Best Barry Patterson Podcasts (2025)

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Do candles deserve more appreciation? And is Tom Cruise the greatest movie star? 37:38

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We’re waxing on about the pros and cons of candles, we feel the need for speed when we ask if Tom Cruise really is the Top Gun. Featuring: Jon Steinberg, Jan Caruana, Adam Cawley, and David Pryde.

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Christmas Special with Kerrie from North Edinburgh Nightmares 1:11:23

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In our Christmas episode, we are absolutely delighted and terrified to be joined by Kerrie, one-half of North Edinburgh Nightmares. We chat about historical Scotland, ghostly haunts and stories, the Edinburgh dungeon and faeries, a darker type of Christmas, creepy dolls and mannequins and folklore in Scotland, amongst other things. You can find out…

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Does every home need a landline? Is Saint John superior to St. John’s? 37:51

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We’re getting dialed in with a debate on landline phones. Then, we’re pitting two easily confused cities against each other - it’s Saint John, New Brunswick versus St. John’s, Newfoundland. Featuring: Matt Wright, Nikki Payne, James Mullinger, and Peter White.

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86: Steve Scott, Jet Circus, Seth Davey, LOVKN 16:55

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Tis the season for gifts of generosity, and this month's challenge is to consider giving the gift of music... plus Garret keeps you up to date on all the latest crowdfunding campaigns in Christian music. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Steve Scott - Moving Pictures and Closeups * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/charles-norman/double-album-by-stev…

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Should snowball fights be banned? And is 60 the new 40? 27:35

21d ago27:35

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We’re right on target with a debate on snowball fights, then, it’s an ageless discussion on whether 60 is the new 40. Note, for all you keen Debaters fans, this is one from our vaults! Featuring: Derek Edwards, Dave Hemstad, Mike Wilmot, and Deborah Kimmett.

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Are night owls superior to early birds? Does dogsledding bring the excitement? 34:57

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It’s never too late for night owls to take on early birds, then, we decide if dogsledding is paws-itively thrilling. Featuring: Don Kelly, Yumi Nagashima, Graham Clark, and Jenny Hamilton.

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The Murder of Barry Wallace & Barry Oldham - live episode with Dawn from Scottish Murders 51:07

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This is our live episode recorded at Cumbernauld Library as a part of their Killers & Coffee sessions with Dawn from Scottish Murders And we are covering the tragic case of the murder of Barry Oldham & Barry Wallace in December of 1999. Trigger warning for this episode: we do touch on decapitation, and if you're Scottish, you might not want to hear…

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Is pool superior to darts? Does nothing beat growing up on PEI? 36:32

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Right on cue, we’re pitting pool against darts. Then, two Prince Edward Islanders go potatoe-to-toe on whether their home province is the best place to grow up. Featuring: Kelly Taylor, Clare Belford, Meg MacKay, and Patrick Ledwell.

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Are baby showers great? Does nothing beat winter in Alberta? 33:56

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We’re ready to rattle some nerves with a battle on baby showers, then, we’ve got an un-brr-lievably funny debate on Albertan winter. Featuring: Erica Sigurdson, Dakota Ray Hebert, Brittany Lyseng and Ola Dada.

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Is having a plan superior to winging it? Are small airports a delight? 34:21

2M ago34:21

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We’re deciding if it’s better to plan ahead or play it by ear, and if we should all get on board with small airports. Featuring: Nour Hadidi, Graham Chittenden, Shawn Hogan, and James Mullinger.

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85: Barry & Michelle Patterson, David Benjamin Blower, Poor Bishop Hooper 28:41

2M ago28:41

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Good music doesn't just happen. Get involved with a new listener challenge... plus Garret keeps you up to date on all the latest crowdfunding campaigns in Christian music. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Barry & Michelle Patterson - Flower that Blooms in the Night * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/barryandmichelle/flower-that-blooms-in-the-night-…

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Halloween Special with Wayne from Eerie Edinburgh 58:57

2M ago58:57

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It's our Halloween Special And we're absolutely delighted to have Wayne back from Eerie Edinburgh to talk all things ghostly happenings, banshees, witches and Scotland - all of our favourite subjects. And the best bit - Wayne answers listeners' questions.... Wayne also covers the story of the Haunted Bathroom... To hear more from Wayne, head to htt…

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Are high school friends the best friends you'll ever have? And are nosy neighbours better than noisy neighbours? 36:06

2M ago36:06

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We’re deciding if high school friendships are forever, then, it’s no time to be a fencesitter when we debate whether a nosy neighbour beats a noisy neighbour. Featuring: Charlie Demers, Heidi Brander, Lisa Baker, and Derek Seguin.

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Are podcasts superior to music? Are date nights the key to a good relationship? 32:29

2M ago32:29

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It's full stream ahead when we pit podcasts against music. Then, we go to town on whether date nights should be crucial to every couple. Featuring: Erica Sigurdson, Myles Anderson, Kyle Brownrigg, and Kate Davis. We value your input. Fill out our listener questionnaire here!

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Should curling be Canada’s national sport? Is Canada's Thanksgiving better than America's? 39:38

3M ago39:38

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We’ve got a stone cold debate on whether curling should be Canada’s national sport. Then, who dishes out a better Thanksgiving, Canadians or Americans? Featuring: John Cullen, Elvira Kurt, Clifton Cremo, and Nathan Macintosh. Fill out our listener survey here. We appreciate your input!

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84: Back to Bellsburg, Stryper, The Choir 42:02

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The Trial of Erin Patterson - Collab Episode with Tam from True Crime Bookcase 1:14:53

3M ago1:14:53

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We know so many of you have been intrigued by the Erin Patterson case in Australia and have been chatting with us about your thoughts, so when we approached Tam from True Crime Bookcase who attended the trial in Australia recently and is an Erin Patterson guru we were delighted she was up for chatting with us on the podcast. Tam runs the Instagram …

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Is meeting the parents important? And is Victoria, BC cool? 37:36

3M ago37:36

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We’re deciding if meeting the parents is a major milestone, and whether Victoria, BC has the cool factor. Featuring: Syd Bosel, Abdul Aziz, Ivan Decker, and Katie-Ellen Humphries. Fill out our listener survey here. We appreciate your input!

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Does Velcro beat laces? Do dress codes at work matter? 35:02

3M ago35:02

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We have a fasten-ating debate on Velcro vs. laces, then, we get down to business when we discuss dress codes at work. Featuring: Lisa Baker, Sean Cullen, Chad Anderson, and Brittany Lyseng.

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Is wireless better than wired? And do you actually need a driver’s license? 34:40

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We’re deciding if Bluetooth just makes you blue, and if everyone should be driven to get a driver’s license. Featuring: Arthur Simeon, Matt Falk, Jackie Pirico, and Derek Edwards.

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Should married couples renew their vows? And is living up North worth it? 34:36

4M ago34:36

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We’re deciding if it makes sense to say “I do” all over again, and whether we should give living in the North the cold shoulder. Featuring: Charlie Demers, Erica Sigurdson, Gavin Clarkson, and Quincy Thomas.

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83: Rachel Wilhelm, Jan Krist, Katy Martin 1:23:55

4M ago1:23:55

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This month, Garret brings you the latest crowdfunding campaigns, a listener challenge, and an exclusive interview with the artist behind the spotlight campaign: Rachel Wilhelm. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Rachel Wilhelm - Hosea * https://www.unitedadoration.com/project/hosea/ --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- *Jan Krist - Since You Asked Me& - https://www.i…

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Is 20 Years a long time? And do names need to have meaning? 35:38

4M ago35:38

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It’s the premiere of our 20th season! So we’re asking: Is 20 years a long time? Then, what’s in a name? We’re deciding if these signifiers need significance. Featuring: Derek Seguin, Lara Rae, Ola Dada, and Wes Borg.

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The Murder of Aileen Printie - Collab with Dawn from Scottish Murders 1:02:06

4M ago1:02:06

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This was a special live recording at Airdrie Library for their Killers & Coffee series back in July with Dawn from Scottish Murders. Trigger warning: We do discuss suicide in this episode. In this episode, Dawn tells the heartbreaking story of the murder of Aileen Printie in Edinburgh back in 1981. Aileen was found murdered in her bedroom, discover…

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20 Years of Debates: An Anniversary Special! 35:21

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For the start of our 20th season, we're giving you a behind-the-scenes interview with our host Steve Patterson and Richard Side, creator of The Debaters! We'll be bringing you some of our most unforgettable debates, hearing from your favourite comedians, and getting the facts behind the funny!

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82: Sara Groves, Jonathan Ogden, Bruce Brown 22:23

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Garret brings you some of the latest crowdfunding campaigns & pre-orders so that you can support the making of the music. This month's Good Patron Challenge is to TELL the artists what their music means to you & be specific! --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Sara Groves - Conversations 25 Year Anniversary Edition * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/g…

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The Murder of Scott Johnston 1:27:47

5M ago1:27:47

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Trigger warning: In this episode, we talk a lot about suicide. Please skip this episode if you're not in the right place to listen. Discussions of homophobia in Australia in the 80s is also heavily featured, so please take note. We are covering the murder of Scott Johnston - Born in California on the 27th of November 1961 - he had such a promising …

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81: Phil Keaggy, Josiah Queen, LOVKN 54:32

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It's the heart of summer, but there are some important crowdfunding campaigns happening now - and Garret gives you the rundown. This month's Good Patron Challenge is to deep dive on an album and host a music club get-together. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Phil Keaggy - Love Broke Thru deluxe reissue * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lbt2025/ph…

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Is Canada’s national anthem the best? And does everything happen for a reason? 35:59

6M ago35:59

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It’s all about true patriot love when we ask if Canada’s national anthem is at the top, and a fateful debate questions whether everything happens for a reason. Featuring: Jon Steinberg, Ali Hassan, Courtney Gilmour and Nour Hadidi.

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The Unusual Experiences of Sir Robert Victor Goddard 55:31

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This month, Effie tells the story of British Military Hero Sir Robert Victor Goddard and the unusual events that plagued his very dramatic life. Sources for this episode are: the book Flight Towards Reality by Sir Robert Goddard. We also talk time slips, Daniel Radcliffe's time travelling, the unbelievable responsibility of teenage boys in wartime,…

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Are shopping carts better than baskets? And is an invitation to the cottage the secret to summer fun? 37:04

6M ago37:04

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Our season finale episode is a grocery grudge match and a real re-treat! Featuring: Matt Wright, Jan Caruana, Laurie Elliott, and Tamara Shevon.

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Which is better: Mother’s Day or Father’s Day? And do coaches matter? 35:16

7M ago35:16

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We’re pitting parental holidays against each other, and deciding if coaches are a make or break mentor. Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Elvira Kurt, Emmanuel Lomuro, and Patrick Dussault.

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80: Anna Palfreeman, Gileah Taylor, PFR 27:09

7M ago27:09

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If music doesn't grow on trees, how can I get involved to support the music I love? Garret Godfrey brings you several active crowdfunding campaigns to consider and a monthly Good Patron challenge. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Anna Palfreeman - Frontline * https://annapalfreeman.bandcamp.com/album/frontline *About the project https://www.annapalfree…

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Are jeans the best pants? And is food delivery easier than ever? 38:15

7M ago38:15

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We decide if wearing denim is a dream and whether ordering delivery is a breeze. Featuring: Stacey McGunnigle, Myles Anderson, Graham Clark and Lachlan Patterson.

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The Legend of Fishers Ghost 48:17

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This month Marti is covering a request from our good friend Wayne over at Eerie Edinburgh whose advert you will have heard at the top of the episode. It's a slightly different one for Marti, its a very vintage story based in 1826, in Campbelltown, a small city located on the outskirts of Sydney where a young man sees a ghost, but the ghost isn't ju…

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Which is better: Plastic or paper? And are you nobody until somebody hates you? 35:21

7M ago35:21

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We decide if plastic beats paper and whether being hated has its benefits. Featuring: Ivan Decker, Martha Chaves, Nikki Payne, and Bruce Clark.

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Should you raise your family in Winnipeg? And is compromise the best solution? 37:42

7M ago37:42

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When it comes to raising kids, does Winnipeg win? And is compromise a happy ending? Featuring: Chad Anderson, Lara Rae, Courtney Gilmour, and Jon Dore.

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Does nothing beat a day at the ballpark? And is Toronto the worst city in Canada to commute in? 37:06

8M ago37:06

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It’s a homerun when we talk about a day at the baseball stadium, and whether commuting in Toronto is enough to drive you up the wall. Featuring: Patrick Dussault, Simon Rakoff, Isabel Zaw-Tun, and Don Kelly.

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79: Indelible Grace, Sower Project, Rich Tribute 36:28

8M ago36:28

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This months Good Patron Challenge is to attend a Music Festival this summer if at all possible! Plus Garret brings you the scoop on the latest crowdfunding campaigns. - - - SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN - - - * Indelible Grace - Album # 8 * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/indeliblegrace/help-us-make-indelible-grace-8-a-new-hymn-project - - - OTHER CAMPAI…

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The Life & Almost Death of Maggie Dickson 1:00:38

8M ago1:00:38

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In this month's episode, Effie takes us through the extraordinary life and almost death of Maggie Dickson born in 1702, a fishhawker living in Musselburgh, abandoned by her husband Maggie had a difficult life, but that's nothing compared to her ( almost death.) Sources for this episode are: Edinburgh Reporter Beheaded podcast The Hanging of Maggie …

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Do butter tarts beat Nanaimo bars? And is there no shame in quitting? 35:10

8M ago35:10

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Which Canadian confection are you sweet on: Butter tarts or Nanaimo bars? And do quitters never win? Featuring: Deborah Kimmett, Jon Steinberg, Graham Chittenden, and Leonard Chan.

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Shh! Is silence golden? Does a smoothie make a meal? 36:33

8M ago36:33

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We decide if quiet is something to treasure, and whether a smoothie is meal-worthy. Featuring: Yumi Nagashima, Charlie Demers, Katie-Ellen Humphries, and Gavin Clarkson.

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Do billionaires have it harder than millionaires? And is there always something happening in Barrie, Ontario? 34:24

9M ago34:24

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Which wealth bracket has it worse: Billionaires or millionaires? And we decide if Barrie, Ontario is the place to be! Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Don Kelly, Chris Quigley, Courtney Gilmour.

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78: The Lost Dogs, Slugs and Bugs, Constanza Herrero 31:18

9M ago31:18

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This month's Good Patron Challenge is to REALLY listen to a concept album! Plus Garret brings you the scoop on the latest crowdfunding campaigns. - - - SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN - - - * The Lost Dogs - Trick of the Light * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thelostdogs/the-lost-dogs - - - OTHER CAMPAIGNS - - - *Slugs & Bugs - Sunday Songs https://www.ki…

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Gulp, we're going there - should Canada be the 51st state? 27:46

9M ago27:46

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In a debate that needed its own full episode, the elbows go up and the gloves come off when two of our favourite debaters take on Canada becoming the 51st state.

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Are rings better than bracelets? And is it always great to be a trailblazer? 35:46

9M ago35:46

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Which jewels rule: rings or bracelets? And being a trailblazer is great…right? Featuring: Graham Clark, Heidi Brander, Faris Hytiaa, and Lara Rae.

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The Wanda Beach Murders 1:23:00

9M ago1:23:00

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Trigger warning This episode contains themes of sexual abuse, child murder & suicide. This month Marti covers the Wanda Beach murders which happened in 1965 in Cronulla Sydney, when two young teenage girls caught the train to the beach with their siblings and never came home. The murders of Christine Sharrock & Marianne Schmidt. We also talk about …

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Should Americans move to the Maritimes? And does going to the dentist rule? 27:35

10M ago27:35

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We debate if Americans should relocate to Canada’s East Coast, and whether a trip to the dentist is anything to smile about. Featuring: Jay Malone, Nikki Payne, Mayce Galoni, and Matt Wright. (Originally recorded in September 2017)

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77: Robert Deeble, Ronnie Martin, Holy Ghost Record Club 37:12

10M ago37:12

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Garret features an exclusive interview with Holy Ghost Record Club curator Hannah Herron. Plus get the deets on the latest crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Robert Deeble - The Space Between Us * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505565390/robert-deeble-a-new-album-the-space-between-us --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Ronnie Martin -…

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Are virtual meetings superior to in-person meetings? Should everyone volunteer? 33:03

10M ago33:03

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We decide whether meeting on Zoom beats brainstorming in the boardroom, plus we debate the virtues of volunteering. Featuring: Peter Brown, Julie Kim, Maddy Kelly, and Charlie Demers.