Best Broken Media Inc Podcasts (2024)

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Gob Brings Hockey on the Road (ft. Chris Cresswell) 1:01:22

5h ago1:01:22

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Chris Cresswell (@crustcrustwell) of The Flatliners (@theflatliners) and more to discuss one of his major influences, Gob’s 1998 album How Far Shallow Takes You. Find out more about the path Gob paved for a generation of Canadian punks, what changed in…

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Looking Back: The midway point of season three of ITV 29:46

6d ago29:46

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Send us a Text Message. This week on the show, somehow Frisco had some holidays approved so Scott and Derek have taken over the show. Given that it's the halfway point of the season, they decided to look back at some of the great guests that have appeared on ITV so far this year. From super-agers to teenagers and financial literacy to Ted Nolan and…

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Avril Lavigne's Guiness World Record 59:46

10d ago59:46

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, Jake and Blake travel back to Blake’s most heartbroken shifts at the Cambridge Home Hardware and fire up Avril Lavigne’s 2003 debut Let Go. Armed with four massive singles one-through-four on the album, Let Go was a tour de force at the time and feels no less significant in retrospect. Find out more ab…

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ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS AND PATHWAY TO PROFITS FOR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE 2ND HALF 2024 1:04:12

8d ago1:04:12

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Send us a Text Message. Join the Roundtable hosts as they celebrate July 4th with candid conversation around biggest hurdles currently impacting Commercial Real Estate including everything from trends and changes in the industry, GCs not having labor force, SBA loans, DSTs, RFPs, Costar, MLS, and more! Key topics include data utilization, litigatio…

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In search of “super agers” — the rare people who never seem to grow old 36:29

9d ago36:29

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Send us a Text Message. Do you know a super ager? Maybe you are one? To be honest, we hadn’t even heard of the term until a few days ago — but we wanted to learn more, so we reached out to a person who knows a whole lot: Dr. Angela Roberts, a University of Western Ontario professor who is the Canadian research lead on an international study into su…

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Sum 41 and the MuchMusic Era 57:27

13d ago57:27

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy crown Sum 41’s 2001 album All Killer No Filler a Canadian musical landmark. That’s like a Canadian Heritage Minute, but it just plays every commercial break on Much Loud for eternity. Maybe a statue in Ajax, too. Find out more about how Sum 41 broke through outside …

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THE VALUE OF IN-PERSON NETWORKING, RELATIONSHIPS, AND QUALIFIED ADVISORS IN NAVIGATING THE EVOLVING REAL ESTATE LANDSCAPE ACROSS AI, MLS, AND MORE 1:01:22

25d ago1:01:22

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Send us a Text Message. Tune in as the for the roundtable discussions discussed the importance of educating policymakers on 1031 exchanges, the potential of AI to replace certain roles but also create new opportunities, the need for cybersecurity amidst increasing misinformation and cyber threats, the growth of sustainable financing tools like C-PA…

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Billy Talent Brush Aside Early Ska Sound (ft. James Herbert) 1:01:21

20d ago1:01:21

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by NBA writer James Herbert (@outsidethenba) to discuss Billy Talent’s 2003 self-titled debut. James made sense as the guest since he was also on for Billy Talent influence At The Drive-In and because he and Blake were at the same Billy Talent concert dur…

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Money 101: The real reason financial literacy is now mandatory in high school 33:42

23d ago33:42

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Send us a Text Message. This week on Inside the Village, Frisco and Scott talk dollars and cents — and more specifically, whether high school students in Ontario know enough about how money works. The Ford government recently announced that financial literacy would be a mandatory course in order to graduate. Why the change? Turns out it all began w…

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Broken Social Scene: Toronto's Supergroup (ft. John Cullen) 1:11:50

27d ago1:11:50

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by comedian John Cullen (@cullenthecomic, @blockedpartypod, @thePOD_Kast) to discuss Broken Social Scene’s sophomore album You Forgot It In People. But not before they get derailed talking about Disturbed, Korn, labret piercings, and John’s love of nu-met…

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What the puck? Way fewer Canadian kids are playing hockey these days 37:26

1M ago37:26

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Send us a Text Message. Frisco and Scott are back for another week of Inside the Village — and in the thick of the Stanley Cup finals, it’s only fitting that they talk some hockey. More specifically, why are fewer Canadian kids choosing to lace em up? Stats show participation in youth hockey has dropped by nearly a quarter over the past 15 years, w…

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Lorde's Breakup Album (ft. Erin) 1:09:52

1M ago1:09:52

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Erin to discuss Lorde’s 2017 sophomore album Melodrama. Melodrama being considered a pop album is accurate, but it paints Lorde in a way that sometimes seems to undersell her excellent as a songwriter. Find out more about her growth as a person and wri…

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Not everyone is smiling about Canada’s new national dental care program 33:51

1M ago33:51

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Send us a Text Message. The federal government recently introduced its new Canadian Dental Care Plan, with the goal of providing oral health care to all. But so far, not everyone is smiling. Thousands of dentists across the country have not opted into the plan because they still have a mouthful of unanswered questions. And patients are even more co…

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Phoebe Bridgers: A New Generation of Songwriters (ft. Sarah MacDonald) 1:07:03

1M ago1:07:03

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Sarah MacDonald (@sarahsmacdonald, sarahsmacdonald.com), to discuss Phoebe Bridgers’ 2020 sophomore album Punisher. This is the show’s first crack at covering a new album without the benefit of at least some nostalgia, so it’s good the hosts had Sarah …

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Bright Eyes and the Supremacy of Saddle Creek 56:46

2M ago56:46

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy make Conor Oberst the third member of the CHP two-time subject club, exploring Bright Eyes’ 2002 album Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground. Find out more about Saddle Creek’s epic early-2000s run as a label, why the hosts think Bright Eye…

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Rilo Kiley: Premonitions of Death (ft. Jeff Rosenstock) 1:03:36

2M ago1:03:36

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Jeff Rosenstock (@jeffrosenstock) to discuss Rilo Kiley’s excellent 2004 album More Adventurous. Is there a cooler band than Rilo Kiley, and a cooler singer than Jenny Lewis? It’s hard to figure.. Find out more about which Rilo Kiley song Jeff had his …

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Big phish: Inside the multi-billion dollar fraud industry 28:51

2M ago28:51

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Send us a Text Message. From grandparent scams to romance frauds, phishing has become a daily part of life — forcing all of us to be constantly looking over our “digital shoulder.” Last year alone, Canadians lost more than $500 million to fraud (and that’s just the small percentage of people who actually report being scammed). Jeff Horncastle has s…

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Say Anything Attack the Scene 58:11

2M ago58:11

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy dive into Say Anything’s 2004 pop-punk classic …Is a Real Boy (and, technically, their 2006 build-on …Was a Real Boy). It’s an album that stands out from its own scene upon review, somewhat ironically given the album’s heavy criticism of the scene itself. Find out m…

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Dashboard Confessional: MSN Status Hall of Fame 1:07:32

2M ago1:07:32

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Please open your sad teen textbooks to Page 1. In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are screaming infidelities and sharing all their best deceptions as they break down the 2001 album from Dashboard Confessional, The Places You Have Come to Fear the most. Find out more about Chris Carrabba’s transition …

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School unplugged? We dissect Ontario’s new cellphone ban 33:27

3M ago33:27

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Send us a Text Message. Education Minister Stephen Lecce has announced a “comprehensive” crackdown on cellphones in schools that will take effect in September. According to the new rules, kids in kindergarten to Grade 6 will be required to keep phones on silent and out of sight for the entire day, while those in grades seven and up won’t be allowed…

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1031 EXCHANGES, BUSINESS CARDS, AND HOW TO REALLY GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN Q2 2024 FOR CRE PROFESSIONALS 1:00:29

2M ago1:00:29

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Send us a Text Message. Join Andreas, Rebekah, Chris, and Anna Maria as discuss the importance of getting out behind your screens and shaking hands to grow your business, the imminent threat of removing 1031 exchanges and their value to the community, and how the next generation is showing up ready to design/build/engineer into the future. Don't fo…

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Watch Out! An Album Built on the Road (ft. Sam Sutherland) 1:09:04

3M ago1:09:04

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Watch Out! In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Sam Sutherland (@SamSthrlnd) of the blink-155 podcast to talk about…not blink-182, surprisingly. Instead, the trio takes a deep look at alexisonfire’s sophomore 2004 album Watch Out! Sam’s choice of album surprised, but explained through the…

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Yes, Gerry Dee was a real teacher 37:49

3M ago37:49

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Send us a Text Message. From Mr. D to Family Feud Canada, Gerry Dee has made audiences laugh from coast to coast. This week, the teacher-turned-comedian really hits the big time: a guest spot on Inside the Village. He drops by the show to promote a new book — Funny You Should Say That — and an upcoming comedy tour of the same name. Dee reminisces w…

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An Actor, an Intern and The All-American Rejects (ft. Taylor Markarian) 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Taylor Markarian (@TKMarkarian), author of From The Basement: A History of Emo Music and How It Changed Society, to reminisce about the self-titled 2003 debut from The All-American Rejects. Tyson Ritter hive, it’s your time to log on. Find out more abo…

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Is the justice system broken? We ask a judge 41:48

3M ago41:48

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Send us a Text Message. A rare chance to draw back the curtain this week on Inside the Village as Frisco and Scott go one-on-one with retired Ontario judge Norm Douglas. After years as a respected prosecutor who then served on the bench, Douglas has penned his first book: You Be The Judge. Inspired by the visits he used to make to high school class…

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The Unexpected Coda to Nirvana 1:09:49

3M ago1:09:49

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It’s about time. In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy finally open up the grunge side of the podcast, diving deep on Nirvana’s industry-changing 1993 album In Utero. If you preferred Nevermind, well, blame the Patreon supporters who voted for this, and maybe give that take a second thought upon re-list…

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A social network that’s actually social? We’re building it 45:37

3M ago45:37

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Inside the Village, we really take you Inside the Village — to talk about a massive project that Village Media has been toiling away at behind the scenes. It’s called SPACES, a new kind of social media network designed to be safe and civil and 100 per cent community-powered. Simply put, SPACES is our attem…

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Future Islands and Songs of the Human Experience (ft. Katie Heindl) 58:10

3M ago58:10

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Katie Heindl (@wtevs) to discuss FEELINGS and the 2014 album Singles from Future Islands. It’s a bit more of a pop turn than usual for the hosts, but upon deeper listening, it fits right in with the CHP ethos. Find out more about how freestyle rapping …

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WHY AND HOW WE NEED TO SAVE 1031 EXCHANGES AND WARNING SIGNS IN REGULATIONS 58:30

3M ago58:30

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Send us a Text Message. Join CRECo.ai Real Estate Roundtable Hosts as they discuss upcoming regulatory proposals to eliminate 1031 Exchanges, how GCs & Design Build Engineering are in a frenzy, all while brokerage navigates tumultuous news around buy side broker compensation. This month's Roundtable Hosts: Andreas Senie, Host, Founder CRECollaborat…

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TV on the Radio: How to Market Music in the 21st Century 53:48

4M ago53:48

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy explore TV on the Radio’s Return to Cookie Mountain, what they feel is one of the best albums to come out of the early-2000s indie rock boom. So much so, in fact, that this episode invites the first discussion of a potential CHP Hall of Fame for one of TV on the Rad…

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Thousands of Ontario students threatened with suspension — for not being vaccinated 45:32

4M ago45:32

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Send us a Text Message. Remember when measles were pretty much eradicated? So much for that. The number of confirmed cases in Canada has now reached 40 — more than three times the number in 2023. Why the resurgence? A growing number of kids simply aren’t getting vaccinated like they used to. The spike in cases comes just as public health agencies a…

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Descendents: Hardcore Comes to California (ft. Hanif Abdurraqib) 1:02:01

4M ago1:02:01

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by poet, essayist, and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib (@NifMuhammad, abdurraqib.com) to discuss the seminal 1982 Descendents album Milo Goes to College. It’s a wider-ranging chat than usual, thanks to Hanif’s incredible insight and thoughtfulness about …

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Should the government let you compost your dead body? 29:30

4M ago29:30

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Send us a Text Message. Nearly four years ago, provincial regulators started asking for public feedback on an interesting question: Should Ontario allow human composting? Although it’s legal in a handful of U.S. states, no Canadian jurisdiction has given the green light to this greener alternative to burial and cremation. Could Ontario be the first…

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FROM AI REPLACING REALTORS TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING - Q1 2024 CANDID CONVERSATION WITH THE ROUNDTABLE 1:04:18

4M ago1:04:18

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Send us a Text Message. Join Andreas, Saul, Rebekah, Dan, Darren, and Anna Maria as they talk across how AI will or won't replace real estate agents,CPACE loans continue to scale, 1031 Exchanges, human trafficking, changes in marketing algorithms and how to do more in 2024! Don't forget to claim your CRETech London Ticket using exclusive coupon cod…

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Alanis Morissette: Child Star to Queen of Rock 59:27

4M ago59:27

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Isn’t it ironic? In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy go deep on a Canadian classic, Alanis Morissette’s incredible 1995 album Jagged Little Pill. Not only is the album excellent, it’s credited with facilitating important change in the rock scene for the late-90s and beyond. Find out more about Alanis’…

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Shine A Light: The Bridge Between Classic and Punk Rock (ft. Max Kerman) 1:04:05

4M ago1:04:05

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Arkells frontman Max Kerman (@arkellsmusic) to discuss Shine A Light, the 2003 sophomore album from Constantines. The Cons had a huge influence on Max and his bandmates, and this episode allows us to explore how influences make their way into a band’s …

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Is Thursday the new Friday? 33:51

5M ago33:51

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Send us a Text Message. More and more companies are adopting a four-day work week to help reduce employee burnout and increase productivity — and the idea appears to be working. A new report from the non-profit think tank Infinite Potential found that only nine per cent of employees report feeling burned out at organizations that have implemented a…

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Diary's Media Blackout 1:01:10

5M ago1:01:10

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy trace the so-called emo tree back up almost all the way to the top, exploring the definitive parent of the Midwest emo branch, Sunny Day Real Estate’s 1994 album Diary. It stands to reason that if you listen to this podcast, a lot of the bands you enjoy (and episode…

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At the Drive-In Blow Up Letterman (ft. James Herbert) 1:02:55

5M ago1:02:55

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by NBA writer James Herbert (@outsidethenba) to discuss At The Drive-In’s 2000 album Relationship of Command. This is a fun revisiting of a very influential album. Find out more about James and Blake’s unlikely non-friendship in university, how At The Dri…

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Grand Theft Auto: Ontario edition 26:29

5M ago26:29

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Send us a Text Message. The numbers are staggering. In Ontario alone, more than 50 vehicles are stolen every single day. For governments of all levels, combating the problem has become a top priority. Premier Doug Ford recently warned car thieves everywhere that “we’re coming after you,” and this week, the Trudeau government pledged $15-million to …

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Lil Peep and the Soundcloud Era (ft. Sasha Kalra) 1:12:45

5M ago1:12:45

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Sasha Kalra (@sashakalra) to discuss Lil Peep’s 2017 album Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1. While Lil Peep is admittedly outside of the podcast’s normal genre wheelhouse, his influences are so similar to the podcast’s and to the artists that the pod…

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A ‘no-brainer’ idea to help end homelessness 27:20

5M ago27:20

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Send us a Text Message. When it comes to fighting homelessness, no idea is a bad idea. But this one is pretty good: building affordable housing — “on stilts” — over city-owned parking lots. Simply put, a municipality can lease a lot to a developer but still keep the parking spaces. Cambridge councillor Scott Hamilton put forward the novel concept a…

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Modest Mouse Play to the Radio 53:25

5M ago53:25

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy break down Modest Mouse’s 2004 breakthrough Good News for People Who Like Bad News. Unlike some of the other bands to perform at The Bait Shop, Modest Mouse were already quite well-established, but The OC rub and an enormous hit in Float On helped push them into the…

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Colleges and universities are bracing for a very rough year 52:29

5M ago52:29

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Send us a Text Message. This week on Inside the Village, we dedicate another episode to a controversial subject that continues to generate plenty of headlines: international students. The federal government is determined to slash the number of student visas handed out every year — including by up to 50 per cent in Ontario. But for many cash-strappe…

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The Killers: America's Greatest British Band (ft. Sarah MacDonald) 1:09:32

6M ago1:09:32

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by culture writer Sarah MacDonald (@sarahsmacdonald, sarahsmacdonald.com) to discuss The Killers’ 2004 debut Hot Fuss. Another Meet Me In The Bathroom-era breakthrough sees our hosts bring Sarah back because The Killers require a certain level of cool the…

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WHY NETWORK IS YOUR NET WORTH IN REAL ESTATE in 2024 1:01:00

5M ago1:01:00

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Send us a Text Message. Join Andreas, Saul, Rebekah, Dan, and Chris as they talk through the latest shifts in Commercial Real Estate, why return to conference is essential, the benefits of joining associations, and why mentorship is key to growth. Don't forget to claim your CRETech London Ticket using exclusive coupon code: 20% discount code: PARTN…

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Ted Nolan speaks his truth — about hockey, racism and reconciliation 31:50

6M ago31:50

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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode of Inside the Village, Frisco and Scott sit down for an in-depth conversation with former NHL coach of the year, Memorial Cup Champion — and now author — Ted Nolan. His new book, Life in Two Worlds: A Coach’s Journey from the Reserve to the NHL and Back, is a brutally honest recollection of his life at…

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The Walkmen: Your Favourite Band's Favourite Band 58:35

6M ago58:35

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy break down The Walkmen’s 2004 album Bows + Arrows. The Walkmen represent an interesting and often self-defeating secondary character in the indie rock boom and an unlikely Bait Shop performer. They’re also emblematic of the Meet Me In The Bathroom-era New York rock …

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Access denied: International students capped 26:26

6M ago26:26

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Send us a Text Message. Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith are back for another episode of Inside the Village. The feds have announced they are putting a temporary cap on the number of international students being granted visas. This move will result in colleges and universities losing millions in revenue. How did we get here and how will that …

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Transatlanticism: The Year of Ben Gibbard (ft. Lauren Mitchell) 1:05:26

6M ago1:05:26

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In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by comedian Lauren Mitchell (host of the @cavernofsecrets podcast) to discuss Death Cab For Cutie’s enormous 2003 hit Transatlanticism. The podcast will explore bands that performed at The Bait Shop on the hit show The OC, which served as a snapshot and e…

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