Best john rooney Podcasts (2025)

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224. Rhythms for Intentional Home Discipleship with Lyndsey Mimnagh 28:45

6h ago28:45

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Hey Mumma, Today on the podcast I am joined by Lyndsey Mimnagh from Treehouse Schoolhouse to chat around intentional rhythms and family discipleship. We discuss the impact our home environment has on our children, including their spiritual formation, what family discipleship looks like in day to day life of a busy home, daily and weekly rhythms eve…

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Enrico Colantoni: Why the actor credits his “working class mentality” for his success 22:10

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Enrico Colantoni (Galaxy Quest, Flashpoint, Veronica Mars) is one of Canada’s most successful actors with more than 100 TV and film credits to his name. He joins Tom Power to look back on his career, from his early days as a struggling actor, to getting his first big break playing John Belushi in an episode of “A Current Affair,” to developing his …

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Saya Gray: Her debut album, heartbreak & gigging as a teen with a fake ID 18:16

4m ago18:16

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The Toronto-born artist Saya Gray has just released her debut album, “Saya,” but it isn’t her first foray into music by a long stretch. Saya grew up in a piano studio, surrounded by some of the best musicians in the country. She’s been gigging seriously since she was a teenager, playing in bands with much older musicians at clubs where she had to u…

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Sunderland stutter, Swan attack and Pompey play up 1:12:48

4h ago1:12:48

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Elliott and George reflect on another entertaining weekend of Championship action. Sunderland dropped points in the top-two race, Swansea began life without Luke Williams with a win and Portsmouth and Hull were big winners at the bottom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Meredith MacNeill & Jennifer Whalen: Tackling menopause with fearless humour 23:12

6m ago23:12

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In the new sitcom “Small Achievable Goals,” co-creators Meredith MacNeill and Jennifer Whalen star as two women who are navigating menopause while also working in the podcast world. You might recognize the duo from the wildly funny all-female Canadian sketch comedy show “Baroness Von Sketch Show.” Meredith and Jennifer sit down with guest host Tali…

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Ron Dias: How growing up in Scarborough inspired his new film Morningside 25:50

11m ago25:50

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The Canadian director Ron Dias describes his new film “Morningside” as a love letter to Scarborough — the district of Toronto where he grew up. The film follows a group of Scarborough residents as they grapple with violence in their community, a rapidly changing city, and the loss of their local community centre to gentrification. Ron sits down wit…

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Joseph O'Neill Reads “Keuka Lake” 38:39

26m ago38:39

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Joseph O’Neill reads his story “Keuka Lake,” from the March 3rd, 2025, issue of the magazine. O’Neill is the author of one story collection and five novels, including “Netherland,” which won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction in 2009, “The Dog,” and “Godwin,” which was published last year. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Celebrating 100 Years of Edward Gorey 35:22

4d ago35:22

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You’re familiar with Edward Gorey, whether you know it or not. The prolific author and illustrator, who was born 100 years ago this week, was ubiquitous for a time in the 1970s and 1980s, and his elaborate black-and-white line drawings — often depicting delightfully grim neo-Victorian themes and settings — graced everything from book jackets to the…

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Tate McRae: Learning how to stay present at the height of pop superstardom 23:27

3d ago23:27

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Calgary's Tate McRae is back with five Juno nominations and a brand new album, “So Close To What.” The reigning Canadian pop princess talks to Tom Power about her skyrocketing career, growing up on social media, and how she’s learning to slow down and appreciate the present moment.

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Sebastian Gaskin: Why he started embracing his Indigeneity in his music 19:20

3d ago19:20

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Sebastian Gaskin is a musician from Tataskweyak Cree Nation in Manitoba who fuses his culture with R&B, rock and pop music. Now, he’s released his debut album, “Lovechild.” Sebastian joins Tom Power to talk about his path in music, how he came around to embrace his Indigenous identity in his art, and why writing joyful and hopeful songs is just as …

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Will Oldham: How he ended up conducting Johnny Cash in the recording booth 24:59

1d ago24:59

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The musician Will Oldham, also known as Bonnie "Prince" Billy, is more than 30 years into his career with no sign of slowing down. With the release of his new album, “The Purple Bird,” Will joins Tom Power to reflect on his life and music. He tells us about the time he met Johnny Cash, how he ended up conducting Cash’s cover of his song “I See a Da…

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Matt Wright makes the case for silliness + Vivian Chong opens up about dating 26:32

1d ago26:32

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Matt Wright is a Canadian comedian from Newfoundland and Labrador who’s just released his first stand-up special, "Live at the Majestic.” He drops by our studio to chat with Tom Power about his life in comedy and why he says it's his human right to be a goof. Plus, Vivian Chong is a Dora-nominated performer who’s blind in both eyes. She lost her vi…

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Climate Leadership in Pennsylvania: A Conversation with PA Rep. Greg Vitali 39:55

2d ago39:55

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In this episode of Alternative Power Plays, hosts Alan Seltzer and Elizabeth Rosentel, a senior advisor in Buchanan's state government relations group, interview Pennsylvania State House Representative Greg Vitali, who has dedicated decades to environmental and energy issues. As the first legislator in Pennsylvania to introduce climate change legis…

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Inside the Making of ‘Wicked’ 26:38

6d ago26:38

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One day, several decades ago, the writer Winnie Holzman was shopping in a Manhattan bookstore where a particular cover caught her eye. It showed a woman with a green face, a black hat pulled down over her eyes. The book was “Wicked” by Gregory Maguire, a retelling of L. Frank Baum’s “Oz” stories from the perspective of the Wicked Witch of the West.…

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Matthew Rankin: Universal Language and his surreal vision of an alternate Winnipeg 24:48

5d ago24:48

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Matthew Rankin is the Canadian director and star of the film “Universal Language.” It’s an absurdist comedy set in an alternate version of Winnipeg with two official languages: Farsi and French. During the Toronto International Film Festival last fall, Matthew dropped by to chat with Tom Power about his vision for this film and why he wanted to col…

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Quick Q: How an edible changed Charlie Houston’s entire life and career 13:53

2d ago13:53

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When the Canadian musician Charlie Houston was a student at NYU a few years ago, she took an edible that gave her a really bad trip. It was so bad that she quit music, dropped out of school and moved back in with her parents in Toronto. Now, she’s released her debut album, “Big After I Die,” which explores the precarious and often surreal experienc…

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223. Being Diligent in Keeping Home & Honouring your Capacity 15:00

3d ago15:00

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Hey Mumma! Welcome to the first episode of Christian Motherhood Conversations! In this episode I am sharing about my break and looking at our capacity in seasons - and honouring the changes when they come. I also discuss a lesson I learnt from a clothes peg in listening to the voice of God, having a perspective check and being diligent in my homema…

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Jann Arden: The ‘90s are back on her new album Mixtape 20:09

3d ago20:09

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The Canadian singer-songwriter Jann Arden joins Tom Power to talk about her new covers album “Mixtape,” the time she was called a one-hit wonder, and why she thinks the ‘90s are making a resurgence in 2025.

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Avan Jogia: The former Nickelodeon star on the dark reality of being a teen actor 23:44

3d ago23:44

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Avan Jogia is a Canadian actor, author and director who spent his teen years in the spotlight as one of the stars of the hit Nickelodeon series “Victorious.” Now, Avan’s new book of poetry, “Autopsy (of an Ex-Teen Heartthrob),” takes a critical look at the culture of celebrity and the sinister side of fame. Avan tells Tom Power about how starring o…

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Top-two battle Michael Carrick pressure and Swans in crisis 59:14

4d ago59:14

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Elliott and George review the Championship weekend as Blades go top, Michael Carrick comes under pressure at Boro, Coventry win again and Swansea City's slide continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Elliott Jackson, George Smith

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Jason Reynolds: Why he wrote a tender love story from a teen boy’s POV 32:56

5d ago32:56

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When the award-winning author Jason Reynolds was visiting a juvenile detention centre, he asked what kind of books young boys checked out the most. The answer really surprised him: romance novels. Jason realized that young men have a real hunger to learn about love, sensitivity and intimacy. That sparked the idea for his latest book, "Twenty-Four S…

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Tia Wood: Finding her own sound in her musical family 18:09

4d ago18:09

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A few years ago, the musician Tia Wood moved to Los Angeles from her home of Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Alberta. Though she comes from a musical family (her mom is in a drum group, her sister is a Juno winner, and her dad is a founder of the award-winning group Northern Cree), Tia has managed to find her own sound. Now, she’s the first Indigenous w…

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Welcome to Christian Motherhood Conversations 3:06

4d ago3:06

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Hey Mumma, Welcome to Christian Motherhood Conversations. This is a show for you, a mumma who wants to raise her kids in the ways of God but also enjoy it and not feel like she's drowning in laundry all the time. In this show we are going to have conversations around parenting, marriage, health, homemaking and everything between. My prayer is that …

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Adapting the Twists and Turns of ‘Conclave’ 23:05

11d ago23:05

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The screenwriter Peter Straughan has become adept at taking well known — and beloved — books and adapting them for the big and small screens. He was first nominated for an Oscar for his screenplay of the 2011 film “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” based on the classic John le Carré spy novel, and then adapted Hilary Mantel’s “Wolf Hall” trilogy into an …

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John Eustace drama, Plymouth resurrection and play-off battle 59:40

11d ago59:40

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Elliott and George reflect on John Eustace's decision to swap Blackburn Rovers for Derby County. The battle at the bottom heats up with big wins for Argyle and Pompey. Plus it's even tight in the race for the top-six. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Elliott Jackson, George Smith

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Alessia Cara: Being an introvert in an extrovert’s industry 34:58

7d ago34:58

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The Grammy-winning Canadian singer-songwriter 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 her fourth and latest album, “Love & Hyperbole,” she opens up about her feelings of being an introvert in an extrovert’s industry. Alessia sits down…

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Quick Q: Brandi Carlile on collaborating with her hero, Elton John 14:54

7d ago14:54

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They say never meet your heroes, but don't tell that to Brandi Carlile. The 11-time Grammy winner has teamed up with Elton John on a new album, “Who Believes in Angels?” Its title track is all about the realities of working with someone you admire. Brandi joins Tom Power to introduce us to the song and tell us more about her collaboration with Elto…

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Neko Case: Why she says Canada’s music scene is “much healthier” than in the U.S. 34:50

8d ago34:50

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The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Neko Case has written her first memoir, titled “The Harder I Fight The More I Love You.” It traces her upbringing in the Pacific Northwest to moving to Canada and starting her career as a professional musician. Neko sits down with Tom Power to look back on her life, how music (specifically Canadian music) gave…

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Quick Q: How Aysanabee is giving back to local artists on his new tour 14:52

8d ago14:52

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For his first headline tour from Ontario to Atlantic Canada, the Juno-winning singer-songwriter Aysanabee is shining a light on local First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists in each of the small communities he’s visiting. Aysanabee joins Tom Power to talk about his call out for openers. Plus, he plays us his new single, “Edge Of The Earth.”…

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Chris Sanders: Why The Wild Robot is the perfect children's fable for our time 24:49

9d ago24:49

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When the filmmaker and animator Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon) decided to adapt Peter Brown’s kids’ book “The Wild Robot” for the screen, he threw a lot of modern animation conventions out the window. Chris decided to use hand-painted images instead of CGI and he centered the story on motherhood when mothers are mostly abse…

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Neema Bickersteth: What happens when a professional singer has a frog in her throat? 23:26

13d ago23:26

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There’s a new production in Toronto that explores the very first musical instrument: the voice. “The Wolf in the Voice” features three singers, including the acclaimed Canadian soprano, dancer and performer Neema Bickersteth. She joins Tom Power to talk about the show, how it investigates the relationship between singing and the human voice, and th…

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Is Bob Dylan Still a ‘Complete Unknown’? 22:46

14d ago22:46

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Elijah Wald’s 2015 book, “Dylan Goes Electric! Newport, Seeger, Dylan and the Night That Split the Sixties,” traces the events that led up to Bob Dylan’s memorable performance at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. The book is about Dylan, but also about the folk movement, youth culture, politics and the record business. For the writer and director Jam…

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Colman Domingo: How the veteran actor honed his craft in the circus 25:24

10d ago25:24

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After decades stealing scenes as a supporting actor, Colman Domingo generated Oscar buzz for his first lead role in the Obama-backed Netflix film “Rustin.” In this conversation with Tom Power from a little while back, Colman talks about the weight of playing the civil rights leader Bayard Rustin (advisor to Martin Luther King Jr.), what he learned …

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Darcy Michael & Jer Baer: What it’s like living out their love story on the internet 24:05

12d ago24:05

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When Darcy Michael started a TikTok channel with his husband Jeremy Baer, he was a retired stand-up comedian who had spent nearly 20 years trying to find an audience. After Darcy and Jer (as they’re known online) started posting candid videos together from their home in British Columbia, millions of fans across the internet found them. Now, in two …

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Reads “Chuka” 52:43

12d ago52:43

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie reads her story “Chuka,” from the February 17 and February 24, 2025, issue of the magazine. Adichie’s novels include “Half of a Yellow Sun,” which won the Orange Prize for Fiction, and “Americanah,” a winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award. A new novel, “Dream Count,” from which this story was adapted, will be pub…

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Bob Geldof: How he convinced Queen’s Freddie Mercury to do Live Aid 48:02

15d ago48:02

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Bob Geldof is a musician, activist and one of the organizers of Live Aid, the massive 1985 benefit concert that raised millions for famine relief in Ethiopia. Some of the biggest artists and bands of all time came together for that concert — but how did Bob convince them all to give up their time for free on the same day? Ahead of the Toronto openi…

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How ‘Nickel Boys’ Became One of the Year’s Most Visually Striking Films 22:05

19d ago22:05

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When the filmmaker and photographer RaMell Ross first read “The Nickel Boys,” Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about two Black boys in a dangerous reform school in the 1960s, he couldn’t help but put himself in the shoes of its protagonists, Elwood and Turner. In his film adaptation of the book, Ross does that to the audience: You se…

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Jully Black: Why Canada's queen of R&B soul raises her voice for others 34:28

14d ago34:28

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Jully Black is a powerhouse singer-songwriter from Toronto who’s often called Canada's queen of R&B soul. Now, she’s embarking on her first cross-country tour in almost 17 years. Jully sits 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 ho…

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Quick Q: Art d'Ecco makes an existential statement on his new album 10:44

17d ago10:44

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West Coast glam rocker Art d'Ecco joins Tom Power to set up the title track off his new album, “Serene Demon.” The song is an epic seven-and-a-half minute play about existentialism in four acts.

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Rufus Wainwright: Mourning the death of the American Dream with his first requiem 24:37

15d ago24:37

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Rufus Wainwright is a difficult artist to categorize at the best of times. As a musician, he’s recorded pop songs, folk music, operas and stage musicals. But his new album, “Dream Requiem,” is a little different, even for him. It’s a religious work inspired by a range of subjects, including a poem by Lord Byron, the music of Giuseppe Verdi, and his…

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Quick Q: How Lia Pappas-Kemps perfectly captures teen angst 13:16

15d ago13:16

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The Toronto singer-songwriter and actor Lia Pappas-Kemps (best known for her role as Jane in “Anne with an E”) recently released her debut EP, “Gleam.” She calls the record a fragmented love letter to her teenage years, which isn’t surprising seeing as she wrote it all between the ages of 16 and 19. Lia joins Tom Power to discuss the EP and she int…

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Tom Rooney: The esteemed Canadian actor on what it takes to play a dog 25:02

16d ago25:02

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Tom Rooney is one of Canada’s most beloved stage actors. Over the last three decades, he’s taken on some of theatre’s most memorable roles, from Romeo in “Romeo and Juliet” to Henry Higgins in “My Fair Lady.” But Tom has also played a big part in contemporary Canadian theatre, which is where we find him now. Currently, he’s playing Majnoun in Mirvi…

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Terry O’Reilly: How he became Canada’s king of advertising 29:00

16d ago29:00

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The CBC radio show and podcast “Under the Influence” just launched its 20th season. Show host and creator Terry O'Reilly joins Tom Power for a career chat about his early days as an ad man, his experience working with some of the biggest brands and celebrities of our time, and how he pitched a show about advertising to a network with no advertising…

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Ins Choi: The Kim’s Convenience creator on his unlikely life in the arts 48:40

17d ago48:40

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The Canadian actor and playwright Ins Choi is best known as the creator of “Kim’s Convenience,” which started as a play in 2011 before it became a hit sitcom in 2016. This month, “Kim’s Convenience” is back at Toronto’s Soulpepper Theatre Company where it was first professionally staged in 2012. Ins sits down with Tom Power to talk about the ups an…

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Leeds' seven heaven, Plymouth lifeline and Swansea crisis 1:05:50

18d ago1:05:50

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Elliott and George recap the Championship weekend. Leeds thumped Cardiff, Swansea are on the slide and Plymouth earned a lifeline in their battle to stay up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Elliott Jackson, George Smith

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Gavin Rossdale: Bush’s early days & what he thinks when he hears Glycerine 22:50

18d ago22:50

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For a time in the ‘90s, there was no band on earth bigger than Bush. Their debut album, “Sixteen Stone,” had singles that were in heavy rotation on MuchMusic, MTV and every rock radio station. That record also turned singer Gavin Rossdale into a star. Ahead of Bush’s cross-Canada tour this spring, Gavin joins Tom Power to look back on the band’s ea…

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