Best David Prairie Podcasts (2024)

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Remembering Sportsline with Mark Hebscher 51:48

20h ago51:48

51:48

Co-host Mark Hebscher remembers the popular late night TV sports show "Sportsline"! Airing on Global from 1981 to 2006, Mark looks back on Sportsline's history, how it resonated with audiences, how he and the crew went out of their way to make co-host Jim Tatti laugh on-air and more! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and Mark's YouTube chan…

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268: Dean Butler, Actor (“Little House on the Prairie”) 32:31

24h ago32:31

32:31

My guest starred as Almanzo on the hit television show, “Little House on the Prairie.” We discuss his experiences on the show, his relationship with Melissa Gilbert on the show, his new book, “Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond”, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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ENCORE: The Filipino nurse recruitment pipeline 26:41

2d ago26:41

26:41

Canada’s nursing shortage is so dire that many provinces are stepping up efforts to recruit nurses from the Philippines. And as producer Stephanie Dubois discovered from Manila, that recruitment process is a well-oiled machine with a lot of players involved. From the Philippines government, to recruiters, to nursing schools, the message to nurses i…

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Health-care lessons from an unprecedented fire season 26:46

7d ago26:46

26:46

Health-care workers are making sure they're ready for increasingly severe wildfire seasons. An EMS manager and hospital co-ordinator share how they evacuated high-needs patients from northern Alberta towns affected by wildfires in 2023. And how their best practices have already been tested this year.…

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Remembering Brian Dennehy with Andrew Shaver 34:03

10d ago34:03

34:03

Friend/colleague Andrew Shaver remembers award-winning actor Brian Dennehy. How Brian was one of the greatest stage actors of his time, how often Brian's words inspired Andrew and his lasting impact. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://www.cleverhopes.com/.

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267: Julie Dawn Cole, Actress (“Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”) 22:49

8d ago22:49

22:49

My guest is an actress, perhaps best known for playing Veruca Salt in the classic “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”. We discuss her career in show business, her experiences in Willy Wonka, why she became a psychotherapist, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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DEAN BUTLER | Little House on the Prairie REVEALED 29:16

9d ago29:16

29:16

Join us on "Coffee Talk with Adika" as we welcome Dean Butler, the beloved actor from "Little House on the Prairie" and the author of the new book, "Prairie Man: My Little House Life and Beyond." Dean will share fascinating stories about life on the iconic TV show, working with Michael Landon, and the real Almanzo Wilder. Don’t miss this exciting c…

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Lance Olsen : Absolute Away & Shrapnel 2:17:59

14d ago2:17:59

2:17:59

Lance Olsen returns to Between the Covers to discuss his two new books, his uncategorizable multiverse fiction Absolute Away, and his new collection of philosophical essays and interviews on writing Shrapnel:Contemplations. Lance’s latest novel engages with the life of Edith Metzger, an improbable footnote in two momentous events in history: 1)as t…

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Why a rural family doc called it quits 26:43

14d ago26:43

26:43

Dr. Erin Sullivan worked a gruelling schedule as a family doc in rural Saskatchewan, struggling to balance ER shifts with a busy family practice–while lacking the system support she craved. She explains why she decided to retool her career when it had barely started.

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Remembering Little House On The Prairie with Dean Butler 39:05

15d ago39:05

39:05

Co-star Dean Butler remembers "Little House On The Prairie"! What it was like joining a hit TV series, learning under Michael Landon, working closely with Melissa Gilbert, why Little House keeps finding a new audience and more! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/, https://deanbutler.com/, check out @officialdeanbutler on Instagram, and pick u…

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266: Craig Baxley- Stuntman (“Heaven Can Wait”, “Diamonds Are Forever”) 27:09

15d ago27:09

27:09

My guest is an actor, stuntman, director, and more. We discuss his multifaceted career, his relationship with Warren Beatty, how he would deal with the risks of stunt work, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Remembering Sue Johanson with Jane Johanson 31:46

24d ago31:46

31:46

"Remembering" sex educator & talk show host Sue Johanson with her daughter Jane. How Sue went from nurse, to mother, trailblazer then TV star. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and check out the documentary "Sex with Sue" airing exclusively on Stack TV.

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265: Susan Olsen, Actress (“The Brady Bunch”) 23:36

22d ago23:36

23:36

My guest starred as Cindy Brady on the classic television show, “The Brady Bunch.” We discussed her experiences on the show, her relationships with the other cast members, challenges of being a child star, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Amitav Ghosh : Smoke and Ashes 1:34:23

28d ago1:34:23

1:34:23

For nearly twenty years Amitav Ghosh has been writing about opium and the opium trade, first in his fictional Ibis trilogy, and now in nonfiction with Smoke & Ashes. This is a story that brings together many of the preoccupying themes from Ghosh’s career: the legacies of colonialism and extractive colonial economies, the intelligence of plants and …

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Season 5 Episode 7 - Home Course Improvement 1:01:10

28d ago1:01:10

1:01:10

The crew records the last episode of the first half of season 5. The first half is relatively normal, but then they take things outside at Callahan Acres to get their hands dirty. Sheila films while the boys construct a teepad, from start to almost finish, and they do it in 90s sitcom fashion. This episode is multimedia - check out the UD socials p…

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White Coat, Black Art Book Talk 59:26

28d ago59:26

59:26

A single book can have the power to help us heal. A panel of celebrated physicians and nurses, along with members of the audience, weigh in on the books that inspired them at a live event recorded at Hamilton’s Central Library, hosted by Dr. Brian Goldman.

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Remembering Frank Sinatra with George Schlatter 22:02

29d ago22:02

22:02

One of television’s greatest producers George Schlatter remembers the “Chairman of the Board” Frank Sinatra. What kind of friend he was, what it was like to be out in public with one of the most recogizable entertainers in the world, how he handled fame and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and pick up a copy of George's memoir "Still…

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264: Stan Zimmerman- Return Visit from the Producer, Director, Screenwriter 27:53

29d ago27:53

27:53

My returning guest responds to listeners’ questions about his career, his writing for The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls, difficulties he’s experienced writing, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Remembering David Crosby with Sarah Jarosz 27:17

1M ago27:17

27:17

Singer-songwriter and multiple Grammy winner Sarah Jarosz remembers her friend, twice-inducted Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer David Crosby. How David was as a mentor, his unwavering support for new artists and a story about an unforgettable, dreamlike day at the beach. Check out https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://www.sarahjarosz.com/.…

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263: Butch Patrick- Actor (“The Munsters”) 26:38

1M ago26:38

26:38

My guest is an actor, perhaps best known for being in “The Munsters” on television. We discuss his experiences on The Munsters, how his career affected his life, how he coped with difficulties in his life, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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The kidney transplant waiting game 26:46

1M ago26:46

26:46

Judith Morrison needs a kidney. While she's on dialysis, her sister Catherine is putting out a public plea for a living donor. But the search has been hard. And if they do find a donor, the sisters say that person will have to go through a long and opaque testing process - one that experts say needs to be improved across Canada.…

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Joyelle McSweeney : Death Styles 1:59:36

1M ago1:59:36

1:59:36

Today’s guest, poet, playwright, novelist, translator, publisher, editor and critic, Joyelle McSweeney discusses her latest poetry collection Death Styles. She talks about the juxtaposing of “death” and “style” and the seam to the underworld that opens when you do, about style as survival, about writing after and into death, about eyes that spill A…

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Season 5 Episode 6 - The Ripple Effect with Jorge and David Piña 1:37:45

1M ago1:37:45

1:37:45

This is one for the books, folks. Future guests take note: there is no going back after this episodes guests, Jorge and David Piña, show up and kick things off right with a full barbeque spread that damn near brought the crew to tears. Once they all had their fill of brisket, chicken, ribs and elotes, they got down to brass tacks and dug into how t…

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ENCORE: Alberta pharmacists filling primary health-care gap 26:30

1M ago26:30

26:30

Provinces are permitting pharmacists to prescribe for minor ailments, but in Alberta, pharmacists have been doing that and much more for 15 years. Because of their expanded powers, they’re filling gaps in health care. But it’s raising questions about the line between pharmacists and family doctors.

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KAREN CONTI Author of Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy 43:19

1M ago43:19

43:19

#truecrimestories #johnwaynegacy #serialkillerdocumentary John Wayne Gacy killed more than 33 victims, and the "Killer Clown" didn't do it alone, his lawyer believes. Karen Conti was a fledgling attorney in the early 1990s when she defended the most infamous serial killer at the time during his final death row appeals from 1993 to his execution by …

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Remembering Al Waxman with Jaymz Bee 25:13

2M ago25:13

25:13

Friend & co-founder of the Al Waxman Fan Club Jaymz Bee remembers Canadian actor, "The King of Kensington", Al Waxman. Al's passion for the arts in Canada, his success outside Canada, how the fan club got started, a story of Al unknowingly meeting Star Trek actor George Takei and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://www.jaymz…

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262: Dick Warlock, Actor/Stuntman (“Halloween II”) 27:00

1M ago27:00

27:00

My guest is an actor/stuntman perhaps best known for playing Michael Myers in Halloween II, and dealing with the shark, “Bruce”, in Jaws. We discuss his career, the difficulties of doing stunt work, how he’s coped with the consequences of his career, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Prospering with Young-Onset Parkinson's 26:43

2M ago26:43

26:43

Sharon Chakkalackal was diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson’s at 38. Now, two years later, Sharon’s life is transformed – but not for the worse. Her days are filled with self-care, including exercise and community involvement, to treat and slow her symptoms. Dr. Brian Goldman joins Sharon on her volunteer gardening shift to learn how she's gleanin…

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Remembering Vesuvio with Juniors 28:53

2M ago28:53

28:53

Former longtime employees and now owners of Juniors Pizza, Jimy Chalmers and Shane Lemieux, remember the first New York style pizzeria in Toronto, Vesuvio Pizzeria and Spaghetti House. Who the Pugliese family was that started it, what Vesuvio meant to the Junction area, and what it was like to close it's doors after 63 years. Visit https://www.reme…

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261: David Proval - Actor ("The Sopranos", "Mean Streets") 26:32

2M ago26:32

26:32

My guest is an actor who is perhaps best known for playing Richie Aprile on the popular show “The Sopranos”. We discuss his show business career, his insight into the roles he plays, how his background and upcoming is still important to him, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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The Unshakeable MD 26:43

2M ago26:43

26:43

At 28 years old, Dr. Soania Mathur was building her medical practice and expecting her first child. Then, she was diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson’s Disease. She tried to ignore her diagnosis for a decade, but as the symptoms progressed, she had to close her practice. Now, the self-described "Unshakeable MD" uses her experience as both a patien…

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Season 5 Episode 5 - Fox Prairie Recap and More! 1:42:43

2M ago1:42:43

1:42:43

The crew settles back down at Callahan Acres to try and digest the giant meal that was the trip to Fox Prairie. They discuss the course in more detail now that they have gotten the full picture from the Halley family - not just its history but what may be in its future. They also chronical some of the nonsensical events that occured while on the wa…

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Remembering The Beatles' 1st Ed Sullivan Show Appearance with Debbie Gendler 1:13:41

2M ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Audience member and author of "I Saw Them Standing There" Debbie Gendler remembers The Beatles' first Ed Sullivan Show appearance! How she landed a coveted ticket to the historical 1964 TV and music event, what it was like to be in the audience, meeting The Beatles and more! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://debbiegendler.com/.…

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260: Dina Merrill, Actress and Philanthropist 15:22

2M ago15:22

15:22

My guest on this archived show, originally taped in 1995, is an actress who had a long, popular career in show business. We discuss her career, how she coped with the difficulties of the industry, how she dealt with her own personal tragedies, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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The Family Doctor Recruiting Game 26:41

2M ago26:41

26:41

Attracting a family doctor to work in a community is challenging, with fewer physicians choosing family medicine. That's why Cheryl Gnyp, the recruiter for Castlegar, B.C., needs to stand out. She uses the board game Operation and specialized coffee as part of her 10-minute sales pitch to potential recruits at conferences. It can take years before …

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Remembering Jackie Shane with Michael Mabbott & Lucah Rosenberg-Lee 37:31

2M ago37:31

37:31

“Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story” filmmakers Michael Mabbott & Lucah Rosenberg-Lee remember pioneer transgender performer Jackie Shane. Jackie's incredible story of knowing who she really was, the connection she made with her audience and how she deserved one last standing ovation. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.…

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259: Bill Boggs - Television Host/Journalist 14:55

2M ago14:55

14:55

My guest on this archived show is an Emmy Award winner with a long history as a TV talk show host, producer, writer, and speaker. We talk about his lengthy career, issues he’s dealt with, his motivational speaking, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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BONUS: Can Earth Day be badass again? (via What On Earth) 29:07

2M ago29:07

29:07

The climate is changing. So are we. On What On Earth, you’ll explore a world of solutions with host Laura Lynch and our team of journalists. In 1970, 20 million people showed up to fight for the environment on the first Earth Day. More than five decades later, is it time for this much tamer global event to return to its radical roots? OG organizer …

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Danielle Dutton : Prairie, Dresses, Art, Other 2:03:06

2M ago2:03:06

2:03:06

One might ask, just what is Danielle Dutton’s latest book, Prairie, Dresses, Art, Other? A collection of stories, a philosophical essay, a sequence of nested dreams and memories, an act of loving citation, a one-act play of silent animals, a meditation on the human in the more-than-human world, on the end of the world, on writing, on reading, on vi…

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