Best Janice McDonald Podcasts (2024)

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Jennifer Flanagan - President and CEO of Actua 53:24

7d ago53:24

53:24

My next guest is unlocking youth potential in Canada through STEM. Jennifer Flanagan is the President, CEO and visionary behind Actua - Canada's leading science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) youth outreach organization that includes a national network of 43 universities and colleges that engage youth, ages 6-26, in STEM learning e…

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Dr. Heather Lank. Parliamentary Librarian of Canada 59:33

21d ago59:33

59:33

I’m excited to introduce you to another remarkable person with a fascinating career who is making the world a better place: Dr. Heather Lank. Let me tell you a little about out her. In 2018, she was appointed Parliamentary Librarian of Canada. She joined the federal public service in 1990 and assumed progressively more senior leadership roles worki…

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Dr. Karen MacNeill – Mental Performance Consultant, Psychologist and Speaker 34:14

3M ago34:14

34:14

So, are the Olympic Games on your mind? I absolutely love watching them! I went with my family to the Vancouver Olympics in 2010 and it was so memorable. In a few weeks, Paris will be transformed! The Games will open with a flotilla of athletes floating down the river - that same river that will be a venue for open-water swimming events. It’s going…

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Leslie Weir - Librarian and Archivist of Canada 36:25

3M ago36:25

36:25

Today’s guest is another trailblazer with a mile-long impressive bio. I am delighted to welcome Leslie Weir to the show. She is the Librarian and Archivist of Canada - the first woman to be appointed to the position since the National Library of Canada and the National Archives of Canada merged to form Library and Archives Canada (LAC) in 2004. Her…

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The Honourable Senator Marie-Paule Charette-Poulin 38:30

4M ago38:30

38:30

These are challenging times so I’m happy to continue to spotlight inspiring people making the world a better place. My fearless friends, I am excited to introduce someone whose career has a long impressive bio that she continues to add to and is defined by so many firsts. The Honourable Senator Marie-Paule Charette-Poulin. The book about her life c…

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Julie Savard-Shaw - Prosperity Project 21:54

4M ago21:54

21:54

So excited to highlight another interesting person who’s making the world a better place for all of you- my fearless friends! My guest is Julie Savard-Shaw. Well, what an impressive bio! She’s making a difference in a big way. Let me tell you about her: Julie Savard-Shaw brings a tremendous background in advancing gender equality and women's rights…

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Brenda Allen - Chief People Officer at De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited 46:02

6M ago46:02

46:02

My fearless friends I'm excited to introduce you to another remarkable person who is breaking barriers and soaring higher. Today’s guest is the unstoppable Brenda Allen. She is the Chief People Officer at De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited. Rugged. Reliable. Canadian. That’s De Havilland. The company has a passionate team of innovators based a…

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New: Paint by Numbers Ruth Cockburn 46:39

8M ago46:39

46:39

This week's episode sees the return of the the magnificent Ruth E Cockburn reading a new Stranger Times short story, Paint by Numbers, Caimh gives you an insight into his hobbies and an update on Diller's reading abilities.By C.K. McDonnell

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New: Launch Week, Baby! Relight My Fire Preview 28:42

8M ago28:42

28:42

This week’s episode sees Brendan McDonald’s caressing your ears with a cheeky preview of Relight My Fire (Chapter 2). Caimh’s also out in the wild this week signing books and doing events. Find out where you can pick up signed books or meet him/listen to his chatting nonsense.By C.K. McDonnell

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New: A Good Book - Brand new story read by Mark Stay 33:05

8M ago33:05

33:05

The legend that is Mark Stay is here to narrate a brand new Stranger Times story written by Caimh called A Good Book.By C.K. McDonnell

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Happy New Year, Events, Prologues, previews! 24:30

9M ago24:30

24:30

Caimh does his trademark rambling about God know's what before the episode is mercifully saved by the ever effervescent Brendan McDonald reading the Prologue of Relight My Fire.By C.K. McDonnell

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New: Christmas Special read by Brendan McDonald! 35:02

9M ago35:02

35:02

Finishing the year off in style, we've got the unsurpassable Brendan McDonald, narrator of The Stranger Times audiobooks, reading a brand new short story featuring a well-loved character from one of the previous books. Relight My Fire out Jan 25th - Preorder now and a merry Christmas to one and all!By C.K. McDonnell

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Christmas Trilogy Part 2 with Jason Manford 32:40

10M ago32:40

32:40

Join Caimh as he reveals exciting details about events (including the correct dates), gets very excited about meeting one of his heroes and then the incredible Jason Manford reads the podcast's most popular story ever.By C.K. McDonnell

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Christmas Trilogy: Part 1 32:35

10M ago32:35

32:35

Ahead of the upcoming brand new Stranger Times Christmas special, we're going to be visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past. Also, the ghost of foggy brain as Caimh gets the dates of events wrong - see the Waterstones website for correct dates!By C.K. McDonnell

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Spooktacular - Brand new short story! 44:06

11M ago44:06

44:06

In this ep, Caimh reads a brand new short story that he read LIVE on the first annual Stranger times Spooktacular. As if that wasn't enough, he also reveals the exciting goodies available to you if you preorder Relight My Fire, Stranger Times book 4 in hardback. And for the first time, info on events happening next year - plus, we edit out his diat…

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Random Gold Part 2 - Awards, afflictions and Barry Castagnola 48:12

1y ago48:12

48:12

Join Caimh for some exciting news, an update on big events coming up and a slice of Stranger Times gold .By C.K. McDonnell

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Random Gold - Deals, Feels and Janice Connolly 46:00

1y ago46:00

46:00

Caimh drops a surprise ep, like one of them Beyonce Knowles albums - only this has no singles but it does have a deal, an update and a slice of pure Stranger Times GOLD!By C.K. McDonnell

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UU Luminaries: Season Finale 24:58

1+ y ago24:58

24:58

After several conversations with Unitarian Universalist leaders throughout Season 5 of the podcast, our hosts are ready to think through some of the big themes and threads that emerged, and to offer up their own answers to the question, "What is the Central Task for Humanity at this Moment in History?" Some of the questions that come up for them in…

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UU Luminaries: Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray and Carey McDonald 33:24

1+ y ago33:24

33:24

In this episode of the Hope and Heresy podcast, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah are joined by Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, Ninth President of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and Carey McDonald, Executive Vice President at the UUA, to discuss the question at the heart this season of the podcast: What is the Central Task for Humanity at this Mom…

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UU Luminaries: Rev. Meg Riley and Charles Du Mond 30:41

1+ y ago30:41

30:41

In this episode of the Hope and Heresy podcast, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah are joined by Rev. Meg Riley and Charles Du Mond, Co-Moderators of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), to discuss the question at the heart this season of the podcast: What is the Central Task for Humanity at this Moment in History? In this episode, we phrased the q…

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UU Luminaries: Dr. Janice Marie Johnson and Rev. Sarah Lammert 29:41

1+ y ago29:41

29:41

In this episode of the Hope and Heresy podcast, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah are joined by Dr. Janice Marie Johnson and Rev. Sarah Lammert, Co-Directors of Ministries and Faith Development at the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) to discuss the question at the heart this season of the podcast: What is the Central Task for Humanity at this Momen…

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UU Luminaries: Rev. Mary Katherine Morn and Rev. Alicia R. Forde 30:09

1+ y ago30:09

30:09

In this episode of the Hope and Heresy podcast, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah are joined by Rev. Mary Katherine Morn, President of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, and Rev. Alicia Forde, Director of the International Office at the Unitarian Universalist Association, to discuss the question at the heart this season of the podcast: What is t…

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UU Luminaries: Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt and Dr. Elias Ortega 30:09

1+ y ago30:09

30:09

In this episode, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah sit down over Zoom with Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt, President of Starr King School for the Ministry, and Dr. Elias Ortega, president of Meadville Lombard Theological School, to discuss the question animating this season: What is the Central Task for Humanity at this Moment in History? About this week's gues…

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Spencer Litzinger and Melony Manikavasagar Co-hosts of The Zone TV Show 24:44

1+ y ago24:44

24:44

For many of us, watching TV is an ideal escape from the everyday…especially kids; The Zone is a beloved after-school TV program on the Canadian television channel YTV. It currently airs between 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. I’m joined by Spencer Litzinger and Melony Manikavasagar two of the hosts of this fun tv show. Spencer is always trying to put a smile o…

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Welcome to Season 5: UU Luminaries! 8:28

1+ y ago8:28

8:28

Welcome to Season 5 of Hope and Heresy! In this season, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah are sitting down with five pairs of Unitarian Universalist ministers, leaders, thinkers, and colleagues to ask one big question... what is the central task for humanity at this time in history? Why this question? Well, it seems impossible to ignore that we find oursel…

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Bestselling Children’s Author - Ashley Spires 25:37

1+ y ago25:37

25:37

I'm excited to introduce you to someone making the world a better place…this time through her creativity with pen and paper. Today, I’m joined by award-winning Canadian author Ashley Spires, who has just recently released a children's book called The Most Magnificent Idea. It's the sequel to The Most Magnificent Thing. It's also being adapted into …

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Dr. Jasmine Mah Medical Doctor, Researcher and Co-Founder of Let Science Connect 19:44

1+ y ago19:44

19:44

Dr. Jasmine Mah is a physician and researcher who is passionate about healthcare for older adults. She holds an MD from the University of Ottawa, an MSc from the London School of Economics and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Dalhousie University. Jasmine’s research on social vulnerability, f…

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Series 3: Episode 7: We are ready for launch! 56:28

1+ y ago56:28

56:28

Re-live the highlights, the lowlights and the big fights of the online launch event for Love Will Tear Us apart as Caimh, author Mark Stay and narrator extraordinaire Brendan McDonald talk mostly nonsense. You should hear the crap we cut out! Also, there's a fun quiz which you can not now win as it was an on-the-night sort of thing. You had to be t…

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Prativa Baral Epidemiologist & Co-Founder of Let Science Connect 26:02

1+ y ago26:02

26:02

Prativa is the co-founder of Let Science Connect, an initiative aimed to restore trust in the scientific process by bridging science communication gaps between academia and the rest of the world. She is also an epidemiologist, operating at the intersection of global health and policy, and a Ph.D. candidate at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, …

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Series 3, Episode 6: The Beautiful Game with Charlie Baker 30:41

1+ y ago30:41

30:41

This week's episode of The Stranger Times is the last to be broadcast from Caimh's writing shed as it's move day! Caimh reminisces about book launch week and laments on the woes of moving. The uber multi-talented Charlie Baker narrates the short story The Beautiful Game.By C.K. McDonnell

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Season 3, Episode 5: Love Will Tear Us Apart Preview – Stanley's back! 24:42

1+ y ago24:42

24:42

In this episode, Caimh talks about being a consultant on a film and launch week rituals. The brilliant Brendan McDonnell takes it home in the last preview where we get reacquainted with Stanley Roker, the worst of the worst of tabloid journalists.By C.K. McDonnell

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Series 3, Episode 4: How May I Direct Your Call? with Laura Lexx 39:07

1+ y ago39:07

39:07

The brilliant Laura Lexx makes a triumphant return to the pod to narrate a brand new Stranger Times story. The story is based extremely loosely on a real person, or rather a real person's collection of skulls. Everything else is entirely made up!By C.K. McDonnell

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Series 3, Ep 3: Love Will Tear Us Apart Preview – Say Hello to Betty! 31:41

1+ y ago31:41

31:41

Caimh presents another preview of Love Will Tear Us Apart. He also explains how you can help authors and then Brendan McDonald (no relation) takes it home!By C.K. McDonnell

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Series 3, Ep 2: The Thing About The Future with Ruth Cockburn 33:24

1+ y ago33:24

33:24

A brand new Stranger Times short story read by the brilliant Ruth E Cockburn and a very exciting bit of news about Caimh doing an event with the legend that is Ben Aaronovitch doing an event down in that fancy London.By C.K. McDonnell

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Series 3, Ep 1: We Back Baby! 19:16

1+ y ago19:16

19:16

The Stranger Times podcast returns with a preview of Love Will Tear Us Apart, book three of the series is out on 9th February. No animals or Brendan McDonald's were harmed in the making of this podcast.By C.K. McDonnell

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Maryam Monsef - Founder & CEO of ONWARD 33:20

1+ y ago33:20

33:20

A big shout out to our listeners from all around the globe including the USA, UK, Canada, Zimbabwe, Mongolia, Japan, Australia and so many more countries…hello! Love love love having you join us. I’m thinking about you and hope you’re doing alright out there. My fearless friends, with so much uncertainty in the world, it’s helpful to hear true, ins…

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Dr. Vardit Ravitsky - Professor of Bioethics at the University of Montreal and at Harvard Medical School 36:35

2y ago36:35

36:35

Dr. Vardit Ravitsky is a Professor of Bioethics at the University of Montreal and at Harvard Medical School. She is Immediate Past-President and currently Vice-President of the International Association of Bioethics. She is the Director of Ethics and Health at the Center for Research on Ethics and holds a Research-Creation Chair on the Re-appropria…

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Ursula Eysin - CEO and Founder of Red Swan Vienna 25:38

2y ago25:38

25:38

Well, My fearless listeners, these remain challenging times and our resilience continues to be tested … and tested. Sometimes, It can feel like we’re swimming in an ocean of uncertainty. The future is uncertain but what if I told you you can turn that uncertainty into a competitive advantage? My next guest, Ursula Eysin has answers on how to do thi…

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Renée McGowan - President, AMEA Region Mercer 35:49

2y ago35:49

35:49

We need inspiration now more than ever… and I’m excited to introduce you to my next guest. Global citizen and inspiring leader, she has a fascinating story to tell of her life so far. Welcome to the show, Renée McGowan! Let me tell you a little more from Renée’s very impressive bio. Based in Dubai, Renée is Mercer’s President, Asia Middle East & Af…

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Cynthia Williams – President, Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming 27:34

2y ago27:34

27:34

Cynthia Williams is President of Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming at Hasbro. In this role, Cynthia leads the strategy for two of the biggest names in gaming, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, while driving continued global growth for the division and leading new fan and story-led tabletop and digital experiences. She is focused on…

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Series 2: Ep 12 - A fond farewell for now and hello Brendan McDonald - no relation 26:28

2+ y ago26:28

26:28

In this, the final episode of series two of the pod, Caimh does a lot of thanking, reveals a bit of exciting news and has an idea for a unique way to write a short story for series three that might be a total car crash but you'll get to watch. He then chats with narration legend and all-round top man, Brendan McDonald, about his career and narratin…

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Adrienne Rivera - Spiritual Business Coach 27:48

2+ y ago27:48

27:48

Adrienne Rivera is a Spiritual Business Coach who specializes in teaching healers and coaches how to grow their businesses online. She started her coaching journey as an online fitness + mindset coach, grew it to a 6 figure business, and discovered her passion and talent for business coaching. Adrienne focuses on helping her clients find alignment …

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Jennifer Jackson - Accenture Canada Technology and Cloud Lead 28:04

2+ y ago28:04

28:04

Hey everybody! A big shout out to our listeners from all around the globe including: USA, UK, Canada, Norway, Australia, France - and so many more countries…hello! Love having you join us. I’m thinking about you and hope you’re doing alright out there. We need inspiration now more than ever! So, On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achiev…

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Series 2: Ep 11 - Phil Nichol - What Is and What Should Never Be 28:35

2+ y ago28:35

28:35

This week's episode sees Caimh give his shortest ever introduction (yay!) before the smashing Phil Nichol's provides you with an aural sensation narrating the new short story, What Is and What Should Never Be. This Stranger Times story features Led Zeppelin, Scrabble, a musical quest and the Avenger's Emma Peel.…

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Series 2: Ep 10 – Danny Buckler – Before Your Very Eyes 44:32

2+ y ago44:32

44:32

This week's episode sees the magnificent Danny Buckler bringing a touch of magic to Before Your Very Eyes. This short story reveals how stage magic works in the world of The Stranger Times. Caimh also discusses his fascination with magic and how he kind of ruined Darren Brown for himself.By C.K. McDonnell

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Isabella Alveberg - CEO of Snøhetta 24:51

2+ y ago24:51

24:51

As we’ve stayed closer to home these past two years, whether looking out the window or going for walks, we’re keenly aware of our surroundings and the important role design and architecture play in our enjoyment of spaces. I am delighted to welcome someone who is actively seeking new opportunities to improve and create world-class architecture and …

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Series 2: Ep 9 - Ben Van Der Velde - The Keeper of The Dead 38:45

2+ y ago38:45

38:45

In this episode, Caimh talks about launch week for This Charming Man, explains why he thinks it is important to have a diverse bunch of characters in his stories and how being 'politically correct' actually just means being correct. Then, the wonderful Ben Van Der Velde reads The Keeper of The Dead short story.…

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Stacey Gregg - Playwright, Screenwriter, and Director 17:26

2+ y ago17:26

17:26

One thing the last two years have reminded us of is how important the arts are to our enjoyment of life and our sanity as the pandemic has lingered. We love escaping into movies. I am so excited to welcome a creative whirlwind and triple threat to the show today. Stacey Gregg is an accomplished screenwriter, playwright, and director, and she is goi…

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Series 2: Ep 8 - The swearing episode! 17:04

2+ y ago17:04

17:04

In this ep Caimh discusses swearing and how n This Charming Man Vincent Banecroft invents a whole new way of doing it. The on-line launch of which book btw happens at 8PM GMT on Wednesday Feb 16th - find it on the Caimh McDonnell facebook page or Youtube channel. All welcome - the superb narrator of The Stranger Times books Brendan McDonald (No rel…

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Guide to Theological Terms: Ecclesiology 23:26

2+ y ago23:26

23:26

Many liberal-religious people have hesitations about the structure of churches. Yet, churches can take many forms and operate in many different ways. The theological term "ecclesiology", or the study of the church itself, can provide interesting insight into the ways our institutions are shaped by their members and can reflect liberal-religious val…

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