Best Cole Walker Podcasts (2025)

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'I was so scared': A forced-marriage survivor's harrowing story – and escape 25:46

2d ago25:46

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In this episode we bring you the remarkable story of Miriam* (not her real name), a survivor of forced marriage. Often confused with arranged marriage, forced marriage means one person is not giving their full consent – sometimes due to coercion, deception, incapacitation or threats. Each year the Australian Federal Police deal with about 90 cases,…

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Heat: Episode 9: Josh Redfield vs. Will Walker 17:28

4d ago17:28

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Episode 51. Choke Artists Ft. Brian Compton (NHL.com) 55:44

4d ago55:44

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Laura is a Stuart Skinner believer...and everyone else isn't. NHL.com managing editor Brian Compton is on to talk about Connor McDavid & co., and if anyone has a legitimate chance at unseating the Panthers. We reminisce about the old Nassau Coliseum, wonder what's next for the Maple Leafs, and consider the value of Waffle House. Cole thinks the Pac…

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197. What A Farmer Wants YOU To Know About Food ft. Dennis Bulani! 48:47

5d ago48:47

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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with fourth-generation Saskatchewan farmer Dennis Bulani about his new book, What A Farmer Wants You To Know About Food! Dennis shares his insights into the world of GMOs, organic farming, and all the reasons we should actually feel hopeful about the future! Then, we put Dennis through the Random Me…

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Chef prodigy Hugh Allen on his new restaurant, creativity – and recognising critics 37:54

9d ago37:54

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In this episode, we talk to Hugh Allen. Allen, of course, was made executive chef of iconic three-hat Melbourne restaurant, Vue de Monde, at the tender age of 23. The son of a nurse and a paediatrician – both terrible cooks, it must be said – Allen was once marked at high school as a "struggling" student, but through food, he became a star. Allen j…

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Episode 50! A celebration & Breaking News! Ft. Laura Albanese (Newsdays NEW Mets beat reporter) & Cole Critchell (Sports fan from his couch) 1:06:25

12d ago1:06:25

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Fifty episodes! And somehow, this humble podcast is kinda big in...Saudi Arabia? Cole and Laura celebrate the milestone by sharing some big news. They break down the WWE-style showdown between Jalen Bruson's Knicks and Tyrese Haliburton's Pacers, and give a shout out to the trolls and haters who keep the sports world alive. Laura is in Boston with …

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196. How To Share An Egg ft. Bonny Reichert! 37:14

13d ago37:14

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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with author & journalist Bonny Reichert (@bonnyreichert) about her new book How To Share An Egg: A Story Story of Hunger, Love, and Plenty. We talk about what makes a good memoir, the importance of food as a way to connect to family, and the way opening up to the past can help us break out of our sh…

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Coming soon - the 40/20 NRL podcast 0:47

13d ago0:47

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40/20 is a brand new NRL podcast from The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. During this year's State of Origin and Finals series we'll be breaking down the biggest stories from across the game with the best journalists and NRL insiders from around the country. We'll be giving you press pass access as we breakdown the latest news, controversy and p…

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Sleep expert Matthew Walker on snoring, napping, nightmares and the power of slumber 51:53

18d ago51:53

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In this episode, we speak with Matthew Walker. The British neuroscience professor is the author of “Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams”, and he’s coming to Australia shortly to speak at Vivid Sydney in conjunction with the Sydney Writers' Festival. Walker has lately become the sleep expert of choice around the world for his deep …

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Episode 49. Baseball is Cinema Ft. John DeMarsico(SNY Broadcast) 1:03:20

19d ago1:03:20

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Baseball is cinema, and SNY's John DeMarsico is its rockstar director. Cole and Laura go behind the scenes with the man that's gone viral for the artistic vision behind Mets broadcasts, and chat about the films that inspire shots of Pete Alonso about to absolutely destroy a baseball. Plus, Jalen Brunson is a legend, Golden Knights fans may be the a…

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195. Lahmajoun: More Than Armenian Pizza! 38:15

20d ago38:15

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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) dig into the Armenian classic Lahmajoun! Teffer brings us a deep dive into its history and mythology as well as its cultural significance throughout the Levant! Also, the Random Meal Generator serves up a delicious sandwich that I'm going to need to eat as soon as possib…

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Ep 8 Nintendo Switch 2 pt2 1:24:37

21d ago1:24:37

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On this episode the Nintendo Switch 2 discussion continues! This time games and accessories that piqued interest. Kiba and Cole also give a small glimpse at what it was like when they worked at GameStop, even dunking on some filthy pre-order casuals. And what did Cole's former boss once do!? Music: OP/EP: Song: ko0x - Galaxy Guppy Music provided by…

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Novelist Hannah Kent on writing, nightmares – and the ghost who lives with her 39:05

24d ago39:05

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In this episode, we talk to Hannah Kent. The South Australian author burst onto the literary scene in 2013, with the publication of her debut historical novel, Burial Rites, about the execution of a young woman in Iceland, two centuries ago. The book was a global bestseller, optioned by Hollywood with Jennifer Lawrence attached to star in the film …

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Episode 48. Post Mortem Blues Ft. Mollie Walker (NY POST) 1:14:18

26d ago1:14:18

1:14:18

Cole's got the Blues after one of the most gut-wrenching losses in NHL playoff history. Game 1 of Knicks-Celtics was bonkers, and Laura gives Mikal Bridges his flowers. New York Post Rangers beat writer Mollie Walker gives her diagnosis of a season so mysteriously bad, it made hockey players into nihilistic philosophers. Can new coach Mike Sullivan…

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194. Ground Beef ft. Matt Cole! 47:39

27d ago47:39

47:39

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with special guest Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) for a deep dive into ground beef! White People Taco Night! Air Fryer Meatballs! Meatloaf! Barbecue Beef Cups! Then, the Random Meal Generator brings us another beautiful opportunity for schnitzel! Debate This! www.debatethiscast.com Three of Cups Tea! https:/…

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Ep 7 Nintendo Switch 2 pt1 1:20:11

29d ago1:20:11

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On this episode Kiba and Cole discuss their excitement around the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, its upcoming games, and other news shared at the time of the official unveiling. That! ...and several other off topic streams of thought. Music: OP/EP: Song: ko0x - Galaxy Guppy Music provided by BreakingCopyright: • [No Copyright Music] ko0x - Galaxy…

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Meet historian Rutger Bregman – fighting the good fight with 'realistic idealism' 37:28

30d ago37:28

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In this episode, we talk to Rutger Bregman. You might remember the Dutch historian and author from a 2019 appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, which went viral after he called out millionaires and billionaires for tax avoidance. He joins us to talk about everything from the loss of America's moral authority after the re-election of Dona…

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Episode 47. Knicks Fever Ft. Steve Popper (Newsday) 1:07:58

1M ago1:07:58

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The Knicks are taking over New York, and Newsday Knicks beat writer Steve Popper is on to talk officiating controversies, the Legend of Jalen Brunson, beating the Pistons at their own game, and previewing a possible Celtics showdown. It was a wild week in sports, and Cole and Laura get into the Shedeur Sanders schadenfreude, that weird, weird Bill …

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193. Food Waste & Stock Tips with Chef Kory DiPucchio! 35:55

1M ago35:55

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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to special guest Chef Kory DiPucchio (@chefkorydipucchio) from Compass Group Canada about their International Stop Food Waste Day initiative, great uses for scraps and leftovers, and some key ways to invest in your stocks- soup stocks, I mean. The only financial advice given in this episode is relat…

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Inside the battle to retain Labor's traditional heartland voters 39:29

1M ago39:29

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In this episode - one week before the federal election - we talk to Kos Samaras. Samaras had a long career as a Labor strategist - particularly in running campaigns for the Victorian party - before founding the political consultancy firm RedBridge in 2020. He's one of the big thinkers in Australian politics, who grew up in a blue collar Labor famil…

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Episode 46. The Sacramento A's Ft. Susan Slusser (The San Francisco Chronicle) 1:11:57

1M ago1:11:57

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The Not Oakland A's are in West Sacramento and the whole thing is a circus. The San Francisco Chronicle's senior baseball beat reporter Susan Slusser takes us two years of ownership drama (and much more to come), and discusses whether they'll actually make it to Vegas. Plus, Buster Posey's impact on the Giants. Cole and Laura are in full NHL playof…

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192. Capital Grille, Steakhouse Dinners & Sides ft. Aslam Choudhury! 41:26

1M ago41:26

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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to guest & patron Aslam Choudhury about his love for the Capital Grille restaurant franchise, steakhouse dinners, the Bengali concept of 'jotno', and the difference between classic steakhouse cuts! Plus, the return of the Random Meal Generator!Read Aslam's Blog Here! www.studyroompod.comThree of Cup…

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You Am I's Tim Rogers on addiction and anxiety, playing footy and prowling the stage 42:06

1M ago42:06

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In this episode, we talk to Tim Rogers. Best known as the frontman for rock band You Am I, Rogers was born in Kalgoorlie, WA, but lived all over the country growing up, spending time in Adelaide, Sydney and Canberra, and now, rural Victoria. The 55-year-old has lived a big life so far as a songwriter, raconteur, talking head and author. He's had hi…

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Episode 45. Post and Tax Season Ft. Alex Schiffer (Front Office Sports) 1:11:47

2M ago1:11:47

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Rory McIlroy got his green jacket. The Dallas Wings got a frachise-shifting player. And the pod has Front Office Sport's Alex Schiffer on to talk all things NBA playoffs, the massive drama of the Nuggets firing their coach and GM right before the postseason, and what it's like to cover Kyrie Irving. Laura gets on her soapbox about male reporters be…

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191. There's No Such Thing As Bad Food! 32:57

2M ago32:57

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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about what we mean when we say “There’s no such thing as bad food” and how our relationships with food have changed since we started the show!Vote for No Bad Food in the CultMTL Best Of Montreal 2025 readers poll! Remember to fill out at least 25 categories to make …

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Melinda French Gates on perfectionism and pain, parenting and philanthropy 41:34

2M ago41:34

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In this episode, we talk to Melinda French Gates. Famous as one half of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – one of the largest philanthropic outfits in the world – Melinda spent more than two decades overseeing the giving-away of more than $US77 billion. Then, in 2021, she and Bill divorced after 27 years of marriage, and Melinda began to chart a…

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Episode 44. "The Saint" Blues Ft. Lou Korac (NHL.com) 1:09:54

2M ago1:09:54

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We got a front seat to hockey history this week, as Alexander Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's goal scoring record. NHL.com's Lou Korac takes us behind the scenes with the most exciting team in hockey right now: The Blues are coming off a franchise-record 12 straight wins to improbably become masters of their own destiny. How did they do it? Can the…

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190. Munch Madness FINALE: Corn vs. Beef ft. Bailey Eastwood, Julian McKenzie, Miriam Zeira, Andrew Henderson, & Chris Walker! 1:22:26

2M ago1:22:26

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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the FINALE of Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges Bailey Eastwood, Julian McKenzie, Miriam Zeira, Andrew Henderson, and Chris Walker! Corn vs. Beef! Will we have another victory by a staple grain,, or will we have our first ever meat champ?!The Chris J…

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‘My goggles filled with tears’: Ellie Cole on medals, motherhood – and silver linings 42:28

2M ago42:28

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In this episode we speak with Ellie Cole. Cole, of course, is a childhood cancer survivor whose right leg was amputated when she was 3. Within weeks of that operation, she was swimming as a form of rehab, before ultimately going on to become the most decorated Aussie female Paralympian of all time, with 17 medals over four games. In recent years sh…

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Episode 43. Torpedos Away Ft. Gary Phillips (NY Daily News) 1:11:48

2M ago1:11:48

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Man the torpedoes! Daily News Yankees beat writer Gary Phillips is on to get into the nitty gritty on the "torpedo" bats that had everyone talking after the Yankees put a bruising on the Brewers. It's the first week of the baseball season, so let's overreact to some stuff! Jurikson Profar tested positive for steroids and Laura is not shocked. Cole …

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189. Munch Madness: Salt vs. Corn; Beef vs. Cake ft. Tuong La & Gabriel Chernitsky! 58:30

2M ago58:30

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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the SEMI-FINAL match ups of Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges Tuong La (@tuonginurpic) and Gabriel Chernitsky! Salt vs Corn! Beef vs Cake! Michael Flatley vs Fortnite?! Who will move forward to the finale?! Ranked! https://podcavern.com/category/rank…

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'Crazy, yeah?': Jane Flemming on Aussie athletics' new golden age (including Gout Gout) 50:04

2M ago50:04

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In this episode, we speak with Jane Flemming, who made her name in the late '80s and early '90s as a golden girl in track and field, a two-time Olympian – and Commonwealth Games gold medallist – specialising in the heptathlon and long jump. Flemming retired before the Sydney 2000 Olympics and transitioned into a career in media, marketing and manag…

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Episode 42. Opening Day Optimism Ft. Jon Heyman (NY Post, MLB Insider) 1:10:26

2M ago1:10:26

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Cole and Laura celebrate Opening Day by chatting with NY Post columnist and MLB insider Jon Heyman about everything baseball: Can the Yankees overcome their injuries? Can Juan Soto live up to his contract? Are we headed for a work stoppage? Which teams are going to surprise us? And how can mid-market teams compete in the land of the Dodgers? What A…

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188. Munch Madness: Salt vs. Chocolate; Beef vs. Stonefruit ft. Keith Serry & Giovanni Colantonio! 1:07:01

2M ago1:07:01

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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the final quarter-final match ups of Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges Keith Serry (@volume_knob) and Giovanni Colantonio (@MarioPrime)! Salt vs Chocolate! Beef vs Stonefruit! Giovanni vs Skill Tests?! Who will move forward to the semi-finals?! The V…

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Meet Matt Kean – the politician who chose the planet over party 36:58

2M ago36:58

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In this episode, we speak with Matt Kean. The former NSW state politician was once deputy Liberal leader, treasurer, and minister for energy and environment – but he’s now chair of the national Climate Change Authority. That means Kean helps set the Australian agenda in the fight against global warming, shaping federal policies on every hot-button …

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Episode 41. One Shining Moment Ft. Adam Zagoria (NY Times, Forbes, NJ.com) 1:10:12

3M ago1:10:12

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We're all mad here. March Madness is upon us and college basketball guru Adam Zagoria is on to break down the bracket, give us his best bets for the Final Four, discuss Cinderella possibilities, update us on the latest on the Cooper Flagg injury and to explain the weird controversy coming out of North Carolina. Is this St. John's year to stun the S…

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187. Munch Madness: Eggs vs. Corn; Cookies vs. Cake ft. Eric Silver & James Hawes! 1:21:44

3M ago1:21:44

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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the next round of match ups for Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges Eric Silver (@el_silvero) and James Hawes (@turrethousepressmtl)! Eggs vs Corn! Cookies vs Cake! Jerry Seinfeld vs Gary Gygax! Who will move forward to the semi-finals?! Cast your tieb…

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Curtis Stone on critics, cooking for a crowd – and selling meat pies in LA 30:56

3M ago30:56

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In this episode, we speak with Curtis Stone. The Melbourne-born, LA-based chef has run two celebrated restaurants in that city, earning several Michelin stars and praise from critics – yet in Australia he’s better known as the face of Coles, for whom he’s been an ambassador for 15 years. He’s back in town right now, about to cook for 1700 people at…

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