Best Buskirk Podcasts (2026)

As in almost every previous year, in 2025, Canadian elite startlines looked much the same from coast to coast. Whether it was 5,000m on the track, 10K on the road or on the mud and grass of the cross-country course, a familiar cast of national elites toed the line from Vancouver to Montreal, Edmonton to Ottawa. But among the rows of seasoned harrie…

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Mette and Lars Højland - Human First!, Menneske Først, LifeDialogues, Danish Folk High Schools 1:08:27

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In this episode of the podcast I spoke with Mette and Lars Højland, a Danish couple with decades of experience in folk high school education who are exploring new ways to take the essence of this transformative pedagogy beyond the walls of formal institutions and beyond the borders of Denmark, including to China and other lands. Mette grew up withi…

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Terror on Tunnel Ridge 45:13

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The Dreamer returns in this wintery Tale set in Red River Gorge. Music by CO.AG Music

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New Year Special with Guest Host Rory Linkletter & Marathon Project Champ JP Flavin 47:48

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The Shakeout Podcast kicks off 2026 with a special New Year's Day episode featuring guest host Rory Linkletter. Rory joins John Gay for a conversation with recently crowned The Marathon Project champion JP Flavin, fresh off his win and new lifetime best of 2:09:18. The pros-only event was held in Chandler, Arizona last week. Flavin, a member of the…

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"His Name" "True Peace" Assoc. Pastor Jody Earley / 12/21/25 31:46

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"His Name" "True Peace" Isaiah 9:6By Abiding Harvest Church

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Make Nutrition a Priority to Fuel your Best Year of Running Yet | Registered Dietitian Sandra Kilmartin 36:22

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While the holiday season represents a break from training for some, for others it’s the perfect opportunity to start ramping up towards big goals in the year ahead. Regardless of where you find yourself, the end of one year and the beginning of the next marks a perfect time for all runners to take some time to plan for racing and training goals in …

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Malindi Elmore | Recapping another Record Breaking Marathon in Valencia 41:06

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After being named to lead the Canadian marathon team at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Malindi Elmore had some injury struggles through the spring and summer and was forced to withdraw. She decided to focus on returning to full health in hopes of finding a later starting line where she could arrive in top shape. She built steadily thro…

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Stablecoins & Sovereignty: Africa's Digital Money Revolution 1:11:51

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Flourish Ventures investor Efayomi Carr and GDF executive Elise Soucie Watts join Jo Ann to unpack Africa's fintech boom, the rise of stablecoins, trust gaps, and what it takes to build inclusive, responsible regulation. Read the full show notes and related resources here online.By Jo Ann Barefoot

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2026 Plans and Solar Tide Q and A 1:06:02

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Apologies for the delay in this podcast feed release. I couldn't upload it in November due to my data caps through Libsyn for the podcast feed. I was traveling in early December and got sick during the trip, so I lost track of the fact I hadn't put it up.

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"His Name" "Everlasting Father" Associate Pastor Jody Earley 12/14/25 31:58

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"His Name" "Everlasting Father" Isaiah 9:6By Abiding Harvest Church

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"His Name" "The Mighty God" 12/07/25 33:10

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"His Name" "The Mighty God" Isaiah 9:6By Abiding Harvest Church

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The Fight to Save McGill University's Track & Field Program | Derek Covington: Head of Friends of McGill 28:24

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On November 20th, McGill University announced devastating budget cuts to its athletics programs and the dissolution of 25 varsity and competitive club sports, effective next year. Amongst that list was both men’s and women’s track and field, programs which have existed on campus for more than a century. The decision to cut the track & field program…

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F2K Ep. 58 - Drummer & Composer Chad Taylor 55:49

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On today's show: drummer, percussionist, composer Chad Taylor. I first became aware of Chad's name around the turn of the 21st century, as the players in Chicago's post-rock scene, most famously including the instrumental band Tortoise, began to collaborate with players from Chicago's rich modern jazz world, where the famous creative musician's col…

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Solving Pain from the Inside Out to Build Robust Runners | Strength Coach & Manual Therapist Jesse Prescott 48:11

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When a debilitating back injury derailed Jesse Prescott's own athletic endeavours over a decade ago, it created in him an obsession with better understanding the root causes of pain, learning how to strengthen his body against future injury, and sharing what he learned with athletes of all ages and abilities. What followed was a journey into the in…

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"CALM in the CHAOS" "Letting Go of It" 11/16/25 35:08

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"CALM in the CHAOS" "Letting Go of It"By Abiding Harvest Church

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"His Name" "The Advent" 11/30/25 39:14

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"His Name" "The Advent"By Abiding Harvest Church

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"CALM in the CHAOS" "Anxiety" 11/09/25 41:56

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"CALM in the CHAOS" "Anxiety"By Abiding Harvest Church

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"CALM" in the Chaos" "Healing from Anxiety" 11/23/25 27:06

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"CALM" in the Chaos" "Healing from Anxiety"By Abiding Harvest Church

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Ceili McCabe | The ACXC Champ on Going Pro, Returning from Injury, and Taking on the World in 2026 27:47

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After missing out on seeing Ceili McCabe in competition this outdoor track & field season, the wait is over for running fans to see her back at a national championship, as she returned in style this past weekend with a masterclass performance at the 2025 Canadian Cross Country Championships in London. In her first national championship as a profess…

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Why 80% of Canadian Olympians Rely on Charitable Donations | CANFund Founder Jane Roos 40:10

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As a teenager, Jane Roos was one of the country’s most promising young talents in track and field, with Olympic aspirations to represent Canada in the heptathlon. At age 18, those aspirations came to an abrupt halt after a devastating car accident brought an end to her athletic career. While tragedy marked the end of her personal pursuit of Olympic…

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From Blue Jackets To Boardrooms: How FFA Skills Shape the Leaders of Tomorrow 27:04

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Send us a text A blue jacket can change a life. We sit down with Michigan FFA state officer and MSU agribusiness student William Rogers to trace how one classroom broiler project became a launchpad for leadership, real business skills, and a clear career path in modern agriculture and the poultry supply chain. From public speaking nerves to state o…

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Kayleigh Johnson, Julia Machlin - Lamplight Program, Guntersville, Alabama 55:07

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Lamplight is a free three week summer program located in rural northern Alabama where teens practice leadership and service by running the camp themselves and doing projects for their community. Along the way, campers learn real-world skills and how to live together as a community. This unique program is rooted by a strong sense of place and is ins…

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The Rundown: ACXC Preview 38:37

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The best distance runners in the country are heading back to London for the 2025 Canadian Cross Country Championships and Canadian Running is your source for all the action. The stakes are extra high for this year’s edition of ACXC, as athletes go head-to-head for to secure their place on the Canadian team heading to the World Cross Country Champio…

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The Solar Tide - Epilogue 16:15

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Durank, an officer in the armies of the Kingdom of Gunug, grapples with the shame and dishonor dealt by his first defeat. Berani Suburan, a minor nobleman of the remote Lautani province of Tujuhdanau, has his world turned upside down by the beginning of a global war which will take him far from home. Like their two nations, so long bound by treaty …

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How Reframing Your Perspective Holds the Key to Performance | Coach Kevin Smith 49:33

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For as long as he can remember, running has been a fundamental component of Kevin Smith’s life. Even during recurring bouts of injury, Smith held onto the identity and community that the sport provided, trusting that someday, he’d have the chance to find out just how much he was capable of. Through the years of setbacks and time relegated to the st…

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The Solar Tide - Interlude IV 24:27

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Durank, an officer in the armies of the Kingdom of Gunug, grapples with the shame and dishonor dealt by his first defeat. Berani Suburan, a minor nobleman of the remote Lautani province of Tujuhdanau, has his world turned upside down by the beginning of a global war which will take him far from home. Like their two nations, so long bound by treaty …

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Libby Sanders - Camphill Academy, Camphill Research Network 1:07:40

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Elizabeth (Libby) Sanders is the Executive Director of Camphill Academy, which offers tuition-free higher education in anthroposophic inclusive social development. Her academic work at the intersection of ecology and spirituality in America initially led her to the Camphill movement in 2011. In the interim, she has conducted research on public poli…

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The Solar Tide - Chapter Twenty One 26:16

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Durank, an officer in the armies of the Kingdom of Gunug, grapples with the shame and dishonor dealt by his first defeat. Berani Suburan, a minor nobleman of the remote Lautani province of Tujuhdanau, has his world turned upside down by the beginning of a global war which will take him far from home. Like their two nations, so long bound by treaty …

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Roman Mironov & Mark Bomba | Queen’s Gaels Repeat as Men’s USports Champs 57:42

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When Mark Bomba accepted the head coaching role at Queen’s University in 2020, he inherited a men’s program that was decades removed from their last appearance on a national cross country podium. For the new head coach the climb back to the top of the mountain had to begin with a strong culture, and his top priority was identifying just one athlete…

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The Solar Tide - Chapter Twenty 11:18

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Durank, an officer in the armies of the Kingdom of Gunug, grapples with the shame and dishonor dealt by his first defeat. Berani Suburan, a minor nobleman of the remote Lautani province of Tujuhdanau, has his world turned upside down by the beginning of a global war which will take him far from home. Like their two nations, so long bound by treaty …

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Madelyn Eybergen & Hilary Stellingwerff | Recapping UVIC’s Historic USports Double Gold 43:40

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When the University of Victoria women’s cross country team claimed a team bronze medal at last year’s U Sports Canadian University Championships, it marked the first time in 13 years that the Vikes had climbed onto the national podium. Claiming bronze individually that same day was Madelyn Eybergen, a breakout star at the University of Windsor, who…

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The Solar Tide - Chapter Nineteen 17:48

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Durank, an officer in the armies of the Kingdom of Gunug, grapples with the shame and dishonor dealt by his first defeat. Berani Suburan, a minor nobleman of the remote Lautani province of Tujuhdanau, has his world turned upside down by the beginning of a global war which will take him far from home. Like their two nations, so long bound by treaty …

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Building the Favorable Plan Underwriters Want to See with Palomar's Brett Cohrs 42:38

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Send us a text What if your hen house burned tonight—would your plan hold? We sit down with Brett Cohrs, CRM and Senior Vice President at Palomar Insurance, to unpack what’s really changing in poultry insurance and how leaders can turn risk management into a competitive edge. From rate softening for large layered property programs to tighter appeti…

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Optimizing Gut Health to Maximize Performance Ft. Jessalyn O’Donnell RD 42:43

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This week on The Shakeout Podcast, we’re tackling the sensitive topic of sensitive tummies, diving into an exploration of the science behind gastrointestinal distress and learning how runners of all abilities can turn their fuelling, nutrition, and the inner workings of their gut from a weakness into a strength. Sharing her from her extensive exper…