Best Colin Munro Podcasts (2024)

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NaNoWrimo Special 4: Character and Plot: Fiction Hack Episode 023 51:11

4d ago51:11

51:11

As we come to the end of our series of NaNoWrimo special episodes, Ross admits, to Colin's horror, that he thinks this is a writing theory podcast! Then they go on to explore the difference between character and plot driven stories.

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Episode 70 - Toronto Under Construction with Bryceson Dodge from Empirical Capital, Adit Kumar from Anbros Financial and Richard Munroe from Atrium 1:22:19

21d ago1:22:19

1:22:19

Episode 70 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes Bryceson Dodge from Empirical Capital, Adit Kumar from Anbros Financial and Richard Munroe from Atrium to discuss financing, debt, equity and the mortgage market in the Greater Toronto Area. *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*…

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NaNoWrimo interview with F. T. Kulpa and Wendell Mitchell Snow: Fiction Hack Episode 022 49:00

11d ago49:00

49:00

F. T. Kulpa and Wendell Mitchell Snow are both writers and NaNoWriMo enthusiasts. They have taken part several times each. In this interview they share their experiences about the process, how it is helpful and how to get the most out of NaNoWriMo.

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Remebering Stan Lee. Fiction Hack: Episode 021 36:48

1M ago36:48

36:48

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Using Theme – NaNoWriMo Special 2. Fiction Hack: Episode 020 29:32

2M ago29:32

29:32

Using theme and motif can be a great way to allow readers to enjoy your story on another level. It can also help focus your writing and add to that all-important NaNoWriMo word count! This week we discuss what we mean by using theme and motif.

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Episode 69 - Toronto Under Construction with Heather Grey-Wolf from Infrastructure Ontario and Salima Rawji from York University Dev Corp 1:20:55

1M ago1:20:55

1:20:55

Episode 69 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast brings together two powerhouse women who have experience in both the public and private sectors of Toronto development: Heather Grey-Wolf from Infrastructure Ontario and Salima Rawji from York University Development Corporation. The episode explores the complexities and opportunities of urban dev…

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Act Structure – NaNoWriMo Special. Fiction Hack: Episode 019 54:20

2M ago54:20

54:20

Act structure is something that everyone talks and has an opinion about, but is it actually helpful when you are writing your story? No. No, it’s not. But maybe sometimes it is. Allow me to unlock the doors of the prison called “Act Structure” for you. It’s up to you if you leave…

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Powers of Darkness: The Lost Version of Dracula – Episode 18 45:11

2M ago45:11

45:11

Powers of Darkness is the recently rediscovered early draft of Dracula. Somehow, this early manuscript found its way into the hands of an Icelandic translator and was translated into Icelandic in 1900. For over a hundred years the Icelanders have been reading this book as Dracula, despite there being major, significant differences between the Engli…

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The First Shared Universe – Halloween Special II: Episode 17 46:45

2M ago46:45

46:45

What was the first shared universe? The answer may be surprising (unless you listened to our last episode). Join us as we discuss the little-seen 1943 classic Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man, as well as the following Universal Monster movies, and Ross compares Halloween as a kid in the US and the UK.…

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Universal Horror Movies – Halloween Special I: Fiction Hack Episode 16 57:38

2M ago57:38

57:38

Why are the Universal Horror Movies important and why should we still talk about them today? Because believe it or not, the Hollywood movie industry is still making billions upon billions using the storytelling models that this specific series of movies developed that were kicked off over 85 years ago. Come inside and listen… if you dare!…

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Episode 68 - Toronto Under Construction with Brendan Whitsitt from Imprint Developments, Alan Leela from Vantage Developments and Mathieu Fleury from Leader Lane Developments 1:36:48

2M ago1:36:48

1:36:48

Episode 68 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes three new developers, Brendan Whitsitt from Imprint Developments, Alan Leela from Vantage Developments and Mathieu Fleury from Leader Lane Developments to discuss the 10 most important things someone should know before becoming a residential apartment developer. *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron…

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Why Are There So Many Spider-Man movies? Fiction-Hack: Episode 015 1:02:22

3M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Why are there so many Spider-Man Movies? I’ll tell you why there are so many Spider-Man movies! We do a box office and critical analysis of all of the Spider-Man movies up to the present day. Find out why the stories are recycled so much, why they keep recasting the character, and why he’s suddenly started showing up in the Avengers movies.…

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Who is Doctor Who? Part 2 – Fiction Hack: Episode 14 54:21

3M ago54:21

54:21

Who is Doctor Who? We continue to answer this question, covering the Third and Fourth Doctors played by Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker, as well as Berry Letts.

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Truth and Story – Fiction Hack: Episode 013 43:02

3M ago43:02

43:02

Today we tackle and solve one of the eternal questions of humanity: what is truth? And what do we mean when we talk about truth and story? We have all the answers here for you guys. Seriously, we worked it out. You’re welcome.

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Who Is Doctor Who? Part One – Fiction Hack: Episode 012 51:53

3M ago51:53

51:53

So who is Doctor Who, anyway? It’s a fair question, and one that we have to travel 50 years into the past in order to answer fully. This week we pick up with the very first Doctor, mention very briefly “Dr. Who”, and blow through the Second Doctor–essentially all the black and white (and missing)episodes. Join us on a journey through space and time…

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Episode 67 - Toronto Under Construction with Samuel Frum from Metropia 1:12:15

3M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

Samuel Frum, President at Metropia joins episode 67 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast to discuss the success of Metropia's Markham project Union City, housing supply and affordability across the city, condo projects and investors, and why Metropia deeply believes in the future of the GTA. Guest Co-Host: Robert Baron *Sponsored by: BCGi Baro…

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Ready Player One. Fiction Hack: Episode 011 1:05:41

3M ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Are you ready player one? Ross has read the book, Colin has seen the movie–can one convince the other to do the other? It’s a roundabout discussion that drifts into deeper waters as we question the value of nostalgia in the pursuit of truth.

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Protagonists and Antagonists. Fiction Hack: Episode 010 42:38

3M ago42:38

42:38

We all think we know what we mean when we talk about protagonists and antagonists, but do we actually? Let’s dive deeper into the words’ origins…First up, as I hope I made clear, I am not using these two words in their conventional meaning. The accepted usage of “protagonist” today is simply “main character”. I think that this loses an important nu…

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The Problem with Die Hard: Episode 009 54:23

3M ago54:23

54:23

What is the problem with Die Hard? It’s just a fun movie right? I mean, Bruce Willis is really good in it, Alan Rickman gives a career-making performance, and there are a couple cool explosions. What’s not to like? What’s the problem with Die Hard? Well…Full show note available on our Website: Fiction Hack: Episode 009…

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Remembering Steve Ditko: Fiction Hack Episode 008 48:41

4M ago48:41

48:41

This week we are remembering Steve Ditko, co-creator of Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, The Question, Rorshach, and much, much more. Just like the heroes he created and helped develop, Ditko was a mysterious, complex, and principled individual. Today we try to open a little of that up for you. Full Show notes available on our website: Fiction Hack: Epi…

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Star Trek: Fiction Hack Episode 007 59:05

4M ago59:05

59:05

What’s this? Ross is the layman and Colin is the expert? Have we entered a mirrorverse? That would explain why both Colin and Ross are wearing dark goatees (Ross has a darker goatee on top of his beard–it’s weird). This week we talk Star Trek! Star Trek is massive. There have been 7 TV shows (including the Animated Series) totalling incorporating s…

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Episode 66 - Toronto Under Construction with Colin Baryliuk from KingSett Capital 1:14:14

3M ago1:14:14

1:14:14

Episode 66 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes Colin Baryliuk from KingSett Capital to discuss financing different asset classes in Toronto's real estate market, investment funds, and how the industry is shifting and adapting to the new market landscape. Guest Co-Host: Robert Baron *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive…

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Ant-man and The Wasp: Fiction Hack Episode 006 52:29

4M ago52:29

52:29

Marvel Studios is about to release its 20th movie, Ant-Man and The Wasp! As a long-time comic nerd, that blows my mind. Ant-Man is a very unlikely hero who has been around since the beginning and has a hard time keeping his own series. The Wasp has generally been a tag-along character to him. Along with Guardians of the Galaxy, he’s been one of the…

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Chekhov’s Gun and the Mystery box: Fiction Hack Episode 005 39:57

4M ago39:57

39:57

As Russian playwright Anton Chekhov once said: “I’ve got a gun!” Why is this an important statement in the history of fictional narrative? And how does it relate to some sort of box that J. J. Abrams once got as a kid? (Hint: Alfred Hitchcock) The answers are inside… The Chekhov’s gun quotes are from Wikipedia: “Remove everything that has no releva…

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Charles Dickens sucks: Fiction Hack Episode 004 31:55

4M ago31:55

31:55

This this episode Colin talks about why he does not have much time for Charles Dickens. Ross makes the case that while there is much to dislike about Dickens, there is also much to love.

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Jump the Shark: Fiction Hack Episode 003 38:23

4M ago38:23

38:23

In episode 3 of the Fiction Hack Podcast, Ross and Colin talk about what it means to ‘jump the shark’.

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Episode 65 - Toronto Under Construction with Ben Smith from Avesdo 1:43:30

4M ago1:43:30

1:43:30

Episode 65 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes Ben Smith from Avesdo to discuss how to leverage technology and data analysis to identify trends and insights that will benefit the new home sales industry across Canada. Tune in now! *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*…

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Star Wars is dead to me, and this is why: Fiction Hack Episode 002 35:43

4M ago35:43

35:43

I this episode Ross Explains why he, a once die hard fan of Star Wars, couldn't care less.

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Let’s Start a Podcast: Fiction Hack Episode 001 31:22

4M ago31:22

31:22

In 2018 Ross Lawhead and I started a podcast called Fiction Hack: Unlocking a Deeper Experience in Modern Story. In this first episode we defined what the podcast would be about, and decided on a name.

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Episode 64 - Toronto Under Construction with Nick Ainis from Fusioncorp, Marlon Bray from Altus Group and Shane Kennedy from Atria Development 1:40:14

4M ago1:40:14

1:40:14

Episode 64 of the Toronto Under Construction welcomes Nick Ainis from Fusioncorp, Marlon Bray from Altus Group and Shane Kennedy from Atria Development to discuss construction and costs in the GTA Real Estate industry with analysis on different asset classes including condo, purpose built rental, student housing, mass timber and more. Tune in now! …

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Episode 63 - Toronto Under Construction with Lauren White from CBRE, Todd Cullen from Fieldgate Properties, Max Goyzman from Peakhill Capital 1:34:02

5M ago1:34:02

1:34:02

Episode 63 of the Toronto Under Construction welcomes Lauren White from CBRE, Todd Cullen from Fieldgate Properties, Max Goyzman from Peakhill Capital to discuss Land development, financing and the outlook for multiple real estate asset classes in the Greater Toronto Area. Tune in now! *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*…

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Episode 62 - Toronto Under Construction with Jeff Wagner from Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation, Brian Dorr from Dorr Capital & ReaAlt Investment & Devon Cranson from Cranson Capital 1:34:19

6M ago1:34:19

1:34:19

Episode 62 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast explores financing, debt, equity and the mortgage market in the greater Toronto area with special guests Jeff Wagner from Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation, Brian Dorr from Dorr Capital & ReaAlt Investment & Devon Cranson from Cranson Capital. *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Execu…

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James Foster and Colin Munro with reflections on victory over Sharjah and season two 21:32

7M ago21:32

21:32

This is our final podcast from season two of the DP World ILT20. The Vipers signed off from the tournament for this season with a comfortable win by six wickets over the Sharjah Warriors in Sharjah, a win that ensured that although the side failed to finish in the top four and therefore secure a spot in the play-offs, it did mean Colin Munro’s side…

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Alex Hales on another last ball heartache against Dubai Capitals 11:27

7M ago11:27

11:27

This episode could easily be called Vipers heartache as Colin Munro’s side went down to a last ball loss against the Dubai Capitals for a second time this season. The defeat leaves the franchise bottom of the six-team table and while they’re still not out of contention for a spot in the finals, it’s now out of their hands. We hear from batter Alex …

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Tom Moody and Colin Munro look ahead to the Dubai Capitals 15:32

6M ago15:32

15:32

This time we have a real treat for you – a round-table chat with captain Colin Munro and Director of Cricket Tom Moody to look ahead to the match against the Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday night, the 9th of February. It’s the penultimate match of the regular season for the Vipers and it’s a must-win encounter if the sid…

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Sam Curran and Phil Salt link up with the Vipers 20:54

7M ago20:54

20:54

In this episode we speak with the Vipers recruits Phil Salt and Sam Curran, the England internationals who have flown in from the SA20 in South Africa to bolster the side’s roster in the run-in to the end of the regular season of the DP World ILT20. Wicketkeeper-batter Phil has arrived from Pretoria Capitals and all-rounder Sam, has joined from MI …

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Phil Oliver and Ben Hardy-Jones on the Sustainability Match 13:34

7M ago13:34

13:34

In this episode we look back at the Vipers’ Sustainability Match, against the Gulf Giants at the Dubai International Stadium last Saturday, in the company of the Desert Vipers CEO Phil Oliver and Sustainability Manager Ben Hardy-Jones. The Vipers have nailed their colours to the mast by putting Sustainability and the climate crisis front and centre…

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Nathan Sowter and Ali Naseer on the loss to MI Emirates 16:33

6M ago16:33

16:33

In this episode we reflect on a 30-run loss at the hands of MI Emirates in Abu Dhabi on Sunday February the 4th, the Vipers’ eighth game of this campaign. We have reaction from debutant leg-spinner Nathan Sowter, who performed admirably in taking one for 27 and there’s also the views of Ali Naseer, the UAE all-rounder who had his maiden DP World IL…

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Alex Hales, Azam Khan and James Foster on a crucial win against the Gulf Giants 19:53

6M ago19:53

19:53

This time we look back on an emphatic win for Colin Munro’s side against the Gulf Giants – a six-wicket success with more than three overs in hand. Coming up we have reaction from opening batter Alex Hales, wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan, who scored the fastest fifty in the history of the tournament, and also head coach James Foster, with the result…

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Dubai Sports Council partnership, Colin Munro and Tom Moody 14:20

7M ago14:20

14:20

This is a very special episode of Vipers Voices. It's special because It was recorded on the day the Desert Vipers joined forces with the Dubai Sports Council. Dubai Sports Council is the official body responsible for the development of the sports sector in the Emirate. And in a ground-breaking partnership, Dubai Sports Council has become the Lead …

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Tom Moody and Rohan Mustafa on the defeat to the Dubai Capitals 17:10

6M ago17:10

17:10

This time we reflect upon the side’s sixth match of the second edition of the tournament and it’s a match that ended in defeat for the Vipers – a four-wicket loss at the hands of David Warner’s Dubai Capitals, off the final ball of the match. Coming up we hear from Director of Cricket Tom Moody, who offers us his perspective on the narrow reverse a…

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Colin Munro's half-term report - looking back and looking forward 17:22

7M ago17:22

17:22

In this episode we look back at the dramatic victory over MI Emirates, forward to the next match, against the Dubai Capitals, and also assess how the team is doing at the halfway point of the group stage, all in the company of captain Colin Munro. Colin offers his usual fair and honest appraisal of his own and his side’s performances in the tournam…

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James Foster and Ali Naseer on the last-gasp win over MI Emirates 20:50

7M ago20:50

20:50

It’s a happy podcast this time as we have reaction after the Vipers' second win of this season's DP World ILT20, one secured by the narrowest of margins - by two wickets off the final ball in an absolute thriller against MI Emirates at the Dubai International Stadium. We hear from head coach James Foster and also UAE all-rounder Ali Naseer, who too…

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Episode 61 - Toronto Under Construction with Pauline Lierman from Zonda Urban, Anson Kwok from Pinnacle International and Andrew Cotz from Tribute Communities 1:24:55

7M ago1:24:55

1:24:55

Episode 61 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast dives into the current state of the new condo market in Toronto and explores the predictions for 2024. Guests Pauline Lierman from Zonda Urban, Anson Kwok from Pinnacle International and Andrew Cotz from Tribute Communities share their insights on interest rates, Closings in this new market, pric…

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Desert Vipers CEO Phil Oliver on the Sustainability Match 12:35

7M ago12:35

12:35

It’s time to hear from the Desert Vipers CEO Phil Oliver as we build up to the franchise’s Sustainability Match, against the Gulf Giants at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday February the 3rd. The match is a first for the Vipers and for the DP World ILT20 as it’s been put in place to highlight all that the Vipers are doing to raise awarene…

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Luke Wood and Alex Hales on defeat against the Sharjah Warriors 16:06

7M ago16:06

16:06

In this episode we reflect upon the match against the Sharjah Warriors at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, a game that saw the Vipers slip to a third defeat in four this season, going down narrowly by seven runs. We hear from Luke Wood, who picked up three wickets in his first outing of the campaign and there’s also reaction from top-scorer Alex Hales, who…

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Sherfane Rutherford and Azhar Mahmood after defeat against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 13:26

7M ago13:26

13:26

In this episode, we look back on the side’s third match of the tournament, against the Abu Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi. The Knight Riders repeated the result of the previous meeting between the two sides six days earlier by winning by six wickets, this time with 14 balls to spare. We hear from Vipers batter Sherfane Rutherford, who made 28 from 21 b…

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James Foster 23:42

7M ago23:42

23:42

It’s time to look forward to the next match on the Vipers’ schedule, the match against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday afternoon. And to that, we are in the company of head coach James Foster. We chatted with James on Thursday and in a wide-ranging conversation he not only looked ahead to that match…

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Tymal Mills 20:35

7M ago20:35

20:35

This time we catch up with Tymal Mills, the left-arm fast bowler who’s already made a significant impact for the Vipers in this edition of the tournament. Tymal talks to us about a range of subjects, looking back on the victory of the Gulf Giants in the side’s second match of the tournament, forward to match three against the Abu Dhabi Knight Rider…

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Colin Munro on victory over the Gulf Giants 17:35

7M ago17:35

17:35

We’re reacting to positive news as the Vipers are off the mark for the season with a six-wicket win with eight balls to spare against the Gulf Giants, the side that beat the Vipers in last year’s final. It was a match that saw Pakistan trio Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan and Azam Khan all debut for the franchise and all played roles in the victor…

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