Best Drip_conversation Podcasts (2025)

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Giving Gifts 27:13

9d ago27:13

27:13

This episode contains stray thoughts about giving gifts and a recent day out. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing also buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Finally, if you like thi…

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Criminal Matter Enforcement in Flux: Cross-Border Insights and Trends 32:09

14d ago32:09

32:09

In this episode of the Counterfactual Podcast, we hear from Bruce McCulloch from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Joe McGrade from Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP provide US and Canadian perspectives on the key highlights and additional insights from the panel discussion at the 2025 Annual Criminal Matters Committee Town Hall hosted by the CBA Crimi…

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Better Know the Bureau Series: Getting to Know Kristen McLean 31:07

28d ago31:07

31:07

In this episode of the Counterfactual podcast, we hear from Kristen McLean, a Senior Competition Law Officer in the Monopolistic Practices Branch about her background and role within the Competition Bureau. This is the latest episode of the new “Better Know the Bureau” series where we “demystify” the Competition Bureau and better get to know the pe…

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Treatment of Foreign Investment in the Critical Minerals Sector Under the Investment Canada Act: In Conversation with Globe & Mail mining reporter Niall McGee 28:49

1M ago28:49

28:49

The government’s approach to foreign investment in the critical minerals sector, including in circumstances where the target minerals are located outside of Canada, has evolved significantly over the last three years. Niall McGee shares his perspectives based on first hand experience reporting on key developments in this area, including, among othe…

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Chip chip chip; Drip drip drip 19:11

2M ago19:11

19:11

This episode contains stray thoughts about self-made mantras and writing some novels. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing also buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Finally, if you …

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Compliance Compass: Guiding Your Business Through Canada's Competition Laws 49:46

2M ago49:46

49:46

In this episode, host Kirsten Cirella and guests Majid Charania, Director of Competition Compliance and Outreach with the Competition Bureau, and Beth Riley, partner in the Competition and Foreign Investment Group at McMillan LLP dive into the world of competition law compliance. This episode kicks off our compliance series, providing timely insigh…

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Fair Trade?: North American Competitiveness, Tariffs and Trade with Professor Meredith Lilly 40:23

3M ago40:23

40:23

Host Kate McNeece speaks with Professor Meredith Lilly of Carleton University about the topic that is top of mind for everyone in North America: trade policy! What does the shift from the Biden Administration to the Trump Administration mean for North American competitiveness? How does trade policy impact foreign investment in Canada and interact w…

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Living Other People's Lives 24:25

3M ago24:25

24:25

This episode contains stray thoughts about living other people’s lives. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing also buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Finally, if you like this show…

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“Cut!” To the Chase: Reflections on the Competition Tribunal’s Cineplex Drip-Pricing Decision 43:56

3M ago43:56

43:56

Host Charles Tingley speaks with Competition Bureau counsel Irene Cybulsky, lawyer Michael Osborne and Professor Alix Barasch about the Competition Tribunal’s recent decision in the Cineplex case, which is the first litigated proceeding involving allegations of deceptive or misleading “drip-pricing” and resulted in a Tribunal order to pay nearly $3…

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Bridges and Resolutions 12:47

5M ago12:47

12:47

This episode contains stray thoughts about bridges and resolutions. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing also buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Finally, if you like this show and…

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The Challenges We Give Ourselves 26:15

5M ago26:15

26:15

This episode contains stray thoughts about a writing marathon and creating challenges. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing also buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Finally, if you…

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The Collectives Conversations - Guest Annie F Downs 53:35

5M ago53:35

53:35

Jeff had the incredible honor of sitting down with author, podcaster, speaker and queen of fun - Annie F Downs on The Collectives Conversations.By The Leadership Drip

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“The Big Fix” with Denise Hearn and Vass Bednar 52:16

6M ago52:16

52:16

In this episode of the Counterfactual podcast, we are joined by Denise Hearn, author, applied researcher, advisor, and resident senior fellow at the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, and Vass Bednar, the Executive Director, Master of Public Policy Program at McMaster University and host of the Globe and Mail podcast Lately to discuss corpo…

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Haircut Reflections 19:03

6M ago19:03

19:03

This episode contains stray thoughts about hair cuts, hair disasters, and considering your own reflection. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. …

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Better Know the Bureau Series #2: Getting to Know Matt Chiasson (LIVE Episode Recording) 38:12

7M ago38:12

38:12

In this episode of the Counterfactual podcast, we hear from Matt Chaisson, a Senior Policy Advisor, about his career and responsibilities at the Competition Bureau, particularly relating to the process and experiences around the adoption of recent amendments to the Competition Act. This is the second episode of the new “Better Know the Bureau” seri…

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The Competition Bureau’s AI Summit 55:25

7M ago55:25

55:25

Join us for a spirited discussion with three participants in the Competition Bureau’s 5th Annual Competition Summit entitled “Market Dynamics in the AI Era”. We review the highlights of the AI Summit from the perspectives of a senator, journalist and competition law practitioner. What are the Competition Bureau, domestic regulatory agencies and for…

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The Dolomites - Part Two 26:38

7M ago26:38

26:38

This episode contains stray thoughts about finishing a very big holiday. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Finally, if you like this show and…

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House of Cards? The Structural Presumption in Merger Review 42:03

8M ago42:03

42:03

One of the many consequential recent amendments to the Competition Act, the so-called “structural presumption” for the identification of anticompetitive mergers has been the subject of robust debate. Join us for this episode as we speak with U.S. practitioner and former FTC attorney Jamie France for a rundown of the approach taken to the structural…

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Better Know the Bureau Series #1: Getting to Know Anu Lalith-Kumar 26:41

8M ago26:41

26:41

In this episode of the Counterfactual podcast, we hear from Anu Lalith-Kumar, a Competition Law Officer in the Mergers Directorate and a part of the Mergers Intelligence and Notification Unit (MINU) about her background and role within the Competition Bureau. This is the first episode of the new “Better Know the Bureau” series where we “demystify” …

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The Dolomites - Part One 18:36

8M ago18:36

18:36

This episode contains stray thoughts about bus rides, taking photos, and the grandeur of the Dolomites. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Fin…

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The New Greenwashing Provisions of the Competition Act: In Conversation with Julien Beaulieu 41:12

9M ago41:12

41:12

On June 20, 2024, the Competition Act was amended to require businesses to have testing or substantiation to support certain environmental claims. The Competition Bureau is currently engaged in a public consultation process to assist it in providing guidance on the interpretation of the new provisions. Soon, the Competition Tribunal will be able to…

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Reunions in Riva Del Garda 17:38

9M ago17:38

17:38

This episode contains stray thoughts about reunions in Riva Del Garda. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Finally, if you like this show and w…

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Crossover Episode: Hal Donaldson - Convoy of Hope 37:27

10M ago37:27

37:27

Hey leadership friends. Jeff had a great leadership conversation with Hal Donaldson, CEO and founder of Convoy of Hope. We felt it like you may find value in this conversation. Hal shares the story of how Convoy started. What Mother Theresa said to him that changed everything. And how as a leader we can serve others without burning out. Find more g…

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Highlights of the CBA Competition Law Spring Conference 24:41

11M ago24:41

24:41

In the fourteenth episode of the Counterfactual podcast, we host a follow-on conversation from the recent CBA Competition Law Spring Conference, Old Port – New Tech: Exploring the Future. The conference co-chairs provide the key highlights from the panel discussions (Private Access – A New Frontier in Canadian; A fireside chat with Canada’s AI lead…

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Solo Traveller 18:45

11M ago18:45

18:45

This episode contains stray thoughts about travelling solo through Europe. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Finally, if you like this show a…

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Holiday Homes 16:57

12M ago16:57

16:57

This episode contains stray thoughts about holidays, homes, and temporary realities. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Finally, if you like t…

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Joshua Broome Crossover Episode - The Collectives Conversations/Leadership Drip 1:00:50

1y ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Jeff had a conversation with Joshua Broome - former porn star turned pastor. He shares his incredible story of how God transformed his life. **Please note this is a very sensitive topic. So adults, please listen first before you let little ears hear some of the content. We felt this was an important and critical conversation as pornography affects …

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Mountain Madness 17:14

1y ago17:14

17:14

This episode contains stray thoughts about those beautiful earth growths known as mountains. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Finally, if yo…

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Airportland 10:07

1y ago10:07

10:07

This episode contains stray thoughts about airports, flying, and my viennese family. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Finally, if you like t…

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Dangerous Games: Combating Extremism in the IDM Sector 40:53

1y ago40:53

40:53

In March 2024, the Canadian government issued new guidelines concerning foreign investment review of investments into Canadian interactive digital media companies. In this episode, we dig into the reasons for the government’s concerns with Mariana Olaizola Rosenblat, the author of the recent report “Gaming the System, How Extremists Exploit Gaming …

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European Writing Retreat 12:31

1y ago12:31

12:31

This episode contains stray thoughts about travel, working remotely, and writing retreats. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Finally, if you …

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Artificial Fire 13:05

1y ago13:05

13:05

This episode contains stray thoughts about birthdays, fireplaces, and fake flames. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Finally, if you like thi…

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Even More Double Jeopardy? Intersection of Competition Act and Sector Specific Merger Reviews: Financial Services, Telecom and Transportation 37:20

1y ago37:20

37:20

In this episode of the Counterfactual podcast, we host a follow-on conversation from the recent CBA Mergers Committee Brownbag session on sector-specific merger reviews (for the transportation, financial services, and telecom industries) that take place in parallel to the Competition Act merger review process. The panelists (from government, privat…

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Walking With Purpose 12:23

1y ago12:23

12:23

This episode contains stray thoughts about walking, writing, and getting our of your head. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Finally, if you …

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All Rise for the Adam F. Fanaki Competition Law Moot 25:12

1y ago25:12

25:12

What makes the Adam F. Fanaki Competition Law Moot so special? Host Charles Tingley speaks with moot organizers Katherine Rydel and Majid Charania to learn more about Canada’s premier competition law event for aspiring jurists. Find out what makes the Fanaki Moot tick and why law students, judges, enforcement officials and private practitioners are…

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Trying to Communicate 12:16

1y ago12:16

12:16

This episode contains stray thoughts about the highs and lows of communications. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Finally, if you like this …

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Backyard Biosphere 12:04

1y ago12:04

12:04

This episode contains stray thoughts about backyards, biospheres, and bats. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Finally, if you like this show …

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Finding the Needle in the Haystack: Exploring eDiscovery in the Regulatory Context 54:52

1+ y ago54:52

54:52

Join us for an exciting dive into the world of regulatory eDiscovery. In this episode of the Counterfactual podcast, we unpack key questions, including where to look for documents, how best to collect them, and how to choose the right technology for your review. Nyah King and Eric Robinson of KLDiscovery, two experts in the field, share their insig…

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Introductionary Magic 13:01

1+ y ago13:01

13:01

This episode contains stray thoughts about introductions, retreats, and magic. You can also read this episode online and see any associated images by going to damianrobb.com/straythoughts. Also, if you’d like to purchase any of my books and in so doing buy my eternal love, you can do so by going to damianrobb.com/books. Finally, if you like this sh…

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Big News - Jeff has a new podcast 1:17

1+ y ago1:17

1:17

After 4 years of co-hosting The Leadership Drip, Jeff is stepping out to host a solo podcast. While there will be more coffee and conversations on this channel, Jeff is expanding the conversations with a new show called The Collectives Conversations. Jeff is continuing the long form format with old friends and new friends from all walks of life. Th…

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Cleanup in Aisle 4: Canada Tackles the Grocery Industry 1:03:21

1+ y ago1:03:21

1:03:21

This episode focuses on current hot topics relating to Canada’s grocery sector and intersections with competition law, with a focus on rising food prices. Dr. Charlebois provides insights into food price forecasting and its challenges, food inflation trends, the affordability of groceries and whether Canada’s large grocery chains have engaged in pr…

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TLD - A Few of our Favorite Things - Sam Chand (re-release) 54:29

1+ y ago54:29

54:29

Here is another one of our favorite episodes. Sam Chand is a leader of leaders. He is a well known author, leader, and speaker. He delivers with humor and incredible insights on how each one of us can be a better leader. This conversation is a masterclass of leadership insight, mentoring, and so much more. His insights are worth every minute of thi…

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REVIEW | Season Two of Short Tales 15:41

1+ y ago15:41

15:41

A review on Season Two of Short Tales. Written, read, and copyrighted by Damian Robb, with music by Danil Shostak This is also the final episode of Short Tales, but there will be something new starting on this feed early next year. And, if you’d like to buy yourself a copy of the Short Tales book, you can find it at damianrobb.com/books Thank you s…

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A Conversation With One Of The Biggest Independent Artists On Earth 42:39

1+ y ago42:39

42:39

A conversation with Nic D and Kyle Beats on the power of being an independent artist.

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