Best Joel Saves Big Podcasts (2025)

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Alan Ritchson had to prove himself to Hilary Swank 27:29

37m ago27:29

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Alan Ritchson is best known for playing Jack Reacher, an ex-military nomad who negotiates suspicious and dangerous situations. But in his new film, “Ordinary Angels,” Alan plays a father whose brawn is of little use in the face of his young daughter’s illness. Last year, the actor joined Tom Power to talk about playing a dad desperate to save his c…

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North of North is a groundbreaking Inuit comedy 25:37

37m ago25:37

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The new sitcom “North of North” follows a young Inuk mother named Siaja who’s on a journey to reclaim her life while living in the fictional Arctic community of Ice Cove — a town where everybody knows your business. Co-creators Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril say they made the place up to represent all Inuit communities across the …

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Ask HTM Special Edition: Tariffs, Market Volatility, & How It All Impacts You #973 58:00

2h ago58:00

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Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you on this Special Tariffs Edition of Ask HTM (more on that further down). But don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step gui…

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BONUS- Blue Origin Space Ritual: Katy Perry, Jeff Bezos, Baphomet, Parsons, Corn Portals & Alchemy! 32:17

1d ago32:17

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On today's BONUS episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast (full episode only for supporters!) we’re decoding the Blue Origin rocket trip taken by six famous women! We’ll discuss the illuminate confirm of Katy Perry and symbolism of the Baphomet goat with the bobs patch, Kabbalah meaning of 31, conspiracies about …

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Dr Jacques Vallée Interview: Occult UFOs, Alchemy, AI Evolution, J. Allen Hynek, Collins Elite & More! 1:27:39

3d ago1:27:39

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FREE book, social medias & more: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we're joined by the legendary UFO researcher Dr Jacques Vallée!! We’ll talk about a variety of subject that will look at the UFO Phenomenon through the lens of the Occult: the origins of the ARPANet/…

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Commercial Fishing with Charlie Henriksen 44:37

3d ago44:37

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The Peninsula Pulse’s annual Sustainability issue, out on April 18, contains the stories and voices of people across Door County who are working in some aspect of the climate-preparedness realm, whether through observations, data collection or actions. One of those voices and stories comes from Charlie Henriksen, a commercial fisherman for 50 years…

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Global Power Plays: Unpacking the U.S.-China Dynamics with Ben Norton 1:17:32

3d ago1:17:32

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Welcome to this week's episode of Scheer Intelligence, where host Robert Scheer dives deep into the compelling and complex world of international relations. In today’s episode, we are joined by Ben Norton, a distinguished journalist based in China, and editor at Geopolitical Economy Report. With a profound understanding of the intricacies of China'…

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Cate Blanchett forgot the sound of her real voice 26:02

3d ago26:02

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Cate Blanchett (Elizabeth, The Aviator, Tár) is one of the most respected actors of our time. She's an on-screen chameleon who transforms into whatever role she plays, taking on whatever accent is required of her — so much so that she says it’s easy to forget what she actually sounds like. Last year, Cate sat down with Tom for a thoughtful conversa…

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Brandi Carlile on collaborating with her hero Elton John 13:34

3d ago13:34

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They say never meet your heroes, but don't tell that to Brandi Carlile. The 11-time Grammy winner has teamed up with Elton John on a new album, “Who Believes in Angels?” The record’s title track is all about the realities of working with someone you admire. Earlier this year, Brandi joined Tom Power to introduce us to the song and tell us more abou…

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Friday Flight - Panic Pre-Purchasing, Un-Trustworthy TikTok Trends, & “Recession Hair” #972 33:40

3d ago33:40

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Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and help…

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Deepa Mehta on Water, backlash & re-watching her films in 2025 43:58

4d ago43:58

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The award-winning Canadian filmmaker and screenwriter Deepa Mehta has reshaped and redefined both Canadian and Indian cinema with her bold and groundbreaking films. Now, she’s being honoured with a career retrospective called “Through the Fire: The Films of Deepa Mehta” at TIFF in Toronto. It features screenings of 10 of her most prominent films of…

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The NFL Draft Comes to Town, with Aaron Popkey of the Green Bay Packers 32:14

5d ago32:14

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The 2025 NFL Draft comes to Green Bay April 24-26. Aaron Popkey, public affairs director for the Green Bay Packers, joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about NFL draft preparations, what visitors to the city can expect, and what the Packers hope the big event will bring to the organization and the city. Popkey addresses some of the misconceptions ab…

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Gen X? More Like Gen Sex. 37:29

5d ago37:29

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Mireille Silcoff recently wrote an article for The New York Times Magazine titled “Why Gen X Women Are Having the Best Sex.” At a time of life when many women describe feeling less visible and less desirable, Silcoff said, her life instead “exploded in a detonation of sex confetti.” On today’s episode, Silcoff shares the juicy back story to her pop…

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Iconic drummer Mike Portnoy says he owes it all to Rush 37:13

5d ago37:13

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For 40 years, Dream Theater has been one of the biggest progressive rock bands in the world, if not the biggest. The driving force behind their music has been legendary drummer Mike Portnoy, but for more than a decade, he and the band were split. That all changed last year when Mike rejoined the band and they recorded their latest album, “Parasomni…

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How portraiture helped Gordon Shadrach tell his cancer story 18:29

5d ago18:29

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For years, the Toronto painter Gordon Shadrach has been making stunning oil portraits that investigate the way Black men are represented in society. But in his new exhibit, “the earth is always shifting, the light is always changing,” Gordon unpacks his cancer diagnosis and the year of isolation that followed it. He sits down with Tom Power to tell…

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Economic Cheat Codes for Everyday Life w/ Daryl Fairweather #971 50:01

5d ago50:01

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We’re joined by the Chief Economist at Redfin, Daryl Fairweather, so you know we’re talking about the current state of the real estate market today. But before she was knee-deep in housing data Daryl was the senior economist at Amazon, and before that she was a researcher at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston which is when she was working with Frea…

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Life After the Exit: Rick Stern on Selling His $180M Company and Building His Next Startup Smarter 37:44

6d ago37:44

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Guest: Rick Stern, the CEO and founder of Stern Recruiting. Rick is also the former founder and CEO of Nitel, which is a telecom company that he bootstrapped from zero to $180 million in revenue over two decades before he exited through a private equity transaction. Overview: Now what? That's the question high-performing CEOs ask themselves after …

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Tech, Beards, and Laughs: Joel Beasley’s Journey from CTO to Comedy 59:38

6d ago59:38

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Tech, Beards, and Laughs: Joel Beasley’s Journey from CTO to Comedy Join us on this fascinating journey with Joel Beasley, the mind behind Modern CTO, a podcast that dives deep into the tech world, leadership, and innovation. In this episode, we get to know Joel beyond the microphone—from his unexpected leap into comedy to his passion for growing t…

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Warfare was made for a real-life Navy SEAL who lost his memory 21:59

6d ago21:59

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Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s harrowing new film “Warfare” takes a realistic look at a platoon of Navy SEALs on a mission gone wrong in Iraq in 2006. It’s based on Ray's experiences as a real-life Navy SEAL, and it’s dedicated to his platoon member, Elliott Miller, who lost a leg and suffered a traumatic brain injury during the mission. Ray set ou…

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Writing Scary Movie 3 was “vastly harder” than writing Chernobyl 23:13

6d ago23:13

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Craig Mazin is the showrunner behind HBO’s hit post-apocalyptic series “The Last of Us” — but he didn’t always write TV dramas. Much of his career was spent working on big comedy film franchises like “Scary Movie” and “The Hangover.” In this conversation with guest host Garvia Bailey, Craig breaks down why it takes a smart person to write dumb come…

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Remembering Nell Smith 24:09

7d ago24:09

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At 13, Nell Smith made headlines for releasing an album of Nick Cave covers with one of her favourite bands, The Flaming Lips. After that, the promising young singer from Fernie, B.C., started working on her debut solo album, “Anxious.” But this past October, at 17, Nell’s life was tragically cut short by a car accident. Now, her record has been re…

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Jonathan Roumie on the pressures of playing Jesus 19:05

7d ago19:05

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The actor Jonathan Roumie is most famous for playing the role of Jesus Christ in the smash hit TV show, “The Chosen.” He joins guest host Garvia Bailey to talk about the show’s massive global impact, the unique pressures that come with the role, and why centuries later, there remains a great fascination with the life that Jesus lived. If you enjoy …

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Ask HTM - Paying for DeleteMe, Investing like the Ivies, and When a New Car Makes Sense #970 46:20

7d ago46:20

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Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guide over at HowToMoney.com/ask . Regardless of how random or bizarre you…

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In just one night, Tracy Chapman wrote a life-changing hit 25:09

10d ago25:09

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The singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman made her voice heard in 1988 when she performed her song “Fast Car” for 90,000 people at a Free Nelson Mandela concert at Wembley Stadium. That song was off her self-titled debut album, which went on to win three Grammys and solidify her as an important American voice. Now, 35 years later, it’s still making an im…

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A special tribute to Joel Plaskett on his 50th birthday 14:43

10d ago14:43

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Next week, the Halifax singer-songwriter Joel Plaskett celebrates his 50th birthday. As a special surprise, 22 of his musical friends have come together to make a tribute album, “Songs from the Gang.” One of those friends, Sloan’s Chris Murphy, sits down with Tom Power to talk about his cover of Joel’s classic song “I Love This Town.”…

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Forging Financial Flexibility in an Uneasy Economy (Bestie) #969 48:04

10d ago48:04

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Flexibility is a characteristic that will serve you well! This reminded Joel of his summer beach trip with his family to Tybee Island. Shortly after they left, there was a massive swarm of jellyfish that meant beachgoers couldn’t even get in the water. Lifeguards treated around 300 visitors for jellyfish stings in a single weekend. And while that w…

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Dark Enlightenment Pt 5: Network State 15-Minute Cities, Plato's Empire, New Atlantis and What We Can Do! 42:26

10d ago42:26

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Quick Links: Support the show! https://wp.me/P2ijVF-aRL (Go ad-free, unlock 100's of bonus episodes, early access!) ONE STOP SHOP- AllMyLinks.com/IsaacW (Rumble/YouTube, social media, signed books, audiobooks, shirts & more) CopyMyCrypto.com/Isaac is where you can copy James McMahon’s crypto holdings- my listeners get access for just $1! On today's…

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This Quebecois comedian is taking on anglo audiences now 23:49

11d ago23:49

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For years, Rachid Badouri has been one of Quebec's biggest comedy stars. His shows have sold millions of tickets around the world, he has a Netflix stand-up special called “Les fleurs du tapis,” and he’s also a judge on “Quel talent!” (Quebec’s version of “Canada’s Got Talent”). But now, Rachid is ready to make a name for himself in the English-spe…

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Did Yoko Ono actually break up the Beatles? 28:55

11d ago28:55

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What do you think you know about Yoko Ono? That she broke up the Beatles? That she was just there, always in the background? David Sheff wants to set the record straight with his new biography, “Yoko.” He was the last journalist to interview John Lennon and Yoko before John’s murder in 1980, and after that tragedy, he stayed close with the Japanese…

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From Soup Bar to WDOR with Paul Wanish 38:03

12d ago38:03

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He spent 25 years working in kitchens, operating a beloved Ephraim soup bar, and defending local service workers from uppity outsiders, but now Paul Wanish is one of the voices of Door County’s oldest radio station, 93.9 WDOR. Wanish joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about how a guy goes from kitchens to the hallowed grounds of Eddie Allen and Rog…

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Let Yourself Rage With Poet Laureate Ada Limón 34:35

12d ago34:35

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As U.S. poet laureate, Ada Limón has had a far-reaching impact. She has visited readers and writers across the country, installed poems at majestic sites in national parks, and she even wrote a poem that’s engraved inside a NASA spacecraft on its way to Jupiter. Today on the show, though, our host Anna Martin talks with Limón about something more p…

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How Tim Key got Carey Mulligan in The Ballad of Wallis Island 24:22

12d ago24:22

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The new film “The Ballad of Wallis Island” tells the story of Charles, an eccentric lottery winner who uses his money to hold a private concert on the remote Welsh island where he lives. The band he hires is his favourite group of all time: the fictional folk rock duo McGwyer Mortimer. The only problem is they haven’t spoken in years — and the conc…

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Village Keeper is a mother’s tale of grief, survival and healing 20:40

12d ago20:40

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In Karen Chapman's debut feature film, “Village Keeper,” a grieving single mother who’s grappling with violence in her past learns how to put herself first. Karen sits down with guest host Garvia Bailey to talk about the stigmas and stereotypes she aimed to challenge with this film, how she made “Village Keeper” in only 12 days while eight months p…

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Banking on Bitcoin w/ Natalie Brunell #968 52:23

12d ago52:23

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Whether it’s too late to get in on BTC, hackers targeting crypto, what a Federal Bitcoin Reserve means for the price of BTC… these are just a few of the topics we get into today with our guest, Natalie Brunell. When we occasionally talk about Bitcoin, it’s typically within the context of investing, and even then our approach is for it to be a relat…

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Anoushka Shankar wants you to hear the sitar differently 25:52

13d ago25:52

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When Anoushka Shankar was in Goa two years ago, she wrote down four words: “Three chapters, three geographies.” That note has been the inspiration for a trilogy of mini-albums. With the release of the latest and final album, “Chapter III: We Return To Light,” the acclaimed sitar player sits down with Tom Power to tell us what was driving her creati…

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Kenny Robinson is “elbows up” for Canadian comedians 23:29

14d ago23:29

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For the past 30 years, on the last Sunday of every month, Yuk Yuk’s in Toronto has hosted the Nubian Comedy Revue — one of the top showcases for Black and racialized comedians in Canada. Over the years, the show has been blessed by numerous appearances by top talent like Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart and Russell Peters. Comedian Kenny Robinson has bee…

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Perfume Genius’s creativity was sparked by sobriety 22:19

14d ago22:19

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Mike Hadreas, better known as Perfume Genius, has been making music since 2010, when he released his debut album, “Learning.” Since then, he’s become known for writing vulnerable songs that still feel incredibly powerful and danceable. While the cliché is that artists make their best work when they’re struggling — or even under the influence of dru…

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Ask HTM - Deciding How Much ‘Fun $’, Prepping for Long Term Care, & Doubling Down on Employer Retirement Accounts #967 50:12

14d ago50:12

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Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guide over at HowToMoney.com/ask . Regardless of how random or bizarre you…

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Dark Enlightenment Pt 4- Elon Musk: Technocracy, Satanism, Eyes Wide Shut Parties, Dark MAGA & Neuralink AI Possession! 1:02:22

16d ago1:02:22

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Quick Links: Support the show! Go ad-free, unlock 100's of bonus episodes, early access: https://wp.me/P2ijVF-aRL Shirts AND author-signed books: https://gumroad.com/isaacw CopyMyCrypto.com/Isaac is where you can copy James McMahon’s crypto holdings- my listeners get access for just $1! On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture wit…

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U.S. Intervention and the Fight for Freedom: The Story of Pramodia Ananta Toer with Joel Whitney" 47:58

16d ago47:58

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Welcome to another gripping episode of Scheer Intelligence, where we delve deep into the stories that shape our understanding of freedom, power, and the human experience. I'm your host, Robert Scheer, and today, I'm joined by the insightful Joel Whitney. We will uncover the harrowing tale of Pramodia Ananta Toer, a celebrated Indonesian writer whos…

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Bob Mould recalls the night everything clicked at a Ramones show 24:25

17d ago24:25

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Though the influential punk band Hüsker Dü has long been disbanded, its co-founder Bob Mould has never stopped making music. Back in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, Hüsker Dü cut a path for countless indie bands to follow, like Nirvana, Pixies and Green Day. But before all that, Bob was — as he describes it — a precocious kid growing up in a small fa…

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Mitch Wood went viral for his hilarious theatre impressions 14:38

17d ago14:38

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Mitch Wood is a Toronto-based actor and content creator who’s gone viral for his impressions of people in the theatre industry. He sits down with guest host Garvia Bailey to talk about navigating his newfound internet fame, plus, his one-man show “My Impression of a Show,” which heads to London, England next week. If you like this conversation, che…

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Friday Flight - Tax Tips, Wage Deflation, & Liberated From Low Prices #966 34:58

17d ago34:58

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Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and help…

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Helicopters, Hollywood, and Wrestling with Jordan Heid 1:35:15

18d ago1:35:15

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In this episode of the XPLR.NASH10 podcast, we sit down with filmmaker and creative mastermind Jordan. From his first time shooting out of a helicopter to working on WWE documentaries and navigating the wild world of Hollywood, Jordan shares his unique journey through filmmaking, creativity, and storytelling. We also dive into his thoughts on Nashv…

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Britta Johnson turned her teenage grief into an acclaimed musical 21:17

18d ago21:17

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Britta Johnson is a Canadian composer and playwright whose award-winning musical “Life After” follows a 16-year-old girl grappling with the death of her father. Loosely inspired by her own experiences, the show originally debuted at the Toronto Fringe Festival in 2016, but later this month, it will return to Toronto at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. B…

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These amateur ghost hunters explore Canada’s most haunted places 14:14

18d ago14:14

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Canadian horror actors Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan are the co-hosts of the CBC series “Ghosting,” which just began its second season. In each episode, Luke, Matthew and a celebrity guest test their tolerance for the paranormal by spending time inside a Canadian place with an eerie legacy. Along the way, they decide whether or not it’s truly hau…

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My Brother Has Schizophrenia. This Is How I Love Him. 35:57

19d ago35:57

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Growing up, Jamie Shandro was interested in science, while her younger brother, Tim, liked art. When they were in their twenties, they both landed in Seattle: Jamie for medical school and Tim for art school. They were closer than ever. But as Jamie was finishing up a rotation in psychiatry, Tim started behaving strangely. In this episode of Modern …

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Brian Tyree Henry’s first role? Santa Claus 29:39

19d ago29:39

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After finding success on the critically acclaimed show “Atlanta,” Brian Tyree Henry (The Book of Mormon, Causeway) has become one of Hollywood's busiest actors. His latest role is on the new series “Dope Thief” as Ray Driscoll — a complex character who’s dealing with generational trauma, addiction and grief. Brian joins Tom Power to talk about “Dop…

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Salin on her journey from Thai metal to Afrobeat and soul 12:08

19d ago12:08

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Salin is a Montreal-based Thai drummer who’s just released her new album, “Rammana.” She got her start as a rock and metal drummer in Bangkok, but after living in Montreal, her sound morphed into a blend of Afrobeat, funk and indigenous Thai instruments. Salin joins Tom Power to talk about her unique journey in music and how she went back to Thaila…

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Trustworthy Tax Advice w/ Jasmine DiLucci #965 50:26

19d ago50:26

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Imagine a scenario where you purchase pretty much whatever you want at the grocery store, you frequently go out to eat, and on top of that you always buy drinks for friends- no questions asked. That’s about what it would take to get food spending up to around 15% of average household income… but that sounds a bit insane! Most folks shop for sales, …

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