Best Transcend Entertainment Podcasts (2026)

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Lost at sea for 52 hours: How seven fishermen survived 24:35

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When seven fishermen disappeared off Newfoundland’s coast last summer, everyone feared the worst. But as hours turned into days and hope dwindled, the men were found — alive. The ‘Lucky 7’ share their harrowing brush with death in our documentary Lost at Sea.

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Scott Galloway’s operating manual for being a man today 24:54

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Podcaster, professor and entrepreneur Scott Galloway believes young men are struggling with feelings of alienation, loneliness, and failure. And that's a danger to all of us, especially when they buy into the dangerous rhetoric they hear online. We talk to him about his new book, Notes on Being a Man, what he's learned from his own life, and why th…

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Canada's grocery sector has been plagued by in-fighting. Now it has a referee 19:31

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Tensions between grocery suppliers and retailers came to a head during the pandemic. Karen Proud will oversee a new code of conduct meant to solve disputes and name and shame bad actors. But critics say she needs a bigger stick, like the ability to issue fines.

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Episode 95: Turning Motivation Into Momentum 1:10:32

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Episode 95: Turning Motivation Into Momentum by Coaching Inside The BoxBy Coaching Inside The Box

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What will AI look like in 2026? 19:21

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Artificial Intelligence exploded in 2025. This year saw big promises -- that AI would usher in an age of unprecedented abundance, solve intractable problems, and touch every corner of our lives. At the same time, we saw growing anxiety around AI taking jobs, worries there's an AI bubble, and warnings around the dangers of AI. So, between the hype a…

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Canada's food scene a story of immigration and community 23:51

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CBC host of Locals Welcome Suresh Doss talks about the new show -- and why visiting diaspora establishment restaurants paint a vibrant picture of families' journeys to make Canada their home.

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How a grizzly on a B.C. island sent a community into crisis 23:26

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It had been a century since Texada Island had seen a grizzly bear. So when one swam 5 kilometres from the mainland over to the community off the B.C. coast, it created curiosity, panic and division about how to live with a giant predator — a giant predator they named, Tex. Molly Segal brings the story of that island community, and the bear, in her …

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Are Canadians becoming less generous? 18:34

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Fewer Canadians are donating and volunteering. The economy, the pandemic, age are all factors -- but longtime leaders in the charitable sector say we've also lost some shared values. We speak with a lifelong volunteer about why she volunteers and what it means to them. We also talk to Megan Conway from Volunteer Canada and Bruce MacDonald from Imag…

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Searching for Fela Kuti 26:57

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Jad Abumrad’s new podcast, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, digs into Fela Kuti’s life, the good and the bad because he not only pioneered Afrobeat and pushed against the impacts of colonialism but he was also a deeply complicated and flawed man who left a wake of inspiration and trauma.

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Jordan TooToo says life in North made him a better NHL player 24:45

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Longtime Nashville Predator Jordin TooToo is the subject of a new documentary, highlighting life in the North, his struggle with substance abuse and how the serenity he felt on the land in Rankin Inlet was matched only by the peace he felt playing hockey.

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The power of going ‘Against the Grain’ with Terry O’Reilly 20:13

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Some of the biggest inventions in history started with someone being told they were wrong, and then not taking “no” for an answer. For Terry O’Reilly, those are the most captivating stories. In his new book, Against the Grain: Defiant Giants Who Change the World, the host of CBC’s ‘Under the Influence’, explores what we can learn from mavericks, in…

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How this conductor is bringing Powell River, B.C. together with music 26:52

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Many small communities across the country are struggling to survive as people age and their children choose big city life. Powell River, B.C. is trying to keep its own numbers up with the help of a conductor who’s worked with some of the world’s biggest orchestras. In her documentary War and Peace, the CBC’s Liz Hoath hears from locals who say Arth…

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One word to describe 2025 politics? Our National Affairs Panel weighs in 19:41

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As 2025 comes to a close, Canadian politics looks very different than it did a year ago. Prime Minister Mark Carney wraps up his first year in office leading a minority government. It was a year that saw Justin Trudeau step aside, a surprise election, and a tariff war. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre lost his seat and now faces tough questions…

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Margaret Atwood tells her own story 35:59

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Writing has shaped Margaret Atwood’s life, from childhood poems about rhyming cats to watching The Handmaid’s Tale become “an approaching reality” in Trump’s America. The Queen of CanLit sat down with Matt Galloway to discuss her new memoir, Book of Lives — and ended up giving Galloway an impromptu palm reading.…

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How are you feeling about the economy and politics? 14:38

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Shachi Kurl, the President of the Angus Reid Institute, a polling firm, join us to give us an insight into how Canadians are feeling about the economy and politics after a turbulent year for the country.

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Jimmy Darts on the power of kindness 20:04

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Jimmy Darts has become a social media star through his kindness videos. He has over 12 million followers and 400 million likes, just on his TikTok account. Through his account, he gives and raises thousands of dollars for strangers. We talk to him about his work, and his new book Undercover Kindness.…

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Episode 311: IMG’s Lewis Wiltshire on Sports Fan Development and Monetization Strategies for 2026 and Beyond

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Watch or listen to episode 311 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Lewis Wiltshire, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, IMG. Wiltshire discusses his background in leading digital and social sports strategy, IMG’s strategy and approach in growing and monetizing global and local fan bases and partners, …

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Is there still hope for the climate? 19:51

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It was another year of devastating floods, fires and other extreme weather events. The Trump Administration also levelled dramatic cuts to climate science and pledged to break up one of the world’s leading weather forecasting research centres. And here in Canada, the federal government reversed a series of climate policies. We speak to climate scie…

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Would you become a living donor to a stranger? 23:00

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One Canadian dies every two days waiting for an organ. Stephanie Azzarello feared she'd be one of them. For people waiting for a liver, like Azzarello, there’s an option to find a living donor. Usually it comes from a family member or close friend… but not always. The woman who offered to help Azzarello after seeing her social media post was a stra…

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Arundhati Roy: My mother and I were like two nuclear powers 24:46

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Her mother Mary's death left acclaimed Indian writer, author of The God of Small Things, Arundhati Roy feeling "unanchored in space with no coordinates," even though she'd often been a target of Mary's wrath. Roy talks to Matt Galloway about her new memoir, "Mother Mary Comes to Me," revealing their fraught relationship, and how her mother's trailb…

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Susan Orlean: Why being curious gives you a richer life 36:41

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Susan Orlean is the best selling author of seven books including The Orchid Thief and The Library Book, and has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1992. On stage at the Vancouver Writers Fest, she talks about being curious about the world, and how that's led her to the most unexpected stories. She tells the stories behind her stories of th…

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Rick Mercer stands up for Canada 14:00

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The great Newfoundland satirist has been touring the country this fall, selling out theatres with his latest standup show. He joins us to reflect on the year in Canadian politics. Rick Mercer's Stand Up For Canada premieres Dec 28 at 9 PM on CBC TV and streams on CBC Gem.

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Some Canadian snowbirds ditch US holiday plans 19:54

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Some Canadians are changing their travel plans and heading to international destinations outside of the United States. We speak with two Canadian snowbirds, one who decided to travel to Mexico, rather than make their annual trip to Texas. While another returned to their Florida home, but not without some hesitation, only to find fewer Canadians aro…

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The Best Albums of 2025 23:05

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Musicians Shad and Talia Schlanger join Matt Galloway for their picks of the best Albums of 2025.

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The transformative power of cheese and mongering 23:55

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Long-time CBC Radio host Michael Finnerty shares how training as an apprentice cheesemonger in London's Borough Market nourished his soul, gave him a sense of purpose and helped him rediscover the power of community. He talks about his new book "The Cheese Cure" while taking Matt Galloway on a tasting journey through the sampling of four Canadian c…

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Canada's soaring beef prices 15:56

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An Alberta cattle producer has been steering his herd through years of drought and says it feels pretty good to have more 'jingle in his jeans' right now with record high beef prices. And a Winnipeg butcher says in spite of eye popping beef prices, his customers so far are still willing to fork over big bucks for the right cut. We speak with Sylvai…

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Lost at sea for 52 hours: How seven fishermen survived 24:35

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Scott Galloway’s operating manual for being a man today 24:54

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Canada's grocery sector has been plagued by in-fighting. Now it has a referee 19:31

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Episode 95: Turning Motivation Into Momentum 1:10:32

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What will AI look like in 2026? 19:21

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Canada's food scene a story of immigration and community 23:51

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How a grizzly on a B.C. island sent a community into crisis 23:26

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Are Canadians becoming less generous? 18:34

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Searching for Fela Kuti 26:57

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Jordan TooToo says life in North made him a better NHL player 24:45

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The power of going ‘Against the Grain’ with Terry O’Reilly 20:13

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How this conductor is bringing Powell River, B.C. together with music 26:52

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One word to describe 2025 politics? Our National Affairs Panel weighs in 19:41

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Margaret Atwood tells her own story 35:59

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How are you feeling about the economy and politics? 14:38

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Jimmy Darts on the power of kindness 20:04

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Episode 311: IMG’s Lewis Wiltshire on Sports Fan Development and Monetization Strategies for 2026 and Beyond

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Is there still hope for the climate? 19:51

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Would you become a living donor to a stranger? 23:00

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Arundhati Roy: My mother and I were like two nuclear powers 24:46

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Susan Orlean: Why being curious gives you a richer life 36:41

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Rick Mercer stands up for Canada 14:00

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Some Canadian snowbirds ditch US holiday plans 19:54

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The Best Albums of 2025 23:05

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The transformative power of cheese and mongering 23:55

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Canada's soaring beef prices 15:56