Best Commiseration Podcasts (2025)

1
The Bulwark comes north to commiserate with Canadians 15:43

Play Pause

15d ago15:43

15:43

It can be dizzying for Canadians to look south at American politics these days. Tim Miller, host of the Bulwark's podcast, joins us to talk about how Americans see the relationship with Canada, what Donald Trump is doing to his country's standing in the world, and what he sees as the path out of the crisis in his country.…

1
The Shadow Net 59: Creative Commiseration 54:02

23d ago54:02

54:02

Phil and Sam rate and review the newset list. -Being Bad is OK -Not going to weddings is OK -Sting really though? Music: The Shadow Net - DJ FreqKing

1
What's driving "The Denial Machine" at B.C. Interior Health? 19:42

13h ago19:42

19:42

Imagine having your data stolen at your work, and your most sensitive information ending up for sale on the dark web. A Fifth Estate investigation reveals that's what happened to thousands of employees at B.C.'s Interior Health. A data breach has exposed the information of healthcare workers, leaving some to have their identity stolen repeatedly, w…

1
Should Canada be building crude oil pipelines? 24:40

13h ago24:40

24:40

This week, Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the prospect of reviving the Keystone XL pipeline with Donald Trump, while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and BC Premier David Eby sparred over her proposal to build a new bitumen oil pipeline through B.C. to its northern coastline. We speak with a First Nations chief, a small town mayor on BC’s coast, a…

1
Bioluminescence: The secret language of light 24:18

13h ago24:18

24:18

She was the first marine biologist to film a giant squid in its habitat. Edie Widder is a pioneering marine biologist who believes the light in the dark ocean may actually be a form of communication. She has dedicated her life to understanding the phenomenon known as bioluminescence. And she is one of the few people in the world who has been to the…

1
'First phase' of Trump's Israel-Hamas peace deal 19:18

16h ago19:18

19:18

U.S. president Donald Trump announced Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace deal. The details of the full peace agreement are still to be sorted out in the next phases of the deal — but this phase would mean the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, a ceasefire, and aid entry into Gaza. We talk to Gregg Ca…

1
The new AI video app Sora is here: Can you tell what’s real? 24:37

16h ago24:37

24:37

Whether it's your best friend riding a unicorn, Michael Jackson teaching math, or Martin Luther King Junior dreaming about selling vacation packages — it's now easier and faster to turn those ideas into realistic videos, using the new AI app, Sora. The company behind it, OpenAI, promises guardrails to prevent against violence, and fraud — but many …

1
Where do you draw the line on gentle parenting? 24:31

16h ago24:31

24:31

Once hailed as the more empathetic approach to raising children, gentle parenting is now facing pushback from exhausted parents who say the expectations are unrealistic. We're joined by Kayla Huszar, a mother who says gentle parenting “broke” her. Then, child psychiatrist Dr. Ashley Miller explores the potential benefits and drawbacks of gentle par…

1
How the Vancouver Canadians helped build this Blue Jays team 12:36

1d ago12:36

12:36

The Toronto Blue Jays are leading the playoffs 2-1, but did this road to the World Series start in Vancouver? The Jays' minor league team, The Vancouver Canadians have a lot of alumni on this current roster. The team's broadcaster, Tyler Zickel tells us about stars like Davis Schneider and Trey Yesavage and why don't get it twisted, Vancouver is in…

1
Why are Alberta's teachers on strike? 20:08

1d ago20:08

20:08

51,000 teachers in Alberta are on strike, demanding solutions to what they say is an overcrowded and underfunded education system. We hear from teachers and experts on the state of education in Alberta today, and what needs to happen to give students the best learning environment possible.

1
No deal for Canada after Carney and Trump meeting 11:27

1d ago11:27

11:27

Donald Trump met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Washington — and called the Canada-U.S. trade relationship a “natural conflict.” From cars and steel to the future of the USMCA, we break down what was said, what wasn’t, and what it means for Canada going forward. CBC’s Washington correspondent Katie Simpson joins us to explain.…

1
What the Fogo Island Inn can teach us about ‘Made in Canada’ 24:45

1d ago24:45

24:45

After making a fortune in tech, Zita Cobb went home to her home community in Newfoundland hoping to revive its economy. She believes the success she's had could be a model for other Canadian communities — especially ones that are threatened by Donald Trump's trade war. We talk to her about how leaning into Canadian values, and the things that make …

1
“Maple Motors” could an all Canadian car hit the roads? 24:45

3d ago24:45

24:45

1
Why Prime Minister Carney needs a win with President Trump 20:11

3d ago20:11

20:11

1
What's it like to be a new grad and apply to 1000+ jobs 23:23

4d ago23:23

23:23

1
These Calgary artists want a piece of your mind 21:59

5d ago21:59

21:59

1
Should we protect kids from violent content online? 24:29

5d ago24:29

24:29

1
Is this the beginning of the end of the war in Gaza? 19:51

5d ago19:51

19:51

1
2: Duffy in to double figures for the Season, as he pounces with last minute goal against Sligo 3:37

5d ago3:37

3:37

MNL's Patrick Cooke caught up with Michael Duffy after scoring the winning goal against a resilient Sligo Rovers at the Brandywell on Sunday afternoon.By Drive105 Match Night Live

1
Duffy Delight as last gasp goal edges Derry City closer to European qualification 3:09

5d ago3:09

3:09

In another all never say die performance from the Candystripes, Michael Duffy scored with a close range header in the dying seconds at the Brandywell to beat Sligo Rovers 1-0. We hear from Tiernan Lynch and the moment our Commentary team "lost it" when Duffy scores..By Drive105 Match Night Live

1
Derry Nostalgic - With David Forde, Derry City Goalkeeper during the 2006 Historic European run 23:11

7d ago23:11

23:11

Originally aired in full on Drive 105 Match Night Live’s Countdown to Kick-Off (September 12th), this interview sees Dee Curran in conversation with former Republic of Ireland and Derry City goalkeeper David Forde. They dive into his book Being The One, where David opens up about his well-documented ‘red mist’ moments, struggles with imposter syndr…

1
Should Canada Make Young People Do a Year of Service? 19:36

8d ago19:36

19:36

There's a growing call for mandatory national service in Canada — asking 18- to 30-year-olds to spend a year in public health, the environment, youth services, civil protection, or the military. Esprit de Corps editor Scott Taylor says it could strengthen citizenship and even help the Armed Forces. Policy expert David McLaughlin argues it's a way t…

1
The perfect picture took years, but it was worth the wait 11:20

8d ago11:20

11:20

Liron Gertsman's award winning photo was years in the making. Then he got on a plane and took a boat to get it but it earned him the title of Bird Photographer of the Year out of 33 thousand other photos.

1
These Blue Jays fans are all in for the win 12:35

8d ago12:35

12:35

Maddie Cholette, from Oakville, Ont. and Debbie Rafuse, from Chester, N.S, tell us how they're preparing to watch their team go for baseball glory this weekend, why this year's edition of the Jays was so darn lovable — and why both of them have a special soft spot for George Springer.

1
Can the U.S. constitution survive Donald Trump? 24:29

8d ago24:29

24:29

The men who wrote the American constitution included its goals right there in the preamble: Establish justice. Ensure tranquility. Secure the blessings of liberty. Lately, there have been plenty of reasons to question whether that document is living up to those goals — and there's real talk of a constitutional crisis. At a moment like this, when th…

1
As Derry City prepare for the visit of Sligo Rvs, we hear from Tiernan Lynch on the preparations, Rumours and Karate Lessons! 4:39

8d ago4:39

4:39

Dee Curran caught up with the Derry City manager today and got the latest updates on preparation for the game against Sligo Rovers, Injuries, Rumours and Karate Lessons!!By Drive105 Match Night Live

1
Remembering Jane Goodall and her ground-breaking career 23:41

9d ago23:41

23:41

Jane Goodall’s research into chimpanzees changed our understanding of the natural world. She died yesterday at the age of 91. So we’re bringing back our conversation with Jane Gooddall from October 2023, where she told Matt Galloway how her youthful curiosity sparked a ground-breaking career — and why her hope for curbing climate change lied with y…

1
The fate of Marineland's beluga whales 19:38

9d ago19:38

19:38

Marineland wanted to ship their 30 captive beluga whales to an amusement park in China — but the federal government stopped them. And with the once iconic amusement park shutting its doors, the question of what to do with whales, and whose responsibility they should be, remains unclear. W

1
Comics face backlash for performing in Saudi Arabia 11:28

9d ago11:28

11:28

Comedians playing at a festival in Riyadh are being skewered by fellow comics for ignoring the country's human rights abuses. But former Canadian ambassador Dennis Horak says this isn't simply Saudi whitewashing. It's part of a move towards limited reforms — and that's good for both Saudis and regional stability.…

1
Pick-Your-Own Apple farmers say theft is out of control 9:55

9d ago9:55

9:55

Farmer Paul Brooks is ringing the alarm over a surge in apple thefts on his farm in Uxbridge, Ontario. He is one of many other farmers across Ontario experiencing this and it's threatening the cultural-favourite activity of apple picking altogether.

1
Why Gen Z loves subtitles 11:08

10d ago11:08

11:08

A new survey shows that younger generations are watching TV with the subtitles way more than older people. Gen Z journalist Isabel Brooks says she gets why. Young people are watching in a noisy, distracted, TikTok-ified world. But that doesn't mean she likes it.

1
Dr. Mike vs anti-vaxxers: How Gen Z is changing debating 24:14

10d ago24:14

24:14

Gen Z is reshaping debate culture. Online, millions tune in to fiery clashes over politics, identity, and health. It’s raw, awkward, sometimes uncomfortable — and wildly popular.But is this about finding common ground, or just turning polarization into entertainment? We talk to Atlantic writer Spencer Kornhaber about why these debates resonate with…

1
What raising minimum wage can and can't do 16:12

10d ago16:12

16:12

The minimum wage is going up in some provinces today — for the second time this year in some cases. What does this actually mean for poverty in Canada? And is this meant to tackle the cost of living crisis?

1
What’s next for Alberta? 19:42

10d ago19:42

19:42

For the last three months Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been hosting “Alberta Next” town halls. On the agenda — how to get a better deal from Ottawa...and more autonomy The final town hall happens online tonight. But separatist and pro-Canada groups are also criss-crossing the province with their campaigns. The CBC’s Allison Dempster speaks wi…

1
How a criminal gang from India made the Canadian terror list 12:18

11d ago12:18

12:18

Intimidation, extortion, and murder. After months of calls by political leaders, the Bishnoi Gang has been designated a terrorist organization by the federal government. But they're a group without a clear political ideology.

1
The "Nouveau" Louvre: How can the museum improve? 25:21

11d ago25:21

25:21

The Louvre is the world's biggest, most visited museum in the world - about nine million visitors a year — and it's getting a makeover. Our conversation with the first woman to lead the Louvre, President-Director Laurence des Cars about the challenges of overtourism, their ambitious billion-dollar plan to modernize the venerable institution, the ro…

1
The brightness and beauty of being indigenous 31:00

11d ago31:00

31:00

10 years after the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, three members of the family of the late Murray Sinclair, the chair of the commission, reflect on his legacy. Stephanie and Sara Sinclair are the co-editors of two new collections of writing, "A Steady Brightness of Being" and "You Were Made for this World." They talk about their …

1
Michael Duffy delighted to sign 3 year Deal with his hometown club! 1:29

11d ago1:29

1:29

Interview: Lawrence MooreBy Drive105 Match Night Live

1
More Canadians opting to leave ERs after long wait times 19:47

12d ago19:47

19:47

How long is too long to wait? For some Canadians, long waits in emergency rooms are driving them to leave — causing more return visits, and additional strain on an already burdened healthcare system. What new research says about why and how often Canadians are opting out of the ER and one hospital's unique solution.…

1
A custody battle that became a landmark case: Racine v Woods 25:06

12d ago25:06

25:06

It was a court battle that made headlines. In the early 1980's an Indigenous mother fought to get her child back from the foster family that had looked after her from the time she was an infant. Her birth mother went all the way to Ottawa, to the Supreme Court of Canada, and in a landmark decision, the judge ruled that it was in the best interest o…

1
How Costco became a cultural phenomenon 20:29

12d ago20:29

20:29

Perhaps when you turned 16 you were most looking forward to getting your driver's license. Talk to young people today and many have their eyes on a different rite of passage: a Costco membership. As Canadian communities clamour for Costcos, we speak to Canada's 'Costco Queen' Tina Chow about Costco's exploding social media growth. Then, journalist …

1
BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - Blessing in disguise, how Modi Ji master strokes us all 1:16:58

13d ago1:16:58

1:16:58

Gang talks of the latest Trump tarrifs and the H1B fiasco and how Modi Ji is the best master stroker for our country. Like, share and subscribe.

1
To Have No Shame On Your Face -- T Clark's Journey to a Two-Book Deal. 38:59

13d ago38:59

38:59

Send us a text In this episode T Clark talks about All This Want and I Can't Get None and covers: the content of T's feverish and honest short stories about girlhood, shame, want, and choices how T found an agent what the path to a book deal looked like how living in a certain place can foster a more balanced writing life how writing collaborative …

1
Derry City left Sullivan and Lambe Park with a draw on Friday night after an exciting 2nd half Display. We hear from Tiernan Lynch 2:23

13d ago2:23

2:23

Interview by Dermot LiddyBy Drive105 Match Night Live

1
Canada's women's rugby team is ready to shock the world 9:26

15d ago9:26

9:26

Coming off a shocking upset of New Zealand in last week's semifinals, Canada's women's rugby team gets set to take on England in the Finals tomorrow. Shireen Ahmed, a senior contributor with CBC Sports, talks about what makes this team so special, why women’s rugby is taking off, and so many people are supporting Team Canada — including actor Russe…

1
How these 76 and 105 year-old women became "soul friends" 17:14

15d ago17:14

17:14

Merilyn Simonds and Beth Robinson are two friends from Kingston, Ontario, who decided during the Covid pandemic to make it a priority to get together, once a week, for a walk. Since then they've faced the challenges of aging, and discovered the joys of deep connections. The Current producer Alison Masemann spent an afternoon with them, and found ou…

1
Why don't Canadian kids get enough exercise? 19:59

15d ago19:59

19:59

Research shows moving your body has major physical and mental health benefits. But despite WHO guidelines for kids to get 60 minutes of active play each day — only 39% of Canadian children are meeting that mark. What needs to change to get kids moving? From phys ed class, to offering standing desks in class, researchers make the case for a more act…

1
We have to be the best version of ourselves! - Tiernan Lynch on Fridays visit to Drogheda 5:29

15d ago5:29

5:29

Interview by Dee CurranBy Drive105 Match Night Live

1
Why Chris Hayes isn't a "doomer" about U.S. democracy 19:27

16d ago19:27

19:27

It can be hard to make sense of the barrage of news coming out of the United States these days. The murder of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk has ignited a fraught conversation about free speech and the limits of presidential power in the United States. MSNBC host Chris Hayes joins us to talk about why he says US President Donald Trump is an…

1
What’s your “time personality”? 13:27

16d ago13:27

13:27

We all know people who are always late. Maybe you're one of them. The tardy gets a bad rap. But they aren't all self-centred, says University of Texas time expert Dawna Ballard. Some of them may be time blind. Others simply can't pull themselves away from people they value. Understanding what's behind our time personalities might help us get along …