post. Meta and Facebook are getting rid of their fact checkers. And TikTok is begging the Supreme Court for its life. …
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Peeper and the Wolf Lon Chaney Jr. takes an engaged woman on a date to see fortune teller Bela Lugosi, and learns his future is to become The Wolf Man. Can father Claude Rains (Casablanca) keep his son on a short leash so that the afflicted playboy doesn’t go thirsting for blondes like Evelyn Ankers in the neighboring village? And was 1941 the year…
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On this episode of The DMZ, Bill and Matt discuss... -- Why they decided to take a break from recording, and how they are planning to professionally manage a second Trump presidency. -- Mike Johnson winning enough votes to remain Speaker of The House -- Whether Trump's administration will face problems with inflation and a debt ceiling crisis -- Wh…
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The DMZ America Podcast’s Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) are joined by David Fitzsimmons, Cartoonist and Columnist for the Arizona Daily Star, to discuss David’s role as a Democratic activist and the future of the Democratic Party following Biden’s dropping out of the race and the defeat of Kamala Harris. The DMZ America Po…
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Wouldst Thou Like to Live Deliciously? Maybe not do that to a pigeon. Lily Rose-Depp receives a fatal mustache ride from Bill Skarsgard when she psychically calls out to dark spirits in the second Nosferatu remake of 2024. Did Renfield prepare Nicholas Hoult for how to stake this new Count Orlok before he corrupts his convulsing wife and idyllic Ge…
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Dracula Unstreamed Creature specialist Doug Jones (The Shape of Water) caps a long career acting under latex by becoming the first to revive silent movie era vampire Nosferatu for a 2024 remake. Could the westward migration of his undead Count Orlok be more devastating to an unsuspecting German village than the plague brought on by fellow immigrant…
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“You always have a choice.” (The hosts, on the other hand, are stuck in this Arcade.) A Shadow falls over the Sega Cinematic Universe as ass-kicker Keanu Reeves joins the cast of fast-paced characters battling it out in Sonic The Hedgehog 3. Will this dark duplicate let his pain lead him into a partnership with Dr. Robotnik’s grandpa (also played b…
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The DMZ America Podcast’s Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) celebrate the December 23rd holiday of Festivus with the traditional Airing of Grievances. As “Seinfeld”’s Frank Costanza said it in the show’s Festivus episode: "I got a lotta problems with you people, and now you're going to hear about it!" Scott and Ted are deeply,…
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As the Biden era yields to the second rise of Trumpism, the transition to What Happens Next is continuing with a sense of purpose as well as foreboding. Editorial cartoonist Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) analyze the mood of the country, handicap Kamala Harris' next moves and try to figure out where the Democrats go fro…
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The Lion, The Witch, and A Totally Fabulous Wardrobe Aaron Taylor-Johnson stuffs and mounts his previous Marvel characters, Kick-Ass and Quicksilver, to make room on his mantle for the prized role of Kraven The Hunter. But before the expert tracker can find his way into a movie with nemesis Spider-Man, he’ll face off with a stampede of super-villai…
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The DMZ America Podcast’s Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) discuss a pair of stories that reflect a disturbing trend: as the government turns more lawless and fails to enforce the law, Americans are taking the law into their own hands—and voters seem to approve. A Manhattan jury acquitted Daniel Penny, the subway rider who st…
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Bitch Pleas June Lockhart begs for her family curse not to be true after dogs, acting like her future co-star Lassie, sniff out her secret identity as the She-Wolf of London. Could the wholesome TV actress really be following in the footsteps of 1935 British werewolf Henry Hull and sneaking out to slash throats in the neighboring park? Or is direct…
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