Best Sol Development Podcasts (2025)

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Is sexual misconduct normalized in Toronto's nightlife industry? 17:08

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Dozens of women have come forward with allegations against some of the biggest companies in Toronto nightlife, in connection to decades of alleged abuse by a well-known club promoter. We look at the risks for women in nightlife and what it will take to make the hospitality industry safer, with Emily Murphy, a local DJ and event organizer, and Adria…

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Episode 376: John Murphy | Keeping Coaching Simple, Player-Centred Practice & Lessons From a Global Career 1:14:41

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In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by John Murphy, a highly experienced coach and educator whose career spans MLS, US Soccer, and the UEFA pathway. With roots in both the US and UK, John brings a unique dual-perspective shaped by decades in professional environments, university soccer, and coach education. This conversation explores the art of ke…

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Why violent assaults on the TTC have skyrocketed 12:59

8d ago12:59

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The number of assaults on public transit in Toronto more than doubled, from 2015 to 2024. But why? CBC's Eric Szeto unpacks the numbers, and TTC chair Jamaal Myers explains what might be going on, and what the transit agency is doing about it.

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How overdose became a leading killer in Toronto 21:14

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Accidental poisoning including drug overdose is the leading cause of death for adults under 44 in Toronto. Medical Officer of Health Dr. Michelle Murti and drug policy researcher Dan Werb explain how we got here and what they think could be done to save lives.

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Episode 375 - Danny Barham | Self-Awareness, Reflection & Detaching Your Identity From Outcomes 1:27:47

14d ago1:27:47

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In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Danny Barham, a coach and performance analyst with over a decade of experience in professional football. From his early days in performance analysis at Birmingham City to coaching across multiple Academy setups, Danny shares his unique perspective on the game, the industry, and the mindset required to succeed…

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'They're a bunch of diddlers': We ask the Sol-Gen about risks of a public sex offender list 11:40

15d ago11:40

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Premier Doug Ford says he will use the notwithstanding clause to make the sex offender list public. Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says making the list public is a priority.

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Why can't Toronto have more GO Train stops? 16:40

16d ago16:40

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Mount Dennis station is now going to be served by UP Express and GO Trains... but a new station at St. Clair will only get UP service. Transit consultant Jonathan English breaks down why, and how we could have it all.

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Episode 374 – Richard Cheetham | Rethinking Coach Development, Partnership Learning & Human-Centred Coaching 1:16:12

21d ago1:16:12

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In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Richard Cheetham MBE, Senior Fellow in Sports Coaching at the University of Winchester and one of the most respected voices in coach development across the UK. Richard brings decades of experience working across multiple sports — from cycling to rugby to high-performance environments — and offers a refreshing…

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Will Toronto avoid another snow SNAFU this winter? 16:13

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It took weeks to dig the city out of a series of snowstorms last winter, and many put the blame on City Hall. With another winter on the horizon, Matt Elliott joins to talk about what went wrong before, and whether the issues have been fixed.

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Daughter of murdered billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman speaks out 12:55

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Alex Krawcyzk, daughter of murdered billionaires Honey and Barry Sherman, talks about living under the shadow of the unsolved crime, and how she finds solace in continuing her parents' legacy of giving.

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Redefining Stability: An Interview with Resolv's Founder Ivan Ko on Next-Gen Stablecoins 43:52

24d ago43:52

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In this episode of PiratePod, Keli Callaghan interviews Ivan Ko, founder of Resolv, discussing the evolving landscape of stablecoins and the innovative architecture of Resolv. Ivan shares his journey from traditional finance to the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, highlighting the gaps he identified in the stablecoin market and how Resolve aims …

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Episode 373 — Ebun Thomas | Coach Development, Mentorship & Raising Standards 1:27:53

28d ago1:27:53

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In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Ebun Thomas, Assistant Head of Academy & Head of Coach Development at Doncaster Rovers. Ebun shares his journey from starting out as a grassroots coach at just 16 to now leading the development of coaches in a professional academy environment. This conversation dives deep into accountability, standards, mento…

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Are homes in the GTA becoming... affordable? 15:02

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The condo market has been in freefall for months, and that's created an opportunity for some buyers who never imagined they'd be able to buy a home. But how long will the moment last, and how do we avoid another housing bubble?

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DATs and the SOL Surge: A Converation with Defi Developent Corp's CEO Joseph Onorati 26:22

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In this episode of PiratePod, Keli Callaghan interviews Joseph Onorati from DeFi Development Corp, discussing the evolution and future of Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs). With DFDV's stature as the best-performing US stock of 2025 so far, the chat explores the market potential, competitive strategies, and the role of DATs in ecosystem participation…

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Toronto is used to losing. How did the Blue Jays win? 22:57

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After 32 years, the Blue Jays are back in the World Series. What went right? Sports writers Aaron Rose, Veronica Chung and Mike Wilner weigh in.

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David's Pick: How Viggo Mortensen ended up performing with hundreds of kids from Toronto and New Brunswick 11:56

2M ago11:56

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Actor Viggo Mortensen shares what brought him to Toronto to take part in the first-ever Promise of Music festival, including a performance of a symphony based on a children's book.

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Crypto ATMs are all around the GTA. And many people using them are victims of fraud 12:37

2M ago12:37

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CBC Toronto reporter Nicole Brockbank explains how it is that crypto ATMs came to be the main way fraudsters get money from their victims, and how other countries are dealing with it.

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'Bail reform' gets thrown around a lot... but this GTA couple believes it could have saved their daughter's life 11:51

2M ago11:51

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The federal government is looking to make changes to bail in criminal cases, and that's personal for Paul Henderson and Flo Bellman. They open up about why they believe changes to bail could have prevented the death of their daughter five years ago.

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HypurrFi & Hyperliquid: Perpetuals, Lending & Pokemon 44:54

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Andrew and Andy of HypurrFi join Keli Callaghan for a conversation on Hyperliquid, a L1 with a focus on retail and professional traders due to the fact that it is one of the most liquid venues for trading perpetuals - made possible with its high throughput and deep liquidity. HypurrFi is a prominent decentralized lending protocol native to Hyperliq…

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Doug Ford thinks speed cameras are a 'tax grab.' His solicitor general explains why 14:52

2M ago14:52

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Ontario's Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner, defends the province's move to ban speed cameras. He also speaks with David about bail reform and Marineland.

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Mellow Protocol: Leading the Charge in Liquid Staking 20:26

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In this episode of PiratePod, Colton Conley and Keli Callaghan chat with Nick from Mellow Protocol, a leading player in the DeFi space focusing on modular liquid staking. They discuss Nick's background, the evolution of the DeFi landscape, Mellow's innovative products, and the importance of institutional partnerships. The conversation highlights Me…

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Whatever it takes: A Degrassi Documentary 14:46

3M ago14:46

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Reporter Haydn Watters caught up with two former cast members ahead of the documentary 'Degrassi: Whatever It Takes' TIFF premiere. Plus James Monkman on an immersive exhibit called 'Mekwâc' that imparts ancient stories of the Cree.

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David's Pick: Carney's plan to bring small modular reactors to Ontario’s Darlington nuclear power 8:21

3M ago8:21

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Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a list of five "nation building projects" including a plan to bring small modular reactors to Darlington, Ontario. Tech columnist Francis Syms explains what that could look like.

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Consciousness, Control Systems & Awakening Humanity 1:34:14

3M ago1:34:14

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Ep. 296 - Brendan D. Murphy Official, author of The Grand Illusion, returns to the podcast to dive deep into consciousness, freedom, and the future of humanity. This conversation explores the hidden nature of reality, cultural conditioning, and the choice between awakening into sovereignty or descending into tyranny. In this episode, we cover:-The …

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Tackling the misconceptions and stereotypes of sex workers through film 10:15

3M ago10:15

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Andrea Werhun's memoir largely inspired the Oscar-winning film "Anora". Now one year later, she'll get a starring role on the big screen herself -- in a documentary based on her memoir "Modern Whore."

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David's Pick: Is this the right time to buy your first home? 7:08

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Housing prices are falling in major cities across the country. The CBC's Ashley Fraser looks into if now is this the right time for first-time buyers to jump into the market.

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What determines genocide? 18:55

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The world's leading genocide scholars' association is calling Israel's action in Gaza a genocide. We'll unpack what that means with Omer Bartov an expert on the subject, who is also a former IDF soldier.

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The surprising benefits of the office suck-up 11:02

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Metro Morning's career coach Emily Durham explains how managing up can actually benefit your whole team. Plus, the adults who are gearing up for summer camp in the GTA.

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David's Pick: The 'God Father of A.I.' says the technology needs to be built with maternal instinct 9:32

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If you think about artificial intelligence and worry about a world where machines wipe out humans, Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton shares those concerns. But now he says there is one way to protect ourselves: We need to build A.I. to be like a mother.

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The tragic death of 8-year-old Javhai Roy 10:06

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Marcell Wilson is an anti-gun violence advocate and a family spokesperson for Javhai Roy's family. David speaks with him about what Javhai Roy's loss has meant for the people who knew him and what it says about gun violence in the GTA.

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Businesses in Little Jamaica fear they won't survive the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT 18:14

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As the Eglinton Crosstown opening continues to be delayed, located in thick of construction is the neighbourhood of Little Jamaica. Guest host Stephanie Skenderis speaks to Diana Lalor with the Little Jamaica BIA. Plus, the Toronto artist highlighting the beauty of pigeons.

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#5 - Jazz Is Dead. Or is it? | With Alex Brown 1:36:35

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Alex Brown and I go way back — twenty years back. We met as freshmen in the jazz department at the New England Conservatory, lived together in Boston and later New York City, played countless gigs and jam sessions, and have been learning from each other ever since. Alex is a GRAMMY Award-winning pianist and composer who’s performed with everyone fr…

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The future of Old City Hall and the surprising economy of worms 19:20

4M ago19:20

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Take a step through history at Old City Hall. While the City considers what to do with one of Toronto's architectural jewels, they've reopened it for public visits and weddings. Our reporter Haydn Watters takes a tour and we hear from the first couple to be married there in about 35 years. Plus, worms! Southern Ontario is the worm capital of North …

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Can HRifying your relationships really keep them running? 13:33

4M ago13:33

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The demands of modern life can be demanding. Kim De Laat is an assistant professor of organization and human behaviour at the University of Waterloo. She explains why people are turning to workplace apps and practices to manage their personal lives. Plus, Haydn Watters hangs out with the Boys and Girls Club West Scarborough to hear about their visi…

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Episode 372 – Francis Aderiye | Coaching Cycles, Player Autonomy & What “Success” Really Means 1:04:17

4M ago1:04:17

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In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Francis Aderiye, Academy Coach, Non-League First Team Coach, and lifelong student of the game. From a knee injury that redirected his path into coaching at just 16, to now balancing roles across academy and senior football, Francis brings honesty, curiosity, and deep reflection to this conversation about co…

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Conversations on Sol Luckman Uncensored w/ Author Brendan D. Murphy 1:23:09

4M ago1:23:09

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This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit officialbrendanmurphy.substack.com/subscribeBy Brendan D. Murphy Official and Sol Luckman

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Episode 371 – Sara Hilton | Rethinking Coach Education, Mentorship & The Future of Learning 1:04:54

4M ago1:04:54

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In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Sara Hilton, Senior Lecturer in Football & Coaching Science at Wrexham University, FAW Coach Educator, and UEFA A Licence Coach. Drawing from her journey as a former international footballer turned coach developer, Sara offers an honest and insightful take on the realities of coach education, the importance…

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Episode 370 - Jamie Bird | The Future of Performance Analysis in Football 1:12:30

5M ago1:12:30

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🎙 Episode 370: Jamie Bird | The Future of Performance Analysis in Football In this episode of The Coaches Network Podcast, CoachYas is joined by rising performance analyst Jamie Byrne, a dynamic young professional carving a path in elite football. At just 23 years old, Jamie has already worked with clubs such as Birmingham City Women, Crystal Palac…

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Fascist Fight Clubs in Hamilton and Niagara 7:51

5M ago7:51

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The CBC's Eric Szeto speaks to David about his investigation into fascist fight clubs operating in Hamilton and Niagara region.

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Launch, Deploy, Expand: Tanssi’s Game-Changing MainNet Moment 27:31

5M ago27:31

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Fresh off MainNet and TGE, Francisco Agosti of Tanssi Network and Thiago Rüdiger of the Tanssi Foundation join the Pirate Pod to dive into why app chains are the future of blockchain development and deployment, insights and challenges (and triumphs!) of launching a mainnet and token, ecosystem growth and more. The conversation dives in on how Tanss…

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Episode 369 - Tony Caig | Developing Goalkeepers for the Modern Game 1:30:19

5M ago1:30:19

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🎙 Episode 369: Tony Caig | Developing Goalkeepers for the Modern Game In this episode of The Coaches Network Podcast, CoachYas is joined by Tony Caig, current Head of Academy Goalkeeping at Newcastle United and National Team Goalkeeping Coach for Northern Ireland Men’s Senior Team. With a playing and coaching career spanning decades, Tony brings a …

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From DeFi to RWA: Centrifuge CEO Bhaji Illuminati on Scaling the Digital Asset Economy 37:17

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Bhaji Illuminati, the CEO of Centrifuge, joins the Pirate Pod to discuss the evolution and current state of Real World Assets (RWAs) and the maturation of the digital asset landscape. Bhaji shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in tokenization, the tailwinds of the regulatory landscape, institutional readiness and the technological in…

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How A.I. is making waves in the music industry in the GTA and beyond 12:06

5M ago12:06

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They're a trending. They've got millions of streams. And they don't actually exist. Guest host Stephanie Skenderis explores the A.I. generated music group Velvet Sundown is changing the music industry. She speaks with U of T's Ely Lyonbloom and Toronto musician Skye Wallace about it.

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Episode 368 – Creating Football Learning Situations with Mark Schuur 1:21:53

5M ago1:21:53

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🎙️ Episode 368 – Creating Football Learning Situations with Mark Schuur In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Dutch coach Mark Schuur to explore what it means to create learning-centred, game-relevant environments for players. With a background in PE teaching and academy coaching, Mark shares insights from his journey through the Dutch coaching…

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It's all a bunch of sludge: The tactic used by big companies to keep you from cancelling subscriptions 14:16

5M ago14:16

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Guest host Jill Dempsey speaks with Managing Director of the Canadian SHIELD Institute Vass Bednar about the growing problem of sludge. Plus, producer Shyloe Fagan hits the streets to hear sludge stories from Torontonians.

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Episode 367 – Dr. Peter Sear | Empathic Leadership, Ego & Coaching with Compassion 1:19:18

5M ago1:19:18

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🎙 Episode 367 – Dr. Peter Sear | Empathic Leadership, Ego & Coaching with Compassion In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Dr. Peter Sear—founder of The Empathic Coach and a specialist in empathy, leadership, and high-performance environments. Together, they explore what it really means to lead with empathy in elite sport, and how ego, emotion,…

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David's Pick: The Grade 5 class behind Niagara Fall's first-ever inclusive car show 7:23

5M ago7:23

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Cameron Collins is 12-years-old and loves cars. David spoke to him about how his love of cars inspired his classmates to put on an inclusive car show to raise awareness around autism.

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The Zamboni-like robot roaming Ontario's shores this summer 13:43

5M ago13:43

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It's name is BeBot and it's cleaning up Ontario's beaches this summer. David speaks with Melissa Young, CEO of Pollution Probe about it. Plus, Environmental Defence's Karen Wirsig speaks to David about the province's proposal to pull back on some of its recycling program.

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Episode 366 – Danny Pilgrim | Commentary vs. Coaching, Self-Awareness & Using Coach Developers 1:19:18

6M ago1:19:18

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🎙 Episode 366 – Danny Pilgrim | Commentary vs. Coaching, Self-Awareness & Using Coach Developers In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Danny Pilgram (Birmingham City FC Academy Coach & Non-League First Team Coach) for a grounded, honest and insightful conversation about the journey of becoming a coach—and what it really means to coach, not just c…

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David's Pick: Puking, squawking and pooping all over the place. Why the Cormorant is Toronto's most divisive bird 8:43

6M ago8:43

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Depending who you ask, they are either ruining the ecosystem or restoring it. David speaks to Ontario Nature's Andres Jimenez Monge about Cormorants.