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Your essential daily news podcast. We take you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world. Hosted by Jayme Poisson. Every morning, Monday to Friday. Visit https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner for show descriptions, links, and transcripts. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcast newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.
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Theory & Philosophy is a multi-disciplinary podcast offering you succinct breakdowns of key philosophical and theoretical texts to help you better understand the world we all live in. New episodes every second Saturday at 4am EST. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIq2xNjGAof0cCUaKbco6HQ
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Hockey fans already know the name, but this is not the blog. From Sportsnet, 32 Thoughts: The Podcast with NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas is a weekly deep dive into the biggest news and interviews from the hockey world.
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Canada’s #1 Podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. We talk to the entrepreneurs who are making it happen throughout Canada.​ Finally, a national podcast company that creates an active online community for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs so they can stay connected locally and to let the world know how Entrepreneurs in Canada make things happen. Check us out on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/canadaspodcast
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Law Bytes

Michael Geist

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In recent years the intersection between law, technology, and policy has exploded as digital policy has become a mainstream concern in Canada and around the world. This podcast explores digital policies in conversations with people studying the legal and policy challenges, set the rules, or are experts in the field. It provides a Canadian perspective, but since the internet is global, examining international developments and Canada’s role in shaping global digital policy is be an important p ...
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The Decibel

The Globe and Mail

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Context is everything. Join us Monday to Friday for a Canadian daily news podcast from The Globe and Mail. Explore a story shaping our world, in conversation with reporters, experts, and the people at the centre of the news.
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This podcast is hosted by Amy Panton and Miriam Spies. We are Mad and Crip theologians who want to contribute to change. Join us as we talk with theologians, artists, activists, writers and members of the mad/disabled and crip communities who are doing important work in Canada and around the world. This podcast is an opportunity to model how faith communities can engage in theological and spiritual conversations around madness and cripness. For accessibility, transcripts are included beside ...
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CTV National News is Canada's most-watched national news program. Now you can stay up date Monday to Friday with the CTV National News Podcast, delivered nightly. Listen to Canada’s most trusted newscast featuring stories from here and around the world with a perspective that is distinctly Canadian and backed by the #1 news organization in Canada.
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Everything Everywhere Daily

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media

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Learn something new every day! Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Gary is an accomplished world traveler, travel photographer, and polymath. Topics covered include history, science, mathematics, anthropology, archeology, geography, and culture. Past history episodes have dealt with ancient Rome, Phoenicia, Persia, Greece, Chi ...
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Canada Immigration News Podcast: Your One-Stop Shop for Immigration Updates Confused by the ever-changing world of Canadian immigration? Canada Immigration News is your daily podcast that cuts through the complexity and delivers clear, informative updates on the latest news, policies, and programs. Hosted by AI assistant Ryan, each episode dives into the hottest Canadian immigration topics, from Express Entry updates to Provincial Nominee Programs and inspiring newcomer stories. Whether you' ...
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The Warblers by Birds Canada

Andrea Gress for Birds Canada

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This award winning podcast shares Canadian information, insights and inspiration on the world of birds and bird conservation. The lively discussions are hosted by Andrea Gress whose curiosity leads to discovering fun facts and useful tips while travelling uncommon flight paths to learn from expert guests. Thanks to our incredible listeners, The Warblers podcast was named the winner of the 2022 Nature Inspiration Award - Canadian Museum of Nature in the non-profit (large) category! We would l ...
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The Future Skills Podcast

The Conference Board of Canada

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Canada is facing wide-reaching demographic and technological changes that pose increasingly significant challenges to the world of work. The Future Skills Centre Podcast, presented by The Conference Board of Canada, will explore these crucial emerging challenges to the future of work. In each episode, we will unpack a unique issue facing Canadians and hear from varying perspectives—such as community members, decision-makers, and thought leaders—to discuss solutions and paths forward.
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Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe

Apostrophe Podcast Network

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Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe welcomes listeners into the warm and comforting world of the Vinyl Cafe. Each episode features stories about Canada’s favourite fictional family: Dave, Morley and the kids, narrated by the late Stuart McLean and recorded live in concert. For the first time ever, long-time producer Jess Milton shares rare, behind-the-scenes stories from her 15 years touring, travelling, laughing, and recording with her close friend Stuart. This is a world that is rooted in kindness ...
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Serial Entrepreneur, From Bust to an 8 Figure Business and Repeat. I have gone through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and have created several businesses, some were sold to other entrepreneurs, some were just closed. As the CEO of Click One Media, I’m at the forefront of providing innovative strategies and solutions for entrepreneurs and business owners to help achieve their goals. With a diverse background in media and marketing across multiple industries, I’m passionate about helpin ...
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The Indian Ocean World Podcast seeks to educate and inform its listeners on topics concerning the relationship between humans and the environment throughout the history of the Indian Ocean World — a macro-region affected by the seasonal monsoon weather system, from China to Southeast and South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Based out of the Indian Ocean World Centre, a research centre affiliated with McGill University’s Department of History and Classical Studies, under the direction of ...
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COMMONS Presents: Inside Kabul INSIDE KABUL is a multi-award winning series that follows the daily life of two young Afghan women, Marwa and Raha. Both have been recording their daily lives since the arrival of the Taliban in August 2021. Should they stay? Leave? And when they leave, what does exile look like? As they contemplate their futures, Raha and Marwa exchange and record hundreds of voice notes with noted French journalist Caroline Gillet. What emerges is a raw and incredibly intimat ...
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CarbonSessions

The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network

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Welcome to CarbonSessions: a podcast with Carbon Conversations for every day, with everyone, from everywhere in the world. In our conversations, we share ideas, perspectives, questions, and things we can actually do to make a difference. Produced by: Steve Heatherington, Rob Slater and Leekei Tang Hosted by: Jenn Swanson (Canada), Olabanji Stephen (Nigeria), Leekei Tang (France), Brian Tormey (USA), Kristina Horning (Czechia) and Jeremy Côté (Canada) with Carbon Almanac contributors, and gue ...
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Jesuits and friends come together to look at the world through Ignatian eyes, always striving to live Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam -- For the Greater Glory of God. Hosted by Mike Jordan Laskey, Eric Clayton and MegAnne Liebsch. Learn more at jesuits.org. A production of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States.
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Adventures in Novus is a Pathfinder version one podcast set in the world of Novus. Novus is a brand new world to explore slightly different than the typical Pathfinder experience! We think we’re hilarious and fun and we hope you do too! We are on Spotify, IHeartRadio, Podbean, YouTube and Google Podcasts. Just look up Adventures in Novus! Email: DamnGamingFun@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DAMNGamingFun Patreon: patreon.com/DAMNGamingFun YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DAMNGamingFun
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Sweater Weather

Aaron Giovannone

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A podcast about the weird and wonderful world of Canadian arts and culture, aka "Canadian Content." In hour-long episodes, Aaron and Naomi dive deep into Canadian film, television, literature, music, and more. Sometimes a friend joins them, too. Naomi K. Lewis is a writer and editor, and Aaron Giovannone is a writer and professor. Because of the dominance of the United States, Canada is a country where nearly all domestic culture relies on protectionist laws and public funding to exist. Whet ...
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Birdcage Hockey Podcast

BCHC & Maeve the Podcast Dog

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In the Spring of 2024, the three best friends there ever was all got injured while playing hockey together. Rather than just sitting glumly on their couches (ok... they did this too...), they decided to join forces and bring Birdcage Hockey Podcast to the world. We LOVE hockey and want to help anyone who wants to continue, or start playing the game gain some knowledge on how to do so.
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Canada's Real Estate Podcast

Carla Browne & Adrian Schulz

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Welcome to Canada’s Real Estate Podcast, where seasoned real estate experts Carla Browne and Adrian Schulz guide you through the intricate world of Canadian real estate. With a wealth of experience and a finger on the pulse of the market, Carla and Adrian delve into current trends, offering invaluable insights on buying, selling, owning, financing, and managing real estate. Recognized as one of the 45 Best Canada Real Estate Podcasts by Feedspot, our podcast is your compass to navigate the d ...
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Historian David Borys dives deep into the fascinating world of Canadian history in this bi-weekly podcast exploring everything from the wonderful to the weird to the downright dark. Get add free content at Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Soft for Us

Amy Walsh, Danielle Florence, Niki Mohrdar

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A podcast by soft women in a hard world. Soft for Us explores the friendship of three aspiring comics in Vancouver, Canada. In a world that can be tough and unforgiving, Amy, Danielle and Niki embrace their softness with laughter, curiosity, and let's be honest, some confusion. Each episode, they nominate someone as the ultimate softie, exploring what makes a person the epitome of softness. They'll also dive into absurd Reddit threads, put their taste buds to the test, and engage in friendsh ...
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Welcome to CARE Canada's 15 Minutes to Change the World—the name says it all! Join us each month as we speak with inspiring guests about different issues centered around women's leadership, while providing our listeners with recommendations on how they can advocate for positive change—in Canada and around the world. CARE Canada is a nonprofit organization working around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice by empowering women and girls. Find out more and join u ...
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Ed Goldman is a longtime newspaper and magazine columnist, the author of five books and creator of The Goldman State, a three-times-a-week online column with subscribers in 40 states, Canada and Europe. A professional playwright, composer and painter, Ed has also taught journalism at five California Universities and community colleges. His bucket list includes becoming the victim of a corporate takeover. This podcast is an extension of his unique take on the world around us and his interpret ...
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The New to Canada podcast is a place for internationals from around the world to share their honest, real-life experience of moving to Canada. The host, Kate Malcolm, went backpacking solo around South-East Asia in 2016 and met a dashing Canadian... Cue an unexpected move across the world from a crowded English city to a new lake life in rural Ontario! After living and working long-term in 5 different countries, Kate is passionate about helping you adjust to your big move abroad by sharing t ...
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Canada Talks Archery is a monthly podcast hosted by Kelly Taylor, a Canadian archery enthusiast and journalist with years of experience in the sport. The podcast focuses on the world of archery from a Canadian perspective, welcoming guests from all over Canada and the world. The show’s guests bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the show and offer valuable insights into the sport of archery and news on upcoming events. Kelly and his featured co-host also share tips and advice for bo ...
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Get ready to Take On the World! Join John and Mike D along with other hosts Deb Doughtery, Lexi, and Nathan Blaze for an exciting podcast that covers conventional historical topics as well as the unique and odd ones. From cryptids to true crime, serial killers to pop culture, Take On the World has something for everyone. Plus, add in personal stories, some fun and a little bit of beer, booze and brevity – you won't want to miss out on this weekly adventure! Check out our TOTW Podcast Side Pr ...
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Travel in 10 is a 10 minute travel podcast visiting hip hotels, cool restaurants, festivals and events around the tour. Started in 2005, Travel in 10 is one of the world's first travel podcasts and has consistently ranked in the top travel podcasts Apple Podcasts around the world and is currently the #1 travel podcast in Canada. You can find more of our travel podcasts from around the world at https://voyascape.com/
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In a world full of negative news the goal of this podcast is to shed some light on the positive and to recognize and give attention to the people who are the true Heroes in society. I am Lisa Falzone your Security Heroes podcast host. Our aim, connects listeners to real-life heroes in the security world. We explore the challenges and successful strategies of these heroic figures to resolve issues which unravel under highly stressful conditions. Sponsored by Athena Security.
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It's Personal Finance Canada

Christine Conway, Cameron Conway

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Helping you understand , budgeting, investing, insurance and all things personal finance from a uniquely Canadian perspective. Featuring Christine Conway, a Certified Financial Planner, author and owner of Braun Financial. Along with her husband Cameron Conway, an author in his own right whose trying to better understand this wide world of personal finance. *This is for entertainment purposes only, please consult a local certified financial planner to assist you in developing your financial ...
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I am a traveler, cyclist, expat and teacher with over 15 years experience living abroad in six different countries. As a passionate cyclist I have seen the world by bike and has toured in some truly amazing places, such as Sweden, Germany, Japan, most of SE Asia and of course Canada. During that time, I have traveled to over 40+ countries and met countless travelers, cyclists, and other expats. While traveling by bike, I decided that I wanted to connect the touring and bikepacking community ...
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Nobody Asked for This

Procrastination Inc.

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The podcast the world was NOT waiting for! Join Francesco every Thursday as he discusses a range of funny, insightful, very academic, and extremely intellectual topics that nobody asked to hear!
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The Community Cats Podcast

The Community Cats Podcast

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Our mission is to provide education, information and dialogue that will create a supportive environment empowering people to help cats in their community. *For transcripts of most shows, visit https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/podcast/.
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Scott Ste Marie is a Mindfulness Practitioner, Mental Health Speaker & Coach . He speaks across North America about emotional wellbeing, mental health and our innate need for genuine human connection. His lived experience has allowed him to develop a strong sense of empathy and compassion with his audiences and those he works with personally. Music is his true obsession as he plays the guitar, drums and sings. Official Website: https://www.scottstemarie.com
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Victoria Taylor, hailing from Vancouver, Canada, is the marketing consultant you want on your entrepreneurial journey. With nine years of experience and a sharp focus on the tech, SaaS, and fintech sectors, she’s not just talking the talk—she’s walking the walk. As the founder of Xisme, Victoria is revolutionizing how businesses create and interact…
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Thank you to Lyndie Hill and John Ford of Expedition Canada for coming on the show to discuss the ARWS 2025 World Championship in British Columbia. They go deep about the race location, the beauty and challenge of the area, being good Canadian hosts, and their race design philosophy. This episode has just enough beta to whet your racing appetite. F…
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Renata Reid, a seasoned Sales Associate and Senior Vice President of Sales with 20+ years in Calgary's real estate scene. is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Professional and Global Real Estate Advisor. She seamlessly blends marketing prowess with senior sales savvy. A Calgary resident for 21+ years, Renata brings an intimate grasp of the local ma…
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Naomi and Aaron discuss the film Hard Core Logo (1996). [If you enjoy Sweater Weather, become a patron of the show on Patreon. Go to patreon.com/canadiansweater for details.] In this episode of Sweater Weather, we're diving deep into one of Canada's most iconic cult films, Hard Core Logo (1996). Directed by Bruce McDonald and based on Michael Turne…
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How long will Michael Woods continue to race? What was it like for Michael Leonard in the breakaway in Montreal? Is Derek Gee giving up birding? Each year, the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal bring the world’s best riders to Canada. In 2024, mixing it up with Tadej Pogačar, Biniam Girmay and Julian Alaphilippe, were most of the top C…
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Back in March of this year, authorities in British Columbia filed an “unexplained wealth order” to seize a safety deposit box that belonged to Michael Patryn, the co-founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange, Quadriga. That box contained over $250,000 in cash, 45 gold bars, luxury watches and jewellery. The unexplained wealth order compels…
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In November of 2023, R&B singer Cassie sent shockwaves through the hip hop world when she filed a lawsuit against her former boyfriend, producer and mega-mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. She accused him of years of abuse and sexual violence, and since then a further nine lawsuits have been filed along similar lines. This week, Diddy was arrested in New Yo…
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As early as 2400 years ago, Greek philosophers were coming up with paradoxes that seemingly had no solution. Early mathematicians came up with problems that seemed impossible to solve. It wasn’t until the 17th century that the techniques were finally developed to solve these problems and unlock new fields of science and mathematics. Learn more abou…
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In this episode of the podcast, Francesco discusses fast food breakfast options, the end of the end of Summer and the start of the start of Fall, his confusion with the term "live action", and more! Visit Our Website: podcastnobodyaskedforthis.podbean.com Follow Us on Social Media: Tiktok: @naftpodcast Instagram: @nobody_asked_for_this_podcast Twit…
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The Black population in Canada is expected to exceed 3 million by 2041. Despite growing awareness of the root causes of inequities faced by Black communities, we don’t yet have interventions at scale in the skills ecosystem. In this episode, our guests describe the importance of culturally relevant, targeted programing for supporting Black communit…
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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, Nick Robertson signs with the Blue Jays (00:00), the Leafs open training camp (05:30), Nylander is going to play centre, but not Mitch (19:00), Rogers buys Bell's share of MLSE (56:00), Don Sweeney is upset! (1:20:30), Capit-ale (1:29:00), and Steve's best rant (1:33:00). Join SDP VIP: YouTube: https://w…
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Catch up on the latest immigration news in Canada for August 2024: Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced updated LMIA processing times, with minor increases across several streams. The Global Talent Stream now takes 8 business days, Agricultural Stream applications take 19 business days, and the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Prog…
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In this final episode of the Nepal series, host David Brodie takes listeners to Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the southern region of Nepal. Covering over 930 square kilometers, Chitwan offers a unique blend of biodiversity, eco-tourism, and cultural experiences. David shares his adventures, which include wildlife safaris in…
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Sometimes on this show, host Mike Jordan Laskey has topic in mind he’d like to cover and then he goes and finds someone great to talk about it. Other times, he knows he wants to talk to a specific person because they’re brilliant and Mike doesn’t really care what the topic is. Whatever the guest wants to discuss will be interesting. Today’s episode…
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On Monday, voters in the Winnipeg riding of Elmwood-Transcona and Montreal’s LaSalle-Émard-Verdun went to the polls. The results saw the Liberals lose another safe seat and the NDP narrowly beat out the Conservatives. Marieke Walsh, The Globe’s senior political reporter, explains exactly how much the opposition parties gained on the Liberals in Mon…
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Not long ago it seemed like the carbon tax was a fait accompli in Canada. Two elections were fought where this was a major issue, and the Liberals came out on top in both of them. But now, things are suddenly looking very different. It’s not just Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives hammering the Liberals about “axing the tax,” a growing number o…
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On October 28, 1929, a day known as Black Monday, the New York Stock Exchange suffered its greatest one-day loss in history. The next day, known as Black Tuesday, the market dropped even further, registering the second biggest one-day loss in history. This was the start of an extended bear market that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average drop 89% i…
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The girls are back in the same room after 2.5 months, and that room is Danielle's living room. They chat about Amy's neice's eating habits, Meryl Streep and Martin Short's romance, Niki's love of Kirkland signature pesto, and nude photo shoots. They also absolutely rip into some croissants (both figuratively and literally). Episode edited by Amy Wa…
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Episode Overview: In this bonus episode of the Travel in 10 podcast, David Brodie takes us back to Kathmandu, the vibrant capital of Nepal. This episode offers a live tour of some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley, with commentary from a local guide. Discover the rich history, culture, and spiritual significance of Kathmandu th…
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For 113 terrifying days in 1940, Nazi Germany’s air force, the Luftwaffe, threw everything it had at Great Britain in hopes of early victory in World War II. The task of defending southern England from airborne attack fell to pilots in the Royal Air Force, supplemented in their darkest hour by more than 100 flyers from Canada. These Canadians, some…
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Get ready for a thrill ride on the Cosplay Alliance podcast this week! We’re diving headfirst into Warner Bros.’ electrifying new release, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Directed by the iconic Tim Burton and featuring an all-star cast, this sequel to the 1988 cult classic promises to be a wild, whimsical adventure. Buckle up as we dissect every thrilling…
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Drug development has always been a long and arduous process, taking years of research and costing millions of dollars. When some biotech companies started to use artificial intelligence as part of that process, it was seen as a tool that had the potential to revolutionize drug discovery. Ten years on, those companies are faced with a reality check.…
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Former U.S. president Donald Trump was golfing on his course in Palm Beach, Fla., Sunday afternoon when the Secret Service say they spotted the barrel of a gun in the bushes. It was what they believe to be the second potential attempt at assassinating Trump in just two months. The suspect, arrested after a brief pursuit, was Ryan Welsey Routh: a 58…
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The English language is….different. Unlike other languages, English has borrowed and used words from a wide variety of other languages. However, no other language has had quite the influence that French has had. In fact, French was the language spoken by the kings and queens of England for centuries, and the rules of England couldn’t speak any Engl…
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"The drop trap is the most humane and effective way to trap those hard-to-catch cats, and once you’ve mastered it, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.” This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund, The Acatemy, and Tomahawk Traps. Join Bryan Kortis and Suzi Richmond from Neighborhood Cats for a special broadcast of two-part webinar…
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In episode 200 of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I decided to do something a little bit different so as to celebrate this milestone episode. I reached out to all the past guests on the podcast to ask them for updates on what adventures they have been on in the time since they came on the podcast, as well as any major new adventures they have plan…
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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, Steve's book is here! (00:00), Crosby extends with the Pens (15:30), Rookie Camp is underway, is Lane Hutson bad? (30:30), JVR to CBJ (42:45), Mo and Ray remain unsigned (51:00), revisiting the Askarov trade (1:06:00), and NHL Car Watch (1:26:00). Join SDP VIP: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC…
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This edition of 32 Thoughts with Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman doesn't fall flat, despite Friedge's tire doing so... They open the pod discussing the Blue Jackets' acquisition of James van Riemsdyk and potentially Phil Kessel as well. That makes way for some of the hockey we saw over the weekend. Kyle and Elliotte delve into the exhibition b…
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Parliament resumes after a summer break today. While digital policies receded into the background over the past few months, the political intrigue of by-elections and a minority government without an NDP deal will be accompanied by questions about what happens to Bill C-63, Canada’s online harms bill, Bill C-27, the privacy and AI reform bill, Bill…
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Fishing equipment like nets, traps and lines that have been lost or abandoned are a serious problem for marine wildlife. They’re designed to trap sea creatures, and to last a long time. It’s called ghost gear, and Canada is leading the charge in efforts to clean it up. But it is challenging and often dangerous work. Today, The Globe’s BC reporter J…
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The inclusion of ‘Russians at War’ in this year’s Toronto International Film Festival has been met with a firestorm of controversy and backlash, including criticism from the Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. The first person documentary follows Russian Canadian filmmaker, Anastasia Trofimova, as she embeds herself with a group of Russian sol…
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After the Nazi invasion of France in 1940, the French were forced to sign a lopsided armistice that gave control over most of the country to Germany. However, about 40% of Frace was not occupied by the Germans. It was controlled by a French government that came to power after the invasion and collaborated with and sided with Germany. The government…
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I am altering the pension. Pray I don't alter it any further. This week we talk about the continued roll out of changes to the Canada Pension Plan and how in 40 years you might get more money in retirement. Who qualifies for the best version of this plan, why is there now a two-tired structure and other useful facts about your government mandated f…
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In 1961, Michael Rockefeller, an heir to one of the greatest fortunes in the world, disappeared on an art-collecting trip off the coast of the island of New Guinea. For decades, the family simply assumed that he accidentally drowned off the coast in an attempt to rescue his anthropologist colleague. However, in the decades since he disappeared, mor…
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More than 80 women from around the world have accused the fast-fashion mogul Peter Nygard of rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking in incidents across four decades and at least four countries. He has been charged for sex crimes in three Canadian provinces and the state of New York. He denies it all, and has claimed his accusers are lying as p…
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People in the entertainment industry often say that show business is “show business.” As much as motion pictures are an art form, it is also a business. In many cases, a very big business. Motion picture studios will often invest hundreds of millions of dollars into a film expecting to see a return on their investment. Most of the time, a film will…
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