Best Brian and Michaela Podcasts (2025)

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For George Takei, coming out has been a lifelong process 32:32

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George Takei is one of America’s most beloved actors and activists, known best for playing Hikaru Sulu in the “Star Trek” franchise. In 2019, he released a graphic memoir, “They Called Us Enemy,” which detailed his childhood experience at internment camps during the Second World War. Now, he’s released a follow-up book, “It Rhymes with Takei.” The …

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Phil Rosenthal is the luckiest person in the world 32:49

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Phil Rosenthal is the creator, writer and executive producer of “Everybody Loves Raymond,” one of the most successful sitcoms of all time. But after the show wrapped in 2005, it took nearly 10 years for him to get his next dream project off the ground. Now, Phil’s food and travel show “Somebody Feed Phil” is in its eighth season on Netflix. He join…

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This post-apocalyptic thriller is a love letter to the director’s mom 20:46

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In R.T. Thorne's directorial debut, “40 Acres,” the Canadian filmmaker imagines a post-apocalyptic world where food is scarce, society is in ruins and your family is under threat. It’s an intense movie about fighting for survival, but it also explores the complicated relationship between a mother and a son. R.T. joins Tom Power to share how his mot…

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224 - Clueless & the Duchess 48:17

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When Cher finds her passion of helping others at Bronson Alcott High, things are going great until she realizes she's the one that really needs to take a look in the mirror...or in the polaroid. This week we are headed back 30 years to the school days, the fashion, and the pursuit of a makeover with Cher, Dionne, and Tai. Join us for assembling an …

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Why Stephan James is “at risk of being great” 41:15

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Born and raised in Scarborough, actor Stephan James has defied the odds and climbed the ranks in Hollywood. He’s made a name for himself by playing major historical figures like runner Jesse Owens in “Race,” and civil rights activist John Lewis in Ava DuVernay’s film “Selma.” After working with legends like Julia Roberts and Laurence Fishburne, Ste…

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How Jully Black uses her singing “superpower” to advocate for others 24:53

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Jully Black is a powerhouse singer-songwriter from Toronto who’s often called Canada's queen of R&B soul. Earlier this year, Jully sat down with Tom Power to tell us how singing in church at age six put her on her artistic path, why she feels speaking out is always the right thing to do, and why her mother is her biggest influence.…

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Don’t call Jan Lisiecki a child prodigy 20:39

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Calgary’s Jan Lisiecki was only nine when made his orchestral debut as a classical pianist. While most of us were still figuring out cursive, he was playing sold-out recitals — so, of course, he was called a child prodigy. But Jan has complicated feelings about that term. A few months ago, he joined guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about his new …

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Summer Shandy Punch in the Lobby Bar! 6/30/2025 11:15

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This week we beat the heat with a summer shandy punch and recap a visit to a local distillery over the weekend! Plus, we talk about the weekend box office, try to think of another formula one movie, and dial it to 11 with Spinal Tap! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagr…

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How Sorry, Baby takes a nuanced look at sexual assault 25:55

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In just under five years, Eva Victor went from being a viral video comedian to writing, directing and starring in their own feature film, “Sorry, Baby.” The film tells the story of Agnes, a grad school student turned professor whose life was altered by an incident they refer to as “the bad thing.” What follows is a sensitive, fraught and often funn…

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Stephen Graham Jones is reinventing the vampire 28:15

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According to bestselling horror author Stephen Graham Jones, good stories don’t happen in heaven — they happen in hell. His latest novel, “The Buffalo Hunter Hunter,” is a chilling historical vampire story based on real events that happened to the Blackfeet Nation in the United States. Stephen joins guest host Talia Schlanger to discuss the metapho…

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Weekend Listen: Ocean Vuong finds beauty in a fast food shift 37:22

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Long before he became a bestselling writer, Ocean Vuong sold rotisserie chickens at Boston Market. In his latest novel, The Emperor of Gladness, he explores the meaning that can be found in the daily grind of a fast food restaurant. The book follows a young addict named Hai as he unexpectedly becomes caretaker to an elderly woman and makes unlikely…

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Jerry Bruckheimer knows how to build a summer blockbuster 15:50

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Jerry Bruckheimer is the Hollywood producer behind some of the biggest blockbusters of all time, including “Top Gun,” “Armageddon” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Now, he’s back with “F1,” which stars Brad Pitt as an aging Formula One driver who attempts to make a comeback 30 years after his career is derailed by an accident. Jerry joins guest host…

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U.S. Girls' Meg Remy is finally rooting for herself 26:12

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American musician Meg Remy, the creative force behind the Toronto-based experimental pop project U.S. Girls, is back with a new record, “Scratch It.” She sits down with guest host Gill Deacon to talk about the process of recording the album live to tape in a Nashville studio, and why she says this is her first album to come from a place of love and…

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Did That Really Just Happen? (w/ Joe Gorga) 52:00

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The Gorgas had a crazy day, and they're hopping on the mics to tell you all about it. Melissa and Joe talk about the proper response to your partner being in a car accident, Joe's unfortunate history of falling asleep behind the wheel, and the casual lies that we tell each other, especially when it comes to how long things take. This week's sponsor…

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Anar Ali quit her corporate job and created a hit cop drama 25:15

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Anar Ali was working as a business development executive at Procter & Gamble when she decided to quit her job to become a writer. After publishing her first couple books, she transitioned into working in TV, and now, she’s the creator and executive producer of the hit CBC police procedural “Allegiance,” which was recently renewed for its third seas…

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Tanika Charles confronts her complicated family relationships 28:22

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You can’t choose your family. Even if they bring you joy or comfort, there’s almost always complexity too. On her new album, “Reasons to Stay,” Canadian R&B singer Tanika Charles explores all the hard conversations she’s wanted to have with her mom, dad and brother. The resulting record is raw, emotional, powerful and uplifting. Tanika sits down wi…

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223 - 28 Years Later & the Gin Zombie 55:27

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Get ready to head back to the outbreak zone, this week on Drink the Movies, we're talking about the terrifying new movie 28 Years Later! We'll dive into what we expect from this zombie sequel – the scares, the story, and the horror. How it builds off the sequels, and if the movie lived up to it's scary first trailer. Plus, we mix up a drink strong …

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How to Train Your Dragon author Cressida Cowell 32:44

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“How to Train Your Dragon” is one of the most successful children's franchises of all time. A new live-action remake just hit the big screen and author Cressida Cowell, the creator of the original book series, has just released a new spin-off novel, “How To Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing.” Cressida joins guest host Gill Deacon to te…

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How Refused’s New Noise became a global hit after the band broke up 16:10

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It’s been more than 25 years since the Swedish hardcore punk band Refused released their seminal album, “The Shape of Punk to Come.” Their most famous song from that album, “New Noise,” has been called a political anthem and a protest song. It’s been used in the Palme d'Or'-winning film “Triangle of Sadness” as well as in the hit show “The Bear.” L…

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For George Takei, coming out has been a lifelong process 32:32

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Phil Rosenthal is the luckiest person in the world 32:49

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This post-apocalyptic thriller is a love letter to the director’s mom 20:46

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224 - Clueless & the Duchess 48:17

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Why Stephan James is “at risk of being great” 41:15

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How Jully Black uses her singing “superpower” to advocate for others 24:53

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Don’t call Jan Lisiecki a child prodigy 20:39

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Summer Shandy Punch in the Lobby Bar! 6/30/2025 11:15

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How Sorry, Baby takes a nuanced look at sexual assault 25:55

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Stephen Graham Jones is reinventing the vampire 28:15

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Weekend Listen: Ocean Vuong finds beauty in a fast food shift 37:22

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Jerry Bruckheimer knows how to build a summer blockbuster 15:50

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U.S. Girls' Meg Remy is finally rooting for herself 26:12

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Did That Really Just Happen? (w/ Joe Gorga) 52:00

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Anar Ali quit her corporate job and created a hit cop drama 25:15

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Tanika Charles confronts her complicated family relationships 28:22

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223 - 28 Years Later & the Gin Zombie 55:27

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How to Train Your Dragon author Cressida Cowell 32:44

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How Refused’s New Noise became a global hit after the band broke up 16:10