I first met rapper Cadence Weapon, also known as Rollie Pemberton, while I was working at MuchMusic in Toronto. I remember that my colleagues and I were very excited by the idea of Canada’s next big rap star being a teenager from Edmonton. Sinc

How to be the Internet’s Favourite Dad (aka be yourself on social media) with Brittlestar

Jun 22nd, 2022 30m 23s

Brittlestar, or Stewart Reynolds, is known as the Internet’s Favourite Dad. Stumbling into becoming a content creator as a second career, he has been making viral videos for almost a decade. His videos channel his comedic dad persona while touc

How to have tough conversations about racism featuring Indigenous educators Kelly Brownbill and Madelaine McCracken

Jun 15th, 2022 37m 25s

Anti-Indigenous racism is built into the foundation of Canada. The more truthfully we face that fact, the better we can take up our ongoing obligation to combat it (if you’re non-Indigenous, like me, I’m looking at you). But when it comes to h

How to break the bystander effect with Julie Lalonde

Jun 8th, 2022 39m 50s

Last fall, a woman was sexually assaulted on public transit in Philadelphia. And there was a ton of social media disbelief – how could other passengers just sit there and not do anything? That’s why I reached out to Julie Lalonde for my podcast

How to embrace a totally different kind of life with Eliza Reid

Jun 1st, 2022 27m 20s

Eliza Reid is the First Lady of Iceland. However, I know her from twenty years ago, when we were friends living in the same university dorm.Clearly, Eliza’s life has taken twists and turns, so I wanted to talk to her about how to jump into a wh

How to help kids (& adults) spot fake news with Joyce Grant

May 25th, 2022 29m 6s

When it comes to bots, trolls, and conspiracy theories, I have many questions. So many, it’s hard to know where to start. And if I don’t understand what’s been designed to trick me, how will I break it down for my kids?Luckily, I stumbled upon

How to make work meaningful with Nana aba Duncan & Garvia Bailey

May 18th, 2022 30m 7s

The Great Resignation is an indication that many people are questioning their work. Is this how I want to spend my life? Is my work meaningful to me? These are questions that Nana aba Duncan, Garvia Bailey and I have asked ourselves many times.

How to run towards the danger with Sarah Polley

May 11th, 2022 35m 29s

How can we confront our own toughest life experiences? And is it wise to do so? In her new book, Run Towards The Danger, filmmaker, writer and activist Sarah Polley examines her own scariest life experiences. In this episode, Sarah and I talk a

How to bring fandom and joy into your life with Ann Pornel

May 4th, 2022 36m 41s

Baking and eating cake got me through the early part of our pandemic era. That’s when I started watching the Great Canadian Baking Show and fell in love with Ann Pornel. She’s one of the GCBS co-hosts, she’s a comedian, she has a killer fashion

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This newsletter is now a podcast!

Apr 25th, 2022 1m 13s

Overwhelmed by life and the state of the world? Same here. But the answer isn’t to shut down, it’s to add perspective, one that puts people first – relationships, caring, social fairness and the greater good. And that’s what this podcast is abo

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