Best jason Shi Podcasts (2025)

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What Wolves Fans Can Expect from Jhon Arias Insight from ‪a Fluminense Fan 27:48

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Wolves have signed Jhon Arias on a 5 year contract from Fluminense. Dave sat down with Valetin from @ValentinsFootballCorner to get his insight on what us Wolves Fans can expect from our new Columbian Forward Don’t forget to subscribe for Wolves news, updates, and match build-up every week. Share your thoughts in the comments! Always Wolves are par…

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Angélique Kidjo’s life and work is defined by one thing: freedom 30:25

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Multi-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo is now the first Black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This past March, she joined Tom Power from our Montreal studio to talk about her incredible career in music. Angélique reflected on her childhood in Benin, how she fled to France to escape her home country…

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Thriller writer Ruth Ware has never done a sequel — until now 23:09

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Bestselling author Ruth Ware doesn’t do sequels, or so she’s said. After nine standalone psychological thrillers, the British novelist has released “The Woman in Suite 11,” which is a follow-up to her hit 2016 book, “The Woman in Cabin 10.” Ruth sits down with guest host Ali Hassan to tell us how her readers persuaded her to take another look at he…

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Robby Hoffman’s unconventional path to comedy 33:33

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Comedian Robby Hoffman is having a big year. She was just nominated for an Emmy for her role in the hit HBO show “Hacks,” where she plays a character based on her own experiences. Plus, her Just For Laughs show in Montreal this summer is sold out. But Robby hasn’t had a conventional path into comedy. From leaving an ultra-Orthodox Hasidic community…

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Yves Jarvis gave himself a concussion making music 15:41

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The Montreal musician Yves Jarvis spent a year listening only to Frank Sinatra when he wrote his sixth and latest album, “All Cylinders.” He says it’s the least contrived thing he’s ever done. Not only did he produce the record, but he also plays every instrument on it, blending genres like bluegrass, jazz, folk and even yacht-rock in unexpected wa…

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Remembering Ozzy Osbourne 22:13

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Yesterday, Ozzy Osbourne passed away at age 76. The Black Sabbath frontman will be remembered for his music, his antics on stage and his family’s reality television show, “The Osbournes.” In 2022, Tom Power sat down with the Prince of Darkness himself to discuss his new album at the time, “Patient Number 9.” But they also spoke about the legacy tha…

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Joseph Kahn on Ick, music videos and the magic of '80s horror flicks 25:39

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Acclaimed music video director Joseph Kahn has worked with everyone from the Backstreet Boys to Taylor Swift, but in 2004, he expanded into feature films. His latest creature feature “Ick” is a horror-comedy that just had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Back in September, Joseph joined Tom to talk about the movie, wha…

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Blake Shelton fell back in love with music, all thanks to Post Malone 35:29

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Blake Shelton is back with his first new album in nearly four years, “For Recreational Use Only.” The country star joins Tom Power to talk about retiring from the hit TV show “The Voice” after 23 seasons, feeling burned out, and being unsure about whether he would ever release a new record. Plus, Blake shares how an unexpected collaboration with Po…

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Saya Gray on her debut album and gigging as a teen with a fake ID 13:52

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Saya Gray might have just released her debut album earlier this year, but it’s far from her first foray into music. She’s been gigging since she was a teen, performing alongside much older musicians at Toronto jazz clubs where she had to use a fake ID to get in. Eventually, she started touring with the likes of Daniel Caesar and Willow Smith. Now, …

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Why Rhys Darby thinks robots can’t do stand-up comedy 25:21

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When Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords, Our Flag Means Death) started to notice the way AI had sunk its teeth into Hollywood, he decided to speak up. In his new stand-up show, “The Legend Returns,” the New Zealand actor and comedian sets out to prove that robots could never do what he’s doing live on stage. Rhys joins Tom Power to tell us what’s …

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Jessica B. Hill’s childhood dream came true 23:44

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When Jessica B. Hill was a kid, she saw a play at the Stratford Festival that she found so inspirational she wrote the word “Stratford” on a piece of paper and put it on her ceiling. Now, she’s an award-winning actor and playwright who’s appearing in three plays at Stratford this season: “As You Like It,” “Sense and Sensibility” and “Dangerous Liai…

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His transformation from shy software engineer to bold faith-driven coach and content creator, Jack Landry. 32:17

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Jack Landry is a former Division I athlete and software engineer turned men’s mindset and fitness coach. After working at companies like Fidelity and Amazon, he left the corporate world to pursue a more meaningful path—helping high-achieving men who feel unfulfilled create lives of purpose, discipline, and freedom. ⁣ Drawing from his own transforma…

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WOLVES CHAT 🚨 Jason, Kieran & Dave Discuss this Weeks News "ON THE BALL" 1:22:57

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Catch up with Jason, Kieron, and Dave as they break down all the hottest Wolves news from the past week. From match talk to key updates, you’ll get honest takes and strong opinions on all things Wolves. Whether you missed something or just want to hear fellow fans chat, this episode of "ON THE BALL" keeps you in the loop. Hit subscribe and join the…

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Zarna Garg treats comedy as a business, not an art form 24:50

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After 16 years as a stay-at-home mom, Zarna Garg felt like she needed to reinvent herself. She tried a few different business ventures (disposable toothbrushes, vegan chilli and matchmaking), but none of them stuck. Then she decided to give comedy a go and everything changed. Now, Zarna has released a new stand-up special, "Practical People Win,” w…

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Why Josh Homme wanted to perform inside the Paris Catacombs 18:48

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Last summer, Queens of the Stone Age became the first-ever band to perform inside the Catacombs of Paris, where the remains of six million people are kept. That performance was captured in a new concert film and live five-song EP, “Alive in the Catacombs.” Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme joins Tom Power to talk about the project, his li…

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Little Simz split with her producer. Now she’s unstoppable 25:09

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Little Simz is one of the most acclaimed rappers in the world right now. In 2022, she won the prestigious Mercury Prize for her album “Sometimes I Might Be Introvert.” But after falling out with her longtime producer and collaborator, the British rapper started thinking maybe music wasn’t for her anymore. Little Simz joins Tom Power to tell us why …

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How Stratford’s Richard Manuel became a rock and roll legend 27:53

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In his new book, “Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band,” renowned music archivist and podcaster Stephen T. Lewis explores the life and legacy of Richard Manuel, one of Canada’s most talented and influential musicians. Stephen joins Tom Power to tell why he was so enthralled by the story of a self-taught music…

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The Jamie Dimon Interview 1:06:02

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We sit down with Jamie Dimon for a live conversation at Radio City Music Hall, covering the incredible journey from his 1998 firing at Citgroup (where he was widely expected to become CEO) to building the most powerful bank in the world. Today JPMorgan Chase is a juggernaut — the most systemically important non-governmental financial institution in…

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Nathan Fillion was a shy comic book kid. Now he stars in Superman 32:14

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When actor Nathan Fillion (Firefly, Castle, The Rookie) was growing up as a quiet comic book kid in Edmonton, he never imagined he would one day be up on the big screen with Superman. Now, he’s living out his childhood dream with his latest role as Guy Gardner — one of the characters known as Green Lantern — in the new “Superman” movie. Nathan join…

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Why PIQSIQ wrote a song about Mahaha, the Inuit tickling demon 17:55

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What if the bad guy in your nightmare didn’t chase you, but tried to tickle you to death? That’s just one of the Inuit legends reimagined by the Inuit throat singing duo PIQSIQ on their haunting new album, “Legends.” Sisters Tiffany Ayalik and Inuksuk Mackay of PIQSIQ join Tom Power to talk about the record and why they’re embracing Inuit tradition…

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Simple Plan was both loved and hated for being pop-punk 35:40

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For nearly three decades, Simple Plan has been one of the most successful bands to come out of Canada, selling more than 10 million albums worldwide. Now, a new documentary, “Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd” offers a look into the band's journey from playing basement shows in Montreal to achieving global stardom. Simple Plan’s Pierre Bouvier and…

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How Tarralik Duffy uses pop art to show her memories of Nunavut 16:49

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Jerry cans, bottles of soy sauce and canned meats — these are just some of the everyday objects portrayed in Tarralik Duffy’s exhibit, “Gasoline Rainbows.” Back in 2023, the multidisciplinary Inuk artist joined guest host Saroja Coelho to talk about finding beauty in everyday objects, the unexpected ways we remember home, and how her art connects h…

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UNPACKED 🚨 Sutty, Tim Nash & Dave discuss the latest Wolves News "ON THE BALL" 1:39:59

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Big news hits Wolves fans this week as Sutty, Tim Nash and Dave break down the latest updates. Transfers, injuries and behind-the-scenes moves all come under the spotlight as the team picks apart what’s working and what’s just noise. If you’ve been wondering about the direction the club is really heading or what the buzz means for the rest of the s…

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Steph Tolev wants to make farting less shameful for women 23:08

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Toronto-born comedian Steph Tolev has been described as "gross,” "dirty” and "painfully real.” She’s built an entire career on raunchy jokes about everything from bad dates to bathroom humour. Now, she’s releasing her first Netflix special, "Filth Queen.” Steph joins guest host Talia Schlanger to tell us how she developed her niche, why she had to …

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The forgotten history of classical music among the Labrador Inuit 28:09

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Deantha Edmunds is Canada’s first Inuk professional opera singer. Last year, she was appointed to the Order of Canada, and earlier this month, she was honoured at the Canada Day ceremony in Ottawa. In this conversation with Tom Power from 2024, Deantha talks about the forgotten classical music tradition of the Labrador Inuit, as well as her own jou…

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A lifelong traveler, entrepreneur, and leadership coach, her remarkable journey of trading material comfort for meaning, adventure, and impact, Amanda Olusanya. 43:40

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Amanda Olusanya is a conscious entrepreneur, speaker, and global traveler originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, now based in Vietnam. Her journey—from growing up with a single mother to selling everything at 40 and moving to Uganda—reflects a life shaped by curiosity, courage, and a deep desire for meaning. ⁣ With 15+ years of global travel under…

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How Emma Donoghue’s new musical stands up for immigrants then and now 25:22

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Award-winning Irish Canadian novelist, screenwriter and playwright Emma Donoghue (Room, The Wonder) is back with her first musical, “The Wind Coming Over The Sea.” It’s based on the true story of Henry and Jane Johnson, a young married couple who left Ireland in the 1840s in search of a better life in Canada. Emma joins Tom Power to talk about what…

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The dark side of writing a life-changing hit 21:48

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Twenty years ago, Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Powter wrote the song “Bad Day,” which quickly became one of the biggest hits of 2005. It earned him a Grammy nomination, sold millions of copies and launched his career as an artist. But when “Bad Day” got bigger than anyone could have ever imagined, Daniel’s mental health started to decline, lea…

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Finn Wolfhard's childhood 10-year plan worked out 44:09

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At age 12, Canadian actor Finn Wolfhard shot to fame after landing the role of a lifetime on “Stranger Things.” But growing up in the spotlight wasn’t always easy. Finn often felt like he didn’t have control over his public identity or his artistic life. Now, as his tenure on “Stranger Things” comes to a close, he’s launched a music career with the…

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Jason Mantzoukas wants to be the ugly American villain 32:08

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When actor and comedian Jason Mantzoukas (The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Parks and Recreation) finally got the chance to appear on his favourite TV show — the weird and hilarious British game show “Taskmaster” — he didn’t want to play along normally. He wanted to be the ugly American villain who creates chaos. Jason joins Tom Power to tell us …

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Evan Redsky is exploring the cosmos 17:03

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When Evan Redsky sat down to write a song about his culture, he thought about three things: the movie “Interstellar,” the movie “Contact” with Jodie Foster, and the Ojibwe word that essentially means "see you later" (because there is no word for goodbye in Ojibwe). In this chat with guest host Talia Schlanger, Evan tells us how these elements make …

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Atsuko Okatsuka was technically kidnapped by her grandma 25:14

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Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka is able to make the most difficult life experiences seem funny. In her new stand-up special, “Father,” she takes a look at her complex childhood growing up undocumented in the U.S. (she was technically kidnapped by her own grandma, though she doesn’t see it that way). Atsuko joins guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about tu…

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This play is an adaptation of the longest poem ever written 24:09

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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. A few months ago, Miriam Fernandes, the co-creator and star of the show, joined Tom Po…

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How The Young and the Restless led to more Black women becoming doctors 34:29

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Canadian actor Tonya Williams spent two decades playing Dr. Olivia Winters on “The Young and the Restless,” which made her one of the first Black actors to star on a soap opera. In 2001, she founded the Reelworld Film Festival, which champions diverse Canadian talent in the TV and film industry. Now, she’s been named an Officer of the Order of Cana…

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The Bear's Liza Colón-Zayas on the “cult” that tried to brainwash her 17:43

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On the hit series “The Bear,” Liza Colón-Zayas plays a middle-aged line cook named Tina who’s challenged by her mentors to learn new skills as a sous-chef. In some ways, her character’s story mirrors her own journey as an actor. With Season 4 of “The Bear” out now, we revisit Liza’s conversation with Tom Power about the scarcity and struggle she ha…

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An entrepreneur, coach, and cancer survivor whose life has been shaped by both tragedy and transformation, Ricardo Viso. 38:43

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Ricardo Viso is a resilience coach, speaker, and founder of the Joyful Living Lounge, a platform dedicated to helping people cultivate more joy in their daily lives. Born in Denver and raised in Mexico, Viso’s life took a transformative turn after the loss of his mother at age 10, and again decades later with a cancer diagnosis. Instead of surrende…

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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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JEFF SHI INTERVIEW 🤔 What It Means ? 1:10:06

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What does Wolves Chairman Jeff Shi's latest interview means for Wolves? Dave and Emma try to break down key points. If you want to stay updated with all things Wolves, subscribe now for more informed discussion. Share your thoughts in the comments and join the Wolves community. Always Wolves are part of the talkSPORT Fan Network. This podcast has b…

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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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175- Ron Lee: The AI Dumpling Dilemma 2:06:25

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Ron Lee is an award-winning creative technologist and VP, head of growth at Monks, a digital-first marketing, technology services and consulting company. He is a technical expert in the fields of digital interaction, game experience, connected retail, and integrated design. As an industry opinion leader, Ron has been invited by media and top indust…

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Wolves PRO vs REPLICA SUDU SHIRT 2025/26 🤗 COMPARISON & REVIEW 10:05

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See the difference between the Wolves PRO and Replica SUDU Shirt for the 2025/26 season. Find out how the fit, fabric and badges compare so you can decide which one’s right for you. Get an up-close look at both shirts, see the small details and learn which version offers the most value. If you love football shirts or you’re thinking about picking u…

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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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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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Starting as a family doctor with a passion for patient care and workplace wellness she transformed her clinic into a groundbreaking healthcare network, Julie Wilson. 18:17

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Dr. Julie Wilson is a family physician and visionary healthcare entrepreneur based in British Columbia. Originally focused on building a small, traditional clinic, she was propelled into large-scale innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⁣ Faced with soaring patient demand and systemic challenges, Julie transformed her practice by prioritizing wo…

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WOLVES CHAT 🚨 Jack, Josh & Dave Discuss this Weeks News "ON THE BALL" 1:37:28

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Catch up on the latest Wolves news as Jack, Josh and Dave discuss all the main Wolves News from the last week. Hear honest opinions, sharp analysis, and some good laughs you won't want to miss. Stay on top of all things Wolverhampton Wanderers. Hit subscribe and join the conversation with other true Wolves fans. Let us know what you think in the co…

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Google 3:39:30

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We tell the story of the single greatest business ever created: Google search. From its origins as a Stanford research project called BackRub, Google became the front door to the internet. Today it’s an essential service for over half the world, and one that generates more profit than ANY other US company — more than Apple, Microsoft, or Berkshire …

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