Best The Iceberg Network Podcasts (2024)

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Kenji and Deb and Ed 36:25

1h ago36:25

36:25

Thanks to our friends at Special Sauce for allowing us to share this episode. Deb, Kenji, and host Ed Levine talk about ye olde days of early food blogging and the backstory of The Recipe.By Deb Perelman & J. Kenji López-Alt

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PM Trudeau's NATO commitment is meaningless. It's just another announcement. 19:32

2d ago19:32

19:32

This week on Now and Next: The NATO Summit has wrapped up in Washington D.C. and Canada’s defence spending was a more than touchy subject. House Majority Leader Mike Johnson called Canada's lack of commitment "shameful". The minimum contribution for NATO members is 2% of GDP. Canada spends less than 1.4%. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadian…

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Going Beyond Start-Up 42:44

8d ago42:44

42:44

Are you tired of the corporate constraints in your current role as an estate agent? Do you dream of breaking free and establishing your own agency, where you can offer clients a truly personalised service tailored to their needs? In this episode, Mark and Rob sit down with Pete and Jon, the founders of Mortlock & Joyce, to dig into their inspiring …

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Going down with the political ship! Biden and Trudeau are headed for the iceberg. 57:08

9d ago57:08

57:08

This week on Now and Next: Lindsay Broadhead, Brad Ross, Anne Marie Aikins and Bob Reid join the roundtable. Calls for US President Joe Biden haven't slowed down. In fact, they're heating up a week after his disastrous debate performance. Justin Trudeau says he's "listening" to Canadians after his party's devastating defeat in the Toronto-St. Paul'…

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Mailbag Part 2 27:59

12d ago27:59

27:59

We know you don’t want to burn your food in the kitchen (unless it’s a char/sear kinda situation), but you know what else you don’t want to burn? You, the cook. Deb and Kenji reveal their tips for avoiding cooking burnout, as well as how to mine your own sodium citrate at home. Did your eyes get whiplash reading this? Buckle up because your letters…

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It's too late for "the walk in the snow". Liberals are wandering in the wilderness with or without Trudeau. 31:08

16d ago31:08

31:08

This week on Now and Next: David Coletto, CEO and Founder of Abacus Data, joins the podcast to analyze the results from the By-election in the federal riding of St. Paul's. He says there's no way to consider this outcome as anything other than a crushing, if not shocking result from the Trudeau government. The Conservatives won the mid-town Toronto…

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Staying Ahead of the Curve 53:00

16d ago53:00

53:00

In this episode of the Estate Agency X podcast, hosts Mark and Rob sit down with Paul Tobias-Gibbins, who discusses his remarkable 25 years of owning M&P Estates. Paul discusses changes he has witnessed and implemented over the years, how the industry has evolved and how his company has stayed ahead of the curve. One of the first topics we explore …

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Calgary's water crisis is a #PoliticalFail. Toronto wilfully ignores history. And the federal capital gains tax prevents unwanted pregnancy. 53:43

23d ago53:43

53:43

This week on Now and Next - Story Studio Network's flagship podcast Our comms crew assembles! Lindsay Broadhead, Brad Ross, Anne Marie Aikins and Bob Reid join Dave Trafford at the Now and Next table to go hard and deep on stories that need more than just headlines. Calgary's water main break was predictable and preventable. But city council's wilf…

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Mailbag Part 1 30:33

26d ago30:33

30:33

After putting out our first batch of episodes, we put out a call to our listeners — any questions? You sure did. Thanks to listeners from around the world who heeded our call, we bring you our first mailbag episode. Kenji and Deb debunk the 30-minute recipe, contemplate tiers of butter, go down the soup dumpling rabbit hole, and much more.…

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Russian cruise missiles are within range of Toronto as US allies ponder preparations for the possibility of a second Trump presidency 44:38

30d ago44:38

44:38

This week on Now and Next: The Russian Navy is parked mere miles off the coast of Florida. A frigate, a nuclear-powered submarine, an oil tanker and a rescue tug arrived in Havana harbour on June 12. RCAF veteran, retired Major General Scott Clancy - Leader, Author, Speaker, Mentor, Coach has a unique perspective on this. He served as Director of O…

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Toronto couldn't afford a TTC Strike. Can the city afford a settlement? 48:51

1M ago48:51

48:51

This week on Now and Next: Our Comms Crew is assembled. Brad Ross spent a good portion of his comms career working for the TTC. Anne Marie Aikins has just recently retired from the provincial transit overlord - Metrolinx. And Lindsay Broadhead is the former Comms Chief at the City of Toronto. They all agree, a TTC strike would be sheer chaos for co…

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Teams, Listings & Market Share 24:07

1M ago24:07

24:07

Join us on this shorter episode of Estate Agent X as we reflect on our recent interactions with estate agents across the UK. We explore the critical importance of understanding and implementing core values within their businesses. Listen in as we recount a transformative workshop led by Julia Langkraehr, where agents initially doubted the necessity…

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Asparagus 40:41

1M ago40:41

40:41

In this episode, Kenji and Deb talk all about asparagus. You can roast it, puree it, sautee it, grill it, and even eat it raw. It can serve as a snack or as part of a main dish. Did you know it grows in different colors? Hear how Deb prepares asparagus as a family snack and how it can make for a great pizza topping. And it wouldn't be an episode ab…

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Mayada Ibrahim (trans.), “Symphony of the South," The Common magazine (2024) 25:51

1M ago25:51

25:51

Mayada Ibrahim speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about her translation of “Symphony of the South,” a short story by Tahir Annour that appears in The Common’s most recent issue, in a portfolio of writing in Arabic from Chad, South Sudan, and Eritrea. Mayada talks about the process of translating this piece, including working with the author an…

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Super Heroes make all of us stronger. We hear Quisha Wint's experience as a live organ donor. 37:58

1M ago37:58

37:58

This week on Now and Next: We explore Music, Recovery, and Community with musician, singer, songwriter Quisha Wint. Quisha is "one of Toronto’s sought-after session vocalists, currently living in the GTA, Quisha is a rising star in the tight-knit music industry thanks to her bright personality and strong emotive vocal abilities." But she's also a l…

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Are we commoditizing cancer as a form of entertainment? 41:03

2M ago41:03

41:03

This week on Now and Next: Our veteran comms crew is back at the table! Lindsay Broadhead, Bob Reid, Anne Marie Aikins and Brad Ross join SSN Chief Executive Producer Dave Trafford. The series finale of The Good Doctor sparked a spirited conversation about the commoditization of cancer by big network, prime time television dramas. We've culturally …

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A Blend of Tech & Touch 55:40

2M ago55:40

55:40

Unlock the secrets behind the remarkable transformation of Brown's Estate Agents as Kerry Brown, co-founder reveals how a teacher's passion for education evolved into a thriving career in the property industry. By tuning in, you'll get an insider's perspective on the strategic shifts and technological advancements that propelled a modest letting ag…

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Grilled Chicken 37:10

2M ago37:10

37:10

Grilling season is here and so are Kenji and Deb to talk grilled chicken. From marinades to brines, to the one thing that can prevent dried-out grilled chicken: a meat thermometer. No easy access to a grill? We talk grill pans, using vinaigrette for grilled chicken, and a condiment base for your marinades that Deb now swears by. Recipes mentioned: …

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We need to teach our kids the value of failure 47:37

2M ago47:37

47:37

This week on Now and Next: Rocco Rossi is the inaugural President and CEO of Shift 25 - a new movement "cultivate a BOLD and thriving Canada - teaching our kids "every failure is just feedback on the way to success." And Keith Currie, President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture joins us to talk about the challenge of balancig the need for f…

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The King of Estate Agency 36:56

2M ago36:56

36:56

Join us as we explore the transformative journey of the estate agency business with industry veteran Neil King, who brings over four decades of experience to the table. From his early days fresh out of school to the challenges of managing nearly a hundred branches in corporate estate agencies, his stories of embracing technology, overcoming busines…

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Is the Toronto Police Service facing an integrity crisis? 41:37

2M ago41:37

41:37

This week on NOW and NEXT: We're excited to introduce an All-Star Roundtable including Lindsay Broadhead, Brad Ross, Anne Marie Aikins, and Bob Reid. They're all veteran Comms pros and they bring their considerable collective experience in war rooms, boardrooms, behind private and public sector podiums. In our inaugural sitdown: The Toronto Police …

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Iceberg Salad 41:22

2M ago41:22

41:22

Iceberg lettuce gets a bad rap, but can make a good wrap. In this episode, Kenji and Deb go all in on lettuce. From wedge salads with homemade ranch to chronicling the rise, fall, and resurgence of the hardest-working lettuce in the kitchen. Knife and fork wedge salads are just the tip of the iceberg. Iceberg lettuce soup? Pickled iceberg lettuce? …

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The time has come to talk seriously about a Basic Guaranteed Income 32:37

2M ago32:37

32:37

This week on NOW and NEXT: We're joined by Sheila Regehr, Chair of Basic Income Network Canada and Jessie Golem, who is part of a class action lawsuit seeking $200 million in damages from the Ontario government. The lawsuit claims the government breached terms and conditions of a contract it entered with 4,000 low income Ontarians who qualified for…

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What are we looking for in a Prime Minister? 39:05

3M ago39:05

39:05

This week on Now and Next: Abacus Data CEO David Coletto joins us to talk about his latest research. He wanted to know what Canadians are looking for in a prime minister. David says, "In our survey, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reigns as the premier party host, which might not come as a surprise given his charismatic and sociable public persona. H…

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Growth Through Delegation 49:46

3M ago49:46

49:46

"Are you an estate agent seeking to unlock strategies for growth?" Join us on this episode as Mark and Rob sit down with industry veteran Jamie Curtis from Cooke Curtis & Co. In this engaging podcast, Jamie shares his remarkable 32-year journey navigating the estate agency landscape, from challenging economic downturns to embracing cutting-edge dig…

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Grilled Cheese 43:15

3M ago43:15

43:15

News to us at Radiotopia, but there are some of you out there who have some really strong feelings about grilled cheese, almost enough for a whole separate podcast. What is it about this seemingly mellow, humble sandwich — a favorite of both small children and stoners — that elicits all this controversy? (It’s always the quiet ones.) Even if you do…

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Amanda Mei Kim, "California Obscura," The Common magazine (2023) 36:04

3M ago36:04

36:04

Amanda Mei Kim speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about her essay “California Obscura,” which appears in The Common’s most recent issue, in a portfolio of writing and art from and about the immigrant farmworker community. Amanda discusses how the essay changed and developed over many drafts. The finished piece explores her childhood growing up…

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Has the Trudeau government weaponized poverty? 57:28

3M ago57:28

57:28

This week on NOW and NEXT: We go deep on two line items in the the federal budget. Legislated poverty is now a nationally funded program. The 2024 Trudeau budget threw pocket change at the Canada Disability Benefit and, in so doing, managed to add to the $80 billion annual cost of poverty in this country. The government's refusal to fully fund the …

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The paper bag discussion at the LCBO misses the point - ENTIRELY! 43:21

3M ago43:21

43:21

This week on Now and Next: The Ford government in Ontario is patting itself on the back for forcing the Liquor Control Board of Ontario to reversing a ban on paper bags. The LCBO made the move in August 2023, claiming it was an environmental initiative aimed at saving our forests. Premier Ford says it's a matter of affordability for Ontarians. But …

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Freedom Through Efficiency 41:24

3M ago41:24

41:24

Have you ever wanted a future where your estate agency business operates seamlessly, allowing you to reclaim more time with family and achieve success through enhanced tech efficiency? In this episode, hosts Mark Burgess and Rob Brady sit down with David Long, Sales Director at Newboulds & Co., to discuss the future of estate agency entrepreneurshi…

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Tomato Soup 41:14

3M ago41:14

41:14

Some people think tomato soup only exists to serve as a dipping sauce for grilled cheese, but Kenji and Deb are here to set them straight. A properly, lovingly made tomato soup — even with sad-looking supermarket tomatoes from February — can be a time portal, from the dreariest winter day to the peak of summer farmer’s market fresh. Kenji makes Deb…

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Will the US be a more dangerous place if Donald Trump wins or if he loses in November? 37:45

3M ago37:45

37:45

We are seven months from election day in the United States and its outcome could prove to be the most significant since Abraham Lincoln was elected with less than 40% of the popular vote in 1860. Lincoln’s election is cited as the primary cause that triggered the US Civil War. With that in mind we ask the question: Will the United States be a safer…

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Remembering the Honourable Roy McMurtry 37:42

4M ago37:42

37:42

In this episode of NOW and NEXT: A funeral was held this week for Roy McMurtry, the former Chief Justice of Ontario and Ontario's Attorney General in Bill Davis' government at Queen's Park. McMurtry at the age of 91 on March 18, 2024. I had the chance to interview the Chief Justice when he retired from the bench in 2007. We replay that sit down for…

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Straight Talking 1:00:47

4M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

With 30% of property sales never making it to completion, our guest Paul Quinn, founder of Oakfield Property, has achieved an astonishingly 3% fall-through rate in his agency. How did he manage this? Tune in to discover the way you could approach how you take on properties. Growing up around market stalls, Paul learned the art of negotiation and cu…

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Pancakes 44:20

4M ago44:20

44:20

In preparation for this episode, Deb and Kenji fed their children so many pancakes that they are now on a pancake strike. But before you start feeling sorry for these young people, don’t forget they got to taste the rainbow of pancake styles. Tall and fluffy. Crisp and fluffy. Thin and crispy. The hottest pancake in the world right now, the Japanes…

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Can we achieve Truth and Reconciliation in the Mining Industry? 53:31

4M ago53:31

53:31

This week on NOW and NEXT: We explore truth and reconciliation in the mining industry. It's a critical issue, especially when you consider how much mining in Canada is done on the traditional lands and territories of First Nations right across the country. Brandon Ringham, from Creative Fire, sat down with us at the PDAC confernece in Toronto. We'r…

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Leading By a Mile 50:56

4M ago50:56

50:56

Estate agents... What are the secrets to increasing your market share from 12% to 35%, whilst maintaining a high level of service and charging the right fee? Join us as we sit down with Charlotte Cooper of Alan Cooper Estates, a family-owned estate agency, where Charlotte opens up about her unconventional journey into estate agency, starting at the…

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Meatloaf 35:55

4M ago35:55

35:55

Kenji and Deb have history with meatloaf that goes way, way back, to summer camp in the 80s. It was not love at first taste, but Deb has a moment of clarity and achieves meatloaf enlightenment. Kenji and Deb chew over “meat batter”, how many Meat Loaf references in one podcast episode constitutes audio malpractice, and if parents who send their tee…

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Did Ottawa get it right with the Online Harm bill? 43:39

4M ago43:39

43:39

Today on NOW and NEXT: It's been a LONG TIME coming but the feds have finally tabled their legislation aimed at curbing online harm. That includes new measures to deal with hate speech and puts a major onus on the big tech companies to take responsibility for content posted on their platforms. Owen Charters is the President and CEO at BGC Canada. H…

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Nayereh Doosti, “The Little One” The Common magazine (Nov, 2023) 28:49

5M ago28:49

28:49

Nayereh Doosti speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about her story “The Little One,” which appears in The Common’s most recent issue. Nayereh talks about the many inspirations behind this story, which follows an older Iranian man coming to America, where he feels out of place with his family members, the community, and the younger generations. …

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Mentoring Future Leaders 54:58

5M ago54:58

54:58

In this episode, we look at crafting the future estate agency leaders through mentorship, featuring Ben Taylor, Director of Walters Property in Lincolnshire and his father Adrian. Together, they unveil their journey—Ben's rise from a sales negotiator to director, fueled by a passion for customer-centricity and his father's invaluable guidance. We s…

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If we need an EXTRA day every four years, could we add it to the summer months? 1:01:13

5M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

This week on NOW and NEXT We talk to Neil Hetherington, CEO at Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto. Those of you who follow us here at Story Studio Network will know we've been working closely with Neil and his team producing The 2030 Project podcast series. The latest instalment was a limited series focussed on the Canada Disability Benefit. The long…

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Stovetop Mac and Cheese 38:16

5M ago38:16

38:16

Most people are familiar with the stuff in the blue box, but what might seem like a simple dish holds many nuances, from achieving that perfectly smooth cheese melt to avoiding greasiness or lumpiness. Find out why mac and cheese holds a special place in Kenji's heart and the results of Deb’s experience making Kenji’s three ingredient recipe. Recip…

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We're BACK! "Back on Track" is the theme of the week and did you know human trafficking is happening in plain view and close to home? 42:35

5M ago42:35

42:35

Welcome to NOW and NEXT - the flagship podcast at Story Studio Network.. It’s our weekly offering - the newest episodes will drop Thursdays! Stories, issues, problems and solutions that just don’t make the cut in the assignment meetings… But they’re stories, issues, problems and solutions that affect you, your family, your home, your job and your c…

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Beyond The CV | Empathy, Diversity & Recruitment 46:50

5M ago46:50

46:50

How can personal milestones and industry changes inspire innovative business strategies and a people-centric approach to recruitment in the estate agency sector? In this episode, we embark on a journey with Nicola Broomham, a seasoned estate agency recruitment professional and chair of Women in Residential Property. Nicola shares her remarkable sto…

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Introducing: The Recipe with Kenji and Deb 1:34

5M ago1:34

1:34

New from Radiotopia, The Recipe with Kenji and Deb. Join us to hear what goes into writing our recipes — the techniques we test, the ingredients we taste — so that you can be on your way to creating your own perfect recipe. Whether you're cooking meatloaf, pancakes, or chicken soup, we got you, and you've got this. Episode 1 drops February 26. Foll…

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Avoiding the 'Race to the Bottom' 47:03

6M ago47:03

47:03

Want to understand what the premium market means? In this episode host Rob Brady sits down with David Lindley, CEO of ByDesign, offering listeners a deep dive into the dynamics of the premium property market. In the first segment, they explore David's journey from a family-run business to leading a global network of agents, shedding light on the in…

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Royal Rumble 2024 35:12

6M ago35:12

35:12

In this episode, Thomas and Randy discussed what happened at the beginning of the road to WrestleMania 40. Support The Iceberg Lounge⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️patreon.com/trjiPoggers⬇️⬇️⬇️https://poggerslifestyle.com/ICEBERG64Thomas’ links⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️linktr.ee/trji Randy’s stuff⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️Instagram: oledandyrandyReddit: redsnotdead_2Snapchat: chhs16Tik Tok: ole…

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Leo Ríos, "Lencho," The Common magazine (2023) 42:57

6M ago42:57

42:57

Leo Ríos speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about his story “Lencho,” which appears in The Common’s most recent issue, in a portfolio from the immigrant farmworker community. Leo talks about the process of writing and revising this story, which explores the friendship between two high school seniors in a rural community in California’s Central…

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USFL+XFL=UFL 26:10

6M ago26:10

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In this episode, Thomas and Randy discuss the merger of the USFL and XFL to create the UFL. Support The Iceberg Lounge⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️patreon.com/trjiPoggers⬇️⬇️⬇️https://poggerslifestyle.com/ICEBERG64Thomas’ links⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️linktr.ee/trji Randy’s stuff⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️Instagram: oledandyrandyReddit: redsnotdead_2Snapchat: chhs16Tik Tok: oledandyrandyTwitc…

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