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Everything Everywhere Daily

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media

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Learn something new every day! Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Gary is an accomplished world traveler, travel photographer, and polymath. Topics covered include history, science, mathematics, anthropology, archeology, geography, and culture. Past history episodes have dealt with ancient Rome, Phoenicia, Persia, Greece, Chi ...
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Ongoing History of New Music looks at things from the alt-rock universe to hip hop, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. It is Canada’s most well known music documentary hosted by the legendary Alan Cross. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.
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The country you know and the stories you don't. Join hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson as they reveal the beautiful, terrible and weird histories of this land. New episodes every second Thursday. Visit us at www.cbc.ca/secretlife for show links, transcripts and more! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcast newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.
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Canada is Boring

Jesse Harley, Rhys Waters

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Canada, boring? Nope, its a land of bizarre events and crazy people. Join Rhys (A new Canadian) as he attempts to convince Jesse (Your average disengaged Canadian) that it’s actually a fiery rollercoaster of a country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Discover Library and Archives Canada

Library and Archives Canada

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The Discover Library and Archives Canada podcast is where Canadian history, literature and culture await you. Each month, we will showcase treasures from our vaults, guide you through our many services and introduce you to the people who acquire, safeguard and make known Canada’s documentary heritage.
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When Nadine Bailey was 7 years old she woke up terrified of dark figures looming at the end of her bed and an eerie presence all around her. From then on every night was the same, she was visited by phantom-like shadows and no matter where she went, the ghostly encounters followed her. Ever since that moment, hauntings, spirits and the unexplained have consumed her entire life and for the past 20 years she's been an award-winning guide with Edmonton Ghost Tours Along the way she has taken pe ...
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Crime Beat

Curiouscast

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People know their hometowns by streets, a favourite restaurant or the local mall. Crime Reporter Nancy Hixt knows hers by the crime scenes she's been to over the past 20 years. Journey deep inside some of Canada’s most high-profile criminal cases. Each episode will take you inside the story to give you details you didn't hear on the news. Winner of the 2020 & 2023 Edward R. Murrow Award (RTDNA).
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Backyard History

Andrew MacLean

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🦞 Forgotten Stories From Atlantic Canada’s Past 🦞 Backyard History Podcast goes beyond traditional storytelling by using more than a dozen actors to voice actual historical quotes, immersing you in the drama and intrigue of the past. Whether it’s tales of daring exploits, mysterious events, or legendary figures, this family-friendly podcast offers an engaging and dynamic way to explore the rich history of Atlantic Canada. Hosted & written by Andrew MacLean, the podcast expands on his popular ...
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Mother Miriam Live

The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network

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Mother Miriam Live: Host Mother Miriam takes you on a spiritual journey through some of life’s toughest challenges. (Live Monday-Friday 10am ET)
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Dunkirk, D-Day, North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Omaha, USAF, RAF, POWs, Second World War Stories, Memoirs & interviews - Britain, USA, Australia, Canada … all the forces … WW2. ... Over 500 5-star ratings. "Thank you for what you are doing. It's incredible and I'm absolutely hooked" AB
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Queer Collective Podcast

Queer Collective

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The Queer Collective Podcast is a bi-weekly queer podcast that takes a deep-dive into every subgroup of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Co-hosts Emily and Karbon, the dynamic duo navigating their own polyamorous journey and gender identities, invite guests to provide detailed perspectives on a specific topic. Whether you're interested in bisexuality, queer sex ed, compulsory heterosexuality, or any facet of LGBTQ+ life, we cover it all with a unique blend of casual conversation and deep journalism. ...
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When my niece was murdered in 2018, my interest in true crime turned to an obsession. I cover mostly Canadian cases and largely from my hometown of Calgary. I respect the victims and their families because I’ve been there. Every victims story deserves to be told. No chatting about my personal life or witty banter….I just get right to the case and tell the victim’s story. My personal story can be found in Season 1, episodes 17&18. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw
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Immerse yourself in Canada’s history! Witness to Yesterday episodes take listeners on a journey to document a time in Canada’s past and explore the people behind it, its significance, and its relevance to today. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: https://bit.ly/support_WTY. To learn more about the Society and Canada’s history, subscribe to our newsletter at https://bit.ly/news_WTY.
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The Photo Detective

Maureen Taylor

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Join The Photo Detective, Maureen Taylor, each week as she discusses historical photos and how they fit into your family history. From ancestor identification to photo preservation, The Photo Detective Podcast covers it all. Featuring special experts from genealogy, fashion history, photo history, and restoration, it’s a not-to-miss for photo fans, genealogists, and lovers of history.
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The Underworld Podcast

The Underworld Podcast

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Underworld exposes the secret world of transnational criminal networks that have flourished since there were banks to bust, drugs to smuggle, and scams to run. Journalists Danny Gold and Sean Williams bring their experience reporting on dangerous people and organizations to take listeners on a global tour of mobsters, warlords and crooks - from Brooklyn to Beijing, from the streets to the boardrooms - and everywhere in between. Underworld is a show about heroes, villains, and the barely visi ...
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Ominous Origins

Casey Chaplin

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Join me on a journey into the origins of the unknown. Every legend, every beast, and every myth has it‘s beginnings, and it‘s time we take a look into the Ominous Origins of our mysterious history. For inquiries or comments, you can contact horrorshotspodcast@gmail.com
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A 30 minute radio show featuring one to two graduate students each week. This is an opportunity for our grad students to showcase their research to the Queen’s and Kingston community and how it affects us. From time to time we will also interview a post-doc or an alum or interview grad students in relation to something topical for the day. Grad Chat is a collaboration between the School of Graduate Studies and CFRC 101.9FM
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COMMONS

CANADALAND

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COMMONS Presents: Inside Kabul INSIDE KABUL is a multi-award winning series that follows the daily life of two young Afghan women, Marwa and Raha. Both have been recording their daily lives since the arrival of the Taliban in August 2021. Should they stay? Leave? And when they leave, what does exile look like? As they contemplate their futures, Raha and Marwa exchange and record hundreds of voice notes with noted French journalist Caroline Gillet. What emerges is a raw and incredibly intimat ...
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Join Sean & Brie on a discussion-based podcast about people’s experiences, and places with a paranormal past! Connect with us, or share your story at our Email: paranormalfilescanada@gmail.com, Facebook: Paranormalfilescanada, Instagram: canadaparanormalfiles. Stay Spooky!
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Historic Jefferson Highway

Big Blend Radio Network

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Broadcasting every 4th Thursday, this Big Blend Radio podcast focuses on the historic Jefferson Highway, an international highway that runs from Winnipeg, Canada down through Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, to New Orleans, Louisiana. There are some parts of Arkansas that were also part of the historic route. It was created by the Jefferson Highway Association, which was originally founded in 1915. The Jefferson Highway, also known as “The Pines to the Palms Highway,” ...
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Kīwew is a five-part podcast in which Governor General award-winning author David A. Robertson dives into his family's history and mysteries as he discovers and connects with his Cree identity.
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Welcome to the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast, where laughter takes center stage! Join us on a hilarious journey through the rich and vibrant history of Canadian comedy as we celebrate the comedic legends who have shaped the nation’s sense of humor. Named one of the Top 20 Comedy Podcasts in Canada, each episode, we delve into the lives and careers of the funniest individuals to have graced the Canadian stage, screen, and airwaves. From timeless stand-up comedians and improvisational g ...
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Today in Canadian History

Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Each episode of Today in Canadian History contains an interview with a Canadian professor, journalist, author, or “everyday” historian and focuses on a unique event or moment that took place on that day in Canadian history. Today in Canadian History presents Canada’s past in a unique and accessible manner. The series is designed to be a first step to learning more about our past. We would like to remind Canadians not just about what makes our country great, but what makes it complicated, bea ...
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Sportly

Immigrantly Media

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Did you know the oldest international cricket rivalry is between the United States and Canada? Or that the history of our national anthem in American sports is more fascinating than you might imagine? Or the NBA's first minority player was of Asian descent? Hosted by Kavitha A. Davidson, an Emmy-winning investigative sports journalist, Sportly is a brand new podcast by Immigrantly Media. Every week, we dive into the world of sports from a unique perspective, delving deeper to bring you capti ...
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Unsilencing Stories

Unsilencing Stories

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Previously, this podcast featured interviews with bereaved people in smaller communities in B.C. and Alberta who have lost loved ones to fatal opioid overdose. The project was facilitated by Aaron Goodman, Ph.D., faculty member at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, B.C., and student researchers, Jenna Keeble and Ashley Pocrnich. In this phase, we’re sharing interviews with seven harm reduction workers, also known as peers, in different parts of B.C. The B.C. Centre for Disease Contro ...
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Florida Keys Traveler

Armchair Productions

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Welcome to Florida Keys Traveler! In this documentary series recorded on location throughout the Florida Keys, host Elizabeth Harryman Lasley and producer Jason Paton dive into the history, natural wonders, and attractions that have made the Keys one of the most iconic destinations worldwide. Each episode, join us as we explore a new facet of the islands. We’ll take you diving, sport-fishing, and dining. We’ll explore the Keys’ literary heritage and its colorful history, which is full of tre ...
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Find out more about black Canadians who contributed to the building of Canada and who are making their mark every day. From our archives Danger, hardship, heroism and tragedy. All are features of black immigration to Canada in the nineteenth century. The story of black immigration to Canada began 400 years ago with the arrival of the French at Port Royal. John Graves Simcoe, the Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, signed the Act Against Slavery in 1793. Many black people came to Canada by t ...
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On Drugs looks through the lenses of history, pop culture and personal experience to understand how drugs have shaped our world. Because even if it’s just caffeine or ibuprofen, there’s a good chance you’re on drugs right now.
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Gay in America

Open Roads Media, LLC

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The Gay in American Podcast is an oral history project where we share stories from the LGBTQA+ community to inspire each other to live our best gay lives and to understand that our shared experiences are what unite us as a community.
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History Chats

Activehistory.ca

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History Chats is a podcast series from Activehistory.ca. Each Saturday we will post a different talk from our collection of world class historians. These will include conference sessions, public lectures, and roundtable discussions. So get your weekend started on a high note with History Chats.
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Highway Highlights

Rudderless Media

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Highway Highlights, a podcast that tells inspirational stories, uncovers hidden gems, and unlocks a destination’s secrets. I am Christopher Rudder, a road trip, day trip, and all-around travel expert and content creator in the travel and tourism space. Highway Highlights will take us on purposeful travel adventures. Together, we’ll experience laughter, mishaps, emotional stories, hidden gems, and unforgettable journeys. We’ll go beyond typical tourist activities and explore a destination’s h ...
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Love, marriage… and a secret history of trauma. Anna Maria Tremonti has been keeping her past a secret for over 40 years. As one of Canada’s most respected journalists, she has a reputation for being fearless and hard-hitting. She’s reported from some of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones. But none were as immediately threatening as life at home. In her early 20s, she fell in love with a man who seemed worldly and charming. Behind closed doors he was incredibly violent. They were only ...
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A Place to Belong

Historica Canada

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In 1971, Canada became the first country in the world to adopt an official multiculturalism policy. It was meant to preserve cultural freedoms and recognize the contributions of diverse groups to Canadian society. Today it’s a defining feature of the Canadian identity. But for much of our history, that wasn’t the case. We explore the reasons why in this five-part series, A Place to Belong: A History of Multiculturalism in Canada, produced by Historica Canada and made possible in part by the ...
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Ghost Train Podcast

Ghost Train Podcast

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Welcome on board the Ghost Train, the Podcast that dives right into the creepy and freaky world of the paranormal! Join Drew Broda weekly as he takes you on a spooky and fun ride full of scary ghost stories! Drew uses his unique sense of humour and ability to laugh in terrifying situations to mask his fear of the stories being told. He’s always asking questions and trying to find answers to the unexplainable. Listen if you dare. Once you do… Good luck sleeping tonight.
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The Indian Ocean World Podcast

Indian Ocean World Centre

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The Indian Ocean World Podcast seeks to educate and inform its listeners on topics concerning the relationship between humans and the environment throughout the history of the Indian Ocean World — a macro-region affected by the seasonal monsoon weather system, from China to Southeast and South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Based out of the Indian Ocean World Centre, a research centre affiliated with McGill University’s Department of History and Classical Studies, under the direction of ...
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Record of Service

The Memory Project

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Record of Service, a podcast presented by The Memory Project. In this series, we bring you interviews with Canada’s veterans—their stories of life, loss and service. A new episode every week until November 11. The Memory Project Speakers Bureau and archive connects veterans and Canadian Forces members with school and community groups from coast to coast. A program of Historica Canada, the Memory Project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada. Go to thememoryproject.com to ...
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Greg Marchildon talks to Eric Cline about his book, Squandered: Canada’s Potash Legacy.An exposé of the reality of Saskatchewan’s potash industry management—prioritizing private profit over public interest.Eric Cline practiced law in his hometown of Saskatoon prior to serving 16 years in the Saskatchewan legislature, where he held several senior ca…
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One of the most powerful forces in economics and finance is compound interest. Not everyone understands compound interest, even though they may reap its benefits or suffer its consequences. Compounding has the potential to build fortunes and wreck empires. The effects of compounding are also not limited to interest payments. It can apply to a great…
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Every day, billions of people around the world wake up and have breakfast. Breakfast is very different than the other meals you eat in a day. The types of food that people consume for breakfast are usually much more narrow than what they might be for lunch or dinner. Moreover, the way we eat breakfast and what we eat is very different to the types …
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Mother Miriam Live - October 17th, 2024 On the matter of being vigilant. What should we do if our priest keeps being late for mass? I have 4 different priests in my life, should there be a hierarchy of who I listen to? My husband hates God because of his cancer, is there anything I can do? I know sloth is a sin, but to what extent? How to convince …
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In 1475, Michelangelo Buonarroti was born in Caprese, Italy. Over the next 88 years, he left a legacy of paintings and sculptures unlike any artist before or since. His art shaped the city he came from, the era he lived in, and, eventually, the entire world of Western art. Today, the works he created are some of the most treasured and valuable artw…
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Mother Miriam Live - October 16th, 2024 An Article on the War on the Family by Roberto de Mattei Why was Jesus baptized by John the Baptist, if Jesus was without sin? When did Satan fall? Before creation or at the end of time? Is it sinful to be an organ donor? Getting married to someone who was civilly married and divorced. Since the sacrifices in…
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Dr. Philip Gooding (IOWC, McGill) is joined by Dr. Lukas Ley and Tarini Monga (both Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology) to discuss the research group, "S.AND - The Future of Coastal Cities in the Indian Ocean." Their conversation covers the shifting roles of sand in human environments, with particular attention to their current fieldwork …
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Two of the United States's most distant territories are located in the Western Pacific Ocean: Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Despite being separate political entities today, the two groups of islands have a shared geography, history, and culture. Today, they find themselves on the doorstep of Asia and straddling the worl…
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This bonus episode of Dark Poutine is brought to you by MasterCard. In this special episode, we’re exploring a growing threat hitting more close to home than ever—cybercrime. We’ve dived deep into all sorts of dark tales before, but this one is a bit different because it’s happening right now, affecting people and businesses across Canada. Sources:…
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For some people, history is dry and boring…it’s all dates and wars and dusty facts about things that don’t have anything to do with life today…and yes, that can be true…but history also helps us understand why things are the way they are…study the past, understand the present, and maybe predict the future—at least to some extent. But history can al…
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Mother Miriam Live - October 15th, 2024 Bishop Schneider's take on the Conscience of the Church A crazy woman says that she put a curse on our family. How do the Protestants consider the 12 books as the apocrypha? Is it okay for someone to say that they "are praying on you"? How should Catholics celebrate Halloween? How do I get some documentation …
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In this episode of Highway Highlights, we explore Boston's rich history and innovative spirit. From its early days as a colonial hub to its modern-day contributions to science and technology, Boston has played a pivotal role in shaping America. We delve into the city's educational institutions, historical landmarks, and the inspiring stories of ind…
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Jessica discusses the characteristics of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic (fat build up) liver disease (MASLD) in the Canadian context. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website.CFRC Podcast Network による
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On December 25, 2021, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope was launched from the European Space Agency launch center in French Guyana. After six months of testing and configuring the telescope, in July of 2022, its first images were transmitted. Since then, we have received a flood of images and data that have caused astronomers to rethink much of wha…
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Danny and Richard Wolfe were barely even teenagers when they formed the Indian Posse in their mother's basement with a handful of friends, but they had already been living the street life since they were in grade school, robbing, stealing and fighting. Never did they expect that within a few short years, the gang would balloon to hundreds and then …
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Recently released on bail, a middle-aged man returns to a home he’s been ordered to stay away from and allegedly attacks. After a miraculous recovery, a traumatized teenage girl and her mother are left with the same question as police and their community, where is Harry Rajkumar? For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/tag/crime-beat/ Sub…
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Mother Miriam Live - October 14th, 2024 Discussion on Christopher Columbus. How to convince Jews and Jehovah's witnesses, on Jesus being one with the Father? How was Mary sinless while also having free will? A friend of mine who was a big help to me when I was at my lowest point, says that he is a woman trapped in a man's body. Why is the secular w…
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In this interview, you'll hear Ryan Nielson talk to Samantha Tsang about experiencing death and trauma as a result of the opioid crisis. Ryan shares a personal story about the passing of his best friend and the psychological and emotional effects that loss had on him. Ryan also discusses experiencing the loss of several people he underwent treatmen…
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In this episode, host Kavitha Davidson explores the dynamic world of Formula 1 by revisiting the electrifying 1984 Monaco Grand Prix—a dramatic showcase of the sport's inherent danger and unpredictability. But F1 is more than speed; it's a fusion of technology, design, and strategy, embodied by legends like Ayrton Senna and Lewis Hamilton. These ic…
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Insurance seems like a pretty modern concept. There are insurance commercials on television, and insurance companies sponsor major sports teams. Most of us have to buy insurance, or we are at least under someone else’s insurance policy. However, insurance is far from a modern concept. It is actually one of the oldest financial arrangements in human…
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On the night of September 6, 1958, Aaron “Bud’ Jenkins was stabbed to death as he slept in his barracks at the Naval base in Esquimalt on Vancouver Island here in British Columbia. A man named Leo Mantha confessed to the crime, was tried, found guilty of 1st-degree murder, and executed in 1959. He was the last person ever to be executed in British …
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On a bitter cold January night in a remote Saskatchewan village in 1969, a family was slaughtered in their sleep. The tragedy of that night has largely been forgotten in Canadian history. Music credit: Danijel Zambo - Coast to Coast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: http…
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The Tim Horton's musical? Nostalgic fun or a step closer to corporate hell? All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the in…
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From 1899 to 1900, China underwent a widespread and violent uprising. The revolt, a reaction against China’s exploitation by foreign powers, was decades in the making. In response to the revolt, a group of eight nations joined together to put down the rebellion and ultimately subjected China to yet another humiliating treaty. The rebellion wasn’t s…
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In this episode of the podcast, Katherine Manthorne returns to discuss her book “Women in the Dark: Female Photographers 1840 to 1900.” The conversation explores the overlooked contributions of female photographers during the early days of photography, highlighting their innovative approaches and resilience in a male-dominated field. Manthorne shar…
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In late 1944, the Allies were on a roll, and Germany was on the ropes. Some Allies, considering how fast they were advancing, thought the war might be over by Christmas. However, Hitler had a plan. He would engage in one last desperate battle, which he thought would turn the tide of the war in the West and possibly wipe out the Allies completely. T…
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Mother Miriam Live - October 11th, 2024 An Open Letter to the Bishops of Canada. Order of Christian Initiation of Children guidelines? What are some good prayers for me to say for my disabled son? Were the gods of Egypt and other pagan cultures devils? What exactly is Gnosticism? Is it correct to pay admission for some of the big churches in Europe…
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For centuries, sailors told tales of gigantic waves that they encountered at sea, and for centuries, scientists didn’t believe them. However, over time, evidence began to pile up, which suggested that the legends of these freak waves were, in fact, true. These waves are rare, still not well understood, and terrifying to ships and sailors because th…
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Mother Miriam Live - October 10th, 2024 The Duties of the laymen in evil days? My son goes to a church where the priest is greeting people during the procession. My friend is has a very opposing moral outlook compared to me, should I end the friendship? What is apostasy and how do we know that we are in a time of apostasy? Can a priest bless me and…
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Discover Library and Archives Canada presents “Porter Talk.” This mini-series explores the lived experiences of Black men who laboured as porters for both the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways during the twentieth century. Stanley G. Grizzle, a Canadian Pacific Railway porter for twenty years as well as a celebrated activist, civil se…
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Humanity’s oldest, most suppressed queer identities, 2-Spirit. Tiktok star Chelazon Leroux and actor/model Haley Robinson tear open the wounds of colonial erasure and reclaim the beauty of being both Indigenous and Queer. From navigating intergenerational trauma to confronting settler microaggressions, they expose the raw truth about what it means …
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In honor of spooky season, Falen and Leah are joined by producer Eunice Kim to learn why Winnipeg became known around the world for communicating with the dead. Together they’ll light some candles and find out why, in the mid-1900s, holding seances became sought after and then how that popularity inspired one of the most famous supernatural comedy …
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Humans have probably had the desire to fly ever since they saw the first bird fly in the air. Flying, as it turned out, was a very challenging problem for creatures without wings. Throughout the 19th century, many people tackled the problem without success. It wasn’t until the first years of the 20th century that the problem was finally solved. Lea…
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Greg Marchildon talks to Mairi Cowan about her book The Possession of Barbe Hallay: Diabolical Arts and Daily Life in Early Canada. A timely arrival for the upcoming spooky season, this episode features a reissue from 2022 in which Greg Marchildon interviews Mairi Cowan, author of The Possession of Barbe Hallay: Diabolical Arts and Daily Life in Ea…
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Mother Miriam Live - October 9th, 2024 The Prophesies of Our Lady of Good Sucess. Did the Vatican approve of Medjugorje in it's latest document? Anything I should prepare for going to the Latin mass? I was given some fairy statues to paint, and I don't know if I should keep or throw them away. Discussing the Pope's comments on voting your conscienc…
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In the 1860s, one of the bloodiest wars in the Western Hemisphere took place….and it wasn’t the US Civil War. It was a war between Paraguay and an alliance of Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil, and it was one of the bloodiest ever fought in Latin America. It was a conventional war that resulted in a guerilla war, which spawned famine and disease. Lear…
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By the time this episode is over, you will learn things about your fellow music fans (and music in general) that you can use to astound your friends…and when they say “go on, that’s not true,” you can simply point them to the research. Some are the result of serious, empyreal scientific work at universities and labs…other were conducted by professi…
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Taylor is a structural geologist, which means I study the architecture and processes behind the development of mountain systems. As a structural geologist, I need to factor in all the different aspects of a mountain system to effectively study it and create a comprehensive tectonic model to explain the evolution of the mountain system. For upcoming…
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Jon Lee Anderson is an author and staff writer at The New Yorker. Anderson recently profiled Ecuador’s young president Daniel Noboa for a piece entitled “Ecuador’s Risky War on Narcos”. Jon Lee spoke about his weeks long visit to the embattled nation, its place in the wider drug world, and how political movements across Latin America have metastasi…
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At the end of the Second World War, Europe was a mess. The economies of most countries were in shambles and the threat of communism loomed over the continent. In a speech at Harvard University on June 5, 1947, U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall proposed a plan which could help get Europe back on its feet. The plan is widely considered one o…
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Two murders that take place three thousand kilometres apart leave detectives in Calgary and Toronto scratching their heads. Caryn Lieberman investigates the lives of Kier Bryan Granado and Tommy Ngo to learn more about what these two men are wanted for - and what they have in common - including a possible home address. For more info, please go to h…
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In this interview, you'll hear Ryan Nielson talk to Thomas Chunyungco and Samantha Tsang about plans to bring in someone to train himself and the peers he works with about how to deal with trauma. He talks about how exposure to trauma in his past and through his work has changed him. Ryan also speaks about the challenges of working with familiar co…
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This week, Kavitha sits down with Nicole Teeny—a queer Lebanese-American filmmaker, ultramarathon runner, and the host of the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast series GIRL v. HORSE. Nicole sets an audacious goal in this four-part series: to race a horse in a 50-mile ultramarathon. But it’s not just about the finish line—this journey represents a deeply person…
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