Best Transcend Entertainment Podcasts (2026)

Research shows most people give up on their resolution four months into the year -- but experts say, it doesn't have to be like that. We speak with two people who study the science behind setting goals and changing behavior about how we can make our new years resolutions stick. And what's so special about January 1st, anyway?…

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Learning in secret: An Afghan teacher’s quiet resistance 24:48

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When the Taliban banned girls from attending school beyond Grade 6, Hazrat Wahriz knew what was coming and quietly began preparing. A former Afghan diplomat and educator now living in Canada, Wahriz helped launch Daricha, a network of underground schools run from homes and supported by local communities across Afghanistan. In this conversation, he …

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Mr Carney goes to Beijing 19:22

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We check in with the National Affairs Panel on the eve of the Prime Minister's visit to China. After a dramatic week when the U.S. captured the leader of Venezuela and made a series of threats against countries across the Western Hemisphere, should Canada risk warmer ties with authoritarian regimes?

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Trump wants to take Greenland by sale or by force. Can he? 19:42

3d ago19:42

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Amid threats to take over Greenland by force, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to meet with Danish officials next week. He says President Trump wants to buy the Arctic territory. That rattled people in both Greenland and Denmark.

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Should school boards be a thing of the past? 11:58

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With Ontario considering getting rid of elected trustees and school boards, questions are being raised about the role of boards. Across Canada, there isn’t a clear answer with some provinces moving to eliminate boards, and others fighting to keep them. We look at the options, and what the research says is the best approach to help kids learn.…

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Why grip strength matters more than you think 12:21

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Grip strength might seem like a small thing, but researchers say it can reveal a lot about how we age. Health and fitness journalist Alyssa Ages explains why grip strength is linked to longevity, what it actually reflects about the body, and how to maintain strength in realistic, everyday ways.

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Size matters. Meet the owners of some of Canada's micro restaurants and bars 22:06

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A cocktail bar with what must be the world's smallest dance floor. A locavore restaurant inside the proprietors' farmhouse. An experimental Chinese dining room tucked inside another restaurant. Their owners have embraced tiny because it brings them and their customers joy.

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Heated Rivalry is a hit, but can it change hockey culture? 24:40

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The hit Canadian TV show that follows the secret relationship between hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rosanov is everywhere right now. It's prompting conversations online about LGBTQ love and hockey culture. We speak with Matt Kenny, a former competitive hockey player, who had a similar experience to the fictional characters about why the s…

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Pipe nightmare in Calgary 19:21

5d ago19:21

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Calgary is dealing with a busted water main… again. One of the city's major water lines recently burst for the second time in 18 months. Crews are scrambling to fix it but it's shone a spotlight on the city's infrastructure issues. Plus Calgary is not alone, other Canadian cities use similar pipes and could be on a clock for a burst of their own.…

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Xanadu CEO on Canada's quantum future 24:03

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Christian Weedbrook's company Xanadu has announced major breakthroughs in quantum computing and just received $23 million in funding from the federal government to advance their technology. As part of The Current's series speaking to Canadian business leaders, he joins us to discuss the significance of quantum technology for Canada's economic futur…

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Why peace still feels out of reach in Ukraine 23:50

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Nearly four years into the war in Ukraine peace is still elusive. What would it take to get there? Matt Galloway speaks with Yevhen Matvienko and Tim Mak about the current state of the war, Zelenskyy's popularity and could Russia end up with part of Ukraine?

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The rising cost of being a Canadian Olympian 19:37

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With the Winter Olympics just weeks away, Canadian athletes are speaking out about the rising cost of representing their country. Luger Trinity Ellis says she’s cutting pennies just to stay competitive. Speed skater Hayden Mayeur says even athletes at the top of the funding scale are struggling to cover rent, food, travel, and equipment. We hear fr…

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When betting odds enter the news 21:08

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And prediction markets, where people bet real money on real-world events are moving into the news itself. CNN and CNBC have struck deals with a company called Kalshi, bringing betting odds into their coverage of politics, the economy, and even war. Reporter Danny Funt explains why this alarms journalists and ethicists, the risks of conflicts of int…

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Episode 312: Sports Marketing Insights and a 2026 Primer from Marketing Brew’s Alyssa Meyers

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Watch or listen to episode 312 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Alyssa Meyers, Senior Reporter for Marketing Brew, who writes extensively on sports marketing stories, backed by interviews with leading sports executives, as well as data and case studies. 82 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTu…

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2025 in good news stories 13:36

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Last year was a bit of a whirlwind when it came to the news. From ongoing atrocities around the world in places like Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan to stories closer to home like the catastrophic fires that ripped across Canada this summer and the ongoing fallout of the U.S. trade war. Matt Galloway talks to Angus Hervy, the editor of Fix the News, about …

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After Venezuela, how far will Trump go? 19:30

10h ago19:30

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After the US raid on Venezuela and arrest of its de facto leader Nicolas Maduro, Donald Trump warned a number of other countries that they could be next. Matt Galloway speaks to Janice Stein, founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto and Jorge Heine, former Chilean cabinet minister and co-au…

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Freebirthing society linked to harm 26:55

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A year-long Guardian investigation has uncovered dozens of baby deaths around the world - including Canada - linked to mothers influenced by Free Birth Society, or FBS. We speak with Sirin Kale, one of the journalists behind the investigation of the multi-million dollar business run by two influencers promoting the idea of giving birth with no medi…

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Alberta doctor says ER system is in “crisis” 10:16

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Dr. Paul Parks is an ER doctor in Medicine Hat, and President-elect of the section of Emergency physicians of the Alberta Medical Association. He describes ERs that simply cannot cope with the number of patients needing care, and says the Smith government's efforts to reform the healthcare system are only creating more chaos.…

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From the Titanic to the North Pole: Joe MacInnis reflects on a life of exploration 24:08

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Joe MacInnis has spent his life going where very few people ever have — beneath the ice at the North Pole, down to the wreck of the Titanic, and into the deep waters of Lake Superior to visit the Edmund Fitzgerald. Now 88, the Canadian physician and deep-sea explorer looks back on a lifetime of high-risk exploration. He talks about the moment he ca…

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What’s ahead for Canada's economy and your wallet in 2026. 21:21

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As Canada moves into 2026, a lot of people are feeling unsure about the economy. After a year of trade tensions, job worries, and high living costs, many Canadians are asking: what happens next? And how does it affect my money? We break down what’s shaping Canada’s economy in 2026, from uncertainty in trade with the U.S. to longer-term challenges a…

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The US has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Now what? 19:23

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After a months-long pressure campaign, the U.S. military stormed into Caracas this weekend, capturing Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. We look at what this means for the future of Venezuela—with Phil Gunson, a senior analyst for the Andes region of the International Crisis Group and Luis Duno-Gottberg, a Venezuelan sc…

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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

4d ago24:54

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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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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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The Criss Cross Cinema Podcast

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The Current

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Digital and Social Media Sports Podcast

Neil Horowitz

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The Running Chills Podcast

Rip Graven

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Coaching Inside The Box

Coaching Inside The Box

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INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVE PODCAST

Daris Darnell McKinney

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Episode 96: Learn From the Best in History - Brazil 1:14:04

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Why is it so hard to stick to a New Year's resolution? 21:19

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Learning in secret: An Afghan teacher’s quiet resistance 24:48

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Mr Carney goes to Beijing 19:22

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Trump wants to take Greenland by sale or by force. Can he? 19:42

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Should school boards be a thing of the past? 11:58

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Why grip strength matters more than you think 12:21

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Size matters. Meet the owners of some of Canada's micro restaurants and bars 22:06

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Heated Rivalry is a hit, but can it change hockey culture? 24:40

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Pipe nightmare in Calgary 19:21

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Xanadu CEO on Canada's quantum future 24:03

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Why peace still feels out of reach in Ukraine 23:50

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The rising cost of being a Canadian Olympian 19:37

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When betting odds enter the news 21:08

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Episode 312: Sports Marketing Insights and a 2026 Primer from Marketing Brew’s Alyssa Meyers

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2025 in good news stories 13:36

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After Venezuela, how far will Trump go? 19:30

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Freebirthing society linked to harm 26:55

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Alberta doctor says ER system is in “crisis” 10:16

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From the Titanic to the North Pole: Joe MacInnis reflects on a life of exploration 24:08

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What’s ahead for Canada's economy and your wallet in 2026. 21:21

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The US has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Now what? 19:23

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