Best Pup Play Podcasts (2025)

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Justice’s best advice for artists: revel in your mistakes 24:22

33m ago24:22

24:22

You might not remember every song on the radio from 2007, but if you were anywhere near a club or dancefloor, you might remember the electronic duo Justice. Their debut album, with that glowing cross on the front, was impossible to ignore. Justice redefined electronic music for a new generation, and became one of the most influential acts of their …

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What chess has in common with dance 15:16

27m ago15:16

15:16

Jennifer Archibald is one of North America’s busiest and most in-demand choreographers. At the end of May, she’ll debut her first piece for the National Ballet of Canada called “Kings Fall,” one of nine world premieres that she’ll go on this season. Archibald tells Tom Power about the commonality between chess and dance, and the ‘documentary ballet…

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408: Labels Are For Cans feat. Brew Hunter 1:00:10

21h ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Following on from last week's HUNTER experience, Brew Hunter joins Barney to discuss the event as a whole and its origins. After covering the inspiration for the HUNTER vibe, Barney gets his questions on the dresscode answered. 🎪Follow Barney on Twitter, Bluesky & Instagram 🎪Follow Brew on Instagram 🎪Check out HUNTER on Instagram & get your tickets…

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“Having the space to fumble" shaped Hanorah’s music 13:09

1d ago13:09

13:09

Hanorah is a singer-songwriter from Montreal who’s opened for Mavis Staples, and grew up listening to Etta James and Joss Stone. On her latest EP “Closer Than Hell,” Hanorah moves beyond her early soul influences and explores a new voice. Hanorah tells Tom about surprising herself when she began songwriting, why she’s happy she didn’t win “La Voix”…

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From CIA to Ohana: Courtney B. Vance stars as Cobra Bubbles in Lilo & Stitch 29:29

1d ago29:29

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Courtney B. Vance is known for playing men of power and purpose — from Johnnie Cochran in “The People v. O.J. Simpson,” to Uncle George Freeman in “Lovecraft Country,” Vance now takes on Cobra Bubbles in the live action remake of Lilo & Stitch. He joins Tom Power to talk about the emotional depth of Bubbles in the new remake, how growing up as a Bl…

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Sarah Levy on finding her voice after Schitt’s Creek 22:17

1d ago22:17

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Sarah Levy comes from a pretty funny family. Her dad is the comedy legend Eugene Levy, her brother is Dan Levy, and all three of them were on the Emmy-winning show “Schitt's Creek.” But Sarah says the funniest one of them all is her mom, who’s also the person in her family who’s had the biggest influence on her comedy. Sarah joins Tom Power to talk…

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Dan Mangan’s new album was a surprise even to him 16:59

1d ago16:59

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What happens when you let go? Dan Mangan found out when he stopped trying to make the best record of his career — and he ended up with one of the best records of his career. The Juno-winning singer-songwriter says it all goes to show that surrendering control might be the key to making something great. Dan sits down with Tom Power to tell us how a …

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Episode 79 - UK Pups 1:02:28

2d ago1:02:28

1:02:28

Click here if you would like to send a comment about the show. Bearly and Kains welcome Ziggy to the third cohost chair this episode. Ziggy hails from the UK and tells us all about the Kink scene in the UK. If you have any comments or stories, let us know by sending an email to: [email protected] So join us, won’t you, for some information an…

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Michelle Zauner isn’t afraid to say no anymore 36:29

4d ago36:29

36:29

In 2021, Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner got everything she’d ever wanted: her memoir “Crying in H Mart” became a surprise New York Times bestseller, and her band’s breakthrough album “Jubilee” received multiple Grammy nominations. But all of that success came at the cost of her mental and physical health, so she moved to Seoul to regroup. Now…

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How Crystal Shawanda found her peace through song 14:09

4d ago14:09

14:09

What do you do when the world around you is anything but calm? For the Juno-winning Indigenous blues artist Crystal Shawanda, the answer was to go inward. She joins Tom Power to talk about her powerful and deeply personal new track “This Peace,” which channels her family’s strength, her culture and her own journey of self-discovery to find calm in …

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Keeping It Cute in Rugrat Undies 44:05

6d ago44:05

44:05

This week in the Nook, we’re slipping out of diapers and into something super cute! I’m chatting with the Chief Rugrat himself, the creator behind Rugrat Apparel, to talk undies, ABDL style, and what it takes to run a one-kiddo brand. Spoiler: the undies are so soft 😍 🍼 Follow Chief Rugrat 🍼 Check Out Rugrat Apparel 🍼 Follow NewsieBaby 🍼 Check out …

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Lore Drop: Insanity Mechanic for The Bereft Isles 28:14

6d ago28:14

28:14

The Last Hype episode for The Bereft Isles campaign! Listen in to us creating a mechanic to add some spice to the game! And Don't forget, The Bereft Isles Launchs MAY 31st!!! Can't get enough of our content? Get exclusive content like access to our discord server, early access to our episode with Behind the Scenes content, NPC of the week, and more…

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Yanic Truesdale was told he spoke too quickly after Gilmore Girls 31:29

6d ago31:29

31:29

When Yanic Truesdale was growing up in Quebec, he used to watch American TV with his grandmother — but he didn't speak any English, so she had to translate the whole show to him line by line. When he started getting cast in TV roles, no one was prouder of him than his grandmother. Since then, Yanic has become a beloved actor all over the world, par…

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The Last of Us star Noah Lamanna on their breakthrough role 19:28

6d ago19:28

19:28

Canadian actor Noah Lamanna stars as Kat in the new season of the hit HBO show “The Last of Us.” Noah joins Tom Power to talk about the moment they found out they’d be on one of the biggest shows on TV, what it’s like working with Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, and how the film and TV industry has evolved for non-binary actors.…

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Benito Skinner’s life changed when he dropped the golden boy act 23:10

6d ago23:10

23:10

Comedian Benito Skinner grew up attending Catholic school in Idaho, where he didn’t feel safe being an out gay man. Instead, he concealed his sexuality and threw himself into football. Now, Benito is mining that awkward and uncomfortable time in his life for his art. He’s the creator and star of “Overcompensating,” a new comedy show from A24 and Am…

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How shy kids found the humanity in AI art 28:24

6d ago28:24

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The Canadian indie pop band and filmmaking collective shy kids consists of three multi-hyphenate friends: Matthew Hornick, Walter Woodman and Patrick Cederberg. They’re musicians, but they’re also filmmakers, animators, writers, directors and technology advocates. Matthew, Walter and Patrick sit down with guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about th…

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407: Gone Hunting 41:05

8d ago41:05

41:05

This week, Barney reflects on his experience at the Hunter Weekender Truck Stop event and on trying new things. Things such as having clothes pegs whipped off of his body and getting Deep Heat in his butt. 🎪Follow Barney on Twitter, Bluesky & Instagram 🎪Check out Stuck in the Middle on Twitter & Bluesky 🎪GET YOUR TICKETS NOW for MAY & JULY This pod…

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How The Lion King musical creator pulled off the “impossible” 35:19

8d ago35:19

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For nearly 30 years, “The Lion King” musical has been captivating audiences, becoming the highest-grossing production of all time, in theatre or in film. But when creator Julie Taymor was approached to make the stage show, she had never seen the original animated Disney movie it's based on. Julie joins Tom Power to tell us the story behind the prod…

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Iceland’s former first lady Eliza Reid on her debut novel 17:59

8d ago17:59

17:59

Bestselling Canadian writer Eliza Reid has written plenty of non-fiction, but she’s just released her first novel, “Death on the Island.” It’s a murder mystery involving diplomats in Iceland — a place that’s quite familiar to her, considering she served as the country’s first lady from 2016 to 2024. Eliza sits down with Tom Power to talk about her …

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Dancer Guillaume Côté has reached his “expiration date” 32:00

9d ago32:00

32:00

After 26 years dancing with the National Ballet of Canada, Guillaume Côté will soon retire following his final performance on June 5. Last year, after announcing his decision to move on, the acclaimed Canadian dancer and choreographer sat down with Tom Power to talk about the physical demands of ballet, the “expiration date” that all professional d…

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Sechile Sedare on their brother-sister collaboration 15:15

9d ago15:15

15:15

When you were growing up, did you get along with your sibling? When Leela and Jay Gilday were growing up in Northwest Territories, their dad wanted them to sing together more, but it wasn’t until decades later that they did. Leela and Jay both have distinguished music careers on their own, but more recently, they’ve come together as the contemporar…

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Composer Max Richter’s music put dozens of soldiers to sleep 35:09

12d ago35:09

35:09

Award-winning composer Max Richter is arguably the most streamed classical artist in the world. His scores feature in acclaimed films like “Arrival”, “Ad Astra”, “Shutter Island,” and popular series such as “Black Mirror,” “Bridgerton” and “The Leftovers.” Currently on his first world tour, Max drops by our studio to talk with Tom Power about his a…

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These haunting photos capture Canada’s disappearing wilderness 13:39

12d ago13:39

13:39

In his latest series, “Southern Lights,” photographer Finn O'Hara shows how some of Canada’s most cherished and iconic natural landscapes are under threat of development. He sits down with guest host Gill Deacon to tell us what we risk losing as Canada’s wilderness disappears, why he used night club lasers to capture his photos, and how his connect…

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Aussie Invasion! SydneyboyDL & JakRabbit Take Over the Nook 40:10

13d ago40:10

40:10

While Newsie is on holiday, SydneyboyDL & JakRabbit take over the Nook to talk about the Aussie ABDL scene plus an upcoming event! Make sure to stick around after for a fun story time!! 🍼 Follow SydneyboyDL 🍼 Follow JakRabbit 🍼 More Info about Diapered Land of Oz 🍼 Follow NewsieBaby 🍼 Check out the Naughty Nook…

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LU KALA is the next big Canadian pop star 23:56

13d ago23:56

23:56

With viral hits like “Pretty Girl Era,” LU KALA has proven that she might just be the next big Canadian breakthrough artist à la Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Weeknd or Shawn Mendes. Her catchy songs about loving yourself and knowing your worth have amassed millions of streams all over the internet. On the heels of her brand new EP, “No Tear…

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How playing Nintendo led him to write for late-night TV 23:26

13d ago23:26

23:26

For Mike Drucker, getting a Nintendo at three years old truly changed the course of his life. Since then, the Emmy-nominated writer and comedian has built an entire career influenced by video games. In his new memoir, “Good Game, No Rematch: A Life Made of Video Games,” Mike details how some of his most defining experiences were either accompanied …

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Play Up Podcast - Episode 26 - End Of Season Celebration 1:15:37

13d ago1:15:37

1:15:37

Please raise your glasses and toast Pompey! Join Scott, Reece, Jamie, Tim and Phil in celebrating Pompey's 1st season back in the Championship. In the final episode this season we have a tricky quiz to start before the Full Season Review with the gang. We highlight 4 pivotal and important games, give our thoughts on the season and we pick our favou…

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Randy Bachman didn’t want BTO to be “a second-rate Guess Who” 31:50

14d ago31:50

31:50

For more than 60 years, Canadian rock and roll legend Randy Bachman has been takin’ care of business and working overtime. He co-founded not one but two of the most successful rock bands to come out of this country: The Guess Who and Bachman–Turner Overdrive. Randy sits down with Tom Power to look back on his incredible life in music, from leaving …

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Why Bria Salmena wrote a song for her 15-year-old self 14:38

14d ago14:38

14:38

Bria Salmena is a Canadian musician who originally rose to prominence as the frontwoman of the post-punk band FRIGS before joining Orville Peck's touring band. Now, she’s released her debut solo album, “Big Dog.” One of its most powerful tracks, “Rags,” is a raw anthem about rage, shame and shedding the need to accommodate others. Bria joins guest …

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70: Why Doodles Deserve Better: The Book That Brings Calm to Chaos 9:21

15d ago9:21

9:21

If life with your Doodle feels more chaotic than calm… this book is for you. After 50,000+ hours working exclusively with Doodles, I’ve gathered what truly helps—from overstimulated puppies to seniors stuck in unpredictable routines. And today, I’m proud to say: Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ is officially here. In this episode, I’m sharin…

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406: FULL DISCLOSURE feat. Matthew Finns 1:00:29

15d ago1:00:29

1:00:29

This week, Barney is joined by recent scene partner Matthew Finns to discuss Barney’s newfound bottomhood and disclose some truths, like telling your co-workers you're a whore and being too lazy to douche. Most importantly, they weigh in on the nuns from 'The Sound of Music'. 🎪Follow Barney on Twitter, Bluesky & Instagram 🎪Follow Matthew Finns on B…

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PUP’s Stefan Babcock can’t take a compliment 23:44

15d ago23:44

23:44

Young punk upstarts PUP aren’t so young anymore. In fact, the band that singlehandedly brought punk rock back to Canada in a big way is probably getting too old to mosh. On their fifth and latest record, “Who Will Look After The Dogs?” lead singer Stefan Babcock reflects on his evolution as a songwriter and getting older. He joins Tom Power in our …

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TV on the Radio’s Tunde Adebimpe has gone solo 22:13

15d ago22:13

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Tunde Adebimpe made a name for himself fronting the art rock band TV on the Radio. Now, he’s released his first solo album, “Thee Black Boltz.” Tunde joins Tom Power to talk about making music without his long-time band, the spirit of rebellion that runs through his new record, and how an album that’s born out of some pretty tough stuff ended up so…

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Lucy Dacus doesn’t think love should be corny 33:34

16d ago33:34

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On her new album, “Forever Is a Feeling,” Lucy Dacus sets the record straight on what love is — and isn’t. The singer-songwriter sits down with Tom Power to tell us what she thinks is missing in modern love songs, what she’s learned about love (spoiler alert: she's still searching for answers), and how she feels about the end of her Grammy-winning …

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Episode 78 - Show Dogs 1:06:20

17d ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Click here if you would like to send a comment about the show. Bearly and Kains welcome Pup Bandit to the third cohost chair again! We discuss the various Pup Contests that are out there, how they are organized, how to get involved and what is required of pups/pets and handlers to obtain a title. We read a letter from a listener, and share our thou…

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S11 Ep5: Commissioning a Fursuit - Buyer POV 1:34:55

18d ago1:34:55

1:34:55

Kyra & Space with special guest Little, talk about the process of commissioning a fursuit from the buyers point of view. In past episodes we have gone over how to commission stuff in general, but we've never covered buying a fursuit from buyers point of a view. Follow our guest "Little" here: Twitter: https://x.com/lilpws Bluesky: https://bsky.app/…

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How Mustafa kept his faith through devastating loss 42:32

19d ago42:32

42:32

A few years ago, Mustafa released his critically acclaimed EP, “When Smoke Rises,” which chronicled the deaths of loved ones from his community of Regent Park in Toronto. So when he sat down to write his debut album, “Dunya,” the Juno-winning musician and poet wanted to explore other things, like love, faith and his relationship with God. Then his …

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Live Loud, Wear Proud: Kidd Monstar Gets Real in the Nook 46:13

20d ago46:13

46:13

This week Newsie joins Kid Monstar in his Nook to talk about living loud and wearing proud! 🍼 Follow Kidd Monstar 🍼 Follow NewsieBaby 🍼 Check out the Naughty NookBy Newsie's Nook Productions

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69: Why Your Doodle Needs a Flexible Daily Schedule (Not a Rigid Routine) 7:39

20d ago7:39

7:39

Is structure really the key to a calmer, happier Doodle? In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I unpack why Doodles thrive with flexible, predictable rhythms—and why a daily schedule doesn’t have to be strict to be effective. You’ll learn: The difference between structure and rigidity How a daily schedule actually reduces stress—for you and y…

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How grief changed Nick Cave forever 34:38

20d ago34:38

34:38

When Nick Cave was in his early band The Birthday Party, he was angry and antagonistic toward his audience. The legendary Australian musician, writer and actor eventually grew out of his youthful contempt, but he remained consumed by his work, always putting it first before anything else. Then he lost two of his sons. In this wide-ranging conversat…

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Casper Skulls made their best record amid major life changes 8:59

20d ago8:59

8:59

When the Canadian indie rock band Casper Skulls got their start about 10 years ago, things were a little different. Firstly, band members Melanie St-Pierre-Bednis and Neil Bednis weren’t married at the time, and now they’re husband and wife. Secondly, they hadn’t moved back to their hometown of Sudbury, Ont., and they didn’t have a baby yet. Melani…

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Why Lights walked away from religion 31:39

21d ago31:39

31:39

The Canadian singer-songwriter Lights grew up in a missionary family in Timmins, Ont., believing that her musical ability was both a gift and a responsibility. Some of her earliest work was Christian music. When Lights was just a teenager, she started posting her songs on Myspace, which ultimately set her career into motion. But during that time, s…

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Dallas Green risked it all going solo 19:14

21d ago19:14

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Twenty years ago, Dallas Green and his band Alexisonfire were making post-hardcore music when Dallas decided to release a soft acoustic album under the name City and Colour. It was a big risk, but that debut solo album, “Sometimes,” went on to receive critical acclaim and a Juno Award. It was also the catalyst for Dallas to start his own independen…

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405: Gobble Gobble (Part 2) feat. Ben Biddick 1:08:24

22d ago1:08:24

1:08:24

This week, Barney and Ben Biddick continue to talk over each other; rambling about ABDL, Oompa Loompas, pooltoys, shitting in lunchboxes and how Avril Lavigne doesn't exist. Barney complains about getting buttered and having a gross nose disease, all while Ben refuses to tell his incredible Turkey story. 🎪Follow Barney on Twitter, Bluesky & Instagr…

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Djo on his viral hit End of Beginning 33:51

22d ago33:51

33:51

The actor and musician Joe Keery, also known as Djo, is best known for playing Steve Harrington on the hit Netflix show “Stranger Things.” But after his song “End of Beginning” went viral on TikTok last year, a huge spotlight was shone on his music. Joe sits down with Tom Power to talk about his new album, “The Crux,” and his breakthrough role in “…

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Rose Cousins on why staying in love is so hard 17:03

22d ago17:03

17:03

On her latest record, “Conditions of Love Vol. 1,” Rose Cousins digs into all the complicated feelings that come with love, from falling in love, to keeping the romance going, to maintaining friendships. It also finds the Canadian singer-songwriter reuniting with one of her most important companions: the piano. Rose sits down with Tom Power to talk…

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Canadian playwright Bob Martin is a Broadway hitmaker 24:32

23d ago24:32

24:32

Bob Martin is a Canadian actor and writer who first made his name working in Canadian TV, but now he’s one of Broadway’s most in-demand playwrights. How in demand? Well, two of his new musicals (“Boop!” and “Smash”) recently premiered on Broadway in the same week. Bob joins Tom Power to discuss that achievement and his Tony Award-winning career. In…

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This play is an adaptation of the longest poem ever written 25:02

23d ago25:02

25:02

The longest poem ever written is a 4,000-year-old Sanskrit epic called the “Mahabharata,” which clocks in at roughly 1.8 million words. But the poem’s daunting length didn’t stop Toronto’s Why Not Theatre from adapting it into a large-scale play of the same name. Miriam Fernandes, the co-creator and star of the show, joins Tom Power to tell us exac…

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Play Up Podcast - Episode 26 - Super Pompey Staying Up! 41:28

26d ago41:28

41:28

Its a celebratory Podcast and the penultimate one of this season and what a season its been! Scott is once again joined by Phil and Reece who discuss the vital games that secured Pompey's Championship status for another season. Its a Final Day quiz as well this week, with Scott and Reece being tested on final day games and their efforts probably de…

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Sarah Harmer uses her voice for something bigger than music 47:56

26d ago47:56

47:56

For more than 35 years, Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer has used her voice to make award-winning, critically acclaimed music — but that’s not all. She’s also been a vocal advocate for important environmental and humanitarian causes, both in this country and abroad. At the Juno Awards in Vancouver earlier this year, Sarah was honoured with t…

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