Best Stefan Taylor Podcasts (2025)

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Your Unique Until Someone Says They Do It That Way #119 33:02

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Welcome to another great episode. This week, we're talking about food and how it's pre-cleaned, and also a classic rant about games and, you guessed it, movies.

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6/13/25 -- Dan Ball W/ Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, Rep. Tim Burchett, Rep. Andy Biggs, Alex Stein, Sheriff Wayne Ivey. 1:00:08

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What made Graham Greene an icon? Talent, discipline and luck 33:09

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Canadian icon Graham Greene (Dances With Wolves, The Green Mile, Wind River) is one of the most recognizable Indigenous actors in North America. Recently, he was honoured with a Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award from the Governor General's Awards, which recognizes his prolific career on stage and screen. In this career-spanning interview, Graham …

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How Boxcutter celebrates Toronto, hip-hop and young artists 17:39

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Reza Dahya helped shape the sound of Toronto hip-hop as the host of “OTA Live” on the iconic Canadian radio station FLOW 93.5. Now, he’s released his debut film, “Boxcutter,” which is a love letter to Toronto and all the young artists who are trying to find their place. Reza joins guest host Gill Deacon to talk about the movie and how it pays tribu…

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6/12/25 -- Dan Ball W/ Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, P Rae Easley, Kate Monroe, Joe Hoft, Shawn Hendrix. 58:38

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What if Macbeth was set in the world of biker gangs? 36:39

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Acclaimed Canadian theatre maker Robert Lepage is back at the Stratford Festival with a new take on Shakespeare's “Macbeth.” This new production tells the same classic story of greed, betrayal and murder, but it’s set during the brutal Quebec biker wars of the ‘90s. Robert joins Tom Power to talk about putting a new spin on this Shakespearean trage…

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Why Robert Adam won’t be singing their queer country music in the U.S. 14:54

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Country artist Robert Adam is Calgary's self-proclaimed “Dream Angel Cowboy.” But they say celebrating queer identity isn’t always easy in their home province of Alberta or in Nashville, where they made their upcoming full-length album, “Governed by the Seasons.” Robert joins guest host Gill Deacon to talk about finding their musical community, mak…

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6/11/25 -- Dan Ball W/ Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Steve Hilton, Roxanne Hoge, Seamus Bruner, Seth Denson. 58:38

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Alessia Cara is an introvert in an extrovert’s industry 25:09

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Alessia Cara has a unique talent for capturing the inner life of someone growing up in the digital age as they deal with love, acceptance and rejection. On the Grammy-winning Canadian singer-songwriter’s fourth and latest album, “Love & Hyperbole,” she opens up about her feelings of being an introvert in an extrovert’s industry. Earlier this year, …

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What made Oscar Peterson so exceptional 27:39

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Robi Botos is a Juno-winning Canadian jazz pianist who was hugely influenced by the late Oscar Peterson — one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. He opened for Oscar in Switzerland and he even gave Oscar’s daughter piano lessons. In celebration of the Canadian jazz legend’s centenary (he would have turned 100 on Aug. 15), Robi sits down with…

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6/10/25 -- Dan Ball W/ Rep. Mike Haridopolos, Meagan McCarthy, Adam Swart, Mary Holland, Mark Lynch. 58:38

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Teddy Swims was terrified to shift away from covers 36:19

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Teddy Swims first won over the internet with his viral YouTube covers of hits like “You're Still The One” by Shania Twain and “I Can’t Make You Love Me” by Bonnie Raitt. But his success performing covers left him questioning whether he’d ever be capable of writing original songs that were just as good. Now, Teddy is one of the biggest artists in th…

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Alicia Moffet's pop career had a few false starts 13:10

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Alicia Moffet grew up being told she was going to be the next big thing. She was 12 when her covers started going viral on YouTube, 14 when she won the Canadian singing competition show “The Next Star,” and 16 when she placed second on another singing competition show, “La Voix.” But during that time, Alicia learned that if you’re not prepared for …

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6/9/25 -- Dan Ball W/ Rep. Nick Begich, David Schoen, Mark Lamb, Melissa Melendez, Alex Clark & Morgonn McMichael. 51:41

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Hannah Moscovitch is trying to unredact her life 30:54

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Hannah Moscovitch is a Governor General’s Award-winning Canadian playwright whose work often takes a sharp and uncompromising look at the internal lives of women. Her play “Red Like Fruit,” tells the story of Lauren, a journalist covering a high profile domestic violence case who starts to reexamine her own past experiences with men. Hannah tells T…

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How writing about love is similar to writing about murder 21:19

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Bestselling romance writer Uzma Jalaluddin is switching gears. Her new novel, “Detective Aunty,” is a murder mystery, set in a fictional neighbourhood in Scarborough, Ont. Uzma joins Tom Power to talk about the overlap between writing a romance and a “cozy” murder mystery, how writing about love is similar to writing about murder, and why she alway…

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6/6/25 -- Dan Ball W/ Hogan Gidley, Roger Stone, Scott LoBaido, Sonya LaBosco, William Federer. 58:38

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Cynthia Erivo says her new album makes her feel “totally naked” 35:45

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Cynthia Erivo discusses her vulnerable new record “I Forgive You”, and all the big musical theatre roles that built her career. From her childhood obsession with Brandy to her performance as Elphaba in the movie musical Wicked, Erivo talks to Tom Power about her life as a singer, and all the surprises she encountered along the way.…

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Katie Tupper says that songwriting helped her settle into her identity 11:07

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Hailing from Saskatoon, Katie Tupper didn’t have a big queer community to help her find herself. Now, she’s embracing her bisexuality, and singing soulful songs about the kinds of love she always wanted. Katie Tupper sits down to talk to Tom Power about bi erasure, and how fans are responding to her music.…

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6/5/25 -- Dan Ball W/ Rep. Andy Ogles, George Papadopoulos, Daniel Baldwin, Mark Fitzpatrick. 58:38

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“It becomes more personal as you go along” — Wes Anderson on creating films about family 25:09

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The Phoenician Scheme is Wes Anderson’s latest feature film. And if you are a fan of deadpan screw ball humour, meticulously shot and edited behind a colour pallet of muted earth tones, you will not be disappointed. But for his thirteenth feature film, Wes is leaning a little more into action and even violence to tell his new father daughter comedy…

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Christopher Stowell on the future of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet 27:42

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Christopher Stowell is the new artistic director of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet – Canada's oldest ballet company and the longest continuously operating ballet company in North America. He’ll speak with Tom about why ballet is his “family business,” his career as a principal dancer and ballet leader, and what the future holds for the Royal Winnipeg Ba…

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6/4/25 -- Dan Ball W/ Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, Ron Vitiello, Marc Morano, Charles Sauer, Diamant Hysenaj. 59:38

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Suddenly struck by pain, Gabrielle Drolet learned to write and draw again 23:39

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A few years ago, the cartoonist and writer Gabrielle Drolet developed a condition that made her unable to use her hands. It kept getting worse over time, and as Gabrielle searched for a diagnosis, she also had to find new ways to make art. Her new memoir “Look Ma, No Hands” is the story of an artist coming to terms with disability, adapting to the …

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Savannah Ré bet on herself, and it led to a creative breakthrough 23:09

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Whenever life got tough, Savannah Ré’s mom always used to quote a specific, motivational verse from the bible. Those words have now inspired Savannah’s new album, “Formed.” She tells Tom Power about the creative turn she’s taken on her new record, and the risks and rewards that come with going independent. Fill out our listener survey here. We appr…

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6/3/25 -- Dan Ball W/ Steve Moore, Ken Cuccinelli, Alex Stein & Anthony Raimondi, Stefan Mychajiliw, Brandi Bradley. 58:38

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Rebellious and reflective, Billy Idol looks back on a life in music 34:08

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Turning 70 this year, legendary punk-rocker turned MTV Icon Billy Idol is back with his ninth studio album. “Dream Into It” reflects his life and career, with songs documenting his early days, his massive breakthrough, his drug addiction, and finally his rebirth. He tells Tom Power about why he’s looking back now. Fill out our listener survey here.…

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Dawn Macdonald on the mess and beauty of growing up in the Canadian North 18:39

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Dawn Macdonald is a poet based in Whitehorse, Yukon whose 2024 debut poetry collection “Northerny” takes an honest, raw and unsentimental look at growing up and living in Canada’s North. Now, “Northerny” is the winner of this year’s Griffin Poetry Prize, Canadian First Book Prize. Dawn tells Tom Power about growing up off the grid without running w…

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6/2/25 -- Dan Ball W/ Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rep. Marlin Stutzman, Jenn Pellegrino, Jessica Tapia, Luke Melchior. 58:38

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5/30/25 -- Dan Ball W/ Roger Stone, Rep. Diamond Garcia, Anthony Watson, Morgonn McMichael, Ben Pauling. 59:38

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Losing her voice taught Melanie Fiona to speak up for herself 21:43

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After over a decade away from the spotlight, Canadian singer Melanie Fiona is back with an EP. “Say Yes” is her first record since she won two Grammys in 2012. She tells guest host Talia Schlanger how her intense burnout led to her spiritual awakening, and why she’s saying yes to singing again.

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The wrestling saga at the heart of The Halluci Nation’s new EP 20:28

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When Bear Witness and Tim “2oolman” Hill of The Halluci Nation watched wrestling as kids, they had to look past stereotypes and tropes to find Indigenous heroes in the ring. Now, their new EP “Path of The Baby Face” uses wrestling to tell a more empowering story. The music duo tell guest host Talia Schlanger about their collaboration with wrestling…

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Wiz Khalifa found peace in not needing praise 25:29

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Wiz Khalifa just dropped his latest album ‘Kush + Orange Juice 2,’ the sequel to his 2010 mixtape that introduced him to the world. Khalifa joins Tom to talk about his early days as a hip-hop artist, why he’s never cared about being a celebrity, and what important lessons he learned from Snoop Dogg.

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Sister Ray trades rejection for joy on their new album Believer 24:00

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The Alberta folk singer-songwriter Sister Ray is known for writing songs about heartbreak and sadness. But they decided to try something different with their new album “Believer”— their latest record is all about love and connection. Ella Coyes of Sister Ray tells Tom Power about how “freeing” it is to write about joy, how growing up around Métis a…

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Episode 44 | An Unending Search by Ryan Bachoo (Trinidad) 46:47

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"An Unending Search", by Ryan Bachoo is a novel set in South Trinidad in the late 1970s. It follows the story of Tar, a young man who dreams of escaping poverty and systemic racism. Inspired by Uncle Sundar, Tar's journey is one of hope and ambition, ultimately leading him to New York or London. The novel explores themes of identity, racism, and cl…

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5/29/25 -- Dan Ball W/ Steve Bannon, Col. Doug Macgregor, Mike Sarraille, Rep. Tim Burchett. 58:39

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5/28/25 -- Dan Ball W/ Tom Homan, Steve Friend, Tony Strickland, Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis. 59:38

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Why Sook-Yin Lee adapted her ex’s memoir about paying for sex 24:46

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In Sook-Yin Lee’s film, “Paying For It,” a couple whose romantic attraction is waning decide to open up their relationship. While Sonny explores dating, her introverted boyfriend, Chester, opts to hire sex workers. The story is based on Sook-Yin’s real-life former relationship with Canadian cartoonist Chester Brown, who released a bestselling graph…

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Amy Millan realized grief didn’t need to be a secret, so she wrote an album about it 24:57

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Amy Millan from the band Stars is back with her first solo record in fifteen years. Millan tells Tom how her album “I Went To Find You” was inspired by the loss of her father at five years old. Plus, she tells the story behind her new song “Make Way for Waves.”

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

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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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This choreographer thinks of her work as “painting” on dancers 15:16

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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 her journey in choreography and th…

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5/27/25 -- Dan Ball W/ Rep. Andy Biggs, Dr. Robert Malone, Victor Avila, Nawfal Filali, Michael Carmichael. 58:38

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

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

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

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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

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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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Movies Are long Not Short #118 25:38

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Hello and welcome to the show that has a man complaining about short videos that people like. Come on in and enjoy the show.

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5/23/25 -- Dan Ball W/ Seth Denson, Dr. Carol Swain, Mark Geist, Mary Holland, Arynne Wexler. 58:38

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

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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

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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 …