Best Matthew J Taylor Podcasts (2025)

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Jason Mantzoukas wants to be the ugly American villain 32:08

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When actor and comedian Jason Mantzoukas (The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Parks and Recreation) finally got the chance to appear on his favourite TV show — the weird and hilarious British game show “Taskmaster” — he didn’t want to play along normally. He wanted to be the ugly American villain who creates chaos. Jason joins Tom Power to tell us …

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Evan Redsky is exploring the cosmos 17:03

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When Evan Redsky sat down to write a song about his culture, he thought about three things: the movie “Interstellar,” the movie “Contact” with Jodie Foster, and the Ojibwe word that essentially means "see you later" (because there is no word for goodbye in Ojibwe). In this chat with guest host Talia Schlanger, Evan tells us how these elements make …

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MIDWEEK RUB | Damo vs. Kane, Where To Now For Carlton + Daisy's Game-Changing Stat 35:43

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Has Daisy given up on hope completely when it comes to the Blues ahead of their Thursday night clash with the Lions? Jack Heverin's filling in for Will who filled in for Rabs, Joey's fresh from On The Couch, is the Stevie J stabbing now believable after the Sunday Rub + can Gold Coast pass the biggest test in their history? That plus all your round…

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It’s All About Food - Delcianna J. Winders, Animal Law and Policy 56:06

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Delcianna J. Winders is an associate professor of law and Director of the Animal Law and Policy Institute at Vermont Law and Graduate School. Professor Winders previously taught at Lewis & Clark Law School, where she directed the world’s first law school clinic dedicated to farmed animal advocacy. She served as Vice President and Deputy General Cou…

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525 - Greg Sadler: Freelancing in LA, Playing with Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, Studying with Ed Soph 1:22:42

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Greg Sadler is a Los Angeles-based drummer who keeps a relentlessly busy schedule both in the studio and on the stage. He has provided the rhythmic foundation for GRAMMY, Emmy and Tony winners, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, and many more. He is a graduate of the University of North Texas, where he was a member of the six-time GRAMMY-nominat…

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Atsuko Okatsuka was technically kidnapped by her grandma 25:14

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Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka is able to make the most difficult life experiences seem funny. In her new stand-up special, “Father,” she takes a look at her complex childhood growing up undocumented in the U.S. (she was technically kidnapped by her own grandma, though she doesn’t see it that way). Atsuko joins guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about tu…

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This play is an adaptation of the longest poem ever written 24:09

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The longest poem ever written is a 4,000-year-old Sanskrit epic called the “Mahabharata,” which clocks in at roughly 1.8 million words. But the poem’s daunting length didn’t stop Toronto’s Why Not Theatre from adapting it into a large-scale play of the same name. A few months ago, Miriam Fernandes, the co-creator and star of the show, joined Tom Po…

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How The Young and the Restless led to more Black women becoming doctors 34:29

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Canadian actor Tonya Williams spent two decades playing Dr. Olivia Winters on “The Young and the Restless,” which made her one of the first Black actors to star on a soap opera. In 2001, she founded the Reelworld Film Festival, which champions diverse Canadian talent in the TV and film industry. Now, she’s been named an Officer of the Order of Cana…

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The Bear's Liza Colón-Zayas on the “cult” that tried to brainwash her 17:43

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On the hit series “The Bear,” Liza Colón-Zayas plays a middle-aged line cook named Tina who’s challenged by her mentors to learn new skills as a sous-chef. In some ways, her character’s story mirrors her own journey as an actor. With Season 4 of “The Bear” out now, we revisit Liza’s conversation with Tom Power about the scarcity and struggle she ha…

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MONDAY MINI-MATCH - R17 Sydney vs Fremantle 34:13

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A potentially finals-shaping result sees Sydney get over the line in a hard-fought battle against Fremantle. Join Tim Solly, Brad Seymour, and Jude Bolton for every massive moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M

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SUNDAY RUB | Stevie J Shows Off The Knife That Stabbed Him + We Track Down Jason The Nurse Who Allegedly Saved Him 1:24:38

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SATURDAY RUB | Bill does a deep dive on Jack Heverin 1:03:22

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Jack Heverin is in for JB and Bill takes a deep dive on Hev's previous gigs; We're joined by Collingwood's Tom Mitchell fresh from the Pies win over Carlton; Bern delivers another bumper edition of Nuff; and we've probably had the shortest quiz ever. Triple M Footy's Saturday Rub is Jack Heverin, Billy Brownless, Bernie Vince, and Damian Barrett Se…

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FRIDAY HUDDLE - Useless Men, Billy Frampton, Oasis Quotes 1:42:13

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Browny steps into the Host's Chair in Howie's absence, and Isaac Smith is our special guest co-host. Browny thinks Isaac is responsible for our good ratings, and the boys talk about their top headlines from the last 24 hours. Chief puts Joey Montagna and Browny in his Slaughterhouse, and the boys review day 1 of the 2nd Test between Australia and t…

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For George Takei, coming out has been a lifelong process 32:32

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George Takei is one of America’s most beloved actors and activists, known best for playing Hikaru Sulu in the “Star Trek” franchise. In 2019, he released a graphic memoir, “They Called Us Enemy,” which detailed his childhood experience at internment camps during the Second World War. Now, he’s released a follow-up book, “It Rhymes with Takei.” The …

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THURSDAY RUB | Roaming Chua, Denis Pagan's Rev Up, Jay Z's Top 50 56:55

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We start with a reflection on Isaac losing the plot during Port Adelaide and Carlton next week, then turn our attention to Jay Z's Top 50 AFL players article - as Isaac and K-Mac have a few questions. Zach Reid's hamstring injury is cause for alarm at the Bombers, then we turn it over to Ash Chua - who is at ground level with North Melbourne's Cent…

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Phil Rosenthal is the luckiest person in the world 32:49

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Phil Rosenthal is the creator, writer and executive producer of “Everybody Loves Raymond,” one of the most successful sitcoms of all time. But after the show wrapped in 2005, it took nearly 10 years for him to get his next dream project off the ground. Now, Phil’s food and travel show “Somebody Feed Phil” is in its eighth season on Netflix. He join…

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This post-apocalyptic thriller is a love letter to the director’s mom 20:46

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In R.T. Thorne's directorial debut, “40 Acres,” the Canadian filmmaker imagines a post-apocalyptic world where food is scarce, society is in ruins and your family is under threat. It’s an intense movie about fighting for survival, but it also explores the complicated relationship between a mother and a son. R.T. joins Tom Power to share how his mot…

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Royal Grief in Medieval Iberia with Nuria Silleras-Fernandez 56:45

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For three medieval Iberian queens, grief - and the way they expressed it - had immense and far-reaching consequences. This week, Danièle speaks with Núria Silleras-Fernández about what grief and widowhood were "supposed" to look like, how grief and madness were thought to be intertwined with love, and how the grieving women in the famous Isabella t…

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Why Stephan James is “at risk of being great” 41:15

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Born and raised in Scarborough, actor Stephan James has defied the odds and climbed the ranks in Hollywood. He’s made a name for himself by playing major historical figures like runner Jesse Owens in “Race,” and civil rights activist John Lewis in Ava DuVernay’s film “Selma.” After working with legends like Julia Roberts and Laurence Fishburne, Ste…

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MIDWEEK RUB | Do Carlton Respond In The Daisy Thomas Cup? Tom Lynch's Ban + It's "Big Boy Month" 32:58

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It's officially "big boy month" according to Daisy Thomas - everyone's going on holidays but he, Damian Barrett and Joey Montagna are all here! Tom Lynch's five-game ban fallout, North Melbourne's centenary celebrations, will Sydney/Fremantle go ahead at the SCG, do Carlton show up against Collingwood + the boys have to tip one upset this week with…

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How Jully Black uses her singing “superpower” to advocate for others 24:53

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Jully Black is a powerhouse singer-songwriter from Toronto who’s often called Canada's queen of R&B soul. Earlier this year, Jully sat down with Tom Power to tell us how singing in church at age six put her on her artistic path, why she feels speaking out is always the right thing to do, and why her mother is her biggest influence.…

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Don’t call Jan Lisiecki a child prodigy 20:39

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Calgary’s Jan Lisiecki was only nine when made his orchestral debut as a classical pianist. While most of us were still figuring out cursive, he was playing sold-out recitals — so, of course, he was called a child prodigy. But Jan has complicated feelings about that term. A few months ago, he joined guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about his new …

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How Sorry, Baby takes a nuanced look at sexual assault 25:55

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In just under five years, Eva Victor went from being a viral video comedian to writing, directing and starring in their own feature film, “Sorry, Baby.” The film tells the story of Agnes, a grad school student turned professor whose life was altered by an incident they refer to as “the bad thing.” What follows is a sensitive, fraught and often funn…

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Stephen Graham Jones is reinventing the vampire 28:15

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According to bestselling horror author Stephen Graham Jones, good stories don’t happen in heaven — they happen in hell. His latest novel, “The Buffalo Hunter Hunter,” is a chilling historical vampire story based on real events that happened to the Blackfeet Nation in the United States. Stephen joins guest host Talia Schlanger to discuss the metapho…

Matthew J Taylor Podcasts

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How Do You Know?

Matthew J. Taylor, PhD

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The Medieval Podcast

Medievalists.net

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Q with Tom Power

CBC

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Working Drummer

Working Drummer

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It’s All About Food

Progressive Radio Network

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Triple M Rocks Footy AFL

Triple M

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Comedy Killed the Video Star

QED Comedy Lab

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Jason Mantzoukas wants to be the ugly American villain 32:08

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Evan Redsky is exploring the cosmos 17:03

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MIDWEEK RUB | Damo vs. Kane, Where To Now For Carlton + Daisy's Game-Changing Stat 35:43

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It’s All About Food - Delcianna J. Winders, Animal Law and Policy 56:06

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525 - Greg Sadler: Freelancing in LA, Playing with Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, Studying with Ed Soph 1:22:42

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Atsuko Okatsuka was technically kidnapped by her grandma 25:14

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This play is an adaptation of the longest poem ever written 24:09

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How The Young and the Restless led to more Black women becoming doctors 34:29

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The Bear's Liza Colón-Zayas on the “cult” that tried to brainwash her 17:43

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MONDAY MINI-MATCH - R17 Sydney vs Fremantle 34:13

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SUNDAY RUB | Stevie J Shows Off The Knife That Stabbed Him + We Track Down Jason The Nurse Who Allegedly Saved Him 1:24:38

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SATURDAY RUB | Bill does a deep dive on Jack Heverin 1:03:22

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FRIDAY HUDDLE - Useless Men, Billy Frampton, Oasis Quotes 1:42:13

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For George Takei, coming out has been a lifelong process 32:32

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THURSDAY RUB | Roaming Chua, Denis Pagan's Rev Up, Jay Z's Top 50 56:55

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Phil Rosenthal is the luckiest person in the world 32:49

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This post-apocalyptic thriller is a love letter to the director’s mom 20:46

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Royal Grief in Medieval Iberia with Nuria Silleras-Fernandez 56:45

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Why Stephan James is “at risk of being great” 41:15

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MIDWEEK RUB | Do Carlton Respond In The Daisy Thomas Cup? Tom Lynch's Ban + It's "Big Boy Month" 32:58

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How Jully Black uses her singing “superpower” to advocate for others 24:53

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Don’t call Jan Lisiecki a child prodigy 20:39

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How Sorry, Baby takes a nuanced look at sexual assault 25:55

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Stephen Graham Jones is reinventing the vampire 28:15