Best Lazy Genius Podcasts (2025)

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#432 - 10 Things I’ve Learned in 10 Years of the Lazy Genius 44:44

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4d ago44:44

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We have been a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don’t for an entire decade! We are a fourth grader. It’s amazing. Today, I’m celebrating this ten year mark with a top ten list of things I’ve learned along the way. uld I Read Next podcast Get on the Latest Lazy Letter list to get the newsletter once a month! Sign up…

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The Lazy Genius Guide to Earning While You Nap! 9:05

16d ago9:05

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In this episode of The Passive Pathway, we’re pulling back the covers on the dream of earning income while doing… absolutely nothing. No clickbait here—just practical, real-world ideas that let you build wealth without burning out. Join your host, Nelly, for a lighthearted, insight-packed episode on how to set up passive income streams that keep fl…

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The Return of Pierre 29:58

1d ago29:58

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Pierre Poilievre won his byelection and will be returning to Parliament in September. He’s raring to go, and probably drafting a whole bunch of new catchphrases and slogans. He’s back and ready to try and convince conservatives he’s the right man for the job. But, in the media, the picture being painted is a little less clear. One poll shows the pa…

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10. Oversharing or Just Being Real? 34:54

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At what point does sharing turn into oversharing? Is it when you tell a near-stranger about your mother’s complicated relationship with salad? When you explain your latest existential crisis to the Uber driver who only asked if you wanted the radio on? Or when you admit to a friend that you sometimes rehearse conversations in your head before you h…

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#140 - A totally normal episode where nothing weird happens, with Nate Safren 1:05:21

1d ago1:05:21

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LMO all-star (and former bandmate of Thin Lear) Nate Safren returns to the show! Thomas opens with a question - in terms of its influence on a pop, how much jazz is too much jazz? Nate then opens the group's minds over the bizarre sound of unlikely spoken word mashups. LMO Survey https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky I…

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453- Never Enough Time? This Genius Strategy Will Turn You Into a Time Multimillionaire! 7:38

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If you ever catch yourself thinking, “There’s just never enough time!” — listen up. A few years back, I discovered a little magic trick that almost instantly, can turn you into a TIME MULTIMILLIONAIRE. Whether it's launching your dream project, getting in the best shape of your life, or writing that novel you keep talking about — by the end of this…

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Wait, We're Also in a Trade War with China? 35:21

2d ago35:21

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China’s tariffs on canola seeds would cripple western Canadian farmers. But this tit for tat fight is about more than just canola. Host Noor Azrieh sits down with Vina Nadjibulla who thinks China’s playing us and we shouldn't take the bait. And the latest news on Carney’s elbows on Trump’s tariffs, Canada’s all boys trip to Berlin, and the secrets …

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Legacy Wealth & Stealth Passive Income! 13:28

2d ago13:28

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“The quietest project in crypto might be the loudest in results.” In numerology, 8 represents wealth, balance, and infinity — and this milestone episode fits perfectly. For nearly a decade, a blockchain-based passive income project has been running quietly in the background. No CEO, no flashy front, no hype — just community, transparency, and verif…

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Titanic Mystery! Who Spiked the Chowder? 18:14

3d ago18:14

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Something wild happened in Nova Scotia during filming of the James Cameron film Titanic. Parts of the blockbuster were filmed in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and on the last night of filming there, someone did something. Something that caused director James Cameron to question reality itself, something that resulted in the rest of the cast and crew bein…

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The Widower (Girl, run) 48:07

3d ago48:07

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Every once and a while, we get an email that Nora just can’t resist making an entire episode about. This week’s subject is dating a widower – but is she really? It seems like the connection is fading fast. Relationships are complicated, and sometimes, we all need a little tough love to remind us what we’re worth. This episode is available ad-free o…

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Are Carney’s Cuts “DOGE” Canada? 33:55

6d ago33:55

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In July, Mark Carney made it clear to public workers that there would be a tightening of the belt. Ministers were told to save 15% from their departmental budgets over the next three years. The deadline to do so is next week, August 28th. What that looks like in practice is pretty bleak. By 2028, it has been estimated that over 57,000 full-time equ…

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Why Does Labour Only Get Covered When There's a Strike? 29:20

8d ago29:20

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The Air Canada strike this past weekend affected tens of thousands of Canadians and international travelers. The negotiations have been going on for eight months, the contract renewal was known about for ten years, so how did the Air Canada strike sneak up on Canadians so fast? Why were flight attendants, who are primarily women, not being paid for…

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452 - Why Everything You Know About Success & Productivity Is Wrong | Seth Godin 54:50

9d ago54:50

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Seth Godin shatters the biggest lies about productivity, business, and the self-help industry that are keeping you stuck. Discover why your morning routine isn't working, the "authenticity" trap you're falling into, and how to build massive success without social media. WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 - 3 steps to achieve your dreams 3:00 - Wh…

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Young People Can't Find Work and It's Messing Them Up 32:03

9d ago32:03

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Our kids are broke and seriously unemployed. We're in the dog days of summer, and for generations, that marked the end of scooping ice cream at the corner shop, pulling espresso shots at the café, or lifeguarding at the local pool. But for many young Canadians, this isn't the end, cause there was no beginning. This episode, host Noor Azrieh unpac…

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The Franchise Mythbusters Special with Adam Goldman 28:27

9d ago28:27

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Think franchising is only for millionaires? Or that it's a hands-off business that prints money while you sip piña coladas on a beach? Think again. In this truth-seeking, myth-busting episode of The Passive Pathway, Nelly sits down with franchise expert and consultant Adam Goldman to debunk the top misconceptions floating around the world of franch…

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Hysterectomies, Health Insurance, and Husbands: TFA Live-Call In #1 1:02:19

9d ago1:02:19

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Nora started this show because she wants to talk to YOU, the listener, about what matters to you. So today, she talks to listeners about it all : getting a hysterectomy, a battle with cancer and health insurance companies (and how much we all hate health insurance companies!), and feeling invisible in a marriage. Listen to the ad-free version on ht…

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Ottawa Guy Invents World's Best/Worst A.I. Attack Bot 37:36

10d ago37:36

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Singh built a bot. It’s a concoction of ChatGPT, Grok, and a handful of other advanced AI systems that might destroy truth-based civil discourse once and for all. Or. What if that same technology could be harnessed to champion the truth? To do what no human could possibly do to refute lies and misinformation? Today we talk to Singh about his creati…

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#431 - 5 Things to Avoid When Planning a Busy Season 34:17

11d ago34:17

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August is in full swing, and for many of you, that means your lives are, too. You might have some itchy planning energy or feel like you should have planned more by now. Either way, I’m going to share with you five things to avoid when planning a busy season. That way you can get the right things done, enjoy where you are, and not feel like you nee…

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The Gutless Wonder of TIFF 35:44

13d ago35:44

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TIFF’s whiff and the legacy of Trudeau’s media policies. Carney is reversing course on the Liberal’s approach to media, but can the Canadian media ecosystem exorcise the ghost of Trudeau? Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate producer and Fact Checking) Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Prod…

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BONUS: Why Canadaland Doesn’t Have Interns 2:20

14d ago2:20

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Last year Canadaland launched a new initiative called the Canadalabs Audio Journalism Fellowship programme, where we hired two young reporters to come and produce a story with us and learn from our team. This week, we caught up with past Canadaland fellows to see how they’ve fared. Was their time at Canadaland worth it? And we are talking about tha…

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Evan Almighty: Our A.I. Minister is Glitching 40:13

15d ago40:13

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Is Evan Solomon a chatbot? Deciphering the Minister of AI’s jargon-filled tech-speak. Canada is going all in on AI, but what is the plan, exactly? Plus, new Trudeau tea and a controversial National Post headline. Clarification: A previous version of this episode implied that Cohere was both Canadian and American-owned. It is the data centre that is…

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9. The Secret Emotional Life of Laziness 38:08

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Think you’re lazy? In this episode of Feelings and Other Inconveniences, therapists Sarah Dosanjh and Stefanie Michele pull apart one of the most loaded labels we give ourselves: laziness. Is it a real trait—or just a label we slap on something deeper? From resistance to overwhelm, passive rebellion to the emotional weight of impossible expectation…

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#139 - The ultimate cover songs & the genius of Gregg Alexander, with Matt Farley 1:10:02

16d ago1:10:02

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The hardest working man in show business is back! Songwriter/performer/filmmaker Matt Farley of Motern Media joins the show, just in time to hear Thomas's idea of which songs received the definitive cover version treatment. Mr. Motern then leads his own segment, an ode to the many hidden and not-so-hidden pop gems from genius Gregg Alexander of New…

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451 - Communication Coach to Billionaires: “How to Speak Like the 1%” – Get Anything You Want 1:10:41

16d ago1:10:41

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Feel awkward in interviews or freeze up when the spotlight hits? Emmy-winning journalist and communication coach Bill McGowan reveals the biggest mistakes even top performers make—and how you can avoid them. Learn how to speak memorably, redirect tough questions with grace, and deliver your message with clarity and confidence every time. Bill McGow…

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The Productivity Crisis: are Canadians Just Lazy? 38:27

16d ago38:27

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Apparently, the reason you’re broke isn’t just because of your questionable shopping addiction, it’s because Canada has a full-blown productivity crisis… To host Noor Azrieh, that seems dramatic. She says she’s actually quite productive at work. But economists Brian Lewis and Philip Cross say this isn’t about how hard you grind, it’s about how the …

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Giving Away the Farm 56:42

16d ago56:42

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Kathy Barker isn’t just the founder of Barker Farm – she’s a mother, an advocate for mental health awareness and breaking the stigma of food insecurity, and a self-proclaimed “worker bee.” She’s committed to helping others, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because she once needed that help. Today, she shares with Nora the story…

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How Carney Can Get You to Serve in the Military 30:09

17d ago30:09

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Mark Carney is nation building. To do that, he needs to rebuild the Canadian Armed Forces. Between decades of neglect and the forces’ own goals by way of bad headlines that’s no mean feat. Rebuilding the military, from new recruits to new fighter planes, will take more than promising government money. There’s a pitch that needs to be made to the Ca…

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#430 - What’s Saving My Life 26:12

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I love these episodes, and y’all do, too. If you’re new here, this is a question created awhile back by Barbara Brown Taylor, and it’s such a lovely way to be where you are, note what’s giving you joy, and mark the goodness of the season, no matter what’s happening. Here’s my list! I hope it inspires you to make your own. Helpful Companion Links Or…

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I Was Wrong About The Freedom Convoy 34:35

20d ago34:35

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The sentencing of Convoy leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber gets political. Poilievre and other Conservative MPs are outraged about the Crown’s requested sentences for Convoy Leaders. Looking back, was the convoy a violent uprising or an act of political protest? Plus, sunny skies for solar and the battle over Toronto’s hot dog throne. Host: Jess…

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BONUS: The Most Powerful Tool in Media 1:50

22d ago1:50

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It’s not a secret that music makes us feel things, but how does it do it? How do composers create music that makes us happy, sad, confused, emotional, hopeful, scared, and perhaps even make us laugh from time to time? This week on Off The Record, producer Tristan Capacchione chats with his old colleagues and associates about the secrets of music an…

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Update: How to Lose Your Name with Hayley Paige (Cheval) 1:06:14

22d ago1:06:14

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It's been a few years since we last spoke with Hayley Paige about the legal battle that took her ideas, her job and her identity. In this episode, we get an update from Hayley. And we get to use her actual name! You can shop for Hayley Paige dresses at ⁠hayleypaige.com This is an episode from the new season of TTFA Anthologies, go to ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podca…

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Is Trump Winning Against Canada? 30:22

23d ago30:22

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Canada can’t cut a deal, but Carney’s political honeymoon continues. Should Carney take some blame for the ongoing trade war? Plus, why real estate developers in BC apparently need foreign money and a misleading image on the New York Times front page causes controversy. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associa…

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Full Mental Jacket 26:46

24d ago26:46

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The Canadian Armed Forces has an extremism problem, and that story has fallen out of the news cycle way too quickly. Just recently, four men have been arrested in an alleged violent extremist plot to reclaim land near Quebec City. Plus, the CAF is investigating a private Facebook group where active members shared content deemed “abhorrent” by milit…

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The Birth of Bitcoin and the Billion-Dollar Journey! 13:25

23d ago13:25

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Ever wondered where Bitcoin came from, how it works, or why people are paying millions for digital coins that you can’t even hold in your hand? In this lighthearted yet deeply insightful episode of The Passive Pathway, Nelly takes you back to the dawn of Bitcoin—from its mysterious origins with Satoshi Nakamoto to the first-ever real-world transact…

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Tales of a Type B 1:06:30

24d ago1:06:30

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Have you ever looked at Nora and wondered, what is going on inside her head? Today, you’re going to learn. This episode is for the ADHD, messy, carefree, anxious and also not anxious humans of the world: the Type Bs. For full ad-free episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Protect your privacy by downlo…

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Live and Let Die - The Battle Over MAID 41:56

25d ago41:56

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Canada is now the number one provider of medical assistance in dying in the world per capita. The latest stats, from 2023, show that MAID accounted for almost 5% of all deaths in Canada, or around 15,000 people in that year. And it’s only been legal since 2016. MAID was introduced for patients who were experiencing intolerable suffering, irreversib…

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#429 - The Best Ideas to End the Summer 30:52

25d ago30:52

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Summer is by no means over, but as Lazy Geniuses, we do care about living in our season and marking moments well. One of my favorite ways to do this is with opening and closing ceremonies. So today, I’m simply going to share a bunch of my favorite ideas that came from y’all about how to end the summer. Helpful Companion Links Order my new book The …

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No Penalty for Hockey Goons 35:07

28d ago35:07

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An update on Canada’s approach to Palestine and an in-depth discussion of the Hockey Canada Trial and why the coverage isn’t reckoning with the deeper issues within our national sport. Arshy Mann co-hosts. Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate producer and Fact Checking) Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor …

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BONUS: The American Who Built Canada’s Car 0:55

29d ago0:55

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When working on one of our episodes of the Politics edition about tariffs, senior producer, Aviva Lessard wondered why there are no Canadian car companies. This question felt like too much of a digression for the episode about tariffs, but in doing some research on it, Sam learned that we actually used to have Canadian car companies going all the w…

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Would We Interview Netanyahu? 44:37

30d ago44:37

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More statements about Israel/Palestine from Carney’s government, but does Canada have the courage to take action? Arshy Mann joins Noor Azrieh to assess Canada’s rhetoric on Gaza. Plus, Netanyahu sits down with Canada’s Nelk Boys. Would Noor or Arshy interview him, if they had the opportunity? Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), …

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8. Live Authentically! (Whatever That Means) 43:02

30d ago43:02

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What if your biggest regret at the end of your life was never truly living as yourself? In this episode, Sarah and Stef crack open the #1 regret of the dying—wishing they’d had the courage to live authentically, not just follow the script written by others. With raw honesty and a dash of humor, the hosts swap stories about breaking free from expect…