Best Matt Wong Podcasts (2025)

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The Fathers We're Not Talking About with Elliot Rae 14:59

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1d ago14:59

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What happens when a father dares to speak the truth the world hasn't made space for? In this episode of Parents Who Think, host Danusia Malina-Derben speaks with Elliot Rae—author, speaker, and founder of Music Football Fatherhood—in a conversation about emotional fluency, gender equality, and the revolution unfolding inside modern fatherhood. They…

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What Has To Change On Defence + Ingram's Lethal Scoring 29:04

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to chat with Matt Bonner about Toronto's defence, some of their philosophies that may have to change, the Poeltl effect and more. They also discuss ways the offence has dramatically improved and shout out Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts an…

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Now It's Time For Halloween (ft. guests Edward Berger, Yorgos Lanthimos, Mary Elizabeth Winstead & Maika Monroe) 1:56:15

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It's Halloween, folks, so this week's episode of the Empire Podcast is extra-spooky, with Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Beth Webb get way too invested in a listener question about the horror movie death that they would want for themselves. Just keep repeating: it's only a podcast, it's only a podcast, it's only a podcast. Elsewhere, o…

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S3E10: INTERVIEW WITH DAVID LEONARD, TASHA LAYTON, AND KEITH EVERETTE SMITH 1:05:16

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In this episode, Matt sits down with David Leonard, Tasha Layton, and Keith Everette Smith for an honest and inspiring conversation about leading worship and the paths that led each of them to where they are today. They share the early moments that shaped their callings, the lessons learned along the way, and what keeps their hearts anchored in wor…

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We Need to Cut Our Dependence on US Tech. Here’s How to Start. 46:07

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Paris Marx celebrates the 300th episode of Tech Won’t Save Us by sharing his reasons to push for digital sovereignty and get off US tech. On top of explaining how that dependence gives the US governments and its tech companies power over us, Paris also provides tips of alternative services to consider migrating to. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a criti…

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Medical Billing and Coding in Geriatrics: Peter Hollmann, Ken Koncilja, and Audrey Chun 43:36

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Last month, the "Billing Boys"—Chris Jones and Phil Rodgers—joined the GeriPal podcast to demystify medical billing and coding in palliative care. This month, we're back with part two, shifting the focus to geriatrics. While billing and coding may not be the most exciting topic, they're essential for ensuring fair reimbursement for the complex care…

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Garrett Temple on Murray-Boyles, Team Defence & Year 16 35:53

4d ago35:53

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to join Matt Bonner in a conversation with Raptors guard Garrett Temple! GT discusses his first impressions of Collin Murray-Boyles in pre-draft workouts, the importance of Jakob Poeltl to Toronto's defence, and where the squad has to level up defensively, before sharing how he reacted when the news broke that Ma…

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Kenny Dalglish & Asif Kapadia on Kenny Dalglish: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 33:11

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If you can hear a high-pitched squealing noise in the background of our latest interview special, that's just Chris Hewitt vibrating with excitement. For this podcast puts him in the room with one of his all-time heroes, Liverpool FC icon Kenny Dalglish, who is the eponymous subject of Asif Kapadia's latest documentary, which is out today (October …

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From Creator to CEO: How Influencers Are Building Real Businesses Beyond Brand Deals w/ Billy Parks 31:38

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In this episode of The Influence Factor, host Alessandro Bogliari chats with Billy Parks about the evolution of the creator economy. Billy shares why creators must move beyond renting audiences to build lasting, sustainable businesses. He reflects on key career lessons and the value of authenticity in brand collaborations. The conversation also exp…

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Barnes’ Dominance + Concerning Defensive Trends 54:47

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to chat with Matt Bonner to talk about the last two losses for the Raptors, what’s missing on the defensive end, Scottie Barnes’ relentlessness and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any a…

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We've Gone And Caught A Sniffle (ft. guests Nia DaCosta, Jeremy Strong, Rebecca Ferguson & Kathryn Bigelow) 1:59:22

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt struggle with the enunciation of one word in particular (you'll have to listen to find out which). Incredibly, it's not 'Howl-o-ween', which is just one of the many things discussed by Chris and his three colleagues of such lethal cunning, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Ben Travis. They get their teeth in…

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Raptors Steamroll Hawks in Season Opener 29:43

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to chat with Matt Bonner about the Raptors’ impressive 138-118 win over the Atlanta Hawks, where Toronto’s pace, size, defence and offensive execution were too much for the Hawks to handle. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the positi…

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Silicon Valley Doesn’t Know What Makes a Good City w/ Joanne McNeil 55:08

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Paris Marx is joined by Joanne McNeil to discuss the proliferation of delivery bots and robotaxis and how they recycle disproven claims about how technology will improve transportation. Joanne McNeil is a freelance writer and the author of Wrong Way and Lurking: How a Person Became a User. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, i…

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Rethinking Slow Codes: Gina Piscitello, Parker Crutchfield, Jason Wasserman 49:55

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I'm going to begin with a wonderful quote from a recent editorial in Bioethics by our guests Parker Crutchfield & Jason Wasserman. This quote illustrates the tension between the widely held view in bioethics that slow codes are unethical, and the complexity of real world hospital practice: "Decisive moral positions are easy to come by when sitting …

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Interesting Raptors Storylines + RJ Barrett Interview 53:54

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to chat with Matt Bonner about how many points Brandon Ingram will average, how much Toronto will use Scottie Barnes at centre and other intriguing storylines ahead of opening night vs. the Atlanta Hawks. You’ll also hear from RJ Barrett, as Bonner spoke to him at Raptors Media Day. The views and opinions express…

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Motherhood: The Truth of It with Clover Stroud 14:51

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What does it really mean to mother across time—through babyhood, adolescence, heartbreak, grief, and desire? On this episode of Parents Who Think, Clover Stroud joins Danusia Malina-Derben for a conversation that names the unspoken. They talk about what happens to a woman when she mothers across decades, not just in nappies and sleepless nights, bu…

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Australia's Housing Crisis with Wendy Chamberlain 1:54:12

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What is driving Australia's housing crisis? Do we even have a 'crisis'? Or is it only a crisis for some (ie renters)? Wendy Chamberlain is a real estate agent and property buyer's advocate. She deals with buying and selling every day and in this interview spills the secrets on Australia's real estate industry. She believes that government manipulat…

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Diane, Drew And The Greatest Poster Ever (ft. guests Rebecca Miller, Channing Tatum & Kirsten Dunst, Mason Thames & Madeleine McGraw) 1:59:53

16d ago1:59:53

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara and James Dyer pay tribute to two cinematic greats who left us this week: the legendary Oscar-winning actress, Diane Keaton, and Drew Struzan, the artist who defined posters, and people's walls, for decades. Struzan's work inspires this week's question, which asks our trio to identify the g…

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S3E9: INTERVIEW WITH DR. AARON HOWARD 37:41

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In this episode, Matt sits down with Dr. Aaron Howard — musician, educator, and leader of the Lipscomb Gospel Choir — for a rich conversation on music, faith, and reconciliation. Together they explore the heart behind Matt’s latest album project and discuss how gospel music and the communal power of choirs can bridge divides, foster healing, and br…

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The Starting Five, Guards Preview & Jamal Shead Interview 1:04:58

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy with Matt Bonner to talk takeaways from the first preseason game with Toronto's projected starters, plus expectations and next steps for guards on Toronto's roster. Afterwards, you'll hear from Jamal Shead (53:34) in a prerecorded interview from Media Day. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are thos…

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Smart Glasses Are Ushering In An Anti-Social World w/ Chris Gilliard 55:18

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Paris Marx is joined by Chris Gilliard to discuss how tech CEOs are pushing a new generation of AI-powered smart glasses by promising they’ll be stylish and indispensable to workers in a desperate attempt to convince us we should want their luxury surveillance gadgets. Chris Gilliard is the co-director of the Critical Internet Studies Institute and…

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GeriPal Live! at NPCRC Foley Retreat: Dio Kavalieratos, Prasanna Ananth, Alexi Wright 57:41

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This is the second GeriPal podcast we've recorded live using this format, see this link to our prior podcast at the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) meeting in Philadelphia. Also look for our upcoming podcast recorded live from the São Paulo Geriatrics & Gerontology Congress, click here to register. Today we join you from beautiful Banff, A…

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Preseason Thoughts and Alijah Martin Interview 1:04:51

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy with Matt Bonner to talk preseason takeaways and preview Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Sandro Mamukelashvili and the rest of the forwards and centres for the Raptors ahead of opening night. You’ll also hear from Alijah Martin in a prerecorded interview from Media Day. The views and opinions expressed in this po…

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Wish You Well (ft. guests Greta Lee & Jodie Turner-Smith; Robert Aramayo; Gillian Anderson) 1:45:37

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Alex Godfrey display his versatility as an interviewer, going from utter chaos with Tron Ares stars Greta Lee & Jodie Turner-Smith [22:46 - 34:31 approx] and Gillian Anderson [1:33:01 - 1:43:53 approx] to a heartfelt and passionate chat with Robert Aramayo, star of this week's excellent drama, I Swear,…

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The Shameless Plug #8: Wicked Panna Cottas 45:11

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In this month's Shameless Plug, the show in which Chris Hewitt sits down with Empire editor Nick de Semlyen to do a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire, Chris Hewitt sits down with Empire editor Nick de Semlyen to do a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire. Which, for the first time in our history, has a musical on the cover, Jon M. Chu's…

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The Gilded Rage of Tech Billionaires w/ Jacob Silverman 55:01

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Paris Marx is joined by Jacob Silverman to discuss Jacob’s new book Gilded Rage, which explores the radicalization of Silicon Valley leaders, who are exerting their growing influence to shape our society for the worse. Jacob Silverman is an independent journalist and the author of Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley. Tec…

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GeriPal Live! at CAPC: Karen Bullock, Kim Curseen, Matt Gonzales 1:03:25

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Eric and I had the pleasure of doing a GeriPal Live! Podcast as the closing keynote for the recent Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) National Assembly in Philadelphia PA. For this podcast, we invited 3 guests to each select an article of interest to them, and engage in a discussion about the article, including questions from the CAPC attende…

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We love getting requests from listeners for podcast topics. This request came from geriatricians we met at the annual American Geriatrics Society meeting in Chicago. They wanted to know more about what a geriatrician should do in a pre-operative risk assessment. So we invited Vicky Tang and Houman Javedan, two geriatricians and leaders in the pre-o…