Best Jay Ha Podcasts (2023)

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Sound Flave

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Marmalade-Reflections of My Life 12:1:23 4.57 PM 2:05

4h ago2:05

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Theoldcomposer - Own work Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Reflections of my life was a 1969/1970 hit single for the Scottish band Marmalade. It was written by their lead guitarist Junior Campbell and singer Dean Ford. Released in late 1969, it was the band’s first release on Decca following an earlier spell at CBS. The so…

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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Tackling the immigrant money scarity mindset with Parween Mander 50:27

3d ago50:27

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Traditional personal finance advice often overlooks the experience of growing up in an immigrant household. This week, financial counsellor and Trauma of Money facilitator Parween Mander talks about how the personal money story we tell ourselves, especially as women of colour, can hold us back from building wealth. Parween talks about how our child…

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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Find your flow with human design w/ Frances Young 57:22

10d ago57:22

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Want to live life with ease? Understanding your human design could be the key to seeing and understanding yourself more clearly. This week, fitness consultant, personal trainer and human design expert Frances Young explains how understanding your human design can help you in life and fitness. Frances talks about the five energy types and the import…

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Saying goodbye to bitterness with BBCAN’s John Michael Sosa 52:53

17d ago52:53

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John Michael Sosa made an impact as the first houseguest eliminated on Big Brother Canada 11. He talks healing from the disappointment from being the first boot, releasing any bitterness and even finding beauty in his BBCAN experience. Plus, John Michael and Erika bond over how being Filipino impacted their respective reality TV experiences. Follow…

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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HTSM Happy Hour: Erika answers your Traitors Canada questions 34:56

24d ago34:56

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It’s HTSM Happy Hour! Time to take a break from interviews for a casual convo. In this solo episode, Erika answers your questions about her time on the Traitors Canada. How was the Traitors Canada different than Survivor? Why did Erika come back to reality TV? Which reality show does she want to do next? All will be answered Follow the Happy to See…

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How Alan Shane Lewis went from rookie comedian to primetime co-host 41:46

1M ago41:46

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Alan Shane Lewis, comedian, actor and co-host of the Great Canadian Baking Show, is one of the funniest guys in Toronto. He talks about his early years taking unpaid gigs, growing up as one of the only Black students in his school, his alopecia diagnosis and the imposter syndrome that persists when he reaches new levels. Plus, Alan shares his bakin…

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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Mattea Roach on their journey to Jeopardy and beyond 58:08

1M ago58:08

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Mattea Roach is the “winningest” Canadian in Jeopardy history. We talk about whether or not they expected to go on a 23-game winning streak, quickly becoming a Canadian media darling and how they reconcile with being recognized. Plus, get insight into how this champ prepared for Jeopardy and how you can get them on your trivia team (spoiler: it’s n…

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Diana Ross 10:16:23 4.21 PM 1:58

1M ago1:58

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Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Diana Ross. She rose to fame as the lead singer of the vocal group The Supremes, who became Motown's most successful act during the 1960s and one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. They remain the best-charting female group in history with a total of twelve number-one hit singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot …

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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Asian mental health and intergenerational trauma with Vera Cheng 48:44

2M ago48:44

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Mental health is a tricky topic in Asian households. Social worker, psychotherapist and mental health advocate Vera Cheng is here to talk about what makes the Asian mental health experience in North America unique. Erika and Vera talk about Asian parents, intergenerational trauma and how “personality quirks” like perfectionism could be the result o…

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Sound Flave

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The Beatles 10:14:23 3.20 PM 2:18

2M ago2:18

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Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Hello! I'm Gail Nobles.Welcome to Sound Flave. I don't know anyone that doesn't know anything about the Beatles. What I remember most about the Beatles is their hit song Let It Be. It was written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon McCartney partnership. It’s a wonderful song. It sounds as if it was written just for me…

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Sound Flave

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James Ingram 10:13:23 4.44 PM 3:20

2M ago3:20

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Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Photo: Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA - JAMES INGRAM Usuage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0 Today's topic on SoundCloud: James Ingram he was a singer songwriter and producer James Ingram made thoughtful and beautiful love songs. I miss his voice and the style he had singing love songs. One of my …

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Sound Flave

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Dionne’s Deja Vu 10:13:23 1.24 AM 2:28

2M ago2:28

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Photo: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA - Dionne Warwicke Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0 Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Today on Sound : Dionne’s Déjà Vu. Hello! I'm Gail Nobles, and today I want to talk about the Dionne Warwick song Déjà Vu. It is a 1979 hit ballad written by Isaac Hayes with lyricist Adrienne Anders…

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Sound Flave

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Faith Hope & Charity 10:11:23 3.12 PM 1:47

2M ago1:47

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Faith Hope and Charity was the name of a vocal group from Tampa, Florida.[1] They are best known for their 1975 hit, "To Each His Own". They were also an in-demand group of session singers in New York studios during the 1970s. The founding members of the group were Zulema Cusseaux, Brenda Hilliard and Al Bailey. Their song "So…

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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Dr. Evvie Jagoda on coming out again and again 54:31

2M ago54:31

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It’s a Survivor 41 reunion with Dr. Evvie Jagoda! For National Coming Out Day, Evvie talks about coming out “late” and going on a gender identity journey while on reality TV. Evvie shares advice for coming out at any age, the difficulty of finding the right words to describe yourself and reassures everyone that they don’t need to feel shame. Plus, …

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Sound Flave

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The Impressions 10:6:23 5.42 PM 2:14

2M ago2:14

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Music intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Hello, I'm Gil Nobles and you’re listening to Sound Flave (Radiae Applis Soul). And today I'm going to talk about the Impressions. They were a music group originally in 1958. They had three R&B top five singles in 1974 to 1975. No. 1 Finally Got Myself Together. I'm A Changed Man (which also reach t…

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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Breast cancer beyond pink ribbons with Kimiko Tobimatsu 46:47

2M ago46:47

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Kimiko Tobimatsu (author of Kimiko Does Cancer) was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 25. She quickly learned that the breast cancer experience was more than runs for the cure and pink ribbons, especially as a queer and mixed race woman. In this episode, Kimiko talks managing symptoms for years to come, how cancer affects your relationships and …

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Alex Duggan of the Traitors AU proves there’s a gamer behind her nice smile 56:19

2M ago56:19

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Alex Duggan (winner of Traitors Australia season one) proved there’s a gamer behind her kind smile. Alex talks about the psychological rollercoaster of the Traitors, navigating online trolls after her win via betrayal and having her cute couple photos shared on TV. Plus, she shares what it was like representing the queer community and where she’s a…

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Sound Flave

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The Soul Children _Don’t Take My Sunshine 9:21:23 1.06 AM 2:12

2M ago2:12

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Cover Art by: Gail Nobles Hi! I'm Gail Nobles & you're listening to Sound Flave (Radiae Applis Soul). The Soul Children was a vocal group who recorded soul music for Stax Records in the late 1960s and early 1970s. They made a single titled Dont Take My Sunshine. It has a very soulful tune and is a very good song. It sounds lik…

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine on imposter syndrome and dating advice 57:52

2M ago57:52

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Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine are partners in marriage and co-hosts of the Dear Shandy podcast. The pair join Erika to talk about what Sharleen learned as a contestant on the Bachelor and the host of Bachelor in Paradise Canada. Sharleen reveals how she told Andy she previously went on on TV to find love. Plus, Sharleen and Andy talk about severe …

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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Be delusional! A winners’ heart-to-heart with Kristie Bennett 54:09

3M ago54:09

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Welcome to season 2 of Happy to See Me! It’s a winners heart-to-heart with Australian Survivor 2016 champ Kristie Bennett. It turns out Kristie and Erika live parallel lives! Kristie talks about discovering Survivor when she was 8 years old, building the resilience she needed to make a childhood dream come true and her iconic final immunity challen…

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Sound Flave

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A-ha 9:6:23 10.42 PM 2:53

3M ago2:53

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Photo: Jamesbond raul - Own work Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0 Music created using Drum Pad Machine. Available on the App Store, https://apps.apple.com/app/id1057968965 Today's topic A-ha. Do you remember the Norwegian synth-pop band A-ha? They were the band that made the single “Take On Me” in the 80s. Their music video for the single was amazing …

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Sound Flave

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Pale Jay 8:20:23 12.36 AM 2:39

3M ago2:39

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Intro Song and Music by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Cover Art by: Gail Nobles Today's topic: Pale Jay. Hello! I'm Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Sound Flave - Radiae Applis Soul. Today we're going to talk about Pale Jay. He has a new album out titled Bewilderment. For some reason, he doesn't show his face. He wears a Tobaggan looking …

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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Tell your story proudly: Public speaking advice with Priya Sam 55:12

4M ago55:12

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Time for public speaking advice! Priya Sam is a former journalist turned storytelling expert, podcast creator and keynote speaking coach. She talks about why she left journalism, being the only woman of colour in previous workplaces and moving past the habit of blaming herself. Plus, Priya answers your questions about public speaking and shares an …

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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Birthday special! Erika answers your questions 53:55

5M ago53:55

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It’s time for Erika to answer YOUR questions. In this special birthday episode, Erika is joined by her little sister Krystle. Erika answers your questions about podcasting, the highs and lows of last year, kpop and whether or not she’d return to Survivor. Follow the Happy to See Me podcast on Instagram @happytoseemepod Follow Erika on Instagram @er…

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Mystic Michaela helps you discover your aura colours 57:30

5M ago57:30

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What’s your aura colour? Mystic Michaela is a fourth generation psychic medium who specializes in reading auras. In this episode, Michaela opens up about leaving her teaching career to pursue spiritual work, and overcoming all the judgment that comes with it. Michaela walks us through aura colours, what they can reveal about a person’s personality …

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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Catherine Wreford and Craig Ramsay on friendship in the face of terminal cancer 54:00

5M ago54:00

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Amazing Race Canada winners Catherine Wreford and Craig Ramsay have one of the most inspirational stories in reality TV history. Catherine beat the odds when she received a terminal brain cancer diagnosis that gave her six years to live, and now she’s surpassed the 10-year mark. Catherine and Craig talk about their Amazing Race Canada journey and h…

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Madelyn Chung is changing the way we see Asian women 47:35

5M ago47:35

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Hearing too many “innocent” Asian jokes growing up propelled Madelyn Chung into a career dedicated to uplifting others. Madelyn is the founder of the RepresentASIAN Project, a psychotherapist and journalist. She talks about the harmful effects of underrepresentation, what she’s doing to address it and the evolution of Asian stories in pop culture. …

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How Juice Boxx bounced back from being first boot 45:54

5M ago45:54

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Juice Boxx aka the Porkchop of Canada is here! Juice was the first queen ever eliminated from Canada’s Drag Race. This week, we talk about Juice’s on-screen panic attack, bouncing back after being first boot and learning to be happy with enough. Plus, Juice shares advice for keeping a relationship strong for nearly two decades! Follow the Happy to …

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Sound Flave

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Nu Shooz 6:17:23 4.34 PM 3:34

6M ago3:34

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Intro song by Gail Nobles Cover Art by Gail Nobles Story by Gail Nobles Droplets sounds by Gail Nobles Blue Air sound by Gail Nobles Vocals by Gail Nobles Other music made using BandLab Hello, I’m Gail Nobles & you’re listening to Sound Flave Radiae Applis. Do you remember the R&B group Nu Shooz from the 80’s? You may remember them from their hits …

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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TV producer Mike Yerxa on what he’d change about reality shows 56:37

6M ago56:37

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Millennials might remember Mike Yerxa from 1 Girl, 5 Gays. Now he’s a reality TV producer, casting director and storyteller behind some of your favourite unscripted shows. Mike debunks myths about what TV producers do, shares what he wants to change in reality TV and stresses the importance of queer storytelling. Plus, he shares the most humbling m…

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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Masterchef Canada’s Marissa Leon-John is proudly queer all year 50:32

6M ago50:32

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Marissa Leon-John is best known for her two visits to the Masterchef Canada kitchen, but this self-taught chef has lived a life of authenticity long before her time on reality TV. Marissa opens up about the pressures of being an all star, her time in the military and leaving her corporate job. Plus, she talks about coming out to her Caribbean immig…

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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BBCAN legend Neda Kalantar on letting go of the pressure to prove herself 50:48

6M ago50:48

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Neda Kalantar is here for her first interview in six years (!!!). She opens up about how the hate she received after Big Brother Canada season 2 impacted the way she approached the game in season 5. Neda and Erika bond over growing up with a money scarcity mindset and reflect on how their relationships with their respective reality shows may have r…

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Pro gamer and King of the Nerds champ Celeste Anderson on fighting to feel worthy 1:00:16

7M ago1:00:16

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Celeste Anderson is a professional gamer and the first winner of the reality show King of the Nerds back in 2013. She opens up about backlash after winning the competition and being under edited. Celeste talks about overcoming self doubt, going back to school in her late 20s and the positive self talk that helped her get through a cancer diagnosis.…

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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Survivor icon Tai Trang on his refugee journey to America 48:12

7M ago48:12

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The iconic Tai Trang of Survivor: Kaôh Rōng and Survivor: Game Changers shares his story of moving to the US as a Vietnamese refugee. He candidly shares stories about fleeing by boat and the challenges he faced when he arrived in America. Plus, Tai talks about being popular with kids and how he first got into caring for birds. Follow the Happy to S…

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Psychologist Dr. Kevin Nadal on Filipinos in North American media 46:33

7M ago46:33

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Filipino-American Dr. Kevin Nadal is a psychologist and a leading researcher in understanding the impacts of microaggressions. In this episode, Dr. Kevin talks about Filipinos in pop culture, what makes the Filipino North American experience unique from other Asian groups and the lasting impact of racism. Plus, Dr. Kevin weights in on why Asian wom…

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Sound Flave

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Bob & Marcia - United We Stand 4:24:23 8.21 PM 2:52

7M ago2:52

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Song: United We Stand Song by: Bob & Marcia Digital Art by: Gail Nobles Music by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Hi! I’m Gail Nobles on Sound Flave. Bob & Marcia - United We Stand. A cover song released by the Brotherhood of Man in 1970. Bob Andy & Marcia Griffiths were a Jamaican vocal duo. They had a #5 UK hit single in 1970 with “ Young Gift…

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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Olympic boxer Mandy Bujold on fighting for equity in women’s sports 43:08

7M ago43:08

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Olympic boxer Mandy Bujold may have 169 amateur bouts under her belt, but she’s fought for years beyond the boxing ring. Mandy is a historic Canadian boxer with 11 national championships, two Pan American games titles and two Olympic appearances to her name. Yet, multiple times in her career she uncovered the inequality for women in the highest lev…

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Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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Survivor fave Todd Herzog on overcoming addiction and achieving dreams 49:20

8M ago49:20

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Todd Herzog, winner of Survivor China and Erika’s all-time favourite Survivor player, talks about having his life dream come true at the age of 22. Plus, Todd is candid about what it was like having his struggles with alcoholism broadcast to millions. He shares his next dream (which is a lot simpler). This episode contains a lot of Erika fangirling…

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Bachelor Nation’s Sydney Lotuaco on finding love on her own timeline 44:32

8M ago44:32

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Before Sydney Lotuaco appeared on the Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise, she had never had a boyfriend. In spite of not having romantic relationship experience, she always stuck up for herself and knew her worth. In this episode, she talks about how there’s no shame in being a late bloomer and what it’s like to date in front of millions. Plus, she …

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Disability advocate Taylor Lindsay-Noel on thriving after tragedy 45:11

8M ago45:11

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Taylor Lindsay-Noel of Access By Tay has never let her wheelchair slow her down. Taylor is a disability advocate, CEO, motivational speaker and content creator known for her accessibility reviews of restaurants. In this episode, Taylor talks about thriving despite misconceptions she faces as a Black disabled woman CEO. Plus, Taylor opens up about h…

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Makayla Couture on her trans journey, drag families and self love 41:06

8M ago41:06

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At just 20 years old, drag performer Makayla Couture is a force to be reckoned with. Makayla made an impact as the teenage makeover candidate on Canada’s Drag Race S2E8. She went on the compete on Call Me Mother where she made it to the finale. In this episode, Makayla opens up about navigating her trans journey as a teenager and the support from t…

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Mitch Moffit of AsapSCIENCE on YouTube careers and reality TV dreams 56:47

9M ago56:47

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Mitch Moffit is one half of AsapSCIENCE aka one of most successful YouTube channels ever. It took him a decade to truly believe that YouTube was his job. Mitch opens up about 11 years as a content creator and how the pandemic affected general interest in science. Plus, Mitch talks about Big Brother Canada and the hedonic treadmill that many reality…

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Damon Wimbley 3:17:23 7.45 PM 3:21

9M ago3:21

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Story by: Gail Nobles Matt's Beatbox Loop: Pixabay.com Usage: Free Keyboardist and drummer: Gail Nobles Rap song intro written by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: TheFatBoys - Own work by uploader Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Damon Wimbley Stage name: Kool- Rock- Ski He is widely recognized as a former member of the hip-hop singing group, The Fat Boys. …

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The astronomical Snarky Marky on Tiktok fame as an introverted student 45:06

9M ago45:06

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Most folks discovered Snarky Marky on TikTok when the volume on the bus was ASTRONOMICAL. Turns out, this comedy content creator with millions of followers is actually very introverted. Mark and Erika discuss his duel personas of loud tiktoker and shy student, his passion for academics and how Internet fame impacts life in the classroom. Follow the…

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Viral YouTube sensation Julie Nolke on perseverance and being a funny woman 46:13

9M ago46:13

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Actress, comedy writer and YouTube creator Julie Nolke is hilarious and inspiring. Most people know her from the viral YouTube series Explaining the Pandemic to My Past Self. In this episode, Julie talks about how sticking to her passion for comedy paid off, even after YEARS of no’s. Plus, find out how Erika and Julie met before their respective “b…

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Survivor bestie Heather Aldret on being invisible and developing empathy 1:22:25

9M ago1:22:25

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It’s your favourite purple duo! Survivor bestie Heather Aldret is here to talk about what you didn’t see on Survivor 41. Heather opens up about being invisible, what surprised her about the contestant experience and her physical recovery. She shares how Survivor has made her a better mom. Plus, hear about her love of possoms and her celebrity hall …

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Big Brother Canada’s Jay Northcott on sharing Indigenous culture and diverse storytelling 54:29

9M ago54:29

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Jay Northcott made an impact in their short time in the Big Brother Canada house thanks to their bold style and openness in sharing their culture. Jay is proudly Black, Indigenous and non-binary, and they talk to Erika about how individuality may be the best representation. As a theatre director, writer and performer, Jay shares what motivates them…

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Miss Moço of Canada’s Drag Race on being an introverted queen and building a drag brunch community 39:50

10M ago39:50

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Miss Moço entered the Canada’s Drag Race werk room as a force to be reckoned with and then her introverted side quickly took over. She opens up about being an introvert navigating the competitive reality TV environment. As Toronto’s business queen, Miss Moço shares how she developed her business savvy and the role her mom played in her career. Plus…

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Rob Jones - Cold (SF Com.) 2:11:23 7.04 PM 2:54

10M ago2:54

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Modern Trap R&B Classic Drums: Samplefocus Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Vocals: Gail Nobles Song: Cold Song by: Rob Jones Podcast Cover Art by: Gail Nobles Hello! I’m Gail Nobles & you’re listening to Sound Flave. I’m bringing to you today a Blackground vibe. Rob Jones the Creator! Gonna talk about his single, “COLD”. Rob Jones has brought us R&B music…

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Rigging The Game

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Season 2, Episode 12 - Betting on the Upside With Jay Bhakta 22:08

10M ago22:08

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When was the last time you approached a big life or business shift with rose-colored glasses? And which drawbacks did you discover afterward? No one likes being blindsided by the downside after making an exciting new change. There is a way to make sure you’ve considered all angles before making a move. Jay Bhakta is a tax professional, business own…

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