Best Canadian Running Magazine Podcasts (2025)

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Blue Jays' World Series run, Week in Canadian politics, One year since Trump's re-election, That's Puzzling! 1:36:07

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Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with fans following the Toronto Blue Jays' World Series run and unpacks its significance with The Athletic's Dan Robson, The Toronto Star's Susan Delacourt and Rob Russo from The Economist break down Prime Minister Mark Carney's balancing act on the budget and trade talks, The New York Times' White House and national …

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The Wonky Wall: How Coordination and Consultants Couldn't Save a Crumbling Heritage Structure 25:13

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Send us a text During the renovation of a historic building, intended to serve as a banquet hall, ancient walls crumble under new loads and chaos halts construction. Can an architect be liable when experts vouched for stability? Uncover why old stones betray, how inspections save you, and why consultants matter. Connect with Pro-Demnity: Leave a Re…

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Roman Mironov & Mark Bomba | Queen’s Gaels Repeat as Men’s USports Champs 57:42

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When Mark Bomba accepted the head coaching role at Queen’s University in 2020, he inherited a men’s program that was decades removed from their last appearance on a national cross country podium. For the new head coach the climb back to the top of the mountain had to begin with a strong culture, and his top priority was identifying just one athlete…

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The week in Canadian politics, Jay Ingram, Cormorant conundrum, Power of silence 1:34:59

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Guest Host David Common speaks to The Toronto Star's Susan Delacourt and Rob Russo from The Economist about the week in politics, science writer and broadcaster Jay Ingram delves into the bond between humans and non-human animals, the CBC's John Chipman considers whether double-crested cormorants should be purged or preserved in our Sunday Document…

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Madelyn Eybergen & Hilary Stellingwerff | Recapping UVIC’s Historic USports Double Gold 43:40

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When the University of Victoria women’s cross country team claimed a team bronze medal at last year’s U Sports Canadian University Championships, it marked the first time in 13 years that the Vikes had climbed onto the national podium. Claiming bronze individually that same day was Madelyn Eybergen, a breakout star at the University of Windsor, who…

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Salman Rushdie reflects on surviving, storytelling and life's eleventh hour 22:57

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In summer of 2022, Salman Rushdie came face to face with death. The Booker Prize-winning author was stabbed multiple times, while on stage, about to give a lecture. He survived, but suffered life-altering injuries. Rushdie has since returned to writing, including his new story collection The Eleventh Hour, which reflects on mortality. He joins Piya…

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Optimizing Gut Health to Maximize Performance Ft. Jessalyn O’Donnell RD 42:43

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This week on The Shakeout Podcast, we’re tackling the sensitive topic of sensitive tummies, diving into an exploration of the science behind gastrointestinal distress and learning how runners of all abilities can turn their fuelling, nutrition, and the inner workings of their gut from a weakness into a strength. Sharing her from her extensive exper…

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The Fake Granite Scandal: How One Architect Survived a $1.5M Lawsuit 23:02

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Send us a text In a chic gallery, where a floor’s dyed-blue “granite” inserts bleed like paint, a costly mess emerges. Can an architect be liable when fake granite fooled everyone? Discover why materials can be deceiving, how testing them can save the day, and why friendships sometimes help solve disputes. Connect with Pro-Demnity: Leave a Review F…

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Climate gains and pains, Supreme Court tariff case, Canadian business during WWII, Salman Rushdie, Hockey culture 1:32:54

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Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with scientist Katharine Hayhoe about signs of climate progress and concerns about global commitments ahead of COP30, Slate justice reporter Mark Joseph Stern unpacks this past week's tariff hearing at the U.S. Supreme Court, historian Allan Levine shares a lesser-known Second World War story about Canadian business l…

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The power of the pre-race poo to unlock your next PB Ft. Dr Chia-Hua Kuo 24:21

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Having to “Go” has long been the enemy of runners everywhere, but might it hold the key to unlocking higher performance? While any runner can attest to how critical a well placed porta potty can be to performance, few realize the powerful science backing it up. Today on The Shakeout Podcast we’re joined by Dr. Chia Hua Kuo, professor in the departm…

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That's Puzzling! for November 2025 25:18

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In our monthly challenge That's Puzzling!, Piya Chattopadhyay competes against one familiar voice and one clever listener in a battle of brain games devised by puzzle master Peter Brown. Playing this week are comedian and actor Andrew Phung, and Toronto listener Simon Eisner.

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How One Marble Threshold Taught This Architect a $450K Lesson 21:21

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Send us a text In a lavish hotel suite where a marble threshold trips the host, a painful fall sparks a million-dollar claim. Can an architect be liable despite code compliance? Learn why safety is more important than style, how well-crafted details can help your defense, and why juries favor sympathy. Connect with Pro-Demnity: Leave a Review Follo…

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Charles Philibert-Thiboutot | The NYC Marathon marks the finale on a pro career for the record books 45:04

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For more than a decade, few athletes have been as ubiquitous in Canadian athletics as Charles Philibert-Thiboutot. From a legendary university career at Université Laval that saw him help turn the Rouge et Or into the powerhouse they remain today, Charles quickly rose through the ranks on the elite scene, chalking up podium performances, national r…

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Ex-Biden press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on leaving the Democrats, going independent 25:13

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In the weeks leading up to former U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of his re-election campaign, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said she felt trapped between her loyalty and "her truth". Jean-Pierre joins Piya Chattopadhyay to discuss why she felt betrayed by fellow Democrats in the final days of the Biden administrati…

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When ‘Affordable’ Housing Becomes a Liability Trap 23:39

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Send us a text In a rural co-op where mold and rot ruin homes, neglect and the lack of a maintenance budget, highlight the cheap construction. Can the architect be liable for this decay, years after completion? Learn why maintenance matters, how durable construction saves money in the long term, and why empathy often bests arrogance. Connect with P…

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Canada's top challenges, Cito Gaston on the Blue Jays, Karine Jean-Pierre, Unity Rally legacy 1:35:24

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Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The Globe and Mail writer-at-large John Ibbitson and IPSOS Public Affairs global CEO Darrell Bricker about the most urgent challenges facing Canada, former Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston and baseball historian Bill Humber explore the significance of the team's World Series return, former White House press secretar…

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Jazmine Lowther | Canada's Top Trail Runner Recounts Her Breakout 2025 Season 42:51

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A look back at the past 12 months and there’s not much that Nelson, BC’s Jazmine Lowther hasn’t done in the trail running world. After a summer of big-time performances that included a top ten finish at the legendary UTMB World 50k Finals in Chamonix, Lowther saved her best performance for last, leading the Canadian team at the World Mountain and T…

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Should Canada hit ctrl+alt+delete on its AI vision? 27:32

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Canada's push to stake out its digital future is reaching new heights, with a national artificial intelligence strategy expected in the coming weeks. But our race to compete in the global AI race is happening against the backdrop of what Cory Doctorow calls an "enshittified internet" – where big tech platforms have deliberately degraded to maximize…

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When Hurt Feelings Become Lawsuits 18:14

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Send us a text In a quiet neighborhood, when a client’s home addition blocks a neighbor’s cherished view and light, tensions flare into a legal showdown. Can an architect be liable for this neighbour’s loss ? Learn how miscommunications fuel disputes, and how sympathetic mediation can save the day. Connect with Pro-Demnity: Leave a Review Follow us…

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Trade war's regional challenges, Curling stereotypes debunked, Cory Doctorow, Power of wonder 1:36:50

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Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with the Toronto Star's Robert Benzie, Lisa Johnson from The Canadian Press and CBC British Columbia's Katie DeRosa about how regional headwinds are challenging the "Team Canada" approach to the U.S. trade war, curler and comedian John Cullen debunks stereotypes about the sport he loves, tech activist and writer Cory …

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Ben Flanagan | Why the time is right in Toronto for his much-anticipated Marathon debut 39:16

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The 2025 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon takes place this Sunday, October 19th. Headlining the Canadian National championship field this year is Ben Flanagan, as he looks set to make his much-anticipated debut over the Marathon distance. This week on The Shakeout Podcast we catch up with Ben to hear how he's approaching his first step into the deep…

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Celebrity Chef Samin Nosrat on cooking as connection 49:51

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Whether through her bestselling cookbook, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, or the Netflix series by the same name, Samin Nosrat has a way of making cooking feel less like a chore and more like a celebration — of flavour, of curiosity, and most of all, of each other. Samin sat down with Piya Chattopadhyay in front of a live audience at Toronto’s Massey Hall t…

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Why “Wearing Too Many Hats” Could Destroy Your Practice 25:34

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Send us a text In a condo venture, an architect juggles roles as promoter, developer, builder, and financier, while cracking columns threaten structural collapse and financial ruin. Can the architect wearing multiple hats be liable for this project’s failures? Find out how “role overload” courts disaster, poor coordination sparks lawsuits, and clea…

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Gaza peace deal, Sustainable food culture, Samin Nosrat 1:34:50

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Guest host David Common speaks to the CBC's Margaret Evans and The Economist’s Gregg Carlstrom for updates and analysis on ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, author Nancy Matsumoto explains how alternative supply chains work, and celebrity chef Samin Nosrat sits down with Piya Chattopadhyay in front of a live audience at Toronto’s Massey Hall to talk …

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Race Against the Machine | The Toronto Runner racing the Streetcar Network... and Winning 23:11

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After one too many long commute times on Toronto’s aging street car network, Mac Bauer was fed up and decided to take it to the Toronto Transit Commission in a battle of man vs. machine. Over the past several months, Bauer has made it his mission to outrun the 11 routes that comprise Toronto’s streetcar network, tackling summer heat, distracted dri…

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The Rundown returns for a special World Championships preview. With the biggest week in Track and Field of the year finally here, host John Gay and Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson connect to break down all the biggest Canadian story lines heading into Tokyo. Also joining the show is Canadian national team member and 2024 Olympian in …