Best Greg MacDonald Podcasts (2025)

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Alex Flint: Exerising just isn't enough for weight loss 40:49

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It's no secret that as we get older, our metabolism slows down a bit, and staying in shape just gets harder to do - from keeping lean, maintaining muscle, and removing stubborn fat. Ricky Gervais had a tweet about how he's working out everyday now - playing tennis, lifting weights and running. His heart's good, and he trains at a good intensity - b…

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Clare Turnbull: Nutritionist talks the importance of good diet for mental health 39:19

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It's mental health awareness week from tomorrow, and you might ask what the hell has it to do with nutrition, but food has more to do with your mood than people realise. The types of foods you consume can have a not only an impact on your physical health, but your mental health too. What kind of foods make you feel better, inside and out? And what …

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Major's Mess Hall - Episode 239 - Nantucket Idol 51:16

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Gavin and Chris are back after their milestone tenth anniversary episode! This week, they welcome special guest Geof Turner, who joins them to talk about his new song, "Nantucket Idol." Geof dives into the songwriting process, shares his inspiration, and gives us an inside look at the music video, where Gavin even makes a cameo! Get ready for an en…

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Shane Peacock, A Place of Secrets 16:41

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As an author of novels (for YA readers and adults), playwright, journalist, and screenwriter, Shane Peacock has always been interested in larger-than-life characters, seeking the truth about human beings, and exploring the invisible things that matter to us all. Earlier this year (season 3, ep. 2), I interviewed Shane, and we discussed the first no…

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David Letele: You just have to start 40:55

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The weight loss plateau that hits about a month into your health journey can be the hardest hurdle when trying to maintain motivation. Former boxer and founder of Buttabean Motivation, David Letele, joins to discuss the problems people face when trying to get their health back. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Dr Michel Neeff: We're too casual about our hearing 40:36

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The World Health Organisation estimates over a billion people between the ages of 12 and 35 are at high risk of hearing loss due to unsafe habits. The key cause for the age group is simply listening to music for too long, and too loudly, in headphones or earbuds. Even a movie cinema is likely to have unsafe sound levels. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio…

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Major's Mess Hall - Episode 238 - A Decade Of Laughs (10th Anniversary Special) 1:28:51

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Scott and Craig return to join Gavin, as they look back on the last 10 years since launching Major's Mess Hall.By Majors_Mess_Hall

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Joanne Kormylo, The Resistance Daughter 18:57

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Joanne Kormylo’s debut novel, THE RESISTANCE DAUGHTER, is a work of historical fiction inspired by true stories. She is the daughter of a WWII bomber pilot and prisoner of war. As part of her research for this novel, she studied her late father’s Wartime Log, interviewed veterans, served on the board of an Air Force Museum, and traveled to the UK, …

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Allyson Gofton: Maintaining a healthy diet with a busy life 40:45

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One of the most challenging parts of being an adult is trying to figure out what you're going to eat, three times a day, every day, when you're often too busy to make anything more substantial than beans on toast. Regardless, we continue the mental battle every single day, trying to figure out a way to whip up something relatively healthy before th…

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Rosemary McCracken, Riversong 22:19

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Born and raised in Montreal, Rosemary McCracken has worked on newspapers across Canada as a reporter, editor, editorial writer, arts reviewer, and restaurant critic. Safe Harbor, the first novel in her five-book Pat Tierney series, was a finalist for Britain’s Debut Dagger Award in 2010. It was first published by Imajin Books in 2012, followed by B…

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Major's Mess Hall - Episode 237 - Eight Legs, One Bottle 49:27

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In this episode, Gavin and Chris dive into the weird and wonderful—tackling everything from the quirks of AI and its little hiccups, to the age-old question of how to deal with house spiders, to those desperate moments when a bottle becomes a lifesaver. It’s funny, unfiltered, and proof that no topic is too strange for the podcast.…

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Greg Pain: It's okay to slouch, as long as you're moving 40:47

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We know we should be doing as much exercise as possible, but for most of us it's just not possibleto run for an hour a day and find time for weightlifting. For those of us sitting at a desk for most of the day, and another good portion of it sitting in traffic, what is the bare minimum amount of movement we should be doing? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystu…

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Kyle MacDonald: Do you need a therapist or just a friend? 40:20

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Society has become increasingly encouraging of people to check in on their mates, but what is the clear line between needing a catch up with a friend, and needing to speak with someone more qualified? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Major's Mess Hall - Episode 236 - If You Can Get A Challenging Wank Out Of It, Then Fair Play! 52:37

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Join Gavin and Chris for a fun-filled episode as they dive into a variety of topics! Gavin shares his unique experiences working as a background performer on Trailer Park Boys Season 13, offering spoiler-free insights and behind-the-scenes stories. Plus, the duo chats about Chris's new job and the things that really grind their gears. And, don't mi…

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Kent Johns: It's not about losing the weight, it's about habits 40:43

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The Biggest Loser ran for 18 seasons before ending in 2016, and it's now the subject of a major docu-series showing the behind the scenes moments from the show. A study following 14 contestants after their time on the show found all but one had regained the weight they had lost, and most surpassed the weight they were at the start of the show. LIST…

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John Cowan: We need a reality check for our alcohol problem 40:51

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Alcohol has been a problem in New Zealand for a while, and it may be time for a reality check. A study out of the United States found only 54% of adults consume alcohol, the lowest ever recorded since tracking began in 1939. A study in New Zealand found it to be 76.3% here - so where is the gap, and when will we finally do something about it? LISTE…

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Sir Ashley Bloomfield: Children face many barriers in healthcare 40:44

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We all want to see the next generation thrive - to do better than generations before. But there are a whole host of barriers holding children back, stopping them from reaching their full potential, and creating cycles that continue through generations. We always say children are our future, so why are we not doing more to support that future? Sir A…

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Dr Sola Freeman: Menopausal women deserve more support 40:51

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Menopause is as normal and natural as any other life change - but the stigma around it hasn't gone away. Convenor of the Aotearoa Menopause Forum, Dr Sola Freeman, joins Tim Beveridge for Health Hub. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Major's Mess Hall - Episode 235 - Shootin' The Sh!t With Justine Williamson And Greg Vardy 1:05:00

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In this hilarious and heartwarming episode, Gavin and Tony sit down with Cape Breton comedy duo Justine Williamson and Greg Vardy — the creators of viral sensations Tracy and Martina! We dive into their story, from how they first met in Cape Breton to what sparked their journey into comedy, and how they developed their iconic characters that have t…

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Dr Michel Neeff: It's not just loud sounds ruining your hearing 40:42

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Hearing loss is one of those thing that just kind of sneaks up on you, and most people never think to get it checked until you reach a certain age. Hearing loss affects 1 in every 5 kiwis, and it's projected to get far worse over the coming decades. Dr Michel Neeff is a leading ENT surgeon and he joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub. LISTEN ABOVE …

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Timothy S. Johnston, A Blanket of Steel 17:51

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Timothy S. Johnston is the author of the Science Fiction/Thriller The Rise of Oceania series, which includes The War Beneath, The Savage Deeps, Fatal Depth, The Shadow of War, and most recently, A Blanket of Steel. He has won the GLOBAL THRILLER Award Grand Prize, the EPIC Award, the CYGNUS Science Fiction Award Grand Prize, as well as the CLUE Awa…

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Greg Pain: Maintaining your bone health as you age 41:03

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Bone health is immeasurably important for our physical health, and the density of your bones have a whole lot to do with how frail you will be once you pass that 60 year mark. Greg Pain is a sports biomechanist at bioSPORT and joins Tim Beveridge for Health Hub. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Major's Mess Hall - Episode 234 - Bette MacDonald 53:28

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In this episode, Gavin and Tony sit down for a fun, lighthearted chat with the incomparable Bette MacDonald—a true legend of East Coast comedy. Bette gives us the inside scoop on her brand-new show Starmaker Academy, shares hilarious memories from her time on the hit CBC series Mr. D, and reflects on how Cape Breton comedy is deeply rooted in the r…

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Dr Andy Johnston: Immunotherapy is the future of cancer treatment 42:35

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Sarcoma is deadliest cancer among children and young people, accounting for nearly one third of deaths among the 15-24 age group. Despite this, research funding remains low compared to more common cancers, and feeds back into low survival rates. It's also reportedly misdiagnosed a third of the time, highlighting the urgent need for better early det…

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Iona Whishaw, The Cost of a Hostage 17:05

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Iona Whishaw has been a youth worker, social worker, teacher, and an award-winning High School Principal, who continued with her writing throughout her working life. Receiving her Masters in Creative writing from UBC, Iona has published short fiction, poetry, poetry translation and one children’s book, Henry and the Cow Problem. The Lane Winslow my…

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Claire Turnbull: Fibre and sleep are keys to a strong diet 41:07

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New research shows the "Atlantic diet" could be the secret to a longer and healthier life. There's also the mediterranean diet, and tuna-broccoli-chicken-rice meals. But sticking to these can be so boring on our palettes, and when you're busy with work and life - it's basically impossible to maintain! So what foods are best for us, and how can we s…

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Vicki Delany, More Than Sorrow 18:41

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Vicki Delany is one of Canada’s most prolific and varied crime writers and a national bestseller in the U.S. She has written more than forty books: clever cozies to Gothic thrillers to gritty police procedurals, to historical fiction and novellas for adult literacy. She is currently writing four cozy mystery series: the Tea by the Sea mysteries for…

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Kent Johns: Finding the time to exercise isn't as daunting as it seems 40:47

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Reports say we need 2.5 hours of exercise a week, and 10-thousand steps a day. How can we find the time and motivation to stay fit? Is there a method to sticking to a workout-plan despite a busy schedule? Tim Beveridge is joined with Health and Mental Well-being Expert Kent Johns... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Caitlin Fris: Bladder leakage is nothing to be ashamed about 40:50

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Bladder issues can impact people at any age, with a third of women over 35 affected by bladder leaks. Wrapping up World Continence Week, how can we help remove the stigma around incontinence? Tim Beveridge is joined with Pelvic Health Expert Caitlin Fris... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Dr John Cameron: Alcohol isn't the root problem 40:28

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We all know how harmful alcohol can be - especially in large amounts - but where are people drinking the most? There were more calls this week to raise the price of alcohol in off-license businesses, as it's thought that people tend to lose control at home more than in a licensed business. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Major's Mess Hall - Episode 233 - Silent Struggles: Men's Mental Health Unmasked 1:03:33

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In this special episode of Major’s Mess Hall, Gavin and Chris are joined by friend and guest Josh Hines for an honest and heartfelt conversation about men’s mental health. June marks Men's Mental Health Month, and we’re opening up about something too often left unspoken.Together, we discuss the silent struggles many men face, why it's so hard to as…

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Karen Grose, All June Left Behind 19:20

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Karen Grose is from Toronto, Canada. Her debut novel, The Dime Box, was selected by Amnesty International for its 2021 Book Club. Her second is Flat Out Lies, and All June Left Behind is her third. She has flash, poems, and short stories published by Roi Faineau Press, Paddler Press, Punk Noir Magazine, Epistemic Literary Magazine, Hooghly Review, …

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Dr Libby Weaver: You're not getting enough nutrients 40:52

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Tim Beveridge is joined by Dr Libby Weaver to discuss nutrients and stress levels. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Major's Mess Hall - Episode 232 - Artificial Unintelligence 1:09:10

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On this week's episode, Gavin and Chris discussed various personal topics, including their experiences with social media misinformation and how people seem to fall for AI generated video clips. They explore the world of Dungeons & Dragons, its cultural impact, and its mental health benefits through social interaction and escapism. The conversation …

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Greg Pain: How hard is too hard when pushing yourself in a workout? 40:43

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Pushing yourself to your limit is kind of the whole point of exercise - running just a little longer when you're exhausted, doing that extra rep until you can't lift anymore. But sometimes we miss warning signs, and push ourselves too hard - leading to an injury that even once fully recovered, most won't get back into the gym. So how hard is too ha…

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Dean Jobb, nominated for Best Nonfiction Crime Book 18:15

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Dean Jobb’s book, A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue, (published by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.) is nominated for The Brass Knuckles Award for Best Nonfiction Crime Book sponsored by David Reid Simpson Law Firm (Hamilton) with a $300 prize Dean Jobb writes historical true crime. His latest book, A Gentleman and a…

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William Watt, nominated for the Best Unpublished Crime Novel Manuscript 17:13

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William Watt’s novel, Predators in the Shadows, is nominated for the Best Unpublished Crime Novel manuscript written by an unpublished author sponsored by ECW Press with a $500 prize. William is a retired educator living in North York, Ontario. He graduated from York University with combined honours in English and sociology and later earned a Maste…

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Liz Ireland, nominated for Best Crime Novella 21:28

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Liz Ireland’s novella, Mrs. Claus and the Candy Corn Caper (published in Halloween Cupcake Murder, by Kensington Press) is nominated for Best Crime Novella sponsored by Carrick Publishing with a $200 prize. Elizabeth Bass, aka Liz Ireland, has been navigating the changing seas of publishing for thirty years, and has published fifty works of romance…

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Linda Sanche, nominated for Best Crime Short Story 13:11

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Linda’s debut short story “The Electrician” was published this past November in the Sisters in Crime – Canada West’s anthology, Crime Wave 3: Dangerous Games and is nominated for Best Crime Short Story. She’s seeking a home for her debut mystery thriller Off the Mark and she’s plotting out the sequel. As a former producer, writer, and director of f…

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Lorrie Potvin, nominated for the Best Unpublished Crime Novel Manuscript 16:57

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Lorrie Potvin’s novel, A Trail's Tears, is nominated for the Best Unpublished Crime Novel Manuscript written by an unpublished author sponsored by ECW Press. Tradeswoman, artist, and teacher Lorrie Potvin, a queerishly Two-Spirited Citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario, is the author of Horses in the Sand – A Memoir (2022). Her first book, First G…

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David A. Poulsen, nominated for Best Juvenile / YA Crime Book 15:41

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David A. Poulsen novel, The Dark Won't Wait, (published by Red Deer Press) is nominated for Best Juvenile / YA Crime Book sponsored by Superior Shores Press with a $250 prize. David A. Poulsen has been a broadcaster, teacher, football coach, rodeo cowboy, stage and film actor, and--most of all--writer. His writing career began in earnest when his s…

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Kyle MacDonald: We need better allocation of mental health funding 40:33

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A range of governments have flip flopped on mental health funding for years. No matter how much is put into the sector, it always seems to end up in the wrong place - or not spent at all. So where should the money be going? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Nate Hendley, nominated for The Brass Knuckles Award 24:57

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Nate Hendley’s book, Atrocity on the Atlantic: Attack on a Hospital Ship During the Great War (published by Dundurn Press) is nominated for The Brass Knuckles Award for Best Nonfiction Crime Book sponsored by David Reid Simpson Law Firm (Hamilton) with a $300 prize. Nate Hendley is a Toronto-based journalist and author. His work has appeared in The…

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Johanne Seymore, nominé pour le meilleur livre policier en langue Française. 14:40

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Le roman Fracture de Johanne Seymore (publié par Libre Expression) est nominé pour le meilleur livre policier en langue française. (You can find the English version of this podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232876/episodes/17217796 ) Johanne Seymour est une actrice, écrivaine, réalisatrice et romancière franco-québécoise. Elle a commencé sa c…

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Johanne Seymore, nominated for Best French Language Crime Book. 19:36

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Johanne Seymore’s novel Fracture (published by Libre Expression) is nominated for Best French Language Crime Book. (Vous pouvez retrouver la version Française de ce balado à l'adresse suivante : https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232876/episodes/17217826) Johanne Seymour is a French Quebec actress, writer, director and novelist. She started her career as …

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Catherine Astolfo is nominated for The Best Crime Short Story 22:08

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Catherine Astolfo is nominated for The Best Crime Short Story, for her story Farmer Knudson, From Auntie Beers: A Book of Connected Short Stories, published by Carrick Publishing. Catherine Astolfo is an award-winning writer of short stories and the author of seven novels and two novellas. Catherine won the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Crime Short S…

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John L. Hill, Nominated for The Brass Knuckles Award 20:25

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John L. Hill’s Novel, The Rest of the [True Crime] Story,(Published by AOS Publishing) is nominated forThe Brass Knuckles Award for Best Nonfiction Crime Book sponsored by David Reid Simpson Law Firm (Hamilton) with a $300 prize John L. Hill is a Canadian lawyer who has defended some of Canada’s most notorious criminals. He holds a B.A., M.A., and …

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Pamela Jones, Nominated for the Best Crime Novella 17:06

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Pamela Jones’s book, The Windmill Mystery, (published by Austin Macauley Publishers) is nominated for the Best Crime Novella sponsored by Carrick Publishing with a $200 prize. For many years, Pamela has been a writer of program notes for the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, the NAC Orchestra, the Festival de Lanaudière, and numerous magazines and…

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Major's Mess Hall - Episode 231 - Where Everybody Knows Your Name 52:00

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Welcome back to Major’s Mess Hall! In this episode, Gavin and Tony pay tribute to the late George Wendt, reflecting on the legacy of his iconic Cheers character, Norm, and the lasting impact he's had on pop culture.We also dive into the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, sharing our thoughts on upcoming films and whether the franchise …

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Marianne K. Miller, nominated for the Best Crime First Novel 15:02

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Marianne K. Miller’s novel, We Were the Bullfighters, is nominated for the Best Crime First Novel, sponsored by Melodie Campbell with a prize of $1000. Marianne K. Miller’s debut novel, We Were the Bullfighters, (Dundurn Press) is about Ernest Hemingway’s time at the Toronto Daily Star in 1923. On his first day, Hemingway was sent to cover a prison…