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Type A comedian Alexis Gay interviews influential folks from tech, media, business and beyond about everything except their resumes. Who are the people building, funding, and running the tech companies shaping our daily lives? And like, has [INFLUENTIAL PERSON] ever kept a plant alive? Is [VERY IMPRESSIVE FOUNDER] actually afraid of the dark? What was [STALWART OF VC TWITTER] known for in high school? Tune into Non-Technical with Alexis Gay to find out.
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I cover Classical History as well as Christian history and theology from a non-orthodox Christian perspective. I will talk about everyone and everything. 'Western Civilization' is a lie, Rome was a dystopia, everyone was gay, and Jesus wasn't white. Twitter: @Ad_Vincere_Pod
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It’s a new era of Harry Potter, and we really, really want to explore it. With 'Cursed Child' and 'Fantastic Beasts' expanding our knowledge of the Wizarding World, we couldn’t resist diving in! A biweekly podcast covering Pottermore, Ilvermorny, J.K. Rowling, and the Harry Potter fandom. Be a part of it—discuss with us on Twitter @NewtCasts.
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A show about leaders, change makers, and business model busters. Each week, we examine the decisions they made that broke the status quo. Hosted by Alexis Gay & Brianne Kimmel.
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A podcast where queer people talk about the pursuits, crafts, and hobbies they love and what it means to be queer in those communities, with Kaylee and Alexis. New episodes every other tuesday!
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The BetaKit Podcast Channel features weekly podcasts discussing both Canadian tech and innovation, as well as global tech from a Canadian perspective.
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Spit Or Swallow is a podcast hosted by self-appointed orgasm gap eradicator of the federal republic @hausachocolate who puts the ‘ho’ in wholesome. SOS navigates and explores the world of Sex and Sexuality with no limits. Nothing is too over the top, embarrassing or out of bounds. It’s a journey of liberation, enjoyment and education. A judgement free zone demystifying sex matters where we unlearn harmful ideals, while having fun and gaining practical tips to live your best sex life along th ...
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For more information on 2PM, visit 2PM.inc. The 2PM audio project features a class-like Q&A approach where 2PM hosts a range of topics with one of your peers. In this setting, she is the teacher and we are the students. The 2PM host Web Smith asks the questions. These multi-talented individuals explore how their broad educations, varied skill sets, and intellectual curiosities prepared them for the "zero to one" and beyond. It's practical, unfiltered, and real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com ...
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Add This to Your List is a podcast for entertainment lovers. Hosts Tom Ciuba, Mark J. Parker, and Funmi Sunmonu share new recommendations (and warnings) of what to watch and discuss the entertainment industry's latest surprises. Logo and key art by Greg Clements. Theme music by Jay Lifton (jaylifton.com). Segment music by itsalistupid (itsalistupid.com).
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Marital Sex Isn’t Boring ft. William and Ayo Lawal
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Welcome to another special episode of the Spit or Swallow podcast! Today, Hausa Chocolate is joined by talented creatives, William and Ayo Lawal. Together they discuss marriage, infidelity, assumptions and misconceptions about monogamous marriages, Madonna-Whore Complex, sexual safety, contraceptives, keeping sex spicy and so much more. Themes: Lon…
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“The reality is this government cannot execute.” Sound the alarm! Matt Roberts (CMD Capital) and Ben Bergen (CCI) join for an emergency #Budget2024 podcast to discuss the capital gains tax increase, Minister Freeland’s Friday meeting with tech leaders, and the level to which politics are intersecting with innovation policy. The BetaKit Podcast is p…
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Are You D!ckmatized or Lost In The Sauce? Ft. Ed Gothboy
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Welcome back to Spit or Swallow, where we dive deep into the juiciest topics around sex, relationships and intimacy. In this episode, Hausa Chocolate is joined by our favourite guest, amazing journalist, critic and Sex Sensei, Ed Gothboy. Join them as they delve into the concept of "dickmatization," explore the allure of having that unexplainable "…
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“I think what we're trying to do here is maybe celebrate and acknowledge all pathways into tech. Whatever sparked the inspiration.” Co-hosts Rob and Douglas peel back the curtain to reveal the gadgets, media, and moments that inspired their love of tech. Come, witness the retelling of their Immaculate Tech Conceptions while reliving your own on thi…
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Welcome back to another episode of Spit or Swallow! On this special episode, your favourite host, Hausa Chocolate, is joined by a gender non-conformist Gozie who is a model and creative powerhouse. They share their experience navigating being a minority in Nigeria, shed light on their journey and coming into their own identity while tackling the so…
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“The quantum computer itself, the one that we would classify as sexy … has such a huge disruptive potential that we cannot really comprehend how much of an effect it's going to have.” Fresh off a $20 million fund close, Quantacet managing partner Martin Laforest joins to discuss quantum tech’s “degrees of sexiness,” its path to commercialization, Q…
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Welcome back to Spit or Swallow Podcast! Joining your favourite host Hausa Chocolate today is Licensed Clinical Psychologist Aanu and they discuss trauma and sex. What trauma really means, how it manifests, cause and effect and what healing can look like. Aanu shares her insights on how inclusive therapy can be a game-changer in healing and growth,…
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“I deeply want to solve the challenges in education. I think what we have is a current educational system is really not working.” Mobius Math Club co-founder Steven Woods (ex-Eloqua, Oracle, and Benevity) explains how video games are actually a great educational tool, and why taking venture capital won’t help him scale. Presented by Mastercard Cana…
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What’s the difference between love and crack? Today on this special episode, Hausa Chocolate is joined by Dark Chocolate Amiola and they talk about our favourite chemical reaction in the brain, love. They examine the relationship between sex and love. From the complexities of developing strong emotional attachments to the delicate balance between d…
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Cory Doctorow’s new tech crime thriller takes us back to the days of Yahoo!
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“The thing that makes noir fiction noir is the detective is presented as an unlicensed cop who goes to the places the cops can’t go and asks the questions the cops can’t ask to solve the crimes the cops can’t solve. But by the end, he is reminded very forcefully that these were in fact places the cops didn’t want to go.” Canadian journalist and aut…
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Navigating Different Identities In A Heterosexual Marriage ft. Tolu
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On the latest episode of Spit or Swallow your favorite host, Hausa Chocolate, is joined by Tolu, a married, queer-identifying Nigerian. She shares her becoming story. They talk about her first pride event after moving, navigating queer sexual identities in a heterosexual marriage, discovering community abroad, how relocating changes how a person vi…
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Alexis Gay is (still) the funniest person in tech
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"One of the things that's funniest in tech is the complete and utter lack of self-awareness." The BetaKit Podcast is off for March Break. If you're anything like us, right now you might need a welcome distraction from the joys of family. Enter comedian and podcaster Alexis Gay, who joins to share her transition from working in tech to creating cont…
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Sex Education (The Lack Thereof) In Nigeria ft. Olori Coitus
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In today’s episode Hausa Chocolate is joined by Olori Coitus, a brilliant Sex Educator, Intimacy Director and Public Health Expert. They unpack the exciting world of spreading accurate information on sex in Nigeria's sexually ‘repressed’ society. Olori Coitus shares how she got into Sexual Health, her journey so far, the road blocks she’s experienc…
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Float’s CEO on bridging the spending and software divide
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“The truth is we have a tremendous amount of comfort in the ambiguity of our vision.” Float CEO and co-founder Rob Khazzam discusses the frustrations Canadian businesses face in managing and executing their finances, the harmful effects of stalled financial innovation, and his company’s atypical approach to product roadmapping.…
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Hausa Chocolate is joined by a male stripper extraordinaire, Sugar Ken! Together they dive into the exciting world of stripping! While Sugar Ken might not be giving away free lap dances, he's certainly serving up some piping hot truths! They discuss the highs and lows of stepping into the spotlight, tips for successful marketing and branding in the…
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"SR&ED's big. SR&ED matters. But it's also a value statement of where we as a country want to go." CCI president Ben Bergen walks through the #CDNtech lobbyist group's proposed policy changes for the $4 billion Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax credit following Finance's recent consultation kick-off (two years after it was promis…
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Divine Desire: Unveiling Eros With An Erotic Goddess ft. Joy
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On today’s episode, Hausa Chocolate sits with an erotic goddess, a reiki healer, companion and guide, Joy. They talk about the connection between sex and spirituality, helping men access deeper intimacy and their inner eros. Joy’s journey as a medium and a creator and also exploring unconventional love and relationship styles. Enjoyy! Themes: Spiri…
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After Ecobee, Stuart Lombard has no regrets
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“There’s a big difference between wanting to be great and being great.” After a 16-year run leading Ecobee, Stuart Lombard has stepped down as CEO and president of the smart thermostat maker. He joins the BetaKit Podcast to discuss lessons learned, building hardware in Canada, and "becoming the smart home company Nest should have been." Sponsored b…
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Silver Sex ft. Cheron K. Griffin & Mr. Hunni Bunni
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On this amazing episode of the podcast, Hausa Chocolate gets into silver sex with Cheron. K. Griffin an dating concierge, author, matchmaker and relationship coach together with her husband Mr. Hunni Bunni. They discuss her journey transitioning out of purity culture as an ex preacher’s wife, her various marriages, finding herself and true love wit…
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Koho's CEO on going from challenger bank to actual bank
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"If we had a bank licence today, I'm confident in saying we'd have the highest savings rate in the country." Koho CEO Daniel Eberhard joins to explain why the FinTech startup decided to pursue a banking licence, why it necessitates splitting the company in two, and the potential benefits for Canadians living in a culturally reinforced oligopoly.…
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True Romance Is Dead! ft. Luciano & Torera
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Love is in the air! Isn’t it? On this special episode of the Spit or Swallow podcast, Hausa Chocolate, Luciano and Torera talk about love, romance and everything Valentine’s Day! What do you do when your situationship airs you on Love Day? They also discuss their hate languages, share funny stories, past experiences and talk about what love means t…
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Taylor Swift and the Apple Vision Pro are the biggest tech stories of the year (so far)
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“I’m just holding out hope for Nightshade (Taylor’s Version). Arm the Swifties, they’re our only hope.” Rob and Douglas play an escalating game of identifying and arguing for the biggest tech news stories: new kit like the Apple Vision Pro, Arc browser, and Nightshade, new (potential) banks like Koho, and yes, Taylor Swift. By the end of this episo…
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Sexual Revolution ft. Teso The Star Seed
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On this amazing episode, your favourite host is joined by Teso, a model, writer and podcaster and creative. They discuss their sexual liberation journeys. The impact of visible voices going against the grain. They also talk about partnerships, community and finding alignment into today’s society. Enjoyy Themes: Sexual Liberation, Feminism, SocietyD…
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Untether AI’s new CEO is here for global scale
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"To compete in any field of technology, and especially AI, you have to be global." Like many Canadian tech companies, Untether AI started 2024 with a new CEO. Former Intel leader and Untether AI president Chris Walker explains why he came out of retirement for the role, and how he intends to capitalize on the company's "scaling moment." Sponsored b…
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Mind-Body-Spirit Wellness ft. Oyin Talabi
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On this amazing episode of the pod, Hausa Chocolate gets into holistic wellness with Oyin Talabi. They discuss New Year Resolutions, the Mind-Body-Spirit connection mindful living practices, becoming in tune with one’s self and general tips on improving our mental health and sex lives. Themes: Mindfulness, Meditation, Wellness Don’t forget to rate …
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“We kinda want to leave the internet.” Inspired by Canadian science fiction author and journalist Cory Doctorow, the BetaKit Podcast articulates all the ways we find the internet getting worse. Sponsored by the Master of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MEIE) Program at Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn how MEIE can help accelerate…
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We Are In An Open Marriage ft. The Play Smith & Venolia
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On this interesting episode, your favourite host, Hausa Chocolate is joined by Play Smith and his wife Wade who are in an open marriage. They discuss how they met, the easy and hard parts of being in an open marriage, navigating it with friends, family and the dating pool, trust, honesty and so much more! Enjoyy! Themes: Open Relationships, Polyamo…
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Maybe the Rogers-Shaw merger won’t lower prices after all
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“How often are they going to increase prices before Canadians say ‘that’s enough?’” Did Rogers (now #1 in consumer complaints) finally cross a line with a price increase so shortly after its merger with Shaw? Will Canadians (and our elected representatives) finally be riled into action? MobileSyrup telecom reporter Nida Zafar joins to discuss. Don’…
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Logical Lovers, Intimacy and Size Queens ft. Dr. SID
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Welcome back to another amazing season of the Spit Or Swallow Pod with your favourite host Hausa Chocolate! On today’s slightly chaotic episode, Hausa Chocolate and the multifaceted Dr SID discuss intimacy differences in men and women, how logic and emotion feed love, analyze what makes long term relationships last, sexual liberalism, communication…
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"We are so back." BetaKit reporter Josh Scott joins to play the most dangerous game: trying to beat his boss in identifying the biggest tech questions that will define 2024. With no answers given, no tech question is off the table. Sponsored by the Master of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MEIE) Program at Toronto Metropolitan Universi…
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Inside Canada’s entrant in the global AI hardware battle
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“So many Canadian organizations today are sending their dollars, their economic capital, to AWS, to Azure, to Google. There really is no Canadian response to this today.” Tenstorrent senior director of business development Eric Duffy explains why the company’s leadership pedigree and open standard tech have attracted interest from Korean auto manuf…
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The Canadian YouTuber who killed NFTs
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"We have industrialized grift in a way that is kind of unprecedented in human history." Canadian YouTuber Dan Olson (Folding Ideas) explains his battle against internet grifts, how his career changed after a viral video on NFTs, and why the metaverse was destined to be a dead mall. Sponsored by Goodlawyer. Originally aired May 5, 2023.…
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“I had to remind myself that SVB happened this year. Because it seems like it happened a bazillion years ago.” Rob and Douglas close out 2023 in style with a look back at all the major events in a crazy year before making 2024 tech predictions. Sponsored by Float, Finance on auto-pilot.
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