Best MBP Podcasts (2025)

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COMPLIMENTARY FULL EPISODE - MBP Ep 12: Intelligence Briefing – 2025 Policy Wrap-Up and What to Watch in 2026 (Complimentary Episode) 54:32

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In this year-end episode, Ben Woodfinden is joined by Ken Boessenkool, Tyler Meredith, and Shannon Phillips for a wide-ranging policy roundtable reflecting on the most consequential, overlooked, and misguided policy developments of 2025, alongside a forward-looking discussion of what to watch in 2026. The conversation focuses on structural policy s…

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MBP e540 - 'Wicked: For Good' 1:01:47

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On this episode we dive into WICKED: FOR GOOD! Did the second movie adaptation leave its hand print on our hearts? Or make us want to get out of Oz? Tune in to hear our thoughts,, but please also share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 8:49 - Review (with spoilers!): WICKED: FOR GOOD 44:19 - Butt, Plugs: SENTIMENTAL VALUE (in theate…

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MBP #179 Brad Sweet 58:04

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Brad Sweet is the co-founder and CEO of Same Same But Different Music Festival and Same Same Presents. With a background as a musician and producer, Brad's understanding of the industry has fueled the growth of Same Same But Different from a 400-person gathering to 7,500 daily campers in under five years. This achievement was recognized with a nomi…

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Episode 113-Gone by Thanksgiving: The Skelton Brothers of Morenci 21:48

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Episode description Over Thanksgiving weekend in 2010, three young brothers from Morenci, Michigan – Andrew (9), Alexander (7), and Tanner (5) Skelton – vanished while staying with their father, John Skelton, during a bitter custody dispute with their mother, Tanya Zuvers. John claimed he'd handed the boys over to a mysterious "organization" to pro…

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Period of Turbulence 23:47

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After a long period of silence, this episode reflects on the challenges and triumphs of 2025, sharing personal and professional hurdles, from career shifts to industry changes, along with some silver linings and gratitude for the listeners' support. Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance, Instagram/Threads - @canxformaintenancepodcast. Twi…

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MBP Ep 11: Intelligence Roundtable – Parliamentary Wrap Up, US National Security Strategy and Canada–US Trade Signals (Free Version) 14:36

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The MBP Intelligence Briefing delivers exclusive, insider insight into the policies, decisions, and dynamics shaping Canada’s political and economic landscape. Hosted by Ben Woodfinden, Director of MBP Intelligence and Senior Advisor at Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips, the series features weekly conversations with MBP partners Ken Boessenkool, Tyle…

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MBP e539 - 'The Black Phone 2' and 'IT: Welcome to Derry' 1:20:12

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DOUBLE REVIEW: On this episode, we're returning to two terrifying towns where evil never really dies. First up: THE BLACK PHONE 2 —can the Grabber's ghostly grip still hold us, or does this sequel dial the wrong number? Then we head back to Derry for IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, the chilling prequel series that dives into Pennywise's past and the cursed t…

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MBP Ep 10: Intelligence Roundtable – Energy MOU, Carbon Pricing Battles and the Future of Canadian Energy Politics 11:50

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The MBP Intelligence Briefing delivers exclusive, insider insight into the policies, decisions, and dynamics shaping Canada’s political and economic landscape. Hosted by Ben Woodfinden, Director of MBP Intelligence and Senior Advisor at Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips, the series features weekly conversations with MBP partners Ken Boessenkool, Tyle…

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Episode 112-The Thanksgiving Day Massacre: The Merhige Family Murders 27:20

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On Thanksgiving night, November 26, 2009, a family celebration in Jupiter, Florida turned into a scene of unimaginable horror. Thirty‑five‑year‑old Paul Michael Merhige joined relatives at Jim and Muriel Sitton's home for what was supposed to be a peaceful holiday dinner. Hours later, he stepped outside, returned with a handgun, and opened fire on …

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MBP Ep 9: Intelligence Roundtable – Ontario’s Fiscal Picture, Tariff Turmoil and the Future of Provincial Power 13:20

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The MBP Intelligence Briefing delivers exclusive, insider insight into the policies, decisions, and dynamics shaping Canada’s political and economic landscape. Hosted by Ben Woodfinden, Director of MBP Intelligence and Senior Advisor at Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips, the series features weekly conversations with MBP partners Ken Boessenkool, Tyle…

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MBP Ep 8: Intelligence Roundtable – Provincial Volatility, Referendums & Resource Politics Across Canada (Free Version) 12:26

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The MBP Intelligence Briefing delivers exclusive, insider insight into the policies, decisions, and dynamics shaping Canada’s political and economic landscape. Hosted by Ben Woodfinden, Director of MBP Intelligence and Senior Advisor at Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips, the series features weekly conversations with MBP partners Ken Boessenkool, Tyle…

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MBP Ep 7: Intelligence Roundtable - National Projects, Pipelines and a Precarious Parliament (Free Version) 12:49

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The MBP Intelligence Briefing delivers exclusive, insider insight into the policies, decisions, and dynamics shaping Canada’s political and economic landscape. Hosted by Ben Woodfinden, Director of MBP Intelligence and Senior Advisor at Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips, the series features weekly conversations with MBP partners Ken Boessenkool, Tyle…

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MBP Ep 6: MBP Intelligence Roundtable: The Budget and What It Actually Signals 1:00:23

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In this episode Ben Woodfinden, Tyler Meredith, Ken Boessenkool, and Shannon Phillips unpack the new federal budget. They discuss The economic outlook and why Canada avoided recession even as growth falls Why this is a capital assets budget and what it asks of private investment The new fiscal anchors and how markets are reacting The political risk…

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MBP Ep 5: MBP Intelligence Roundtable - National Projects, Trade Wars, and Labour Power 52:29

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In this episode, Ben Woodfinden, Tyler Meredith and Shannon Phillips discuss: Projects of national interest and how new polling reveals what Canadians really think about building faster while maintaining environmental and Indigenous safeguards Why Bill C-5 could reshape how Canada approves major infrastructure projects The shifting dynamics between…

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MBP Ep 4: Intelligence Roundtable: The Budget, the Message and What Comes Next 1:04:08

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In this episode of MBP Intelligence Briefing, Ben Woodfinden, Tyler Meredith, Ken Boessenkool and Shannon Phillips discuss: The “teaser budget” and how Prime Minister Trudeau and Mark Carney are framing a transformational moment for Canada’s economy What the language of sacrifice and “transformation” really signals for Canadians and how it landed w…

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MBP e538 - 'The Smashing Machine' 1:16:02

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From headlocks to heartbreak, Dwayne Johnson, aka "The Rock", aka DJ, trades in the ring for raw emotion in "The Smashing Machine," A24's bruising new drama about real-life legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr. On this episode, we step into the cage to see if The Rock's most vulnerable performance yet packs a real punch or just taps out early. We also s…

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MBP e537 - 'The Strangers: Chapter 2' and Fantastic Fest 2025 Highlights 1:15:03

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We've been deep in the heart of Texas—Austin, to be exact—for our FANTASTIC FEST 2025 coverage! From midnight screenings to surprise premieres, we've got the highlights, the weirdness, and the best genre gems to put on your radar. But first, we lock the doors and draw the blinds for our review of THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2. Does this long-awaited seq…

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Unlocking Hidden Safety: The Power of Nondestructive Testing in Aviation 1:11:52

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In today’s episode, we dive into the fascinating world of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) in aviation. Featuring Ray, an experienced Level 3 NDT technician with a rich background in both military and civilian environments, we explore the intricacies of NDT processes, certifications, and their critical applications. Learn how NDT ensures aircraft safet…

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MBP Ep 3: Exclusive with Lana Payne: The Fight for Canada's Auto Sector and Our Industrial Future 50:25

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In this episode Ben Woodfinden and Shannon Phillips talk with National President of UNIFOR Lana Payne and discuss: Stellantis, subsidies and Trump Pressure 03:02:18 Government Tools and Leverage 05:49:12 On a Team Canada Strategy, and potential divergence between federal and provincial governments 10:36:15 On the Future of the Canadian Auto Sector …

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MBP Ep 2: Intelligence Roundtable: Budget Changes, Pipeline Politics, and the State of Canada's Auto Sector 58:19

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In this episode of MBP Intelligence Briefing, Ben Woodfinden, Tyler Meredith, Ken Boessenkool and Shannon Phillips discuss: Changes to the timing and presentation of the upcoming Federal Budget (1:08) The latest in pipeline politics with Premier Danielle Smith proposing a new West Coast pipeline and the revival of Keystone XL talks (25:02) The stat…

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MBP Ep 1: Intelligence Roundtable: POTUS, PBO, Party leadership and Parliament: The First MBP Intelligence Briefing 55:41

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In the inaugural episode of MBP Intelligence Briefing, Director of MBP Intelligence Ben Woodfinden talks with Ken Boessenkool, Tyler Meredith and Shannon Phillips to get their insights into: The ongoing trade war, the return of Trump’s 51st state talk and the upcoming CUSMA renegotiations (1:38). The PBO’s fiscal warnings and the federal fiscal out…

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MBP #178 FUNILAB 1:18:20

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Simone 'Funi' Fougnier is a visual artist from Northern Italy, built a 15-year career in the music industry, collaborating with icons like Deadmau5 and Anderson Paak as an illustrator, designer, and motion artist. In 2019, Fougnier co-founded Studio Syro to pioneer unexplored artistic mediums. This vision birthed 'Tales from Soda Island,' an award …

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MBP e536 - 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' and 'The Long Walk' 1:27:09

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DOUBLE REVIEW: This week, we're conjuring up some scares and stepping into dystopia with a double feature review! First up: THE CONJURING: LAST RITES. Is this the final exorcism for the Ed & Loraine Warren or just a setup for the prequel series? Then we sack up for THE LONG WALK, the long-awaited adaptation of Stephen King's brutal, relentless marc…

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Catching Up | 5 Years of Podcasting and Other Things 1:30:59

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In this episode, we reflect on several topics, celebrating our 5-year podcasting anniversary and discussing various aviation topics, including the increased presence of MX at the table and the importance/evolution of work safety culture. Articles that cite workplace safety culture in aviation: https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article…

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MBP #177 Opiuo 1:03:06

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Opiuo is a genre-bending plethora of auditory and visual masterclasses. Born in 1984 in rural New Zealand, his parents provided the land upon which music festivals were held. This extremely formative growth surrounded by the early incarnations of Aotearoa's electronic music scene exposed him to the celebration of life through self-expression, dance…

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Lunar Eclipse Image Processing and Video Roundup 8:05

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Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/848By Martin Bailey Photography K.K.

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Lunar Eclipse Image Processing and Video Roundup 8:05

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Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/848By Martin Bailey Photography K.K.

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MBP #176 Justin Frankel 59:58

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Justin Frankel is a programmer, musician, and human being. In this conversation, Justin, the creator of Winamp and Reaper, shares his journey through programming, the evolution of his software, and the philosophy behind his work. He discusses the challenges of working under AOL, the artistry involved in software development, and the unique pricing …

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MBP e535 - 'Weapons' 1:32:36

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An entire class of kids vanishes without a trace on the same night at exactly the same time and the mystery of who (or what) is behind it fuels the unsettling new horror film WEAPONS. On this episode, the Husky, Hairy, Huggable Homos™ are diving into the eerie new mystery from writer-director Zach Cregger (BARBARIAN), starring Julia Garner, Josh Br…

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Grounded Before Takeoff | Navigating the Mechanic Shortage 31:25

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In this episode, host Six delves into the pressing issue of the looming aircraft mechanic shortage predicted for 2025. With an aging workforce and a critical lack of Designated Mechanic Examiners (DMEs), the aviation industry faces potential maintenance backlogs that could ground planes and disrupt global flight operations. Six explores the causes,…

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MBP #175 Supertask, Michael Schnebly + Landry Bulls 50:35

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In this conversation, this research team discusses their innovative project that combines social cognition, crowd dynamics, and machine learning. They explore how to utilize body tracking technology and infrared cameras to gather data on audience behavior during live performances. The team aims to understand the relationship between crowd dynamics …

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MBP e534 - 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' 1:19:41

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The First Family of Marvel is back on the big screen and the Husky, Hairy, Huggable Homos™ are ready to stretch, flame on, and maybe go a little invisible… depending on how this movie goes. On this episode of Movie Bears Podcast, we're diving into the new reboot, THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. Does it finally get the tone right? Do the new actors…

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Episode 111: "Crash, Control, and Consequence: The Mackenzie Shirilla Case 18:12

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🎧 Episode Title Episode 111: "Crash, Control, and Consequence: The Mackenzie Shirilla Case" 📝 Episode Description On a warm summer night in Strongsville, Ohio, a car slammed into a brick wall at over 100 miles per hour. Two young men — Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan — died instantly. The driver? Mackenzie Shirilla, a 17-year-old girl who survive…

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Episode 110-Cyberpsychopaths: Inside the Mind of a Digital Predator Guest Art Bowker 36:43

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🎧 Episode 110 – "Predators in the Wi-Fi: Surviving the Digital Hunt" Guest: Art Bowker, Cybercrime Expert & Author In this chilling episode of Murder, Blood, and Psychopaths, we leave the crime scene and enter the cyber scene — where predators don't wear masks, they use usernames. Host [Your Name] sits down with Art Bowker, a 40-year veteran in law…

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MBP e533 - 'Superman' 1:40:01

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The Husky, Hairy, Huggable Homos™ are back and we're leaping tall buildings in a single bound this week! James Gunn's SUPERMAN has officially landed and we're suiting up to talk all about it. Is this the SUPERMAN reboot the DCU fans have been waiting for? And how does David Corenswet stack up against the Supermen of yesteryear? We've got thoughts, …

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MBP e532 - Summer Movie Catch-Up! 1:17:42

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We're back, baby! After a brief summer travel hiatus filled with sunscreen, poolside slushies, and suspicious airport sandwiches, the Movie Bears are reunited and ready to dish. On this episode, we're catching up with SIX of the hottest (and weirdest?) cinematic offerings of the summer so far. From revisiting a zombie apocalypse landscape with 28 Y…

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MBP #174 Andrew Simper 1:33:10

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Andrew develops some of the world's most advanced analog modelling audio algorithms, releasing these as plugins through his own company Cytomic, and licensing technology to industry leading developers like Ableton (Live, Move, Push), and Xfer Records (Serum). Andrew Simper Links Mr Bill Links Summary In this conversation, Bill Day and Andy Simper d…

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Episode 109-The $1.3 Trillion Lie: Exposing the Myth of Credit Card Debt with Tommy Kilpatrick 45:13

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🎙️ EPISODE 109 TITLE: The $1.3 Trillion Lie: Exposing the Myth of Credit Card Debt with Tommy Kilpatrick 💥 DESCRIPTION In this explosive episode of Murder, Blood, and Psychopaths, we welcome Tommy Kilpatrick, author of Forgive and Forget: How to Nuke Your Credit Card Debt. Buckle up as Tommy delivers a shocking revelation: what you've been told abo…

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Soaring Updates: Awards, Comics, and Community Stories 31:42

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In today’s episode, we’re excited to share some updates, including the return of our webcomic series on Tapas, the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice Podcast Awards, nominations for the Techs Rock Awards, and a call for listener stories. Tune in now to discover more! Vote for us from now until July 31st at the People's Choice Podcast Award…

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Episode 108-Guest Holly Potter Crossing Over: What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life, Death, and Consciousness 45:57

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Podcast Episode Title Episode 108-Guest Holly Potter Crossing Over: What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life, Death, and Consciousness 🎧 Episode Description Meet Holly Porter, a powerhouse of resilience, purpose, and radiant joy. In this extraordinary episode, Holly shares the deeply moving story of her 70-day battle with COVID-19, during whic…

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MBP #173 PhaseOne 1:00:45

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Hailing from Sydney, Australia, PhaseOne's distinct sound (a unique blend of hard-hitting Bass Music infused with Metal) quickly found him a niche in the hardline EDM landscape. His music has been described as "a symphony of filth", and boy are they not wrong. As a producer, guitarist, and songwriter PhaseOne expertly crafts a "metal meets electron…